General
Infertility Discussion Groups — Our general infertility
discussion groups are open forums and provide you with the opportunity
to come together and meet others who are facing - or have faced
- similar challenges. Each of these discussion groups is facilitated by a volunteer leader. The groups are ongoing and meet once a month on a continuing basis.
Join us and listen in or share your feelings, stories, and strategies for coping plus
learn about resources and other RESOLVE activities.
Member/Non-member
cost: Free to RESOLVE members; $5 per person for non-members
Pre-registration is strongly recommended. Call 781-890-2225 or send an email to admin@resolveofthebaystate.org to let us know which group you'd like to attend. While pre-registration is preferred, walk-ins may also attend.
Please note: Meeting schedules are set in advance and
it is always a good idea to email our office or call the chapter phone (781-890-2225)
to confirm dates and times prior to attending a meeting.
Meetings
are held monthly in:
Waltham
Location: RESOLVE of the Bay State Office, Waltham, MA
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Dates: Tuesdays, May 13 and June 10, 2008
Leader: Buffy Sheff
Address/Directions
Worcester
Location: Tatnuck Park at Worcester, 340 May St.
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Dates: Wednesdays, May 21 and June 25, 2008
Leader: Robyn Stewart
Address/Directions
Stoughton
Location: Whole Person Health, 294 Pleasant St, (Rt 139) Stoughton, MA
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Dates: Thursdays, May 15, June 19, and July 24, 2008
Leader: Caroline Gaibel
Address/Directions
Amherst
Location: The Arbors at Amherst, 130 University Drive, Amherst, MA
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Dates: Wednesdays, May 7 and June 4, 2008
Leader: Annie Kelly
Address/Directions
Warwick, RI
Location: Office of Diversified Resources, 70 Jefferson Blvd., 2nd floor, Warwick, RI
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Sandwiches provided. RSVP appreciated.)
Dates: Wednesdays, April 30, May 28, and June 25, 2008
Leader: Karen Bacon
Address/Directions
Lebanon, NH
Location:
Time:
Dates: This group is no longer running. Contact our office for support and information.
Leader:
Address/Directions
Boston
Location: Morville House, 100 Norway St., Boston, MA
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Dates: Wednesdays, April 16, May 21, and June 18, 2008
Leaders: Jill Desjean and Lisa Leidig
Address/Directions
Topic
Discussion Groups
Topics Groups are informal discussion groups that focus on a specific issue. These groups are facilitated by a volunteer leader and provide opportunities to meet others who share a similar struggle and learn about resources for help. Groups are held approximately once every six weeks in our Waltham Office, except as noted.
Fees: FREE to RESOLVE members. $5 per person for
non-members.
Pre-registration
is strongly recommended. Send us an email at admin@resolveofthebaystate.org, or give us a call at 781-890-2225
Pregnancy
Loss Discussion Group — This group will focus on
support and acceptance for individuals who have experienced miscarriage/stillbirth/ectopic
pregnancy/recurrent pregnancy loss. Come and talk with others
about the impact of loss on all aspects of life, the emotional
and psychological experiences of grief and loss, coping strategies,
decision making, and how to move forward.
Wednesdays, May 21, 2008
Leader: Margaret Albright
7:00-9:00 p.m., Waltham Chapter Office,
395 Totten Pond Rd, #403, Waltham
Secondary
Infertility Discussion Group — Coping with infertility
while parenting? The struggles and frustrations of secondary infertility
are unique. Join others who understand the challenges.
Tuesdays, April 29 and June 17, 2008
Leader:
Judy Fiola
7:00-9:00 p.m., Waltham Chapter Office,
395 Totten Pond Rd, #403, Waltham
Adoption
Discussion Group — Join us for an open discussion
led by an adoptive mom.
Bring your questions, concerns, thoughts and ideas to be shared
with others who are exploring adoption or are in the process of
adopting. This is an opportunity to get some answers and strategies,
and to connect with others in similar situations.
Thursdays, May 29, 2008
Leader: Barb Luciano
7:00-9:00 p.m., Waltham Chapter Office,
395 Totten Pond Rd, #403, Waltham
Donor
Egg Discussion Group — Are you considering donor
egg as a way to build a family? Are you in the process of donor
egg or parenting children through egg donation? Join us for an
open discussion of the issues, decisions, and emotions surrounding
this family building option. This group will be led by Cara Birrittieri,
a mom through donor egg who has authored a book that
discusses donor egg.
Mondays, May 19 and June 30, 2008
Leader: Cara Birrittieri
7:00-9:00 p.m., Waltham Chapter Office,
395 Totten Pond Rd, #403, Waltham
Donor
Egg Parents' Discussion Group — Are you currently parenting a child(ren) through egg donation or are you pregnant through egg donation? Come join a peer-led donor egg parenting group that will meet at the group leaders’ homes. Meet other donor egg parents in a supportive environment for socializing and for the discussion of relevant egg donation issues. Children are welcome.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Medfield, MA
Children welcome at this meeting. Light snack provided.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
7:00 p.m. in Arlington, MA
Please email our office or call our HelpLine at 781-890-2225 if you plan to attend, and we will provide you with the addresses for these meetings.
