Renfrew-Collingwood Community News January 2020

January 2020

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Chris Taulu Community Excellence Award Nominations open January 6

by Andrea Berneckas In May 2019, Chris Taulu was recognized for her enormous contributions to the betterment of Renfrew-Collingwood. She received the first-ever Community Excellence Award at the Collingwood Days festival, supported by her colleagues at the Collingwood Policing Centre, friends and community members.

The recipient of this award exemplifies the qualities of leadership, equity, compassion, mentorship and commitment to the Renfrew-Collingwood community. Chris Taulu has been an advocate for the community and pillar of our city for more than 45 years. Her activism first took off in the 1980s when she championed improvements to children’s education.

In 1994, she pioneered the establishment of Collingwood Community Policing Centre, the first organization of its kind in Vancouver and the model for what would grow into 11 community policing centres in our city today. It was here at Collingwood that Chris dedicated years of her life to creating safe communities through a partnership between the police and the people of Vancouver.

Chris Taulu received the first-ever Community Excellence Award this past May at Collingwood Days 2019 at Gaston Park.

Chris is one of the founders of the Collingwood Neighbourhood House, worked with the Living in Community Society to support marginalized sex trade workers and actively promoted social housing, quality public education and crime prevention.

Chris’s incredible list of accomplishments include her work on the Collingwood Village project, her formation of a city-wide parent association, her part in the founding of the Living in Community project and the SAFE project, and her current work on the Joyce Station Plan.

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Nominations for the 2020 Community Excellence Award open January 6, 2020, and close by March 15, 2020. The nominating committee will present the award to the 2020 recipient on May 30 at Collingwood Days at Gaston Park.

Nominations can be sent to partap@collingwoodcpc.com or dropped off at the Collingwood Community Policing Centre at 5160 Joyce Street. Please include the name of the nominee, summary of their achievements and their contact information.

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Three Links Manor Open House and Art Bazaar What’s more fun on a crisp autumn day than walking through Vancouver’s RenfrewCollingwood neighbourhood observing the colourful leaves on the trees, then watching them fall to the ground blanketing the sidewalks? Well, nothing! But there might be!

On Saturday, November 16, 2019, Three Links Manor held their 1st Art Bazaar. Displaying their artistic creations were Richard Hildebrandt, Linda Mullin and Joseph Loh — three talented and unique artists.

Also at the gathering were two truly magical people — Lynnea Thorkelson and Sam King, both from the Three Links Care Centre.

Lynnea, as an art therapist, works with clients building trust and inspiring curiosity through the use of various mediums Richard is an artist with immense courage, honesty and such as chalk, watercolour, and crayons. Lynnea truly bebrilliance using the brush, lieves making and sharing art palette and canvas as his holds great healing power. tools. His exuberance for the outside world — and nature — Music therapist inspires his colourful textured Sam is a graducreations. ate of the Berklee College of Linda has been involved in Music in Boston the artistic world all her life MA. He is a through fashion illustration guitar teacher, and watercolour drawings. band member Initially a self-proclaimed inand also plays trovert, she discovered herself and her joy of art and colour. the harmonica and piano.

Linda has learned not to shut Knowing that music plays a strong role in physical and herself off, but to share her emotional healing Sam has his beautiful creations. clients listen to music, make Joseph, an as- instruments and provides time tonishing artist, for a sing-a-long or two. It’s a good day when you can poet, singer/ break out in song! What a songwriter, observes and way to express yourself! demonstrates his best artistic This was indeed a joyous day self through his of learning, listening and enjourney of life joying art in all its forms and experience. Honesty, curiosity colours. and challenging boundaries influences much of Joseph’s work.

Written by Barbara Larman — A collage artist living in Three Links Manor

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The Other Guy’s Opinion: A 2020 vision Soon we will be starting 2020. I truly wish that the leaders of this great country would have 2020 vision going forward. It starts with the federal government, then the provincial and then the municipal. But it finally ends with you and me and the rest of Canadians to guide these people to where we want to be in this year.

To start, the federal government has promised to promote the idea of two million new trees to be planted to combat global warming. This is an opportunity for Indigenous people and environmentalists to step forward to make this happen. By them participating, our environment will take a step forward.

Whether it’s planting trees, having windmills or driving electric cars (and the list goes on), environmentalists as well as all Canadians can find ways in which to help Mother Nature fight against global warming.

When it comes to pipelines, the federal Conservatives should be the first ones to stand in line with their co-workers in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland. In their election campaign last year, they made a feeble attempt on how to get our natural resources to market, especially our oil and gas. If the Conservatives are sincere about the concerns, they would work diligently to convince British Columbia and Québec governments to act in good faith for all Canadians, not just their provinces.

Whether it’s these provinces in mention, environmentalists or First Nations, there is not one of them that does not contribute to global warming by heating their homes, driving their cars or other items that consume gasoline and natural gas. If the Conservatives were really sincere in addressing these issues, they would work diligently to see that all Canadians from coast to coast to coast

prosper by getting our natural resources (gas, oil and lumber with other materials) to the global market.

As for the shortage of affordable livable quarters in the most expensive cities in Canada, once again the federal NDP does the talk but has no way of doing the walk.

This needs to be addressed as a national emergency in the large cities. The federal NDP should join hands with the provincial and municipal governments and lay out plans that will be acceptable to land assemblies.

We as Canadians live in one of the best countries in the world. We enjoy a quality of life that is the envy of many people throughout the world. Nevertheless, unless we start working together as governments and people, we may find ourselves unable to continue to enjoy that quality of life.

It is long overdue that each and everyone of us join the dreams of others and compromise to make them come true. It starts with you and me and it ends the long road to the governments of municipalities, provinces and nationally.

I sincerely wish each and everyone of us makes one year’s resolution and that is having 2020 vision towards looking forward to one of the greatest years in our country.

The Other Guy is also known as Robert F. Edwards, a long-time resident of Collingwood and regular contributor to the Renfrew-Collingwood Community News.

December 22 at 10:30 am:

Christmas at Collingwood December 24 at 6:30 pm:

Christmas Eve Service

Celebrating the Reason for the Season

Chris Taulu Community Excellence Award: Continued from page 1 Criteria for selection 1. Motivates and inspires the people around them to accomplish more than they would have normally 2. Inspires a high-level of commitment from others when taking on new initiatives 3. Creates a compelling vision for the future and helps others understand their role in achieving it 4. Actively shares responsibility, authority, information and credit when working towards the achievement of a goal 5. Gives team members all of the tools authority, information and credit when working towards the achievement of a goal 6. Takes prompt decisive action to resolve issues quickly and effectively; Communicates in a manner which is fair, straightforward, honourable and open 7. Sets a high standard of integrity by leading through example and maintains high personal standards

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Get Involved Take part in the Making Ends Meet research project Did you know 11.6% of all people who work in Metro Vancouver live in poverty?

Almost half of those people are living with children who depend on them. Child poverty and family poverty are connected.

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Space available at Democratic Nature School, for ages 5-9

Some groups of people experience working poverty at a higher rate, including: • Indigenous communities • Immigrants and refugees • People with disabilities • Single mothers • Single senior women • Queer and trans people, especially youth

For kids who love to learn outdoors, there are still a few spaces available in the Democratic Nature School, a playbased program that focuses on exploring the natural environment, planting and restoration of Everett Crowley Park, taking care of mason bees, harvesting plants, and hands-on work with traditional skills and crafts.

The goal is to foster a love of learning through play in a self-directed environment. The program values inquiry-based learning, diversity and inclusion, and multi-age groupings.

The Living Wage for Families Campaign is conducting research that explores how working poverty impacts the health and well-being of families and communities in Metro Vancouver.

Parent participation is welcome. Facilitated by a B.C. Certified teacher, the program currently runs weekly on Tuesdays from 10 am to 3 pm with room to grow and includes Thursdays.

Participants in the project’s interviews and focus groups will be paid $19.50 per hour for their time. Interested in joining the research or learning more? Contact Leila@livingwageforfamilies.ca

The Democratic Nature School is administered by Fresh Air Learning, a popular nature-based program in Metro Vancouver and North Vancouver. It’s funded through the Island Discovery Distributed Learning Program and supported by the Champlain Heights Community Association.

Students of Democratic Nature School at Everett Crowley Park. Photo by Ryan Kenny Photography

The cost is approximately $75 a month, and scholarship applications are available upon request.

For more information please visit www.freshairlearning.org/democraticnatureschool

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The Seniors Connection Senior bus trip to Reifel Bird Sanctuary The Champlain Heights Community Centre has re-started its senior bus trips for ages 55-plus.

Local resident and artist Penny Lim always joins the outing to the Reifel Bird Sanctuary. The trip included admission and a bag of seed to feed the birds.

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Eco-corner: Actions to save the planet together

by Michelle Nguyen The Green Technology Education Centre (GTEC) is a Vancouver-based non-profit society. GTEC’s goal is to contribute to sustainable urban living and healthy communities through community-based environmental education.

In collaboration with the Collingwood Neighbourhood House, GTEC’s Neighbourhood Environmental Education Programs (NEEPs) is a series of workshops and talks presented by a variety of guest speakers.

The George C. Reifel Bird Sanctuary consists of a mix of 300 hectares of ponds, treed pathways, inter-tidal marshes and channels. Nearly 300 species of birds have been recorded at the sanctuary, with the highest diversity and numbers usually from fall to spring.

Starting in February 2020, participants will be able to connect with other community members and learn about the environmental actions being done in their local communities.

sis and Hope Town Hall event at Collingwood Neighbourhood House (5288 Joyce Street) will bring an opportunity for everyone to express their thoughts about the climate emergency in a supportive context.

Participants are encouraged to generate ideas and action-steps in responding to this issue as a community. Neighbourhood Support Groups will follow up the event.

To register and for more information, visit www.gteccanada. ca or Facebook

To register and for more information, visit HYPERLINK “http://www.gteccanada.ca” On Thursday, February 6, www.gteccanada.ca or FaceSayers Collingwood Ad_Sayers 1 @gteccanada 2020, fromExhibit 7 to 915/12/19 pm, the11:12 Cri-AM Page book

Sandhill cranes at the Reifel Bird Sanctuary, November 2019. Photo

by Penny Lim

Seniors (age 55+) can register for our $2 annual membership at the front desk. All activities are

5288 JOYCE ST. FREE, unless otherwise stated. For questions, please contact Jenny Shen at 604‐435‐0323 ext. 227

JAN & FEB 2020 M O N JAN 6 FEB 3:

BIRTHDAY AND BINGO 1:30 – 3pm. Cost: $1 (Multi A) Join us for delicious cake and a celebration of the month’s birthdays, then stay for Bingo!

WORLD CAFÉ WITH BILL 1:30 – 3pm (Multi A)

NEW!

M O N JAN 27 FEB 24:

BALLROOM / SOCIAL DANCING FOR SENIORS 1:30 – 3pm. Cost: $1 (Multi) Enjoy an open space to dance your heart out in a relaxed, fun, social environment with lively music.

Whether you are a beginner, or an expert, a couple or individual, drop‐in to get your body moving and grooving!

seniors benefits, income assistance, bus pass, and Come drop‐in to receive one‐on‐one support for referrals to community and government resources using your smart phone, tablet or computer. Use our laptop or bring your own and ask any questions T H U R S SENIORS’ ADVISORY MEETING M O N SENIOR TRIP TO FEB 6: 1:30 – 3pm (Family Place Room) JAN 20: VANCOUVER AQUARIUM! Join our Seniors’ Programs team in a discussion 10am – 3pm. Cost: $26 about seniors’ events and programming at CNH. (includes $17 discounted ticket + $9 shuttle bus)

Give input, provide feedback, or Just listen in. Everyone Discover over 50,000 amazing marine creatures Is welcome to join! at the Vancouver Aquarium! Say hi to the EVERY WALKING CLUB adorable sea otters and MON, WED: 10:30am mesmerizing jellyfish.

Enjoy daily dolphin and Join us for a walk around the neighbourhood penguin experiences, as well as free‐roaming animals on Mondays, and a local trip on Wednesdays! in this aquatic adventure. Register at the front desk!

EVERY COFFEE SOCIAL 10:15am T H U R S JAN 16, 30 KARAOKE 1:30 – 4pm THURS: (Family Place) Cost: $1 (Free Cost: $1 (Multi B) first Thursday of the month)

Feb 20:

Showcase your singing talents or just listen along! All are welcome. Music in different languages available.

M O N JAN 27 FEB 24:

SHOPPING TRIP TO METROTOWN 10am. Cost: $2

For seniors that face barriers using transit, this service takes them from CNH Lobby & Lions View to Metrotown, and back, for a 2‐hour shopping spree! Register at the front desk.

A casual conversation circle to enjoy with coffee, tea, snacks, and great company.

EVERY COMMUNITY LUNCH 12 pm TUES, Cost: $6 for seniors $32 for 6 meal pass THURS: These three‐course lunches are inexpensive and delicious. Menus are different each week and reflect diverse food traditions.

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IVAN SAYERS Opening: Thursday January 16 • 7:00–9:00PM January 16–March 28, 2020 Tuesday–Saturday 10:00AM–5:00PM

3075 Slocan Street, Vancouver,BC www.italianculturalcentre.ca Tel: (604) 430-3337

VOICES OF CRAFT SERIES

M O N JAN 13 Led by UBC sociolinguist, come discuss Feb news , politics, culture and events from 10th: EVERY INFORMATION & REFERRAL around the world.

T H U R S SAT: 9 – 11am (Settlement Office) TECH SUPPORT FOR This new service helps seniors receive one‐on‐one SENIORS 1:30 - 3pm JAN 16, 30 support on various issues, such as applying for (Family Place Room) Feb 13, 27:

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Windermere students call for a crosswalk at 27th and Nootka

by Coco Aschmann-cross Grade 9 students at Windermere Secondary are petitioning for a much-needed crosswalk at 27th Avenue and Nootka.

Windermere high school is situated halfway between Rupert Street and Nootka Street and stretches from 24th to 27th avenues. The buses run up and down on both Rupert and Nootka streets, delivering a great number of students to Windermere.

The number 16 bus on Nootka stops at 23rd, 25th and 27th avenues. However, there are only crosswalks on 22nd and 29th, both of which require a detour of several blocks when walking from the bus stop to the school.

As a result, most kids cross the street without a crosswalk to save time to get to class.

a new crosswalk at the bus stop of 27th Avenue and Nootka so students and teachers can have a safe and direct connection between the bus and the school.

The crosswalk would also benefit the people who take the SkyTrain and often walk down the ravine to avoid walking beside the busy road. This new proposed crosswalk would mirror a crosswalk on 27th Avenue and Rupert and also creates a safe and efficient corridor.

You can show your support by signing the students’ petition in print or online at https://www. change.org/p/adrian-dix-crosswalk-for-27th-ave-and-nootkast-in-vancouver .

Coco Aschmann-cross is a Grade 9 student currently attending Windermere Secondary.

The students’ petition asks for

Windermere students are calling for a crosswalk to be installed at 27th Avenue and Nootka. Photo by Julie Cheng

RENFREW PARK COMMUNITY COMPLEX 2929 East 22nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5M 2Y3

Complex Office: 604 257-8388 ext 1 Fax: 604 257-8392 Website: www.vancouver.ca/renfrewrec or www.renfrewcc.com

Jointly operated by Renfrew Park Community Association and Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation.

Special Hours of Operation Wed Jan 1 Fri

Jan 3

Pool Fitness Ctr Closed Closed 6am-4pm 6am-4pm Closed for Staff Training 8:30am-4pm 9:30am-4pm 1-5pm 1-5pm

Centre Area Closed Closed

Winter Highlights Vancouver Performing Stars Dance Program

Visit performingstars.ca for more info.

Parent and Tot Dance (1-2yrs)

Special Events

Introduce your little ones to the world of dance.

Classes are designed to encourage little dancers to join in and have fun while dancing with mom or dad.

258285 Tue Jan 7-Mar 10 2:30-3:15pm $110/10 sess

Pro D Day Out Trip - Watermania (9-12yrs) Samuel Chan

Mini Performing Stars (3-4yrs)

Sat Jan 4 Sat Jan 5

Closed Closed

Price includes entrance & public transportation. Park Board Waiver Forms must be completed two days before the out trip. Forms are available at the centre office. Participants need to bring lunch and dress for the weather.

252790 Mon Jan 20 9am-3pm $20/person

Robbie Burns Luncheon (55+yrs)

Cheryl Palidda Menu: Roast Beef with gravy, mashed potatoes, peas with roasted red pepper & pearl onions, Apple Crumble for dessert and Tea/Coffee.

255057 Wed Jan 15 12pm-2:30pm $9.52/person

Workshops Sing a Long with Dawn Chaplin (55+yrs) 258432 Fri

Jan 17

11am-12pm

Belgium and Northwest France (55+yrs) 256527 Fri

Jan 24

11am-1pm

Healthy Eating for Seniors (55+yrs) 256528 Fri

Jan 31

11:00am-12:00pm

Dawn Chaplin Free Robert Bowes Free COSCO Free

Dance and sing their favourite show tunes! Your little performers will develop rhythm, characterization, coordination and musicality through movement and song. Students must be able to participate without an adult.

258283 Tue Jan 7-Mar 10 1:00-1:45pm $110/10 sess

Performing Princesses (3-5yrs)

Let your little ones lose themselves in the world of make believe.

Children will be immersed in the magical stories they love as they sing and dance to their favourite princess songs. Music and dance technique will compliment the class to help your little star improve their coordination and confidence. Costumes are welcome and a presentation will take place on the last day of class.

258284 Tue Jan 7-Mar 10 1:45-2:30pm $110/10 sess

Wibit Inflatable Day in the pool

Saturday, January 4th from 2:00pm–4:00pm

Come and join in the fun! *Regular admission rates apply

Winter Highlights continued DeSerres' Creative Space

(6-12yrs) Kathryn Wadel Unleash your creativity in this beginners drawing and painting class! Vancouver-based visual artist, Kathryn Wadel will lead fun and exciting projects in acrylic painting, watercolour painting, and mixed media drawing! All materials are provided by DeSerres, a leading Canadian retailer of fine art and creative hobby supplies.

Mon Jan 13-Mar 9 $104/8 sess 259853 6-8yrs 3:30-4:30pm No session Feb 17 259854 9-12yrs 4:30-5:30pm

No session Feb 17

Friday Night - Outings (10-12yrs)

Jesse Woolverton Join our staff on exciting group outings All around the City. Go to Renfrewcc.com for outing dates. ***Activities may be subject to change.

Drop-Ins will be permitted only if there is space available on the day of.

252826 Fri Jan 17-Mar 13 6:00-10:00pm $63/9 sess

Stitch in Time (10-14yrs)

Starla Bayley Come join the Community Youth Worker and learn how to do cross stitch. During this program you will learn about a full cross stitch, half cross stitch, threading a needle, and securing a knot as well as how to read a pattern.

258965 Sat Jan 18-Feb 8 1:00-2:30pm Prices do not include tax, if applicable.

$32/4 sess

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Winter Carnival

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Recreation Programs: Winter 2020

Collingwood Neighbourhood House offers a range of recreation programs and activities for all ages. Activities include music, dance and the arts, as well as other physical and social activities. We strive to provide a good balance of activities for people of all ability levels and interests in our neighbourhood. Most of our recreation programs take place at our main site at 5288 Joyce Street; some, however, are located at satellite facilities in the community. Integration, fairness, cooperation and mutual respect are some of the values central to our recreation programs, while having fun!

Registration Please read the following program descriptions which include start dates, times, cost and registration information. Participants in the many drop-in recreation programs at CNH pay the drop-in fee at the front desk. For some programs participants must register before the program begins; in those cases it’s a good idea to sign up early as many popular programs fill quickly. Most pre-registered programs run for 12 weeks, three times each year (fall, winter, and spring) or as special summer programs. Recreation participants are required to purchase a very modestly priced annual CNH membership to participate in programs.

For more information call 604-435-0323.

Programs with this symbol take place at Collingwood Neighbourhood House Annex, 3690 Vanness Ave, V5R 5B6. Phone Number 604-428-9142 Gymnastics Camp Spring Break Camp This camp run by Gym Sense Gymnastics Education will create an atmosphere of fun and excitement that encourages participants to safely learn new gymnastics skills and techniques. This program will educate, challenge and entertain young children. Weather permitting; we will go outside to do exciting field trips.

Ages 6-12 Full Day: 9:00 am-3:00 pm $130.00 / Week Half Day: 9:00 am-12:00 pm $75.00 / Week Week 1: March 16- March 20 Week 2: March 23- March 27

Preschool & Children Recreation Programs at CNH Parent and Tot Activities (Ages 2-5) Games, music and play start us off on a journey of exploration and adventure! Gymnastics games and physical play activities will help children develop social and motor skills.

Adult participation is required. Program on Going Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00-11:45 am $2.50 Drop-in: Boys and Girls Creative Dance (Ages 5) Annex Location Creative dance is a playful and fun way for young boys and girls to develop ageappropriate physical movement skills, stimulate their imagination and creativity and strengthen their cognitive, social, and emotional skills Tuesdays, Jan 21- Mar 10 3:45-4:25 pm. $44/ 8 Sessions. (Pre-registration is required).

Boys and Girls Pre-Ballet (Ages 6) Annex Location An introduction to ballet in which dancers will learn basic steps, terminology, and class etiquette in a fun and supportive environment. Your child will dance and have fun with an emphasis on the foundations of ballet. Pre-ballet is a great way to develop an appreciation for dance as well as lay the foundation for future dance trainings.

Tuesdays, Jan 21- Mar 10 4:30-5:10 pm. $44/ 8 Sessions. (Pre-registration is required).

Rhythmic Gymnastics. (Ages 3-5) Annex Location Come and join our NEW Rhythmic Gymnastics program in a fun recreation format. Rhythmic gymnastics is a combination of gymnastics and ballet, along with the self-expression and rhythm of dance Mondays, Jan 13- Mar 9 3:00- 3:45 pm. $56/ 8 classes. (Pre-registration is required).

Rhythmic Gymnastics. (Ages 4-6) Annex Location Children develop hand-eye coordination using rhythmic equipment such as skipping ropes, hoops, ribbons and balls to learn routines to music while they have fun and make new friends.

Mondays, Jan 13- Mar 9 4:00-5:00 pm. $60/ 8 classes. (Pre-registration is required).

Children’s Recreation Programs at CNH Kids Hip-Hop Class (Ages 7-12) Annex Location Time to bust a move! Come join in on the fun and learn basic Hip Hop. Breakdance and Party Grooves to get down to your favorite music. A great way to exercise and keep the party alive!

Thursdays, Jan 23- Mar 12 3:45-4:30 pm $48/ 8 classes. (Pre-registration required)

Math is Fun (New) MyGeek Centre math programs will help build and advance your child’s math skills for an advantage in school and beyond. These math classes will be in a fun interactive environment where kids will be free and encouraged to interact and practice key math fundamentals which will help your child develop a firm foundation in arithmetic, fractions, decimals, shapes and space, probability and much more.

Grade 5 (Ages 10-11) 10:30-11:45 am Grade 6 (Ages 11-12) 11:45-1:00 pm Saturdays, Jan 18- Mar 7 $80/ 8 sessions (Pre-registration required) Children’s Floor Hockey (Ages 6-8 and 9-12) Canada’s favorite game is coming to Collingwood Neighbourhood House! Learn, work on your skills, and play lots of games in a friendly and safe environment. Its great exercise and lots of fun! Equipment provided.

Wednesdays, Jan 22- Mar 11 Ages 9-12: 3:45-4:40 pm Ages 6-8: 4:45-5:40 pm $48/ 8 Sessions. (Pre-registration is required).

Children’s Gymnastics Education Gym sense provides and excellent gymnastics program where children can have fun learning how to use their bodies. The safe and supportive atmosphere helps children learn the skills needed to enjoy gymnastics. Classes are working in a can Gym badge system with children progressing at their own pace. Pre-registration is required.

Tuesdays, Jan 21- Mar 10 Ages 5–7: 4:15-5:15 pm (beginner and intermediate) Ages 7-10: 5:15-6:45 pm (intermediate and advanced) $85/ 10 Sessions Wednesdays, Jan 22- Mar 11 Ages 7-10: 4:00-5:00 pm Ages 11 and over: 5:00-7:00 pm (all levels) $85/ 10 classes.

Saturdays, Jan 25- Mar 14 Ages 5-7: 9:15-10:15 am (beginners and intermediate) Ages 7-10: 10:15-11:45 am (intermediate and advanced) $68/ 8 classes. $25.00 annual insurance fee must be paid directly to the gymnastics instructor Rhythmic Gymnastics. (Ages 7-12) Annex Location Enjoy the unique combination of dance, gymnastics, music and self expressions through the use of ribbons, balls, hoops and ropes, within choreographed routines.

Mondays, Jan. 13- Mar 9 5:00-6:00 pm. $60/ 8 classes. (Pre-registration is required).

Arts and Crafts for Children (Ages 6-9) Children will learn a variety of visual art media, methods and contents in a free-flowing, fun environment where children can discover, experience and share the joy of the creative process. Techniques will include painting, collage, casting, relief and using recycled materials to create forms.

Saturdays, Jan 25- Mar 14 10:00-12:00 noon. $56/ 8 classes or $7.50/drop-in (includes supplies).

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Recreation Programs: Winter 2020 Children’ Soccer Girls and boys will be introduced to basic soccer skills including dribbling, passing, shooting and ball control. Fun, skill development and teamwork will be emphasized in this program.

Tuesdays, Jan 21- Mar 10 Ages 9-12: 5:30 – 6:30 pm $48/ 8 classes. (Pre-registration is required).

Thursdays, Jan 23- Mar 12 Ages 6-8: 3:45-4:45 pm $48/ 8 classes. (Pre-registration is required).

Children’s Basketball (Ages 9-12) Make new friends practicing and learning basketball skills. Fun, skills development and learning positive values such as teamwork, cooperation and respect will be central to this program.

Mondays, Jan 13- Mar 9 4:00-5:15 pm. $48/ 8 classes. (Pre-registration required).

Wushu (Ages 6-17) Wushu is a modern combination of Chinese martial arts based on the Northern and Southern Chinese form of kung-fu. This class is designed to work on conditioning, flexibility, and basic techniques.

Sundays, Jan 26- Mar 15 5:00-6:30 pm. $40/ 8 classes. (Pre-registration required) Creative Writing for Pre-Teens This class is tailored for children who want to explore creative writing in an encouraging environment. Participants are encouraged to participate in several writing projects including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and letters.

There are weekly homework assignments.

Fridays, Jan 10- Mar 6 Ages 8-10 4:10-6:00 pm Ages 11-13 6:10-8:00 pm $80 / 8 Sessions.

Baton (Ages 7-12) Baton is a combination of dance, gymnastics and twirling a baton. Learn how to twirl a baton and learn different skill. With baton twirling you work on hand eye coordination and coordination all while having fun.

Saturdays, Jan. 25- Mar 14 11:45-12:30 pm. $36/ 8 classes plus $40 for the baton. (Pre-registration is required).

Drawing and Painting (New) (Ages 6-10) Annex Location Come create a world of pure imagination. Take an adventure in developing your artistic skills in drawing and painting. Create animals, people, fantasy landscapes, 3D objects and much more! You will experiment with pencil drawing, oil pastels, water color paints. All art supplies provided. Please bring an old shirt to protect your clothes.

Tuesdays, Jan 21- Mar 10 5:20- 6:25 pm $105/ 8 classes Cartooning (New) (Ages 8-12) Annex Location Zoom into a fun adventure of learning how to be a cartoonist. Learn how to draw funny characters and animals through a variety of projects to help develop your drawing abilities. You will learn how to draw facial expressions, fun props, backgrounds and much more to bring to your cartooning creations. All art supplies are provided just. Bring your imagination and unique talents.

Tuesdays, Jan 21- Mar 10 3:30- 5:00 pm $105/ 8 classes

Adult Recreation Activities at CNH Our adult recreation pass is available at a cost of $48/12 sessions; this pass can be used for the following activities: Volleyball, Badminton, and Soccer. A single drop-in fee for these activities is $4.75 Our fitness recreation pass is available for $57/12 sessions; this pass can be used for the following activities: Jazzercise, Yoga, Zumba, Hatha Yoga, Meditation and Pilates. A single drop-in fee for these activities is $5.75; you will save $12.00 by purchasing one pass Hatha Yoga Annex Location Slow your life down and join us for a relaxing yoga class. Increased strength, balance, stamina and body awareness are some benefits you can attain from Hatha Yoga.

Please wear loose, comfortable clothing.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 – 8:15 pm. $5.75 drop-in

Zumba A typical Zumba lasts about an hour and incorporates several dance styles, including cumbia, bachata, meringue, salsa, raggaeton, mambo, and belly dance. The Latin music includes both fast and slow rhythms, allowing for a great cardio workout as well as body sculpting exercises. Zumba classes are for ALL ages – no experience necessary. Most songs are pre-choreographed, so the more classes you attend the easier it gets!

Wednesdays, 12:05-1:05 pm & 7:15-8:15 pm Thursdays, 5:45-6:45 pm Annex Location Saturdays, 11:15-12:15 pm $5.75 drop-in Zumba Steps With Zumba steps we combine the awesome toning and strengthening power of Step aerobics, with the fun fitness party that only Zumba brings to the dance-floor. Participants learn to new ways to increase cardio and calorie burning, while adding moves that define and sculpt your core and legs.

Mondays, 12:00-1:00pm. $5.75 drop-in Zumba Toning Participants learn how to use lightweight, maraca-like toning sticks to enhance rhythm and tone all their target zones, including arms, abs, glutes and thighs. It combines targeted body- sculpting exercises and high-energy cardio work with Latin-infused Zumba moves to create a calorie-torching, strength-training dance fitness-party.

Tuesdays, 7:15-8:15 pm.

Fridays, 9:30-10:30 am. $5.75 drop-in Strong by Zumba Annex Location (New) Stop counting the reps, start training to the beat. STRONG by Zumba combines body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric training moves synced to original music that has been specifically designed to match every single move. In a one-hour class you will burn calories while toning arms, legs, abs, and glutes. STRONG

by Zuma instructors change up the music and moves frequently to make sure you’re always challenged to the max.

Mondays, 6:00-7:00 pm Sundays, 12:45- 1:45 pm $5.75 drop-in Jazzercise Jazzercise is the number one dance/fitness programs in the world. Using a follow-theleader style, the instructor gives you the option of doing exercises no impact, low impact and high impact techniques.

Mondays and Wednesdays: 6:00-7:00 pm.

Tuesdays and Thursdays: 12 noon-1:00 pm.

Saturdays: 10:00-11:00 am $5.75 drop-in Women’s and Men’s Drop-in Soccer (Pre-registration required to ensure a spot) This recreational soccer program is a great way to stay in shape and meet new friends in your community. The program promises to be popular so register early to ensure your spot. People of all skill levels welcome.

Thursdays, 8:30-10:15 pm. $4.75 drop-in or $48/12 sessions. Program on-going.

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Recreation Programs: Winter 2020 Women’s and Men’s Drop-in Basketball (Pre-Registration required to ensure a spot) Join us for night hoops on Tuesday as it is a great way to meet new people from the community and stay in shape. This is an open drop-in activity for players of all skills levels who want to have fun in a non-competitive and friendly environment. Participants will organize their own games and share court time.

Tuesdays, 8:30-10:15 pm $4.75 drop-in or $48/12 sessions. Program on-going Men’s and Women’s Drop-in Volleyball.

Join us in a social game of volleyball where you can bump, set and spike to your heart’s content. Players of all skill levels welcome.

Mondays & Wednesdays, 8:30-10:15 pm. $4.75 drop-in or $48/12 sessions. Program on-going Women’s and Men’s Drop-in Badminton Collingwood Neighborhood’s favorite, badminton will help sharpen your reflexes and develop your racquet skills. The gym can be divided into four courts, so we’ll be playing doubles throughout the program. People of all skill levels are welcome.

Thursdays, 6:45-8:30 pm.

Sundays, 10:15-12:15 pm. $4.75 drop-in or $48/12 sessions. Program on-going.

Adult Community Choir Annex Location (New) It is proven that when we sing in group we connect to the bodies and mind of others and that our heart beat in unison. Therefore, we designed a class in which the art and science of singing in a group will be understood and enjoyed through exercises and songs that will make us feel good from a holistic perspective. Come and enjoy the delightful experience of singing together as a community.

Wednesdays, Feb11- Mar 10 5:15-6:45 pm. $22/ 5 sessions. (Registration is required) Vinyasa Flow Yoga (New) Join Eda for a vinyasa flow yoga practice that increase flexibility, mental focus, cardiovascular conditioning and muscle development. This yoga practice helps us work on our body, mind, and spirit to offer a holistic experience. Open to all levels and body types.

Mats and equipment’s are provided.

Saturdays, STARTS January 25th 10:00-11:15 am $5.75 drop-in

Seniors Recreation Activities at CNH Qigong Also known as Baduanjin Qigong, this gentle program uses calisthenics, stretching, and breathing exercises to increase circulation of vital energy (Qi) to maintain good health and fight decease. This exercise is particularly suitable for those who find Tai Chi complicated and physically demanding.

Tuesdays 9:30am-10:30am. $4.00 drop-in Karaoke Come to sing, come to listen, come to dance and have fun! We have access to a wide variety of music in different languages.

Every third Thursday of the month, 1:30pm-3:00pm. FREE Chinese Calligraphy for Beginners This program is meant for seniors who are interested in the art of Chinese calligraphy. It contains a brief history of Chinese calligraphy and introduces the basic elements of the standard Chinese calligraphy script known as “Kaishu”, with step by step instructions for each of the 8 basic strokes. Practicing Chinese calligraphy can help with emotional stability, stress relief, concentration, and cognition.

Thursdays 2:00pm-3:30pm, program ongoing. $8.00 Drop-in or $60/10 classes. Pre-registration is required. Maximum 14 participants.

Zumba Gold Combines catchy Latin tunes with choreography for an aerobic workout that feels like dance party. It is accessible for beginners, seniors or others needing modification in their exercise routines.

Tuesdays, 2:15pm- 3:15pm Thursdays, 1:15pm-2:15 pm Annex Location Fridays 12:40pm-1:40pm Annex Location $3.50 drop-in.

Program ongoing.

Seniors Drop-in Badminton Bring your own racket. No instruction provided. We recommend you come early to claim your spot.

Saturdays, 2:30-4:00pm; $4.00 drop-in. Program ongoing.

Gentle Chair Yoga Enjoy safe, slow moving exercises for increased joint range of motion, relaxation and improved stamina and muscular strength. Suitable for people with all forms of arthritis and various levels of ability. Wednesdays, 1:45pm-2:45pm; $3.50 dropin or use your fitness pass. Program ongoing.

Seniors’ Kundalini Yoga.

Drop-in Relax, renew and rejuvenate through breathing, exercises, stretching and meditation.

Mondays and Thursdays 9:00am-10:00am. Second Thursday of the month 8:45am-9:45am. $3.50 drop-in. Program ongoing.

24 Forms Simplified Tai Chi Integrate mind, body and qi (energy) – keep blood and energy circulation smooth in the entire body to prevent disease. Mondays, 10:30am-11:30am, and Fridays 9:30am-10:30am. Drop-in $3.50. Program ongoing.

32/42 Form Tai Chi Sword Tai Chi Sword is a weaponry form of Tai Chi Chuan, in which the sword is considered an extension of the body. The integration helps to direct body energy through the sword and bring about movements that are smooth and graceful.

42 Form Tai Chi is an international standard routine created for competition. It absorbs elements of Chen, Yang, Wu, and Sun styles as borne out by its solid contents, well balanced exercises, lissome movements, and well-knit composition. It embraces more technical skills, involves a higher degree of difficulty and a greater volume of exercise, and is more sophisticated in style. Participants must successfully complete the 32 Form Tai Chi Sword to qualify for enrollment 32 Tai Chi Sword Wednesdays, 11:15am-12:15pm 42 Tai Chi Sword Wednesdays, 12:30pm-1:30pm; Maximum 12 participants. $4.00 drop in. Discount passes available. Program ongoing.

Participants must buy their own swords.

Prerequisite for 32 form: 24-Form Tai Chi, 48-Form Tai Chi or experience in other styles of Tai Chi Chuan.

Prerequisite for 42 form: successful completion of the 32 form.

42/48 Forms Tai Chi 42 Tai Chi condensed version of the 48 Form Tai Chi embracing four major styles namely Chen, Yang, Wu, and Sun as the official competition routine for international tournaments. This form enhances body balance, relaxation, concentration, and nurturing good health.

42 Tai Chi: Mondays, 11:45am-12:45 pm 48 Tai Chi: Fridays, 10:30am-11:30am $4.00 drop-in. Discount passes available. Program ongoing.

Seniors Strength and Stretch Improve your muscle strength and endurance using light resistance equipment. These exercises may be done seated, standing or floor positions. Wednesdays 11:00am – 12:00pm and Fridays 11:30am – 12:30pm; $3.50 drop-in or use your fitness pass. Program ongoing.

Chinese Classical Dance for Seniors These dances are a good way to exercise and maintain an energetic lifestyle as well as to learn new skills and Chinese culture. These dances fit all ages.

Wednesdays, 9:30am-11:00am. Fridays, 12:00pm-1:30pm. $5.25 drop-in or seniors pass.

Walking Club Get some exercise and meet new people. Dress for the weather and bring an umbrella. See the schedule which is available at the front desk. Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:30 am. Meet in CNH lobby.

FREE. Monday Fun-Day Group (Seniors’ Wellness Group) This group meets weekly for a variety of activities. Please ask reception for current schedule. Join the group for “Birthdays & Bingo” on the first Monday of every month.

Bring small price or $2.00 Mondays 1:15-3:00pm.

Cost $2.50, unless otherwise noted.

No program on public holidays

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This new year – 2020 – is very important. Why? Because it signals the beginning of another decade.

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The young may look at this with excitement because it signals another new chapter in their lives that promises to bring them many interesting experiences.

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But the older you are, the less important and exciting a new year becomes.

This is not simply because it is a reminder that older people have less time on earth ahead of them.

It is also because, in their lives, they have seen many interesting things and had many experiences and so do not become as excited by the prospect of change.

Change means growing and learning and exploring and adventure. It means becoming and doing who knows what.

That is why people who love change are usually young.

To others – usually older folks who have seen many changes and growth in their lives – change means they are nearing the time when they can, or do not want to, do such things.

This may seem sad to the young, but to the older it often means peace.

To the young, every new year, every new decade, brings new excitements, new experiences, growth and more understanding.

But to the older it brings memories, appreciation and acceptance.

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signals: a gesture, action, or sound that is used to convey information or instructions prospect: an apparent probability of advancement, success, profit; the outlook for the future who knows what: One or more things described with no detail.

The following is a paid advertisement by Adrian Dix, MLA for Vancouver/Kingsway Dear Neighbours: Happy New Year! I want to wish you all a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2020. As we enter the New Year, I would love to hear your feedback on how we can better support you and your family and ideas on workshops or activities you would like to see more of in the community, so do not hesitate to be in touch.

A sincere thanks to everyone who came to our Holiday Open House on December 21st.

We had a packed house and it was great to catch up with our friends and neighbours.

John Norquay Elementary Playground Upgrade In November, we celebrated the opening of Norquay Elementary’s accessible playground upgrade through the Playground Equipment Program (PEP). Launched in 2018, our government has invested $10 million to provide 101 new playgrounds to schools throughout the province.

Norquay received $105,000 for a new, universally accessible playground from the Ministry of Education’s 2019-2020 funding announcement. For more information, please visit https://news.gov.bc.ca/19181.

MSP Premium Elimination After years of MSP premium increases, I am proud to announce the elimination of MSP premiums for British Columbians in January 2020. The people of our province will receive their last bill in December 2019. Everyone should be able to access British Columbia’s health-care system without having to worry whether or not they can pay their MSP premiums. The elimination represents a net tax cut of $800 million. Individuals will save up to $900 a year and families will save up to $1,800 a year. MSP beneficiaries who have auto-payments through their financial institution are reminded to cancel that arrangement to ensure payments to the Province do not continue. They are also reminded to keep their accounts up-to-date with MSP, including address changes. For more information about your account, please call Health Insurance BC at 604-683-7151.

Our community office is located at 5022 Joyce Street and is open from Monday to Thursday 9AM – 4PM and Friday by appointment. Feel free to contact us at 604660-0314 or adrian.dix.mla@leg.bc.ca. My staff and I are here to help you on matters related to provincial government services and ministries. I look forward to seeing you soon!

Sincerely, Adrian Dix, MLA Vancouver-Kingsway

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Joyce Location: 5288 Joyce St. ; Tel: 604-435-0323 / Annex Location: 3690 Vanness Ave. ; Tel: 604-428-9142 / Visit: www.cnh.bc.ca

Local students give back to community

Collingwood Neighbourhood House invites you to lunch every Tuesday and Thursday. Full meal prices are $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, $5 for students and $3.25 for children under 12. Items can be purchased a la carte or “to go.” *Joyce location

By Kayla Isomura Each year, a group of Grade 11 and 12 students at Windermere Secondary School puts their learning into action by organizing a clothing drive for Collingwood Neighbourhood House’s (CNH) Morning Star program.

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Morning Star is a weekly service offered to low-income families and individuals in the Renfrew-Collingwood area. Participants have access to a hot shower, clean clothing, breakfast, footcare, and housing supports.

Tues 7 Minestrone soup Macaroni and cheese Salad Vanilla cheesecake

“Windermere [Secondary] School’s Law 12 classes have been studying homelessness and housing justice for 10 years,” said Donna Lee, who teaches the course. “Students are tasked with learning about the causes of homelessness and housing insecurity, and to look at measures which have created housing security.”

Students from St. Mary’s School pose for a photo outside of Collingwood Neighbourhood House after making a food donation to the Morning Star program.

Photo courtesy of Lora Scodeller

By hosting an annual clothing drive, the students are raising awareness about homelessness in the neighbourhood, she noted.

Up to 70 people use Morning Star services each Saturday morning, with the program primarily operating through the support of volunteers.

Further, they learn to work with each other and local organizations.

This also includes students in Grade 4 to 6 from St. Mary’s School who collect food and clothing for Morning Star twice a year.

To have support from “the next generation” is really important, said Mateescu.

“Their passion and enthusiasm is bringing together the community to support marginalized individuals,” she said.

Morning Star is primarily run through the support of volunteers and donations. For those interested in getting involved, contact Ana Mateescu at: 604-435-0323 (ext. 231) or at: amateescu@cnh.bc.ca.

Students at Windermere Secondary School collect clothing to donate to the Morning Star program.

Photo courtesy of Donna Lee

Thurs 9 Fish and chips / veggie option Salad Marble brownie Tues 14 Lentil soup Roasted beef or veggie sandwich Salad Orange cranberry loaf Thurs 16 Pirogies and sausages Salad Walnut cookies Tues 21 Black bean soup Tuna melt / veggie option Salad Almond tart Thurs 23 Chicken chow mien /spring roll Salad Sesame seed cookies Tues 28 Cream of broccoli Chicken or veggie burger Salad Blueberry muffin

“Ideally, students are able to give back to their community and to create enduring connections,” said Lee. Renfrew-Collingwood has a high number of homeless individuals, in addition to couchsurfers, single seniors, and single-parent families.

Morning Star is safe, welcoming, and offers services for people in need, explained Ana Mateescu, Homelessness Coordinator at CNH.

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A group of students from Windermere Secondary School stand with their clothing donations for the Morning Star program. Photo courtesy of Donna Lee

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Thurs 30 Meat or veggie lasagna Garlic bread and salad Chocolate cup cake

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JANUARY 2020 Ñ Winter Carnival & Tree Lighting Event th

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The Winter Carnival celebrated its 14 year last November 30 . We have had 3 different trees. The trees were donated by the City of Vancouver. Star Illuminations have supplied and installed the lights for the tree and the star at the top. The entertainment was top notch with choirs from the St. MaryÕs School, Windermere the very talented Silver Belles and Peter Yap our very own Elvis. We canÕt forget the fabulous Norton the Magician.

We would like to thank our wonderful sponsors Telus, Mosaic BC, Central Park Business Centre, Safeway, Sigma Eyecare, Central Park Business Centre, Adrian Dix, Collingwood Community Policing Centre, Jr. BIA, Starbucks Boundary Plaza.

Ñ Collingwood Celebrates Chinese/Lunar New Year Another tradition in Collingwood is the Lunar New Year Lion Dance Celebration. The date is Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There will be a lion team beginning at Rupert Street and another one at Boundary Road. Both lions will meet up in front on the TD Canada Trust to perform a dueling lion dance. It is spectacular.

The Collingwood BIA and the Jr. BIA will be handing out lucky red envelopes. Check on social media for the schedule and if your business would like to participate please contact our office. ItÕs the Year of the Rat.

Contact: Email: info@shopcollingwood.ca Tel: 604.639.4400 Facebook: shopcollingwoodvancouver

Twitter&Instagram @shopcollingwood

Upcoming Events January 15th CBIA Board Meeting February 1st Chinese New Year Lion Dance Celebration 11:30 a.m. to 1p.m.

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