Partnership Parenting: How Men and Women Parent Differently
Tuesday, January 12, 7:00 pm-8:30 pm
Drs. Kyle and Marsha Pruett
Location: RJ Julia Booksellers
No Charge

Men and women not only have naturally different communication styles, but unique approaches to parenting as well. Drs. Kyle and Marsha Pruett reveal how Mom and Dad not always being on exactly the same page- which, initially, may seem to cause conflict- can actually strengthen the whole family. In addition to fascinating biological insights, the book features strategies for negotiating common "landmine situations" from birth to age eight.

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What Every Woman Needs to Know About Money: Investments, Retirement, Wills & Trusts
Monday, January 25, 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Joan Fisler, Senior Financial Advisor with Diastole Wealth Management and Elizabeth Leamon, atty with Murtha Cullina LLC.

Do you want to expand your education about money and finance? Presenters Joan Fisler and Elizabeth Leamon will transform topics that used to put you to sleep in a workshop that teaches in plain English the following topics: investment portfolios, generating a paycheck during retirement, planning for retirement, and trusts for minimizing taxes and providing for family members. Fee charged.

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What Every Woman Needs to Know About Divorce
Tuesday, March 23, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Spring workshop: Wed, May 27 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Robin Klaskin, attorney; Lisa Gresham, financial planner; Laura Kasprow, LCSW

This workshop is geared toward women who are contemplating divorce or are in the early stages of the process. Topics address the legal, financial and emotional aspects of divorce in a supportive setting. Lots of time for questions and answers. Fee charged

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Brown Bag Lunch for Parents of Teens
Last Tuesday of the month: January 26, February 23, March 23, Noon - 1 pm, Free (bring your lunch!)

Join local teen adolescent therapist, Dr. Abby Lipschutz the facilitator of this brown bag lunch series of discussions of topics related to teens and parenting.

January 26
Teen Gambling: An Innocent Pastime or an Addiction?
Carlos Reinos, community prevention educator at CT Council on Problem Gambling will discuss

February 23
Cyber Secrets...Do We Even Want to Know?
Dr. Abby Lipschutz, Ph.d
Parenting in the digital world. It's 10 PM, do you know who your child is chatting with? This presentation will address the challenges of parenting within this new world of technology. How is this impacting our relationships with our children? What new challenges do we face? Discussion will explore the questions of boundaries and limit setting with our children as they relate to the world of social networking, media, and technology at the same time, keeping open communication and connection to our tweens and teens.

March 23
Parenting from the Heart: Creating Healthy Family Relationships
Dr. Abby Lipschutz, Ph.d
In the chaos of our lives, we sometimes forget the small things that help us connect to our children and to each other. Unlike other parenting discussions that focus on strategies to deal with a child's behavior, this presentation is based on the idea that developing emotional connections with your children is the fundamental parenting experience. Parents will emerge with new ideas and strategies to help maintain family wellness and a positive family environment.

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Parents Together
Fridays; January 29, February 26, March 26, 10:15 - 11:15 am
Fee Charged

Parents of babies and toddlers can enjoy a monthly discussion with other adults with retired Branford elementary school guidance counselor, Linda Zonana, who will facilitate informal conversation about parenting, child rearing, etc. Baby & Me parents may bring their babies to the discussion. Toddlertime children can participate in the fun and well-supervised Toddlertime program provided by WFLC instructor Laura Charboneau, while parents meet in the adjoining room. Parents of waddlers must provide their own child care.

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Sticks and Stones
Tuesday, January 19, 9:30 - 10:30 am
Dr. Abby Lipschutz, Ph.d

Often times, emerging bullying behavior is overlooked during the preschool years, as being normal social development. In most cases, one child is the aggressor and another a victim. This discussion aims to identify the differences between typical and atypical preschool socialization and tools for parents to help both the aggressor and the targeted child. There will be lots of times for questions and answers. No Charge.

Shoreline Women Recreating Retirement
Thursday January 21 10:00-11:00am (monthly)

Women's retirement today is different from those of our mothers. Join this group of retired and semi retired women who want to enrich their lives, make new connections, find new outlets for their personal and professional skills, and have fun while contributing to the community. We will meet once a month and break into small subgroups based upon interest.

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Chronic Pain Support Group
Sundays, 4:00-5:00pm beginning January 24
Free

Do you suffer from chronic nerve or muscle pain disorders? Led by Barbara Rascati, telephone contact person for CT Self- Help Network & the Milford based RSD Nerve Pain Support will lead this mutual support group for individuals looking for resources as well as a place to meet others suffering from similar conditions.

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Divorce/Separation Support Group
with Cynthia L. Sarris, LCSW, LLC
Thursdays, 12:00 noon-1:00 pm

Designed to support and empower women who are separated, in the process of a divorce or already divorced. No Charge. Pre-registration preferred.

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Domestic Violence Support
This special support group offers a safe, confidential meeting time with a domestic violence therapist. For those affected by domestic violence including physical, emotional, financial, and verbal abuse. No Charge. Call for date and time. All calls kept confidential.

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Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Groups
in partnership with the Hygeia Foundation
Third Thursday, 7:00 pm-8:00 pm

Support Groups are run by parents for parents who have suffered the loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death. No Charge.

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Baby & Toddler Groups
with Laura Charbonneau
Fun, family programs for parent and child every Friday.

Baby & Me, 11:00 am-11:45 am
For parents with infants from birth to around 1 year (or mobile). Networking, support, baby play and parenting tips in a casual setting. No Charge. PLEASE NOTE NEW TIME.

Waddlers, 9:30 am-10:15 am
For parents with infants 1 year (or mobile) to 20 months. A time for you and your child to meet friends and share music, movement and stories. Fee: $5.00 (class card $40/10 classes).

Toddler Time, 10:15 am-11:00 am
For parents with children 20 months to 3 years. Activities, games, music and movement that foster early childhood development. Fee: $5.00 (class card $40/10 classes).

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For Men Only
with Jim Abrahams
1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm

A divorced, widowed, separated men's group to share support, companionship, and discuss men's issues. No Charge.

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Association of Women Business Leaders (AWBL)
With Kari Henley. Dedicated to women who are enthusiastically expanding their businesses, the focus is on community, networking, and exchanging ideas. Donation suggested. December 16, January 27, February 24, March 31, 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.

January - "Treasure Mapping Your Way to Success" with Lisa Lisa

March - “Money and You” with Joan Fisler and panel

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Women Writers Group
with Charlotte Smith
Wednesdays, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm

Meet with other women to share and critique each other's writing. No Charge.

Tai Chi
with Suzanne Hanley
Wednesdays, 10:30 -11:30 am
A non-contact, non-combative way of improving health and energy and reducing stress. Ongoing program. Fee:$75.00/six weeks.

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Vinyasa Yoga
with Ava Tyler
Yoga is fantastic for improving circulation, flexibility, strength, and balance. It is also excellent for stress management and calming. Ava is unavailable for classes from February 15 through March 7th. There will be no yoga offered at the center during this time period.

Yoga - Mondays, 12:00 noon-1:00 pm
Must register prior to class starting. Six-week session begins January 25th. Fee:$60.00.

Yoga - Tuesdays, 6:00 pm-7:30 pm
Ongoing enrollment. Fee: $125/10 class card. Drop-in: $15.00 Adults, $10.00 Teens.

Vinyasa Yoga - Saturdays, 8:00 am-9:30 am
Ongoing enrollment. Fee: $125/10 class card. Drop-in: $15.00 Adults, $10.00 Teens

Yoga Intensive Class - Thursdays, 12:00 noon-1:30 pm
For students with previous yoga experience. Limited to 5 people. Six-week session begins February 4th. No drop-ins. Must register prior to September 10th. Fee:$270.00

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Thrill Me
2 Sessions offered: Monday, February 1 & February 8 or February 22 & March 1 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Fee Charged

Instructors, Jenna and Shelby began to zombie march to Michael Jackson's iconic song "Thriller" at the Trail of Terror located in Wallingford, CT to entertain the long lines. Now they bring that same enthusiasm and amusement to class with Thrill Me!!! The class is fun and entertaining and people of all ages and skill levels can come together and share in the love of dance, music, and of course "Thriller". The class breaks down the dance moves step-by-step so that you can impress your friends at your next gathering. Be sure to wear workout clothes because this 6-minute dance will get feet moving and hearts pumping!!!

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Women Who Walk
Tuesdays at 9:00 am
Margaret Fikrig
Free

Join this active group of women who walk the trails through the crisp days of autumn, the snowy days of winter and the green days of Spring. The group is for all ages and stages of life. Join the email list from each leader to get weekly updates.

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Kettlebells Weights and Group Personal Training
with Terry O'Hara
Wednesdays 9:00-10:00am
6 week sessions beginning January 13

This class is an introduction to resistance training using body weight and kettlebell weights to work your entire body. No experience is necessary. Learn how to workout for the rest of your life by knowing what to do, whether you are in your backyard or in a formal gym. We will use a simple 1-7 approach to break down this science, make it fun, sweat and walk away with results. Also included, food journaling for weight loss or optimum health...for the rest of your life.

Project Coach/Girls Run
First Meeting Thursday, January 14, 5:30-7:00 pm
Free

Using running as a springboard for many other conversations, the WFLC is piloting an exciting new program. Middle and high school girls from Guilford, Madison and Branford are invited to become coaches and assistant coaches to 3rd and 4th grade girls who will train for a 3K run. The program runs for the winter and spring. During the winter months, high school girls will receive coaching training and work on developing the spring program. Middle school girls will receive assistant coach training in early spring and help to develop the Girls Run for elementary students. The Girls Run program will begin in April, culminating in a 3K run in late May. The WFLC is seeking high school, middle school and elementary-aged girls interested in participating. No running experience is necessary, as running is only one aspect of a larger effort devoted to girls' health and friendship. The WFLC also seeks adult facilitators, whose work overseeing the girls' program will be crucial. Interested adults should contact the WFLC through the end of January. This program is made possible through a grant from the Guilford Fund for Education, Sound Runner and the generous Fund-a-Cause donors from Men Who Cook.

Thrill Me (for middle schoolers)
Friday, January 29 & February 5, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Fee Charged

Are your middle schoolers looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? This is a fun and healthy way to spend time with friends, get a great workout and learn how to dance to Thriller! Dance instructors, Jenna and Shelby began to zombie march to Michael Jackson's iconic song "Thriller" at the Trail of Terror located in Wallingford, CT to entertain the long lines. Now they bring that same enthusiasm and amusement to class with Thrill Me!!! The class breaks down the dance moves step-by-step so that it's easy and fun! This class is specifically designed for tweens. Boys and girls are welcome. Be sure to wear workout clothes because this 6-minute dance is a great workout!

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Adams Youth Karate
In partnership with Guilford Youth and Family Services, middle school girls learn karate and other behaviorial techniques. Contact Guilford Youth and Family Services for more information and registration.

Tuesdays 3:00-3:45

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Get Outside!
The WFLC's Get Outside! program encourages families to spend time together outside, experiencing our area's beautiful natural surroundings, enjoying fresh air and sharing some adventures. Hiking is an activity that everyone can participate in all year along, no matter what age. Always dress appropriately and be sure to bring along some snacks and water. Once again, the WFLC is partnering with the Friends of Hammonassett by helping to promote their Bauer Nature series. The Bauer series celebrates the 20th anniversary of the gift of the Bauer Farm to the Town of Madison by Irwin Bauer in 1990. The 10:00 AM programs will all be at St. Andrews Church in Madison and will include refreshments. These programs are free and folks of all ages, especially families, are invited to attend

February 6
10:00 AM, Live birds by "A Place Called Hope"
           
1:00 PM, hike will start at the Meigs Point Nature Center and will be guided by John Picard of the Menunkatuck Audubon

February 13th
10:00 AM, Live Reptile show by Russ Miller, the Director of the Meigs Point Nature Center

1:00 PM, guided hike of the Shoreline Greenway Trail at (folks will meet in the Campgrounds parking lot and the hike will be guided by Ginny Raff. Russ Miller will make comments on the salt Marsh habitat.

February 20
10:00 AM, Live Bats by Gerri Griswold of the White Memorial Conservation Center

1:00 PM, guided hike at the trailhead for the Indian Rock Shelters in North Madison(maps will be provided). Gary Nolf from the Friends of State Archaeology will comment on Native American use of these caves. Allan Saunders, a Mohegan, will do a smudging ceremony at the site and perform a calling of the ancestors drumming song in Mohegan language!

February 27
10:00 am, Felicia Ortner on "Bears in Connecticut." Felicia is a Master wildlife expert from the Connecticut DEP.
           
1:00 PM, A presentation of numerous features of the Bauer Park including the barn restoration project.

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8th Annual Women's Health Conference
Sunday, March 14, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
(optional Saturday night pre-conference)

Join us for our 8th year of providing premier health, wellness and balance topics for women of all ages. It offers women an opportunity for fun, education and relaxation. This year's keynote address will be given by Dr. Marie Savard, ABC News Medical Consultant and author of the recent book, Ask Dr. Marie: Straight Talk and Reassuring Answers to Your Most Private Questions. Along with 33 topics, the conference offers a breakfast and lunchtime keynote, an all-day expo, health screenings, breakfast and a gourmet lunch. The Saturday night preconference event will offer a cabaret-style evening with a light dinner and entertainment.

WFLC promotes local artisans by showcasing their work in our Carriage Barn. If you are an artist interested in ArtSpace, please contact Pam Kelly at 203-458-6699.

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