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SUMMARY:What to Expect with Menopause & Perimenopause
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate our feminine design and learn different ways you can support your body and gracefully navigate the changes peri-menopause & menopause bring. \nIn this class we will cover some common issues and fears related to peri-menopause and menopause\, how God designed our bodies\, and what happens to our bodies and hormones during these stages of life as well as how you can gracefully navigate and embrace these changes. We’ll cover ways you can create health through mind-set\, de-stressing\, food choices\, body movement (aka exercise)\, sleep\, hormone therapy\, intimate moments\, as well as how a variety of medical modalities can help you through these changes. You will walk away equipped with knowledge and simple\, concrete strategies you can easily put into place in your everyday life to support your body and hormones. You will leave inspired and empowered to lead the happy\, active\, vibrant life God is calling you to in this awesometastic stage of life. \nGuiding Star Cedar Valley is located at 220 Southbrooke Drive\, Waterloo\, IA 50702. If you have any questions\, please call (319) 232-2695 or communityclass@guidingstarcedarvalley.org \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://guidingstarcedarvalley.org/event/what-to-expect-with-menopause-perimenopause/
LOCATION:Guiding Star Cedar Valley\, 220 Southbrooke Dr.\, Waterloo\, IA\, 50702\, United States
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SUMMARY:Breastfeeding Moms Community
DESCRIPTION:Our Breastfeeding Moms Community will meet at Guiding Star Cedar Valley on the 2nd and 3rd Friday of November and December from 9:30am-11am. Childwatch is available and you can register here. Each meeting will be led by Susan Wirtjes who has been assisting women on their breastfeeding journeys for more than 50 years! Our vision for this group is that it will be a place where women will meet other like-minded mothers and support professionals. We will encourage sharing of experiences in a non-judgmental setting. Moms will be offered options and alternatives to help them make choices that fit well with their parenting style. We want to help women feel supported\, empowered and affirmed in their motherhood journey. Pregnant women welcome!
URL:https://guidingstarcedarvalley.org/event/breastfeeding-moms-community-2/
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SUMMARY:Creighton Model Introductory Session
DESCRIPTION:At Guiding Star Cedar Valley\, we believe real healthcare empowers women with the knowledge of their fertility. Fertility should be respected and understood\, not treated as an illness. But too often\, women are simply given contraception with no invitation to learn about the way their bodies function and no opportunity to even begin to learn about charting their menstrual cycle. \nOur mission is to change that! We want to equip women with the understanding that they deserve to understand how their bodies work and have the root causes of reproductive issues treated\, not simply covered with a band-aid approach. \nThe Creighton Model FertilityCare System offers an alternative to hormonal contraception while working cooperatively with the female reproductive cycle. Come and learn more about the Creighton Method (spouses/partners are encouraged to join!) in this introductory course! Cost of the session is $60 per couple. FREE Childwatch is also available! Please call us with any questions: 319-232-2695. \nREGISTER HERE: Creighton Intro Session
URL:https://guidingstarcedarvalley.org/event/creighton-model-introductory-session-11-05-24/
LOCATION:Guiding Star Cedar Valley\, 220 Southbrooke Dr.\, Waterloo\, IA\, 50702\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Guiding Star Cedar Valley":MAILTO:danielle@guidingstarcedarvalley.org
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SUMMARY:Miscarriage & Infant Loss Support Community - Fall Session
DESCRIPTION:Guiding Star’s partner\, Katie Schmitz LISW\, will be offering a miscarriage & infant loss support community beginning in September. We will meet in the downstairs community class space here at Guiding Star Cedar Valley. \nThe group will meet monthly\, for one hour\, for five consecutive months. Any individual\, at any level or grieving\, is welcome to attend. Topics will be mostly group-led\, but will range from “What is ‘Normal’ in the Grieving Process” to “The Importance of Rituals” to “How to Communicate Needs to Others Outside of your Grief” and “How to Support other Children in Your Grief”. While there is no set cost for joining the group–free will donations will be accepted at each session\, with a suggested cost of $10 per session. \nBecause of the nature of this group\, you must attend the very first meeting in order to continue with the sessions. Fill out this form if you would like to attend the group\, beginning in September\, or other possible sessions. \n\nThis fall session will meet on the first Tuesday of each month from 6:00 – 7:30 PM.\n\n1st Session: September 1st\, 2026\n2nd Session: October 6th\, 2026\n3rd Session: November 3rd\, 2026\n4th Session: December 1st\, 2026\n5th Session: January 5th\, 2027\n\n  \n  \nIf you have any questions\, call Guiding Star at (319) 232-2695 or email danielle@guidingstarcedarvalley.org \nGuiding Star Cedar Valley is located at 220 Southbrooke Drive\, Waterloo\, IA 50702. \n\nREGISTER HERE : Miscarriage & Infant Loss Support Community – Fall Session
URL:https://guidingstarcedarvalley.org/event/miscarriage-infant-loss-support-community-fall-session-4/
LOCATION:Guiding Star Cedar Valley\, 220 Southbrooke Dr.\, Waterloo\, IA\, 50702\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Guiding Star Cedar Valley":MAILTO:danielle@guidingstarcedarvalley.org
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SUMMARY:Breastfeeding Moms Community
DESCRIPTION:Our Breastfeeding Moms Community will meet at Guiding Star Cedar Valley on the 2nd and 3rd Friday of November and December from 9:30am-11am. Childwatch is available and you can register here. Each meeting will be led by Susan Wirtjes who has been assisting women on their breastfeeding journeys for more than 50 years! Our vision for this group is that it will be a place where women will meet other like-minded mothers and support professionals. We will encourage sharing of experiences in a non-judgmental setting. Moms will be offered options and alternatives to help them make choices that fit well with their parenting style. We want to help women feel supported\, empowered and affirmed in their motherhood journey. Pregnant women welcome!
URL:https://guidingstarcedarvalley.org/event/breastfeeding-moms-community-3/
LOCATION:Guiding Star Cedar Valley\, 220 Southbrooke Dr.\, Waterloo\, IA\, 50702\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Guiding Star Cedar Valley":MAILTO:danielle@guidingstarcedarvalley.org
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SUMMARY:Breastfeeding Basics
DESCRIPTION:How do I know if I have enough milk?\nHow do I know when my baby is full?\nWhat if my baby won’t latch?\n \nBreastfeeding is a journey that is full of emotions\, challenges and beauty. We want to lay a foundation of support for you in answering some common questions\, providing some breastfeeding basics\, help your spouse be equipped to support you along with tips and tricks for baby care.\n\n\nSusan Wirtjes\, IBCLC\, has been teaching women for 40+ years\, and you will walk away from this class with confidence for your breastfeeding journey! Spouses are welcome as they are an important part of this journey.\nREGISTER HERE: Breastfeeding-Basics
URL:https://guidingstarcedarvalley.org/event/breastfeeding-basics-2/
LOCATION:Guiding Star Cedar Valley\, 220 Southbrooke Dr.\, Waterloo\, IA\, 50702\, United States
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SUMMARY:Breastfeeding Moms Community
DESCRIPTION:Our Breastfeeding Moms Community will meet at Guiding Star Cedar Valley on the 2nd and 3rd Friday of November and December from 9:30am-11am. Childwatch is available and you can register here. Each meeting will be led by Susan Wirtjes who has been assisting women on their breastfeeding journeys for more than 50 years! Our vision for this group is that it will be a place where women will meet other like-minded mothers and support professionals. We will encourage sharing of experiences in a non-judgmental setting. Moms will be offered options and alternatives to help them make choices that fit well with their parenting style. We want to help women feel supported\, empowered and affirmed in their motherhood journey. Pregnant women welcome!
URL:https://guidingstarcedarvalley.org/event/breastfeeding-support-group-12-13-24/
LOCATION:Guiding Star Cedar Valley\, 220 Southbrooke Dr.\, Waterloo\, IA\, 50702\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Guiding Star Cedar Valley":MAILTO:danielle@guidingstarcedarvalley.org
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SUMMARY:Miscarriage & Infant Loss Support Community - Fall Session
DESCRIPTION:Guiding Star’s partner\, Katie Schmitz LISW\, will be offering a miscarriage & infant loss support community beginning in September. We will meet in the downstairs community class space here at Guiding Star Cedar Valley. \nThe group will meet monthly\, for one hour\, for five consecutive months. Any individual\, at any level or grieving\, is welcome to attend. Topics will be mostly group-led\, but will range from “What is ‘Normal’ in the Grieving Process” to “The Importance of Rituals” to “How to Communicate Needs to Others Outside of your Grief” and “How to Support other Children in Your Grief”. While there is no set cost for joining the group–free will donations will be accepted at each session\, with a suggested cost of $10 per session. \nBecause of the nature of this group\, you must attend the very first meeting in order to continue with the sessions. Fill out this form if you would like to attend the group\, beginning in September\, or other possible sessions. \n\nThis fall session will meet on the first Tuesday of each month from 6:00 – 7:30 PM.\n\n1st Session: September 1st\, 2026\n2nd Session: October 6th\, 2026\n3rd Session: November 3rd\, 2026\n4th Session: December 1st\, 2026\n5th Session: January 5th\, 2027\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, call Guiding Star at (319) 232-2695 or email danielle@guidingstarcedarvalley.org \nGuiding Star Cedar Valley is located at 220 Southbrooke Drive\, Waterloo\, IA 50702. \n\n\nREGISTER HERE : Miscarriage & Infant Loss Support Community – Fall Session
URL:https://guidingstarcedarvalley.org/event/miscarriage-infant-loss-support-community-fall-session-6/
LOCATION:Guiding Star Cedar Valley\, 220 Southbrooke Dr.\, Waterloo\, IA\, 50702\, United States
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