Welcome to Alexandra Neighbourhood House!

WHAT MAKES US ‘US’...

Alexandra Neighbourhood House was organized by people interested in their neighbourhood and community. We build welcoming and inclusive neighbourhoods.
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Click here to look at the Alexandra Neighbourhood House 2008-09 Annual Report

Click here to see the Alexandra Neighbourhood House Retreat & Conference Centre YouTube Video

Click here to see our 2009 Good Neighbour Award Winners

LET'S GO CAMPING...



Camp Alexandra grew out of a need for a summer camp for orphans. The camping tradition continues today with camps for supported adults (mental health and developmental disabilities), families living on low incomes and teen and young mothers.
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SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE...

As a neighbourhood house, we provide diverse programs and services for babies to seniors and everyone else in between! You can reach us at 604-535-0015.

“Mary Polak, Minister of Children and Family Development, confirmed in an interview with the Vancouver Sun that her ministry will cut $10 million in funding for frontline services.  These cuts will be in place by April 1 … and  will impact contracted agencies that provide the majority of ministry services to children and families.  Read more ...


WHAT'S COMING UP ...

The 2010 Alexandra Festival will be held on Saturday May 29th. Mark your calendars and join us for a day of fun, music, activities, prizes and world-class crafters and artisans. This is a day to celebrate community! If you would like information on vendor registration, click here, or e-mail info @alexhouse.net.

Green Thumb Gardeners and Wannabe's click here

Introducing…Positively Parenting Your Toddler 
The toddler years can be a wonderful time of exciting growth, learning and discovery. It can also be a time of challenge for parents and caregivers. Positive Parenting is an interactive six-week program for parents with children aged eight months to three years, in which you will learn about child development, temperament and emotional literacy, and acquire strategies to promote positive behavior in your little ones. For more information about this FREE program (space is limited) contact Cindi at 604-538-5060 ext 23. The next group offering is Mondays April 12-May 17, 2010 from 10am-12pm at Camp Alexandra, 2916 McBride Avenue. Pre-registration is required. 

Karma Kids Yoga
This exciting new program offered by Marita at Sol Yoga is currently full. If you are interested in this program and did not have the chance to register, please contact Erin at (604) 538-5060 ext 23 as a program interest list and waitlist are being taken. Should the program run again in the future I would be more than happy to contact interested individuals.

Building Welcoming and Inclusive Neighbourhoods - What's that? CBCS is pleased to be participating in this three year project, and we are inviting anyone who is interested in volunteering on our Steering Committee to give us a call at 604-535-0015 ext 238. Click here for more information.

Interested in gardening and sharing plant knowledge? Excited about the planting season? Camp A invites the community to form an Intergenerational Gardening Club with a twist of mentoring and sharing of gardening tips and ideas! Or how about baking with grandparents? Share a recipe and spend some time with seniors. Leave a message at 604-535-0015 ext 232.

Click here to see photos of the 2009 Alexandra Festival

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