An Interest Group is a gathering of individuals who share similar likes, concerns, or interests. The BCA will provide a space and general guidelines for these groups to grow. Once it is determined that there is enough interest and a desire for participants in the interest group to lead, the group may become a club and at some point, have a charter.
Interested in participating in groups or clubs in Brandermill? Have any ideas or would like to put in a request for a club of your own? Contact the office at 804-744-1035 ext. 3001 or email our Lifestyle Director.
**Interest Group Meetings will start when a group reaches 8 sign-ups. Once a group has the required number of sign-ups a start-up meeting will be scheduled. In order for a group to be established and have regular meetings, a leader must be appointed to represent the group. The goal for all interest groups is to become chartered clubs of the Brandermill Community.**
NEW INFORMATION FOR 2023
We are excited to offer a new program in 2023 which we hope will allow more residents to start groups in Brandermill with their neighbors who have similar interests. This is how it will work:
The resident brings an Interest Group/Club to the BCA Staff by filling out an Interest Group/Club Application. Staff will review the application to make sure that an Interest Group/Club with a similar purpose or scope does not already exist and that the BCA can accommodate the time and dates for the meeting.
The resident will conduct meetings and events and communicate with members of the club and the BCA. BCA will help promote the club events and meetings. A set of guidelines for forming Interest Groups will be provided to the person applying. Also, the process to become a club after six months will be discussed.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have another Group that you would like to apply for. Now is the time to get you on the calendar.
The BCA looks forward to growing our Interest Groups in 2023 with the help of our very talented residents. Could you show us your passions and talents?
Interest Group Events
Parent’s Group Meetup and Playdates
All Brandermill parents, caregivers, and children are welcome to attend the meetup and playdate events! Get to know other parents around Brandermill and help your children connect with others and grow relationships. To join the Brandermill Parents Group Email list, fill out the following link: https://forms.gle/tYjZrwy7nCgkuMLB6
For any questions, email [email protected].
DECEMBER PLAYDATES
Cookie Exchange on Sunday, December 3rd from 3:00pm-5:00pm. RSVP Here.
Nuttree Park Play Date on Tuesday, December 5th at 9:00 am.
Romp N Roll Class on Saturday, December 9th at 10:00 am at Romp N Roll Midlothian.
Indoor Play Date on Wednesday, December 14th at 10:00 am at 3921 Timber Ridge Rd.
Nuttree Park Play Date on December 19th at 9:00 am.
Baby Storytime on Thursday, December 21st at 9:30 am at North Courthouse Library. Registration opens one week in advance. Sign up here.
All Brandermill parents, caregivers, and children are welcome to attend the meetup and playdate events! Get to know other parents around Brandermill and help your children connect with others and grow relationships. To join the Brandermill Parents Group Email list, fill out the following link: https://forms.gle/tYjZrwy7nCgkuMLB6
For any questions, email [email protected].
Brandermill Charity Crafters
The Brandermill Charity Crafters get together to craft for local organizations in need, such as Crossover Healthcare Ministry, Operation Gratitude, and Caps for Cancer. So far, they have collected 2 hats, 3 scarves, 22 paracord lanyards, and 99 blank cards for Operation Gratitude! They also have 5 loveys, 16 baby hats, and 28 tote bags going to Crossover Healthcare that they made in July and August. In total, their group has donated 225 total individual items since they started in June! Be a part of this group by emailing [email protected] to inquire for more information.
Next meetup:
Join us for the upcoming Brandermill Charity Crafters event on December 6th at 6:30 pm, hosted at 2456 Sandy Brook Ln.
Our collective efforts have been truly heartwarming. To date, we’ve donated a staggering 312 hand-made items. At our last meeting in October, we gathered 53 hats and beautiful handmade cards, all destined for Caps for Cancer.
For this upcoming event, we’re focusing on an initiative from the Buy Nothing group. We are seeking baby hats (ranging from preemie to newborn size) and purple blankets for the bereaved mothers at Henrico Doctors Hospital. If you’re able to complete a blanket beforehand, please bring it to the meeting. If not, don’t worry – bring purple granny squares, and we’ll sew them together into blankets during our gathering.
To join the Charity Crafters, email [email protected].