From April 2012

Multilingual Women’s Peer Support Group in New West

A FREE multilingual peer support group for immigrant and refugee women starts this week at John Robson Elementary. Details here: Multi Group 2012 John Robson

John Robson Community School   

Fridays from 9:30am to 11:30am  Starting April 27, 2012 to June 29, 2012

Free On-Site Childminding and Bus-Tickets are provided.

For More Information, Please Contact Sally @ 604.684.7498 ext.1677 sally.phung-ip@issbc.org

 

 

Fun Moves 2012: Summer Therapeutic Programs for Children

Summer Therapeutic Programs for Children: Fun Moves 2012

Western Society for Children

July – 5-week program for children 7-8 years of age

 Sessions begin Tuesday, July 3, 2012

 

call 604-515-0810 to pre-register

Cost is $50 per child for the group session and subsidies may be available.

 This summer we are excited to introduce, to our member families, 2 therapeutic programs for children ages 6 to 11 and their parent or caregiver: “Fun Moves” and “Kids in Motion”. 

 The activities, developed by our Occupational Therapist, focus on improving balance and coordination in children who need a little help to catch up or to keep up with their peers.

 

Fun Moves

 

Who:    Children ages 6 – 7 with an adult

When:  Tuesdays 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm  (July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31)

Where: Olivet Baptist Church (gym) at 613 Queens Ave, New Westminster         

Cost:     $50 for 5 sessions

 Kids in Motion

 Who:    Children ages 8 – 11 with an adult

When:  Tuesdays 3 pm – 4 pm  (July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31)

Where: Olivet Baptist Church (gym)at 613 Queens Ave, New Westminster

Cost:     $50  for 5 sessions

 Parent and child involvement – Educational handouts will be provided to parents with further information on what they can do at home to assist their children in developing their motor skills.

 

The programs help children develop the skills they will need in school. The small size of the group offers lots of opportunities in the actvities.

                                                                       

Call Western Society for Children at 604-515-0810 for more information.

Each class in the fall program lasts 1 hour. Spaces are for children accompanied by a parent. Pre-register early, as our charity has a limited number of spaces available in this helpful small-group activity. 

Flyer:  Fun Moves 2012 summer 

Children of Parents with Mental Illness May 10th Fraser Valley

This free event is part of the World Conference on Children of Parents with Mental Illness, and will take place on May 10 from 9:00 – 12:30 at the University of the Fraser Valley Abbotsford Campus. The event will provide an opportunity for social workers, mental health clinicians, nurses, students and educators to hear insights from an international perspective then to network as we build our own capacity to support families impacted by mental illness in the Fraser Valley. Guests will include Dr. Daryl Mayberry (Psychologist/Researcher); Dr. Melinda Goodyear (Researcher); Rose Cuff, Program Manager, State of Victoria; Dr. Kim Foster, Sydney School of Nursing; and Dr. Grant Charles, UBC School of Social Work Research on Young Carers. RSVP to Mark Littlefield at marklittlefield@shaw.ca.

(source: www.firstcall.org)

Attachment Accross Cultures–Child Care Resource

Developed by the St. Joseph’s Women’s Health Centre, Attachment across Cultures examines cross-cultural attachment and child care. Based on experiences of women across Canada, the project’s toolkit for service providers supports discussions around cultural perspectives and strategies. It also describes barriers that women experience, such as difficulties around migration and settlement. The toolkit’s resource section lists services and organizations in Canada, and you can download the fact sheet in several different languages (including Chinese, Somali, Tamil, Urdu and Vietnamese). This is an excellent and easy to understand resource to understand attachment theory in the context of a multicultural society. Check it out at www.attachmentacrosscultures.org.

(source: www.firstcall.org)

NIMBe Community Clean Up New Westminster April 21st

NIMBÉ stands for Neighbours Into More Beautiful Environments. April 21st Event Poster: NIMBe_poster
This is a volunteer clean-up event on Sat 21 April. The NIMBÉ Community Clean-up is an initiative to bring the community together to remove litter and trash from environments that people share and enjoy. The community is invited
to take part in this event and help see our places become enjoyable areas for people to play and live in. Gloves and garbage bags will be provided. Register your participation on the event website: http://nimbe.robsonglen.com .

Kids New West Community Guide online now!

The Kids New West Community Guide, packed with information about programs for children (0 to 12 yrs) and families, is now available on this website!

Check it out here: Kids in New West Community Guide February 2012 or here: http://kidsnewwest.ca/resouces/reports/

 You can also pick up a paper copy at Centennial Community Centre, at 65 E 6th Ave., New Westminster.

The guide is brought to you by the New West Early Childhood and Middle Childhood Development Committees, United Way of the Lowermainland, and Children First.

igirl Conference!! for girls gr.6-8 May 18 and Parents Night Out Body Image & Self Esteem May 16th

Don’t miss this fabulous opportunity!  igirl, a one-day conference for girls in gr 6-8, on May 18th at GMS

Details here: igirl Postcard

The conference, presented by the Selina Noon Group and includes these topics:

i am my own BFF: Celebrate your strengths and feel great about your unique self.
i think my body’s a beauty: Magazine bodies are make-believe. We’ll help you see how all of us are gorgeous in our own way.
i know the facts of life: Learn the real deal about periods, pads, breasts, bras, baths and showers … no boys allowed!
i get the ‘net: Facebook, sexting, and safety online … we’ve got you covered.
i have healthy relationships: Friends, family, and [sigh] dating someday – let’s make sure you know what you want and deserve.
i am the best i can be: Get the low-down on what you need to do to reach your personal best, both now and when you’re 90.

Registration:

Please register by calling/e-mailing Community School Co-ordinator Ashley Currie: 604-517-5995, or e-mail subject line “igirl Conference Registration” to acurrie@sd40.bc.ca
Deadline: May 11, but please regis-ter ASAP to secure a space as spots are limited.

Parents Night Out workshop: Body Image and Self Esteem presented by igirl
May 16th 7 to 8:30pm at GMS   Details here:PNO-igirl