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MAPS Family Picnic 2009
Saturday, July 25, 10:00 to 3:00
University of New England in Biddeford, Maine

We hope you’ll join us for a family outing in a beautiful Maine setting, with food, fun, and activities. This is a great opportunity for children and parents to connect with other adoptive families, visit with MAPS staff, see old friends, and make new ones.

Swimming in outdoor pool • Cookout lunch 11:00-1:00 (includes veggie burgers for vegetarians) • Fun activities for children and families

RAIN OR SHINE...the party will go on! So please remember to bring bathing suits, towels, and sunscreen (and folding chairs if you like.)

Be a Philanthropist for a Day!

Support MAPS programs by participating in MAPS 50/50 Fundraiser. 50% of the raffle proceeds are donated, in your name, to the MAPS Humanitarian Aid of your choice.

Choose from:

• ASHA
• Chennai Milk Fund
• Guatemala Six
• International Child Welfare Training - Russia
• Residential Services Hope Chest Store
• Maine Homeless Children’s Fund
• MAPS Annual Fund for General and Adoption Programs
• My Choice
• Russia Hosting Program
• Xinyang Foster Care Program

Click here to buy your tickets online today. Or, if you’re coming to the picnic, you can buy your tickets on sale at the event.

$5 for 1  •  $10 for 3  •  $25 for 10

For more info please contact us at (617) 267-2222 or familycircles@maps-worldwide.org.

Directions

The University Campus of UNE is in Biddeford on the coast of Maine, 20 miles south of Portland and 90 miles north of Boston.

From the North and South

Take the Maine Turnpike (I-95) to Exit 32 (Biddeford). After the tollbooth, turn left at the traffic light intersection onto Route 111 (Alfred Street). Staying in the right lane to the intersection of Route 1, take a left onto Route 1 from the right-hand lane, and then an immediate right as Rt. 111 branches off to the right. Then continue to the next traffic light. Turn right onto Route 9/208 (Pool Street). Follow Route 9/208 approximately 4 miles to the University of New England sign on your left. Turn left at the sign to enter the campus. Look for signs to the “kiosk area.”

Travel Times by Car

• Bangor ME 2 1/2 hours
• Boston MA1 3/4 hours
• Hartford CT 3 1/4 hours
• Manchester NH 1 3/4 hours
• New York City 6 hours
• Worcester MA 2 hours

Questions about the picnic?

Call Meghan O'Brien (617) 267-2222

Registration and Payment Methods

By Mail: You may register by mail using our printable registration. $15 per adult, $10 for children ages 3 -12; free for children under three. Send to MAPS, 400 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston MA 02215

Online: You may register for the picnic below and pay online.

Need to register at the last minute? You can simply call us at (617) 267-2222 and bring a check ($15 per adult, $10 for children ages 3-12; free for children under 3) with you to the picnic.

Instructions for Online Registration and Payment:

1. Complete the form below. Make note of your total amount. Submit the form - this sends your registration information to us.
2. You will be redirected to a payment page. Enter the total amount for your family. Click "Take Me to PayPal."
3. You will be redirected to PayPal for secure online payment. You do not need to be a member of PayPal to use this service.

MAPS Online Picnic Registration

required*
Name*
Address*
E-mail*
Phone*
Country(ies) you adopted from
How Many People Attending*		Adults ($15 each)
		Children 3-12 ($10 each)
		Children under 3 (free)
Raffle Tickets		$5 for 1 ticket
		$10 for 3 tickets
		$25 for 10 tickets
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