Fall Recreation Reporter 2015

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Childminding Drop your child off in our safe, friendly and fun environment. If you are participating in our morning programs, playing ten- nis, squash, or using our weight- room, you’re invited to drop in. Effective Sept 8: Monday - Saturday 9:00 - 11:00 am

Lewis Centre $4/ hours punch cards also available

Nurtured Heart Approach (NHA) (caregivers & parents)

Parent & Tot

Mother Goose-Infants (newborn - 4 yrs with adult) Come play with Mother Goose to learn rhymes, songs and stories with your toddler. Set up the building blocks for a lifetime of reading and learning. You’ll have fun too. Funded by School District 71. No class Oct 12. Mondays Sept 14 - Nov 9 #39141 Newborn - 12 months with adult 10:45 - 11:45 am #39142 1 - 4 years with adult 9:30 - 10:30 am Shift your parenting and ineffec- tive skills. Through connected relationships and nurturing greatness, transform children’s challenging/intense behaviours while helping them gain self-reg- ulation and enduring self-worth. Instructor: Marny Elliot #39404 Tuesdays October 13 - 27 6:00 - 7:00 pm Lewis Centre $59/3

Little Cruisers (7 - 14 months with adult)

Baby & Me Dancing Together (3 - 12 months with adult) Teach your baby rhythm while strengthening the parent-child bond. Gentle dance moves to soothing music. Parents are lead through a gentle routine plus ‘warm-up’ and ‘cool down’. Instructor: Jenna Flint Thursdays knowledge that new parents seek. This is a free, community based program sponsored by St Joseph’s Hospital. Facilitator: Nell Divinagracia Tuesdays Ongoing 10:00 - 11:30 am Lewis Centre Meeting Room Free Drop-in Baby Talk (newborn - 6 months with adult) Bring your baby and meet other parents, hear guest speakers, access the resource library, and gain the support and

Bring your baby and drop in for education, support, and socializ- ing with other adults. You’ll have access to guest speakers, com- munity resources, an information library, refreshments and more. Establish positive networks and develop the knowledge and skills to set up success for you and your little cruiser. Instructor: Chris Chapple Wednesdays Sept 9 - Dec 16 10:00 - 11:15 am Lewis Meeting Room $1.00/drop-in Treefrog Music Together Preschool (9 months - 5 years) Join in this beloved music pro- gram! Classes start with music and movement, percussion and play, and build joy and confi- dence in music-making that carries over into your home and your child’s life. Instructor: Kazimea Sokil #39148 Wednesdays

Lewis Meeting Room Free, please pre-register

#39143 Sept 24 - Oct 29 #39144 Nov 5 - Dec 10 9:30 - 10:30 am

Courtenay Recreation Early Years Sept 16 - Nov 25 9:15 - 10:00 am Lewis Park Tsolum Building $170/10

Lewis Craft Room A $35/6

Look for this symbol throughout the brochure for more Parent Participation Programs

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