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BITS & PIECES - CHILDRENS OPPORTUNITIES

FUN IN THE KITCHEN

In this popular six-week program you will learn how to prepare and cook different types of main courses, side dishes, and desserts.  Miss Sharyn & Miss Rita will be running these classes for all those young chefs.  Children will be taking home tasty food for the whole family to enjoy.

 

Location:                   Swift Middle School, Cooking Room

Dates:                       Saturdays; October 10, 17, 24; November 7, 14, 21 (None on October 31st)

Time:                        9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Ages:                        6 to 12

Cost:                         $36.00

Program Code:           120801

 

HORSEBACK RIDING

Learn how to ride horseback!  Enjoy a fun-filled Fall Saturday learning the basics of horseback riding at Four-Green Fields farm in Woodbury, CT.  Instructor:  Cindy Mooney.  Enrollment is limited four (4) people, so register early!

 

Location:                   Four-Green Fields Farm, Woodbury, CT

Dates:                       Saturdays; September 26; October 3, 10, 17

Times:                       10:00 AM - 11:00 AM OR 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Ages:                        6 & UP

Cost:                         $165.00   

Program Code:           120701

 

ACTING CLASSES

Spark creativity and build self-confidence in your child with Acting Classes from Performing Arts Programs!  Some of the things that will be covered are theater games, concentration exercises, voice and speech, improvisational exercises, acting terminology, sense memory, subtext, stage skills, script work and more!  *This class will offer fun, new and challenging material for returning students! At the end of the session there will be an informal showing to share what participants have been working on.  All materials will be provided and included in the cost of the program.  If you register online at www.performingartsprograms.biz you can receive a $3.00 discount if you enter coupon code PAPCLASS at checkout!

 

Location:           Falls Ave Senior Center

Dates:                      

Session 1:        Tuesdays; October 6, 13, 20, 27; November 10, 17 (None on November 3)Session 2:        Tuesdays; February 2, 9, 23; March 2, 9, 16, 23

                  (None on February 16)

Grades/Times:   K – 4         5:00 pm – 5:55 pm

                   5 – 8         6:00 pm – 6:55 pm

Cost:             $90.00 

Program Code:    131338

 

SUPERSITTERS

American Heart Association Babysitting course for anyone 10 years old and older.  The class will offer students the necessary tools to become a reliable and safe babysitter.  Students will learn basic childcare, safety precautions, child development, appropriate toys and more.  Students will receive a handbook with all information needed to serve as a reference.  Participants have to meet requirements of the course to receive certification.  At the conclusion of the babysitting classes there will be a course on Family & Friends CPR and First Aid. 

 

Location:         Falls Ave Senior Center

Fee:                $70.00

Dates:             Babysitting classes will be held on Thursday, October 15

Time:              6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

 

Dates/Times:   First Aid & CPR will be held on Friday, October 16

                        6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Program Code:  120106

 

CHILDREN’S PLAYGROUP - THURSDAY

Back by popular demand!!  Come join other Watertown mothers and children Ages 1-4 at the Falls Ave Senior Center for free play, children's crafts, songs, and fun!  Seasonal activities such as a Halloween party, Christmas caroling and more.  Make friends and come socialize with other moms!!  Pre-Registration is required!!  Space is limited to 15 kids!!

 

Location:        Falls Ave Senior Center

Dates:            

Session 1:       October 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12, 19

Session 2:       December 3, 10, 17; January 7, 14, 21

                (None on Dec 24th & 31st)

Time:               9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Ages:               1 - 4 years old

Cost:               $15.00/Per Session

Program Code: 110102

 

**NEW** TOT BOP

Bop your way to a fun-friendly fee; good time. Tot Bop is an interactive play group for children, ages 2-3 years, and their parents and/or caregivers. Come join us to discover music, dance and movement, arts and crafts, storytime, language and learning activities, and special events. Let’s make new friends and share what makes little people so special. There will be a treat/snack provide. Instructor: Rose D’Andrea.

Pre-Registration is required!!  Space is limited to 10 kids!!

 

Location:                   Falls Ave Senior Center, Downstairs

Dates:                       Tuesdays; September 22, 29; October 6, 13, 16, 20, 27

Time:                        10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Ages:                        2 & 3 Years

Cost:                         $40.00/6 session program

Program Code:           131381    

 

STORY TIME -WATERTOWN OR OAKVILLE LIBRARIES

For more information on Story Time, please call the Watertown Library at 945-5360 for dates, times, and hours.

 

PAJAMA STORY HOUR

Put on you’re coziest pajamas and grab your favorite bedtime buddy to hear some cool bedtime stories.  Each week we will offer stories with a different theme.  The children will join in story time and a coloring craft, and snacks will be provided.  Please do not allow your child to bring toys to story time.  They divert other children’s attention from the program.

 

Location:                   Falls Ave Senior Center

Dates:                      Fridays, September 18; October 2, 16, 30; November 13; December 4

Time:                        7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Ages:                        2 – 5 yrs old

Cost:                         $10.00

Program code:           332273

 

POWER COUPONS

Ever since the release of the bestselling book “The Millionaire Next Door”, more and more people are realizing the importance of economizing on everyday expenses. Everyone would like to save money at the grocery store! With the clever use of internet sites/unusual coupon sources/rebates, you really can save 50%-80% off your bill. Get in on the secret with these real-life success strategies.

 

Location:                   Falls Ave Senior Center

Date:                          Tuesday, September 15

Time:                          6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Cost:                          $15.00/pp

Program Code:            333396 

ABSOLUTE BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO DIGITAL CAMERAS

Want to learn the absolute basics of choosing and using a digital camera? This class is for you. You’ll learn what makes digital photography different from film photography, how those differences translate into features on digital cameras, and how to choose and use those features. Join the digital revolution!

 

Location:                   Falls Ave Senior Center

Date:                       Thursday, September 17

Time:                        6:30 PM -8:30 PM

Cost:                         $15.00/pp

Program code:           332250

 

**NEW** BEGINNER STAMPING

Come learn how to make your own greeting cards.  The cards that you make will be individualized to your taste and personalized for your loved ones. These are cards you’ll never find anywhere else!  Register early, class size is limited!  Instructor: Patty Rist

 

Location:                   Falls Ave Senior Center

Dates:                        Wednesday, September 23

Time:                          6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Age:                           10 & UP

Cost:                           $15.00/Supplies will be included

Program Code:           131368

 

KID’S CERAMICS

TIME:  3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

GRADES:  K THROUGH 5TH

 

HALLOWEEN PROJECT

If you’re a goblin, be sure to be there, because Halloween is almost here.  The project will be dancing ghosts on a pumpkin base.  Hope you all enjoy your special Halloween project on this ghouly day.

 

Location:           Judson School, Cafeteria

Date:               Monday, October 19

Cost:                 $20.00

Program Code:   110802-01

PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16. 

 

THANKSGIVING PROJECT

Come help us celebrate Thanksgiving and make a stack of pumpkins with a turkey sitting on top with a sign that says Happy Thanksgiving.

 

Location:           Judson School, Cafeteria

 

Date:                Monday, November 16

Cost:                 $20.00

Program Code:   110802-02

PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13. 

 

CHRISTMAS PROJECT

Ho Ho Ho…Have a holly jolly Christmas and in case you didn’t hear we are making blissful ceramics to bring you holiday cheer.  You will be painting a

Happy penguin figure holding a sign that says Happy Holidays!

 

Location:           Judson School, Cafeteria

Date:                Monday, December 7

Cost:                 $20.00

Program Code:   110802-03

PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED BY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4.

 

GIRLS INCORPORATED OF SOUTHWESTERN CONNECTICUT

To register or if you would like information about Girls Incorporated please call the program office, #203-756-4639, between the hours of 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday or visit us at 35 Park Place in Waterbury. CONTACT: PAM LALIBERTE

 

**NEW**  GIRLS INC. – STRONG, SMART & BOLD NIGHT

Girls Incorporated of Southwestern Connecticut presents…. Strong, Smart, and Bold Nights. Each Friday evening, girls will participate in Girls Inc. National Programs, make new friends, create art, learn self-defense, and have a light snack all while bring empowered to be stronger, smarter and bolder.

 

Location:           Falls Ave Senior Center

Dates:               Fridays;

Session 1:         September 25; October 2, 9, 16

Session 2:         October 23, 30; November 6, 13

Session 3:         November 20; December 4, 11, 18

Times:               6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Ages:                Girls 7 - 14

Cost:                 $40.00/ per session

Program:           131379

 

**NEW** CIRCUIT SISTERS

The Girls Incorporated of Southwestern Connecticut Robotics Team. For girls ages 9-14. Girls will design, build, program and test robots that perform missions. Teams will work together to find solutions to the problems presented to them in the challenge and then complete in local and regional tournaments. Free for members. To join Pam Laliberte for more information (203)756-4639 or email plaliberte@girlsincswct.org.

 

Join the Girls Incorporated of Southwestern Connecticut’s Teen Leadership Program. Looks great on college applications! Please email Savanah Simmons for information at (203)756-4639 pr email plaliberte@girlsincswct.org.

 

GIRLS INCORPORATED..

INSPIRING ALL GIRLS TO BE STRONG, SMART AND BOLD!!