Special Events - Spring 2008 

Harmonies for Healing; Smith College, April 6

Duckett House of Smith College presents a benefit concert featuring the five talented acappella ensembles of Smith Col­lege: the Vibes, Smiffenpoofs, Smithereens, Noteables and Groove with special guest Jerry Noble, Jazz Piano. This con­cert is dedicated to Maggie Worthen. All donations will be awarded to Whole Children. April 6, 12:30 pm. Helen Hills Hills Chapel, Smith College

Workshop: Healthy Hints for Stress Free Family Meals...and how to Get Your Family to Eat Them

POSTPONED - NEW DATE TBA

In this time-pressured and digitalized society often the most basic needs of health food and family time get surpassed due to hectic schedules. Adding a picky eater to this mealtime mix can create even more frustration.

Come join this dynamic duo of nutrition and feeding ex­pertise in an evening workshop given by Alisa Braverman, Registered Dietician and Deb Jones, Pediatric Occupational Therapist.

Alisa will present ideas on how to simplify healthy meal prep­aration with an emphasis on encouraging family mealtime. Deb will demonstrate how to broaden the mealtime reper­toire through a simple and effective food treatment program (Food Chaining) based on the idea of what your family cur­rently accepts at the table. Please preregister by calling (413) 585-8010. Donations accepted.

Ice Skating; April 25

This is a one-time event where children are invited to partici­pate in a private open skate at the Mullins Skating Arena in Amherst. Whole Children will have the rink to itself for two hours of springtime fun. Bring the whole family! The price includes skate rentals. Parent participation is required.  Online registration is available.  

Friday April 25, 4-6 p.m. $20 child/adult, $40/family

Day of Rock Climbing; May 18

This a one-day, two-hour event where children of all abilities will experience the thrill of indoor rock climb­ing. Experienced belayers and Whole Children staff members will be on hand to help the children get the most out of this rocking day. Shoe equipment rentals are included in the price of this class. Space is limit­ed, so sign up early!  Online Registration is available.   Sunday May 18, 11 a.m.-1p.m.; Northampton Athletic Club $40

The Falcon Experience: May 3

Get ready for the exhilarating experience of handling and flying a trained Harris’ Hawk while learning about the special adaptations of raptors. Every session is always unpredictable and exciting, especially the incomparable thrill of a raptor returning to your glove. Hawking Glove Provided. Chris Davis, Master Falconer, breeder and the founder of New England Falconry, has been a licensed falconer since 1979. Please call (413) 585-8010 to register.  Saturday May 3rd (Rain date: Saturday May 10th) North Maple Street, Hadley ­

Time: 10 - 10:45am
 
This is a fundraising event - sliding scale donations $40 and up (includes parent and child - adult participation/registration is required).

                                              ***SUMMER PROGRAMS START JUNE 30***