‘December 2015 Community News’
23 Ptarmigan Drive, Guelph, ON
519.993.5264 Email: khng@bellnet.ca or Website: www.khng.ca
Join KHNG on
www.facebook.com/groups/304228836299974/ and
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@KhngHills
Join us in the Community room for social/meetings 3rd Thursday of each month
PLEASE NOTE: KHNG next meeting changed to Thursday December 17, 2015 @ 7:00 pm.
26TH GUELPH SCOUTING GROUP:
Interested in joining BEAVERS, CUBS, SCOUTS, VENTURER… JOIN US this 2015/2016 Scouting year. Wonderful
program for Boys and Girls ages 5 to 17 years. We are a very active group, spending time outdoors, learning
leadership skills, working towards earning badges, attending many camps throughout the year and much more.
The 26th Guelph Scouting Group sections meet at Kortright Hills Public School gym:
Mondays
Wednesdays
Tuesdays
Mondays
6:30-7:30
6:30-8:00
7:00-8:45
7:00-9:00
Beaver Scouts
Cub Scouts
Scouts
Venture Scouts
ages 5-7 meet
ages 8-10 meet
ages 11-14 meet
ages 14-17 meet
For program details, further scouting information and registration form contact Paul or Leone 519-821-6948 or
Email 26thguelph@w.scouter.ca or visit our website www.26thguelph.scouter.ca.
KHNG SOCIAL/MEETING DATES:
Consider getting involved with your neighbourhood group. Mark your calendars and join us for our next
social/meeting date changed to Thursday December 17, 2015 @ 7:00 pm in the Community Room (side entrance
of KHPS) all are welcome to help plan our next community events Youth Nights and other upcoming
recreational/family events planned for 2016 year.
KHNG UPCOMING EVENTS/SOCIALS MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND PLAN TO ATTEND:
 Garden Fresh Box – Order and pay for your GFB by 5:30pm Tuesday December 1st. Large Boxes $20
Small Boxes $15
 Garden Fresh Box Pick Up: Wed December 16th, 2015 between 5pm and 7pm in the community room
(bring your reusable bags and money to order the next month’s box).
 KHNG Youth Gift Making Night – Create gift worthy crafts to gift a friend or family member, 7-9pm, 8+
only, pre-registration is required. Contact khng@bellnet.ca to register. Cost is a donation to KHNG food
drive.
 KHNG Meeting – Thursday December 17th, 2015 – come out and help plan upcoming events, new
members welcome.
KHNG COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES:
KHNG WEBSITE:
Visit www.khng.ca to view our website Check it out!! Register and become a member. Our site offers, current
events, current programs, monthly calendar, discussion forum, quarterly newsletters and minutes of our
meetings. Become a member, register now!!
Join KHNG on
http://www.facebook.com/groups/304228836299974/ Follow us on
@KhngHills
KHNG NEED VOLUNTEERS:
We need volunteers to assist with KASP “Kortright After School Program” and planning of social/events. Get
involved and share your ideas and talents to help bring our community together. For further information contact
Leone our Neighbourhood Support Worker by email khng@bellnet.ca
KHNG ELECTRONIC MAILING LIST:
Join KHNG mailing list to receive newsletters/posters of recreational and social events within your
neighbourhood. E-mail Leone, KHNG Neighbourhood Support Worker to add your e-mail to our electronic list.
KHNG COMMUNITY ROOM:
Are you looking for a place to hold a community meeting, start a club, provide a workshop, have an idea for adult
or children programs and would like to share your time/ideas with the neighbourhood? E-mail KHNG to find out
more information and/or to book the use of our community room.
KHNG QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER:
KHNG also sends a newsletter out four times a year, next issue January 2016. If you wish to advertise your
business (sponsorship fee will apply), share your favourite recipe with your neighbours, write an article of
interest, you are a student looking to offer your services (ie: babysitting, cutting/raking the lawn or garden work)
and wish to put your ad information in our newsletter E-mail khng@bellnet.ca.
This is a great way for Kortright Hills Neighbourhood to come together by sharing thoughts, talents and services
available, neighbours helping neighbours. Next KHNG newsletter is January 2016, deadline for e-mailed
submissions December 15, 2015.
26TH GUELPH SCOUTING GROUP NEED PARENT VOLUNTEERS:
26th Scouting Group is looking for parent volunteers to assist our leadership team with Beavers, Cubs and Scouts
sections. If interested please contact Paul Schadenberg, 26th Guelph Commissioner for further information
phone: 519-821-6948 or email: 26thguelph@w.scouter.ca. Join the adventure.
KHNG PROGRAMS AVAILABLE:
PHOTO CLUB:
Are you interested in digital photography? The photo club is for you. We meet the first Monday evening of each
month in the community room @ 7 pm. Bring your talent and share your photos with our group.
Contact Gregg Parsons for more info 519-824-6107 or woodwatr@sentex.net and to also be put on our mailing
list of meeting events.
KHNG GARDEN FRESH BOX PROGRAM:
Garden Fresh box is a non-profit produce buying program; provides
customers with affordable fresh fruits and vegetables; supports our
local farmers; Box changes with Ontario’s growing season, but runs
12 months of the year; we include as much locally grown produce,
optimal taste, freshness and nutrition; monthly newsletter offers
recipes and cooking tips to help you prepare meals; everyone is
welcome to participate in the program; typical boxes contains 9-14
vegetables/2-5 types of fruit; $20 large box and $15 small box
How it works: Place your Garden Fresh Box order by email to KHNG; Pay for your box by the 1 st Tues of each
month between 3:30pm & 5:30pm at the KHNG Community room (cash only please); Pick up your Garden Fresh
Box on the 3rd Wednesday of each month - between 5 & 7pm at KHNG Community room and enjoy! (Remember
to bring your reusable bags to take your fruits and veggies home); before you leave pre - order & pay for your
next month’s garden fresh box. Email khng@bellnet.ca today to order your Garden Fresh Box!!
KHNG Neighbourhood Calendar
December 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
1
Mom’s and Co Lil Explore
Wed
2
3
KHPS Mad Science
12:45 - 1:45
Program 9:30 to 11:30 am
KASP 3:20 to 5:30pm
KASP 3:20 to 5:30pm
Garden Fresh Box
Order Due
6
7 KASP 3:20 to 5:30pm
8
Photo Club 7:00 to 9:00
Mom’s and Co Lil Explore
Program 9:30 to 11:30 am
Lisa Veit - Yoga Night
9:15 to 10:30pm
13
14
15
KASP 3:20 to 5:30pm
Ventures Meet 7-9pm
Lisa Veit - Yoga Night
9:15 to 10:30pm
20
27
21 NO PROGRAMS
Happy Holidays
28 NO PROGRAMS
Happy Holidays
Mom’s and Co Lil Explore
Program 9:30 to 11:30 am
KHPS Mad Science
12:45 - 1:45
KASP 3:20 to 5:30pm
GPV ADVENTURE16
meeting 7-9 pm
16
KASP 3:20 to 5:30pm
Garden Fresh Box Pick Up
KASP 3:20 to 5:30pm
22 NO PROGRAMS
Happy Holidays
29 NO PROGRAMS
Happy Holidays
Fri
Sat
4
5
KHPS Family Fun
Day 10am to 1pm
11
KHPS Volley Ball
Tournament
9am to 3pm
Steacy Petersen
12
18
19
Early Start Family Literacy
Program by Action Read
8:30 am to 11:30 am
KASP 3:20 to 5:30pm
9
KASP 3:20 to 5:30pm
Thu
10 Early Start Family
Literacy Program by Action
Read 8:30 am to 11:30 am
KASP 3:20 to 5:30pm
26th Group Committee
Meeting 7pm
17 Early Start Family
Literacy Program by Action
Read 8:30 am to 11:30 am
KASP 3:20 to 5:30pm
KHNG Youth Night
Community Room Only
7-9pm
KHNG Mthly Meeting 7pm
23 NO PROGRAMS
Happy Holidays
30 NO PROGRAMS
Happy Holidays
24 NO PROGRAMS
25 NO PROGRAMS
Christmas
Eve
Christmas
Day
31 NO PROGRAMS
New
Years
Eve
26 Happy Holidays
Boxing
Day
NEW Friday Program
“Kortright Afterschool Friday Activity” (KAFA)
January to March 2016
Who:
Students from JK* — Grade 8
What:
9-week Martial Arts Part 1
Where:
Kortright Hills Community Room
When:
Friday 3:20 – 5:30pm
January 8 to March 11, 2016
by Sensei Arthur Kerrey
(NOTE: NO KAFA Fri Jan 22nd PD Day; March 18th March Break or March 25th Good Friday)
Cost:
$11/week; cost for session $99
Please make cheques payable to Kortright Hills Neighbourhood Group
Welcome to KAFA!!
You are invited to attend KHNG NEW Program “Kortright Afterschool Friday Activity” KAFA!
During each 2 hour session we will provide a healthy snack and planned martial arts program directed
by Sensei Arthur Kerrey. This structured program will involve 9 weeks of Ninjutsu techniques in a multi
age environment, warm ups, cool down, stretches, etiquette, a few fun martial arts games and free play
5:00 to 5:30pm. We ask that all youth registered wear loose comfortable clothing each week, draw string
waist recommended and no tank tops please.
*JK and SK students will be escorted to the community room after school by a KAFA staff member
Parent/Student Volunteers Needed!
If you are interested in volunteering for this program, please contact KHNG. Volunteers learn along side
KAFA students.
To register, please fill out the registration form attached and submit to Leone
at the KHNG Community Room by 5:30 pm Monday to Thursday. Registration deadline for this NEW
Program is Thursday December 10th, 2015.
For more information, please email khng@bellnet.ca
Spaces are Limited, Register Early!!
KASP Winter Registration Form
January 8 – March 11, 2016
Confidential Information
“creating a village in the city”
Participant’s Name: ________________________________________________Date of Birth: ____M ____D ____Y
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Name: _______________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Name: _______________________________________________________________
Phone # Home: _________________ Business: ____________________ Cell: __________________
Phone # Home: _________________ Business: ____________________ Cell: __________________
Email address:___________________________________ Registering For: _ Kortright Afterschool
My child will be attending KAFA on Friday’s
□
Friday Activity_
Total Payment enclosed = __$11.00__ per Friday X ________ weeks** = __________
(**Jan 8 to Mar 11, 2016= 9 weeks; registration required for a minimum of 3 weeks)
Note: NO program Friday January 22 nd PD Day; Friday March 18 th March Break and March 25th Good Friday
(Please note refunds will NOT be issued for missed sessions, PD Days, Holidays or School Closures Due to Inclement Weather and
NSF Cheques will be charged a $5.00 service charge fee)
Type of Payment Enclosed:
Cash
□
Cheque (payable to Kortright Hills Neighbourhood Group)
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Alternate/Emergency Contact Name: ___________________________ Phone: ____________________
Alternate Pick-up Contacts: _____________________________________________________________
Doctor's Name: _____________________________________________
Phone #: __________________________
Medical information (allergies, asthma, etc.):_________________________ _________________________
Please note if your child has any learning disabilities_______________________________________________________
I agree to release, waive, save harmless and indemnify (insure against loss) the Corporation of the Guelph Neighbourhood Support Coalition, its
agents, employees, members of Council, directors and officers from and against all claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses, actions and
causes of action in respect of death, injury, loss or damage to my person or property howsoever incurred or caused or arising from or in
connection with my participation in programs/services/events of Kortright Hills Neighbourhood Group. I further agree and understand the
Corporation of the GNSC, its agents, employees, members of Council, directors and officers shall not be responsible or liable for any loss or
damage of any kind to property howsoever caused or any injury to any person howsoever caused. I have read this Waiver, Release and
Indemnity and understand it.
There may be times when activities are photographed. Do you give your consent for the participant’s picture to be taken and posted for
publicity reasons?
Yes ______ No ______
My child has permission to walk home alone. Yes ______ No ______ *younger children may require an escort home
I understand that the program supervisor reserves the right to dismiss a participant who, in their opinion, is a hazard to the safety or rights of
others, or who appears to have rejected the reasonable expectations of the program.
To the best of my knowledge, the participant is in good health. If there is any exposure to any infectious disease and/or change in the
participant’s condition prior to attending program, the program leader will be notified immediately.
By registering for program, your family becomes a member of the Kortright Hills Neighbourhood Group and will be contacted about any
Information relevant to your membership (i.e. upcoming events, fundraising opportunities). We will not share your information with any third
party. ___ I do not wish to be contacted
__________________________________________
Signature of Parent/Guardian/Adult Participant
_______________________
Date
Please Note:
The personal information on this form is collected in accordance with the Municipal Act and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O 1990 for the
purpose of the administration of Kortright Hills Neighbourhood Group programs. Questions regarding this collection should be directed to the Guelph Neighbourhood Support Coalition.