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MINI MUSCLES WOULD LIKE TO THANK MACALISTER TODD PHILIPS FOR THEIR GENEROUS OFFER OF PERFORMING ALL LEGAL WORK REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH MINI MUSCLES AS AN INCORPORATED SOCIETY-FREE OF CHARGE-THANK YOU
Hi all, our latest news on becoming an incorporated society is that we are hoping to wrap it all up by March 31st and continue on afterwards as an inc. society. Still waiting to hear from Mac, Todd Philips as to where they are up to but I have decided we will wait no more and start On April 1st. There will be a few changes along the way. Firstly, all the people who offerred their services as committee members can you please email me to confirm your interest. We would also like names of people for each of the 4 areas to be a parent rep. You would not have to attend meetings but I would chat with you before hand or take anything to report by email. If you are interested in being on committee please message me privately, meetings will be once per term and it may be possible to use a skype system if you cannot make the meeting, this will also allow reps from each of the 4 areas. Changes will be to the pricing structure for Alexandra, Queenstown and Wanaka where we hold full sets of equipment. $40 annual membership fee, to cover $1 for every week we are open during the year, this will keep your entry fee to $5 per family. This will go towards maintenance and upkeep of the equipment which has had no repair since 2002. It is important that people who participate in the running of the classes are paid for their services and with a little extra revenue this will be possible and ensure the continuation of all classes. If you do not wish to pay the membership fee you can attend classes for a casual fee of $8.00 per family. Families who have concession cards will have from now until the end of March to use them, you can also gift sessions to friends if you cannot use them all yourself, if you already have a card you can continue with it once your new membership fee has been paid. All feedback and questions are welcome, further details to follow.
WHAT IS MINI MUSCLES?
Mini Muscless is a fun movement hour for parents to attend with their infant, toddler or preschooler. Sessions are based on free choice for children and we offer ideas to parents that will help them support their childs physical development. We offer music and movement as part of the class and children are welcome to join in if they wish. Physical movement plays an important role in early childhood education and is necessary for your infant's brain development. You will learn how your new baby's movement, supports this growth. We introduce you to ideas from specialists and theorists and help you to answer all those questions that you have, about your childs physical development as they grow. We have mums, dads, nannies and grandparents who come and enjoy our sessions, everyone is welcome.
A FRIENDLY REMINDER- MINI MUSCLES IS FOR THE WELL CHILD
Please keep your child away if they have a runny nose and remember your child needs to be free of runny poo or vomiting for 2 days before it is safe for them to be around other children. Viruses and germs spread quickly in warm rooms.
GUIDELINES FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Parents and Caregivers
Please help keep Mini Muscles a fun place for children to come. You are responsible for your child within this environment and you need to have them in your sight at all times. If you are involved in a conversation with another adult, position yourself so that you can see your child and that you can step into help if needed. Children cannot see through groups of parents standing talking in the middle of the room, grouping like this can block their view of equipment and activities. If your child is participating during group music time, please support them to do so by keeping this time a chat free zone for adults in order for the children to gain the most from the activities they enjoy. One hour of your week is a short time to devote your attention to your child's amazing developing skills. Mini Muscles is for the enjoyment of you and your child together
Thanks for your consideration
If you or anyone you know has an interest in leading a class please contact me. Y fou will need to be physically fit, have experience or training in early childhood and working with families, knowledge of physical development, music and movement, health and wellbeing. You must be unflappable, strong and have a great smile and be completely unfazed by large noisy groups of adults and children! Most of all you need to be able to have fun when interacting with children and be able to offer parents supportive, sound advice on their child's development:)
Facebook Page
If you want to keep up with weekly notices or photos from sessions please find our facebook page and click like. You will then receive cancellation notices, information or photos that are posted on the page. The link is http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Mini-Muscles/101241576626017 Photos are posted on the page with permission from parents and are removed from the wall after a week but are still able to be viewed in the photo section. As always we welcome ideas and suggestions from parents, you can approach us in class or privately by email, phone or FB message.
WHEN AND WHERE ARE CLASSES?
ALEXANDRA
Classes resume February 8th Term 1 2012
Community Centre, Skird St.
WEDNESDAYS
9.15-9.45 - Alexandra Primary School
10-11am- All families welcome with children from crawling to 4 year olds
10-11am (1st Wed. of each month) Free introduction to Baby Mini Muscles for all parents and babies
11-11.30 - Children with teacher aides
No Alexandra classes in the school holidays
Phone Leonie 03 4486473 or Rae 0274 149 562
WANAKA
WEDNESDAY
Plunket Rooms, Ardmore St.
1.30-2.30
next intro 29th FEB. 2012
Free Introduction to Baby Mini Muscles for all parents and babies
FRIDAY
Proactive Gym, Plantation Rd.
9.30-10.30 Under 2's from crawling,
10.30-11.30am 2, 3 and 4 yr olds
11.30-12.30 All babies, new and crawling ( choose 9.30 or 11.30 for crawlers)
Phone 0274 149 562
QUEENSTOWN
Classes resume February 2nd Term 1 2012
Queenstown Events Centre -Frankton
THURSDAY-
9.30 - Under 2's from crawling,
10.30 - 2, 3 and 4 yr olds
11.30 -12.30 All babies new from 8-10 weeks and crawling/standing (choose 9.30 or 11.30 for crawlers/standing)
No classes in School holidays
Phone 0274 149 562
CROMWELL
N.R.G Health and Fitness Centre
Classes begin Monday February 13th
Mondays
10.15 am -11.15 all ages together from crawling to 4yrs
Cromwell Plunket Rooms-Free sessions
11.30ish -12.30 Babies 8-10 weeks old to mobile babies (commando or crawling)
All Families are welcome
Phone 0274 149 562
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
FIRST VISIT FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS IS FREE! ALL AREAS
$5 per family per class
Cards for advance payments- All classes are flexible, please enquire if you are not
sure which class to attend or if you have more than one child.
New pricing structure takes effect on April 1st
Annual membership fee $40 per family
Class fee for members $5 per family
Class fee for non-members $8 per family
You will be required to pay non-members fee of $8 if you turn up to class without payment
You will be required to pay non members fee until membership fee of $40 is paid in full
You can still buy cards for payments in advance
WHO DO I CONTACT?
To find out about Physio referrals, fundraising ideas or sessions for your
community organization, workshops, birthday parties, equipment hire
Please contact Rae Paterson 0274 149 562 Email info@mini-muscles.co.nz
or see our facebook page http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Mini-Muscles/101241576626017
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