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REGISTERNOW AT FFCC!FAMILYFIRSTRENTON.ORG Family FirstCommunity Center WINTER 2024 PROGRAMS Growth Mindset- Leadership- Integrity- FunRENTON, WA Photo credit: Chris J. Roberts Photography

ALL senior programs during oursenior times are FREE during theWinter season, thanks to thegenerosity of the Renton RotaryClub.UPPER EXTREMITY STRENGTHENINGCLASS WITH FLEX THERAPIESThursdays, 9:00-9:30amJan. 18- Feb. 29FREE for seniors $10/class This is an upper body strength and enduranceclass. Using resistance bands, we will gothrough a series of exercises addressing variousupper body muscles (arms, chest, back,shoulders). We welcome all members as yourinstructor is skilled at modifying any exerciseto each individual need. Free Theraband formembers!Winter‘24www.familyfirstrenton.orgSENIORS (50+) &ADULTS FINANCIAL WORKSHOPS WITHCHASE BANK Mondays, 11:00-12:00pm (seniors)12:00-1:00pm (adults)Jan. 22, Feb. 5, Mar. 4Seniors and adults FREEModules on credit, budget, savings, elderfinancial abuse, and first time home-buyingseminarsJORDAN BYE FINE ARTS ACRYLIC PAINITING Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30amJan. 17-Mar 27FREE for seniors$15/class Artists will learn basic art skills, includingcomposition and color theory. Both students with noprevious art experience and a previous art interestare welcome! Supplies are included in cost andclasses will result in a finished painting each week. YOGA WITH SYLVIASaturdays, 12:00-1:00pmJan. 20, Feb. 17, Mar. 23Seniors and adults FREE for seniors $10/class Gentle and generative yoga classes to help peopleunwind, balance their nervous system and cultivatepower and agency over their lives. PHYSICAL REHAB CLINIC WITH FLEXTHERAPIESFridays, 9:00-12:00pm or 6:00-8:00pmJan. 19- Mar. 29thFREE for seniors $30/consultation Get personalized services from a leading neuro-rehab therapist with extensive experience at aTop 5 nationally ranked hospital. We specializein neurological & physical rehabilitation, holisticpain management & home safety assessments.Make your 1-1 appointment today at 425-445-6052 or flextherapies@protonmail.com1

www.familyfirstrenton.orgFridays, 6:00-8:00pmJan. 23 (virtual), Feb. 15, Mar. 16Adults, Seniors, ParentsFREE Sign up now at:Tinyurl.com/wellnessregistration23This will be a 3-part Parent Workshop Serieson Wellness delivered by Dr. Sabine of JSOLStudios, hosted by BRAVE. Stipends contingentupon complete attendance!Seniors & Adults BRAVE AND ANCHORING OUR ROOTS WISDOM CAFE WITH KCLS Mondays, 11:30-11:00pm Jan. 22, Feb. 12, Mar. 11Seniors and adults FREECome share your wisdom! These cafés providean opportunity to converse and connect withothers in discussions of universal topics such asgratitude, legacy, happiness and what giveslife meaning. Come monthly for a small groupconversation facilitated by a KCLS librarian. SOFT STYLE KUNG FU WITH GOLDEN SUN ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Tuesday and Thursdays, 10:30-11:30amJan. 16- Mar. 28Seniors and adultsFREE for seniors $7/class Baat Ying Baat Faat , Chinese martial arts, topractice balance, coordination, and breathingexercises through traditional techniques. SEATED STRETCHING WITH GOLDEN SUN ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Tuesday and Thursdays 9:35-10:05amJan. 16- Mar. 28Seniors and adultsFREE for seniors $7/class Improve your flexibility and mobilitywith a personalized seated stretchingroutine! PIONEER HUMAN SERVICES Tuesday and Thursdays, 12:00-2:00pmJan. 23, Mar. 21Ages 18+FREEAre background checks preventing you fromgetting hired? We can help! If you have aconviction history and background checks aremaking it difficult to find work, our workforcedevelopment team is available to assist you infinding employment and planning your career.We provide resume building, cover letters,interviewing techniques & coaching, confidencebuilding techniques, and individual job search.2

www.familyfirstrenton.orgTuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00-12:00pm (seniors)Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00pm (adults) Jan. 16- Mar. 28FREE Community members can drop-in to playpickleball and connect with other locals! Seniors & Adults PICKLEBALL WITH THE FAMILYFIRST COMMUNITY CENTER PRESERVING RENTON WITH SEATTLEYOUNG REALTIST DIVISION Saturday, 10:00-12:00pm Mar. 23Seniors and adultsFREEPreserving Renton: How to buy and Keep yourhome. This program is tailored to adults andseniors of the Renton/Benson Hill Area as theinformation will be more detailed soparticipants can apply it right away. 40 AND OVER BASKETBALL WITHTHE FAMILY FIRST Saturdays, 10:30-12:30pmJan. 20- Mar. 30FREE Join us every Saturday for a drop-inscrimmages with other adults. Half court pickup games to get you up and moving with somefriendly competition. SENIOR LUNCHEON WITH THE FAMILYFIRST Wednesday, 11:00-12:30pmFeb. 28 FREE Sign up as space is limited!Seniors, join the Family First Community Centerfor a FREE luncheon! This will be a greatopportunity to meet community members andenjoy a catered meal provided by a localRenton business, The Red Tea Room. ZUMBA FITNESS BASICS Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00pmJan. 17- Mar. 27Adults, Seniors, Teens FREE Stop on by for a series of Zumba Aerobicsclasses using all dance styles. Every classwe will revisit the steps we’ve covered andbuild onto a choreographed routine. Comejoin the fun! First Fridays with The Gathering Church3

www.familyfirstrenton.orgPre-K: Toddlers FAMILY STORY TIME WITH KCLS Tuesdays, 10:00-11:00amJan. 16, Feb. 13, Mar. 12Ages 5 and under with adult FREE Enjoy a ½ hours of stories, music and activitiesthat develop your child’s early literacy skills.Families are welcome to stay afterwards to readwith their children and connect with otherfamilies. MY GROWN UP & ME WITH STUDIO 2 YOU Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 10:00-11:30amJan. 17-Mar. 29Ages 5 and under with adult FREE Join us at the Family First Community Center for adrop-in tot time with toys, puzzles, and booksprovided. A great time to make a new friend for youand your little one! Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00amJan. 31, Feb. 14, Mar. 13Toddlers and families $15/class Come join Mrs. D in making fun easy artprojects. Projects may be holiday themed,STEAM related and just simply fun andcreative! Projects will be designed for a parentand toddler collaboration.BIG PLAY DATE WITH KCLS Mondays, 10:00-11:30amJan. 29, Feb. 26, Mar. 25Newborns-Ages 5 with adult FREE Drop-in for interactive, play-centered activities.Enjoy meeting other families while yourchildren engage with peers. New to the FamilyFirst Community Center? Please arrive 15minutes early to fill out a free, one-timeregistration form. TOT TIME WITH THE FAMILY FIRSTCOMMUNITY CENTERRAVE Foundation KCLS 4

www.familyfirstrenton.orgSaturdays, 10:00-11:00am (ages 6-11)11:00-12:00pm (ages 12+)Jan. 20-Mar. 9FREE Introducing students to basic ballet movementsand terminology! Bring your ballet flats,leotards, and tights. YOUTH- Grades: K-5BALLET WITH FOLLOW YOUR DESTINYSTUDY ZONE WITH KCLS Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00pmJan. 17-Mar. 27FREE Drop-in any time during tutor hours to studyor get homework help. Bring instructions,worksheets or study materials needed tocomplete your assignment.SEATTLE UNIVERSAL MATH + ZENOSaturdays, 1:00-4:00pmJan. 27-Mar. 23Ages 3-10FREE Sign up as space is limited! 8 week commitment 2hr drop-in sessions We will engage with parents/caregivers andkids, demonstrating playing with math withtheir children ages 3-10, and providing freetake-away materials to continue the mathlearning experience at home. Each session willinclude circle time, a mathy moment forparents, math based play stations, giveawaysand resources.JORDAN BYE FINE ARTS ACRYLIC PAINITING Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30pmJan. 17-Mar 27Ages 6-12 $15/class Artists will learn basic art skills, includingcomposition and color theory. Both students with noprevious art experience and a previous art interestare welcome! Supplies are included in cost andclasses will result in a finished painting each week. First Family Fridays with The Gathering Church 5

Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00pmFeb. 7, Mar. 6Ages 3-17 FREEIn partnership with KCLS, build reading skills andconfidence by reading aloud to a certifiedtherapy dog. Reading with Rover is acommunity-based literacy program working withschools and libraries throughout the greaterSeattle area.Saturdays, 10:30-12:00pmJan. 27, Feb. 10, Mar. 2, 23Young Children $25/class Come whip, stir, chop and slice your wayaround the kitchen with Mrs. D! We will learnbasic kitchen safety, restaurant terminologyand explore foods from around the world. Trynew savory or sweet dishes and share withyour family! Lessons will include: Knife Skills Sugar Cookies Snicky Snacks Smoothies and Muffins FIRED ARTS WITH STUDIO 2 YOU READING WITH ROVER Saturdays, 10:00-12:00pm Ages 5-18FREE Our program emphasis is placed on listeningcommunication, comprehension, speaking,reading, and writing the language of Tigrigna.Students are introduced to the culture ofEritrea-speaking counties through visitors,video, pictures of cultures. Practice songs,dances, and moral values of the culture andcountry.www.familyfirstrenton.orgYOUTH- Grades: K-5LITTLE CHEFS WITH STUDIO 2 YOU SELAM TIGRIGNA SCHOOL SERVICES Saturdays, 10:00-12:00pmJan. 20, Feb. 3, 17, Mar. 16Young children $20/class Come get messy with clay! Fired Arts are funhands on pottery classes where you’ll handmake a project based on a trade technique andthe glaze your masterpiece. Lessons include:Pinch Pots Coli Hearts Masks Duck Pond Seattle Storm 6

www.familyfirstrenton.orgTEENS- Grades: 6-12TRAILBLAZERS WITH BRAVE Tuesday and Thursdays, 3:00-5:00pmJan. 16-Mar. 28 FREE Trailblazers Program: The program introducessocial justice awareness while cultivating positiveself-identity as youth grow to realize theirgreatness while strengthening and contributing totheir communities. Stipends provided for studentsthat commit! BALLARD FC FOUNDATION Wednesdays, 3:30-5:00pmFeb. 7th - Mar. 27th Teens and 4th-5th grade students allowed withadult presence FREE Improve youth's soccer skills, interpersonal skills,and ability to relate to one another with theBallard FC Foundation.CHESS DROP-IN WITH KCLS Saturdays, 3:30-5:30pmJan. 27, Feb. 10, Mar. 23Ages 9-17 FREE Play chess with your family and friends at theFamily First Community Center! Registration notrequired.CHESS TOURNAMENT WITH KCLS Saturday, 10:00-5:00pmMarc. 30th Teens FREE Register at KCLS.org as space is limited! Compete in an official chess tournament. Winnerwill be awarded an exclusive chess medallion.Meet other teens and eat free snacks provided bythe Friends of the Fairwood Library. STUDY ZONE WITH KCLS Wednesdays, 5:00-7:00pmJan. 17-Mar. 27FREE Drop in any time during tutor hours to study orget homework help. Bring instructions,worksheets or study materials needed tocomplete your assignment.INTRO TO BREAKING WITH BODY LANGUAGE STUDIO Fridays, 3:00-4:00pmJan. 19, Feb 9, Mar. 22FREE Join Jeromeskee, 2x World Champion, Co-founder ofMassive Monkees, & Co-Director of Renton's BodyLanguage Studio, for a FUN, informative breakingworkshop! No experience is necessary, just bring yourbest effort. OPEN GYM BASKETBALL WITH THEFAMILY FIRST COMMUNITY CENTERWednesdays, 3:30-5:30pm Jan. 17-Mar. 27FREE Join us for a drop-in basketball time!7

Intergenerational:Families & All Ages www.familyfirstrenton.orgENVIORNMENTAL SCIENCE CENTER Thursdays, 4:30-5:30pmJan. 18, Feb. 15, Mar. 14 FREE Inspiring and fostering environmentalstewardship actions for all programparticipants! Join us for interactive sciencelessons on: Ice Glacier GakFood Science & Self Care ROOT TO TABLE WITH NURTURING ROOTS Mondays, 4:00-5:30pm Jan. 22- Mar. 25FREE Nurturing Roots activities include everything fromgermination to water irrigation to harvest. Over thecourse of a growing season,participants broaden their understanding about wherefoods comes from, how to grow and prepare it. TEENS ADAPTIVE DANCE WITH CHILDREN’S THERAPY CENTER Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30pm Jan. 31- Mar. 27Teens & Children Must be referred through Children‘s TherapyCenter. Please see website! Children with special needs will have theopportunity to explore creative self expression andlearn about different dance styles. Activities areadapted to support sensory and motor differenceswith a mix of structured activities/dance instruction,games, and free dance time. YOGA WITH SYLVIASaturdays, 1:00-2:00pmJan. 20, Feb. 17, Mar. 23FREE Gentle and generative yoga classes to help peopleunwind, balance their nervous system and cultivatepower and agency over their lives. YOUNG QUEENS & KINGS WITH LIFE ENRICHMENT GROUP Tuesday and Thursdays, 3:00-4:30pmJan. 16-Mar. 28Teen girls Teen boys * Feb. 27th Based on mentorship as an intervention, we assistin shaping/changing attitudes associated withparticipating in destructive behavior. We promoteacademic success by raising self and mentalawareness of unique gifts and talents in the pursuitof realizing fullest potential while accomplishinggoals and teaching youth how to make goodchoices. We work on raising self-esteem,communication, mental control, and academicperformance. 8

Intergenerational:Families & All Ages www.familyfirstrenton.orgYOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE WITHCITY OF RENTON Mondays, 3:00-4:30pmJan. 22, Feb. 5, Mar. 4, 18FREE These classes dive in to various money topics,teaching the ins and outs of what you really needto know in order to create financial independence.From building savings, to understanding yourcredit, to planning for the future, and everything inbetween that costs you money in life. TEENS Saturdays, 1:30-6:00pmJan. 20- Mar.30TeensHigh School Boys $80/resident$96/non-residents Register as space is limited!Come out for a fun and exciting Winter BasketballLeague with the City of Renton! We focus on skilldevelopment, sportsmanship, community building,and fun! Divisions are separated by boys and girlsbased on grades. All skill levels are encouraged toparticipate.FAMOUS DAVE’S STORM ACADEMY Saturday, 10:00am-3:30pmFeb. 3Teen girls & nonbinary 6th-12th grade students FREERegister as space is limited!Off site field trip Join us for a culinary adventure! Learn the art ofbarbecuing and meat smoking while exploringexciting career opportunities in the restaurantindustry. Unleash your talents in a supportive,inclusive environment, guided by the women ofFamous Dave’s restaurant and Ascend Hospitality. MONEY MONDAY’S WITH STIRG SURGE CONSULTING JORDAN BYE FINE ARTS ACRYLIC PAINITING Thursdays, 4:00-5:30pmJan. 17-Mar 27$15/class Artists will learn basic art skills, includingcomposition and color theory. Both students withno previous art experience and a previous artinterest are welcome! Supplies are included in costand classes will result in a finished painting eachweek. KEYS TO YOUR FUTURE WITH SEATTLEYOUNG REALTIST DIVISION Fridays, 3:00-4:30pmFeb. 2, Mar. 1High School TeensFREETailored to educating highschool students on thehomebuying process as well as the players in theprocess of purchasing a home. If participants areinterested we will also share information on howto enter the Real Estate Industry as a careerpathway. YOUTH BUSINESS SUMMIT WITH LIFEENRICHMENT GROUPTuesday-Thursday, 10:00-3:30pmFeb. 20-23Teens FREE3 day commitment, register as space is limited!Ensuring youth are properly educated, mentallyastute and healthy to become productive citizenswithin the community. We increase protective factorsthat help build the youth’s resiliency, by providing entrepreneurial programming. Item 1 Item 2 Item 3 Item 4 Item 50102030409

Intergenerational:Families & All Ages www.familyfirstrenton.orgNORTHWEST EDUCATION ACCESSWednesdays, 6:00-8:00pmJan. 17, 24 Feb.14, Mar. 13, 20Ages 16-29FREE Northwest Education Access providescomprehensive and individualized support tohelp low-income young people, and build theirown path to higher education and beyond. Joinus for support in: College/Financial Aid College ExplorationSkills to Success in CollegeCRAFTS & SEWING WITH ADDISON! Thursdays, 4:30-6:00pm Jan. 18- Mar. 28FREE Teens, interested in learning how to sew wih a needle?Join us every Thursday to sew some pillows, fix somestiching among many other fun projects! TEENS LET’S EAT WITH ADDISON! Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30pm Jan. 16-Mar. 26FREESign up as space is limited! Learning new says to make a quick and easy meal,While keeping it healthy! Recipes include: Pizza bites Fruit smoothies Chili dogs and much more!10

www.familyfirstrenton.orgIntergenerational:Families & All Ages ENVIORNMENTAL SCIENCE CENTER Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pmFeb. 1, 29 and Mar. 28Students and familiesFREE Inspiring and fostering environmentalstewardship actions for all program participants!Join us for interactive science lessons on: Enviorscape Filtration Model Flight Science Bird Nesting Flower Anatomy & Microscopes ROOT TO TABLE WITH NURTURING ROOTS Saturdays, 12:00-2:00pm Jan. 20, Feb. 17, Mar. 16Students and familiesFREE Nurturing Roots activities include everything fromgermination to water irrigation to harvest. Overthe course of a growing season,participants broaden their understanding aboutwhere foods comes from, how to grow andprepare it. FIRST FRIDAYS WITH THE GATHERING CHURCH Fridays, 6:00-8:00pm Feb. 2, Mar. 1Families FREE Monthly First Friday with a community dinner, artsand crafts, basketball tournament for individualsand families. VISION HOUSE DIVERSION SERVICES Wednesdays, 12:00-2:00pm and 6:00-8:00pmJan. 24, Feb. 28, Mar. 27Families with children under 18 Drop-in sessions Support families looking for community resourceslike food, childcare, work, housing, etc. JOB CLUB WITH MATEO EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Tuesdays. 12:00-2:00pmJan. 30, Feb. 27, Mar. 26Ages 16+ FREEDrop-in sessions and appointment available Job club is designed as a drop-in service to offerassistance with employment opportunities. Servicescan include resume development, job searchstrategies, and interview preparation. VOLLEYBALL WITH THE FAMILYFIRST COMMUNITY CENTER Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00pmJan. 16-Mar. 28FREE Join us at FFCC for drop-in volleyball time withyour family!VICTORY TAEKWONDOMondays, 6:00-7:30pm Saturdays, 3:00-5:00pmJan. 20-Mar. 30$150/quarter $20/drop-in See instructor for membership & uniform costWhether interested in Taekwondo as a selfdefense, a sport, a performing art, or as apersonal wellness pastime, martial artsenthusiasts of all ages and levels can enjoymemorable life enrichment experiences. 11