panied by a parent or caregiver. Class attendance is once a
Education Out of the Box:
week with the program including imaginative free-play in an
all natural setting, organic snack preparation, crafts, circle
Presented by Light Way Schools
time of songs and movement, and generous outdoor play on
our 10 acres of land. Classes are offered Monday through
A
re you tired of test preparation
centers masquerading as schools?
Thursday from 10-noon over ten weeks with limited space
Test-taking strategies masked as cur-
available. Please visit our website at
greatoakschool.org for
riculum? Stressed out children? “In
more information and an enrollment application. The class
Education Out of the Box,” find out
instructor, Jill McGinn, can be contacted at 832-687-0798.
how the school system has ended up
We look forward to meeting you!”
here and what the real issues are.
Understand the first and second
Applied Mindfulness:
waves in education, why we need the
third wave, what it needs to look like, and how parents and
An Introduction to
educators can help.
the Hakomi
Presented by Zahra Lightway M.Ed. Ms. Lightway taught
in the Houston area public schools for 8 years, before becom-
Method
ing an administrator in curriculum and instruction. She left the
public schools to focus on creating new models for the educa-
T
his workshop is an introduction to
tion of children that can help lower the drop-out rates and re-
the principles and skills that are the
ignite children’s innate love of learning.
underpinnings of the Hakomi Method, focus-
Education Out of the Box discussions will be held on
ing on the effectiveness of applied mindfulness. Mindfulness
February 26, March 10, April 7, and May 19, 2010 at
is the capacity to bring out consciousness to what is going on
Woodlands Library, located at 2101 Lake Robbins Drive, The
inside of us and around us in the present moment. When we
Woodlands, TX 77380 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Call 281-630-6055
are mindful, we are aware. Mindfulness is a tool that allows
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us to be present, as a neutral witness, for whatever our aware-
ness is turned toward. This neutral witness enables us to listen
and look deeply. Mindfulness calms us, creates space inside
Lucia’s Garden March Schedule
of us, and allows the wonders of our true selves to unfold
Wednesday, March 10 - Vegetarian Italian - :30 - 10 p.m.,
before us. This workshop offers helping professionals: An
$62 food fee included. Feast with Lucia in
introduction to the Hakomi Method of Experiential
this Italian vegetarian cooking class
Psychology; Exposure to a powerful set of principles to pro-
which uses fresh herbs and the bounty
mote change without force; A variety of techniques to
of the garden. Learn to prepare Tuscan
actively work with the phases of therapeutic change;
spinach; chard with garlic, raisins and
Practice using mindfulness to work with present, felt experi-
pine nuts; Sicilian cauliflower with
ence; Opportunities for self-exploration in a safe and sup-
saffron; toasted bread crumbs and gar-
portive atmosphere. To Register Contact: Hiromi
den basil; carrots with olive oil, marsala
Willingham, MSW, LCSW, 713-516-6718 or email -
and Italian parsley; and golden eggplant
info@hakomisouthwest.com. The workshop will be held on
Saturday, April 24, at The Spectrum Center, 4100 Westheimer,
with tomatoes, capers, and cloves. To top off
Houston 77027 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The cost is $125,
this healthy meal, enjoy panna cotta (cooked cream) with
enrollment is limited, advance registration required.
fresh berries.
Continuing Education Credits are available to NBCC and
Saturday, March 13 - Growing Herbs in Houston - 1 - 4
NASW Professionals. $3 processing fee for CEUs.
p.m., $46 + 5 material fee. Growing herbs isn’t hard; it just
takes a little information to deal with Texas’ soil and climate.
Learn basics of garden design, what to add to the soil, which
LIGHT WAY SCHOOLS
herbs grow well, and when to plant. See an herb garden and
receive a booklet on herb gardening plus a plant.
Dream • Believe • Create
Wednesday, March 24 - Julia Child’s French Dishes for an
Open House Monthly
American Kitchen - 6:30 - 10 p.m., $62, food fee included.
Like so many of you, Lucia loved the movie Julie and Julia and
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was inspired to offer an evening of some of Julia Child’s classic
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recipes. Step by step, follow the master’s advice, learning new
for times and location
techniques to help you enjoy your time creating in the kitchen.
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Come prepared for a delightful evening. The menu: Coquilles
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St. Jacques a la Provencale (scallops with wine, garlic and
herbs), Canapes aux Epinards (spinach and cheese canapés),
Thoughtful education for
Carottes a la Forestiere (braised carrots with artichoke hearts
Conscious Parents
and mushrooms), Riz au Beurre (buttered rice), and Le
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