Monthly Archives: March 2012

Go to the drive-in for a movie night!

Hull's Drive-In

A blast from the past! Authentic 1950’s drive-in movie theater. Bring the entire family, including pets, for an evening of fun at the country’s only non-profit, community-owned drive-in movie theater.

Pack a picnic and a frisbee for some quality family time before the show starts.

Open tonight! Open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night, April-October.

In Lexington (Rockbridge County) Virginia located on Route 11, four miles north of town.

Use exit 55 from I-64; use exit 195 from I-95.

http://hullsdrivein.com/

Do you have enough insurance?

Is it risky to do sports without the sports insurance?

YES!! If you have to pay your own hospital bills for a broken bone, you might be shocked at how much that would cost.

Here are a couple examples:

  • Without medical coverage, to treat a broken arm or leg (that does not require surgery) it could cost up to $2500.
  • Without medical coverage, to treat a broken arm or leg (requiring surgery) it could cost $16,000 or more.

    • I wanted to make sure everyone understands how the medical coverage works for sports related injuries. There is a list of “high-risk sports/activities” that are not covered with the basic or upgrade medical insurance plans. Those activities are only covered with the Sports Insurance Package (also known as Option A.)

    The Sports Insurance Package was available pre-departure and may also be purchased at any time during your year. It takes effect within 48 hours of your enrollment and it is good for the remainder of the year. The cost will be the same ($60) whether you have a month left or your whole year ahead of you. I recommend you pay for it early on, if you didn’t already purchase it. You never know when an opportunity might present itself and you don’t want to miss out on an adventure. You also don’t want to take a risk on getting injured and being responsible for the bill on your own.

    Below is a partial list of sports that are only covered with the sports insurance package:
    Football, Rugby, Scuba diving, Ski-doo,  Wakeboarding, Skydiving, Parachuting, Rock climbing, Zip line, Skate boarding, Rollerblading, Roller skating, Ice skating, Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowmobiles and Snowshoeing. View the full list on page 3 of the insurance brochure HERE.
    Note: Injuries sustained while involved in these sports are covered with purchase of the Sports Insurance ONLY.

    How to register for the Sports Insurance
    Download the form HERE and follow the instructions.

    Ways to welcome a new au pair:

    Do you remember what it is like to be a new au pair? Feeling excited, nervous, anxious, a little homesick all at the same time. We have two new au pairs joining our cluster in the next two weeks, so  take time this week to:

    * Arrange to meet a new au pair for coffee or ice cream

    *Take her out and show her around town.

    *Accompany her to the next cluster meeting

    *If you have a busy work week, send an email

    *Set up a play date for the children in your care if they are of comparable ages

    Photo from s708.photobucket.com

    Take time to read a book today!

    mom readingIt is never too early to start reading to children.  Children of all ages enjoy having stories read to them.  Reading, cuddling up on a couch or reading before a child takes a nap or goes to sleep at night, is comforting for the child.  This special time together builds a bond, take the time to read to the children in your life.

    • Read slowly, this gives children time to think about what you are reading.
    • Change your voice for different characters, or read in a softer voice from some characters, louder for others.   A sing song voice is fun for young children.
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    • Share a picture book with a child and have them tell you a story from the pictures!
    • Read every day!
    • Children have favorites, so don’t worry if they want the same story every day, but add a few others so they can develop new favorites.
    • Talk about the story, ask the children what was their favorite part.  Let them share the story back to you or their parents!
    • Do arts and crafts about the story.  Have them draw you a picture about the story.
    • If the children are old enough to read themselves, have them read you a story.  Alternate, you read, they read.  This will encourage them to read more!
    • Have fun, read stories about subjects you and the children enjoy!
    • Turn off the TV and computer and read!

    Dinosaurs in Culpepper?

    Triassic Culpeper: The Dinosaurs of Stevensburg

    Trek through Culpeper’s Triassic period with the dinosaurs.

    Learn about our dinosaurs, their habitat, and the science of Paleontology.

    Examine a locally excavated pair of 215 million year old tracks.

    M U S E U M   O F   C U L P E P E R  H I S T O R Y      803 South Main Street       Culpeper, VA 22701        540-829-1749

    www.culpepermuseum.com

    Hours:   Monday through Saturday 10am to 5 pm      Sunday 1pm to 5 pm

    Admission:   Children (18 and under) and Culpeper residents free      Out of town guests $3.00

    Let’s Go, Let’s Play, Let’s Move!

    From the White House website:

    “On Monday April 9, 2012, the First Family will host the134th annual White House Easter Egg Roll. This year’s theme is “Let’s Go, Let’s Play, Let’s Move” and more than 35,000 people will be joining us on the South Lawn for games, stories, cooking demonstrations and, of course, the traditional egg roll on the Lawn. Starting at 10 am EST on March 1 you can click here to enter the lottery and win a chance to join the fun (lottery opens on March 1 at 10 am EST and closes at 10 am EST on March 5, 2012).”

    Enter for your chance to win a ticket to join the fun! Here is a picture of Ingrid at the Easter Egg Roll last year.

    What is the White House Easter Egg Roll? (answer from recreation.gov)

    “The White House Easter Egg Roll is a tradition that dates to 1878. Originally, young children in Washington, D.C. would flock to Capitol Hill every Monday after Easter for egg rolling and a day of activities. Members of Congress grew tired of the growing crowds and passed an Act of Congress which prohibited egg rolling on the Capitol grounds. The event was moved to the White House in 1878 after President Hayes was approached by young children to use his backyard to roll eggs. Nearly every Easter since, the White House has invited young children to roll eggs on the White House lawn.

    Today, the Easter Egg Roll has grown from a few local children rolling eggs on the White House Lawn to become the largest event held at the White House, filled with live entertainment, sports and interactive cooking demos. And, of course, the traditional rolling of the Easter eggs.”