Community Maternity Services Kinship Care Program

Please note that Albany Support Group is April 28th. Hope to see you there!

UPDATE: We mistakenly stated that Troy Support Group was tonight, but please be advised that group is not until NEXT TUESDAY.

To all Schenectady Caregivers, please note that group is being held at St. Luke's tomorrow. We will start meeting at St. John's in May.
Any questions, please call!

Troy Evening Group is tonight at Sunnyside Daycare on the corner of 9th and Ingalls Ave. We start at 5:30, dinner is served, and childcare provided! Try to be there!

February has been cold! If you're looking for a warm, indoor activity that's inexpensive - Madison Theater on Madison St in Albany (only two blocks from CMS), is showing the movie "Into the Woods" multiple times this weekend. This is a family-friendly, Disney produced, fairy-tale musical. Tickets are only $5.00
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2180411/
http://www.themadisontheater.com/

Into the Woods (2014) Directed by Rob Marshall. With Anna Kendrick, Meryl Streep, Chris Pine, Emily Blunt. A witch tasks a childless baker and his wife with procuring magical items from classic fairy tales to reverse the curse put on their family tree.

Another great family event coming Saturday, Jan 31 is the Winter Festival at Huyck Park, just west of Albany and just South of Schenectady.
http://www.albany.com/event/winter-festival-82981/

Winter Festival Join us for our annual Winter Festival! We'll have tons of fun for all ages in the snow - typically including ice skating, guided snowshoe hikes, and a snow/ice luge and sled run! we'll have a live animal demonstration, local vendors, and much more! Be sure to visit our website for the complete list…

Looking for fun family activities to do? Check out the Empire Skate Plaza for FREE ice skating with the family!
http://www.albany.com/event/empire-skate-plaza-66645/

Empire ''Skate'' Plaza - Part of Winter at the Plaza Now in its 4th year, the tremendously popular Empire State Plaza Ice Rink is open daily November 28 through March, from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. and skating is free. Located in the shadow of Albany's majestic State Capitol, amenities include a full-service snack bar and a skate lounge with lockers and music…

Don't forget to come check out our Caregiver Support Group tonight at Sunnyside Daycare Center on 9th and Ingalls Ave in Troy tonight at 5:30pm - 7:00 pm. Child care and dinner are provided!
Call 518-482-8836 with questions.

It's a chilly today! Nothing heats you up and gets you on track for a healthier lifestyle in this new year than exercise! Here's a link to Silver Sneakers - a free membership to access local gyms in your area for free! Explore the website to see if you're eligible!
https://www.silversneakers.com/

SilverSneakers.com The SilverSneakers® Fitness program is an innovative program offered through participating health plans that gives you the freedom to get fit your way™.

Don't forget to check your newsletter for details on support groups and healthy living this new year! Happy Holidays to all - we hope you have had a great start to the new year! Come connect with us at one of this month's support groups and share your new year's resolutions with us!

Feeling stress this holiday season? Check out this article for some helpful tips on ways to manage!
http://childparenting.about.com/od/healthsafety/a/holidaystress.htm

How to Reduce Your Holiday Stress The holidays can be a fun and festive time, but it can also cause holiday stress. Here are some common causes of holiday stress and great ideas for how to relieve stress and anxiety.

ALBANY DAY GROUP CANCELLED: due to inclement weather and poor road and sidewalk conditions, we have cancelled today's support group in Albany. Please feel free to call Kathi at 482-8836 to address any pressing needs you may have.