abreakfromlife Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 My husband finally got a job in Virginia, and he starts on Tuesday working for the city, and the kids and I are moving down at the end of the month. (from MI) Not quite sure where we're going to live. There aren't a lot of houses to rent in our price range, so we'll see what's still out there in 2-3 weeks. So I was looking over the HEAV website and the Vahomeschoolers.org page and it was kind of hard to find support groups. I know there's a ton down there. A lot of their websites led to yahoo groups and I can't tell if the groups are active or not. I just wanted to say Hi to all the area folks :) And, what homeschool groups do you recommend we check out? We're looking for something inclusive. Doesn't necessarily have to be secular, but we're fairly liberal, don't want to sign a SOF or anything. Along those same lines, anyone have any recommendations for a non-conservative evangelical-type church in the area? (I personally prefer Episcopal, but hubs and kids aren't sure if they're ready for that switch.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Lucky!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abreakfromlife Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share Posted August 30, 2013 :) We've been looking since April so I'm so happy to finally end up somewhere. We were really hoping for Charlottesville, so I'm trying to adjust to being 'let down' and excited at the same time. But yeah, I can't wait to get down there and start exploring. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewellsmommy Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Welcome to the neighborhood. I'm your neighbor on the peninsula. :seeya: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abreakfromlife Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share Posted August 30, 2013 I'm not sure yet. Ideally I'd like to live near the town, but it just depends on what houses are still for rent in 2-3 weeks. Possibly Portsmouth/Chesapeake, on the western side of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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scootiepie Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Look for the yahoo group HS-in-HR (Homeschooling in Hampton Roads). It is VERY active (I have to get the digest version) and covers the whole region. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyMommy Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Hi Neighbor! We're 1 city over from where you'll be in Chesapeake. Welcome! ETA: We only moved here a year ago and house hunted extensively in both Suffolk and Chesapeake. If you need area suggestions or anything feel free to PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abreakfromlife Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 ohhh that HR-in-HR group looks amazing!!! I joined the SEARCHVA group the other day but haven't been accepted yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threedogfarm Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Ohhhh, I'm jealous. Definitely head down to OBX when you get a chance! We're up in northern New England but vacation down there every year. Definitely check out the Chrysler Museum when you get a chance. . .also the museums in the area belong to the North American Science group so if you have a membership in your original home state you'll have access to a number of museums in the area. My kids really enjoyed a lot of the museums and we really liked the aquarium in Manteo too. It's small but well put together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threedogfarm Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Ohhhh, I'm jealous. Definitely head down to OBX when you get a chance! We're up in northern New England but vacation down there every year. Definitely check out the Chrysler Museum when you get a chance. . .also the museums in the area belong to the North American Science group so if you have a membership in your original home state you'll have access to a number of museums in the area. My kids really enjoyed a lot of the museums and we really liked the aquarium in Manteo too. It's small but well put together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZooRho Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 ohhh that HR-in-HR group looks amazing!!! I joined the SEARCHVA group the other day but haven't been accepted yet. Glad you got on HS in HR group. It is very active. Lots going on in the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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