Activities

Our free, online, or on-site groups are a great way to connect with others to share experiences and ideas. You will develop tools and skills, address areas of concern, become empowered, and expand your network of friends and allies. New groups are forming all the time!

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Halloween Story and Craft

Join us for a story, craft, and snack! This month we will be reading Herbert’s First Halloween by Cynthia Rylant. This event is open to children ages 0-8 and their caregivers.

Dates: Monday, October 21, 2024
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Location: 464 Chestnut Street
Contact Phone: 603-212-8200
Contact Email: BerryA@waypointnh.org

A Conversation with a Pediatric Sleep Consultant

Topics included in this workshop will be:
-the 3 things that matter the most when it comes to sleeping well
-setting your child up for sleep success without sleep training
-creating a bedtime routine that leads to a smooth and enjoyable bedtime
-sleep training strategies
-getting through daylight savings time

Participants will have the chance to have their sleep questions answered.

 

Dates: Thursday, 10/17/24
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Virtual

Waypoint FRC Halloween Costume Distribution Event

  • Kids and Adult Costumes
  • Halloween Safety Information
  • Halloween Giveaways

Dates: October 17, 2024
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: 464 Chestnut Street
Contact Email: BerryA@waypointnh.org

PASTA (Parenting a Second Time Around) Group – Concord

Are you parenting a second time around? This free support group is a great chance to meet other grandparents and family caregivers who are in a similar situation, share ideas, find out about rights and resources, and get empowered and inspired.

Dates: Mondays, September 23 – November 18
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: YMCA of Concord, 15 North State Street
Contact Phone: 603-722-3678
Contact Email: ValkJ@waypointnh.org

Story Time

Get cozy and let your imagination soar during Story Time with Melissa and friends. Sign up now and you’ll receive a new book, free, each month.

Dates: 2nd Thursday of every month
Time: 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Contact Phone: 603-716-6254
Contact Email: tannerm@waypointnh.org

Spanish Playgroup

This full Spanish Immersion group is facilitated by a fluent Spanish-speaking Mom, Meghan, in a safe and developmentally appropriate environment. Join us for an interactive and inclusive group for children 0-5 and their caregivers to create social connections through books, music, & toys while playing and learning together.

Dates: Every 3rd Thursday of the month
Time: 4:00 -5:00 p.m.
Location: Upper Valley Family Resource Center, 85 Mechanic Street, Suite B2-6
Contact Phone: (603) 518-4152
Contact Email: Caseyr@waypointnh.org

Stratham Playgroup

Join our playgroup for children from 18 months to three years old! Help your child make new friends while learning important social skills. Your child will explore developmentally appropriate toys and activities, while parents gain friendships and support. Snacks provided. Volunteer for one session.

Dates: Mondays & Tuesdays, 6 weeks, starting May 15 & 16
Time: 10:00-11:00 am
Location: Waypoint Family Resource Center, 11 Sandy Point Rd., Stratham, NH
Contact Phone: (603) 716-4547
Contact Email: HawkesH@waypointnh.org

Upper Valley Playgroup

Meet new friends, encourage your child’s play, and share parenting ideas at our weekly playgroup for children ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Dates: Wednesdays
Time: 10-11:30 am
Location: Upper Valley Family Resource Center, 85 Mechanic Street, Suite B2-6
Contact Phone: (603) 518-4152
Contact Email: Caseyr@waypointnh.org

Music Together

Join us for a morning of music for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grown-ups who love them. Presented quarterly in collaboration with Upper Valley Music Center.

Dates: Monday, December 16th 2024
Time: 10:30 – 11:15 am
Location: 85 Mechanic Street, Suite B2-6
Contact Phone: (603) 518-4152
Contact Email: CaseyR@waypointnh.org

Family Fun Night

Enjoy relaxed time with your family! Bring the whole family for pizza, snacks, crafts, games, and lots of fun!

Dates: 3rd Monday of each month
Time: 5:30-6:30 pm
Location: Waypoint Family Resource Center
103 N. State St. Concord, NH
Contact Phone: (603) 722-3678
Contact Email: ValkJ@waypointnh.org

Adult Craft and Connect

Did you know that hobbies can be good for your health? We capture the wellness benefits of crafting in this in-person group to learn something new, revive a dormant passion, and find ways to relieve stress and anxiety while increasing your social circle and building resilience. Sample activities include learning to knit, making rice heat bags, journaling, and coloring for adults.

Dates: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month
Time: 10:00-11:30 am
Location: Waypoint Family Resource Center, 60 Main St., Suite 240B Nashua NH
Contact Email: WaldenB@waypointnh.org

Super Dads, Super Kids

For dads only! The eight sessions of Super Dads, Super Kids focus on responsible fathers – men who make a conscious choice to be the solid role models kids are longing for and need today. This is a free, certificate class.

Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays for 4 weeks beginning November 11th
Time: 3:00-5:00 pm
Location: Virtual
Contact Phone: (603) 722-3682
Contact Email: Angovea@waypointnh.org

PASTA (Parenting a Second Time Around)

Are you parenting a second time around? This free support group is a great chance to meet other grandparents and family caregivers who are in a similar situation, share ideas, find out about rights and resources, and get empowered and inspired.

Dates: Wednesdays Bi-weekly
Time: 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Location: Waypoint Family Resource Center, 60 Main St, Suite 240B Nashua NH
Contact Phone: (603) 722-3682
Contact Email: Angovea@waypointnh.org

Regional Offices

Waypoint has several regional offices throughout New Hampshire. Below are the locations of these offices. If you are looking for specific program contact information, please visit the Programs Overview page or the Get Help page.

Agency Headquarters

Manchester
464 Chestnut St.
Manchester, NH 03105
603.518.4000 | 1.800.640.6486
Fax: 603.668.6260
P.O. Box 448

Concord
103 No. State St.
Concord, NH 03301
603.224.7479

Lakes Region
67 Water St., Suite 207
Laconia, NH 03246
603.524.5835

North Country
25 Main St.
Lancaster, NH 03584
603.788.4172
P.O. Box 188 Conway, NH 03818

Tri-City Region
3 Wallace St.
Rochester, NH 03867
603.518.4020

Monadnock
20 Central Sq., Suite #210
Keene, NH 03431
603.357.8772 

Dover
35 Third St.
Dover, NH 03820
603.742.5662

Nashua
60 Main St., Suite 240
Nashua, NH 03060
603.889.7189

Waypoint at the Richie McFarland Center
11 Sandy Point Rd.
Stratham, NH 03885
603.518.4002
Fax: 603.668.6260

Upper Valley
85 Mechanic St., Suite B2-6
Lebanon, NH 03766
603.298.8237

The Children’s Place & Parent Education Center
27 Burns Ave. 
Concord, NH 03302
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