Walnut CreekYMCA Homeschool P.E. Program
Homeschool PE kicks off at the Walnut Creek YMCA next Friday, September 17 from 1-4 pm. This program offers physical exercise for homeschool children ages 6 through high school. (Mature five-year olds may attend with parent the first time and staff okay without parent.) PE is usually held the third Friday of the month, but please check back for a listing up future dates.
The Y is located at 948 73rd Street in Windsor Heights. Youth are divided into age groups with the first half of the time including gym activities and snacks followed by either pool/gym time for the second half. Cost will be $5 for non-members and $2 for Y members. Parents are encouraged to register and pay on-line at
https://register.dmymca.org/online/searchresults.php
Children get in free when parents volunteer with either the gym time or by assisting in the pool. Sign up must be done one week prior to the date to receive free admission, though parent volunteers are always welcome. Contact Phil Simmons at phil.simmons@dmymca.org or 515 224-1888 to sign up.
1st Annual Homeschool Day, “Fall Chores Day”
Wednesday, Sept. 8
JULIA’s NOTE: The education director suggests arriving at 9 a.m., when the museum opens. This will give you time to identify, prioritize, and find the sites and activities you wish to pursue. Members get into the event free.
From the LHF website (scroll down until you find the date, Sept.8):
Living History Farms welcomes homeschool families! Tour 300 years of Midwestern history, from when the Ioway Indians farmed in Iowa to the beginning of the 20th century when farmers used horses, and participate in chores done by children. Explore the daily life of a child in 1875 as you tour the town of Walnut Hill and participate in chores at 5 locations throughout town. And don’t be late for a lesson at the schoolhouse!
Pre-registration required; e-mail educ@lhf.org or call 515.278.5286 ext. 178. Activities take place from 10:00 – noon, and from 1:00 – 3:00. Once you register, you will receive a list of activities for the day. Special discount of $1.00 off admission price for homeschool families that pre-register by September 1st.
SportsPlex West will hold Homeschool P.E. Classes on Tuesdays beginning Aug. 31. Info at their website.
Jan and Gary Bloom, of BooksBloom Living Books, will be in Des Moines late next week and are planning to have their huge inventory of books for sale, PLUS Jan will be doing 2 talks…”Books for Boys” and “Books for Girls”.
They will set up their “bookstore” in our garage and home.
Address: 2005 69th St (one block south of Hickman)
Time/Day: Fri, Aug 27 2 p.m.- 7 p.m. and Sat, Aug 28, 9 a.m. – 12noon
Jan’s “Boy’s” talk will be at 2 p.m. and “Girls” at 3 p.m. on Fri.
If you aren’t interested in Jan’s talks, you can just come and browse and shop!
Please feel free to pass this on to other groups in the area and beyond.
Bloom’s have not been at NICHE the last 2 years, so this is a great chance to come and get your “living books” fix!
Jan would like to have an idea of how many are coming and is offering the incentive of a free $5 softcover book for your RSVP!
Thanks,
Cathy Sorensen
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