Shalom Family serves Jewish families by guiding them through the continuum of JCC classes, as well as life in our Jewish community. Through holiday celebrations, Jewish parenting education and family activities, the program enables members of our community to create vibrant Jewish homes.
We have a variety of classes and programs being offered. Remember, pre-registration is required for all classes. Please contact Melanie Gruenwald, Family Programs Director at mgruenwald@jccdenver.org or 303-316-6325 to register.

What’s New?

Move and Learn classes starting the week of October 3, due to the Jewish Holidays…
Although we will not be offering Move and Learn classes during the month of September, we will have some exciting family programs to celebrate the holidays of Rosh Hashana and Sukkot.We also invite you to enjoy one of your favorite classes or try out something new during ourMove and Learn FREE Demo Week,
September 13–17.

Now offering late afternoon and weekend Move and Learn classes!
You’ve asked and we’ve listened…Music classes will be offered on Tuesday afternoons and Sunday mornings and tumbling will be held on
Thursday afternoons and Sunday mornings, in addition to our regularly scheduled morning classes.

Rachel Greengard-Galt returns this fall as our weekday morning music and movement teacher.
Rachel is the owner of Executive Arts LLC which features Play On! Creative Arts classes at metro Denver schools year-round. She holds a BFA in Theatre Performance from Chapman University and an MBA from CU Denver. Rachel is a former Music Together instructor and taught for several years at the JCC in the MACC theater department and as the music and tumbling teacher for the Family Programs department. We are thrilled to have Rachel back.

Monthly Family Programming coming to the South suburbs
In an effort to serve the growing numbers of families living in the South Denver suburbs, the JCC Family Programs department is working hard to create programming for these families. Programs will include music and pre/post-natal Yogalates classes, social events, Shabbat dinners and more. If you are interested in connecting with other young Jewish families this is a great option! Our fall events, such as a “Pizza Party in the Sukkah”, a Shabbat cooking class, and a Hanukkah celebration, will give you fun, easy and inexpensive ways to gather with friends and meet some new people. Please see details under “South Programming” on page 11–12. If you would like to be
on an email list for upcoming events or are interested in volunteering to make these programs happen, please contact Jill Katchen, (303) 316-6336 or jkatchen@jccdenver.org.

New fee scale for Family Programs and classes…
Starting in September 2010, The Family Programs department will charge program participants who show up at the door, non-member pricing which is 20% higher. This is to encourage families to make reservations ahead of time so that we are able to plan accordingly for our programs. Starting this October, we will also allow families to “drop in” on a Move and Learn class for $14 (normally $12) per class, as long as that class already has the minimum number of participants needed to run the class. Reservations are required to attend a class, in order to limit class sizes. Please contact Jill Katchen, (303) 316-6336 or jkatchen@jccdenver.org.

Mom-a-lates
Shalom Baby and the JCC Pilates program introduces a new eight week course specifically designed for those “moms to be” or those who are six weeks post-natal to introduce you to Equipment-based Pilates. Benefits include: core muscle stabilization, improved posture, increased energy and flexibility, and weight loss, if desired. For more information please see “Pre-natal classes” on page 8. Please also see South Programs for our new pre/post-natal “Yogalates” classes being offered on Tuesday mornings.

Tales from the Jungle – FREE Story Time
Children ages 1—5
Fridays, 10:30—11:15 a.m., Ongoing
The Reading Jungle (Room 205)
Story time in the Reading Jungle every Friday morning…. Professional storytellers, face painters, musicians and more will spin wonderful tales and thrill children ages 1–5 with fun surprises. Reservations are requested. Call Jill at (303) 316-6336.

Rosh Hashanah Music Etc…Class
Children 1—5 years and their parents
Tuesday, Sept. 7 10—11:30 a.m.
JCC, Room 203
$18/child or $30/two siblings/JCC;
$22/child/ or $36/two siblings/non-members
In this class, children and their parents will sing and dance to fun, kid-friendly High Holiday music. Shalom Family partners with the MACC to offer a holiday art experience. Participants will take home a CD of High Holiday favorites.

Sukkot Festival at the JCC
Children ages 2—8 and their Families
Sunday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m.—noon, JCC
JCC/$8/person or /$32 per family;
Non-members/$10/person or $40/family max.
In honor of Grandparents Day–Grandparents are free, when accompanied by a grandchild! Sukkot is also known as “The Harvest Festival” or “The Season of our Rejoicing”. Let’s get together and celebrate the season! Please join JCC Family Programs Department for a handson Sukkot experience with a Farmers Market, food tastings, Sukkah decoration-making, creative crafts and entertainment. Reservations requested by Sept. 7, (303) 316-6336 or jkatchen@jccdenver.org.

Move and Learn FREE Demo Week
Children ages newborn—3 and their caregivers
Monday Sept. 13—Friday Sept. 17
The Family Programs Department invites you to take a class on us! Try out a class you’ve never taken before or take this opportunity to attend your favorite class for FREE. Yoga, art, and music classes will be available throughout the week. Reservations are requested as class sizes are limited. Please contact Jill at (303) 316-6336 or jkatchen@jccdenver.org.

Monday, Sept. 13

• Move It, Move It, 10:30 a.m.
• Boogie Babies, 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Sept 14

• Artistic Tots, 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 15

• Jammin’ Tots, 9:30 a.m.

Friday, Sept. 17

• Yoga Tots, 9:30 a.m.
• Baby Massage/Post-natal Yoga, 10:30 a.m.

PJ Library Pajama Night
Children ages 1—6 and their Families
Thursday, Oct. 14
JCC, 5:30—7 p.m.
$5/child/JCC; $6/child/non-members
Join us in The Reading Jungle in your jammies for stories from The PJ Library collection and a fun craft project. Dessert will be served. For reservations contact Jill Katchen, (303) 316- 6336 or jkatchen@jccdenver.org.

Hanukkah Music Etc…
Children ages 1—5
Sunday, Nov. 14, 11 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
JCC, Room 203/205
$18/child or $30/two siblings/JCC;
$22/child or $36/two siblings/non-members
In this class, children and their parents will sing and dance to fun, kid-friendly Hanukkahmusic. Shalom Family partners with the MACC to offer a holiday art experience. Participants will
receive a CD of Hanukkah favorites to take home and enjoy.

Havdallah Disco Night
Children ages 2 —6 and their families
Saturday, December 11, 6—8 p.m./JCC; Social Hall
$10/person or $40/family/JCC;
$12/person or $48/family/non-member
Havdallah is a special time during the week when we say goodbye to Shabbat and greet the new week. Join us for the hippest Havdallah of the season…dress your kids to the 9’s, enjoy a Havdallah ceremony and then boogie down to the hottest tunes of the 70’s and 80’s. Pizza and healthy snacks will be served. Kids can enjoy bubbles, scarves and shakers, disco lights, glow in the dark bracelets and necklaces and more.

SOUTH PROGRAMS

Mixed-Age Music/Makin’ Music
Children 8 weeks—4 years
Sundays, 10—10:45 a.m.
CenterstageStarz Theater and Dance Studio
Babies love to watch older kids, and older kids love to be leaders in this fun mixed-age class. Parents/caregivers support their children as they explore and discover their own abilities to sing and move to a beat. Activities include singing, dancing, instrument play, creative movement and rhythm exploration. Play with egg shakers, rhythm sticks, bells, drums and more.
Session I: Oct. 3—31, 5 weeks; $60
Session II: Nov. 14—Dec. 12 (no class Nov. 28),
4 weeks; $48

Pre-natal Yogalates
Women in their 2nd trimester, 13—26 weeks
Tuesdays, Noon—1 p.m.
CenterstageStarz Theater and Dance Studio
Gentle stretching and toning has been proven effective in helping the pregnant woman feel better during pregnancy, during labor, and after delivery. Our Certified Prenatal Yogalates instructor will guide you through gentle movements incorporating both mat work exercises from Pilates and yoga poses that will help strengthen and tone. Classes end traditionally with deep relaxation and meditation. This will enhance your ability to be more “connected” to your body during your pregnancy and labor experience. You must submit a note from your health care provider prior to beginning class.
Session I: Oct. 5—Nov. 2, five weeks; $70
Session II: Nov. 16—Dec. 14 (no class Nov. 23),
four weeks; $56
Instructor: Tal Kamien