VOL 1, ISSUE 6
CHE SHVAN — TE VET 5773
N O V. / D E C .
Chai lights
2012
a monthly publication of the JCC Family Programs department
Jewish Baby University Winter 2013: Jan. 6, 14, 27 and Feb. 4 $180/couple Rose Medical Center and the JCC 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 New Dads and Miracles and Mayhem classes to discuss the anticipated post-partum experience,communication skills, parental expectations and changing identities.
JBU Plus (JBU, four session course PLUS…. Breastfeeding, Baby Safe, ABC’s of Financial Planning) Thursdays, Jan. 17, 24 and 31 from 6:30—9 p.m. at the JCC $250/couple The complete package: Entire Jewish Baby University series, PLUS Breastfeeding, Baby Safe and the ABCs of Financial Planning.JBU and JBU Plus are eligible for a discount up to $100 off, through MazelTot.org.
Move and Learn Classes (children ages newborn—4 yrs.) Fall 2012, Session II: Nov. 4—Dec. 21, six weeks (no classes Nov. 18—23) $84/JCC Members; $101/JCC Guests; $17/drop in Winter 2013: Jan. 13—Mar. 8, eight weeks $112/JCC Members; $134/JCC Guests; $17/drop in *There are additional fees for Sticky Fingers Cooking and Artistic Tots
Class offerings include: Babies (8 weeks to pre-crawling): Yoga babies, boogie babies, infant massage/ post-natal yoga Younger Toddlers (Crawling—17 months): Mini Tumbling, Jammin’ Tots Older Toddlers (18 months—4 years): Kinder Kixx Soccer, Maxi Tumbling, Artistic Tots, Sticky Fingers Cooking Mixed age (Newborn—4 years): Rise and Shine and Mixed-Age Music Pre-School (3—5 years): Kinder Kixx Soccer, Sticky Fingers Cooking
ECC Parent-Tot Class… Spaces still available! For Children 12—24 Months Mondays, 9:30—11 a.m. $127/ month 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.
Dads Day: Pilot for a Day! Sunday, Nov. 11, 2:30—4:30 p.m. (Broncos play at 11 a.m.) Location: Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum, Lowry $15/Parent + 1 child; $4/add’l Child Enjoy a fun afternoon with your kids touring the museum,building balsa wood model planes, and“flying”kid-sized airplane replicas. Each child will also have the opportunity to sit in the cockpit of one of the planes in the museum, pilot of their own destination! Snacks included.
Try Yoga Babies, Music, Tumbling, Artistic Tots, Sticky Fingers Cooking, Kinder Kixx Soccer and more! New this session: Talk and Tumble… Open gym/play time in our tumbling room on Friday mornings from 10:15—11:30 a.m. $5/child. Includes snacks. After School classes for 3—5 year olds without their parents… Sticky Fingers Cooking on Wednesdays and Kinder Kixx Soccer on Thursdays, now in our gymnasium! Drop-off or play with your children at Kinder Kixx Soccer on Friday mornings for 2–3 year olds… come and play with your children, or drop them off– fit in a workout at the Sports and Fitness Center, or run a few errands! Visit our website for updated schedule of classes at www.jccdenver.org/families or contact Jill Katchen, familyprograms@jccdenver.org or (303) 316-6336.
All classes and events require advance registration. Please contact Jill Katchen (303) 316-6336 familyprograms@jccdenver.org or register online at www.jccdenver.org