Registration Guide Jan 2 2011

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Kids get hip to knitting at Ron Andrews Caitlin Dowling cdowling@nsnews.com

WITH all the courses available for kids, sporty activities often outweigh the rest.

But what if your child prefers to be crafty, or wants to add to their sporty timetable with something a little more creative?

If your children prefer creating craft projects, a new course at the Ron Andrews Community Centre is a great choice.

Hip to Knit is a course designed to teach boys and girls ages eight to 12 all the basics they need to knit

scarves, hats, even sweaters.

All knitting needles and wool are provided and kids who are totally new to the activity are just as welcome as those who know their knits and purls.

“Opportunities in creativity have no borders,” said class instructor Olga Uhrin in an email. “Every stitch, every row, and every finished piece is one of a kind, and often is kept as a keepsake.”

Knitting is a great recreational activity that is enjoying a comeback. It’s a skill that can promote relaxation and can be enjoyed just about anywhere. The whole family can work on projects together.

Knitting is a great way for kids to hone their fine motor

skills, as well as learning focus and concentration. Uhrin mentions that as knitters get more advanced, the process becomes a brain-teaser, too.

“Different patterns require mathematical thinking to make the pattern work.”

And the joy of seeing their project grow from stitch to scarf is a great motivation builder. Boys and girls all work towards a finished project by the end of the course.

The Hip to Knit course will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 11, for kids ages eight to 12.

Time: 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Cost: $55 for seven classes.

For more information, call 604-983-6388 or visit www. northvanrec.com.

Go mountain high for winter fun Deana Lancaster dlancaster@nsnews.com NEWS photo Paul McGrath

KIANA Martin (left) and Jacob Huska get a primer on knitting in advance of Hip to Knit, a children’s course coming up at Ron Andrews recreation centre. Children will learn that knitting promotes relaxation, hones fine-motor skills, and helps teach focus and concentration.

SOME of the best winter programs in the region are right here on the North Shore — on our local ski hills.

The Cypress Mountain Snow School offers a host of drop-in and multi-day ski and snowboard lesson programs for all ages, from pre-schoolers to adults.

The Kids Camp for little ones ages three to six is a safe and fun introduction to skiing with exclusive use of the Magic Carpet. Drop-In Lessons for Adults and Youth are a great way to discover skiing and riding, or to improve skills. Four-day Raven Riders Youth Camps (ages seven-14) include four full days of supervised instruction and fun. Kid-friendly and energetic instructors ensure kids learn to ski or ride and improve their skills while having a great time

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exploring the mountain. They run Saturdays and Sundays, and during spring break in March.

This year, Cypress is also offering a “No Excuses” full package for adults, which includes everything to get participants skate skiing in no time. Visit www.cypressmountain.com for more information.

Grouse Mountain’s Snow School is one of the first and most respected ski and snowboard instruction programs in Western Canada. As well as private and drop-in lessons for all ages, the resort offers Ski Wee lessons for children three to six years old, where the focus is on developing skills and good sportsmanship in a fun, playful environment.

The half-day lessons run seven days a week until April 9. The Ski/Board Zone, for seven to 14 year olds, runs weekends and spring break. The three-, four-, and five-session half-day or fullday programs allow children to take up skiing or snowboarding, or continue to develop their

skills. The Freeride Program, for 10 to 16 year olds, teaches the necessary skills to ski and ride steep runs, tree lines and terrain parks. The focus is on keeping things safe, and ensuring that students know the techniques and rules to minimize risks. For more information, visit www. grousemountain.com.

Mount Seymour also offers both single day lessons and multiday programs for both children and adults. The mountain’s kids and youth programs — The Bear Cubs and Mountain Riders — are renowned for creating lifetime slope lovers.

For adults, the Mountain Mornings program is perfect for parents who want to stay a step ahead, and the City Lights and Ladies’ Club programs offer other options. New this year, the Mount Seymour Progression Team is a season-long program for dedicated skiers and riders who want to jump to that next level. For more information, visit www.mountseymour.com.

Artists for Kids After School Art Winter classes begin January 17, 2011 Classes for Young Artists ages 5-18 Taught by Terrific Teachers in a North Shore school near you Equivalency Course Credit for senior students Course registration forms available in all school offices and online.

www.artists4kids.com *$25 tryout fee payable at registration.

Returning and new players welcome. Please check-in 15 minutes early.

For more information please call 604-903-3798

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CAST members from Perform Art Studios Alice In Wonderland summer camp. Starting in January, the school will also offer musical theatre for children and adults with special needs.

Fuze: inclusive musical theatre What’s Your

Deana Lancaster

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THERE can be no argument that singing and dancing bring joy to those who do it.

But until now, on the North Shore at least, there were few opportunities for individuals with special needs to take part in organized programs.

“There are inclusive musical theatre programs across Canada and the United States, but it seemed like we were missing the mark here,” said Miranda WidgeryWebber, artistic director of Perform Art Studios in North Vancouver. Beginning Jan. 10, the school will offer Fuze,

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an adaptive Musical Theatre program designed for individuals with special needs of all abilities. The class incorporates theatre, music and movement, giving the participants the opportunity to have fun in an accepting environment while working towards producing an entertaining showcase for the end of the semester.

“We are so excited about it,” said Widgery-Webber, who added that once planning for the program was underway in December, it wasn’t hard to make room on the school’s schedule for it.

“You can always find room for something worthwhile.” During the 20-week program, participants will gain valuable insight into everything needed to put on a show. Every student will be

involved at some level to help write/ collaborate on an original script, practice acting skills through theatre games, dance, learn choreography and sing.

There are three separate Fuze classes for children, teens and adults taught by Veronica Bryan and Lori Zondag, both of whom have extensive experience in the fields of special needs and the performing arts.

The Fuze children’s program runs Fridays at 4:30 p.m. starting Jan. 14. The Fuze teen program runs Wednesdays, at 6 p.m., beginning Jan. 12. The Fuze adult program runs Mondays at 7:30 p.m. starting Jan. 10.

For more information, visit www. performartstudios.com.

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WITH January comes a return to lessons and instruction for music students across the North Shore. Mulgrave Grade 3 student Augustin Wright — here playing his cello for a holiday recital at Hillside Daycare in December — is sure to be among them.

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“I was one of those kids who was sometimes a little bit difficult to control in the classroom. I had a lot of energy, I was always talking — on my report card it always said ‘social butterfly,’ ” says class instructor Abby Creek.

“Those kids who kind of struggle in a sort of stricter classroom can be free to be who they are.”

Creek’s class, Acting Room Beginner, is for 9-12 year olds, and can be a great choice for quieter kids, too, offering a safe space to come out of your shell and make new friends.

“It’s a really neat open environment. You can kind of do what you feel and not be afraid,” says Creek.

The Acting Room course teaches kids about commercial, film and theatre acting, and the first couple of

classes in particular focus on improvisation, teaching kids how to think on their feet and gain some valuable experience, whether they’re budding thespians or not.

“It’s one of those skills that I really believe you can takeV into any industry,” says Creek.

“I have students who have no intention of being actors, but you know, maybe they want to go into business and so they want to do public speaking.”

At the end of the nineweek course, Creek invites a Vancouver actor or director toV the class to give the studentsW some real insider information on working in the industry, from how to audition, getting known as an actor and thep opportunity to hear real stories about what it is like to work in the field. Students will also get the chance to show the professional any of the workw they have done during the course, and get some valuable feedback.

The Acting Room beginner course begins on Wednesday, Jan. 12, and continues weekly until Wednesday, March 9.

Classes run 3:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. and cost $91.20 forw the course.

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North Vancouver Youth Band is looking for new members at all levels. Practices are held Monday to Thursday.

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Shop and Stroll: A free mom and baby exercise class every Monday, 9:30 a.m. at Park Royal Shopping Centre’s north mall.

Meet in front of Eddie Bauer store. Info: 604-461-7827 or www.runnersandbootiesfitness. com.

Navy League Cadets offer youth ages nine to 12 band, sailing, first aid, citizenship, seamanship, summer camp and friendships. Meetings are held Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., at 1555 Forbes Ave., North Vancouver.

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Open Door: A support group for single mothers of preschool-age children, with free child care and workshops, meets Mondays, 9:30 a.m.1:30 p.m., at 870 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Lunch will be served. Info: 604-9851122 local 28.

Circle of Care: A free drop-in program for family child-care providers, nannies and children five years old and younger, Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Info: North Shore Community Resources,

Capilano Youth Orchestra welcomes new players ages five to 25. Practices are held on Tuesdays, 4:15-5:15 p.m. for junior strings, 5:30-7 p.m.

all levels, 7:30 to 9 p.m. New members welcome. Fee: $7.50 per session. For more info phone 604-929-0865.

Family Storytime and Crafts: Drop-in for ages four to eightyears-old, Tuesdays from 7 to 7:30 p.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St.

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ages two and a half to four and a half, Mondays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. There will be singing, stories and activities to support the spiritual growth of children. Info: 604-985-0408 or www.st-andrews-united.ca.

Army Cadets: Tuesday evenings, 6:30 p.m., at the J.P. Fell Armoury, 1513 Forbes Ave., North Vancouver. All boys and girls 12-18 years old are welcome. No cost. Info: 604-666-6222 or www.cadets. net/pac/2573army.

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for intermediate orchestra and 7:15-9:45 for senior orchestra at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1110 Gladwin Dr., North Vancouver. Info: 604988-8818 or dlmusicstudio@ shaw.ca.

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After-school Sports: Ages eight to 15 can drop in for fun any Monday, Wednesday or Friday, 3:30-5:30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $1.

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