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Hallway monitor Parents and caregivers do so much running around with children that we often do not have time to step back and observe what is going on from a lessdirectly-involved perspective. Recently, I had the opportunity to work at a camp as an assistant supervisor. One of my many jobs was to sit in the hallway and watch for children from 4 different classrooms to come into the hallway, so that I could direct them to/from the bathroom. Another job was to help make sure that they successfully navigated their way to/from breaks and lunch. I was in part, a hallway monitor and I LOVED it!!
STEPHANIE BERK, PH.D. Stephanie Berk, author of “How to Potty-Train Your Dragon Child”, is a mother of 4 boys. She has a degree in Human Development & Family Studies from Cornell University, a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from University of Connecticut, a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Language Acquisition from Haskins Laboratory/Yale University, and a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Neuroimaging from Washington University.
I saw smiling, happy, skipping children talking about what they had just been doing, and about what they were going to do next. I saw parents who had waited in the hallway “just in case” their children needed them. But within the first 10 minutes, the parents were able to leave or relax enough to talk to other parents because it was obvious that the children were having a good time and were well-taken care of. In addition to reminding the children to wash their hands, I was able to LISTEN to these children, who barely knew me in the beginning of camp, as they started to tell me about all that they found truly wonderful. These children were learning, having fun, and eagerly starting on an adventure that was surely going to give them memories to build new experiences from. One of the best things for me was that I was able to see all of this just by stepping back and observing from a different perspective. It made me realize that if I took the same “stepping away” approach, and looked at my own parenting from a different perspective, I might learn as much as these children have been learning!
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THE VOICE OF GENERATION J OUR GENERATION OUR FUTURE
A Community: Patriot Fitness by Leeam Shutzman Most people have a hard time going to the gym. I, on the other hand, have a hard time leaving the gym. The summer before I started high school I began working out with a family friend who was staying at my house. At first I didn’t have the discipline to work out, but I was persuaded by a delicious protein shake I would receive only if I went to the gym. Then, I always had a great time when I went — which I still largely credit to my friend.
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“The main point of going to the gym is to get healthier and stronger.”
When I was a freshman, I was invited by one of my other friends to work out with the football team after school. I was thrilled because I had lost my first workout partner. I started going to the gym every other day, which soon turned to everyday because the people there were very encouraging and supportive despite my lack of gains. When football lifting ended, I kept going to the gym, but I was left abandoned again, due to the start of track season. Other than various sports coming in, I was the only person in the gym. I had the same dilemma that I had when the summer ended. I started telling my friends to come to the gym, and at this point, I had already put on a few pounds of muscle, and so some people listened to me. If I remember correctly, the highest number of people that showed up previously was around 5. My best friend, Matt, was on the track team at the time so he couldn’t come, but he said he would start coming the next year. So sophomore year starts, and Matt and I started spreading the word about how lit the gym is. More and more people started coming, and it started to feel like a community. It felt the same way as when I went to the gym with my friend
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over the summer, and then again with my friends on the football team. There was a great sense of comradery between the people who went to the gym. When the second semester started, I proposed to Matt that we should turn what we had into an official school club so the gymgoers could be recognized as their own group. A few weeks went by and we decided to go for it. We ran the idea by the teacher who stayed in the gym with us and he loved it. We got the papers from the office to start a club and within 2 weeks, Patriot Fitness was born. My school’s mascot is a patriot and it had a nice ring to it. Matt and I made some fliers in order to attract more people to the gym. We put the fliers everywhere in the school including in bathroom stalls. That’s when tragedy struck. Our fliers were being removed within the first day of them being up because they hadn’t been approved by Student Activities. We weren’t aware that we needed our fliers stamped. At the end of the year, there were upwards of 20 members. The following year, our flier had a respectful reference to Harambe, the gorilla who was shot and killed at the Cincinnati zoo, capitalizing on the current memes and we made sure to get
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RE-USE, RECYCLE, DISPOSE! Expectant parents of their first born often ask “What do I need for this baby?” They are given a list of must-haves that contains hundreds of items, including crib, bouncy seat, clothing, diaper disposal system, swing, bottles, burpie cloths, car seat, stroller, second stroller, pack and play, toys, and more.
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fter the first year, most of these items are of no use, and either go into storage, are given away to friends/family, or are saved for a potential next baby. Many parents are so overwhelmed that they haphazardly put these items off to a side of the garage, in the basement, or in a storage area until they “have more time” to organize it all.
there is no mold, rips in the bag or diapers, and other obvious damage to them. Diaper disposal system: THROW-IT-OUT. These are very difficult to clean thoroughly, and are not tremendously expensive. Anything with human waste should not sit around and then be reused, or gifted to someone else.
Unfortunately, by the time the parents need “it” again, they are not sure that it can be safely used. However, it is really hard to throw something out that *might* be able to be re-used, especially because of both the initial cost of the item, and any emotional attachment. Here is information about the safety of using frequently asked about, specific items again, and how to tell if you should re-use, recycle, or THROW IT OUT!
Swing, bouncy seat, or other pacifying equipment with batteries: Check the box and see if there is a “use by date”. If so, write that on the side of the item in permanent ink. If not, you can re-use it within 3-5 years, or recycle by giving it to a friend/ family, if it is in good condition. Check for battery leakage, cracks in the plastic shells, sharp pieces or missing parts.
Open package of unused, disposable diapers: As long as they have been stored in a sealed, water-proof bag or container for 3-5 years. You just want to make sure that
Bottles, breastmilk, formula: These are tricky. Although the data suggests that BPA intake may not be 100% safe for babies, animals, or small children, the research is still being done.
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Hence, if you have bottles that have BPA, you will want to throw them out when you are done with them. Formula has an expiration date. Do not use after the expiration date. Breast milk is different. Use refrigerated breast milk within 4-8 days. Breast milk frozen in a standard freezer can be kept for 9 months; frozen in a deep chest freezer, it can be kept up to 12 months. Car Seats: A carseat can typically be used for up to 6 years or until its expiration date. However, if it has been in a crash or recalled, it should not be used. If there are cracks or missing parts, it should not be used. You should never use a carseat of which you do not know the history.
References: www.healthychildren.org American Academy of Pediatrics www.safercar.gov Ahrabi, A.F, Handa, D., Codipilly, C., Shah, S., Williams, J.E., McGuire, M., Potak, D., Aharon, G., & Schanler, R. (2016). Effects of Extended Freezer Storage on the Integrity of Human Milk. Journal of Pediatrics, vol 177, pp. 140-143
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Scenario: You are in a coffee shop and there are toys for purchase. Your 3 year old wants a toy and you say, “No.” The tears start. You look away, but peak using your peripheral vision. What you see is astounding. The tears have stopped, and your child is looking at you to see if you are paying attention. As soon as you look back at her/him, the tears start again. As soon as you look away, they stop again. What is going on? Is my child really upset? Should I just give the toy to the child so that we can get out of the coffee shop without making more of a scene?
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elcome to the wonderful world of fake tears as a form of attention-seeking. This behavior is very normal, with 87% of parents reporting that their young children have done this behavior for a period of time lasting as long as 6 months. Sometimes it is difficult to figure out whether the child is really upset, but other times the behavior is almost comical because the child is obviously fine.
Get physically down to the child’s level. Look him/her in the eyes. Maintain eye contact as you say, “I love you. I know that you are upset because we are not going to buy that toy. If you want to stay upset and cry for 10 seconds, we can count those seconds. Then you will stop, and we will continue to the car. You can think of what toy at home you want to play with.”
Parents often ask how to make these crocodile tears stop. Below is a list of tips to try. Very few parents want this behavior to continue, because of the fear that the young children will become older children and adults who are “spoiled” or unable to cope with not getting what they want.
Look at your child and smile. You can then calmly say, “When you are done crying please let me know. With all of the things to cry about, this is one that should be quick.” Offer your child a hug. It is the last thing that they expect, and often it breaks the cycle of tears (crocodile or real.) Ask your child, “How can I help you? We are not buying that toy, but can you use your words and tell me what else we can do?
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Learning at United Hebrew is… about the why … not just the what … about the you
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In our programs, it is our goal to connect your children, our students, to Judaism in the most meaningful way. We will explore many different aspects of our faith and many avenues in which to explore Judaism to find what engages you. As your family needs change over time, we, too, grow with you.
From the beginning: Families come to us from many different backgrounds and, in our school, we come together to build a community that is respectful of all of our foundations. Whether our students come in from our amazing Saul Spielberg Early Childhood Center or are just beginning their formal Jewish engagement, we celebrate from where we come. Through exploring and learning in a caring and creative environment, we allow our students to shape their learning experiences through a curriculum that flows with them. While there is much to impart from our sacred tradition and cultural practices, we know that allowing our students to inquire and explore makes the lasting impact. Our curriculum is based on engaging students where they are developmentally and addressing the questions they are asking in their world. We encourage hands-on, active learning in our classrooms. In our specialty programs, students in K-2nd grades are exposed to wide a range of Jewish modes of expression: art, cooking, music, dance, library, and Hebrew, while our students in 3rd- 6th grades choose their own electives in our creative chugim (electives)
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program. Our teachers are knowledgeable and dedicated to inspiring a love of Judaism in our students. Building community, fostering Jewish identity, and engaging students are our primary goals. In Hebrew learning, the target is to provide students with the tools necessary to read and understand the meaning of the prayers and to provide a taste of the living language of Hebrew. Students are introduced to Hebrew in K- 2nd grades and then opt for one of two ways to complete four years of Hebrew study. Students may enroll in our Hebrew school program with classes offered on Sunday (following religious school) or on Tuesday (after school) (1 day per week). United Hebrew students may opt to engage their own Hebrew tutor through our approved tutor program. During the eight months leading up to one’s bar/bat mitzvah service, the students meet weekly with Cantor Eichaker and multiple times with both Rabbi Rosenberg and Rabbi Shapiro in preparation. We believe that the b’nai mitzvah experience is not just about a day or a weekend, but about each moment along the way. The more time we have with your children, the more questions they can ask and the deeper the connection becomes with your clergy and congregation. [continued pg 20]
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As they begin see the world through their own eyes: Our Chai School program responds to the needs and questions of an older student. We have learned that by high school our students are questioning and seeking to grow their Jewish identity on a new level. Our program is designed to allow them to ask their questions and find themselves through a Jewish lens. With a slightly shortened schedule and greater opportunity for choice in study, our students focus their learning in the ways that their personal questions lead them. Students in 8th – 10th grade take both a core level course and three electives throughout the year. The 10th grade year of study culminates in a Confirmation ceremony. Post-Confirmation students engage in a more informal approach by sharing Sunday night dinner once a month with Rabbi Rosenberg where the focus of all discussions come from the students’ inquiries.
The next stage: We continue to tailor our education program to our students’ needs by offering a 7th grade program concurrent with our Chai School program (8th – 12th grade). This is designed both to respond to our students’ schedules and allows them to see themselves in a new stage of their education as they accept their new roles within the congregational community as b’nai mitzvah. The 7th grade year focuses on who they are as young adults in the Jewish community and on the Jewish community that surrounds them. As they are exploring the various synagogues for their classmates’ b’nai mitzvah, they are asking why there are differences in our practices of Judaism and we are here to respond to their inquiries.
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Awkward Turtle Question: Have you ever walked into a room with tween-agers trying to interact with each other?
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that they need to initiate themselves. For most of them, this is one of the first times that this has happened. Some are shy, while others are inquisitive and overtly social. For both boys and girls, the conversations run the gamut of being overly complimentary to overly competitive. The topics range from who is taller to what the dog ate for breakfast. This is the onset of true friendships and “networking” skills. It seems odd to
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One of the most important things a parent can do is to ask the tween what s/he speaks to his/her friends about. Then, the parent should really listen, and ask the tween how s/he thinks that the conversation made the other person feel. Asking what your tween’s friends speak about, also helps you understand what social pressures are being experienced, and who the peer groups are. It opens up new and important conversations between the parent and the tween. Sometimes there are topics that come up that require immediate adult intervention. It is important to discuss ways in which responsible adults can help tweens in distress. Although parents can keep most “relaying of conversations between tweens” confidential, there is the rare case when the tween has to be told that the adult has a responsibility to help the tween in need. Showing the tween how to find the right resources can be daunting and scary for the adult as well. It is another awkward aspect of the tween years. The tweens get to see that their parents have some vulnerability, and that they may not have all of the answers. This is also a normal part of becoming an independent teen, on the way to becoming an adult.
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NEWS & BOOKS
JENNIFER BAER LOTSOFF, MSW Jennifer Baer Lotsoff works as the PJ Library Coordinator at the Jewish Federation of St. Louis and has worked in the non-profit sector for nearly twenty years. Born in Memphis, she holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Texas in Austin and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Washington University. Jennifer works with professionals and lay leaders to build a vibrant Jewish community by encouraging collaboration through creative, fun experiences. With programs in secular and Jewish spaces, Jennifer encourages all community organizations to use the vehicle of PJ Library books to meet families wherever they are on their Jewish journey. Jennifer is a passionate connector of ideas, people, and institutions, and she credits her kids for bringing daily doses of humor to her life and endless crumbs to her car.
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Dog Days We have two- and four-legged members of our family. In fact, the four-legged members always run to the door when I come in, never get mad at me, and always eat what I put in front of them without complaining. Needless to say, I’m still working on the twolegged family members. In our home, pets offer warmth when we’re cold, affection when we’re sad, and a natural vacuum cleaner when we spill. Fortunately, there is a way we can return the favor and help THEM for a change, by reading to some fourlegged friends at the Humane Society. Starting in September, PJ Library in St. Louis will be partnering with the Humane Society in all three of its locations (http://hsmo.org/ locations-and-hours/) to offer PJ Library Shelter Buddies, a program which uses reading to bring shy shelter dogs, cats, and rabbits out of their shells (no pun intended if they have turtles). The idea is simple: train kids to read to animals as a way of readying them for adoption into forever homes, all while instilling a greater sense of empathy in the kids, too. It’s a great way not only to socialize dogs, but also to teach kids how to treat animals kindly and learn how to read aloud with more confidence. Trying to get your tween to read more? Looking to help a struggling or new reader gain skills and become more confident while reading? Have a bookworm who loves to read? Be a PJ Library Shelter Buddy! Sitting outside of an animal’s kennel and reading to them provides a comfortable, non-threatening setting. The animals are
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great listeners and don’t care if the kids make a mistake. Reading can be calming to the animals as well as to the kids. The Shelter Buddies Reading Program was designed to help shelter dogs, cats, etc. become more adoptable. The program is available to kids ages 5 to 15 years old. The first step is a training session, where kids will learn how to understand dogs' body language and properly interact with them. Our PJ Library reading time will take place on certain Sundays from 2:003:00pm. For more information or to sign up, please contact Jen at 314-442-3867 or jlotsoff@jfedstl.org.
Enjoy some PJ Library books about the roles animals play in our lives:
How to Heal a Broken Wing Written by Bob Graham Illustrated by Bob Graham
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Practicing Mindfulness at All Ages
BY DEHRA HARRIS, MD Dr. Dehra Harris is a Washington University child psychiatrist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. She specializes in treating children and adolescents for all
We’ve heard a lot about the practice of mindfulness over the last few years. It can help relieve a person of negative thoughts and anxieties, and can work as well for small children as for adults. In fact, most children who practice mindfulness are happier and more relaxed.
types of psychiatry disorders including: psychotherapy, depression, anxiety, somatoform disorders and ADHD. Dr. Harris is also a mom of two.
Call 314.454.KIDS (5437) for more information or to make an appointment.
While mindfulness, which encourages the practitioner to keep their mind on the present and let go of past and future worries, can benefit all children, it’s particularly helpful in those who struggle with ADHD, autism and general anxiety and depression. It helps a child deal with feelings by focusing their breathing, letting outside thoughts float away. Here are some ways I suggest my patients start with a practice:
Breathing Buddies: The child begins by lying on his back and placing a stuffed animal on his belly. He should focus on how the toy moves with his belly as he breathes. Ask him questions about any sensations or thoughts he is feeling as
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he breathes, and encourage him to let those thoughts go. The intention with this technique is for the child to be aware of his breathing, and how it affects his mind and body.
Blowing Bubbles: Blowing bubbles helps a child to breathe deeply and relax. Tell your child to focus on one bubble at a time, despite the many bubbles flurrying around her. Focusing on one bubble helps the child let go of excess thoughts.
Scents: Find several pleasant smelling items around the house or garden. Candles, flowers, herbs and fruit are good options. Hand one item at a time to the child, telling him to breathe deeply and
smell the item. Ask him how he feels when he smells each item. This allows the child to free himself from his stressors.
Movement: Many children prefer moving as they focus on their breathing. Suggest simple yoga poses, like cat/cow, or take the child on a walk. As the child breathes, allow her to focus on how her body moves and feels when performing the yoga poses or walking. This allows children to experience the sensations of movement, distracting them from negative thoughts.
Mindfulness Apps: There are several fun and safe apps for children who are interested in mindfulness. For example, Mindful-app is free and has several features to guide children in mindful meditation. This includes meditating with nature sounds, sleep meditation, scripted meditations and more. The most important thing is to tailor the child’s practice to the age of their attention span. A good rule of thumb is that a child has a minute of attention for every year of age -
so 5 year olds can really only practice mindfulness five minutes at a time. As the child gets older and continues to practice mindfulness, it will become easier for her to concentrate for longer periods of time. For more resources about mindfulness, contact the St. Louis Children’s Hospital Family Resource Center or call 314.454.KIDS (5437). The Family Resource Center is a free service for the community and is 100 percent funded by the St. Louis Children’s Hospital Foundation.
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT
TEEN
You Know You’re a Freshman in College When … Many of our teens are “going off to college” in just a few weeks. Parents and soon-to-be freshman are packing and worrying about everything from classes to meals and to roommates. Parents are worried about whether their child will have the organizational skills necessary to be successful in this next educational step. The teens, while possibly worried about this as well, are often thinking about much different issues- and many more of them.
Conditioned Responses need to be weakened!
The first year, with all of the differences and unknowns, is difficult regardless, but here are three specific differences that have been brought out by teens who attended Washington University High School Summer Scholars’ program (where they take summer college classes with real college students and full-year professors.)
In college, you set your own schedule by choosing classes that meet at particular times. If you want a longer break in the middle of the day so that you can go back to your dorm, you can often do that. As for exams and teachers finishing early, as soon as the class/exam is finished, you may leave. You do not have to wait for the scheduled end time.
In High School, everything is dictated by a bell and the time. When you go to class, is determined by the clock. How long you stay in that class is determined by the bell. *Ding*, it is time to move to the next classroom, regardless of whether the teacher finished the lesson early, or if you finished an exam early. You sit and wait for that *ding*.
So ... you know that you are a freshman in college when you sit back in your chair after finishing your exam early to wait for the scheduled end time, and the professor calls you back to say, “You know that you can leave when your exam is done, right?”
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Food Abundance and Weight Management!
Course Load and Time Management
There are two noted times in the college years when weight gain is seen. Freshman year when all the “junk” food you could possibly want is plentiful and available, and 2 years later (turning 21) when alcohol is accessible. Wine, beer, cocktails, etc., all have calories.
In High School, students may get 15 pages of reading per night in some of their subjects. They have strict “turn-in” times, and rarely have to go ask the teachers for help. There are FREQUENT assessments, so if one is low, it does not affect the overall grade much.
In High School, lunch choices are guided, with the extras costing more. It is easy to follow a “healthier” plan when it is given to you.
In college, it is a different story. There may be 50-100 pages of reading assigned per class, with more flexible “turn-in” dates/times. The challenge that many students face is learning how to budget the time they have available, given the increased flexibility and twice per week class meeting times. As for going to the “teachers for help”, it is important for new college students to understand that professors have office hours so that students can make sure that they have a good grasp of the material BEFORE proving otherwise on an exam. There are often not as many opportunities to bring your grade back up.
In college, it is a conscious thought process that must guide choosing a certain number of fruits, vegetables, milks, proteins, carbs, and fats. So ... you know that you are a freshman in college when you have to say to yourself, “No, I should not have a 4th hamburger this week.”
So ... you know that you’re a freshman in college when you go to the professor at the end of the semester, with bad grades and say, “Are there extra credit assignments that I can do? My parents are going to kill me!”
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Packing Love in a Lunch Box KATHY MORA, PhD
Food is an expression of love, though too often underrated. Food is often the route by which many cultures convey their love for family and friends. Quality versus quantity is at the heart of the connection between food and love. Taking the time to create, prepare, and cook a meal for others shows that you care about them.
Doctorate in nutritional science and epidemiology from the University of Arizona, and masters degree in nutrition and fitness from Florida State University. Clinical background in diabetes, part of clinical team as pediatric diabetes educator. Former nutrition and exercise physiology instructor at St. Louis University, Pima Community College, and Florida State University. Recent project officer on public health research evaluation projects around childhood obesity prevention. Experience as media and nutrition consultant promoting and providing healthy recipes on TV. Dedicated long distance runner, passionate proponent for physical education in children, and mom of two children who happily eat vegetables!
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Choosing healthy, fresh ingredients is an extension of love that comes through with each bite of deliciously prepared food. To be the recipient of food that is lovingly prepared and served can be a profound experience that we may take for granted in our busy, daily lives. “Comfort food” or the aroma of a family favorite recipe brings a lot of pleasure, especially when that food is made by someone you love. Sharing food also brings people together, and giving food as gifts are simple gestures (or elaborate ones in some cases) to communicate joy, love, compassion, or thankfulness. The first year my niece attended Washington University, she mentioned that what she most missed from home were bagels. Easy Chanukah gift that year — gift of a dozen fresh bagels! It may seem “old school”, but my daughter’s teachers enjoy the end-of-school-year variety of baked goods so much, it’s become our annual tradition. Years ago when a colleague was going through chemotherapy, we made meals for her family. It was a very sad time, but the food brought shared moments of joy because she and I both loved to cook, she knew the food meant more than just an obligatory meal from one co-worker to another. It was also an excuse to visit without being intrusive or a burden. Food is the best ice breaker. When my husband and I lived in Tucson, my dad’s cousin invited us
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to dinner. We expected a delicious home cooked meal, except to our surprise — the meal was all reheated packaged frozen food! We were good sports about the food, because the love was there, and 15 years later, it’s still one of the funniest meals we’ve ever shared together! Almost every school day for the past nine years I’ve packed my son’s lunch box. NOT to be a controlling or helicopter parent, and not because my son wasn’t capable of making his own lunch. I packed his lunch because it was a small token of love from a mother to her son each day, even if he didn’t know that (but I think he did). Of course, it was also important for me to know he was eating healthy and nutritious foods during the school day (which was another extension of my love). We’ve now reached a milestone, my son is entering high school this month. It’s a time of transition and a rite of passage as I confidently pass the lunch torch over to his school, where apparently they make quite a lot more food than I ever packed, to accommodate his growing teenage appetite! I’m not going to miss preparing his lunch, because I’m looking forward to hearing about his new food adventures…. and I still have my daughter’s lunch to make each day for a little while longer! A parent’s love never ends, and there are always more meals and memories to share!
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Perhaps it was not a good idea to use spray in hair color on my son, before sending him to a pool party. The whole pool turned purple! Oops, while we love that our daughter has chosen her sport, perhaps we should have found one that did not take all of our family time of every weekend. Oops! Then there was that time when our 14 month old decided to throw her food at the people sitting next to us at the restaurant, getting the side of the woman’s face, and all I could do was laugh. I felt awful, but it was really funny! Oops, perhaps I should not have pushed my 17 year old to learn how to drive before he felt ready. Now he says, “See Mom, if I wasn’t driving, you would be spending more time with me.” Perhaps it is better to specify that your 8 year old gets ONE movie as a reward, even if he picks 3, and says, “But only one of them counts!” Oops, I can’t believe that my husband offered our 3 year old a piece of candy for every game he played with “Super Dad”! Perhaps it is not a good idea to tell your 2 year old to bring you the cat, referring to the stuffed toy animal, when the real cat is sitting nearby, minding her own business. The real cat was NOT amused! Oops, I definitely should not have complained about how a particular sunscreen felt on my skin. Now my son throws a tantrum about having to wear any sunscreen. Perhaps it is not a good idea to use our younger child as the role model for being self-sufficient! Our older one just isn’t as good at it, but feels awful when that is pointed out. Oops! I can’t believe that I forgot to turn off the kids’ alarm clocks on a day that they could totally have slept in!
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Our trained safety technicians can help answer your questions!
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Free appointments are available for car seat, bicycle helmet and home safety consultations. A limited selection of car seats, bicycle helmets and home safety products are available for purchase at discounted prices as part of your Safety Stop appointment. Four convenient locations: • St. Louis Children’s Hospital • St. Louis Children’s Hospital Specialty Care Center • Progress West Hospital • The Magic House SLC27515_7/17
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CONCIERGE’S DESK BY DR. ANGELA ZENG & GINA MARIE Dr. Zeng has a Ph.D. in pathology and has worked as a biochemist, medical researcher, and nutritional scientist. She has studied the ways that food affects overall health. One of her main goals is to create a tasty, refreshing beverage that is healthier than “juice”, both for the human body AND for the environment.
Clean-eating Many “all-natural” claims can be misleading and misused! It is really difficult for consumers to make the right diet/nutrition choices. The key phrase now is “Clean-eating”, and this is a trend that will hopefully grow in popularity and have staying power.
http://www.mykaruna.com Gina Marie creates vegan recipes. She was born with Amniotic Band Syndrome (ABS) which is a rare condition where the fetus is born with a natural amputation due to the umbilical cord being wrapped too tight around the fetus limbs. Gina Marie focuses on balancing healthy eating and healthy body image. http://veganwithcurves.com/
The all-natural, clean-eating food trend began to grow, as consumers became increasingly conscious about the foods they were consuming. More and more people are able to look beyond the label claims and pay a great deal of attention to the nutritional values as well as the environmental impact of the food products. What happens to all of the food that we waste? What happens if we grow, raise, or buy too much? There is a way to waste less food and get more nutrition from what we do eat. Reading labels and understanding the larger impact is important. While many products claim that they are natural and organic, they actually contain a high level of added sugar, saturated fat, and calories. It is imperative for the food industry to be transparent and socially responsible in helping consumers make informed decisions. Many studies have shown that calorie control and minimizing intake of added sugar and saturated fat is the key in weight control and preventing chronic illness such as cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. Consumers should focus on those levels when deciding their food choices. It is also important for people to pay more attention to the source of protein in their diet. Some in the media and food industry have been
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promoting diets that are based on high intakes of animal protein, advocating more meat consumption. However, there is now a large body of scientific evidence that has demonstrated clear benefits of plantbased proteins to our overall health and longevity. It is not surprising that more and more consumers are shifting towards, and incorporating, plant based diets worldwide. In doing so, people not only benefit from all the healthy nutrients in fruits and vegetables, but also could help to reduce the environmental impact of food consumption by making full use of the whole plant foods. ***Did you know that many parts of the fruit and vegetable that we often discard, such as strawberry leaves, watermelon seeds, apple cores, orange peels, banana skins, and grape stems, are actually quite nutritious? By coming up with ways to utilize these not-so-delicious parts of the plants, we as parents, can show our children creative ways to eat healthy while shouldering our environmental responsibility. This month’s recipe is one that has been developed by the Karuna team working with Gina Marie, a very talented and creative vegan diet expert. Why not give it a try?!
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Run out of kale? Just throw the whole strawberry in the smoothie and you've got some extra vitamins. The leaves contain tannins, which is an organic substance that binds to other foods and help with digestion, according to Livestrong. Simply adding them to your favorite smoothie recipe could relieve some lurking digestive issues.
Aronia Strawberry Top Banana Smoothie 1 1/2 cup of fresh strawberrie s with tops (Strawberry leav es are primarily used to relieve gas trointestinal distress and joint pain; they also contain essential minerals and vitamins tha t may offer a wide range of benefits) 1 really ripe Brown banana (Ripe bananas not only tast e sweeter, they are much easier to digest and provide an immediate energy boost) 1/2 cup of Karuna's Aronia Berry Bean Sprout drink (In addition to bean sprouts’ benefit, each bottle provides an antioxidan t level higher than 3 cups of fresh blueberries as measured by ORAC test) 1 teaspoon of orange zest from an orange peel (Accord ing to JustHealth, orange peel has abo ut four times more fiber in it than the actual orange fruit that we eat―not to mention more tangeretin and nobiletin.) 1/2 teaspoon of coconut nec tar syrup
Nutritious Drinks! by Dr. Angela Zeng & Gina
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1. Rinse your strawberries and then add them whole, including the tops of the stra wberries, to a blender. 2. Next add your really ripe banana, orange zest, syrup, and Karuna Bean Spr out & Aronia Berry juice to blender. 3. Blend until smooth and
serve immediately.
NUTRITION INFORMATION Serving Size: 1 Calories: 246, Fat: 0g, Carboh ydrates: 57 g Fiber 8g , Sugar 30g, Protein :4g
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Rosh Chodesh means “head of the month”. It refers to the start of a new month. The Jewish calendar follows the lunar year. This minor holiday marks the beginning of every new month in the Hebrew calendar. Hence the month that is beginning, is added to the name. For the Hebrew month of Elul, which is in August of 2017, the holiday would be referred to as Rosh Chodesh Elul, which is after Rosh Chodesh Av. The Rosh Chodesh is directly tied to the phase of the moon; that first sliver, or new moon. The new moon is celebrated every month. Many people recognize that there is a special connection between women and Rosh Chodesh. Often the story of the Golden Calf is linked to Rosh Chodesh. The Jewish women were asked to “donate” their gold jewelry to be melted down and turned into a golden calf idol. The Jewish women refused to surrender their jewelry because Jewish people do not worship idols. Some scholars say that
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women were given Rosh Chodesh as a reward for their unshakeable faith and devotion to passing their faith on to their children. Other scholars note the celebration of the new moon with the idea that the cycle of the moon symbolizes the Jewish people: “Throughout history our light has waxed and waned. But even in utter darkness, it has never been extinguished.”
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Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah
BOAZ ROTH A teacher at Thomas Jefferson school for the past 23 years and counting, Boaz Roth enjoys challenging bright
In a July 7, 1996 column for the Washington Post, Tony Kornheiser offhandedly mentions the reason sleepaway camp was invented. As this is a family magazine, discretion demands I keep my silence. Actually, since you're reading a magazine about making a family, perhaps I shouldn’t be so Victorian. In any case, let me boldly state an absolute truth my wife and I have come to learn: sleepaway camp is the single greatest invention in the history of the world (sorry, grandparents: you take silver in this event).
students and working with colleagues. He coaches the basketball team and has various other interests. Boaz and his wife have 3 daughters, ranging from age 17 to age 6 years.
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The two of us didn’t make this discovery initially. In fact, for some time we resisted sending our kids away. We couldn’t imagine four weeks apart from our babies every year. But our views have certainly changed. Our middle child pointed out a while back that when she finishes her sixth summer of camp, she’ll have been apart from our clutches for half a year. To that I responded: does your camp have an eight-week option? You might think that when the camp bus takes off for a world of cabins, s'mores, and mosquito repellent, a romantic night out for us awaits. No, no, no. My wife and I have had one thing on our minds for the last 11 months: finally, we can clean up the house. And within 24 hours a revelation occurs—there are floors under the clothes our children walk on. During their first week away, the washing machine runs non-stop, but when that’s done, what a joy it is to see their clothes on hangers and drawers closed neatly. A clean house—isn't it romantic? Equally gratifying is the kitchen. With our kids gone, what goes in the fridge on Monday afternoon doesn't disappear by Tuesday morning. No longer am I awoken at 1 a.m. by the shaking of a cereal box. Farewell to finding just enough milk in the container to torment a kitten. And what a joy not to come home to a sink filled with pots and pans because someone decided to make muffins and left the cleaning for the kitchen fairies to complete.
After a week or two, my wife and I make one more discovery: a remembrance of things past. We became parents ten months after our wedding day; we weren’t a couple for very long before becoming a triple. In the span of a year, we went from making spur of the moment plans to having our time scheduled weeks in advance. But now, with our big girls out of the picture, we catch glimpses of what life was like when life was just the two of us. That’s not to say we’re ungrateful to be parents: neither of us can picture our lives without those three faces illuminating our every waking moment. They are everything that matters. Still, it’s great to relive those days of freedom we had at the earliest part of our shared journey. Of course, our youngest child is still in the day-camp phase, so any kind of fun plans require the help of grandparents (late-breaking news flash: after a review of the tape, grandparents are now tied with sleepaway camp). So I suppose it'll be a few years before my wife and I will really have a chance to look at the movie listings one afternoon and just take off, without having to worry about who’s watching the kids. Maybe by then I can get her to read a certain column by Tony Kornheiser.
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Senior STYLE NOTE FROM EDITOR: Introducing a new, one page monthly article! Senior Style will cover an important topic for our amazing St. Louis seniors. From fashion to phone choice, grandparent friendly destinations to working with current technology, we hope that this article will be a helpful, interactive resource. Please email your topic suggestions to info@stlouisjewishparents.com.
Learning New Tricks Although it seems that a) children learn to use the computer with ease, b) teens are experts, and that c) those over the age of 60 years have difficulty with even turning on the device, research shows that seniors are perfectly ABLE to use a computer as well as their younger counterparts do. In a study of 191 adults, ages 60-89, the goal was set to explore the behavior and attitudes toward computer technology in a course for learning basic computer skills. Of the original 191 study participants, 18 withdrew from the study during the 50 hours of training. These 18 all said that they would have liked to continue but either health or family issues were getting in the way. None of the 18 cited an “I can’t do this� reason for stopping (Gonzalez, Ramirez, & Viadel, 2015.) The remaining 173, filled out questionnaires throughout the training process. The results suggest that when the participants initially had favorable attitudes toward computers, they used them more, used the Internet more, and had higher self-confidence. The results also suggest that the participants who had negative attitudes towards the difficulty of the course, were the ones who did not maintain a positive attitude towards computers and the use of them.
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One of the most important things about the above study, and others like it (Berger, et al, 2013, Arthanat, et al, 2016) is that the results go further to suggest that the more the computer is used by older adults in particular, with explicit training and practice, that the easier it is for older adults to navigate to and through what they learn, be it social media, internet, word processing, or spreadsheets. The benefits of maintaining a positive attitude, and continuing to learn include an increase in communication and social opportunities with others, new ways to find leisure and entertainment options, an increased ability for health management and to retain autonomy, and possibly positively affect cognitive skills such as memory and attention. So capable adults, go learn how to use the technology! You can do it!
References Arthanat, S, Vroman, KG, & Lysack, C. (2016). A home-based individualized information communication technology training program for older adults: a demonstration of effectiveness and value. Journal of Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology, 11(4): 316-24.
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Storytelling at the Museum 8/1 10:30am-11:15am Engaging our youngest visitors and their families in historic objects and museum settings by using traditional and contemporary storybooks. Children will also enjoy a hands-on craft or other activity. Ages 2-5 MO HISTORY MUSEUM, 5700 LINDELL BLVD, 63112 FREE
Museum of Transportation
Doris I Schnuck Children's Garden
8/2 9am-11am
8/3 9am-4pm
Stroller tours are designed for art lovers and their young ones, ages 0 to 2. Morning Play Dates feature artist-led activities and performances for ages 2 to 5. This month, participants will make origami with Angelina Fasano, and see a puppet performance from Jeanie Bryan.
Founded in 1859, the 79-acre Missouri Botanical Garden is the nation's oldest botanical garden in continuous operation and an oasis in the city of St. Louis.
3750 WASHINGTON BLVD, 63108 $5 PER CHILD FOR BOTH PROGRAMS; CHILDREN 2 AND UNDER ARE FREE
Wine Down Wednesday 8/2 6pm Join all of us every Wednesday for fabulous guest instructors and wine! DIMVALOO ACTIVE LIVING, 8813 LADUE RD., 63124
314.824.8224. For more information call our store or visit us on-line www.dimvaloo.com
Whitaker Music Festival 8/2 7:30pm-9:30pm Pack a picnic dinner and enjoy the Garden grounds while you listen to live music, Brothers Lazarov. Free admission begins at 5 p.m. and last entry is at 9 p.m.
8/1 9am-4pm
MO BOTANICAL GARDENS, 4344 SHAW BLVD,63110 FREE
Public tours, self-guided tours, miniature train, handcars.
Aquatic Adventure
Tisha B'Av
Come and learn about an aquatic food chain and how we can affect it! Interact with a real aquatic environment! Dress appropriately for the weather and netting aquatic critters along the shore of the Rockwood woodland pond.
2933 BARRETT STATION 63122 $8 FOR 13 YEARS+, $5 FOR CHILDREN
8/1 This holiday, on the 9th of Av, commemorates the destruction of both Temples.
8/2 9am-11am
2751 GLENCOE RD, 63038 FREE, BUT RESERVE AT 636-458-2236.
Teen Open Gym 8/2 8:30pm-9:50pm Open gym is for children and adults ages 13 and up, wanting to practice gymnastics, cheer or parkour. Includes use of floors and trampolines. Waiver must be signed by parent if under 18 years old. Waivers available online at www.teamcentral.org. TEAM CENTRAL, 2675 METRO BLVD, 63043 $8 PER TEEN.
4344 SHAW BLVD, 63110 FREE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12. $8 FOR ADULTS.
Open Jump 8/3 10am-3pm Who can jump higher or find their way through the obstacle course first, the kids or the parents? PUMP IT UP, ST CHARLES, 3691 NEW TOWN BLVD, 63301
SUMMER OUTDOOR WATER WADDLERS 8/3 9:30am-10:30am Spend quality time splashing and playing with your little ones during this great morning activity before it gets too hot! This program is designed for children, ages 6 and under, accompanied by a parent/ guardian who is able to remain in the water with the child. DES PERES LODGE $0- $7 PER CHILD.
Cahokia Mounds 8/3 9am-5pm The remains of the most sophisticated prehistoric native civilization north of Mexico are preserved at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site. Within the 2,200-acre tract, lie the archaeological remnants of the central section of the ancient settlement. 30 RAMEY ST, COLLINSVILLE, IL DONATION ENCOURAGED.
Open Play at the J
8/4 10:30am-11:30am FREE indoor playtime for kids 5 and younger with an adult. Snack included. Families are welcome to stay for the Early Childhood Tot Shabbat each week at 11:30am. Open to members and nonmembers. JCC FOX BUILDING COMPLEX, 16801 BAXTER RD. FREE
Seniors
JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR RSVP TO LAURA AT 314-442-3255.
Stroller Tour and Morning Play Date
Emilie Brockman,314-442-3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org
Suson Farm Fridays 8/4 10am-1pm Looking for some fun like pony rides, hayrides, barn tours, face painting, fishing, candle making and peddle cars/bean bag toss area.
6073 WELLS ROAD, 63128 FREE, BUT REGISTER ONLINE OR CALL (314) 615-8822
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NORC event. Meet at The Gathering Place at the J
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Nightwaves Pool Party 8/4 8pm-10pm Calling all incoming and current middle school students around St. Louis! Enjoy music, games and fun while hanging with old friends and meeting new ones. The outdoor café will be available to purchase snacks or dinner. RECREATION STATION AQUATIC CENTER IN KIRKWOOD, 111 S. GEYER RD, 63122 $5 PP.
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Jungle Boogie ConcertRevolution 8/4 5pm-8pm All ages can enjoy Top 40, MoTown, Rock and more on the outdoor stage in the Schnuck Family Plaza in the center of the Zoo. Animalrelated kids activities will focus on conservation of endangered species through the Zoo’s WildCare Institute. STL ZOO FREE
FREE Public Stargazing Every Friday Night 8/4 Dusk Discover different constellations and stars through complex telescopes. Observing starts at sunset and lasts for two hours. BROEMMELSIEK PARK, 1615 SCHWEDE RD, 63385.
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Chair Yoga
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Sunday Chess Classes
Sensory Story Time
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The market has hot food, bakeries, produce, flowers and even a pet shop. The market is open year round
Beginners to advanced level classes for both kids and adults
Geared to families with children ages 3-9 who are on the autism spectrum or who have multi-sensory needs. The program provides a soothing environment for children to enjoy a story and other fun activities.
Seniors
Free Admission Mornings for STL City/County Residents 8/5 8am-12pm Enjoy free admission to the Garden on Wednesday and Saturday mornings before noon. Proof of residency is required. MO BOTANICAL GARDENS, 4344 SHAW BLVD,63110
Keeper Talks
Secular
8/5 9am-10am Meet outside the Wildlife Hospital at 9 am and join our keepers as they feed and water our birds. Learn what they are, how they got here, and what they all eat. WORLD BIRD SANCTUARY FREE
Youth Archery Training
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8/5 Beginners: 9am-10:30am, Intermediate: 11am12:30 pm Join the South County Archers to learn and/or improve your archery skills and technique! JEFFERSON BARRACKS PARK $6 PP
St Louis Carousel at Faust Park
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8/5 10am-4pm 60 hand carved horses and four deer, located within a climatecontrolled building inside beautiful Faust Park in West St. Louis County.
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WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 FREE FOR MEMBERS. FIRST TIME TO THE CLUB IS FREE, SO NONMEMBERS GET IT FREE ONCE.
Sundays with Shakespeare 8/6 1pm The Radio Arts Foundation introduces a new radio program on the air with all of the plays by Shakespeare. A complete listing is on our website at http://www. rafstl.org/shakespeare/. These are introduced by Rick Dildine, Director of Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis. Listen at 107.3 FM or 96.3 HD2. FREE
Kramer's Marionnettes: Marvin's Musical Revue 8/6 1pm-2pm The Jack In The Boxes, Marvin, Susie, Charlie, Betsey and our new friends Linda and Elisa, the Hedge Hog Girls with their boogie woogie, are waiting to entertain you!
4143 LACLEDE AVE, 63108 SPECIAL PRICED TICKETS! CALL 314.531.3313. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL SHOWS.
Free Walking Tour 8/6 2pm-3pm Laumeier tours are interactive and designed to engage participants in exploring the relationship between art and nature. Tours are led by trained Laumeier Docents. Laumeier Sculpture Park is a living laboratory where artists and audiences explore the relationship between contemporary art and the natural environment. 12580 ROTT ROAD FREE
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY HEADQUARTERS BRANCH FREE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 314-994-3300
Pick Your Own Fruit! 8/7 9am-6pm It's blackberry and peach season! And we have WONDERFUL local honey too!
WIND RIDGE FARM, 3511 HWY F, NEW MELLE, MO 63341 $1.69 PER POUND OF PEACHES. BLACKBERRY PRICES VARY.
St Louis Zoo 8/7 9am-5pm The St Louis Zoo is recognized as a leading zoo in animal management, research, conservation, and education. 1 GOVERNMENT DR, 63110 FREE
Open Jump 8/7 10am-3pm Who can jump higher or find their way through the obstacle course first, the kids or the parents? PUMP IT UP, ST CHARLES, 3691 NEW TOWN BLVD, 63301
Kirkwood Farmers' Market 8/7 9am-8pm The market opens early in the season and is open daily. For the best selection of produce, visit the market on Saturday morning when it opens at 8 a.m. 150 E. ARGONNE, KIRKWOOD FREE.
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Chair Yoga
Geocaching for Beginners
Museum of Transportation
Open Play at the J
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8/9 8am-2pm
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NORC event. Meet at The Gathering Place at the J JCC STAENBERG
Have one more adventure before school starts! Geocaching is a modern day treasure hunt that combines technology and nature into an adventure in the great outdoors. Bring along your own GPS or borrow one from us! Dress for the weather.
Public tours, self-guided tours, miniature train, handcars.
FREE indoor playtime for kids 5 and younger with an adult. Snack included. Families are welcome to stay for the Early Childhood Tot Shabbat each week at 11:30am. Open to members and nonmembers.
COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR RSVP TO LAURA, 314-442-3255.
Storytelling at the Museum 8/8 10:30am-11:15am Engaging our youngest visitors and their families in historic objects and museum settings by using traditional and contemporary storybooks. Children will also enjoy a hands-on craft or other activity. Ages 2-5. MO HISTORY MUSEUM, 5700 LINDELL BLVD, 63112 FREE
Museum of Transportation 8/8 9am-4pm Public tours, self-guided tours, miniature train, handcars.
2933 BARRETT STATION 63122 $8 FOR 13 YEARS+, $5 FOR CHILDREN
Stroller Tour and Morning Play Date 8/8 9am-11am Stroller tours are designed for art lovers and their young ones, ages 0 to 2. Morning Play Dates feature artist-led activities and performances for ages 2 to 5. This month, participants will make origami with Angelina Fasano, and see a puppet performance from Jeanie Bryan. 3750 WASHINGTON BLVD, 63108 $5 PER CHILD FOR BOTH PROGRAMS; CHILDREN 2 AND UNDER ARE FREE
Faust Park Summer Concerts
AUGUST A. BUSCH MEMORIAL CONSERVATION AREA FREE, BUT RESERVE BY 8/7/17
Healthworks! Kids Museum 8/9 9:30am-4:30pm Here at HealthWorks!, we believe in giving children and caregivers the tools and knowledge to shoot for the stars, and be better tomorrow than they were today! HEALTHWORKS KIDS' MUSEUM ST LOUIS, 1100 MACKLIND AVE, 63110 VARIES
Grant's Farm! 8/10 9am-3:30pm Enjoy Grant's Farm favorites, such as, goat feeding, carousel rides, snow cones, and more.
Science Storytime!
Spend quality time splashing and playing with your little ones during this great morning activity before it gets too hot! This program is designed for children, ages 6 and under, accompanied by a parent/ guardian who is able to remain in the water with the child.
5050 OAKLAND AVE FREE
8/10 6:30pm-7:30pm
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a bee! Or is it? Join us on an up-close adventure to find out what it means to be a bee, and what brings out their individuality.
Open to women of all ages; the perfect class to learn and improve. Taught by IM Irene Sukandar and WGM Katerina Nemcova
8/9 6pm Join all of us every Wednesday for fabulous guest instructors and wine! DIMVALOO ACTIVE LIVING, 8813 LADUE RD., 63124
314.824.8224. For more information call our store or visit us on-line www.dimvaloo.com
Teen Open Gym
Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce hosts its Annual Summer Concert Series in Faust Park! This Tuesday, enjoy live music and entertainment under the stars by The Scott Laytham and Karl Holmes Duo. 15185 OLIVE
Open gym is for children and adults ages 13 and up, wanting to practice gymnastics, cheer or parkour. Includes use of floors and trampolines. Waiver must be signed by parent if under 18 years old. Waivers available online at www.teamcentral.org.
8/9 8:30pm-9:50pm
Water Waddlers
Ready Readers presents an interactive reading of a science themed book, followed by a related hands-on activity. Each week, a different story is featured.
8/9 10am-11:30am
Wine Down Wednesday
Emilie Brockman,314-442-3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org
8/11 9am-10:30am
Ladies' Knight
POWDER VALLEY CONSERVATION NATURE CENTER FREE, BUT RESERVE BY 8/8/17
JCC FOX BUILDING COMPLEX, 16801 BAXTER RD. FREE
8/10 10:15am-11:15am
To Bee or Not to Bee
8/8 Concessions open at 5:30, live music 7-9
BLVD, 63017 FREE ADMISSION
2933 BARRETT STATION 63122 $8 FOR 13 YEARS+, $5 FOR CHILDREN
CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF ST LOUIS, 4657 MARYLAND AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63108
1050 DES PERES RD, 63131 $0- $7
Suson Farm Fridays 8/11 10am-1pm Looking for some fun like pony rides, hayrides, barn tours, face painting, fishing, candle making and peddle cars/bean bag toss area.
6073 WELLS ROAD, 63128 FREE, BUT REGISTER ONLINE OR CALL (314) 615-8822
Des Peres Summer Concert Series - “Hot Summer Nights, Cool Summer Sounds” 8/11 9:30pm Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and coolers with your favorite snacks and beverages (alcohol is allowed). Glass bottles are not permitted for safety. Concessions will be available for purchase courtesy of Boy Scout Troop 313. Come see "Mirage". 12325 MANCHESTER RD FREE
TEAM CENTRAL, 2675 METRO BLVD, 63043 $8 PER TEEN.
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TE Tots
Sensory Story Time
8/12 8am-11am
8/13 10am-10:45am
8/14 6:30pm
Join us at Temple Emanuel. Each 45 minute Jewishly-themed session includes singing, laughing, moving and art. Join us for this early-years Jewish education with your small ones! (Children 6 months to 3 years with an adult.)
Geared to families with children ages 3-9 who are on the autism spectrum or who have multi-sensory needs. The program provides a soothing environment for children to enjoy a story and other fun activities.
St Louis Zoo
Doris I Schnuck Children's Garden
Seniors
MARIS TEMPS CLAIR CONSERVATION AREA FREE, BUT RESERV BY 8/11.
Keeper Talks 8/12 9am-10am
Secular
Meet outside the Wildlife Hospital at 9 am and join our keepers as they feed and water our birds. Learn what they are, how they got here, and what they all eat. WORLD BIRD SANCTUARY FREE
St Louis Carousel at Faust Park 8/12 10am-4pm
Jewish
60 hand carved horses and four deer, located within a climate-controlled building inside beautiful Faust Park in West St. Louis County.
Schools & Synagogues
TEMPLE EMANUEL, 12166 CONWAY RD, 63141 FREE AND OPEN TO THE JEWISH COMMUNITY
8/13 9am-5pm The St Louis Zoo is recognized as a leading zoo in animal management, research, conservation, and education. 1 GOVERNMENT DR, 63110 FREE
Wabash Frisco and Pacific Railroad 8/13 11am-5pm Scheduled departures from the station, with trains departing about every 20 minutes. The final train leaves at 4:15 p.m. The ride is a two mile round trip lasting about 30 minutes and travels along the scenic Meramec River. 199 GRAND AVE,
15189 OLIVE BLVD. CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017 RIDES ARE $2/PERSON OR $5 FOR THREE RIDES. CHILDREN UNDER 1 ARE FREE WITH A PAID ADULT.
GLENCOE, MO, 63038 $4 DONATION/RIDER. CHILDREN 3 AND UNDER RIDE FREE.
Museum of Transportation
Sunday Chess Classes
8/12 9:30am-3pm
8/13
Public tours, self-guided tours, miniature train, handcars.
Beginners to advanced level classes for both kids and adults
2933 BARRETT STATION 63122 $8 FOR 13 YEARS+, $5 FOR CHILDREN
Free Admission Mornings for STL City/County Residents 8/12 8am-12pm Enjoy free admission to the Garden on Wednesday and Saturday mornings before noon. Proof of residency is required. MO BOTANICAL GARDENS, 4344 SHAW BLVD,63110
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WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 FREE FOR MEMBERS. FIRST TIME TO THE CLUB IS FREE, SO NON-MEMBERS GET IT FREE ONCE.
Sundays with Shakespeare 8/13 1pm The Radio Arts Foundation introduces a new radio program on the air with all of the plays by Shakespeare. A complete listing is on our website at http://www. rafstl.org/shakespeare/. These are introduced by Rick Dildine, Director of Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis. Listen at 107.3 FM or 96.3 HD2. FREE
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REPTILES OF MARIS TEMPS CLAIR
Discover reptiles and other native wildlife of eastern St. Charles County on a 2 ½ mile hike on the levees. Learn the identifying characteristics of the native turtles and snakes as we view them thru spotting scopes.
CALENDAR
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ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY HEADQUARTERS BRANCH FREE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 314-994-3300
8/14 9am-4pm Founded in 1859, the 79-acre Missouri Botanical Garden is the nation's oldest botanical garden in continuous operation and an oasis in the city of St. Louis. 4344 SHAW BLVD, 63110 FREE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12. $8 FOR ADULTS.
Open Jump 8/14 10am-3pm Who can jump higher or find their way through the obstacle course first, the kids or the parents? PUMP IT UP, ST CHARLES, 3691 NEW TOWN BLVD, 63301
Water Waddlers 8/14 9am-10:30am Spend quality time splashing and playing with your little ones during this great morning activity before it gets too hot! This program is designed for children, ages 6 and under, accompanied by a parent/ guardian who is able to remain in the water with the child. 1050 DES PERES RD, 63131 $0- $7
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Chair Yoga
8/15 11am-12pm NORC event. Meet at The Gathering Place at the J JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR RSVP TO LAURA AT 314-442-3255.
Toddler Tuesdays 8/15 9am Children ages birth to 3 yrs and their caregivers. Each weekly session includes light refreshments and socializing followed by activities focusing on creative and cognitive development.
WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 $5 PER ADULT/CHILD PAIR, FREE FOR WCHOF MEMBERS. ONE ADULT PER CHILD REQUIRED.
Storytelling at the Museum 8/15 10:30am-11:15am Engaging our youngest visitors and their families in historic objects and museum settings by using traditional and contemporary storybooks. Children will also enjoy a hands-on craft or other activity. Ages 2-5. MO HISTORY MUSEUM, 5700 LINDELL BLVD, 63112 FREE
Tuesday Tails
Wednesday
Can You Hear Me NOW? Audiology Update for Ages 50 Ears and Above
8/16 4pm-5pm Audiology Update for Ages 50 Ears and Above. St. Louis Kollel's Senior Kollel presents an audiology education event featuring Dr. Jacques Herzog, Founder and Director of the Center for Hearing and Balance Disorders-St. Lukes. NHBZ, 650 N. PRICE RD, 63132 FREE
Stingrays at Carribean Cove 8/16 9am-5pm Watch, touch and occasionally feed the unique and fascinating stingrays, as they glide through a warm saltwater pool, also featuring sharks! Admission is free the first hour the Zoo is open. STL ZOO, ONE GOVERNMENT DRIVE, 63110
Free Admission Mornings for STL City/County Residents 8/16 8am-12pm Enjoy free admission to the Garden on Wednesday and Saturday mornings before noon. Proof of residency is required. MO BOTANICAL GARDENS, 4344 SHAW BLVD,63110
8/15 10:30am-11am
Budding Birders
Special guests will lead story time for community children and their parents. No reservations are necessary, and all are welcome to attend class. Stories will be appropriate for children ages 2-5 years.
8/16 10am-11:30am
1705 S. HANLEY ROAD, 63144 FREE
Purina Farms
Explore this important bird area with us as we learn a thing or two about these feathered friends. Meet at the Wild Bird Garden on the northwest side of Tower Grove Park. MEET AT THE WILD BIRD GARDEN ON THE NORTHWEST SIDE OF TOWER GROVE PARK FREE, BUT RESERVE BY 8/16
8/15 8am-5pm
Wine Down Wednesday
Dog Shows, Farm Animals, and so much more! Come learn and enjoy!
8/16 6pm
300 CHECKERBOARD DR, GRAY SUMMIT, MO 63039 FREE
Join all of us every Wednesday for fabulous guest instructors and wine! DIMVALOO ACTIVE LIVING, 8813 LADUE RD., 63124
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Grant's Farm!
Open Play at the J
8/17 9am-3:30pm
8/18 10:30am-11:30am
Enjoy Grant's Farm favorites, such as, goat feeding, carousel rides, snow cones, and more.
FREE indoor playtime for kids 5 and younger with an adult. Snack included. Families are welcome to stay for the Early Childhood Tot Shabbat each week at 11:30am. Open to members and nonmembers. JCC FOX BUILDING COMPLEX,
Cahokia Mounds 8/17 9am-5pm
16801 BAXTER RD. FREE
The remains of the most sophisticated prehistoric native civilization north of Mexico are preserved at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site. Within the 2,200-acre tract, lie the archaeological remnants of the central section of the ancient settlement.
Emilie Brockman,314-442-3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org
Kirkwood Farmers' Market
5020 WATERMAN BLVD, 63108 FREE
30 RAMEY ST, COLLINSVILLE, IL DONATION ENCOURAGED.
8/17 9am-8pm The market opens early in the season and is open daily. For the best selection of produce, visit the market on Saturday morning when it opens at 8 a.m. 150 E. ARGONNE, KIRKWOOD FREE
Diamonds and Doggies 8/17 5pm-7pm There will be adoptable dogs at The Diamond Shop in Clayton, and 5% of sales from the night will be donated to the APA. 12 N CENTRAL AVE, 63105
Ladies' Knight 8/17 6:30pm-7:30pm Open to women of all ages; the perfect class to learn and improve. Taught by IM Irene Sukandar and WGM Katerina Nemcova
CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF ST LOUIS, 4657 MARYLAND AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63108
CRC Tot Shabbat 8/18 6pm-7pm Tot Shabbat is a wonderful way to welcome Shabbat with your families with summer! Musical service with Rabbi Randy, as well as, a tasty snack and a fun activity.
Free Family Fridays at the Old Courthouse 8/18 9am-12pm This hour-long theme-based program offers participants of all ages hands-on opportunities to learn about St. Louis and westward expansion during the 1800s. Each child will create a craft project. Learn about the mountain men of the Rocky Mountain fur trade era, who are characterized as rugged, individualistic and resourceful. 11 N. 4TH ST., 63102 FREE
FREE Public Stargazing Every Friday Night 8/18 Dusk Discover different constellations and stars through complex telescopes. Observing starts at sunset and lasts for two hours. BROEMMELSIEK PARK,
1615 SCHWEDE RD, 63385.
Family Shabbat Picnic 8/18 5:30pm-7:30pm This picnic is for families with children ages 10 and younger. We will celebrate Shabbat, provide drinks, challah and a sweet treat. Children can play on the Treetop Playground that has water features. RSVP by August 11th to jccstl. com/picnic. SHAW PARK, 27 S BRENTWOOD BLVD, 63105
314.824.8224. For more information call our store or visit us on-line www.dimvaloo.com
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Historic Soulard Market
Fun in the Sun!
8/19 7am-5pm
8/20 4:30pm-6pm
The market has hot food, bakeries, produce, flowers and even a pet shop. The market is open year round
Come join the Families at Bais Abe (FABA) for a fun, wet, and relaxing event as we close the summer! Bring bathing suits and towels for the kids. Dinner is available for purchase
730 CARROLL STREET, 63104
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Keeper Talks 8/19 9am-10am Meet outside the Wildlife Hospital at 9 am and join our keepers as they feed and water our birds. Learn what they are, how they got here, and what they all eat. WORLD BIRD SANCTUARY FREE
Lone Elk Park 8/19 7am-10pm
Secular
Lone Elk Park is a wildlife management area, with bison, wild turkey, waterfowl, elk and deer. Motorcycles are prohibited. Domestic animals are not allowed, even if confined in a vehicle. 1 LONE ELK PARK RD, 63088 FREE
Doris I Schnuck Children's Garden 8/19 9am-4pm
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Founded in 1859, the 79-acre Missouri Botanical Garden is the nation's oldest botanical garden in continuous operation and an oasis in the city of St. Louis. 4344 SHAW BLVD, 63110 FREE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12. $8 FOR ADULTS.
Schools & Synagogues
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6910 DELMAR BLVD, 63130 DINNER IS $5 PP.
Sunday Chess Classes 8/20
starting from 1 pm
Beginners to advanced level classes for both kids and adults
WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 FREE FOR MEMBERS. FIRST TIME TO THE CLUB IS FREE, SO NON-MEMBERS GET IT FREE ONCE.
Sundays with Shakespeare 8/20 1pm The Radio Arts Foundation introduces a new radio program on the air with all of the plays by Shakespeare. A complete listing is on our website at http://www. rafstl.org/shakespeare/. These are introduced by Rick Dildine, Director of Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis. Listen at 107.3 FM or 96.3 HD2. FREE
Stingrays at Carribean Cove 8/20 9am-5pm Watch, touch and occasionally feed the unique and fascinating stingrays, as they glide through a warm saltwater pool, also featuring sharks! Admission is free the first hour the Zoo is open. STL ZOO, ONE GOVERNMENT DRIVE, 63110
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Solar Eclipse Through a Jewish Lens
8/21 12:30pm-2pm Come get a (Jewish) lens, and celebrate the wonders of nature with us! Reb Scott, Rick Schmidt (our Middle School Science Teacher) and Rick Recht (singer, songwriter and Mirowitz Dad) are all part of a spectacular viewing party. Moms, Dads, Grandparents, Siblings, Alumni and Friends are all welcome! SMJCS RESERVATIONS NEEDED: PBLOOM@MIROWITZ.ORG
August Seniors Lunch with Bob Cohn 8/21 12pm-2pm After the ISIS Defeat in Mosul: What Now for the Middle East? Join United Hebrew, Shaare Emeth and Temple Israel, and enjoy a buffet lunch with fried chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetables, a dinner roll and dessert while listening to Bob Cohn deliver a presentation on the Middle East. TEMPLE ISRAEL $10
Great American Solar Eclipse 8/21 9:30am-5:30pm Join the Saint Louis Science Center staff for demonstrations, solar observing, food and fun to celebrate the total solar eclipse. Planetarium educators will narrate what is happening during the eclipse. 5050 OAKLAND AVE, 63110 FREE
Water Waddlers 8/21 9am-10:30am Spend quality time splashing and playing with your little ones during this great morning activity before it gets too hot! This program is designed for children, ages 6 and under, accompanied by a parent/ guardian who is able to remain in the water with the child. 1050 DES PERES RD, 63131 $0- $7
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Chair Yoga
8/22 11am-12pm NORC event. Meet at The Gathering Place at the J
JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR RSVP TO LAURA, 314-442-3255.
Toddler Tuesdays 8/22 9am Children ages birth to 3 yrs and their caregivers. Each weekly session includes light refreshments and socializing followed by activities focusing on creative and cognitive development.
WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 $5 PER ADULT/CHILD PAIR, FREE FOR WCHOF MEMBERS. ONE ADULT PER CHILD REQUIRED.
Storytelling at the Museum 8/22 10:30am-11:15am Engaging our youngest visitors and their families in historic objects and museum settings by using traditional and contemporary storybooks. Children will also enjoy a hands-on craft or other activity. Ages 2-5. MO HISTORY MUSEUM, 5700 LINDELL BLVD, 63112 FREE
Tuesday Tails 8/22 10:30am-11am Special guests will lead story time for community children and their parents. No reservations are necessary, and all are welcome to attend class. Stories will be appropriate for children ages 2-5 years. 1705 S. HANLEY ROAD, 63144 FREE
Judaica Metal Tooling 8/22 7pm-9pm Local artist Deborah Katon teaches the art of metal tooling—a centuries-old embossing technique commonly used to beautify Jewish artifacts. Participants will design, etch and patina wall hangings adorned with the hamsa, or chai symbol. Materials and light refreshments provided. Veteran metaltoolers and first-timers welcome. 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DRIVE $10 PP. RESERVATIONS: SKRAFT@JCCSTL.ORG
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Jewish Seniors on the MOVE: Tri-Faith Tour
Grant's Farm!
Open Play at the J
8/23 8:30am-2:30pm
8/24 9am-3:30pm
8/25 10:30am-11:30am
Enjoy Grant's Farm favorites, such as, goat feeding, carousel rides, snow cones, and more.
FREE indoor playtime for kids 5 and younger with an adult. Snack included. Families are welcome to stay for the Early Childhood Tot Shabbat each week at 11:30am. Open to members and nonmembers.
St. Louis has a rich and diverse religious community. Join us as we visit a Hindu Temple, Saint Raymond’s Maronite Cathedral and the Islamic Foundation. Speakers from each religious institution will lead us on a tour and discussion.
CALL 314-432-8050 FOR MORE INFO.
YOU AND ME UNDER THE CANOPY: CREEK CRAWL 8/23 10am-11:30am (Ages 3–6) Families, meet in the lobby for a “nature” adventure. Hike with the naturalist to a special place in the forest and enjoy a story under the tree canopy. Siblings are welcome. POWDER VALLEY CONSERVATION NATURE CENTER FREE, BUT RESERVE BY 8/22
Wine Down Wednesday 8/23 6pm Join all of us every Wednesday for fabulous guest instructors and wine! DIMVALOO ACTIVE LIVING, 8813 LADUE RD., 63124
314.824.8224. For more information call our store or visit us on-line www.dimvaloo.com
Teen Open Gym 8/23 8:30pm-9:50pm Open gym is for children and adults ages 13 and up, wanting to practice gymnastics, cheer or parkour. Includes use of floors and trampolines. Waiver must be signed by parent if under 18 years old. Waivers available online at www.teamcentral.org. TEAM CENTRAL, 2675 METRO BLVD, 63043 $8 PER TEEN.
Lone Elk Park 8/23 7am-10pm Lone Elk Park is a wildlife management area, with bison, wild turkey, waterfowl, elk and deer. Motorcycles are prohibited. Domestic animals are not allowed, even if confined in a vehicle. 1 LONE ELK PARK RD, 63088 FREE
Open Jump 8/24 10am-3pm Who can jump higher or find their way through the obstacle course first, the kids or the parents?
JCC FOX BUILDING COMPLEX, 16801 BAXTER RD. FREE
PUMP IT UP, ST CHARLES, 3691 NEW TOWN BLVD, 63301
Emilie Brockman,314-442-3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org
Cahokia Mounds
National Park Service Birthday!
8/24 9am-5pm The remains of the most sophisticated prehistoric native civilization north of Mexico are preserved at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site. Within the 2,200-acre tract, lie the archaeological remnants of the central section of the ancient settlement. 30 RAMEY ST, COLLINSVILLE, IL DONATION ENCOURAGED.
St Louis Crisis Nursery Celebrity Waiters Night 8/24 4pm-9pm Make your reservations: Bravo! (314821-2562, J Gilbert's (314) 965-4600, McCormick & Schmick's (314) 8351300. Proceeds of all red envelope donations benefit Crisis Nursery's mission of child abuse and neglect prevention!
8/25 9am-6pm Free Entrance Days in the National Parks. To celebrate 100 years, all national parks, like the Arch, will waive their admission fee. FREE
Water Waddlers 8/25 9am-10:30am Spend quality time splashing and playing with your little ones during this great morning activity before it gets too hot! This program is designed for children, ages 6 and under, accompanied by a parent/ guardian who is able to remain in the water with the child. 1050 DES PERES RD, 63131 $0- $7
Suson Farm Fridays 8/25 10am-1pm
Ladies' Knight 8/24 6:30pm-7:30pm Open to women of all ages; the perfect class to learn and improve. Taught by IM Irene Sukandar and WGM Katerina Nemcova
CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF ST LOUIS, 4657 MARYLAND AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63108
Looking for some fun like pony rides, hayrides, barn tours, face painting, fishing, candle making and peddle cars/bean bag toss area.
6073 WELLS ROAD, 63128 FREE, BUT REGISTER ONLINE OR CALL (314) 615-8822
Jungle Boogie ConcertMiss Jubilee 8/25 5pm-8pm All ages can enjoy Top 40, MoTown, Rock and more on the outdoor stage in the Schnuck Family Plaza in the center of the Zoo. Animalrelated kids activities will focus on conservation of endangered species through the Zoo’s WildCare Institute. STL ZOO FREE
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Lone Elk Park
8/26 7am-10pm
Seniors
Lone Elk Park is a wildlife management area, with bison, wild turkey, waterfowl, elk and deer. Motorcycles are prohibited. Domestic animals are not allowed, even if confined in a vehicle. 1 LONE ELK PARK RD, 63088 FREE
Free Admission Mornings for STL City/County Residents 8/26 8am-12pm
Secular
8/27 9am-11:30am
Geared to families with children ages 3-9 who are on the autism spectrum or who have multi-sensory needs. The program provides a soothing environment for children to enjoy a story and other fun activities.
This 2.5 hour course to learn lifesaving techniques is taught by a St Louis Children's Hospital nurse trained by the AHA. Past participants have found it incredibly useful and empowering! Sign up today! YOUNG ISRAEL, 8101 DELMAR BLVD 63130 $25. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. CALL 314.454.KIDS, PRESS 3, AND GIVE LOCATION AND DATE.
Keeper Talks
KOL RINAH, 829 NORTH HANLEY RD, 63130 CALL FOR DETAILS
Meet outside the Wildlife Hospital at 9 am and join our keepers as they feed and water our birds. Learn what they are, how they got here, and what they all eat. WORLD BIRD SANCTUARY FREE
Festival of Nations
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Sensory Story Time
BBQ Bash at Kol Rinah
8/26 9am-10am
8/26-8/27 10am-7pm Join us for the region’s premier multicultural celebration, featuring over 40 ethnic food booths, non-stop dance and music, arts and crafts, and an international bazaar with unique gifts from around the world. TOWER GROVE PARK 4256 MAGNOLIA AVENUE, 63110 FREE
8/27 4pm-7pm Join us for a delicious kosher BBQ Bash! There will be great good, wonderful community, and fun for the whole family!
Thornhill Open House 8/27 12pm-4pm Step back in time and see the home of Missouri’s second governor, Frederick Bates and learn about his role in forming Missouri. Also on the site are the 1820s and 1860s barns, the smokehouse, ice house and more. 15185 OLIVE BLVD, 63017 FREE
Sunday Chess Classes 8/27
starting from 1 pm
Beginners to advanced level classes for both kids and adults
WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 FREE FOR MEMBERS. FIRST TIME TO THE CLUB IS FREE, SO NON-MEMBERS GET IT FREE ONCE.
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8/27 1pm The Radio Arts Foundation introduces a new radio program on the air with all of the plays by Shakespeare. A complete listing is on our website at http://www. rafstl.org/shakespeare/. These are introduced by Rick Dildine, Director of Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis. Listen at 107.3 FM or 96.3 HD2. FREE
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CPR Course for “Family and Friends”
Enjoy free admission to the Garden on Wednesday and Saturday mornings before noon. Proof of residency is required. MO BOTANICAL GARDENS, 4344 SHAW BLVD,63110
Schools & Synagogues
Sunday
8/28 6:30pm
ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY HEADQUARTERS BRANCH FREE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 314-994-3300
Pick Your Own Fruit! 8/28 9am-6pm It's blackberry and peach season at Eckert's! 951 S. GREENMOUNT RD. BELLEVILLE, IL $2.79 PER POUND
St Louis Zoo 8/28 9am-5pm The St Louis Zoo is recognized as a leading zoo in animal management, research, conservation, and education. 1 GOVERNMENT DR, 63110 FREE
Water Waddlers 8/28 9am-10:30am Spend quality time splashing and playing with your little ones during this great morning activity before it gets too hot! This program is designed for children, ages 6 and under, accompanied by a parent/ guardian who is able to remain in the water with the child. 1050 DES PERES RD, 63131 $0- $7
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Chair Yoga
Baby N Me
Lone Elk Park
8/29 11am-12pm
8/30 9:30am-10:45am
8/31 7am-10pm
NORC event. Meet at The Gathering Place at the J
Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack, and gentle activity. As always, you are welcome to stay for Shabbat.
Lone Elk Park is a wildlife management area, with bison, wild turkey, waterfowl, elk and deer. Motorcycles are prohibited. Domestic animals are not allowed, even if confined in a vehicle.
JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR RSVP TO LAURA, 314-442-3255.
Let's Talk About Unicorns (Story time) 8/29 10am-10:45am Diane is going to read “”A Unicorn Named Sparkle” by Amy Young. This story is about a little girl named Lucy who sees an ad in the paper for a unicorn. She sends in her .25 cents and waits for 4-6 long weeks for her very own unicorn to arrive. After the story, the kids will make their very own unicorn out of popsicle sticks. Make sure you bring in your own unicorn friends to show all the kids! WHOLE FOODS, 1160 TOWN & COUNTRY CROSSINGS FREE
Storytelling at the Museum 8/29 10:30am-11:15am Engaging our youngest visitors and their families in historic objects and museum settings by using traditional and contemporary storybooks. Children will also enjoy a hands-on craft or other activity. Ages 2-5. MO HISTORY MUSEUM, 5700 LINDELL BLVD, 63112 FREE
SHIRLEE GREEN PRESCHOOL AT CONGREGATION SHAARE EMETH, 11645 LADUE ROAD, RM 8 FREE TO MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS.
314-569-0048
Kirkwood Farmers' Market 8/30 9am-8pm The market opens early in the season and is open daily. For the best selection of produce, visit the market on Saturday morning when it opens at 8 a.m. 150 E. ARGONNE, KIRKWOOD FREE.
Free Admission Mornings for STL City/County Residents 8/30 8am-12pm Enjoy free admission to the Garden on Wednesday and Saturday mornings before noon. Proof of residency is required. MO BOTANICAL GARDENS, 4344 SHAW BLVD,63110
Wine Down Wednesday
Tuesday Tails
8/30 6pm
8/29 10:30am-11am
Join all of us every Wednesday for fabulous guest instructors and wine!
Special guests will lead story time for community children and their parents. No reservations are necessary, and all are welcome to attend class. Stories will be appropriate for children ages 2-5 years.
1 LONE ELK PARK RD, 63088 FREE
Purina Farms 8/31 8am-5pm Dog Shows, Farm Animals, and so much more! Come learn and enjoy! 300 CHECKERBOARD DR, GRAY SUMMIT, MO 63039 FREE
Museum of Transportation 8/31 9am-4pm Public tours, self-guided tours, miniature train, handcars.
2933 BARRETT STATION 63122 $8 FOR 13 YEARS+, $5 FOR CHILDREN
Ladies' Knight 8/31 6:30pm-7:30pm Open to women of all ages; the perfect class to learn and improve. Taught by IM Irene Sukandar and WGM Katerina Nemcova
CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF ST LOUIS, 4657 MARYLAND AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63108
DIMVALOO ACTIVE LIVING, 8813 LADUE RD., 63124
314.824.8224. For more information call our store or visit us on-line www.dimvaloo.com
1705 S. HANLEY ROAD, 63144 FREE
Healthworks! Kids Museum 8/29 9:30am-4:30pm Here at HealthWorks!, we believe in giving children and caregivers the tools and knowledge to shoot for the stars, and be better tomorrow than they were today! HEALTHWORKS KIDS' MUSEUM ST LOUIS, 1100 MACKLIND AVE, 63110 VARIES
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CycleBar Creve Coeur
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Young start-ups help our community’s economy. Look here monthly to see what is new!
This Premium Indoor Cycling Studio is a rock concert on a bike! We have the best instructors in the city that motivate you to take fitness to the next level! We provide shoes, water bottles, and shower facilities so all you have to do is come for a good time!
Lauren.Hussey@CycleBar.com 11625 Olive Blvd, Creve Coeur, 63141 CreveCoeur.CycleBar.com
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NORTHWEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE We are one of the fastest growing Chambers in Missouri! We are a Chamber without borders. We provide unique opportunities to do business and build relationships. If you have any questions or are interested in the Chamber, give us a call!
314-291-2131
8944 St. Charles Rock Road, 3rd Floor info@northwestchamber.com http://www.northwestchamber.com/
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Cruze Delivery At Cruze Delivery, we deliver food for restaurants that you wish offered delivery! Tyler Kaelin facebook: cruzedelivery www.cruzedelivery.com/
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We help businesses grow through our online marketing firm. We specialize in website development, search engine optimization, social media, paid search and video production. Turn The Page is a Google premier partner, which means it provides freaky results to its clients.
My Jewish Journey Creating memories one box at a time, a complete craft project with detailed instructions are delivered to your door for children ages 3-7 yrs. The intent is to have parents help children complete a Jewish related craft. Project boxes include: recipes, a book, project supplies, and detailed instructions. The My Jewish Journey series contains many items to learn about Jewish holidays, customs and other Jewish topics from the comfort of your own home. Sherri Tons myjewishjourney@yahoo.com 314.954.4986 myjewishjourney.net
Turn The Page St. Louis
Beth Hammock, Managing Director beth@turnthepage-onlinemarketing.com 314-896-1989 2 Cityplace Drive, Suite 200-64, St. Louis, MO 63141 turnthepagestlouis.com
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KINETIC counseling provides, individual, couples and family therapy. With the primary objective of helping clients gain forward momentum, some of the therapeutic tools employed include Cognitive behavior therapy, Cognitive processing therapy, stress reduction techniques, mindfulness strategies and Dialectical behavior therapy. Carly Cooper info@KINETICcounseling.org 314-607-8444 408 N. Euclid, STL, MO 63108 www.KINETICcounseling.org
Brian Goldman, President/CEO
New listing for August Listed in July Turning 1 year old!
KINETIC Counseling
Presence Float Center We offer floatation therapy sessions in a reduced sensory environment, allowing you to disconnect from all of the inputs of today’s society & reconnect with yourself. Guaranteed to leave you feeling refreshed & great. Info@presencefloatcenter.com 636-220-6327 233 Lamp & Lantern Village Town & Country, MO 63017 www.presencefloatcenter.com
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Tutor Doctor of West St. Louis
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Orli's Boutique
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Unique, fun, fashion-forward women's clothing by top designers from New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles at awesome prices!
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Front of the Beat "Connect with musicians in just one click". A directory that easily connects you to music lesson instructors, performers and musicrelated services in the St. Louis community. www.frontofthebeat.com Front of the Beat frontofthebeat frontofthebeat
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Congratulations successful sprouts celebrating 1 year in business!
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Innovative mental health and wellness center treating children, adolescents and adults using Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). We offer Mindfulness and Mindful Yoga classes for the general population, as well as for those with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. We have Mindfulness classes for children and families, as well as group therapy for children & adults with Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors, such as hair pulling & skin picking, as well as eating disorders.
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Mid-America Gymnastics Academy We offer girls and boys gymnastics classes, tumbling, and Competitive team. We are open! Come check us out.
Rivulet Inspiration/Positive Change/Self-Empowerment. Interested in discovering unique and innovative techniques for creating a well-balanced and healthy life for both you and your children? A personalized approach that empowers children and women through teaching the self-help tool of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT/ Tapping) and Empowerment Strategies. Carly Black carly@experiencerivulet Julie Eisenberg julie@experiencerivulet.com Rivulet exprivulet experiencerivulet www.experiencerivulet.com
The Center for Mindfulness & CBT
Dr. Laura Chackes lchackes@mindfulstl.com 314-561-9757 www.mindfulstl.com The Center for Mindfulness & CBT
Many of you have visited our children’s boutique, Lu Lu Belle in Naples, FL owned by St. Louis couple Charlie and Linda Kilo. We have now opened a store in Ladue bringing the same personalized service & brands - most of them unique to St. Louis for girls & boys newborn & up. Come in for a fun-filled experience for Grandparents, Parents & kids. We look forward to meeting you! Mon-Sat 10:00am-5:00pm. Expanded hours by appointment.
Scott Roberts 636-244-2900 4604 South St Peters Pkwy 63304 Mid-America Gymnastics Academy
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When a loved one dies, managing final affairs can be a daunting task, especially while still in mourning. We are here to help you navigate through this overwhelming process by organizing and managing everything from account closures, like utilities and credit cards, to canceling lawn service and gym memberships. We focus on the process so you can celebrate your loved one's legacy. Erin Schneider erin@conciergebereavement.com 314-492-1118 www.conciergebereavement.com
Come learn, play and build in our discovery center, which is stocked with LEGO bricks and other building toys. We run birthday parties, classes, and camps centered around robotics and video game design.
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Snapology STL West
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stlwest@snapology.com 314-717-1794 10028 Manchester Rd, 63122 snapology stl west
Lu Lu Belle’s
lulubelleofnaples@yahoo.com 314-736-5588 9727 Clayton Rd., Ladue, MO 63124 lu lu belle
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A virtual and live fitness business dedicated to helping our clients reach their potential in mind, body, and spirit, through challenging workouts, individualized and integrated (Eastern and Western philosophies) nutritional balance, and behavioral change counseling (again, integrated East/West). We bring our clients to their potential in fitness and all areas of their lives.
Melissa Cook, Jessica Tilson 314-561-2083 www.STLLifestyleEvents.com
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Train Your Inner Warrior
Giving you more time to do what you want to do, not what you have to do. Services include: errand running, home organization, personal assistant, bar/bat mitzvah & wedding planning.
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Robert Moellering rmoellering@tutordoctor.com 314-637-7972 www.tutordoctor.com/west-st-louis
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Offering a convenient, one-on-one tutoring service. We tutor students of all ages and all subjects. Tutoring is conducted in the student's home or at a public location of the client's choosing. The initial consultation is free, where we assess the student's situation and need, then recommend a customized tutoring program. All tutors are background checked and skill-set matched to the student's particular need. Parents receive a report after every tutoring session to ensure they are always updated on their student's progress. Money back guarantee for unused hours, and 2 free hours of tutoring offered for referrals.
Tree of Life Pediatric and Family Chiropractic Helping young mothers & families to empower their children who struggle to reach their potential. For the comfort of children with special needs & convenience of families, we are a house call based practice.
Stephanie Nicholson 314-485-9897 www.treeoflifepedandfamilychiro.com treeoflifepediatric
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Camp Kesem is a nationwide community, driven by passionate college student leaders, that supports children through and beyond their parent’s cancer.
Mission: To support children through and beyond their parent’s cancer with innovative, fun-filled programs that foster a lasting community.
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