This section contains support groups, parenting classes, and other connections to events of particular interest for the active and involved parent.

April 1
Grandparenting in the 21^st Century, 6 – 8 pm, Lancaster General Women & Babies Hospital, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-544-3779

April 7 & 14
Baby Care Basics, 5:30 – 7:30 pm, Lancaster General Women & Babies Hospital, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-544-3779

April 12
On The Go Gear Expo for parents, 11 am – 3 pm, Babies “R” Us, Wyomissing (Free) 610-373-7174

April 15
Birthing Multiples, 6:30 – 9 pm, Lancaster General Women & Babies Hospital, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-544-3779

April 15 & 22
Nurture by Nature Seminar – come see the latest in organic for your baby, Apr 15, 11 am; Apr 22, 7 pm, Babies “R” Us, Wyomissing (Free, pre-reg) 610-373-7174

April 23
Plan-It-Baby Workshop, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Lancaster General Women & Babies Hospital, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-544-3779

April 26
2008 Special Needs Conference, “ Motivated to Make It,” 7:15 am – 2:45 pm, Berks IU Education Center, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-378-1327

April 29
Soothing Your Baby – find ways to help soothe your baby, 7 pm, Babies “R” Us, Wyomissing (Free, pre-reg) 610-373-7174

May 10
Pamper Mom – come find ways to help spoil & relax Mom, 11 am – 3 pm, Babies “R” Us, Wyomissing (Free) 610-373-7174

May 14
Baby Massage/Babyderm, 10 – 11:15 am, Lancaster General Women & Babies Hospital, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-544-3779

May 17
Eco-Friendly Product Fair – see the latest in organic & earth friendly products, 11 am – 3 pm, Babies “R” Us, Wyomissing (Free) 610-373-7174

May 20
Childbirth Refresher, 7 – 8:30 pm, Lancaster General Women & Babies Hospital, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-544-3779

May 27
Mom’s Guide to Nursing sponsored by Medela, 7 pm, Babies “R” Us, Wyomissing (Free, pre-reg) 610-373-7174

PARENTING CONNECTION ONGOING EVENTS
Ongoing Events
ADD/ADHD CHADD Support Group, 2nd Mon monthly during school year, 7 pm, UGI Bldg., Rt. 10, Reading (Free) 610-385-4717 or email ReadingCHADD@aol.com

Art Classes, ages 3 -103, Lancaster Museum of Art, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-394-3497 www.Lmapa.org

Autism Society of Berks Cty. meetings, 2nd Mon monthly, 7 - 9 pm, Jewish Community Center, Reading (Free) 610-736-3739 www.autismsocietyofberks.org

Autism Spectrum Support Group / Workshop – PA Chapter of the National Autism Assoc., 1^st Tue monthly, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Schreiber Pediatric Rehab, Lancaster (Free) 717-625-2120 or 717-626-4182 www.naa-pa.org

Baby/Toddler Sign Language Classes – find out what your baby is thinking & help bridge the communication gap, Spring Township ($, pre-reg) 610-670-4541 or 610-927-9363

Becoming a Big Brother / Big Sister, ages 3 – 6, 1^st Sat each month, 10 – 11 am, The Reading Hospital, West Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-988-HELP

Bereavement Support Group, 4^th Tue monthly, 6:30 pm, Immanuel UCC Church, Shillington (Free) 610-777-7107
 
Berks County Adoption Forum Monthly Meeting, 2nd. Thu each month, 7 - 9 pm, Med Ed/First Energy, Rt. 61 N off Hartman Rd., Reading, 610-777-9742
 
Berks Visiting Nurse Childhood Immunization Clinics, call for schedule, Temple, Reading, Kutztown & Wyomissing (Free, pre-reg) 610-378-0481
 
BCTV Parenting Programs, monthly
- Berks Cty. Literacy Update, 4th Fri of even months, 12:30 pm
- Bridging the Generation Gap, each Fri, 11 am
- Building Kids Lives, 3rd Thu, 11:30 am
- COCA: Drug and Alcohol Update, 2nd Wed, 6 pm
- Commenzando Bien: Good Beginnings, 3rd Thu, 10 am, Spanish
- Commission for Women: Focusing on Women & Families, 2nd Tue, 7 pm
- Communities at Work, 2nd Mon, 7 pm
- Community Visions: Building Assets in Children, 4th Wed of even months, 6:30 pm
- Extension Hour, 4th Wed., 7 pm
- Matters of CONCERN, 2nd Thu, 10 am
- Talking About Life: Family Issues, 4th Mon of even months, 7 pm
- WomenSpeak: Berks Women in Crisis Forum, 4th Fri, Noon
- Working Things Out: Alternatives to Conflict, 2nd Fri of even months, 12:30 pm

Birthing Classes, (series of three), 1^st Mon, Wed & Thu monthly, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, The Reading Hospital, West Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-988-HELP

Breast Cancer & Lymphedema Community Group, 3^rd Thu of each month, 6:30 – 8 pm, Lancaster General Women & Babies Hospital, Breast Care Center, Lancaster, 717-544-3755

Breastfeeding Education, Journey into Parenting, 1^st Tue monthly, 6:30 – 8 pm & 3^rd Sun monthly, 2:30 – 4 pm, The Reading Hospital, West Reading (pre-reg) 610-988-HELP

Cancer Support Group, 1^st Tue monthly, 7 pm, Immanuel UCC Church, Shillington (Free) 610-777-7107

Caregivers Support Group, 2^nd Tue monthly, Immanuel UCC Church, Shillington (Free) 610-777-7107

Childbirth Education Classes that promote natural and alternative birth options. ($) Contact@motheringandmore.org or visit www.motheringandmore.org

Children in the Middle, various times throughout the week, Family Guidance Center, Wyomissing ($, pre-reg) 610-374-4963
 
Contact Lancaster 24-Hour Helpline, 717-299-4855
  
Depression Screenings, ages 6 & up, Mental Health America, Lancaster (Free) 717-397-7461

Diabetes & You Educational Program, Reading Hospital, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-988-HELP

Divorced/Separated Support, 2nd Wed monthly, 7 - 8 pm, Immanuel UCC, Shillington  (Free) 610-777-7107

Doctor’s Night, 4^th Wed monthly, 6:30 – 8 pm, The Reading Hospital, West Reading (Free) 610-988-HELP

Down Syndrome Support Group of the Susquehanna Valley, 1^st Thu monthly (Feb, Mar, May & Aug), 6:30 pm, HUMC, Lancaster (Free, childcare provided) 717-393-4455 or ldyjayne66@msn.com

Drug & Alcohol Info Center "One-Stop" Shop, Mon – Fri, 9 am - 5 pm, Janet Ave., Lancaster (Free) 717-299-2831
  
Friends with Wounded Hearts Sexual & Physical Trauma Support Group, every Thu, Family Resource & Counseling Center, Gap (Free, pre-reg) 717-442-9577
  
Family Literacy Program, ages 3 - 7 w/adult, Reading (Free) 610-607-6234

Family Support Alliance meeting, every Wed, 6 – 7:30 pm, YWCA, Lancaster (Free) 717-393-1735
 
Fathers-to-Be Workshops, Columbia Pregnancy Center, Columbia (Free) 717-684-3400
 
Focus on Children Program, 2 Saturdays a month - dates vary, Family Service, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-397-5241

Foster Parent Information Meetings, call for dates, Concern, Berks Cty., (Free) 610-944-0445
 
Groups for Kids of Domestic Violence Families, ages 6 - 10 & 11 – 14, Thu, 6 - 8 pm, Berks Advocates Against Violence, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-736-3693

HELP! Having a Baby Changes Everything Support Group, The Reading Hospital, West Reading (Free) 610-988-HELP

Independent Adoption Consultations, Barbara B. Casey, Esq., 527 Elm St., Reading ($) 610-376-9742, 610-613-7703

“Kids Connected,” Support group for Kids of Parents with Cancer, grades Elementary – High School, 4^th Mon monthly, 7 – 8 pm, St. Josephs Medical Center, Reading (Free) 610-378-2141

La Leche League Group Meetings:
Boyertown, 4^th Thu each month, 10 am, The Church of the Good Shepherd, 610-326-7645

Reading Hospital 610-988-HELP

Lancaster East, 3^rd Tue each month, 7 pm, Greater Ephrata, Red Rose, 717-569-5556

Lancaster Family Center's Foundations of Fatherhood, Mon, 6:30 pm, Community Action Bldg., 601 S. Queen St., Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-431-1027

Lancaster General Hospital's Sibling Classes, Women's and Baby Hospital, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-544-3779
 
Lancaster Cty. Mother of Twins Club, 1st Tue monthly (Aug - May) 6:30 pm, Westgate Baptist Church, 2235 Harrisburg Pk., Lancaster (Free) 717-898-0670 www.lcmotc.org

Lancaster Moms, 1^st Mon each month, 10 am, for location contact, lancasterpamoms@yahoo.com or for more information visit www.geocities.com/lancasterpamoms

Lifeline of Berks County Services, by appt., W. Reading (Free) 610-374-8545
- Emergency Diapers, Formula & Baby Clothes
- Free Pregnancy Testing
- One-on-One Parenting & Breastfeeding Classes

Lititz Area Mothers of Bipolar Support Group, call for meeting days, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, 3019 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz (Free, pre-reg) 717-560-9216

Maternal-Child Health Services Sibling Party/Tour of Birthing Unit, Sun, 2 - 3 pm, ages 3 – 10, St. Joseph Medical Center, Reading (Free, pre-reg) 610-378-2100

Marriage & Family Builders/PREP Workshop, ages 18 & up, Reading (pre-reg)610-288-0961

Miscarriage, Still-Birth & Infant Loss Support Group, 3^rd Tue monthly, 6 – 7 pm, Immanuel Church of Christ, Shillington (Free) 610-777-7107

Moms Club of Conestoga Valley, 4^th Mon monthly, 10 am, Leola Library, Leola ($) 717-354-2922

MOMS Club of Elizabethtown, 1^st Mon each month, 9:45 am, First Church of God, Elizabethtown, 717-361-9021

MOMS Club of Ephrata Area, 3rd Fri each month, 9:30 am, Ephrata Area Library, Ephrata, 717-721-3328

MOMS Club of Garden Spot, 9:30 am, 3rd Mon each month, Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church, East Earl ($) 717-445-0007

MOMS Club of Hamburg Area, 4th Mon each month, 10 am, Zions Church, Hamburg, 610-621-4568

MOMS Club of Lititz, last Thu each month, 9:30 am, Lititz Church of the Brethren, Lititz, 717-626-2067

MOMS Club of Oley Valley, 4th Thu monthly, 10 am, New Life Church, Rte. 73., Oley ($) 610-944-3641

MOMS Club of Robeson Twp., 2^nd Fri each month, 9:30 am (Free) Call Jenny for location 610-404-1044

MOMS Club of Sinking Spring, 2nd Mon monthly, 10 am, St. John's Reformed Church, Sinking Spring, 610-927-9491

More for Moms, 1^st & 3^rd Thu, Sep – Apr, 9:30 – 11 am, Dove Christian Fellowship, Ephrata (Free) 717-721-3775

Mothers of Boys (Berks County Area), group for mothers with boys of all ages (Free) 610-944-1225 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BerksCountyMOB/

Mothering & More Birth Network, 4^th Fri each month, Reading Birth & Women’s Center, 610-451-0786

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS), 3^rd Thu monthly, 9:15 am, Trinity E. C. Church, Royersford (Free) 610-409-2928 www.geocities.com/trinitylighthousemops/

Mother’s of Preschoolers (MOPS), 1^st Thu monthly,  6:30 – 8:30 pm, Hopewell Christian Fellowship, Elverson (pre-reg) 610-286-1086 www.mops.org

New Mom's Workshop, Columbia Pregnancy Center, Columbia (Free) 717-684-3400

Nurturing Infants & Self, 2^nd & 4^th Fri monthly, 11 am – Noon, Lancaster General Health Campus – Women’s & Babies Hospital, Lancaster (Free) 717-656-6580 www.cobys.net

Open Arms – Prepared Childbirth Classes, Thu, 7 – 9 pm, Abundant Living Ministries, Lititz, 717-626-9575

Our Morning Out, Wed, 9:15 – 10:45 am, ages 9 mo. – 2 w/adult, J.C.C., Reading ($) 610-921-0624

PA Women of Today, 1st Thu, 7 pm, Lititz; 1st Wed, 7 pm, Womelsdorf, 717-933-5116

PAL Parent Programs, Offered in English & Spanish, PAL, Reading (Free) 610-376-7229

Parenting Classes, Ephrata Community Hospital, Ephrata ($, pre-reg) 717-738-MOMS
- Childbirth Education, 6 week series, 7 - 9 pm
- Baby Tips Presented by Registered Nurse, 7 - 9 pm
- Parenting Classes, ages birth - 5 yrs., 3 sessions monthly, 7 - 8:30 pm
- Perinatal Education, 6 week series, 7 - 9 pm
- Pediatric CPR, 6 - 9:30 pm

Parenting Classes provided by Catholic Charities – other services available, The Madison Building, Reading (Free) 610-376-7144 www.catholiccharityAD.org

Parenting, youth and leadership programs, COBYS Family Services, Lancaster County, 800-452-6517, for details and to schedule a program at your location.

Parents’ Support Group, Wed, 6 – 7:30 pm, YWCA, Lancaster, 717-393-1735 x222

Parents Involved Network of Lancaster County, 1st Thu monthly, 7 pm, Lancaster (Free) 717-397-7461

Parents of Teenagers Support Group, last Tue monthly, 7 pm, Breath of Life Church, Columbia (Free) 717-684-9152

Parents Without Partners, 1st Wed monthly, 7 pm,  GPU Building, Reading ($) 610-373-2215

PATH Pregnancy & Parenting Support Group, meets Tue evenings, Ephrata Pregnancy Center, Ephrata (Free) 717-682-9976 and, every other Mon, 6 – 8 pm, Columbia Pregnancy Center, Columbia (Free) 717-684-3400

Professional Birth Doula & Hypnobabies Childbirth Education ($) Contact Lasi Leavy, CD, HCHI, CHt. at 610-451-0786 or EMPOWEREDBIRTH@aol.com

Postpartum Depression Support, 2nd Thu monthly, 7 pm, The Women's Center, Reading Hospital,  Reading (Free) 610-988-HELP; 1st & 3rd Tue monthly, 7 pm, Mental Health Assn., Lancaster (Free) 717-397-7461

Pregnant & Parenting Teen Program, Mon, 6 - 7:30 pm, Berks Counseling Center, Reading (Free) 610-373-4281

Preschool / Elementary Storytime, every Tue, 4 pm, Wyomissing Public Library, Wyomissing (Free) 610-374-2385

Preschool Storytime, every Wed, 10 am, Wyomissing Public Library, Wyomissing (Free) 610-374-2385

Separated/Divorced Support Group, 2^nd Wed monthly, 7 pm, Immanuel UCC Church, Shillington (Free) 610-777-7107

Siblings at Delivery, 3^rd Wed monthly, 6 – 7 pm, ages 13 and younger, The Reading Hospital, West Reading, 610-988-HELP

S.I.D.S. Support Group, 2^nd Wed monthly, 7:30 pm (Free) 610-689-9364 

The Compassionate Friends, 2nd Tue each month, 7 – 9 pm, New Life Assembly of God, Lancaster, 717-898-0685

The First Trimester & Second Trimester, 2^nd Tue monthly, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, The Reading Hospital, West Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-988-HELP

The Third Trimester, 3^rd Tue monthly, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, The Reading Hospital, West Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-988-HELP

Toddler Storytime, every Thu, 10 am, Wyomissing Public Library, Wyomissing (Free) 610-374-2385

Toddler Time, Wed, 9 & 10:30 am, Immanuel Preschool, Shillington ($) 610-777-2348

Tours of Beginnings Maternity Center, Reading Hospital Maternity Center, West Reading (Free) 610-988-HELP

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