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Parenting Classes
Effective Positive Discipline Parenting Series with Cindy Horgan. Funded by MA Children’s Trust Fund. Eight week series, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Free childcare and pizza dinner. Free, registration required. Yarmouth; (508) 775-6240 ext. 512.
General Parenting Class Sponsored by MSPCC. 206 Breeds Hill Rd, Hyannis; (508) 790-2073.
Fatherhood Programs Are you a dad or important male caregiver that is looking for fun things to do with your child? Are you looking for more information/discussion groups on child development and effective positive discipline? Call Families United Network (FUN) Program of Cape Cod Child Development (508) 775-6240, ext. 512.
Stress/Anger Management Manage your stress and learn to channel your anger. 206 Breeds Hill Rd, Hyannis; (508) 790-2073.
Newborn and Early Parenting One class, every other month. Falmouth Hospital, 100 Ter Heun Dr., Falmouth; (508) 457-3632.
Parent Information Network Support for parents challenged by their children’s emotional or behavioral needs. Falmouth group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month from 6:15-8:15 p.m.; Hyannis group meets 1st Thursday of the month from 6:15-8:15 p.m.; Brewster group meets 4th Tuesday of the month from 6:00-8:00 p.m. For location details contact (508) 947-8779; pin@bamsi.org.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Are you a grandparent raising grandchildren? The FUN Program is looking to start a group. If interested in joining, call (508) 775-6240, ext. 512.

Pre & Post-Natal Classes and Support
La Leche League, Upper Cape, 2nd Wednesday of each month, 10:00 a.m.- noon; 3rd Thursday of each month 7:00-9:00 p.m., Harwich Elementary School; (508) 375-0119.
Breastfeeding Support Group La Leche League of the Upper Cape, last Tuesday of each month, 3:30-5:00 p.m. The Children’s Place, Eastham; (508) 255-8521.
Natural Childbirth Preparation Class Private and group classes available in Upper Cape area; (508) 375-0119.
Nursing Moms Group Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.- noon. Healthy Center for Breastfeeding, 327 Quaker Meeting House Rd., East Sandwich; (888) 890-2229, www.healthychildren.cc.
Getting Started at Breastfeeding 1st Friday of each month, 10:00 a.m., Healthy Center for Breastfeeding, 327 Quaker Meeting House Rd., East Sandwich; (888) 890-2229, www.healthychildren.cc.
Infant Massage Classes Held frequently throughout the year, Upper Cape Family Network; (508) 548-0151 x 172.
Early Bird Prenatal Workshop 4th Friday of the month, 7:00 p.m., $5. Maternity Classroom, Cape Cod Hospital, 27 Park, Hyannis; (508) 862-5520.
Preparation for Birth Classes Six week course, $60/couple, Falmouth Hospital, 100 Ter Heun Dr, Falmouth; (508) 457-3632.
Moms and Babies Postpartum Support Group Mondays, 10:30 a.m. Harwich Community Center; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., Cape Cod Children’s Place; (508) 240-3310.
Nursing Mothers Support Group Every other Friday, 10:00 a.m.- noon. Sponsored by Falmouth Hospital in collaboration with Cape Cod WIC. Falmouth Hospital, 100 Ter Heun Dr, Falmouth; (508) 771-7896 or (800) 942-2445.

Mom Groups
Moms Night Out Outings, activities, casual dinners; (508) 394-2494; valine222@cs.com
Single Moms Group Informal group discussion about topics of interest to you and your family. Free dinner & childcare. Early Intervention Bldg. 80 Pearl St., Hyannis; (508) 775-6240 x 512.
Mom-to-Mom Thursdays, 9:30-11:45 a.m. Brewster Baptist Church on Rte. 6A; (508) 896-3381. Moms Club Weekly Playgroup and a time for moms to meet other moms! Mondays, 1:00-3:00 p.m. 327 Quaker Meeting House Rd., East Sandwich; (888) 890-2229, www.healthychildren.cc.
Sandwich Moms Club Volunteer group of moms providing playgroups, bookclubs, mom’s night out, kid’s trips; (508) 539-6984.
MOM (Mothers of Many) Calling all mothers with four or more children. Moms are invited to share their courage, ideas, and challenges in a supportive environment! Starts Thursday April 5, and will take place weekly from 7:00-8:15 p.m. Sandwich Public Library. To register, (508) 443-0246 or contact: jbhofmann@comcast.net.

Sports Sign-Ups
Gymport West Yarmouth; (508) 771-5227, www.gymportkidz.com.
Learn to Skate Programs and semi-private classes. Tony Kent Arena; (508) 760-2400, www.tonykentarena.com.
YMCA Cape Cod Programs for all ages, (508) 362-6500 x 310, www.ymcacapecod.org.

Support Groups
Cape Cod Mothers of Twins Club For moral support, friendship, and community help. 4th Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Whelden Library, Rte. 149, West Barnstable; captquack@yahoo.com
Adoption Support Programs For adoptive parents or adoptive parents-to-be. (508) 385-7815.
Parents Support- Parents Helping Parents Confidential, anonymous weekly support groups. Share experiences and get support. (800) 882-1250.
Parents in Touch 2nd Friday of each month, 7:00 p.m. Life Services Rehabilitation Clinic, Rte. 134, S. Dennis; (508) 420-0771.
Parents of Children with Severe Emotional or Behavioral Difficulties (508) 775-1999.
Parents of Diabetic Children 1st Tuesday of each month, 6:30-8:30pm. Sandwich Library; (508) 477-8542.
Parents of Murdered Children (508) 540-0383.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Group (508) 255-3468.
Pregnant and Parenting Young Women (508) 771-1102.
Parenting Grandparents Support Group Many grandparents today are the primary caregivers of their grandchildren. Facilitators Mary Keefe and Cindy Horgan will listen, answer questions, and offer information, resources and support. Second Wednesday of each month, noon-1:30 p.m. (508) 240-3310.
The Well-Spouse Support Group For spouses of persons with chronic diseases and disabling conditions. 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands. (508) 563-5457.
Fibromyalgia Support Group For persons with fibromyalgia. 4th Thursday of each month, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands. (508) 563-2531.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Meets every Sunday of each month, 9:30-11:00 a.m., Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands.
Adoption Network Programs Are you an adoptive parent or adoptive parents-to-be? Call (508) 775-6240 ext., 512 for a schedule of winter events.

Playgroups
Parent/Child Playgroups For families with children birth-3 years. Locations include a variety of settings in Barnstable including libraries and at the Cape Cod Child Development campus. Free for Barnstable families, low cost for all others. 83 Pearl St., Hyannis; (508) 775-6240 x 512, www.cccdp.org.
Belong: Cape Cod Playgroups Mondays 9:30-11:30 a.m. with scheduled field trips on Wednesdays, for children birth-5 years. Parent run and operated, West Dennis Community Center, West Dennis; (508) 394-5023, www.capecodplaygroups.org.
UCFN Playgroup Sessions Three 10-week sessions per year in Falmouth, two 15-week sessions per year in Sandwich & Mashpee, two 11-week sessions per year in Bourne; (508) 548-0151.
Moms & Babies Mondays, 10:30 a.m.-noon at the Harwich Community Center, Oak St.; Thursdays 10:30 a.m.-noon at the Cape Cod Children’s Place, Forest Rd. in North Eastham; (508) 240-3310.
Born to Read Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00-11:30 a.m., drop-in. Sponsored by the Provincetown Community Center, in side door of library and up the stairs; (508) 487-7094.
Brewster Playgroup For children birth-3 years and siblings. Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. Stony Brook Elementary School; (508) 896-4545.
Toddler Town Fridays, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., ages 3 and under. Wellfleet Public Library, 55 W. Main St., Wellfleet; (508) 349-0310, www.wellfleetlibrary.org.
Truro Tots Playgroup Mondays, 9:00 a.m. Truro Public Library, 5 Library Ln, North Truro; (508) 487-1125.
Parent-Chat Playgroup Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m., birth-3 years and parents. Eastham Public Library, 190 Samoset Rd, Eastham; (508) 240-5950.
Toddler Time Playgroup Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m., ages 1-3. Eastham MFN Program, Eastham Methodist Church, Rte. 6, Eastham; (508) 255-4899.
Orleans Playgroup Mondays, 9:30 a.m., birth-3 years. Orleans MFN Program, Federated Church, Main St., East Orleans; (508) 255-2929.
Brewster Playgroup Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. Epoch Assisted Living Center, Rte. 124, Brewster; (508) 896-2396.
Harwich Playgroup Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m., birth-3 years, pre-register. Harwich Family Resource Center, Community Center, 100 Oak St., Harwich.
Play and Learn Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., birth-5 years. W. Dennis Parent and Child Enrichment Playgroup, W. Dennis Community Center, W. Dennis; (508) 760-4546.
Baby and Toddler Playgroup Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00 a.m., birth-5 years. Center for Breastfeeding, 327 Quaker Meeting House Rd., E. Sandwich; (508) 888-8044.
Toddle Time Mondays, 10:00-10:30 a.m. & 11:00-11:30 a.m., drop-in,. Mashpee Library, 100 Nathan Ellis Hwy., Mashpee; (508) 539-1435.
Tots ‘n’ Tales Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m., September 13-November 15. Falmouth Public Library is under renovation, group will be held at the Gus Canty Community Center in the meanwhile. 790 Main St., Falmouth; (508) 457-2555 ext.117.
Playgroup-Mixed Age Wednesdays, 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m., drop-in. Sandwich Public Library, 142 Main St., Sandwich; (508) 888-0625.
Lap Babies I Tuesdays 9:30-10:30, Begins September 12, Must register. Sandwich Public Library, 142 Main St., Sandwich; (508) 888-0625.
Lap Babies II Tuesdays, 10:45-11:45 a.m., 16-22 months, Must register. Sandwich Public Library, 142 Main St., Sandwich; (508) 888-0625.
Wee Reads Thursdays 10:45 a.m., birth-3 years. Drop in for stories, songs and playtime. (Will not be held on April 19 or May 24.) Yarmouth Port Library, 297 Main Street, Yarmouth Port; (508) 362-3717.
Preschool Story Hour Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. 3-5 years. Drop in for stories, songs, craft and playtime. (Will not be held on April 17 or May 22.) Yarmouth Port Library, 297 Main Street, Yarmouth Port; (508) 362-3717.