the 1 2 vol xxxviii barnacle - alex house
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THIS ISSUE
1. Community Corner Celebrate Diwali Nov 7 with a scrumptious meal of butter chicken with rice, vegetable samosas, naan bread and chocolate mousse. Learn a bit about Diwali and meet others in your community!
2. BWIN Join us for some fun day trips, exploring new places. This is a great chance to try different things and meet people in your community.
3. United Way Campaign The United Way is truly about people and the power of community. Please support this year’s campaign.
4. Community Art Project Stop by the office and see the completed project which is a colourful, interesting, detailed work of art.
5. November Gardening A final gardening crossword puzzle, and a ‘thank you’ to Estelle, who is off to discover new adventures
6. Youth KRU is Back This employment program for youth who are not enrolled in school and need help to overcome employment barriers - is back!
and lots more ....
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The Barnacle Volume XXXVIII Issue # 3 Alexandra Neighbourhood House 604-535-0015 www.alexhouse.net
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Alexandra Neighbour- hood House is happy to welcome trained com- munity organizers from DiverseCity Community Services, supported by the Affiliation of Multicul- tural Societies and Ser- vice Agencies (AMSSA) to deliver the Safe Har-
bour: Respect for All Diversity Train- ing Program to Alex House volunteers and staff on Monday Nov 5. Safe Harbour is a long-standing AMSSA program that puts vision into action, creating opportunities for storefront businesses, institutions, agencies, and municipalities to celebrate differences, helping to create safer, more welcom- ing communities that support diversity and reject discrimination. Safe Har- bour is a commitment to diversity that helps increase the resilience of organi- zations by increasing their community profile as diversity leaders. Through this training, Alex House will support volunteers and staff to engage, learn and grow together, building an inclusive community for all. As a Safe Harbour location, Alex House will be joining a growing net- work of 1,000 Safe Harbour-certified locations across Canada who care about making our communities more welcoming places to live. For more information contact Jenn at 604-535-0015 ext 236 or visit: www.amssa.org.
SAFE HARBOUR ‘Making Our Community a More Welcoming & Inclusive Place to Live’
lest we forget
CHRISTMAS PARTY or SPECIAL EVENT?
How about Alexandra Neighbourhood House
one block from the ocean in Crescent Beach
Choice of three rooms will accommodate
from 45 to 90 people
Beecher Place, on the waterfront
with a stunning ocean view, will accommodate up to 80 people.
Choose a fully catered meal or a variety of appetizers
at either venue.
604-535-0015 ext 231 [email protected]
COMMUNITY CORNER
Are you new to the community? Do you want to meet your neighbours? Contact us to find out how!
‘Celebrating Community’ Monthly Lunches!
Celebrate with your neighbours, share stories, activities and a yummy meal. Members $8/non-mem- bers $10. (Cost is not a barrier to participation, please talk to us). Registration is required by the preceding Friday. Call Jenn at 604-535-0015 ext 237 to put your name on the list! Rides are available in the Crescent Beach/ Ocean Park area. Coming Up Wed, Nov 7- Celebrate Diwali with Butter Chicken, Rice, Vegetable Samosas, Naan Bread and Chocolate Mousse. Learn a bit about Diwali and meet others in your community!
Wed, Dec 12- Celebrate the season with a Christmas Lunch of Roast Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Veggies and Dessert Squares. We’ll have a carol sing, some festive cheer and a visit from our preschool kids!
Caregiver Support Do you provide in-home childcare for families on the Semiahmoo Peninsula? Have you travelled from another country to work in this community? We want to hear from you! Alex House would like to provide better support to in-home and live-in caregivers in our area and would like to hear your ideas on how to accomplish that. Please contact Jenn Bateman at 604-535-0015 ext 237 or [email protected]
United Way Annual Campaign It’s that time of year again, and every
dollar helps! The funding we receive from the United Way helps us to support and strengthen individuals, our neighbourhood and our community.
We give children the best possible start in life, help seniors to stay active and independent, and help vulnerable members of our community to improve the quality of their lives. The United Way is truly about people and the power of community. Through a network of more than 150 community agencies, the United Way invests in more than 500 programs and initiatives throughout the lower mainland to create lasting change. Please support this year’s United Way campaign! For more information go to www.uwlm.ca.
Anytime ... is membership time So join the crowd! We welcome new and renewing members every day. The cost is $15 for individuals or $20 for couples or families. In addition to special member rates on some activities, your membership supports Alexandra Neighbourhood House with our work in your community! So don’t be left out in the cold - put on your running shoes and hurry down to the beach, or just fill out the
form on Page 4 and send it in to us with your payment. If you’re already a member, we’d hate to lose you. If you are a new member, we’d love to meet you!
Inquiries 604-535-0015 www.alexhouse.net
• childcare • preschool • before/after care • spring break/summer camps
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Volunteer Opportunities • Do you like to cook, mingle and meet people in your neighbourhood while cele- brating special events? Then come and join our great ‘Celebrating Community’ Lunch Volunteers – help in the kitchen, serve, and socialize.
• Are you inspired to help your community be a more welcoming place? Join the Build- ing Welcoming & Inclusive Neighbour- hoods (BWIN) Leadership Group.
• Are you a youth with great ideas and a passion for building your leadership skills? The ‘World of Youth’ team is looking for volunteers to help make exciting projects happen in the community.
• Do you have a talent or gift you would like to offer in your neighbourhood? We are seeking community members to share their skills and knowledge at activities and events (i.e. baking, writing, art, storytelling, work- shops, music.)
Call 604-535-0015 ext 236 or e-mail [email protected].
Building a Welcoming & Inclusive Neighbourhood Through Learning and Understanding
English Corner
604-671-6884 [email protected]
Practice conversational English in a friendly environment Everyone is welcome to drop-in and join the conversation
For more Information:
Alexandra Neighbourhood House 2916 McBride Avenue
in the village of Crescent Beach
Wednesdays 1-2:30pm Saturday 10am-12 noon
in the Media room
English Corner
Practice conversational English in a friendly environment Everyone is welcome to drop-in and join the conversation
• come discuss interesting topics
Alexandra Neighbourhood House 2916 McBride Avenue
in the village of Crescent Beach
Wednesdays 1-2:30pm Saturday 10am-12 noon
in the Media room
www.alexhouse.net
Community Trips Join us for a fun day trip, exploring new places! Each month we’ll be embarking on a new adventure. This is a great chance to try different things, meet people in your community and see new places.
Wednesday, November 28th Fort Langley Tour 9:30am-3pm. Cost is $15/person not including lunch.
We’ll escort you to historic Fort Langley and while there, we’ll take a tour of the Fort Historic site and see what life was like for the pioneers. Then we’ll head to Tracycakes Bakery & Café for lunch. Finally we’ll visit some of the fun shops in Fort Langley.
Wednesday, December 19th Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum 11:30am – 3:30pm. Cost is $30/person which includes travel, museum entrance, full lunch and dessert. We’ll visit charming Burnaby Village Museum, which is decorated for a Heritage Christmas! Spend some time walking around exploring the village, then we’ll enjoy a delicious lunch, some dessert and coffee at the Old Fash- ioned Ice Cream Parlour.
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Membership Form
Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC (ANHBC) is an umbrella organization of eight Neighbourhood Houses and two outdoor camps including Alexandra, Cedar Cottage, Frog Hollow, Gordon, Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, Sasamat Outdoor Centre and South Vancouver Neighbourhood Houses. At the forefront of community development, ANHBC bridges community programs with individuals and families of all ages, abilities and nationalities in more than 20 neighbourhoods across the Lower Mainland and BC. We provide innovative and inclusive programs that engage people to live healthy, full lives and create vibrant neighbourhoods.
Your Alex House membership includes membership in ANHBC. There are many benefits to membership with ANHBC including voting privileges at the Annual General Meeting and notice of events, news and other timely information.
Include me on the ANHBC mailing list. ____ (Yes) ____(No)
Individuals: $15/annum Couples/Families: $20/annum
Program Refunds & Cancellatons All membership fees are non-refundable All programs and services are subject to change or cancellation on short notice. If we cancel, full refunds will be issued. If you cancel after the program start date no refund will be issued. If you cancel 14 days prior to the program start date, a full refund will be issued. If you cancel within 13 days of the program start date, a full refund will be issued only if another person registers in your place. Anyone who is unable to attend a program because we have had to change the date or time will be given a full refund.
Community Art Project
If you haven’t stopped by the office lately, take a detour when you’re walking the beach and come in and see the completed Community Art Project. Our caretaker, Lisa Lucow, took on the project as part of a school assignment, and she, with the volunteers who turned out to lend their talents, ideas and skills, produced a colourful, interesting, detailed work of art. It encapsulates the heart of a neighbourhood house in a visual, fun statement, Drop in and have a look!
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Alexandra Family Place It’s all about having fun together, discovering together, learning together, sharing together, laughing together,
and making friends together.
It’s a wonderful opportunity for you to connect with other parents and caregivers, and find information and resources on child development,
health and parenting issues.
Join us at Alexandra Family Place in the Chil- dren’s House, where we have been providing families with opportunities for play and mak- ing friends for over 95 years!
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS
We have books of 10 tickets for $40 available for AFP drop-in at the camp office
Parenting young children can be an amazing experience but can also have some challenges and questions. Alexandra Family Place Drop-in is an opportunity for parents and caregivers of children birth to 6 years of age to connect with other families and learn and experience with your child. Guest speakers are scheduled from time to time on various topics of interest to families and there’s always time to explore, create, imagine, move and PLAY! Parenting information on positive discipline and parent support is always available. The drop-in runs Tuesday and Thursday mornings
from 10-12:30 (September to June excluding statutory holidays) The cost is $5 per family per visit. For more information contact the Early Childhood Development Coordinator at 604-535-0015 ext 229.
Spring Break Play Away Day Camps by the beach will be offered again this year, for children ages 5 to 12. More information will available in the new year. Watch for it, as space is limited!
Explore With Me
This interactive program for parents and children 15 months to five years introduces the Reggio Emilia approach to learning and inspires children's natural curiosity to learn about the world around them. Enjoy hands-on, interactive experiences and a song and story time each week. Each family will have the opportunity to create a book of songs and ideas to take home. Fridays, 10 – 11:30am to November 23, 2012 iin Alexandra Hall. $40/family. To register call Doni at 604-535-0015 ext 229. Need help with fees? Give us a call.
Do you have lego your children have outgrown? Or picture frames, sheer curtains or fabric? If so, we welcome your donation and would certainly put it to good use at our School’s Out program. Please call Doni at 604-535-0015 ext 229.
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Mommy and Me A group for moms with babies under 1year. The adjustment to becoming a Mommy is a signifi- cant life change filled with both joys and challenges. Mommy and Me is full of connecting times - with other Moms, with our babies and with community resourc- es, information and support. Topics covered include attachment with our babies, development, temperament and self-care. We also teach you some songs, rhymes and bounces that you can do with your baby. This is one of the many attachment-building activities that you can do to grow the relationship with your little one.
“Love between a parent and a child forms the basis of every other relationship in a child’s life. “ Author unknown For more information or to register call 604-538-5060 ext 24.
Positively Parenting Your Toddler A group for parents or caregivers of children 8 months-3years of age
The toddler years can be a wonderful time of excit- ing growth and learning, but they can also be chal- lenging! This interactive program addresses topics such as, child development, temperament, emotional literacy, promoting positive behavior, self-care and much more. For more information or to register call 604-538-5060 ext 24.
FAMILY AND PARENTING PROGRAMS
Listen to Me Workshop Learning to listen, understand and communicate with your child or teen Listening is one of the most important tools parents and caregivers can use when com- municating with their children. This is a fun and interactive workshop where we explore the power of listening to the children in our lives. The next workshop is for parents of children ages 2 1/2 - 6, Tuesday Nov 27, 6:30-8:30pm.$10/family (Need help with fees? Give us a call). To register call 604-538-5060 ext 24 or [email protected] There are additional workshops offered for parents/ caregivers of children ages 3-18 throughout the year. Contact us to express interest in future workshops.
More Tools...
for your Parenting Toolkit A group for parents and caregivers of children 4-12 Children in the middle years are learning and accomplishing many new skills, which makes this an ideal time for parents/caregivers to sharpen theirs! This group includes discussions and activities about building the attachment relationship, learning to listen to our kids, making sense of and understanding their behaviour, their emotional literacy development, self care and much more. Next group: February 2013, 2hrs/week for 6 weeks. $40/family (no one turned away for inability to pay.) To register or for more information, contact Shelley at 604- 538-5060 ext 24 or [email protected]
All of our groups run 2-3 times a year and we keep on-going interest lists. There is a small fee for some of our parent education groups. If you need help or have any questions please talk to us. No one is turned away for inability to pay.
School-age Care Do you need care for your children outside of school hours? We can help! Alex House runs an After School Club in White Rock from 2:30 to 4:30pm at
White Rock Elementary and Peace Arch Elementary, with spaces for kids ages 5 to 12. Call 604-535-0015 ext 229 for information and registration for the after school club. We also run an Out of School Care program (before and after school, Pro D days etc.) in Crescent Beach for kids ages 5 to 12 with transportation from Crescent Park and Ocean Cliff Elementary, and an additional before and after program from Rosemary Heights, Pacific Heights and Peace Arch. Call 604- 535-0015 ext 233 for information and registration.
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YOUTH PROGRAMS
Youth KRU Knowledge • Resources • Understanding
This employment program for youth - is back! Youth ages 15 to 30 who are not enrolled in school and need help to overcome employment barriers gain meaningful training and work experience to prepare them for future employment. Program participants must be in Canada legally and must not be receiving EI benefits.
The program provides: • Employability and life skills training • Supported job search • Leadership skills • Work-specific certification including First Aid, Food Safe, Superhost, WHMIS, Serving it Right Youth KRU starts in December and will operate from Alex House (The #351 bus stops at our door!) For details contact Maxine Larmour 604-538-5060 ext 28 or e-mail [email protected].
Vine Avenue Drop In Alexandra Neighbourhood House’s Youth & Family Centre at 15455 Vine Ave, White Rock is home to the Vine Youth Wellness Drop In for youth ages 12-21. In collaboration with the Ministry of Children and Family Development and Fraser Health, the clinic provides integrated health and wellness services. Youth can meet with a physician around general health issues and/or speak to a youth worker around non-medical issues related to wellness, such as mood disorders, contraceptive counselling, teen pregnancy, addiction, eating disorders and general medical conditions. Youth receive screening, treatment and medical counselling in a safe and supportive environment, and youth workers are also available to provide support, information, and referrals. Drop-in hours are 3:30-6:30 pm Mondays (except stat holidays - will be open Wednesday of that week instead) and the LAST Wednesday of every,month.Call 604-542-3926 for more information. www.vineyouthclinic.com
Youth Outdoor Leadership Alexandra Neighbourhood House, in partnership with Sasamat Outdoor Center, is proud to offer the Youth Leadership Training Program. This program, designed for high school students in grades 10 and 11, will be offered over 12 weeks beginning January 24th. Weekly training will take place on Thursday afternoons from 4-6pm at Alex House and there will be three weekend leadership development retreats.
Outdoor Leadership is a great opportunity for youth to be challenged, to build skills and to gain experience for working with children in recreational programs. Participants also gain certifications in
First Aid, C.P.R. and Food Safe. All hours done in the program count toward school volunteer hours (approx 125-150 hours). Space is limited, so if you’re interested please contact Jenn Bateman [email protected], 604- 535-0015 ext 237. This program has been offered through the Association of Neighbourhood Houses for more than 30 years, providing students with opportunities for mentoring and leadership as they gain experience in program planning and group dynamics. They also learn more about themselves as both individuals and as members of a group. The youth are active volunteers in many programs and events at the neighbourhood house and make meaningful connections with the wider community as they are further prepared for employment and responsible participation in society.
Reconnect The Reconnect Youth program has lots of information for youth about programs and services in the community, as well as activities such as movie nights, BBQ’s and more. Services include one-to-one support, outreach, parent-teen mediation and helpful information for youth and their families. Program delivery is part of an integrated community response involving provincial ministries, schools and the community. This program provides direct service to more than 300 youth and many of their families each year. Check it out! Like us on Facebook!
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Letter from the ED
Wow! Alex House has been selected as a finalist for the 2012 Surrey Board of Trade Business Excellence Awards, in the Not-for-Profit, Budget Over $500,000 Category! The winners in all categories will be announced at a gala event November 15 at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel. Fingers crossed!
There's an app for that! The Community Place app, developed for iPhones, iPads and Androids, allows you to find the nearest neighbourhood house in your area. Find services and programs to fit your needs wherever you are! www.CommunityPlaceApp.com
It is already November. I find this hard to believe or to accept. It seems we are well on our way to winter, observing the storms that have hit across North America (metaphorical and otherwise),
while we in Crescent Beach are addressing our very own beloved swamp, complicated by high tides. I sometimes think that I might be well advised to posi- tion a lifejacket under my desk chair or ensure we secure a lifeboat on the back of the Dining Hall, just in case. I find it interesting how Mother Nature can force us to be present, to listen and to observe, all the while forcing us to fend for our lives. My experience is that we, as human beings, have a tendency to try to direct our world. My caveat is that sometimes we need to take our lead from Mother Nature, not to stand still, but rather to allow ourselves a voice, to be heard. It is all about perspective, and what each of us chooses to glean from our experiences. Somehow this brings me to our recent Annual General Meeting, where I’d first like to thank everyone who came out to participate. This served as a reminder to me that when we gather people together, amazing things can happen! In an attempt to summarize and share the learnings more broadly - Jenn Beavington, our Community Pro- gammer, facilitated a Community Conversation around ‘What is a Neighbourhood House’. We had ‘old tim- ers’ and ‘newcomers’ attend and participate; we heard stories about our history and observed where our cur- rent direction is overlapping with that of our founders. What resonated for me was the message of inclusion, framed in different language, by different people, but always coming to the surface.
This is our broad goal, and the over-arching goal of all neighbourhood houses: ‘Room for everyone.’ There are times I know that we are moving in the ‘right’ direc- tion, having glimpses of success, but there are mo-
ments when I know we have work to do. When I hear from newcomer volunteers that they feel people are ‘afraid of them’ because they are not from here, or when I hear from a Crescent Beach resident, another volunteer, that they have only had a handful of their neighbours wave and say hello over the three years they have lived here, I know that while much good is occurring, there is still much to do. I am thankful for the people that are interested in joining us on this path to creating community, and recognize the commitment and dedication it requires for positive change to occur. There will be more opportunities to participate in community building activities - we look forward to having you joining us! In the words of Margaret J. Wheatley
“Relationships are all there is. Everything in the universe only exists because it is in
relationship to everything else. Nothing exists in isolation.
We have to stop pretending we are individuals that can go it alone.”
Penny Bradley, Executive Director
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It’s time to say goodbye. After 11 years of writing these articles, I’ve decided to cut back on my activi- ties and have some free time to pursue new ad- ventures. I leave you with my best wishes, my final crossword puzzle, and the hope that you keep get- ting your fingers dirty in the soil and derive constant pleasure from it. It’s been a wonderful experience… Estelle Bogoch (Horticulturalist, Horticultural Therapist, Landscape Designer, Instructor)
And thank you Estelle for contributing articles for all these years, and helping all of us become better gardeners, creating beauty in our neighbourhoods and reaping the fruits (or vegetables!) of our labours. We’re going to miss all the gardening knowledge you were so willing to share!
So long, Estelle and ‘Thank You’
GIFTS FOR GARDENERS 2012
ACROSS
1 Specialty hat worn during the summer 2 Covering for hands 5 Gadget used to identify plant 7 Small supports that pots rest on 8 Type of specialty tools for people with pain 9 Countertop unit for indoor composting 10 Plant that grows in a perforated pot 12 Used to estimate the time of day 13 Tool for cutting shrubs
DOWN
1 Implement used to improve dull tools 2 Knife used to join 2 different woody stems together 3 Gadget that spreads seeds 4 Comfortable outdoor ‘bed’ 6 Gadget for constructing paper planting pots 7 Common hand tool 9 Used to cushion knees 11 Implement used to hand water plants
REKINDLED by Jm Gifford
I haven’t written for months it seems yet tonite I am smitten by the light of moonbeams
sitting in my room night hovering outside i hear the halloween boom of fireworks implied
with the costumes and masks we wear as our guise and live out our tasks both the fool and the wise
yet love is the reason life is OK and good in each season of our varying mood
Answers Page 10
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Career and Education Exploration Program We would like to thank VanCity for providing Alexandra Neighborhood House’s Reconnect Youth Services Program with the funding to facilitate this employment group for youth on the Semiahmoo Peninsula. During the six week project seven youth ages 14-16 spent three weeks learning interview skills, workplace etiquette, stress management and how to build their skills inventory. On completion of their training the youth worked for three weeks as volunteers at Petland and Hillcrest Bakery. All the youth remarked on how great it was to get some hands-on experience and how they felt it would benefit them when they were looking for employ- ment.
A big thank you to Petland and Hillcrest Bakery for hosting the youth during their volunteer place- ments, and to the Crisis Centre of BC for facilitating an excellent group on stress management skills. And a special THANK YOU to the youth who par- ticipated in the program as they are what made it fun and successful!
Showcase your art by standing up for the
Anti-Bullying Campaign Winner receives a gift card
Submissions due by December15, 2012
Winners will be determined by a panel of your peers All art will be showcased
at the Reconnect office For more information
Kodi Kozel 604-538-5060 ext 26
Connect Parent Group Connect is an attachment-based program for parents and caregivers who are trying to understand and respond to their teen’s challenging behaviour. Sessions use activities, discussions and role play to provide parents with new information about the parent-teen relationship and adolescent development. This program is run by Child and Youth Mental Health in collaboration with community partners, including Alexandra Neighbourhood House. And it’s FREE! The next group will start in January 2013 and will run for 10 weeks, 1 hour per week. For more information contact Child and Youth Mental Health at 604-542-3900.
GIFTS FOR GARDENERS 2012
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Crossword Answers
The past, present and future met in a room, all at one time ... it got quite tense!
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Camp Alexandra Retreat and Conference Centre Located just half a block from the beach, Camp Alexandra is a perfect venue for large or small group retreats, reunions, workshops and much more! Nestled in the heart of Cres- cent Beach, our camp can accommodate up to 90 people, with various options for smaller
groups. (Minimum accommodation rates apply). Catering is provided and selections are designed to suit every palate.
(Rental must take place by September 30, 2013. Promotion expires Oct 31, 2012)
Beecher Place Newly renovated, Beecher Place boasts a stunnng ocean view with a beautiful glass wrap-around balcony. Located on the wa- terfront, Beecher Place is the perfect setting for business meetings, workshops, socials and weddings. Amenities include tables and chairs for 80 people (maximum capacity), panoramic ocean view, pull down projector screen, fridge, stove, microwave, sink and counter, two washrooms and an elevator.
Catering is also provided at Beecher Place for lunches, high tea and dinner. For all rental inquiries contact:
[email protected] or call 604 535-0015 ext 231 or go to www.alexhouse.com
Modern Service ... in a vintage setting
RETREAT & CONFERENCE CENTRE
Book a minimum two night stay and receive 15% off your total accommodation cost.
Many thanks to the Future Shop at Grandview Corners for generously donating all the appli- ances required by our children’s programs. It’s very much appreciated!
House and Home Services Seniors Support Services
Errand Services
604-536-9611 ext 223 604-828-0253 cell
[email protected] www.southfraserconcierge.com
Nov 30, 2012
Camp Alexandra: 604-535-0015
ALEXANDRA NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE STAFF
Vine Avenue Youth & Family Services: 604-538-5060
Director, Youth & Family Programs: Rhea Hubbard Team Leader: Maxine Larmour Youth & Family Workers: Cindi Mercer, Shelley Cranstone, Kodi Kozel, Jay Kemp
Alexandra Children’s Centre at Kensington Praire: 604-541-3270 Jennifer Valente, Program Supervisor Alexandra Children’s Centre at the Beach House: 604-560-5520 Erica Levitt, Program Supervisor
Alexandra Children’s Centre Preschool: 604-535-0015 ext 233 Heather Fyfe, Program Supervisor
Alexandra Neighbourhood House 2916 McBride Ave
Crescent Beach, Surrey BC V4A 3G2 Phone: 604-535-0015 Fax: 604-535-2720
[email protected]
604-535-0015 www.alexhouse.net
... improving the quality of neighbourhood life in a creative, caring way
Alexandra Neighbourhood House Board meetings are open to all Alex House members. Please call 604-535-0015 ext 227 for the next scheduled meeting.
Alexandra Neighbourhood House Office Hours
Monday to Friday 9am - 4:30pm
• David Hughes • Jean McKendry • Elva Reid • Sue Vanin • Dino Zanni
ALEX HOUSE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
Caretaker Emergency 604-790-4051
One month $25 Three months $60.
THE BARNACLE
nov 27 ‘Listen to Me’ Workshop
nov 30 deadline for special offer on rentals
dec 10 youth KRU starts
dec 15 deadline for anti- bullying art
The Barnacle : Copy Editing and Distribution: Chris Magnus
MISSION STATEMENT Alexandra Neighbourhood House provides opportunities for people to gather, grow and build a spirit of community
Our representatives bring free gifts and greetings, along with helpful information, maps and resources about your community, with no obligation. Book a visit at www.welcomewagon.ca. In South Surrey/ White Rock call JoAnn at 604- 538-3740.
Are YOU new to the neighbourhood? Have you met a newcomer?
Be sure to contact
1. Community Corner Celebrate Diwali Nov 7 with a scrumptious meal of butter chicken with rice, vegetable samosas, naan bread and chocolate mousse. Learn a bit about Diwali and meet others in your community!
2. BWIN Join us for some fun day trips, exploring new places. This is a great chance to try different things and meet people in your community.
3. United Way Campaign The United Way is truly about people and the power of community. Please support this year’s campaign.
4. Community Art Project Stop by the office and see the completed project which is a colourful, interesting, detailed work of art.
5. November Gardening A final gardening crossword puzzle, and a ‘thank you’ to Estelle, who is off to discover new adventures
6. Youth KRU is Back This employment program for youth who are not enrolled in school and need help to overcome employment barriers - is back!
and lots more ....
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Alexandra Neighbour- hood House is happy to welcome trained com- munity organizers from DiverseCity Community Services, supported by the Affiliation of Multicul- tural Societies and Ser- vice Agencies (AMSSA) to deliver the Safe Har-
bour: Respect for All Diversity Train- ing Program to Alex House volunteers and staff on Monday Nov 5. Safe Harbour is a long-standing AMSSA program that puts vision into action, creating opportunities for storefront businesses, institutions, agencies, and municipalities to celebrate differences, helping to create safer, more welcom- ing communities that support diversity and reject discrimination. Safe Har- bour is a commitment to diversity that helps increase the resilience of organi- zations by increasing their community profile as diversity leaders. Through this training, Alex House will support volunteers and staff to engage, learn and grow together, building an inclusive community for all. As a Safe Harbour location, Alex House will be joining a growing net- work of 1,000 Safe Harbour-certified locations across Canada who care about making our communities more welcoming places to live. For more information contact Jenn at 604-535-0015 ext 236 or visit: www.amssa.org.
SAFE HARBOUR ‘Making Our Community a More Welcoming & Inclusive Place to Live’
lest we forget
CHRISTMAS PARTY or SPECIAL EVENT?
How about Alexandra Neighbourhood House
one block from the ocean in Crescent Beach
Choice of three rooms will accommodate
from 45 to 90 people
Beecher Place, on the waterfront
with a stunning ocean view, will accommodate up to 80 people.
Choose a fully catered meal or a variety of appetizers
at either venue.
604-535-0015 ext 231 [email protected]
COMMUNITY CORNER
Are you new to the community? Do you want to meet your neighbours? Contact us to find out how!
‘Celebrating Community’ Monthly Lunches!
Celebrate with your neighbours, share stories, activities and a yummy meal. Members $8/non-mem- bers $10. (Cost is not a barrier to participation, please talk to us). Registration is required by the preceding Friday. Call Jenn at 604-535-0015 ext 237 to put your name on the list! Rides are available in the Crescent Beach/ Ocean Park area. Coming Up Wed, Nov 7- Celebrate Diwali with Butter Chicken, Rice, Vegetable Samosas, Naan Bread and Chocolate Mousse. Learn a bit about Diwali and meet others in your community!
Wed, Dec 12- Celebrate the season with a Christmas Lunch of Roast Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Veggies and Dessert Squares. We’ll have a carol sing, some festive cheer and a visit from our preschool kids!
Caregiver Support Do you provide in-home childcare for families on the Semiahmoo Peninsula? Have you travelled from another country to work in this community? We want to hear from you! Alex House would like to provide better support to in-home and live-in caregivers in our area and would like to hear your ideas on how to accomplish that. Please contact Jenn Bateman at 604-535-0015 ext 237 or [email protected]
United Way Annual Campaign It’s that time of year again, and every
dollar helps! The funding we receive from the United Way helps us to support and strengthen individuals, our neighbourhood and our community.
We give children the best possible start in life, help seniors to stay active and independent, and help vulnerable members of our community to improve the quality of their lives. The United Way is truly about people and the power of community. Through a network of more than 150 community agencies, the United Way invests in more than 500 programs and initiatives throughout the lower mainland to create lasting change. Please support this year’s United Way campaign! For more information go to www.uwlm.ca.
Anytime ... is membership time So join the crowd! We welcome new and renewing members every day. The cost is $15 for individuals or $20 for couples or families. In addition to special member rates on some activities, your membership supports Alexandra Neighbourhood House with our work in your community! So don’t be left out in the cold - put on your running shoes and hurry down to the beach, or just fill out the
form on Page 4 and send it in to us with your payment. If you’re already a member, we’d hate to lose you. If you are a new member, we’d love to meet you!
Inquiries 604-535-0015 www.alexhouse.net
• childcare • preschool • before/after care • spring break/summer camps
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Volunteer Opportunities • Do you like to cook, mingle and meet people in your neighbourhood while cele- brating special events? Then come and join our great ‘Celebrating Community’ Lunch Volunteers – help in the kitchen, serve, and socialize.
• Are you inspired to help your community be a more welcoming place? Join the Build- ing Welcoming & Inclusive Neighbour- hoods (BWIN) Leadership Group.
• Are you a youth with great ideas and a passion for building your leadership skills? The ‘World of Youth’ team is looking for volunteers to help make exciting projects happen in the community.
• Do you have a talent or gift you would like to offer in your neighbourhood? We are seeking community members to share their skills and knowledge at activities and events (i.e. baking, writing, art, storytelling, work- shops, music.)
Call 604-535-0015 ext 236 or e-mail [email protected].
Building a Welcoming & Inclusive Neighbourhood Through Learning and Understanding
English Corner
604-671-6884 [email protected]
Practice conversational English in a friendly environment Everyone is welcome to drop-in and join the conversation
For more Information:
Alexandra Neighbourhood House 2916 McBride Avenue
in the village of Crescent Beach
Wednesdays 1-2:30pm Saturday 10am-12 noon
in the Media room
English Corner
Practice conversational English in a friendly environment Everyone is welcome to drop-in and join the conversation
• come discuss interesting topics
Alexandra Neighbourhood House 2916 McBride Avenue
in the village of Crescent Beach
Wednesdays 1-2:30pm Saturday 10am-12 noon
in the Media room
www.alexhouse.net
Community Trips Join us for a fun day trip, exploring new places! Each month we’ll be embarking on a new adventure. This is a great chance to try different things, meet people in your community and see new places.
Wednesday, November 28th Fort Langley Tour 9:30am-3pm. Cost is $15/person not including lunch.
We’ll escort you to historic Fort Langley and while there, we’ll take a tour of the Fort Historic site and see what life was like for the pioneers. Then we’ll head to Tracycakes Bakery & Café for lunch. Finally we’ll visit some of the fun shops in Fort Langley.
Wednesday, December 19th Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum 11:30am – 3:30pm. Cost is $30/person which includes travel, museum entrance, full lunch and dessert. We’ll visit charming Burnaby Village Museum, which is decorated for a Heritage Christmas! Spend some time walking around exploring the village, then we’ll enjoy a delicious lunch, some dessert and coffee at the Old Fash- ioned Ice Cream Parlour.
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Membership Form
Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC (ANHBC) is an umbrella organization of eight Neighbourhood Houses and two outdoor camps including Alexandra, Cedar Cottage, Frog Hollow, Gordon, Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, Sasamat Outdoor Centre and South Vancouver Neighbourhood Houses. At the forefront of community development, ANHBC bridges community programs with individuals and families of all ages, abilities and nationalities in more than 20 neighbourhoods across the Lower Mainland and BC. We provide innovative and inclusive programs that engage people to live healthy, full lives and create vibrant neighbourhoods.
Your Alex House membership includes membership in ANHBC. There are many benefits to membership with ANHBC including voting privileges at the Annual General Meeting and notice of events, news and other timely information.
Include me on the ANHBC mailing list. ____ (Yes) ____(No)
Individuals: $15/annum Couples/Families: $20/annum
Program Refunds & Cancellatons All membership fees are non-refundable All programs and services are subject to change or cancellation on short notice. If we cancel, full refunds will be issued. If you cancel after the program start date no refund will be issued. If you cancel 14 days prior to the program start date, a full refund will be issued. If you cancel within 13 days of the program start date, a full refund will be issued only if another person registers in your place. Anyone who is unable to attend a program because we have had to change the date or time will be given a full refund.
Community Art Project
If you haven’t stopped by the office lately, take a detour when you’re walking the beach and come in and see the completed Community Art Project. Our caretaker, Lisa Lucow, took on the project as part of a school assignment, and she, with the volunteers who turned out to lend their talents, ideas and skills, produced a colourful, interesting, detailed work of art. It encapsulates the heart of a neighbourhood house in a visual, fun statement, Drop in and have a look!
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Alexandra Family Place It’s all about having fun together, discovering together, learning together, sharing together, laughing together,
and making friends together.
It’s a wonderful opportunity for you to connect with other parents and caregivers, and find information and resources on child development,
health and parenting issues.
Join us at Alexandra Family Place in the Chil- dren’s House, where we have been providing families with opportunities for play and mak- ing friends for over 95 years!
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS
We have books of 10 tickets for $40 available for AFP drop-in at the camp office
Parenting young children can be an amazing experience but can also have some challenges and questions. Alexandra Family Place Drop-in is an opportunity for parents and caregivers of children birth to 6 years of age to connect with other families and learn and experience with your child. Guest speakers are scheduled from time to time on various topics of interest to families and there’s always time to explore, create, imagine, move and PLAY! Parenting information on positive discipline and parent support is always available. The drop-in runs Tuesday and Thursday mornings
from 10-12:30 (September to June excluding statutory holidays) The cost is $5 per family per visit. For more information contact the Early Childhood Development Coordinator at 604-535-0015 ext 229.
Spring Break Play Away Day Camps by the beach will be offered again this year, for children ages 5 to 12. More information will available in the new year. Watch for it, as space is limited!
Explore With Me
This interactive program for parents and children 15 months to five years introduces the Reggio Emilia approach to learning and inspires children's natural curiosity to learn about the world around them. Enjoy hands-on, interactive experiences and a song and story time each week. Each family will have the opportunity to create a book of songs and ideas to take home. Fridays, 10 – 11:30am to November 23, 2012 iin Alexandra Hall. $40/family. To register call Doni at 604-535-0015 ext 229. Need help with fees? Give us a call.
Do you have lego your children have outgrown? Or picture frames, sheer curtains or fabric? If so, we welcome your donation and would certainly put it to good use at our School’s Out program. Please call Doni at 604-535-0015 ext 229.
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Mommy and Me A group for moms with babies under 1year. The adjustment to becoming a Mommy is a signifi- cant life change filled with both joys and challenges. Mommy and Me is full of connecting times - with other Moms, with our babies and with community resourc- es, information and support. Topics covered include attachment with our babies, development, temperament and self-care. We also teach you some songs, rhymes and bounces that you can do with your baby. This is one of the many attachment-building activities that you can do to grow the relationship with your little one.
“Love between a parent and a child forms the basis of every other relationship in a child’s life. “ Author unknown For more information or to register call 604-538-5060 ext 24.
Positively Parenting Your Toddler A group for parents or caregivers of children 8 months-3years of age
The toddler years can be a wonderful time of excit- ing growth and learning, but they can also be chal- lenging! This interactive program addresses topics such as, child development, temperament, emotional literacy, promoting positive behavior, self-care and much more. For more information or to register call 604-538-5060 ext 24.
FAMILY AND PARENTING PROGRAMS
Listen to Me Workshop Learning to listen, understand and communicate with your child or teen Listening is one of the most important tools parents and caregivers can use when com- municating with their children. This is a fun and interactive workshop where we explore the power of listening to the children in our lives. The next workshop is for parents of children ages 2 1/2 - 6, Tuesday Nov 27, 6:30-8:30pm.$10/family (Need help with fees? Give us a call). To register call 604-538-5060 ext 24 or [email protected] There are additional workshops offered for parents/ caregivers of children ages 3-18 throughout the year. Contact us to express interest in future workshops.
More Tools...
for your Parenting Toolkit A group for parents and caregivers of children 4-12 Children in the middle years are learning and accomplishing many new skills, which makes this an ideal time for parents/caregivers to sharpen theirs! This group includes discussions and activities about building the attachment relationship, learning to listen to our kids, making sense of and understanding their behaviour, their emotional literacy development, self care and much more. Next group: February 2013, 2hrs/week for 6 weeks. $40/family (no one turned away for inability to pay.) To register or for more information, contact Shelley at 604- 538-5060 ext 24 or [email protected]
All of our groups run 2-3 times a year and we keep on-going interest lists. There is a small fee for some of our parent education groups. If you need help or have any questions please talk to us. No one is turned away for inability to pay.
School-age Care Do you need care for your children outside of school hours? We can help! Alex House runs an After School Club in White Rock from 2:30 to 4:30pm at
White Rock Elementary and Peace Arch Elementary, with spaces for kids ages 5 to 12. Call 604-535-0015 ext 229 for information and registration for the after school club. We also run an Out of School Care program (before and after school, Pro D days etc.) in Crescent Beach for kids ages 5 to 12 with transportation from Crescent Park and Ocean Cliff Elementary, and an additional before and after program from Rosemary Heights, Pacific Heights and Peace Arch. Call 604- 535-0015 ext 233 for information and registration.
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YOUTH PROGRAMS
Youth KRU Knowledge • Resources • Understanding
This employment program for youth - is back! Youth ages 15 to 30 who are not enrolled in school and need help to overcome employment barriers gain meaningful training and work experience to prepare them for future employment. Program participants must be in Canada legally and must not be receiving EI benefits.
The program provides: • Employability and life skills training • Supported job search • Leadership skills • Work-specific certification including First Aid, Food Safe, Superhost, WHMIS, Serving it Right Youth KRU starts in December and will operate from Alex House (The #351 bus stops at our door!) For details contact Maxine Larmour 604-538-5060 ext 28 or e-mail [email protected].
Vine Avenue Drop In Alexandra Neighbourhood House’s Youth & Family Centre at 15455 Vine Ave, White Rock is home to the Vine Youth Wellness Drop In for youth ages 12-21. In collaboration with the Ministry of Children and Family Development and Fraser Health, the clinic provides integrated health and wellness services. Youth can meet with a physician around general health issues and/or speak to a youth worker around non-medical issues related to wellness, such as mood disorders, contraceptive counselling, teen pregnancy, addiction, eating disorders and general medical conditions. Youth receive screening, treatment and medical counselling in a safe and supportive environment, and youth workers are also available to provide support, information, and referrals. Drop-in hours are 3:30-6:30 pm Mondays (except stat holidays - will be open Wednesday of that week instead) and the LAST Wednesday of every,month.Call 604-542-3926 for more information. www.vineyouthclinic.com
Youth Outdoor Leadership Alexandra Neighbourhood House, in partnership with Sasamat Outdoor Center, is proud to offer the Youth Leadership Training Program. This program, designed for high school students in grades 10 and 11, will be offered over 12 weeks beginning January 24th. Weekly training will take place on Thursday afternoons from 4-6pm at Alex House and there will be three weekend leadership development retreats.
Outdoor Leadership is a great opportunity for youth to be challenged, to build skills and to gain experience for working with children in recreational programs. Participants also gain certifications in
First Aid, C.P.R. and Food Safe. All hours done in the program count toward school volunteer hours (approx 125-150 hours). Space is limited, so if you’re interested please contact Jenn Bateman [email protected], 604- 535-0015 ext 237. This program has been offered through the Association of Neighbourhood Houses for more than 30 years, providing students with opportunities for mentoring and leadership as they gain experience in program planning and group dynamics. They also learn more about themselves as both individuals and as members of a group. The youth are active volunteers in many programs and events at the neighbourhood house and make meaningful connections with the wider community as they are further prepared for employment and responsible participation in society.
Reconnect The Reconnect Youth program has lots of information for youth about programs and services in the community, as well as activities such as movie nights, BBQ’s and more. Services include one-to-one support, outreach, parent-teen mediation and helpful information for youth and their families. Program delivery is part of an integrated community response involving provincial ministries, schools and the community. This program provides direct service to more than 300 youth and many of their families each year. Check it out! Like us on Facebook!
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Letter from the ED
Wow! Alex House has been selected as a finalist for the 2012 Surrey Board of Trade Business Excellence Awards, in the Not-for-Profit, Budget Over $500,000 Category! The winners in all categories will be announced at a gala event November 15 at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel. Fingers crossed!
There's an app for that! The Community Place app, developed for iPhones, iPads and Androids, allows you to find the nearest neighbourhood house in your area. Find services and programs to fit your needs wherever you are! www.CommunityPlaceApp.com
It is already November. I find this hard to believe or to accept. It seems we are well on our way to winter, observing the storms that have hit across North America (metaphorical and otherwise),
while we in Crescent Beach are addressing our very own beloved swamp, complicated by high tides. I sometimes think that I might be well advised to posi- tion a lifejacket under my desk chair or ensure we secure a lifeboat on the back of the Dining Hall, just in case. I find it interesting how Mother Nature can force us to be present, to listen and to observe, all the while forcing us to fend for our lives. My experience is that we, as human beings, have a tendency to try to direct our world. My caveat is that sometimes we need to take our lead from Mother Nature, not to stand still, but rather to allow ourselves a voice, to be heard. It is all about perspective, and what each of us chooses to glean from our experiences. Somehow this brings me to our recent Annual General Meeting, where I’d first like to thank everyone who came out to participate. This served as a reminder to me that when we gather people together, amazing things can happen! In an attempt to summarize and share the learnings more broadly - Jenn Beavington, our Community Pro- gammer, facilitated a Community Conversation around ‘What is a Neighbourhood House’. We had ‘old tim- ers’ and ‘newcomers’ attend and participate; we heard stories about our history and observed where our cur- rent direction is overlapping with that of our founders. What resonated for me was the message of inclusion, framed in different language, by different people, but always coming to the surface.
This is our broad goal, and the over-arching goal of all neighbourhood houses: ‘Room for everyone.’ There are times I know that we are moving in the ‘right’ direc- tion, having glimpses of success, but there are mo-
ments when I know we have work to do. When I hear from newcomer volunteers that they feel people are ‘afraid of them’ because they are not from here, or when I hear from a Crescent Beach resident, another volunteer, that they have only had a handful of their neighbours wave and say hello over the three years they have lived here, I know that while much good is occurring, there is still much to do. I am thankful for the people that are interested in joining us on this path to creating community, and recognize the commitment and dedication it requires for positive change to occur. There will be more opportunities to participate in community building activities - we look forward to having you joining us! In the words of Margaret J. Wheatley
“Relationships are all there is. Everything in the universe only exists because it is in
relationship to everything else. Nothing exists in isolation.
We have to stop pretending we are individuals that can go it alone.”
Penny Bradley, Executive Director
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It’s time to say goodbye. After 11 years of writing these articles, I’ve decided to cut back on my activi- ties and have some free time to pursue new ad- ventures. I leave you with my best wishes, my final crossword puzzle, and the hope that you keep get- ting your fingers dirty in the soil and derive constant pleasure from it. It’s been a wonderful experience… Estelle Bogoch (Horticulturalist, Horticultural Therapist, Landscape Designer, Instructor)
And thank you Estelle for contributing articles for all these years, and helping all of us become better gardeners, creating beauty in our neighbourhoods and reaping the fruits (or vegetables!) of our labours. We’re going to miss all the gardening knowledge you were so willing to share!
So long, Estelle and ‘Thank You’
GIFTS FOR GARDENERS 2012
ACROSS
1 Specialty hat worn during the summer 2 Covering for hands 5 Gadget used to identify plant 7 Small supports that pots rest on 8 Type of specialty tools for people with pain 9 Countertop unit for indoor composting 10 Plant that grows in a perforated pot 12 Used to estimate the time of day 13 Tool for cutting shrubs
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1 Implement used to improve dull tools 2 Knife used to join 2 different woody stems together 3 Gadget that spreads seeds 4 Comfortable outdoor ‘bed’ 6 Gadget for constructing paper planting pots 7 Common hand tool 9 Used to cushion knees 11 Implement used to hand water plants
REKINDLED by Jm Gifford
I haven’t written for months it seems yet tonite I am smitten by the light of moonbeams
sitting in my room night hovering outside i hear the halloween boom of fireworks implied
with the costumes and masks we wear as our guise and live out our tasks both the fool and the wise
yet love is the reason life is OK and good in each season of our varying mood
Answers Page 10
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Career and Education Exploration Program We would like to thank VanCity for providing Alexandra Neighborhood House’s Reconnect Youth Services Program with the funding to facilitate this employment group for youth on the Semiahmoo Peninsula. During the six week project seven youth ages 14-16 spent three weeks learning interview skills, workplace etiquette, stress management and how to build their skills inventory. On completion of their training the youth worked for three weeks as volunteers at Petland and Hillcrest Bakery. All the youth remarked on how great it was to get some hands-on experience and how they felt it would benefit them when they were looking for employ- ment.
A big thank you to Petland and Hillcrest Bakery for hosting the youth during their volunteer place- ments, and to the Crisis Centre of BC for facilitating an excellent group on stress management skills. And a special THANK YOU to the youth who par- ticipated in the program as they are what made it fun and successful!
Showcase your art by standing up for the
Anti-Bullying Campaign Winner receives a gift card
Submissions due by December15, 2012
Winners will be determined by a panel of your peers All art will be showcased
at the Reconnect office For more information
Kodi Kozel 604-538-5060 ext 26
Connect Parent Group Connect is an attachment-based program for parents and caregivers who are trying to understand and respond to their teen’s challenging behaviour. Sessions use activities, discussions and role play to provide parents with new information about the parent-teen relationship and adolescent development. This program is run by Child and Youth Mental Health in collaboration with community partners, including Alexandra Neighbourhood House. And it’s FREE! The next group will start in January 2013 and will run for 10 weeks, 1 hour per week. For more information contact Child and Youth Mental Health at 604-542-3900.
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The past, present and future met in a room, all at one time ... it got quite tense!
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Camp Alexandra Retreat and Conference Centre Located just half a block from the beach, Camp Alexandra is a perfect venue for large or small group retreats, reunions, workshops and much more! Nestled in the heart of Cres- cent Beach, our camp can accommodate up to 90 people, with various options for smaller
groups. (Minimum accommodation rates apply). Catering is provided and selections are designed to suit every palate.
(Rental must take place by September 30, 2013. Promotion expires Oct 31, 2012)
Beecher Place Newly renovated, Beecher Place boasts a stunnng ocean view with a beautiful glass wrap-around balcony. Located on the wa- terfront, Beecher Place is the perfect setting for business meetings, workshops, socials and weddings. Amenities include tables and chairs for 80 people (maximum capacity), panoramic ocean view, pull down projector screen, fridge, stove, microwave, sink and counter, two washrooms and an elevator.
Catering is also provided at Beecher Place for lunches, high tea and dinner. For all rental inquiries contact:
[email protected] or call 604 535-0015 ext 231 or go to www.alexhouse.com
Modern Service ... in a vintage setting
RETREAT & CONFERENCE CENTRE
Book a minimum two night stay and receive 15% off your total accommodation cost.
Many thanks to the Future Shop at Grandview Corners for generously donating all the appli- ances required by our children’s programs. It’s very much appreciated!
House and Home Services Seniors Support Services
Errand Services
604-536-9611 ext 223 604-828-0253 cell
[email protected] www.southfraserconcierge.com
Nov 30, 2012
Camp Alexandra: 604-535-0015
ALEXANDRA NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE STAFF
Vine Avenue Youth & Family Services: 604-538-5060
Director, Youth & Family Programs: Rhea Hubbard Team Leader: Maxine Larmour Youth & Family Workers: Cindi Mercer, Shelley Cranstone, Kodi Kozel, Jay Kemp
Alexandra Children’s Centre at Kensington Praire: 604-541-3270 Jennifer Valente, Program Supervisor Alexandra Children’s Centre at the Beach House: 604-560-5520 Erica Levitt, Program Supervisor
Alexandra Children’s Centre Preschool: 604-535-0015 ext 233 Heather Fyfe, Program Supervisor
Alexandra Neighbourhood House 2916 McBride Ave
Crescent Beach, Surrey BC V4A 3G2 Phone: 604-535-0015 Fax: 604-535-2720
[email protected]
604-535-0015 www.alexhouse.net
... improving the quality of neighbourhood life in a creative, caring way
Alexandra Neighbourhood House Board meetings are open to all Alex House members. Please call 604-535-0015 ext 227 for the next scheduled meeting.
Alexandra Neighbourhood House Office Hours
Monday to Friday 9am - 4:30pm
• David Hughes • Jean McKendry • Elva Reid • Sue Vanin • Dino Zanni
ALEX HOUSE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
Caretaker Emergency 604-790-4051
One month $25 Three months $60.
THE BARNACLE
nov 27 ‘Listen to Me’ Workshop
nov 30 deadline for special offer on rentals
dec 10 youth KRU starts
dec 15 deadline for anti- bullying art
The Barnacle : Copy Editing and Distribution: Chris Magnus
MISSION STATEMENT Alexandra Neighbourhood House provides opportunities for people to gather, grow and build a spirit of community
Our representatives bring free gifts and greetings, along with helpful information, maps and resources about your community, with no obligation. Book a visit at www.welcomewagon.ca. In South Surrey/ White Rock call JoAnn at 604- 538-3740.
Are YOU new to the neighbourhood? Have you met a newcomer?
Be sure to contact