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Note: Events with an * are
not sponsored by F.F.I.C., but are cultural or adoption-related events of interest to our F.F.I.C. members. If
you would like to suggest an event to be posted, please e-mail the webmaster.
January 13, 2003: F.F.I.C. BOARD MEETING
Monday, 7:00 p.m.
Everyone welcome to attend. Please contact Jane Wall for directions.
February 8, 2003: ASIAN NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
Registration begins at 10:00 a.m., followed by activities and an authentic Korean lunch. Korean dancing, a clapping
game, crafts, and story telling are just some of the events to take place. Cost: Ages 2 and under are free, ages
3 to 10 are $6.00, ages 11 to adult are $8.00 and there is a family rate of $32.00. Contact Cheryl Wyma to pre-register
at (616)774-0693. Registration will be limited to 160 people, so don't delay!
Location: St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 3334 Breton Road SE, Grand Rapids.
March 10, 2003: F.F.I.C. BOARD MEETING
Monday, 7:00 p.m.
Everyone welcome to attend. Please contact Amy Bronkema for directions.
March 15, 2003: RUSSIAN BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Saturday, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
All
FFIC families, regardless of where your children were born, are invited
to come, celebrate and learn with us! Join
us for games, crafts, gifts and birthday cake and pie. Come dressed in your best party clothes, just as they would in
Eastern Europe, if you wish. Admission is one wrapped Dollar Store gift for each of your children, which will be given
to your child during the party. Please label the gift with your child's name. Please RSVP by March 10 with number
of adults/children attending to Jodi Lewis.
Location: Trinity Lutheran Church, 2700 East Fulton SE, Grand Rapids (1/2 mile west of East Beltline).
May 3, 2003: LIFEBOOK WORKSHOP
Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (8:30 a.m. registration)
Hands on workshop to create a life book for your adopted child.
The primary purpose of a life book is for your child to have access to the facts of his/her life before joining your family.
Be sure to bring documents, journals, pictures, etc. that relate to your child's life before adoption. Contact Cindy Walter with questions or to register. Reserve early, as space is limited!
Location: Sunshine Community Church, 3300 E. Beltline (near 4
Mile Road), Grand Rapids.
Sponsored by FFIC, Adoptive Family Support Network, West Michigan China
Culture Group and Sunshine Church Adoptive Family Ministry.
May 12, 2003: F.F.I.C. BOARD MEETING
Monday, 7:00 p.m.
Everyone welcome to attend. Please contact Amy Bronkema for directions.
*May 17, 2003: "MEETING OUR NEEDS"
Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to Noon
The Chinese Culture Group of Greater Grand Rapids is holding its second annual panel discussion on the subject of adopting
children from China. Its goal is to furnish information and support to those who are thinking about adopting a child
from China, those who have begun the adoption process and are waiting to travel, and those who are already raising children
adopted from China
Free babysitting is provided for children 0-2 years of age, and free cultural activities will be provided for children
3 years and older. There will also be free snacks and beverages for everyone. The panel discussion will be followed
by a pizza party for parents and children (suggested donation of $5.00 per family).
For more information and to RSVP (by May 12, please call Debbie at (616)897-6404
Location: St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 310 East Division Street (10 Mile) just west of the Beltline in Rockford.
June 16, 2003: HERITAGE CAMP SET-UP DAY
Monday: Day for volunteers to prepare for camp.
Location: Northern Trails Middle School, 3775 Leonard NE, Grand Rapids.
June 17-20, 2003: HERITAGE CAMP
Tuesday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Registration information will be mailed to members and will also be available on this site. Please check back soon
for more information.
Location: Northern Trails Middle School, 3775 Leonard NE, Grand Rapids.
July 7, 2003: F.F.I.C. BOARD MEETING
Monday, 7:00 p.m.
Everyone welcome to attend. Please contact Amy Bronkema for directions.
August 22, 2003: WHITECAPS BASEBALL
GAME
Friday, 7:00 p.m.
Deadline for ordering tickets is July 20, 2003. Please contact
Carrie Soltysiak for further information.
Cost: $7.00 per person (children under age 2 free)
Location: Fifth Third Park, Comstock Park, MI
September 15, 2003: F.F.I.C. BOARD MEETING
Monday, 7:00 p.m.
Everyone welcome to attend. Please contact Amy Bronkema for directions.
*September 23, 2003: "ADOPTION AS A LIFELONG ISSUE"
Tuesday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Presented by Ron Nydam, Calvin College. Child care is available and reservations are required.
Location: Central Reformed Church, 10 College NE, Grand Rapids, MI
For more information or to make reservations, contact Adoptive Family Support Network at (616)458-7945.
October 11, 2003: ADOPTION SEMINAR
Doris Landry will be presenting a workshop on "Adoptive Parenting Through
The
Lifetime" and "Discipline with an Adoption Twist". Click here for more details.
More details to follow. Please contact Lori Streeter for further information.
Sponsored by Singles Adopting From Everywhere (SAFE) and F.F.I.C.
*October 16, 2003: "HEALING THE HEART
OF THE ATTACHMENT DISORDERED CHILD"
Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Presented by Leah Brouwers, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist,
Registered Attachment Therapist. Child care is available and reservations are required.
Location: Central Reformed Church, 10 College NE, Grand Rapids, MI
For more information or to make reservations, contact Adoptive Family Support Network at (616)458-7945.
November 8, 2003: F.F.I.C. INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION FAIR
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Adoption agency professionals, international adoption specialists and
adoptive parents will share their ideas and information on such topics as raising trans-racial children, single parent adoptions,
common post-institutional issues, the home study process, adopting older and other special needs children, affording adoption,
choosing an agency, and resources for help and support. Check here for more information and a detailed schedule of events.
Cost: Free of charge and no pre-registration is required.
Location: Kentwood Community Church, 1200 60th SE, Kentwood, MI 49508
November 10, 2003: F.F.I.C. BOARD MEETING
Monday, 7:00 p.m.
Everyone welcome to attend. Please contact Amy Bronkema for directions.
*November 11, 2003: "YOUR ADOPTED CHILD
IN THE CLASSROOM"
Tuesday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Presented by Connie Wintruba and Peggy Reed, Adoptive Moms and former
Teachers. Child care is available and reservations are required.
Location: Central Reformed Church, 10 College NE, Grand Rapids, MI
For more information or to make reservations, contact Adoptive Family Support Network at (616)458-7945.
*November 15, 2003: 8TH ANNUAL KALAMAZOO RUSSIAN FESTIVAL
Location: First United Methodist Church in Kalamazoo
Featured performers will be Igor Fedotov and Friends. Will include Russian folk musicians and singers, authentic
Russian food, and much more.
Location: First United Methodist Church in Kalamazoo
*November 21, 2003: ADOPTION CELEBRATION
Friday, 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Celebrate National Adoption Awareness Month with other families who
have been touched by adoption. Meet Kent County Family Court Judges who collectively have finalized thousands of adoptions.
Share your stories over light hor d'oeurves while your kids enjoy the children's activities.
Location: Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Sponsored by the Adoptive Family Support Network.
December 13, 2003: ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to Noon
Join us for a fun morning of Christmas crafts, a piņata, snacks, and a visit from Santa to pass out gifts to the children! There
is no charge for this event and families interested in F.F.I.C. who are not members are very welcome. Please bring a
small wrapped gift (under $5 please) for each of your children, which Santa will pass out individually.
Contact Amy Bronkema to volunteer or if you have additional questions.
Location: Trinity Lutheran Church, 2700 East Fulton SE, Grand Rapids (1/2 mile west of East Beltline).
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