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September
2008
Green
& Gold Gala
(An
annual event to raise funds for the child and youth programs of
Family Services)
Mark
your calendars! The 20th
Annual Green & Gold Gala has been set for the evening
of Friday, September 5, 2008. Held in partnership with
the Green Bay Packers at the Lambeau Field Atrium,
the Green & Gold Gala includes dinner, entertainment, live and
silent auctions, and much more!
For
more information
on sponsorships, auction item donations, or anything else
regarding the Green & Gold Gala, please contact Brent Roubal
by email
or call 920-436-4360 ext. 1332.
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Just
for You
(A
group for young parents, ages 15-21, and their babies)
A
group for young parents to bring their babies and take part in
fun, free parent/child activities. Provides a great opportunity to
meet other young parents.
When:
Saturdays, Sept 6, Oct 4, and Nov 1, 10:00 am - Noon
Where: Family Resource Center Fox Cities, 1165 Appleton
Road, Menasha
Cost:
Free
Register
by
calling Kayla Weaver at 920-739-4226 ext. 154.
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Dads
Unlimited Groups
(Groups
for
new
dads)
Dads Unlimited
groups are offered specifically for new
fathers with children ages newborn to 3 years. An interactive
approach will be used to enhance the fathering experience. This
group is designed to improve a new dad's personal satisfaction and
confidence in his fathering ability. Promises to be a learning
experience for all!
When:
2nd Saturday of each month, 9:30 - 10:30 am:
- Sept 13 (The Importance of Fatherhood)
- Oct 11 (Sports for Infants and Toddlers)
- Nov 8 (Your Child’s Development)
- Dec 13 (Kids and Discipline)
- Jan
10 (Dealing with Daddy Stress)
- Feb 14 (How to Take Care of Mom)
- Mar 14 (We're a Family!)
Where: Family
Resource Center Fox Cities, 1165 Appleton Road, Menasha
Cost:
Free
Register
for this
class in advance by calling
Thedacare at 920-830-6877
or sign up online at
www.thedacare.org/classes.
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Autumn
Adventure (A
family fun event for families with children ages 10 and younger.)
Join
us for a night of family fun! Games, prizes and books for
everyone, including the borky express train ride and a tour of an
Appleton Fire Dept fire truck. Come dressed for some messy play.
Games and activities for kids ages 10 and younger.
When:
Monday, September 15, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Where:
Pierce Park, Appleton
Cost:
$2 each or $8/family
Register
for this
class in advance by calling
Thedacare at 920-830-6877
or sign up online at
www.thedacare.org/classes.
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Nurturing
(Birth to 12 years)
(A Parent Connection workshop)
A
12-week session that teaches families how to communicate better to
strengthen their relationship.
When:
Tuesdays, September 16 through December 2, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Where:
First Congregational Church, 137 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh
Cost:
$20 book fee (sliding fee scale available)
Child
Care: Free
Intake
and pre-registration is required. Contact Parent Connection at 920-233-6630
ext. 106 or amccarthy@familyservicesnew.org.
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T.I.P.S.
- Topics to Increase Parenting Skills
T.I.P.S.
is a FREE 8-week series designed for parents of children ages
2-12. Participants will discuss various parenting topics such as
behavior management, communication, health and nutrition, and
more! The Fall 2008 series will be held on:
Sept 23
- Anger
Management
Sept 30
- Raising
Healthy Kids
Oct 7 - Rules,
Rituals & Routines
Oct 21 - Joyful
Hellos and Tear-free Goodbyes
Oct 28 - Understanding
Your Child’s Temperament
Nov 4 - 50
Ways to Save Money in 50 Minutes
Nov 11 - The
Importance of Fathers
Nov 18 - Raising
Strong, Healthy Families
When:
Tuesdays (as shown above), 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.
Where:
First United Methodist Church, 325 East Franklin Street, Appleton
Cost:
Free when registered in advance
Child
Care: Free for children ages infant to nine years (must be
registered at least four days in advance)
Sponsors:
Childcare Resource and Referral; UW Extension; Affinity Health
System; Children’s Health Education Center; FI$C; Head Start;
First United Methodist Church of Appleton; and Parent Connection,
a program of Family Services
of Northeast Wisconsin. Funded by the Community Foundation.
To
register, call the T.I.P.S. hotline at 920-540-7380. Register
for as many or as few sessions as you wish!
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