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Cooking
Art
Music
Yoga
Art Camp

Classes at The Village:

At The Village at Edgewater, we have three classrooms ready to host programs to empower and educate both parent and child.

Learn more about each of our programs by clicking on the links to the left, or see an integrated calendar of events taking place at the restaurant by clicking the last link, "View Schedule"

Class Pricing:

$8.00 per child drop in for non-members (for a limited time)
$6.00 per child drop in for members (for a limited time)

In addition, you can purchase punch cards for classes. These punch cards can be used for any class at any time.

$75.00 for ten classes for non-members (for a limited time)
$55.00 for ten classes for members (for a limited time)

Teachers interested in using a classroom to host family friendly events, please contact us at: info@eatplaylearn.com

To see a full list of activities at The Village, we recommend joining our online community at www.bigtent.com/groups/tvae. Space in classes is limited and is given first to those who RSVP (either online or by phone) and, second, to those who drop in.

Full Schedule:

Cooking Classes at The Village:

Village Chef Michael Schock has over 17 years experience working in professional kitchens. He has worked in Denver and Summit County's finest restaurants, learning from some of the most creative and talented chefs in the state. He earned his degree in arts at Colorado Mountain College and an Executive Sommelier Certification at the Art Institute of Colorado.

With many years spent as a competitive athlete, (as high as the semi-pro level), he understands the importance of healthy, nutritionally balanced meals with certain emphasis in mind. Michael also has been the featured chef at many culinary demonstrations, has extensive experience teaching culinary classes, and has been invited to appear on local morning shows to showcase his culinary talents.

Michael has spent a considerable amount of time in every kitchen position from dishwasher to executive chef to business owner. Prior to creating the amazing menu at The Village, he was the executive chef of the Rialto Cafe, a high energy popular restaurant on the 16th Street Mall in downtown Denver.

We provide a creative and educational cooking experience for both children and parents. You will learn to make fun and healthy food choices that will last a lifetime. Our classes are taught by food service professionals in a laid back environment. Our team of chefs teach both traditional and creative food preparation techniques that are appropriate for people from age 3 and up.

Schedule

Wednesday

Adult's Cooking Class---------------------5:00-6:00p

Our adult cooking classes are for people ages 13 and up. We will introduce people of any skill level to a wide variety of techniques used in professional kitchens. Our chefs will expose you to fun seasonal ingredients, helping you bring a creative flair into your kitchen at home. Aprons provided.

Thursday

Kid's Cooking Class--------------------------4:00-5:00p

Our kid's cooking classes focus on kids from 5-12. They will learn about food preparation and nutrition through our chefs' demonstrations. Students will also learn by feeling, smelling and tasting ingredients for themselves. Because kids are more apt to eat and enjoy foods that they made themselves, they will leave with easy to follow recipes to practice cooking at home with their parents. Apron provided.

Art Classes at The Village:

Village Chef Jessica Swift has been working in hospitality for 7 years. She is the youngest of six children and has a 16 month old son. Currently, she is attending Metropolitan State College of Denver, majoring in Art, with a minor in Education. While Jessica currently enjoys working in the kitchen, she would eventually like to be a middle school Art instructor. She loves working at The Village and getting to see all the smiling faces of the children so close in age to her own son. She's excited to offer Edible Arts and Crafts that are fun for everyone 1-5 years old. As a mom, she knows how much fun messy art classes are, and understands most parents don't want to run those classes out of their homes for fear of clean up, so she's excited to offer an environment of unbridled creativity, regardless of mess, and she'll even do the clean up after!

About Art at The Village:

Our Art class mission is to expand your child's creativity, expose them to new textures, and introduce them to a new way of thinking. We create a fun and free thinking environment where your children can express themselves through many different mediums. We encourage hands-on expression in these classes, and hope to allow for creative interpretation. There are some classes where they will be encouraged to get messy, so make sure to dress or plan accordingly! Children who attend our Art classes will develop:

*Fine motor skills
*Attention to detail and focus
*Process, order and completion
*Visual/spatial organization skills
*Sequencing
*Persistence and follow through
*Patience and discipline
*Artistic creativity

Schedule

Monday

Create Your Own Play-Dough---------------------03:00-04:00p

Appropriate for all ages. Your child will learn an easy and fun way to create their very own homemade play-dough. Once made, they'll be encouraged to mold, knead, cut, roll, and create with it. They'll even get to take their work of art home. Let your child's imagination run wild! Aprons provided. This is an unsupervised class and you can arrive any time between 3pm and 4pm to participate. Members receive this class free. Non-members, $2.00

Tuesday

Finger Painting--------------------03:00-04:00p

Kids of all ages are welcome to come and get messy and learn new ways of self expression through their hands. Let your child explore with color, texture, and technique as they finger paint with us. Our finger paints will be made from vanilla pudding, so if they also happen to try to eat whats on their fingers, it will be OK. This is an unsupervised class and you can arrive any time between 3pm and 4pm to participate. Members receive this class free. Non-members, $2.00.

Music Classes at The Village:

About the Teacher

Maureen Hopkins, owner and founder of Altitunes Neurologic Music Therapy, is a board-certified music therapist (MT-BC), with specialized training in Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) from the Robert F. Unkefer Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy. She has nearly 15 years of experience working with children with and without special needs. Her professional memberships include American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) and the Colorado Association for Music Therapy (CAMT). Maureen attended Colorado State University (CSU), and graduated with two bachelor degrees; music therapy and psychology. She was both a member and president of the Music Therapy Student Organization. As president, she organized and promoted a multi-band concert, which set a fundraising record for the organization, and generated a high level of community participation, awareness, and education about music therapy through the attention of local newspapers & radio stations. During her third and final practicum, she had the incredible opportunity to work under the supervision of Dr. Blythe Lagasse, who advanced Maureen's ability and skill implementing NMT speech techniques with children.

Following CSU, Maureen completed a six month clinical training music therapy internship with Moved by Music in Canon City, CO. She gained experience in hospitals, assisted living homes and nursing homes with a variety of populations, including; traumatic brain injury, stroke, neurologically impaired, physically impaired, speech impaired, mental illness, Alzheimer's, cancer, chronic pain, comatose and terminally ill. She facilitated one-on-one, small, and large group music therapy interventions to enhance/improve cognition, create an outlet for emotional expression, promote relaxation, decrease pain and anxiety, increase communication skills and improve physical functioning. Her clinical training also provided her experience building the first full-time music therapy position at a nursing home in Colorado, receiving Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement for music therapy services, designing forms for facility wide use and formally documenting music therapy outcomes for an ongoing hospital study.

Slogan

In Tune with You

Mission Statement

Altitunes Neurologic Music Therapy strives to help individuals of all ages achieve their optimal levels of cognitive, physical, emotional and social functioning through the use of intelligent, innovative and motivating therapeutic interventions that integrate music, body and brain.

There are no sessions to sign up for. Only pay for the classes you attend. Please RSVP in advance for all classes. Class size is limited and given first to those who RSVP and, second, to those who drop in.

Beboppin' Babies (0 - sitting)

Beboppin' Babies is all about parent/caregiver interaction with their baby- using eye contact, facial expressions and gentle touch. The class will involve rocking, bouncing, lifting, tickling, cuddling and tummy time to familiar nursery rhymes and lullabies. You will learn how music can improve overall development, how to integrate musical activities into your daily routines and meet other parents/caregivers. You don't have to be a music expert, just have to have fun with your baby.

Wednesdays....... 11:45am - 12:15pm

Thursdays........ 10:00am - 10:30am

Saturdays........ 11:30am - 12:00pm

Melodious Movers (sitting - 1st steps)

Melodious Movers is designed to promote positive interactions between baby and parent/caretaker through a mix of sitting songs, movement songs and lullabies. Each class provides a rich sensory environment filled with music, scarves, finger puppets, balls, instruments, and a parachute.

Familiar nursery rhymes and lullabies provide the musical structure for movements such as bouncing, rocking, rolling, cuddling and tickling. Babies will also have the opportunity to play simple percussion instruments which facilitates improvements in gross and fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Meet other parents/caregivers of babies, and learn songs and musical activities you can recreate at home.

Tuesdays.......10:00am - 10:30am

Tuesdays.......11:45am - 12:15pm

Wednesdays.....10:00am - 10:30am

Saturdays......09:45am - 10:15am

Toe Tappin' Toddlers (walking - 36 months)

Toe Tappin' Toddlers builds your toddler's confidence and autonomy through repetition of familiar songs and musical activities, and encourages the exploration of movement and voice. Increase their body awareness, hand-eye coordination, and both fine and gross motor skills through repetition of instrument playing, finger plays, simple action songs, creative movement, dancing, lap-rides and parachute games. Vocal play, which includes forming of vowels and consonants, saying words and phrases, and rhythmic and vocal inflection imitation, fosters early language ability and acquisition.

Tuesdays........09:00am - 09:45am

Tuesdays........10:45am - 11:30am

Wednesdays......09:00am - 09:45am

Wednesdays......10:45am - 11:30am

Thursdays.......11:45am - 12:30pm

Saturdays.......10:30am - 11:15am

Polyphonic Preschoolers (3-5 years old)

Polyphonic Preschoolers is defined as a group consisting of many voices all sounding in harmony. Understanding a preschooler's desire for individual expression, Polyphonic Preschoolers provides each child musical opportunities to take turns between leading and imitating. They will learn not only to play along with the music, but also to develop their own rhythms.

Each week will include repetition of familiar songs in a predictable class structure along with the integration of new songs based on the monthly theme. Movement songs, circle games, group dances and expressive movements enhance both fine and gross motor skills as well as coordination. Finger plays and rhymes, instrument playing, parachute games, rhythm activities and vocal exercises facilitate learning and development of basic academic concepts, social skills, confidence and self-esteem. Learn songs, dances and finger plays that you and your preschooler can do together at home, in the car or even when waiting in line!

Thursdays........09:00am - 09:45am

Sibling Symphony Music (All ages)

Sibling Symphony is a music class that combines fun, engaging musical activities for siblings of all ages, and encourages positive sibling interaction. Each class will include repetition of familiar music, along with 1-2 new songs based on the bi-monthly theme, offer all kids individual opportunities to play the autoharp/guitar/and other instruments, and will conclude with parachute time and bubbles. This class has something for every age; just don't forget your brother or sister!

Thursdays........10:45am - 11:30am

Kids Concert and Dance Party (Everyone)

Join Maureen the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month for free musical entertainment geared toward the whole family. Kids should come prepared to shake their tail feathers and play a variety of different instruments to popular children's songs, as well as popular songs from styles such as, but not limited to big band, Motown, bluegrass, boogie woogie, traditional, folk, rock and swing. Musical requests are always welcome!

Childbirth Classes at The Village:

Amy Wallace is a Registered Nurse and Certified Nurse Midwife with over 16 years experience providing women's health care to women and families throughout the life cycle. She has a Master of Science in Nursing and Bachelor Degree in Nursing from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.

Amy has attended hundreds of births in settings ranging from free standing birth centers to university hospitals. During most of Amy's career as a midwife, she has provided some form of group learning experience to women and families.

Amy is also a mother. She has experienced three natural childbirths and many years of nursing. She lives in Northwest Denver with her husband of 20 years and home schools her children.

Mission

Proving classes to help women and their families prepare for natural childbirth, successful breastfeeding and initial newborn care.

Philosophy

Amy believes that during pregnancy all women and families need a space to learn, question and practice skills in preparation for the journey of labor, birth and mothering. She has been at the side of many women as they walk this journey.

As a midwife, Amy believes that pregnancy and birth are normal. She also believes that in this place and time, many women need significant education and support to birth naturally.

As an educator, Amy believes it is important to utilize methods that support various learning styles. She incorporates many different methods to support learning.

Simple Childbirth Preparation Classes

• Amy Wallace, an experienced nurse midwife offers a different approach to Childbirth Preparation.

• 1 1/2 hour drop in sessions available once per week in a comfortable environment.

• Come to as many sessions as meet your needs.

• Every Wednesday evening from 6:30-8:00 we will spend time on a scheduled topic, work with a coping technique and have time for questions and answers.

• Cost is $15 per session.

• A punch card for 5 sessions is $65.

• Unsure? Try it out for only $7 for your first session.

• See below for topics.

• All sessions meet at The Village in Edgewater.

Upcoming Topics

In all sessions:

1. We will discuss and practice at least one coping technique

2. You will receive content in various formats - audio, visual, written, and active

3. There will be time for questions and answers

4. When we discuss interventions we will include rational for intervention, risks, benefits and alternatives.

May 11 - Post Partum

May 18 - The Infant

May 25 - Breast Feeding

Movement Classes at The Village:

Tumbling Classes at The Village

Hillary has a degree in Dance from SFSU and taught non-competitive gymnastics for 5 years in the Bay Area. Since having her two children, age 3 and 1, she has been looking for the right place to start teaching again. "I think tumbling and non-competitive gymnastics are so important for the young child." Hillary says "It teaches them small and large muscle control, teaches them what they body can do, and let's them explore in a safe and fun environment." Hillary is excited to teach classes at the Village that encourage kids to run, jump, explore, and play.

About Tumbling at The Village

Our tumbling and gymnastics classes help young kids with the following:
* Increased confidence in their bodies
* Skill acquisition
* Large and small motor development
* Persistence and follow through
* Patience and discipline
* A sense of exploration and adventure
* Increased physical fitness
Our 45 minute classes include an opening circle, floor stretches, activities across the floor, a skill of the week and a small obstacle course. Skills will change weekly and the teacher will include information to parents about a safe at home practice.

Schedule

Sundays

Little Wigglers (18 months to 2.5 years)---------------------10:00-10:45a

Parent Involvement required. Come explore with your natural gymnast! Wiggle classes are a great way to jump, run and roll in a safe environment.

Bouncers (3-4 year olds)---------------------11:00-11:45a

Bouncers will focus on learning basic noncompetitive gymnastics skills that focus on tumbling, balance and coordination. It also gives parents a place to let your climber excel!

Yoga Classes at The Village

"Be the change you want to see in the world."-Gandhi

Linda Lou was encouraged by her best friend in 2003 to take a yoga class as a means of stress release while teaching middle school literacy full-time and working towards a master's degree. She had always been an active person basing physical activities around the four seasons: running, skiing, biking, hiking, to name a few. After Linda Lou's first yoga class, she was stunned and amazed by the physical strength, balance, and mental focus required for yoga which launched her own personal voyage. Her passion for yoga has pushed her beyond limits and has sparked an internal fire to share the gift with others.

Linda Lou has been practicing yoga for eight years now. She completed the 200-hour Power Teacher Training in 2008, the Extensions Program in 2009, and Power Teacher Training Level 2 in 2010 through Core Power Yoga (CPY). In addition, Linda Lou completed a 20-hour Prenatal Training at Spiral Wellness Center in Denver, Colorado. Currently, she teaches children's yoga, beginner's yoga, vinyasa flow, and prenatal yoga. Her classes are fun, energetic, and focused on alignment! Outside of yoga, Linda Lou enjoys eating nutritious food, experiencing nature, attending concerts, and traveling around the world with her husband, Mike, and daughter, Cora. She teaches part-time elementary math, science, and social studies.

Mission Statement for Leave No Trace Yoga at The Village

Linda Lou believes that yoga encourages positive change within ourselves on our mats and expands out into the world of our community bringing like-minded people together one neighbor at a time.

Yoga Schedule

Fridays

Toddler Yoga (1-4 year olds)---------------------09:15-10:00a

Namaste! Toddler yoga provides a wonderful opportunity for parents, caregivers, & children to bond while learning together, exercising, and having fun. Though the majority of the class is tailored towards toddlers 1 to 4 years of age, there is movement to benefit adults, too! Parents, caregivers, & children will enjoy simple yoga poses (asana), songs with movement, positive stories, active games, and time for a short rest (savasana). Toddler yoga is a great introduction to the practice of yoga for young children in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Yoga helps build strength, coordination, concentration, balance, patience, and confidence. Other benefits to the practice of yoga include: helps increase flexibility, simulates the senses, creates a foundation for health & wellness, nurtures stress management, and brings awareness to the breath. Families with multiple children are encouraged to attend. Non-mobile babies in carriers are welcome at no additional charge. For parents, this class is a unique opportunity to meet others in their community, receive support from peers, and discover their toddler's emerging personality. No previous yoga experience required. Parents and caregivers practice with their toddler(s) on a shared mat. Each class is 45 minutes.

Mommy and Me Yoga (all ages)-----------------------10:15-11:15a

Mommy & Me Yoga is an excellent class for busy mothers, allowing moms to enjoy yoga, introduce their baby to the practice, and encourages mommy & baby bonding. Although most commonly mothers attend this class, any parent, caregiver, or family member is welcome to attend. There is a special bond between babies and their loved ones; however, life often makes us move so fast that we miss that quiet time to really connect with each other. Mommy & Me Yoga provides 60 minutes to a family pair to connect heart and body through movement together. Classes are split closely to 50% for adult caregiver and 50% for baby (unless the babies are sleeping then focus is on the adults). Yoga poses for mom promote wellness specific to post-partum bodies and interactive poses for baby help with development & establishing good sleeping habits, as well as relief of reflux, gas, & colic. Baby can arrive to class in any state- sleeping, eating, happy, or even cranky. Bring a yoga mat, a couple of toys, diapers, pacifiers, bottles, or anything you need. Classes will leave caregivers feeling connected not only to their babies, but also to one another. This class is best for babies ages 6 weeks to crawling. Please ensure your baby is in good health. We spread peace NOT germs!

All Levels Adult Yoga ---------------------11:30-12:30p

Namaste! The Village All-Levels Yoga Flow for Adults is an excellent class for ANY practitioners of yoga. The style of class is vinyasana flow in a non-heated room. Postures are broken down verbally and demonstrated for students visually to learn. Instruction of the flow is at a deliberate pace with an emphasis on breath & alignment. The Village All-Levels Yoga Flow for Adults is an interactive class where participants are encouraged to ask questions and explore the yoga poses to deepen their practice. This yoga class is a perfect opportunity to begin or continue your yoga journey. Yoga practitioners with injuries or pregnant women are welcomed. For class, students will need: comfortable clothing that allows free movement, a yoga mat, water, and a positive attitude! Limited mats are available for FREE rental upon request. Each class is 60 minutes.

Art Camp:

Brought to The Village by Artful Journey School of Fine Art.

For ages 5 years to 12 years.

Starting July 11th - Duration 4 Weeks. $164.00

Ages 5-8 years old take class 9:30-12:30pm

Ages 8-12 years old take class 01:00-04:00pm

July 11th........Jungle Journey

In one of our most beloved camps, come take a Jungle Journey with us and fall into a world of rich culture, mystery and exotic animals. Students will learn to draw animals of the jungle, while also learning to sculpt and make animal craft works. Our students will also create stunning landscapes full of vines, waterfalls and lush greenery to compliment the animals and people of the jungle. Join us for this artful journey and create art of the beautiful jungles of the world! On the last day of camp we have a brief art reception to celebrate both the creations and the friendships we've made. The art reception begins promptly 30 minutes before the end of class on the last day. Please send money for a small snack and drink with your child each day. (No outside food at The Village, please)