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IYAR – SIVAN 5772VOL 1, ISSUE 4

a monthly publication of the JCC Family Programs department

Chai lightsMAY

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

Mahj, Moms and Margaritas!Tuesday, May 8, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Location: JCC Social Hall$36/JCC members; $42/guests

Join other moms for a night out completewithmargaritas and delicious hors d'oeu-vres.Whether youhaveplayedmahjongbefore,or this is your first time,please joinus forwhatpromises tobe a funeveningof learning,laughingand relaxing together.Tableswill be played at all levels.Instructionwill be provided for novices. Advanceregistration requested by Friday,May 4.Please indicate your level of play with reg-istration, andbringyourmahjong set if youhaveone. Cardswill be available for saleat the event.Proceeds from this event benefit JCC Family Programs.

Money MattersTuesday, May 15, 3:30 – 5 p.m.Young Americans Bank (3550 E. First Ave., Denver, CO 80206)Cost: $5/child; advance registration required

As the school year comes to an end,and the ice cream tuck starts rolling aroundtown,this is the perfect time for children to start learning about saving their nick-els and dimes. Please join ShalomFamily for a bank tour,a lesson on savings,andthe opportunity to set up your own bank account. Programdesigned for 4-5 yearold children and their parents. Please bring parent ID and child’s social securitynumber to set up bank accounts.

Celebrate Family!Sunday, May 20, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.JCC Parking LotCost: FREE!

Join the JCC and hundreds of community organizations and businesses as wecelebrate our families and all that our amazing community has to offer.Admissionis free,but dobring somemoney for rides and snacks.The festivalwill feature: trainrides,indoor laser tag,moonbounce,facepainting,balloonartists,music andmore!

We are continuing theBike Swap thisyear—you candonate bikes your chil-dren have outgrown and/or purchasea‘new to you’bike at the festival.

New this year— VIP Family Package for $50- available presale only!Visit www.jccdenver.org/celebratefamily for details and to purchase.Mazel-Tot discounts available to those who qualify.

Family Programs on the Road:Thursday, May 31, 10 a.m. - NoonMordecai Children’s Garden at the Denver Botanic GardensCost: $10.50/adults; $8/seniors; $7.50/children ages 3-15; 2 and under FREE(Group rates apply if we have more than 10 people registered).Members may also get in free with their membership cards.

Moms, dads, grandparents and nannies are invited to bring their children andexplore the amazing, new Mordecai Children’s Garden with the JCC. We willmeet on the top level of the parking structure off of York Street. Please bringsnacks for the kids and extra clothes in case they get a little wet!

Sibling Prep ClassSunday, June 3, 10 a.m. –NoonJCCCost: $7/family

Moving from being an only child toa big brother or sister is a BIG dealto you and to your child. Please joinus for a morning of activities,mak-ing gifts for the new baby and bigbrother/sister and learning a bit of ‘what to expect’ when the new baby comeshome.

Jewish Baby UniversitySummer 2012: July 8, 16, 22, 27 and 30$165/coupleRose Medical Center and the JCC

Designed for expectant parents, this innovative program combines childbirtheducationwith an exploration of the Jewish traditions and rituals connectedwithpregnancy, birth and parenting. Instructors Rabbi Jeffrey Kaye (Judaic) and SueGeissler (prepared childbirth), lead this program created by the ColoradoAgencyfor Jewish Education and co-sponsored by the JCC andRoseMedical Center.Par-ticipants will also join the Boot Camp for New Dads and Miracles and Mayhemclasses to discuss the anticipated post-partum experience,communication skills,parental expectations and changing identities. JBU Plus includes: Breastfeeding,Baby Safe &ABCs of Financial Planning also available.

Parent/Tot Summer Move and Learn classes will run June10 – Aug. 10. See reverse for details.

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IYAR – SIVAN 5772VOL 1, ISSUE 4

a monthly publication of the JCC Family Programs department

Chai lightsMAY

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

Mahj, Moms and Margaritas!Tuesday, May 8, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Location: JCC Social Hall$36/JCC members; $42/guests

Join other moms for a night out completewithmargaritas and delicious hors d'oeu-vres.Whether youhaveplayedmahjongbefore,or this is your first time,please joinus forwhatpromises tobe a funeveningof learning,laughing and relaxing together.Tableswill be played at all levels.Instructionwill be provided for novices. Advanceregistration requested by Friday,May 4.Please indicate your level of play with reg-istration, andbringyourmahjong set if youhaveone. Cardswill be available for saleat the event.Proceeds from this event benefit JCC Family Programs.

Money MattersTuesday, May 15, 3:30 – 5 p.m.Young Americans Bank (3550 E. First Ave., Denver, CO 80206)Cost: $5/child; advance registration required

As the school year comes to an end,and the ice cream tuck starts rolling aroundtown,this is the perfect time for children to start learning about saving their nick-els and dimes. Please join ShalomFamily for a bank tour,a lesson on savings,andthe opportunity to set up your own bank account. Programdesigned for 4-5 yearold children and their parents. Please bring parent ID and child’s social securitynumber to set up bank accounts.

Celebrate Family!Sunday, May 20, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.JCC Parking LotCost: FREE!

Join the JCC and hundreds of community organizations and businesses as wecelebrate our families and all that our amazing community has to offer.Admissionis free,but dobring somemoney for rides and snacks.The festivalwill feature: trainrides,indoor laser tag,moonbounce,facepainting,balloonartists,music andmore!

We are continuing theBike Swap thisyear—you candonate bikes your chil-dren have outgrown and/or purchasea‘new to you’bike at the festival.

New this year— VIP Family Package for $50- available presale only!Visit www.jccdenver.org/celebratefamily for details and to purchase.Mazel-Tot discounts available to those who qualify.

Family Programs on the Road:Thursday, May 31, 10 a.m. - NoonMordecai Children’s Garden at the Denver Botanic GardensCost: $10.50/adults; $8/seniors; $7.50/children ages 3-15; 2 and under FREE(Group rates apply if we have more than 10 people registered).Members may also get in free with their membership cards.

Moms, dads, grandparents and nannies are invited to bring their children andexplore the amazing, new Mordecai Children’s Garden with the JCC. We willmeet on the top level of the parking structure off of York Street. Please bringsnacks for the kids and extra clothes in case they get a little wet!

Sibling Prep ClassSunday, June 3, 10 a.m. –NoonJCCCost: $7/family

Moving from being an only child toa big brother or sister is a BIG dealto you and to your child. Please joinus for a morning of activities,mak-ing gifts for the new baby and bigbrother/sister and learning a bit of ‘what to expect’ when the new baby comeshome.

Jewish Baby UniversitySummer 2012: July 8, 16, 22, 27 and 30$165/coupleRose Medical Center and the JCC

Designed for expectant parents, this innovative program combines childbirtheducationwith an exploration of the Jewish traditions and rituals connectedwithpregnancy, birth and parenting. Instructors Rabbi Jeffrey Kaye (Judaic) and SueGeissler (prepared childbirth), lead this program created by the ColoradoAgencyfor Jewish Education and co-sponsored by the JCC andRoseMedical Center.Par-ticipants will also join the Boot Camp for New Dads and Miracles and Mayhemclasses to discuss the anticipated post-partum experience,communication skills,parental expectations and changing identities. JBU Plus includes: Breastfeeding,Baby Safe &ABCs of Financial Planning also available.

Parent/Tot Summer Move and Learn classes will run June10 – Aug. 10. See reverse for details.

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Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center350 S. Dahlia St.Denver, CO 80246-8102

Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center350 S. Dahlia St.Denver, CO 80246-8102

Shalom Baby Move & Learn Classes

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

June • August 2012

Babies8 weeks— pre-crawling

Yoga Babies11—11:45 a.m.

Boogie Babies11:30 a.m.—12:15 p.m.

Infant Massage/Post-natal Yoga12:30—1:30 p.m.

ToddlersCrawling—17 months

Mini Tumbling10—10:45 a.m.

Mini Tumbling10:30 a.m.—11:15 a.m.

Jammin’ Tots9:30—10:15 a.m.

Mini Tumbling9:30 a.m.—10:15 a.m. or11:30 a.m.—12:15 p.m.

Toddlers18 months—3 years

Kinder Kixx10:30—11:15 a.m.(2—3 years)

Maxi Tumbling9:30—10:15 a.m.

Artistic Tots(17—36 mo.)9:30—10:15 a.m.

or10:45—11:30 a.m.

Maxi Tumbling10:30—11:15 a.m.

Sticky FingersCooking (2–3yrs)10—11 a.m.

Mixed-AgeNewborn—4 years

Rise & ShineMixed–Age Music9:15—10 a.m.

PJ Jammin’ Tots6—6:45 p.m.

Mixed-Age Music10:30—11:15 a.m.

Poolside Playdates10—11:30 a.m.

Pre-School3—5 years

Moms/Infants(Sign up through theSports and FitnessCenter)

Kinder Kixx Soccer11:30 a.m—12:15 p.m.(4—5 years)

Stroller Bootcamp9:30—10:30 a.m.

Stroller Bootcamp8—9 a.m.

Shalom Baby Move & Learn Classes

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

June • August 2012

Babies8 weeks— pre-crawling

Yoga Babies11—11:45 a.m.

Boogie Babies11:30 a.m.—12:15 p.m.

Infant Massage/Post-natal Yoga12:30—1:30 p.m.

ToddlersCrawling—17 months

Mini Tumbling10—10:45 a.m.

Mini Tumbling10:30 a.m.—11:15 a.m.

Jammin’ Tots9:30—10:15 a.m.

Mini Tumbling9:30 a.m.—10:15 a.m. or11:30 a.m.—12:15 p.m.

Toddlers18 months—3 years

Kinder Kixx10:30—11:15 a.m.(2—3 years)

Maxi Tumbling9:30—10:15 a.m.

Artistic Tots(17—36 mo.)9:30—10:15 a.m.

or10:45—11:30 a.m.

Maxi Tumbling10:30—11:15 a.m.

Sticky FingersCooking (2–3yrs)10—11 a.m.

Mixed-AgeNewborn—4 years

Rise & ShineMixed–Age Music9:15—10 a.m.

PJ Jammin’ Tots6—6:45 p.m.

Mixed-Age Music10:30—11:15 a.m.

Poolside Playdates10—11:30 a.m.

Pre-School3—5 years

Moms/Infants(Sign up through theSports and FitnessCenter)

Kinder Kixx Soccer11:30 a.m—12:15 p.m.(4—5 years)

Stroller Bootcamp9:30—10:30 a.m.

Stroller Bootcamp8—9 a.m.