The next session of meditation classes with Elliott Dacher, MD begins Wednesday, March 27. Classes run from 6 to 8:15 p.m., take place at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital Medical Staff Library, and run for eight weeks.

Over the last six years, more than 300 Islanders have participated in Dr. Dacher’s meditation and life skills training classes. Classes include step-by-step meditation instruction.

Stephanie Devine Gentry and Donald Lee Gentry of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Juelian Peter Gentry, born on March 19, 2013 at the Martha

Rita Souza Barbosa and Adevalde B.

Elaine and Joel Graves of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Elias Drew Graves, born on March 13, 2013 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Chelsea Pennebaker and Alan Hedin of West Tisbury announce the birth of a daughter, Esme Pennebaker Hedin, born on March 10, 2013 at the Martha’s V

Andressa Dias Magri and Gustavo Magri Lioncio of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a son, Luiz Gustavo Dias Magri, born on March 7, 2013 at the