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September 2017
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Sep 5
Caledonia Adoptive Parent Group
6:00 pm - 8:00 pmFor Adoptive Families who live in or near Caledonia. Meets the 1st Tuesday each month from 6-8pm.
Childcare is available but you must RSVP.
For questions or to RSVP please contact Shelley Garcia at sgarcia@afsn.org
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Sep 9
Pressley Ridge Trainings - Fall Session I
12:00 am - 1:00 amRSVP to Jane Zinser at jzinser@dabsj.org or (616) 774-0289 Fall I Saturday, September 9** 9am-1230pm PR 1 Saturday, September 9 1-4pm PR 2 Wednesday, September 13 6-9pm PR 3 Monday, September 18 6-9pm PR 4 Wednesday, September 20 6-9pm PR 5 Monday, September 25 6-9pm PR 6 Wednesday, September 27 6-9pm PR 7 Monday, October 2 6-9pm PR 8 Wednesday, October 4 6-9pm PR 9 Wednesday, October 11 6-9pm PR 10 Monday, October 16 6-9pm PR 11 Wednesday, October 18** 5-9pm PR 12 ** A meal will be served on these dates.
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Sep 9
Coffee Talk in Wexford County at Big Boy
10:00 am - 11:30 amCome have a cup of coffee or tea or just come to chat! Casual conversation and fellowship with others who are walking a similar path.
We will meet the 2nd Saturday each month at Big Boy - 1310 S. Mitchell St. Cadillac, Mi. 49601
For information please contact April Nowland at april49665@hotmail.com
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Sep 11
Foster Parent and Older Child Adoption Orientation
6:30 pm - 8:30 pmCome learn about becoming a foster parent with DABSJ at our Foster Parent and Older Child Adoption Orientation. You will have the opportunity to get your questions answered!
No RSVP necessary.
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Sep 11
Bay Family Connections Group
6:30 pm - 8:00 pmCome share your joys and your challenges and connect with other Adoptive Families in the tri-city area.
This group meets at River’s Edge Learning Tree Child Development Center
311 Germania
Bay City, MI 48706
Please inquire about childcare availability.
RSVP to Margaret at mwhite@afsn.org
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Sep 12
Coffee Talk in Muskegon County at Grand Traverse Pie Company
10:30 am - 12:00 pmCome have a cup of coffee or tea or just come to chat! Casual conversation and fellowship with others who are walking a similar path.
We will meet the 2nd Tuesday each month at Grand Traverse Pie Company
5817 Harvey St.
Muskegon, MIFor information please contact Sandy Allen at sam.allen26@gmail.com
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Sep 15
Coffee Talk in Benzie County
9:30 am - 11:00 amCome have a cup of coffee or tea or just come to chat! Casual conversation and fellowship with others who are walking a similar path.
We will meet the 3rd Friday each month. Locations vary, please contact Deb for more information.
For information please contact Deb Frisbie at dfrisbie@afsn.org
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Sep 16
Coffee Talk in Oakland County at Bean and Leaf
1:30 pm - 3:30 pmCome have a cup of coffee or tea or just come to chat! Casual conversation and fellowship with others who are walking a similar path.
We will meet the 3rd Saturday each month at Bean and Leaf - 106 S. Main St. Royal Oak
For information please contact Mary Davis at markat323@gmail.com
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Sep 18
Coffee Talk in Allegan County at McDonald's
9:00 am - 11:00 amCome have a cup of coffee or tea or just come to chat! Casual conversation and fellowship with others who are walking a similar path.
We will meet the 4th Monday each month at McDonald's in Wayland - 1145 W. Superior St. Wayland
For information please contact Lynn Saphner at feet4god@gmail.com.
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Sep 18
Darkness to Light Training
6:30 pm - 8:30 pmAFSN is partnering with CAN Council to present Darkness to Light's Stewards of Children training. This course provides simple, proactive steps to help parents recognize the warning signs and to protect children from sexual abuse. In this training you will receive a mix of survivor stories, expert advice, and practical guidance for preventing sexual abuse; learn about making choice, taking risks and supporting each other; and get simple strategies to prevent and respond to sexual abuse.
Contact Margaret at mwhite@afsn.org for more information or to RSVP.
Training will take place at Can Council 715 N. Euclid Ave. Bay City, Mi. 48706
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Sep 18
Coffee Talk in Lapeer County at Tim Horton's
7:00 pm - 9:00 pmCome have a cup of coffee or tea or just come to chat! Casual conversation and fellowship with others who are walking a similar path.
We will meet the 3rd Tuesday each month at Tim Horton's 624 S. Main St. Lapeer
For information please contact Krystal Anderson at andersonk2126@gmail.com
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Sep 19
Raising Healthy Families Group
6:00 pm - 8:00 pmThe raising Healthy Families Group meets the 3rd Tuesday each month in Kent County.
Childcare is available but you must RSVP.
For more information or to RSVP contact Carrie Burrows at cburrows@afsn.org or 616-889-1561
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Sep 20
Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser
all dayAll friends, family and supporters of D.A. Blodgett - St. John's are invited to participate in their fundraising event on Wednesday, September 20th, 2017!
Everyone is invited to gather at Buffalo Wild Wings in Grand Rapids (2035 28th St.) for lunch, dinner, or a snack. On this day, 20% of purchases* accompanied by the certificate below will be donated to D.A. Blodgett - St. John’s. -
Sep 21
Grand Rapids Children's Museum Meet-Up
10:00 am - 1:00 pmMeet up with other adoptive families enjoying the GR Children's Museum. Check in time is 10 am sharp, and we must check in as a group. An AFSN staff member will meet you just inside the entrance.
If unable to attend after registering, please cancel your tickets so they can be made available to another family! To be good stewards of our funding resources, we need a minimum number of three families registered by the deadline for the event to be held.
Space is limited, registration is required.
To register please follow the link:
Meet up with other adoptive families enjoying the GR Children's Museum. Check in time is 10 am sharp, and we must check in as a group. An AFSN staff member will meet you just inside the entrance.
If unable to attend after registering, please cancel your tickets so they can be made available to another family! To be good stewards of our funding resources, we need a minimum number of three families registered by the deadline for the event to be held.
Space is limited, registration is required.
To register please follow the link:
https://afsngrchildrensmuseumregistration.eventbrite.com
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Sep 21 - Sep 24
Taste & Tour Celebration with Eastbrook Homes
Sep 21 at 4:00 pm
Sep 24 at 4:00 pmSeptember 21st - 24th
Thursday & Friday 4:00 - 8:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday 12:00 - 4:00 pm- Experience local fare and tasteful decor while helping us raise $80,000 for our local non-profit partners
- To celebrate our 50 years, we're giving away exciting prizes
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Sep 26
Coffee Talk in Manistee County
9:30 am - 11:00 amCome have a cup of coffee or tea or just come to chat! Casual conversation and fellowship with others who are walking a similar path.
We will meet the 4th Tuesday each month. Locations vary, so please contact Deb.
For information please contact Deb Frisbie at dfrisbie@afsn.org
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Sep 26
Kalamazoo Adoptive Parent Group
6:00 pm - 8:00 pmFor all adoptive families who live in or near Kalamazoo. Meets on the fourth Tuesday each month; 6:30-8:30pm.
Locations vary please Contact Shelley at sgarcia@afsn.org
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Sep 26
Meijer Gardens Adoptive Family Meet-up
6:00 pm - 9:00 pmMeet up with other adoptive families and spend an evening enjoying the Gardens. Check in time is 6 pm sharp and we must check in as a group. An AFSN staff member will meet you just inside the entrance in front of the gift shop.
If unable to attend after registering, please cancel your tickets so they can be made available to another family! To be good stewards of our funding resources, we need a minimum number of three families registered by the deadline for the event to be held.
Registration is required! Please follow the link to register:
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Sep 27
Grand Rapids Public Museum Meet-Up
10:00 am - 1:00 pmMeet up with other adoptive families and enjoy the GR Public Museum. Please arrive on time as we must check in as a group. An AFSN staff member will meet you just inside the entrance.
If unable to attend after registering, please cancel your tickets so they can be made available to another family! To be good stewards of our funding resources, we need a minimum number of three families registered by the deadline for the event to be held.
https://afsngrpublicmuseumregistration.eventbrite.com
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Sep 27
Ming Ten Fundraiser
4:00 pm - 9:00 pmJoin us for a fun evening out supporting D.A. Blodgett - St. John's! We are excited to be partnering with a local restaraunt to raise funds for the agency.
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Sep 30
Parent's Night Out in Bay City
7:30 pm - 10:00 pmJoin AFSN for a Parent's Night Out at Painterly Pottery. Buy your own pottery (at a 25% discount) and spend some time with other foster and adoptive parents who have walked a mile in your shoes.
AFSN will provide drinks and snacks.
Contact Margaret at mwhite@afsn.org for more information or to RSVP.
Painterly Pottery - 923 N. Water St. Bay City, Mi. 48708