Day: May 26, 2022

San Antonio Charter Moms launches new Summer of Play event series

The Summer of Play series is designed for families to gather, grow, and get to know one another. Photo: San Antonio Charter Moms, used with permission.

San Antonio Charter Moms invites families to have some fun in the sun, while learning a thing or two, during the new Summer of Play event series. The family-friendly meetups are designed to help children shed bad habits brought on by the pandemic while having fun along the way. From increasing finger strength and dexterity to balancing screen time and sharpening social skills – each event offers valuable educational tips from local experts mixed with creative, hands-on activities to keep kids entertained. (San Antonio Charter Moms, 2022)

Summer of Play brings San Antonio Charter Moms’ thriving online community to life through in-person playdates with an informative twist. The casual come-and-go events are free and open to the public at area splash pads around the city. San Antonio Charter Moms Founder and Executive Director, Inga Cotton and team will be on-site to answer education-related questions offering families an ideal opportunity to go straight to the source for expert advice. From discussing local school options to summer camps, enrichment activities around town, learning loss solutions, and more.

“Summer presents an ideal time for us all to regroup and get kids back on track by introducing and enforcing good habits and saying goodbye to the bad. After speaking with hundreds of parents, students and educators alike, there is no doubt the pandemic took its toll academically and socially. With all that has happened over the last few years; we can’t wait to come together to discuss post-pandemic challenges and solutions. But mostly, we look forward to having some fun as we laugh, learn and share.” – Inga Cotton, Founder and Executive Director of San Antonio Charter Moms.

Summer of Play is designed as a celebratory next chapter to the nonprofit’s award-winning Charter a Voyage of Learning campaign launched at the start of the pandemic to help parents navigate distance learning and parenting challenges while social distancing. Due to its success, the campaign continues to grow and evolve, offering activities and online support to keep children active, learning, and having fun through the summer and beyond. Summer of Play events are free and open to the public. Families are encouraged to bring a sack lunch and stay awhile.

STEMulate Curiosity: A Playdate with BASIS San Antonio – Build your child’s math and science skills through fun, hands-on activities with educators from BASIS San Antonio.

SPLASH PAD Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair
434 S Alamo St.
San Antonio, TX 78205

Thursday, June 9, 2022, at 10a.m. – 12p.m.

Conversations to Connect: A Playdate with nextTalk – Kim Elerick, co-host of the nextTalk podcast on cyber parenting, offers advice for building good habits, balancing screen time, and keeping kids safe online.

SPLASH PAD at Voigt Park
700 El Portal
Hollywood Park, TX 78232

Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 10a.m. – 12p.m.

Strong Hands Strong Writers: A Playdate with TamboRhythms – Occupational therapist Jorge Ochoa explores fun ways to help kids use their fingers and build prewriting skills.

SPLASH PAD at Pearsall Park
4838 Old Pearsall Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78242

Thursday, July 14, 2022, at 10a.m. – 12p.m.

San Antonio Charter Moms (SACM) began as a blog in 2012 when Founder Inga Cotton was inspired to help San Antonio families more easily find good information about high-quality school options. Starting with a focus on the growing local charter school offerings, the blog has evolved into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that shares fair information about all types of schools. Established in 2018 as a nonprofit, SACM can accept funding that enables it to grow in ways that support accomplishing its mission of being the most trusted information source on education in the region. This growth includes Spanish-language blog post translations, surveying target publics, holding meetings with decisionmakers, supporting public speaking, community outreach and enhancing mobile technology.

June is wellness month at Thompson San Antonio Spa

June is wellness month at Thompson San Antonio Spa. Courtesy photo, used with permission.

This June, Thompson San Antonio Spa will be celebrating all things wellness with numerous special offerings for guests and locals alike to enjoy all month long. The hotel’s expertly crafted, 5,000 square-foot spa features five treatment rooms, intimate relaxation areas, a steam room, and a sauna. (Thompson San Antonio Spa, 2022)

Thompson San Antonio Spa will be offering free outdoor fitness classes to not only hotel guests, but to the public as well, complete with views of the city skyline. The classes will be a mix of stretching, core strengthening, balance, and even “bro yoga.”  The class schedule and RSVP link is available here.

In addition, the full-service spa will be relaunching their new Membership Program with 50% off the first month when purchased in June. Right in time for summer, the spa membership grants pool usage at the hotel’s luxurious Cenote Pool Deck – step out onto the pool deck and sun terrace, complete with an alfresco bar, incredible city views, plush lounge seating, and private cabanas. Silver Card Members will receive numerous treatments, complimentary fitness classes, access to the steam room and sauna, and much more. Gold VIP Card members will receive all Silver Card Member inclusions plus a complimentary 50-minute Birthday Treatment, four complimentary guest passes per year, a complimentary hotel night stay, and endless perks. Memberships are available here.

 

Hopdoddy’s Memorial Day special

Hopdoddy Burger Bar is having a Memorial Day special. Courtesy photo, used with permission.

This Memorial Day weekend, Hopdoddy Burger Bar has a special deal for customers. From Thursday, May 26 through Monday, May 30, you can get half-off on the Roadie when you order Hopdoddy’s DIY Burger Kit and use the code WEEKEND at checkout. (Hopdoddy Burger Bar, 2022)

All Hopdoddy orders can be placed in-person at any one of the burger joint’s Texas restaurant locations or online for curbside or pickup.

In 2010, four friends had a goal: to set a new standard for burger bars. Hopdoddy pushed the boundaries of what is expected by bringing together craft beer and unique burger concoctions – all with high quality ingredients and even higher standards.