Adoption Events

   

PICNICS / Family Gatherings

     

Northwestern MN Adoption Picnic

Sunday – August 28, 2011; noon – 3:00 pm

Join us for this annual gathering of area families to celebrate adoption, share a delicious potluck meal, and visit with families they have come to know. Last year’s festivities included beautiful children from around the world swinging at the piñatas, blowing bubbles, climbing and playing on the playground equipment, and some staying to enjoy a refreshing swim. All families are welcome - whether you are patiently waiting to become adoptive parents or have recently or long ago brought a child(ren) into your family.

If you would like to help with planning or are aware of companies willing to offer door prizes or donations, please contact Vicki at 218-236-1494 x215 or Kendra at 218-205-0126. Hope to see you there!!

Who:  All - Birth Parents & Adoptive Families (whether you are waiting to adopt or already have adopted)

Where:  Detroit Lakes City Park (near the Pavilion and playground at 1315 Washington Ave. S.)

Enjoy:  DOOR PRIZES, ACTIVITIES, PLAYGROUND, SWIMMING!!

Provided:  Meat, buns, beverages, & plates, cups, utensils

Bring:  A dish to share (a family favorite? something representing your child’s culture? keep it simple)

Questions or to help:  Please contact Vicki at 218-236-1494 x215 or Kendra at 218-205-0126

Domestic Infant Adoption Picnic

Sunday – September 18, 2011; 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm

(please feel free to join us any time after 12 pm)

For families of the LSS Infant Adoption Program - that includes YOU waiting families, families with placement, finalized families and birth parents/birth families!! Come and share stories, network and connect with other adoptive families and children. Kids (and adults too) can enjoy the playground and open field (bring activities/balls to play with).

The picnic will be held at the beautiful Blackhawk Park which includes a paved trail that starts near the parking lot and continues down to the lake. There is soft surface trail that continues around the lake, for a total distance of 1.1 miles. The park also includes wooded areas, a playground, pavilion, canoe launch, and a fishing pier.

Who:  Any family who has adopted or is in the process of adopting (and their friends & family)

Where:  Blackhawk Park, 1629 Murphy Parkway, Eagan MN

Bring:  Bring a small lunch for you and your family and any activities you would like to enjoy at the park. LSS will provide beverages and cookies!

Cost:  None

Questions/RSVP:  Please RSVP to Cory Jelinek at Cory.Jelinek@lssmn.org

Latin Adoption Picnic

Sunday – September 25, 2011; 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

(please feel free to come join us anytime after 10 am)

Join other families touched by adoption from Latin American Countries for a day of fun and camaraderie. Once known as the “Amigos de Colombia” picnic, this annual gathering is hosted by families who have adopted and wish to remain in contact with other families sharing their Latin Heritage. Picnic (pack your own family basket) with other families and renew the friendships you have made with other adoptive families and meet new ones! The kids will get in the “swing” of things with the ever fun piñatas and can enjoy the playground and open field (bring balls to play with).

The picnic will be held at the beautiful Blackhawk Park which includes a paved trail that starts near the parking lot and continues down to the lake. There is soft surface trail that continues around the lake, for a total distance of 1.1 miles. The park also includes wooded areas, a playground, pavilion, canoe launch, and a fishing pier.

Who:  Any family who has adopted or is in the process of adopting (and their friends & family)

Where:  Blackhawk Park, 1629 Murphy Parkway, Eagan MN

Bring:  Bring a small lunch for you and your family and any activities you would to enjoy at the park. If you have group activities you’d like to bring along – all the better!

Cost:  None

Donation Request:  If any families are ready and willing to donate a piñata we would be most grateful! Please connect with us if you are interested!

Questions/RSVP:  Please contact Bettina Keppers @ Bettina.Keppers@lssmn.org

Duluth Adoptive Families Quarterly Potluck

October 25, 2011 5:30 pm – 7 pm

Greeting everyone! Please consider joining us for our Adoptive Families Potluck! Any family that has or is adopting is welcome to attend and network with other adoptive families. There will be family time to eat, meet, and greet as well as parent interaction time while kids are engaged with activities. Please share this with other families who may be interested and that includes families who have adopted from other agencies, everyone is welcome! We at LSSMN would love to see you at these gatherings! Our group is growing and it’s always a great time for the parents and children alike.

Who:  Any family who has adopted or is in the process of adopting

Where:  Christ Lutheran Church; 2415 Ensign St ; Duluth, MN 55811 (near the corner of Chambersburg and Ensign Street ). Park behind the church and use the back door to enter.

Bring:  a potluck dish to share and beverages for your family
Provided by LSS: plates, utensils

Questions:  Please call Bettina @ 218-529-2289 or reply to the invite to be sent at a later date to confirm your attendance by the Monday before the potluck