Happy Hour: Family Playtime/Hora Feliz: Tiempo de Juego en Familia
2026-05-14 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Phoenix) | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
Join Vanessa at Parent Aid for a playful, stress-free hour of connection, creativity, and community! Happy Hour: Family Playtime is a warm and welcoming space where parents and children explore the joy of free play — together.
This interactive experience helps little ones build important social skills while giving parents the chance to connect with one another, share experiences, and step into their child’s world through play. It’s a perfect blend of bonding, support, and fun — no agenda, no pressure, just quality time.
✨ Meet other parents
🧸 Support your child’s growth through play
💬 Enjoy thoughtful conversations in a relaxed environment
Come as you are — stay for the smiles.
Because connection is the real happy hour.

¡Únete a Vanessa en Parent Aid para una hora lúdica y sin estrés de conexión, creatividad y comunidad! Happy Hour: Tiempo de Juego Familiar es un espacio cálido y acogedor donde padres e hijos exploran la alegría del juego libre, juntos.
Esta experiencia interactiva ayuda a los más pequeños a construir habilidades sociales importantes, al mismo tiempo que ofrece a los padres la oportunidad de conectarse entre sí, compartir experiencias y entrar en el mundo de sus hijos a través del juego. Es una mezcla perfecta de unión, apoyo y diversión: sin agenda, sin presión, solo tiempo de calidad.

Story School Session 12: Celebration/Celebración
2026-05-14 16:30 - 17:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
STORY SCHOOL
Story School is a fun, family-centered early literacy program for families with children ages 0–5. Caregivers learn how to support their child’s reading growth while building school readiness. Families enjoy music, movement, and hands-on literacy activities together—and receive up to 22 free books to build a home library. Families are encouraged to join us for all 12 sessions to get the most out of this shared learning experience.
Visit www.mystoryschool.org/apply to register today!
Story School es un programa de alfabetización temprana divertido y centrado en la familia para familias con niños de 0 a 5 años. Los cuidadores aprenden cómo apoyar el crecimiento lectoescritor de su hijo mientras desarrollan la preparación escolar. Las familias disfrutan de música, movimiento y actividades prácticas de alfabetización juntos, y reciben hasta 22 libros gratuitos para construir una biblioteca en casa. Se anima a las familias a unirse a nosotros en las 12 sesiones para aprovechar al máximo esta experiencia de aprendizaje compartido.
¡Visita www.mystoryschool.org/apply para registrarte hoy!

Session 1 Program Overview/Visión General del Programa
Session 2 The Joy of Sharing Books and Stories/La Alegría de Compartir Libros e Historias
Session 3 The Magic of Sharing Stories and Reading/La Magia de Compartir Historias y Leer
Session 4 The Superpower of Vocabulary/El Superpoder del Vocabulario
Session 5 Building your Child’s Word Power/Desarrollando el Poder de las Palabras de tu Hijo
Session 6 Let’s Play with the Sounds of Language/Juguemos con los Sonidos del Lenguaje
Session 7 Discovering the Rhythm and Sounds of Words/ Descubriendo el Ritmo y los Sonidos de las Palabras
Session 8 ABCs- Shapes to Symbols to Letters/ABC- De Formas a Símbolos a Letras
Session 9 ABCs- Transforming Shapes into Symbols and Alphabet Letters/ABC- Transformando Formas en Símbolos y Letras del Alfabeto
Session 10 Making Books Come Alive/Dando Vida a los Libros
Session 11 Turning Every Book Into an Adventure/Convirtiendo Cada Libro en una Aventura
Session 12 Celebration/Celebración

Desarrollando el Poder Personal en los Niños/Clase virtual
2026-05-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Este tema es del Programa de Crianza Nutritiva
Esta clase se centra en ayudar a nuestros hijos a desarrollar un fuerte sentido de poder personal: un impulso por lograr cosas, crear cosas y hacer del mundo un lugar más cuidadoso.
Registrar en Developing Personal Power in Children (Spanish) – Casa de los Ninos

Desarrollando el Poder Personal en los Niños/Clase virtual
2026-05-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States

Stay & Play- Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary
2026-05-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States
Join our Stay and Play class designed for families with children 0-5 years of age and their grownups! This engaging program invites grownups and little ones to play and socialize together using a diverse range of materials aimed at fostering all areas of development. We emphasize social skills, literacy, and communication, creating a supportive environment where children can explore, learn, and make new friends. Come enjoy quality time while helping your child thrive in their early learning journey!

Cardio Beats: Family Drum Fitness
2026-05-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Get ready to move, groove, and sweat — Cardio Beats is a high-energy, family-friendly fitness class designed to bring parents and kids together through rhythm and movement! Led by Noah at Parent Aid, this unique experience combines upbeat cardio exercises for adults with fun, age-appropriate drumming for little ones, creating a shared space for wellness and connection.
Whether you’re looking to boost your energy, bond with your child, or just have a blast — this class is for you!
👟 Wear comfy clothes and sneakers
💧 Bring your water bottle
🎶 And get ready to find your family rhythm!
FREE in-person class at the Family Resource Center at the Sahuarita Food Bank.
Got questions? Reach out to Noah — we’re happy to help!
Spaces are limited — register today and join the beat!

Musical Expressions/Expresiones Musicales
2026-05-15 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
This class will encourage children to artistically express what they feel through music onto paper and through fun dance moves. Art and music invigorate young children’s minds to be creative, imaginative, expressive, confident, engaged and so much more!
Esta clase animará a los niños a expresarse artísticamente a través de la música en papel y mediante divertidos movimientos de baile. El arte y la música invigorizan la mente de los niños pequeños para ser creativos, imaginativos, expresivos, seguros, comprometidos y mucho más.

Happy Hour: Family Playtime
2026-05-15 11:30 - 12:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Join Amanda at Parent Aid for a playful, stress-free hour of connection, creativity, and community! Happy Hour: Family Playtime is a warm and welcoming space where parents and children explore the joy of free play — together.
This interactive experience helps little ones build important social skills while giving parents the chance to connect with one another, share experiences, and step into their child’s world through play. It’s a perfect blend of bonding, support, and fun — no agenda, no pressure, just quality time.
✨ Meet other parents
🧸 Support your child’s growth through play
💬 Enjoy thoughtful conversations in a relaxed environment
Come as you are — stay for the smiles.
Because connection is the real happy hour.

Family Cafe
2026-05-18 09:00 - 10:00 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States
Parents and caregivers can join us to share about the challenges and successes of raising their children, provide support for each other, discuss what they would like to see at the FRC, and enjoy a nice time with each other.
Los padres y cuidadores pueden unirse a nosotros para compartir sobre los desafíos y éxitos de criar a sus hijos, brindarse apoyo mutuo, discutir lo que les gustaría ver en el FRC y disfrutar de un momento agradable juntos.

Family Connect & Play
2026-05-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Come relax, connect, and let the kids play! Join other parents and caregivers for an informal time to share the ups and downs of raising children, connect over coffee, and enjoy support from fellow families. While kids enjoy supervised free play in our playroom, grown-ups can chat, share resources, and discuss what programs or support they’d like to see at the Family Resource Center. Occasionally, we’ll welcome special guest speakers on parenting, child development, and more.

HANDS IN NATURE: Art, Exploration, and Creative Play
2026-05-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
This is a nature-inspired class for children ages 2-5. Each session invites children to explore unique materials for art, construction, science, literacy, and more. Whether painting with mud, building with sticks, experimenting with water, or storytelling with found objects, children will engage in hands-on discovery that nurtures creativity, problem solving, and sensory exploration.

Snack Time Adventures
2026-05-18 15:30 - 16:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Enjoy stories, songs, and activities related to food and snacks through sensory exploration and simple cooking activities. These experiences strengthen fine motor skills, enhance language development, encourage curiosity, and help build healthy eating habits.

Baby Signs Too
2026-05-19 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States
Come join Parent Aid and Vanessa for a great opportunity to learn sign language with your little one! Learn how to enhance early communication skills, reduce tantrums, and promote language development with the addition to nurturing your bond and understanding your child’s needs. Baby Signs Too is designed to be used with families with hearing infants and toddlers.
Registration is FREE!
Class is offered in-person at the Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Happy Hour: Family Playtime
2026-05-19 11:30 - 12:30 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States
Join Vanessa at Parent Aid for a playful, stress-free hour of connection, creativity, and community! Happy Hour: Family Playtime is a warm and welcoming space where parents and children explore the joy of free play — together.
This interactive experience helps little ones build important social skills while giving parents the chance to connect with one another, share experiences, and step into their child’s world through play. It’s a perfect blend of bonding, support, and fun — no agenda, no pressure, just quality time.
✨ Meet other parents
🧸 Support your child’s growth through play
💬 Enjoy thoughtful conversations in a relaxed environment
Come as you are — stay for the smiles.
Because connection is the real happy hour.

Recognizing & Understanding Children’s Feelings/ VIRTUAL CLASS
2026-05-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
This class is from the Nurturing Parenting Program
How we prepare our children to handle their feelings will, likely, affect the quality of their life more than just about any other element of parenting. The goal of this class is to increase empathetic responses to children’s feelings.
Register at Recognizing & Understanding Children’s Feelings (English) – Casa de los Ninos

Recognizing & Understanding Children’s Feelings/ VIRTUAL CLASS
2026-05-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States

Recognizing & Understanding Children’s Feelings/ VIRTUAL CLASS
2026-05-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States

Fun Family Fitness
2026-05-20 09:00 - 10:00 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Have fun getting fit with your child while building healthy habits for life! Enjoy playful movement, games, and bonding time in a supportive, active class that makes fitness fun for the whole family. A great way to inspire a lifelong love of wellness—together!

AÑOS INCREÍBLES CLASE #8- Graduación (Esta serie tiene un total de 8 clases)
2026-05-20 09:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
Este programa está especialmente diseñado para padres de bebés de 0 a 9 meses. Proporciona estrategias valiosas para mejorar sus habilidades de crianza mientras apoya el desarrollo social, emocional, físico y cognitivo de su bebé para un buen comienzo en la vida.
Se ofrece cuidado infantil para niños que caminan hasta los 5 años de edad.
Clase 1: Resumen del Programa
Clase 2: Convertirse en Padre
Clase 3: Comunicarse con el Bebé
Clase 4: Estimulación Física y Visual
Clase 5: Leer la Mente de los Bebés
Clase 6: Obtener Apoyo
Clase 7: Surgimiento del Sentido de Sí Mismo
Clase 8: Graduación

Soothing Strokes Baby Massage
2026-05-20 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
An infant massage class based on ancient traditions teaches gentle, rhythmic techniques passed down through generations to promote bonding, relaxation, and healthy development for babies. Soothing Strokes is 5 weekly 90-minute sessions. We cover something different each class ending in the culmination being able to do a thorough infant massage.
Infant massage is focused on children birth to 12 months.
Child care for your older children can be provided as necessary with notice.
You bring your baby and we will bring the oil and the relaxed vibes. See you there!

Kids in Motion
2026-05-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
Kids in Motion is an active and fun class that promotes your child’s gross motor skill development through energetic and exciting activities.

Please note: Videos are used in class to support instruction and curriculum

Garden Discovery Days-Class held at Pima County Cooperative Extension Office 530 E. Whitehouse Canyon Rd. Green Valley, AZ 85614
2026-05-21 09:00 - 10:00 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
This class connects you and your child with the garden, through hands on activities as you learn where food comes from, learn about nature and make fun nature crafts.
PLEASE NOTE: Class is held at the Pima County Cooperative Extension Office 530 E. Whitehouse Canyon Rd. Green Valley, AZ 85614

Zumbini- Los Ranchitos FRC
2026-05-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
Come join Vanessa and Parent Aid for a fun hour of music and movement! This class will enhance your child’s development of their social-emotional, cognitive and physical skills. Zumbini is designed for families with kiddos birth to 5-years old. Zumbini is an interactive activity for Parents and Kiddos! Bring your most comfortable dancing shoes and we’ll see you there!
Registration is FREE!
Class is offered in-person at the Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos.

Reconociendo y Entendiendo los Sentimientos de los Niños / Clase Virtual
2026-05-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
Este tema es del Programa de Crianza Nutritiva
Cómo preparamos a nuestros hijos para manejar sus sentimientos probablemente afectará la calidad de sus vidas más que casi cualquier otro elemento de la crianza. El objetivo de esta clase es aumentar las respuestas empáticas a los sentimientos de los niños.
Registrar en Recognizing & Understanding Children’s Feelings (Spanish) – Casa de los Ninos

Reconociendo y Entendiendo los Sentimientos de los Niños / Clase Virtual
2026-05-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States

Reconociendo y Entendiendo los Sentimientos de los Niños / Clase Virtual
2026-05-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States

Stay & Play- Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos
2026-05-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
Play is the best avenue for learning! Children 0-5 years of age and their grownups will play and socialize together with a variety of materials selected to enhance all areas of development. We focus specifically on social skills, literacy, and communication.

Wonders of the Desert: Nature Play & Storytime
2026-05-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
Wonders of the Desert: Nature Play & Storytime: SAND
Wonders of the Desert invites children ages 2–5 their caregivers to explore nature through playful, hands-on outdoor activities led by a trained educator. Each session includes engaging experiences like digging, building, and crafting, plus a themed Storytime. Families also receive a bilingual activity page to continue learning at home.
Sand: Children and caregivers learn about sand as an important part of the desert and the planet. They discover how sand forms, where it comes from, and how it shapes the desert landscape. They also explore how sand is used by plants, animals, and people in the Sonoran Desert. This experience encourages curiosity, sensory exploration, and a deeper connection to the natural world.
