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Playgroups are a wonderful way for children and
parents to get together casually for fun and adventures. Some groups
meet at member homes, some visit parks, some find the zoo a great venue.
Playgroups are a great place for adoptive families to
form lasting friendships with others who have had similar life experiences.
It is particularly valuable for adopted children to know other adopted
children with whom they look like, feel comfortable with, and can share
feelings and experiences as they grow.
Journeys of the Heart is always
ready to help you form a playgroup, promote it, assist you in
any way we can. For more information please email
website@journeysoftheheart.net
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New North Chicago Group Forming! |
Dawn is starting a new group and is
looking for families in the Northern suburbs: Lake Zurich,
Palatine, Buffalo Grove, Vernon Hills and surrounding areas.
Dawn can be reached thru e-mail at
dawnandmike05@hotmail.com
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Downtown
Chicago Playgroup! |
Downtown/Lincoln Park/Lakeview Playgroup
getting started!
If you are a JOH family living in the city and looking
for a way to connect with other JOH families for playtime
and group opportunities, or to plan group cultural awareness
activities for children whose lives began in other
countries, read on!
Christie Young has started a playgroup
that meets at Church of Our Saviour, 530 W. Fullerton
(just west of Clark) The Church is
conveniently located on the 22 Clark and 36 Broadway
stops, and walking distance from the 151
Sheridan and 156 LaSalle and the
Brown Line Fullerton stops. They are a great sponsor of
an open, non-religious, free playgroup in their newly
renovated nursery/playroom. The Playgroup is new and has
abundant openings that we'd love to dedicate to JOH
families in the city. The space is open to us
on Mondays, Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from 3-5pm. The
room is large, carpeted, and stocked with books and
toys. The church location is secure, warm (in winter)
and cool (in summer). Ample parking available just
outside the entry. This playgroup has saved many a mom
from insanity during the "NOTHING TO DO IN THE
AFTERNOON" hours. Little sibs who can nap in
strollers/car seats are welcome to come too and snooze
in a quiet part of the nursery.
Email Christine Young and help start some fun JOH family
events! Contact her at
crabbiappl@aol.com for more information.
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New Guatemala/Illinois group forming. Please
contact Kathy Carlson (Naperville) for more information--phone (630)
904-6661 or email
today.
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If you have a playgroup and would like to list it
here, or if you are interested in starting up a new group please
email
website@journeysoftheheart.net We will help whenever possible.
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