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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. \nREGISTER HERE : Miscarriage & Infant Loss Support Community – Fall Session
URL:https://guidingstarcedarvalley.org/event/miscarriage-infant-loss-support-community-fall-session/
LOCATION:Guiding Star Cedar Valley\, 220 Southbrooke Dr.\, Waterloo\, IA\, 50702\, United States
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SUMMARY:Baby's Here. Now What?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this three-part\, in person class for expecting parents. You’ll get practical guidance and support in three key areas: physical recovery and emotional support following birth\, evidence-based newborn care\, and how to begin breastfeeding with confidence. The class will utilize a mix of instruction\, hands-on activities\, and real conversation about expectations and realities. By the end of the series\, both mom and dad will leave feeling informed\, empowered\, and ready to take on the first few weeks of parenthood! Take this class for FREE this September\, a $75 value! \n\nThis class will take place Tuesday\, September 8th\, 22nd\, and 29th from 6:00 – 7:30 PM.\n\nREGISTER HERE: Baby’s Here. Now What?
URL:https://guidingstarcedarvalley.org/event/babys-here-now-what-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 4th Friday of each month 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-5/
LOCATION:Guiding Star Cedar Valley\, 220 Southbrooke Dr.\, Waterloo\, IA\, 50702\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260915T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260915T193000
DTSTAMP:20260602T043245
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SUMMARY:Mother Daughter: Intro to Womanhood Class
DESCRIPTION:We are so excited to share this evening with you and your daughter! We focus on helping girls understand their 4 main superpowers and how puberty relates to each of them. Those “super powers” are Ovulation\, Menstruation\, Gestation\, and Lactation. We spend most of our time in the Ovulation and Menstruation categories – explaining signs they are approaching\, the way they might feel during those phases of their cycles\, how to prepare for their first period\, exploring ways to contain the flow\, what’s normal\, what’s not\, etc. \nWe also want to help them connect this season of puberty and all that comes with it to the future beauty of their design should they want to become mothers someday. Our hope is that in exploring the topics of pregnancy and breastfeeding\, it helps them develop a healthy respect of the functionality of their bodies so they can walk through their development more confidently. The Lactation piece mostly explores breast development and how a developed breast works in the lactation process on a very basic level. At the end\, we also start to explore the concept of SPICE in a way that helps them understand their changing feelings and how they are spiritual\, physical\, intellectual\, creative\, and emotional beings and can connect with those around them in these different categories. \nThe cost of this Mother-Daughter class is $25 and an additional $10 will be added per daughter (1 daughter = $25\, 2 daughters = $35\, etc.). Each daughter will receive a gift and folder of resources that will further the discussion and relationship you have with your daughter around this transition into womanhood. We hope this class serves both of you in fostering healthy conversations about the female body and its superpowers! \nREGISTER HERE: IntroToWomanhood
URL:https://guidingstarcedarvalley.org/event/mother-daughter-intro-to-womanhood-class-1-21-25/
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:Father Son: Intro to Manhood
DESCRIPTION:In Intro to Manhood\, we will cover the objectives every boy undergoes in the process of becoming a man. These objectives include the development of the body\, anatomy\, physiology and character traits of an upstanding man. The material is designed to give boys a concise\, yet digestible\, knowledge of the changes their bodies will go through during puberty and the process of how a new life is created. The boys will also gain insight on what it means to be a man as far as leadership and building meaningful relationships with family and friends. \nThe cost of this Father Son Class is $25.  Each son will receive a gift and folder of resources that will further the discussion and relationship you have with your son around this transition into manhood. We hope this class serves both of you in fostering healthy conversations about manhood and the transition into it! \nREGISTER HERE: Intro to Manhood
URL:https://guidingstarcedarvalley.org/event/father-son-intro-to-manhood-01-21-25/
LOCATION:Guiding Star Cedar Valley\, 220 Southbrooke Dr.\, Waterloo\, IA\, 50702\, United States
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SUMMARY:Baby's Here. Now What?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this three-part\, in person class for expecting parents. You’ll get practical guidance and support in three key areas: physical recovery and emotional support following birth\, evidence-based newborn care\, and how to begin breastfeeding with confidence. The class will utilize a mix of instruction\, hands-on activities\, and real conversation about expectations and realities. By the end of the series\, both mom and dad will leave feeling informed\, empowered\, and ready to take on the first few weeks of parenthood! Take this class for FREE this September\, a $75 value! \n\nThis class will take place Tuesday\, September 8th\, 22nd\, and 29th from 6:00 – 7:30 PM.\n\nREGISTER HERE: Baby’s Here. Now What?
URL:https://guidingstarcedarvalley.org/event/babys-here-now-what-5/
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 4th Friday of each month 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-6/
LOCATION:Guiding Star Cedar Valley\, 220 Southbrooke Dr.\, Waterloo\, IA\, 50702\, United States
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SUMMARY:Baby's Here. Now What?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this three-part\, in person class for expecting parents. You’ll get practical guidance and support in three key areas: physical recovery and emotional support following birth\, evidence-based newborn care\, and how to begin breastfeeding with confidence. The class will utilize a mix of instruction\, hands-on activities\, and real conversation about expectations and realities. By the end of the series\, both mom and dad will leave feeling informed\, empowered\, and ready to take on the first few weeks of parenthood! Take this class for FREE this September\, a $75 value! \n\nThis class will take place Tuesday\, September 8th\, 22nd\, and 29th from 6:00 – 7:30 PM.\n\nREGISTER HERE: Baby’s Here. Now What?
URL:https://guidingstarcedarvalley.org/event/babys-here-now-what-6/
LOCATION:Guiding Star Cedar Valley\, 220 Southbrooke Dr.\, Waterloo\, IA\, 50702\, United States
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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. \nREGISTER HERE : Miscarriage & Infant Loss Support Community – Fall Session
URL:https://guidingstarcedarvalley.org/event/miscarriage-infant-loss-support-community-fall-session-2/
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-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: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: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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ORGANIZER;CN="Guiding Star Cedar Valley":MAILTO:danielle@guidingstarcedarvalley.org
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