New Spruce Street Playgroup
We Can Offer You:
- A safe atmosphere for children to come together to play, read stories or do crafts.
- An opportunity for parents to share a cup of coffee and enjoy a conversation with your neighbors.
For Parents and Pre-Schoolers: All parents and children from birth to 4 years old are welcome.
East Side Public Safety Youth Center
(The old firehouse) across the street from Nathan Hale School at 153 Spruce Street, Manchester, CT
Wednesday Mornings from 9 to 10 am
We follow the school calendar, so we do not meet when school is cancelled or on vacation.
Registration Is Required
Call: Karen Tullson at (860) 375-0121 Or email:
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or you can register on site when you arrive
Spring 2012 BrightStart
Come to BrightStart™ March 3rd!
Through BrightStart™ mothers and fathers of young children develop skills and receive tools proven to help children succeed in life. Come and learn how to increase your child's attention span, develop a strong emotional bond, and boost their brain development and language skills. Topics include: nutrition, bonding, communication, attention, reading, verbal discipline, health, brain development and play. Parents are empowered to improve their baby's brain development. We know every child can enter school ready to learn, read and succeed. Each week includes time for discussion and sharing experiences so parents can become a resource and support for each other. All parents love their children and want to work together to do right by them.
Are you expecting a baby or raising a child up to three years old? You're invited! Remember, you are your child's first and best teacher!
Where: Nathan Hale School, 160 Spruce Street in Manchester, CT.
When: Saturday mornings, beginning at 9:00am with breakfast until after lunch at noon.
How to register: Call 860.375.0121 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Register early since space is limited.
What People Are Saying
About BrightStart™
"This truly has been a great program, it gives us time to be together. Also it is free, you honestly don't find programs or fun things like this at no cost. My family and I would like to thank everyone for this great experience."
"What a great program, I am so glad to have attended, my kids loved it! Thank you!"
"Happy we found out about BrightStart, very impressed."
"Learning about brain development and the slide presentations are helpful."
"Loved nutrition, reinforcing what we know."
Read more: What People Are Saying
About Babies
Paying regular attention to your baby as you care for her is needed for healthy brain development.
Family Fun
Manchester Community College hosts a Farmer's Market every week in the Bicentennial Band Shell until the last week of October. Bring the family to experience fresh air, locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables and free, open air musical performances. Visit the MCC Farmer's Market website for more information.
Healthy Eating
Plan to exercise 30 minutes every day, you can include gardening, cleaning your house and playing with children. Keep active and keep moving to help in weight loss and maintenance.