Calling all Philly parents for a support group!

[kmom]

A couple of us met to start up the Philadelphia and surrounding areas support group. We're very eager to get started! We're all set but still stuck without a meeting place...well one that doesn't cost an average of $50/hr. We have one more lead to check out but if that doesn't pan out we're back to square one. We feel King of Prussia is the best centralized location amongst those who have shown an interest. So if you know a place that would be willing to host us 1x/month for free or a VERY minimal fee, please let me know! We've been searching churches and colleges.

 

Thanks!!!

[PhillyPA]

What about a restaurant? I haven't eaten in KOP for so long, I can't think of any. Although the Sheraton there might have something. I know of lots of places in center city but parking costs an arm and a leg.

 

I would love to come to a support group. Keep me posted.

[kmom]

Thanks! Kathy, Beth Maloney's support group coordinator, did mention to me that there's a group out that had the same problem as us and that they travel and meet at different restaurants and locations each month so that's a possibility. Good idea about the Sheraton. I'll keep it in mind. The two other moms forming the group and I are just trying to keep costs very low and so far the hourly room rate is higher than we imagined. One of the other moms checked with a nearby college but charged by the hour. I'm checking another college. We're also checking churches. The hardest part is that we're coming from so many areas to this one central location and none of us have much of a connection to the King of Prussia area. We're also aiming for a place that we can have privacy so people feel as comfortable as possible without a wait staff popping in and out. We noticed that on a smaller scale when we met at Chilis to plan the group. We were sharing our PANDAS journeys and it was distracting to have the waitress and other patrons around. We'll keep you posted. So glad you are interested!

[philamom]

A couple of us met to start up the Philadelphia and surrounding areas support group. We're very eager to get started! We're all set but still stuck without a meeting place...well one that doesn't cost an average of $50/hr. We have one more lead to check out but if that doesn't pan out we're back to square one. We feel King of Prussia is the best centralized location amongst those who have shown an interest. So if you know a place that would be willing to host us 1x/month for free or a VERY minimal fee, please let me know! We've been searching churches and colleges.

 

Thanks!!!

 

I know the Montgomery County Lyme Chapter holds their monthly meetings at a church near Montgomery Mall (Rt 309). I can look into it if you would like. I look forward to meeting to y'all wherever we end up at!

[JAG10]

Hi Philifolks,

 

I work for a Montgomery County School district and have facilities privileges (free), let's just say near Abington, but not Abington. The students haven't even started yet, so September might be tough with all that.

Let me know...

Jill

[kmom]

That would be fantastic!!! Thank you so much! My wheels have been turning for days but all of my connections are locally here in the Lansdale area. I'll be in touch.

[philamom]

Jill- that would be fantastic...keep us posted. Let me know if I can help in any way!

 

kmom- the church the Montco Lyme Assoc. uses is located in Lansdale.

Edited September 4, 2010 by philamom

[kmom]

Hooray Philly parents!!! Thanks to Jill, we should have a free place to hold our meetings. Once we square away details, we'll make the official announcement! We'll try to make it the most centralized school possible. Thank you too to other parents who PM'd me ideas.