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SIVAN – TAMMUZ 5772VOL 1, ISSUE 5

a monthly publication of the JCC Family Programs department

Chai lightsJUNE

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

Move & Learn Summer Classes Start June 10!For parents/caregivers and their children ages newborn—5 years

Music,Tumbling,Sticky Fingers Cooking,Stroller Bootcamp,Kinder KixxSoccer,Art,Yoga, afternoon,evening and Sunday classes…we’ve got it all! Allclasses require pre-registration.There are no refunds for missed classes, but ifyou choose to come for a makeup in one of our other classes, we’d love to seeyou!We offer a 25% discounts for multiples and siblings and allow fami-lies to“drop in”on a Move and Learn class for $17 (normally $13) per class, aslong as the class already has the minimum number of participants needed torun it. For class descriptions, schedules and to register, contact Jill Katchen at(303) 316-6336 or jkatchen@jccdenver.org, or go online at www.jccdenver.organd click on“families.”

Sunday—FridayJune 10—Aug. 10, 8 weeks(No classes the week of July 1 – 6)Cost:* $104/JCC; $125/Guests; $17 per class/drop-in

*There are additional fees associated with Artistic Tots and Sticky Fingers Cooking

Sibling Prep ClassSunday, June 3, 10 a.m. to NoonCost: $7 per family

Moving from being an only child to a bigbrother or sister is a BIG deal to you andto your child.Please join us for amorningof activities, making gifts for the newbaby and big brother/ sister,and learninga bit of ‘what to expect’ when the newbaby comes home.

Poolside PlaydatesWednesdays, June 13—Aug. 2910 a.m.—11:30 a.m., JCC Pool

Join JCC Family Programs by the babypool for bubbles, chalk, snacksand fun with friends! If you want morefood choices or want to stay for lunch, theJCC snack shack will also be open.Once amonth,“the doctor will be in”with AmyTopelson,PsychotherapistMA,MA,NCC.Amy specializes in couples and family

counseling,and will be available to answer any questions youmight have aboutbehavior, discipline, communication and more! This event does not requirepre-registration.Cost: FREE/JCC Sports and Fitness Members;

$5/child/JCC Members and Guests

Working Moms Network (WoMeN):Sunset Hike and DinnerTuesday, June 196 – 9 p.m.$7/person

Join the JCC Family Programs for abeginner/intermediate sunset hike on thefront range. After we burn a few calories,anyone who wants to, can meet for din-ner and drinks at a nearby restaurant.The hike will be led by Kolby Morris,HEA Youth Director and a certifiedWilderness First Responder.

PRENATAL CLASSESJewish Baby UniversitySummer 2012: Sundays, July 8 and 22, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Rose Medical CenterMondays, July 9 and 16, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. at the JCCCost: $165/couple

Designed for first-time parents, this innovative program combines childbirtheducation with an exploration of the Jewish traditions and rituals connectedwith pregnancy,birth and parenting and also provides an opportunity to createlasting friendships. Instructors Rabbi Jeffrey Kaye (Judaic) and Sue Geissler(Prepared Childbirth), lead this program created by the Colorado Agency forJewish Education and co-sponsored by the JCC and RoseMedical Center.Pleasenote: participants join the Boot Camp for NewDads andMiracles andMayhemclasses. Enrollment also includes a JCC Family Membership.

Move & Learn Summer Classes Start June 10!For parents/caregivers and their children ages newborn—5 years

Music,Tumbling,Sticky Fingers Cooking,Stroller Bootcamp,Kinder KixxSoccer,Art,Yoga, afternoon,evening and Sunday classes…we’ve got it all! Allclasses require pre-registration.There are no refunds for missed classes, but ifyou choose to come for a makeup in one of our other classes, we’d love to seeyou!We offer a 25% discounts for multiples and siblings and allow fami-lies to“drop in”on a Move and Learn class for $17 (normally $13) per class, aslong as the class already has the minimum number of participants needed torun it. For class descriptions, schedules and to register, contact Jill Katchen at(303) 316-6336 or jkatchen@jccdenver.org, or go online at www.jccdenver.organd click on“families.”

Sunday—FridayJune 10—Aug. 10, 8 weeks(No classes the week of July 1 – 6)Cost:* $104/JCC; $125/Guests; $17 per class/drop-in

*There are additional fees associated with Artistic Tots and Sticky Fingers Cooking

Sibling Prep ClassSunday, June 3, 10 a.m. to NoonCost: $7 per family

Moving from being an only child to a bigbrother or sister is a BIG deal to you andto your child.Please join us for amorningof activities, making gifts for the newbaby and big brother/ sister,and learninga bit of ‘what to expect’ when the newbaby comes home.

Poolside PlaydatesWednesdays, June 13—Aug. 2910 a.m.—11:30 a.m., JCC Pool

Join JCC Family Programs by the babypool for bubbles, chalk, snacksand fun with friends! If you want morefood choices or want to stay for lunch, theJCC snack shack will also be open.Once amonth,“the doctor will be in”with AmyTopelson,PsychotherapistMA,MA,NCC.Amy specializes in couples and family

counseling,and will be available to answer any questions youmight have aboutbehavior, discipline, communication and more! This event does not requirepre-registration.Cost: FREE/JCC Sports and Fitness Members;

$5/child/JCC Members and Guests

Working Moms Network (WoMeN):Sunset Hike and DinnerTuesday, June 196 – 9 p.m.$7/person

Join the JCC Family Programs for abeginner/intermediate sunset hike on thefront range. After we burn a few calories,anyone who wants to, can meet for din-ner and drinks at a nearby restaurant.The hike will be led by Kolby Morris,HEA Youth Director and a certifiedWilderness First Responder.

PRENATAL CLASSESJewish Baby UniversitySummer 2012: Sundays, July 8 and 22, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Rose Medical CenterMondays, July 9 and 16, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. at the JCCCost: $165/couple

Designed for first-time parents, this innovative program combines childbirtheducation with an exploration of the Jewish traditions and rituals connectedwith pregnancy,birth and parenting and also provides an opportunity to createlasting friendships. Instructors Rabbi Jeffrey Kaye (Judaic) and Sue Geissler(Prepared Childbirth), lead this program created by the Colorado Agency forJewish Education and co-sponsored by the JCC and RoseMedical Center.Pleasenote: participants join the Boot Camp for NewDads andMiracles andMayhemclasses. Enrollment also includes a JCC Family Membership.

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SIVAN – TAMMUZ 5772VOL 1, ISSUE 5

a monthly publication of the JCC Family Programs department

Chai lightsJUNE

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

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

Jewish Baby University Plus$250/couple

Jewish BabyUniversity seven-week course,PLUS Breast Feeding, Baby Safe, andA,B,C’s of Financial Planning all in one great package with a cost savings.Enrollment also includes a JCC Family Membership.

BreastfeedingSummer: Thursday, July 196:30—9 p.m., JCCJCC Members: $45/session (includespartners); Non-member: $52/session

While breastfeeding is a natural process,it is mostly a learned art. The more youknow the fewer challenges you mightface. After attending a class you will beaware of the obstacles that can occur in the first days and weeks and know howto handle them.Instructor Donna Brown,R.N., IBCLC discusses the advantagesof breastfeeding,how breastmilk is produced and how to get off to a good start.We recommend taking this class in the last trimester of pregnancy.

Baby SafeSummer: Thursday, July 266:30—9 p.m., JCCJCC Member $45/session;Non-member: $52/session

Join local pediatricians, Dr. Sharon Sageland Dr. Lisa Schwartz, from SoutheastDenver Pediatrics, as they prepare par-ents for situations that include difficulty in breathing, choking, seizures, dehy-dration and SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).You’ll learn how to performinfant CPR,how to“baby proof”your home and how to respond to burns, cuts,bruises, head injuries, high fevers and more. Instructors also provide valuableinformation about the issues new parents often face during the first few weeksof their baby’s life.

ABC’s of Financial PlanningSummer: Thursday, Aug. 26:30 - 9 p.m., JCCJCC Members: $45/session (includes partners);Non-member: $52/session

Diapers,bottles and gear– ohmy! Becoming aparent is one of the most rewarding experi-ences you will have, yet also one of the mostexpensive. It can be overwhelming to understand the changes required to yoursaving and spending patterns to plan for the everyday costs of having a child,planning for preschool/grade school and formany parents,saving for college. It'salso critical to plan for how your children will be taken care of in the event of aloss of a family member. Seth Davis is a Certified Financial PlannerTM whospendsmuch of his timeworking with younger families. He will provide a solidoverview on the financial topics you need to know about and answer any ques-tions you may have.

SAVE THE DATE:

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

JCC Family Programs Heads to the

RANCH!August 10–12, 2012

Water Festivalat the JCC Pool: Sunday, July 1511 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Jewish Baby University Plus$250/couple

Jewish Baby University seven-week course,PLUS Breast Feeding, Baby Safe, andA,B,C’s of Financial Planning all in one great package with a cost savings.Enrollment also includes a JCC Family Membership.

BreastfeedingSummer: Thursday, July 196:30—9 p.m., JCCJCC Members: $45/session (includespartners); Non-member: $52/session

While breastfeeding is a natural process,it is mostly a learned art. The more youknow the fewer challenges you mightface. After attending a class you will beaware of the obstacles that can occur in the first days and weeks and know howto handle them.Instructor Donna Brown,R.N., IBCLC discusses the advantagesof breastfeeding,how breastmilk is produced and how to get off to a good start.We recommend taking this class in the last trimester of pregnancy.

Baby SafeSummer: Thursday, July 266:30—9 p.m., JCCJCC Member $45/session;Non-member: $52/session

Join local pediatricians, Dr. Sharon Sageland Dr. Lisa Schwartz, from SoutheastDenver Pediatrics,as they prepare parentsfor situations that include difficulty in breathing, choking, seizures, dehydra-tion and SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).You’ll learn how to perform in-fant CPR, how to “baby proof” your home and how to respond to burns, cuts,bruises, head injuries, high fevers and more. Instructors also provide valuableinformation about the issues new parents often face during the first few weeksof their baby’s life.

ABC’s of Financial PlanningSummer: Thursday, Aug. 26:30 - 9 p.m., JCCJCC Members: $45/session (includes partners);Non-member: $52/session

Diapers,bottles and gear– ohmy! Becoming aparent is one of the most rewarding experi-ences you will have, yet also one of the mostexpensive. It can be overwhelming to understand the changes required to yoursaving and spending patterns to plan for the everyday costs of having a child,planning for preschool/grade school and formany parents,saving for college. It'salso critical to plan for how your children will be taken care of in the event of aloss of a family member. Seth Davis is a Certified Financial PlannerTM whospendsmuch of his timeworking with younger families. He will provide a solidoverview on the financial topics you need to know about and answer any ques-tions you may have.

SAVE THE DATE:

JCC Family Programs Heads to the

RANCH!August 10–12, 2012

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

Water Festivalat the JCC Pool: Sunday, July 1511 a.m. – 2 p.m.