VOL 2, ISSUE 2
SHE VAT — ADAR 5773
F E B.
Chai lights
2013
a monthly publication of the JCC Family Programs department
Family Programs is dedicated to young families with children ages five 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 and events and celebrations.
Jewish Holiday Family Celebrations
Babies (8 weeks to Pre-crawling) • Yoga Babies, Boogie Babies music, Infant Massage/ Post-Natal Yoga
Purim Masquerade and Dance Thursday, Feb. 21 5:30–7 p.m., JCC Social Hall $9/JCC member; $11/JCC Guests or “at the door;” $36/JCC Member; $44/JCC Guest family maximum. Children 2 and under are FREE. ECC families are free. MazelTot discounts available for those who qualify, visit www.mazeltot.org.
The funny thing about Purim, is that things are not always as they appear! Come dressed in your favorite costume, ready to dance the night away and with our professional DJ,participate in the mitzvot (commandments) of the holiday- including making gifts for the poor,hearing the Purim story,and preparing baskets of food for friends. We are also thrilled to help launch the Purim Superhero, the first LGBT-inclusive Jewish children’s book in EnglishThe Purim Superhero is a children’s book about conviction, courage, space aliens, and a Jewish family with two dads. Snacks will be served at the party. Pizza and salad dinner can be ordered in advance for $5/child; $7/adult.
Move and Learn Classes (Newborn to age 5) Parent/Caregiver Participation Classes March 17–May 24, 8 weeks (no classes during Passover, March 26–April 2) $112/JCC Members; $134/JCC Guest; $17/Drop In Extra fees will be charged for Artistic Tots and Sticky Fingers Cooking
Music, Art, Yoga, Tumbling, Soccer, Cooking and Dance: All classes require pre-registration.We offer a 25% discount for multiples and siblings. There are no refunds for missed classes but we’d love to see you if you choose to come for a make-up at one of our other classes! Classes contain Jewish content, including songs, stories and recipes. For detailed information, class schedule and to register online, please visit www.jccdenver.org/families, or contact Jill Katchen at (303) 316-6336 or jkatchen@jccdenver.org.
Younger Toddlers (Crawling—17 months) • Mini Tumbling, Jammin’ Tots music
Older Toddlers (18 months–3 years) • Kinder Kixx Soccer, Maxi Tumbling, Artistic Tots, Sticky Fingers Cooking, Zumba for parents and kids
Mixed Age (Newborn—4 years) • Mixed-Age Music
Pre-School (3—5 years) • Kinder Kixx Soccer, Lego Engineering, Sticky Fingers Cooking, Hip Hop Dance classes after school
Talk and Tumble – Open gym and play time! Fridays, weekly Feb. 1— March 22 JCC Social Hall, 10:15—11:30 a.m. $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 provided. Great for ages 6 months–4 years.
Prenatal and Parenting Programs Jewish Baby University Spring 2013: April 14, 22, 28 and May 6 Rose Medical Center and the JCC, Sundays, 9 a.m.—4 p.m., Weeknights, 6:30—9 p.m. $180/couple
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 also join the Boot Camp for New Dads and partmers and Miracles and Mayhem classes to discuss the anticipated post-partum experience, communication skills, parental expectations and changing identities.
All classes and events require advance registration. Please contact Jill Katchen (303) 316-6336 familyprograms@jccdenver.org or register online at www.jccdenver.org