The Arlington Family Connection (AFC) is a group of families whose mission is to support and enrich the lives of families in Arlington, Massachusetts, with children age 6 and under. For more info, see About AFC.


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This page has been updated for December 2008

Please join us at the following AFC activities this month

(Details of events can be found below.)


FOR GROWN-UPS

  • Wed. Dec. 3 - AFC Planning Meeting, 7:00pm
  • Wed. Dec. 10 - NEW Book Group, 7:30pm
  • Wed. Dec. 17 - Working Moms Group, 7:30pm (please RSVP)
  • Wed. Jan. 7 - Dads Book Group, 7:30pm (please RSVP)

 

FOR FAMILIES

  • Mondays, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - AFC Playtime, 10-11:30am
  • Tues. Dec. 4 - AFC Drop-In Playgroup, 3:30-5:00pm
  • Wed. Dec. 10 - Outing: Fire Station Tour, 10:30am (space limited; RSVP by Dec. 9)
  • Mon. Dec. 15 - Holiday Sing-Along, 3:30-4:30pm (space limited; RSVP by Dec. 14)


It's Membership Renewal Time!!
August was AFC Renewal Month. All memberships expired at the end of August, so now is the time to renew your membership to make sure you have access to next month's newsletter. We don't want you to miss out on all the great resources and activities AFC has to offer, so please renew now! Click here for the PDF renewal form. (If you're not going to renew, write membership@arlingtonfamilyconnection.org so we don't keep sending you reminders.)


DETAILS OF EVENTS

AFC Playtime -- Mondays, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

10-11:30am.
The Dance Place, 174 Broadway, Arl. Ctr.
Drop-in playtime for kids 0-4 years old with their parent/caregiver. Come and socialize with other families, and watch your little ones play in a contained space with age-appropriate toys. Playtime ends each week with circle time including songs and stories.
$3/family.
Glendalys, 617-308-3349, playgroup@arlingtonfamilyconnection.org

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Drop-in Playgroup -- Tuesday, Dec. 2

3:30-5pm.
Fox Library Comm. Rm., Arl.
First Tues. of month. Drop in anytime.
Perfect for nonmobile babies! A great place for caregivers to get to know each other.
Ages 0-4. Free.
Sandra, 781- 859-5050, playgroup@arlingtonfamilyconnection.org

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Monthly Planning Meeting -- Wednesday, Dec. 3

7pm.
Robbins Library, 4th Fl. Mtg. Rm.
All members, feedback and ideas welcome!
Amy, 781-646- 5417, info@arlingtonfamilyconnection.org

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Outing: Fire Station Tour -- Wednesday, Dec. 10

10:30am.
Fire Station on Mass. Ave. in Arl. Ctr.
Come join us for a private tour of the fire station.
Free.
Space limited. RSVP by Dec. 9.
Eileen, 617-620-1772, outings@arlingtonfamilyconnection.org

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Book Group -- Wednesday, Dec. 10

7:30pm.
Starbucks (327 Broadway, Arl Ctr.).
This month’s title is Run by Ann Patchett. Come even if you don't have the chance to read the book.
Shannon, 781-777-2636, bookgroup@arlingtonfamilyconnection.org

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Holiday Sing-Along -- Monday, Dec. 15

3:30-4:30pm.
Isis Maternity, 397 Mass. Ave., Arl.
Come enjoy a festive and fun sing-along of holiday and winter music. Please bring an unwrapped new or gently used toy or article of clothing for a child under 3 as your “ticket.” See Page 1 for details.
Space is limited, so please RSVP to Lauren by Dec. 14, 781-777-4052, community@arlingtonfamilyconnection.org

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Working Moms Group -- Wednesday, December 17

7:30pm.
Panera Bread, Mass. Ave., Arl. Heights.
Meets the 3rd Wed. of the month.
Over 40% of AFC moms are juggling both careers and families. Get together with other working moms - new and experienced!
RSVP to workingmoms@arlingtonfamilyconnection.org.

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NEW! Dads Book Group -- Wednesday, January 7

7:30pm.
Starbucks (327 Broadway, Arl Ctr.).
We’re starting a new book group just for dads that will meet the first Wednesday of the month. January’s title will be Devil in the White City by Erik Larson. Come even if you don’t have the chance to read the book.
Mike, 781-643-6391, bookgroup@arlingtonfamilyconnection.org


 

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AFC's 2007 Childcare and Preschool Options in Arlington book - Our full listing of preschools, daycare centers, and other childcare options in Arlington. Price: $9 when purchased by mail, or $8 at Isis Maternity or Together in Motion. Click here for more information.

Arlington Playground Summary
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