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Wednesdays
4 - 5 PM

February 18 Register 4:00 4:15 4:30 4:45 PM
March 18 Register 4:00 4:15 4:30 4:45 PM
April 15 Register 4:00 4:15 4:30 4:45 PM

Yoga Fun for the Family with Michelledana
Fridays, Feb. 20 - March 27
6 week class

$40 for 6 week series. Registration required here.

Ages 0-5 with a caregiver 

Whilst bending, flexing, stretching, and strengthening, we'll move mindfully and playfully through invigorating and calming yoga postures and breathing exercises. All levels welcome!

MIchelledana Shafran is a teaching artist who has been captivating audiences young and old, both nationally and internationally, for over 30 years. Michelledana is a dancer, performer, 500 hour certified yoga teacher, as well as an art and wellness educator.

Music with Miss Amy

Wednesday, March 11
9:00 - 9:45 AM
Register here.

Music and movement class for children up to four years old with caregiver. Class will include movement, beat keeping, song time, instruments, puppets, and lots of fun!

Free class. Space is limited. Registration required.

Gardiner Library children’s librarian, Amy Laber (“Miss Amy”) has been teaching early childhood music classes throughout the Hudson Valley for over 20 years. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in both Psychology and Music Therapy and has also received NYS Certification in Music K-12. With positive energy and a love for her craft, Amy brings a special sense of warmth and patience to all her classes.

Jewelry Making Lab with Heather Kort- Spring Break Art Class

Tuesday, March 31
10:00 AM- 12:30 PM
Drop-off class for ages 8-15
Cost: $25
Register here.

Come experiment with beads, wire, fabric, string, paper, pliers, bench blocks and hammers to make a variety of wearable art! Tables will be set up with unique stations, and this lab setting will allow students to make what interests them most. Part of the fun will include the option to make our own beads.
 

Students should come dressed comfortably. Parents, please send your child in with a healthy snack and water bottle if you feel they may get hungry.

StarLab Planetarium

Tuesday, March 31
5:00-5:30 PM
Register here.

Immerse yourself in an unforgettable journey through the solar system in our portable planetarium. With a fascinating astronomy lesson, blast off with us starting at the sun and ending at Pluto with mesmerizing visual effects and real images and videos from the depths of space. This program promises a unique experience for all ages.

Ages: 4+ (must be 4 or older to be admitted and children ages 4-12 must be accompanied by an adult) 
Please note that this is a children's/family program. Do not register unless you are also registering a child.

Maximum capacity is 25 individuals (including adults).

Paid registration required for each participant. Cost is $3.00 per registration.
Please note that registrations submitted without payment will be unregistered.

Presented by Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum.

Yoga For Kids (Spring Break) with Michelledana
Wednesday, April 1
5:00-5:45 PM
Ages 6-11
Cost $10
Register here.

An engaging, fun, and playful class designed to support kids who have lots of energy and enthusiasm. We’ll explore a variety of poses and breathing techniques that promote presence, focus, strength, flexibility, and balance. 

MIchelledana Shafran is a teaching artist who has been captivating audiences young and old, both nationally and internationally, for over 30 years. Michelledana is a dancer, performer, 500 hour certified yoga teacher, as well as an art and wellness educator.

Kids "Paint & Sip" with Laura Lanchantin

Thursday, April 2
4:00-5:30 PM
Register here.

Glow in the Dark Sea Creatures Paint and Sip for Kids!

Ages 5+

$15 Registration required.

Learn fundamental painting techniques while creating your own glowing underwater scene with local artist Laura Leigh!

Snacks, Juice, and all art materials included!

Waffle & Friends Puppet Show

Saturday, April 4
11:00-11:30 AM

Waffle & Friends is an entertaining, half-hour puppet variety show. With a fun-modern twist on a classic tale, catchy original music, and adorable puppets, the audience is sure to have a blast! Waffle, the lovable dog emcee, introduces his puppet friends to perform entertaining skits that last under 5 minutes, keeping young audiences engaged and entertained throughout the entire show. A fuzzy creature, some musical bugs, a witty owl who loves to tell jokes, and even an energetic chicken who loves to exercise, have all come along to sing and perform for your enjoyment. Whether you love to sing, move, or just play along, this fun and educational performance is sure to ignite your imagination.

All ages.

No registration required.

Chess Club

Meets first and third Wednesdays
6:30 - 8 PM
Open to all ages and all levels.

Come one, come all! Don't be intimidated we are here to teach and have fun together.

Geocache at the Gardiner Library

Gardiner library has a geocache! A geocache is a container hidden for players to find, and log. Almost like a treasure hunt! To start playing the game go to the geocaching website

https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GCA9F4Z

Homeschooling Coop

Meets weekly, beginning September 1st.
11 - 1 PM
All grade levels.
Donations accepted but not required.
R.S.V.P. and get more information by emailing Barbara at barbtaylor1973@aol.com.

Barbara Ziobro will work with students in a variety of topics while incorporating games and mixing in some fun along the way. Barbara is a mom of 2 home-schooled boys and a previous IBMer turned high school equivalency instructor, who now advocates for those in the home-school community.