Wednesday, September 24, 2014

LEGO BUILD INFO

Passing this along from Jen Fahey....

LEGO BUILD INFO
 
Come and join us for an open play LEGO Build for homeschoolers on Wed. Oct 1, 2014 from 3:00 - 4:30 at the Scout Hall, 28 Abbe Road, East Windsor, CT 06088.
 
Any age can come and play. Note, this is not a drop off event.
 
There are over 45,000 Lego bricks, including regular size and Duplo. Please remember all creations must be left behind, so bring along a camera to capture the creativity.
 
Any questions, you may email me at jen@faheyfam.com. NO RSVP necessary. You are welcome to invite anyone you think may be interested and feel free to post on other homeschool boards.
 
Hope to see you there!
 
FYI - Lego Builds have been scheduled for the first Wed of the month thru May 2015 from 3-4:30.
 


 

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Introduction to Musical Theatre for homeschoolers

Passing this along from Sharon Grous....

Introduction to Musical Theatre

 
A program designed for students who are home schooled - 
No experience necessary.  Students must be able to read.

 
Taught by Rebecca Duval

 
Learn the fundamentals of acting through Musical Theatre.  Classes will work on what goes into putting together a musical theatre production through song, dance, character development and by the end of the class will put together a musical production.
 
Weekly classes start on Monday, September 22nd and will run through Monday, November 3rd.
 There will be no class on October 13th. 

 
Class time is 2:15 - 3:30 pm and will be held at our CAST studio theatre located at:
113 Summit Street - Manchester, CT  
 
$70.00 per student 
If you have any questions or would like more information,
contact CAST at 860.649.5062 or bduval@casttheatre.org 

 
Please register by September 19th!  
A minimum of 10 students is needed in order to run this class.  

 
 

Friday, September 12, 2014

Tennis lesson for Teens; boys and girls

Passing this along from Laurie Fraher  elfraherschool@cox.net  contact her if interested.....

My daughter Sarah and I have set up Tennis lesson for Teens boys and girls  8th -12th grade at The Enfield Tennis Club. (226 Shaker Road, Enfield)
 
 Michael Myers is the tennis instructor there and has set classes up for homeschoolers and has waived the membership fee for us ($99 dollar savings).  We need a minimum of 5 students and a max of 11 to have the class. No tennis experience necessary.
 
 $26 dollars a week
 
2-3:30 on Wednesday
 
6 week session
 
 
 Please contact Laurie Fraher at elfraherschool@cox.net if you are interested by September 18th. If you are interested but Wednesday does not work contact Laurie with the better day possible for a 2nd class.   This is a great deal because we do not have to pay the membership fee and this is the first time they have open classes at the club for homeschool students.

 

CLAY HAND BUILDING FOR HOME SCHOOLERS

Passing this along........


CLAY HAND BUILDING FOR HOME SCHOOLERS

at Canton Clay Works, 
150 Cherry Brook Rd
Canton, ct. 06019
860-693-1000


Ages: 8-14
Instructor: Abbi Ege
Times: 7 Tuesday afternoons 1:00p.m.- 3:00p.m.
Dates: October 7th - November 11th
Tuition: $225
Code: FY-2 
This seven week class is specifically designed to fit the needs and schedule of our local home schooled young artist. Hand building techniques including, coiling, slab, and the use of an extruder will all be covered in this new exciting opportunity. Extensive exploration in beautiful high fire glazes will be covered. Come ready to be fantastically creative.

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Calling all young people: Interested in an experience in event planning?

Passing this along from Karen Cupit....



Calling all young people:  Interested in an experience in event planning?  Mrs. Cupit is forming a committee to plan a formal dinner in the Spring for Christian homeschoolers.  Anyone interested can text her at 860-593-0208 or email at cupit_kj@sbcglobal.net.  Please respond by end of September. 

Thanks so much,
Karen Cupit


Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Excursions in Learning Youth Programs at Manchester Community College REGISTRATION CLOSES 9/12 at noon!

Passing this along........

Hello everyone,

Excursions in Learning Youth Programs at Manchester Community College is offering 3 classes for homeschooled students ages 11-14 starting next week 9/15 and 9/17.

8 Mondays -- 9am-12pm -- $215 total (9/15-11/10)
Masters of the Skies - physics and biology combine!
Mixed Media Art Studio - painting and drawing course

8 Wednesdays -- 9am-12pm - $215 total (9/17-11/5)
Earth Science

TO REGISTER! CALL 860-512-2804 by this Friday at noon (9/12/14)
REGISTRATION CLOSES 9/12 at noon!

Our Fall Youth Catalog: (for full course descriptions) http://www.manchestercc.edu/continuing/excursions/catalog.php

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Carleigh C. Schultz
Coordinator of Youth Programs
Excursions in Learning
Manchester Community College
Office: 860-512-2804
Fax: 860-512-2801

Mailing Address:
Excursions in Learning
Manchester Community College
Great Path MS # 16
P.O. Box 1046
Manchester, CT 06045-1046

Friday, September 5, 2014

Passing this along from Kim Starkey.......


Not-Back-to-School Teen Character Theme Karaoke & Dance Party!!
Friday, September 26th
at Middle River Yoga
2 River Road, Stafford Springs, CT
7:00pm – 10:00pm


$8.00 + bring a nut free snack and/or beverage
Tables will be set up with plastic cups/paper plates/napkins 
and provide ice. If each parent can bring a nut free snack in a 
container and/or some type of beverage that would be great.

Please make mail this form along with a check payable to:

Elisa Giannelli, 
Music Studio 307,
2 River Rd., Stafford Springs, CT. 06076

Parent Name: _________________________________
Child Name(s):_________________________________
Email Address:_________________________________
Phone Number:________________________________