Schedule for remainder of session:
Fridays 10:30 - noon at Groton Public Library on May 29, June 12, 26
CarWash! Saturday, June 27, Details TBA
Monday, April 27, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Tues, April 28 11-1 Skatepark Picnic - Sutton Park, Groton
Pack a picnic, snag a skateboard, scoop a scooter, bring a ball...! In addition to the skatepark (boards, blades, scooter, but no bikes), there is a great playground & swings, basketball courts, pavillion, horseshoe pits, and plenty of green grass. Restroom status is unknown at present. Join homeschool buds for a totally casual lunchtime gathering for fun, frolic & friendship. Raindate, Tuesday, May 5th (after Bookchat.)
Community Think & Community Garden! Sats April 25 - May 23
Think GROW! Lynn K. was farsighted enough to reserve a 10x10 plot in the Groton Community Garden for CommunityThinkers to cultivate, tend, harvest, donate -- enjoy!
What a great opportunity to come together on a wonderful project - the earth is our oyster --- ideas?
The plotting has begun behind Groton Services on the north side of Rt. 1 near the power plant (between the Massage School and True Value Hardware). From Courtney at Groton Parks & Rec:
April 25 - More to do! Pick rocks, spread out 35 yards of compost, Lime, & vegetable plant tone, finely roto-till the communal garden plot areas, stake those areas, plant more cool weather crops, and prepare the leased plot areas.
Things we might like to have - gloves, tools, seeds, vegetable plant tone (the more the better). Donations of tools to be kept at the site; shovels, rakes, 2 wheeled wheel barrow, any size stakes, string, hammer, etc.
If anyone is interested in baking cookies, muffins, or bring juice, coffee, water, or fruit. Anything that will keep the energy and spirit of the volunteers up is a great addition to the group.
May 23 - Official planting day
What a great opportunity to come together on a wonderful project - the earth is our oyster --- ideas?
The plotting has begun behind Groton Services on the north side of Rt. 1 near the power plant (between the Massage School and True Value Hardware). From Courtney at Groton Parks & Rec:
April 25 - More to do! Pick rocks, spread out 35 yards of compost, Lime, & vegetable plant tone, finely roto-till the communal garden plot areas, stake those areas, plant more cool weather crops, and prepare the leased plot areas.
Things we might like to have - gloves, tools, seeds, vegetable plant tone (the more the better). Donations of tools to be kept at the site; shovels, rakes, 2 wheeled wheel barrow, any size stakes, string, hammer, etc.
If anyone is interested in baking cookies, muffins, or bring juice, coffee, water, or fruit. Anything that will keep the energy and spirit of the volunteers up is a great addition to the group.
May 23 - Official planting day
Thursday, April 16, 2009
June 1st Terra Firma Farm Volunteer Day
Mark your calendars, and stay tuned for more! Thanks to Anne B. - again!
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
CashFlow Game Reschedule to 4/24
Mike Farnum has requested to move our CashFlow session to Friday, April 24 from 10:30 - noon. If you've not yet been, come check it out. Seasoned pros et al, we hope to see you there!
Homework Reminder: Michael had discussed with the children his idea of setting up a car wash to contribute the money to a local charity. The food bank for instance. Our assignment was to figure out what our start up costs might be. Cost of sponges buckets, soap/ how many cars can be washed etc. A little business plan type of thing. His goal is to execute the idea to have a real life experience of setting up a business and return on investment as well as the experience of giving back to the community/ contributing to charitable cause.
Homework Reminder: Michael had discussed with the children his idea of setting up a car wash to contribute the money to a local charity. The food bank for instance. Our assignment was to figure out what our start up costs might be. Cost of sponges buckets, soap/ how many cars can be washed etc. A little business plan type of thing. His goal is to execute the idea to have a real life experience of setting up a business and return on investment as well as the experience of giving back to the community/ contributing to charitable cause.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
TENNIS, EVERYONE?!
The nets are up at Washington Park!
www.recreationparks.net/CT/new-london/washington-park-groton
First Lesson is scheduled for
Friday, April 3, 10, 17, 24, and on thru May...?!
9:30am--11:30am
This is a fun & informal gathering - please feel free to come as you can!
Please Remember to Bring:
- A tennis racket…if you don’t have one, borrow one, share one, or buy an inexpensive one at someplace like Wal-Mart or Re-Play Sports.
- Tennis balls…can be used, as long as they bounce!
Please Wear:
- Sneakers.
- Comfortable clothes.
- Smiles.
Thanks!
“Coach K.”
If you haven't already done so,
RSVP to jenniferpryor@sbcglobal.net
so we can keep an eye out for you and/or add you to the "In Case of Rain"
email notification list!
www.recreationparks.net/CT/new-london/washington-park-groton
First Lesson is scheduled for
Friday, April 3, 10, 17, 24, and on thru May...?!
9:30am--11:30am
This is a fun & informal gathering - please feel free to come as you can!
Please Remember to Bring:
- A tennis racket…if you don’t have one, borrow one, share one, or buy an inexpensive one at someplace like Wal-Mart or Re-Play Sports.
- Tennis balls…can be used, as long as they bounce!
Please Wear:
- Sneakers.
- Comfortable clothes.
- Smiles.
Thanks!
“Coach K.”
If you haven't already done so,
RSVP to jenniferpryor@sbcglobal.net
so we can keep an eye out for you and/or add you to the "In Case of Rain"
email notification list!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
CashFlow continues this Friday, March 20 at 10:30 (free)
Room 2, Groton Public Library (please confirm on arrival)
Mike Farnum offers this financial literacy game for tweens & teens
Feel free to stop in & check it out, even if you've not been before.
Alternate Fridays:
March 20
April 3
April 17?
May 1?
Final class day to be confirmed.
Mike Farnum offers this financial literacy game for tweens & teens
Feel free to stop in & check it out, even if you've not been before.
Alternate Fridays:
March 20
April 3
April 17?
May 1?
Final class day to be confirmed.
BookChat will continue at new time - 11am on alternate Tuesdays!*
March 24
April 7
April 21
May 5
We can continue to gather in the Teen Lounge, or, if weather warrants, outside -
byob (bring your own blanket!)
Informal polling found consensus to be that
a) a later time was better, and,
b) alternating weeks would open more opportunity for outdoor & alternate activities like
volunteerism, sports, hikes, jamband, beach days....
As always, this fabulous ongoing experimental socio-educational adventure is subject to feedback & change to best suit the contentment of our community.
*We tried to alternate the Tuesdays with "Cash Flow" weeks, so that there are still activities weekly.
April 7
April 21
May 5
We can continue to gather in the Teen Lounge, or, if weather warrants, outside -
byob (bring your own blanket!)
Informal polling found consensus to be that
a) a later time was better, and,
b) alternating weeks would open more opportunity for outdoor & alternate activities like
volunteerism, sports, hikes, jamband, beach days....
As always, this fabulous ongoing experimental socio-educational adventure is subject to feedback & change to best suit the contentment of our community.
*We tried to alternate the Tuesdays with "Cash Flow" weeks, so that there are still activities weekly.
Room 2 Workshop Days at GPL are a Wrap!
Thank you, everyone, for your energy and participation!
We have used our 12 day allotment for the library June-June calendar year,
and will look forward to scheduling new times for next year.
But, we're still looking forward to more fun together throughout the spring...!
We have used our 12 day allotment for the library June-June calendar year,
and will look forward to scheduling new times for next year.
But, we're still looking forward to more fun together throughout the spring...!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Sunday, April 19th 10a - 2p Volunteer Opportunity
The Mystic Aquarium sponsors an Earth Day Cleanup at Bluff Point State Park in Groton.
Can we get some CommunityThinker families to roll up their sleeves & have fun?
Registration is requested for the clean-up. Call (860) 572-5955, ext. 520 or e-mail reservations@mysticaquarium.org.
Can we get some CommunityThinker families to roll up their sleeves & have fun?
Registration is requested for the clean-up. Call (860) 572-5955, ext. 520 or e-mail reservations@mysticaquarium.org.
April 2nd Volunteer Opportunity
2 pm Tea Time at Beechwood Nursing Home in New London
Assist in bringing residents to the hall for tea time and serving refreshments. Feel free to offer up generationally age-appropriate entertainment if you wish (not required.)
All you have to do is show up with a smile and positive energy!
RSVP to organizer Anne at annebora@comcast.net
Map & Info: http://www.beechwoodrehab.net/contactus.html
Assist in bringing residents to the hall for tea time and serving refreshments. Feel free to offer up generationally age-appropriate entertainment if you wish (not required.)
All you have to do is show up with a smile and positive energy!
RSVP to organizer Anne at annebora@comcast.net
Map & Info: http://www.beechwoodrehab.net/contactus.html
Monday, March 2, 2009
March 10th Bookchat, Yoga & Bowling!
CommunityThink will be in Groton Public Library's Room 2 for 9:30-10:30ish Yoga with Story & Song with Anne Chase and, of course, the 9:30 BookChat in the TeenLounge.
11:30 - 1:30 at Groton Holiday Bowl for a lunchtime Bowlorama! http://www.holidaybowlgroton.com/
about $9/bowler for 2 hours bowling time, pizza & drink, and the shoes!
RSVP to jenniferpryor@sbcglobal.net so we can accommodate for more/less than 4 lanes.
(March 7th is BookChat & Math Games in the Teen Lounge and Room 2 at GPL.)
11:30 - 1:30 at Groton Holiday Bowl for a lunchtime Bowlorama! http://www.holidaybowlgroton.com/
about $9/bowler for 2 hours bowling time, pizza & drink, and the shoes!
RSVP to jenniferpryor@sbcglobal.net so we can accommodate for more/less than 4 lanes.
(March 7th is BookChat & Math Games in the Teen Lounge and Room 2 at GPL.)
Monday, February 23, 2009
"Cash Flow" with Mike Farnum - A Financial Literacy Class/Game for Teens
Alternating Fridays 10:30am - 12ish
continuing on Friday, March 6*
Groton Public Library - Meeting Room (by Lounge)
Come check it out!
This program focuses on “financial literacy” with the foundation being a game called “Cash Flow” designed by Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad. (See http://www.richdad.com/ for more info.)
Having trained with Mr. Kiyoaski, Mike acts as an enthusiastic, well-informed Financial Guide, Host & Facilitator with the ability to communicate additional Real Teen World examples in a friendly & accessible manner.
The class functions around an ongoing & amorphous game of "Cash Flow" - a more realistic version of "Life"-meets-"Monopoly" with a touch of "Risk" - in which the players have a randomly-drawn profession with a specific set of income & expenses, based upon which they make ongoing fiscal decisions in order to get out of the "Rat Race" and achieve their personal goal. Real estate, stock & charity investments & contributions shift with the twists & turns of market and economy....
Parents are indeed welcome to learn along with their children.
A hearty handful of students played "Cash Flow" yesterday morning, with enthusiastic response and glowing reviews:
"Wait...! It's over already? That was waay too short!"
- F.P. After 2 hours of game play.
"That was really pretty fun!"
- M.P. Initially skeptical & reluctant participant.
* Times and length of schedule may shift slightly, but this is the current plan.
continuing on Friday, March 6*
Groton Public Library - Meeting Room (by Lounge)
Come check it out!
This program focuses on “financial literacy” with the foundation being a game called “Cash Flow” designed by Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad. (See http://www.richdad.com/ for more info.)
Having trained with Mr. Kiyoaski, Mike acts as an enthusiastic, well-informed Financial Guide, Host & Facilitator with the ability to communicate additional Real Teen World examples in a friendly & accessible manner.
The class functions around an ongoing & amorphous game of "Cash Flow" - a more realistic version of "Life"-meets-"Monopoly" with a touch of "Risk" - in which the players have a randomly-drawn profession with a specific set of income & expenses, based upon which they make ongoing fiscal decisions in order to get out of the "Rat Race" and achieve their personal goal. Real estate, stock & charity investments & contributions shift with the twists & turns of market and economy....
Parents are indeed welcome to learn along with their children.
A hearty handful of students played "Cash Flow" yesterday morning, with enthusiastic response and glowing reviews:
"Wait...! It's over already? That was waay too short!"
- F.P. After 2 hours of game play.
"That was really pretty fun!"
- M.P. Initially skeptical & reluctant participant.
* Times and length of schedule may shift slightly, but this is the current plan.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Tennis Racket Exchange
Have an extra racket to share? Need one? Please use the comment section to connect & share information!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Tennis, Everyone?
The snow is melting! Time to think about getting some fresh air and exercise.
WHO?: You!
WHAT?: Tennis ~ all levels ~ all ages
WHEN?: Friday mornings (9:30-11:30?) Weather permitting, starting in March or April
WHERE?: Washington Park, Groton, CT*
Playgrounds, basketball hoops, & picnic areas available for non-participants. Bill Memorial Library & Fort Griswold within walking distance. http://www.revwar.com/ftgriswold/
WHY?: Fun, fresh air, exercise!
HOW?: Easy ~ just show up with a pair of sneakers, a tennis racket, a can of balls and a willingness to play!
Lessons with Lynn, (and any other volunteers!) are FREE.
ADULTS WILL NEED TO SUPERVISE NON-PARTICIPANTS AND/OR ASSIST WITH CHILDREN WHO NEED EXTRA HELP ON THE TENNIS COURTS.
RSVP: Please email Jennifer at jenniferpryor@sbcglobal.net with participant name, ages & contact info (email, phone) and volunteer assist interest (c'mon, you closet tennis pros!) so we can better organize, and contact for cancellations.
*See Google map for George Washington Park:
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&q=washington+park+groton&fb=1&split=1&gl=us&cid=7905749381224383302&li=lmd&z=14&t=m
WHO?: You!
WHAT?: Tennis ~ all levels ~ all ages
WHEN?: Friday mornings (9:30-11:30?) Weather permitting, starting in March or April
WHERE?: Washington Park, Groton, CT*
Playgrounds, basketball hoops, & picnic areas available for non-participants. Bill Memorial Library & Fort Griswold within walking distance. http://www.revwar.com/ftgriswold/
WHY?: Fun, fresh air, exercise!
HOW?: Easy ~ just show up with a pair of sneakers, a tennis racket, a can of balls and a willingness to play!
Lessons with Lynn, (and any other volunteers!) are FREE.
ADULTS WILL NEED TO SUPERVISE NON-PARTICIPANTS AND/OR ASSIST WITH CHILDREN WHO NEED EXTRA HELP ON THE TENNIS COURTS.
RSVP: Please email Jennifer at jenniferpryor@sbcglobal.net with participant name, ages & contact info (email, phone) and volunteer assist interest (c'mon, you closet tennis pros!) so we can better organize, and contact for cancellations.
*See Google map for George Washington Park:
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&q=washington+park+groton&fb=1&split=1&gl=us&cid=7905749381224383302&li=lmd&z=14&t=m
Tuesday, Feb 17th at GPL
Bookswap! Room 2 - Please bring your pre-enjoyed books to pass along for others to enjoy! If you've had that New-Year's-Sort-It-All-Out-And-Clear-It Moment strike your household, you may already have a bit of a stack going....
9:30 - 10:30 BookChat in the TeenLounge *This has become such a popular & growing group, please consider prioritizing your absolute favorite or most dramatically horrendous book review, in order to potentially share just one book, in the interest of time if there's a crowd!*
9:30 - 10:30 Yoga, Story & Song in Rm 2 with Anne Chase - parents welcome to join in!
Math Games in Room 2 with Jennifer - modified to suit interested partcipants - will be available as backup program as needed.
10:30 - 11:30 Dog Toy Crafting in Room 2 with Anne Bora and Priscilla Zorn - using fleece, creativity, & your crafty ideas/contributions. *PLEASE BYO SCISSORS!*
9:30 - 10:30 BookChat in the TeenLounge *This has become such a popular & growing group, please consider prioritizing your absolute favorite or most dramatically horrendous book review, in order to potentially share just one book, in the interest of time if there's a crowd!*
9:30 - 10:30 Yoga, Story & Song in Rm 2 with Anne Chase - parents welcome to join in!
Math Games in Room 2 with Jennifer - modified to suit interested partcipants - will be available as backup program as needed.
10:30 - 11:30 Dog Toy Crafting in Room 2 with Anne Bora and Priscilla Zorn - using fleece, creativity, & your crafty ideas/contributions. *PLEASE BYO SCISSORS!*
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Valentine & Chocolate Workshop, Feb 10th
Groton Public Library, Room 2
9:30 - 10:30 Book Chat in Teen Lounge*
9:30 - 10:30 Valentine Creations in Room 2
The Pryors will bring some supplies, please feel free to BYO favorite crafty goodies
10:30 - 11:15 Chocolate Workshop
Discussion on fair trade, child labor, sustainability and factors on
The Other Side of Chocolate by moms Caterina Maxwell and Cindy Hyland - - plus your input, if desired.
BYO:
* Valentine supplies
* Chocolates to sample & share - check those labels!
* Chocolate funfacts, if you wish....
11:15 - 11:30 Clean-up
(The workshops have a fair potential for untidiness!)
* The work that was underway last week in that area is completed, so the 'Chat will be in its usual location.
It's best if we are respectful of the Library room rental policies and utilize Room 2 only.
9:30 - 10:30 Book Chat in Teen Lounge*
9:30 - 10:30 Valentine Creations in Room 2
The Pryors will bring some supplies, please feel free to BYO favorite crafty goodies
10:30 - 11:15 Chocolate Workshop
Discussion on fair trade, child labor, sustainability and factors on
The Other Side of Chocolate by moms Caterina Maxwell and Cindy Hyland - - plus your input, if desired.
BYO:
* Valentine supplies
* Chocolates to sample & share - check those labels!
* Chocolate funfacts, if you wish....
11:15 - 11:30 Clean-up
(The workshops have a fair potential for untidiness!)
* The work that was underway last week in that area is completed, so the 'Chat will be in its usual location.
It's best if we are respectful of the Library room rental policies and utilize Room 2 only.
Library's Games
As I was leaving the library after Game Day last week the librarians let me know that a couple of their games were missing. I think the missing games were Chutes and Ladders, Monopoly Jr and one other one. If you mistakenly brought these games home with you, please bring them back next Tuesday.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Feb 10th Chocolate Awareness Day at GPL 9:30 - 11:30
Cindy Hyland and Caterina Maxwell will share their research on the Chocolate Trade: fair trade, child labor, heritage & tradition, etc. Tasting will be a crucial element! Feel free to bring your own Choco-facts and even a favorite chockie to share -- check that label...!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Feb. 3rd Game Day at GPL!
Join us from 9:30 to 11:30 next Tuesday for Game Day in Room 2 of Groton Public Library! BYO favorite board games and ideas to share! Bingo? A Scrabble-Off, anyone? Chutes & Ladders? Does anyone have Twister? (And, I'm sure the Library has plenty of other choices.) Bring your faves and your smiles!
* Special Appearances by Finn & Nolan - the Homeschool Magicians *
Feel free to use the comment section to announce which treasured game you will be bringing, or to connect with fellow enthusiasts.
* Special Appearances by Finn & Nolan - the Homeschool Magicians *
Feel free to use the comment section to announce which treasured game you will be bringing, or to connect with fellow enthusiasts.
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