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Upcoming Events for 2009
Coffee Chats
Meet other parents and chat about the joys of raising bright and
gifted children. Each chat will have a different topic for discussion.
See Parent Events for more info.
Where: Culvers
- 450 Pond Promenade, Chanhassen.
Ph. (952) 949-6740
Time: 9:15 - 11:00 am
When: Monthly on Tuesdays: Jan. 6, Feb. 3, Mar. 3, Apr. 7, May
5, Jun. 2
January Topic: Stress Management. Join us as we discuss
strategies to help our children manage the stress in their lives.
We will also be discussing content ideas for our newsletter.
Coffee Chat Notes can now be
accessed online.
PSEO and other opportunities
for high school students
Moderated discussion with Karl Bunday and Lynn Norby bringing
their experience and knowledge.
When: Tue Jan 27, 7pm - 8:30pm
Where: Bloomington Ed Service Center - 1350 W 106th St, Bloomington
(it is attached to Oak Grove Middle School) Room 601
Annual MCGT Gifted Resource Fair
Displays of gifted education resources from many sources, with
vendors and parents with whom to discuss resources. Sponsored
by MCGT Homeschoolers Chapter and MCGT board. Call MCGT office
at (952) 848-4906 for info.
When: Saturday, March 7, 2009, 9:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Edina Community Center, Rooms 350 and 351 -
5701 Normandale Road, Edina, MN 55424
Social and Emotional Issues of Gifted Children
Regardless of intellectual level, personality, age or gender,
our social lives are good and our emotional needs are met when
we have others around us who "get our jokes." Join Deborah
Ruf, Ph.D as she shows you how to help yourself and your children
find their own "best fit" both in and out of school.
Dr. Ruf is a specialist in gifted assessment, test interpretation,
and guidance for the gifted. Cost: Free. We will be collecting
for the local food shelf – please bring a food or monetary
donation. No child care. Registration through Community
Education.
When: Monday, March 23, 7:00 - 8:30pm
Where: Bluff Creek Elementary Cafeteria
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Happenings
Kids Chess Club
Thanks to Melanie, Kristy and Jill, we now have our own chess
club! The kids have met three times and have enjoyed playing the
game. Chess club will meet one Saturday per month. If you are
interested in participating, just show up! Bring a chess board
if you have one.
Where: Chanhassen
Library, Wilder Room
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
When: Jan 10, Feb. 14, Mar. 14, Apr 11, May 9, Jun 13
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