For
Parents
In Transition
For Youth & Their Parents
Wellness
Unique Interests
FOR PARENTS
Baby & Toddler Groups
with Laura Charbonneau
Join us every Tuesday in the Carriage House at WFLC
for fun, free family programs with your child. Call
(203) 458-6699 to pre-register or register at the door.
Baby & Me
12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
For parents with infants from birth to around 1
year (or mobile). Come meet other parents and their
babies, discuss new parent-related topics, and pick
up some tips for fostering your child's development
in a casual, laid back setting.
Waddlers
9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
For parents with infants 1 year (or mobile) to 20
months. This is a time for you and your child to meet
friends and share music, movement and stories.
Toddler Time
10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
For parents with children 20 months to 3 years.
This new parent and child group has activities, games,
music and movement that foster early childhood development.
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Music Together of the River Valley
with Kathleen Cartwright
This program introduces the joy of music to parents
and their children (infant to 5 yrs) through song, rhythmic
rhymes, movement and instrument play. Sessions are 45 minutes and classes run 10 weeks. Learn more at www.musictogetherct.com.
Spring classes start April 7. Classes meet Monday and Thursday, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Wednesday 4:30 p.m., and Thursday, 11:30 a.m. Carriage House. Call for fee information.
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Infant Massage
with Ingrid Staecker-Wyman, LMT, CIMI
This special class for parents with infants 6 weeks to 8 months will teach parents a variety of techniques that relax and soothe both parent and child, enhance the communication between you and your infant, and contribute to your child's physical, mental, and emotional development.
Next Session TBA. Carriage House, $120, includes oil and booklet. Call (203) 458-6699 to register.
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Shoreline Homeschoolers Support & Play Group
This group is hosted by the Shoreline Homeschoolers, an inclusive organization that supports member families living along the shoreline. Gatherings are an opportunity for current or prospective homeschoolers to come together for play and mutual support.
2nd Friday of the month, 1-3 p.m., Carriage House
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International and Trans-Racial Adoption Support Group
with Patti Urban, Executive Director of A Wish for Children, and Lois Glazer, LMFC
This group is for adoptive families. Meet and greet other adoptive families from the area and find out what we have to offer you and your family! Refreshments and babysitting provided.
Gatherings are the first Thursday of the month. 6:30-8:00 p.m., Carriage House, FREE. Call WFLC at (203) 458-6699 or A Wish for Children at (203) 458-6009 for more information. You can also visit www.awishforchildren.com for any schedule changes.
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KPASA (Kids and Parents Against Substance Abuse)
Support Group for Parents
Sponsored by Lifelinx Corp.
We are a group of parents who have come together to help support other parents whose children are struggling with drugs and alcohol. We believe that an informed parent is a child’s biggest asset. All contacts are confidential. Pre-registration is not required.
Mondays 7-8 p.m., Living Room, FREE. Call WFLC at (203) 458-6699 or Lifelinx at (203) 483-0399 for more information.
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New! Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Groups
in partnership with the Hygeia Foundation
Support Groups are run by parents for parents who have suffered the loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death. All Hygeia Bereavement Support Persons have suffered the loss of a baby. No-pre-registration is required.
Parents Group
Meets the third Wednesday of the month, 10-11 a.m., Multi-purpose Room (Main House), FREE.
Grandparents Group
Meets the third Thursday of the month, 7-8 p.m., Living Room (Main House), FREE.
Call WFLC at (203) 458-6699 or the Hygeia Foundation at 800-893-9198 for more information. Visit the Hygeia Foundation online at www.hygeiafoundation.org .
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Spring 2008 Health Talks
In partnership with the Yale-New Haven Shoreline Medical Center
KIDS' CORNER
Lectures from 10-11 a.m.
Yale-New Haven Shoreline Medical Center
111 Goose Lane, Guilford, CT
ABCs of School Readiness
Tuesday, April 8th
Books provided by RJ. Julia Booksellers of Madison, CT
Childhood Sleeping Problems
Thursday, April 10th
Nutrition/Exercise for Moms/Babies
Tuesday, April 15th
Newborns to 24 months are welcome to attend with mom
Injury Prevention Strategies
Tuesday, June 3
Please note: Lecture from 6:30-8 p.m.
All programs are FREE and open to the public.
Registration: call Yale New Haven Health Call Center at 888-7000-6543 or register online at www.ynhh.org .
For more information on the Kids' Corner series or the Spring General Health and Aging Gracefully series, please call (203) 458-6699 or visit WFLC for a brochure.
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IN
TRANSITION
What Every Woman Needs to Know About Divorce
with Joan Fisler, CDFA, CFP, Robyn Klaskin, JD &
Cynthia Sarris, LCSW, LLC
Do you have questions about divorce? This workshop will address the legal, financial and emotional aspects of divorce. There will be time for your questions.
Spring Date TBA, Living Room, FREE, Pre-registration preferred. Call with interest.
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Women's Empowerment Group
with Jessica Morneault of the Women & Families Center
An opportunity for adult survivors of sexual abuse to share and grow among peers and caring facilitators.
Tuesday evenings. Call (203) 458-6699 or Jessica Morneault at (203) 389-5010 for more info. Visit the Women & Families Center online at www.womenfamilies.org .
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Divorce/Separation Support Group
with Cynthia L. Sarris, LCSW, LLC
This daytime group is designed to help women who are separated, in the process of a divorce or already divorced. The purpose is to provide support and empower women. No matter what stage of divorce, participants will be able to come away with a sense of self and a positive outlook for their future.
Thursdays 12-1 p.m. Living Room, FREE, Pre-registration required. Call (203) 458-6699 to register.
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Together Time
Together Time is a family visitation program at the Center that helps families during the difficult times of separation, divorce, and family estrangement. Together Time offers supervised visitation for families in transition in the safe and neutral atmosphere of the Women & Family Life Center. Contact Lori Lodge at (203) 458-6699 for more information. Click here for more information.
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Domestic Violence Information & Referral
Information and referral for families experiencing domestic/family violence. Call the Center for information on programs and services.
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FOR
TEENS
Speak Out©
with Lisa Ott, WFLC Youth Empowerment Coordinator
Speak Out©, an 8 week course for girls grades 5-8, offers girls the opportunity to talk about what is really on their minds in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. We focus on relationships, self-esteem, self image, cliques, peer pressure and more. Speak Out© gives young women the tools they need to meet these challenges with confidence.
Spring dates TBA, please call (203) 458-6699 with interest.
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SAT Mastery
with Daryl Capuano, Learning Consultants Group
Go beyond the cookie-cutter prep class for an exceptional learning experience. Learn the most effective techniques for different types of SAT problems as well as test-taking and self-study best practices.
Spring class begins March 2nd. Sundays, 4-7 p.m., Carriage House. Call for more information.
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Community Task Force on Internet Safety for Youth (CTFISY)
The Internet has great benefits and dangers. Be aware, be informed, be safe. Resources available, call for details or click
here for more information on this initiative.
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WELLNESS
Tai Chi
with Suzanne Hanley
Body, mind, spirit movement. Promotes flexibility, balance and reduces stress. All levels are welcome. First class is free.
Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Carriage House, $75/six weeks
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Mid-Day Vinyasa Yoga
with Ava Tyler
This mid-day class is the perfect way to break up your day and take time for yourself. Variations on asanas enable all levels to participate. Yoga mat required.
Call for class start dates. 12-1 p.m. Carriage House, $60/six weeks
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Vinyasa Yoga
with Ava Tyler
This multilevel class consists of an integration of different styles of yoga creating a dynamic, uplifting, as well as relaxing class. Variations on asanas enable all levels to participate. Yoga mat required.
Saturdays, 8-9:30 a.m., Carriage House, $125 for a 10 class card. $15 adult drop-in/ $10 teen drop-in.
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Taoist Tai Chi
with Greg Coleman
Taoist Tai Chi is a gentle art of health and well being for people of all ages and health conditions.
Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. Carriage House. Call for more information.
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UNIQUE INTERESTS
Association of Women Business Leaders
Meetings are typically the last Friday of the month. Spring dates, April 25th & May 23rd, 8:30-10:00 a.m., Carriage House, donation suggested.
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Guilford Poets Guild
The Guilford Poets Guild, a community organization, holds its Second Thursday Poetry Series at the Center.
Spring Series - April 10, May 8, June 12, 7:30-9:00 p.m., Carriage House.
Call (203) 453-2036 for more info.
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ArtSpace
A program that allows local artists to present (by invitation)
their two-dimensional work on the walls of our Carriage
House. Click here for our current
exhibit.
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Women Writers Group
with Charlotte Smith
Meet with other women interested in writing to share and critique each other’s writing.
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Living Room, FREE
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For Men Only
with Jim Abrahams
A divorced, widowed, separated men’s group to share support, companionship, and discuss men’s issues.
1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., Main House, upstairs, FREE |
