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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: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/2025-10-24/
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/2025-10-31/
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/2025-11-07/
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/2025-11-14/
LOCATION:Sunderland Library\, 20 School St\, Sunderland\, 01375\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 A+ Awards Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating excellence\, impact and legacy! Each year\, the Amherst Area Chamber bestows A+ Awards to individuals and organizations that enrich the life of the community through their work in business\, education\, and civic engagement across the area that the Chamber serves: Amherst\, Belchertown\, Hadley\, Leverett\, Pelham\, Shutesbury\, and Sunderland. \nThe 2025 Annual A+ Awards Dinner will be held on Tuesday\, November 18 in the Student Union Ballroom at the University of Massachusetts Amherst from 5 – 8 PM. \nThis Year’s Awardees: \nYoung Professional Award: Alyssa Petrides\, Nature & Nurture Preschool\nCommunity Service Award: Sarah Maroney\, Belchertown Creative Economy Committee\nLeader In Sustainability Award: Weston Dripps\, Amherst College\nChamber MVP Award: Robert Allingham\, Amherst Business Improvement District\nLegacy Award Award: Clare Higgins\, Community Action Pioneer Valley\nLifetime Achievement Award: Tullio Inglese\, TIA Architects
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/2025-a-awards-dinner/
LOCATION:41 Campus Center Way\, 41 Campus Center Way\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business / Networking,Chamber Events
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