Family Center of Grosse Pointe & Harper Woods: Play Central Program

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Play Central

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Note: Play Central will not have a morning session on February 29, 2012. The afternoon session will continue as scheduled.

Dear Friends,
Hello to all my Play Central families! Play Central is a place for parents, grandparents and all caregivers to play with their children while socializing with others. We look forward to seeing you all again in our new season from November to April!

Featuring Play Central PLUS!

You and your child will have the option to join in a special play group run by Barnes' preschool teachers. A little taste of preschool for your child with group time and theme centered activities. You and your child are sure to love it. Come give it a try. Just $5 per family per visit.

Whatever days work out best for you, I hope to see you at Play Central. We also ask that you help us introduce other families to Play Central too.

Carla Whitton
Play Central Coordinator

Play Central 2011-2012 Schedule

Wednesdays and Thursdays
Mornings Play Central PLUS 9:30am-11:30am, Barnes Early Childhood Center gym located at 20090 Morningside Dr., Grosse Pointe Woods.
Afternoons Play Central PLUS 12:30-2:30, Barnes Early Childhood Center gym located at 20090 Morningside Dr., Grosse Pointe Woods.

Play Central will meet from November through April with the following exceptions:

Play Central runs according to the GPPSS calendar, so school holidays will be observed as buildings are closed
The Barnes building will be closed on November 24, December 22, 28, 29, February 22, 23 and April 11, 12 for school holidays
Play Central will not meet any Wednesday or Thursday that GPPS declares as a "Snow Day"

Download the Play Central Flier with all the details.

Additional Information

Practicing Self Care: Tools to Enrich the Busy Lives of Women at Home and Work
Thursday, 09 February 2012 19:00

Christina Pitts will take us on a journey to discover practices that will enhance relationships at home, work, in every circumstance of life.

COOKIE Bakers Challenge
Thursday, 01 March 2012 23:55

ENTER YOUR COOKIE RECIPE TODAY!! Your original COOKIE recipe could be 1 of 10 finalists selected to bake their recipes for the judging day event. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 winners. **Entries must be postmarked by Thursday, MARCH 1, 2012** More >

Dining for Dollars at The Hill
Tuesday, 06 March 2012 11:00

Help support The Family Center by dining at The Hill Seafood & Chop House on March 6.

SLEEP STRUGGLES with Infants and Toddlers
Wednesday, 07 March 2012 18:30

Resolutions for sleep struggles from infants through the preschool years. Making the change from bedtime battles to healthy sleep habits in children.

Dining for Dollars at Salvatore Scallopini
Monday, 12 March 2012 11:00

Help support The Family Center by dining at Salvatore Scallopini on March 12.

HEALTHY LUNCHES: 'Eat This, Not That'
Wednesday, 14 March 2012 18:30

Enjoy healthy cooking demonstrations, samples and inspiration on healthier ways to follow a recipe, alternatives and substitutions, the benefits of berries and snacking healthy. A Beaumont nutritionist will answer questions and provide nutritional information and recipes

Dining for Dollars at Rojo Mexican Bistro
Monday, 19 March 2012 11:00

Help support The Family Center by dining at Rojo Mexican Bistro on March 19 and March 26.

BLUER THAN BLUE - Is it the Baby Blues or Something More?
Wednesday, 21 March 2012 18:30

Understanding when the baby blues could be something more. As many as two out of 10 women struggle with postpartum adjustment issues in the first year after they give birth. Discussion and education about perinatal mood disorders.

COUPLE'S QUEST for COMMUNICATION SUCCESS
Wednesday, 28 March 2012 18:30

The art of healthy communication with your partner: When couples engage in effective communication with each other, they build stronger marriages and happier families.

Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities Discussion Group
Saturday, 03 December 2011 10:00

Feeling confused or overwhelmed? Join us for a discussion group for families touched by autism Center for Autism. At Henry Ford Cottage Hospital on Kercheval. More >>

Preschool Playtime (Ages 3-6)
Monday, 09 January 2012 13:00

Preschool Playtime provides young children with the opportunity to play with peers in a structured and recreational setting. At Judson Center Grosse Pointe: Offering support to children and adults living with developmental disabilities and the families who love them. More >

Family Group
Monday, 09 January 2012 19:00

This program is for adult family members who are concerned about a youth (24 years of age or younger) who is struggling with depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Meets monthly at Macomb Intermediate School District (MISD) 44001 Garfield Clinton Township. More >>

Cooking Club (Ages 7-12)
Tuesday, 10 January 2012 17:00

Each week Cooking Club members will prepare a snack/meal together while practicing skills to increase their social confidence, peer interactions, and understanding of social rules. At Judson Center Grosse Pointe: Offering support to children and adults living with developmental disabilities and the families who love them. More >

Parenting Teenagers
Monday, 16 January 2012 18:30

Encourage your teenager to be healthy, confident and cooperative. Avoid power struggles. Build a strong, lifelong relationship with your teenager. Mondays at Koepsell Education Center. More info >>

COMMUNICATION: CREATING AN IMPACT
Wednesday, 18 January 2012 19:00

Imagine having tools and strategies that work for you and transform your life. These ten weeks focus on the main building blocks of strategies and communication.

Celebrate Sibs
Wednesday, 25 January 2012 16:30

These sibling workshops acknowledge that being the brother or sister of a person with special needs is for some a good thing, others a not-so-good thing, and for many, somewhere in between. At Judson Center Grosse Pointe: Offering support to children and adults living with developmental disabilities and the families who love them. More >

Parenting Workshop
Wednesday, 25 January 2012 18:30

Help your child grow to be a responsible adult. Build a strong, lifelong relationship with your child. Raise a loving and lovable child. Wednesdays at McKinley Elementary, Warren. More info >>

EMPTY BOWLS 2012 Sunday, February 5 -- "Souper" Bowl Sunday
Sunday, 05 February 2012 14:00

Enjoy a simple meal of soup, bread and beverage. Bring home a decorated bowl as a reminder that someone's bowl is always empty. At Assumption Cultural Center. More >

Talk-n-Tour
Wednesday, 08 February 2012 08:30

Detroit Waldorf School tours second Wednesday of every month. At Detroit Waldorf School. More >

Note: Play Central will not have a morning session on February 29, 2012. The afternoon session will continue as scheduled.

Play Central sessions begin November 2, 2011 and continue through April 26, 2012: Wednesday and Thursday, mornings and afternoons at Barnes Early Childhood Center on Morningside in Grosse Pointe woods.

Back by popular demand! Play Central Plus! Provides structured play group, circle time and various activities led by Barnes preschool teachers.

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The Family Center serves as the community's centralized hub that links families and professionals with resources that promote growth. Our mission is to promote a deeper understanding of the role of parents and others in supporting our youth to become competent, caring and responsible community members.

Resources & Referral

Play Central

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Polls

What would you do if you thought your teen was depressed? (Poll by Mary Beth Garvey, LMSW)