Mom only events, support groups, play groups & More
Mom only events, support groups, play groups & More
Note: Groups and classes are subject to change, please confirm before attending.
Drop-In Playgroups. Isis Maternity Locations in Arlington, Brookline, and Needham. Groups for non-mobile babies (0-1 year) and for mobile babies up to 3 years. Enjoy a comfortable space with ageappropriate toys to frolic, play and learn with your child. A great way to meet other parents and kids. 781-429-1500. For days and times, visit: www.isismaternity.com. Arlington: 781-429-1500, Brookline: 781- 429-1500, Needham: 781-429-1500.
Moms Club. Ashland, Attleboro, Charlton, Dudley, Hopkinton, Lancaster/Sterling, Leominster, Milford, Millbury/Sutton, Montachusett, North Attleboro, Sturbridge, Wachusett, Worcester. Stay-at-home mom support group offers playgroups, girls' nights out, family outings, and more. www.momsclub.org.
Massachusetts Mothers of Twins. Attleboro/Taunton, Greater Worcester, Montachusett area, and Nashoba Valley. A support groups for moms of twins, triplets, and quads. www.mmota.org.
StrollerFit. Blackstone Valley, 508-234-5811; MetroWest, 617-877-4036; and Boston, 617-429-6369. Offers you and your baby a 50- minute stroller fitness workout. Children are entertained by songs, nursery rhymes, visual stimulation and activities. First class is always free. www.strollerfit.com.
New Moms Playgroups for All Ages and Mom & Baby Fitness and Care Classes. Mothers & Company Studio, 284 E. Temple St., Boylston. New Moms Group; Mom and New Baby Strenghten & Tone; Nursing Moms Circle; Sitters and Scootchers Playgroup; Breastfeeding and Newborn Care class; Fit to Deliver; Crawlers and Cruisers; Infant Massage, Stroller Strides, and much more. Call or e-mail for details. 508-410-9388. www.mothersandcompany.com.
New Parents' Coffee Hour. Stellabella Toys, 1360 Cambridge St. or 1967 Mass Ave., Cambridge. Fridays, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Coffee, teas, and muffins free. Join other neighborhood moms for casual conversation in the back room. Just drop-in. 617-491-6290.www.stellabellatoys.com. Free sing alongs on Mondays and Tuesdays at 11 a.m. and Baby & Toddler Playgroup on Tuesdays from 10 - 11 a.m. (lots of music and movement). $5 per session.
Postpartum Depression Support Group: This Isn't What I Expected. Emerson Hospital, Rte. 2, Concord. 9:30 - 11 a.m. Dr. Elizabeth Torres runs a free, monthly support group for mothers of young children who have been diagnosed with postpartum depression, or ongoing depression. Childcare provided ($3) for children over 6 months. Free. $5 parking. Call to attend: 978-287-0221.
The MOMS' Club of Dudley. An international, nondenominational, nonprofit support group for at-home mothers in Dudley and Webster. E-mail momsclubofdudley@google.com or 508-943-9398.
Drop-In Preschool Playgroup. FCL Gymnasium, 214 Concord St., Downtown Framingham. Ages 0-5 w/caregivers. 3 - 4:30 p.m. every Mon. - Fri. Jan. - April. Drop-in rate: $5 per family, per day. 617-968-5079 or fclpreschoolplaygroup@yahoo.com.
Women's Club SWANS: Network/Netplay Event. McGovern's On the Water, Fall River. May 15, 6 - 9 p.m.Come enjoy dinner and our speaker, have fun meeting other women in the area and network for social and/or business purposes. $30NM. (includes dinner, tax, gratuity and presentation!). Preregistration is necessary. More info www.wcswans.com or 401-694-1284
Family Hope Support Group. Holden Chapel, 279 Reservoir St., Holden. Tuesdays thru June 24, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. A support group for parents and caregivers of children (birth-22) with special needs of any kind. Child care provided with advanced request. Free. 508-654-5218, 508-829-7533, or e-mail bernjen2@msn.com.
Oh, Baby!'s New Mothers' Teas. 77 W. Main Street, Hopkinton. Tuesdays, 2:30 - 3:45 p.m. A group for new moms and babies, newborn to precrawling, to meet, socialize, ask questions, and receive support and information. Teas are offered in six-week sessions, with new topics presented each week. Drop-ins $15. Pre-register: 508-439-2896. www.ohbabyworks.com.
MOMS Club® of Hubbardston Seeks New Members. First Parish Unitarian Church, 2 Main St., Hubbardston, 978-820-1027 or momsclubofhubbardston@yahoo.com.
The MOMS Club of Lancaster/Sterling. Open to residents of Lancaster, Sterling, and Clinton. Clinton residents, call 978-870-3667 or e-mail visualgirl001@aol.com. Lancaster and Sterling residents, call 978-534-4206 or e-mail dcote8479@yahoo.com. www.momsclub.org.
The MOMS' Club of Leominster. Meets on the second Monday monthly at 9:20 in Leominster. www.momsclub.org.
Parenting Young Children on the Autism Spectrum and Strategies for Parenting More Challenging Young Children. Autism: 7 - 8:30 p.m. on Wed., May 7 at the Glover Café, in the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 148 Chestnut St.,
Needham.. For parents of children ages 5 and under. Challenging: Parents of children ages 3 - 5 on Tuesdays May 6, 13, and 20 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Cary Memorial Library, 1625 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington. Call for fees. Pre-register: 781-862-4446 or e-mail PACES@parentingresource.org.
The Montachusett Mothers of Multiples. Meets second Wednesday monthlyat Lady of the Lake Church, Rte. 13, 1400 Main St., North Leominster. 7 - 9 p.m. Maureen 978-874-5244.
La Leche League of Greater Marlborough. Hudson, Sudbury, and Wayland. Children welcome. Refreshments provided. For information or breastfeeding questions: Kimberly 978-443-2548,Tina 508- 460-1808, Mary Ellen 508-624-0833, Anne Marie 978-443-0766, or Brenda 508-877-8412.
Post-Partum Depression Support Group. Milford Regional Medical Center, Milford. Meets first & third Wednesdays, 6 - 7:30 p.m. in Cafeteria Conference Room F. Moms are welcome to bring their newborns. Free. 508-422-2030.
Community Birth Loss Support Group. Milford Regional Medical Center, Milford. 7 - 8:30 p.m. For families who have experienced the loss of a baby through miscarriage or fetal death. Meets second Thursdays. 508-422-2273.
Mother Talk Support Group. Physicians Conference Center A, Milford Regional Medical Center. 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. For new mothers with infants - 8 months. Meets first Wednesday. Free. Just drop in. 508-473-1190 x 5076.
Free Classes at Destination Maternity. 100 Worcester St., Rte. 9, Natick. Mondays: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tots Itsy Bitsy Yoga; 10:40-11:40 p.m. Prenatal Yoga; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Prenatal Yoga . Tuesdays: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Infant Massage. Wednesdays: 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Baby Itsy Bitsy Yoga; 6:45-7:45 p.m. Kundalini Prenatal Yoga.Thursdays: 11 - 12 p.m..Mommy and Me Yoga (Babies welcome 6 weeks to 6 Months); 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Prenatal Yoga; 6:45- 7:45 Post Natal yoga (moms only). Saturdays 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Prenatal Yoga ; 11:15 - 12:15 p.m. Prenatal Yoga. www.destinationmaternity.com.
Mothers & More Framingham-Area Chapter. Whitney Place Assisted Living Residence, Three Vision Drive, Rt. 9 West, Natick. Call for meetings: 866-293-9108 or www.mothersandmoreframingham.com.
Playgroup for New Moms. Mama & Me, Piccadilly Sq., 1280 Centre St., Newton Centre. Start with Mama Ab-Rehab from 9:30 - 10 a.m. ($5) followed by playgroup from 10 - 10:30 a.m. (free). www.mymamaandme.com.
WarmLines Speaker Series: Transitions and Children. Newton Cultural Center, 225 Nevada St., Newton. Mon., June 2. 7 - 8:30 p.m. Examine children's reactions to transitions, and learn how parents and other adults can help children cope most effectively. $20pp NM. 617-244-INFO. www.warmlines.org.
The Norfolk/Franklin Saturday Club. For working parents of pre-K children will be meeting at 10 a.m. at the Kid's Place Playground or Norfolk Public Library, depending on weather. For more information, please contact workingparentsnorfolk@hotmail.com. Meets on May 3.
North Shore Holistic Moms Network Chapter Meeting. Jefferson Office Park, 790 Turnpike St., North Andover. Inspire Kids to Give Back will be held at the Stevens Memorial Library on Tuesday, May 13 6:30-8:30 p.m. Features a speaker from "Roots and Shoots," a program of the Jane Goodall Institute . Learn about fun community service projects you can do with your kids, creating positive change for the environment, community and animals and to inspire your kids to make a powerful impact in the world. Free. 978-475-1833 or e-mail Lauren@organicgreenmommy.com. Free. For more info, contact www.holisticmoms.org, 978-474-0144, or e-mail christi@bostonhealthcoach.com.
Oh, Baby! Baby Wearing. 69 Northgate Rd., Northborough. Sun,, May 4, 3 p.m. Helps new moms make healthy, informed baby wearing decisions for her and her new baby. $20. Add a partner for only $5. 508-439-2896 or e-mail sarah@ohbabyworks.com
Assabet Valley Chapter of Mothers and More. National Grid, 55 Bearfoot Rd., Northborough. The Seven Dastardly D's and How to Prepare for Them will be held at the 1870 Town Hall, 12 Woodward Ave., Berlin on Wed., May 28, 7 p.m. The 7 Dastardly D's are death, disability, divorce, dependent care, downsizing, deficiency in retirement planning, and natural disasters. Learn what you can do to protect yourself. Free. Visitors welcome. 508-936-6882 or www.mothersandmoreassabetvalley.org.
Play Date at Mount Olivet . Mount Olivet Lutheran Church on the corner of Prospect and Spring Streets,
Shrewsbury. Monday Mornings, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. For pre-school aged children with an adult. Craft, play, light snack.$5 per week; $10 family max. 508-842-2731 or e-mail: officemtolivet@townisp.com.
Mothers & More. Merrimack Valley. Saunders Bldg., Tewksbury State Hospital, Tewskbury. E-mail remcat@comcast.net. www.mnm-merrimack.org.
How Breastfeeding Affects Mothering.La Leche League of Northboro. Unitarian Church, 64 West Main St., Westborough. LLL of Northboro offers advice and support to pregnant and nursing mothers in the area. Children welcome. May 9 at 9:30 - 11:15 a.m. 508-435-4421.
Informed Women, Healthy Women. May 17. Presented by UMass Memorial at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Worcester. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Informative workshops on the latest health topics; health screenings and interactive exhibits; complimenary massage and Reiki therapy, and raffle prizes. Keyonte speaker is Karyn Buxman, internationally recognized expert on humor. $40 (includes breakfast, lunch, all workshops, and tote bag). Nursing CEUs offered for additional fee. Register: 508-334-5165 or www.umassmemorial.org.
Moms & Tots. First Assembly of God, 30 Tyler- Prentice Rd., (off of Lincoln St.), Worcester. Wednesdays. at 10 a.m. Free story time, circle time, music time, snacks, and craft for infants through age 5 and their parent/guardian. 508-892-8557 or e-mail MELLED05@yahoo.com.
Worcester La Leche League. Phelan Center, Blessed Sacrament Church, Pleasant St., Worcester. Meets on the 2nd and 3rd Tuesdays. A support group for mothers-to-be and mothers who are planning to or are already breastfeeding their babies. 508-886-0205, 508-829-8957, or 508-829-4654.
Playgroups. Family Ties, 130 Leeds St.,Worcester. Meets Tuesdays, 11 a.m. Babytime for children 0 - 18 months meets no Fridays at 8:30 a.m. Call to join: 508-799-3136.
Life After Loss/Getting On With Life. Jewish Family Service of Worcester, Inc. 646 Salisbury St., Worcester. First Tuesday monthly, 6 - 8 p.m. A free social support group for 40+ who have lost a partner. 508-826-6181 or www.jfsworcester.org.
