ANNUAL REPORT 2012 - WBFN

Virginia Parents and TotsThe Virginia (VA) Parents and Tots playgroup is an opportunity for parents and theirbabies or toddlers (up to the age of four or five) to get together. The parents discuss, shareinformation and tips and enjoy a sympathetic ear, while the children get to play with othersof the same age, often from different cultures. The playgroup meets once a week on aThursday morning from 10:00am until 12:00 noon at members’ homes or a park.Over the past year, five people contacted the coordinator for information about the group,and three of those attended fairly regularly. The number of participants at each meeting variedfrom two to eight, with more attending when there was a special event. The playgroupenjoyed two baby showers in March and April 2012. In May 2012 the group celebrated abirthday in Maryland where parents and children from the Maryland (MD) Parents and Totsgroup were also present. The playgroup also attended a parents and tots event at the WBFNoffice in June 2012. The parents and children were delighted to attend this event organizedby WBFN volunteers and staff, which connected even more parents from other WBFN playgroupsand established a closer link with the WBFN itself. The group took a trip to theWolftrap Theatre-in-the-Woods in July 2011 and hopes to arrange a similar trip next year.Duplicate BridgeWednesday Bridge GroupThe Wednesday Bridge Group, in existence since before 1973, meets on the third Wednesdayof each month from 10:00am–2:00pm for duplicate bridge and lunch.The group continued to meet throughout FY12, with 8-12 participants attending each session.However, the number of WBG spouses affiliated with the group has gradually decreasedover the years.Friday Bridge GroupThe Friday Duplicate Bridge Group gets together at different members’ homes on Fridays,from 9:30am‒2:30pm.The group continued to meet on Fridays throughout FY12.The playgroup now uses a Shutterfly Share site to upload photographs of events and to keeptrack of upcoming events using a calendar and automatic reminders. The initial setup of thesystem took some time and energy, but the playgroup is generally satisfied with its performance.72 73