Thursday, June 4, 2015

Mountain View

 Mountain View
See below for classes at our TWO Mountain View Centers. Note: the Escuela FRC is partially funded by the City of Mountain View and is for Mountain View Residents only.

Please register with The Mercy St FRC, at mercystreetfrc@gmail.com or by calling
650-967-4813

Families may attend only ONE Play and Learn class per week at any of our centers.


New/Limited Time Classes & Events

Mercy Street:

Family Stressbusters & The Little Village (kids ages 3-5)
Instructors: Brandy Vanderheiden (Stressbusters); Penny Mahood, Silvia Lauble, Kelly Koken and Heidi Harriman (The Little Village)
Date: Tuesdays, July 7 – August 25
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Address: 748 Mercy St, Mountain View
Fee: $229 for one parent and child, $80 for each additional child; $149 for Family Stressbusters only.
Discounts: $10 off for those who register for Parenting Playfully workshop; $20 off for those who participate in our Family Resilience research study (details given in the first class).
Notes:  In order to participate in The Little Village, a parent must participate in Family Stressbusters. Parents may participate in Stressbusters without having a child in The Little Village. No childcare, and children may not be in the classrooms with adults. Payment is due on July 7. Register: 650-967-4813 or mercystreetfrc@gmail.com


Triple P Special Summer Series (English)
Led by Silvia Lauble, Kelly Koken
Date: Mondays 6/8, 6/15, 6/22
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Address: 748 Mercy St, Mountain View
Fee: FREE
Notes: Registration required 3 days prior to class. Classes may be taken individually or full series. Topics to include: disobedience, tantrums and whining. Children age 3-5 will be in a skill building class and do crafts, games and read stories while parents learn.  Register: 650-967-4813 or mercystreetfrc@gmail.com

Parenting Playfully
Led by Maddi Pascua ATR and Sue Walden
Date: Saturday, September 12
Time: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Address: CHAC 590 W. El Camino Real (near Castro), Mountain View, CA 94040
Fee: $175
Notes: Registration required by September 10, with 50% deposit to secure a spot.  Payment balance due on September 12. Lunch and snacks provided. No childcare available. Register at: mpascua.chac@gmail.com or call 650-799-6749.


Ongoing Classes at Mercy Street FRC


Cafecito Mother’s Group (Spanish)
Led by Ana Moreno
Date: Next Date TBD
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Address: 748 Mercy Street, Mountain View
Notes: Class is canceled until further notice due to upcoming construction at Mercy Street. We will resume when construction is complete.


Play & Learn (Spanish)
Led by Karla Arevalo & Jeanette Santana
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm
Address: 748 Mercy St, Mountain View
Notes:  In Spanish only. No registration required. This class is first come, first served for the first 15 children / 30 people (due to the classroom size, for safety reasons). Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early (or 30 to secure a spot) – it will most likely fill each week.

Play & Learn (Japanese)
Led by Volunteers
Date: Fridays
Time: 10:15am - 11:45 am
Address: 748 Mercy St, Mountain View
Notes: In Japanese with English available, for native Japanese speakers or Japanese Language Learners. No registration required. This class is first come, first served for the first 15 children / 30 people (due to the classroom size, for safety reasons). Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early (or 30 to secure a spot) – it will most likely fill each week.

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ESCUELA FRC Classes:


All Play & Learn classes below are currently ongoing and no registration is required. Questions? Call 650-967-4813. This FRC is partially funded by the City of Mountain View. Classes at Escuela FRC are for Mountain View residents only.

Families may attend only ONE Play and Learn class per week at any of our centers.


Play & Learn (English)
Led by Volunteers Ashwini, Nalini, Seemana, Lavanya
Date: Mondays
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Address: 260 Escuela Ave, Mountain View (behind Senior Center)
Notes: No registration required, but class will be limited to the first 13 families / 26 people who enter per class. Please plan to arrive on time and stay until the end. No registration required. This class is first come, first served for the first 13 children / 26 people (due to the classroom size, for safety reasons). Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early (or 30 to secure a spot) – it will most likely fill each week.

Mi Jardín de Conocimiento (My Garden of Learning) Led by Volunteer Alma
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 9:30am - 11:30am
Address: 260 Escuela Ave, Mountain View (behind Senior Center)
Notes:  In Spanish only. No registration required. This class is first come, first served for the first 13 children / 26 people (due to the classroom size, for safety reasons). Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early (or 30 to secure a spot) – it will most likely fill each week.

Jugando y Aprendiendo (Play and Learn)
Led by Community Worker Jeanette Santana, volunteer Alma, and class participants
Date: Thursdays
Time: 9:30am - 11:30am
Address: 260 Escuela Ave, Mountain View (behind Senior Center)

Notes: In Spanish only. No registration required. This class is first come, first served for the first 13 children / 26 people (due to the classroom size, for safety reasons). Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early (or 30 to secure a spot) – it will most likely fill each week.