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Big Buddy Program

Big and Little Buddies

Are your grandchildren out of town,
grown or not yet born?
Would you like to have an adorable preschooler in your life?
Become an "adopted" Grandparent-Big Buddy
to a Beit HaYeladim preschooler and
join us for year-round fun.

Contact Harriet Marx, Coordinator of Volunteers, 957-1116  x113

What is a Big Buddy?
A senior adult who volunteers to develop a special relationship with a preschool child involving:

  • Weekly visits at Beit HaYeladim Preschool for activities & special celebrations.
  • Annual holiday program at the Federation's Schmooze Room.
  • Other age-appropriate activities with your Little Buddy and/or their family.

What is the commitment?
Attend weekly activities at Beit HaYeladim Preschool throughout the school year and other events when possible.

What are some activities I can do with my Little Buddy?

  • Visit your Little Buddy at the preschool on Thursdays and read to other preschoolers.
  • Help make challah at the preschool on Fridays with the Little Buddies and their teachers.
  • Visit with your Little Buddy during the year as part of his or her family activities.

How do I sign up?
Contact Harriet Marx, Coordinator of Volunteers, 957-1116 x 113

BUDDY PROGRAM SCHEDULE 2009-2010
 
Weekly

Beginning September 24, Big Buddies are invited to come to Beit HaYeladim Preschool every Thursday, 10 am-1 pm, and/or every Friday for challah baking, 9 am-1 pm.


Buddies on Yom HaAtzmaut, 4-09Monthly

See schedule below. All programs are 11:30 am-12:30 pm at Beit HaYeladim Preschool, unless otherwise noted.

Thurs. Oct. 1, Sukkot, Buddy Program kickoff lunch in the Sukkah
Thurs. Nov. 19, Gratitude Celebration
Wed. Dec. 16, Chanukah Party
Fri. Jan. 29, TuBishvat Shabbat picnic lunch
Tue. Feb. 23 Purim at Schmooze Room (time TBA) at the JCC
Th. March 25, Preparing for Passover--"Matzoh Factory"
Mon. Apr. 19, Yom Ha'atzmaut, falafel fun & parade with musical instruments
Th. May 20, (theme TBA)
Fri. June 25, BHY graduation, Shabbat ceremony (time TBA)

Would you like to have a fun-loving preschooler in your life?
To BECOME A BIG BUDDY or for INFORMATION contact
Harriet Marx   805-957-1116  x113   hmarx@sbjf.org

Big Buddy Program 2008-2009 Photos

Buddy Program Kickoff, September 2008
with special guest, Rabbi Steve Cohen, SEE THE PHOTOS!
Thanksgiving at Schmooze, November 2008, SEE THE PHOTOS
Chanukah Celebration, December 2008
with special guest, Cantor Mark Childs, SEE THE PHOTOS
Tu B’Shevat Planting, February 2009, SEE THE PHOTOS
Celebrating Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Birthday, April  2009, SEE THE PHOTOS

PHOTOS!
Photos from 07-08 Buddy Program
Buddy Kickoff, September 2007
Big Buddies visit Beit HaYeladim for Sukkot, September 2007
Little Buddies visit Schmooze Room for Simcha Torah with Cantor Childs, October 2007
Intergenerational Thanksgiving, November 2007
Chanukah Celebration with the Buddies, December 2007
December  Volunteer Appreciation (Big Buddies) & Chanukah Party PHOTOS!
Purim with the Little Buddies, March 2008

Photos from 06-07 Buddy Program
The Buddies Graduate, June 2007
Buddies celebrate Purim, February 2007
Buddies celebrate Tu B'shvat, February 2007
Buddies celebrate Chanukah, December 2007
Buddy Kickoff, September 2006