Take it From the Locals...

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Bayshore Boulevard is a waterfront road on Hillsborough Bay just south of Downtown.  Its sidewalk, claimed to be the longest continuous sidewalks in the world, is approximately 4.5 miles long and 10 feet wide, and is widely used for recreation and exercise.  The 3-mile bike lane, a linear park, and the Bayshore Greenway Trail provide scenic views of urban Tampa and the water.  Many large and historic homes line the street as well as The Colonnade, a popular seafood restaurant established in 1935.

Tampa’s favorite seafood restaurant, The Colonnade, has been serving fresh seafood "the way it oughta’ be" for 75 years! This reasonably priced restaurant overlooks beautiful Tampa Bay. Combine dinner here with a walk along the Bayshore for a wonderful evening! 

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Contact Info:

www.thenade.com

3401 Bayshore Blvd

Tampa, FL 33629

(813) 839-7558

Why Should You Attend?

While the decision to come to the 2013 Refresher Course and workshops might not be an easy one to make, the benefits are varied and the experience will offer you the opportunity to connect with the larger Montessori community. 

Here are some things that people had to say about past refresher courses:

"I feel refreshed, not only by the content itself, but perhaps even more so by getting to be with and absorb the special energy and encouragement of my distant Montessori family."

"It was a great opportunity to be touched and re-motivated by trainers and colleagues all over the world. I appreciate and enjoy the supportive and positive atmosphere all the time."

"It brought me back to the theory, grounded me. It was an exhausting process, but worth it and much needed!"

Each year we look forward to welcoming our fellow Montessorians for a time to reflect, connect, and learn with one another. This year's Refresher Course and workshops will be the best one yet!

Take it From the Locals...

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Located in a 53,000 square foot facility in the heart of downtown Tampa, the Glazer Children's Museum is a great place for an afternoon of exploration. Created for children 10 and under, the Museum is a place where parents and children can learn through play and shared discovery.

Contact Info:
www.glazermuseum.org
110 W. Gasparilla Plaza
Tampa, FL  33602
(813) 443-3861

For a family friendly bite to eat check out Burger 21, cited as a top 50 Restaurant in Tampa Bay by the Tampa Bay Times. Burger 21 offers a large variety of burgers, from the regular "Cheesy Burger" to the very unique "Ahi Tuna" burger. This is a place you don't want to miss! 

Contact Info:

http://www.burger21.com/

9664 West Linebaugh Ave.

Tampa, FL 33626

(813) 475-5921

Meet the Speakers!

Judi Orion an AMI trainer, and child-birth and parenting educator using Respirator Autogenic Training (RAT) which she trains both nationally and internationally at the 0-3 level. She has conducted courses in Japan, Australia, and China and has lectured in Taiwan, The Philippines, Japan, Australia, Hong Kong, Mainland China, Sweden, Finland, the United Kingdom, Mexico and Canada. She has even spoken at the International Congress in India!

 In the mid-1980s Judi created sessions called Parent/Infant or Parent/Child Groups. In these sessions the parent(s) and child come once a week to a center and parent(s) come for an additional information session which helps to introduce the parent and child to the concepts of Montessori living.   

Judi loves to travel and train the 0-3 and 0-6 levels in other countries, and when she's not traveling she enjoys spending time with her two grandchildren who attended the same Montessori school that their mother graduated from. 

We are excited to welcome Judi to the 2013 Refresher Course and Workshops, where she will share her expertise in a lecture entitled, "Forming a Critical Bond - Support and Collaboration Between Schools and Families!"

Refresher Course and Workshops Registration

Did you know that registration for the 2013 Refresher Course and Workshops is now open?

Click on this link for more information, and to register for this year's conference, and keep checking back here for updates and things to do and see in Tampa Bay.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Take it From the Locals...

Home to more than 20,000 aquatic plants and animals, The Florida Aquarium

offers a glimpse into the landscape of the Gulf Coast. If you’re feeling daring you can take a dip with sharks with the “Dive with the Sharks” program. If you’re a little less adventurous you you can enjoy the 43-foot-wide, 14-foot-tall panoramic window allows you look out at the schools of fish, sharks, and stingrays.

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Contact Info:
www.flaquarium.org
701 Channelside Drive
Tampa, FL  33602
(813) 273-4000

And for a taste of Tampa within steps of the Grand Hyatt (less than 2 miles to be more exact) be sure to visit Crabby Bill’s Beach Club. 

Contact Info:

http://www.crabbybills.com

Best Western Harbor Bay Hotel

7700 Courtney Campbell Cswy
Tampa, FL  33607
(813) 281-0566

Keynote Speaker

Professor Tim Kasser  holds a Ph.D. in psychology and is currently Professor and Chair of Psychology at Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois. He is the author of numerous scientific articles and book chapters on materialism, values, and goals, among other topics. His books include: The High Price of Materialism, Psychology and Consumer Culture, Meeting Environmental Challenges: The Role of Human Identity. He spends a good deal of his time working with activist groups that protect children from commercialization, that promote ecological sustainability, and that encourage a more “inwardly rich” lifestyle than what is offered by consumerism.

We are looking forward to welcoming Tim to Tampa for the keynote address entitled, "Children, Values, and Consumer Culture." 

Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay

Set along a wildlife preserve on the upper shores of the bay, Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay offers a unique retreat for the business traveler and vacationer alike. Enter a haven for wildlife that is home to a premier Tampa Bay hotel. Egrets and herons seem oblivious to the pace around them as they roam the grounds of our 35-acre AAA Four Diamond luxury resort.

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The hotel’s amenities include two beautiful outdoor pools, a state of the art fitness center, a bay front dock, and boardwalk with waterfront views. Take a tennis lesson, or stroll through the Grand Hyatt’s nature preserve, then stop in at the hotel’s restaurant, Armani’s for a quick bite to eat, before heading to one of the area beaches. 

The Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay has a lot to offer, and will be the perfect backdrop for the 2013 Refresher Course and workshops!