Winter 2016 Recreation Reporter

CourtenayRecreation Get Trained Leaders in Training (LIT) (13 - 18 years) Have fun, get involved and gain work experience! This course is essential for youth looking to become awesome leaders and build on their resumes. Partici- pants will build teamwork and leadership skills through this workshop series. Learn to lead games and activities, behaviour management and more. After, participants will meet with the volunteer coordinator and put their skills into practice either helping with Easter Promenade or in children’s programs. Instructor: Alexis Forbes #39938 Tuesdays

Job Preparation Program (14 - 18 years)

Food Safe Level 1 (14 - 18 years) Train to become an employ- able food handler in the service industry. Learn about safe food handling methods and food preparation techniques. Certifi- cates are awarded upon success- ful completion of the program. A must for resumes! Instructor: Leigh-Ellen Stoyles #39846 Saturday February 27 9:00 am - 3:30 pm The LINC Multipurpose Room $95 RecreationAccess Apply for coupon books that provide healthy lifestyle opportunities to residents of the City of Courtenay who live below Statistics Canada low income thresholds. Ask us how to apply.

Summer job postings are already coming out! If you want to start earning money landing a job is key to making it happen! Learn cash and food handling, cus- tomer service, phone etiquette, workplace safety, resume writing and interview skills. On the last day we will complete job tours at local businesses. Receive a reference, resume and certifi- cate upon completion. No class February 6. Instructor: Gyneil Atchison #39851 Saturdays January 9 - February 20 2:30 - 5:15 pm The LINC Multipurpose

Courtenay Recreation

February 9 - March 15 3:45 - 5:45 pm The LINC Multipurpose

Room $83/6

Youth

Room $50/6

New Program Sponsored By: Lush Valley Food Action Society

Chef for a Day (10 - 14 years)

Learn what it takes to work alongside great chefs and create amazing, yet simple meals. You will learn safe cooking skills, knife work, how to combine crazy food ingredients and create healthy options for your favourite meals. #39940 Wednesdays January 20 - February 24 4:30 - 6:30 pm The LINC $30/6

Lush Valley is dedicated to providing healthy food skills programming to all Comox Valley resi- dents. Accordingly, Lush Valley can waive part or all of the fees if the parent or guardian communi- cates this to Lush Valley. To request this, please email admin@lushvalley.org or call 250-331-0152.

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Registration starts Wednesday November 18 see page 82