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Fall: September 9- December 21, 2024Winter: January 13- March 29, 2025 Spring: April 7 - June 14 , 2025 Summer: June 23- August 29, 2025 www.familyfirstrenton.org1TABLE OF CONTENTSP.2-4 Seniors & Adults (18+)P. P. 5 Toddlers (5 and under)P. Young Children (K-5th grade)P. Teens (6th-12th grade)P. Intergenerational (Mixed ages)Season Start &End Dates December 23, 2024-January 3, 2025February 18-21, 2025April 7-11, 2025 June 23 - August 29, 2025QuarterlyClosureWeeksJanuary 6- 11, 2025March 31-April 5, 2025 June 16-21, 2025 CLOSEDNovember 11 - Veteran’s Day November 28-29, Thanksgiving Break December 24-25- Christmas Eve & DayDecember 31 - January 1, New Years Eve & Day January 20- MLK Day February 17 President’s Day May 26- Memorial Day June 19- Juneteenth July 4- Independence Day Modified Hours M-F 10:00am-6:00pm,Closed Sat.Intergenerational

MARI LOU'S FOOT CARE Wednesdays, 9:00am-2:00pm Sept. 18th, Oct. 16th, Dec. 18th, Jan. 15th,Feb. 19thFREE for seniors through fall 2024$20.00/session original cost Pre-registration required! Modified time on 2/19 10:00am-2:00pmFoot care for those unable to provide for themselves.In addition to assessing the feet of patients takingblood thinners or those that are diabetics.SOFT STYLE KUNG FU FOR SENIORSW/ GSA ATHLETICS Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30am-11:30amSeptember 10th - March 27th FREE for seniors through fall 2024$10.00/class original cost Baat Ying Baat Faat, Chinese martial arts, topractice balance, coordination, and breathingexercises through traditional techniques. ACRYLIC PAINTING CLASSES W/ JORDANBYE FINE ARTS Wednesdays, 10:00am-11:30amSeptember 11th-March 26th FREE for seniors through fall 2024$15.00/class original cost Ages 18 and olderArtists will learn basic art skills, includingcomposition and color theory. Both students with noprevious art experience and a previous art interestare welcome! We will be painting a variety of styles,from realism to abstract. Supplies are included inthe cost and classes will result in a finished paintingeach week.www.familyfirstrenton.orgSEATED STRETCHING FOR SENIORS W/ GSA ATHLETICS Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30-10:00am September 10th - March 27th FREE for seniors through fall 2024$10.00/class original cost Modified class on 2/18 & 2/20 10:00-10:30amImprove your flexibility and mobility with apersonalized seated stretching routine!2Seniors (50+) &Adults PICKLEBALL W/ THE FAMILYFIRST COMMUNITY CENTER Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00am-12:00pmWednesdays, 6:00-7:45pmFREETue & Th seniors only Wed adults only All experience levels welcomed!Time change on modified hours days: Tue &Th 10:00am-12:00pm, Wed 4:00-5:45pmCommunity members can drop-in to playpickleball and connect with other locals. Bringyour own paddle or borrow one of ours! ALL senior programs are FREEthrough fall 2024 thanks to thegenerosity of the Renton Rotary Club.Pictured:AcrylicPainting

Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00pmSeptember 11th-March 26thFREEAdults, Seniors, and TeensDrop ins welcomed!ZUMBA FITNESS W/ NANCY LOPEZwww.familyfirstrenton.orgZUMBA FITNESS FOR SENIORS W/ NANCY LOPEZ40 & OVER BASKETBALL AT THEFAMILY FIRST COMMUNITYCENTER Saturdays, 10:30am-12:30pmBeginning September 14th FREEDrop ins! Join the Family First Community Center for basketball pick upgames! This is a good opportunity to meet your neighbors andenjoy a friendly game or two. FITNESS BOOTCAMP W/ NANCIFYDANCE & FITNESS Fridays, 10:00am-11:00am September 13th- December 20thFREEAdults and Seniors All experience levels welcome!Please arrive early!A one hour Fitness class/ Bootcamp class. This is a fitness class for any level fromBeginner to advanced. This class will be acircuit training style class that will incorporatea warm up, and then specific exercises totarget both lower and upper body. Plus,stretching and a cool down.Stop on by for a series of Zumba Aerobicclasses using all dance styles. Every class wewill revisit the steps that we've covered andbuild onto a choreographed routine. Come jointhe fun! Seniors (50+) & Adults 3Every other Monday, 11:30am-12:30pmSeptember 9th-March 24th FREESeniors ONLYDrop ins welcomed!Stop on by for a series of Zumba Aerobicclasses using all dance styles! Pictured:Zumba Fitness Pictured:FitnessBootcamp

www.familyfirstrenton.orgThursdays, 11:30am-12:30pmSeptember 26th-December 19thFREEAdults and SeniorsDrop ins welcomed!WEAVER’S DREAM W/ STUDIOVIGNETTE COLLECTIVE Learn the joy and the creativity of weaving ontapestry loom, circular looms, and makeshiftlooms! Seniors (50+) & Adults 4A four-part workshop series by BrightSpotLabs for parents of K-5th students, focusingon building social and emotional resilience,nurturing curiosity, supporting overallwellbeing, and establishing effective routinesand responsibilities. Mon, Tue, Th, Fri, 10:00-11:00amSeptember 23, 24, 26, & 27th $10.00/ session or $32.00/weekAdults, Seniors, Families Pre-register on My Active Center! THRIVING IN EARLY LEARNING: PARENTCOLLABORATION W/ BRIGHTSPOTLABSPictured:SeniorPotluck Pictured: AdultCeramicClass Pictured: Soft StyleKung Fu

5www.familyfirstrenton.orgPre-K: ToddlersTOT TIME W/ THE FAMILY FIRSTCOMMUNITY CENTER Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays9:00am-11:00amFREESome dates subject to change Join us at the Family First Community Center for adrop-in tot time with toys, puzzles, and booksprovided. A great time to make new friends foryou and your little one! SPANISH STORY TIME W/ KCLS Wednesdays, 11:00am-12:00pmSeptember 18th-November 20th FREEToddlers, Young children and their adultEnjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes thatdevelop your child's early literacy skills. A playsession will be offered afterward. SCIENCE STORY TIME W/ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCECENTERFridays, 10:00am-11:00amSept 13th, Oct 11th, Nov 8th, Dec 13th, Feb 14th,and Mar 14th.FREEAges 2-5 with caregivers2nd Friday of every month*Join the Environmental Science Center for stories,movement, and science activities as we learnabout the natural world around us. Themesrotate each month. FAMILY CONCERT FEATURING MARIACHIMONARCAS! W/ KCLS AND STUDIOVIGNETTE COLLECTIVE Tuesday, 6:00pm-7:45pmNovember 19thFREEYoung Children, Families, ToddlersExperience exciting music from all regions of Mexico.Styles include Corridos, Huapangos, Rancheras, Tex-Mex Polkas and Romantic Boleros. Also, traditionalart activities hosted by Studio Vignette Collectiveand KCLS!Pictured:EnvironmentalStory TimePictured: MyGrown Up &Me w/Studio 2 You

6FAMILY STORY TIMES AT THE FAMILYFIRST COMMUNITY CENTER W/ KCLS Tuesdays, 10:00-11:00amOct. 8th, Nov. 12th, Dec. 10th, Jan. 14th,Feb. 11th, Mar. 11th, Apr. 8th, May 13thFREEAges 5 and under with adult 2nd Tuesday of the month Enjoy a ½ hour of stories, music and activities thatdevelop your child’s early literacy skills. Familiesare welcome to stay afterwards to read with theirchildren and connect with other families.www.familyfirstrenton.orgPre-K: ToddlersAMHARIC AND TIGRINGA STORYTIME W/ KCLS Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00pmSeptember 10th-December 17th FREEToddlers, Young Children, and families!Enjoy stories, music, and rhymes that developyour child’s early literacy skills in Amharic andTigrigna. All backgrounds welcomed! Pictured: KCLSSpecial Event Pictured: StudioVignette Collective

7www.familyfirstrenton.orgYouth: Grades K-5thFOLLOW YOUR DESTINY BALLET Saturdays, 10:00am-11:00amOct 12th, 19th, 26th, Nov 16th and 23rdFREEAges 5-8Pre-register in advance as space is limited! During this course, students will practice discipline andcreativity while becoming familiar with fine motor skillsof ballet!ART AROUND THE WORLD PART 2 W/ STUDIOVIGNETTE COLLECTIVE Saturdays, 10:30 am-12:00pmOctober 5th-26th $5.00/ class Young children, Families, intergenerational Exploring different arts and crafts traditions from theworld. The program will focus on learning about artsand crafts of many different cultures around RentonCommunity. The students will learn a little bit ofhistory, various art techniques and methods to tie allthose together to understand our community.FREE WEEKLY YOUTH SOCCER CLINIC W/BALLARD FC FOUNDATIONWednesdays, 3:30-5:00pmSeptember 11th-December 11th FREENo clinic on November 27th4th & 5th grade students with adult, TeensFree access to all youth to work on soccer skills onWednesday evenings! Soccer cleats and shingaurdsencouraged if possible! Pictured: Art Aroundthe World w/ SudioVignette Collective Pictured: Ballard FCFoundation

VICTORY TAEKWONDO Mondays, 6:00pm-7:45pm Saturdays, 3:00pm-5:00pmSeptember 9th-December 7th $125/quarter - 1 day per week$250/quarter - 2 days per weekYoung children and teens Register in advance! Whether interested in Taekwondo as a self-defense, a sport, a performing art, or a personalwellness pastime, martial arts enthusiasts of allages and levels can enjoy memorable lifeenrichment experiences. TIGRIGNA LANGUAGE AND CULTUREAWARENESS W/ SALEM SCHOOLSERVICES Saturdays, 10:00am-12:00pmSeptember 14th-March 29th FREEAges 5-18All backgrounds welcomed!Contact 425-985-9563 for more informationOur program emphasis is placed on listeningcommunication, comprehension, speaking, reading,and writing the language of Tigrigna. Students areintroduced to the culture of Eritrea-speakingcountries through visitors, video, pictures ofcultures. We practice songs, dances, and moralvalues of the culture and country.YOUTH ACRYLIC PAINTING CLASSES W/ JORDAN BYE FINE ARTS Wednesdays, 6:00pm-7:30pmSeptember 11th-March 26th$15/classAges 5-17No class on Oct 9th and Nov 27thModified hours on Feb 19th, 12:00-1:30pmArtists will learn basic art skills, including compositionand color theory. Both students with no previous artexperience and a previous art interest are welcome!We will be painting a variety of styles, from realism toabstract. Supplies are included in the cost and classeswill result in a finished painting each week.8www.familyfirstrenton.orgYouth: Grades K-5Pictured: VictoryTaekwondo SummerCampPictured: SalemSchool Services Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pmOctober 17th- November 21st FREEYoung children and teens Novice players No clinic on Oct. 31st Registration required! 50 max participants.SEATTLE STORM YOUTH BASKETBALLCLINIC Youth basketball clinic presented by the SeattleStorm! Skills clinic for beginner basketballplayers. All genders welcomed! Pictured: SeattleStorm Clinic

TEEN LEADERSHIP GROUP W/ KCLS X FFCC Fridays, 4:00pm-5:30pm Starting September 13thFREEAges 12-18Twice a month: Sep. 13th & 27th, Oct. 11th& 25th, Nov. 8th & 22nd, Dec, 6th Earn volunteer hours!Are you passionate about libraries and yourcommunity? Apply to join the new teen leadersgroup in collaboration with Fairwood Library,Renton Library, and the Family First CommunityCenter. Members will earn volunteer credit, andhave a voice in programs/events offered at theFairwood Library, Renton Library, Family FirstCommunity Center, and the greater community.Apply now!Thursdays, 4:00pm-5:30pmSeptember 12th- March 27th FREETeens and 4th and 5th graders with adultpresence 9Teens: Grades 6-12Teens, interested in learning how to sew with aneedle? Join us every Thursday to sew somepillows, fix some stiching, among many otherfun projects!CRAFTS & SEWING W/ ADDISON!www.familyfirstrenton.orgLET’S EAT W/ ADDISON!Tuesdays, 4:00pm-5:30pmSeptember 17th- March 18th FREEEvery OTHER TuesdayTeens and 4th and 5th graders with adultpresence Pre-registartion required! Max 15 participants Learn how to make easy and quick recipes alongwith learning the basic cutting and cookingtechniques! Pictured: DYNOTeens Pictured: Let’s Eatw/ Ms. Addison!

YOUTH IN BUSINESS SUMMIT W/ LIFE ENRICHMENT GROUP Tuesday-Friday , 10:00am-3:00pm February 18th-21st, 2025FREETeens Registration required! Food provided Participants will select an entrepreneurshiptrack based on their interest. Each student willbe immersed in one of the entrepreneurshiptracks for the whole week.10Monday and Wednesdays, 3:00-5:00pmOctober 28th- June 12th FREETeens, 4th & 5th graders Family workshops!Stipend opportunity upon completion!Registration required Fridays, 3:00pm-4:30pmSeptember 13th- March 28thFREETeens and non binary youth Teens: Grades 6-12Join Young Queens and embark on a journey ofself-discovery, mentorship, and growth. Exploreyour unique potential, build lasting friendships,and embrace the path to success. Be a part ofour empowering sisterhood! Unlock yourpotential today!YOUNG QUEENS W/ LIFE ENRICHMENT GROUP www.familyfirstrenton.orgTRAILBLAZERS W/ BRAVE BRAVE partners with schools, communitycenters, and community organizations toimplement the Trailblazers programming thatprovides an opportunity to empower andcollaborate with 4th and 5th graders, middleand high school scholars, and their families. Thegoal of the program is to introduce scholars tosocial justice in education, social justicemovements, learn the importance of racialequity and analyze injustice, and learn theimportance and tools to navigate anddismantling systemic racism. We also providescholars with personal development tools,introduce scholars to methods of liberation forsystematic oppression in America, and cultivatescholars into leaders.Pictured: YoungQueens with LifeEnrichment GroupPictured: LindberghHigh School CulinaryArts CTE

11Friday, 6:00-7:45pmOctober 18thFREEOne-time event Teens Pizza provided Educate others on skills needed for business,management, and entrepreneurship careers.Food will be provided for participants! Pleasepre-register in advance.A LOOK INTO THE BUSINESSWORLD W/ LINDBERGH HS DECACLUBThursday, 6:00-7:45pmNovember 21stFREEOne-time event Teens Pizza provided Saturday, 10:00-3:00pmNovember 9thFREEOne-time event Teen girls, and non-binary youth 6th-12th grade Food providedRegistration required as space is limited! www.familyfirstrenton.orgEducate others on skills needed for business,management, and entrepreneurship careers.Food will be provided for participants! Pleasepre-register in advance.HIP HOP DANCE BREAKING W/MASSIVE MONKEESFridays, 3:30-4:30pmSeptember 20th-December 20th FREETeens, 4th and 5th graders with adultpresence The purpose of Hip-Hop Dance/Breaking isto build students' confidence, skills, grit,creativity, and musicality—all while havingfun as they learn advanced dance moves,tricks, choreography, performance, andbattling. Provided by Body LanguageStudio x Breaking Boundaries Foundation! Teens: Grades 6-12HOW TO LAND YOURSELF A JOBW/ LINDBERGH HS DECA CLUBDELTA DENTAL STORMACADEMY W/ SEATTLE STORM StormAcademy celebrates the power in girls inthe Puget Sound region through dynamic leadership programs that inspire, speakingengagements that motivate, and academicplatforms that educate. These girl-focusedleadership and career sessions allow girls tobuild community, explore careers and learn newskills in the STEAM fields.Wednesdays, 6:00pm-7:30pmSeptember 11th-March 26th$15/classAges 5-17No class on Oct 9th and Nov 27thModified hours on Feb 19th, 12:00-1:30pmArtists will learn basic art skills, including compositionand color theory. Both students with no previous artexperience and a previous art interest are welcome!We will be painting a variety of styles, from realism toabstract. Supplies are included in the cost and classeswill result in a finished painting each week.YOUTH ACRYLIC PAINTING CLASSES W/JORDAN BYE FINE ARTS

VOLLEYBALL W/ THE FAMILY FIRSTCOMMUNITY CENTER Tuesdays 3:30-5:45pm Teens only and 6:00-7:45pm intergenerationalThursdays, 3:30-5:45pm Teens only FREEFamilies, Adults, TeensDrop-ins welcomed!Schedule is subject to change during ourmodified hours Join us at the FFCC for a drop-in time with yourfriends and/or family! COMMUNITY HAIRCUTS W/ ALEXThursdays, 3:00-7:30pm Sept. 19th, Oct. 24th, Nov. 14th, and Dec. 12th FREEPre-registration required! Arrive 5 minutes early, as late arrivals cannotbe guaranteed. Sign up for a FREE haircut by a licensed hairdresser.Hair must be washed prior to arrival. Young childrenand Teens must have their trusted adult sign aliability form before recieving haircut.FIRST FRIDAY W/ THE GATHERINGCHURCH Fridays, 6:00-7:45pmSept. 13th, Oct. 4th, Nov. 1st, Dec. 6th FREEFirst Fridays of the month Adults, Seniors, Young Children, Teens,FamiliesPre-register in advance! Join The Gathering Church for a warm meal,games, and fun activities for all ages! Register inadvance on MyActiveCenter to ensure there isenough food for participants in attendance!12www.familyfirstrenton.orgIntergenerational:Mixed Ages Pictured: FirstFridays with TheGathering Church

Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30pm September 17th-December 14th FREETeens, Adults, Seniors Drop-ins available!Mondays, 6:00-7:45pm October 21st-November 18th FREEYoung children with adult present, Teens,Families Drop-ins welcomed! GENERATIONS IN GROOVE W/ THERHAPSODY PROJECT 13www.familyfirstrenton.orgIntergenerational:Mixed Ages GENTLE YOGA W/ HAS EVERYTHING & CO Gentle flows for all bodies. A moment to unwindand develop skill. Beginner and Golden YogiFriendlyREADING WITH ROVER W/ KCLS Tuesday, 6:00-7:00pm Oct. 1st, Nov. 5th, Dec. 3rd, Feb. 4th, Mar. 4th,May 6thFREEYoung Children, Teens, Families 1st Tuesday of the month Drop-ins welcomed! Build reading skills and confidence by readingaloud to a certified therapy dog. Reading withRover is a community-based literacy programworking with schools and libraries throughout thegreater Seattle area.Pictured: Readingwith Rover The Rhapsody Project hosts a family music nightwhere all ages are welcomed to come, playmusic, and enjoy food together in a relaxedsetting. All ages & levels of musicians arewelcomed, and just drop off your kids even if thewhole family can't attend! If you have your owninstrument(s), feel free to bring those in!Friday, 5:30-7:45pm October 25th FREEYoung children, Teens, and FamiliesFALL PUMPKIN CARVING W/ JORDANBYE FINE ARTS Gather with the community for this fun pumpkincarving event. Artist Jordan Bye will besupervising and guiding carving. Some tools andcarving ideas provided. Bring your own pumpkin,as well as additional carving tools!VISION HOUSE DIVERSION SERVICES Wednesday, 10:00am-2:00pm Sept. 25th, Oct. 16th, Nov. 20th, Dec. 18th FREEAdults, Seniors, Families 3rd Wednesdays of each month Vision House diversion team comes along sidefamilies who need support navigating throughcommunity services, whether that be housingneeds, education, work, etc. One on oneappointments available, please reach out to 425-633-7661.

14Thursday, 6:30-7:45pmNovember 14thFREETeens, Families "Voices of Success" by BrightSpot Labs is a one-hour workshop for parents, guardians, andstudents (K-12) to share learning successes andchallenges, fostering community dialogue,celebrating wins, and identifying common hurdles.Monday, Thursday, Friday 3:30-4:30pmOct. 4th, Nov. 1st, Dec. 2nd, Jan. 24th, Feb. 6th,Mar. 17th $30.00 for all sessions, $8.00/session Teens and their adults Register in advance! PATHWAYS TO COLLEGE SUCCESS W/ BRIGHTSPOT LABS www.familyfirstrenton.orgIntergenerational:Mixed Ages COLLEGE EXPLORATION W/ NWEDUCATION ACCESS & BRIGHTSPOTLABS College exploration and navigation throughvarious topics such as admissions, financial aid,scholarships, campus navigation, and more!VOICES OF SUCCESS: CELEBRATINGWINS & OVERCOMING CHALLENGES INLEARNING W/ BRIGHTSPOT LABS A six-part BrightSpot Labs series for students ingrades 8-12, focusing on personal growth,college planning, and scholarship readiness.Each workshop guides students through goal-setting, storytelling, college list building, andessay writing.Wednesday, 6:00-7:45pm Oct. 9th & 16th, Nov. 6th & 11th, Dec. 4th & 11th,Jan. 15th & 22nd, Feb. 12th, Mar. 12th FREETeens, AdultsTwice a monthCHASE BANK FINANCIAL EDUCATIONW/ JP MORGAN CHASE Wednesday, 6:30-7:15pmNovember 13thFREETeens, Adults, Seniors, FamiliesPre-register in advance! Teaching community members on financial healthwhich includes: Credit, Budgeting and Savings,Managing Debt. Food will be provided forparticipants! Please pre-register in advance.PHYSICAL REHAB CLINIC W/ FLEX THERAPIES Thursdays, 9:00am-5:30pmSeptember 12th-March 27th Originial cost $40.00/session, but FREEthrough the FALL season for seniors!Teens, Adults, Seniors, FamiliesPre-registration required! Get personalized services from a leading neuro-rehab therapist with extensive experience at a Top5 nationally ranked hospital. We specialize inneurological & physical rehabilitation, holisticpain management & home safety assessments.Make your 1-1 appointment today at 425-445-6052 or flextherapies@protonmail.com