Start thinking about Purim early this year. Join your Growing Jewish Families friends at a Purim Pajama party. Enjoy PJ Library stories, crafts, and games, and enjoy some hamantashen on the way home. Make putting the kids to bed easier by bringing them in their PJs.
WHEN: Sunday, February 6, 6-7pm
WHERE: Barnes & Noble, Tyson's Corner
WHO: Toddlers and preschoolers and their families
COST: $5/JCCNV member family, $7/ nonmember family
REGISTER BY: February 3
Contact Brittani Werbel for more information.
We went to last year's event had really enjoyed it. By having it early, you may even be inspired to make your own hamantaschen in time for preparing shalach manot, too. I think we may see if my 3-year-old is interested in helping this year. I'm not sure that he'd select my favorite filling - apricot - but I'm glad to let him experiment.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Chocolate, anyone?
This year's Fairfax Chocolate Lovers Festival will be held on March 5-6. It's traditionally been held early to mid February but was postponed last year because of the snow. There is lots of chocolate to taste and buy and also many other Fairfax City events. There will be a Chocolate Challenge that serious bakers and decorators will enter - it will be amazing to see their creations. It can get a bit packed for the kids, and it's hard to pick an "off" time, and you can't bring a stroller inside BUT it's a lot of fun if you bring some wipes to clean up the chocolate that your kids will undoubtedly be wearing after a taste or two.
“Jym” at the J - Sunday mornings
I've wondered if dads who are primary caregivers feel a bit odd, surrounded by a sea of moms. Well, here's a way for them to take the lead. There's a a daddy-and-me class (mommies and caregivers welcome) this spring at the JCC.
This exciting new class introduces toddlers to balancing and agility skills to help develop the children’s physical development while providing them with a fun and safe setting. Our highly skilled instructor will provide activities for children to develop their gross motor skills. Class takes place in the JCCNV activity room. (The activity room is a colorful, padded, fun place to be. My younger son, who is at the JCC for childcare, just loves playing there.)
Sundays, March 27–May 15
(no class April 17, 24)
9:30am-10am
Ages 18 months (by 1/1/11) to 30 months
Cost for the 6-session program: $60 for members / $70 for nonmembers
Call the JCC at 703-323-0880 or download the flier to register.
This exciting new class introduces toddlers to balancing and agility skills to help develop the children’s physical development while providing them with a fun and safe setting. Our highly skilled instructor will provide activities for children to develop their gross motor skills. Class takes place in the JCCNV activity room. (The activity room is a colorful, padded, fun place to be. My younger son, who is at the JCC for childcare, just loves playing there.)
Sundays, March 27–May 15
(no class April 17, 24)
9:30am-10am
Ages 18 months (by 1/1/11) to 30 months
Cost for the 6-session program: $60 for members / $70 for nonmembers
Call the JCC at 703-323-0880 or download the flier to register.
Mommy and Me class - Sunday mornings at the JCC
I remember looking for a Mommy and Me yoga class when my older son was little and I didn't find one until he was too big. Once again, we're in that situation. My little guy has been crawling for several weeks and takes a lot of chasing these days. But you can attend!
Mommy & Me Yoga for Moms (or Dads or caregivers) with Pre-crawlers
Bond with your baby, build and restore your body, and connect with other moms. No yoga experience necessary. Mom & baby will practice yoga together! Moms will restore and rejuvenate through stretching and strengthening poses. Babies will enjoy yoga poses to help aid in digestion and sleep. Spend time on yourself while giving love and attention to your baby as well.
Sundays, February 6–March 13
9am-9:30am
9 weeks to Pre-crawlers
Cost for the 6-session program: $60 for members / $70 for nonmembers
Call the JCC at 703-323-0880 or download the flier to register.
Mommy & Me Yoga for Moms (or Dads or caregivers) with Pre-crawlers
Bond with your baby, build and restore your body, and connect with other moms. No yoga experience necessary. Mom & baby will practice yoga together! Moms will restore and rejuvenate through stretching and strengthening poses. Babies will enjoy yoga poses to help aid in digestion and sleep. Spend time on yourself while giving love and attention to your baby as well.
Sundays, February 6–March 13
9am-9:30am
9 weeks to Pre-crawlers
Cost for the 6-session program: $60 for members / $70 for nonmembers
Call the JCC at 703-323-0880 or download the flier to register.
Pizza Pie Party - February 13
In this cold weather, we're all about leaving the house to get a little air, even if it's too cold for our favorite playground. (That's the one where we see the ice cream truck, my older son would explain.)
Come to the JCC on Sunday February 13 from 11-1. You can make pizza bagels and then eat them for lunch. Not bad, you say? Well, there will also be an ice cream sundae bar. Sold. We'll be there. There will also be crafts and music.
The cost is $10/family for members and $15/family for nonmembers. Call the JCC (703-323-0880) for details or to register.
Come to the JCC on Sunday February 13 from 11-1. You can make pizza bagels and then eat them for lunch. Not bad, you say? Well, there will also be an ice cream sundae bar. Sold. We'll be there. There will also be crafts and music.
The cost is $10/family for members and $15/family for nonmembers. Call the JCC (703-323-0880) for details or to register.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Tu B'Shevat event - January 16 - details!
Details for the Tu B’Shevat Family Celebration have been announced:
Sunday, January 16, 10am
Location: Gulf Branch Nature Center
3608 N Military Road, Arlington, VA
Let’s think “Green” as we celebrate the New Year of the Trees! Bring your family for a morning of tree-centered crafts, story time and “going green” fun! Enjoy delicious fruit snacks and drinks. Everyone welcome - bring family and friends to join in the fun! Our crafts will be environmentally-friendly, so help us by bringing CLEAN, EMPTY aluminum cans and EMPTY toilet-paper/paper towel rolls!
Cost per family: $5 JCCNV member family/ $7 Nonmember family
Register by January 13th. For information contact Brittanie Werbel by phone at (703) 537-3019 or email.
Sunday, January 16, 10am
Location: Gulf Branch Nature Center
3608 N Military Road, Arlington, VA
Let’s think “Green” as we celebrate the New Year of the Trees! Bring your family for a morning of tree-centered crafts, story time and “going green” fun! Enjoy delicious fruit snacks and drinks. Everyone welcome - bring family and friends to join in the fun! Our crafts will be environmentally-friendly, so help us by bringing CLEAN, EMPTY aluminum cans and EMPTY toilet-paper/paper towel rolls!
Cost per family: $5 JCCNV member family/ $7 Nonmember family
Register by January 13th. For information contact Brittanie Werbel by phone at (703) 537-3019 or email.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Labels for a cause
If you find the seasonal rotation frustrating because of all the clothes you must label for your kids, you might be interested in the JCC Preschool's latest fundraiser. They are partnering with a manufacturer of a variety of high-quality labels - for clothes but also for just about anything else. Please consider making a purchase through the link below and the preschool will benefit from your purchase. Direct questions to me - I'm coordinating it!
