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Cultural and Environmental Consultant
Sunflower Board of Directors
Crystal MacLean
President
Ani Smith
Vice President
Claire Teller
Secretary/Treasurer
Sharon Baker
Bill Epstein
Lora McCoy
Edgar An
Keith Richardson
Russell Parker
Susan Caruso
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2601 Saint Andrews Blvd.
Boca Raton, FL 33434
561 482-3412
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Need a babysitter?
A Seedlings teacher for a babysitter? How awesome would that be!?
Both Sandra and Jonathan are available to babysit over the break. Please call them directly to make arrangements.
Sandra
561 305-4914
Jonathan
530 312-9486
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Hey blog readers, we want to hear from YOU!
You hear from us Sunflower bloggers all the time. We want to hear your opinions too!
Help us make the Sunflower blog the very best it can be by answering this short
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 Greetings!
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Sunflower Bloggers Win National ContestTwo of Sunflower's writers can now officially add "award-winning blogger" to their resumes.
Victoria Green and Jaime Greenberg both placed as top-five finalists in the play-advocacy organization KaBOOM!'s national Parents and Play guest blogging contest. Exactly where in the top five did they place? Stay tuned to the Sunflower blog and our Facebook page in the coming weeks to find out!
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Also, be sure to check out the full 10-week guest blog series on KaBOOM!'s Play Today blog. Winners are being posted there each week, starting with tenth place and working up to first. Even without our own Sunflower bloggers in the mix, this series promises to be good reading!
Susan says, "KaBOOM! is the leading nonprofit dedicated to saving play for America's children. They are an organization we admire, and we are so excited and proud that Sunflower has this opportunity to add our voices to the play movement in such a big way!"
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No Classes Next Week!
Sunflower Winter Break starts next week.
There will be no classes Dec. 19 -- Jan. 6
Classes resume: Monday, Jan. 9, 2012
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Support Sunflower, Donate to our Annual Fund
Check your mailboxes soon for important information about Sunflower's Annual Fund campaign and our first ever Annual Report, featuring a big thank you to our donors for fiscal year 2010-2011.
 We'd like to thank everyone who has donated to our annual fund. Your donations help pay for the many expenses not covered by tuition and fees from our classes. It is truly your support that keeps our unique and valuable programs going strong.
As Sunflower continues to grow into our 20th year next year, we have big plans! In order to make these plans a reality, we're applying for more grants. Foundations and other funders like to see that we have lots of support from the community that we serve. Your donation is a vote of support for Sunflower. Please remember that every gift helps. Even a gift of $20 can make a big impact.
Two ways to donate: 1. By Credit Card or Paypal on our website 2. Or mail donations to: Sunflower Creative Arts
2601 St. Andrews Blvd.
Boca Raton, FL 33434 Donations made before Dec. 31, 2011, are eligible for a tax deduction on your 2011 taxes. Sunflower Creative Arts, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization (FEI #16-1656606) All donations are fully tax-deductible. |
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Playful Yoga
Sunflower's Playful Yoga Afternoon is Jan. 29, 2012, 2:30 pm, at the Red Tent in Delray.
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We are pleased to announce that this class will be taught by Lisa Kelly, owner and founder of the Red Tent and Amazing Births.
This playful, relaxing, two-hour event is a fundraiser for Sunflower Creative Arts. The afternoon will include yoga, tea, meditation, massage, a goody bag to take home, and more.
Gift certificates are available for purchase now! Great for the holidays. It's the perfect gift for anyone who needs a little more playfulness and relaxation in their life (and who doesn't!?). Contact Jennifer Ligeti in the Sunflower office, Jennifer@sunflowercreativearts.org or 561 482-3412.
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Join us in January for these great Sunflower classes
Visit our website or call 561 482-3412 for more information and to register.
Parent Toolbox
New monthly session begins Jan. 27, 9:30--11:00 am. Class meets once a month, until April. Open to all.
The Jan. 27 session will explore how to talk with children about death. Check out this blog post for more information about all of our parenting support programs, including Parent Toolbox.
Little Sprouts 18 months to 3 years with adult
Mondays, 9:00-10:15 am OR 10:30-11:45 amSunflower's version of mommy and me introduces the basics of early cooperative play and problem solving skills.
Storytime Drama for ages 4-6
Join Susan and our youngest storytellers as they work together playing with characters, choosing costumes and building sets of their own story worlds.
Sunflower Afterschool for ages 5-8
Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:30--5:00 pm
A play-based after-school enrichment program for older children, built on our Seedlings model. Classes include free play, art, science, imagination, wonder and fun!
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But wait! There's more...
Check out our additional class offerings here.
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Important Dates
Check our website calendar often for updates! We update this page each Monday.
Share & Learn Park Playdate Orchard View Park, 4060 Old Germantown Rd., Delray Beach
Friday, Dec. 16
9:30--10:30
RSVP on Meetup
Roots & Shoots Gleaning Corn at Belle Glade
Saturday, Dec. 17
8:45--11:45 am
Please call 561 482-3412 for details and to sign up.
Sunflower Winter Break No classes
Dec. 19 -- Jan. 6 Classes resume: Monday, Jan. 9, 2012 Save the Date in January
Share & Learn Pizza and FilmJan. 14, 2012 3:00 -- 5:00 pm Film TBD Introduction to Seedlings Meetingfor parents interested in enrolling Fall 2012 Jan. 25, 2012 7:00 -- 8:30 pm Sunflower Playful Yoga FundraiserRed Tent, 20 South Swinton Ave., Delray BeachJan. 29, 2012 2:30 -- 4:30 pm |
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Join our community on Facebook and Meetup.
 There's always good reading on the Sunflower blog! Love Sunflower? Spread the word!
Best wishes for a warm, cozy holiday full of nature, surprises and PLAY!
Susan Caruso
Sunflower Creative Arts
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