FREE sample class this Wednesday, January 18th at 11am!  

RSVP- tcogan@jccottawa.com

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Sign up for Fitmom and Baby. www.fitmomcanada.com/ottawa 

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Great new program at the JCC this winter.  Our instructor Nikki is a certified Early Childhood Educator as well as an extremely experienced dance instructor.  She know exactly what to do to get your kids involved in music and movement.

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The PJ Library Launch will be a great time!  With a birthday party to celebrate the world, two story readings (at 9:15 and 10am), crafts, sncks and movie time with Shalom Sesame (The Sticky Shofar), who could ask for a more?

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For SJCC members, fall/ winter program registration opens today.  Non-members can register next Monday, Auguest 29th. Programs that offer registration outside of the SJCC, such as Monkey Rock Music and FITMom, registration is open to all now! The Family Life Centre has a great lineup for the upcoming year.  If you have any questions about the programs being offered, please ask away. You can email me directly at tcogan@jccottawa.com. Looking forward to an awesome year with you and your little people!

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August 11th is the big day when the Fall/Winter 2011-2012 program guide becomes available in print at the SJCC and online @ www.jccottawa.com. There is a great line up of programs for babies and young children ages newborn to five.  We have several drop-in programs if that is what best suits your style (fear of commitment!) or classes that you can register for by the session.  

Please be sure to keep an eye out for more information on our Parents Parlour.  The first "parents only" evening will be on November 8th. The topic for that evening will determined shorlty and then topics for future meetings will be discussed on November 8th.  We are really looking forward to bring adults together to connect with and support one another and find humour in some of the tougher moments of parenting.  Feel free to get in touch with me and ask any questions (tcogan@jccottawa.com).

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For tickets ($18) call 613-798-9818 ext.280 or email tcogan@jccottawa.com

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FAMILY LIFE CENTRE

The Family Life Centre is a new initiative from the Soloway JCC designed to provide young families with a holistic approach to child care through parenting workshops and support as well as interactive classes for parents and children. The Family Life Centre provides a friendly place where families can play and learn together.

MOTORIN’ MUNCHKINS

Run, jump, bounce, roll, climb and have a great time.

Monday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Drop-in • Program is ongoing

Age: 5 and under

Soloway JCC gym - All children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.

Free for members /  $5 NM  

 $20 pass for 5 weeks  

No classes when the building is closed.

MONKEY ROCK MUSIC

Does your child rock?  Then Monkey Rock Music is a must!  During this 40-minute musical experience, you and your child will explore music and movement in a stimulating and fun atmosphere. Your child will develop a love of creating and experiencing music that will last a lifetime.

Tuesday

9:30 am - 10:10 am (1-2 years)          

10:15 am - 10:55 am (2-4 years)          

11:00 am – 11:40 am (0-1 years)         

11:45 am – 12:25 pm (TBD based on interest)

All children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.

April 5 – June 21  (10 weeks)

$ 120  

Please register at www.monkeyrockmusic.com

BABY SENSORY

You and your baby will explore different sensory activities designed to support your baby’s sensory development every week.  Classes include fibre optic light shows, bubbles, bells, musical fun, baby signing, puppet shows, amazing light balls and so much more.

March 3 – May 12 (10 weeks - no class March 17)

Thursday

Class 1:  9 – 10am (registration still open for this class!)

Class 2: 10:30 – 11:30am

Age: up to 13 months

Please register with Clarissa at 613-424-4710 x 1  or Ottawa@babysensory.ca

 FITMOM and Baby

 One of the most popular FITMOM classes. This beginner to athlete program is modified to meet your fitness level. Whether in a baby carrier or lying next to you, your baby will participate in the class and provide progressive resistance to help you get lean and strong. Babies from 4 weeks to 6 1/2 months are safest in a front carrier, while older babies are best suited to a back carrier.

Session : March 29 – June 14 (12 weeks)

Tuesday 2:00-3:00pm
$180.00 + HST

Please register at www.fitmomcanada.com/ottawa

 PLAYGROUP

Drop-in playgroup is a great opportunity for parents and kids to relax and make new friends.  Enjoy our comfortable space for the babies to explore as well as plenty of room for toddlers to move and play with new toys.  The added bonus is you don’t have to clean up!

Babies and toddlers welcome!  No cost.

Session :  Program is ongoing

No class when the building is closed.

Wednesday 9 – 11:30 am

SPORTBALL

SPORTBALL JUNIOR (16-24 MONTHS)

Children and parents participate in sports, creative games, songs,  bubble time and more! Although these programs focus more on exploration, children will be introduced to a different sport each week.  Sports include hockey, soccer, tennis, baseball, basketball, volleyball and golf.

Parents are encouraged to participate with their child and challenge them according to their skill level.

All children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.

Session : March 23 – June 1   (10 weeks – no class April 20)     

Wednesday 9:15 am – 10:00 am

$175

PARENT & CHILD SPORTBALL (2 - 3 YEARS)

This 45 minute program guides parents and their children through the introductory skills of 7 different ball sports. Parents are instructed on how to correctly assist their children in learning the skills of hockey, soccer, tennis, baseball, basketball, volleyball and golf. All programs are non-competitive and focus on building confidence. 

Session : March 23 – June 1 (10 weeks – no class April 20)     

Wednesday 10 am – 10:45 am

$175

Session : April 3 – June 5 (10 weeks)

Sunday 10:15 – 11:00 am

$175

MULTI-SPORT (3-5 years)

Multi-Sport programs focus on skill development in 7 popular sports:  Soccer, Hockey, Baseball, Basketball, Tennis, Volleyball, and Golf.  Participants learn, rehearse, and refine sports skills in a positive, encouraging, and non-competitive atmosphere.

Session : April 3 – June 5 (10 weeks)

Sunday 11:15 am – 12:15 pm

$175

ALL MY SENSES

Gooey, squishy and mushy – we love this kind of fun!  Join us for a super sensory experience and creative good time. Bring your lunch and enjoy eating with your friends after you play.

Session March 24 – June 2  (10 weeks)

Thursday  11:15am – 12:30pm

$100

SHABBAT SHALOM

Welcome the Sabbath with your child as they learn all about Shabbat and other holidays through crafts, songs, stories and games. Join Bracha Bear for a Shabbat Party and help foster a true love for the holiday in your child’s heart.

Drop-in program 

Friday 9:30 am – 11:00 am   Soloway JCC Social Hall A

Instructor: Jenny Shinder      Age: 5 and under

All children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.

$5 per family                          

 $20 pass for 5 weeks.             

PARENTING PARLOUR GROUPS

The Soloway JCC Family Life Centre is excited to introduce parenting parlour groups.  These groups provide the opportunity for parents to get together in an informal setting to share the joys and challenges of parenthood.

Parents will join a group based on the age(s) of their child(ren).   Together with a facilitator, topics for meetings will be determined. Potential topics include handling stress, power struggles and positive discipline.

 To join a group, or for more information, contact tcogan@jccottawa.com or 613-798-9818 ext. 294.

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We are all set for winter registration with a great line up of programs.  Look on the left side of the page (Program Registration) to see what is coming up.

Check out this link for a demonstration of one of our new programs, FITMOM and Baby.

We are excited to have Susan McDonald running classes on Tuesdays from 2-3pm beginning January 4, 2011.

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You don't want to miss this, it will be great!

Join us for the world premiere of Music Soup: Jen Gould LIVE at Arts Court – The DVD on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at Empire Theatres Orleans (3752 Innes Road.), from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Be one of the first to view the concert DVD on the big screen. It’s jam-packed with surprise animated skits and other tasty treats. And the action doesn’t stop there. Come early and stick around after the premiere and play the interactive video game, visit our musical “petting zoo” courtesy of Music for Young Children and most importantly  meet the Juno Award winning children’s entertainer, Jen Gould, in person! DVD’s and t-shirts will also be available for purchase at the event. Seating is limited so call the Arts Court Box Office at 613-564-7240 and book your FREE tickets today! The Arts Court Box Office is also taking pre-orders of the DVD at a special price of $25.00. A percentage of the sale price of each DVD sold will be donated to the Ottawa Arts Court Foundation to help us continue to support local artists and upcoming projects. Don’t miss out! Book your free tickets today! Arts Court Box Office: 613-564-7240 Saturday October 16, 2010 Empire Theatres Orleans 3752 Innes Road Door Open: 9:00am Screening: 10:00am Admission: Free

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The JCC Family Life Centre has a super fun morning planned this Sunday October 17th.  Come sample some of the fabulous new programs we are offering (10-11:30) and stay for a sing-a-long with Juno award winning children's performer Jen Gould! (11:30-12)

There is no charge for any of the programs and everyone is welcome! 

Hope to see you all there.

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Sportball is an amazing sports program for all young children.  My first exposure to this national program was in Vancouver when my oldest son was 18 months and we participated in a Parent and Child program (with my newborn in a sling!). I was extremely impressed and immediately looked for a program when we moved to Ottawa.

The Sportball coaches all take part in extensive Sportball training and many have a background in education, sports administration, occupational therapy, or kinesiology. Each coach I have met has been awesome!  

The methodology applied by Sportball "helps children to develop socially as well as physically, through a curriculum designed to reinforce self-confidence free from the pressure of competition".

Check out this great video to see Sportball in action.

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Several of the upcoming fall Family Life Centre programs have limited enrollment in order to provide the best quality programming possible.  This includes Monkey Rock Music, Baby Sensory, Sportball and Mix and Match - Magic Carpets.  Please be sure to act quickly to secure your spot!

Check out this video on the Ottawa /A\ Channel of the fabulous Clarissa Mason for information and a demonstration of the Baby Sensory program.  

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We are very pleased to introduce the newest initiative of the Soloway JCC of Ottawa, Ontario.  The Family Life Centre looks forward to being a place where families can come together to play as well as learn and support one another.  

We hope you stop by this blog regularly for interesting tidbits of information and details of upcoming programs and special events.

Please feel free to leave comments just saying hello or with thoughts or ideas for the Family Life Centre.

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