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POSTPONED: Awakening Connections - Last Sessions
Posted 4 months ago
The 3rd Awakening Connections session is postponed due to unforeseen circumstances that prevent presenter Kathleen from traveling to AWS this month. We will re-post this session when a new date is scheduled.
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17th Annual Artisan Auction - Sneak Preview
Posted 5 months ago
Auction goodies sneak peek! Check back each week for new photos.
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17th Annual Artisan Auction - Reservations
Posted 5 months ago
Please join us for the Aurora Waldorf School's 17th Annual Artisan Auction on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at the Roycroft Inn. Enjoy great food, friends, and a wide variety of basket, silent, and live auction items all in support of Aurora Waldorf School. Roaring Twenties styled costumes are optional, but there will be prizes for the best 1920's-themed outfits!
Make your reservations online at https://aurora.ejoinme.org/auction, fill out and return the Response Card, or call 716-655-2029 no later than February 28th.
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Governance and AWS
Posted 5 months ago
At the November 2019 Community Meeting, Bill Michalek, Board Vice President and Governance Chair, gave an engaging and enlightening presentation on Governance and AWS. The discussion included the following:
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Anthroposophic Medicine Workshop 12/2019
Posted 5 months ago
Requested by those unable to attend in December, here is a summary of the workshop/demonstration with Dr. Cathy Sims-O'Neil and Maria Ebersole, Inner Fire! Supporting Your Child’s Immune System: Experience how Therapeutic Eurythmy and an Anthroposophic Medical Approach Help Achieve Balance in Body, Mind, and Soul.
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Auction Items Needed
Posted 5 months ago
We've received some exceptional items so far and could use your help to add to the treasures! We are gratefully accepting donations through February 13th. Do you have an auction item to donate? You can print the item donation form ahead of time or pick one up in the AWS lobby to fill out when you drop off your treasure.
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Needle Felted Bunny Workshop
Posted 5 months ago
- Instructor: Jackie Wingfelder, former AWS class & art teacher
- Sunday, March 22nd from 10:00 – 2:00 In the AWS Handwork Room
- The cost is $25 and includes all materials and instruction.
- A minimum of 5 participants (and a maximum of 10 students) needed to run the workshop.
- To register, email jackiewingfelder@gmail.com NO LATER THAN March 6th.
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Doll Making Workshop
Posted 5 months ago
- Instructor: Jackie Wingfelder, former AWS class & art teacher
- Saturday, February 8th from 9:00 – 3:00 In the AWS Handwork Room
- The cost is $80 and includes all materials and instruction. Snacks and tea will be provided. Credit Cards accepted.
- To register, email jackiewingfelder@gmail.com. There is space, so register today!
Please join us for a day of delightful doll making with fiber artisan and former AWS class teacher, Jackie Wingfelder. Each participant will complete a 14-inch, heavy baby in the classic Waldorf style. The bodies will be stuffed with wool and sterilized millet, scented with lavender, or wool and polished glass microbeads (for an extra fee). The dolls will be dressed in velour outfits when complete. All participants will also receive a pattern and instructions for completing a doll independently after the workshop.
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Auction Volunteer Needed
Posted 6 months ago
Many volunteers are needed to make our auction successful! Below are some of the numerous opportunities. Please contact AWS Auction Coordinator, Sara Lehner, at auction@aurorawaldorfschool.org or 655-2029 x106 with any questions and your volunteer availability.
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January 11th Open House & Parent Education: Journey through the Grades
Posted 6 months ago
Waldorf Education is the fastest growing education movement in the world and is celebrating 100-years of meeting meets students' present needs while preparing them for the future. There are over 1,000 Waldorf schools globally, and Aurora Waldorf School is the only one in WNY.
On January 11th, Aurora Waldorf School will host an informative morning for current and prospective AWS families. The morning’s theme is Movement is Learning, inspired by Aurora Waldorf School's acclaimed movement program. Our faculty looks forward to showing how movement is integrated throughout the curriculum to enhance learning.
We look forward to seeing you there; child care is available with advanced registration only.