<cal1>Senior Programs
<lst>"Secular, Humanistic Judaism: Its history, proponents and perspectives," program takes place June 26, at 4 p.m. Guest speaker is Rabbi Ben Biber of Congregation Machar. Following the program, participants can meet at The Old Country Buffet in Fair City Mall.
JCCNV Senior Connection: Coffee, Cards and Conversation. Fill your Tuesday mornings with cards, conversation and laughter. Senior Connection meets on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.
JCCNV Games and Conversation. Monday Mornings, from 10 a.m. to noon. Fill your Monday mornings with games such as Scrabble, Mah Jongg, Cards, Rummikub and others. This is an informal, drop-in activity. Coffee, tea and refreshments are provided. Cost is $2 for members and $3 for nonmembers.
<lst>The following events take place at the Jewish Social Service Agency at 3018 Javier Road, Fairfax. For more information or to register, call 703-204-9100.
Support Groups for parents of Children with Special needs. Open to parents of children with ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome and other developmental issues. The group will focus on building a support network for parents, children's developmental issues and balancing one's own needs with those of the family. Begins on Tuesdays in June at 7 p.m., Call to register.
Anger Management, for ages 11 to 13. Meet to focus on the process of anger, the process of feelings and the ability to improve one's anger management. Weekly sessions from February through June.
The Growing Years: Raising Your Elementary Age Child. Group meets Wednesdays June 8-Aug. 3, and Tuesdays from 6:30-8 p.m. Call to register.
Social Skills Summer Mini Camp. Led by clinical social workers for small group of children ages 7-10 who have difficulty making and keeping friends. Campers learn more positive ways to express their needs, improve their social skills, learn how to deal with teasing, boost self-expression and self-esteem skills. Campers will enjoy arts and crafts projects, story telling, games, role-playing and learning cooperation and teamwork. Program runs from July 11-Aug. 5. Call to register.
Stress Management Workshop. In this four-session workshop, children and teens learn to recognize stress, practice ways to relax, learn positive "stress-busters," and build quieting activities into busy lives. Call for class dates and times.
Social Skills/Therapy Groups. Weekly meetings open to children who have difficulty in social situations because of ADHD or other challenges. Learn appropriate social behavior, listening, problem solving, dealing with emotions and making friends.
Get Connected: Adult Social Skills. Open to men and women ages 19-30 who may have Asperger's Syndrome and are having difficulty transitioning into successful young adulthood. Group meets weekly through May.
Girl Talk. Open to adolescent girls, meet weekly to focus on overcoming difficulties with peers, social skills and other age-appropriate issues.