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.

EPIDURALS

Wednesday, October 30th, from 7:00 to 8:30pm at the Athens Library

Catie Mehl, LCCE, CD(DONA), BDT(DONA), CLC, will be joining us for a presentation on the benefits, risks, and trade-offs of epidural use, as well as reasons why a woman might chose to use an epidural during her labor.

Evening Sponsor:  Jennifer Cochran
740.593.6869

jennifer@athenswellnesscoop.com

www.facebook.com/JenniferCochranLMT

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.

CEREMONY HONORING PREGNANCY AND INFANT LOSS

Sunday October 27th
3:00pm
Sells Park
Avon Pl. Athens, OH

The Athens Birth Circle will hold a ceremony at the Pregnancy and Infant Loss Memorial Bench at Sells Park, to honor and celebrate the short lives of babies lost through miscarriage, stillbirth or in infancy. This year’s ceremony will include readings and a time of sharing. The event is open to the public, and children are welcome to attend. If parents are unable to attend the ceremony but would like their child’s name or due date spoken, or a particular poem or prayer read, they can contact The Birth Circle at: www.athensbirthcircle.com, molly.wales@yahoo.com or 740-591-9409.