CALENDAR & EVENT
A vendor information letter and registration forms are available here. Artisans and crafters with hand-made, high end items are invited to apply. Available spaces are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis.We also welcome food vendors. All food vendors must obtain a permit from Fraser Health.
Coming up ....
Listen to Me: Learning to Listen,
Understand
and Communicate with your Preschooler
This is a 2 hour workshop for parents and caregivers of
children ages 3-5
Tuesday June 5, 6:30-8:30pm
Suggested Donation $10
Listening is one of the most important communication tools
parents can use with their preschooler. This workshop
is fun, interactive and gives participants a chance to explore
the preschool ages and stages
and the power of listening to the children
in our lives.
For information/registration call 604-538-5060 ext
24
(Childminding is not available)
Summer Play Away Day
Camps - Register Now! (Word) (pdf).
Need help with fees?
More Tools for your Parenting Toolkit
Develop your strengths as a parent in this program for parents and
caregivers of children ages 4-12. Topics include understanding
children’s behaviour, building strong relationships, providing
effective encouragement, and communication.
6 weeks $40/family. (Need help with fees? Call us.)
For more information and dates, call Cindi at 604-538-5060 ext 23.
Youth C.O.R.E.(Community Opportunities Recreation Experiences)
Youth in Grades 8-12 are invited to join Youth CORE, Thursdays 4-5:30pm
at Camp Alexandra. For more information and a current schedule
call Cindi at 604-538-5060 ext 23 or cmercer@alexhouse.net
Alexandra Family Place Drop In
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. Parenting information and support
is available on parenting and positive discipline. Tuesday and
Thursday mornings from 10-12:30. (September to June excluding
statutory holidays).
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 604-538-5060
ext 24.
Growing Green
Gardening Group Want to grow your gardening skills? Get
your hands dirty? Meet neighbours with similar interests? Join local
Master Garden- ers for experiential education in the Alex House Gardens
on Thursdays, 12- 2:30pm. Spend 3-4 hours/week from
April to October and learn from the experts. Follow the garden from
seed to harvest! To get involved contact Collene Ford, Master Gardener
at 778- 294-7339 or e-mail cclfd@hotmail.com
MORE PROGRAMS ....
Vine Youth Wellness
Drop-In - Medical Services - Mondays (except stat holidays) and
last 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. Contact 604-542-3926 or vineyouthclinic.com
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) Over the years, our community lunch program has changed form and function as staff, funding and community needs and priorities have evolved. In January we began a new monthly schedule of lunches, returning to a full meal format. We hope you will join us the first Wednesday of the month at noon from September through May. Please let us know if you are coming by calling 604-535-0015 ext 236 by the previous Friday.
Summer Camps -
June and July
For information on summer camps
please call our office at 604-535-0015.
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