Parents of Kids with Asperger's

Maurice from the SHARE group has booked a party lounge for our holiday party. Thanks Maurice!!! Room is shown in the picture with this meetup. It's in the building he recently moved into, next to the Washington Nationals baseball stadium and near the Navy Yard metro station. Info below. If you cant come in person, we sure hope you can come virtually!!!!! …. Google meet link: https://meet.google.com/cdm-oubg-pve \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Come One - Come All - To SHARE in the Holiday Spirit - Yeah Man! THEME: A Funny HAT - Fancy HAT - Party HAT - Holiday Party WHEN: Friday Dec 19 from 6-10 pm WHERE: At Maurice's HOME - The "Party Lounge" - Dock 79. Right next to Washington Nationals baseball stadium. (Building called Dock 79). See photo of room we'll be in. It's an 8-minute WALK from the NAVY YARD Metro Station; or - DRIVE & Park in the basement for a fee of $15. ADDRESS: 79 Potomac Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20003 VIRTUAL OPTION: For out of towners who can't come, we'll have a computer in the room for people to join virtually and chat with the people in the room. Google meet link: https://meet.google.com/cdm-oubg-pve METRO STOP: Near Navy Yard metro station on the Green line. HAVE SOME FUN - Music, food/drinks, billiard Table, Foosball Table, Tour of The ROOF TOP & View of the Anacostia River. RECOMMENDED FOOD FOR PEOPLE TO BRING (but whatever works best for you) A thru G - An Appetizer Dish H thru L - A Main Course Dish L thru Z - A Dessert BEVERAGES: BYOB or BYOP - Bring Your Own Beverge or Poison Questions? Call Marc Starnes at 571-278-6524

If you’re a dad over 35, you probably feel it: * Your energy isn’t what it used to be. * Work stress drains you before you even get home. * The weight has crept on around the middle. * Your kids still have endless energy, but keeping up with them feels harder every year. And deep down, you know your family looks to you as the example. If you’re running on empty, short on patience, and out of shape, that’s the standard you set at home. The **D.A.D.S. Program (Dads Achieving Discipline & Strength)** was built for men like you. Ordinary guys with jobs, families, and full schedules who want to: * **Reclaim strength** so you feel capable, athletic, and confident again. * **Boost energy** so you’re sharp at work and fully present with your family. * **Drop the aches, stiffness, and sluggishness** that make you feel older than you are. * **Find balance and accountability** by training alongside other dads in the same fight. * **Crush male loneliness** by connecting with men who “get it” and have your back. Here’s the best part: You don’t need to be a seasoned gym rat. This is designed for **beginner to intermediate exercisers**—dads who may have been out of the gym for years or have never had a structured program, but know it’s time to get serious. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, we’re hosting **Meet-Up Workouts from 6:00–6:45 AM.** No strings attached. Just one powerful hour that could be the turning point in your health, energy, and family life. There are only **8 spots available**, and once they’re gone, they’re gone. Location: Revolutionary Fitness - 215 N. Payne St., Alexandria, Va 22314 Every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday from 6:00–6:45 AM To claim your spot, call/text 703-783-2316 or email sign up directly at [https://go.thefitrevolution.com/dads](https://go.thefitrevolution.com/dads) Stop putting yourself last. Take this hour, and give your family the stronger, sharper, healthier version of you.

Ages 1–3 with Caregiver Stroller Strides is a Mommy and Me fitness class that integrates songs, rhymes, letters, and numbers to keep the littles entertained while mama works out. Registration required. RSVPing on Meetup does not register you for the program. To register, visit [https://pwcgov.libnet.info/events?term=stroller+strides&r=range&start=2025-10-20&end=2030-12-31](https://pwcgov.libnet.info/events?term=stroller+strides&r=range&start=2025-10-20&end=2030-12-31)

For this month let’s take in some holiday cheer at the [Downtown DC Holiday Market](https://www.downtowndc.org/holiday-market/)! We will meet at the corner of 7th St NW & F St NW on the museum side, and wander around the market. There’s food, [vendors](https://www.downtowndc.org/holiday-market/vendors/), cute kitschy stuff. Market closes at 9pm. Dress for being outdoors!

Gently flow to release the week's stresses, then deeply stretch with the yin and restorative yoga in an accepting, calm environment enhanced with candlelight and meditation. Leave feeling relaxed, refreshed, restored and ready for what the weekend has in store for you! **Please reserve your spot at www.piesfitnessyoga.com.** The session is offered InStudio only. **Sign up for sessions must be made at least 2 hours prior to class.** The address is 1322 Prince St Alexandria, VA 22314. Our entrance is located on the side of the building, parallel to West St. **Street parking is available and additional parking is located at Shiloh Baptist church, spaces 3,5,7,9.** The church is located across the street from the studio, on the corner of Duke St. and West St.

Spend your Sunday at the the Silver Spring library. Whether you and your little one(s) are exploring the many activities or reading a book on the kids floor. You can sign up for the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten @ https://montgomerycountymd.beanstack.org/reader365 Join us at the Silver Spring Library branch to read together. Bring your library card or get one there.

This is for “”INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCED PLAYERS””.
We can begin by just hitting the ball around (Dinking and Serving) until you’re comfortable and then start play Pickle Ball. Must have your own Pickleball paddle unless you contact me. If I happen to not be there, take the court that has the blue pickle ball lines on it to the far entrance to the court.
There is a Porta Johns at this location Dress in layers so that you can so that you may take one layer off at a time. Baseball cap sunglasses and water would be helpful for yourself.

Sellkirk paddles will be available for all who attend to try and hopefully learn the game. if you’re interested, you can buy one. This is INSTRUCTION PICKLEBALL for Beginners. Note $5 fee for wear and tear on paddles and replacement of pickle balls. Reminder this is for beginners maybe you’ve taken one or two of the classes before. The idea is to give others a chance to learn the game. 
We can begin by just hitting the ball around (Dinking and Serving) until you’re comfortable and then start the introduction to Pickle Ball. Please study the rules of Pickleball. There will be a quiz.  https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/fitness/a41889595/pickleball-rules/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=mgu_ga_ghk_md_dsa_prog_org_us_a41889595&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADA2MEqo78AlxWw25v72aAqTYZy2o&gclid=CjwKCAiAtYy9BhBcEiwANWQQLzWcA4GRJ5dNAtBpRG0nMJqvUlr67XGuB8hSrEaEZmWioeNiorM6jRoC0BkQAvD_BwE If I am late take the court that has the blue pickle ball lines on it to the far entrance to the court.
There is a Porta Johns at this location Dress in layers so that you can so that you may take one layer off at a time. Bring a baseball cap, sunglasses and water

DeafPlus Advocate is hosting our monthly ASL Social event in the DMV. Join us for Holiday cheer and enjoy international food! This month, we will start at a special time 1 PM! If you are Deaf, Hearing, interested in socializing, or looking for practice with your American Sign Language (ASL), join us! All ASL levels are welcome! We will host ASL Social on Saturday, December 20th, at the ASL Social at K Market International in Food Court from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. The address is: 4239 John Marr Dr, Annandale, VA 22003 When you enter into the store, go turn left and see the big sign "Food Court". If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the DeafPlusAdvocate team.

Join our ASL Brunch on Sundays in Greenbelt! All ASL users and learners are welcome. Brunches are alternately held at two restaurants in Greenbelt, both in the same town plaza. ODD WEEKS: 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays, we meet at Cedars of Lebanon, 103 Centerway. EVEN WEEKS: 2nd and 4th Sundays, we meet at New Deal Café,113 Centerway. We are the Greenbelt ASL Community, a group of both Deaf and hearing people who hang out, chat about everyday goings on, trade stories, get to know each other better, and of course, enjoy food together. Many members use ASL as their primary language, several are interpreters or other fluent ASL users, while others are ASL learners who wish to improve their skills while making new friends. Before or after brunch, you can visit the farmer's market and small coop grocery store in the plaza. Please RSVP so we can contact you via email if needed. Our group is on Facebook as Greenbelt ASL Community. Some longtime Brunch attendees don't mark their attendance here, so feel free to stop by even if you don't see others who have RSVP'd on Meet-up.

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