VOL 3, ISSUE 1

TE V E T/ ADAR I 5774

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a publication of the JCC Family Programs department

JAN./FEB.

2014

Family Programs is dedicated to young families with children ages six and under, offering classes, programs and events specifically designed to help families grow and learn together. Family Programs holds Jewish holiday celebrations, parenting and pre-natal classes, Move & Learn parent/caregiver classes, family events, concerts and celebrations.

Shalom Family
Shabbat @ Shalom
2nd Friday of Every Month (Jan. 10, Feb. 14, March 14, April 11, May 9) 45 p.m. Shalom Cares (14800 E. Belleview Drive Aurora, CO 80015)

Joy and Pain: Parenting in Balance

Tuesday, Feb. 11 79 p.m. JCC Denver $10/person, JCC members; $12/person, JCC guests

Are you looking for a meaningful way to engage your family in service? Bring your children and help local senior citizens celebrate Shabbat! Please bring along homemade Shabbat Shalom cards to share with residents after a brief Shabbat service. All ages are welcome and you are invited to stay after 5 p.m.to visit with residents.Please reply to Bethany at bethanysage@gmail.com.
JCC & MACC Camp Kick Off Event:

Have you ever just lost it, and wondered what made you snap? The brain cannot be in stress and joy at the same time. The way we process daily lifeending up in stress or joyis a product of our early experiences. Emotional Brain Training (EBT) gives us the power to re-encode our emotional brain so that we begin to naturally process stress in an effective way. Join Cynthia Lackner, MA Psy, and certified EBT therapist, for an informative discussion about EBT and how to incorporate it into your day-to-day life.Light refreshments will be served.

JCC Camp Kick Off Event

Womens Rosh Chodesh Event With Hadassah and friends

Sunday, March 2 Temple Emanuel Please join us for a Womens Community Rosh Hodesh celebration and learning. This new community collaboration between LEA and Denver Hadassah, many synagogue sisterhoods, Introduction to Judaism, JCC Jewish Life and Learning, JCC Family Programs and other community groups will be involved. The event will feature community educators, a keynote address, a shared meal and more.

Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014 13 p.m. Raffles every 30 minutes Camp activities Swimming (dont forget your suit) Lego Camp demonstrations Bounce Houses Registration Genius Bar to help answer all of your questions and get you registered! For more information contact Dani at dsalinger@jccdenver.org or call (303) 316-6307.

Family Purim Celebration!

Wednesday, March 12 5:307 p.m. JCC Social Hall $10/family in advance; $15 at the door Free for ECC families

Family Concert with Julie Geller

Sunday, Feb. 9, 34:30 p.m. JCC South Denver $25/family

Join us for a fun-filled family concert with Denver singer/songwriter, Julie Geller, at JCC South Denver. Through her 15 years of music and teaching, Julie empowers others to find their singular voices and bring their visions into fruition.Julie is a graduate of Harvard University and New England Conservatory of Music.She studied at Bar Ilan University and Midreshet Lindenbaum in Israel.She lives in Denver with her husband and three children next door to her childhood home. To learn more about Julie and listen to her music, visit www.juliegeller.com. Purchase tickets southdenver@jccdenver.org

Not your typical Purim carnival This year, celebrate Purim through your childrens eyes, as we engage in the themes of Purim,embrace wonder,and build community together.Purim treats and refreshments will be served.

www.fb.com/JCCFamilyPrograms All classes and events require advance registration. Please contact Jill Katchen (303) 316-6336 jkatchen@jccdenver.org or register online at www.jccdenver.org/families

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Shalom Baby- Parenting and Prenatal Programs
Warm Welcome Visits
For young Jewish couples/families welcoming a new baby into their family, we offer caring support, a connection to community resources, a way to meet other new parents, and a gift basket that includes, cds, books, other fun gifts, and information on child development and parenting skills from Colorado Bright Beginnings. If you are a new parent or new to our Jewish community with a baby six months or younger, and would like a FREE Warm Welcome visit, please contact Jill (303) 316-6336, or jkatchen@jccdenver.org. Winter 2014: Jan. 12March 10 (8 weeks) Spring 2014: March 30May 27 (7 weeks)
JCC Denver Winter 2014: $120/JCC members; $144/JCC guests; $20/drop in Spring 2014: $105/JCC members; $126/JCC guests; $20/drop in *There are additional fees for Sticky Fingers Cooking, Legos and Artistic Tots

Move and Learn Parent/Tot Classes (Newborn to age 5)

Jewish Baby University

Winter 2014: Jan. 12, 20, 26, 30 and Feb. 3 Spring 2014: April 6, 28, May 4, 8 and 12 Summer 2014: July 13, 21, 25 (Shabbat dinner), 27 and 31
Rose Medical Center and the JCC $200/couple

Music, Ar t, Yoga , Tumbl ing, S occe r, Cooking, LEG Os, Dance All classes require pre-registration. We offer a 25% discount for multiples and siblings, and allow families to drop in on a Move and Learn class for $20 (normally $15) per class, as long as that class already has the minimum number of participants needed to run the class. There are no refunds for missed classes but if you choose to come for a make-up in one of our other classes, wed love to see you! Classes contain Jewish content, including songs, stories and recipes. For detailed information, class schedules and to register online, please visit www.jccdenver.org/families or contact Jill Katchen at (303) 316-6336 or jkatchen@jccdenver.org.

Designed for expectant parents,this innovative program combines childbirth education with an exploration of the Jewish traditions and rituals connected with pregnancy, birth and parenting. Instructors Rabbi Jeffrey Kaye (Judaic) and Sue Geissler (prepared childbirth),lead this program created by the Colorado Agency for Jewish Education and co-sponsored by the JCC and Rose Medical Center.Participants will also join the Boot Camp for partners and Miracles and Mayhem classes to discuss the anticipated post-partum experience,communication skills, parental expectations and changing identities.

Babies (8 weeks to Pre-crawling)

Boogie Babies music, Play with Me!, Infant Massage/ Post-Natal Yoga

Younger Toddlers (Crawling17 months)

Mini Tumbling, Jammin Tots Music

LDor vDor: Jewish Grandparent University

Monday, March 10, June 9 and Sept. 15 6:308:30 p.m. JCC Denver and JCC South Denver $20/person

Older Toddlers (18 months3 years)

Kinder Kixx Soccer, Maxi Tumbling, Artistic Tots, Sticky Fingers Cooking

Mixed Age (Newborn4 years)

Mixed-Age Music, Kinder Kixx on Sundays only

Pre-School (35 years)

After school Kinder Kixx Soccer, Lego Engineering, Sticky Fingers Cooking, Hip Hop Dance, Pottery and Painting

Helping grandparents and grandparents-to-be learn techniques and best practices in supporting your children in becoming parents for the first time,while passing on family values and traditions. Facilitated by Dr.Daniel Hettleman,Ph.D.,P.C.

ECC Parent-Tot Class Spaces still available!

For Children 1224 Months Mondays, Weekly 9:3011 a.m. JCC Denver, Room 205, $133/month

Sibling Prep Class

Sunday, Jan. 12 and April 6 10 a.m.Noon JCC Denver $20/family, JCC members; $25/family, JCC guests

Moving from being an only child to a big brother or sister is a BIG deal to you and to your child. Please join us for a morning of activities,making gifts for the new baby and big brother/sister and learning a bit of what to expectwhen the new baby comes home.

Learn. Play. Grow. Explore. Children and their caregivers are invited to a weekly Parent-Tot class. Led by Family Programs director, Melanie Gruenwald, this class is the perfect introduction to the structure and rhythm of the JCC ECC experience. Contact Fadi to register at the ECC (303) 316-6377 or contact Melanie for more information about the class (303) 316-6325.

For information and registration for all of the above programs, events and classes, please contact Jill Katchen at jkatchen@jccdenver.org or (303) 316-6336 or visit www.jccdenver.org/families.
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Talk and Tumble Open Gym and Play Time!
Fridays, Weekly, 10:1511:30 a.m. JCC Social Hall; $5/child

Bring your new baby, toddlers or even your play group for open play time on our tumbling equipment. Get out of the house, meet new friends and have fun with old friends. This is an excellent chance to enter a yes zone with multiples, siblings and other little explorers. The JCC tumbling room is a great, safe environment for toddlers to explore and get out extra energy, especially during the winter months! Snacks will be provided.

NEW CLAsse s!
We are excited to introduce our new Art and Tumbling teachers:
Claire Boyce Artistic Tots and Pottery/Painting enrichment Claire is a fine artist, poet, and songwriter, as well as an art teacher. She is passionate about art and feels honored to share this passion with children. Claire has an extensive knowledge of art ideas and concepts, as well as experience with children at different places creatively. As a teacher and a fine artist, she is well versed in the basics of art and loves working on a holistic level with children (the whole child) to help their creativity grow and blossom. Lindsey Ragsdale Mini and Maxi Tumbling Lindsey is a Colorado native who has been coaching gymnastics for over 15 years in a variety of settings, including preschool, recreation, and competitive level gymnastics. She is passionate about helping children to gain confidence as they improve coordination and strength through movement and physical activity. Our returning instructors include: Alison Bresler, certified Music Together instructor Jenny Fleming, Post-Natal Yoga guru Katie Swenson, our hip hop and dance teacher with a B.A. in Dance from Colorado State University. She has performed with IMPACT Dance, Moraporvida Contemporary Dance and was a member of the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble. Our returning partners include: LEGO PlayWell Teknologies, KinderKixx Soccer and Sticky Fingers Cooking. The JCC is the only location to offer Sticky Fingers Cooking classes to the general public!

New things in the New Year for Move and Learn classes.
New Classes/New Additions: Play with ME!
Join Rebecca Kanov, a certified movement and massage therapist, for eight weeks of focused and structured play for your infant. Each class will address a specific movement and bonding activity for you and baby. Caregivers will learn how to do some infant massage, as well as body awareness activities. This workshop is appropriate for birth to pre-walkers.

Pottery and Painting Enrichment

Kids will learn about some famous and not-so-famous Jewish artists. Have you heard of Marc Chagall? Claire Boyce will use her fine arts background and experience working with young children to help bring out each childs inner artist!

Pajama Party
We invite your kids to wear PJs for our new evening classes. Have fun with the kids just in time to wear them out for bed! Schedule to be announced.

Jewish Books and Music!

Starting in January, families who register for Jammin Tots, Mixed-Age Music and Boogie Babies will receive a FREE Jewish book, which will be used throughout the winter session in different songs and activities.

JBU Alumni:

$10 off

Donate back The Jewish Pregnancy Book or Prepared Childbirth The Family Way in good condition, and receive a Move and Learn Class!

create Your Own Class!

1. Gather five friends 2. Call Family Programs 3. Design your class, day and time 4. Well put it together for you!

For information and registration for all of the above programs, events and classes, please contact Jill Katchen at jkatchen@jccdenver.org or (303) 316-6336 or visit www.jccdenver.org/families.
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January 12 March 10
Monday
Play with Me! with Rebecca Kanov (Certified Infant Movement and Massage Therapist) 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.

Sunday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Babies
8 weeks pre-crawling

Boogie Babies with Alison Bresler 11:30 a.m.12:15 p.m.

Post-Natal Yoga/ Baby Massage with Jenny Fleming 12:301:30 p.m.

Toddlers
Crawling17 months

Jammin Tots with Alison Bresler crawling3 years 9:3010:15 a.m. Mini Tumbling 10:3011:15 a.m. Artistic Tots 9:3010:15 a.m.

Mini Tumbling 11:30 am 12:15 pm

Toddlers
18 months3 years

Parent/Tot Preschool Experience Sticky Fingers 1224 months Cooking 9:3011 a.m. 23 years 11 a.m. Noon

Maxi Tumbling 9:3010:15 a.m.

Maxi Tumbling 10:3011:15 a.m.

Kinder Kixx Soccer 23 years 1010:45 a.m.

Mixed-Age
Newborn4 years

Kinder Kixx Soccer 23 years and 45 years 1111:45 a.m. JCC Gym

Mixed-Age Music with Alison Bresler 10:3011:15 a.m.

Talk and Tumble Open Play! $5/child 10:1511:30 a.m.

Pre-School
35 years

Hip Hop Dance 3:304:15 p.m.

Kinder Kixx Soccer 3:304:15 p.m. JCC Gym

Sticky Fingers Cooking 3:304:30 p.m.

Sticky Fingers Cooking 3:304:30 p.m.

Build It! LEGOS 12:451:45 p.m. Pottery and Painting Class 3:304:30 p.m.

$120/JCC members; $144/JCC Guests; $20/Drop-In (Extra costs associated with Sticky Fingers Cooking, Artistic Tots and LEGOS) Register at www.jccdenver.org/families
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