Telescope Nuts & Bolts workshop at the Windsor Locks Public Library

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Bill Fournier, JPL/NASA Solar System Ambassador, will provide a hands-on Telescope Nuts & Bolts workshop at the Windsor Locks Public Library on Monday, September 16 at 6:30 PM.  The 2-hour workshop will be followed by an opportunity to try your telescope out, with assistance if needed. A couple of telescopes will be available to  use if you don't have one and wish to learn.  Whether you are a new telescope owner, plan to purchase one for the holidays, feel the need to "dust off"  the old one lurking in the back of your closet…or maybe just need instruction on how to use telescope, come join with Bill for this "how to/hands on" workshop and tune-up your telescope and skills. Suitable for children 10 and up, accompanied with an adult. The Windsor Locks Public Library is located at 28 Main Street.  Please call 860-627-1495 to register.  Visit www.windsorlockslibrary.org for information on all library events.

 

Sign up now for Homeschool Recreation Group At Star Hill Athletic Family Center

Sign up now for Homeschool Recreation Group  At Star Hill Athletic Family Center in Tolland, Ct.   The  6 week session starts on Friday September 13 at 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM. Activities will be planned each week on the turf fields, basketball/volleyball courts, and the indoor track. 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 September 11, 2013   To register online click on this link: http://www.starhillsports.com/vacation-week/home-school-programs   Also 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.   Star Hill Athletic Family Center 100 Gerber Drive   Tolland, Ct   860-871-8800

HOME-SCHOOL MUSIC CLASSES

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HOME-SCHOOL MUSIC CLASSES

Hi everyone. My name is Sharon Grous. I am a home-schooling mother of two children. I have been homeschooling for 10 years and have approx. 30 years experience teaching children and adults in several different areas.. I am also a musician, singer and songwriter. I have many years of training in voice, flute, violin and piano. I also have extensive experience singing in choirs and as a soloist for concerts and special music events .I am the lead vocalist for a Christian band which leads worship and plays at nursing homes and special events. I attend worship seminars and conferences on a regular basis.

I have been offering music lessons to home-schooled children for the past 2 years and will be continuing to offer several group music classes this fall as well as private lessons for voice, violin, piano, and flute. I have a limited number of private lesson times available and will be scheduling soon .My fees are as follows:

$15.00 ½ hour private lesson (my home or location)

$20.00 ½ private lesson, plus gas fee ( your home)

Group classes I will be offering this fall will be held in the Tolland,Vernon, or Manchester area. Group class size is limited.The days, times and exact locations yet to be determined. Classes include:

INTRO TO VIOLIN- This class introduces children to the basics of playing the violin. It is a great way to allow a child to try the violin without a large investment This a 1 hour class which

meets for 12 weeks. Ages 8 and up. The fee is $120.00 or 3 payments of $40.00.

Instruments can be rented locally for about $30.00 for the first 4 months. Instruction book fee $10.00 or less. 

Class size limit: 8

INTRO TO VIOLIN FOR THE YOUNG -   This class is designed to introduce the violin to younger children ages 5-8. This is a 45 minute class which meets for 12 weeks. The fee is $108.00 or 3 payments of $36.00. Instrument rental approx. $30.00 for first 4 months. Class size limit: 6

SINGING/VOICE DEVELOPMENT- This class teaches children and teens correct singing technique including breathing, enunciation, pitch, tone, reading music.

This is a 1 hour class which runs for 12 weeks. 

The fee is $120.00 or 3 payments of $40.00. 

Class size limit: 10

MUSIC THEORY - This class is designed for musicians ages 8 to adult who have been playing an instrument for at least 1 year. Students are taught theory from the basics to the more advanced using lessons, activities and worksheets. This is a 1 hour class which meets for 12 weeks. The fee is $96.00 or 3 payments of $32.00. Private lesson students fee $60.00 or 3 payments of $20.00. Class size limit: 12

If you would like more information please e-mail me at ken.grous@snet.net or call 860-872-2101 or 860-463-5043. Class times and locations will be set and posted by 8/31.

Casual get-together of the boys' 10-14 yr group on Thursday, September 5

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There will be a casual get-together of the boys' 10-14 yr group on Thursday, September 5 from 1pm to 3pm at Connors Park on Field Rd in Somers, CT, to determine if there is enough interest to continue the group into the school year. Homeschoolers of all ages and genders are welcome to attend to enjoy socializing and making connections with other local homeschoolers. RSVPs are not neccessary, but I would strongly encourage anyone who wants to see a Thursday afternoon social group in the Stafford/Somers/Ellington area to either attend this date, or contact me if you can't make this one date but are otherwise interest in this time and location. I can be reached with questions or comments at collieherd@cox.net

I will post a reminder the week of the meeting, hope to see many of you there!

--Shelley, mom to Jacob (12), Gabe (10) and Clara (19 mos)

Crystal Lake Today

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Quick reminder: the boys' 10-14 group will be getting together today, Thurs, 8/15, from 1-3 pm at Sandy Beach at Crystal Lake on rte 140 in Ellington, CT. Look for us in the shade near where the deep side and shallow side division is. (I'll be wearing a tie-dyed shirt, and so will my toddler.) There is a fee for this beach, $5 per adult, $3 per child over 5. **ALL HOMESCHOOLERS OF ANY AGE AND GENDER ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO COME AND MAKE CONNECTIONS!!!**

--Shelley, mom to Jacob (12), Gabe (10), and Clara (19 mos)

***canceled***boys' 10-14 group for today

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The weather forecast stinks for both tomorrow and Friday, so I'm going to go ahead and cancel the Boys' 10-14 yr group's planned get together that was scheduled for today.

We will try again next week at the same location, Sandy Beach at Crystal Lake on Rte 140 in Ellington, on Thursday, August 15, from 1-3pm. At that get-together we'll decide on locations for the final 2 weeks of August.

Any questions can be directed to me at collieherd@cox.net

--Shelley, mom to Jacob (12), Gabe (10), and Clara (18 mos)

Change of Schedule to boys' 10-14 group

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Based on the great turnout yesterday (and the lack of turn-out at the Simsbury location last week), the desire from most of the attendees to keep our gatherings more local, and to take advantage of this awesome location before it closes for the season, we will be meeting for the next 2 Thursdays at Sandy Beach at Crystal Lake on rt 140 in Ellington. Locations for the final 2 Thursdays of the summer will be determined based on the desire of attendees.

*see schedule below*

We will meet for the next 2 Thursdays (8/8 & 8/15) in the shade on the beach near the center of the beach (pretty much directly across from where you drive into the parking lot). Fishing is not allowed on the beach, but can be accessed off the beach, although the boys decided that this is a better location for swimming than fishing, so my guess is most will leave their poles at home. 

There is a small fee at Sandy Beach, $5 for adults and $3 for kids 5 and over.

SCHEDULE CHANGE:

Thurs 8/8: Sandy Beach at Crystal Lake, Ellington

Thurs 8/15: Sandy Beach at Crystal Lake, Ellington

Thurs 8/22: TBD

Thurs 8/29: TBD

FOR THE FALL:

We will start by meeting on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at Connors Park in Somers, from 1-3pm, for casual hang-out time and anything the boys want to bring with them to do. We will schedule other activities and locations based on the interest of attendees. There's a lot of potential for this to grow if the interest is there, but this gives everyone something to rely on for planning.

Feel free to email me at collieherd@cox.net  with any questions.

--Shelley, mom to Jacob (12), Gabe (10) and Clara (18 mos)