Being a single parent of two children I wanted to develop a group where parent's (separated, divorced, married and single) can give each other much needed company and friendship.  This is a fantastic opportunity for parent's and their children to make life long friends and have a great time! The purpose of this group is for parent's (mom's and/or dad's) in Loudoun County and the surrounding areas to have a local group to socialize with.  Most of our activities will be geared toward preschool and …

NEW CLASS: STARTING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2013; WASHINGTON, DC 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Greetings and you can recover from separation and divorce because we did! We have ongoing meetings in the Washington, DC Metro Area - Downtown Washington, DC (ALL LOCATIONS WITHIN 1 or 2 Blocks from Metro Stations). DivorceCare is a network of thousands of divorce recovery support groups meeting worldwide, structured as a weekly seminar/support group session that combines teaching and small group discussion. We meet …

This group is to provide help to those: - Currently Separated - Contemplating Divorce - Newly Divorced One of the most frustrating parts of divorce is the complicated process and the inability to get clear direction or easy answers to your many questions. To be clear this is not a traditional “support group.” This group is about Education and Information to provide direction on What to Expect from Your Divorce and How to Get Through it With as Little Pain as Possible. I have been through a divo …

This group began because single parents can give each other much needed company and friendships.  Also, this is a great opportunity for our children to make life long friends. The purpose of this group is for single parents in Reston and the surrounding areas to have a local group to socialize with.  Most of the activities will be geared toward elementary and middle school-aged children. Of course parents of babies/teens are always welcome. To protect the interests of current members, please not …

We hope this introduction finds you well or at least on the road to well. If the later, or if you’re still looking for that road, or especially if you’re thinking, “What stinking road?” know that you are not alone. Through this group and participation in activities to come, you’ll find a community of fellow and former travelers and supporters that can help. And not just with finding the road, but with negotiating the inevitable bumps, detours and fender benders you’ll experience along the way. L …

We are a network of fellow single parents for fun and support within Alexandria (including Alexandria City and the "Alexandria" in Fairfax County). The purpose of the group is to meet others in similar situations and be an outlet for fun and support. We get together for adult+kids events and adult only events. Whatever it is, it'll be fun, easy, and simple.  Our lives are complicated enough so we try to keep everything as simple as possible. :) The only requirement is that you're a single parent …

As a single mother of Indian origin I find there are some unique challenges inherent in my new lifestyle. I started this group in the hopes of bringing together like-minded individuals with similar goals, challenges, and issues in order to provide a supportive network to one another, and expand our social circle for ourselves and our children. As we expand our friendships, we can enrich our lives through shared experiences with our children, as well as parents-only events. Look forward to expand …

Calling on Single Father of the DMV area, especially the Montgomery County area who are interested finding activities to do with our children, finding play mates and play dates for our kids, creating a network of resources for the single dad (like baby sitting resources, social support, etc), friendship and just general support. The target group is divorced, separated, estranged, widowed, etc. fathers...the ones mostly doing it on our own either part-time or full-time, however married fathers ar …

I couldn't find a forum for single mothers and fathers of mixed race children, so I decided to start one. Let's get together, get to know each other, plan child-friendly events where we can take our children and sometimes have someone watch the children while we get some adult time together.

New Beginnings Meetup is a sample of the support offered by the parent nonprofit organization, New Beginnings, Inc. Established in 1979, New Beginnings Inc. is the oldest and only group in the metro area that deals strictly with separation/divorce and is open to people both with and without children. Visit our website at www.newbeginningsusa.org for the full calendar of facilitated discussion groups, speakers and social events held throughout the DC metro area (MD, DC, VA). Events posted on Meet …

Ideal for parents and preschoolers in Northern VA and DC. Whether you are a single, married or divorced, if you have a preschooler, you are warmly welcomed into this group. Come join local parents and kids for a variety of fun and exciting activities in and around Northern VA and DC. Activities like, picnics, playdates, out door movies, visit local zoo's, aquariums, animal parks, story time at the library, take a nature walk or even fish in a local lake. All in all it is an opportunity to build …

What others are saying ... "I learned so much from all the speakers. I feel better about my situation knowing that I am not alone." "I recommend the program as a beneficial starting point to educate yourself about all the categories of change [that you will be facing]." More information and to register:  www.EverChangingRiver.com. Workshops:  Northern Virginia (Ashburn) and Montgomery County (Rockville), MD A basic Divorce 101 workshop for when the flow of your personal river might be taking you …

Confidential support group for newly separated or those going through or having gone through a divorce. Groups are held several times a month and facilitated by a certified life coach who also has a masters degree in Psychology and over 10 years experience.

As you embark on starting life again - your new life, focus on the positives and discard all the negatives. You now have the wonderful opportunity to get it right.Grab hold of it now. Take a deep breath as you start life again and blossom in this, your new life and your new future,Don’t discard times of celebration as fun and laughter are the world’s best medicines,Set time aside to enjoy serenity and calmness as you regenerate your psyche whilst at other times spend time with friends who love a …

Peer support, professional advice, and fun: Some meetings will be primarily about people learning from and supporting each other. Some will include a presentation from a professional who can offer information and/or advice. Some meetings may be primarily for fun. We’ll make it up as we go along. Guest professionals will probably include family mediators, therapists, attorneys, financial advisors, real estate experts, and coaches. This group began recently and is likely to grow.

This group is for women 60 + who want to meet other women who are feeling a loss , are lonely, and want to meet other women for support, sharing, and socializing.  I am Jewish , divorced and recently lost both my parents . I want to meet other women who can relate. All my friends have either moved away or retired with their supposes , living a different life style. Let's get together for some laid back gabbing , support and some fun things within our homes or neighborhood. I love to cook, garden …

EnJoy is a diverse Christian social group for singles (ages 19 & up). We offer positive and appropriate alternatives that will not compromise your Christian lifestyle including opportunities to mix, mingle, and socialize with devoted Christians outside of the church walls.  Members will enjoy a variety of social activities/outings in the DMV area  and not just on Sundays.  Additionally, members will also enjoy seminars & workshops on living a victorious single lifestyle, book discussions, motiva …

Meet other singles who are marriage-minded in our local area that is interested in meeting and socializing with like-minded people. This group is specifically for people who are tired of the typical dating game and are interested in meeting others who are serious about being honest, and are seeking a monogamous relationship that could eventually lead to marriage. Monthly discussion meetings will be held talking about those topics that will help you date more effectively and connect with the righ …

We created this group for the simple fact: Men need other men to support each other as Fathers. Several of us got tired of not having guys to help support each other or to be friends with, so our kids can see us in positive and healthy male relationships. Often there are issues with dating and other ladies being around, and the stress of parenthood on a new relationship can be too much. We want to be men, helping men to be awesome fathers and better mates the next time around. And most important …

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This relational small group meet together to have fellowship and learn in small group bible study. We use a variety of formats from book series , DVD series to instruction (e.g. Willow-Creek, Hybels, David Platt, etc). We empower the participants to be a part of the disucssion and everyone has an opportunity to share. The group is limited to 10 people in each location to maximize group dynamics and involvement. Once the group achieves a sustained maximum of 10 people, we open up a new Bible Stud …