Tuesday, April 9, 2013

SHARING BIRTH STORIES

Wednesday, April 24

from 7:00 to 8:30pm
at the Athens Library
Every year we dedicate one meeting to the sharing of birth stories. Whether your children were born last week or decades ago, we invite you to share your story or just sit and listen to others. All backgrounds, experiences and choices are honored at all Birth Circle events.

INFERTILITY SUPPORT GROUP

Wednesday, May 1

from 7:00 to 8:00pm
O'Bleness Hospital, lower level room 8
This support group is for anyone affected by infertility. These free groups are offered as a time of sharing and support, and are facilitated by a counseling professional. You can choose to share your story or just sit and listen.
Please RSVP by Tuesday, February 5th, to molly.wales@yahoo.com or 740-591-9409.

PREGNANCY AND BABY FAIR!!!

Saturday, May 11th
from 10am-3pm
inside the Market On State 
If you haven’t been to this FREE event before, it is a one-stop event for all things pregnancy, baby, and family.  It is a chance to learn about and meet with health and childcare providers, birth workers, wellness programs and government agencies, all from our own community!  There will also be unique products for sale including natural cleaning products, handmade baby attire, wellness/beauty supplies and diaper bags and accessories. 

Activities include face-painting, a performance by the Athens Irish Dancers at 10am, as well as a chance for the kiddos to participate in a Kindermusik demonstration (11am, up to 18 months) and Kids Yoga class (12pm, ages 2 and up).  Plus, we have wonderful door prizes including photography sessions, birth preparation classes, baby supplies and a lot more.  Please join us to learn about all of the amazing resources that our community provides in order to help us grow healthy, happy families.  If you have any questions, or are interested in having a booth at this year’s Fair, please call 740-591-9409 or email AthensBirthCircle@Gmail.com

We would like to thank the sponsors of this event and encourage you to support the local businesses that support our organization: 
Holzer Clinic
O'Bleness Health System/River Rose
University Medical Associates
Power 105
Minuteman Press
BirthWorks
Andi Roberts Photography
Athens Book Center
The Athens Wellness Club
Katy Kropf D.O.
Miss Christa’s Music Studio
Silvermoon Midwifery
Esali Birth
Cassie Meek Photography.