Plant the seeds of mindfulness

For Grades 3 and 4

Essential tools to help children find balance, calm and resilience. A group to help children with expressing emotions, letting go, anxiety, stress, friendship issues etc. Six nights of fun, creativity and hands on activities. Topics will include; What is mindfulness? Feelings/Listening, Ride the Wave, Kindness, Gratitude & Positivity.

When: Wednesdays, 9/27, 10/4, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, & 11/15

Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Where: Youth Services, 31 Arbor Way

Fee: $25

Instructor Diane Lasher-Penti

Register: Register on Activenet . Code:SEEDS.MIND

Creative Connections

Grades K-2

Come create arts and crafts, play games, and make fun healthy snacks all inspired by our favorite children’s books!  Every other Tuesday night for six weeks.

When: 9/26, 10/10, 10/24, 11/7, 11/21, 12/5

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Place: Youth Services, 31 Arbor Way

Fee: $30

Register: Register on Activenet. Code:CREATIVE.CONNK2F17

Dad & Daughter Hair workshop

Daughters ages 4 though 4th grade

Taught by Sam Flint, owner of Flint’s Barber shop, Dads can come with their daughter to learn basic hair styles such as pony tail, bun, and basic braid. This is a great bonding opportunity. 

When: Monday, October 16th

Time: 6:30 -7:30 PM

Place: Ellington Youth Services, 31 Arbor Way

Fee: $10

Register: Register on Activenet.Code: Hair.Workshop

Decide to be kind spirit dance

Children with special needs and their parents are invited to spend an afternoon learning to dance ballet, jazz, and hip hop by area dance instructors. Non-residents welcome!

Special guests will be there as well as a t-shirt given to each participant. 

Refreshments will be included.

*To become a sponsor, please email spiritdance5678@gmail.com

When: Sunday, November 19th

Time: 2:00 to 3:30 pm

Place: Ellington Middle School Gym, 46 Middle Butcher Road

Fee: FREE

Register: Register on Activenet. Code: SPIRIT.DANCE