Classes and Programs
Community classes and programs are a great way to bond with your baby and meet other new families. These classes are reoccurring.
**The following classes are on hold because of COVID. We all hope to resume classes as soon as we are able to safely.**
Potluck Brunch Series for Expecting and New Families
Hosted by the Vineyard Birth Collective
First Sunday of every month at the YMCA
11 am- 1 pm
info@vineyardbirthcollective.org
A monthly potluck series offering a 15 minute informational session followed by food and mingling. Partners and infants welcome. Please bring a dish to share.
For information regarding upcoming topics please visit our events page.
Baby's 1st Year
The Family Center
35 Greenwood Ave
Vineyard Haven, MA
508-687-9182
Thursdays at 10:30am
An open discussion group for parents with a child up to the age of 1 year. Let by Marney Toole. Parents have an opportunity to share concerns and questions and discuss issues around infant feeding, sleeping and day to day development in his/her first year of life.
Tuesdays 3-4:30pm
Focus on Feeding: This support group is replacing the breastfeeding cafe.
Infant Massage with Fae Kontje-Gibbs
The Family Center
35 Greenwood Avenue
Vineyard Haven, MA
508-687-9182
faellen@gmail.com
A series of four infant massage workshops held at the Family Center throughout the year. Moms and dads welcome. Contact Fae or the Family Center for more information.
Mommy + Me with Fallon Aiello
Mondays at 10:30-11:45am @ Yoga on the Vine
243 Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Rd
Edgartown, MA
508-939-4339
Mom and Baby yoga is for mothers & their non-walking babies(6 weeks +). Enjoy yoga in a safe, supportive environment while learning postures and exercises specifically suited to new mothers and babies. This post-natal class focuses on helping new moms regain core strength and relieve, stretch, and strengthen tired arms, backs, and shoulders. Not just an exercise class for moms, this is a fun-loving class that utilizes yoga postures, music and playful movement that is designed to encourage your baby's development. Each class is filled with calming, nurturing ways to enhance bonding and help baby sleep longer, digest better and grow stronger. No yoga experience is necessary.
BirthFit with Sarah Walsh
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:30am @ CrossFit Martha’s Vineyard
111 Cook Road
Vineyard Haven, MA
508-846-1461
Martha’s Vineyard Mamas, join us for an hour devoted to reconecting with your postpartum body. Whether this is your first baby or your fifth we will introduce functional movements, begin to heal physically, and connect with other women on the same journey. Infants and toddlers are welcome to join their mamas.
Music Together
Joyce Maxner
774-487-4464
Music Together is a music and movement program for children aged 6 months - 5 years. Fall, winter and spring sessions offered. Each session is 10 weeks.
Music with Sara
Wednesday & Friday mornings at 10:30, 117 Upper Main, Edgartown. All ages; drop in, drop out. The suggested donation for these sessions is $5.
Mother Goose on the Loose Story Time
Nelia Decker, West Tisbury Library
Mondays 10:30-11:00am
508-693-3366
An interactive story time for ages 0-3. This event is free and open to the public.
Stories and Songs
Chilmark Library
508-645-3360
Tuesdays and Saturdays 10:30-11:30am
Story Time
Edgartown Public Library
508-627-4221
Wednesdays at 10:30am
Story Time
Oak Bluffs Library
508-693-9433
Thursdays at 11:00am
Story Time
Vineyard Haven Public Library
508-696-4211
Tuesdays at 10:00 (ages 0-2)
YMCA Pool Classes
508-696-7171
Parents and infants Wednesdays 10:30-11:15 with swim instructor Kelly Meadow. Saturdays 9:00-9:30 with swim instructor Nadia Turanska-Alberghini.