Grandparenting Center at the Bender-Dosik Parenting Center
The Grandparenting Center is dedicated to strengthening and celebrating the grandparenting experience. While grandparents have always been welcome in Parenting Center activities, now there is new programming designed especially for them.
GRANDparentING Series 2024-2025
GRAND Rhythm and Ruach
November 17 | 2:30 – 3:15 PM | $25/members | $35/public
Join Adrienne ‘Auntie A’ Suson of Rhythm ’N’ Ruach for a joyful Jewish learning experience through music, movement, and stretching OH MY! Rhythm ’N’ Ruach partners with Yoga Yeladim (Kidding Around Yoga) to create joyful Jewish learning experiences through movement.
GRAND Menorah Making
December 8 | 2:30 – 4:00 PM | $25/members | $35/public
We can’t always be with our loved ones for the holidays. With help from a GRAND friend, we’ll be
making menorah keepsakes so no matter how far apart you live, you will be sharing the light you
created together.
GRAND Sleepover
January 11 | 5:30 – 6:30 PM | $35/members | $45/public
Grab your GRAND friend and give them your kiddos for the night! Your little one and their GRAND
friend will enjoy an evening at the J complete with pizza and dessert, a glow dance party and a
special sleepover goodie bag.
GRAND Challah Bake
February 17 | 2:30 -3:45 PM | $18/members | $25/public
Bring your GRAND friend and join us for a day of fun, service, and creativity as we bake challah
together! This is a bake one-give-one model. Each family will bake and decorate 2 challahs.
One will be shared with your loved ones, and one will be donated to Nourish Now to support families
in the community. Please register one ticket for your family.
GRAND CPR
May 14 | 5:00 – 8:00 PM | Pricing and registration coming soon
Every caregiver should know how and when to administer CPR. In this class, you will become Red
Cross-certified in CPR for infants, children, and adults. Recommended for grandparents, parents
and/or caregivers.