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The Creation Station - where it's ok to be messy!- CA
San Diego, California

Open at The Center 10:30-12:30
Wednesday and Saturdays
3909 Centre Street
San Diego, CA 92103
Suggested donation $10

Love art but hate the mess?  Looking for a great way to meet other parents and children? Come release your inner child with your child! This is an open art space where art and sensory collide. Look for The Creation Station on Meetup.com.

RSVP needed to reserve your spot! creationstationsd@gmail.com


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RMA OF PHILADELPHIA Support Groups- PA

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Reproductive Medicine Associates of Philadelphia is pleased to announce a series of monthly infertility support groups, coming to an RMA of Philadelphia location near you.

With four locations in the Delaware Valley, the team at Reproductive Medicine Associates of Philadelphia, formerly Northern Fertility & Reproductive Associates has helped thousands of women and men achieve their dream of parenthood. The RMA network is internationally recognized as a leader for highly successful and patient-focused infertility treatment, world-class IVF, and scientific innovation.

Presented in association with Women’s Mental Health Associates and Lighthouse Counseling and Coaching, RMA of Philadelphia will host general infertility support groups on Wednesdays, once a month at each conveniently located office.


1st Wednesday- Willow Grove, 2nd Wednesday- Center City, 3rd Wednesday- Langhorne, 4th Wednesday- Blue Bell


RMA support groups are complimentary and attendees do not have to be RMA patients to participate.


About Women’s Mental Health Associates


Trudy Helge, Psy.D. is the Director of Health Psychology and Director of Program Development at Women’s Mental Health Associates. WMHA works with women and couples across the life span that face physical, mental health, relationship, psychosocial, sexual, and professional concerns. WMHA collaborates with individuals, health care, business, education, and media professionals, as well as community organizations to enhance the well-being and resilience of others.


About Lighthouse Counseling and Coaching


Mia Joelsson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who provides professional counseling services for adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Mia believes that all people have the capacity to feel healthy and fulfilled in life, but sometimes we need some support and creative ideas to get there. Counseling provides important benefits for those struggling with infertility.

For reservations, please email SupportGroups@RMAphiladelphia.com and include your name, contact information, and preferred date/location.  For more information about RMA of Philadelphia, please visit http://www.rmaphiladelphia.com or call 215-938-1515.    


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June Center Kids Group Meetings-NY

ongoing in June

The Center

208 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

June Center Kids Group Meetings


1st Thursday, June 3, 2010 ~ 8pm - 10 pm, $5 donation/ household

~ Wannabe Dads and Moms: A group for LGBTQ people exploring the possibilities of becoming parents through adoption


2nd Wednesday, June 9, 2010 ~ 6:30pm - 8pm, $5 donation/ household

~ Parenting Partnerships: Co-ed group for those interested in making babies together and raising them cooperatively.


-2nd/4th Thursday, June 10 / 24, 2010 ~ 6:30 - 8pm, $5 donation/ household

~ Planning Biological Parenthood for Women: For women considering, preparing for, or currently in the process of conceiving through alternative insemination.


3rd Saturday, June 19, 2010 ~ 2:30 - 4pm, $5 donation/ household

~ Pregnancy Support & Networking: A support and networking group for pregnant parents-to-be wanting to connect and share their experiences and resources with others.


3rd Monday, June 21, 2010 ~ 6:30 - 8pm, $5 donation/ household

~TLC for Women TTC (for women trying to conceive for over six months):

A support group for women who have been trying to conceive through alternative insemination for 6 months or longer.


4th Wednesday, June 23, 2010 ~ 6:30pm - 8pm, $5 donation/ household

~ Planning Biological Parenthood for Men: Informational seminar about biological parenting for gay men via surrogacy.

For more info: gaycenter.org/families/ or email Ivy Belardo: ibelardo@gaycenter.org


Outfest 2010

7/18/10  

Beach Day at Asbury Park -NJ

Sunday- July 18, 2010

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Asbury Park, NJ

CELEBRATE SUMMER 2010 WITH RAINBOW FAMILIES NJ


Where - We will congregate on the beach directly in front of the Asbury Splash Park on Third Avenue.

When: Sunday- July 18, 2010; 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Cost - Families are responsible for buying their own beach pass. According to NJ Shore (http://www.newjerseyshore.com/beach-badges.shtml) beach passes are $5.00 per day. Children 12 and under are free.


Rainbow Families NJ will display its banner across two beach umbrellas. Look for us.

Rainbow Families will provide water and juice.

 

For more information contact: info@rainbowfamiliesnj.org


7/31/10

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Family Equality Council’s Family Week- MA

July 31, 2010 – August 7, 2010

Provincetown, MA

Family Equality Council’s Family Week


This year marks the 15th Annual Family Week in Provincetown and we hope that you’ll join us! For one week LGBT parents, their children, extended families, prospective parents, and friends gather at the tip of Cape Cod to relax and enjoy LGBT-friendly Provincetown offerings; create connections that last a lifetime; and learn through sharing experiences how to make the world a better place for allloving families.


Family Week is the largest national gathering of LGBT families and their friends in the United States.


Family Week's offerings are for all ages and include adult workshops, kids programming for 8 and under (to register kids 9 & up visit COLAGE at www.colage.org), social gatherings, community meals, a family parade, entertainment and much, much more. Family Week is a one-of-a-kind experience for the LGBT family and allied community. This year Family Week will be taking place from July 31 – August 7.

To register your family for the event or to find out more please visit our website or contact Community Events Manager Sara Leckey at sara.leckey@familyequality.org


8/22/10

Summer Picnic at Holmdel Park- NJ

Sunday- August 22, 2010

SAVE THE DATE. DETAILS TO FOLLOW