Birth Parents

Join Lisa and your DTs friends for a special Amazon Prime early screening of *Project Hail Mary*! Be among the first to see this highly anticipated sci-fi adventure on the big screen. We will meet in the Food Court outside of the theater starting at **5:30 PM**. Feel free to grab a meal and sit with us — it’s a great chance to chat and connect before the show. At **6:30 PM**, we’ll head toward the theater to grab snacks and get settled before the **7:00 PM showtime**. **Important:** Seating is assigned for this screening. Lisa has already purchased seats **Q14 through Q17**, and those seats are taken. When purchasing your ticket, please choose seats near that row so we can sit together as a group. **Tickets:** Purchase through Fandango using this Amazon Prime early screening link: [https://www.activaterewards.com/PrimeEarlyScreeningProjectHailMary?ref=prime_US_GTM__PRM_LandingPage_UP_P_PHM_PES](https://www.activaterewards.com/PrimeEarlyScreeningProjectHailMary?ref=prime_US_GTM__PRM_LandingPage_UP_P_PHM_PES) You must log in with your Amazon Prime account to access tickets. No Amazon Prime? No problem. Contact Lisa directly and she will help secure a ticket for you. Grab some popcorn, settle in, and enjoy a night of sci-fi adventure and community. Finding your tribe sometimes means saving the universe together.

The [One Spirit Martial Arts](https://www.virginiabjj.com/programs/kidsbjj) (OSMA) Youth [Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_jiu-jitsu) (BJJ) program is designed to help children build **confidence**, **coordination**, and **practical [self-defense](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-defense) skills** in a **safe**, **structured**, and **positive environment**. This class is for students **six** to **thirteen** years of age and runs from **5:15 PM** to **6:00 PM**, providing a **focused**, **age-appropriate training session** that fits well into an after-school routine. Located in [Herndon, VA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herndon,_Virginia), OSMA is easily commutable from Oakton, Reston, Sterling, and [Great Falls](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Falls,_Virginia), as well as other nearby [Northern Virginia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Virginia) communities. Parents are welcome to **stay and watch** \-\- OSMA has a **dedicated seating area** where you can comfortably **observe your child’s progress** during class; parents may also take advantage of the OSMA **guest WIFI** if they need an Internet connection. From a parent’s perspective, this class is about more than martial arts: children learn how to **move their bodies with purpose**, **stay calm under pressure**, **follow instructions**, **work with others**, and **build resilience**. Students are taught to apply [Gracie Jiu-Jitsu-based](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_jiu-jitsu) self-defense concepts **responsibly**, with an emphasis on **control**, **safety**, and **respect**. What children will learn in this after-school program: * **Movement** and **coordination** drills * Practical **self-defense techniques** * Standing **takedowns** * **Ground techniques** and **positional awareness** * Position-specific **drilling** * Controlled **sparring** matches (age-appropriate and supervised) * **Games** and **fun activities** to keep kids engaged and motivated Whether your child is new to [martial arts](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martial_arts) or already active, this program offers a balanced mix of **skill development**, **physical activity**, and **confidence-building** \-\- all in a **supportive environment**. A **free seven-day trial** is available for non-members.

**RSVP DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOUR SPOT. You must register via our website:** [https://georgewashingtonvolleyball.totalcamps.com/Content/29778](https://georgewashingtonvolleyball.totalcamps.com/Content/29778) **Defensive Skills & Setting Camp** This camp is designed for **adult volleyball players (ages 20 & above)** looking to improve their defensive & setting skills. Ideal for **all skill levels**, this camp offers an opportunity to receive skill instruction from George Washington's coaching staff. Defense & Setting Skills Camp is designed to develop well-rounded back-row defenders and setters by blending high-level defensive training with position-specific setting work. This session allows defenders to sharpen their floor skills while providing setters with focused, individualized technical training. **What to Expect:** Players will work on defensive techniques including platform control, reading hitters, movement patterns, & ball tracking in fast-paced, game-like drills. Back-row defenders will also learn how to set out-of-system to expand their skill set & decision-making. Setters will receive high-level 1v1 technical training while also spending time working on their own defense & blocking, helping them become more complete, well-rounded players on the court. We will spend the first hour & a half on skill instruction & the last 30 minutes playing competitive 6v6. 6v6 play will be recorded & distributed to participants so you can track your progress! **Camp Schedule:** 🗓️ *Monday, March 16th* * 6:45 PM – Doors Open, Check-in begins at the Charles E. Smith Center * 7:00 PM – Camp Begins * 9:00 PM – Camp Ends **Important Info:** * **You must register via our website:** [https://georgewashingtonvolleyball.totalcamps.com/Content/29778](https://georgewashingtonvolleyball.totalcamps.com/Content/29778) * This camp is for **adults only** – you must be **above the age of 20 or have exhausted your NCAA eligibility.** * You will enter the Charles E. Smith Center at the **Ticket Office Entrance**, located on 22nd St. * **Please do not arrive early; basketball will be finishing up their practice at this time & we cannot accommodate your arrival earlier.** * Payment is due at the time of signup. * *By registering, you agree that we may use your photo for marketing.* We can’t wait to see you there!

Hello! To kick off spring (when it gets here), we'll meet up for dinner at Shaw's Tavern. A bunch of us went here when Bella DePaulo came for her book talk a couple of years ago. They have some nice low-key, reasonably priced options: https://www.shawstavern.com/ - I reserved some space on the covered outdoor patio. Hopefully, the weather is springy! Street parking is free on weekends, but difficult to find. Alternatively, it's an eight-minute walk from the Shaw-Howard U stop on the Yellow/Green Line. A couple of disclaimers: this is not a "meet market." Many of us desire to become DINKs at some point, while others do not; let's not assume the former for anyone. In the spirit of the overall group, this is inclusive in that regard. But please just come with the intent to have fun and connect with other CFs, not to hook up or partner up. If it happens naturally, awesome. But please don't have that goal in mind. You can bring a guest provided they're single and childfree. If something comes up and you can't make it, please switch your RSVP to "no" by Friday, 3/20 at 5 p.m. That said, if you've repeatedly signed up and then switched your RSVP to "no," I reserve the right to move you to the waitlist if we have enough people wanting to go. Reservations are limited to eight people; if anybody wants to make their own reservation so we can have more, let me know, and I'll increase the size.

Namaste and Blessings! We welcome you to join us for a House Kirtan Concert on **Sunday, March 22** in **Silver Spring MD** (address below) ***4:00 - 6:00 pm. (****mask optional)* ***We chant the Hanuman Chalisa at 4 pm – after which there is a break and regular chanting begins at 4:30 pm*** \~\~***Doors open at 3:45 pm - come early to get settled*** \~\~ **Please note:** This kirtan will be live-streamed using **Facebook Live** on this page: Bhakti Chant Kirtan (from 4 to 6 pm) **So about kirtan in Silver Spring** \- this is a private residence \- open to the public \- all are welcome \- bring a friend\, the family\, the kids\, the parents\, the spouse \- comfortable setting\. If you want to sit on the floor, it might be wise to bring something to sit on - Zafu or pillow or the like. *This is chanting with meditation* - we chant in Sanskrit and English, mantras and bhajans, honoring the many aspects of the Divine. ***Feel free to bring a percussion instrument***, if you are moved to do so. (This will be percussion by committee!) 
***Donation***: Suggested $10-20 (no one turned away) **On Paypal:** [paypal.me/RufusJuskus](http://paypal.me/RufusJuskus) **On Venmo**: Rufus-Juskus \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **Snacks afterwards!** 

Many thanks -- peace and blessings to all! -Rufus Juskus **Address:** **9516 Pin Oak Drive** **Silver Spring MD 20910** The event page for this event on Facebook is here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1F8UJiGtk6/

🎉 The Wicked FUN & Super Awesome “Wrong Party Party” to Celebratete Amanda Turning 50! Alexandria Over 40 Fun & Fabulous (FAF) Saturday, March 21 | 8 PM – 11:30pm Ever wanted to go to 5 parties in one night?!!!! WHAT?!!! Yup, you read that right b*tch!!! not only are we celebrating Amanda’s fabukous 50th birthday. We’re going to do something crazy fun and dress for any occasion other than a birthday!!!! Now you can… kind of. 😉 We’re throwing a Wrong Party Party and it’s exactly as hilarious as it sounds. Bounce over the TikTok or Instagram and you can see 1 million videos of these INSANELY FUNNY parties. Here’s the twist… Everyone comes dressed as if they’re going to a completely different party. Yes we’re celebrating cohost Amanda turning 50 so even if you haven’t met, please come to this party. It’s going to be epic. Get dressed as if you are headed to… A football tailgate 🏈 A bougie wedding 💍 A Christmas soirée 🎄 A Fourth of July bash 🇺🇸 A Halloween costume party 🎃 A beach or pool party 🏖️ A baby shower 👶 New Year’s Eve glam ✨ ***THE MORE OUTRAGEOUS AND CREATIVE THE BETTER*** …and then you walk in and realize nobody else got the same memo. We’ll be videotaping everyone’s grand entrance because watching the confusion unfold is half the fun. Expect laughs, double-takes, and a whole lot of “Wait… what party did YOU think this was?” moments. ⸻ 🍽️ Potluck Style Bring a dish to share. Sweet, savory, or your signature crowd favorite. ⸻ 🍷 BYOB Bring whatever you love to sip on. Wine, cocktails, mocktails… you do you. We’ll provide the fun. You provide your favorite pour. ⸻  Contribution: $15 PayPal in advance or cash at the door both work. ⸻ 🏆 Costume Contest Categories Because we MUST reward this level of commitment… Funniest Entrance The one that has us crying laughing before you even get your coat off. Most Confusing Outfit We genuinely cannot figure out what party you thought you were attending. Best Commitment to the Theme You didn’t just dress the part… you BECAME the party. Most Glam Extra sparkle. Extra fabulous. Zero apologies. Crowd Favorite Chosen by group vote because the room just loved you. (Yes… there will be prizes. And bragging rights.) ⸻ 👠 The Vibe Fun. Fabulous. Come as you are… or as the wrong party version of you. This is about laughter, connection, and making the kind of memories that deserve their own highlight reel. Because at this stage of life… We’re not too old for costumes. We’re too fabulous for boring parties. We look forward to hosting you! Love your happy hosts, Janine, Nina, and the burthday girl Amanda 202-271-0922

Ted's Birthday Happy Hour @ Samuel Beckett's [Friday 03/20 @ 7pm] Please RSVP as soon as possible so I can make the appropriate reservation. Samuel Beckett's 2800 S Randolph St #110 Arlington, VA 22206 GPS: [https://goo.gl/maps/rHx2PvqFicpFRrDZ8](https://goo.gl/maps/rHx2PvqFicpFRrDZ8)

Hey everyone! Welcome to our first event <3 I want to take this time to get to know each other and provide a space for everyone to share their unique pregnancy experiences or horrors.. lol jk