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June 1, 2011

Photo by Barbara Thomas. Jane Costello, left, and Karin Lefranc, both of Simsbury, have opened The Firefly Center, offering classes for children and parents, in Old Avon Village. A grand opening will be held June 3.

AVON — Simsbury moms Jane Costello and Karin Lefranc have combined their shared interest in improving the lives of children and parents by opening a new business, The Firefly Center, in Old Avon Village. A grand opening celebration is scheduled for Friday, June 3 from 12-5 p.m.

The firefly name came about, as the slogan in their logo states, “because we’re lighting the way for parents and kids,” Lefranc said. “It’s also about one’s inner light.”

The center opened in March and has been offering classes for both children and parents.

Children’s classes include yoga, manners classes and acting classes, the latter through a partnership with The Hartford Children’s Theatre. While children are in class, parents can sit and relax in another room at the center, where they can help themselves to coffee or tea.

Parents can also take classes such as infant and child CPR, expectant parents can enjoy prenatal yoga, and there’s a support group for new moms who come with their babies.

The center also offers Love & Logic® Parenting Series classes taught by Costello.


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