Renfrew-Collingwood Community News, November 2013

November 2013

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Resolution: Let’s shop locally in Renfrew-Collingwood

by J. Mendoza With the Christmas holiday 2013 season approaching, now is a good time to reflect on a goal worthy of broad community support, especially in Renfrew-Collingwood. There are many reasons why shopping locally in Renfrew-Collingwood is an idea worth pursuing.

The idea of shopping locally in Renfrew-Collingwood coalesced when I won approximately $100 from the Collingwood Business Improvement Association in an online contest last year. Whenever I needed to purchase something, I used to head toward downtown Vancouver or to Metrotown.

However, both require an investment in time and transportation. With this windfall, I experimented to see if it was possible to shop locally. The advantages were many: walking to many of the destinations, convenience, avoiding crowds, finding unique merchandise and hopefully even having enough time to enjoy the Christmas season by wrapping up the shopping earlier.

While it was a challenge to shop entirely local, the experiment was successful in convincing myself that I didn’t need to rush off elsewhere to buy what I needed. Renfrew-Collingwood had much potential in its retail developments along Kingsway. The $100 was easily spent locally at the Wessex and Kingsway location of London Drugs on a partial payment on an electronic device. I had even saved more money by bringing in an advertisement for a “Black Friday” deal, and the Wessex and Kingsway London Drugs location had met it. Last year, I was able to obtain a ceramic mug and lunch tote (both designed by Rodarte) at the Kingsway and Tyne location of Starbucks without having to make my way through crowded and busy conditions. Although these establishments are larger chains, the RenfrewCollingwood locations were not terribly busy.

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Homeless Action Week

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Introducing Solid Food

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Women’s Safety Workshop

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Remembering Waldo Briño

by Paula Carr Waldo Briño left this world on September 19, 2013. We are all saddened by his passing but know that he has left lasting legacies with ever person he has touched.

Waldo was born in Chile on August 29, 1961. He and his family were forced to leave their country during the coup and immigrated to Canada, settling in Vancouver.

At a very young age, Waldo became involved in social justice issues in his home country of Chile, on the international front and, most recently, through volunteer and contract work in Vancouver. A majority of his work and talents were offered freely and with great passion.

With all that Waldo takes on, he brings tremendous heart and thoughtfulness, always dedicated to helping people and communities thrive. He has touched so many people

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individually and also worked through organizations and systems to create change that enabled diverse gifts and positive interrelations to come forward.

Waldo was deeply proud of his Latin American roots and dedicated a great deal of his volunteer efforts to ensuring that Latin American culture was promoted and shared with the diverse populations that live in Vancouver. Music, film, dance, festivals were areas he organized and promoted. He also established a Latin American newspaper called el Milenio that bridged knowledge and exchanges between the diverse Latin American community and between the Latin American community and other cultures.

Most recently he worked with the diverse Latin American community to help create a centre that they envision would continue to build cross-cultural relations and sharing.

Waldo, his wife and daughter settled in the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood of Vancouver. Waldo served on the board of directors of the Collingwood Neighbourhood House from 2003 to 2012 and was vice president for five years. After his board term, he continued to contribute on committees and worked tirelessly in bridging intercultural relationships, understanding and social development of the community.

During his volunteer work in this highly diverse neighbourhood, he helped to establish the Renfrew Collingwood Community News, which highlights the diversity of people, businesses and initiatives in the neighbourhood. He was instrumental in establishing community outreach and support for the homeless, organized inclusion dialogues and implemented various strategies to reach our most marginalized populations. Waldo often made presentations to Vancouver’s city council, on behalf of the Collingwood Neighbourhood House, with recommendations to improve the quality of life of its residents, particularly those that were not fully accessing services or contributing their valuable and unique skills.

He was constantly finding ways to bring, people, organizations, initiatives and countries together.

Within the city of Vancouver, he would often be asked to bring delegations from Latin American countries to view and discuss Vancouver’s social development activities that have led to successful

support and inclusion of citizens.

He highlighted the work of the Vancouver Agreement, community policing, youth Leadership and restorative justice, neighbourhood development, community governance, drug policy, and aboriginal development. These exchanges always advanced intercultural relationship building, and highlighted the achievements that could be accomplished when we see the diversity advantage and put our intentions into co- creating harmonious, vibrant communities and civil society.

Waldo was an active member of the City of Vancouver’s Multicultural Committee and the newly formed Civic Engagement Committee where he continuously advocated and encouraged thinking to reach people that are not engaged, but might like to be, as he understood personally and through his works the barriers that inhibit active participation and engagement.

You just need to spend one day with Waldo to witness the legacy and accomplishments he has contributed to the city of Vancouver. You would witness him personally assisting a new immigrant link into resources and relationships to taking on larger systemic change initiatives.

In his every action he epitomized the gentleman, one who treated all with dignity and respect and by such simple means built our social capital one person at a time. Through his practice, he benefited every group around him. He energizes them.

He filled them with hope. We are truly blessed by his citizenship in Vancouver. The city needs more Waldo Briños.

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Despite the presence of large multinationals in our neighbourhood, it is still possible to find something that is distinctive and special. At the former Burnaby Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Store, I had purchased unusual vintage items that were popular with friends and work colleagues. Their rarity meant that it would be almost impossible to find.

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trending towards sameness, the local stores offer something that’s difficult to find elsewhere.

It’s refreshing to find within steps of each other an interior like Los Guerreros with colourful pinatas hanging from its ceiling and Hyoga Japanese Cuisine with its dark, simple chestnut interior and elegant dining presentations during meal time.

There’s no doubt that some may There are more good reasons scoff at the idea of patronizing for shopping locally. According local businesses, especially to one online source, “local in light of supposedly better businesses are more accountable prices, selection and service to their local communities.” online or even elsewhere in Local businesses tend to be the Lower Mainland or even owned by people who live in in the United States. However, the community and “are more these local businesses give our invested in the community’s Vancouver neighbourhoods like future.” An appropriate example Renfrew-Collingwood their local is last year’s 2012 Christmas card flavour and ultimately enhance project designed by students at where we live. Not everyone Carleton Elementary School and appreciates having to cross the sold at Renfrew-Collingwood city or the border to complete businesses like the UPS Store. their shopping. Take the time to explore the businesses of Local businesses also help Renfrew Collingwood; you might shape the character of a be surprised in what you might neighbourhood. In a world find.

Five Suggestions to Enhance the Renfrew-Collingwood shopping district along Kingsway 1. Get rid of the generic imagery on the streetlight banners, and opt for imagery that is more specific to the the history and personality of the Renfrew-Collingwood area. What imagery is exclusive to our neighbourhood that you can’t find anywhere else?

2. Encourage business, government and residents to support cultural infrastructure and events within the area. Welcoming Green Thumb Theatre to the neighbourhood was a major accomplishment, but let’s continue to dream big. How about turning the now-defunct Collingwood Cinema into perhaps an east-side outpost of Pacific Cinematheque—a not-forprofit, volunteer-run theatre that could extend its audience reach to east Vancouver?

3. Maintain the planters that contain the greenery. It’s a good idea that enhances the quality of the pedestrian areas along Kingsway.

4. Continued maintenance of the clock plaza at the northwest corner of Kingsway and Joyce.

5. Encourage experimentation and entrepreneurship by encouraging pop-up retailers, eateries or visual displays to open up in the vacant storefronts along Kingsway. Surprise the consumer by bringing in unusual retailers or retail concepts that might be lured to the area for its access to transit, street front access, and diverse audiences. If there are at least displays in the windows of vacant spaces, it will be engaging for the average pedestrian walking in the neighbourhood.

Artisan’s Call for Winter Artisan Market Saturday, December 7, 11-5pm Do you have handmade crafts to sell? Renfrew Collingwood Multicultural Artist Network presents the ever-popular fifth annual Winter Artisan Market at the Collingwood Neighbourhood House.

Table registration cost is $30 including tax. Table booking starts on Friday, November 1st Please contact: Crecien Bencio rcmancraftfair@gmail.com

John Norquay Elementary celebrates its 100th The official Centennial date has been set for Thursday, November 21 between 4:00 and 7:00 pm. Students, staff, parents and alumni volunteers are working hard to bring the last 100 years to life throughout the walls and rooms of the school.

Our theme is 100 years of learning and will last throughout the school year. The November 21st celebration for alumni will be in the revisiting, remembering and reconnecting of friends, or the 3 Rs! Registration information for the event can be found on Norquay’s school website at Norquay Centennial Registration.

John Norquay Elementary school was officially opened in August 1913 to meet the increasing demands of the ever-growing influx of people into South Vancouver. Built in 1913, the school was named after John Norquay (1841-1889), the first premier of Manitoba. Norquay, who was of Scottish and aboriginal ancestry, was noted for his amiable disposition and considerable talents as a teacher, farmer, fur trader and politician. Throughout the decades, Norquay’s student population has reflected the changing demographics and immigration policies of the day.

Norquay sits on the traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsliel-Waututh Coast Salish people.

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Your family tree software genealogy choices COMMUNITY NEWS The mission of this non-profit publication is to provide the residents, businesses and organizations of Renfrew/Collingwood with a medium for community communication.

Paul Reid: staff writer and layout coordinator Lisa Symons: sales and distribution coordinator Julie Cheng: editorial coordinator Contributors: Crecien Bencio, Paula Carr, Ricardo Cerna, Loretta Houben, Kelly Hui, Tim McMillan, J. Mendoza, Kathy Romses

We want to hear from you!

Yes, You! Send comments, community events, press releases by regular post, fax or e-mail. Suggestions for improving the paper are welcome.

We welcome appropriate, unsolicited editorial submissions if accompanied by the author’s real name, address and telephone number. The author should retain the original as we cannot return submissions without prior agreement nor does submission guarantee publication. We reserve the right to make editorial changes.

Next submission deadline: Nov. 10 The Renfrew/Collingwood Community News is an initiative of the Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH).

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by Loretta Houben Once you have names added to your family tree so it has branches instead of twigs, it’s time to invest in a genealogy software program to store that information. The software includes easy to use tools that will help you discover and organize your research. You don’t have to do this all by hand like in the olden days!

With the comprehensive reports in the genealogy software, you can see the progress of your research, whether that’s an ancestor chart which includes your direct line ancestors to see how far back your line goes, or an ancestor narrative report which begins with a specific person and follows that person’s lineage like a story.

According to the genealogy-softwarereview.topetenreviews.com website, these are the top 10 programs currently available as of October 2013 with the prices listed: 1. Family Tree Maker $402 2. Legacy $303 3. Rootsmagic $304 4. Ancestral Quest $305 5. Family Historian $476 6. Master Genealogist $597 7. Doro Tree $598 8. Genbox Family History $309 9. Win Family $11910 10. FamTree $20 Most of these programs will export your files or import someone else’s files in a format called gedcom. This means that if your sister-in-law has done a lot of work on her branch of the family, she can send you a copy of her gedcom file for you to add to your file. I have a sister-in-law like that!

Contact the RCCNews Phone: 604-435-0323 extension 261 Fax: 604-451-1191 Editorial: rccnews-editorial@cnh.bc.ca Advertising: Phone Lisa Symons at 604.435.0323 email: rccnews-sales@cnh.bc.ca Renfrew/Collingwood Community News Collingwood Neighbourhood House 5288 Joyce Street Vancouver, BC V5R 6C9

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Her Houben family ancestors reach back to the 1500s and the file is extensive, so you can easily see how a computer file helps with this many names. All of the programs have different formats that you can print your family tree out on. You can print from yourself up, with just the parents of each person listed, or from your parents down to their great grandchildren. Some will even print wall charts. I will now confess that I haven’t yet tried any of these programs! I’m fairly new to genealogy research, and unfamiliar with computer charts.

By the end of 2013 I hope to have made up my mind as to which one to use as I can readily understand that storing the names of my ancestors in an easy to read chart or report would be very beneficial. Next month’s installment will focus on searching old family photos for information to the past.

Loretta Houben is currently searching for new names to add to her paternal family tree and needs to decide which genealogy software program to use once she’s found them.

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Homeless Action Week 2013

by Kelly Hui During Homeless Action Week, October 14 to 18, I had the opportunity to listen to speakers at school and in the community talk about issues around homelessness.

What is homelessness?

When we hear the words “homeless people,” most of us would immediately only think of the people living out on the streets, or the people who come up to you and ask for spare change.

In reality, these people are not the only ones who account for the homeless population. There are many more people who are homeless but they are “hidden.”

“Hidden homeless” describes those who live with relatives or friends but do not access homeless services or supports. In fact, there are 50,000 “hidden homeless” Canadians each night, and a minimum of 30,000 Canadians who are chronically homeless each night.

During Homeless Action Week I discovered that the four main contributors to homelessness are poverty (low income), high cost of housing, addictions and abuse/family conflicts. My main topics to focus on was addictions and poverty. I found out that most youth and Aboriginals who are homeless have a relation to addiction. Also, poverty is the leading contributing factor to homelessness.

How does addiction relate to homelessness?

Addiction is a relapsing brain disease that causes uncontrollable drug use. Over time, the user’s brain changes and begins to lose self control and the ability to resist drugs. Addiction can be treated by combining addiction treatment medications with behavioural therapy. If the treatment fails, it doesn’t mean the treatment is not effective, but rather the treatment method should be altered.

The most commonly used drugs in Canada that cause the most harm are alcohol and tobacco.

Youth who are ages 15 to 24 are most likely to experience drug use than adults. Street youth,

school drop outs, the poor and Aboriginals are the most at risk from drugs and alcohol. In fact, one in 10 Canadians at age 15 have symptoms of dependence on drugs, and the average age that youth first leave their home is at age 15.

Statistics also show that 44 percent of youth become prostitutes to earn money for drugs. For Aboriginals, 65 percent of their people who live A few speakers from the on the reserves of B.C. face drug and Collingwood transit forum, alcohol problems. including Translink CEO Ian Jarvis (second from the right).

Poverty is the main problem Photo by Angel Escabarte Poverty is the main issue that and welfare rates should also families try to overcome each year, be increased for incomes to be and it costs Canada $72 to $84 adequate and dependable. We billion each year. More than 3.1 million families spend more than 30 also need more support services percent of their income on housing, for life skills, health, addictions, education and public transit. leaving 150,000 to 300,000 Canadians visibly homeless, and Access to public transit helps, too 450,000 to 900,000 “hidden A forum on October 16 at homeless” per year.

Collingwood Neighbourhood It was shown that in 2012, 882,000 House explored ways to lower transit fares for low Canadians visited the food bank. income and homeless people Many of us live in poverty because and incorporating that with of the rise of living costs, such as Translink’s new Compass Card housing, food, transportation and System. child care prices. The increase in prices creates a struggle because Their plan is to have bulk wages aren’t increasing along with fares discounted 50 percent living costs. It is calculated that the for shelters and agencies to living wage should be $19.62 per hour (based on two working parents purchase and distribute, or have homeless people who have no with two children) to meet their basic expenses after tax deductions. money at all to ride for free.

In our city, those with income Their main goal is to allow losses,or are unemployed are at people to get to their even greater risk of homelessness appointments and get people to due to Vancouver’s highest average shelters. housing cost and lowest average income.

One man said that back when he had an addiction, he would Strategies and ways to help sleep on the bus and Skytrain These are a couple of strategies to stations until he got kicked out. help reduce poverty and addiction.

With the new physical barriers In Vancouver, we have a legal though that will come with the injection site called Insite where new transit system, people like participants have clean and safe this man will be left even more facilities to inject their drugs vulnerable on the streets. The and dispose of their needles. The Transit Working Group will purpose of Insite is to reduce harm continue to work closely with to self and others and it has proven Translink in partnership of to be an effective facility. They also creating a new plan that will offer references to counselling, and hope to achieve their goals in other help, and people have been serving the homeless population. detoxified from drugs onsite.

To reduce poverty, we should build more housing units that are safe and clean, and have them rented out at a lower but most importantly, affordable rate. Minimum wage

Kelly Hui is a grade 12 student at Windermere Community Secondary School.

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Art and message by Ricardo A. Cerna In summer 2004, the Central Library in Calgary, Canada, was presented the original photo of the Commander Ernesto Che Guevara. The photo was developed from the original film from the photographer Alberto Diaz Gutierrez Korda. The picture is also one of the most reproduced images in the world both in its original and in variations that reproduce the outline of his face, used symbolically, artistically or in advertising.

Che’s expression impressed me, and I decided to do a little drawing art with my pencil. I take a week with some intervals of hours and minutes after work every day, and.in the end after finished my little picture, I realized I had caught the true expression of Che, and which I sharing with you. Remember: Our power comes from realizing. We need to act with good feeling.

We can create a channel into something healthy and productive, like writing, painting, or doing something physical. If we have a gift, we most need use it.

Thank you for your attention to my art and reading my little messages.Please send your comments to cerna_family@yahoo.com.

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Hi Moms!

If you are the mother of a 7-10 year old boy or girl, we need you to help with a study at UBC! We are studying emotions and how they influence the ways that individuals make judgments about other people and objects in the environment. Participating mothers will visit the Parenting Lab at the University of British Columbia to answer questionnaires, view short film clips, and do a simple categorization task.

Compensation Mothers will receive a $15 honorarium for their participation after their lab visit.

How to get involved Appointments are scheduled for mothers to come to the UBC Parenting Lab at a time convenient for them (e.g., evenings, weekends). This study takes about 1 hour to complete. Participation is entirely voluntary.

Contact us for more details: Phone: 604.822.9037 Email: cjlab@psych.ubc.ca

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Collingwood Renfrew-Collingwood INTERactive connectors work Neighbourhood House 5288 Joyce Street at Euclid to promote intercultural Phone: 604-435-0323 physical activity We are closed on Nov 11, In the last issue of the Renfrew-Collingwood Community News we featured half of the connectors involved in the INTERactive project and here we present the other half. Look out for them in the neighbourhood! They are working to promote the many activities and recreation services we have in Renfrew-Collingwood!

Brian Zhang immigrated from Dalian in China and happily lives with his family in Vancouver. His life is very happy here. He likes to play table tennis and go swimming and he became involved in INTERactive to learn more from others, create friendships and enhance overall well being. Brian would like to see more opportunities for new immigrants to come together, play and get to know each other. He hopes the INTERactive project will improve dialogue between people from different cultures.

Kat Cureton has been working at Collingwood Neighbourhood House for the past three years as the seniors program coordinator, Better at Home co-coordinator and, most recently, a team member of RC INTERactive. Kat has really enjoyed seeing the project unfold as new members join and new ideas come to be. She is already seeing an increase in intercultural connections in the community and more excitement about physical activity. Kat’s favourite physical activities are biking, running, hiking and playing rugby.

Sherri Kaszcuk and Sterling James are employees of Spectrum Society for Community Living, a non-profit society in the Collingwood neighbourhood. Spectrum Society for Community Living was formed in 1987 by a small group of friends and family members interested in developing services for people with disabilities (www.spectrumfriends.ca). Sherri and Sterling are supporting a few participants from Spectrum in their volunteer work with this project. You will probably see this group of active volunteers out in the community chatting with people and encouraging them to be more active. They especially enjoy meeting fellow dog lovers!

Joyce Wong is an active Collingwood resident, housing expert and mother who thrives in social settings. She understands the immigrant experience well, as she moved to Vancouver from Hong Kong over 15 years ago and encountered many problems during her first few years. Her knowledge of Canadian society increased after she became involved in her community, and now Joyce is happy to give back to her neighbourhood. Recently, she tried Zumba and thought it was fun and exciting!

Since she became a Connector, Joyce has learned of the many informal interculturally based physical activity groups in Renfrew-Collingwood. Joyce would like to see more child-minding services that run parallel to parents exercising. “Don’t be afraid to be approached when you’re outside exercising,” she advises immigrants. “Canadians are very friendly!”

Remembrance Day

Sundays, Nov 3, 10, 17, 24 Badminton (Ages 19+), 10:15 am - 12:15 pm Wushu (Ages 6 - 17), 5:00 - 6:30 pm Mondays, Nov 4, 18, 25 Seniors’ Kundalini Yoga Drop-in, 9:15 - 10:15 am Seniors’ T’ai Chi (24 Form), 10:30 - 11:30 am Better at Home Walking Club, 10:30 am Seniors’ T’ai Chi (48 Form), 11:45 am - 12:45 pm Zumba, 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm Seniors’ Wellness Group, 1:15 - 3:30 pm (A variety of activities and trips. Times vary.

Pick-up schedule at reception.)

Children Volleyball, 4:00 - 5:30 pm Jazzercise, 6:00 - 7:00 pm Volleyball , 8:15 - 10:00 pm Tuesdays, Nov 5, 12, 19, 26 Bellyfit, 9:30 - 10:30 am Parent & Tots, 10:00 - 11:45 am Jazzercise, 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm Hatha Yoga, 6:45 - 8:15 pm Zumba, 7:15 - 8:15 pm Pre-Ballet and Creative Dance, (Ages 2 1/2 -3 1/2), 2:50 - 3:35 pm (Ages 3 - 5), 3:40 - 4:25 pm (Ages 6 - 8), 4:30 - 5:30 pm Zumba Kids, (Ages 3 - 7), 3:45 - 4:30 pm (Ages 8 - 12), 4:45 - 5:30 pm Children Gymnastics, (Ages 5 -7), 4:15 - 5:15 pm (Ages 7 - 10), 5:15 - 6:45 pm Children Soccer (Ages 9 - 12), 5:30 - 6:30 pm Wednesdays, Nov 6, 13, 20, 27 Chinese Classical Dance (Adults & Seniors) , 9:30 - 11:00 am Better at Home Walking Club, 10:30 am Seniors’ Strength & Stretch , 11:00 am - 12:00 noon 32 Form T’ai Chi Sword (Session 1), 11:15 am - 12:15 pm Zumba, 12:05 - 1:05 pm 32 Form T’ai Chi Sword (Session 2), 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Gentle Chair Yoga, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Floor Hockey, 3:45 - 4:45 pm Basketball (Ages 9 - 12) 4:50 - 5:50 pm Jazzercise, 6:00 - 7:00 pm Zumba, 7:15 - 8:15 pm Badminton, 8:30 - 10:15 pm Children Gymnastic (Ages 11+), 5:00 - 7:00 pm Thursdays, Nov 7, 14, 21, 28 Seniors’ Kundalini Yoga Drop in, 9:15 - 10:15 am Parents and Tots, 10:00 - 11:45 am Seniors’ Coffee and Craft Social, 10:30 am - 12:00 noon Jazzercise, 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm Children Soccer (Ages 6 - 8), 3:45 - 4:45 pm Chinese Classical Dance for Children, 4:30 - 5:30 pm Hatha Yoga, 6:45 - 8:15 pm Drop-in Badminton (Adult), 6:45 - 8:30 pm Drop-in Soccer (Adult), 8:30 - 10:00 pm Fridays, Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Seniors’ Bo Jan Cho Exercise, 9:30 - 10:30 am Seniors’ T’ai Chi (24 Form), 9:30 - 10:30 am Seniors’ T’ai Chi (48 Form), 10:45 - 11:45 am Seniors’ Strength and Stretch, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Chinese Classical Dance (Adults & Seniors) 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm Zumba Gold, 12:40 - 1:40 pm Jazzercise, 6:00 - 7:00 pm Zumba Toning, 9:15 - 10:15 am Saturdays, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jazzercise, 10:00 - 11:00 am Clay Adventure (Ages 2 1/2 - 5), 10:00 - 11:00 am (Ages 6+), 11:00 am - 12:00 noon Spanish with Fun (Ages 9 - 11), 11:45 am - 1:00 pm Zumba, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm Piano Class (Ages 8 - 9), 12:30 - 1:15 pm (Ages 5 - 7), 10:30 - 11:15 am & 11:30 am - 12:15 pm Fun with Math, 10:30 - 11:30 am & 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Guitar Class for Pre-Teen, 10:45 am - 12:45 pm Children Gymnastics (Ages 5 - 7), 9:15 - 10:15 am (Ages 7 - 10, intermediate and beginners), 10:15 - 11:45 am Senior Drop-in Badminton, 2:30 - 4:15 pm Bellyfit, 6:00 - 7:00 pm

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Introducing Solid Food to Your Baby为你的宝宝引进固体食物 You may be surprised to find out that babies do not need to eat only pureed foods when they are being introduced to solid foods. It is one of the textures most of us eat, (e.g. applesauce, hummus) but babies need to learn about eating a variety of different textures. 你可能会惊讶地发现，当婴儿开始吃固体 食物时, 他们不需要只吃菜泥食物。 这是我们大多数人吃的一种食物质 地，(如苹果酱，豆沙）但孩子们需要 了解吃各种不同的质地。 This is an exciting time for you and your baby. Expect a mess because babies want to touch and play with the food. Introducing finger foods among the first solid foods offered encourages self-feeding from the beginning. This will also help your baby build their skills for using their fingers and hands. Use the following answers to help you introduce solid food to your baby. 对你和你的宝宝来说, 这是一个激动 人心的时刻。准备迎接一个烂摊子,因为 婴儿想触摸食物,和食物一起玩。在 提供的第一批固体食物中引进零食, 从一开始鼓励自我喂养。这也将有助于 你的孩子用他们的手指和手建立自己 的技能。使用下面的答案帮助你的 宝宝引进固体食物。 How do I know if my baby is ready to eat solid foods? 我如何知道我的宝宝可以吃固体食 物了?

Babies need to start eating solid foods when they are about 6 months old to help get enough iron for brain development and growth. Before 6 months, your baby gets everything he or she needs from breast milk or iron-fortified formula. Continue breastfeeding for up to two years or more, as long as mother and child want to continue. 婴儿在大约6个月大时需要开始吃固体 食物为大脑的发育和生长来帮助获得足 够的铁。6个月之前，你的宝宝从母 乳或强化铁配方获得他或她所需要的 一切。只要母亲和孩子想要继续,可以 继续母乳喂养至2岁或2岁以上.

Signs that your baby is ready for solid foods include: 你的宝宝可以吃 固体食物的迹象包括： l Sits and holds her head up 坐立

并把头抬起 l Shows an interest in solid food 显 示对固体食物有兴趣 l Can close her lips around a spoon and eat from a spoon 可以含 着一把勺子并从勺子上吃东西 What should I feed my baby? 我应该 喂什么给我的宝宝?

Start with iron-rich foods, such as meat, poultry, fish, meat alternatives and single grain, ironfortified cereal. Start by offering small amounts of food two to three times per day and increase to up to 6 times per day. Offer iron-rich foods at least twice a day. 从含铁丰富的食物开始，如肉类，家 禽，鱼，肉类替代品和单一谷物，铁 强化谷物。开始提供少量的食物的每 天两到三次，增加到每天6次。提供 富含铁的食物至少一天两次。 Add one new food every few days to see if your baby reacts to any of the foods. It may take 15 or 20 times before your baby will accept a food you offer them. She may like something one day and refuse it another day. You can mix foods that your baby has already tried.

Healthy foods from family meals can be served to your baby. Remove your baby’s portion before adding salt, soy sauce or other high sodium ingredients, and sugar to family foods. 每隔几天, 添加一种新的食物，看 看你的宝宝是否对任何一种食物有 反应。这可能需要15或20次,你的孩 子才会接受你给他们提供的食物。她 可能会有一天喜欢的东西,另一天就 拒绝它。你可以把你的宝宝已经尝试过 的食物混合在一起。与家人一起吃饭 的健康食品可以喂你的宝宝。在给家 庭食品加入盐，酱油或其他高钠成分， 和糖之前, 去除你的宝宝的部分.

Small amounts of whole milk and dairy foods can be offered at 9 months when your baby is eating a variety of solid foods. When your child is one or older, limit milk to 500 ml (2 cups) per day to help ensure that they eat enough food. 当宝宝9个月可以吃各种固体食物的 时候, 可以提供少量的全脂牛奶和 奶制品。当你的孩子一岁以上，限制 牛奶至每天500毫升（2杯）以帮助 确保他们吃足够的食物。

Low fat milks such as 2%, 1% and skim milk should not be given to children under two because they do not have enough fat for development. Fortified soy beverage and other milk alternatives (rice, almond) do not have enough fat and may not have enough protein for development. 不能给两岁以下的儿童低脂肪牛奶， 如2%，1%和脱脂牛奶, 因为它们没有为 发展所需的足够脂肪。强化豆奶饮料 和其他牛奶替代品（大米，杏仁） 没有足够的脂肪，并可能没有为发展 所需的足够的蛋白质。 Your baby does not need juice or other sugary drinks. If offering juice, limit to 60-125 ml (1/4-1/2 cup) per day served in a cup. Offer 100% juice only. Serve vegetables and fruit, with water to drink, more often than juice. 你的宝宝不需要果汁或其他含糖饮 料。如果提供果汁，限制在每天 60-125毫升（1/4-1/2杯）。仅提供 100%的果汁。提供蔬菜和水果，喝 水，比果汁频繁。 How do I feed my baby? 我应该如何喂 我的宝宝?

Choose a time when your baby is alert and not too hungry. Secure your baby in a high chair and sit facing her. Remove distractions like computers, toys and books and turn the TV off. Allow your baby to feed herself with small pieces of soft food from the start. Stay with your baby when she is eating or drinking. Try to eat with your baby because she will learn how to eat by watching you. 选择一个你的宝宝警觉和不太饿的时 候。把宝宝固定在一个高椅子上, 面对她坐着。排除干扰,如电脑，玩具 和书，关掉电视。让宝宝自己进食，从一 些软质的小块食物开始。当宝宝进食或饮 水时,和宝宝呆在一起。尝试和你的宝 宝一起吃，因为她将看着你学会如何 吃。 Your baby shows you that she is hungry when she opens her mouth for the spoon or gets upset when the food is taken away. When she has had enough, she may keep her mouth closed, turn her head, push the food away or get upset. Your baby’s appetite can change from day to day. Sometimes she will

eat a lot and other days eat hardly anything. Follow your child’s cues for hunger and fullness. 当宝宝对着勺子张开嘴或当食物带走生 气了, 是在告诉你她饿了。当她吃饱 了，她闭上嘴，转动她的头，把食物 推开或生气。你的宝宝的食欲可以天 天改变。有时她会吃很多,而别的日 子几乎没吃什么。跟着你的孩子的线 索来确定她是饥饿和饱腹。 Offer water, expressed breast milk, formula and milk in an open cup at 6 months of age to help develop healthy eating skills. If you are using a bottle, try to stop using the bottle when your child is one year old. 在宝宝6个月时提供水，挤出的母 乳，配方和牛奶在一个开放的杯子帮 助健康饮食的技能发展。如果您使用 的是瓶子，在孩子一岁的时候试图停止 使用瓶子。 Is gagging normal when my baby has foods with more texture? 当宝 宝吃食物有更多质地的时候作呕是正 常的吗？ Many babies gag when they try foods with more texture. This is a normal part of learning to eat.

Stay calm and reassure your baby.

Modify the texture of your baby’s food as needed by mashing or blending. Even without teeth, your baby can enjoy food that is well mashed and you do not need to puree food. 许多婴儿的时候尝试更多质地的食物是会 作呕。这是学习进食的正常部分。保持 冷静，让你的宝宝安心。根据需要通 过或混配来修改你的宝宝食品质地。 即使没有牙齿,你的宝宝可以享受捣碎 的食物是，并不需要原浆食品。 How can I prevent choking? 我如何 防止窒息?

Have your baby or child seated at the table when eating because eating while walking or running can cause choking. Small hard candies, popcorn, raisins, nuts gum or small, hard pieces of food can also cause choking in children under four years of age. Cut foods like grapes and hot dogs into small pieces lengthwise. 进食时让你的婴儿或孩子坐在桌旁,因 为一边进食一边走路或跑步会造成窒

RENFREW COLLINGWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS 息。小而硬的糖果，爆米花，葡萄干，坚 果口香糖或小而硬的食品碎片也可导致四 岁以下儿童窒息。切食物例如葡萄和热狗 成小块纵向。 Whose job is it? 这是谁的工作？ Babies and parents or caregivers have different jobs when it comes to feeding. 对于喂养来说,婴儿和父母或照顾者有着不同 的工作。 Parents and caregivers are responsible for: 父母和照顾者负责: • what foods to offer 提供那些食物 • when to offer food 何时提供食物 • where to offer food 在哪提供食物 Babies and children are responsible for: 婴儿和孩子们负责: • if they will eat 他们是否会吃 • how much food they will eat 他们会吃多 少 If you follow this guideline, it will help your baby to develop a happy, healthy relationship with food and make mealtimes pleasant for everyone. 如果你遵循这一方针，它将帮助你的宝宝 建立一个与食物快乐,健康的关系，并让每 人用餐愉快。

Baked Fish 8 - 10 oz

fish fillet

225-300 g

Preheat oven to 190ºC (375ºF). Place fish on tinfoil; wrap and seal. Bake fish in the oven for 20 minutes or until thoroughly cooked.

Fish will flake easily at this point and the temperature of the fish will be 70 ºC (160ºF). Open foil and cool. Remove skin and flake fish with fingers to remove bones.

Adapted from: Recipes for Your Baby: 6-9 Months Old, HealthLink BC, www. healthlinkbc.ca/healthyeating/recipesbaby-6-9-months.html

Cantonese Workshop on Introducing Solid Foods to Your 6-12 Month Old Baby A workshop on Introducing Solid Foods to Your 6 - 12 Month Old Baby will be offered in Cantonese at the Collingwood Neighbourhood House on Wednesday, November 6 from 1-2 pm. Registration is free but it is limited to 10 to 12 participants. Free childminding is also available. Register by visiting the Neighbourhood House or by calling 604-435-0323.

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Crisis centre is a life line to deal with hard times, 24/7 Max* recently lost his wife. He calls the Seniors’ Distress Line when he is feeling alone and wanting to talk.

Joan* is worried about her son who is unemployed. He seems to be depressed, but refuses to go to the doctor. She calls the Crisis Centre’s Distress Line asking for some resources that may help.

Cynthia* logs into YouthInBC.com.

She is struggling at school and is not getting along with her parents these days. She sometimes has thoughts of suicide.

These three people, going through different life situations, reached out to the Crisis Centre for support.

They were able to connect with a trained and caring volunteer who was there to listen and there to help.

The Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC, also known as the Crisis Centre, has been providing services to the community since 1969. People reach out to the Crisis Centre for all sorts of reasons. “No problem is too big. No problem is too small.”

Volunteers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They offer free and confidential phone and online support services to anyone who is dealing with a challenging life situation and wanting to talk.

In addition to the phone and online support, the Crisis Centre also works with communities to enhance wellness, increase people’s ability to cope with challenges, and ultimately build a climate that supports suicide prevention.

Building such a climate requires reducing the stigma and silence surrounding mental health issues and suicide by talking about these issues openly.

“We want to promote that ‘it’s OK not to feel OK’ and explore ways to cope with life’s hard times, including reaching out to available resources and supports, one of which may be the Crisis Centre services,” says Lu Ripley, director of community education.

Over the past years, the Crisis Centre has had the opportunity to work with the Renfrew-Collingwood

community, connecting with youth, seniors and staff at the local Neighbourhood House. Seniors in the Better at Home Walking Club took part in a lively discussion during the Crisis Centre’s Seniors Wellness Workshop where they explored ways to manage life’s ups and downs and shared ideas to enhance one’s mental and emotional wellness, including talking to others for support. Youth in the Collingwood Neighbourhood House’s leadership programs attended a session on mindfulness; a valuable practice that builds coping skills for challenging times.

These youth groups also attend workshops where they learn about suicide warning signs and how to help themselves and/or a friend.

“The youth attended said they have gained a lot of useful information that are important and relevant to them,” explains Vive Wong, prevention education coordinator at Collingwood Neighbourhood House.

Recognizing that each year approximately 500 British Columbians die by suicide and many more struggle with suicidal thoughts, several staff members at Collingwood Neighourhood House attended suicide awareness and response trainings at the Crisis Centre. These trainings foster hope and provide practical skills to recognize and respond to people who may be considering suicide.

“I recently attended the ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) Training and I highly recommend it for anyone who works with youth and or in the public service sector,” says Vive Wong. Through the Crisis Centre’s services, we become aware that we can all play a role in helping to prevent suicide.

If you would like more information about the Crisis Centre’s workshops or community trainings, please call 604-872-1811 or email info@ crisiscentre.bc.ca. * Names and details have been changed to maintain confidentiality.

Seniors’ Distress Line: 604-872-1234 (24/7) BC Suicide Line: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) (24/7) Crisis Line: 604-872-3311 (24/7) www.YouthInBC.ca (12noon-1:00am) www.CrisisCentreChat.ca (12noon-1:00am)

“It is so crucial that organizations like the Crisis Centre are available to provide direct help to those who need it the most in our community.” – Vive Wong, Prevention Education Coordinator, Collingwood Neighbourhood House

“When we have a problem … there is the Crisis Centre to help us anytime of the day.”

– Participant, CNH Seniors Wellness Workshop

“I learned a lot … about how I can support seniors who are depressed and potentially contemplating ending their lives. I’m now much more aware of this serious issue and I feel I’ve learned new communication skills that could be effective in deescalating a very serious situation.” – Kat Cureton, Seniors Program Coordinator & Better at Home CoCoordinator, Collingwood Neighbourhood House

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Windermere’s fifth annual Climate Change Conference features Nobel Peace Prize-winner Andrew Weaver as keynote speaker Windermere Secondary School students are organizing their fifth annual Climate Change Conference also known as C3.

This youth-led event targets climate issues that face us today and teaches how to take action on them. Inspiring youth and educating them at the same time, they have attracted up to 300 students from across the Lower Mainland and as far as Kelowna just last year.

Previous conferences covered a wide of array of topics such as Climate Justice, First Nations and Climate Impacts, the Athabasca Tar Sands, the Pipeline and Tanker issue along with fracking, zero waste, transportation issues and much more.

This year, organizers hope to continue the important work of educating youth about these vital issues that will surely impact

our future while at the same time giving them the tools and skills to engage more proactively in their communities. The focus is to promote the importance of youth engagement and participation in creating a more just and sustainable future.

The keynote panel this year will feature Andrew Weaver, former Nobel Peace Prize winner for his work as a climate scientist and first Green MLA in BC history. He will be talking about the reason he made the switch from academia to the political realm and why it’s so important for youth to take a stand.

Alongside Andrew Weaver, two recent Vancouver School Board grads, Neelam Khare and Tessica Truong, who were voted amongst Canada’s top 25 under 25 environmentalist will also be presenting their stories.

This year’s C3 event will take place on Friday, November 22, 2013 at Windermere Secondary School (3155 E 27th Ave, Vancouver BC, V5R 1P5) from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The cost will be $10.

Windermere students will be hosting C3 as a zero-waste event and hope to see as many youths and students attending as possible. For any questions or for more information, please contact windermerec3@ gmail.com.

The Word Factory guides a new generation of poets in Renfrew-Collingwood Timothy Shay is the recipient of several Canada Council awards and currently host of the monthly Hogan’s Alley Open Poetry Reading series at Hogan’s Alley Café in Chinatown, Vancouver. You may know him as Renfrew-Collingwood’s literacy outreach coordinator.

Timothy has benefitted from the mentorship of many Canadian and American writers. He owes special thanks to notable poets Patrick Lane, Tom Wayman and John Newlove and to the serendipity of early correspondence with Leonard Cohen, hours of sunbathing and conversation with Alice Munro and an unplanned night of quiet reflection with Peter Orlovsky and Allen Ginsberg.

As part of the Renfrew-Collingwood’s literacy project, Timothy plans to mentor a new generation on poets. The Word Factory is a writing workshop opportunity for members of the Renfrew Collingwood area, held every week, beginning Friday, November 1st, 4:00 to 4:00 pm, at the Collingwood Neighbourhood House (child minding room). All ages are welcome.

Participants will create poetry from prompts, and produce prose and spoken-word pieces. Group workshopping and sessions with special guests like world-class slam poet RC Weslowski and Vancouver spoken-word champion Jillian

Christmas, and others, are planned.

Presentation, performance skills, reading and slam connections, publication submission guidelines and other skills will be covered.

Timothy Shay was born in Hamilton, Ontario, and moved with his family to BC, living in Vancouver, Burnaby, Keno City, Yukon, and White Rock.

He started writing poetry at age 12.

His poems were first published in the Notre Dame University Faculty Review in 1973 and subsequently

in many Canadian and American magazines including Canadian Dimension, Canadian Forum, This Magazine, NeWest Review, CBC Radio Anthology, Rolling Stone, West Coast Review, Mercury, Horsefly, Quills.

Shay has several still-existing chapbooks as well as one published volume of poetry, This Cabin as the SS Titanic. He is a former editor of the Horsefly Literary Magazine.

Shay was recently anthologized

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in Alive at the Center, an anthology of West Coast poetry from Portland, Seattle and Vancouver.

The shortest poem he’s ever written was published in Rolling Stone in September 1979 and, for an instant, subject to a readership of millions.

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The Seniors Connection

Helping seniors live well in Renfrew-Collingwood

Local Seniors Advisory Group starts Movie Club and builds community connections

by Crecien Bencio In autumn last year, members of the Collingwood Neighbourhood House Seniors Advisory Group travelled to Champlain Heights Community Centre to take part in South Vancouver Seniors’ Arts and Cultural Centre Society’s Monthly Flicks program.*

from CNH. Columbus Charities has welcomed the group to hold movies in their spacious and inviting recreation room.

The Collingwood Movie Club is one of many successes at Collingwood Neighbourhood House where we foster community building. Many participants are thankful that they have an welcoming and safe space The CNH Seniors Advisory Group where they can relax and meet enjoyed the program so much that other seniors in the community. that they decided to start up their Linda Hagen, a regular movie club own monthly Movie Club. With the member, happily says, “I love Movie help of Kathryn Cureton, the seniors Club because I don’t like staying at program coordinator, CNH has held home and doing housework!” monthly movie club days featuring the latest releases and awardCollingwood Neighbourhood House winning films. Currently, they are screens movies on the third Tuesday collaborating with the Columbus of every month at Columbus Towers Charities Association to hold movies on 5233 Joyce Street (across at Columbus Towers, a low-income from CNH). Cost of admission is seniors housing complex across a donation of $2, which will go to

benefit seniors programs. Check the seniors’ bulletin at CNH for movie club and other program updates.

On Tuesday, November 19 the Collingwood Movie Club will be showing Marie Antoinette, directed

by Sofia Coppola, at Columbus Towers. For more information you can contact Crecien Bencio at 604435-0323. We all look forward to seeing you there! *The SVSACS partners with Champlain Heights Community Centre on the first Wednesday each month. You can call them at 604325-0163 for more information on their programs.

Crecien Bencio is the seniors outreach worker at Collingwood Neighbourhood House. His favourite movie is Spirited Away.

Columbus Towers at 5233 Joyce Street is home to the new Collingwood Movie Club.

Experimenting with fall colours The Neighbourhood through Senior’s Eyes art project continues on two Mondays this November Monday, November 18th and 25th, 1:00 pm Collingwood Neighbourhood House Please collect your favourite fall leaves and pine cones. We will paint or varnish them, making beautiful paintings or decorative bouquets.

Art supplies and refreshments will be provided.

To participate, please sign up with the Collingwood Neighbourhood House front desk at 604-435-0323 or call Ewa at 604-464-4794.

Renfrew Collingwood Better at Home is currently seeking experienced housekeepers who speak Cantonese. Please phone 604-435-0375 for more information.

The Neighbourhood through Seniors’ Eyes project started in spring 2013. On the first day, 20 seniors with no painting experience showed up. One of the participants, Janet Lee, said, “I just made 20 new friends.” Photo by Ewa Jagla

Philip Heming is the new owner and general manager of Central Park Business Centre.

There’s a new sheriff in town over at the Central Park Business Centre, and his name is Philip Heming. In December of 2012, Philip purchased the Central Park Business Centre (CPBC) from founder, owner and manager, Collingwood’s long-time friend, Diana Gray.

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CPBC offers ready-to-occupy furnished offices complete with telephone lines, internet, a dedicated receptionist, a comfortable and spacious CPBC’s friendly and highly efficient staff provides quick turn-around times reception area, boardroom, lunchroom and coffee facilities. These executive for your administrative support needs while also keeping an upbeat and offices and suites ranging from 110 to 520 sq.ft. are available for short-term positive image geared towards servicing your customers. “Our staff have a and long-term rental options. These also include air conditioning, heating, great rapport with our clients. With over 40 years of combined experience utilities and janitorial services. they know their stuff; are friendly, they love what they do, and they are willing to go that extra mile.”

So popular are these furnished offices that there is currently a waiting list. Fret not, CPBC offers Virtual Office Solutions. Virtual Office Solutions Philip is beginning to build associations with the community. He is now on provide clients with a professional image and strong administrative support. the board of the Collingwood Business Improvement Association and looks They have the use of an office and conference room for meetings on an forward to getting more involved with Collingwood Days and the Junior hourly or daily basis and receive a personalized and professional approach BIA. to telephone answering that provides your business with the same image as if you had a physical office presence with CPBC. This includes a virtual Born in North Van, Lion’s Gate Hospital to be precise, Philip studied at Office Address Plan; virtual Office Telephone Solutions; Hourly and Daily McGill, obtaining a degree in business and strategic management. Philip Office and Boardroom Rentals; 24-hour user-friendly voicemail system loves sports. He plays soccer, squash, tennis, field hockey. He enjoys and Inside Sales and Appointment Scheduling. Virtual Offices are ideal for hiking, skiing, and most recently, surfing in Tofino and beyond. Philip enjoys small businesses, self-employed individuals, home-based business owners, travelling the world.

CBIA UPDATES Winter Carnival & Community Christmas Tree Lighting November 30, 2013, 4 – 8pm Join us under the tent in the Safeway parking lot at the corner of Tyne and Kingsway. Music, magic show, movie provided by the Collingwood Community Policing Centre and Santa will be there to light the tree. We will be collecting food for the Vancouver Food Bank. Draws for great prizes.

There will be hot cocoa, cookies, face painting, balloon twisting. Get your photos with Santa and avoid the Mall line ups $3 each or two for $5. All proceeds will go to the Vancouver Food Bank. (see ad on the back page of this paper for more information).

Event Schedule: 4:00 - 8:00 pm – Balloon art by Bent Air Balloons, decorate gingerbread men, enjoy cookies and hot chocolate/coffee (compliments from Safeway and Starbucks)

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5:00 pm – Official lighting of the community Christmas tree and Santa’s arrival 5:30 – 7:30 pm Photos with Santa (all proceeds to the Vancouver Food Bank) 6:00 – 6:45pm – Magic Show by Norden the Magician 7:15 – 8:00 pm – Classic holiday movie with popcorn (compliments to the Collingwood Community Policing Centre) Draws for prizes! Through the event their will be musical performances.

Carolling, two performances by the Upstage Show Choir.

This is a free family event come out and let’s start the holiday season together! l Winter Merchant Promotion – The Collingwood Jr. BIA will be handing out Gingerbread Men savings to the shoppers in Collingwood.

Look for more information next month or go to our website www. shopcollingwood.ca.

*This page is sponsored by the Collingwood Business Improvement Association

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Vancouver Police Department’s Women’s Personal Safety Workshop a huge success Sergeant Colleen Yee from the Vancouver Police Department and her team of 15 police women hosted a Women’s Personal Safety Workshop at the Collingwood Neighbourhood House mid October. Thirty women from our neighbourhood were challenged and had FUN while they learned about theories relating to personal safety and mindsets.

Under the watchful eye of the instructors, they got some practical experience working on the mats where they learned skills to successfully deal with violent encounters. The enthusiasm of the participants and the instructors made this event a success.

and talking.

• Walk in well-lit and busy areas.

For those persons who were unable Avoid shortcuts through dark to attend, here are a few of the alleys and parks. safety tips: • Carry your purse like a football; tuck it under your • Be aware of persons and arms. Do not wrap the purse surroundings around you. straps around your neck or • Change up your route and be wrists because you could get familiar with places where you dragged in a struggle. could go to if you are feeling unsafe • Carry identification, credit/ or need help. debit cards, house key, money • Put you phone away. Many of the and your bus pass in a small cell phone robberies occur while wallet that you can keep hidden people are distracted by walking in your pocket or attached to

Remembrance Day: November 11th November 11th is Remembrance Day, set aside for all of us to take time to recognize the sacrifice of those who fought and died for their country in battle, and to remember how important it is to work for peace so we may never again face the tragedies of wartime.

your body. Just put things such as your brush, lipstick, kleenex in your purse so that if it is stolen or lost, you will have not lost your important documents or house keys.

For more information about personal safety and personal safety programs please visit the Collingwood CPC at 5160 Joyce St. or email info@ collingwoodcpc.com. Bring in this article and receive a free wallet.

To combat the issue, and with the support and funding from the Vancouver Police Foundation and ICBC, the Vancouver Police Department is launching “Operation Lock-Up.”Operation Lock-Up aims to prevent vehicle theft by offering steering wheel locks free of charge to Vancouver residents who own one of the top ten most frequently stolen vehicles:

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Dear Neighbors,

This year’s Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival was again a wonderful success. We were lucky to have great weather!

It is always one of my favorite fall events, and I would like to sincerely thank all of the organizers and volunteers.

And congratulations again to all of our Fall Harvest Fair winners!

Over the past five years, the property crime rate in Vancouver has been reduced by over 35%. During the same period, the number of stolen vehicles has declined by over 51%.But there was a noticeable change last year when the number of stolen vehicles increased by 6.7% over the previous year. Not only does having a vehicle stolen negatively impact the owner, the majority of stolen vehicles are used to commit secondary property and/or violent crimes.

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Honda Civic (Pre-2000) Ford F150, F250, F350 trucks (Pre-1999 F150; Pre-2007 F250 / F350) Honda Accord (Pre-1998) Dodge / Plymouth / Chrysler minivan (1991-2000) Jeep Cherokee (1993-1999) Ford Econoline Van (2000-2007) Toyota Corolla (1990-2004) Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra trucks (1992-2006) Acura Integra (1990-2001) Toyota Camry / Solara (1989-1999)

YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY POLICING CENTRE Collingwood CPC 5160 Joyce St Vancouver, BC V5R 4H1 (604) 717-2935 For more information about Operation Lock-Up and how to obtain a steering wheel lock, please visit www.vpd.ca.

Please join me on Sunday, November 11 at the Memorial Park Cenotaph, located at 41st Ave and Windsor St, to recognize the sacrifice that so many have made across the world. There will be a parade assembling at the west parking lot of John Oliver High School at 41st Ave and Fraser St at 9:45am – the service at the cenotaph will commence at 10:30am. If you are unable to attend a service, you may observe the traditional moment of silence at 11am.

TEDxRenfrew-Collingwood Hosted by Brian Adler and Lindsay Smith, TEDxRenfrew-Collingwood featured a variety of incredible speakers and performers, both from within our community and beyond. If you didn’t get a chance to attend this event in person, I encourage you to browse the featured pieces at: http:// tedxrenfrewcollingwood.com/category/youtube New Office Open Hours – Now Open Late on Mondays!

Responding to the diversity of employment schedules in Vancouver-Kingsway, my community office will now be open from 12pm to 7pm on Monday evenings, beginning September 9th. From Tuesday to Thursday regular hours will remain, opening from 9am to 4pm. Fridays will continue to be closed except to appointments.

Free Public Access Computer A reminder to those seeking computer access for social assistance applications, BC Housing files, resume creation or housing and job searches: I have set up a public computer in my constituency office with quick links to Ministry websites, government services, and community resources. All constituents are welcome to drop by during our office hours (Monday, from 12pm to 7pm, Tuesday to Thursday from 9am to 4pm, and on Friday by appointment). My Constituency Assistants are happy to help with any difficulty.

Are you on Twitter?

Follow the news, community events, fun facts, and workshops offered across Vancouver-Kingsway on my twitter page: @vkingsway.

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Collingwood Neighbourhood House

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Get fit and have fun at Collingwood Neighbourhood House

COMMUNITY LUNCH Collingwood Neighbourhood House invites you to lunch every Tuesday and Thursday. Please note that seniors are served at 12 noon; others are served at 12:10 pm. Full meal prices are $6.25 for adults, $5 for seniors, $4 for students and $3.25 for children under 12. Items can be purchased a la carte or “to go.”

It’s easy to get active and have fun at Collingwood Neighbourhood House. Adults and seniors are welcome to enjoy our affordable, local dropin Recreation programs. You might even meet a new friend!

Women’s and Men’s Drop-In Badminton Thursdays 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm and Sundays, 10 am – 12 pm Drop-in $4.50. This program is ongoing.

Badminton will help sharpen your reflexes and develop your racquet skills! The gym can be divided into four courts, so we play doubles throughout the program. People of all skill levels are welcome.

Tue. 5 Nov Carrot soup, Frittata with bacon (veggie option), Salad, Cranberry orange cookies

CNH’s Duke Early Learning and Care Centre’s children, teachers and volunteers joined this year’s Little Fox Run to raise funds in support of Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope. The children dropped their donations into the Wishing Well and made a wish for a cancer-free society. Children also enjoyed a story on Terry Fox at story time, which introduced them to this Canadian hero and gave them the opportunity to ask questions about him.

Women’s and Men’s Drop-In Soccer Thursdays, 8:30 pm – 10 pm, Tuesdays, 8:30 pm – 10 pm $48.50 for 12 sessions. Ongoing drop-in is $4.50.

Pre-registration is recommended to ensure a spot.

This recreational soccer program is a great way to stay in shape and meet new friends. People of all skill levels are welcome.

Men’s and Women’s Drop-In Volleyball Mondays, 8:15 pm – 10:15 pm, Wednesdays, 8:30 pm – 10:15 pm Drop-in $4.50.

Bump, set and spike to your heart’s content. Players of all skill levels are welcome.

CNH offers a variety of adult and seniors classes. Fitness passes offer financial savings: Seniors Pass and Drop-In $23.50 for 12 seniors’ class sessions (Strength and Stretch, T’ai Chi 24 forms, Zumba Gold, Gentle Chair Yoga, Kundalini Yoga)

$47 for 12 adults’ class sessions; $2.35 per class for drop-in programs $3.35 per class for drop-in Seniors Badminton offered on Saturdays from 2:30 to 4:15 pm Adults Fitness Pass and Drop-In $51.50 for 12 adult class sessions (Bellyfit, Zumba, Jazzercise, Zumba Toning, Hatha Yoga) $5.25 per class for drop-in programs Adults Recreation pass and Drop-In $48.50 for 12 adult class sessions (Soccer, Volleyball, Badminton) $4.50 per class for drop-in Take advantage of these great deals! By purchasing an Adult Fitness Pass at $51.50 you are saving $11.52 as each class will cost you only $4.29. The Seniors Pass for adult sessions is only $47 representing savings of $16.08.

For more information please visit our website www.cnb.bc.ca or call our Reception at 604-435-0323

Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Program offered at CNH

Thurs 7 Meat loaf /veggie loaf, Salad, Chocolate cake Tues 12 Broccoli cheese soup,Tuna salad sandwich, Salad, Strawberry jello Thurs 14 Chicken kebab with rice and potatoes Salad, Walnut cookies Tues 19 Minestrone soup, Meat pie /veggie pie, Salad, Coconut tart Thurs 21 Salmon cakes with roasted yams /quinoa, Salad, Honey cake Tues 26 Mixed bean soup, Egg salad sandwich, Salad, Apricot bars Thurs 28 Meat lasagna /veggie, Garlic bread, Salad, Vanilla pudding

Party Time

There are no perfect parents, children or even programs but Nobody’s Perfect Parenting offers parents information on children’s health, safety and behaviour, how to cope with stress, an opportunity to share ideas and experiences and the chance to take a break from your busy day.

Looking for a place to hold your child’s birthday party?

Want to spent time with your child and have somebody else run the party?

The program is geared towards parents of children from birth to five. It is guided by two facilitators and takes place on Wednesday afternoons from 12:45 pm – 2:45 pm. It is free and includes coffee/tea, nutritious snacks, child minding and a free set of parenting books.

Collingwood Neighbourhood House offers rooms (room, gym, kitchen) to rent for children’s birthday parties. Our experienced birthday party leaders will run the party, lead games and a craft, and make your birthday child feel special.

Registration is required. Please call Satinder at 604-435-0323 ext. 241 to register or for more information.

For quotes on our affordable prices for room rentals (with or without

This page is sponsored by the Collingwood Neighbourhood House

a leader) please call Teresa at 604-435-0323

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Cool winter reads to keep you warm

book reviews by Tim McMillan, Renfrew Branch Library

Falling Upwards: How We Took to the Air

By Richard Holmes, 629.1332 H75f This whimsical narrative of hot-air balloons and their place in the history of flight makes for an easy and breezy read. Filled with eccentric characters and unpretentious scientific detail, Falling Upwards reads like a good 19th-century adventure story. It comes as no surprise to learn that the earliest science fiction authors, Mary Shelley, Jules Verne and H.G. Wells were all hot-air balloon enthusiasts!

The Echo Man

By Richard Montanari, Mystery Fiction A serial killer is on the loose in Philadelphia and he’s copying the modus operandi of dozens of the city’s unsolved murders. The fast pace of this chilling mystery is matched by the two investigating detectives chemistry and taut dialogue. This page-turner is recommended for fans of true-crime and murder mystery.

Orders from Berlin

By Simon Tolkein, Fiction Part Agatha Christie mystery part John Grisham thriller, Orders from Berlin is set during the darkest days of World War II. A plot to assassinate Winston Churchill has been discovered, but the question is where and when. Adding to the suspense is the presence of a double agent in the British spy agency MI5. Excellent period detail and hint of film noire, Simon Tolkein’s suspense thriller is a million miles away from the fantasy classics of his grandfather J.R.R. Tolkein.

The Smartest Money Book You’ll Ever Read

By Daniel R. Solin, 332.024 S68sm The one sector that seems immune to the global economic downturn is the financial advice publishing industry. In contrast to the usual bromides extolling the virtue of buying low and selling high, Daniel Solin’s book is intuitively structured to cover all the financial basics: retirement planning; debt management; owning or renting a home and insurance planning. A solid and timely introduction for the financial novice!

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Birthday Tea (55+yrs )

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Mon, Nov 11

Pool

1:00pm-5:00pm

1:00pm-5:00pm

Fitness Centre

1:00pm-5:00pm

1:00pm-5:00pm

Centre Area

11:00am-6:00pm

Closed

 The festival of Diwali is a unifying celebration with different significance, but equal importance in many communities. People give expression to their happiness by lighting earthen diyas (lamps). The lighting of lamps is a way of paying obeisance to God for attainment of health, wealth, knowledge, peace, and Traditional Indian Dancing. Space is limited, so please register to ensure your spot.

Sa 10:30am-1:00pm Nov 2 Free We

12:00-3:00pm

Nov 6

Flu Clinic (All Ages)

$9/person Evergreen Health Unit

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Th 

1:00-3:00pm

Nov 7 

Harrison Eagle Tour (55+yrs) Tu 

9:15am-4:30pm Nov 19

Craft Fair

Get a head start on your Christmas shopping at our Craft Fair.

It’s a great place to find unique gifts. If you are the crafty sort, come and sell your own handmade items. Admission is FREE Sa 10:00am-3:00pm Nov 30 $28/table

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Community Diwali Celebration (All Ages)

Winter Winds Luncheon (55+yrs)

Come out and celebrate birthdays for Sept, Oct, Nov and Dec. If your birthday falls into these months this birthday tea is free for you. Please invite your friends, $3/guest. Registration is required.

We 1:00-2:30pm Nov 27  $3/person

Free $79/person

Hatha Yoga (19+yrs) Hisae McMichael Beginner I—This class is for people who are new to yoga or who have little experience. Seniors over 65yrs receive a 10% discount! No session Oct 31 $9/drop-in if space Th 8:30-9:30pm Oct 24-Dec 12 $52.50/7 sess Beginner II - No session Oct 31 $11/drop-in if space $64.75/7 sess Th 7:00-8:15pm Oct 24-Dec 12 Sa 9:15-10:30am Nov 2-Dec 14 $64.75/7 sess Hatha Flow Yoga (19+yrs)

All levels are welcome.

We 5:50-6:50pm

$9.50/drop-in if space Oct 30-Dec 11 $56/7 sess

Yogalates (19+yrs)

Celeste Lyon $9.50/drop-in if space Oct 29-Dec 10 $56/7 sess

No experience necessary.

Tu 6:00-7:00pm

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For our full listing of programs check out our website or drop by and pick up a brochure. GST included.

On-line Registration Register in person Register by phone (604 257-8388, ext 3)

Registration Starts Mon, November 18 Tue, November 19 Wed, November 20

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Leagh Wright Learn how to create holiday-themed crafts and decorate holidaythemed treats.

Tu Dec 17 $13/person 12013.401RF 10:00-11:30am 12013.402RF 12:00-1:30pm

Gingerbread House Making (3-6yrs)

Leagh Wright In this hands-on class we will be build our very own homemade gingerbread house to take home. Supplies included.

Th Dec 19 $11/person 12612.401RF 10:00-11:00am 12612.402RF 11:15am-12:15pm

Wibit Inflatable Days:

Saturday Nov 16, Dec 21 3:00pm–5:00pm

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

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