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Homestead Valley Community Center offers a variety of classes available to all ages, at reasonable fees. Please contact the HVCA office for more contact information and prices. 
Blue Bear Music - Little Bears Music Program - www.bluebearmusic.org
Instructor: Barbara Murphy (Director) - (415) 673-3600
When: Fridays; 4:30pm Little Bears Music welcomes all children, from 4 months up to 5 years old, to the magnificent world of music. The Little Bears Music Program weaves together an eclectic variety of traditional, folk, world and popular music with storytelling, dance, games and exposure to real musical instruments to create a unique musical experience for each child plus parent/caregiver. Specialized classes are offered for three different age groups as well as mixed age classes, and the level of activity and musical selection will grow along with your child. Gentle Touch Puppy Training - www.gentletouchdog.com
Instructor: Angela DiMeglio - (415) 472-0138
When: Thursdays; 6:30 & 7:30pm Using gentle and positive reinforcement techniques, training is done off leash with lure-based methods to facilitate the behaviors desired. The establishment of a good relationship between the dog and human is essential to training. The goal is to make all sessions wi th the puppy fun with the aim to intermingle play with obedience so the pup is unable to differentiate between the two. A professional dog trainer and certified behavior counselor, Angela has been training dogs (and their humans) since 1989. For more information: angela@gentletouch.com Music 4 Life - www.carlmusic4life.com
Instructor: Carl Nikolas - (650) 296-8713
When: Wednesdays; 3:30pm Music and movement for children ages one month to four years of age. Early childhood development music from around the world provides an international flavor. Supporting your child's music ability at an early age. Singing... dancing... playing musical instruments... fun... fun... fun! For many years Carl has played, sung and taught gospel music at several churches in the Bay Area. Additionally, he has played in bands and jazz ensembles at both Solano Community College and Diablo Valley College. Carl's childhood dream of becoming a recording artist has been realized in recent years, including collaboration with a Taiwanese band to create the soulful CD "Dare to Dream." Qigong Classes Mind & Movement
Instructor: Shirley Dockstader
When: Tuesday; 10 :00 a m -11:00am Chi-Lei Qigong is a modern therapeutic form of Qigong, which activates the body's natural healing system. It is a simple-to-learn, well researched method of Qigong which originated in China's large medicineless hospital in Quinhuangdao. The movement is gentle, meditative, and restorative. It incorporates breath, movement, imagery, sound, self-massage, and the attention of the mind. Appropriate for people of all ages. Music Together of Marin - musictogetherofmarin.com
Instructor: Beth Crespin (Director) - (415) 456-6630
When: Thursdays, 9:30 & 10:30am; Fridays; 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30am
Fall 2010 Free Demonstration Classes: Thursday, August 26, 9:30 and 10:30am Music Together is an internationally recognized early childhood music program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, and the adults who love them. First offered to the public in 1987, Music Together has pioneered the concept of a research-based, developmentally appropriate early childhood music curriculum that strongly emphasizes and facilitates adult involvement. ZBA Associates Meditation Group - http://www.zbaassociates.com/
Moderator: Marc Lesser - (415) 456-6630
When: Wednesdays, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Fall 2010 Classes begin August 4 ZBA Associates is an executive coaching, seminar, and management consulting organization based in Mill Valley California. Its purpose is to improve the quality of life by integrating exemplary leadership and business practices with mindfulness and awareness practices. Our mission is to leverage positive impact by assisting individuals and organizations to become more conscious, aware, and responsive. Founded in 2004 by Marc Lesser, business leader, Zen teacher, and writer (LESS: Accomplishing More By Doing Less), the company provides workshops, seminars, and coaching that facilitate effectiveness, productivity, and uncovering our deepest wisdom.
Sensory Motor Training for Children
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nstructor: Jean Sublett
When: As scheduled by appointment.
Small and large motor training for children exhibiting developmenal delay or recommended for improvement.
Contact Jean at (415) 383-6743 for information and appointments.
T'ai Chi Chuan
Warm, Calm, Collected
Instructors: Jan McNeil Sheffner (415) 920-9369 or email jmsheffner@aol.com, & Julie Reinganum (415) 383-8382.
When: Mondays; Continuing Students 6:00-7:00pm and Beginners 7:00-8:00pm
Fall 2010 Session: September 13 to November 15. The practice of T’ai Chi Chuan generates qi (pronounced ‘chee’), often felt as heat in the body. Qi is the Chinese word for ‘life force’ or‘vital energy’, our true source of strength. It makes you WARM, with a relaxation that comes with being fully present in your body. When doing T’ai Chi, the joints open, the qi flows, the emotions are soothed, the mind empties. Hence, a great CALM. And, in T’ai Chi the gathering of strength is real, bringing an active physical experience of being centered and connected to the earth. One’s awareness is relaxed, and at the same time COLLECTED.
Lango Marin Spanish for Pre-Schoolers - http://www.langokids.com/regions/marin-county/
Instructor: As scheduled
When: Thursdays, 4:00pm; Currently On Summer Hiatus
At Lango your child will learn a new language, make developmental strides, explore other cultures and make friends. Our highly engaging language classes use music, games, art, and stories to teach kids new languages.
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