“Coffee Talks” for Parents

Join other parents/caregivers over coffee and rolls in an informal, yet informative hour exploring the issues involved in raising children.

These meetings are open to all members of the community and are free of charge.

Join us at four locations:

El Mirage Elementary School
13500 N El Mirage Rd, El Mirage
Every first Friday
8:15 AM

Riverview Elementary School
12701 N Main Street, El Mirage
Every third Thursday
8:15 AM

Surprise Elementary School
12907 W Greenway Rd, El Mirage
Every first Wednesday
9:00 AM

Thompson Ranch Elementary School
11800 W. Thompson Ranch Rd., El Mirage
Every third Tuesday
9:15 AM

Call Juan, BFRC Outreach and Education Specialist, for the schedule of topics, at
623-207-6016.

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Visit the Benevilla Lending Library!

Choose from 300 books on family issues (20 different topics). Check out any of these titles today:

• Secrets of The Baby Whisperer (birth to age 5)
• 10 Days to a Less Defiant Child (discipline)
• Better Dads Stronger Sons (dads)
• The Complete Adoption Book (adoption)
• ...and hundreds more to choose from!

AND

over 500 children's books. Titles include

• Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat (readers)
• Diapers Are Not Forever (manners)
• What to Expect at Preschool (school)
• Two Homes (divorce & separation)
• A Mother for Choco (adoption)

For more information, contact FRC staff at 623-207-6016.

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Purposeful Play Group
For Moms* & Tots 1-3 years old
(* Dads, Grandparents & Caregivers welcome too)

Interested in socialization, creative play, and stimulating brain development for your little one? Do you live in the El Mirage, Surprise, Youngtown area?

Come to the FREE play group lead by Maria, BFRC's Family Educator, who has over 21 years of teaching and Early Education experience. Guaranteed FUN!

Tuesdays (2nd & 4th of the month) in Surprise
14780 W Mountain View Blvd
10:00 & 11:30 AM

Thursdays (2nd & 4th of the month) in El Mirage
Casa Mirage Apartments
12235 W Thunderbird Rd
10:00 & 11:30 AM

Call Benevilla Family Resource Center for details at 623-207-6016.

Grupos de Juego con Propòsito!

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Upcoming FREE Events

Preschool Family Night
The Color of the Skin We Live In
presented by Pirate Captain Juan & The Ladies

Day of the Child Celebration
April 27, 2012
5:00, 5:45, & 6:30 PM
Benevilla Campus

Join the Benevilla Family Resource Center staff for a fun, interactive time for families of preschoolers. Read. Sing. Dance. Laugh! Special guest, Ms. Pamela from the Adelante Family Resource Center. Snacks and FREE take-home book and a surprise!

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BFRC Staff:
Aleena Erickson, Center Coordinator
Cinthya Valenzuela, Program Aide
Juan Marquez, Outreach and Education Specialist
Maria Desouches, Family Educator

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