FEBRUARY PLAY GROUP

Thursday, February 6th from 3:00 to 5:00pm

Beat that cabin fever and join us for two hours of play, socializing and support in the kids' section of the Athens Library. All ages are welcome!

TEACHING YOUR BABY SIGN LANGUAGE

Wednesday, January 29th
7:00 to 8:30pm
Athens Public Library

April Dunaway will explain the reasoning behind and the techniques of teaching babies and
children of all abilities Sign Language. She’ll also share resources available to parents to learn
more about Sign Language and she will demonstrate some of the basic signs which will help
babies and parents communicate with each other before the child can talk.

JIVE! NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION

For the third year, The Birth Circle is throwing a family friendly New Year's Eve party, JIVE!, and you and your family are invited!  This annual fundraiser is a fun and festive way to ring in the new year with the whole family and we hope to see you there!

• When:  Tuesday, December 31st from 5:30-7:30 pm
• Where:  Jackie O's
• What:  Music, dancing, food, and more!
• Cost: $15 for adults and $5 for children three and up
• Tickets are available on our website via Paypal at http://www.athensbirthcircle.com/JIVE!/ or at Fluff Bakery.
• Door prizes from several sponsors (see below)
• The ball drops at 7:00 pm!

**Last year we sold out early, so get your tickets now!!**

A heartfelt thanks to these wonderful JIVE! sponsors!  We encourage you to support them this holiday season:

• Ohio University Credit Union
• Jackie O's
• Fluff Bakery
• Matthew Sweeney Appraisals
• The Liz Maule Team of the Athens Real Estate Company
• Ohio University Credit Union
• The Athens Real Estate Company
• Snowville Creamery
• Arts West
• Frog Ranch
• Factory Street Studio
• Farmacy
• Casa Nueva
• Stuart's Opera House
• Trisha Lachman Piano Studio
• Inhale Yoga

DECEMBER PLAY GROUP

Thursday, December 5th from 3:00 to 5:00pm

Join us for two hours of play, socializing and support in the kids' section of the Athens Library. All ages are welcome!

MAINTAINING A HEALTHY PARTNER RELATIONSHIP WHEN BABY COMES

THIS MONTH OUR MEETING WILL BE HELD ON **Tuesday** November 26th

from 7:00 to 8:30pm 

at the Athens Library

**Please note that this meeting is on a different day of the week than usual**

Join us for a discussion among parents about keeping your relationship on track after having a baby. How can you stay close and reduce stress? How can you make more time for each other and share childcare/household duties? Bring your questions and stories to share!

THANKS TO THIS MONTH'S SPONSOR, JENNIFER COCHRAN!

Jennifer Cochran is a licensed massage therapist at Ping Fitness Center on the campus of Ohio University and at the Athens Wellness Cooperative. Jennifer offers a therapeutic blend of Swedish and deep tissue massage, movement and myofascial release. A graduate of Otterbein College, Ohio University and Hocking College, Jennifer was drawn to massage therapy as a second career by the desire to help people heal their bodies and minds. While pregnant with her first child, Jennifer discovered the value of massage and osteopathic manipulation in relieving some of the aches and pains often associated with pregnancy. She is experienced in working on pregnant women and new mothers to relieve pain and discomfort related to pregnancy and postpartum issues.

740.593.6869, jennifer@athenswellnesscoop.com, www.facebook.com/JenniferCochranLMT

NOVEMBER PLAY GROUP

Thursday, November 7th from 3:00 to 5:00pm

Join us for two hours of play, socializing and support in the kids' section of the Athens Library. All ages are welcome!

PREGNANCY LOSS SUPPORT GROUP

Wednesday, November 6th

From 7:00 to 8:00pm

O'Bleness Hospital, lower level room 6

This support group is for anyone affected by pregnancy loss, including moms, dads, family members, and friends. 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, November 5, to molly.wales@yahoo.com or 740-591-9409.