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SUMMARY:Mindful Childbirth & Parenting: 8 Week Course
DESCRIPTION:Join other expectant parents in this groundbreaking\, 8-week in-person mindful birthing course led by Brigid Owino of Perinatal Wellness Partners. Learn to engage the mind to work with pain\, fear\, and anxiety during labor while increasing confidence and courage for the experience of labor and delivery. This course can also carry you through the early stages of parenthood. Partners are welcome to join. \nIn this Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP) course\, learn to:\nAccess deep physical and mental relaxation\nEngage the mind to work with pain during labor\nIncrease confidence and courage for the experience of labor and delivery\nPractice prenatal movement for strength and flexibility\nDevelop skills for managing stress in pregnancy\, parenting\, and daily life\nEnhance partner communication skills\nBecome more aware of your own approach to parenting\nRegistration is required; sign up here: https://calendly.com/sunderlandpubliclibrary/childbirth?month=2025-09
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/mindful-childbirth-parenting-8-week-course/2025-09-19/
LOCATION:Sunderland Library\, 20 School St\, Sunderland\, 01375\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mindful Childbirth & Parenting: 8 Week Course
DESCRIPTION:Join other expectant parents in this groundbreaking\, 8-week in-person mindful birthing course led by Brigid Owino of Perinatal Wellness Partners. Learn to engage the mind to work with pain\, fear\, and anxiety during labor while increasing confidence and courage for the experience of labor and delivery. This course can also carry you through the early stages of parenthood. Partners are welcome to join. \nIn this Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP) course\, learn to:\nAccess deep physical and mental relaxation\nEngage the mind to work with pain during labor\nIncrease confidence and courage for the experience of labor and delivery\nPractice prenatal movement for strength and flexibility\nDevelop skills for managing stress in pregnancy\, parenting\, and daily life\nEnhance partner communication skills\nBecome more aware of your own approach to parenting\nRegistration is required; sign up here: https://calendly.com/sunderlandpubliclibrary/childbirth?month=2025-09
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/mindful-childbirth-parenting-8-week-course/2025-09-26/
LOCATION:Sunderland Library\, 20 School St\, Sunderland\, 01375\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mindful Childbirth & Parenting: 8 Week Course
DESCRIPTION:Join other expectant parents in this groundbreaking\, 8-week in-person mindful birthing course led by Brigid Owino of Perinatal Wellness Partners. Learn to engage the mind to work with pain\, fear\, and anxiety during labor while increasing confidence and courage for the experience of labor and delivery. This course can also carry you through the early stages of parenthood. Partners are welcome to join. \nIn this Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP) course\, learn to:\nAccess deep physical and mental relaxation\nEngage the mind to work with pain during labor\nIncrease confidence and courage for the experience of labor and delivery\nPractice prenatal movement for strength and flexibility\nDevelop skills for managing stress in pregnancy\, parenting\, and daily life\nEnhance partner communication skills\nBecome more aware of your own approach to parenting\nRegistration is required; sign up here: https://calendly.com/sunderlandpubliclibrary/childbirth?month=2025-09
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/mindful-childbirth-parenting-8-week-course/2025-10-03/
LOCATION:Sunderland Library\, 20 School St\, Sunderland\, 01375\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mindful Childbirth & Parenting: 8 Week Course
DESCRIPTION:Join other expectant parents in this groundbreaking\, 8-week in-person mindful birthing course led by Brigid Owino of Perinatal Wellness Partners. Learn to engage the mind to work with pain\, fear\, and anxiety during labor while increasing confidence and courage for the experience of labor and delivery. This course can also carry you through the early stages of parenthood. Partners are welcome to join. \nIn this Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP) course\, learn to:\nAccess deep physical and mental relaxation\nEngage the mind to work with pain during labor\nIncrease confidence and courage for the experience of labor and delivery\nPractice prenatal movement for strength and flexibility\nDevelop skills for managing stress in pregnancy\, parenting\, and daily life\nEnhance partner communication skills\nBecome more aware of your own approach to parenting\nRegistration is required; sign up here: https://calendly.com/sunderlandpubliclibrary/childbirth?month=2025-09
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/mindful-childbirth-parenting-8-week-course/2025-10-10/
LOCATION:Sunderland Library\, 20 School St\, Sunderland\, 01375\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mindful Childbirth & Parenting: 8 Week Course
DESCRIPTION:Join other expectant parents in this groundbreaking\, 8-week in-person mindful birthing course led by Brigid Owino of Perinatal Wellness Partners. Learn to engage the mind to work with pain\, fear\, and anxiety during labor while increasing confidence and courage for the experience of labor and delivery. This course can also carry you through the early stages of parenthood. Partners are welcome to join. \nIn this Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP) course\, learn to:\nAccess deep physical and mental relaxation\nEngage the mind to work with pain during labor\nIncrease confidence and courage for the experience of labor and delivery\nPractice prenatal movement for strength and flexibility\nDevelop skills for managing stress in pregnancy\, parenting\, and daily life\nEnhance partner communication skills\nBecome more aware of your own approach to parenting\nRegistration is required; sign up here: https://calendly.com/sunderlandpubliclibrary/childbirth?month=2025-09
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/mindful-childbirth-parenting-8-week-course/2025-10-17/
LOCATION:Sunderland Library\, 20 School St\, Sunderland\, 01375\, United States
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SUMMARY:PrideLands: White Lion Wednesday (Outdoors)
DESCRIPTION:The iconic White Lion Wednesday kicks off the event week with music\, food\, games\, and social interaction at 1477 Main Street (Tower Square Park).\n4:30pm until 9pm. \nWeekly Entertainment\, cigar bar\, games\, etc.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/pridelands-white-lion-wednesday-outdoors/2025-10-22/
LOCATION:Tower Square Park\, 1500 Main St\, Springfield
CATEGORIES:Arts and Entertainment,Business / Networking,Community,Food and Drink
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SUMMARY:Healthcare Heroes Awards Gala
DESCRIPTION:The Healthcare Heroes program was created in 2017 to honor the heroes working across the region’s wide\, deep\, and all-important healthcare and wellness sector. These leaders\, innovators\, and collaborators have devoted their careers to improving the quality of individual lives and the health of entire communities. \nSince its inception\, Healthcare Heroes has more than succeeded in its quest to identify truly inspirational people and organizations — not to mention compelling stories — within this sector. There has been no shortage of fascinating stories to tell and individuals and groups to honor. \nJoin us at the Log Cabin on October 22 as we honor the Healthcare Heroes Class of 2025. \nAndy Yee Palliative Care Unit at Mercy Medical Center \nAreliz Barbosa\, Clinical Assistant Professor and Senior Project Coordinator\, Bay Path University \nAndrea Bertheaud\, Clinical Assistant Professor\, Elms College \nChrissy Humason\, Nursing Supervisor and Stroke Coordinator\, Baystate Noble Hospital \nLinda Koh\, Assistant Professor\, Elaine Marieb College of Nursing at UMass Amherst \nCindy Leonard\, Infusion Manager\, Sister Caritas Cancer Center at Mercy Medical Center \nDr. Thomas Lincoln\, Physician and Associate Professor of Medicine\, Baystate Health \nDr. Yannis Raftopoulos\, Director\, Holyoke Medical Center Weight Management Program \n  \nPresenting Sponsors: \n \n \nPartner Sponsors:
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/healthcare-heroes/
LOCATION:Log Cabin
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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