News for June 2010

2nd ANNUAL STEPPING STONES FAMILY RETREAT!

Friday August 20-Saturday August 21, 2010

YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park

 

Join both Boulder and Denver current and alumni families for a Shabbat retreat in the mountains. Hiking, activities, fun family adventures,

learning, and wonderful company!

Bordered on three sides by the Rocky Mountain National Park, YMCA of the Rockies abounds with spectacular views, wildlife viewing and has direct trail access into the National Park.
We will celebrate Shabbat in this beautiful setting, sing by the camp fire and roast marshmallows. 
 
Here's how your family can be a part of a magical weekend.

• First register with Stepping Stones by June 30th with a $50.00 registration fee.
• This fee covers Stepping Stones materials and supplies for the retreat.
• Call Susan at the Stepping Stones office 303-388-1198 to make payment and to request your registration form.
• At this time Susan will give you our group number and password so that you can make your family's lodging reservation directly with YMCA at www.YMCArockies.org.

  We will be staying in the Central Lodge.

• It is the newest of the three lodges, state of the art, Wi-Fi, 2 queen beds, 1 futon floor mattress, full private bath with granite countertop.
• The cost is $109/night/person based on number of people age 13 and over.
• Children 6-12 cost $19.00 and children under age 6 are Free.
• Cribs and/or pack-n-plays can be reserved and are available free of charge.  
• Price includes all meals to be paid directly to the YMCA.

   Activities.

• Begin Friday afternoon at 4:00pmish. 
• Shabbat activities will include crafts, hiking and of course food.
• We will conclude Saturday about 3:00pmish. 
• If you wish to extend your stay you can make arrangements directly with the YMCA.

Questions and to register call or email Susan at
303-388-1198 or chayet@steppingstonesfamily.com

 

Denver Program Wish List

We are very fortunate to have so many new young families joining our Pebbles group this fall semester. With all of our new Pebbles families comes lots of little babies. We could use your help with the donation of a few basic items for our teachers:

Changing table, diaper wipes, tissues, cd player, toddler toys, baby swing, Jewish cd's.

THANKS IN ADVANCE!

Announcing Jewish Map of Colorado.

Stepping Stones has sponsored a “Jewish Map of Colorado�? Click on the links to find synagogues all the way from Longmont to Lone Tree, adult education programs around the city, places to buy Jewish food, summer camps, and many other Jewish links. Click here for Jewishmaps.org