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SAT JAN 9 Kids/Teens Open House
11 AM – 4 PM World Dance Co. 4858 Imperial St Spend the day in a festive setting learning some Jazz, Hip Hop, Latin & Standard Ballroom, Salsa and Musical Theatre. Also available Sun, Jan 10: 12 NOON – 2 PM and Tue, Jan 12: 3:50 – 4:50 PM. For more information call 604-517-4644 or visit worlddanceco.com.
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SAT FEB 6 Valentines Family Workshop
10 AM – 12 NOON Confederation Park 250 Willingdon Ave All supplies will be provided. Each family will have their own table with materials. Canopy tents will be set up to provide coverage. Ages: 3+ with an adult. Cost: $18.80/child. Also available at Edmonds Park. For info visit: burnaby.ca/Things-ToDo/Be-Active-Programs/ Programs-for-Everyone/ Children.
SAT FEB 13 Valentines Family Workshop
10 AM – 12 NOON Wesburn Park 4781 Parkwood Ave All supplies will be provided. Each family will have their own table with materials. Canopy tents will be set up to provide coverage. Ages: 3+ with an adult. Cost: $18.80/child. Also available at Cameron Park. For info visit: burnaby.ca/Things-ToDo/Be-Active-Programs/ Programs-for-Everyone/ Children.
FRI FEB 26 Adventures in Art
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Shadbolt Centre for the Arts 6450 Deer Lake Ave Under the direction of qualified instructors, children explore a variety of disciplines in this oneday long pro-d day camp. Ages: 7-10. Cost: $57.20. For more information call 604-297-4440.
FRI FEB 26 Burnaby Pro D Day Camp
9 AM – 3 PM Bonsor Recreation Centre 6550 Bonsor Ave Pro D Day Camps includes lots of fun activities, games, crafts and adventure both outdoors and indoors. Our increased safety measures include reduced camp spaces, increased cleaning and will focus on outdoor activities. Ages: 6-12. Cost: $30. Also available at Willingdon Community Centre and Edmonds Community Centre. For info 604-297-4580.
FRI FEB 26 Family Paint Night
4 PM – 5:30 PM Bonsor Recreation Centre 6550 Bonsor Ave A fun filled painting class for the entire family to enjoy! Our talented instructor will guide you and your family step-bystep through a unique painting. Each person must
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SAT FEB 27 Bird Houses Family Workshop
10 AM – 12 NOON Cameron Park 9375 Cameron St All supplies are provided. Each family will be provided with their own table, and asked to stay in that space to respect physical distancing throughout the program. The program will take place outside in the park regardless of weather. Ages 3-99. Cost: $18.80/ child. For info call 604570-4000.
ONGOING EVENTS SUNDAYS
JAN 17 – MARCH 14 Drawing Fundamentals
11 AM -12 NOON Young Artists’ Place 111-7727 Royal Oak Ave Elevate your art skills in this intensive drawing course! Students learn the fundamental skills of human anatomy and proportion. Ages 9-13. 8 sessions. $165. Register at youngartistsplace.com.
JAN 17 – MAR 14 Watercolour Illustration
1 PM – 2:15 PM Young Artists’ Place 111-7727 Royal Oak Ave Bring your illustrations and drawings to life with watercolour painting techniques! Ages 11-15. 8 sessions. $200. Register at youngartistsplace.com.
JAN 17 – MAR 14 Sewing
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Young Artists’ Place 111-7727 Royal Oak Ave Learn to use a sewing machine! Beginners welcome. You will make a pin cushion, a pillow, and a skirt. Ages 9-14. 8 sessions. $215. Register at youngartistsplace.com.
MONDAYS
ONGOING Circle Time
10 AM – 11:30 AM Burnaby Family Life ONLINE EVENT A fun hour filled with songs, rhymes, storytelling and sharing resources for families and children. A great time for parents to connect and learn some engaging activities. For families with children up to 6 years old. Free. For more info and to register visit: bflgrowscommunity.org.
ONGOING Games & Activities
3 PM – 5 PM Creekside Youth Centre 2720 Beaverbrook Cres Come and enjoy a great time of games, trivia and other activities. Grades: 5-7. No drop-ins. Also available same time on Wednesdays. Programs also available at other Burnaby Youth Centres. Advance reservations are required. To book call 604-294-7607.
ONGOING Foundations of Leadership
4 PM – 6 PM South Burnaby Neighbourhood House 4460 Beresford St Foundations provide the opportunity to meet and join the team as we explore and learn how to make life an adventure. Explore what leadership is and how to engage in your community. We will create a safe space to grow your skills, identify and develop strengths, all while being supported in expressing who you are as an individual in your community. Plus fun activities and snacks! 120 Volunteer Hours (including summer). Grades 8 – 9. Cost: $40 (subsidies available). For more info visit youth@burnabynh.ca or call 604-431-0400.
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TUESDAYS
ONGOING Music for Young Children: Sunbeam I Class
ONGOING Newcomer Learning Club
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Bby Neighbourhood House ONLINE EVENT The Learning Club is a free online program for newcomer elementary students who may need additional tutoring support. This program provides assistance with fun literacy activities and academic support to help children reach their full potential (in education and life). Grades: 2-4. For info visit: burnabynh.ca.
JAN 5 – JAN 26 Lego® Program
6 PM – 7 PM Willingdon Comm Centre 1491 Carleton Ave Children are given the space and resources to build, create, learn and use their imagination while exploring structural concepts using Lego®. Ages: 6-10. Cost: $11.60. Also available Feb 2. For info call 604-297-4526.
WEDNESDAYS
JAN 6 – MAR 3 Claymation
4 PM – 5:30 PM Shadbolt Centre for the Arts 6450 Deer Lake Ave Learn animation basics covering storyboarding, character design, movement, props and sound design. Create your own adventure with colourful clay characters using Plasticine, cameras and computer software. Ages: 9-12. Cost: $202.50.
ONGOING Mentoring With Math
4 PM – 5:30 PM North Burnaby Neighbourhood House 4908 Hastings St After-school program for boys and girls who struggle with math. Children are matched with mentors who help make math fun and achievable. Each session is 1.5 hours. The first hour is focused on math and the last portion is spent building a friendship between the child and mentor through play. Grades 3 -7. Free. For more information contact Madison Warren at Madison.Warren@ bigbrothersbigsisters.ca.
THURSDAYS
JAN 14 – MAR 4 Comics
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Young Artists’ Place 111-7727 Royal Oak Ave Create your own comics! This class takes students through the steps of comic creation. Multiple age options and days available. Ages 8-14. 8 sessions. $165-195. Also available Saturdays: 9:45 AM- 10:45 AM and 1 PM – 2:30 PM. Register at youngartistsplace.com.
JAN 21 – MAR 11 Word Play-Creative Writing
5 PM – 6 PM Bonsor Recreation Centre
6550 Bonsor Ave Young writers are introduced to a range of techniques that support emerging language and story making skills and open up the possibilities of playful, creative process. Through various writing exercises, students explore language as an artistic medium and create story in a range of forms, including cut ups, collage, character making and monologue. 8 sessions. Ages: 7-9. Cost: $64. For more information call 604-297-4580.
JAN 28 – MAR 4 Babysitter’s Training
4 PM – 6 PM Bonsor Recreation Centre 6550 Bonsor Ave Children learn valuable skills, emergency procedures and tips on childcare. Certificates are awarded to those who successfully complete the course. Ages: 11-15. Cost: $78.60. For info call 604297-4580.
JAN 28 – MAR 4 Adventures in Leadership
4 PM – 6 PM Charles Rummel Centre 3630 Lozells Ave Through activities, games and challenges you will have the opportunity to develop and enhance your leadership skills. Ages: 9-12. Cost: $35. For info call 604297-4529.
ONGOING Newcomer Learning Club
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Bby Neighbourhood House ONLINE EVENT The Learning Club is a free online program for newcomer elementary students who may need additional tutoring support. This program provides assistance with fun literacy activities and academic support to help children reach their full potential (in education and life). Grades: 5-7. For more info visit: burnabynh.ca.
FRIDAYS
ONGOING Baby & Me (2nd Stage)
10 AM – 12 NOON Burnaby Family Life ONLINE EVENT A weekly educational support group for parents with babies ages 6 – 18 months. Topics include challenges of parenting, infant development, infant health and nutrition. For more information and to register, please visit: bflgrowscommunity.org.
JAN 15 – FEB 5 Outdoor Adventure Club
10 AM – 11:30 AM Warner Loat Park Winston St & Piper Ave Bring the love of the outdoors to you and your child no matter the season! We play fun outdoor games, sling arrows like master archers and build emergency shelters in the snow, focusing on the outdoor in the winter season. Child must be accompanied by an adult. Ages: 6-12. Cost: $46.70. For info call 604-294-7944.
JAN 22 – MAR 5 Babysitter’s Training
4 PM – 6 PM Wesburn Community Centre 4781 Parkwood Ave Children learn valuable skills, emergency procedures and tips on childcare. Certificates are awarded to those who successfully complete the course, which uses Canada Safety Council Babysitter’s Guidelines. Ages: 11-15. 6 sessions (no class Feb 26). Cost: $78.60. For info call 604-435-5611.
JAN 29 – FEB 5 Trail Blazers: Homelearners
12:45 PM – 2:45 PM Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West 3677 Kensington Ave Embrace outdoor basics and learn how to prepare for and be safe while hiking in a fun and handson way. Find out the top 10 essentials to bring on any hike. We also cover topics such as the Leave No Trace principles and environmental awareness. Ages: 7-12 with parent. Cost: $25.60. For info call 604-294-6047.
SATURDAYS
JAN 16 – FEB 6 Making Stories – Creative Writing
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM Edmonds Community Centre 7433 Edmonds St Mysteries, fantasies and stories of the everyday world provide the frameworks that help young writers learn about the elements of story and how to play with language. They discover the styles they like best and develop confidence. Ages: 9-12. Cost: $32. For info call 604297-4838.
JAN 16 – MAR 13 Manga Art
4:45 PM – 6 PM Young Artists’ Place 111-7727 Royal Oak Ave Create your own manga characters! Students will learn to draw in an anime/ manga style. Ages 8-12. 8 sessions. $185. Register at youngartistsplace.com.
ONGOING Music for Young Children: Sunbeam 1 Class
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Bonsor Recreation Centre 6550 Bonsor Ave Mysteries, fantasies and stories of the everyday world provide the frameworks that help young writers learn about the elements of story and how to play with language. They discover the styles they like best and develop confidence. 8 sessions. Ages: 7-10. Cost: $64. For info call 604-297-4580.
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On Canadian Tour directing Chamber Choir from NZ
Playing Piano as a Teenager Directing Choir at 2010 Olympic Torch Ceremony MYC Class in Susan’s Music Studio
Meet Susan Kiddie
BURNABY PIANO TEACHER’S KIWI STYLE OFFERS WELL-ROUNDED MUSIC EDUCATION WE ARE CANADA … Burnaby: City of Immigrants
By Gary Wilson
Almost all of us are immigrants or descendants of immigrants. Other than our indigenous neighbours, we came from some other place in the world. But now here we all are, some of us recently arrived and others, several generations ago. And as we live in this community, it’s essential that we have a sense of being neighbours and even friends with one another. To get there, it’s important to hear each other’s stories. That’s the intent of “We are Canada.” In this issue, we meet one of our neighbours … in hopes of becoming friends..
One might think that immigrating from another Englishspeaking country to Canada is almost like moving to Vancouver from another part of Canada. For music teacher, Susan Kiddie, her experience has proven to be not quite that easy. While she moved from her native New Zealand some 30 years ago, through the years she has experienced many of the same struggles as other immigrants.
“I found that the language was quite different with many differences in expressions,” Susan explained. “I came as a Ph.D. student to UBC and plunged into my studies, but there were so many subtle differences both in the things I heard and the way I expressed myself. It definitely wasn’t an easy transition!”
For Susan, growing up in Hamilton, New Zealand, life was quite pleasant. Her parents valued a good education with rich musical opportunities. Susan enthusiastically started lessons on the recorder at age 6 and the following year, started learning piano. When she was 10 years old, she also started on the violin, and continued lessons in both piano and violin until she completed high school. Following graduation from high school, Susan commenced studies toward a Bachelor of Music degree at the University of Auckland. She completed that degree and then a Master of Music. During this time, she started teaching piano and after university gained her piano teacher’s diploma and became a registered Music teacher. It was something encouraged by her mom, who taught piano in their home during Susan’s childhood. It also helped to pay the bills during university!
Susan then enrolled at Christchurch Teachers’ Training College where she gained her Diploma of Teaching. It was a busy year, singing in the National Youth Choir of NZ and the Jubilate Singers of Christchurch, playing a role in a production of Fiddler on the Roof and also getting engaged to Peter, whom she married in 1987. Over the next few years, Susan taught music and directed choirs in two different secondary schools. It was while working at one of these schools, that Susan had the opportunity to take a Chamber Choir from the school on a tour to Calgary, Alberta, her first visit to Canada.
It turned out to be a pivotal trip. The Choir toured several places including Vancouver. Susan and Peter loved it here, and Peter actually interviewed for a job while on the trip. In 1990, they moved to Vancouver so Susan could commence Ph.D. studies at UBC in Musicology. After receiving her permanent residency, she started teaching piano in the Point Grey area, teaching as many as 35 students weekly while working on her Ph.D!
Eventually the pursuit of a Ph.D. was overtaken by the desire for a family, and Susan and Peter moved to Burnaby, where they had two daughters. Susan
continued teaching piano and has done so to this day! As her children moved out of toddler stage, she researched programs that would provide music and piano education for younger children and became a Music for Young Children teacher in 2001. She is a big believer in teaching music to children at a young age. She says, “I really believe that MYC is one of the best ways to introduce younger children, in a fun way, to music and piano.”
At the same time, Susan started working as a music teacher in the Coquitlam School District and has done so now for many years. Her involvement in several schools in that District has always involved choir direction, and afforded her unique opportunities to lead choirs. One was at the Olympic Torch Ceremony at Mackin Park in 2010, and another was with the Coastal Sound Music Academy in 2019, when she was offered the chance to lead a massed choir in a Mauri song from New Zealand.
For almost the entire three decades she has lived in Vancouver, Susan has also served as a soprano soloist in two churches: Spirit of Life Lutheran Church and St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church. The latter involvement gave her the unique opportunity to go on a European Tour with the Pacific Singers, and led to her creating her own CD, Memories of Prague.
Susan’s wide-ranging experience in music has provided a rich heritage to pass on to her students throughout the years. Perhaps most of all, her unique musical background from New Zealand and her experience as an immigrant has shaped who she is as a teacher. “I understand people who have immigrated to Canada,” she says. “I spend a lot of time inviting them into a music experience and making them feel welcome, because I know how hard it is.”
Clearly, this Burnaby music teacher is a great reflection of our immigrant heritage, and the attitude we all should have as we welcome new immigrants to Canada! NOW OPEN!
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