CALENDAR & EVENT
Positively Parenting Your Toddler
The toddler years can be a wonderful time of exciting growth and learning, but
they can also be challenging! This interactive program for parents and caregivers
of children 8 mos to 3 years addresses child development, temperament, emotional
literacy, and discussion on promoting positive behaviour. (No one turned away
for inability to pay). If you would like more information, or would like to
go on theinterest list for the next session, call 604-538-5060 ext 22.
More Tools for your Parenting Toolkit
Develop your strengths as a parent in this 6-week program for parents and caregivers
of children ages 5-12. Topics include understanding the behaviour of children,
building strong relationships, and providing effective encouragement and communication.
If you would like more information, or would like to go on the interest list
for the next session, call 604-538-5060 ext 22.
NEW! Girl Friends Group
This Friendship Group for girls in grades 2-4 will incliude activities,
discussions, art and more, all designed to encourage positive social-emotional
skills while identifying and exploring the value of friendship. Call
Cindi at 604-538-5060 ext 23 to be put on the interest list for
the next session.
Youth C.O.R.E.(Community Opportunities Recreation Experiences)
Thursdays 4-6pm
in the Media Room
(Lodge Lounge)
Youth CORE is open to teens in Grades 8-12 and is a safe and fun place for youth to go Thursdays after school. Activities will include games, movies, outings and some volunteer opportunities throughout the year. For more information contact Daylene at dmarshall@alexhouse.net or call 604-538-5060 ext 25.
Alexandra Family Place Drop In
What happens? A wonderful opportunity for you to connect
with other parents and caregivers. Parenting information and support
is available on parenting and positive discipline.
When? Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12:30 (From
September to June excluding statutory holidays)
Why? Parenting young
children can be an amazing experience but can also have some challenges
and questions. Alexandra Family Place Drop-in is an opportunity to
connect with other families, learn and experience with your child.
Mother Goose
The Parent Child Mother Goose program is a 10 week group experience for parents
and their young children that focuses on the pleasure and power of using rhymes,
songs and stories together, nurturing the attachment and bond that is growing
between the parent and child. Next registration date is January
9, 2012 at 9am.
Daddy and Me
Dads are very important people in their children’s lives. Daddy and Me
is sing- song and circle time for Dads and their little ones that gives Dads
an opportunity to learn and have fun with their children from birth to 4 years.
If you would like more information, or would like to go on the interest list
for the next session, call 604-535- 0015 ext 229.
Growing Green
Gardening Group Thursdays noon – 3.30pm.
Help smarten up Alex NH grounds while making new friends and learning
about sustainable gardening practices with our own Master gardener
Collene Ford. All Welcome.
First- Aid Training for Parents and Caregivers with young
Children
Do you ever wonder what you would do if your child
was choking or injured? Learning first
aid is important and can be a life- saver one day. We will be hosting
a one day course with a certified
Red Cross Facilitator. Cost is $80 and on completion, you will
receive a 3-year Childcare First-aid Certificate. To
be put on the interest list call 604-535-0015 ext 229.
Parent Connect
This ongoing parent education group
for parents with children ages 5-12 is on hold. Watch this space
for more info.
Tea and Chat Friendship Group – Tuesdays 12.30-2.30pm
Make new friends, practice your English or help those who are new
to the area practice their English and get to know their local
community. All Welcome.
MORE PROGRAMS ....
Vine Youth Wellness Drop-In - Medical Services - Mondays (except stat holidays) and 4th Wednesday of evey month 3:30-6:30pm. Physicians & Youth workers are available to meet with youth to provide information and referrals around issues of wellness. 15455 Vine Avenue, White Rock. 604-538-5060 ext 21.
LINK drop-in for pregnant and parenting youth
and young parents: Get connected to peers, find community resources
and info on pregnancy and parenting, or just relax with some fun
activities. Call 604-535-0015 ext 229.
Older Adults Sharing Ideas Together
A group of creative older adults have been gathering to share ideas for upcoming
projects and initiatives. Working together to explore how older adults can support
their community and have meaningful opportunities to engage, learn and contribute
around activities and events focusing on the following community identified
themes: the arts, cultural & intergenerational exchange, and health & wellness.
We meet on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month, 3-4:30pm Contact Jenn at
604-535-0015 ext 236 or communityprograms@alexhouse.net
Community Lunch (Camp Alexandra) Join us Wednesdays at noon from September to June for a light lunch and some great social time. - it’s a lovely opportunity to get out and meet friends. if you’d like to join us please call by 1pm on Monday so that we can make sure we have enough food. Cost is $6 and rides are available for people living in Crescent Beach/Ocean Park. The “Lodge Lounge” is ready for activities generated by older adults, for older adults in our community. Bring your ideas - scrabble anyone? Bridge? Let us know!
Summer Camps -
June and July
For information on summer camps
please call our office at 604-535-0015.
> 2012 camping information
will be available in spring 2012.