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Sing Move Fun

Sing Move Fun is a parent participation musical play class that incorporates music, movement and developmental play.  It is a class for you to come and have fun; singing, dancing, and playing with your little one.  While having fun your child will develop language skills, social skills, gross motor skills, and much more.  Learn new songs and sing old favorites.   We will use many props, puppets, and instruments to engage your little ones.

Class is Saturdays at 10 am-10:45 am at the giggle at 1359 N. Main St. in Walnut Creek.  E-mail Chrissy with any questions. chriss0404@comcast.net  

Mention you saw it on Hilarie's Helpful Hints and receive a free trial class.  

Drop in’s welcome! $10.00 per class.

     COMMUNITY BABY

  

Care Share

Date night is back with no extra costs!

 

Care Coordinator: Brittany Steward

mbsteward@gmail.com or 925-349-4441

 

 

Care Share is an opportunity for parents to exchange child care services with one another.  This works if everyone participating is willing to provide care as well as receive care from other parents.  Imagine, we can go out on date night and not have to worry about the extra expenses of child care!  Plus, we have learned more about each other and our babies at DayOne than most people get to know the local teenage babysitter!  So, why not Care Share?!

 

As easy as 1-2-3:

1. Contact the Care Coordinator with dates/times you are available to provide care or when you request care.  

2. The Care Coordinator update the calendar to reflect what is available.  Updates will be posted on Hilarie’s website.  The Care Coordinator will also contact the providers/requesters as needed.

3. From there, it is in the hands of the parent who is requesting care to work out the fine details with the care provider who is available to watch their child(ren).  

 

 

Care Share Ethics:

Please respect one another and our babies.

Protect contact and child information; please do not distribute info to others without permission from our participating parents.

If you ask for care, you commit to providing care.

This program is still an infant (ha!)  Suggestions are welcomed and encouraged.

 

 

Access the Calendar at:

Care Share Calendar

 

Cooking Club Inviting Members!

 Love to cook?  Better yet, love to eat?  Join our new cooking club!

 

Here's how it would work:  First you would RSVP that you would like to join.  Then once a month, whoever volunteers to host will choose a theme (Mediterranean food, holiday meal, vegetarian—whatever the host would like).  

 

The host will send out an Evite where those attending will sign up for which course they would like to make--entree, side, appetizer, dessert, special drink, etc.  Then you will bring your completed dish (or almost completed--you may have some finishing touches to do) to the host’s house, along with your recipe.  

 

There we will enjoy a fantastic dinner, share our great recipes, and have some nice conversation!  You don't have to be a great cook.  Making an easy dish that other moms can make on a weeknight would be great.  Or you can go all out and experiment with fancy new recipes.  All are welcome!  

 

If you're interested in joining, email me at chinaharvey1@gmail.com.  

 

Book Club Inviting Members!

 

Looking for an excuse to NOT read that ‘baby related’ book?  Need an evening out to converse with other adults?  Join our Book Club and don’t worry, no baby related books allowed!  

 

Once a month, the first week of the month will be the timeframe for each Book Club Meeting.  At each meeting, the next date will be decided and the Host will select the next book to be read and the time that works best for them.  The Host will be responsible for drinks and appetizers for that meeting.  We will all take turns, so come join in the fun!  If you cannot make some of the meetings, that’s okay! Just email me that you would like to join so that you are on the “Exclusive BOOK CLUB List!”

 

 

INTERESTED?:  RSVP that you would like to join to (hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com)

 

 

The Chef & Mini Chef’s Corner!

 

Did you all know we have a Chef in our midst?  Nancy (Sasha’s Mom) will be kindly contributing recipes that are YUMMY for Adults and also can be converted to be just as YUMMY for Kids!  She’ll share a recipe ONCE a month and throughout the month, anyone  who would like to also share their recipes, please email them to me at hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com AND post them on Discussion Baby!

 

http://messageboard.bayandbee.com/

 

From the Mouth of the Chef!

 

This month’s recipe is:   Anytime Frittata

 

This yummy frittata is great in the morning, lunch, or for an anytime snack! 

 

 

3/4 cup orzo pasta

7 eggs

1/4 cups milk

1/2 cups cubed ham

1 small yellow onion

2 garlic cloves

1/4 cup flat leaf parsley 

1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan ( or more if you love cheese, like me!!)

Salt and Pepper

 

 

Directions:

 

Preheat oven to 375 

 

Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the orzo and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta.

 

In a small frying pan add a small pad of butter. Add the onions and garlic, and saute until translucent. set aside.

 

In a large bowl, add the eggs and beat. now add your milk, cubed ham, orzo pasta, parsley, onions, garlic, and parmesan cheese. Stir to combine.  

 

Pour the mixture into a baking dish and cook for 20-25 minutes. Then place under the broiler for about 5 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let it sit for 5 minutes.

 

This dish is wonderful hot, cold, or even at room temp.!! And is nice served alongside a simple green salad!

 

LEARNING BABY

 

Lango is a Spanish, French and Mandarin immersion program for kids. We believe children acquire language best through their natural way of learning, PLAY! If you consider how your child began acquiring (and may still be acquiring) their language skills, you’ll probably recognize that play, mimicry and song were all a part of their learning. At Lango we use what is most comfortable to our Lango Learners to help them hear, see and retain a new language, all while having FUN! Our structured curriculum includes games, music, art, stories and dramatic play, all in the chosen language. We teach summer camps, after school programs (pre-school and elementary) and community-based classes. Visit www.LangoKids.com for more information. Classes are pro-rated.

 

*Email LangoKids@gmail.com for a free trial or more information.*

 

SPANISH at giggle  (1359 North Main Street WC)

BABIES (6 - 16mo)

 Mondays 12:30p-1:00p (Babies Spanish) -$99/10classes

TOTS/PARENTS (18mo - 3yrs)

 Mondays 10:00a-10:45a (Tots Spanish)

 new! Fridays 11:15a-12:00p (Tots Spanish) new! (alternate location-see website)

 Saturdays 9:45a-10:30a (Tots Spanish)

PRESCHOOL (3 - 5yrs)

 Mondays 2:45p-3:30p (Preschool Spanish)

 Saturdays 10:45a-11:30p (Preschool Spanish)

ELEMENTARY (5 - 10yrs)

 new! Thursday 4:00-4:45p (Elementary Spanish) new!

 

MANDARIN at giggle (1359 North Main Street WC)

BABIES (6 - 16mo)

 Sundays 10:30a-11:00a (Babies Mandarin)

TOTS/PARENTS (18mo - 3yrs)

 Sundays 10:15a-11:00a (Tots Mandarin)

 new! Mondays 10:15a-11:00a (Tots Mandarin) new!

PRESCHOOL (3 - 5yrs)

 new! Fridays 2:45p-3:30p (Preschool Mandarin) new!

ELEMENTARY (5 - 10yrs)

 new! Sundays 11:15-12:00p (Elementary Mandarin) new!

 

COMING SOON!

 Preschool & Tots French (Email us to request a day and time)

 

 

SUMMER CAMP 2010

Check our website www.langokids.com/regions/contra-costa/camps for Mandarin and Spanish camps in June and August!

 

 

Below is a little more info about LANGO:

www.LangoKids.com

Lango is based out of San Francisco, CA and has locations across the US, from L.A. to New York City. We have recently opened up onto the international stage with classes in China, using the Lango Method to teach English. While play is at the core of our curriculum, we also know significant studies have reported that studying a foreign language over an extended period of time has been shown to accelerate cognitive development, resulting in higher math and English grades later in life, as well as higher SAT scores. That may be something that is important to you, or for many others it is simply the wonderful sounds of another language spoken or the idea of making future travel for their little ones easier. Our teachers are mostly native speakers and all have a sincere love of children.  Our classes are typically 45 minutes of instruction, one or two times per week. We believe language skills are retained best when they are encouraged at home, so we make class materials such as storybooks, flashcards, puppet Cosmo Dog (our language helper) and language-specific music available for purchase as well.

 

Below is a little more info about our METHOD & CAMPS:

At LANGO we use many levels of learning and multiple senses to help children understand and retain a new language. In a typical class they will see, hear and touch the things they are learning. If the lesson is "in" and "out", they will experience in and out in a variety of ways, maybe through parachute play or walking through rings or seeing the puppet Cosmo Dog work through an action. We call this "Adventure Learning" and this approach draws on various methods of teaching languages, including Total Physical Response, the Rassias Method and Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences. Taken in combination, these methods suggest that kids learn best when their entire person is involved–not just listening and speaking, but moving, singing, dancing, playing, feeling, creating and solving problems. At Camp Lango, we take Adventure Learning a step further, as kids follow the adventures of our characters the Lango Kids, and then go on their own "adventures," challenging activities that they feel great about completing.

 

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Katie Bidstrup
Lango Area Owner-Contra Costa Co., CA
LangoKids@gmail.com
www.langokids.com/regions/contra-costa
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 

TOTS TREASURES

 

Lango is a Spanish, French and Mandarin immersion program for kids. We believe children acquire language best through their natural way of learning, PLAY! If you consider how your child began acquiring (and may still be acquiring) their language skills, you’ll probably recognize that play, mimicry and song were all a part of their learning. At Lango we use what is most comfortable to our Lango Learners to help them hear, see and retain a new language, all while having FUN! Our structured curriculum includes games, music, art, stories and dramatic play, all in the chosen language. We teach summer camps, after school programs (pre-school and elementary) and community-based classes. Visit www.LangoKids.com for more information. Classes are pro-rated.

 

*Email LangoKids@gmail.com for a free trial or more information.*

 

SPANISH at giggle  (1359 North Main Street WC)

BABIES (6 - 16mo)

 Mondays 12:30p-1:00p (Babies Spanish) -$99/10classes

TOTS/PARENTS (18mo - 3yrs)

 Mondays 10:00a-10:45a (Tots Spanish)

 new! Fridays 11:15a-12:00p (Tots Spanish) new! (alternate location-see website)

 Saturdays 9:45a-10:30a (Tots Spanish)

PRESCHOOL (3 - 5yrs)

 Mondays 2:45p-3:30p (Preschool Spanish)

 Saturdays 10:45a-11:30p (Preschool Spanish)

ELEMENTARY (5 - 10yrs)

 new! Thursday 4:00-4:45p (Elementary Spanish) new!

 

MANDARIN at giggle (1359 North Main Street WC)

BABIES (6 - 16mo)

 Sundays 10:30a-11:00a (Babies Mandarin)

TOTS/PARENTS (18mo - 3yrs)

 Sundays 10:15a-11:00a (Tots Mandarin)

 new! Mondays 10:15a-11:00a (Tots Mandarin) new!

PRESCHOOL (3 - 5yrs)

 new! Fridays 2:45p-3:30p (Preschool Mandarin) new!

ELEMENTARY (5 - 10yrs)

 new! Sundays 11:15-12:00p (Elementary Mandarin) new!

 

COMING SOON!

 Preschool & Tots French (Email us to request a day and time)

 

 

SUMMER CAMP 2010

Check our website www.langokids.com/regions/contra-costa/camps for Mandarin and Spanish camps in June and August!

 

 

Below is a little more info about LANGO:

www.LangoKids.com

Lango is based out of San Francisco, CA and has locations across the US, from L.A. to New York City. We have recently opened up onto the international stage with classes in China, using the Lango Method to teach English. While play is at the core of our curriculum, we also know significant studies have reported that studying a foreign language over an extended period of time has been shown to accelerate cognitive development, resulting in higher math and English grades later in life, as well as higher SAT scores. That may be something that is important to you, or for many others it is simply the wonderful sounds of another language spoken or the idea of making future travel for their little ones easier. Our teachers are mostly native speakers and all have a sincere love of children.  Our classes are typically 45 minutes of instruction, one or two times per week. We believe language skills are retained best when they are encouraged at home, so we make class materials such as storybooks, flashcards, puppet Cosmo Dog (our language helper) and language-specific music available for purchase as well.

 

Below is a little more info about our METHOD & CAMPS:

At LANGO we use many levels of learning and multiple senses to help children understand and retain a new language. In a typical class they will see, hear and touch the things they are learning. If the lesson is "in" and "out", they will experience in and out in a variety of ways, maybe through parachute play or walking through rings or seeing the puppet Cosmo Dog work through an action. We call this "Adventure Learning" and this approach draws on various methods of teaching languages, including Total Physical Response, the Rassias Method and Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences. Taken in combination, these methods suggest that kids learn best when their entire person is involved–not just listening and speaking, but moving, singing, dancing, playing, feeling, creating and solving problems. At Camp Lango, we take Adventure Learning a step further, as kids follow the adventures of our characters the Lango Kids, and then go on their own "adventures," challenging activities that they feel great about completing.

 

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Katie Bidstrup
Lango Area Owner-Contra Costa Co., CA
LangoKids@gmail.com
www.langokids.com/regions/contra-costa
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 

Free Trial Class of Your Choice: Music, Arts or Pre-K en español!

**Special Offer for HHH Families in April 2010**
Enroll within the month of April and mention your HHH connection to receive 15% off enrollment!
Call Viva el Español, 925-962-9177 to confirm your Free Trial Class. Choose from any of the following classes:

"Spanish for kids - and adults too!"

Viva el Español Spanish Language Center offers a variety of programs for children, from infants to teens. Our award-winning curriculum is content-enriched, meaning that we integrate learning of a specific subject area with language development so that language is acquired in a meaningful context. We use instructional techniques appropriate for children, and typical lesson plans include songs, rhymes, arts, crafts, games, play-acting, and other physical activities that appeal to children.

Parent & Me - "Música" in Lafayette
Parent & Me "Música" - Thursday, April 15 at 9:30 am

Tuesday 10:30am
Thursday 9:30am
Thursday 10:30am
For 1-3 year olds with an adult*
(*Parents with infants under 12 months are welcome if they are comfortable interacting with older children.)
$155 for a 10-class Pass
Every class is a fiesta! The niños, niñas and their grown-ups learn Spanish words and phrases as they play maracas and drums and sing-along to traditional songs from Central and South America. Maestro Jorge Liceaga shares his special instruments like el charango, el violín, el acordeón and "Pancho", his big-bellied mariachi bass to create a musical party for all!


Parent & Me - "Arte" in Lafayette
Monday 9:30am (please RSVP)
Wednesday 9:30am (please RSVP)
For children 18 months - 3 years with an adult
$155 for a 10-class Pass
A class specially designed to encourage and support a child's daily use of the Spanish language and to teach parents vocabulary for continued home interaction. Books, songs and activities compliment age-appropriate painting, crafts and movement projects in a variety of kid-friendly themes.

PreSchool/Kindergarten Spanish in Lafayette

For 3-6 year olds, drop-off program

50 minute Regular Pre-K Program

$155 for a 10-class Pass

Monday - Friday 9:30am or 1pm
Tuesday & Thursday 3:00pm

Friday 4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am or 11:15am

110 minute – Extended Pre-K Program

$275 for a 10-class Pass

Monday - Friday 9:30am - 11:20am

Wednesday 1:00pm – 2:50pm
We cover themes that are relevant to your child's life and learn words that are easy to remember and use outside of class.  Books, songs and activities compliment Pre-School and Kindergarten age-appropriate art projects for each theme. Daily schedule includes: greetings, music/dancing/movement, stories, art projects, hands-on activities, learning games and imaginative play.


**Special Offer for HHH Families in April 2010**
Enroll within the month of April and receive 15% off enrollment!
Call 925-962-9177 to confirm your Free Trial Class.

¡Viva el Español! Spanish Language Center
3451 Golden Gate Way
Lafayette, CA 94549

Phone 925-962-9177
info@vivaelespanol.org
www.vivaelespanol.org

For class schedules of other Viva el Español locations in the SF Bay Area, call us or visit www.vivaelespanol.org:
Alameda, Pleasanton & San Francisco

 

Happy Easter!  Welcome to the April 2010 calendar!  Lots of Playdates coming up and RSVP events so make sure you confirm your attendance ASAP as spaces are limited.

 

A quick March recap of the fun happenings with many thanks to our March Superstars:

Liz (Sophia’s mom) for hosting the sixth “Book Club” night, we had a lengthy discussion about the depth and backstory of the book while contrasting it to our own interpretations.   We had yummy appetizers and brownies while reflecting on deep topics like suicide, mortality and how it affects our decisions as parents these days.  “Olive Kitteridge” by Elizabeth Strout was a book which also brought up relationships, between husband and wives, parents and children and even strangers and how relationships are created and develop.  It was a wonderful “Parents’ Night Out!”  See you all at the next book club meeting, all interested members are welcome!

Tami DeSellier from Tamiland Photography for offering her photography services for family portraits during the month of March.

Margrette (Mariella’s Mom) for sharing her stamping talents with Moms with such techniques like embossing, card making and favor creations too!

Amy (Johnny’s Mom) for sharing her scrapbooking talents with Moms for a Scrapbooking Daytime Event while we learned how to make St. Patrick’s Day cards!

Ros (Soren’s Mom) for sharing her jewelry making talents from Scottish Lily Jewelry for a Mommy and Baby crafting day with a gorgeous necklace created!

Nanette (Grayson’s Mom) for organizing the GO GREEN playdate for St. Patrick’s Day, many of us enjoyed the sunshine at Civic Park, shared sweet treats and fruit while the babies played and the parents caught up!

Fiona (Callum’s Mom) for hosting the Cupcake Appreciation Celebration!  20+ different cupcakes were brought and shared, many to eat there and some to take home, recipes were exchanged and the babies played, it was a sweet afternoon!

To all of the families who came out to play with us for our PLAYDATE of the MONTH at MyGym Walnut Creek & MyGym San Ramon, Tuesday 3/16; Sunday 3/21!  It was a huge success and large turnout for each day, join us for the next one!  (Photo Gallery Link to Playdate of the Month Event)  

Beth (Jack’s Mom) for hosting our fourth “Cooking Club,” it was a fun theme of High Tea in our afternoon event and all of us got to enjoy savory and sweet treats for our afternoon gathering. Mommies and Babies enjoyed a relaxing time with delicious food and an assortment of teas and coffees.  Thank you to all for participating and contributing and much thanks to Beth and Jack for hosting.  (Photo Gallery Link to Cooking Club Event)

Lilliana’s Clips for hosting a Clip and Hair Accessory Trunk Show for us right before Easter!

Michelle (Serena’s Mom) for spearheading the Fit Tummy Mommies CORE Class for mommies to get FIT!  Interested in more classes? See Active Baby & Below!

To all of the families who came out to play with us for our WEEKEND PLAYDATE of the MONTH at Studio Grow Concord!  Look for our next one in April.

 

Check out this quick overview of the April calendar and learn more details about each within the website’s related categories!

 

**REMINDER: Please support your fellow parents and share your input on the DISCUSSION BABY boards, thank you for sharing your insight!  Prizes may be involved!

 

**Monthly Raffles of ALL Members who REFER NEW members to join HHH Website, email me your referral’s name, their baby’s name/age and their email to be entered into Monthly Raffle prizes!

 

April Quick Calendar of Monthly Activities:

ALL RSVP REQUIRED Events, please note & email the designated organizer for the event!

 

Thursday, April 1st:  10:45 am Happy Family Brands Chat at Heather Farms Park

Saturday, April 3rd:  9-9:45 am Music Together Trial Class at Studio Grow Concord.

           Contact us to RSVP for these classes at 925 360 3298.

 

           5-11 pm Handmade Ho Down; Mom’s Night Out!

        Jack London Square in Oakland at the previous Barnes and Noble  

        http://minimarzipan.com  

 

Monday, April 5th:  12:15-1:15 pm  Mom & Baby Yoga (Yoga for Moms!) at

 YogaWorks

 

7 pm the 7th Book Club Meeting “Lone Survivor” by Marcus Luttrell, New Members Welcome! Want to join?  

       Email: hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com

        (Details on Community Baby) 

 

Tuesday, April 6th:  12:00 pm, RSVP for Free Trial Class

            Fit Tummy Mommies; CORE Class Available at giggle, Trial

              Classes & Packages Available!  (Details under Active Baby Link)

 

Wed. April 7th:      9-11 am  Momentary Bliss Photography Opportunity

      Lafayette Reservoir, Lafayette.  

      (Details under Photo Baby)

 

     MUSIC TOGETHER: Free Trial Class

      Fun music activities at Concord Public Library's Preschool Story Time:
      1.30 to 2.00 pm at 2900 Salvio Street, Concord, CA 94519.
      Children 0 to 5 are welcome.
      No RSVP is required for this class.

 

      Story Time:  Earth Day Edition.  

        Wednesday mornings at 11am at giggle with a Speech

      Therapist.  (Details under Monthly Activities Baby)

 

      3:30 pm Wed. Weekday Baby Signing PlayGroup

        at giggle, Drop Ins welcome, (Details under Community Baby);

        Email:  drchauss@yahoo.com for questions

 

 

 

Saturday, April 10th:  

  

           7:30 am – 12:30 pm H*U*G*E Equipment, Toys & Clothing Sale;

           Contra Costa Parents with Multiples Sale

 

       10-10:45 am Sing! Move! Fun! Music Class with Chrissy at giggle          

       (Details under Tots Treasures & Musical Baby)

 

                               Weekend PLAYDATE:  11 am till 2 pm: Studio Grow Concord;

                                 Live Animal Show with Tracy will be there at 11 am!  

        (Details on HOME PAGE & Monthly Activities)            

        12-3 pm  Brushstrokes Comes to giggle!  

      Make mugs, picture frames or clay impressions

       with your little one, perfect for gifts & keepsakes.

 

                3-6 pm  Momentary Bliss Photography Opportunity

       Lafayette Reservoir, Lafayette.  

       (Details under Photo Baby)

 

 Sunday, April 11th: 11:30 am -12:30 pm

        Working Parents Playgroup meeting

          At giggle, 2nd & 4th Sundays of the Month

                               email ?: carolyn.eisen@gmail.com

 

          12:30 pm Meet our Earth Stroll Friends in

                                                   Celebration of Earth Day

  

Monday, April 12th – April 16th:

  Attention MOMS!

                      Spa Week! $50 spa treatments! Free to register on the website to view

participating spas. www.spaweek.com

 

Monday, April 12th:

12:15-1:15 pm  Mom & Baby Yoga (Yoga for Moms!) at YogaWorks

 

PLAYDATE of the MONTH:  Weekday Playdate!

Children’s Habitot Museum in Berkeley 10:30-12:30 pm

RSVP Required (Details on HOME PAGE & Monthly Activities)    

 

Tuesday, April 13th:  12:00 pm, RSVP for Free Trial Class

                                Fit Tummy Mommies; CORE Class Available at giggle, Trial

                                 Classes & Packages Available!  (Details under Active Baby Link)

 

Wed.  April 14th:   

         Story Time Wednesday mornings at 11am at giggle with a Speech

        Therapist.  (Details under Monthly Activities Baby)

 

      12-3 pm  Brushstrokes Comes to giggle!  

      Make mugs, picture frames or clay impressions

       with your little one, perfect for gifts & keepsakes.

 

        1:00 pm  Meet Giada De Laurentiis at the Williams Sonoma SF

        Email: Nancy (chef.buttercup@yahoo.com) &

         (Details under Monthly Activities Baby)

 

        3:30 pm Wed. Weekday Baby Signing PlayGroup

        at giggle, Drop Ins welcome, (Details under Community Baby);

        Email:  drchauss@yahoo.com  for questions

 

Thursday, April 15th:

Reminder!  HHH Savings Deadline,

Last Day of MyGym $50.00 Lifetime Membership Fees to be Waived!

 

  

Saturday, April 17th:  

      10-10:45 am Sing! Move! Fun! Music Class with Chrissy at giggle          

       (Details under Tots Treasures & Musical Baby)

 

PLAYDATE of the MONTH:  Weekend Playdate!

Children’s Habitot Museum in Berkeley 10:30-12:30 pm

RSVP Required (Details on HOME PAGE & Monthly Activities)

 

Sunday, April 18th:  1-4 PM; Special Class: BIRTHING PREP YOGA at Yogaworks

 

Monday, April 19th:

12:15-1:15 pm  Mom & Baby Yoga (Yoga for Moms!) at YogaWorks

 

1-3 pm BabyWearing Meeting at Sports Basement in WC

 

Tuesday, April 20th:  12:00 PM, RSVP for Free Trial Class

Fit Tummy Mommies; CORE Class Available at giggle, Trial

Classes & Packages Available!  (Details under Active Baby Link)

 

3-5:30 pm Cooking Club’s 5th Meeting!  Theme: Pizza

New members welcome!  Email: China (chinaharvey1@gmail.com)           (Details on Community Baby) 

 

Wed. April 21st:      Story Time Wednesday mornings at 11am at giggle with a Speech

         Therapist.  (Details under Monthly Activities Baby)

         

 

                             3:00 pm  NEW TIME!  TREASURE BOXES!  THEME: HEART BOXES

      Brushstrokes Mommy & Me Painting & Storytime; RSVP      

      Requested!       

       3:30 pm Wed. Weekday Baby Signing PlayGroup

        at giggle, Drop Ins welcome, (Details under Community Baby);

        Email:  drchauss@yahoo.com for questions

 

Thursday, April 22nd:  

1-3 pm  Come Play in the Spray at Pleasant Hill Park, Outdoor Playdate!

                               

Friday, April 23rd-Sunday April 25th:  

       DayOne Membership Weekend (Friday to Sunday)

 

Saturday, April 24th:  

10-10:45 am Sing! Move! Fun! Music Class with Chrissy at giggle          

       (Details under Tots Treasures & Musical Baby)

 

3-5 pm Scottish Lily Jewelry Creation Party with

                                    Ros (Soren’s Mom!) at her home

          RSVP ASAP for details

                       (Details under Home Page & Monthly Activities Link)

 

Sunday, April 25th:  10-11 am Going Green with Baby: Special Baby Event

          Where:  Lullaby Lane, San Mateo

           Hosted by” ItsaBelly Baby Planners

 

          11:30 am -12:30 pm

        Working Parents Playgroup meeting

          At giggle, 2nd & 4th Sundays of the Month

                               email ?: carolyn.eisen@gmail.com

 

  11-4 pm Alicia Cervenka Photography

                                  At DayOne, Appointments Only

 

 

Monday, April 26h:

12:15-1:15 pm  Mom & Baby Yoga (Yoga for Moms!) at YogaWorks

 

 

Tuesday, April 27th:  12:00 pm, RSVP for Free Trial Class

                                Fit Tummy Mommies; CORE Class Available at giggle, Trial

                                 Classes & Packages Available!  (Details under Active Baby Link)

 

Wed. April 28th:   Story Time Wednesday mornings at 11am at giggle with a Speech

       Therapist.  (Details under Monthly Activities Baby)

 

                             3:00 pm  NEW TIME!  TREASURE BOXES!

                              THEME: Ice cream Cones & Cupcakes

      Brushstrokes Mommy & Me Painting & Storytime; RSVP      

      Requested!       

      3:30 pm Wed. Weekday Baby Signing PlayGroup

        at giggle, Drop Ins welcome, (Details under Community Baby);

        Email:  drchauss@yahoo.com for questions

 

 

 *Descriptions & Details of ALL events, along with RSVP contacts: Please Visit the “Monthly Activities” Page.

 

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SPECIAL PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT:

“Date Night is BACK, Without the Extra Costs!”

 

WELCOME to the CARE SHARE program, spearheaded by Brittany (Nate’s Mom) you now have an opportunity to have fellow parents be your babysitter for a couple hours while you enjoy a date night out for example, and then in the recent future, return the favor!  Complete with a manageable calendar for all interested participants to fill in their availability & contact information, it’s a reliable, resourceful way to have a night out and feel comfortable with whom your child is with while returning the favor to another family when you are available.

 

“Care-Sharing is where moms swap babysitting duties instead of paying the neighborhood teen to watch their infant.  Since we have a great group of moms around DayOne, we may have a great opportunity to support each other through Care-Sharing based on where we live or where the date is going to be!”      --Brittany (Nate’s Mom)

 

Check out the program under “COMMUNITY BABY” for details.  Accepting MORE members daily!  

 

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:  

This month, we have some pressing info out there for all of our readers!  We have excellent articles written by the authors below & also a submitted article, view the FULL articles under “Topics of the Month.”

1)  “RIP Dear Estate Tax”

             --Shirley M. White, Esq.

   www.shirleywhitelaw.com

       

ACTIVE BABY

 

1)  CORE Classes at giggle, Babies Welcome! Classes On Tuesdays!

FIT TUMMY MOMMIES

RSVP for your FREE Trial Classes, email hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com!

The Postnatal CORE Class is a 1-hour, full body workout that incorporates elements of Yoga, Pilates, Ballet and Fitness. This class focuses on rebuilding the abdominal and lower back muscles that make up the “core.” This class is suitable for all levels once medical clearance has been attained.

 

Class Agenda

This is the class broken down into 3 segments:

Fluid Warm-up to increase Strength and Flexibility

Balance training for Functional Strength

Floor work to tone Abdominals, Erector Spinae mm, Inner/Outer thighs, Glutes and more!

Class Objectives

Participants will be able to rebuild abdominal muscles that may be injured or unconditioned after delivery and c-section. Participants will gain functional core strength.

 

Class Format

This is a group fitness class which will be lead by Michelle Chauss, D.C.

 

The class will be open for mothers to bring their babies. The babies are allowed to play in the same room while the class is going on.

 

Class Materials

Yoga Mat

Loose, comfortable clothing

Toys for babies

Class Size

Limited to 8 participants per class so reserve your spot by getting a package!

Class Time

12:00 noon till 1:00 pm

 

Fees:

Single class: $15

Package of 4:  = $55.00

Package of 10: = $100.00 (Savings of $5.00 per class!)

*Show a receipt of purchase in one transaction of $50.00/$100.00/$150.00+ at giggle & receive a corresponding discount!

 

Questions, RSVP for your FREE Trial Class, or you would like to join? Email: hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com

 

**Why should I do Core Training?:  

Click here for an Article Explaining the Benefits of this CLASS!

 

**Informational Flyer: Click here!

 

2)  BABY & ME

Yoga for Moms & Pre-crawling Babies

 

Reconnect with yourself body, mind and spirit. Play with your baby and make new friends while regaining your (MOM) strength and endurance.  Yoga is an excellent way to regain your shape, strength and energy after giving birth, as well as learn techniques for breath and body awareness.  This class is designed for mothers to do yoga and their pre-crawling babies to enjoy the area at YogaWorks in Walnut Creek.

 

SESSION DATES & TIME

4 Mondays each month

4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26

12:15-1:15 PM

 

PRICE

$25 FOR EACH ONE MONTH SERIES/MEMBERS*

$40 FOR EACH ONE MONTH SERIES/NONMEMBERS*

SINGLE CLASS DROP-IN: $8/MEMBERS $10/NONMEMBERS

To register 925-478-7272

 

 

Joanna Saxby_Kids Yoga Grades 4-5 with Joanna Saxby  Location: Walnut Creek   

 

 

Dates: Thu   4/1/2010 - 4/22/2010   

Time:  3:30 PM - 4:15 PM   

Yoga can have a powerful impact on your child, teaching valuable life skills like focus, self-esteem, patience, strength, flexibility and fun

 

 

Melanie Salvatore-August_Birthing Prep with Melanie Salvatore-August  

 

 

Dates: Sun   4/18/2010  

Time:  1:00 PM - 4:00 PM  

Learn how to prepare for all aspects of labor, delivery and early parenthood with this well-rounded prenatal yoga and birthing prep workshop for mom-to-be and partner.  

 

 

BABY BOOTCAMP EVENTS:

Baby Bootcamp Walnut Creek invites you to join them at their events! Great workouts, Baby Friendly classes, Meet other Moms who enjoy working out!

 

Interested in joining Baby BootCamp WC?  Great opportunity with a free trial class, discounts for same day package sign ups or ask about the “Hilarie’s Helpful Hints” discount!

 

Contact Sandy Mourad at for more details: sandy.mourad@babybootcamp.com

 

Visit Baby BootCamp’s Events calendar for the month of April at: http://babybootcamp.com/pages/class_location.aspx?i=970

MUSICAL BABY