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• Newborn Connection

  • When
    Tuesday, May 24, 2022
  •  
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Merrimack Valley YMCA, ANA Boardroom, 165 Haverhill Street, Andover

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  Please join us every other Tuesday for the Newborn Connection! The Newborn Connection is a weekly meet up for mothers to connect and feel supported as they navigate the early months of new parenthood. This non-judgemental group is a safe space for parents to share in the joys and struggles of their new life, ask questions about feeding and caring for their baby and get advice from experts in various fields of expertise.  This group will meet every other Tuesday from 11am-1pm in the ANA Boardroom at the Merrimack Valley YMCA. Newborn Connection is intended for all new mothers (first time or otherwise) and their non-mobile infants.

  This group is led by Kaleigh Daigle, a certified Labor and Postpartum Doula, Infant Care Specialist and Certified Lactation Counselor. Kaleigh is a mom of two young boys and experienced first hand the powerful impact of support during the postpartum period after attending a new mom's group when she first became a mother.

  
  

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• Mom's Month: Stacks, Haverhill

  • When
    Thursday, May 26, 2022
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    Stacks, Haverhill
  • Spaces left
    8

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  May is our month for Moms, which means weekly Moms Night Out! This week we'll meet at Stacks in Haverhill. Have you seen their boozy milkshakes?!  

  https://feedmestacks.com/

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• Pop Up Playground: McEvoy Park

  • When
    Saturday, May 28, 2022
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    McEvoy Park, Chadwick Street. North Andover
  • Registered
    4 registrants

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  Come join TMC at McEvoy Playground on May 28th! we will have drinks and treats for the children while we meet new moms! See you then!

  Note, the playground is between Chadwick Street and Sutton Street. There is a parking lot off of Sutton Street. 

  
  

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• Jump Month: Launch Methuen

  • When
    Wednesday, June 01, 2022
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Launch Entertainment Park, 96a Milk Street, Methuen

  We are still working out the details for this meetup, but save the date and plan to bounce with us at Launch!

  
  

  We will update details here and open registration in the coming days!

  
  

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• Baby and Toddler Connection

  • When
    Thursday, June 02, 2022
  •  
    9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Merrimack Valley YMCA, Active Science Room, 165 Haverhill Street, Andover

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  Baby and Toddler Connection is a drop in class for children 6-months to 36-months and a caregiver. Join us to explore music, movement and more. You and your little one are bound to have an interactive and engaging time as we take advantage of the fun indoor play area. This group will meet every other Thursday from 9:30am-11:00am in the Active Science room at the Merrimack Valley YMCA in Andover. 

  This group is led by Jackie, a TMC board member, mom of 4, and an educator with a concentration in special education. 

  Special thanks to Merrimack Valley YMCA for the use of their space. We hope you will join us in getting to know this special community place! 

  
  

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• Newborn Connection

  • When
    Tuesday, June 07, 2022
  •  
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Merrimack Valley YMCA, ANA Boardroom, 165 Haverhill Street, Andover

  Register

  Please join us every other Tuesday for the Newborn Connection! The Newborn Connection is a weekly meet up for mothers to connect and feel supported as they navigate the early months of new parenthood. This non-judgemental group is a safe space for parents to share in the joys and struggles of their new life, ask questions about feeding and caring for their baby and get advice from experts in various fields of expertise.  This group will meet every other Tuesday from 11am-1pm in the ANA Boardroom at the Merrimack Valley YMCA. Newborn Connection is intended for all new mothers (first time or otherwise) and their non-mobile infants.

  This group is led by Kaleigh Daigle, a certified Labor and Postpartum Doula, Infant Care Specialist and Certified Lactation Counselor. Kaleigh is a mom of two young boys and experienced first hand the powerful impact of support during the postpartum period after attending a new mom's group when she first became a mother.

  
  

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• Jump Month: Cowabunga's

  • When
    Wednesday, June 08, 2022
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Cowabunga's, 265 Main Street, North Reading, MA

  Come have your kids burn some extra energy at Cowabunga's in North Reading! You will get to sit and enjoy mom time while your kids enjoy jump time!

  
  

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• Pop Up Playground: Funway Park

  • When
    Thursday, June 09, 2022
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Funway Park, 288 Livingston Street, Tewksbury

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  Funway Park Playground in Tewksbury, sometimes called Livingston Park, has a fenced in play area with lots to explore. Slides, sandboxes, climbing structures, swings, a covered pavilion, plenty of parking...this park has it all!

  Come meet us for some after school fun. Let’s meetup at the covered picnic tables near the sandbox.
  

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• Pop Up Playground: Penguin Park

  • When
    Monday, June 13, 2022
  •  
    3:30 PM
  • Location
    Penguin Park, 72 Burnham Road, Andover

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  Come out to play at this Monday afternoon get together. 

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• TMC Open Gym @ Legends Gymnastics

  • When
    Tuesday, June 14, 2022
  •  
    12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
  • Location
    Legends Gymnastics, 25 Commerce Way (back of the building), North Andover, MA

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  Join us for a fun, private open gym at Legends Gymnastics. A Legends instructor will be on hand to help with the equipment at the open gym. Please note - parents must be present and supervising their child during open gym.

  Children should be in comfortable clothes- leggings, sweatpants, shorts, and t-shirt or similar. Please no zippers or buckles as it can get caught on equipment. Bare feet for kiddos (socks are slippery on mats) and adults can go in with socks - no street shoes.

  Please note - Open gym is $3 per child, pay cash at the gym when you arrive. Caregivers must sign a waiver when they arrive. Ages 2.5 to 4.5. 

  
  

  
  

  Cancellation Policy - Due to the nature of this event, there will be no refunds or rain checks given to any registered member for any reason, as the fee has to be given to the Vendor regardless of attendance.  The exception to this is if the Vendor and/or TMC cancels the event for any reason. Registration fee is valid for this event only and can not be transferred to any other event.  

  
  

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• Baby and Toddler Connection

  • When
    Thursday, June 16, 2022
  •  
    9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Merrimack Valley YMCA, Active Science Room, 165 Haverhill Street, Andover

  Register

  Baby and Toddler Connection is a drop in class for children 6-months to 36-months and a caregiver. Join us to explore music, movement and more. You and your little one are bound to have an interactive and engaging time as we take advantage of the fun indoor play area. This group will meet every other Thursday from 9:30am-11:00am in the Active Science room at the Merrimack Valley YMCA in Andover. 

  This group is led by Jackie, a TMC board member, mom of 4, and an educator with a concentration in special education. 

  Special thanks to Merrimack Valley YMCA for the use of their space. We hope you will join us in getting to know this special community place! 

  
  

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• Jump Month: Launch Methuen

  • When
    Saturday, June 18, 2022
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Launch Entertainment Park, 96a Milk Street, Methuen

  We are still working out the details for this meetup, but save the date and plan to bounce with us at Launch!

  
  

  We will update details here and open registration in the coming days!

  
  

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• Newborn Connection

  • When
    Tuesday, June 21, 2022
  •  
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Merrimack Valley YMCA, ANA Boardroom, 165 Haverhill Street, Andover

  Register

  Please join us every other Tuesday for the Newborn Connection! The Newborn Connection is a weekly meet up for mothers to connect and feel supported as they navigate the early months of new parenthood. This non-judgemental group is a safe space for parents to share in the joys and struggles of their new life, ask questions about feeding and caring for their baby and get advice from experts in various fields of expertise.  This group will meet every other Tuesday from 11am-1pm in the ANA Boardroom at the Merrimack Valley YMCA. Newborn Connection is intended for all new mothers (first time or otherwise) and their non-mobile infants.

  This group is led by Kaleigh Daigle, a certified Labor and Postpartum Doula, Infant Care Specialist and Certified Lactation Counselor. Kaleigh is a mom of two young boys and experienced first hand the powerful impact of support during the postpartum period after attending a new mom's group when she first became a mother.

  
  

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• Lunch Bunch Meetup at Ballardvale Park Playground

  • When
    Wednesday, June 22, 2022
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Ballardvale Park, 164-168 Andover Street, Andover

  School’s out so let’s have some fun in the sun. Come meet at the playground and we’ll have a pizza lunch. Pizza provided by TMC. Please register so we know how much pizza to bring. See you there!

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• Moms Night Out: 15SX

  • When
    Thursday, June 23, 2022
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    15SX, 15 Essex Street, Andover

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  Come join us at this intimate cocktail bar. The ever changing menu is limited so plan on dinner at home before coming out for a fancy drink. Cheers to summer days and new mom friends!

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• Jump Month: Altitude Trampoline Park

  • When
    Sunday, June 26, 2022
  •  
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Altitude Trampoline Park, 700 Boston Road, Billerica, MA

  Join us June 26th for a day of jumping and fun at Altitude. Your kids can jump and burn some extra energy while you sit and get to know new faces! See you then! 

  This event is for ages 2 and older. Two hours of jumping is $26.00, pay when you arrive. The required trampoline socks are free (normally $3.50) if you mention The Mother Connection when you arrive. 

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• Pop Up Playground: Aplin Park

  • When
    Tuesday, June 28, 2022
  •  
    3:30 PM
  • Location
    Aplin Park, Clarendon Street, North Andover

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  Join us for an afternoon meetup at this recently renovated park in North Andover.

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• Baby and Toddler Connection

  • When
    Thursday, June 30, 2022
  •  
    9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Merrimack Valley YMCA, Active Science Room, 165 Haverhill Street, Andover

  Register

  Baby and Toddler Connection is a drop in class for children 6-months to 36-months and a caregiver. Join us to explore music, movement and more. You and your little one are bound to have an interactive and engaging time as we take advantage of the fun indoor play area. This group will meet every other Thursday from 9:30am-11:00am in the Active Science room at the Merrimack Valley YMCA in Andover. 

  This group is led by Jackie, a TMC board member, mom of 4, and an educator with a concentration in special education. 

  Special thanks to Merrimack Valley YMCA for the use of their space. We hope you will join us in getting to know this special community place! 

  
  

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• Water Month: Warren H. Manning Splash Pad

  • When
    Friday, July 08, 2022
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    365 Boston Road, Billerica, MA 01821

  Join us for some fun in the sun at this amazing water playground. Be sure to bring sunblock, towels and any snacks you may want. TMC will provide Popsicles!

  There is a cost of $5 per vehicle, paid in person, cash or check only. Space is limited, register by July 1st. 

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• Water Month: Swasey Splash Pad

  • When
    Monday, July 18, 2022
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    59 Blaisdell Street, Haverhill

  Cool off at Swasey Splash Pad. Bring your sunscreen, towels, and snacks! See you there!

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• Water Month: Veterans Memorial Park Splash Pad

  • When
    Monday, July 25, 2022
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Veteran’s Memorial Park, 80 Broadway Road, Dracut MA

  We will be at the spalsh pad designed for children ages 2 to 5. Please note, the playground and water area are not gated off from the parking lot. There is a wooden ranch rail type fence around the play areas that almost any 2-year-old could duck right under. 

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• Ice Cream Month: Benson's

  • When
    Wednesday, August 03, 2022
  •  
    1:30 PM
  • Location
    Benson's, 181 Washington St, Boxford

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  Come grab a treat with us for ice cream month! If you're looking for a suggestion, look for Benson's current native fruit flavors. Yum, so good!

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• Ice Cream Month: Sarkisian Farms

  • When
    Tuesday, August 09, 2022
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Sarkisian Farms, 159 Chandler Road, Andover, MA

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  Come beat the heat on a long August afternoon with other TMC families for some ice cream at Sarkisian Farms in Andover! This local stand has a cute seating area & driving range and serves up all your favorite Richardsons flavors!
  

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• Ice Cream Month: Peach Tree Farm

  • When
    Monday, August 15, 2022
  •  
    1:30 PM
  • Location
    Peach Tree Farm, 88 Brady Avenue, Salem, NH

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  Join other TMC families at the cutest ice cream stand - Peach Tree Farm in Salem NH! This small family run stand has a quiet seating area and a small variety of chickens, goats, and sheep you can visit. In addition to Richardsons Ice Cream, Peach Tree Farms also serves frozen yogurt, a handful of sugar free ice cream flavors, sherbet/sorbet, soft serve, slush -- AND Iced Coffee! We can't wait to see you!

  Please note there is no bathroom at this ice cream stand, so be sure to, as Daniel Tiger would say, "sit and try to go" before you arrive.
  

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• Farm Month: Ingaldsby Farm

  • When
    Thursday, September 08, 2022
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Location
    Ingaldsby Farm, 14 Washington Street Boxford, MA

  Come climb aboard the wooden train, and hop in the giant tires that make up this small playground at Ingaldsby Farm. Feed the goats and chickens, marvel at the peacocks and bunnies! Stop in the store for a donut and iced coffee, yum!

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Farm Month: Boston Hill Farm

  • When
    Tuesday, September 13, 2022
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Boston Hill Farm, 1370 Turnpike Street, North Andover

  Have you seen the giant wooden tractor at Boston Hill Farm? Very likely your kids will agree that the tractor, and the wooden ship, are the most fun things to climb on. Walk down the little hill to the left of the Boston Hill Farm store and you will find this small playground, as well as goats, bunnies, swings, and more! Come play with us!

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