CALENDAR & EVENTS
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, please e-mail info @alexhouse.net.
Click here to see photos of the 2009 Alexandra Festival
Spring Tea
Click here for more information.
Positive Parenting
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.
Right From the Start
Join us for this 8 week program designed to help parents develop
skills to use when interacting with their baby, learn new skills
to foster parent-infant attachment and problem solve with other parents and
caregivers. Space is limited. Please call 604-538-5060
ext 23 for more information.
May Day Tea - click here for more information.
Seniors Wednesday’s Hot Lunch is a great way to spend the afternoon! Here's what people say about it: "I enjoy it so much and first came to reach out to people after my husband passed on"... "The social aspect is wonderful and the lunch food is great"... "Non-threatening social which is good for my mental health"... "Helped me make new friends and I look forward to the company, entertainment and great food"... "It brings back memories of childhood camping here, fellowship and joining with others for great food and activities"...
MORE PROGRAMS ....
Supported Adults Social
Club
Join us every Wednesday 6 to 8pm. Bring your
caregiver, friends and neighbours! We?ll provide music or improv
theatre, plus an activity for you to participate in as you socialize
with your friends (new & old). $3. Outreach
services are also available for adult mental health consumers living
in supported or independent settings. Please contact Jill at 604-535-0015
or sacamp@alexhouse.net for further information.
Crescent Moon Coffee House
Come to the Camp Alexandra Rec Hall. and meet your neighbour, bring your
instruments. 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 6 pm.
Body By Desiree
Come and join an energetic, fun exercise group Mon/Wed/Fri
9:45-10:45am. Emphasis on stretch, flexibility, strengthening and
toning with some cardio (no bounce). Call 604-536-4607.
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.
Senior’s Hot Lunch: Wed 12-2pm . Come and join us for a delicious lunch, followed by entertainment or speakers. Rides provided in the Crescent Beach/Ocean Park area. $6. Please call 604-535-0015 to let us know you're coming.
Out-Trips: Paddlewheeler
Riverboat Tour March 25, 10am-4pm
A leisurely 1 ½ hour Fraser River tour, leaving from the New Westminster
Quay. $50, lunch not included.
Gateway Theatre – Around the World in 80 Days Tuesday
April 13, 10am-4:30pm. An afternoon matinee with tea and refreshments. $60 including
bag lunch.
Community Hot Lunch - Thursdays at First United Church in White Rock. Lunch is served at 11:30am and is open to anyone on a restricted income. $3/person or 'as you can'.
Summer Camps -
June and July
For information on summer camps
please call our office at 604-535-0015.
> Residential
camping information 2010 coming soon