Stroller Strides Makes the News

Mark your calendars! On Wednesday, August 9th Barnaby from Channel 8 is coming out during Vicky Mergen's class to do a story about Stroller Strides in Kalamazoo. This is your chance to try a second class exercise class for FREE.

The more people she has the better! Class will be FREE (even if you've participated in a complimentary class prior to this) for everyone that day and all attendees will receive a free water bottle or sports towel (while supplies last).

If you know of anyone that might want to try out the class this will be a perfect opportunity, please feel free to forward this on to them.

Here, There, Everywhere Materials

Well, here it is - a picture of the new Family Time Unit 2 At Home Materials. Remember - only one set of materials needed per family. Don't miss out on this fun new class - registrations being taken now. Register by July 31, 2006 and we will give you an egg shaker for each child signed up. Check the web site for scheduling information.

Field Trips

Can you believe we do Kindermusik Field Trips?

We provide all the tools needed for a Magical, Musical trip. Use your location or ours. Your local daycare, preschool or school is welcome to be a part of our field trip program. Have the director, teacher or parent coordinator contact us for more information.

Big Paper, Thick Crayon, Finger Paint?

How do you know what artistic tools are age appropriate? Read this article from Parenting online.

Family Time Unit 2 Here, There, Everywhere

Plan this fall to explore five new musical learning themes in Unit 2: A visit with a friend, an outing at the park, a trip to the city, an afternoon at the aquarium, and a day at the farm.

Family Time Unit 2 - Here, There, Everywhere

The new unit of Kindermusik Family Time will be available for our Fall 2006 semester. Watch the video to see a preview of some of the activities.

And, in case you haven't heard, children under the age of 6 months are FREE when accompanied by an older sibling. Yes, that's right! We are excited about this new unit - Here, There, Everywhere - and hope to see you and your family in class with us.

Hope through Singing

Each child in the Choir has a story. They have experienced more tragedy in their young lives than most of us will ever know in a lifetime. The children range in age from 7 to 11 years - many have lost one or both parents to poverty or disease. Yet, each child has a dream - a hope for tomorrow. They want to be teachers, doctors, musicians and pilots. These children are members of The African Children's Choir - hear them now.

The African Children’s Choir is coming to Southridge Reformed Church on Sunday, July 16. The choir will be leading both the 9:00am and 11:00am services. I'm sure you won't leave without a song of hope in your heart . . .

Grown-ups Benefit from Rhythm, too

Many of our Kindermusik units focus on drumming - we tell stories with drums, try different rhythms with drums, converse with drums, make drums, dance to drum sounds. But, drumming isn't just for kids. Grown-ups can use drums - even at work.

Click here to see how you can use rhythm and drumming to help your company and employees through team building exercises.

Musical Story Time at the Park

Stroller Strides is in full swing and they are inviting you to come and see what they are all about - for FREE! In addition, we will be hosting a Summer Storytime on July 12th at 10:00am. This event is part of the playgroup after Vicky Mergen's Stroller Strides exercise class.

Wednesday, July 12
Exercise at 9:00am (please arrive by 8:45am)
Storytime 10 - 10:30am
Portage Creek Bicentennial Park, Milham Avenue entrance

To RSVP or for more information on this program call Vicky at 269.584.0354 or email vickymergen@strollerstrides.net. For rain date check the website. Your first class is FREE so don't hesitate to call Vicky today.

Happy Birthday USA

Music and lyrics by George M. Cohan

Simple Version

You're a grand old flag,
You're a high flying flag
And forever in peace may you wave.
You're the emblem of
The land I love.
The home of the free and the brave.
Ev'ry heart beats true'
neath the Red, White and Blue,
Where there's never a boast or brag.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
Keep your eye on the grand old flag.

The classes are here, the classes are here!

Kalamazoo/Portage area classes are now on the web site - Mattawan and Richland area classes will be posted as soon as information is available. Why should you register early? Here are some reasons:

• Save $10 on tuition and and egg shaker when you register by July 6
• Receive an egg shaker when you register by July 31
• Our class sizes are limited and we currently have spaces available in all our classes. You'll get a class time that works for you by choosing from several class times to work with your busy schedule
• All you need to pay now is the materials fee to save your place in class
• There are morning, afternoon and evening, sessions available
• Your child will be sure to receive his or her materials at the first class rather than having to wait
• You'll make life easier for Debbie
• You can relax - sign up now and take one more thing off your mind