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Journey from Prenatal to Parenthood Meet Up
2025 Fall Schedule
August - September - October
Rain or shine we will meet up.
Every Wednesday
Time 9:30 - 11:30 AM
NEW - Alternating Thursday Evenings
Check Schedule for Locations and Dates
Time 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Social Media Link: (20+) Journey from Prenatal to Parenthood Meet Ups | Facebook
Meeting Info:
Join us for a FREE peer-led group intended for people seeking pregnancy & parenting support. Group gatherings are on-going, easily accessible, and judgement free. No registration or commitment is required. Drop-ins are always welcome. Meet up with us anytime between 9:30 & 11:30 AM. Sometimes we may have lots of thoughts to share, in that case stay a longer.
Be assured that you are not the only one feeling day-to-day pressures, stressors, or feelings of being anxious or depressed. On some days it is doubly challenging to know where to start or how to seek support, let alone ask for it. In this peer-to-peer group, know that you are not alone. During group you may share whatever is on your mind, or prefer to sit quietly, or let tears free flow down your cheeks, or listen intently, or make us laugh until our sides ache. This group is here for it all.
Come as you are, and as often as you can. As a group, we recognize that on some days it’s difficult to consider getting yourself ready to go anywhere, a to get your children ready to go, or work up any amount of struggle energy to get out the door. With that in mind, know that special attire is NOT necessary. You are welcome to show up wearing your pajamas, wearing your favorite shirt covered with baby snot and vomit, or with hair that has not combed in days. Everyone understands because and we’ve all been there at some point. Just show up and see if this group meets your needs. Lap babies and older children are welcome. Feel free to bring an activity that will keep your baby or older children occupied so you can focus on yourself for a little while. On days when we meet at Atlas Collective Brews & Books location, make a mental note that there is a very well organize book and play corner for children
PLEASE be mindful of our indoor meeting spaces. When we plan to meet indoors do not bring activities such as paints, markers, glue, sand art, goop or slime. Messy items are best saved for days when we plan to meet up on park days.
September 3rd - Wednesday Morning
Location: The Atlas Collective - Books & Brews
1801 5th Avenue, Moline, IL. 61265
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 AM
September 4th - Thursday Evening
Location: McManus Park (Rocket Ship Park)
1200 Mississippi Blvd, Bettendorf, IA 52722
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
September 10th - Wednesday Morning
Location: The Atlas Collective - Books & Brews
1801 5th Avenue, Moline, IL. 61265
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 AM
September 17th - Wednesday Morning
Location: The Atlas Collective - Books & Brews
1801 5th Avenue, Moline, IL. 61265
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 AM
September 18th - Thursday Evening
Location: McManus Park (Rocket Ship Park)
1200 Mississippi Blvd, Bettendorf, IA 52722
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
September 24th - Wednesday Morning
Location: The Atlas Collective - Books & Brews
1801 5th Avenue, Moline, IL. 61265
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 AM
October 1st - Wednesday Morning
Location: The Atlas Collective - Books & Brews
1801 5th Avenue, Moline, IL. 61265
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 AM
October 8th - Wednesday Morning
Location: The Atlas Collective - Books & Brews
1801 5th Avenue, Moline, IL. 61265
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 AM
October 9th - Thursday Evening
Location: The Atlas Collective - Books & Brews
1801 5th Avenue, Moline, IL. 61265
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
October 15th - Wednesday Morning
Location: The Atlas Collective - Books & Brews
1801 5th Avenue, Moline, IL. 61265
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
October 22nd - Wednesday Morning
Location: The Atlas Collective - Books & Brews
1801 5th Avenue, Moline, IL. 61265
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
October 23rd - Thursday Evening
Location: The Atlas Collective - Books & Brews
1801 5th Avenue, Moline, IL. 61265
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
October 29th - Wednesday Morning
Location: The Atlas Collective - Books & Brews
1801 5th Avenue, Moline, IL. 61265
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Disclaimer – The Journey from Prenatal to Parenthood Meet Up group is not intended to replace medical or phycological assistance or advice for any person or purpose. In addition, privacy practices are the sole responsibility of group participants. Information shared, personal or otherwise, is the sole responsibility of participants. Childbearing Year Resources/Tranquility/Linda Crownover-Inch is not responsible for any individual, person or outcome. Participants agree to these terms when participating in any Journey from Prenatal to Parenthood Meet Up.
What: Sunrise on the Reading
Organized by: Stephan Brennan & Quad City Morning Readers
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Location: Lindsey Park 2100 E river Drive, Davenport, IA.
Time: 5:00 AM
This month we’ll meet at Lindsey Park in the Village of East Davenport! Lindsey Park is a rather large, grassy area with some benches, but bringing your own chair is a good idea too. It overlooks the Mighty Mississippi with a gorgeous view and even had a playground nearby so if your kiddos are up that early, they can get the early morning wiggles out!
Just show up, bring a book and sufficient caffeine of your choice and read as the sun rises over the Mississippi!
Feel free to chat and make some friends or enjoy the quiet and immerse yourself in your book.