News from Family Matters!

January 2012 Tuesday, January 3, 9 am, Community Food Distribution San Diego Food Bank is giving away FREE food on the first Tuesday of every month to individuals, families and seniors in this area. Fresh fruits, vegetables and other food items are distributed and available to anyone. Please bring bags for your items. There is no parking available as the parking lot is used for the distribution, so come early to find parking on the street. The line begins to form around 8 am. For more information, visit the San Diego Food Bank website. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 6-7:30 pm, LGBT Parents Support Group Having a tough day? Learned the secret to not having a tough day? If you need a sympathetic ear, or if you just want to meet other parents in the area, then this group is for you. If you've already dealt with issues such as coming out, temper tantrums, troubled teens or single parenting, come share your experiences and insight. This group meets on the second Tuesday of every month in Latino Services. Free child care is available if you RSVP by the first Tuesday of each month. For more information, contact Jane at families@thecentersd.org. Tuesday, Jan. 24, 6 -7 pm, LGBT Military Family Support Group Contact Jane for more information at families@thecentersd.org. Saturday, Jan. 28, 11 am- 12 noon, DIY Co-Parent Adoption Have you and your partner put off your co-parent adoption because of the legal expenses? Kelly and Abby just completed their adoption all on their own and they will share their experience. (This discussion does not offer legal advice.) RSVP to families@thecentersd.org. Save the Date! Thursday, Apr. 26, 2012 – Dining Out for Life Friday, May 25, 2012 – Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast Saturday, June 30, 2012 – Happy Birthday Frida Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 – AIDS Walk San Diego Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012 – Anniversary Gala Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012 – Nightmare on Normal Street  January at a Glance 1/3, Food Bank @ The Center 9 – 10 am 1/6, Playgroup @ The Center 9:30am -11:30am 1/7, NCF Playgroup 1 – 3 pm 1/10, LGBT Parents Support Group 6 – 7:30 1/13, Playgroup @ The Center 9:30 – 11:30 am 1/20, Playgroup @ The Center 9:30 – 11:30 am 1/24, Military Family Support Group, 6 – 7 pm 1/27, Playgroup @ The Center 9:30 – 11:30 am 1/28, DIY Adoption Workshop, 11am – 12 noon   Playgroups Infant Playgroup @ The Center Fridays, 9:30-11:30 am Parents with kids ages 0 - 2 meet every Friday from 9:30 – 11:30am.  Need some adult conversation? Come join us!   Center Kids Playgroup for 2 - 5 year olds, Fridays, 9:30 – 11:30 am Join other parents and kids every Friday in the auditorium at The Center. Enjoy arts & crafts and organized play. Bring your tricycle or big wheel and join the fun! Saturday, Jan. 7, 1-3 pm, North County Family (NCF) Playgroup This group focuses on children ages 0-6, but all ages are welcome. Older kids can help assist the little ones in art and play activities, and are given a badge to wear that identifies them as helpers. This group meets in Carlsbad.  Free to Be! Call for Date and Location This is a playgroup for gender-variant children up to age 12, allowing them to be themselves in a friendly, supportive environment.  Friends, family and siblings are welcome.  For information and location, contact Marcie at sebastien844@yahoo.com or 619.239.7335. For more information on playgroups, contact Jane Schmoll at 619.692.2077 x121 or families@thecentersd.org. The Center is committed to a policy of non-discrimination in employment and in the provision of all services. The Center provides services without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic characteristics, political belief or activity, status as a veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws. Visit The Center's website at www.thecentersd.org.