In Portsmouth (at the Community Campus): · Using the 1-2-3 Magic System, Jan. 5 and 12, 6 p.m. · Your Child and Sleep, Jan. 19 and 26, 6 p.m. · Helping a Child with ADHD or Similar issues, Jan. 13, 6 p.m. · Learn from Your Family’s Holiday Experience, Jan. 14, 9:30 a.m. · Teaching Kids about Money, Jan. 28, 9:30 a.m. · Grandparenting, 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 9:30 a.m. January topic: Sharing your stories with future generations. · Mother-to-Mother: A Postpartum Adjustment Group. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Call Liz at 207-363-1379 (press 2). · Parent Recharge, first and third Thursday each month, 9:30 a.m. · Toddler Playtime, Mondays, 9:30 a.m. Drop-ins OK. $5 fee. · Babytime, Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Drop-ins OK. · Preschool Playtime, Fridays, 9:30 a.m. Drop-ins OK. $5 fee. · Make It and Take It, craftmaking for parents and kids, Tuesdays at noon. In Seabrook: · Parenting Class Series, Thursdays, 6 p.m., at Seacoast Youth Services. January 14: Why is my child misbehaving? January 21: Making yourself clear. Jan. 27: Emphasizing the positive. · Parent Recharge, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m., at Seabrook Community Center In Hampton: · Family Morning Out, Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m., at Hobbs House, Trinity Church. In Raymond: · Parenting Class Series, Wednesdays, 6 p.m., at Raymond Baptist Church. January 13: Why is my child misbehaving? January 20: Making yourself clear. Jan. 27: Emphasizing the positive. In Epping: · Family Morning Out, Thursdays, 9:30 a.m., at Epping Recreation Center. In Exeter: · Living With Teens and Preteens, third Wednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m. at New Outlook Teen Center. January topic: Guidance for teen dating and intimacy. PORTSMOUTH - All parents and children are welcome at Families First Health and Support Center’s parenting classes and playgroups. Unless otherwise noted, programs are free and include free child care. Programs require advance signup unless otherwise noted; child care always requires advance signup. For more about these and other Families First programs, visit www.FamiliesFirstSeacoast.org or call 603-422-8208 ext. 2.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Families First Announces January Programs
Monday, December 7, 2009
Whole Life Health Care December Events!
Cranio Sacral Clinic
Bodypeace
Dawn Lipinski
Monday, December 14th
9am-1pm & 2pm-6pm
15 minute chair massages will be offered on our sun porch. Come in to relax and de-stress this holiday season.
Cost: $15
Ayurveda for Life
Jennifer Carlson
Wednesday December 16th & January 13th
9am-2pm & 3pm-5pm
Give yourself the gift of radiant skin. Learn the ancient art of Ayurvedic Self Massage and say goodbye to dry skin and hello to good health.
Cost: $27 includes Ayurvedic oil.
*Ayurvedic services and products are covered under most HSA plans. Gift certificates available.
A Touch of Sunshine
Peggy Zola
Thursday, December 17th
10am-2pm
4:30pm-6:30pm
Feel the "MAGIC" in your own hands this Holiday Season! Come learn some simple CranioSacral Therapy techniques and help yourself relax, de-stress, and improve your body's wellness.
Cost:$20
*Pre-registration is preferred, walk-ins welcome!
Presented by the Newington Historical Society & Whole Life Health Care
Thursday, December 17th at 7:00pm
Enjoy the movie "13 Rue Madeline" produced by Louis de Rochemont who once lived in the historical building that is now Whole Life Health Care.
FREE To The Public
Come any time during these two hours.
Water & Tea will be provided, please feel free to bring a snack for yourself or others, if you like.
The group and circle will always be on the first Wednesday of each month, unless notified.
**If there is inclement weather, please call Gi at 860-8645 to check if the groups are running.
11am-3pm
Is weight loss and better health one of your New Year's Resolutions? Spend an afternoon with Ayurvedic practitioners Jen Carlson and Betty Moylan and learn simple Ayurvedic tools to help reduce cravings, improve energy and lose weight. An Ayurvedic lunch will be served.
Cost: $45
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Thursday December 10th 7-9PM ~ Is it possible to permanently change your relationship with sugar?
SUGAR SMACKDOWN! Is it possible to permanently change your relationship with sugar? In this interactive lecture we will discuss the effects of this all-pervasive, seductive white stuff, from cravings, energy imbalances, fatigue and mood swings to PMS, diabetes, heart disease, and behavioral issues. Participants will be given a list of suggestions to reduce the sugar habit and cravings for sugar. Just in time for the extra sweet love that December brings, come find out how you can make it through this sugar holiday season! Thursday December 10th 7-9PM Portsmouth Center for Yoga and the Arts 95 Albany St Portsmouth, NH Please contact me to register as space will be limited! For registration, please call 603.970.1282 or email katekennington@gmail.com
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Curious about a doula? TODAY: Nov. 19, 6:00 ~ 7:00pm
An invitation especially for parents of Families First curious about a doula ??? …a warm, caring, experienced birth companion who works with women and their partners before, during and after birth; offering continuous support, education, and gentle guidance to the birthing family. a doula tea will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2009 from 6:00 ~ 7:00pm A panel-type discussion, including doulas, parents and a midwife will be available to take and answer your questions. Learn more about what doulas do, how they might add to your birth experience, and all they have to offer a birthing family…during pregnancy, through birth and your journey into parenthood. this is a free community event presented by heartful birth ….. at Whole Life Health Care in Newington, NH for information ~ please contact Andrea Rutherford andreanh@comcast.net or 603.431.6677 ext 245
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Ghosts on the Banke. Friday and Saturday, October 30–31 5:30pm-8:00 pm
Friday and Saturday, October 30–31 Come and meet the Ghosts on the Banke at Strawbery Banke’s famous Halloween celebration. Long-dead sea captains, 17th century shopkeepers and wayward pirates haunt the streets of Portsmouth’s oldest neighborhood as you trick or treat safely from house to historic house. Activities include: Tickets are $6.00 per person. Tickets can be purchased on the night of the event or you can purchase your tickets online by clicking here (please print your email confirmation and bring it with you to the museum as this is your ticket. No physical tickets will be mailed). Online tickets will be available until 4:30pm each night. After 4:30pm, please visit us at the museum to purchase your tickets for the evening.Ghosts on the Banke 
5:30pm-8:00 pm
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Families First Announces November Programs
At the Community Campus in Portsmouth · How to Talk to Your Kids, Tuesdays, Nov. 3-17, 6 p.m. · Protecting Your Child from Bullying, Nov. 10, 6 p.m. · Keeping the ‘Happy’ in Holidays, Nov. 12 at 9:30 a.m. OR Nov. 24 at 6 p.m. · Grandparenting, Wednesdays, Oct. 28 through Nov. 18, 9:30 a.m. · Mother-to-Mother: A Postpartum Adjustment Group. Tuesdays, weekly. Call Liz at 207-363-1379 (press 2) for details. · Parent Recharge, first and third Thursday each month, 9:30 a.m. · Toddler Playtime, Mondays, weekly at 9:30 a.m. Drop-ins OK. $5 fee. · Babytime, Tuesdays, weekly at 10 a.m. Drop-ins OK. · Preschool Playtime, Fridays, weekly at 9:30 a.m. Drop-ins OK. $5 fee. · Make It and Take It, craftmaking for parents and kids, Tuesdays, weekly at noon. In Seabrook · Parenting Class Series, Thursdays, weekly at 6 p.m. at Seacoast Youth Services. October 28 through Nov. 11: Who’s In Charge in Your Home? Nov. 18: Having the Best Holidays without Going Broke · Parent Recharge, Tuesdays, weekly, at 9:30 at Seabrook Community Center In Hampton · Family Morning Out, Wednesdays, weekly at 9:30 a.m. at Hobbs House, Trinity Church. In Raymond · Parenting Class Series, Wednesdays, weekly at 6 p.m. at Raymond Baptist Church. October 29 through Nov. 12: Who’s In Charge in Your Home? Nov. 19: Having the Best Holidays without Going Broke In Epping · Family Morning Out, Thursdays, weekly at 9:30 a.m. at Epping Recreation Center. In Exeter · Living With Teens and Preteens, third Wednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m. at New Outlook Teen Center. November 18:Don’t Get Blindsided by Alcohol and Drugs Learn more about these programs — as well as Families First’s affordable primary, prenatal and oral health care services — atwww.FamiliesFirstSeacoast.org. To receive program listings by e-mail each month, click “Read/subscribe” link at bottom of the home page.
PORTSMOUTH – All parents and children are welcome at the parenting classes, playgroups and other programs that Families First Health and Support Center will offer in November. All programs are free of charge unless otherwise noted, and all include free child care, with dinner for kids during evening programs. Advance signup is needed for all programs (unless “Drop-ins OK” is noted), and is always needed for child care. Call 603-422-8208 ext. 2.
