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February 27, 2006
New Moms Lunch in Fairfax
Thanks to organizer Rochelle Goldberg and all the gals at the New Moms Lunch Group in Fairfax for having me as their guest today! What a friendly, laid-back bunch - and what a nice atmosphere, dining fireside at Il Lupo.
If you live in or near Fairfax and you have a baby under eight months of age, you really must know about this group. They meet every Monday from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the restaurant, located in Old Town Fairfax. Each week features a different guest speaker on a topic relevant to new mamas. And Rochelle also shares important information during the luncheon, such as recent infant product recalls, local family-friendly events, etc.
The babies are very welcome. And since the group has a private room, you don't need to worry about noise (you'll be in good company) and you can nurse in relative privacy. Plus, the food is great. And it's a nice way to meet other new moms and babies.
The cost of an individual luncheon is $20. If you know you plan to attend several times, you can buy a discounted four-lunch series for $75 - good for any four luncheons, so you don't have to use them on consecutive weeks.
Reservations are required for all luncheons, by contacting Rochelle: eventbuilders (at) hotmail (dot) com. There's also info about the group online at Rochelle's company website, Event Builders LLC.
The scheduled speakers for March are:
Monday, March 6: "Financial Planning: Saving for the Future" with certified financial planner Jennifer Fletcher
Monday, March 13: "Postpartum Nutrition" with a speaker from The Women's Club
Monday, March 20: "Getting Organized" with Misha Keefe, owner of Misha K.
Monday, March 27: "Stroller Strides: Getting in Shape After Having a Baby" with Stroller Strides instructor Tabatha Mitchell.
I think Rochelle's concept is a great one - I wish I'd had a group like this when Ava was a newborn - and I'd love to see her bring it to other DC-area neighborhoods. Maybe Old Town Alexandria or Bethesda could be next?
Posted by Sarah at February 27, 2006 2:31 PM.
