Saturday, May 2 (10:00-1:00 PM)
Flourish Together Wellness Fair – Littleton Community Center, 120 Main St, Littleton

Kick off Mental Health Awareness Month with this community-wide event featuring local organizations, interactive experiences, and resources to support wellbeing. Raffle prizes and giveaways! NEW: Sports Equipment Swap (donate or find something new to you!)

 

Wednesday, May 6 (4:00-6:00 PM)

Mental Health Movie Series - Jax Cinema, 32 Main St, Littleton

Join us for a screening of Silver Linings Playbook, a heartfelt and honest look at mental health, resilience, and the power of human connection. This film reminds us that even in life’s challenges, there are always moments of hope and healing to be found. Just show up!

 

Friday, May 8 (6:00–8:00 PM)
Ladies’ Self-Care Night Out – Marimo Dance Studio, 334 Main St, Franconia
Join us for a special Ladies Night Out! An evening created to help you pause, reconnect, and truly care for yourself. Enjoy a variety of experiences including: Stretch & Flow Movement session; Interactive wellness workshops from local businesses; Chair massages (limited availability); “Food is Medicine” cooking demos; Door prizes from amazing local businesses…and more! Pre-registration required by May 4:

https://www.marimodance.com/ladiesnightout

 

Monday, May 11 (10:00-12:00 PM)

Mom's Group WOMB Initiative, 74 Cottage St Suite 4, Littleton

Connect with other moms (birth, adoptive, foster, step, or pregnant) of littles (0-3 years old). Share joys and struggles without judgment. Talk about real stuff - from feeding and sleep to mental health and self-care.

RSVP:  https://www.wombinitiative.org/event-details

 

Monday, May 11 (12:00-5:00 PM)

WOMB Open House – WOMB Initiative, 74 Cottage St, Suite 4, Littleton

The path to motherhood changes you, but you don't have to walk it alone. We invite you to join us for an Open House to explore the resources and community we've built for mothers and birth workers throughout Coos and Grafton counties and the Northeast Kingdom. Pre-registration optional - helps us plan snacks and supplies: https://www.wombinitiative.org/event-details/open-house

 

Thursday, May 14 (5:45–6:45 PM)
Line Dancing – Marimo Dance Studio, 334 Main St, Franconia
No experience necessary! Come try out line dancing. A great way to move your body, and challenge your mind, as you learn something new. Did we mention no experience necessary?! https://www.marimodance.com/linedancing

 

Saturday, May 16 (9:45–11:00 AM)
Intro to Weightlifting – Littleton CrossFit, 40B Cottage St, Littleton
A great way to learn how to lift weights safely and effectively from highly-trained and CrossFit-certified weightlifting experts. Register: https://littletoncrossfit.wodify.com

 

Wednesday, May 20 (4:00–6:00 PM)

Mental Health Movie Series - Jax Cinema, 32 Main St, Littleton

Come watch Little Miss Sunshine, a quirky and uplifting story about family, perseverance, and embracing imperfections. This film highlights the beauty of showing up as you are and supporting one another along the way.

 

Thursday, May 21 (5:15–6:15 PM)
Pedal and Pause: Family Bike Ride – Hosted by: The Littleton Bike Shop
Celebrate Bike Month with a Family Bike Ride. Meet at the Littleton Bike Shop and join a leisurely guided bike ride on the rail trail. Just show up and if you need to borrow a bike for the ride, please sign up via the Gear Library in advance:  https://thegearlibrarynh.org/

 

Friday, May 22 (3:00–4:30 PM)
Helping the Helpers: An EMDR-informed group experience Delivered by: Alexandra Pradas, LICSW and Shelby Flannery; Hosted at: Littleton Community Center, 120 Main St, Littleton
Stress, fear, and uncertainty are high for those in helping roles. This guided group uses a gentle, body-based EMDR approach to help you settle, regulate, and restore internal safety. Participants gain practical skills to reduce overwhelm and build resilience—no personal sharing required. The group is supportive, grounding, and accessible to any helping professional affected by chronic stress. Pre-registration is required by May 15 by emailing: alexandrapradaslicsw@gmail.com

 

Saturday, May 23 (9:00-4:00 PM)
May Wellness Reset Retreat – Nikki Trusca Wellness and Longevity, LMT, 260 Main St Suite C Littleton

A restorative workshop blending a positive psychology workshop and learning in the morning, and an afternoon of self-care and relaxation experiencing a series of “reset” modalities including: Red Light therapy, Vibroacoustic table, Halotherapy(salt) booth, Infrared sauna, immersive guided meditation through VR headset with headphones, compression massage with Normatec technology & zero gravity heated massage. Pre-registration required and fees apply. Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/events/909281078354006

 

Tuesday, May 26 (5:00–6:30 PM)
Wellbeing Product & Service Showcase – A Place Above the Notch, 2061 Main St, Bethlehem
Come for mini-presentations and mini-demos from four local wellness practitioners. Each practitioner will speak and share about their realm of expertise for 10 minutes, and then we will have 5 minutes for Q&A to dive deeper based on attendees’ interests. Practitioners and topics include: Takara Lawrence, massage, chakra energy balance; Heather LeFoll, maternal mental health; Joan Flint, qigong; Casey Hawley, Optavia; Jim and Tanya White CBD and wellness coaching.

 

Thursday, May 28 (3:00–6:00 PM)
Train-the-Trainer Volunteer Suicide Awareness Training – Delivered by: Connor’s Climb; Hosted at: Schilling Brewery, 18 Mill St, Littleton
Become a certified volunteer trainer in suicide awareness and prevention through Connor's Climb Foundation. This train-the-trainer session equips participants with the knowledge and tools to lead impactful conversations, educate others, and expand access to life-saving mental health support in our community. Pre-registration required:https://connorsclimb.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/coos-county-volunteer-facilitator-training

 

Friday, May 29 (6:00–7:00 PM)
Pet Therapy Experience – Delivered by: Kim Wescott; Hosted at: Tailswag, 50 Main St, Littleton
Curious about pet therapy? Or just want to spend time with a cute and amazing dog? Join us for a brief overview of how therapy animals support emotional wellbeing, followed by a chance to meet and interact with a certified therapy dog and ask questions. Just show up!

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Saturday, May 30 (9:00-4:00 PM)
Mental Health First Aid Training – Delivered by: Jim Gardiner, Littleton Police Department; Hosted at: Littleton Community Center, 120 Main St, Littleton
MHFA teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. Pre-registration is required by May 15: laurie@clearedtoflourish.com

 

Wednesday, June 3 (6:30-8:00 PM)
Where to Go for Support in Our Region? Delivered Virtually via Zoom
This session helps community members understand available support and where to turn for their needs. Organizations represented: United Way, White Mountain Mental Health, Mountain Air Mental Health, North Country Peer Support, National Shattering Silence Coalition, Recovery Support at North Country Health Consortium, and Early Childhood Development at Ammonoosuc Community Health Services, Inc. Join us via this Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81483034633?pwd=cNG6CElB08JKXUK9bJUrXW2YcPtOrI.1

 

Wednesday, June 17 (5:30–7:30 PM)
State of Wellbeing in the North Country Panel – Hosted at: Iron Furnace Brewing, 115 Main St, Franconia
A conversation with local leaders reflecting on mental health and wellbeing – what is working and where we have room for improvement. Panelists include Paul Smith, Al Smith, Kerry Harrington, Greg Williams, Mara Briere, and Lynn Craig. Just show up!