VOL 1, ISSUE 1
SHE VAT – ADAR 5772
FEBRUARY
Chai lights
2012
a monthly publication of the JCC Family Programs department
Lunch and Learn: Step Parenting Thursday, February 2, 11 a.m. – 12:15 pm JCC, Board Room $10/JCC Members; $12/Guest Unpacking the mysteries of a blended family often adds stress to new families. Please join Pat Skinner, licensed psychotherapist and specialist in divorce,communication and anger management, for a conversation on developing better understanding of family dynamics, enhancing communication, and supporting your partner and children. For more information about Pat Skinner, please visit www.stepparenting.com. Please bring a brown bag lunch.
family member. Seth Davis is a Certified Financial PlannerTM and Private Client Advisor with RMB Capital Management, LLC, who spends much of his time working with younger families. He will provide a solid overview on the finan-
cial topics you need to know about and answer any questions you may have.
Dads Night Out: Let’s Go Bowling! Tu B'Shevat: Plant, Explore and Learn! Sunday, February 5 9:30-11:30 a.m., JCC $9 per person, ages 2 and up; $36 max per family/JCC members $11 per person, ages 2 and up; $44 max per family/Guests Come join us for the birthday of the trees! Celebrate with Hazon, Denver Botanic Garden,Sticky Fingers Cooking,the JCC Early Childhood Center and other earth-friendly organizations as we learn about and experiment with things in nature —composting,planting,tasting and more.Children will learn about the‘big ideas’of the holiday,while participating in hands on activities.
ABC’s of Financial Planning Thursday, February 9 6:30 — 9 p.m., JCC $45/session/JCC Members (includes partners); $52/session/Guests Diapers, bottles and gear—oh my! Becoming a parent is one of the most rewarding experiences you will have, yet also the most one of the most expensive. It can be overwhelming to understand the changes required to your saving and spending patterns to plan for the everyday costs of having a child, planning for preschool/grade school and for many parents, saving for college. It’s also critical to plan for how your children will be taken care of in the event of a loss of a
Thursday, February 9 7–9 p.m. Lucky Strike Lanes (500 16th Street Suite 340 Denver, CO 80202) Cost: $25/person Dads Night Out is finally here! Kick back at Lucky Strike Lanes with the guys.Enjoy two hours of bowling, shoe rentals, soft drinks, appetizers and great company.
Sibling Rivalry: How to Increase Shalom in the Home For Parents of Children Pre-school—School-Age Wednesday, February 15, 6:30—8 p.m. JCC, Reading Jungle (room 205) $10/JCC Member; $12/Guest Sibling rivalry has been around since the days of Cain and Abel and yet parents still struggle with how to handle conflict when it comes to their children. If you are wondering how to decrease the tattle-telling, bickering and all out wrestling matches between your children this class is for you. Amy Topelson, Child and Family Therapist and mother of two will provide an interactive class on this topic giving you several new strategies to try at home!
All classes and events require advance registration. Please contact Jill Katchen (303) 316-6336 jkatchen@jccdenver.org or register online at www.jccdenver.org