Lunch & Learn (formerly known as LIFT – Lift up, Inform, Fellowship, Talks) has been a part of Bethany Busy Bee since 2007. It was initiated to bring topics to parents about life, parenting, spiritual growth, taking care of yourself, the relationship with your spouse, and many other uplifting topics. Speakers vary in their areas of expertise.
These talks are held with professional speakers that share information about various parenting topics, whether about nutrition; sleep, schedules and routines; anxiety in children: social emotional skills in children; and various styles on how to handle children’s behavior to assist in finding the best style that feels comfortable with your family; and even organizing and cleaning tips.
The entire event is free, including the speaker, beverages and appetizers and onsite childcare so parents can enjoy this special “adult” time. Simply register a week in advance so we can accommodate your childcare needs with proper staffing. Please bring a lunch for your child also. Infants are always welcome to stay with the parent during the entire event or on and off, whatever makes you most comfortable. This is a time to gather, listen, ask question, discuss, share, learn, and build relationships. It is held once a month in the Sanctuary to provide social distancing.
The speaker event meets from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm. Children receive a free lunch bunch (please bring a lunch for your children) when their parents attend these events, and infants stay at childcare for free. Everyone is welcome – your family and friends; and, those without children and with children who do not attend Bethany Busy Bee. We are always happy to see you and your friends here.
We may sometimes have the same topics offered each year because we do have new families enrolled each year and some of our previous families may have not been able to attend in the past due to scheduling conflicts. Sometimes the presentation with the same topic is a bit different as the speakers update their presentations with additional information that may have been asked. We suggest you submit your questions two weeks in advance so we can forward it to our speakers and to be able to have them address those areas.
Specific speaker information and sign up links are found through “Calendar” section under “School Events”, where each presentation is listed under the month it is being offered along with all other activities happening for that month. You can sign up below too.
This year’s 2023-2024 speakers and topics include: Lunch & Learn Speakers 2023-2024
To sign up, please RSVP with the links below:
1.~September 20th – Lunch & Learn “Family Routines & Structure” with James Nee from 12:00 to 1:30 pm. Please join us and RSVP by Monday, September 18th. Let us know under comments the names and ages of the children that will be staying for Lunch Bunch or in childcare. Please bring a lunch for the children. The entire event, food, and childcare is a gift to you, your family and friends. Please use this link to RSVP: Lunch & Learn September 20th
2.~October 4th – Lunch and Learn “Parent Panel: Connection In The Preschool Years and Beyond” with Marsha Olsen & Rebecca Borger from 12:00 to 1:30 pm. Come to Lunch & Learn to talk with a panel of Busy Bee alumni moms whose families are now at Ambleside Colorado. Like Busy Bee, Ambleside is a Christ-centered, family-focused school community, serving K – 12. We can’t wait to offer you encouragement and practical ideas for this stage of life, a window into what is coming in the next stage of parenting, and assurance that you are not alone in any of it! Please RSVP by Monday, October 2nd, to allow us to plan accordingly for childcare. Please list the names and ages of the children under comments and send a lunch with your kids. The entire event, food for attendees, and childcare is a gift to you, your family and friends. To RSVP, please use this link: Lunch & Learn October 4th
3.~October 12th – Lunch and Learn “Handling Anxiety & Attachment Issues With Your Child” with Jack Lipski, M.A. Marriage and Family Therapist from 12:00 to 1:30 pm. Please RSVP by Monday, October 9th, to allow us to plan accordingly for childcare. Please list the names and ages of the children under comments and send a lunch with your kids. The entire event, food for attendees, and childcare is a gift to you, your family and friends. To RSVP, please use this link: Lunch & Learn October 12th
4.~November 1st – Lunch & Learn “Sharing Jesus With Children” with Kay Mack from 12:00 to 1:30 pm. Please join us and RSVP by Wednesday, October 25th. Let us know under comments the names and ages of the children that will be staying for Lunch Bunch or in childcare. Please bring a lunch for the children. The entire event, food, and childcare is a gift to you, your family and friends. To RSVP, please use this link: Lunch and Learn November 1st
5.~November 30th – Lunch & Learn “Kindergarten Readiness” with Mr. Andrew Hayes (from Ambleside) and Mrs. Amy Pyne from 12:00 to 1:30 pm. Please RSVP by Tuesday, November 28th. Let us know under comments the names and ages of the children that will be staying for Lunch Bunch or in childcare. Please bring a lunch for the children. The entire event, food, and childcare is a gift to you, your family and friends. We look forward to seeing you there. Please use this link to RSVP: Lunch & Learn November 30th
6.~ December 5th – Lunch & Learn “Choose Joy” with Amy Kleager from 12:”00-1:30 pm. Please join us and RSVP by Friday, December 1st. Let us know under the comments the names and ages of the children that will be staying for Lunch Bunch or in childcare. Please bring a lunch for the children. The entire event, food, and childcare is a gift to you, your family and friends. Please use this link to RSVP: Lunch & Learn December 5th
7.~ January 17th – Lunch & Learn “I Love You Enough To Say ‘No’” with Jack Lipski from 12:00 to 1:30 pm. Please RSVP by Friday, January 12th to schedule proper staffing for childcare. Please list the children’s name and ages under comment. Childcare and light snacks are provided. Please bring a lunch for your kids staying for Lunch Bunch or childcare. Everything is complimentary. We look forward to seeing you! To RSVP by Friday, January 12th, please use this link: Lunch and Learn January 17th
8.~ January 30th – Lunch & Learn “Understanding The Heart Of A Child” with Jack Lipski from 12:00 to 1:30 pm. Please RSVP by Friday, January 26th to schedule proper staffing for childcare. Please list the children’s name and ages under comment. Childcare and light snacks are provided. Please bring a lunch for your kids staying for Lunch Bunch or childcare. Everything is complimentary. We look forward to seeing you! To RSVP by Friday, January 26th, please use this link: Lunch & Learn January 30th
9.~ March 6th – Lunch & Learn “Homeschooling” with Leah Martin from 12:00 to 1:30 pm. The speaker, light refreshments, and childcare is all complementary as a gift to you. Please RSVP by Monday, March 4th to allow us to plan accordingly for childcare. Please list the names and ages of the children under comments and send a lunch with your kids. If you have any specific questions you would like the speaker address about this topic, please email them to us by the March ?, as well. The entire event, food for attendees, and childcare is a gift to you, your family and friends. To RSVP, please use this link: Lunch & Learn March 6th
10.~ April 18th – Lunch & Learn “Body Safety” with Whitney Dittmar from 12:00 to 1:30 pm. Mrs. Dittmar is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 11 years’ experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families. Her sons attended Bethany Busy Bee. We look forward to seeing you! Please RSVP by Monday, April 15th, to allow us to plan accordingly for childcare. Please list the names and ages of the children under comments and send a lunch with your kids. If you have any specific questions you would like the speaker address about this topic, please email them to us by the April 15th, as well. The entire event, food for attendees, and childcare is a gift to you, your family and friends. To RSVP by Monday, April 15th, please use this link: Lunch & Learn April 18th
11.~ May 8th – Lunch & Learn “The Power Of Story” Jack Lipski, M.A. Marriage and Family Therapist from 12:00 to 1:30 pm. Join Jack Lipski, retired school counselor, marriage and family therapist, and certified “Love and Logic” instructor. Please RSVP by Monday, May 6th, to allow us to plan accordingly for childcare. Please list the names and ages of the children under comments and send a lunch with your kids. The entire event, food for attendees, and childcare is a gift to you, your family and friends. To RSVP by Monday, May 6th, please use this link: Lunch & Learn May 8th