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Howdy Everyone!
We hope you’ll join us for a new take on our Annual Birth Circle Family Reunion Picnic this Wednesday, August 31st at Little Fish Brewing Company.  Meet friends old and new, enjoy a tasty beverage, eat delicious food and let the kids play in the lingering summer sunshine.  What better way is there to spend the last Wednesday of August?
On the heels of this monthly gathering follow our Play Group and Loss Support Group.  These two regular monthly meetings offer two unique chances to connect with other families in safe and supportive environments.  Both are free and open to the public.  See below for more information.
We look forward to seeing you this week as we round out the last days of August and look forward to the holiday weekend.  See you soon!
 

Warmly,
Claudia Bashaw
Executive Director, The Birth Circle
www.athensbirthcircle.com

740-652-6262
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BIRTH CIRCLE “FAMILY REUNION” PICNIC
Wednesday, August 31st
5:30pm
Little Fish Brewing Co., 8675 Armitage Rd.  Athens
In lieu of a regular monthly meeting, each August we gather to celebrate the wonderful community of families old and new with a festive picnic in a kid-friendly location.  This year we are reuniting at Little Fish Brewing Company where the kids and parents can eat, drink and be merry while supporting The Birth Circle.  The folks at Little Fish will offer a drink special and the proceeds will go to The Birth Circle to support our free programs.  We hope that lots of you will join us that evening to reconnect with old friends, meet new ones and celebrate summer.  See you there!
KEEP IN MIND:
  • Parking is limited, PLEASE car pool, OR take advantage of the link to the Hock Hocking Adena Bike Path, and bike over with the family
  • Food will be available for purchase or you may bring your own dinner
  • A tent will be set up outside for shade
  • Stay for the Old Time Jam–if you’re musically inclined, bring your instruments too!
2016 Family Picnic flyer
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PLAY GROUP
Thursday, September 1st
3 to 5pm
Athens Public Library, 30 Home St. in Athens
Play time in the Library with fellow parents, grandparents, caregivers and kids is always a nice respite from the late summer heat.  We’ll see you there for a great start to the holiday weekend!
Birth Circle Playgroup Flyer
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LOSS SUPPORT GROUP
Thursday, September 1st
6:30pm
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.
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UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Paw Paw Festival Breastfeeding Diaper Changing Tent–September 16th-18th
  •  Donations of snacks, bottled water, diapers wipes needed
  •  Volunteers needed to check in and restock items including snack as needed
  •  Contact Rachel Szostek for more information: szostekrachel@gmail.com