Archive For The “Fun” Category

Support the Playgroups at the CAC Gala on Feb 24

By Jane | February 15, 2011

The Center for Alexandria’s Children is hosting an Oscar Night Gala on Thursday, February 24 at Belle Haven Country Club. Tickets start at $125, and can be purchased here. To quote a recent Alexandria Gazette Packet article by writer Gale Curcio about the Gala and the CAC (February 10, 2011, pages 3-4): “Playgroups focus on [...]

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Special Event: Members-Only Circle Time

By Jane | December 9, 2010

Please join us for a members-only Circle Time at the new Spice and Tea Exchange at 320 King Street, in the arcade across from City Hall on Monday, December 13 from 10 am to 12 noon.  Attendees will enjoy unlimited tea or coffee, along with scones and savory breads. Shop co-owner Joy Quinn will also offer samples. [...]

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Community Calendar — Events & Opportunities

By Jane | November 2, 2010

Department of Human Services Holiday Sharing Program 2010 Be part of the holiday spirit and reach out to eligible low income families, foster children, and elderly or disabled citizens through the DHS Holiday Sharing Program. You will get the “wish lists” for the children or senior citizen, which will include necessary clothing (jeans, warm jacket), [...]

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Circle Time is This Friday the 15th, 9 to 11 am, at Mancini’s

By Cathleen | January 10, 2010

December’s “Circle Time” coffee was fun.  We had a nice mix of old friends and new faces.  Let’s do it again! Our next gathering will be Friday, January 15 from 9:00 to 11:00 at Mancinis, corner of Mount Vernon Ave. and Monroe in Del Ray. Drop by when you can for however long you can [...]

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Let’s have some “Circle Time!”

By Cathleen | December 3, 2009

All work and no play makes Jane tired and cranky.  Let’s fix that.  To make sure we have plenty of opportunities to enjoy the friendships we’ve made at the Giving Circle, we’re designating a monthly time to get together somewhere fun.  Our first Circle Time will be Tuesday, December 14 at La Madeleine, located at [...]

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