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AJH: Persist - A Support Group for Recovering Moms - Haverhill

Support group for moms at Anna Jaques Hospital. Best Hospital for Families

Anna Jaques Hospital offers a fantastic support group for new moms. Persist - A Recovery Support Group for Moms.
You are the most important person when it comes to the care of your baby, which means taking care of yourself is a vital step in your motherhood journey.

Join us – with your baby! – for a weekly support group designed to provide a safe and supportive place to share your recovery.  

There is no cost for the group and no need to RSVP. Contact 978-255-3149 with questions.

When: 
Tuesday's from noon to 1pm
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Family Pasta Making Workshop

Kids and familes will make homemade pasta together at this Appleton Cooks workshop in Ipswich Massachusetts!

Skip the pasta machine and get ready to use your hands to create orecchiette (little ears), cavatelli (dimpled pasta) and more with Chef Emily! This simple pasta dough has just three ingredients, and is easily shaped by both big and little hands. Parents and kids will work together to mix and knead their dough, shape the noodles, then share a delicious meal using local produce and meats from Appleton Farms. Chef Emily will use the finished pasta to demo an easy seasonal recipe and everyone will have time at the end to eat.

When: 
Saturday, March 28, 2020 10:30am-12:30pm
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Anna Jaques Birth Center Tour

Birth Center Tours Birth Center - Anna Jaques (Second Floor)

Welcoming your baby into the world is one of life’s most amazing experiences. The Birth Center of Anna Jaques Hospital is proud to offer parents of northern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire a place of exceptional care.

Our 12-bed unit is just the right size for women seeking a combination of experience you can trust and personalized attention you can't get at larger facilities – all while staying close to home.

When: 
Tours are offered the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30p.m.

AJH: Sibling Preparation Class

Anna Jaques Hospital Sibling Preparation Class

Sibling Preparation Class is offered to big brothers and sisters. The class includes a tour of the Birth Center and age-appropriate activities to let children have fun while learning about new babies and changes in the family. 2020 classes are on Sundays from 1:15-2:15pm in the Higgins Conference Room at Anna Jaques Hospital.

When: 
2020 classes are on Sundays from 1:15-2:15pm
Sunday, April 5, 2020
Sunday, June 28, 2020
Sunday, August 9, 2020
Sunday, December 6, 2020

AJH: Infant Massage

Mother and Baby, Newborn Support Groups Anna Jaques Hospital

Come learn about the benefits of infant massage and practice hands-on demonstrations as taught by Anna Jaques Hospital Neonatal Care Center nurses.

Cost: $50 per couple. To Register:  Please click to register for this class below. You will receive email confirmation once completed. For more information specifically about the details of this class content/option please call (978) 463-1079 or email birthcenter@ajh.org to inquire.

When: 
Sundays from 12:15pm-1:15pm
Higgins Conference Room at AJH

AJH: Mother & Baby Newborns: 0-6 Weeks

Mother and Baby, Newborn Support Groups aAnna Jaques Hospital

MOTHER & BABY GROUPS

Anna Jaques Hospital is pleased to offer free group classes for all mothers in our community to provide support, encouragement and advice on parenthood and questions that arise after going home. This new group (for moms, grandmothers, and female caregivers only) is focused on adjusting to the first few months of parenthood to support new mothers and their babies.

Formerly named Lactation Support Groups, the Mother & Baby Newborn Group is facilitated by a Lactation Consultant/Registered Nurse to support every woman’s mothering experience.

You do not need to be a breastfeeding mom to enjoy this group. All aspects of mothering are discussed. Guest speakers will present periodically on topics such as car seat safety, infant nutrition, and infant growth & development. Drop-ins welcome!

Mother & Baby Newborns: 0-3 Months
This new group (for moms, grandmothers, and female caregivers only) is focused on adjusting to the first few months of parenthood to support new mothers and their babies.

This group meets Wednesdays from 2:00pm-3:30pm in the Higgins Conference Room at Anna Jaques.

When: 
Wednesdays from 2:00pm-3:30pm in the Higgins Conference Room

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Brookwood School Summer Program for kids Pre-K through 9 in Manchester Massachusetts

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Saugus Iron Works Park Grounds & Estuary Walk

Take a hike along the Saugus River Estuary ande explore the Saugus Iron Works Park grounds in Massachusetts
Learn about the natural world in Saugus while ecploring the park ground ast the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site in Massachusetts.
7:00 am to 7:00 pm

Deck The Halls: Hammond Castle

A holiday themed tour of Hammond Castle Museum in Gloucester Massachusetts
Come to Hammond Castle for the 6th annual Deck The Halls holiday celebration. Hammond Castle Museum will be dressed for the holidays inside and out. Delight in the enchanting ambiance of Christmas and White Birch trees, meticulously arranged garlands, festive wreaths, and the warm embrace of...
10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Sing & Dance with the Music Man

Sing & Dance with the Music Man Brian Doser in Hamilton visit Massachusetts
Come join the fun at Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham Monday, Thursday and Saturday mornings at 10am for 30 - 45 minutes of great music with Brian Doser! Sing and dance with the Music Man during a family concert, featuring familiar and original tunes, performed by local dad and musician,...
10:00 am to 10:45 am

Lego Time at MPL

Children in grades 2 and up are invited to come to the Manchester Massachusetts Library's Lego Club
Drop-in, unstructured Lego building fun! Come with friends or come to make new ones, this program is for kids ages six and up. 
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
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