020110 - February Newsletter

(Details under Creative Baby Link)

Tuesday, Feb. 2nd: 11:30 am, RSVP for Free Trial Class

Fit Tummy Mommies; CORE Class Available at giggle, Trial

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

Wed. Feb. 3rd: Brushstrokes Weekday Outing, RSVP Today

Thursday, Feb. 4th: 6:30 pm-8 pm Parents’ Night Out! Scrapbooking Style Creation

of Personalized Cards, RSVP Today

(Details under Monthly Activities Link)

Saturday, Feb. 6th: Prenatal Nutrition and Health Workshop, RSVP Required

Sunday, Feb. 7th: Prenatal Nutrition and Health Workshop, RSVP Required

(Details under Creative Baby Link)

Brushstrokes Weekend Outing, RSVP Today

Monday, Feb. 8th:

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

Tuesday, Feb. 9th: 11:30 am, RSVP for Free Trial Class

Fit Tummy Mommies; CORE Class Available at giggle, Trial

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

Wed. Feb. 10th: 11:30 – 12:15 pm THEME: PLANES

Brushstrokes Mommy & Me Painting & Storytime; RSVP Requested!

Friday, Feb. 12th: 9-12 pm Featured Photographer Session Shoot with Alicia

Cervenka Photography at Blackhawk Plaza, Urban Style

RSVP Required, hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com

Saturday, Feb. 13th: 12:30 pm (DayOne WC)

Working Parents Playgroup meeting

Sunday, Feb. 14th: Happy Valentine’s Day Everyone!

Monday, Feb. 15th: President’s Day (DayOne WC is OPEN)

10 AM & 11 AM Mommy and Me Workout Class at DayOne WC

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

1-3 pm BabyWearing Meeting at Sports Basement in WC

Tuesday, Feb. 16th: 11:30 am, RSVP for Free Trial Class

Fit Tummy Mommies; CORE Class Available at giggle, Trial

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

PLAYDATE of the MONTH: 3 PM GYMBOREE LAFAYETTE,

RSVP Required (Details on HOME PAGE)

Wed. Feb. 17th: 11:30 – 12:15 pm THEME: TRAINS

Brushstrokes Mommy & Me Painting & Storytime; RSVP Requested!

Saturday, Feb. 20th: Weekend PLAYDATE: 11 am till 2 pm: Studio Grow Berkeley

RSVP Required (Details on HOME PAGE)

Monday, Feb. 22nd:

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

6:30 pm Cooking Club’s 3rd Meeting! Theme: Japanese

New members welcome! Email: China (chinaharvey1@gmail.com)

Tuesday, Feb. 23rd: 11:30 am, RSVP for Free Trial Class

Fit Tummy Mommies; CORE Class Available at giggle, Trial

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

NO BABY YOGA TODAY at DAYONE WC. Cancelled!

Wed. Feb. 24th: 11:30 – 12:15 pm THEME: AUTOMOBILES

Brushstrokes Mommy & Me Painting & Storytime; RSVP Requested!

Friday, Feb. 26th- Sunday, Feb. 28th:

DayOne Membership Weekend (Friday to Sunday)

Saturday, Feb. 27th: 12:30 pm (DayOne WC)

Working Parents Playgroup meeting

Sunday, Feb. 28th: 9-12 pm Featured Photographer Session Shoot with Alicia

Cervenka Photography at Baker Beach, SF Beach Style

RSVP Required, hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com

**Why should I do Core Training?:

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

HOME PAGE:

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) “Probate Avoidance”

--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 Times

11:30 am

Fees:

Single class: $15

Package of 4: = $55.00

*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

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

2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22

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

More info on Baby & Me Yoga from YogaWorks Flyer

3) RCS Fitness for moms @ Renaissance Club Sport in Walnut Creek

Mondays & Wednesdays @ 10:30 am
Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 12 pm

"Whether you are a new mom or a mother of five, join Certified Personal Trainer, Melissa Smith, for this circuit-style class where moms can feel healthy and confident while getting back into shape. This class is designed to meet the unique needs of each mother. The goal is to help boost energy levels, enjoy greater vitality, achieve optimal health, and look better than you ever imagined. We look forward to helping you take your wellness to the next level.

Members: $20 per class
                     $144 two classes per week for a month
                     $180 unlimited classes per month

Guests: $25 per class
                $184 two classes per week for a month
                $240 unlimited classes per month

***$5 three hours of childcare

If you have any questions or to sign up, call Melissa Smith at 925.942.6360 x4 or 925.389.6385.

4) Yoga for Tots (crawling-24 months)

Update: Cancelled for the Month of Feb., will begin again in March

Looking for a Yoga class for your ‘older’ baby?

Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Tots is a supportive, fun-loving, and active yoga class. As tot’s mobility increases, this class offers tot-centric poses that encourage and support their physical explorations. Tots become more confident in their moving bodies as they practice yoga both in and out of class.

During a Tots Itsy Bitsy Yoga class crawlers and walkers playfully practice yoga postures while they are standing, sitting up, walking, and jumping. Parents also get to do a little yoga, but no yoga experience is required.

Time and Location: The Yoga and Movement Center, 1379 Locust St. Walnut Creek; On Tuesdays 1:30-2:15

Itsy Bitsy Tots Yoga:

Enjoy a delightful, relaxing way to facilitate your tot’s development and well being. Based on the Itsy Bitsy Yoga® method, our classes:

· Promote parent/child relaxation and bonding

· Help your baby to sleep longer and better, and provide tips to calm fussy or crying babies

· Encourage your child to develop a healthy body and confident self-awareness and happy spirit

· Better understand your child’s developmental movements and learning patterns through the exploration of yoga

The classes are a fabulous way to connect with other mothers and dads at similar stages of parenthood.

General Fee: $15 per class or a package of 6 classes for $78

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

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.comor

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

MUSICAL BABY

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 Tuesdays at 2:30pm at the Yoga and Movement Center on Locust 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.

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.

CHEF AND MINI CHEF

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

Hello! The new winter session getting underway in Walnut Creek.

Lango is a language immersion program for children ages 18 months to nine years, teaching Spanish, French and Mandarin. We believe children acquire language best through their natural way of learning, through PLAY! If you think about how your child acquired (or possibly still is acquiring) their language skills, you'll see that play, mimicry and song are all an inherent part of their learning.

ACTUAL CLASS SCHEDULE

TOTS

• (Mandarin) Monday 11:15-12 Walnut Creek (Yoga & Movement Ctr-1379 Locust St Walnut Creek)

• (Spanish) Friday 11:15-12 Walnut Creek TBD (Yoga & Movement Ctr-1379 Locust St Walnut Creek)

PRESCHOOL

• (Spanish) Monday 1:00-1:45 Walnut Creek (Yoga & Movement Ctr-1379 Locust St Walnut Creek)

• (Spanish) Tuesday 12:15-1:00 Danville (Sycamore Valley Day School*)

• (French) You are welcome to suggest a day/time/location

EARLY ELEMENTARY

• (Mandarin) Monday 2:05-2:50 Walnut Creek (Parkmead Elementary*)

• (Spanish) Friday 2:45-3:30 Concord (Woodside Elementary*)

*OPEN TO ENROLLED STUDENTS ONLY

Trial classes are drop-in basis. To sign up for the session, please go to the ENROLL NOW section of our website.

Alternately, you can contact me directly (415.596.7065) and I can sign you up over the phone.

If you want to help fill your class, please print the attached flyer to share at your local Mom's group, community center or place of worship.

We look forward to seeing you in class!

Below is a little more info about us:

Our teachers are almost entirely native speakers and all have a sincere love of children. Our classes are 45 minutes of instruction, one or two times per week. Children who sign up for more than one class a week will be offered a discount on the second class or families with multiple children enrolled will receive a discount on the additional child(ren). 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 marks 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. Whatever the reason, they (and you too) will have fun learning a new language!

*open to students of Sycamore Valley Day School only

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Katie Bidstrup
Lango Area Owner-Contra Costa Co., CA
LangoKids@gmail.com
www.LangoKids.com

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

DAYONE BABY

Mom & Baby Fitness Class 10 AM Class Schedule!

By popular demand, another 10 am class was added onto the Monday Schedule BUT please note that it is ONLY every OTHER Monday, NOT every Monday. Therefore, Feb’s 10:00 am classes will ONLY occur on: Feb. 1st and Feb. 15th.

BABY YOGA CANCELLED on Tuesday, Feb. 23rd!

Date and Time Change for Baby Play this Month (Feb.), Baby Play is from 3:30 till 4:30 pm instead of from 3-4 pm.

Date and Time Change for NPG 3-6 Month Group& NPG 0-3 Month Group!

Previously, the NPG 3-6 Month Group met on Wed. from 11-12 pm. Now it meets on Fridays, from 1-2 pm.

Previously, the NPG 0-3 Month Group met on Fridays from 1-2 pm. Now, it will meet on Wed. from 11-12 pm. DayOne has also added a NPG 0-3 Group on Thursdays from 11-12 pm.

DayOne

Customer Service Associate opening. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ret/1456026705.html

MONTHLY ACTIVITIES: February

Monday, Feb. 1st: 10 AM & 11 AM Mommy and Me Workout Class at DayOne WC

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

Reconnect with yourself body, mind and spirit. Play with your baby and make new friends while regaining your 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 and their pre-crawling babies.

4 Mondays each month

2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22

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

7 pm 5th Book Club Meeting “Cat’s Cradle” by Kurt Vonnegut, New

Members Welcome! Want to join?

Email: hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com

(Details under Monthly Activities Link)

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!”

WHERE: Location will be emailed out to all on the member list.

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

Tuesday, Feb. 2nd: 11:30 am, RSVP for Free Trial Class

Fit Tummy Mommies; CORE Class Available at giggle, Trial

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

Core Training improves posture making the stomach look flatter!
Fit Mommy Tummy classes are offered on Tuesday mornings at giggle in Walnut Creek. You are welcome to bring your baby with you. Focus on your CORE with the use of Pilates, Yoga and Strength Training. Space is limited to 8 participants per class so act fast!

Drop in class: $15.00; 4 class packages available for discounted rate of $55.00!

Sign ups, RSVP for your FREE Trial Class & questions, contact Hilarie Hsu at: hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com

Wed. Feb. 3rd: 12-3 pm Brushstrokes Weekday Outing, RSVP Today

(Details under Creative Baby Link)

Visit “Creative Baby” for photos & info. Back by popular demand & now a monthly excursion (see our outings in the Photo Album area), you are invited to capture your little one’s hand and feet prints on many varieties of pottery pieces and clay impressions. Located in Berkeley, the Studio is very baby friendly with a changing table, nursing chairs and play area and staffed with experienced baby printing specialists, Jessica (the Owner) and Alex whose equally fantastic! Bring your whole family and do generational plates, mugs, picture frames, the sky’s the limit, especially for this Valentine’s Day!

RSVP now as the first 8 parents & babies for the 3 hour time slot drop ins, timeframe available is from 12-3 pm and please state how many are in your party! (hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com)

Detailed email will be sent to the confirmed list of attendees!

P.s. Group discount is applicable as a group for mentioning “Hilarie’s Helpful Hints” website when attending and receive a discounted Studio Fee Rate!

Thursday, Feb. 4th: 6:30 pm-8 pm Parents’ Night Out! Scrapbooking Style Creation

of Personalized Cards, RSVP Today

Enjoy a night out and get creative just in time for Valentine’s Day! Amy (Johnny’s Mom) will be sharing her scrapbooking skills to show us how to create and personalize cards. 5 cards for $12.00 and all handmade by you! What a special way to celebrate this holiday, especially if it is your little one’s FIRST!

Materials and Supplies will be provided as part of the fee. Bring a snack or a dessert to share while we get creative!

**IMPORTANT: For the safety of the babies, this is a PARENT ONLY event! Please bring payment with you or provide it directly to Amy before the event.

**This is a RSVP Required Event and is limited to the first 13 moms, email: hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com

Saturday, Feb. 6th: Prenatal Nutrition and Health Workshop, RSVP Required

Prenatal Nutrition & Health Workshop

For Expectant Mothers (and Fathers or partners!) in their 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Trimesters and for Couples thinking about a Future Pregnancy.
Learn about the ABCs of how to have a healthy pregnancy. Easy to follow meal plans, simple steps to getting all the nutrients you and baby need, info on safe cleaning and personal care products and how to minimize your exposure to harmful chemicals, food demos (and catered lunch), herbal and natural remedies for common pregnancy complaints (heartburn, constipation, insomnia, nausea, etc) AND a "Panel of Experts" including a doula, naturopathic doctor, lactation consultant, natural chef, and chiropractor to answer all your questions about pregnancy, birth, and beyond!

Dates and Times: Saturday Feb. 6 (10:30-4:30) and Sunday Feb. 7 (11-3)

Location: The Nurture Center in Lafayette

Special Introductory Offer for this weekend and this weekend only!

February 6 & 7, 2010 - $150 (regular price is $200)

Bring a partner - couples discount available

Call Leah at (925) 951-7136 or visit http://hfwellness.com/classes/eating-for-two/ for more information.

Reserve your spot soon, classes fill up quickly!

Sunday, Feb. 7th: Prenatal Nutrition and Health Workshop, RSVP Required

Prenatal Nutrition & Health Workshop

Dates and Times: Saturday Feb. 6 (10:30-4:30) and Sunday Feb. 7 (11-3)

Location: The Nurture Center in Lafayette

Special Introductory Offer for this weekend and this weekend only!

February 6 & 7, 2010 - $150 (regular price is $200)

Bring a partner - couples discount available

Call Leah at (925) 951-7136 or visit http://hfwellness.com/classes/eating-for-two/ for more information.

Reserve your spot soon, classes fill up quickly!

12-3 pm Brushstrokes Weekend Outing, RSVP Today

(Details under Creative Baby Link)

RSVP now as the first 8 parents & babies for the 3 hour time slot drop ins, timeframe available is from 12-3 pm and please state how many are in your party! (hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com)

Detailed email will be sent to the confirmed list of attendees!

P.s. Group discount is applicable as a group for mentioning “Hilarie’s Helpful Hints” website when attending and receive a discounted Studio Fee Rate!

Monday, Feb. 8th:

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

4 Mondays each month

2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22

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

Tuesday, Feb. 9th: 11:30 am, RSVP for Free Trial Class

Fit Tummy Mommies; CORE Class Available at giggle, Trial

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

Drop in class: $15.00; 4 class packages available for discounted rate of $55.00!

Sign ups, RSVP for your FREE Trial Class & questions, contact Hilarie Hsu at: hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com

Wed. Feb. 10th: 11:30 – 12:15 pm THEME: PLANES

Brushstrokes Mommy & Me Painting & Storytime; RSVP Requested!

Join us for each class’s theme filled with Songs, Story Time and Painting with your little one. Give your little one their opportunity to finger paint or paint with a brush and let them create!

Cost: $20 per session (includes all studio fees, firing fees and
pottery costs)

We will have a theme for each meeting including Planes, Trains and Automobiles this session. We will read stories, sing songs and paint pottery to go
with the theme of the day.

Friday, Feb. 12th: 9-12 pm Featured Photographer Session Shoot with Alicia

Cervenka Photography at Blackhawk Plaza, Urban Style

RSVP Required, hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com

Alicia Cervenka’s Style and Theme:

Alicia Cervenka is a premier San Francisco Bay Area photographer specializing in maternity, newborn, child and family photography. Here style is simple, modern yet timeless. She strives to create beautiful relaxed portraits you and your family will cherish for a lifetime.

SPECIAL Package:

Here’s the scoop: Mini Shoots are for 1-3 children only and last about 25-30 minutes. Within a week of your session you will receive a private online gallery with at least 10 great images to choose from. Additional prints and digital files will be available for purchase at a 10% discount

Print Prices and Additional Services: www.aliciacervenka.com

COST:

Option #1 -$200, includes one 8x10, two 5x7s and one sheet of wallets. (a $145 value)

Option #2 -$400, includes a CD of all images and matching 5x7s (a $200 value)

A $100 deposit is due to reserve your session. I accept cash, check and credit card via paypal.

If paying by check, please make check out to: Alicia Cervenka

LOCATION: Alicia will be having 2 styles of session to choose from, beach and urban. Beach location will be at San Francisco’s Bakers Beach and urban will be at Blackhawk Plaza in Danville.

SESSIONS: There are currently 12 available spots, 6 at each location. RSVP for your time slot ASAP via hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com.

6 spots for Blackhawk Plaza on Friday, February 12th

Beginning at 9 am. 9:30 am, 10am, 10:30am, 11am, 11:30 am, 12pm:

6 spots for Bakers Beach on Sunday, February 28th

Beginning at 9 am. 9:30 am, 10am, 10:30am, 11am, 11:30 am, 12pm

Saturday, Feb. 13th: 12:30 pm (tenative)

Working Parents Playgroup meeting

(TBA for Location and Time)

Working Moms Playgroup
Let's get together to chat about the challenges of working full-time
while also being a full-time mommy! Playgroup meets every other
Saturday. Time Pending at 12:30 pm, Future meeting locations TBD.

Email Carolyn
(Abby's Mom) at carolyn.eisen@gmail.com if you are interested.

Sunday, Feb. 14th: Happy Valentine’s Day Everyone!

Monday, Feb. 15th: President’s Day (DayOne WC is OPEN)

10 AM & 11 AM Mommy and Me Workout Class at DayOne WC

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

4 Mondays each month

2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22

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

Monday, Feb. 15th: 1-3 pm BabyWearing Meeting at Sports Basement in WC

BabyWearing Meeting, Every 3rd Monday of the month!

Have questions about what baby carrier would work best for you and your baby? Want to try on different ones and learn what the differences there? The BabyWearing group meets once a month, the 3rd Monday of the month, currently at the Sports Basement in Walnut Creek from 1-3 pm. Please email: Renita (Mia’s Mom) for more info! babywearingmom@gmail.com

Tuesday, Feb. 16th: 11:30 am, RSVP for Free Trial Class

Fit Tummy Mommies; CORE Class Available at giggle, Trial

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

Drop in class: $15.00; 4 class packages available for discounted rate of $55.00!

Sign ups, RSVP for your FREE Trial Class & questions, contact Hilarie Hsu at: hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com

Tuesday, Feb. 16th: PLAYDATE of the MONTH: 3 PM GYMBOREE LAFAYETTE,

RSVP Required (Details on HOME PAGE)

Join us at Gymboree Lafayette! Have you always been interested in seeing what Gymboree is all about or have been thinking about joining? Now’s the perfect time!

We’ll enjoy a Gymboree class from 3-3:45 pm. In association with HHH Website and the three locations below, if you sign up for a membership that Preview Day, membership fees will be waived at any of the three locations. That’s a savings of $35.00! RSVP is required, the Preview Day is limited to the first 18 families, email: hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com to reserve your spot.

Gymboree Play and Music offers a variety of classes for parents and their children under the age of 5. Our most popular class, Gymboree Play and Learn, encourages development through play and learning with our seven-level program designed to support your child's growth at his or her own individual pace. From sensory stimulation to problem-solving games and storytelling, our classes use play-based activities to stretch the body and mind.

The Music program covers a variety of different musical styles from Asian and Classical to Beatles and Pop Divas! Children in all classes have a chance to learn about rhythms, play some instruments and dance. In our Art classes, children explore imagination and self-expression with a world of hands-on art activities. Through painting, sculpture, drawing, collage, dramatic play and more, our art classes encourage confidence and support artistic potential.

We also offer a Sports class in Oakland for 3-5 year olds and a 2 hour drop-off School Skills class in Lafayette and Oakland. Preview any class for free during February. Enroll on the day of this free preview class and we'll waive the one-time $35 membership fee.

El Cerrito (510) 528-3002 704 El Cerrito Plaza (upstairs) elcerritoca@gymboreeclasses.com

Lafayette (925) 283-4896 3482 Mt. Diablo Blvd. (across from library) lafayetteca@gymboreeclasses.com

Oakland (510) 834-0982 3433 Lakeshore Avenue (near Mandana) oaklandca@gymboreeclasses.com

Wed. Feb. 17th: 11:30 – 12:15 pm THEME: TRAINS

Brushstrokes Mommy & Me Painting & Storytime; RSVP Requested!

http://www.Studio Grow.com/

Join us for each class’s theme filled with Songs, Story Time and Painting with your little one. Give your little one their opportunity to finger paint or paint with a brush and let them create!

Wed. Feb. 17th: Baby Sign Language PlayGroup, All invited to Join!

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ANNOUNCING NEW PLAYGROUP!

Beginning Feb 17th we will be forming a new Sign Language Playgroup. It is open to everyone with babies of all ages. This is an opportunity to meet with other parents to learn and exchange ways to use sign language with your baby. The format of the meeting will include Story time & Song time for the babies followed by Open Exchange for the parents.

During open exchange you can learn and re-learn everyday and usueful signs to use with your baby. This is a great for those who want to implement sign language. You do not need to know sign language to join. You will learn by attending meetings.

However if you have taken a course or have basic knowledge this group will help solidify and enhance your usage. Meetings will be held on Wednesdays at 3pm and we will be hosting a Saturday family playgroup once a month so the working parents can join us.

If you are interested in participating please email Michelle (Serena's mom) for further details. drchauss@yahoo.com

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Saturday, Feb. 20th: Weekend PLAYDATE: 11 am till 2 pm: Studio Grow Berkeley

RSVP Required (Details on HOME PAGE)

Calling all Working Parents and Families: Special Visit day!

Join fellow HHH Website Families for a special “play-date” day anytime from 11 AM to 2 PM.

This is your opportunity to see what Studio Grow Berkeley is all about , meet and mingle with other families and their little ones for a special discounted rate available just for us! (Only $7.00 vs. the $9.00); if you want to get a frequent pass, mention the HHH Website and you’ll receive a savings of over 20%!

11:00 AM features a special Folk Singer Event, this music-time is included with the price of admission. Join us for some musical fun and then stay and play! Come anytime that day and we look forward to seeing you there.

RSVP for your Spot by 2/19: hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com

Monday, Feb. 22nd:

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

4 Mondays each month

2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22

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

Monday, Feb. 22nd: 6:30 pm Cooking Club’s 3rd Meeting! Theme: Japanese

New members welcome! Email: China (chinaharvey1@gmail.com)

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

If you're interested in joining, email China (Chloe’s Mom) chinaharvey1@gmail.com.

Tuesday, Feb. 23rd: 11:30 am, RSVP for Free Trial Class

Fit Tummy Mommies; CORE Class Available at giggle, Trial

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

Drop in class: $15.00; 4 class packages available for discounted rate of $55.00!

Sign ups, RSVP for your FREE Trial Class & questions, contact Hilarie Hsu at: hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com

Tuesday, Feb. 23rd: NO BABY YOGA TODAY at DAYONE WC. Cancelled!

Wed. Feb. 24th: 11:30 – 12:15 pm THEME: AUTOMOBILES

Brushstrokes Mommy & Me Painting & Storytime; RSVP Requested!

Join us for each class’s theme filled with Songs, Story Time and Painting with your little one. Give your little one their opportunity to finger paint or paint with a brush and let them create!

Friday, Feb. 26th- Sunday, Feb. 28th:

DayOne Membership Weekend (Friday to Sunday)

Saturday, Feb. 27th: 12:30 pm (tenative)

Working Parents Playgroup meeting

(TBA for Location and Time)

Email Carolyn
(Abby's Mom) at carolyn.eisen@gmail.com if you are interested.

Sunday, Feb. 28th: 9-12 pm Featured Photographer Session Shoot with Alicia

Cervenka Photography at Baker Beach, SF Beach Style

RSVP Required, hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com