Jan
27
By Darcy Topinka
I sincerely hope everyone created some special memories over the holidays while visiting family and friends. After Christmas and New Years people are either well rested or exhausted. If you were successful in achieving a healthy balance over the holiday season, I would guess that you maintained some kind of physical routine amongst all the chaos of shopping and socializing. Many of us tend to overindulge at Christmas. If guilt over crimes against your gastrointestinal system worries you, then it might be a good idea to ramp up your physical activity in the New Year. Our winter guide was issued to the community in late December. It is here where you will find a number of fitness and active choices in our program line up for 2011.
In our December scholastic Book Fair students and community members raised $2,000.00 which will replenish books in the schools library. Thank you to all of our library supporters. A special thank you to Santa Claus; Santa Graham manages to finds us every year, and we are most appreciative of him taking time out of his busy schedule to make a special appearance here at the centre.
Believe it or not, Kindergarten registration is fast approaching. Administration staff will be on hand to answer your questions or register your child between 8:00 am to 3:30 pm the week of January 31 to Feb 4. In order to register your child, please bring with you proof of your child's age, citizenship status, proof of address, and BC care card.
Over the past couple of months the centre has embarked on a few small upgrades to improve our service to clients and users. The centre has installed an automated door system to make it easier for our visiting seniors and parents with strollers. A newly constructed washroom in our preschool space will facilitate smoother transitions between bathroom breaks and program time. Additional storage has been installed in the form of cupboards in a couple of our child care spaces.
In February we will launch three new children's programs, which take place after school and Saturday mornings. These sport-focused programs will also have a parental component. Through our partnership with the Pacific Institute of Sport Excellence, we will assist parents in understanding the importance of healthy living choices for children and their families. Look for further information on our web site and advertisements through the school's newsletter.
Seniors in the neighbourhood are welcome to check out our popular 55+ dinners which run Tuesdays and Thursdays. Dinner is on the table by 5:00 pm, served up by our friendly community volunteers and centre kitchen staff. Menu selections are printed in advance and can be picked up at the front desk. Speciality dinners require tickets to be purchased in advance.