Unique Traditions during this Winter Time
Updates with the latest at Child & Family Resources and around our community
December is “Traditions in our Community” Month.
December is Traditions in our Community month! The holidays are here and so are traditions! This month we celebrate our differences and similarities in the many different traditions that are celebrated in the December breeze. Different cultures have their own traditions that they follow yearly and either it is widely known, or it can even be as small as a family kept tradition. The Holidays reflect our shared values, historical milestones, and unique traditions. They are such an important role in your childhood and in preserving that culture in your adult self. What traditions do you, your friends, city, peers, and/or family celebrate around this time of year?
VIRTUAL
Project Best
Virtual Workshop
Meets 1st Tuesday of Month
6:30-9PM
VIA ZOOM
Topics:
Theory and Practice of Early Care, Responsive Caregiving, Understanding Behavior, Culturally Responsive Care, Temperaments, & Developmentally Appropriate Environment
Triple P Positive Parenting Seminars
Virtual Workshop
Meets 1st Tuesday of Month
6:30-9PM
for anyone who works or lives
with children ages 0-12.
Dates:
12/05: The Power of Positive Parenting
12/12: Raising Confident and Competent Children
12/19: Raising Resilient Children
Questions: reach out to Nicole George, ngeorge@cfraz.org.
ONE HOUR WELLNESS
Virtual Stress
Reduction Workshop
•Decrease Stress
•Learn New Skills
•Gentle Movements
brought to you by
Trauma Informed Substance Abuse Prevention Program
Workshops
Marijuana 360
Virtual Substance
Misuse Training
Classes:
Wed. Dec. 10th: 11am
You will receive:
• Certificates of Attendance
• Free locking prescription medication bag
Rise of Fentanyl
Virtual Substance
Misuse Training
Classes:
Thurs. Dec. 3rd: 1-2pm
You will receive:
• Certificates of Attendance
• Free locking prescription medication bag
Dangers of Vaping
Virtual Substance
Misuse Training
Classes:
Wed. Dec. 11th: 6-7pm
You will receive:
• Certificates of Attendance
• Free locking prescription medication bag
RX 360
Virtual Substance
Misuse Training
Classes:
Thurs. Dec. 5th: 2- 3pm
Tues. Dec. 17th: 10-11am
You will receive:
• Certificates of Attendance
• Free locking prescription medication bag
Events
⭐Free⭐
BICAS Art Auction
Dec 7
5 PM to 9 PM
an all-ages event accompanied by food, drinks, and live entertainment, featuring silent bidding on one-of-a-kind art by Tucson’s greatest local artists, supporting the BICA mission with their donated bicycle-inspired art!
📍2001 N 7th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705
⭐Free⭐
Second SundAZe – Tucson Museum of Art
Dec 8
10am-5pm
Celebrate the holidays season with TMA on December 8th with a variety of hands-on activities, performances with community partners, and pictures with Santa!
📍140 N Main Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
⭐Free⭐
Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair –
Dec 13 – 15
5:30-7:30PM
10-5pm Friday & Saturday
/ 4pm Sunday
family-friendly event promotes original, hand-made art, with 350+ artists from around the world.
📍Tucson’s Historic Fourth Avenue
⭐Free⭐
Winterhaven Festival of Lights
Dec 14 – 28
6pm-10pm EVERYDAY
📍The Winterhaven neighborhood is located near Fort Lowell and Country Club in midtown Tucson, AZ.
⭐Free⭐
Downtown Parade of Lights
SAT. DEC 14
6:30PM
The Loft Cinema will be playing a holiday movie at the Children’s Museum Tucson, admission is free!
📍Armory Park, 220 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson, Arizona 85701
⭐Free⭐
Chanukah @ Downtown Tucson
Dec 25
5-6PM
Grand Menorah Lighting and Songs
Holiday treats, crafts, and personal Menorahs to take home
📍El Presidio Park (outside City Hall)
160 W Alameda St, Tucson, AZ 85701
Resources
Blooming Flowers🌼
Employee Highlights
✧Dr. Eric Schindler Ph.D.✧
Former President and C.E.O of Child & Family Resources
To learn more about Eric’s remarkable journey and the positive impact he has made at CFR, please visit here.
As we look forward to this transition, we are pleased to announce that we will welcome a new CEO to guide us into the future. We are currently in the process of identifying a successor who will uphold our values and continue to drive our mission forward. We are committed to keeping you informed throughout this transition and are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead.
After 20 years of dedicated service and impactful leadership, our beloved CEO, Eric Schindler, has announced his retirement, effective mid-2025. Eric has been an extraordinary leader and advocate for our mission, and his unwavering commitment to our organization has greatly influenced the lives of countless families in our community. While we will certainly miss his visionary leadership and passion, we are excited for him as he embarks on this new chapter in his life.
We are incredibly grateful for your continued support and dedication to Child & Family Resources. Together, we can continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the families we serve.
Thank you for being an essential part of our community.