Seeking Moms Group in Reston VA

Hi L.! I live in Fairfax, which isn't real close to Reston, but I belong to a group called Mothers and More - which actually encompasses all of Northern Virginia. I REALLY like the women I've met through this group. I also belonged to Fairfax MOMS Club but since my kids are a little older now (4 and 6) and don't need playgroups I've dropped out of that one. What I like about Mothers and More is it tends to focus on the "More" part. We have meetings twice a week at night, without children, and usually the topics are very interesting. I sort of look at it as a place to be with other moms but not necessarily talk the whole time about being moms. Feel free to email me if you'd like more info! Good luck with the move - K.

Hi, I live in just outside Reston, in Herndon. Although I don't know of any Mom's groups, I do recommend joining the YMCA in Reston. Its huge, with a pool and tons of gym equipment. Plus, they will watch your baby in the nursery for up to 2 hours. I take my 9 month olds baby girl Hayden there almost everyday. She loves it. She plays with all the other babies , and the people are all so nice. I am really happy to be a memeber. Plus, I'm getting to be in pretty good shape. :) Hope this helps ya!

Hi L.,

I moved to Rockville, Maryland almost two years ago. I didn't know anyone either, but I found our local MOM's Club by searching the International MOM's Club website: www.momsclub.org. The program is run by moms for moms to support moms who stay at home part or full time (not sure of your situation). The individual clubs are organized by zipcode, so the moms you meet will live close to where you live. The group I belong to has 3 weekly playgroups, plus numerous group playdates throughout the month. They also have a once a month family playdate (on a weekend) and a mom's night out, too. It's been a great source of friendship, support, advice, etc. for me, so maybe that would work for you, too.

There's also a website called DC Urban Moms & Dads. That's another great source of advice and information. I'm on the listserv that sends weekly messages about fun things to do with your kids. Their website is www.dcurbanmom.com. I've noticed people often post inquiries and requests about starting or joining playgroups in their neighborhood, so you might try that. Also, the website offers feedback on local doctors, etc.

Good luck on your move!

I also recmmend the MOMS Club. We belong to the Reston one and we love it! I hope you join! It was wonderful for us to meet other moms and kids. Welcome to the area!

http://kindermusik.com/

Hi L., Kindermusik is based in Reston, VA and Fairfax County. You could hopefully meet other parents through that.

And to Jennifer, this website may be able to help you find the CD you are looking for. Nancy in Reston

Hi L.,

There is a Mom's Group run by Reston Hospital twice a month at the Reston YMCA. (You do not have to have delivered at Reston to go.) It is free and they usually have a speaker/activity and then afterwards you just mingle with other moms. It is the first and third Tuesday every month. You can just show up and ask the front desk where the group is meeting. (During the summer they frequently switch the rooms where the group meets.)

Hi L.,

I'm in Ashburn and found several moms groups that I joined on http://www.meetup.com/.

I even became one of several assistant organizers of one of the groups, Leesburg/Ashburn Stay-at-Home Moms Group, http://sahm.meetup.com/1420/. The dues for that group are only $5 a year, which goes toward the cost of the website and holiday parties that we have every few months. Our group has about 160 members, some of which started out as stay-at-home moms but are now working part or full time. The message board is very active, and we have lots of activities posted on the calendar....in-home playdates, playground playdates, "field trips," mom's night out, dad's night out, even a book club.

Good luck and email me if you have any questions!

S.

Hi L., Check out MOMS Club of Reston.Their website is a little quirky at the moment -- it is www.momsclubofreston.com. Or you can email ____@____.com to find out more about meetings and becoming a member. Hope this helps! A.

Hi L., you can go to Play Cafe in Reston (www.atplaycafe.com) and meet some moms there. Or you can join Mainly Music class at McLean Bible Church which is not soooo religious but it's more like a fun activity for parent and child. They provide snacks for kids and mommies too after the class. You can check the website at http://mcleanbible.org/pages/page.asp?page_id=2113.
Also lots of gymboree classes all around the area. I met some good friends at Gymboree in Tyson's area. Also you can go to Fairfax county website and join some fun classes at Recreation Centers (http://parktakes.fairfaxcounty.gov/rev1_searchmain.htm). I think they have classes for mommies and babies in stroller too. Good luck with you moving plan!

- A. purba -

Try Reston Moms Club http://www.geocities.com/restonvamoms/
or
DC Metro Mommies Fairfax IV Chapterhttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/DCMMFairfaxIVChapter/

L.-

You've probably already heard this from other moms, but joining MOMS Club is a great way to meet new friends and to get to know the area. Just go to www.momsclub.org and type in your new zip code to find contact info fo rthe club in your area.

You'll find the nightlife a bit quieter here than in the LA area, but there are TONS of kid-friendly places and events!! Good luck with your move!

S.
(a USC alum)

Hi L.!
Reston is a great place to live and there are lots of kid-friendly things to do there. There is a moms group called the Holistic Moms Network that has a chapter in Northern Virginia. If you are at all interested in natural health and green parenting, it is worth a look. Here's their site - http://home.homewebs.com/hmnnova/
Good luck with your move!
L.

Hi L.

I have three little ones and did just what you are about to do, we moved to Herndon from Texas in October.

Go to www.meetup.com and type in moms gruop or play group. I joined a great group called Moms the Word. My work schedule does not allow me to do much lately but they always have plenty of activites each day and the age ranges from pregnancy up to 8 or 9 years old. They are a great bunch of ladies and would make you feel very welome. Plus it helped me find my way around the area too.

Let me know if you have any other questions, Herndon is right by Reston.

K.