First Connections offers 3 facilitated playgroups running one and a half hours per group, one day a week, for a 12 week period each trimester. A parent and child are welcome to sign up for the group that corresponds to the age the child will be at the start of the group. First Connections’ playgroups are held in our play space in the Community Agencies Building at Emerson Hospital in Concord, MA. 

• 6-13 Month Olds
  This first exposure to playgroups enhances baby’s socialization and gives parents a chance to connect with each other and gain support.
  Facilitated by Laura Gerson, LICSW
  Meets Thurdays, 1:30-3:00pm, January 21-March 25 
  
  
• 14-22 Month Olds
  Toddlers will be introduced to a circle time, have an opportunity to try a craft activity, and go outdoors to the playground weather permitting.
  Facilitated by Mary Beilman, M.A.S.E.
• Meets Tuesdays, from 10:30-11:30 a.m.  January 19th -March 30th

• 23-36 Month "Lunch Bunch"
  Join our preschoolers group for lots of fun with former teacher Mary Beilman.  Listen to a story, play inside and outside and bring a lunch box to eat with friends.  
  Tuedays, 12:00-1:30 January 19- March 30
  
  

 To join our e-mail list for updated infomation on Playdate registration email Linda: lmatthews@jri.org

Please Note: Our safety policy for siblings states that infants attending playgroups must be kept in a front-carrier at all times. Older siblings are not allowed in baby or toddler groups.