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December 2012 A monthly collection of news, events, and activities in and around Brockton, focusing on families and those who serve them. Juliana Langille - Executive Director Community Connections of Brockton [email protected] 508-857-0272 Main office - 18 Perkins Street Satellite office - Keith School, 175 Warren Ave Brockton, MA 02302 Phone: 508 –857-0272 Website: www.ccbrockton.org Tuesdays - DALLSS, INC. Parents Nurturing Class 11:00AM - 1:00PM @ 18 Perkins Street Helping women in transition to rebuild their lives from Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse or incarceration; and reconnect them with their families. Women in transition come together for the purpose of providing holistic support, self-nurturing, awareness and activities that aid building self-worth, mental and emotional strength to prevent relapse. To register call Louise at 781-261-3285 Wednesdays – DALLSS, Inc. Nurturing Parenting Program 6:00PM - 8:00PM @ 18 Perkins Street Parents learn to strengthen their parenting and nurturing skills that will ultimately influence their children to become healthier adults. Dinner provided. To register call Louise at 781-261-3285 Thursday - Read with Me & Play with Me Thursdays 6:00PM – 7:00PM @ 18 Perkins Street For children from 4 to 10 years old and their parents/caregivers. There will be arts and crafts, stories time, songs and snacks. Please call 508-857-0272 to register Space is limited 3 rd Monday of the Month - Parenting Young Children 5:30PM - 7:00PM @ 18 Perkins Street This 6 Month series of classes will provide parents with an opportunity to meet and connect with other parents of children birth – 8 years old. Dinners and children activities provided, Space IS Limited. Registration is required 3 rd Saturday of the Month – Scrapbooking with Mom 12:30PM – 1:30PM @ 18 Perkins Street Meet other mothers and daughters, and make beautiful keepsakes! Come join the fun! Thursday December 27 th – Fun Day 12:00-4:00 Pm @ 18 Perkins Street Learn how to save money after Holiday spending with the help of HarborOne. Fun activities for the children while you learn! Come participate learn how to budget after the Holidays and let your children enjoy the fun! AND at the Satellite Office @ The Keith School – 175 Warren Ave, Room 206 Tuesdays and Thursday- Drop-in Play group 10:30AM-12:00PM @ Keith School 175 Warren Ave, Brockton MA. Free Play. Children play with other children. (Parents/guardians must stay for children to play) Wednesdays- Kid’s Corner 11:00AM-12:30PM @ Keith School 175 Warren Ave, Brockton MA Parents and children having fun socializing. Crafts, reading and more…., For children 18 months to 3 1/2 years old! In January look for “Let’s Get Messy” @ 18 Perkins Street and “play groups” @ Lincoln Technical Institute December Calendar of Events
Transcript of December newsletter
December 2012
A monthly collection of news, events, and activities in and around Brockton, focusing
on families and those who serve them.
Juliana Langille - Executive DirectorCommunity Connections of [email protected] 508-857-0272
Main office - 18 Perkins Street Satellite office - Keith School, 175 Warren Ave
Brockton, MA 02302 Phone: 508 –857-0272
Website: www.ccbrockton.org
Tuesdays - DALLSS, INC. Parents Nurturing Class 11:00AM - 1:00PM @ 18 Perkins Street Helping women in transition to rebuild their lives from Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse or incarceration; and reconnect them with their families. Women in transition come together for the purpose of providing holistic support, self-nurturing, awareness and activities that aid building self-worth, mental and emotional strength to prevent relapse. To register call Louise at 781-261-3285
Wednesdays – DALLSS, Inc. Nurturing Parenting Program 6:00PM - 8:00PM @ 18 Perkins Street Parents learn to strengthen their parenting and nurturing skills that will ultimately influence their children to become healthier adults. Dinner provided. To register call Louise at 781-261-3285 Thursday - Read with Me & Play with Me Thursdays 6:00PM – 7:00PM @ 18 Perkins Street For children from 4 to 10 years old and their parents/caregivers. There will be arts and crafts, stories time, songs and snacks. Please call 508-857-0272 to register Space is limited
3rd Monday of the Month - Parenting Young Children 5:30PM - 7:00PM @ 18 Perkins Street This 6 Month series of classes will provide parents with an opportunity to meet and connect with other parents of children birth – 8 years old. Dinners and children activities provided, Space IS Limited. Registration is required
3rd Saturday of the Month – Scrapbooking with Mom 12:30PM – 1:30PM @ 18 Perkins Street Meet other mothers and daughters, and make beautiful keepsakes! Come join the fun! Thursday December 27th – Fun Day 12:00-4:00 Pm @ 18 Perkins Street Learn how to save money after Holiday spending with the help of HarborOne. Fun activities for the children while you learn! Come participate learn how to budget after the Holidays and let your children enjoy the fun!
AND at the Satellite Office @ The Keith School – 175 Warren Ave, Room 206
Tuesdays and Thursday- Drop-in Play group 10:30AM-12:00PM @ Keith School 175 Warren Ave, Brockton MA. Free Play. Children play with other children. (Parents/guardians must stay for children to play)
Wednesdays- Kid’s Corner 11:00AM-12:30PM @ Keith School 175 Warren Ave, Brockton MA Parents and children having fun socializing. Crafts, reading and more…., For children 18 months to 31/2 years old!
In January look for “Let’s Get Messy” @ 18 Perkins Street and “play groups” @ Lincoln Technical Institute
December Calendar of Events
Course
Days
Start Date
End Date Reg. Fee
1st Time Homebuyers Workshop5:00 to 9:00 pm Money SmartPresentation in English 5:30 to 7:00 pm Credit CoachingPresentation in Capeverdian10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 5:30 to 7:30 pm Smart Shopper 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Smart Shopper 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Money Smart Presentation in CapeverdianTime: 5:30 – 7:00 pm 1st Time Homebuyers WorkshopPresentation in CapeverdianTime: 5:00-9:00PM
Tuesday and Thursday Wednesdays Thursday Thursday Thursday Wednesday 4 presentations Tuesday and Thursday
October 30th October 24th October 25st November 8th November 15th November 28th December 4th
Nov 1st $20 Nov 28th Free
Oct. 25th $10
Nov. 8th $20
Nov 15th $20
Dec 12th Free
Dec. 6th $20
Scheduled Courses from October to December 2012
Important Informat ion: . A payment must be received to reserve your seat . Class enrollment does not require HarborOne membership.
68 Legion Parkway, Brockton, MA 02301 www.harborone.com (508) 895 1777
Dear Parents/Caregivers: In collaboration with South Bay Early Intervention, we are excited to provide you with an opportunity to have your child’s overall development observed. South Bay Early Intervention offers families with children birth to age three a variety of services, including Newborn Behavioral Observation and Infant Massage, which may be provided to you in your home, in a childcare setting, or another convenient location identified by your family. If you currently have any questions regarding your child’s growth or you just want to know where your child is developmentally, please call to receive a visit from an Early Intervention Specialist within 7 days or at your earliest convenience.
Kirti Agarwal Program Director
508-559-0473 x2811 [email protected]
South Bay Early Intervention 1115 West Chestnut St, Brockton MA 02301
Yes, I am interested in an assessment for my child: Please complete the following: Child’s Name_____________________________________ D.O.B_____________________ Parent/Gaurdian Name(s) ______________________________________________________________ Best method and time to contact you________________________________________ Phone number(s)________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________
Stairway To Recovery 142 Crescent St, 2nd Floor Brockton, MA 02302 508-436-6123
Stairway To Recovery Engagement Center gives an opportunity to be a part of the recovery community, offering support and tools to
enhance a life free from alcohol and other drugs. A safe environment where you can find growth, explore and give back to
the community.
Open Mondays and Wednesdays 9-5, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-8, Fridays 9-7 and Saturdays 10-5.
Stairway To Recovery Engagement Center provides support to a diverse population with English, Creole, Cape Verde and Spanish
speaking staff on-site.
• Participate in recovery focused groups • Access to computer lab and phones for job search • Assistance in resume building • Support peers in recovery • Community connection to resources (and referrals) • Social Activities • Trainings offered for volunteers in substance abuse
field • Outreach and support for re-entry services
Baby & Me Group
Wednesday afternoons 1:30-3:00 Held at South Bay Early Intervention 1115 West Chestnut Street Brockton, Ma
A fun, informal community play group, which encourages exploration, learning, and social interactions for babies birth to 9 months and their parents.
Education and recourses for parents regarding bonding and
attachment, nutrition, sleeping, feeding, language development, infant massage, baby yoga, postpartum depression, the adjustment to becoming a parent, and the social/emotional development of babies.
Activities include manipulation of developmentally appropriate toys,
music, stories, movement and snacks.
A chance to learn more about early intervention and meet other new parents in the Greater Brockton community.
Facilitated by Sherri Finer,BS
Developmental Specialist at South Bay Early Intervention Transportation is available for parents whose child is enrolled at South Bay Early Intervention and do not have means of transportation. Please call 508-559-0473 to register.
Easton Children’s Museum- Mondays 8:30-10:00 Kidspace I Parents and their children ages 14 months- 2.9 years of age. Kidspace is a playgroup including a mixture of free-play and age appropriate activities. Location-Easton Children’s Museum 9 Sullivan Ave N. Easton Leader- Sherri Finer Keeping Pace with Multiple Miracles- Tuesdays 10:30-11:30 for 18m-3 years Parent/child toddler group Tuesdays 12:00 pm -1:00 pm Shake, Toddle & Roll A Multiples group for Parents and mobile children (crawlers- beginning walkers) Shake Shake, Toddle & Roll encourages positive relationships and socialization though music and movement. Location- KPMM Children’s Resale Boutique 194 S. Main Street W. Bridgewater Leader- Christa Davison North River Collaborative Group- Tuesday Mornings 9:30-10:45 Join in the fun. Parents and their children birth to age three come together to play, do art activities and sing songs. Location- Central Square Congregational Church 71 Central Square Bridgewater Leader- Sherri Finer Mommy & Me Group- Please call for schedule Location- Group Samaritan Hospital Moakley Center 235 North Pearl Street Brockton Leader- Sherri Finer, Allison Howland A fun, informal community play group, which encourages exploration, learning, and social interactions for babies birth to 9 months and their parents. Mommy and Me Group offers- Lactation consultant, Infant massage, Parent Support & Social Group, Arts & Crafts, Circle /Snack time
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Look what’s happening in the Community In collaboration with South Bay Early Intervention
