Winter 2016 Recreation Reporter

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Parent Participation

Treefrog Music Together Preschool (9 months - 5 years with adult) Join in this beloved music pro- gram! Start with music and movement, percussion and play, and build joy and confidence in music-making that carries over into your home and your child’s life. Instructor: Kazimea Sokil #39864 Wednesdays January 6 - March 9 9:15 - 10:00 am strengthens large muscle devel- opment and coordination, while encouraging basic social skills such as turn-taking and coopera- tion. Instructor: Jenna Flint #39780 Fridays January 29 - March 18 1:00 - 2:00 pm Lewis Activity Room A $40/8 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 knowledge that new parents seek. This is a free, community-based program sponsored by St Joseph’s Hospi- tal. Facilitator: Nell Divinagracia Tuesdays Ongoing 10:00 - 11:30 am Lewis Meeting Room $1/Drop-in Parent & Tot Dance Party (1 - 3 years) Shake your sillies out with this fun, child-centered dance class. Age appropriate movement

Little Cruisers (7 - 14 months)

Childminding (all ages) Our excellent childminding service offers you a safe, friendly and fun environment. If you are participating in our morning programs, playing tennis, squash, or using our weightroom, you’re invited to drop in. Monday - Saturday 9:00 - 11:00 am

Bring your baby for education, support, and socializing with other adults. You’ll have access to guest speakers, community resources, an information library, refreshments and more. Estab- lish positive networks and de- velop the knowledge and skills to set up success for you and your little cruiser. Instructor: Chris Chapple Wednesdays starting January 13 10:00 - 11:15 am Lewis Meeting Room $1/Drop-in Learn practical, accessible tech- niques. Shift ineffective, stressful or inherited parenting skills to supportive, positive and success- ful skills. Learn how connected relationships & nurturing inher- ent greatness can transform challenging/intense behaviors while helping children gain self- regulation and enduring self- worth. Instructor: Marnie Elliot #39863 Wednesdays March 2 - 16 6:30 - 7:30 pm Lewis Salish Building $59/3 Yoga Together (Walking tot – 5 years with adult) Join this playful practice that uses games, visualization, and imagination to engage parents & kids in using the mind and body, breath, and movement to access strength, playfulness, balance & calm. Instructor: Sky Hellyar #40050 Fridays 9:30 - 10:15 am New ! Nurtured Heart Approach

Lewis Centre $4/ hours punch cards also available

Power Hour Playtime Fun! (all ages)

Join the fun! There will be a little something for everyone with gym games, activities, freetime play and more! #39867 Tuesdays

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Early Years

January 5 - March 15 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Lewis Centre MP Hall $40/pre-registration $4/Drop-in

Join us for Family Day February 8 see page 37 for details

Lewis Tsolum Building $170/Parent & Child/10

January 15 - March 4 Lewis Salish Building $50/8

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Registration starts Wednesday November 18 see page 82