Regular gatherings include a group discussion, open networking time and a variety of topical programs. Babysitters (free to members) are present to help our volunteers with structured activities. Beverages are provided, please bring a snack to share.


Future Meeting Dates

Saturday
May 19, 2007

10:00am to
12:00 noon

Annual CHEER elections
PLUS:

Jennifer Demar of www.scrapandtell.com . Jennifer presents Lifebook Workstops for adoption agencies, post-adoption centers and adoptive parent groups. Some of the organizations she has worked with include FRUA, FCC, Families Thru International Adoption. She'll share the reasons for creating a lifebook, what to include and how to provide age-appropriate text to help answer your child's questions regarding identity, self-awareness, family and history. She will also have materials for sale at the meeting.


Meeting location:
United Lutheran Church
409 Greenfield St.
Oak Park, IL 60302

United Lutheran Church is at the corner of Ridgeland and Greenfield.

Sunday
June 24, 2007

12:00 noon to
4:00pm

The 14th Annual CHEER Picnic
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Location:
RANDALL OAKS PARK AND BARNYARD ZOO
17N350 Randall Rd.
West Dundee, IL
phone:1-847-551-4310
Check out the website at Dundee Park District

Sunday
November 24, 2007

7:30am to
5:00pm

The 14th Midwest Adoption Conference: A Lifelong Journey
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Location:
William Rainey Harper College
1200 West Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL

Check out the website at www.midwestadoption.org