Good Afternoon Everyone,
Our May is full of great events for the whole family! We are coming off an incredibly successful Pregnancy & Baby Fair and would like to take a moment to thank all of you for coming out last Saturday to visit with us! We had a great time and hope you did too!
Below you will find information about our programming for May, including our monthly meeting which commemorates the reason The Birth Circle exists in the first place–to share our birth stories. Call or email us with any questions, suggestions for meeting topics, or anything else that you would like to share. We hope you have a marvelous month and we look forward to seeing you soon!Warmly,
Claudia Bashaw
Executive Director, The Birth Circle
www.athensbirthcircle.com
740-652-6262
Big thanks to our 2017 Pregnancy & Baby Fair sponsors for making our event possible!
YOUNG MOMS’ GROUP
Monday May 22nd
4:30-6pm
Chauncey Park in Chauncey (opposite side of the railroad tracks from RT 13)
Are you a young mom who would like to spend some time learning and socializing with other young moms and their children? Open to all younger moms old and new, so if you were under 22 year of age when you had your first child, then come join us and share your experiences as a young mom. Come join us for a fun time learning, sharing and playing. We’ll even have a craft to do and some food to eat! We can’t wait to see you!
SHARING BIRTH STORIES
Wednesday, May 31st
From 7:00 to 8:30pm
At the Athens Public Library
Every year we dedicate one meeting to the sharing of birth stories. Whether your children were born last week or a decade 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.
Laughing Moon Midwifery is sponsoring our May meeting!
Laughing Moon Midwifery is founded on keeping birth sacred. Offering motherbaby centered care in Athens, Ohio and surrounding areas. Offering a wide range of services to empower, support, and nourish families along their birth journey. Visit laughingmoonyoniverse.com or email hello@laughingmoonyoniverse .com to learn more.
MAY LOSS SUPPORT GROUP
Thursday, May 4th
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.
PLAY GROUP**
First Thursdays of the month
3:30-5pm
Athens Public Library, Kids’ Section
**WE ARE LOOKING FOR A PLAY GROUP HOST(S) STARTING IN JUNE–email us if you’re interested at athensbirthcircle@gmail.com**