Baby Talk Birthday
Party 04/29/ 10 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. This party is for all Hamilton County 1, 2,
3, 4, and 5 year olds who celebrate a birthday in the month of April. Each child will receive a free goodie bag and
book for attending the party.
Baby TALK 3 -5 Year Old Play Group – 04/16/10 9:00
– 10:30 a.m. This Play Group is for all Hamilton County
3- 5 year olds and their parents. It encourages “parent
- child” interaction through finger plays, songs, books, and activities. This
will be a wonderful opportunity for kids to learn to play with other children
the same age. The Play Group will meet the 1st Friday of each month
in the tan Pre-k building. * changed due to Spring Break.*
Baby
TALK Times Tots & Two’s- 04/23/10 9:00- 10:00 a.m. This group is for all
Hamilton County tots and two’s. It encourages “parent - child” interaction
through finger plays, songs, and activities. This will be a great time for new
parents to interact with other parents. The Baby TALK Times will meet the 2nd
Friday of each month. *Changed due to Spring Break.*
Let’s
Move – 04/28/10 9:00 – 10:00
a.m. This group is for children of all ages. During the class, families will
begin with warm up time, a movement activity, and a cool down activity. The
class will meet in the Old High School Lobby on the 3rd Wednesday of
each month. *Changed due to schedule conflict.*
Family
Fun Night – This will be our last Family Fun Night for the 2009 – 2010
school year.
GED
Classes These classes are for
individuals who need to prepare for the GED test. Students have an opportunity
to work on class assignments, learn new computer skills, and practice like
skills. For more information contact the Family Resource Center. Anita Nenonen
is the instructor. Classes will be from 9:00 a.m. -12:00 (noon) at the Family
Resource Center on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
Family Fun Time – 05/19/10 Child
and Family Connections sponsor this group. The group will be focusing on issues
of development for children birth to five years of age. Also, parenting skills
and medical concerns will be discussed. The group will help parents cope with
their child’s disabilities. If you have any questions and dates of meetings,
please call Gwen at 1-800-463-2759.
Grandparent
Group/Relative Raising Relative - 04/28/10 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Are you a Relative raising a relative? This
relative you are raising could be your grandchild, niece, nephew, or cousin.
Come and join us! For more information, please call the Family Resource Center
at 643-2328 ext. 3. The Group will meet the 3rd Wednesday of each
month throughout the school year. *Changed due to a scheduling conflict.*
Options
for Mother’s and Babies (OFMB) This is an educational program for
pregnant teens and teen moms needing to stay in high school. This program
allows students to come to the Family Resource Center to meet with a tutor and
work on class assignments. We will also focus on parenting and nurturing skills
for mom and baby. Mothers will be encouraged to bring their babies to class
with them. If you know of a pregnant teen or teen mom who might benefit from
this experience, please call Janice at 643-2328 ext.3.
Story Hour at the McCoy
Library - 04/17/10 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. This is
a great opportunity to introduce children ages 4 – 8 to the McCoy Memorial
Library. For more information; please call McCoy Memorial Library at 643-2015.
The classes held at the Family Resource Center will
be offered free of charge to all Hamilton County residents, unless otherwise
stated. For more information, or to register for a class call Janice at
643-2328 ext. 3
Family Resource Center
209 South Silas
McLeansboro, IL 62859
(618) 643-2328 ext.3