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a publication of the JCC Family Programs department
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J UNE AUGUST
All classes and events require advance registration. Please contact Jill Katchen (303) 316-6336
jkatchen@jccdenver.org or register online at www.jccdenver.org/winterguide
Shalom Family
Mah Koreh? Ani Koreh! Whats Happening? Im Reading!
A Hebrew story and music time for preschool children
Mondays, June 2August 25
4:305:30 p.m.
JCC, Room 205
$5/child 6 months and older (your first visit is free!)
Led by early childhood educator, Elinor Rifkin, and
JCCShaliach,Yoni Alon, this is a great chance for chil-
drento be exposedto traditional Hebrewstories and
songs, learn the alef bet, and socialize with other
early Hebrewspeakers. Perfect for preschoolers!
Poolside Playdates
Tuesdays, June 17August 19, 1011:30 a.m.
JCC Kiddie pool
Free for JCC Sports & Fitness members;
$5/child (over the age of 3 mos.) for guests
JoinJCC Family Programs by the JCCbaby pool for bubbles, chalk,
snacks, and fun with friends! If you want more food choices or to
stayfor lunch,the SnackShackwill alsobe 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, 68 p.m., Free
Cheesman Park Pavilion
JCC South Denver and Family Programs are partnering with Keshet to kick off
PrideFest. Join LGBTfamilies 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, showyour 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, 68 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 MatthewWin-
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 Festi val
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 Musics 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 JCCFamily
Programs Banner! For
more than 20 years,
SwallowHill 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 growand 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 Camp
Friday, 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 summer
than with a Jewish dude ranch experience at the JCC Ranch Camp? Leave the
cooking 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 community
celebrations. Activities for all ages will include horseback riding, crafts, hiking,
ropes course, evening activities, and more. This weekend-long session will be
jam-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 mgruenwald@jccdenver.org
A MazelTot.org discount can cover the cost of your familys retreat registration, up
to a maximum of $250, for families who qualify.
Shalom Baby- Parenting and Prenatal Programs
Warm Welcome Visits
For Jewish parents welcoming a new baby into their family, we offer
caring support, a connection to community resources, a way to
meet other new parents, and a gift basket that includes, cds,
books, other fun gifts, and information on child development
and parenting skills fromColorado Bright Beginnings. If you are
a new parent or new to our Jewish community with a baby 6
months or younger, and would like a FREE Warm Welcome visit,
please contact Jill (303) 316-6336, or jkatchen@jccdenver.org.
Warm Welcome Playdates!
Monday, June 16, 1112:30 p.m.
Friday, July 11, 1112:30 p.m.
JCC, Room 205, Capacity: 20, FREE
We invite new parents and their babes to come to the JCC, to receive a Warm
Welcome visit with the Family Programs Department.You will spend some time
socializing 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 an
individual visit for you instead.
LDor vDor: Jewish Grandparent University
Monday, June 9 (at JCC South Denver), and September 15 (at JCC Denver)
6:309 p.m.
JCC Denver and JCC South Denver
$20/person
Helping grandparents andgrandparents-to-be learntechniques andbest practices
insupporting your childreninbecoming parents for the first time, while passing on
family values and traditions. Facilitated by Dr. Daniel Hettleman, Ph.D., P.C.
Sibling Prep Class
Sunday, July 13
10 a.m.Noon, JCC Denver
$20/family/JCC members; $25/family/guests
Moving from being an only child to a big brother or sister is a BIG deal to you
and to your child. Please join us for a morning of activities, making gifts for the
newbaby and big brother/ sister and learning a bit of what to expectwhen the
new baby comes home.
Jewish Baby University
Summer 2014: July 13, 21, 27, 31 (Miracles and Boot Camp),
August 1 (Shabbat dinner) and August 3
Rose Medical Center and the JCC
Fall 2014: October 19, 27, November 2, 6, and 10
$200/couple
Designed for expectant parents, this innovative program combines childbirth ed-
ucation with an exploration of the Jewish traditions and rituals connected with
pregnancy, birth, and parenting. Instructors Rabbi Jeffrey Kaye (Judaic) and Sue
Geissler (prepared childbirth), lead this program created by the Colorado Agency
for Jewish Education and co-sponsored by the JCC and Rose Medical Center. Par-
ticipants will also jointhe Boot Campfor NewPartners andMiracles andMayhem
for Moms classes to discuss the anticipated post-partumexperience, communica-
tionskills, parental expectations, andchanging identities.All expectant parents are
welcome- single parents, LGBT, adoptive, surrogatewe have a place for you!
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For information and registration for all of the above programs, events and classes, please contact
Jill Katchen at jkatchen@jccdenver.org or (303) 316-6336 or visit www.jccdenver.org/summerfamily.
JCC Family Programs and Swallow Hill
Music have partnered to present our
best Summer Concert series yet!
All tickets $5 children; $7 adults; $20 family 4-pack
Tickets may be purchased through swallowhillmusic.org
MazelTot.org discounts available for those who qualify.
POOLSIDE: IN COG NEATO
Thursday, June 19, 5 p.m., Poolside at the JCC
In Cog Neato is a duo honing
their 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 Ali
Akyuz - In Cog Neato will be sure to leave the listener wanting more.
HEADING SOUTH: KATIE GLASSMAN AND SNAPSHOT
Sunday, July 20, 3 p.m.
JCC South Denver
9625 East Arapahoe Road, L-N Greenwood Village at the corner of Arapahoe & Dayton
Katie Glassman and Snapshot marry the soul of old-time Western music with
contemporary songwriting and musicianship. With the release of their second
album, Dream a Little Dream, in 2014, they are quickly becoming Colorados
premier purveyors of original and vintage Western swing music.
BACK TO SCHOOL CONCERT: JONNY BARBER
Sunday, August 24, 3 p.m., JCC Social Hall
Jonny began playing guitar at the age of 8.As a kid, his mother rode himto guitar
lessons onthe backof her motorcycle, withthe guitar tiedtohis backwitha bungee
cord. In 2007, Jonny began performing as Jonny Barber &The RhythmRazors. In
a very short time, Jonny Barber & The Rhythm Razors cut a wide swath across
todays rockabilly scene. In 2010, they played main stage at the Peoples Fair in
Denver and performed before a sold-out crowd at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
BabySafe: What to Expect When You are Done Expecting
Thursday, July 24, 6:30 p.m.
$36/couple/JCC members; $42/couple for guests
Joinlocal pediatricians as theyprepareparents for situations that ariseinthefirst mo-
ments of life, days and weeks at homeWhen do you call the doctor? Howdo you
know if your baby is getting enough to eat? How do you manage common emer-
gencies? What about the basicslike swaddling and bathing? Well also address
safety- water safety, sunsafety, and pet safety. Joinother expectant and newparents
for this informative evening- completewithcurriculumaddressingfrequentlyasked
questions and time for q &a.
Bootcamp for New Partners
Summer 2014: July 31
Fall 2014: Nov. 6
Thursdays, 6:309 p.m., JCC
$50/JCC members; $60/guest
Join us for a lively and informative evening of discussion and hands-on learning
about the many challenges and delights of first-time parenthood led by a trained
boot campcoach.This interactiveclass features thebest adviceveteranpartners have
to offer expectant partners.
Miracles and Mayhem: The Realities of Motherhood
Summer 2014: July 31
Fall 2014: Nov. 6
Thursdays, 6:309 p.m., JCC
$50/JCC; $60/guest
New mothers will find a safe and nurturing environment, created by instructor
Deborah Fishman,Psy.D, for discussing the challenges of coping with mother-
hood. Youll also have the opportunity to explore the ways in which your identity
will change, and how the changes will affect your relationships.
Early Childhood Center/ Family Programs
NEW! JCC Early Childhood Center Hebrew Immersion Class
for 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, 2014
Children 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 and
outdoor activities are conducted in Hebrew. Hebrew learning experiences are
combined with books, music, cooking and games. Children will also enjoy the
fabulous JCC ECC enrichments of music and gym during regular classroom
time. 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 entire
school year)
Please email preschool@jccdenver.org or call (303) 316-6377 to register
TODAY or for more information! SPACE IS LIMITED
Parent-Tot ECC Experience (for 12-24 months)
Mondays, 9:3011 a.m., beginning August 25
$133/ month
Learn. Play. Grow. Explore. Children and their caregivers are invited to a weekly
Parent-Tot class. Led by Family Programs Director, Melanie Gruenwald, this class
is 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 (Newborn
to age 5) and Pre-school Enrichment Classes
Summer 2014, June 16August 10
$120/JCC Members; $144/Guests; $20/drop in
*There are also additional fees for Sticky Fingers Cooking and Art classes
Heres 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 the
age of 6 months, one free trial class before registering, and make-up classes
as 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 needed
to run the class.
If you have a group of 5 friends or more and are interested in creating your
own class, we will try to find an instructor and schedule it on a day and time
that 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 visit
www.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 contact
Jill Katchen at (303) 316-6336 or jkatchen@jccdenver.org.
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SHALOM BABY MOVE & LEARN CLASSES
June 16 August 17
Babies
8 weeks pre-crawling
Boogie Babies
with Marissa Russo
11:30 a.m.12:15 p.m.
Baby and Me
Yoga and Massage
with Jenny Fleming
12:301:30 p.m.
Toddlers
Crawling17 months
Mini Tumbling
10:3011:1 a.m.
Toddlers
18 months3 years
Sticky Fingers
Cooking
23 years
9:3010:30 a.m.
Maxi Tumbling
9:3010:15 a.m.
Mixed-Age
Newborn4 years
Kinder Kixx Soccer
23 years and
45 years
9:3010:15 a.m.
Poolside Playdates
Tuesdays, 1011:30 a.m.
$5/child
Mixed-Age Music
with Marissa Russo
10:3011:15 a.m.
Pre-School
35 years
Kinder Kixx Soccer
3:304:15p.m., JCCGym
Sticky Fingers
Cooking and Yoga
(NEW) 12:452:15 p.m.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8 weeks: $120/JCC members; $144/JCC guests (extra costs associated with Sticky Fingers) Register at www.jccdenver.org/summerfamily
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