Fidelity House         11th annual Appreciation Night   at the  Arlington Town Hall “A Tradition of Fun” Join us for a FUN EVENING & help us to spread the tradition of fun for kids! GUEST APPEARANCE & LAUGHS by JIMMY TINGLE Saturday, May 17, 2008 6:30 – 11 p.m., $50 per ticket Evening Highlights Food Station   Live Music Silent Auction Live Auction     Cash Bar Dance the Night Away.. **Over 100  one-of-a-kind items Be a Part of the FUN!!  Become a sponsor, attend the festivities, advertise, donate a live or silent auction item…and keep the tradition of fun alive for the next generation! Download Appreciation night ticket/sponsor/donation form Welcome to Fidelity House  Arlington, Massachusetts SPRING PREVIEW Toddler thru Kindergarten Age Tot Time- Parents & kids time!  Toddler - 4 years olds. 1 hour structured activity time designed to develop the fine/gross motor & social skills. Parent remains with child. Preschool Program-  The Preschool, now in its 31st year, is open to children 2.9 to 5 year olds.  ­Classes are offered weekday mornings from 8:45-11:45 a.m. and afternoons from 12:15 p.m.  – 3:15  p.m. The Pre-School is licensed under the guidelines of the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). Brochures describing our Preschool in detail are available at our office or on our website. PreKindergarten Program-  This advanced Preschool program is offered Mon. through Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Registration for 3 - 5 days/wk. Brochures describing the program in detail are available at our office. Preschool Sports- Preschoolers 3- 5 years old will be introduced to the basics of sports in a fun way. Different sports will be highlighted each week with fun games designed for gross motor skill development, group social skills and physical fitness. Gymnastics–Established program for over 20 years!  Classes are offered for pre-school (ages 3-5).  Flyers describing the program in detail are available. Dawn's Dance- Dance classes taught by Dawn Palmer are offered for children, ages 2 1/2 & up. Classes offered are tap, jazz, hip hop and ballet.  Flyers are available or log on to www.Dawnsdance.com for more information.  1st - 4th Graders-  Arts & Crafts-Free drop-in program offered on Tues., Wed., and Fridays, 2:15-4:30 pm. Recycled materials are used for many of the projects. Donations welcome. Now UR Cooking- Kids 3rd — 6th grade Basic nutrition, utilizing math for measuring ingredients and how to make healthy food choices will be incorporated into this fun course. Located at the LARGE, modem kitchen at FiHo 2. Gymnastics -Established program for over 20 years!  Classes are offered for  1st – 8th graders.  Space is limited!      Wednesday Gym Time – 1st – 4th graders join a structured gym activity time from 3- 4 p.m.  Membership or guest fee required.  GIRLSintheHOUSE  - 1st – 4th grade GIRLS meet.for girls only fun. FiHo girl Volunteer Club members organize games, activities & fun.  Dawn's Dance- Dance classes taught by Dawn Palmer are offered for children. Classes offered are tap, jazz, hip hop and ballet.  Flyers are available or log on to www.Dawnsdance.com for more information. GR. 1-4 Sports Academy  Game fundamentals, drills & sportsmanship are incorporated into games.- JR NBA/WNBA Basketball League Girls & Boys program for 8 – 13 year olds.  Players learn a different skill and play games.  Menotomy Manor- Transportation is provided throughout the year to children living in Menotomy Manor. Parents are asked to call for further information. April Vacation  Full Day of Fun Programs- Full day of activities offered through our School Age Child Care Program during April Vacation, April 21- 27.  Fundamentals of Learning -A new and unique program designed for students of all grades that addresses a wide range of educational needs.   A brochure describing the program in detail is available at Fidelity House.  5th - 8th graders- Now UR Cooking-  Basic nutrition, utilizing math for measuring ingredients and how to make healthy food choices will be incorporated into this fun course for 3rd – 6TH graders. Located at the LARGE, modern kitchen at FiHo 2. 5th grade ONLY Trips- Periodic trips offered for 5th graders only.  Trips advertised in our weekly newsletter and Arlington Advocate.  Dawn's Dance- Dance classes taught by Dawn Palmer are offered for children. Classes offered are tap, jazz, hip hop and ballet.  Flyers are available or log on to www.Dawnsdance.com for more information. Gymnastics -Established program. Established program for over 20 years!  Classes are offered for  1st – 8th graders.   Volunteer Club- Grades 6-8. This is Fidelity House's Youth Board of Directors. Members help shape the future of Fidelity House, help out with varied activities and plan group trips.                                                                            Spring Running- Grades 5 - 8.  Stretching, endurance & spring running are offered.   Fitness Club-  Strengthening & conditioning weight training program utilizing fitness machines specially designed for 5th– 8th gr. youth.  Jr. NBA/WNBA League- Girls & Boys program for 8 – 13 year olds.   April Vacation Trip for the Older Crowd-Age appropriate spring trips are scheduled for 5th – 8th graders during the April vacation week.  Flyers describing trips in detail will be available in April.   GIRLS 5TH - 8TH GR. SPRING HOOP- Intramural basketball league.  The league consists of weekly games and drills taught by women basketball players/coaches.  Games played on Wednesday nights.  BOYS 6TH - 8TH GR. BASKETBALL NUTS LEAGUE- Boys intramural program for players who want to play more hoop.  Games played on Sundays and Friday evenings.  AAU BASKETBALL TEAMS- Basketball teams for boys & girls are organized for area youth to play in area Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) tournaments during the Spring.  DODGEBALL DERBY- Grades 5 - 8.  Fun, acgtion packed dodgeball games on Saturday morning.  Starts in April.  STICKBALL LEAGUE- Grades 5 - 8. Stickball games played on Friday afternoons, outdoor league.   FUNDAMENTALS OF LEARNING -A new and unique program designed for students of all grades that addresses a wide range of educational needs.   A brochure describing the program in detail is available at Fidelity House.  HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL NITES- Periodic Saturday evenings, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Freshman/Sophmores welcome.  VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE- Thinking of working with children or a sports-related career your future? Opportunities to gain experience! Give us a call!    ADULT PROGRAMS  *Men's BASKETBALL League with games weekly Tues or Thurs. eves.            *Women's BASKETBALL League with games weekly Monday eves.                    *Gym rentals    *Birthday Party Rentals Wait, that's not all! Fidelity House is always starting up new programs. For all the latest, up-to date information, please read the weekly newspaper, the Arlington Advocate. CALL 781-648-2005 for MORE INFO!   Fidelity House as a non-profit community center Your support is needed and greatly appreciated! Fidelity House is a non-profit community center, which has been serving the needs of Arlington and surrounding communities for the past 50 years!