UPCOMING EVENTS

 

GIRLS CIRCLE

For Grades 3 to 5

Jan 30, Feb 6 & 13 

or

April  16, 23 & 30th

3:30-5:30

LYSB is pleased to offer our popular program for girls now for grades 3 to 5.  Join us each week for a different theme and activity designed to increase girls’ self-esteem, body image, and social support.  During this program girls will:

· Develop connections & feel included

· Build strong interpersonal skills

· Strengthen self-care & well-being, even under stress

· Dissolve barriers to respect, confidence & empathy

Pre-register by calling LYSB at 434-7208 x0.  Fee:  $20

 

Sewing Workshops

LYSB presents:  Sewing Workshops!

If you've always wanted to learn how to sew on a sewing machine join your friends at LYSB . Have fun and learn something new! 

Ages 8 and up.  No experience necessary.  Sewing machines provided.  Class is taught by arts educator Claudia Mathison.  Class limit is ten.  

Pre-register by calling LYSB at 434-7208 x0.

 

FEBRUARY SESSION:    

4 Thursdays, Feb 2, 9, 16 & 23 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Learn the basics of machine sewing while designing accessories for your room, including heart shaped pillows and other fun accessories.  Fee: $75 includes materials.

 

MARCH SESSION:

4 Thursdays: March 1, 8, 15, & 22 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Aprons, oven mitts, pot holders!  Be a “domestic diva” while sewing and designing pretty and functional items to keep you and your family clean in the kitchen  Fee: $75 includes materials.

 

APRIL SESSION:

3 Thursdays April 5, 19 & 26 from 4:00 to 6:00.

Learn basic sewing techniques and design one of a kind purses, small totes, and spring scarves.  Learn to sew buttons and zippers to complete your projects.  For students with some prior machine sewing experience..  Fee: $70 includes materials.

 

 

American Girl Workshops

American Girl Programs with Claudia Mathison

Ages 5 and older, Fee: $15.00

Crafts, Games and refreshments at each session.  Call LYSB to pre-register 434-7208

Saturday Feb. 11th, 2:00 to 4:00

Celebrate Valentine's Day with an American Girl crafty Tea! We'll design and decorate fancy Victorian accessories and heart shaped treat bags, Tea cakes, games and stories too!

 

Saturday, March 17th, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Let's spruce up your wardrobe with accessories an American Girl would love. We'll design beaded jewelry, headbands and more!

 

Saturday, April 21st, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Design American Girl frames or mirrors for your room using unique found items, gems and sparkles.

 

Saturday, May 12th, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. 

April showers bring may flowers! Design beautiful May Day floral crowns for you and your doll!  

 

 

Community CPR & AED Training for Adults and Teens

Monday, January 30, 2012, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm  OR

Friday, March 2nd, 2012, 6:00-9:00 pm 

If a family member, friend or infant in your care had a cardiac or first aid emergency in your presence, could you recognize the signs and respond quickly and appropriately?  This course is based on the curriculum of the American Heart Association and teaches the public how to perform CPR, use the AED, and relieve foreign body airway obstructions for adults, children, and infants.  Plan to spend 3 hours learning and practicing the skills necessary to save a life.  Wear comfortable clothing as this is a hands-on course.  Doug LoPresti and Colleen Atkinsons, EMTs, will teach you everything you need to know to provide quality care during a cardiac or choking emergency.

Fee:  $50 includes certification and card. (good for two years)

Pre-register by calling LYSB at 434-7208 x0

 

BIZZ AUDITIONS!!

Monday, February 27th 5:00-7:00 p.m. BY APPOINTMENT

Tuesday, February 28th, 4:00-7:00 p.m. BY APPOINTMENT

To schedule audition appointment call LYSB at 860-434-7208 x0.

For complete audition rules and info click here.

 

 

FAMILY FIRST AID

Monday, February 27 - 6:00-9:00 PM

Everyone knows how to put on a band-aid and kiss a boo-boo but sometimes that isn't enough. Chances are, you will have to do more than this at some time to someone in your family. Doug Lo Presti and Colleen Atkinson, EMTs, will teach you American Heart Association First Aid including Basic First Aid, Medical Emergencies, Injury Emergencies, and Environmental Emergencies. This interactive hands-on class is designed for anyone ages 13 and up who wants to know what to do "before the ambulance arrives".  AHA 2-year certification.  Pre-register by calling LYSB at 860-434-7208 x0.

 

Sitter Safety Course

Four Mondays:  March 5,12, 19, 26, 2010, 2:15-4:00 p.m.

Fee: $40 includes supplies, snacks, guest speakers

This is an intense sitter safety training course that is appropriate for babysitters, big brothers and sisters, and children staying at home alone for the first time.  This course will teach a variety of safety issues, basic first aid, fire safety, 911 skills.  Call LYSB to register 434-7208.  Click here for registration form and send in with your check to LYSB.

 

Mother/Daughter Workshop:  Let's start talking

Spring 2012 date tba, 6:30PM-8:30PM

Please contact LYSB @ 434-7208 to register 

Open the lines of communication with your daughter!  Designed to give girls a better understanding of the changes that her body will go through during puberty.  Topics will include the importance of a positive body image and how to deal with difficult situations.  A fun and educational night out for girls in 4th and 5th grade and their mothers.  Cost is $40 per pair and includes resource materials, goodie bags and a pizza dinner.

 

Mother Daughter Workshop:

Beyond the Birds and the Bees…

Spring date tba

Join us at LYSB for a fun, informational evening designed to give girls a better understanding of the physical, emotional and social implications of sexual activity, and give moms an opportunity to have this important discussion. 

Mothers and daughters will participate in activities to:

•  highlight the influence of the media on attitudes… 

•  help clarify values regarding sexual activity (what do I think is ok, and what is not ok for me to do?)…

•  emphasize the immense responsibility associated with being sexually  active.  (how does a pregnancy occur and what are STD’s?)…

•  provide girls with the information they need to make the best choices for themselves…

This program is for girls in 8th & 9th grade and their mothers.

Cost is $40 per pair and includes resource materials and a pizza dinner. 

Patty Cournoyer, a health educator facilitates this course.

Call LYSB at 860-434-7208 to register

 

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Lymes' Youth Service Bureau

P.O. Box 589

59 Lyme Street

Old Lyme, CT  06371

860-434-7208