Meet other Maryland LGBT moms and dads. Parents-to-be are also welcome!

Do you wish you had more support from other women? Welcome to the Women's Encouragement Circle in Columbia, Maryland! This group is a therapy service.  The cost for members is $50 per person per session and we meet once per month. Koru therapy groups are small, intimate groups. A maximum of 20 members are allowed to join to ensure that people get to know one another better and make lasting friendships. The group started in September 2010, and is ongoing. We discuss topics like: -Depression and …

Greetings! We are a fun group of  STAY AT HOME MOMS (Dads are welcome too) in Howard County Maryland who get together weekly for play dates, lunches, walks, events, and classes. Its great for us mommies to make friends and our kids occasionally have fun too;-) Please check out our PAGE to learn more about our group. Come and join us!

After searching around, I am having trouble finding "mommy groups" for working mothers. I know I am not alone in the area, so I thought I'd start this group. The purpose of this group is to get working moms in the area together for play dates, just hanging out, walks in the park, dinners, and anything else we can come up with. Looking for Columbia area moms (and dads!) of babies, infants, toddlers, and preschoolers who work full time. Anyone can join our group, but events will be scheduled with …

In a country where the LGBT community is often over looked or harshly judged and compared to the social norms of society, it seems our community has but a small footprint in a large world. Our most powerful ally is forming a supportive relationship with other positive LGBT members and gaining the assistance of the entire community to keep our relationships and families healthy and strong. Positive Women Making Positive Choices will provide our community with stability, opportunities to foster a …

This group was started for moms/dads in the Laurel area to meet and enjoy play-dates and activities. We hope to encourage activities that promote learning, development, and lasting friendships, for the children and parents.

The St John Singles for Christ is a Ministry dedicated to fulfilling the various needs of single people. We are one of several ministries and groups at the St John Baptist Church at 9055 Tamar Dr., Columbia, Md. Our Ministry hosts monthly educational programs which include, but are not limited to, how to meet good Christian mates, how to conduct oneself when dating, how to fulfill the needs of single parents, how to be content with being single, and how to recover from divorce and widowhood. Our …

The purpose of The Next Chapter for Women is to educate and empower women who are thinking about divorce or are currently separated.  The goal is to provide knowledge and resources as you begin the ‘next chapter’ of your life.  Featured speakers will cover topics that provide the confidence and tools you will need to help you avoid the mistakes and pitfalls involved in the divorce process.  At the same time, you will have the opportunity to connect with other women who are going through a simila …

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This is a group for fathers and/or mothers (single, married, divorced) in Howard County and the surrounding area who want to do group activities ("playdates")with their children and build build a support network with other local fathers and mothers. Although this is intended to be a way to get both parents and children together for adventures and activities in the local area, at times we may try to schedule activities for just the parents for the small taste of the single life.

If you are seeking information, encouragement and support in coping and living more effectively in relationship to a loved one’s addiction and/or recovery from addiction, this group is for You! The SMART Recovery approach in a non-12-step recovery support program emphasizing “empowerment” and “the power of choice”. As a family member or friend of someone with an addiction, we have the power of choice, too. We are not all-powerful, but we are also far from powerless. We have the power to make our …

Biodanza-Creative moves for kids is one hour expressive movement class that will allow your unique child with autism or aspergers to: 1. have fun! 2. increase his/her sensory motor and perceptual motor development, 3. improve his/her socialization and communication skills, 4. foster body awareness and nurture his/her personal self-concept. We go on a "journey" during every session that takes the children on an adventure through movement with little to no speaking involved and end the class by dr …

Homemakers! Moms, Dads. Grandparents or anyone who is staying home by choice. Network and support for those who made a conscious decision to stay home. Meet for coffee or a shopping trip. Exchange tips and tricks. We meet for brekfast or lunch. Plan activities for the family or just have an adult night out. We talk about parenting, decorating, cooking, “things to do”, having fun, and everything else…. The reason you consider yourself a HOMEMAKER does not matter. You may be taking a break from wo …

This is a group designed for single parents in Howard County who are looking to find things to do both for their kids and themselves. We can be creative in the activities that you want to do, whether it's taking the kids for hikes, going to museums in DC or Baltimore, or Ellicott City, local festivals, going to orchards or for the adults, going to trivia nights at local establishments, or happy hours.

A group for childfree people who live in and around Howard County. We want to create a space where we can feel open and accepted in our "alternative" lifestyle. We don't judge those who have chosen to become parents, we've just chosen a different path - join us on it! We're up for all kinds of activities - dinners out, hiking, kayaking, game nights, movies…the possibilities are endless!

Explore Columbia inspires and motivates people of all ages to explore the Columbia paths and Howard County trails by bike and on foot. We are two social recreational clubs: a biking club for families and a walking club for adults. Anyone who enjoys the outdoors and would like to explore the extensive network of paths within our community is welcome to join us. We are a diverse group for all paces and ability levels. All walks and bike rides are guided. Our emphasis is on fun, camaraderie and f …

This group is for parents interested in playdates and other fun family activities. Specifically, for parents of children in the Columbia Gymboree. I started this group for us to help each other by being able to reach out - whether for outdoor activities like sports or parks, or for movie nights, birthday parties, aquarium and zoo visits, or swapping baby sitting nights for date nights :) But really, the group is all about the kids having fun - together!