Parent Cafe: Mental Health: Be Kind to Your Mind
2025-08-28 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | John Boner Neighborhood Centers, 2236 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, 46205, United States
Join us for our monthly Parent Cafe. The topic is Be Kind to Your Mind. It can be hard to remember that to be able to be there for and care for others, we have to show up for ourselves, first. During this café we will talk about catering to our own mental health and learn new ways to practice self-care.
Dinner and childcare are provided. RSVP so we can plan.
About Parent Cafés | For Parents. By Parents. With Parents.
Providing a safe, nurturing environment for parents to have intimate, authentic conversations about their families and ways to strengthen their families and communities.

What to expect at each café

Welcome & Agreements
1-on-1 conversations with other parents
Facilitated conversations on parent-selected topics
Goal and commitment setting
Debrief highlighting ‘Aha!’ moments and what you learned
In-Person: Childcare & dinner provided
Virtual: Attendees will receive a restaurant gift card after attending

Learn Early: Kids Kitchen
2025-09-02 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-10-07 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-11-04 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-12-02 17:30 - 19:00 | The Union Apartments, 2407 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN, 46201, United States
Cooking encourages children’s thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. It also allows the children the opportunity to use the knowledge they have and apply it by measuring, cause and effect, and counting. Parents and children cooking together teaches early math and science, encourages families to share meals more often, and get to know each other on a deeper level. The most important thing to remember is to have fun with your children as they have those learning experiences and learn about the joy of cooking.
RSVP to Pam Holland, pholland@jbncenters.com.

Learn Early: Arts & Crafts
2025-09-10 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-10-15 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-11-12 17:30 - 19:00 | The Union Apartments, 2407 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN, 46201, United States
Arts and crafts promote development among children. Creating things with their hands helps to improve their motor skills, allowing the body’s muscles to move around. Painting, drawing, writing, and others also play a vital role in hand-eye coordination and muscle memory retention. When parents take an active role in their children’s development, children show greater social/emotional development, self-control, mental health, and school performance. You, as the parent, can make a positive impact on your child’s learning. We hope you’ll join us!
RSVP to Pam Holland, pholland@jbncenters.com.

Learn Early: Storytime
2025-09-18 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-11-20 17:30 - 19:00 | The Union Apartments, 2407 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN, 46201, United States
Spark your child’s love of reading at our storytime! We’ll share captivating stories, sing songs that build early literacy skills, and encourage a lifelong love of books. Designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
RSVP to Pam Holland, pholland@jbncenters.org.

Learn Early: Music & Movement
2025-10-30 17:30 - 19:00 | The Union Apartments, 2407 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN, 46201, United States
Children are always learning. From a very young age, they are moving. They are mastering skills when they are crawling, jumping, walking and running, but then you add music and they are building even more skills like listening, following directions, and language. These are some of the skills needed for Kindergarten readiness. You and your child (ages 0-5) are learning when you are dancing, listening to music , or singing together. Come by the Union Apartments the 1st Friday of every month and get moving!
RSVP to Pam Holland, pholland@jbncenters.com.

Parent Cafe: Trauma: Release the Pain
2025-11-13 17:30 - 20:00 | John Boner Neighborhood Centers, 2236 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, 46205, United States
Join us for our monthly Parent Cafe. The topic is Trama: Release the Pain. Embrace your emotions, grow from them, but don’t let them define you. Let go of limitations for a day; if it works, repeat. Dare to become your best self.
Dinner and childcare are provided. RSVP so we can plan.
About Parent Cafés | For Parents. By Parents. With Parents.
Providing a safe, nurturing environment for parents to have intimate, authentic conversations about their families and ways to strengthen their families and communities.

What to expect at each café

Welcome & Agreements
1-on-1 conversations with other parents
Facilitated conversations on parent-selected topics
Goal and commitment setting
Debrief highlighting ‘Aha!’ moments and what you learned
In-Person: Childcare & dinner provided
Virtual: Attendees will receive a restaurant gift card after attending

Family Engagement: Love Community Kindness: Love Your Neighbor
2026-02-12 17:00 - 19:00 | John Boner Neighborhood Centers, 2236 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, 46205, United States
Join us for our Family Engagement Event. The topic is Love, Community, Kindness: Love Your Neighbor
Spread the Love with John Boner Neighborhood Centers.
Join us for our Love, Community & Kindness event. This free, family-friendly celebration is open to the public and the perfect chance to meet your neighbors and enjoy some Valentine’s-themed fun.
Come enjoy:

Valentine’s-themed crafts
Kindness cards
Family games
Valentine’s-themed snacks

February 12, 2026 // 5–7 PM
This event is free and open to the public, and we welcome neighbors of all ages to join us for a fun, Valentine’s-themed celebration.
Whether you come on your own, with a partner, with kids, or with friends, it’s all about spreading kindness, meeting new people, and strengthening the bonds that make our neighborhood special.
Click here to RSVP.

Parent Cafe: You vs. You: Getting Goals Started
2026-02-26 17:30 - 20:00 | John Boner Neighborhood Centers, 2236 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, 46205, United States
Join us for our quarterly Parent Cafe. The topic is You vs. You: Getting Goals Started
As caregivers we often spend our time focusing on others and not ourselves. Join us as we come together to reflect, reset, and refocus on personal goals.
Together, we’ll explore:

What can get in our own way
How to stay motivated
Simple strategies to turn intentions into action

The focus isn’t on comparison—it’s about growth, progress, and showing up for yourself, one step at a time.
Don’t miss this chance to share, learn, and leave with fresh ideas to spark curiosity in your child.
Dinner and childcare are provided.
5:30 pm // Dinner
6pm – 8pm // Parent Cafe
Click here to RSVP.
About Parent Cafés | For Parents. By Parents. With Parents.
Providing a safe, nurturing environment for parents to have intimate, authentic conversations about their families and ways to strengthen their families and communities.

What to expect at each café

Welcome & Agreements
1-on-1 conversations with other parents
Facilitated conversations on parent-selected topics
Goal and commitment setting
Debrief highlighting ‘Aha!’ moments and what you learned
In-Person: Childcare & dinner provided
Virtual: Attendees will receive a restaurant gift card after attending

Click here to RSVP.

Parent Cafe: That Sounds Fun: Cultivating Joy in Life
2026-04-23 17:30 - 20:00 | John Boner Neighborhood Centers, 2236 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, 46205, United States
Join us for our monthly Parent Cafe. The topic is That Sounds Fun: Cultivating Joy in Life
This Parent Cafe will focus on creating Joy.
Together, we’ll talk about

What brings us happiness
How to find moments of fun even during busy or stressful times
Ways to intentionally create joy for ourselves and our families

The focus is on sharing ideas, encouraging one another, and celebrating the small moments that matter most.
Don’t miss this chance to share, learn, and leave with fresh ideas to spark curiosity in your child.
Dinner and childcare are provided.
5:30 pm // Dinner
6pm – 8pm // Parent Cafe
Click here to RSVP.
About Parent Cafés | For Parents. By Parents. With Parents.
Providing a safe, nurturing environment for parents to have intimate, authentic conversations about their families and ways to strengthen their families and communities.

What to expect at each café

Welcome & Agreements
1-on-1 conversations with other parents
Facilitated conversations on parent-selected topics
Goal and commitment setting
Debrief highlighting ‘Aha!’ moments and what you learned
In-Person: Childcare & dinner provided
Virtual: Attendees will receive a restaurant gift card after attending

Click here to RSVP.

Family Engagement: Family Appreciation Celebration: Families Matter:
2026-05-14 17:00 - 19:00 | The Union Apartments, 2407 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN, 46201, United States
At John Boner Neighborhood Centers, our families matter. We know that the moments shared together become the sweetest memories. We invite all families to come out for a joyful evening filled with connection, fun, and family-focused activities.
Bring your family to enjoy:

A delicious meal together
Memories you’ll cherish
Family photos
Gratitude cards to celebrate the people and the moments

Whether your family is large, small, blended, or chosen, all are welcome!
May 14, 2026 // 5–7 PM
Dinner will be provided
Come build memories with us because every family moment matters.
Click here to RSVP.

Parent Cafe: Mental Health: Be Kind to Your Mind
2026-08-27 17:30 - 20:00 | John Boner Neighborhood Centers, 2236 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, 46205, United States
Join us for our monthly Parent Cafe. The topic is Mental Health: Be Kind to Your Mind
It can be hard to remember that to be able to be there for and care for others, we have to show up for ourselves first.
During this café we will talk about:

Catering to our own mental health
Learn new ways to practice self-care

The focus is on sharing ideas, encouraging one another, and celebrating the small moments that matter most.
Don’t miss this chance to share, learn, and leave with fresh ideas to spark curiosity in your child.
Dinner and childcare are provided.
5:30 pm // Dinner
6pm – 8pm // Parent Cafe
Click here to RSVP.
About Parent Cafés | For Parents. By Parents. With Parents.
Providing a safe, nurturing environment for parents to have intimate, authentic conversations about their families and ways to strengthen their families and communities.

What to expect at each café

Welcome & Agreements
1-on-1 conversations with other parents
Facilitated conversations on parent-selected topics
Goal and commitment setting
Debrief highlighting ‘Aha!’ moments and what you learned
In-Person: Childcare & dinner provided
Virtual: Attendees will receive a restaurant gift card after attending

Click here to RSVP.

Parent Cafe: An Attitude of Gratitude
2026-11-12 17:30 - 20:00 | John Boner Neighborhood Centers, 2236 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, 46205, United States
Join us for our monthly Parent Cafe. The topic is An Attitude of Gratitude
Join us as we dive into the power of gratitude in everyday life.
Together, we’ll explore:

How practicing gratitude can shift perspective
Reduce stress
Strengthen family connections.

Parents will share simple ways to notice and appreciate the positives—both big and small—and discuss how to model gratitude for their children in meaningful, realistic ways. The focus is on sharing ideas, encouraging one another, and celebrating the small moments that matter most.
Don’t miss this chance to share, learn, and leave with fresh ideas to spark curiosity in your child.
Dinner and childcare are provided.
5:30 pm // Dinner
6pm – 8pm // Parent Cafe
Click here to RSVP.
About Parent Cafés | For Parents. By Parents. With Parents.
Providing a safe, nurturing environment for parents to have intimate, authentic conversations about their families and ways to strengthen their families and communities.

What to expect at each café

Welcome & Agreements
1-on-1 conversations with other parents
Facilitated conversations on parent-selected topics
Goal and commitment setting
Debrief highlighting ‘Aha!’ moments and what you learned
In-Person: Childcare & dinner provided
Virtual: Attendees will receive a restaurant gift card after attending

Click here to RSVP.
