We are pleased to announce the kickoff of two new groups in October! We have had a lot of interest this year in creating more programs to support new Mamas during the postpartum period and we are glad to be able to work together with some board members, local Mamas, and our partners at Hopewell Health to make those programs happen. You can find the Postpartum Support Group at the Athens Library the first friday of the month (notice a date change for December), with a representative from Hopewell health in attendance to help those who need connection to further support or help sorting through the range of postpartum feelings and experiences. And for those wanting to get outside and get connected with other expecting and new Mamas, meet at the Athens library for a walk on the bike path (stroller accessible). We hope to see you there!
Ariel Carver
Executive Director, The Birth Circle
director@athensbirthcircle.com
740-652-6262
Play Group
Tuesday, October 2nd
Join Birth Circle Board member Maira and her children at the Athens Library in the children’s section the first Tuesday of the month 3-5pm for informal free play and socializing.
Loss Support Group
Thursday, October 4th
6:30 pm
Central Avenue Church, 73 Central Ave., Athens
If you are in need of support because of a pregnancy loss or the loss of your child, you are welcome to join us every first Thursday of the month for this support group. These meetings are free and facilitated by a professional social worker. All family members, such as grandparents, siblings, aunts and uncles, as well as friends are welcome. Childcare is provided.
Postpartum Support Group
Friday, October 5th from 2:30- 4:00 pm
Athens Library
There will be a Postpartum Support Group for Mom’s that are battling the blues, blah’s, and the super hard stuff. Those who wish to will have the opportunity to share their postpartum story and create a circle of mutual support with other Mamas who are struggling during this intense time. A representative from Hopewell Health will be available at the meeting in addition to mom – to – mom support. Please feel free to share this!
Mama Walks
Wednesday, October 10th, 5:45 pm.
Join Birth Circle board member Leanne and her baby for a casual stroller walk on the bike path. A great chance to meet new moms, socialize, and get a little fresh air! In the case of inclement weather, the walk will be held at the mall.
Walks will take place on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, starting 10/10/18. Meet outside the library from 5:45-6: 00 pm, and we will walk from 6:00-7: 00 pm.
Join the Mama Walks Facebook group for more information!
Prepared Mommy Camp
We are half-way through our fall session of Camp, with five more participants and are having a great time! We have two meetings left this year: 10/20 and 11/17 and accept rolling enrollment and walk-ins. This Camp is geared toward young Mamas age 23 and under, though we do have extra space and are glad to include others as well.
www.athensbirthcircle.org/prepared-mommy-camp
Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, October 31st, 7 pm at the Athens Library
Michelle Wilson of Athens Impact–a socially responsible investment company–will share the ins and outs of saving for our kids’ college funds and other future needs. Come to learn about how to calculate how much you’ll need to save, how to set up different kinds of accounts in a way that works for your family, and how to make saving a family affair.
We will be sponsored at this meeting by Athens Mini Maestros, who will share about their range of music and movement classes for ages 0-6.
Athens Mini Maestros is a locally owned music and movement studio offering a range of music and movement classes for children in Athens OH. Our mission is to serve the Athens community and surrounding areas by providing music and movement activities that help families as well as individuals of all ages to grow healthy hearts, minds and bodies.
More information at https://www.athensminimaestros.com/.
Young Moms’ Group
Date and Time to be announced, stay tuned on our facebook page!
We hope to gather later this month for some play and socializing, we hope to see you there!
Meals for Families
Let The Birth Circle community cook for you! If you’ve just had a baby, if you are going through another type of transition in your family, or have experienced a loss, The Birth Circle is more than happy to organize a meal calendar to help support you. If you are interested in receiving meals, providing meals or both, please contact our Meals For Families Coordinator, Ariel Carver at arielrose.carver@gmail.com for more information. Find our online sign-up forms here.