Hello Everyone and Welcome Back!! I hope you all had a wonderful summer break!!
We are busy at The Children’s Room getting geared up to resume our programs. Hope everyone had a wonderful summer full of fun and relaxation. We are open for drop in play all week long. Come enjoy our comfortable space, great toys and art supplies and good company. We will begin programs on Tuesday, September 5th. Please check out our calendar for all the great activities and events slated for September at http://www.childrensroomonline.org/.
Mark Your Calendars!! - Everyone is invited to join us for The Children's Room 27th Annual Barn Dance, Sunday the 10th of September, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Beard’s Barn in Waterbury Center at 1601 Barnes Hill Road. Look for signs along Route 100 directing you to the barn. It is a great pleasure for us to offer this Fun Family Event every year to the families in our communities as a way bring our community together and to raise funds that enable us to continue on our mission.
This is a fantastic event for all ages. It includes refreshments, live music, hayrides, tug-of-war and other old fashion games, crafts, face painting, and dancing until the cows come home. With a purchase of admission, you will automatically be entered in our raffle. We will also be running a fabulous silent auction at the event with great prizes such as museum passes, recreation memberships, restaurant/lodging gift certificates, and so much more. You need not be present to win the raffle. No need to wait on the weather report! This is a “Rain or Shine” event as we have many indoor and outdoor activities planned. Included will be The Best Silent Auction ever with items from over 30 local businesses and individuals.
In recognition of the Fall Harvest we are also encouraging everyone to join in a new tradition! Please feel free to join in our “Pie Share” Everyone is invited to bring their favorite Fall Harvest Pie to share!! Apple, Pumpkin, Berry, Rhubarb or any flavor you chose!
Tickets $20 for the entire family. To purchase a ticket in advance, please call 244-5605 or stop in The Room at 47 Stowe Street, Waterbury, VT. Tickets are also available at the gate.
NEW!! - Nature Playgroup - This month we will be introducing a new outdoor playgroup! Meet up in front of the school and join us for some outdoor exploration. Each session will introduce new ways to interact with nature. We will meet at 1 p.m. out in front of the school, and head on over to the fields across the way. Look for dates on our calendar.
Nature’s Treasure Hunt: We will be looking for the many hidden treasures that are found in the natural world.
Nature’s Paint Brushes: We will explore the many paintbrushes that nature has to offer in its flora and then paint masterpieces with what we find.
Nature’s Trails: We will be following some paths and trails to enjoy the out of doors with our friends while getting to know the natural world around us.
Nature’s Workshop: We will be collecting and constructing interesting and important thingamajigs utilizing the gifts of the landscape.
Driving Field Trips!! - We are heading out in the community on four occasions to check things out. Meet up with us to swim, hike, tumble and build fairy houses!
Monday, September 11th, 10 to 11:30 - Central Vermont Gymnastics Academy, located in Moretown, minutes from TBPS, we are invited to enjoy their open gym time at reduced rate of $5/child. Go to http://www.anissasacrobats.net/ for more information.
Monday, September 25th, 10:30 a.m. - Swimming at the Golden Eagle Pool. Head on up to Stowe and check in at the main office to get access to the pool area. Tell them you are with The Children’s Room and pay the discounted price of $5/person. Always warm, clean and friendly, this is a great opportunity to introduce the little ones to the water. Floaties are allowed and there are large stairs leading into the pool for easy access. Go to http://www.goldeneagleresort.com/ for directions.
Tuesday Playgroup and Storytime - Every Tuesday at 10 a.m. brings playgroup sponsored by Central Vermont Building Bright Futures.
Music and Movement - Happening every Wednesday at 10 a.m., this interactive, musical, circle time is filled with song and dance, always followed with some great conversations and networking.
The Children’s Room is a FREE drop in play space and resource center for parents and caregivers of children, age birth to six. We are located in the Thatcher Brook School on 47 Stowe Street, Waterbury, VT. Everyone is welcome to come, regardless of the town you live. Please email childrensroom@wwsu.org or call 244-5605 for more info. Find us at www.childrensroomonline.org. The Children’s Room is open every day that school is in session from 8 to 4 PM. For more information on these and all of our activities for September, please go to www.childrensroomonline.org or call for our
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