Family Center Guide Fall 2015

HELENE MIROWITZ FAMILY CENTER

Fall 2015 Coordinated by the Helene Mirowitz Center of Jewish Community Life

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Family Programs High Holiday Apple Picking

Families with children 10 and younger (siblings welcome)

Enjoy family time at Mills Apple Farm, where kids can play on the playground, take a wagon ride, make a craft, enjoy a snack and pick delicious apples. A beekeeper will entertain the kids, and a photographer will capture family photos. This event is co-sponsored by Jewish Family & Children Services and families are encouraged to bring a bag of groceries to donate to the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry. Bring a picnic lunch or purchase food at the farm. Call to reserve a spot for a family portrait.

Contact: Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454, mchervitz@jccstl.org Mills Apple Farm Sun 9/20 (Marine, IL)

Weekend Open Play

11:00am-3:00pm (come anytime!)

FREE

Children 5 and younger with an adult

Spend a weekend morning in the Family Center! Lots of toys, snacks and a great place to explore in a safe environment and meet other families.

Contact: Emilie Brockman, 314-442-3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org SFC Sun

11/15

10:00-11:30am

Hands-on Hanukkah

FREE

Children 5 and younger with an adult

Celebrate Hanukkah while getting those last minute gifts. Activities include coloring sheets, a chance to win a basket of Hanukkah gifts, photo opportunities, food sampling and more. This program is coordinated, in part, by the Jewish Outreach Institute.

Contact: Emilie Brockman, ebrockman@jccstl.org, 314-442-3267 Barnes & Noble (Ladue Crossing)

Sun

12/6

10:00-11:30am

FREE

Family Hanukkah Party

Children 5 and younger with an adult

Celebrate Hanukkah at the Fox building with songs, jelly donuts, holiday crafts and the opportunity to help to light the giant Agam menorah outside.

Contact: Marianne Chervitz, mchervitz@jccstl.org, 314-442-3454 Fox Mon

12/7

4:15-5:00pm

Gym and Swim

FREE

Children 5 and younger with an adult

Looking for something to do on Christmas Day? Come to the J for some games in the gym, a delicious and nutritious snack and free play in the indoor pool.

Contact: Marianne Chervitz, mchervitz@jccstl.org, 314-442-3454 SFC

Fri

12/25

10:30am-12:00pm

FREE

Kids’ Programs Together Time: A New Kind of Mommy & Me Class

4 – 24 months

Together Time is a great first-time class experience for your young one. There will be eight weeks of class, each including a parenting topic for discussion, periodic speakers, take home materials, music, sncak, circle time and hands on activities for the little ones.

Contact: Marianne Chervitz, mchervitz@jccstl.org, 314-442-3454 (Fox) Contact: Emilie Brockman, 314-442-3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org (SFC) Fox SFC

Thu Mon

9/10 – 10/29 10/12 – 11/30

Messy Mornings

9:30-10:30am 9:30-10:30am

FREE FREE

18 mos – 3 yrs w/adult

Make a mess at the J! Join in the fun for an innovative and sensory-filled class, plus music and circle time too!

Contact: Marianne Chervitz, mchervitz@jccstl.org, 314-442-3454 (Fox) Contact: Emilie Brockman, 314-442-3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org (SFC) Fox SFC

Thu Tue

9/10 – 10/15 10/13 – 11/17

10:30-11:30am $63m/$93p 10:30-11:30am $63m/$93p

Rhythm ‘N Ruach Parent & Child Yoga

5 yrs and younger with an adult

Stretch, pose and breathe in this yoga class for both adults and children. Beginners welcome.

Contact: Shelley Dean, 314-494-3245, keshet6@yahoo.com SFC Thu 9/10 – 11/12 11:30am-12:15pm Fox Mon 10/12 – 12/14 11:30am-12:15pm $140 for first child, $100 for second child, $50 for third child

Rhythm ‘N Ruach

5 yrs and younger with an adult

Innovative music program with instrument play that connects children to Jewish themes that will follow them throughout their growing years.

Contact: Shelley Dean, 314-494-3245, keshet6@yahoo.com Fox Mon 10/12 – 12/14 10:30-11:15am $140 for first child, $100 for second child, $50 for third child HI-NRG Gymnastics Early Explorers

18 months – 3 yrs

Give your child a foundation for healthy movement as they learn how to jump, hop, roll forward and backward, support their weight on their hands, move their body when hanging by their hands and more!

GYMNASTIX Contact: Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454, mchervitz@jccstl.org Fox

Fri

9:15am-10:00am $63m/$93p

9/11 – 10/16

HI-NRG Gymnastics for Preschoolers

3 yrs – 5 yrs

Build agility, speed, coordination and confidence while learning new skills. Children will learn cartwheels, handstands and the basics on balance beam, rings and parallel bars from an experienced, enthusiastic Hi-NRG Instructor!

GYMNASTIX Contact: Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454, mchervitz@jccstl.org Fox Fri

Create a Class!

9/11 – 10/30 9/11 – 10/30 11/6 – 12/18

1:15-2:00pm 2:15-3:00pm 1:15-2:00pm

$84m/$124p $84m/$124p $63m/$93p

5 yrs and younger

Interested in creating a class or program for your child and their friends? Let the Family Center help you coordinate the teacher, place and time. You tell us what you’re looking for and we’ll do our best to make it happen. Minimum of six children needed.

Contact: Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454, mchervitz@jccstl.org SFC or Fox

You choose the details!

Ongoing Programs Open Play

5 yrs and younger w/adult

Where creativity and imagination meet! Open up to a world of new friends and meeting new families, while you and your child play and use your imagination to giggle and have fun in a relaxed and non-structured environment.

Contact: Emilie Brockman, 314-442-3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org (SFC); Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454 or mchervitz@jccstl.org (Fox) SFC Fox

Mon & Thu Fri

Ongoing Ongoing

Playgroups

10:30-11:30am 10:30-11:30am

FREE FREE

Moms & babies

Interested in joining a playgroup with your newborn? Playgroups for Jewish and interfaith families are held at various times and organized around children’s ages and family location.

Make a connection and meet new friends. Groups are available for working and second time moms as well.

Contact: Emilie Brockman, 314-442-3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org Locations vary by group Ongoing FREE/$18p (one time placement fee)

Parenting Programs Love and Logic Parent Series Learn how to use the Love and Logic parenting method to deal with challenging and growing children, and tough situations. Taught by a trained facilitator. Babysitting available.

Contact: Emilie Brockman, 314-442-3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org SFC

Mon

10/12 – 11/2

L’Mazeltov

6:30-8:00pm

FREE

Expecting Jewish/Interfaith parents

Meet other expectant parents in this traditional birthing class, focusing on the Lamaze technique with a Jewish twist.

Contact: Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454, mchervitz@jccstl.org SFC or Fox

Classes formed as needed Min. 6 couples

$85m/$95p

Celebrate with us!

Birthday Parties in the Family Center

5 yrs and younger

The Family Centers are the perfect spaces for children to run, play and have an amazing time with friends and family! Party time includes setup/break-down, a dedicated staff person for 90 minutes and lots of fun!

Contact: Emilie Brockman, 314-442-3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org (SFC) Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454, mchervitz@jccstl.org (Fox) SFC or Fox

By appointment

$150m/$175p (rental only)

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