‘September 2012 Community News’
23 Ptarmigan Drive, Guelph, ON
519.837.0974 Email: khng@bellnet.ca or Website: www.khng.ca
Join us in the Community room for social/meetings 3rd Thursday of each month
PLEASE NOTE: KHNG next meeting September 20th, 2012 @ 7:00 pm.
UPCOMING SOCIAL/RECREATIONAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS:
26TH GUELPH SCOUTING GROUP:
Interested in joining BEAVERS, CUBS, SCOUTS, VENTURES…REGISTER NOW for the 2012/2013 Scouting year. All sections due to
begin the middle of September, contact us for dates. Registration forms are available on our website www.26thguelph.scouter.ca
The 26th Guelph Scouting Group sections meet at Kortright Hills Public School gym:
Mondays 6:30-7:30
Beaver Scouts
ages 5-7 meet
Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 Cub Scouts
ages 8-10 meet
Tuesdays 7:00-8:45
Scouts
ages 11-14 meet
Mondays 7:00-9:00
Venture Scouts
ages 14-17 meets
For program details and further scouting information contact Paul or Leone 519-821-6948 or
Email 26thguelph@w.scouter.ca or visit our website www.26thguelph.scouter.ca
KHNG Proudly Presents: KASP (Kortright after School Program) Fall Session
FULL
This fall September to December 2012 the KASP program is going to explore the Periodic Table!
Programming is going to be based upon the many elements in the table and will incorporate educational,
creative and physical activities. We will make snacks, do crafts, and play games catered to the different properties
and aspects each element, and furthermore involve their relation to everyday life!
We also plan to take on some fun science activities during the semester to give the children optimal
experience and exposure to the topics.
We are compiling a waiting list
for KASP
session of KASP January to March 2013 will begin early December. Full details of the session and
To receive an introductory letter, program plan and registration form visit our website www.khng.ca
or email khng@bellent.ca and one can be sent to you.
Registration for the 2nd
registration package will be posted on our website, watch for full details.
KHNG SOCIAL/MEETING DATES:
Consider getting involved with your neighbourhood group. Mark your calendars and join us for our next social/meeting date
September 20th, 2012 @ 7pm in the Community Room (side entrance of KHPS) all are welcome to help plan our next community
events KHNG Pumpkin Fundraiser, KHNG Booonanza, KHNG Holiday Social, Movie in the Gym Night and other upcoming
recreational/family events planned for the Year.
KHNG UPCOMING EVENTS/SOCIALS MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND PLAN TO ATTEND:
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Pre Order Pumpkin for Fundraiser – date and time to be announced
Pumpkin Fundraiser – Friday October 26, 2012 and Saturday October 27, 2012 – times to be announced
KHNG Booonanza – Sunday October 28, 2012
KHNG Holiday Social – November 27, 2012 - details to be announced
Movie in the Gym Night – December 14, 2012 - details to be announced
Movie in the Gym Night – January 11, 2013 – details to be announced
KHNG COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES:
KHNG LOOKING FOR USED TOYS: KASP (Kortright after School Program) is in need of some toys for games and sport
activities. We are reaching to you, the Kortright Hills Community to see if you could donate any used items that you no longer
need. Balls (soccer, football, basketball, tennis balls, dodge balls, volley ball), Skipping Ropes, Frisbees, Hockey Sticks,
Hockey Nets, Games, Lego, Toys/Toy sets, Sand Toys and any outdoor other toys. Email khng@bellnet.ca if you can donate
any of the listed items for our KASP children to play with during the program.
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 Facebook - surf over to http://www.facebook.com/groups/304228836299974/ and join the group. It’s a great place
to share ideas, photos and link with other neighbours.
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 Coordinator 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 Outreach Coordinator 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 March 2012. 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 October, deadline for e-mailed submissions September 15th, 2012.
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@wellington.on.scouts.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.
NOTE: Next Photo Club meeting October 1, 2012
KASP (KORTRIGHT AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM):
“KASP Fall Session – KASP Super Science!” began Monday September 4th to Thursday December 20th, 2012 (16 weeks). KASP is
offered Monday to Thursday from 3:20 pm to 5:30 pm in the community room of Kortright Hills Public School. This themed
program is offered to children in JK to Grade 6. Join us for a fun-filled 2 hour session consisting of snack, themed educational
activities, active games and free play in the school gym or outside (weather permitting)!
JK and SK students will be escorted to the community room after school by a KASP staff member.
“KASP FALL SESSION” IS FULL, BUT WE ARE COMPILING A WAIT LIST!!
REGISTRATION FORM AND LETTER, PROGRAM SCHEDULE, FLYER CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE WWW.KHNG.CA OR EMAIL
KHNG@BELLNET AND ONE WILL BE SENT TO YOU.
HOME DAYCARE SUPPORT GROUP:
If you are providing child care in your home in our neighbourhood, come to the community room on Wednesday mornings from
9:30-11:30 to meet with other caregivers and children. Call Carmel at 519.837.3351 for more information.
(NOTE: HOME DAYCARE SUPPORT GROUP TO BEGIN AGAIN IN NOVEMBER, DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED)
NEW KORTRIGHT HILLS RUNNING GROUP:
Kortright Hills is looking to form a running group.
Interested in joining your neighbours, spouse or family for a run, contact Chris by email
chris_robb34@yahoo.com or KHNG: khng@bellnet.ca your name and email address.
We are gathering a list of interested participants and will contact you to discuss further dates and times.
26TH GUELPH SCOUTING GROUP:
Interested in joining the 26th Guelph Scout Group at Kortright Hills Public School? Scouts Canada is the
Countries leading youth organization that offers exciting programs for boys, girls and young adults
ages 5 to 26. Kids join Scouts for the amazing, fun experiences they can’t find anywhere else.
Find out how you and your child can be part of this growing movement.
We offer great programs for boys and girls of all ages for all scouting sections:
Beaver Scouts ages 5-7 meet Mondays 6:30-7:30, Cub Scouts ages 8-10 meet Wednesdays 6:30-8:00
Scouts ages 11-14 meet Tuesdays 7:00-8:45 and Venture Scouts ages 14-17 meets Mondays 7:00-9:00
For program details and registration information for the 2012-2013 scouting year contact
Leone 519-821-6948 or email 26thguelph@wellington.on.scouts.ca or visit our website
www.26thguelph.scouter.ca
KHNG Neighbourhood Calendar
September 2012
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
Babysitting Course
Mike Smith
8am to 5pm
2
3
Labour Day
Photo Club 7pm—9pm
9
10
4 First
Day of
School
KASP 3:20 to 5:30pm
11
KASP 3:20 to 5:30pm
KASP 3:20 to 5:30pm
5
6
KASP 3:20 to 5:30pm
Venture Advisor Meeting
7-9pm
12
KASP 3:20 to 5:30pm
17
13
14
KASP 3:20 to 5:30pm
KASP 3:20 to 5:30pm
19
KASP 3:20 to 5:30pm
24
25
KASP 3:20 to 5:30pm
Ventures Meet 7-9pm
30
15
21
22
28
29
26th Guelph Committee
20
KASP 3:20 to 5:30pm
KHNG Meeting 7pm
Ventures Meet 7-9pm
23
14
Meeting 7-9pm
18
KASP 3:20 to 5:30pm
8
26th Guelph Registration
Night 7-8pm
Ventures Meet 7-9pm
16
7
KASP 3:20 to 5:30pm
KASP 3:20 to 5:30pm
26
KASP 3:20 to 5:30pm
27
KASP 3:20 to 5:30pm
KASP 3:20 to 5:30pm
th
26 Guelph Registration
Beavers – 5 to 7 years
Cubs – 8 to 10 years
Scouts – 11 to 14 years
Ventures – 14 to 18 years
Side Door
Kortright Hills Community Room
Thursday September 6th, 2012
7pm to 8 pm
or call 519-821-6948