Welcome to SPiN


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We are a group of single parents that are dedicated to having social lives with our children as our top priority. We focus on child-friendly events, while also getting together once a month for an adult only event as every parent (and their children) needs a "break" in order to be the best parent they can be.


As our Single Parent Meetup group is about to continue into our third year (2009), we are excited to have new members join us. We have had 500 events to date and this is a feat no other local Meetup has achieved.


Our group is made up of moms and dads that have various parenting situations. We have a pretty large population of 7-11ish year olds (give or take a few years) and 1-4 year olds (give or take a few years), and children of the other age ranged older and younger than these.


We have Meet Up Events 2-6 times a week with at least 2-4 events over most weekends. While we do try to have at least one adult night out event each month, every other event is focused on and involves our children. We do have parents come out without their children to our child-friendly events and we always enjoy their company.

Our events include, but are definitely not limited to: camping, ice skating, movie nights, kick ball games, hikes/walks, comedy shows for adults, plays, cultural and ethnic festivals and events, pot luck dinners, days at the pool, out of town trips, exploring the city, museums, sleep overs, and so much more. If you think of an idea we've probably done it or are looking to put it on the calendar. (Click this list to be taken to more details of events)


This group primarily has events in the central areas near Fairfax, however we do travel into DC, out of town for events, and into other Northern Virginia communities when we have venues and events that interest us. We have events in Fairfax, Springfield, and the Vienna-ish area on a somewhat regular basis.


We have parents from all ages, racial and cultural groups, economic groups, and genders as well as from all over Northern Virgina. We have parents who have never been married and who are single through divorce, death, and personal choice. We have parents who primarily come out for adult only events or child only events and others who come out for all events. Some parents have shared custody and may have days "off" whereas others have their children full time.


No matter what the situation we all enjoy getting together for various activities to socialize, discuss life, and share ideas and support each other.


We do hope that members might be able to find activities in the areas that are closest to them and come out to join us.


We ARE:

• Parents who want to make new friends for ourselves and our children
  
• Parents who want to get out of the house and DO things as well as relax at home with friends
  
• Parents who love spending time with our children but also enjoy occasional adult-only time
  
• Parents who are active
  
• Parents who know that sometimes you have to step out of your comfort zone to meet great people
  
• Parents who love to laugh and are also supportive and thoughtful with friends
  

Who we aren't:

• An online only chat group. We do like to support and chat online, but we are here to MEET each other
  
• Parents who like to complain about ex spouses constantly
  
• Solicitors, spammers, or trolls
  
• Parents who are too busy to come out to meet in person
  
• A dating service or website
  

Other Pages for your viewing:
Events - Past and Planned
Discounts SPiN has earned
Compare SPiN to other groups
2010 Contribution requirements
FAQ for members
Terms of Service






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