The Neighbourhood Centre Community and Family Programs
March 2016
Monday
Tuesday
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CSO: ESL
Conversation Circle
@APOD 3:30-5pm
FSP: PARENT CHAT
1:30-3:00pm
+FREE Gently Used
Snowsuits and Clothes 06yrs. Come and fill a bag.
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14
15
GFB: Last day to order
For March 17th delivery
CSO: ESL Conversation
Circle @APOD 3:30-5pm
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
2 FSP: Parent Caregiver
3
Network with EYET
9-11am
FSP: Knitting a
Community Quilt 1:30-3pm
CSO: Community Library
@ APOD, 1-3pm
CSO: ESL Conversation
Circle 1:30-3pm
CSO: Save Energy &
Reduce Bills Workshop
@APOD 1:30 -3pm
CSO: Career and Life
Skills Workshop:
Mindfulness: Here &
Now @10 Gower St,
9:30am-1pm
GFB: Delivery day
International Women’s
Day @ APOD 12-4pm
9
10
FSP: Playgroup: Weather
9-11am 9-11:00am
FSP: Knitting a
Community Quilt 1:30-3pm
CSO: ESL
Conversation Circle
1:30-3pm
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ONGOING
PROGRAMS
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12
17
CSO: Community Library
@ APOD, 1-3pm
CSO: ESL Conversation
Circle 1:30-3pm
18
19
14th-18th FAMILY MARCH BREAK PROGRAM-PLEASE REGISTER WITH HELENA @ 416-698-1626x 204
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25
FSP: PARENT CHAT
FSP: Knitting a
GOOD FRIDAY
CSO: ESL
1:30-3:00pm
Community Quilt 1:30-3pm
OFFICE CLOSED
28
EASTER MONDAY
OFFICE CLOSED
Snow Removal
Program
APOD: Access Point
on Danforth-3079
Danforth Avenue
(Victoria Park Station)
10 Gower Ave.
North of Dawes and
Danforth
GFB: Delivery day
CSO: ESL Conversation
Circle @APOD 3:30-5pm
Public Access
Computer
Mon-Fri 11-4pm
91 Barrington
LEGEND
Programs are located
At our main office
unless otherwise noted
CSO: Community Library
@ APOD, 1-3pm
16
Diaper Program
Call to register and buy
quality, low cost
diapers and wipes
Mon, Thu, Fri 11-4pm
26
Conversation Circle
1:30-3pm
GFB: Last day to order
For March 31st delivery
CSO: Community Library
@ APOD, 1-3pm
CSO: Save Energy &
Reduce Bills Workshop
1:30 -3pm
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familysupport@neighbourhoodcentre.org
If You have family
members who are 55+ who
would like to participate in
activities and outings
please contact SHAHEDA
in our Elderly Persons
Centre
FSP: Playgroup 0-6
TPH Speech and
Language with Kathy
Quinn 9-11am
FSP: Parenting Resilient
Children-Instilling Self
Esteem 1:30-3pm
CSO: ESL
Conversation Circle
1:30-3pm
Shaheda Azami EPC: ext: 203
Contact Information:
Helena Frank FSP: ext: 204
CSO: Community
Services and Outreach
FSP: Family Support
Program
EPC: Elderly Persons
Centre
GFB: Good Food Box
Program at 91
Barrington
epc@neighbourhoodcentre.org
Nyunyuzi Tibagwa OPA: ext: 207
OPA: Outreach
Program Assistant
Opa@neighbourhoodcentre.org
GFB: Delivery day
Seniors in need of snow removal services call EXT. 207 or email Opa@neighbourhoodcentre.org to register
91 Barrington Ave, Toronto, ON, M4C 4Y9 | Contact Helena | 416-698-1626x204
Familysupport@neighbourhoodcentre.org
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS:
Knitting a Community Quilt @ 91 Barrington
Each Wednesday 1:30-3:00pm
ESL Conversation Circle @ 91 Barrington Ave
Thursdays at 1:30-3:00pm
(Adults with a small place for children to play)
This month we will knit squares and join them together to
make a community quilt. We hope to Auction it off to raise
money. Come join us to knit a square for our quilt. Learn
how to knit or crochet. Children Welcome
Learning English through fun games and activities, 1-1 and
small group practice.
Call Yasmin to register ext 206
Diaper Program @ 91 Barrington Ave Monday,
Thursday and Friday 11:00-4:00pm
Intermediate to Advance. Good for Foreign Trained
Professionals
Call Yasmin to register ext 206
The Neighbourhood Centre purchases Pure and Gentle Brand
diapers at a discount and sells them at the same price to the
community. Come visit us to register purchase quality diapers
and wipes at a discount from store prices.
Contact Helena ext 204
Playgroup Ages 0-4 years @ 91 Barrington Ave
Every Wednesdays 9:15-11:00am Starting March 9
Free play, circle time, snacks and crafts. Come and explore
and learn with your child with hands-on time with Blocks, Lego
and Play dough, special sessions including, music, dance and
drama. Our Playgroup program is designed to encourage
independence, help develop social skills, and promote
interaction among the children in the group. Our program is
based on creative play, and lets children explore and enjoy.
Snack Provided
Contact Helena ext 204
Parenting Workshop: Instilling Self Esteem
@ 91 Barrington Ave. March 30th 1:15-3:00pm
Come and learn positive ways to discipline your child that will
help them grow up with confidence and health self-worth.
Bring all of your questions and concerns.
Contact Helena to register ext 204
ESL Conversation Circle @ APOD
Mondays at 3:30-5:00pm
Community Library @ APOD
Wednesday 1:00-3:00pm
Come and borrow books from our collection. We have
children’s books, adult fiction and reference books too!
Career and Life Skills Workshops: Mindfulness
Saturday, March 5, 9:30am-1pm @ 10 Gower St.
Explore the practical tools of mindfulness to help you build
resilience and access calm, quiet and focus in daily life.
Call Yasmin to register ext 206
Save Energy. Reduce Bills. Be Emergency Prepared.
Thursday, March 3, 1:30-3pm @APOD
Wednesday, March 23, 1:30-3pm @91 Barrington Ave
This workshop from Toronto Hydro will tell you how to save
money on your bills, and be prepared for emergencies. Come
and receive an exciting goodie bag!
Call Yasmin to register ext 206
International Women’s Day: Pledge for Parity
March 5th, 2016 12:00-4:00pm
Celebrate and enjoy food and entertainment with us!
91 Barrington Ave, Toronto, ON, M4C 4Y9 | Contact Helena | 416-698-1626x204
Familysupport@neighbourhoodcentre.org