Making tracks at the Windsor Locks Library

MAKING TRACKS at the Windsor Locks Library! 

Come and join Solar System Ambassador Bill Fournier for this educational, fun and hands on program on Friday, September 19, at 11:00 AM.  

See and touch, some Dinosaur Footprints collected from the Windsor Locks/Enfield/Suffield surrounds.  Also, some other fossils will be shown.
Additionally, you will be able to make & keep an air-dry clay Replica of a real Dinosaur Footprint.

Please call the Windsor Locks Library 860.627.1495 to register for this free Children's Library program (space is limited). 

Sign up now for Homeschool Recreation Group At Star Hill Athletic Family Center in Tolland, Ct.

Sign up now for Homeschool Recreation Group  At Star Hill Athletic Family Center in Tolland, Ct. GYM: The first 6 week session starts on Friday, September 12, at 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM. Activities will be planned each week on the turf fields, basketball/volleyball courts, indoor track and fitness center. Children ages 4-16 will enjoy activities in both smaller age-appropriate groups and larger groups. While the kids are playing, Moms and Dads are welcome to use the track in the dome to get their exercise! Pre-registration is required for this program. $35 per child for members, $45 per child for non-members. Please register your children by Wednesday Sept. 10, 2014  To register online click on this link: http://www.starhillsports.com/2014-02-08-18-35-07/home-school-programs-2 SWIM: On Wednesdays there is Homeschool Swim, enjoy fun and games in the indoor pool. $5 per person. Star Hill members free. 12:30pm - 2:00pm. Wednesday swim time usually includes time for free swim and then structured games. Children wearing flotation devices must be accompanied by a parent in the water. No pre-registration for this program. NEW! GYM and Swim Program: Combine both Friday and Wed. Register for this combination package and get free access to Wednesday Homeschool swim during the gym class session.  $55 per child for the 6 week program Star Hill Athletic Family Center 100 Gerber Drive Tolland, Ct 860-871-8800

HOMESCHOOL CURRICULM AND BOOKS FOR SALE

Passing this along from Tess Grous prayermomtess@sbcglobal.net.......

HOMESCHOOL CURRICULM AND BOOKS FOR SALE:

I have a large amount of homeschool books (practically new) for sale.  These books include:

     Sonlight Curriculum Core F

     Sonlight Curriculum Grades 4-5 Readers

     YWAM (Youth With A Mission) - Christian Heroes Now & Then Series & Heroes of History with Unit Studies for most. 

     Rosetta Stone French 1

     Random homeschool books are also available.
  

Contact me for price list and delivery.  860-202-9399

Uplift Flag Football

Passing this along, please contact Adam Recla  ajr2@sbcglobal.net if you are interested

Uplift Flag Football is a Christ-centered sports program that builds faith and character while teaching excellence in football.   The program seeks to focus players on Jesus and His grace such that their faith would come through strongly on the playing field and life.

Uplift Football provides high-caliber coaching and skill-building. Each session starts with a huddle where we put our focus on God, then we run through a series of instructional drills, and we end with a scrimmage game.  Players will learn all of the techniques, details, and skills for playing quarterback, running back, wide receiver, linebacker and defensive back.

Uplift Football offers the chance for your son to:
-worship God through teamwork, dignified competition, perseverance, self-control, and giving his best
-receive excellent instruction in football skills, from fundamentals to advanced techniques
-experience the fun of football without the physical risks of tackling

When:   Saturday mornings September 6 thru November 8

  (Oct 4 will be cancelled since  I will be out of town, make-up will be Sunday Oct 5 in the afternoon)

  9 AM to 11 AM younger/developing skills

  11 AM o 1 PM  older/advanced skills

  (Sep 6, all boys will practice from  9-11AM, to assess skill level and

  determine which time slot they will attend after that)

Who:   Boys Ages 8 to 15 (will be divided based on age & skill level)

Where:   East Windsor, CT (field location being finalized)

Bring:  Water and cleats (recommended)

Cost:    $60 for new players & returning players requiring a jersey

  $30 for returning players with jerseys

Includes:  Jersey to keep, end-of-season medals, playbook

  Costs also support new team equipment.

Please don’t let cost be a deterrent; please contact me since I want all who are interested to be able to participate.

To register or for questions, please e-mail me at ajr2@sbcglobal.net

God Bless You,

Adam Recla

Coach Biography:

God has drawn me to Him for the last 20 years and has called me to minister through sports.  I have seen God teach me many lessons of faith when playing sports.  Athletic competition and practice provided me with a proving ground for applying God’s word.   As I interacted with teammates, opponents and coaches, and pursued excellence on the field, I learned to give my best for the Lord and practice my faith.  My hope is that when young athletes see their faith in action, they can translate this trust in God toward much more important areas of life.  God blessed me with a High School football career that lead to being named All-Jersey Shore and recruited by Division 1 programs.  Now, God has really blessed me with the chance to share my experience through coaching.  Also, I have served as bible study leader and Senior Deacon at the Evangelical Free Church in Windsor Locks (who is supporting this ministry).  I am truly blessed with a wonderful wife and three great children.

Manchester Community College is offering 3 classes this fall

Passing this along.....

Manchester Community College is offering 3 classes this fall for ages 11-14/grades 5-8.

Contact Carleigh Schultz if you should have any questions at 860-512-2804.  You can view the entire catalog at http://www.manchestercc.edu/continuing/excursions/catalog.php

Here is the list of the classes they are offering for homeschoolers:

Mixed Media Art Studio (Grades 5-8 or Ages 11-14) 

Dive into Art! Throughout the course of this ten week class in a studio art setting, students will 

explore different types of artistic medium. Our focus will be on watercolor and acrylic painting. 

Drawing skills and techniques will also be emphasized and practiced as a good drawing is the 

basis of a good painting. Students will practice color theory and color mixing, painting techniques 

and composition. Several watercolor and acrylic painting projects will be completed throughout 

the course! No class on 10/13/14

 CRN 31724 | Fee: $220

 8 Mondays | 9/15-11/10

 9 AM-12 PM | Location: AST D110

 Instructor: Cate Christen Waung

Masters of the Skies (Grades 5-8 or Ages 11-14)

What must terrestrial animals sacrifice in order to achieve flight? How are their bodies modified 

in order to realize this freedom from gravity? Can you separate the fraudulent from the true 

masters of flight? Caution: This may not be as easy as one thinks! Students will be expected to 

take part in excursions to four different habitats on the MCC campus. They will observe the 

differences in behavior of birds and insects on the ground and in the air. In the classroom, 

comparative studies will be made of insect, bird and bat skeletal, muscular, circulatory, and 

respiratory systems in order to gain a clear understanding of their physical adaptations for flight. 

Using all of this information, students will extrapolate what physical modifications would be 

necessary for their own bodies to take to the skies! No classes on 10/13/14.

 CRN 31711 | Fee: $220 

 8 Mondays | 9/15-11/10

 9 AM-12 PM | Location: SSC L-142 

 Instructor: Winthrop Ford

Earth Science (Grades 5-8 or Ages 11-14)

Students will observe how erosion by weather, water and detrition 

causes the formation of soils. They will test the composition of 

different types of soils and learn how they are classified. Tectonics 

(diastrophism) and its causes, as well as, volcanology will be the 

subjects of hands-on investigation. Armed with this knowledge and an 

understanding of soil forensics, the class will be able to unearth secret 

plans for the destruction of MCC by the diabolical Dr. I.G. Norance. 

Somewhere on campus these plans for total annihilation lie buried. 

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore earth science in a 

college environment through creativity and hands-on experiments. 

This class will involve lab experiments and use of microscopes 

and slides. 

 CRN 31944 | Fee: $220

 8 Wednesdays | 9/17-11/5 

 9-12 PM | Location: SSC L -145

Instructor: Winthrop Ford

DC vacation available

Passing this along from Donna Meier, If you are interested, please contact her at 860-794-9851 or dcm111@cox.net

Close to a year ago, I had scheduled a family vacation in a 2 bedroom condo (with a balcony) at Wyndham National Harbor in National Harbor (Oxon Hill), Maryland for Sunday, August 17 through Saturday, August 23.  It is not a good time for me to travel right now, due to a health crisis that my Mom is going through.  This resort is really hard to get reservations for in the summer (which is why I made mine so long ago), so, before I cancel, I thought I would see if there is anyone who would like to take their family for a great DC adventure.  National Harbor is right on the Potomac River, with Alexandria right across the river.   DC sights can be reached by car or public transportation.  (Car is easier.)  The resort has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool, hot tubs, free pool table and fussball, and scheduled activities..  National Harbor has lots of cute shops and restaurants, including the only Peeps store in the world!     I am not trying to make money on this.  My cost is $870 for 6 nights.  That comes out to $145 per night.  There is no tax on top of that.  For that, you get 2 bedrooms (one with a king size bed, one with two full size beds), 2 bathrooms, a living room with a pull out queen size or full size sofa bed, a full kitchen with stove, oven, fridge, pots and pans, plates, silverware, table, etc ,so you can save money by eating at home.  The resort received 3.8 stars out of 4 on TripAdvisor.

 

Here is the resort webpage:

www.wyndhamvacationresorts.com/ffr/resort/details.do

 

Here is the floor plan of the condo:

www.wyndhamvacationresorts.com/ffr/popup.do?id=ASSC-0003744

 

If you are interested, please contact me at 860-794-9851 or dcm111@cox.net.

 

Thanks!

 

Donna Meier

TELESCOPE WORKSHOPS Thursday, July 24

Please note there are two classes available.....

NUTS and BOLTS  TELESCOPE WORKSHOPS

  Windsor Locks Public Library Community Room

 28 Main Street Windsor Locks, CT 
Thursday, July 26, 11 am- noon
and
Thursday, July 26th  6:30-8:30 PM

JPL/NASA Solar System Ambassador, Bill Fournier, will provide a hands-on workshop, that includes an opportunity to try your telescope out, with assistance if needed. A variety of telescopes will be available to use to learn more.

Whether you have received a new telescope, plan to purchase one, feel the need to  "dust off"  the one lurking in the back of your closet… or maybe need instruction on how to use one, come join with Bill for this free "how to/hands on" workshop and tune-up your telescope and skills.

 Families welcome, ages 10 - adult

Please call 860-627-1495 to register