60 August 6 - 19, 2011
Free seminar offers back-to-school tips
Kids Reaching New Heights hosts a free seminar on back-to-school tips for parents, caregivers or teachers of children with temperament, sensory and social skills issues from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wed., Aug. 9 in the meeting room at Tumbleweed Recreation Center in Chandler.
The workshop covers topics such as ADHD and Asperger’s, IEPs and other information that will help set up kids for success in school. Tumbleweed Recreation Center is located at 45 E. Germann Rd. in Chandler. For more information, visit
www.teresawelsh.com.
Get the spirit at HHS cheer clinic
Spend a day with the award-winning Hamilton High School Varsity Cheer Squad as they hold a spiritline cheer clinic for kindergarten for sixth-graders from 9 a.m. to noon, Sat., Aug. 27 at Hamilton High, 3700 S. Arizona Ave. in Southern Chandler. Participants receive snacks, T-shirt and a chance to perform with the cheerleaders during a future HHS football game. Cost is $35 per person or $55 for two siblings. Check-in is at 8:30 a.m., and youth are encouraged to bring labeled water bottles and wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes.
For information, contact Doreen Phillips at
thephillipsfamily@cox.net.
Waterworks on Wheels offers flexibility
A variety of session times and locations for Waterworks on Wheels swim lessons accommodates busy back-to-school schedules.
Morning, evening, weekday and weekend sessions for both adults and children are offered at Fitness Works Chandler, 3050 S. Gilbert Rd., Chandler; Fitness Works Gilbert, 1668 N. Higley Rd., Gilbert; and Fitness Forum Health Club, 2130 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler.
For more information, call 480-461-3888 or visit
waterworksonwheels.com.
Youth
www.SanTanSun.com Martial arts teaches discipline, more
Children acquire discipline and confi dence at Mike Erickson’s America’s Best Karate while also learning how to set goals, improve their self-images and self-esteem. Those are just a few of the extras that come from the martial arts program in Southern Chandler, which owners consider a “new concept” in personal development for children and wellness for adults.
“As parents ourselves, we designed a program based upon what we would like to see for our families,” says Erickson. “Many of these concepts are revolutionary to martial arts schools and can provide unprecedented benefi ts.”
With nearly 100 karate classes a week for those 3 years old to adults, the fl exible schedules fi t most lifestyles. The Black Belt classes are taught by professional, full-time Black Belt instructors trained in “the latest, most innovative” teaching techniques, according to Erickson, and students learn “through praise and recognition rather than through fear and intimidation.”
Erickson offers free private lessons to make sure students are making progress toward their goals. “Whenever you need more development in an area, we will work with you until you get it,” he explains. “We will use your name and build a relationship of personal growth and recognition so you are continually motivated to return.” Using a “personal development format,” Erickson says children are rewarded in class for doing their best at home, school and in their daily lives. “Discipline and confi dence are two natural by-products of our program,” he notes. “All of our students learn how to set goals, improve their self-image and self-esteem. They reach new levels of respect by thanking their teachers and helping around the house ‘without asking.’ Each student has a positive peer group to help support them in their goals so they can say ‘no’ to gangs and drugs. We reach new levels of self- expectancy with an ‘I can do it’ attitude. This is the part of the program the parents love best.”
Erickson says out of 20,000 martial arts schools in the country, America’s Best Karate has been ranked No. 1 in Arizona and No. 3 nationally by the largest martial arts consulting company in the world.
He says America’s Best Karate classes are affordable, ranging from $69 to $139 a month with family discounts given and month-to-month agreements. Belts, patches, private lessons and video analysis are included free of charge. Mike Erickson’s America’s Best Karate is located at 2040 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 22, on the southwest corner at Germann in Chandler.
To schedule an introductory appointment, tour the facilities, meet the instructors and talk about the benefi ts students receive, call 480-961-5425 or visit
www.karatechandleraz.com.
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