AAAW (Adult Asian Adoptees of Washington) is proud to annouce the development of a Youth/Teen Mentorship Program for adopted Asian youth and teens. We’ll hosting a outreach event for the program with a recreational activity to gain interest and begin recruiting for our Youth/Teen Mentorship Program.

This outreach event is open to ANY Asian adoptee youth/teenager and their families!  As well as ANY adult adoptee who may be interested in becoming a mentor.

When: Saturday, June 9
Time: 12-3pm
Where: Carkeek Park, Seattle, WA
Picnic tables 8, 9 and 10, near the play area

Hamburgers/hotdogs, snacks and refreshments will be provided by AAAW.

The event is being chaperoned by The AAAW Youth Committee, comprised of Aaron James,
Patty Sang and Beth Van Fossan, will be on hand to answer any questions.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Aaron James at Aaron_James_@hotmail.com or (360)318-4420 – Board of Directors and subcommitte member.

Please join if you are interested in participating and/or listening to a dialogue to promote discovery and self awareness.

The fourth session in this series will be: Reactive attachment

These sessions are for Asian Adult Adoptees only

The five sessions will be spread out over the next 7 months and you are not obligated to attend every session. They will be facilitated by AAAW Board members: Sonya Oh, Masters of Social Work, Deborah Collins, Masters of Social Work, and Adam Sung Waldron, MA candidate of Psychology.

If you RSVP yes, you will be contacted with the address closer to the event date.

email Sonya (yoonjaw@gmail.com) if you have any questions

Get “AAAWashed” at AAAW’s monthly dinners, where members of the Asian adult adoptee community get together once a month to eat, meet, socialize and get updated on upcoming AAAW events. Come join us!

Date: Thursday, May 31st
Time: 6:30 pm till whenever (usually lasts till 8:30 onwards)
Parking: Street/meter parking as available 

Mio Sushi
120 Westlake Ave N
(between John St & Denny Way)
Seattle, WA 98109

(206) 971-0069
www.miosushi.com/index.html

The Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) is back which means Asian cinema!
Come join us and enjoy two handpicked films that capture the imagination,
captivating story telling, and ground breaking innovation found in Asian cinema.
Entertainment guaranteed; popcorn is optional.

For each film we will meet at the venue approximately 30 minutes before showtime
in order to secure seats. We recommend you purchase tickets in advance in case the
film becomes sold out; however, tickets can be purchased at the venue’s box office.
After the movie screening we will have a fun discussion about the movie at a nearby
restaurant or café. Please RSVP and/or pass the word to other community members.
See you at the theater!

Questions? Please contact Adam Sung Waldron at Adam@aaawashington.org

1)
FILM: Starry Starry Night (TAIWAN)
DATE: Sunday, May 20
TIME: 4:00PM
WHERE: AMC Pacific Place 11
Tickets: http://www.siff.net/festival/film/reserve.aspx?fid=254&id=12300

2)
FILM: Sunny (S. Korea)
DATE: Saturday, June 2
TIME: 11:30AM
WHERE: Egyptian Theatre

SIFF Website: http://tinyurl.com/7makxz9
SIFF Asian Crossroads Website: http://tinyurl.com/866ucm2
SIFF Tickets Information: http://tinyurl.com/7q2cykz
Tickets: http://www.siff.net/festival/film/reserve.aspx?fid=254&id=12306

DATE:  Saturday, May 19, 2012
TIME:  4:00 PM
PLACE:  Jenny Kelly’s house (please RSVP to jennykelly123@msn.com for directions)

Spring has sprung and we are ready to party potluck-style! Feel free to bring a dish to share! Anything that pairs well with rice or stands on its own will do nicely. Get ready for a cornucopia of Asian food goodness!

Adoptees – bring your significant others! Your kids are also welcome to attend this family friendly event!

Joint in, eat great food and have a great time with AAAW!!!

**Please RSVP to jennykelly123@msn.com to get directions**

AAAW (Adult Asian Adoptees of Washington) is proud to annouce the development of a Youth/Teen Mentorship Program for adopted Asian youth and teens. We’ll hosting a outreach event for the program with a recreational activity to gain interest and begin recruiting for our Youth/Teen Mentorship Program.

This outreach event is open to ANY Asian adoptee youth/teenager and their families!

When: Sat April 21, 5-7pm
Where: Acme bowling, South Center
100 Andover Park West, Tukwila, WA

Bowling, pizza and refreshments costs will be provided by AAAW.

The event is being chaperoned by three Asian adult adoptee subcommittee members for AAAW.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Aaron James (360)318-4420 – Board of Directors and subcommitte member.

Get “AAAWashed” at AAAW’s monthly dinners, where members of the Asian adult adoptee community get together once a month to eat, meet, socialize and get updated on upcoming AAAW events. Come join us!

Date: Thursday, April 26th
Time: 6:30 pm till whenever (usually lasts till 8:30 onwards)
Parking: Street/meter parking as available 

Mio Sushi
120 Westlake Ave N
(between John St & Denny Way)
Seattle, WA 98109

(206) 971-0069
www.miosushi.com/index.html

Please join if you are interested in participating and/or listening to a dialogue to promote discovery and self awareness.

The third session in this series will be: A Person Centered activity

Date: Tues, April 24th
Location: Sonya’s house, N Beacon Hill
Time: 7-8:30pm

These sessions are for Asian Adult Adoptees only

The five sessions will be spread out over the next 7 months and you are not obligated to attend every session. They will be facilitated by AAAW Board members: Sonya Oh, Masters of Social Work, Deborah Collins, Masters of Social Work, and Adam Sung Waldron, MA candidate of Psychology.

If you RSVP yes, you will be contacted with the address closer to the event date.

email Sonya (yoonjaw@gmail.com) if you have any questions

Asian Adult Adoptees of Washington is hosting a free film screening of Wo Ai Ni (I love you) Mommy with permission from filmmaker Stephanie Wang-Breal and PBS Point of View. A discussion session will be available after this film.

Date: April 15, 2012
Time: 1:00-3:30PM (Film start at 1pm and discussion afterwards)
Place: 2100 Building, Art Room
Address: 2100 24th Avenue South Seattle, WA 98144
Parking: Street parking
Seating is limited so please RSVP to this event by emailing aaawash@gmail.com

WO AI NI (I LOVE YOU) MOMMY is the story of Fang Sui Yong, an 8-year-old orphan, and the Sadowskys, a Long Island Jewish family that travels to China to adopt her. The film follows the family through the process of picking up Sui Yong from China to a year and a half later as she acclimates to her new family and culture.

You can visit the PBS Point of View website for full film description and information.
http://www.pbs.org/pov/woainimommy/film_description.php

FIRST GENERATION OF VIETNAMESE ADOPTEES COMMITTEE would like to invite you to spend a September Labor Day weekend in the Colorado Rockies with other adoptees from Vietnam, family members, former care-givers, and Vietnam Vets.

(If you are interested in registering for this event, please contact the committee at the email below.  Or email Sonya Oh, Secretary of AAAW at yoonjaw@gmail.com, who can provide you with the registration form.

August 31-September 3, 2012

WHO:

1.) ALL Vietnamese adoptees from 1960-1975 (First Generation)
2.) Their family members: spouses, significant others & children
3.) Adoptive Parents
4.) Adoption Agency workers/volunteers (in Vietnam and abroad) who cared for us/orphans during 1960-1975
5.) Volunteers/Foster Families (in Vietnam & abroad) who cared for us/orphans during 1960-1975
6.) Vietnam Vets: Who have reconnected with their Vietnamese children or who spent some of their free time visiting, playing and volunteering at various orphanages while serving in Vietnam.
7.) Vietnamese Birth parents and relatives who have been reunited with their children

WHEN: August 31-September 3, 2012 (Labor Day Weekend)Friday evening thru Monday morning.

WHERE: YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado75 miles Northwest of Denver International Airport. Shuttle service will be available.

WHY: This will be an opportunity to renew old friendships, meet new friends, reflect on our past, celebrate our present, and gain insights from each other. The weekend will offer time for casual conversation as well as informative programs for both adoptees and family members, young and old, and fun activities set for adults, children and families. One favorite activity is the cooking and enjoying of Vietnamese food under the direction of Mrs. Xe Tran. The mountain setting promotes both quiet reflection as well as fun activity. As we have not yet finalized the program, the planning committee of adoptees, spouses and former volunteer care-givers welcome your ideas so that we might plan a great time for all!

REGISTRATION FEE
$30/Person
$40/Couple
$50/Family up to 4
$60/Family 5-6 Person
$75/Family of 7 or More
*Registration fee will be applied towards the total balance of your reunion order. You may cancel your reunion registration at any time. Prior to June 15, you will receive a full refund of your fees, with the
exception of a $50 processing fee.

Registration Starts: January 10, 2012
Registration Deadline: April 1, 2012

FIRST GENERATION OF VIETNAMESE ADOPTEES COMMITTEE
5630 E. Fair Ave. Centennial, CO 80111
firstgenofvnadoptees@live.com
303-995-5169