Renfrew-Collingwood Community News September 2018

September 2018

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Annual Moon Festival returns to light up Renfrew-Collingwood

by June Lam

The annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival is back for the 16th year on Saturday, September 22, 2018!

A free event packed full of family fun, live music and art, the Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival has something for everyone. Each year, the festival attracts upwards of 5,000 participants from local East Vancouver neighbourhoods to enjoy displays of colour, light and music that pay homage to one of the last vestiges of urban forest in the city.

Co-produced by Still Moon Arts Society and the Renfrew Park Community Association, the festival celebrates the harvest abundance and the full moon.

The festival spans the afternoon and evening, going from a harvest celebration during the day to a lantern festival at night. As dusk gathers, a procession will form along the banks of the ravine, featuring lighted lanterns beautifully hand crafted by local artists, community members and students.

MOON FESTIVAL SCHEDULE Harvest Fair: 4–7 pm Slocan Park

The Moon Festival kicks off with the Harvest Fair, a home-grown harvest competition featuring entries by local gardeners of some of Renfrew-Collingwood’s best fruits, vegetables and flowers.

Enter for a chance to win some awesome prizes! Alongside the presentations will be live music and food. You can also explore the booths of local organizations, artisans and non-profit groups from the community.

Twilight Lantern Walk: 7–7:30 pm Slocan Park to Renfrew Park The Twilight Lantern Walk is a sunset parade from Slocan Park to Renfrew Park. Festival-goers will light their own lanterns and Continued on page 2

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walk the trails along the ravine, serenaded by live music as darkness falls. Passing by the river-stone labyrinth, you will be invited to join in a walking meditation surrounded by music and light. The parade will pass by art installations and maybe even surprise performances until it reaches Renfrew Park.

Lantern Festival: 7:30–8:45 pm Renfrew Park At nightfall, time slows down as you take in the beauty of candlelight, exquisite lanterns, ethereal music and the shimmering stream. Just outside of the stream, you will find musicians playing at the main stage, a Tea Garden full of delicious treats for you to enjoy and a final spectacle featuring dancing, stilting, fire spinning and fireworks.

PRE-FESTIVAL WORKSHOPS Take part in public lantern-making workshops prior to the festival. For a small fee, you can come out to the Collingwood Neighbourhood House Annex (on Vanness Avenue between Boundary and Ormidale) or Slocan Park Fieldhouse (at Slocan and East 29th Avenue) to make a lantern to bring along to the twilight walk!

Sept. 8, 15: Bird-Themed Community Art Installation (1–4 pm) at Slocan Park Fieldhouse Cost: By donation Sept. 17, 18: Globe Lanterns (4–7 pm) at Slocan Park Fieldhouse Cost: $15 Sept. 19, 20: Glass Jar Lanterns (4–7 pm) at Slocan Park Fieldhouse Cost: $10

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES Mooncake Workshops Reserve your spot by calling 604435-0323 or paying in person at Collingwood Neighbourhood House front desk.

Sept. 7 at 10:30 am–12:30 pm (Chinese) Sept. 11 at 5:30–7:30 pm (English) Where: Collingwood Neighbourhood House Annex Cost: Pay-What-You-Can, suggested donation $20 Moon Music (5–7 pm) Sept. 10: Renfrew Park Community Centre Sept. 14: Collingwood Neighbourhood House Annex Sept. 17: Slocan Park

Sept. 10, 11: Salmon Lanterns (4–7 pm) at Collingwood Neighbour- For more information, visit stillhood House Annex moon.org or Facebook @stillmoonCost: $25 arts.

Sept. 12, 13: Bird Lanterns (4–7 pm) at Collingwood Neighbourhood House Annex Cost: $25

June Lam is a long-time resident of Renfrew-Collingwood and the communications coordinator for Still Moon Arts Society.

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Collingwood’s Humble Kitchen Expert

by Esther Yuen

To commemorate the 20-year anniversary of the RenfrewCollingwood Community News, we’re revisiting past stories that have particularly inspired us.

I got to learn about Barry’s rich and fascinating backstory.

He’s a significant contributor to this community and it was an honour to interview him. − Esther Yuen, writer

enrolled into the top cooking school in Vancouver, and then worked across the Lower Mainland in various food services capacities. Eventually, he found full-time employment as a chef in an assisted living seniors’ centre.

In 2005, doctors discovered Barry had dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition common among taller athletes.

His heart was enlarged and was only at 13% capacity.

As a result, he would often be tired and short of breath.

Barry Londry tells writer Esther Yuen his story at the Collingwood Neighbourhood Determined to get well, Barry House community kitchen. Photo by Julie Cheng entered a recovery program. potatoes―and on the rare occasion, they Unfortunately, weeks into the Barry Londry stands out from the crowd, literally. At six feet tall, he towers would cook him a delicious steak dinner. program, the heart specialist over most people in the Collingwood told him he was never going to Barry’s tastebuds were more adventurous, be able to work again. neighbourhood, yet his warm smile and and even though Vancouver’s population kind words put people around him at then was quite homogenous, Barry was ease.

This hit Barry like a tonne of still able to develop a palate for exotic bricks. His life was going to be flavours. Every so often, Barry would Barry’s a humble expert in the kitchen radically changed. No longer and can be often found tending shrubs in hang out at his friend’s parent’s Chinese could he be independent, restaurant, and would visit ethnic the Cheyenne community gardens. He’s but had to be governmentrestaurants with friends. Whenever he also well known to improvise and create dependent, take on disability found a dish that he enjoyed, he would delightful dishes out of discarded food status, and give up his car. ask the cooks for the recipes. Thus began materials. Just like these dishes, Barry could have easily thrown away parts of his his fascination with international foods.

After dealing with the shock and life, but chose to create a meaningful life the self-pity, he asked himself, While cooking was a hobby, he pursued a “[Am I] going to sit here and for himself that has positively impacted career in sports and business during his those around him. You see, Barry had a moan or do something about 20s. He studied restaurant management [my life]?” Barry went into thriving career as a chef―but this all of and completed a diploma in international action mode, and motivated this came crashing down one day. business. He became a ticket distributor himself to complete the for sports games and even managed sales paperwork that accompanied his Years before Chef Barry joined the for the Stanley Cup games in the 80s. He diagnosis. Soon, Barry moved Renfrew-Collingwood Food Security also sold cider to the States!

Institute, Barry was just another kid into the Collingwood area. Who growing up in the Vancouver eastside knew that this would be another Barry was business-savvy, but eventually turn in his life? neighbourhood called Diaper Hill. His realized that he couldn’t deny his passion parents, who moved here from the Prairies after the Second World War, fed for cooking. After he was laid off from In 2008, Barry went to an Barry the typical Prairie diet of meat and a job in the beverages industry, he open forum at the Collingwood

Neighbourhood House, intending to voice his opinion about the transit system.

Instead, he met Stephanie Lim, coordinator of the Renfrew Collingwood Food Security Institute, who relentlessly pursued Barry to be involved with her programs. He got his feet wet by building the Cheyenne Gardens with Jason Hseih and Steph, then eventually led and taught in food programs.

A few months later, Barry was asked if he could volunteer with Nadja, who coordinated the community kitchen at Collingwood Neighbourhood House. Barry thought he would volunteer for a few weeks, but eventually became a consistent participant, assisting Nadja run the program to this very day.

Barry is still committed to perfecting the fine art of experimental cooking.

He rarely writes down any of his recipes and almost never cooks the same meal twice, but he knows how to exactly combine foods to bring out the flavours.

His friend George, from John’s Market once said, “[Barry’s] a better cook than me!” Those who have tasted his cooking would probably give him the same type of praise.

Esther Yuen is a communications specialist and graphic designer.

She is passionate about positive social change and is active with the local arts and culture scene.

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Joyce-Collingwood Station upgrades update 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.

Work continues at Joyce-Collingwood Station as part of TransLink’s Maintenance and Repair Program to improve aging infrastructure across the system. The project is reaching

a milestone with completion of the new bus loop at the east stationhouse and the start of upgrades to the west stationhouse.

Paul Reid: staff writer and layout coordinator Lisa Symons: sales and distribution coordinator Julie Cheng: editorial coordinator

Contributors: Ann Wong, Andrea Berneckas,

Esther Yuen, Janice Bexson, June Lam, Loretta Houben, Julie Cheng, Nathaniel Frank Piché, Paul Reid, Samein Shamsher, Shadia Serrano, Thuy Pham, Tony Wanless

We want to hear from you!

The Renfrew/Collingwood Community News does not necessarily support the views of its contributors.

Next submission deadline: Sep. 10

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West stationhouse closure From August 13, 2018, to spring 2019, the west stationhouse will close and customers can catch their bus at the new bus loop adjacent to the east stationhouse. The bus loop has larger shelters and is the new permanent location for the 28 and 41 and 43 routes.

Skip-stop SkyTrain service From August 10 until the fall, tiling work resumes at Joyce– Collingwood Station on the eastbound platform following completion of tiling work on the westbound platform. On Fridays at 9 pm until the end of service on Sundays, eastbound trains will not stop at Joyce– Collingwood.

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.

The Renfrew-Collingwood Community News is an initiative of the Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH).

Customers and neighbours should be aware of the upcoming changes:

Seeking Art Therapist The Three Links Care Society is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and qualified art therapist to help lead an expanding Art Therapy program, aimed toward enriching the quality-of-life for its senior residents.

The Three Links Care Society has been delivering safe and compassionate care to residents in the Collingwood-Renfrew neighbourhood for more than 35 years. Three Links believes people deserve to live a meaningful life and be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their age or circumstance.

Three Links Care Society’s Art Therapy Contract for Services include: • Providing up to 4.5 hours of art therapy services per week • Developing program descriptions and goals for all art therapy programs, including individual 1:1 programs • Reviewing art therapy programs on an annual basis and providing annual goals and objectives for the program • Documenting on resident participation in Art Therapy Programs monthly and as needed in the resident health record.

• Developing, collecting, and providing reports on measurable indicators on a monthly basis and as required.

• Participating and contributing to interdisciplinary conferences, meetings and committees as required • Assisting in developing forms, policies, and procedures • Maintaining a current knowledge of, and complying with, all organization policies and procedures.

• Ensuring residents’ rights of privacy and confidentiality is maintained.

• Communicating risk management issues to appropriate manager and participating in controlling and reducing risk.

• Contributing and participating in educational programs within the facility and community.

Customers travelling east who wish to exit at Joyce–Collingwood must: • Travel east past Joyce–Collingwood to Patterson Station • Cross the platform to board a westbound train back to Joyce– Collingwood • Exit at Joyce–Collingwood Station from the westbound platform Customers wanting to board eastbound trains at Joyce– Collingwood will have to catch the westbound train to 29th Avenue Station, cross the platform and take the next train heading east. Westbound trains will continue to stop at Joyce–Collingwood as normal.

Extra staff will be at JoyceCollingwood, 29th Avenue and Patterson stations to assist.

QUALIFICATIONS

Traffic changes Later this summer, Vanness Avenue between the west stationhouse bus loop and McGeer Street will permanently become one-way traffic (westbound only), to improve road safety and ensure safe bus operations.

If you believe you would be a good fit in the Three Links community, we would love to hear from you.

To learn more, you can visit Joyce–Collingwood Station Upgrades Project

Along with upholding the Society’s dedication to compassion, integrity and respect, the Art Therapist should also possess the following: • Completed an Art Therapy Diploma/Advance Art Therapy Diploma from a reputable education institution.

• Member of the National/Provincial Art Therapy Association • Experience working with Seniors and Older Adults with Dementia and Mental Health Diagnosis

Please send resumes to info@threelinks.com

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2018 municipal election Election day: Saturday, October 20, 2018

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September 2018 A giant THANK YOU to the contributors and advertisers that make the RCCNews possible.

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The Seniors Connection

Collingwood Corner: Renfrew Auto Camp by Loretta Houben The lure of the open road in the summer months beckons to all who are ready for fun and adventure! Even when automobiles were new, people wished to pack up and go exploring. The Model T Ford car was available for purchase in 1908, 110 years ago, although at first the ordinary working man couldn’t afford a car.

By the 1920s, automobile ownership and use increased, especially for holiday travel. The price had fallen dramatically so more people were choosing to buy a car, and the concept of camping with one became popular.

According to the 1927 BC Directories, there Vintage postcard image found online, circa 1930s. Located at were a total of 11 auto camps in Vancouver 3690 Renfrew from 1927–1946. Image courtesy of Loretta Houben and the vicinity, including one in Central Park The Renfrew Auto Camp was listed at 21st Avenue and in Burnaby, which “provided every facility for the Renfrew. In 1930 the address was listed as 3690 Renconvenience of motorists.” frew. Edgerly Payne along with J. Flander were the first owners. I checked out where Edgerly Payne lived, and One such camp existed from 1927 to 1946 in the Collingwood area. After finding a Renfrew Auto camp was surprised to discover he lived at 3177 East 22nd postcard image online, I turned to the BC Directories Avenue, a few blocks from the camp. In 1945 my paternal grandparents bought this house, and my dad grew up for more information. there.

Seniors Wellness BIRTHDAYS AND BINGO MONDAY SEPT. 10th 1:30 - 3:00pm Join us for FREE cake for everyone and a celebration of the September birthdays then stay for Bingo!

WORLD CAFÉ MONDAY SEPT. 17th 1:30 - 3:00pm This month we are going to have a special performance by ukulele players and fun talk with them.

FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOP MONDAY SEPT. 24th 1:30 - 3:00pm Come to learn about ways to protect against financial abuse, spot the signs of a financial fraud and improving your understanding of planning and managing your financial affairs

KARAOKE THURSDAY SEPT. 20th 1:30 - 3:00pm Sing, listen, enjoy! All are welcome.

Music in many different languages.

Free activity.

SENIORS TRIP TO STEVESTON FRIDAY SEPT. 7th For more details please see the separated trip flyer at CNH. The cost for this activity is minimum $5 donation per person Registration in the front desk.

COFFEE SOCIAL Every Thursdays 10:15 am A casual conversation circle. Cost:$1 (Free on the first Thursday of the month)

SENIORS ON THE MOVE Need a Ride? FREE service for seniors with low income, and with language and/or disability barriers.

Helping seniors meet their transportation needs CALL Jenny Shen SOTM Program Coordinator 604-435-0323 Ext. 227

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HAIRCUT FOR SENIORS SEPT. 26th 3:00 - 5:45 pm (Program Room A) You can sign up at the front desk to save your spot with our hairstylist, Lina! Cost: by donation only

Walk with us!

The Renfrew Collingwood Better at Home Walking Club leaves Collingwood Neighbourhood House every Monday and Wednesday at 10.30am Mondays: Local walk followed by coffee Wednesdays: Further walk exploring Vancouver’s many parks

COMMUNITY LUNCH Every Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12pm These three-course lunches are inexpensive and delicious.

Menus are different each week; reflecting the changing seasons and diverse food traditions.

In later years, Mrs. K. Ellen Leighs was the proprietor of the camp, remaining until 1946, the last year the camp existed. When auto camps first became popular, tents were available, then cabins or bungalows.

A common open space, or court, provided safety and a place to park the car.

Motels, a word combining motor and hotel, took over and became popular in the 1960s. Kingsway had a number of motel courts. You can see the last remaining auto court motel, built in 1946, at 2400 Kingsway near Nanaimo. The name, 2400 Court Motel, reflects the address.

The following is a paid advertisement by Adrian Dix, MLA for Vancouver/Kingsway Dear Neighbours, Welcome back to Fall! This summer, our community welcomed new neighbours to the Sarah Ross House. I am pleased that the RenfrewCollingwood community gave me the opportunity to join in on their efforts to create Welcome Kits for the residents. Thanks to everyone who donated and participated in the Welcome Kits— and a warm Renfrew-Collingwood welcome to our new neighbours!

Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival Join me at the Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival on Saturday, September 22 from 4PM-7PM at Slocan Park (29 th Ave. and Slocan St.) to celebrate the full moon, harvest abundance, and diverse cultural traditions in our community. Highlights include local art and artists, music, environmental stewardship, and community participation. Throughout the event, musicians and dancers prepare the way for the twilight lantern parade along the ravine.

F.A.S.T Did you know that in B.C., someone has a stroke every 80 minutes? It is one of the leading causes of dementia and the third-leading cause of death in B.C. Would you know when someone is having a stroke? Think F.A.S.T! Face - is it drooping?

Arms - can you raise both?

Speech - is it slurred or jumbled?

Time to call 9-1-1 right away Stroke is a medical emergency. If you experience any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away. Do dot drive to the hospital. An ambulance will get you to the best hospital for stroke care.

As the Minister of Health, I am proud to support the Heart & Stroke’s FAST signs-of-stroke campaign. People of any age or walk of life can have a stroke. The more people we support to think FAST, the greater chance people who do have a stroke will receive the time-sensitive care they need.

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2018 Referendum – Have your say on how we vote!

This fall, British Columbians will have an opportunity to decide on what voting system we should use for provincial elections. The referendum is being held by mail, and registered voters will receive a voting package from Elections BC in October 2018. Make There are tiny white bungalows on a sure your voter information is up to date by visiting green lawn on three acres with pic- elections.bc.ca/ovr or calling 1-800-661-8683 to nic tables and a place to park your have your say on whether B.C. should keep its car. For more information, you can current voting system (First Past the Post) or move read about the history of auto courts to a system of proportional presentation.

on this website: https://2400motel. com/carculture.html Loretta Houben is a long-time resident of Collingwood and a frequent contributor to the Renfrew-Collingwood Community News.

For more info, visit https://engage.gov.bc.ca/ howwevote/ Lastly, my community office (located at 5022 Joyce Street) is here to assist you. Please do not hesitate to contact us at 604-660-0314 or Adrian.Dix.MLA@ leg.bc.ca if there is anything my staff and I can do for you—or if you would just like to say “hi.” I look forward to connecting with you!

Do you have a historical photo and story Sincerely, to share about Renfrew-Collingwood?

Please drop it off at Collingwood Neigh- Adrian Dix, MLA Vancouver-Kingsway bourhood House - attention RCC News or email rccnews-editorial@cnh.bc.ca

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A news section for Renfrew-Collingwood learners

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Read On!

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by Tony Wanless

 Read the articles

If you are trying to learn English, you have probably complained in your own language about how difficult it can be.

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That’s because English – now one of the world’s most common languages – is often very weird. It seems to break every one of its own rules.

Reading levels on this page Level 1

Words that look the same are often pronounced differently. Or some that sound the same are spelled differently. For example: River and rival look the same, but sound different; tomb and bomb and comb are all spelled similarly but are pronounced in different ways, and have different meanings; ruff and rough sound the same but have different meanings.

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Then there are other words called homonyms (from the Greek word homo, which means “the same”). Homonyms are words that are both spelled and pronounced the same as each other, yet have different meanings.

Just to confuse you a little more there are several words that we use to refer to different types of word use.

• Homophone – all words and phrases that sound the same but have different meanings • Homograph – words that sound and are spelled the same but have different meanings • Homonym – words that have the same spelling but a different meaning • Heterograph – words that sound the same, but are spelled differently and have different meanings • Multinym – words that sound the same but have more than two different meanings and spellings This seeming craziness happens because English is made of many other languages.

For example, English contains words taken from Latin (the language of the ancient Romans), French (which grew out Latin, as did Italian, Spanish and Portuguese).

But some words come from Anglo-Saxon, which was a combination of the language of two different tribes that dominated Britain 1,000 years ago.

And then, there are many modern words that come from English colonies such as America, Canada and Australia, or were invented as needed more recently.

Or you could simply say “vehicle,” which could be a car, a truck or anything that carries something from one place to another…or is a mode or condition of being.

Does this make your “head spin” (an English term for dizziness)?

Don’t worry. It confuses many English speakers as well (which means also or too—not two!). ten.

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Ancient cedar’s journey home On June 25, 2018, community members gathered in front of Collingwood Neighbourhood House to share in the blessing of the cedar log. The event was honoured by the presence of Councillor Morgan Guerin of the Musqueam band as well a performance by Tsatsu Stalqayu (Coastal Wolf Pack).

Elder Jewel Thomas offered a blessing on behalf of the community and Jennifer Gray-Grant, executive director of Collingwood Neighbourhood House, explained the importance of this project to the community.

After the blessing and acknowledgements, participants were invited to join participants of the Families Branching Out program as they celebrated with a wonderful salmon dinner.

Lead carver Gerry Sheena has had a long creative partnership with the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood.

His work can be found at the 29th Avenue SkyTrain station (Guardian of the Park), CNH (Multicultural Gateway) and Synala Co-op, to name a few projects.

Gerry is joined by apprentices Yvette Muskego, Roxanne Charles and Veronica Rose Waechter Danes. Local youth will be assisting at the site.

Gerry explained the significance of the animals in the design: The Eagle perches and watches from

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the highest point of the carving and represents both home and journey. She is always soaring and finding new places to rest along her way. Eagle is nesting Eaglet in her lap to say that although Eagle travels widely, she is rooted in her home and family.

Bear is the protector, supporting Eagle and Eaglet from below with strength and wisdom. Bear is the guardian of the forests and streams.

Bear holds Salmon out front. The artist holds great respect for Salmon because Salmon feeds everything in the forest.

Salmon always returns home to begin the cycle of Life. Salmon appears in all of Gerry’s work.

Carving begins on the cedar log. Photo by Nathaniel Frank Piché

The carving is made of a 600-year-old red cedar tree. This ancient tree’s journey is intricately intertwined with our community’s journey. Red Cedar found its way to us to support the carver and apprentices in their journey to reveal the spirit of this ancient being for all of our community.

Once carved, Red Cedar will find a new home, standing solidly and firmly at the Collingwood Neighbourhood House Annex as a guardian and emblem of all of our journeys. Red Cedar’s presence will prompt us to feel rooted in our places together, here in this beautiful land, to honour all of the stories that led us to this place we call home.

5th Annual 2400 Motel Car Show Here are just a few of the gems that were on display August 13 at the 2400 Motel’s 5th annual car show. Thank you to all who participated, all who brought donations for the food bank and to the sponsors: Canadian Tire, Trev Deeley Motorcycles, Tire-O-Rama, Hair Zone, Workshop Hero, Midland Liquidators, All-West Insurance, Beefway Meats, Dulux Paint, and Midas Auto Service.

Blessing of the ancient cedar. Photo by Andrea Berneckas In October community members will be invited to join in a parade and blessing as the pole travels to its new home at the Annex.

Please drop by and check out the carving project. If you would like to schedule a group visit to learn more, contact Andrea at aberneckas@cnh.bc.ca.

Photos by Paul Reid

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Community Welcome Wagon

from Vancouver-Kingsway Community Office

This summer our community got together to extend a warm RenfrewCollingwood welcome to our new neighbours at Sarah Ross House by creating Welcome Wagon baskets for each resident.

Throughout July, community members, partners and local businesses showed their spirited support and generosity. Thanks to them, the baskets were full of items that help make a house a home, including handknitted socks and goodies donated by Baaad Anna’s and MOSAIC, fullsized shampoos and toiletries donated by Collingwood BIA, and mugs collected by Renfrew-Collingwood Seniors Society, just to name a few.

Goodies lovingly knitted by MOSAIC Knitting Circle group. Photo by Thuy Pham Local MLA Adrian Dix and MP Don Davies helped deliver the Welcome Wagon baskets to the folks at Sarah Ross on behalf of the Renfrew-Collingwood community.

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Right: Vancouver-Kingsway Community office volunteer, Bryan, putting together the Welcome Wagon baskets.

Photo by Thuy Pham

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Recreation Programs: Fall 2018

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

Preschool Recreation Programs 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.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00-11:45 am. $2.50 drop-in fee or $25/11 classes pass. Program is ongoing.

Pre-Ballet and Creative Dance (Ages 4) with parent participation Annex Location In this lively and fun class, parents and young children interact and explore creative movement together.

We will explore the elements of dance using a wide variety of music, props and rhythm instruments. Boys and girls will develop age-appropriate physical movement skills, simulate their imagination and creativity and strengthen their cognitive, social and emotional skills. Creative movement for young children helps wire the brain and sets the foundation for success in preschool and beyond.

Tuesdays, September 18-November 27, 3:45-4:25 pm. $55/ 10 Sessions. (Pre-registration is required).

No class on November 13th Pre-Ballet and Creative Dance (Ages 4-5) Annex Location Creative dance is a playful and fun way for young boys and girls to develop their physical movement skills, stimulate their imagination and creativity and strengthen their cognitive, social and emotional skills. We will explore the elements of dance using a wide variety of music, props and rhythm instruments in a supportive, non-competitive environment.

Tuesdays, September 18-November 27, 4:30-5:10 pm. $55/ 10 Sessions. (Pre-registration is required).

No class on November 13th 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, September 17-December 3, 4:00-5:00 pm. $70/ 10 classes. (Pre-registration is required).

No class on October 8th and November 12th Little People’s Art (Ages 2-5) Parent participation is optional. Art makes the world a beautiful place by adding colors, shapes, and patterns. This class gives little kids opportunities to create expressions of their learning in any way they like.

All materials are provided. To protect children’s clothing please bring an apron.

Wednesdays, September 19-November 21, 10:30 to 11:30 am $55/ 10 classes. (Pre-registration required) Story Time Theatre (Ages 4-6) (New) Annex Location This program will engage your children with short stories, finger plays, and songs. Children will be entertained with puppetry, dramatics and simple crafts to learn new skills while they have fun. Come out and listen to stories, sing songs, and learn finger plays and movement rhymes in a group setting.

Saturdays, September 22-December 1, 10:30-11:30 am. $60/ 10 classes. (Pre-registration is required).

No class on October 13th

Children’s Recreation Programs at CNH Kids Hip-Hop Class (Ages 7-9) 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, September 20-November 29 $60/ 10 classes. (Pre-registration required) Ages 7-9: 3:45-4:30 pm Age 10-12: 4:35-5:30 pm No class on October 11th 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, September 17-December 3, 5:00-6:00 pm. $70/ 10 classes. (Pre-registration is required).

No class on October 8th and November 12th 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. It’s great exercise and lots of fun! Equipment provided.

Wednesdays, September 19-November 21. $60/ 10 Sessions. (Pre-registration is required).

Ages 9-12: 3:45-4:40 pm Ages 6-8: 4:45-5:40 pm Children’s Gymnastics Gym Sense provides an 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. Preregistration is required.

Tuesdays, September 18-November 27

Ages 5–7: 4:15-5:15 pm (beginner and intermediate) Ages 7-10: 5:15-6:45 pm (intermediate and advanced) $85/ 10 classes.

No class on November 13th Wednesdays, September 19-November 21 Ages 7-10: 4:00-5:00 pm Ages 11 and over: 5:00-7:00 pm (all levels) $85/ 10 classes.

Saturdays, September 22-December 1.

Ages 5-7: 9:15-10:15 am (beginners and intermediate) Ages 7-10: 10:15-11:45 am (intermediate and advanced) $85/ 10 classes.

No class on October 20th $19.00 annual insurance fee must be paid directly to the gymnastics instructor Arts and Crafts for Children (Ages 6-9) Children will learn a variety of visual art media, methods and contents in a freeflowing, 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, September 22-November 24, 10:00-12:00 noon. $70/ 10 classes or $7.25/drop-in (includes supplies).

Children’s Soccer (Ages 6-8 and 7-9) 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, September 18-November 27 Ages 9-12: 5:30 – 6:30 pm $60/ 10 classes. (Pre-registration is required).

No class on November 13th Thursdays, September 20-November 22 Ages 6-8: 3:45-4:45 pm $60/ 10 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, September 17-December 3, 4:00-5:15 pm. $60/ 10 classes. (Pre-registration required).

No classes on October 8th and November 12th 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, September 23-December 2, 5:00-6:30 pm. $50/ 10 classes. (Pre-registration required) No class on November 11th Creative Writing for Pre-Teens (Ages 9-11) 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, October 5-November 9, 6:00-8:00 pm. $60/ 6 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, September 22-December 1, 11:45-12:30 pm. $45/ 10 classes plus $40 for the baton. (Pre-registration is required).

No class on October 20th Music Exploration (Ages 5-9) (New) Annex Location Music exploration is an exciting opportunity for children to be introduced to a variety of songs, instruments, rhythms, and dances. The main activities are singing, movement, ear training, and visits from different performers. Kids experience the joy and benefits of making music together. The classes will finish with a musical performance for family and friends.

Thursdays, September 20-November 22, 5:00-6:00 pm. $60/ 10 classes (Pre-registration is required).

Music Therapy (Ages 3-10) (New) Annex Location In the music therapy course we will play a variety of instruments, sing together, move our bodies, listen to some live or recorded music and create our own through practical composition techniques and improvisation. No pressure to fully participate if your desire is enjoying through observation. Caregivers and parents are welcome to stay and participate!

Tuesdays, September 18-November 27, 5:00-6:00 pm. $60/ 10 classes (Pre-registration is required).

No class on November 13th

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Recreation Programs: Fall 2018 Adult Recreation Activities at CNH Our adult recreation pass is available at a cost of $45/12 sessions starting April 1, 2018; this pass can be used for the following activities: Volleyball, Badminton, and Soccer. A single drop-in fee for these activities is $4.50.

Our fitness recreation pass is available for $57/12 sessions starting April 1, 2018; 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.

Drop-in: $5.75. Program ongoing.

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 Drop-in: $5.75.

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.

Drop-in: $5.75 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.

Drop-in: $5.75.

STRONG by Zumba (New)Annex Location 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, 6:15-7:15 pm Drop-in: $5.75 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 Drop-in: $5.75 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 and local residents are given sign-up priority when pre-registering.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30-10:15 pm. $45/ 12 sessions or $4.50 drop-in. Program ongoing.

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. Join friends and meet new people from your community while enjoying friendly games of volleyball. Players of all skill levels welcome.

Mondays & Wednesdays, 8:30-10:15 pm. $4.50 drop-in or $45/ 12 sessions. Program ongoing.

Women’s and Men’s Drop-in Badminton Collingwood Neighbourhood’s favourite, 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 and local residents are given sign-up priority when they pre-register.

Thursdays, 6:45-8:30 pm.

Sundays, 10:15-12:15 pm.

Drop-in: $4.50 or $45/ 12 sessions. Program ongoing.

Adult Community Choir (New) Annex Location 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, September 19 – November 21, 5:30-6:45 pm. $35/ 10 sessions. (Registration is required.)

Introduction to Mixed Media and Collage (New) Annex Location Art is for everyone! Come explore the world of mixed media art. Have fun while learning basic techniques for collage, painting, layering, stamping and creating your own works on paper, canvas, even stones! Beginners welcome, supplies are included.

Saturdays, October 20-November 24, 2:00 to 4:00pm. $90.00/ 6 sessions. (Registration is required.)

To Be Or Not To Be Theatre (New) Annex Location Join a beginner class for theatre, basics of body expression, and enhancing your creativity. At the end of 10 sessions, participate in a play. This class is taught in Spanish, but all are welcome.

Tuesdays, September 18-November 27, 6:00-8:00 pm. $85.00/10 sessions. (Registration is required.)

Performance is on Saturday, December 8th.

No class on November 13th

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 Fridays 12:40pm-1:40pm $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 al forms of arthritis and various levels of ability. Wednesdays, 1:45pm-2:45pm; $3.50 drop-in 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 dropin. 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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What’s happening at your local library Vancouver Public Library Renfrew Branch 2969 E. 22nd Ave. at Nootka, 604-257-8705 CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Moon Festival Celebration: Chinese Harp Music – 箏曲聲聲共月圓 The Mid-Autumn Festival, also called the Moon Festival, is a harvest and thanksgiving festival celebrated widely in East Asia. Celebrate this year’s Moon Festival with an interactive performance of classic and popular guzheng music played by musician Sonia Liu and her students. The guzheng is a Chinese harp, a plucked string instrument with a 2,500-year history. Conducted in English and Mandarin. In partnership with Crystal Guzeng Centre Saturday, September 22 (2:30 – 3:30 pm) | Drop-in Story Circle for Adults Story Circle is a drop-in program designed especially for adults with developmental disabilities, their family, friends, and caregivers. Join us in an accessible, relaxed, and fun community setting for stories, music, and more!

Thursdays, September 13 & 27 (10:15 – 11 am) | Drop-in ESL Conversation Circle Improve your spoken English skills in a supportive environment. Learn about your community and Canadian culture while making new friends.

This class is suitable for intermediate and advanced speakers.

Saturday, September 15 (2:30 – 3:30 pm) | Drop-in

Toddler Box Party A special box party just for toddlers. We’ll provide crayons, music and cardboard boxes of all sizes to play with and draw on; you provide the toddlers! For ages 1-3.

Tuesday, September 4 (10:30 – 11:30 am) | Drop-in Storytimes at Renfrew A program for parents and caregivers with young children that share songs, rhymes and stories. Drop in.

• Baby Welcoming (0-18 months) Monday, September 10, 10:30 – 11:30 am • Family Storytime (0-7 yrs.)

Saturdays, September 1 – September 29, 11:15 am • Babytime (Newborn–18 months) Mondays, September 17 & September 24, 11:15 am Afternoon at the Movies Join us on Friday afternoons for family friendly movies!

CHILDREN’S & TEENS PROGRAMS

Fridays, 3:30 pm | Drop-in • September 7: Curious George • September 14: Curious George 2 : Follow That Monkey • September 21: Robin Hood • September 28: Wreck It Ralph

Summer Reading Club Wrap Celebration Celebrate the Summer Reading Club with fun activities at the library. For Grades K-7.

Saturday, September 1 (1 – 2 pm) | Drop-in

Family Board Games Drop-in to play with the library’s collection of board games and make new friends.

For school-age children.

Sundays, September 2 – September 23 (1:30 – 4:30 pm) | Drop-in

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Renfrew Licensed Preschool 2018-2019 Licensed preschool runs from September-June.

Spaces are still available.

For information phone (604) 257-8391 Email: Renfrew.preschoool@vancouver.ca Or pick up an information pamphlet at the centre office.

BearFeet Gymnastics This class will provide you and your child the opportunity to explore a wide variety of activities that focus on fostering appropriate physical development. Parent participation is required.

183199 Wed Sep 19-Dec 5 9:15-10:00am

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Cubs Gymnastics (2-4yrs)

BearFeet Gymnastics Through the use of creative circuits and FUN, the children will have opportunities to learn and practice new gymnastics skills with the support of their caregiver. This class provides a great mix of play and skill building all rolled into one. Parent participation is required.

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NEW Program Highlights Music & Moves with Allison (6 mon-5yrs) Allison Vicente

In this interactive class we will be exploring music and dance moves through different instruments, songs, and games that will get you up and grooving. Learning different rhythms, beats and moves - your child’s creative side can blossom in this program. *Please note: Parent/Guardian participation is required for the programs that 6 months to 4yrs.

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3:30-4:15pm

$66/12 sess

Social Diversity For Children Foundation The Building Bridges through Music program partners participants, consisting of children with disabilities, with student volunteer buddies that are under the guidance of a professional music therapist. The program hopes to offer a fun, learning experience that promotes the growth of the participants into confident, welladjusted individuals. No session Oct 10, 17.

183215 Wed Sep 26-Dec 12 3:45pm-5:00pm $150/10 sess

Wibit Inflatable Day in the pool

Saturday, Sept 1st from 2:00pm–4:00pm

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

Flow Yoga (19+yrs)

Sara Shishvan Flow yoga is the synchronization of movement with breath. Movements are cued with inhalation or exhalation of breath. It incorporates energetic movement through a series of yoga postures with a sense of fluid physical motion. No session Mon, Oct 8. $6.19+tax/drop-in if space.

174074 Mon Sep 10-Oct 22 9:10-10:05am

$33/6 sess

174644 Thu Sep 13-Oct 25 9:10-10:05am

$38.50/7 sess

Basketball (19+yrs)

No session Oct 8, Nov 12. $4.29+tax/drop-in if space.

183931 Mon Sep 10-Dec 17 8:00-9:55pm

$45.50/13 sess

Special Events & Workshops Snow Skin Mooncake (19+yrs) 177722 Sat

Sep 15

9:30-11:30am

$15/person

Autumn Luncheon (55+yrs)

Menu: Roast chicken and gravy, roasted root vegetables, salad, berry cheesecake. Space is limited, register early.

174087 Wed Sep 19 12:00-2:30pm $8.57/person

Salsa Canning 101 (19+yrs) 177662 Sun Sep 30

10:45am-1:45pm

Michelle Chow $5/person

Prices do not include tax.

16th Annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival Saturday, September 22

For more details go to http://stillmoon.org/moon-festival/

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Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH)

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

CNH’s Annex: The Grand Opening has arrived!

By Shadia Serrano

This month, the new Collingwood Neighbourhood House Annex located at Vanness Ave. and Boundary Rd. is opening its doors to the public. Many new programs in areas such as the arts, music, cooking, theatre, fitness and a new preschool and more, will be starting at this location during the month of September. Doors open September 4. Drop by and register for a program!

In July, the full CNH staff got its first view of the Annex. They were impressed! As Carmen Correal, CNH Recreation Coordinator said: ¨I am glad that the community has this new space; I am in love with it! Since the area was demanding some innovative activities and classes for children and adults, guess what? We are providing them. ¨

Classic and modern together

COMMUNITY LUNCH 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

September lunch menu September 4 Cream of tomato with feta cheese soup Mushroom grill cheese or grill cheese sandwich Chocolate chip cookie

Oct 13 we’ll have a community celebration from 11 am – 3 pm with community performances, art demonstrations, activities, and food. All are welcome to join us for these opening celebrations! Please call 604428-9142 or 604-435-0323 for more information.

September 6 Roast pork loin or roast tofu with orange Peach sauce Sweet potato salad Steamed broccoli with garlic aioli Cream cheese cupcake September 11 Chicken noodle soup Cobb salad Fruit Tart September 13 Baked Salmon or lentil and chickpea patty Eggplant Lasagna Mixed roasted vegetables with rosé sauce Grilled pears with chocolate ganache

The project was born in 2010 when the opportunity arose for the neighbourhood to lobby for multipurpose space in the Wall project. CNH Executive Director Jennifer Gray-Grant explained that the Joyce Street location, opened in 1995, was filled with programming and office space was crowded. “The neighbourhood came together and lobbied successfully for the new multipurpose space; it then asked CNH to operate it. We’ll still run our main CNH site on Joyce Street and add additional programming at the Annex.” Jennifer added that the beautiful space is also available for rentals, at preferred pricing for local residents and non-profits. Free parking is available below the building, off Ormidale Street.

The official Annex Opening Celebrations will be held on October 11, 12 and 13, 2018. There will be an official grand opening on Thursday, Oct. 11, from 1-3 pm that includes a formal ceremony of recognition and celebration, followed by a reception. We’ll host a vintage clothing fashion show on Friday, Oct. 12 from 7-9 pm. This will also include clothing sales, refreshments, and music. All proceeds from the event will go towards our Homeless Program. Finally, on Saturday,

Programs running at the

nnex:

Children Hip Hop Music Exploration Music Therapy Pre-ballet and Creative Dance Preschool Rhythmic Gymnastics Story Time Theatre Adults Community Choir Hatha Yoga Introduction to Mixed Media and Collage STRONG by Zumba To Be or Not to Be Theatre Zumba For more information: New Annex Tel: 604-428-9142 / Joyce Location Tel: 604-435-0323 or visit: www.cnh.bc.ca

This page is sponsored by the Collingwood Neighbourhood House

September 18 Beef stew or mixed bean stew with herb scone BLT or veggie BLT sandwich Coleslaw Mixed berry parfait September 20 Stuffed chicken breast or stuffed tofu with Artichoke cream sauce Roasted squash Mixed greens Cake with fruit coulis September 25 Chilli con Carne or chilli with tortillas Cheese quesadilla Mexican corn salad Tres leches cake September 27 Spaghetti with puttanesca sauce or Tomato sauce Mixed green salad Coffee cake

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WHOÕS WHO IN COLLINGWOOD 604.639.4403 info@shopcollingwood.ca www.shopcollingwood.ca @shopcollingwood #300-3665 Kingsway

CBIA WHATÕS HAPPENING

1) New Street Decorative Lighting - They have been installed and lighting up Kingsway. Contest: Post a photo of the new pennyfarthing lights and you can win a dinner of 2 in Collingwood! Post on Facebook or Instagram #collingwoodbia.

2)Annual General Meeting - Wednesday September 26th 5:30 - 7:00p.m. - more information below.

3) Jr. BIA 2018 - 2019 Mission Statement & Goals -The new team has been busy working on the upcoming yearÕs schedule. We are fortune to have this valuable resource available to our members in Collingwood. They have set out their mission statement and goals for the coming year.

For information about the Jr. BIA go to their Facebook page - Jr.BIACollingwood Pillars: Local Businesses⎮Community Presence⎮Developing Leaders Mission Statement: ÒTo integrate and increase student engagement with helping small businesses in the Collingwood areaÓ Goals: 1. Strengthen connections with local businesses by offering professional services to these organizations 2. Creating opportunities for Windermere students to recognize our organization. 3. Provide learning opportunities for team members to grow as leaders.

Words from the past co-chairs: It was truly an honour being able to serve the community which I grew up in. From meeting representatives from various businesses in Collingwood, to growing alongside the team, the Jr. BIA holds a special place in my heart. It is because of the experiences which we created together, that the neighbourhood feels all the more like home.

-Christal Do The opportunity to build a bridge connecting both the members of the Collingwood community and the businesses surrounding it was an amazing experience as Co-Chair of the Collingwood Jr.BIA. I discovered the ability to lead, communicate and collaborate with an amazing team towards creating a more inclusive Collingwood community.

-Austin Nguyen

COLLINGWOOD BIA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

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