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NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING CLASS SCHEDULE - 2008
 

How can we register for classes?

Register online here.  

Simply complete the form, and submit your registration. You do not need to submit any fees when registering – pay at the class. If registering online, you will receive a confirmation email from the NFP Coordinator in the Family Life Office, and the instructor will receive your information. 

Note: Class series range from 2 - 8 sessions depending on the model. Because the classes are conducted by different organizations, the fees vary.

Select a county / location to find a class in your area:
Bronx     Dutchess   Manhattan   Putnam       Rockland   Staten Island   Ulster   Westchester   Connecticut
 

Start Date:       Location:
top	Bronx Class Locations
	Bronx: Creighton FertilityCare Classes Instructor: Dorothy Dugandzic Description:  Overall health-oriented private instruction. Affiliated with the Pope Paul VI Institute's National Center for Women's Health, specializing in gynecological and infertility issues. Visit AugustineFoundation.com or PopePaulVI.com for more information. Introductory sessions followed by individual follow-up sessions by appointment.
	To schedule a class, please contact Dorothy Dugandzic at St. Augustine Foundation: 914/476-4858.
top	Bronx Class Locations
	Bronx: Creighton FertilityCare Classes Instructor: Gabrielle Wright Description:  Overall health-oriented private instruction. Affiliated with the Pope Paul VI Institute's National Center for Women's Health, specializing in gynecological and infertility issues. Visit AugustineFoundation.com or PopePaulVI.com for more information. Introductory sessions followed by individual follow-up sessions by appointment.
	Bronx -- Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center - CANCELLED. Classes previously scheduled for this location have been cancelled. Please contact Steve Smith at 212/371-1011 Ext. 3184 for more information. Thank you.
	Bronx: Archdiocesan Sympto-Thermal Classes Instructors: Ed and Peggy Mechmann Description: Effective "one rule" method. Simple and straightforward curriculum offered in a classroom setting.  Beginning date of a four-session class series. For more information: Contact Edward.Mechmann@archny.org
	Class Start Time: Thursdays at 7:00 PM
July 17	Bronx -- St. Barnabas Elementary School
December 11	Bronx -- St. Barnabas Elementary School
	Register online here.
top	Dutchess Class Locations
	Dutchess: Archdiocesan Sympto-Thermal Classes Instructor: Deacon John and Nancy Dunn Description: Effective "one rule" method. Simple and straightforward curriculum offered in a classroom setting.  Beginning date of a four-session class series. For information on NFP in Dutchess County, and for appointments: Contact the Dunns.  Email: ststannurse@saintstanislaus.net
	Dutchess: Creighton FertilityCare Classes Instructor: Laura Weidner, CFCPI Description: Overall health-oriented private instruction. Affiliated with the Pope Paul VI Institute's National Center for Women's Health, specializing in gynecological and infertility issues. Visit AugustineFoundation.com or PopePaulVI.com for more information. Introductory sessions are followed by individual follow-up sessions (by appointment). Private introductory Sessions also available as needed. For more information, or to register: Contact Laura Weidner. Phone: (845) 297-9337 Email: Lauracrms@optonline.net
	Class Start Time: Saturday at 3:45 PM
May 17	Dutchess -- Mt. Alvernia (Wappinger’s Falls)
June 7	Dutchess -- Mt. Alvernia (Wappinger’s Falls)
July 19	Dutchess -- Mt. Alvernia (Wappinger’s Falls)
August 16	Dutchess -- Mt. Alvernia (Wappinger’s Falls)
September 13	Dutchess -- Mt. Alvernia (Wappinger’s Falls)
October 11	Dutchess -- Mt. Alvernia (Wappinger’s Falls)
December 13	Dutchess -- Mt. Alvernia (Wappinger’s Falls)
	Register online here.
top	Manhattan Class Locations
	Manhattan: Couple to Couple League Sympto-Thermal Method Instructors: Erik & Anne Tozzi Description: CCL’s Sympto-Thermal Method (STM) is based on daily fertility awareness; a couple charts the wife’s signs of fertility day by day and uses that information to determine her fertile and infertile times. It can be used both to achieve and to avoid or postpone pregnancy. CCL’s curriculum also incorporates the teachings of Pope John Paul II’s, and helps couples recognize true marital love and responsible parenthood. Founded in 1971, CCL has grown to be the largest NFP provider in the United States, and has a presence in 23 foreign countries. Visit CCLI.org for more info.   Fees: $135   Method of payment:  Cash / Personal checks accepted   Class duration (hours): 2 hrs per session   Course length (# of sessions) = 3 sessions   For more information, or to register: Contact Erik and Anne Tozzi. Phone: (914) 476-6441  Email: ccl-nyc@earthlink.net   Class Start Time: Fridays at 7:00 PM
	Sympto-Thermal Class Beginning dates of a three-part Sympto-Thermal Method class series. Course fee of $135 also includes Couple to Couple League's Art of Natural Family Planning book, basal digital thermometer, charts, a one-year subscription to CCL's Family Foundations magazine, materials to help explain the Church's teaching on contraception, and ongoing consultation as well as periodic invitations to chapter events.
3 session series begins:	Class Location / Start Time: Fridays at 7:00 PM
June 13	Manhattan -- St. Vincent Ferrer
September 19	Manhattan -- St. Vincent Ferrer
December 5	Manhattan -- St. Vincent Ferrer
	Register online here.
	Manhattan: Creighton FertilityCare Classes   Instructor: Dorothy Dugandzic Description: Overall health-oriented private instruction. Affiliated with the Pope Paul VI Institute's National Center for Women's Health, specializing in gyneco-logical and infertility issues. Visit PopePaulVI.com or AugustineFoundation.com for more information. Introductory sessions followed by individual follow-up sessions by appointment. For more information, and to register for classes: Contact Dorothy Dugandzic. Phone: (914) 476-4858 Email: augustinenfp@hotmail.com
Contact the instructor for class dates and time	St. Augustine Foundation. 538 Riverdale Avenue. Yonkers, NY 10705
	NOTE: Introductory sessions are now being held at St. Vincent's Catholic Medical Center, 170 West 12th Street. Please contact either of the following two instructors for more information on classes.
	Manhattan: Creighton FertilityCare Classes (en Espanol)   Instructor: Katia Peacher, CFCP Description: Overall health-oriented private instruction. Affiliated with the Pope Paul VI Institute's National Center for Women's Health, specializing in gyneco-logical and infertility issues. Visit PopePaulVI.com or AugustineFoundation.com for more information. Two-hour introductory sessions; also individual sessions (by appointment). For more information, and to register for classes: Contact Katia Peacher. Phone: (212) 371-1011 Ext. 3197  Email: katia.peacher@archny.org
	Classes are at St. Vincent's Catholic Medical Center, 170 W 12th Street, New York, NY 10011 (212/ 604-8220). Classes are held in the Spellman Conference Room, 1st Floor (7:30-9:00pm)
May 25	St. Vincent's Catholic Hospital - Spellman Conference Room
Jun 30	St. Vincent's Catholic Hospital - Spellman Conference Room
	St. Vincent's Catholic Medical Center  Register online here.
	Manhattan: Creighton FertilityCare Classes    Instructor: Maureen Wallace, CFCPI Description: Overall health-oriented private instruction. Affiliated with the Pope Paul VI Institute's National Center for Women's Health, specializing in gyneco-logical and infertility issues. Visit PopePaulVI.com or AugustineFoundation.com for more information. Two-hour introductory sessions; also individual sessions (by appointment). For more information, and to register for classes: Contact Maureen Wallace. Phone: (212) 371-1011 Ext. 3197  Email: eirecolleen1@aol.com
	Classes are at St. Vincent's Catholic Medical Center, 170 W 12th Street, New York, NY 10011 (212/ 604-8220). Classes are held in the Spellman Conference Room, 1st Floor (7:30-9:00pm)
May 25	St. Vincent's Catholic Hospital - Spellman Conference Room
Jun 30	St. Vincent's Catholic Hospital - Spellman Conference Room
	Register online here.

top	Putnam Class Locations
	Putnam: Creighton FertilityCare Classes   Instructor: Anna McFadden, CFCP Description: Overall health-oriented private instruction. Affiliated with the Pope Paul VI Institute's National Center for Women's Health, specializing in gyneco-logical and infertility issues. Visit PopePaulVI.com or AugustineFoundation.com for more information. Two-hour introductory sessions; also individual sessions (by appointment). Please contact the instructor for class dates and times.    Introductory session = $30; Follow-up sessions = $40 ea For more information, and to register for classes: Contact Anna McFadden. Phone: (845) 265-2385 Email: fertilitycare@mac.com
	Second Wednesday of every month, 7:00pm. (Note: Additional classes are available by  appointment.)
Jun 11	Putnam -- Our Lady of Loretto
Jul 16	Putnam -- Our Lady of Loretto
Aug 13	Putnam -- Our Lady of Loretto
Sept 10	Putnam -- Our Lady of Loretto
Oct 8	Putnam -- Our Lady of Loretto
Nov 12	Putnam -- Our Lady of Loretto
Dec 10	Putnam -- Our Lady of Loretto
	Register online here.

top	Rockland Class Locations
	Rockland: Couple to Couple League Sympto-Thermal Method Classes Instructors: Donohue / Pappalardo Description: This volunteer-supported organization promotes and teaches NFP, emphasizing the benefits of natural mothering and ecological breast-feeding, including its natural suppression of ovulation. Visit CCLI.org for more information.   Fees: $75.00 for 3 session series Method of payment:  Cash / personal checks accepted. Class duration: Classes are 2 hrs.  Course length (# of sessions) = Three (3) sessions Beginning dates of a three-part Sympto-Thermal Method class series. Course fee of $135 also includes Couple to Couple League's Art of Natural Family Planning book, basal digital thermometer, charts, a one-year subscription to CCL's Family Foundations magazine, materials to help explain the Church's teaching on contraception, and ongoing consultation as well as periodic invitations to chapter events. For more information, or to register: Contact the Pappalardos. (845) 429-0566
	Friday evening series. Classes start at 7:00 PM.
Nov 7/ Dec 8 / Jan 5, '09	Rockland -- Gregory Barbarigo  (Garnerville)
	Saturday evening series. Classes start at 7:00 PM.
Sept 13 / Oct 11 / Nov 8	Rockland -- Gregory Barbarigo (Garnerville)
	Register online here.
	Rockland: Creighton FertilityCare Classes   Instructor: Mary Ann Pennell. CFCP Description: Overall health-oriented private instruction. Affiliated with the Pope Paul VI Institute's National Center for Women's Health, specializing in gyneco-logical and infertility issues. Visit PopePaulVI.com or AugustineFoundation.com for more information. Introductory sessions followed by individual follow-up sessions by appointment. For scheduling and more information: Contact Mary Ann Pennell.              Phone: (845) 354-0557 Additional classes available in Bergen and Middlesex counties, NJ.
top	Rockville Centre Class Locations
	Rockville Centre: Creighton FertilityCare Classes Instructor: Virginia Corbett Description: Overall health-oriented private instruction. Affiliated with the Pope Paul VI Institute's National Center for Women's Health, specializing in gynecological & infertility issues. Visit AugustineFoundation.com or  PopePaulVI.com for more information.  Fees: Introductory session = $50; Follow-up sessions = $30 (+ $25 for materials) Method of payment: Cash / personal checks accepted Class duration (hours) – Introductory session = 2hrs; Individual follow-ups = 90 min Course length (# of sessions) - 8 individual sessions (More as needed) For more information, class schedules, or to register for a class: Contact Virginia Corbett. Phone: (631) 864-5040 Email: v.corbett@verizon.net
Contact the instructor for class dates and time	Rockville Centre

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Staten Island Centre Class Locations

Staten Island: Basic Sympto-Thermal Method Classes Instructors: Deacon John & Judy Singler Description: Effective "one rule" method. Simple and straightforward curriculum offered in a classroom setting. Two-session evening series. Fees: $25 Method of payment:  Cash / personal checks (payable to “St. Clare’s Parish”) accepted. Class duration (hours) = Class sessions are 3 hrs each (7:00-10:00pm). Course length (# of sessions) – 2 sessions NOTE: Upon completion, couples are given a certification for their priest or deacon who referred them.  All couples must register with Deacon John Singler. For more information: Please contact: Deacon John Singler.  Phone: (718) 356-6729 to register.

	Class Start Time: Fridays at 7:30 PM Classes are held in the Fr. Hick's Center of St. Clare's Parish.  150 Nelson Ave. Entrance to the Center is from Lindenwood Rd.
Sept 5 / Oct 17	Staten Island – St. Clare (2 sessions)
Oct 3 / Nov 14	Staten Island – St. Clare (2 sessions)
Nov 7 / Dec 12	Staten Island – St. Clare (2 sessions)
	Register online here.

top	Ulster Class Locations
	Ulster: Couple to Couple League Sympto-Thermal Classes Instructors: Colleen & David Toder Description: This volunteer-supported organization promotes and teaches NFP, emphasizing the theology of the body and the dignity of the marital embrace. Visit CCLI.org for more info.  Fees: $135 Method of payment:  Personal checks (Payable to: “New Paltz CCL”) Class duration (hours): 2 hrs per session Course length (# of sessions) = 3 sessions Beginning dates of a three-part Sympto-Thermal Method class series. Course fee also includes Couple to Couple League's Art of Natural Family Planning Student Guide book, basal digital thermometer, charts, a one-year subscription to CCL's Family Foundations magazine, materials to help explain the Church's teaching on contraception, and ongoing consultation as well as periodic invitations to chapter events. For class schedule and more information: contact Colleen & David Toder:       Phone: (845) 255-5491  Email: newpaltzccl@aol.com
Contact the instructor for class dates and time
top	Westchester Class Locations
	Westchester: Couple to Couple League Sympto-Thermal Classes Instructors: Cynthia Nodson Description: This volunteer-supported organization promotes and teaches NFP, emphasizing the benefits of natural mothering and ecological breast-feeding, including its natural suppression of ovulation. Visit CCLI.org for more info. Reservation required. Fees: $75 Method of payment:  Cash / personal checks accepted. Beginning dates of a three-part Sympto-Thermal Method class series. Course fee also includes Couple to Couple League's Art of Natural Family Planning book, basal digital thermometer, charts, a one-year subscription to CCL's Family Foundations magazine, materials to help explain the Church's teaching on contraception, and ongoing consultation as well as periodic invitations to chapter events.   Class duration (hours): Introductory class is 2.5 hrs; Follow-up classes are 2 hrs Course length (# of sessions) = Three (3) sessions For more information, contact: Contact Cynthia Nodson. Phone: (914) 722-2614  Email: chnodson@aol.com
	Westchester: Archdiocesan Sympto-Thermal Classes Instructors: Karen and Gene McCrory Description: Effective “one rule” method. Simple and straightforward curriculum offered in a classroom setting.   For schedule and individual appointments in Yonkers, contact: The McCrorys. Phone: (914) 337-0755  Email: gkakm.mc@verizon.net
	Westchester: Creighton FertilityCare Classes Instructors: Gabrielle Wright, R.N., CFCP Description:  Overall health-oriented private instruction. Affiliated with the Pope Paul VI Institute's National Center for Women's Health, specializing in gynecological & infertility issues. Visit PopePaulVI.com or AugustineFoundation.com for more information. Introductory sessions followed by individual follow-up sessions by appointment. Address:  St. Columbanus 122 Oregon Road Cortlandt Manor, NY 10566 Phone: (914) 737-4705   Cost: $25 for materials + $20/session For more information or to register: Contact Gabrielle Wright. Voicemail: (718) 920-9763  Email: glwright@olmhs.org   Note: Pre-registration required (no walk-ins, please). All dates subject to change and must be confirmed via phone / email.  Individually-scheduled Introductory sessions are available.

	Class Start Time: Thursdays at 7:30 PM
June 5	Westchester -- St. Columbanus (Courtlandt Manor)
July 3