www.fb.com/JCCFamilyPrograms 2014 SIVAN–ELUL I 5774 VOL 3, ISSUE 3 a publication of the JCC Family Programs department Chai lights JUNE – AUGUST All classes and events require advance registration. Please contact Jill Katchen (303) 316-6336 [email protected] or register online at www.jccdenver.org/winterguide Shalom Family Mah Koreh? Ani Koreh! What’s Happening? I’m Reading! A Hebrew story and music time for preschool children Mondays, June 2—August 25 4:30—5:30 p.m. JCC, Room 205 $5/child 6 months and older (your first visit is free!) Led by early childhood educator, Elinor Rifkin, and JCC Shaliach,Yoni Alon, this is a great chance for chil- dren to be exposed to traditional Hebrew stories and songs, learn the alef bet, and socialize with other early Hebrew speakers. Perfect for preschoolers! Poolside Playdates Tuesdays, June 17—August 19, 10—11:30 a.m. JCC “Kiddie pool” Free for JCC Sports & Fitness members; $5/child (over the age of 3 mos.) for guests Join JCC Family Programs by the JCC baby pool for bubbles, chalk, snacks, and fun with friends! If you want more food choices or to stay for lunch, the Snack Shack will also be open. This event does not require pre-registration. Great for families with children ages 3 months to 5 years. Pride Musical Shabbat Service and Picnic in the Park Friday, June 20, 6—8 p.m., Free Cheesman Park Pavilion JCC South Denver and Family Programs are partnering with Keshet to kick off PrideFest. Join LGBT families and friends for a musical Shabbat service and din- ner in the park. Bring your own picnic dinner to enjoy. Keshet is an organization that works for the full equality and inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans- gender Jews in Jewish life. Also, on Sunday June 22, show your pride and support by marching with Keshet and many other local Jewish organizations under the banner "Jewish Community Pride" at the Pride March that follows a path along Colfax from Cheesman Park to the PrideFest at Civic Center Park. For more information about PrideFest events and to register for Shabbat in the Park, visit www.keshetonline.org/work/colorado. Hazon Food Conference Sunday, June 29, 10 a.m.—3 p.m. Denver Jewish Community Center Spend your day learning, celebrating, and hands-on doing at the intersection of food, sustainability and Jewish life. Join Colorado foodies, rabbis, nutritionists, chefs, farmers, vegans, and omnivores in celebration of the values of the Jewish Food Movement. Moms Night Out: Rosh Hodesh Evening Hike Monday, June 30, 6—8 p.m. $5/person Matthew Winters Trail, will send meeting spot with reservation Join JCC South Denver and Family Programs for a sunset hike at Matthew Win- ters Trail, as we celebrate the new moon and Jewish month of Tammuz. This is a four-mile moderate out-and-back hike. A great way to end the day. Cost includes a light snack. 7th Annual Water Festival Sunday, July 6, 11 a.m.—2p.m. JCC Chotin Outdoor Pool FREE and open to everyone. Come enjoy music, games, and fun! JCC Family Night with Rocky Mountain Jewgrass at Swallow Hill Music’s Shady Grove Picnic Series Wednesday, July 23, 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) Four Mile Historic Park 715 South Forest Street, Glendale, CO 80246 TICKETS:Walk-up Only. $10 General Admission; $7 Swallow Hill Music Members/Seniors/Bicycles; $2 Kids 12 & Under (Under 2 free). www.swallowhillmusic.org/events-and-festivals/shadygrove Bring your blanket and look for the JCC Family Programs Banner! For more than 20 years, Swallow Hill Music has partnered with Four Mile Historic Park to bring outdoor concerts to Glendale. Pickin' and grinnin', a high lonesome kvetch, and a heavy dose of humor, Rocky Mountain JewGrass is sure to make you smile! Family Programs is dedicated to young families with children ages six and under, offering classes, programs and events specifically designed to help families grow and learn together. Family Programs holds Jewish holiday celebrations, parenting and pre-natal classes, Move & Learn parent/caregiver classes, family events, concerts and celebrations.
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SIVAN–ELUL I 5774VOL 3, ISSUE 3
a publication of the JCC Family Programs department
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All classes and events require advance registration. Please contact Jill Katchen (303) [email protected] or register online at www.jccdenver.org/winterguide
Shalom Family
Mah Koreh? Ani Koreh! What’s Happening? I’m Reading!A Hebrew story and music time for preschool childrenMondays, June 2—August 254:30—5:30 p.m.JCC, Room 205$5/child 6 months and older (your first visit is free!)
Led by early childhood educator, Elinor Rifkin, andJCCShaliach,YoniAlon,this is a great chance for chil-dren to be exposed to traditionalHebrew stories andsongs, learn the alef bet, and socialize with otherearly Hebrew speakers.Perfect for preschoolers!
Poolside PlaydatesTuesdays, June 17—August 19, 10—11:30 a.m.JCC “Kiddie pool”Free for JCC Sports & Fitness members;$5/child (over the age of 3 mos.) for guestsJoin JCC Family Programs by the JCC baby pool for bubbles,chalk,snacks, and fun with friends! If you want more food choices or tostay for lunch,theSnackShackwill alsobeopen.This eventdoesnot
require pre-registration.Great for families with children ages 3 months to 5 years.
Pride Musical Shabbat Service and Picnic in the ParkFriday, June 20, 6—8 p.m., FreeCheesman Park PavilionJCC South Denver and Family Programs are partnering with Keshet to kick offPrideFest. Join LGBT families and friends for a musical Shabbat service and din-ner in the park.Bring your own picnic dinner to enjoy.Keshet is an organizationthat works for the full equality and inclusion of lesbian,gay,bisexual,and trans-gender Jews in Jewish life.Also,on Sunday June 22,show your pride and supportby marching with Keshet and many other local Jewish organizations under thebanner "Jewish Community Pride" at the Pride March that follows a path alongColfax from Cheesman Park to the PrideFest at Civic Center Park. For more
information about PrideFest events and toregister for Shabbat in the Park, visitwww.keshetonline.org/work/colorado.
Hazon Food ConferenceSunday, June 29, 10 a.m.—3 p.m.Denver Jewish Community CenterSpend your day learning,celebrating,and hands-on doing at the intersection offood, sustainability and Jewish life. Join Colorado foodies, rabbis, nutritionists,chefs, farmers, vegans, and omnivores in celebration of the values of the JewishFood Movement.
Moms Night Out: Rosh Hodesh Evening HikeMonday, June 30, 6—8 p.m.$5/personMatthew Winters Trail, will send meeting spot with reservationJoin JCC South Denver and Family Programs for a sunset hike at MatthewWin-ters Trail, as we celebrate the new moon and Jewish month of Tammuz. This isa four-mile moderate out-and-back hike. A great way to end the day. Costincludes a light snack.
7th Annual Water FestivalSunday, July 6, 11 a.m.—2p.m.JCC Chotin Outdoor PoolFREE and open to everyone. Come enjoy music, games, and fun!
JCC Family Night with Rocky Mountain Jewgrassat Swallow Hill Music’s Shady Grove Picnic SeriesWednesday, July 23, 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.)Four Mile Historic Park715 South Forest Street, Glendale, CO 80246TICKETS:Walk-up Only. $10 General Admission;$7 Swallow Hill Music Members/Seniors/Bicycles; $2 Kids 12 & Under (Under 2 free).www.swallowhillmusic.org/events-and-festivals/shadygrove
Bring your blanket andlook for the JCC FamilyPrograms Banner! Formore than 20 years,Swallow Hill Music haspartnered with Four
Mile Historic Park to bring outdoor concerts to Glendale. Pickin' and grinnin',a high lonesome kvetch, and a heavy dose of humor,Rocky Mountain JewGrassis sure to make you smile!
Family Programs is dedicated to young families with children ages six and under, offering classes, programs and events specificallydesigned to help families grow and learn together. Family Programs holds Jewish holiday celebrations, parenting and pre-natal classes,Move& Learn parent/caregiver classes, family events, concerts and celebrations.
Family Camp at the JCC Ranch CampFriday, August 15, 10 a.m., through Sunday, August 17, 10 a.m.Saddle up for a weekend of fun! What better way is there to end your summerthan with a Jewish dude ranch experience at the JCC Ranch Camp? Leave thecooking and cleaning to us, as you and your children fall in love with our beau-tiful 400-acre site in the Black Forest.
Enjoy a JCC Ranch Camp style Shabbat with singing, dancing and communitycelebrations. Activities for all ages will include horseback riding, crafts,hiking,ropes course, evening activities, and more. This weekend-long session will bejam-packed with family fun!
Space is limited, so register today. Rates and rooms are listed on our website:www.jccdenver.org/familycamp or contact Melanie Gruenwald for details (303) 316-6325 [email protected] MazelTot.org discount can cover the cost of your family’s retreat registration, upto a maximum of $250, for families who qualify.
Shalom Baby- Parenting and Prenatal Programs
Warm Welcome VisitsFor Jewish parents welcoming a new baby into their family, we offercaring support, a connection to community resources, a way tomeet other new parents, and a gift basket that includes, cds,books, other fun gifts, and information on child developmentand parenting skills from Colorado Bright Beginnings. If you area new parent or new to our Jewish community with a baby 6months or younger, and would like a FREE Warm Welcome visit,please contact Jill (303) 316-6336, or [email protected].
Warm Welcome Playdates!Monday, June 16, 11—12:30 p.m.Friday, July 11, 11—12:30 p.m.JCC, Room 205, Capacity: 20, FREEWe invite new parents and their babes to come to the JCC, to receive a WarmWelcome visit with the Family Programs Department.You will spend some timesocializing with other new parents and babes. Everyone will receive a gift bas-ket, a $15 credit towards a Move and Learn class,and of course,yummy snacks!If you cannot join us on the scheduled date(s),we will be happy to schedule anindividual visit for you instead.
L’Dor v’Dor: Jewish Grandparent UniversityMonday, June 9 (at JCC South Denver), and September 15 (at JCC Denver)6:30—9 p.m.JCC Denver and JCC South Denver$20/personHelping grandparents and grandparents-to-be learn techniques and‘best practices’in supporting your children in becomingparents for the first time,while passing onfamily values and traditions.Facilitated byDr.Daniel Hettleman,Ph.D.,P.C.
Sibling Prep ClassSunday, July 1310 a.m.—Noon, JCC Denver$20/family/JCC members; $25/family/guestsMoving from being an only child to a big brother or sister is a BIG deal to youand to your child. Please join us for a morning of activities,making gifts for thenew baby and big brother/ sister and learning a bit of “what to expect”when thenew baby comes home.
Jewish Baby UniversitySummer 2014: July 13, 21, 27, 31 (Miracles and Boot Camp),August 1 (Shabbat dinner) and August 3Rose Medical Center and the JCCFall 2014: October 19, 27, November 2, 6, and 10$200/coupleDesigned for expectant parents, this innovative program combines childbirth ed-ucation with an exploration of the Jewish traditions and rituals connected withpregnancy, 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 and Rose Medical Center. Par-ticipantswill also join the Boot Camp forNewPartners andMiracles andMayhemforMoms classes to discuss the anticipated post-partumexperience,communica-tion skills,parental expectations,and changing identities.All expectant parents arewelcome- single parents,LGBT,adoptive, surrogate… we have a place for you!
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June—August 2014 For information and registration for all of the above programs, events and classes, please contactJill Katchen at [email protected] or (303) 316-6336 or visit www.jccdenver.org/summerfamily.
JCC Family Programs and Swallow HillMusic have partnered to present ourbest Summer Concert series yet!
All tickets $5 children; $7 adults; $20 family 4-packTickets may be purchased through swallowhillmusic.orgMazelTot.org discounts available for those who qualify.
POOLSIDE: IN COG NEATOThursday, June 19, 5 p.m., Poolside at the JCC
In Cog Neato is a duo honingtheir sound from the soul music of the 60's and 70's. Fea-
turing the blazing lead guitar of Casey Hrdlicka and the Gritty Vocals of AliAkyuz - In Cog Neato will be sure to leave the listener wanting more.
HEADING SOUTH: KATIE GLASSMAN AND SNAPSHOTSunday, July 20, 3 p.m.JCC South Denver9625 East Arapahoe Road, L-N Greenwood Village at the corner of Arapahoe & DaytonKatie Glassman and Snapshot marry the soul of old-time Western music withcontemporary songwriting and musicianship.With the release of their secondalbum, Dream a Little Dream, in 2014, they are quickly becoming Colorado’spremier purveyors of original and vintage Western swing music.
BACK TO SCHOOL CONCERT: JONNY BARBERSunday, August 24, 3 p.m., JCC Social HallJonny began playing guitar at the age of 8.As a kid,his mother rode him to guitarlessons on thebackof hermotorcycle,with the guitar tied tohis backwith abungeecord.In 2007,Jonny began performing as Jonny Barber &The RhythmRazors. Ina very short time, Jonny Barber & The Rhythm Razors cut a wide swath acrosstoday’s rockabilly scene. In 2010, they played main stage at the People’s Fair inDenver and performed before a sold-out crowd at Red RocksAmphitheatre.
BabySafe: What to Expect When You are Done ExpectingThursday, July 24, 6:30 p.m.$36/couple/JCC members; $42/couple for guestsJoin localpediatriciansas theyprepareparents for situations thatarise in the firstmo-ments of life,days and weeks at home…When do you call the doctor? How do youknow if your baby is getting enough to eat? How do you manage common emer-gencies? What about the basics—like swaddling and bathing? We’ll also addresssafety- water safety,sun safety,and pet safety.Join other expectant and newparentsfor this informative evening- completewithcurriculumaddressing frequently askedquestions and time for q& a.
Bootcamp for New PartnersSummer 2014: July 31Fall 2014: Nov. 6Thursdays, 6:30—9 p.m., JCC$50/JCC members; $60/guestJoin us for a lively and informative evening of discussion and hands-on learningabout the many challenges and delights of first-time parenthood led by a trainedboot campcoach.This interactive class features thebest adviceveteranpartnershaveto offer expectant partners.
Miracles and Mayhem: The Realities of MotherhoodSummer 2014: July 31Fall 2014: Nov. 6Thursdays, 6:30—9 p.m., JCC$50/JCC; $60/guestNew mothers will find a safe and nurturing environment, created by instructorDeborah Fishman,Psy.D, for discussing the challenges of coping with mother-hood.You’ll also have the opportunity to explore the ways in which your identitywill change, and how the changes will affect your relationships.
Early Childhood Center/ Family Programs
NEW! JCC Early Childhood Center Hebrew Immersion Classfor 3 and 4 Year Olds!Tuesday and Thursday mornings; 9 a.m.—12:30 p.m. for the 2014-2015 school year.First class begins on August 26, 2014Children who are 3 and 4 year old will enjoy the high quality early education of-fered by the JCC ECC in a Hebrew-speaking environment. All classroom andoutdoor activities are conducted in Hebrew. Hebrew learning experiences arecombined with books,music, cooking and games. Children will also enjoy thefabulous JCC ECC enrichments of music and gym during regular classroomtime. This class is taught by JCC ECC teacher,Hadass Tsabari.
This is a Mixed-Age class for children who will have turned 3 or 4 by October 1, 2014$200 annual enrollment fee and $355/monthly tuition (must enroll for the entireschool year)Please email [email protected] or call (303) 316-6377 to registerTODAY or for more information! SPACE IS LIMITED
Parent-Tot ECC Experience (for 12-24 months)Mondays, 9:30—11 a.m., beginning August 25$133/ monthLearn.Play.Grow.Explore.Children and their caregivers are invited to a weeklyParent-Tot class.Led by Family ProgramsDirector,Melanie Gruenwald, this classis the perfect introduction to the structure and rhythm of the JCC ECC experi-ence. Contact Fadi to register at the ECC (303) 316-6377.
Move and Learn Parent/Tot Classes (Newbornto age 5) and Pre-school Enrichment ClassesSummer 2014, June 16—August 10$120/JCC Members; $144/Guests; $20/drop in*There are also additional fees for Sticky Fingers Cooking and Art classes
Here’s what you need to know about JCC Move and Learn classes…• All JCC classes are non-denominational and open to one and all!We do include some Jewish content in our music and cooking classes.
• JCC classes are priced to be competitive with other similar programs.What makes the JCC unique is that we have them all under one roof — music,movement, tumbling, soccer, cooking and yoga!
• We offer prorated fees, 25% discount for multiples and siblings over theage of 6 months, one free trial class before registering, and make-up classesas available
• Families can “drop in” on a Move and Learn class for $20/class (normally $15),as long as that class already has the minimum number of participants neededto run the class.
• If you have a group of 5 friends or more and are interested in creating yourown class, we will try to find an instructor and schedule it on a day and timethat works for you!
• Mazeltot.org discounts available up to $100 for families that qualify.Visit mazeltot.org for details.
For detailed information, class schedules and to register online, please visitwww.jccdenver.org/summerfamily. When registering, you must either sign in as a“JCC Member” (pay dues) or create and sign in as a “Guest. ” You can also contactJill Katchen at (303) 316-6336 or [email protected].
