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Celebrate the Sea Open House

Stop by at Joppa Flats Education Center to learn how we can all take responsibility for sustaining the natural beauty and resources of our oceans and coastline.

A fun-filled day for the whole family about everything from our ocean giants (whales, sharks, sea turtles) to deep sea creatures (octopuses, jellies)! For age 2-6, there are take-home crafts, an under the sea play zone, stuffies, coloring books and simple table-top science. For ages 7 and older, there are displays and interactives about overfishing, microplastics, sea level rise and climate change. Indoors and out. Rain or shine.

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Sunday, March 22, 2020 10am-3pm

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Imagine, Sing, & Learn: Whales on the Move

Kids can learn about whales at this Imagine Sing and Learn session at Joppa Flats in Newburyport!

Whales! Let's pretend to go on a whale watch and learn how to breach and belly roll like humpbacks and find out how whales feed and handle some real whale teeth and baleens and bones. We'll also listen to whale sounds underwater and learn how people are protecting whales in the ocean. Keep learning with take-home coloring pages and fun follow-up activities.

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Friday, march 20, 2020 10-11:30 am

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Imagine, Sing & Learn: Seals on the Shore

Seals live all over the coast of the North Shore. Kids will learn more at Joppa flats Education Center in Newburyport!

These 90-minute sessions are for both you and your active preschooler! Each week, our structured activities will include original songs, movement, dramatic play, hand-on science, and a thematic snack. We'll give you coloring pages to take home and lots of fun materials via an electronic goody bag after each class. This session is all about seals which are found along the coast of the north shore.

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Friday, March 6, 2020 10-11:30am

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AJH: Breastfeeding Class - Newburyport

Breastfeeding technique and support class at Anna Jaques Hospital. Best Hospital for Families

Breastfeeding Classes are taught by Anna Jaques Hospital Lactation Consultants for mothers and their support person(s) to gain the knowledge and tools to help you successfully breast your baby.

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Friday's from 2:15-4:15 pm in the Higgins Conference Room at Anna Jaques located at 25 Highland Avenue, Newburyport.

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AJH: Breastfeeding Class - Newburyport

Breastfeeding Classes are taught by Anna Jaques Hospital Lactation Consultants for mothers and their support person(s) to gain the knowledge and tools to help you successfully breast your baby.

When:

Mondays from 6:30-8:30pm in the Higgins Conference Room at Anna Jaques located at 25 Highland Avenue, Newburyport.

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Anna Jaques Birth Center Tour

Birth Center Tours Birth Center - Anna Jaques (Second Floor)

Welcoming your baby into the world is one of life’s most amazing experiences. The Birth Center of Anna Jaques Hospital is proud to offer parents of northern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire a place of exceptional care.

Our 12-bed unit is just the right size for women seeking a combination of experience you can trust and personalized attention you can't get at larger facilities – all while staying close to home.

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Tours are offered the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30p.m.

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AJH: Sibling Preparation Class

Anna Jaques Hospital Sibling Preparation Class

Sibling Preparation Class is offered to big brothers and sisters. The class includes a tour of the Birth Center and age-appropriate activities to let children have fun while learning about new babies and changes in the family. 2020 classes are on Sundays from 1:15-2:15pm in the Higgins Conference Room at Anna Jaques Hospital.

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2020 classes are on Sundays from 1:15-2:15pm

Sunday, April 5, 2020

Sunday, June 28, 2020

Sunday, August 9, 2020

Sunday, December 6, 2020

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Open House Mornings for Families: Backyard Birds in Winter

What birds come to your yard in the winter? Find out at Joppa Flats Education Center during February Vacation!

Joppa Flats Education Center vacation programs offer a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities while we keep minds active and hands busy during school break. Beat the winter blahs during school break! Drop in for an hour or stay all morning, either one or both days, for a vacation destination that suits your schedule. Drop in for family fun! You'll see winter bird banding demonstrations and try out science and art activities. "Miss Lisa" invites you to join her at 11:00 for an energetic educational presentation where everyone particpates in the fun of an interactive mult-media show. After the presentation, weather permitting, we'll go outside for a group game.

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Thursday, February 20, 2020 10:00am-Noon

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AJH: Infant Massage

Mother and Baby, Newborn Support Groups Anna Jaques Hospital

Come learn about the benefits of infant massage and practice hands-on demonstrations as taught by Anna Jaques Hospital Neonatal Care Center nurses.

Cost: $50 per couple. To Register: Please click to register for this class below. You will receive email confirmation once completed. For more information specifically about the details of this class content/option please call (978) 463-1079 or email birthcenter@ajh.org to inquire.

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Sundays from 12:15pm-1:15pm

Higgins Conference Room at AJH

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