Greetings Griffin

Erin Tiernan and John Tiernan of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Griffin Edward Tiernan, born on Jan. 20, 2011, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Griffin weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces at birth.

Hello, Jade

Kelly Berninger and Michael Berninger of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Jade Mikaela Berninger, born on Jan. 19, 2011, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Jade weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces at birth.

Announcing Violette

Melissa Harding and Travis Larsen of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Violette Mackenzie Larsen, born on Jan. 20, 2011, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Violette weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces at birth.

Please Adopt Us

Yoga for Arthritis

A yoga for arthritis class begins on Monday, Jan. 31 and continues on Mondays and Fridays for four weeks.

The class is designed to help one move more freely, improve balance and increase range of motion with simple yoga alignment techniques. This yoga practice is suitable for anyone and can even be done while seated.

Classes will be taught by Jane Norton and held at the Yoga Collective at Island Cohousing Complex at 11 Rock Pond Road in West Tisbury.

Health Insurance

Massachusetts law limits when state residents can buy health insurance. The law applies to individuals and families buying health insurance on their own, outside of an employer’s plan or government-subsidized program. People in this group will have two opportunities to buy health insurance in 2011: Jan. 1 to Feb. 15, and July 1 to August 15. People who are uninsured and need health insurance now are advised to act soon in order to meet the Feb. 15 deadline.