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Happy Father’s Day! Welcome to the June 2010 calendar! Lots of RSVP events so make sure you confirm your attendance ASAP as spaces are limited.
A quick May recap of the fun happenings with many thanks to our May Superstars:
next one! (Photo Gallery Link to Playdate of the Month Event)
Check out this quick overview of the June 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!
June Quick Calendar of Monthly Activities:
ALL RSVP REQUIRED Events, please note & email the designated organizer for the event!
Wed. June 2nd: FREE Story Time:
Wednesday mornings at 11am at giggle
(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
Friday, June 4th: Musical Playdate! 11 am Rockin’ Kids Sing A Long
Storybook Theme: Opposites
Yogurt Harmony in Berkeley
(Details on Home Page, Musical Baby & Tots Treasures)
10-
(Details under Tots Treasures & Musical Baby)
10 am: Oakland Public Library's Family Play Days at the Eastmont Branch, 7200 Bancroft, Suite 211, on the second floor of the Eastmont Mall. The Family Play Day program begins with open play, story/circle times and parenting workshops.
11 am – 2 pm Bumblebee Ceramic Handprints will be at Right Start in WC
1567 Botelho Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94596-
Call today to schedule your appointment (925) 974-
Monday, June 7th:
12:15-
YogaWorks
12:30 pm and 2 pm: FREE! Special Animal Show from Wild Kingdom & its host Peter Gros at Jelly Belly Factory, photo ops available after with the animals!
6:30 pm the 9th Book Club Meeting “The Irresistible Henry House” by Lisa Grunwald, New Members Welcome! Want to join?
Email: hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com
Wed. June 9th: FREE Story Time:
Wednesday mornings at 11am at giggle
(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
3-
Ros (Soren’s Mom!) at her home
(Details under Home Page & Monthly Activities Baby)
Saturday, June 12th
10-
(Details under Tots Treasures & Musical Baby)
1 pm Cook Once, Eat Twice Demo cooking class at giggle
FREE! Cut down on kitchen time so you can spend more time enjoying your new baby! This class teaches you to make the most of your time in the kitchen by cooking two meals from the same main ingredient. Taught by Amber Wilson, M.S. R.D.
Sunday, June 13th:
11:30 am -
Working Parents Playgroup meeting
2nd & 4th Sundays of the Month
email ?: carolyn.eisen@gmail.com
Monday, June 14th:
12:15-
Tuesday, June 15th:
2-
At RECESS: URBAN RECREATION (play center for Kids)
RSVP to hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com to receive the discount rate!
Wed. June 16th:
Story Time Wednesday mornings at 11am at giggle
(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
3:00 pm – 7:30 pm Stay and Play
Pixieland Benefit to help Children’s Hospital in Oakland
15% of the proceeds will go to Children’s Hospital
Friday, June 18th: Musical Playdate! 11 am Rockin’ Kids Sing A Long
Theme: Rockin’ Kids Celebrates Dads
Yogurt Harmony in Berkeley
(Details on Home Page, Musical Baby & Tots Treasures)
10-
(Details under Tots Treasures & Musical Baby)
Weekend PLAYDATE: 11 am till 2 pm: Studio Grow Berkeley;
(Details on HOME PAGE & Monthly Activities)
3-
Ros (Soren’s Mom!) at her home
(Details under Home Page & Monthly Activities Baby)
Sunday, June 20th: Happy Father’s Day Everyone!
Yippee for Grandpa’s & Uncles too!
Monday, June 21st:
10-
BumbleBee Ceramic Handprints in Walnut Creek
Come make ornaments, magnets & plaques in
all shapes & sizes for your keepsake
of your little one or for a present!
RSVP: hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com
(Details on the Home Page & Creative Baby)
12:15-
Tuesday, June 22nd: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Cooking Club’s 7th Meeting!
Theme: Summertime Luau
New members welcome! Email: China (chinaharvey1@gmail.com) (Details on Community Baby)
Wed. June 24th: 10:30 am Kindermusik: Free! First Class! Theme: Creatures of the Sea
Thursday, June 24 at 10:30am
Thursday, July 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 10:30am
Join this special free DEMO class. Enjoy developmentally appropriate songs, movement, instrument play and more in this fun music class for children and parents. It's a great opportunity to share the love of music with your child!
FIRST CLASS IS FREE! $124 for 5 class pass. Pre-
SPECIAL EDITION:
Story Time 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
Friday, June 25th-
Saturday, June 26th:
10-
(Details under Tots Treasures & Musical Baby)
11 am – 2 pm Bumblebee Ceramic Handprints will be at Right Start in San Francisco
2411 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94115-
(415) 441-
6:30-
Health & Wellness Event for New & Expectant Families
Join your local Bay Area Itsabelly Baby Planners, Amy Kux and
Athena Serapio, for a night out with your very own local experts!
Lullaby Lane, San Bruno; Appetizers & Smoothies to Enjoy
Sunday, June 27th:
11:30 am -
Working Parents Playgroup meeting
2nd & 4th Sundays of the Month
email ?: carolyn.eisen@gmail.com
10-
At RECESS: URBAN RECREATION
RSVP to hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com to receive the discount rate!
8 pm Parents’ Night Out Pre-
Invitation!
KNIGHT and DAY (featuring Tom Cruise & Cameron Diaz)
Pre-
Monday, June 28th:
11:30-
Babywearing Playgroup (BWI Contra Costa)
Interested in learning how to do a back carry
with your Ergo? Don't know how to use that Moby Wrap that you got at your baby shower?
Having a second baby & not sure how you are going to keep up with your energetic
toddler? We can help you! Our group meets every 4th Monday of the month from 11:30
-
12:15-
Wed. June 30th: Story Time Wednesday mornings at 11am at giggle
(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
LAST DAY to SAVE on Violet’s Peapods!
(Details under Membership & Monthly Activities page)
*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-
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) “Health Care Directives”
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CREATIVE BABY
10-
At RECESS: URBAN RECREATION
RSVP to hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com to receive the discount rate &
parking tips & details!
Recess will be our next BIG Playdate of the Month! HHH Members who RSVP and attend will receive a discounted fee of just $5.00 per family for this drop in and play session and anyone who signs up as members for classes, will also receive a ½ off their registration fee if you join during the month of June.
recess • urban recreation is a community space for kids and their adults in San Francisco. For
kids ages 0-
8 pm Parents’ Night Out Pre-
KNIGHT and DAY (featuring Tom Cruise & Cameron Diaz)
Pre-
Whomeever would like to join us, Brendan Theaters in Concord is offering a special
event in conjunction with Skipolini's Pizza, the Pre-
Then off to the theater at 8 pm for the movie, general admission prices apply. I’ll forward you the link to purchase your tickets, confirming the #’s as a group provides you with additional perks, so RSVP soon! hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com.
Monday, June 28th:
11:30-
email: Renita (babywearingmom@gmail.com)
BabyWearing Meeting, Every 4th Monday of the month!
Babywearing Playgroup (BWI Contra Costa)
Interested in learning how to do a back carry
with your Ergo? Don't know how to use that Moby Wrap that you got at your baby shower?
Having a second baby & not sure how you are going to keep up with your energetic
toddler? We can help you! Our group meets every 4th Monday of the month from 11:30
-
12:15-
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-
4 Mondays each month
6/7-
12:15-
PRICE
$25 FOR EACH ONE MONTH SERIES/MEMBERS*
$40 FOR EACH ONE MONTH SERIES/NONMEMBERS*
SINGLE CLASS DROP-
To register 925-
Wed. June 30th: Story Time Wednesday mornings at 11am at giggle
(Details under Monthly Activities Baby)
Join us every Wednesday for interactive storytelling -
3:30 pm Wed. Weekday Baby Signing PlayGroup
at giggle, Drop Ins welcome, (Details under Community Baby);
Email: drchauss@yahoo.com for questions
Welcome! We have formed a new Sign Language Playgroup Club. 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 based on sign language for the babies followed by Open Exchange for the parents. Each lesson will be lead by Michelle (Serena’s Mom), Toby (Penny’s Mom) or Hilarie (Kylah’s Mom), who demonstrate an easy to sign story and/or song.
During open exchange you can learn and re-
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 3:30 pm.
If you are interested in participating please email Michelle (Serena's mom) for further details. drchauss@yahoo.com
LAST DAY to SAVE on Violet’s Peapods!
(Details under Membership page & Monthly Activities page)
Violet's Peapod offers a unique line of baby sleep sacks available in an
assortment
of absolutely adorable fabrics. This East Bay Mom designs her
peapod-
made of natural and organic
fabrics. They are having a SALE and just launched a new line, including a new organic
version.
Hilarie's Helpful Hints members may enjoy 10% off all online purchases now
through June 30, 2010. Use coupon code HHH2010 at checkout.
2-
At RECESS: URBAN RECREATION (play center for Kids)
RSVP to hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com to receive the discount rate &
parking tips & details!
Recess will be our next BIG Playdate of the Month! HHH Members who RSVP and attend will receive a discounted fee of just $5.00 per family for this drop in and play session and anyone who signs up as members for classes, will also receive a ½ off their registration fee if you join during the month of June.
recess • urban recreation is a community space for kids and their adults in San Francisco. For
kids ages 0-
Wed. June 16th:
Story Time Wednesday mornings at 11am at giggle
(Details under Monthly Activities Baby)
Join us every Wednesday for interactive storytelling -
3:30 pm Wed. Weekday Baby Signing PlayGroup
at giggle, Drop Ins welcome, (Details under Community Baby);
Email: drchauss@yahoo.com for questions
Welcome! We have formed a new Sign Language Playgroup Club. 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 based on sign language for the babies followed by Open Exchange for the parents. Each lesson will be lead by Michelle (Serena’s Mom), Toby (Penny’s Mom) or Hilarie (Kylah’s Mom), who demonstrate an easy to sign story and/or song.
During open exchange you can learn and re-
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 3:30 pm.
If you are interested in participating please email Michelle (Serena's mom) for further details. drchauss@yahoo.com
10:00 am – 7:30 pm
Special Performance by “The Jumpitz” at 3:00 pm
Pixieland Benefit to help Children’s Hospital in Oakland
15% of the proceeds will go to Children’s Hospital
Located at 2740 E. Olivera Road, Concord, Join us and Stay and Play at Pixieland,
open from 10-
Tickets are only $1.75 or purchase a book of tickets. Rides are perfect for little ones with a train, cars to drive, tea cups, carousel, even a roller coaster!
More info: www.pixieland.com
Friday, June 18th: Musical Playdate! 11 am Rockin’ Kids Sing A Long
StoryBook Theme for the day: Rockin’ Kids Celebrates Dads
Yogurt Harmony in Berkeley
(Details on Home Page, Musical Baby & Tots Treasures)
Rockin’ Kids Sing A Long combines music, story, play and three languages into their learning play, stories and song.
The Rockin' Kids Sing-
Each sing-
1) Dance/Movement
2) Jam session with instruments
3) Fun songs that teach about counting, the alphabet, shapes, opposites, etc.
4)
Trilingual nursery rhymes in English/Spanish/Chinese (Mandarin) Story time
Saturday, June 19th:
Featured Photographer: Hold’ em Photography with Shannon Kincaid
In Clayton or Tilden Park (your choice!) 9 am – 2 pm slots.
Visit Photo Baby & the Featured Photography for packages & for details.
Weekend PLAYDATE: 11 am till 2 pm: Studio Grow Berkeley;
(Details on HOME PAGE & Monthly Activities)
Calling all Working Parents and Families: Special Visit day!
Join fellow HHH Website Families for a special “play-
This is your opportunity to see what Studio Grow Berkeley is all about
Interested in a frequent pass? Mention the HHH Website and you’ll receive a savings!
Come anytime that day and we look forward to seeing you there.
RSVP for your Spot: hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com
3-
Ros (Soren’s Mom!) at her home
(Details under Home Page & Monthly Activities Baby)
Whether you are looking for the fun and creative birthday party for your preteen
that will actually keep them interested the whole time, a lavish Bat Mitzvah activity
that also doubles as a party favor, or a quaint get-
Please join us in the gated pool area at Legacy Walnut Creek, 1555 Riviera Ave 3rd
floor Walnut Creek, from 3-
Just for Hilarie Helpful Hinters, Ros is offering this party at a discounted rate of $33 per person instead of the regular $41. Our project will be an amazing necklace made with Swarovski crystals! Bring a snack or a dessert to share with the other moms. She will provide drinks for everyone. See you there!
Sunday, June 20th: Happy Father’s Day Everyone!
Yippee for Grandpa’s & Uncles too!
Monday, June 21st:
10-
BumbleBee Ceramic Handprints in Walnut Creek
Come make ornaments, magnets & plaques in
all shapes & sizes for your keepsake
of your little one or for a present!
RSVP: hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com
(Details on the Home Page & Creative Baby)
Capturing the memories you cherish…
Come and buzzz around as Bumblebee Ceramic Handprints will be hosting a "playdate-
When: Monday, June, 21st
Time: 10am-
What to bring: your little one’s fingers, toes and a snack to share; coffee/tea and bagels will be provided by Amy Wright, the host.
*please RSVP by Monday June 14th to hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com to attend!
Pricing
Double-
Triple-
Ornament-
Cash or Check only
Your prints will be available for pickup in 4-
For more information or to view samples visit: www.bumblebeehandprints.com or contact them directly @ 925.472.0725, info@bumblebeehandprints.com
12:15-
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-
4 Mondays each month
6/7-
12:15-
PRICE
$25 FOR EACH ONE MONTH SERIES/MEMBERS*
$40 FOR EACH ONE MONTH SERIES/NONMEMBERS*
SINGLE CLASS DROP-
To register 925-
Tuesday, June 22nd: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Cooking Club’s 7th Meeting!
Theme: Summertime Luau
New members welcome! Email: China (chinaharvey1@gmail.com) (Details on Community Baby)
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-
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 China (Chloe’s Mom) chinaharvey1@gmail.com
Wed. June 24th: 10:30 am Kindermusik: Free! First Class! Theme: Creatures of the Sea
Thursday, June 24 at 10:30am
Thursday, July 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 10:30am
Join this special free DEMO class. Enjoy developmentally appropriate songs, movement, instrument play and more in this fun music class for children and parents. It's a great opportunity to share the love of music with your child!
FIRST CLASS IS FREE! $124 for 5 class pass. Pre-
SPECIAL EDITION:
Story Time Wednesday mornings at 11am at giggle with a Speech
Therapist. (Details under Monthly Activities Baby)
Join us every Wednesday for interactive storytelling -
3:30 pm Wed. Weekday Baby Signing PlayGroup
at giggle, Drop Ins welcome, (Details under Community Baby);
Email: drchauss@yahoo.com for questions
Welcome! We have formed a new Sign Language Playgroup Club. 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 based on sign language for the babies followed by Open Exchange for the parents. Each lesson will be lead by Michelle (Serena’s Mom), Toby (Penny’s Mom) or Hilarie (Kylah’s Mom), who demonstrate an easy to sign story and/or song.
During open exchange you can learn and re-
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 3:30 pm.
If you are interested in participating please email Michelle (Serena's mom) for further details. drchauss@yahoo.com
Friday, June 25th-
Saturday, June 26th:
11 am – 2 pm Bumblebee Ceramic Handprints will be at Right Start in San Francisco
2411 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94115-
(415) 441-
(Example of product & prices on Home Page)
For more information or to view samples visit: www.bumblebeehandprints.com or contact them directly @ 925.472.0725, info@bumblebeehandprints.com
6:30-
Health & Wellness Event for New & Expectant Families
Join your local Bay Area Itsabelly Baby Planners, Amy Kux and
Athena Serapio, for a night out with your very own local experts!
Lullaby Lane, San Bruno; Appetizers & Smoothies to Enjoy
Heath & Wellness Event for New and Expecting Families
6:30pm to 9pm on Saturday, June 26, 2010
Lullaby Lane, 556 San Mateo Ave, San Bruno CA
Join your local Bay Area Itsabelly Baby Planners, Amy Kux and Athena Serapio, for a night out with the experts.
Speakers for the night include your very own local professionals:
Dr. Alan Greene, M.D., Pediatrician & Author of Raising Baby Green and Feeding Baby Green
Karen Pollak, Sleep Consultant, Babies 2 Sleep & Doubletalk
Hilarie Hsu, Hilarie's Helpful Hints
Baby Boot Camp
Jenny Lee Photography
Letitia Heshmat, Heshmat Pain Management Clinic
The Baby Cuisine Cookbook
Enjoy scrumptious appetizers from Wild Tree and delicious fruit smoothies from Sweet Connections, San Bruno.
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-
-
R.S.V.P. at athena@itsa-
Sunday, June 27th:
11:30 am -
Working Parents Playgroup meeting
2nd & 4th Sundays of the Month
email ?: carolyn.eisen@gmail.com
Working Parents Playgroup
Let's get together to chat about the challenges of working
full-
while also being a full-
Music Together is the internationally recognized music and movement classes for babies,
toddlers and preschoolers along with the grown-
Our family-
Music Together
classes provide you with playful, engaging ways for you and your child to come together
and interact musically. With this kind of interaction, your child learns that music
is fun and his or her musical skills start to form. You'll hear your child sing to
herself (maybe after class is long over!) and see her bounce, rock or jump to the
beat. You'll watch your baby experience the vibrations he feels on the big drum,
or see his excited reaction to his favorite song.
Music education benefits all areas
of learning from language and math skills, to small and large motor abilities and
even social and emotional development.
Visit
http://www.musictogether.com/Home to find
your nearest location and schedule your free preview class!
Sign up now for a Music
Together summer class near you! Our 6 week semester is a great way to bring some
new songs and music-
To take a free preview
class, visit one of our ongoing Spring classes NOW to experience Music Together and
find out more about this fun, research-
Full information about classes
near you can be found by going to musictogether.com and entering your zip code into
the Class Locator.
DAYONE BABY
Baby Sign Language Series Info for DayOne Location:
DayOne Center, Walnut Creek
1403 N Main Street
To register go to www.dayonecenter.com or call 925-
Introductory Workshops
Saturday, July 31 11:00 -
Saturday, Sept. 25 11:00 -
Saturday, Nov. 20 11:00 -
Six-
Saturdays May 29 -
Saturdays Aug. 7 -
MONTHLY ACTIVITIES: JUNE
Wed. June 2nd: FREE Story Time:
Wednesday mornings at 11am at giggle
(Details under Monthly Activities Baby)
Join us every Wednesday for interactive storytelling -
3:30 pm Wed. Weekday Baby Signing PlayGroup
at giggle, Drop Ins welcome, (Details under Community Baby);
Email: drchauss@yahoo.com for questions
Welcome! We have formed a new Sign Language Playgroup Club. 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 based on sign language for the babies followed by Open Exchange for the parents. Each lesson will be lead by Michelle (Serena’s Mom), Toby (Penny’s Mom) or Hilarie (Kylah’s Mom), who demonstrate an easy to sign story and/or song.
During open exchange you can learn and re-
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 3:30 pm.
If you are interested in participating please email Michelle (Serena's mom) for further details. drchauss@yahoo.com
Friday, June 4th: Musical Playdate! 11 am Rockin’ Kids Sing A Long
Storybook Theme for today: Opposites
Yogurt Harmony in Berkeley
(Details on Home Page, Musical Baby & Tots Treasures)
Rockin’ Kids Sing A Long combines music, story, play and three languages into their learning play, stories and song.
The Rockin' Kids Sing-
Each sing-
1) Dance/Movement
2) Jam session with instruments
3) Fun songs that teach about counting, the alphabet, shapes, opposites, etc.
4)
Trilingual nursery rhymes in English/Spanish/Chinese (Mandarin) Story time
Saturday, June 5th:
10 am: Oakland Public Library's Family Play Days at the Eastmont Branch, 7200 Bancroft, Suite 211, on the second floor of the Eastmont Mall. The Family Play Day program begins with open play, story/circle times and parenting workshops.
11 am – 2 pm Bumblebee Ceramic Handprints will be at Right Start in WC
1567 Botelho Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94596-
Call today to schedule your appointment (925) 974-
(Example of product & prices on Home Page)
For more information or to view samples visit: www.bumblebeehandprints.com or contact them directly @ 925.472.0725, info@bumblebeehandprints.com
Monday, June 7th:
12:15-
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-
4 Mondays each month
6/7-
12:15-
PRICE
$25 FOR EACH ONE MONTH SERIES/MEMBERS*
$40 FOR EACH ONE MONTH SERIES/NONMEMBERS*
SINGLE CLASS DROP-
To register 925-
12:30 pm and 2 pm: FREE! Special Animal Show from Wild Kingdom & its host Peter Gros at Jelly Belly Factory, photo ops available after with the animals!
Wild Kingdom host and renowned conservationist Peter Gros and his traveling band of live animals will make an appearance at the Jelly Belly Visitor Center conference rooms on Monday June 7 with two shows at 12:30 pm and 2 pm; photo opportunities to follow each show. Stop by to see the beautiful assortment of critters great and small, to include the fennec fox, ringtail lemur, alligator and tarantula! The shows are free and no reservations are required.
6:30 pm the 9th Book Club Meeting “The Irresistible Henry House” by Lisa Grunwald, New Members Welcome! Want to join?
Email: hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com
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)
Wed. June 9th: FREE Story Time:
Wednesday mornings at 11am at giggle
(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
If you are interested in participating please email Michelle (Serena's mom) for further details. drchauss@yahoo.com
3-
Ros (Soren’s Mom!) at her home
(Details under Home Page & Monthly Activities Baby)
Whether you are looking for the fun and creative birthday party for your preteen
that will actually keep them interested the whole time, a lavish Bat Mitzvah activity
that also doubles as a party favor, or a quaint get-
Please join us in the gated pool area at Legacy Walnut Creek, 1555 Riviera Ave 3rd
floor Walnut Creek, from 3-
Just for Hilarie Helpful Hinters, Ros is offering this party at a discounted rate of $33 per person instead of the regular $41. Our project will be an amazing necklace made with Swarovski crystals! Bring a snack or a dessert to share with the other moms. She will provide drinks for everyone. See you there!
Saturday, June 12th
Featured Photographer: Hold’ em Photography with Shannon Kincaid
In Clayton or Tilden Park (your choice!) 9 am – 2 pm slots.
(Visit Photo Baby & the Featured Photography for packages & for details)
1 pm Cook Once, Eat Twice Demo cooking class at giggle
cook once, eat twice
WHEN: Saturday, June 12 at 1pm
WHAT: Cut down on kitchen time so you can spend more time enjoying your new baby! This class teaches you to make the most of your time in the kitchen by cooking two meals from the same main ingredient. Taught by Amber Wilson, M.S. R.D.
WHERE: giggle Walnut Creek
HOW: EVENT IS FREE! Pre-
Sunday, June 13th:
11:30 am -
Working Parents Playgroup meeting
2nd & 4th Sundays of the Month
email ?: carolyn.eisen@gmail.com
Working Parents Playgroup
Let's get together to chat about the challenges of working
full-
while also being a full-
Featured Photographer: Hold’ em Photography with Shannon Kincaid
In Clayton or Tilden Park (your choice!) 9 am – 2 pm slots.
(Visit Photo Baby & the Featured Photography for packages & for details)
Monday, June 14th:
12:15-
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-
4 Mondays each month
6/7-
12:15-
PRICE
$25 FOR EACH ONE MONTH SERIES/MEMBERS*
$40 FOR EACH ONE MONTH SERIES/NONMEMBERS*
SINGLE CLASS DROP-
To register 925-
Tuesday, June 15th:
The Rockin' Kids Sing-
Each sing-
Viva el Español Spanish Class Discount for HHH Families:
Enroll in June and receive
a $20 credit towards any future enrollment.
Mention your HHH Family connection to
receive your special June discount!
Contact us for a FREE Trial Class!
Summer Schedule:
http://www.vivaelespanol.org/documents/Schedule_Summer_2010.pdf
Spanish Immersion
Summer Camps 2010 & Daily Classes too!
Camps appropriate for ages 4-
The
This 2010 Summer's fabulous themes are:
''Journey to Japan''
''Boom! Splat! Kablooey! Explosive Science''
''Zoo Dunnit!!*??''
''Carnival Week!''
''Rainforest Expedition''
''Going Hawaiian''
Students learn useful vocabulary and
phrases related to each theme. Each week culminates with a sing-
9am-
9am-
8am-
Camp Flyer, Dates, Locations and
Registration Form:
For
questions about our Spanish Immersion Summer Camps or for daily class information,
please visit www.vivaelespanol.org, call 925-
Viva el Español Spanish Language Center offers a variety of programs for children,
from infants to teens. Our award-
Parent & Me -
Tuesday 10:30am (Space
is limited – Call to reserve Free Trial spot)
Thursday 9:30am
Thursday 10:30am (Space
is limited – Call to reserve Free Trial spot)
For 1-
Every class is a fiesta! The niños, niñas and their grown-
Parent & Me -
Monday
9:30am
Wednesday 9:30am (Full -
For children 18 months -
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-
For 3-
50 minute Regular Pre-
$155 for a 10-
Monday -
Tuesday & Thursday 3:00pm
Friday 4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am or 11:15am
110 minute – Extended Pre-
$275 for a 10-
Monday -
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-
3451 Golden Gate Way
Lafayette, CA 94549
Phone 925-
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
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.
Our structured curriculum includes games, music, art, stories and dramatic play,
all in the chosen language. We teach summer camps, after school programs (pre-
Email LangoKids@gmail.com for a free trial or more information.
(new!) STORYTIME!! (new!)
Lango and giggle are teaming up to add storytime at their Walnut Creek location! Bring your little (or big) ones for a free storytime in Spanish, French or Mandarin. Contact LangoKids@gmail.com for more information.
SPANISH
BABIES (6 -
TOTS/PARENTS (18mo -
PRESCHOOL (3 -
ELEMENTARY (5 -
MANDARIN
BABIES (6 -
TOTS/PARENTS (18mo -
PRESCHOOL (3 -
ELEMENTARY (5 -
COMING SOON!
SUMMER CAMP 2010
Mandarin and Spanish week-
Below is a little more info about LANGO:
www.langokids.com/regions/contra-
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-
LangoKids@gmail.com
www.langokids.com/regions/contra-
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Viva el Español Spanish Class Discount for HHH Families:
Enroll in June and receive
a $20 credit towards any future enrollment.
Mention your HHH Family connection to
receive your special June discount!
Contact us for a FREE Trial Class!
Summer Schedule:
http://www.vivaelespanol.org/documents/Schedule_Summer_2010.pdf
Spanish Immersion
Summer Camps 2010 & Daily Classes too!
Camps appropriate for ages 4-
The
This 2010 Summer's fabulous themes are:
''Journey to Japan''
''Boom! Splat! Kablooey! Explosive Science''
''Zoo Dunnit!!*??''
''Carnival Week!''
''Rainforest Expedition''
''Going Hawaiian''
Students learn useful vocabulary and
phrases related to each theme. Each week culminates with a sing-
9am-
9am-
8am-
Camp Flyer, Dates, Locations and
Registration Form:
For
questions about our Spanish Immersion Summer Camps or for daily class information,
please visit www.vivaelespanol.org, call 925-
Viva el Español Spanish Language Center offers a variety of programs for children,
from infants to teens. Our award-
Parent & Me -
Tuesday 10:30am (Space
is limited – Call to reserve Free Trial spot)
Thursday 9:30am
Thursday 10:30am (Space
is limited – Call to reserve Free Trial spot)
For 1-
Every class is a fiesta! The niños, niñas and their grown-
Parent & Me -
Monday
9:30am
Wednesday 9:30am (Full -
For children 18 months -
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-
For 3-
50 minute Regular Pre-
$155 for a 10-
Monday -
Tuesday & Thursday 3:00pm
Friday 4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am or 11:15am
110 minute – Extended Pre-
$275 for a 10-
Monday -
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-
3451 Golden Gate Way
Lafayette, CA 94549
Phone 925-
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
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.
Our structured curriculum includes games, music, art, stories and dramatic play,
all in the chosen language. We teach summer camps, after school programs (pre-
Email LangoKids@gmail.com for a free trial or more information.
(new!) STORYTIME!! (new!)
Lango and giggle are teaming up to add storytime at their Walnut Creek location! Bring your little (or big) ones for a free storytime in Spanish, French or Mandarin. Contact LangoKids@gmail.com for more information.
SPANISH
BABIES (6 -
TOTS/PARENTS (18mo -
PRESCHOOL (3 -
ELEMENTARY (5 -
MANDARIN
BABIES (6 -
TOTS/PARENTS (18mo -
PRESCHOOL (3 -
ELEMENTARY (5 -
COMING SOON!
SUMMER CAMP 2010
Mandarin and Spanish week-
Below is a little more info about LANGO:
www.langokids.com/regions/contra-
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-
LangoKids@gmail.com
www.langokids.com/regions/contra-
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Music Together is the internationally recognized music and movement classes for babies,
toddlers and preschoolers along with the grown-
Our family-
Music Together
classes provide you with playful, engaging ways for you and your child to come together
and interact musically. With this kind of interaction, your child learns that music
is fun and his or her musical skills start to form. You'll hear your child sing to
herself (maybe after class is long over!) and see her bounce, rock or jump to the
beat. You'll watch your baby experience the vibrations he feels on the big drum,
or see his excited reaction to his favorite song.
Music education benefits all areas
of learning from language and math skills, to small and large motor abilities and
even social and emotional development.
Visit http://www.musictogether.com/Home to find your nearest location and schedule
your free preview class!
Sign up now for a Music Together summer class near you! Our
6 week semester is a great way to bring some new songs and music-
To take a free preview class, visit one of our ongoing Spring
classes NOW to experience Music Together and find out more about this fun, research-
Full information about classes near you can be found by going to musictogether.com
and entering your zip code into the Class Locator.
COMMUNITY BABY
Care Share
Date night is back with no extra costs!
Care Coordinator: Brittany Steward
mbsteward@gmail.com or 925-
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-
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:
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-
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: Broccolini Salad with Burrata Cheese
Broccolini Salad with Burrata Cheese
Burrata is a pouch of fresh mozzarella with a creamy center that's rich and buttery. This yummy broccolini is served with big meaty olives, mushrooms and red onions. This is a nice side to your summer BBQ.
LEARNING BABY
The Rockin' Kids Sing-
Each sing-
We are about to start Bubble Camp at Gymboree which is a great deal for everyone
who enrolls.
1. All children enrolled in a Play and Learn class will be able to
take an unlimited number of Play and Learn classes, in their class level, for no
extra charge. Base price of the membership is $69/month.
2. Families will have a chance to add a 2nd program for only $10/month for each program.
3. Bubble Camp runs from June 15th -
For additional information about our schedule, please visit www.gymboreeclasses.com or email Judy at gymboreekids@comcast.net.
One other important thing to note for summer is that all of our sites are air conditioned which can be very nice if we ever get summer heat!
BABY & ME
Yoga for Moms & Pre-
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-
SESSION DATES & TIME
4 Mondays each month
6/7-
12:15-
PRICE
$25 FOR EACH ONE MONTH SERIES/MEMBERS*
$40 FOR EACH ONE MONTH SERIES/NONMEMBERS*
SINGLE CLASS DROP-
To register 925-
Kids Yoga Grades 1-
Dates: Tuesday 6/1-
Time: 3:30 PM -
Yoga can have a powerful impact on your child, teaching valuable life skills like
focus, self-
Kids Yoga Grades 4-
Dates: Thursday 6/3-
Time: 3:30 PM -
Yoga can have a powerful impact on your child, teaching valuable life skills like
focus, self-
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!
Baby Boot Camp Walnut Creek First Class Free! There are 6 classes a week at Civic
Park, Heather Farms Park and indoors at giggle. Please go to www.babybootcamp.com
to view our current schedule and register for your first class free in Walnut Creek.
Please contact sandy.mourad@babybootcamp.com for more information regarding Baby
Boot Camp Walnut Creek or go online to www.babybootcamp.com searching walnut creek
to view all of our current classes and monthly events!
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!
Visit Baby BootCamp’s Events calendar for the month of June at: http://babybootcamp.com/pages/class_location.aspx?i=970
MUSICAL BABY