February 2015

Family Place Newsletter

PLEASE NOTE:

Family Places will be closed Feb 9th in recognition of Family Day.

Sardis Family Place and Downtown Family Place will be closed for

staff development on Thursday Feb. 26th and Friday Feb. 27th.

Visit our 6 Local Family Places!

Family Places are fantastic places for parents and caregivers to come with children aged 0-6! Come on out to have fun with your kids while connecting with your neighbors! Passport to Family Place— Program extended!

Visit 3 or more of our Family Place drop in programs (& collect a passport stamp at each Family Place) to be entered into a draw for a fun family ‘staycation’ prize! One entry per family. Kekinow Family Place is not participating at this time. Completed passports must be received by your family place host by the first week of February in order to qualify for this contest. Draw Feb 18th.

Staycation Prize Includes:

Best Western Rainbow Country Inn— 1 night stay & breakfast

at the hotel!!! ( Enjoy their fabulous pool on this fun family

getaway!)

New bedtime books to read during your getaway compliments of

the Bookman.

Leisure Landing Recreation Centre: 1 day family pass

Family Visit to “The Reptile Guy” in Abbotsford

Chilliwack Community Services

45938 Wellington Avenue

Chilliwack, BC V2P 2C7

Lana Hergott Phone: 604.701.4978 Fax: 604.792.6575 E-mail: hergottl@comserv.bc.ca

Broadway Family Place

46551 Chilliwack Central Road Thursday mornings 9:30-11:00am Downtown Family Place Neighbourhood Learning Centre 46361 Yale Road 701.4978 ext 4 M-F 12:00-2:00pm Wed. 5:00pm-7:00pm Greendale Family Place 6550 Sumas Prairie Road Wednesdays 9:00am-11:30am

Kekinow Family Place 2nd and 4th Tuesday 5:30-7:30pm 45555 Knight Road Sardis Family Place 7112 Vedder Road 604.847.2231 M-Thurs 9-11am Mon & Wed. 12:00-2:00pm Yarrow Family Place 4605 Wilson Road Mondays 9:00am-11:00am (Closed Mon. Feb 9th—Family Day)

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Broadway, Greendale, Kekinow & Yarrow Family Places are run on a weekly basis by dedicated parent

volunteers. Your help is always welcome! If you are interested in becoming an ‘official’ volunteer ,please don’t

hesitate to ask your family place host for more information.

Family Place Drop in Hours Please ensure we have your updated e-mail address on file so you can receive e-mail updates about our fun plans!

Lana can be reached at:

hergottl@comserv.bc.ca

(604)701.4978 ext 5

Debbie (Sardis) 847-2235

Karen (DFP)701-4978

Extreme Weather closures: Listen to the radio, Star FM. If the school is closed, Family Place is Closed

Downtown Family Place

is changing…

New hours February 1st!

Monday to Friday 12:00 – 2:00 pm

Wednesday 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Upcoming Family Place Field Trips, Activities and Workshops

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

*DFP Downtown Family Place *SFP Sardis Family Place

1 2 DFP-Lil’ Mixers SFP-Muffin Monday

3 SFP-Sensational Science

4 DFP-Music Makers SFP-Financial Literacy

5 SFP-Literacy Presentation

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CLOSED for Family Day

10 DFP-Show and Tell DFP-Dental Hygienist

11 DFP-Music Makers

12 DFP-CSS Library Visit SFP-Valentine’s Potluck

13 DFP-Valentine’s Potluck DFP-Sensational Science

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15 16 DFP-Lil’ Mixers SFP-Muffin Monday

17 DFP & SFP-Skating Trip @ Prospera Centre 1:45-3:00 pm *Please bring your helmet

18 DFP-Music Makers

19 DFP-Financial Literacy Workshop SFP-Cooking with Kids

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22 23 DFP-DIY Demo SFP-Library Day

24 DFP-Show and Tell SFP-Souper Tuesday

25 DFP-Music Maker SFP-Financial Literacy

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CLOSED for Staff Training

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CLOSED for Staff Training

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Family Place, Better Beginnings & Strong Start Volunteer Appreciation Dinner & Training

Wednesday February 18th

We couldn’t do what we do without the dedication of our FANTASTIC volunteers!

We will get together with our volunteers over dinner on Wed. Feb. 18th to celebrate the

great work that is being done throughout Chilliwack in our Family Resource Programs, Better

Beginnings Programs and Strong Start Programs.

Please RSVP with Lana at hergottl@comserv.bc.ca or call 701-4978 ext. 5 for more info.

Fraser Health Dental

Tuesday Feb. 10th

Leta, the Dental Hygienist

will be joining Downtown

Family Place with

information about helping

our children maintain

healthy teeth. She will also

be available to apply

fluoride to your child’s

teeth (under 3) (Please

bring your child’s Care Card)

Would you like to receive this newsletter (and information about upcoming events) by e-mail? If so, please let your family place host know so we can add you to our e-mail list.

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Welcome to Downtown Family Place What’s Happening!

Show & Tell every Monday is our Themed Show and Tell.

Your child may bring something from home to tell us about during

circle time. See calendar for theme.

Music Makers is being offered in partnership with the

Chilliwack Academy of Music at the Downtown Family Place

in February. This FREE 8 week parent and tot music class

normally costs more than $90 per family, but Chilliwack

Community Services is picking up the tab! This class is full,

but we are taking names for our waiting list. Downtown Family Place

regulars will have priority registration. See Karen for more details.

Starts Wednesday January 28th, afternoons 1:00-2:00pm

Kid’s Clothing Swap Have your kids outgrown their clothing? Are

you in need of bigger sizes? Bring your gently used clothing to share

with other families. Find some new clothes for your children.

Wednesday February 11th.

CSS Library Visit Thursday Feb 12th. We will get to enjoy a fun circle

time together in the “big kid’s” library!

Valentine Potluck Friday Feb 13th. Please bring

a plate of food to share at snack time.

Sensational Science Friday Feb 13th. Join us for

a fun science experiment in the drop in. Come let

your child explore and discover new things about

the world around them!

Lil’ Mixers Monday Feb 2nd and 16th. Kids love

to eat the food that they have prepared themselves!

Skating Field Trip Tues. Feb 17th 1:45-3pm @ Prospera Centre.

45323 Hodgins Ave. Cost $1/per person + $2 for skate rentals with

Family Place subsidy for pre-registered families. Please bring helmets

for all. All Family Places are welcome to join us!!!

Money Management Workshops Wed. Feb 5, 25th, Mar. 4 & 18

Learn how to set financial goals, budget, make your bank account work

for you, learn about credit and more. Register with Debbie or Sarah.

DIY Demo Monday Feb. 23rd. Each month Karen will feature a new

skill for caregivers (or possibly a new twist on an old one!). Join us in

the drop in. No child-minding necessary.

Welcome to Sardis Family Place What’s Happening!

Show & Tell every Thursday is our Themed Show and Tell. Your child

may bring something from home to tell us about during circle time.

See calendar for theme.

Muffin Monday Feb 2nd and Feb 16th. Join us for fresh baked

muffins at snack time.

Sensational Science Tues. Feb 3rd. 9:15-9:45. Join us for a fun

science experiment in the drop in. Children participate in this hands

on learning process. They will make hypothesis and help come to

conclusions about how things work!

Money Management Workshops

Wed. Feb 5, 25th, Mar. 4 & 18 Learn

how to set financial goals, budget, make

your bank account work for you, learn

about credit and more. Register with

Debbie or Sarah.

Literacy Presentation Thurs. Feb 5th. 9:15-

10:45. come and learn about early childhood

literacy. Child minding provided for pre-registered

families.

Valentine Potluck Feb 12th. Please bring a

plate of food to share at snack time.

Skating Field Trip Tues. Feb 17th 1:45-3pm @ Prospera Centre.

Cost $1/per person + $2 for skate rentals with Family Place subsidy for

pre-registered families. Please bring helmets for all.

Cooking with Kids. Feb 19th. Kids enjoy

helping out in the kitchen at home so why not

here! This is a hands on learning process where

children learn the basics of food preparation and

have fun doing it!

Library Day Feb 23rd. Meet us at the Sardis

Library at 10:20am. Story time begins at 10:30am sharp in the story

room.

Souper Tuesday Feb 24th. Join us for a bowl of soup at snack time.

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HELP WANTED!

Do you enjoy visiting family

place with your children?

Did you know that Yarrow,

Greendale and Broadway

family places are run by

parent’s just like yourself?

Many hands make for light

work. No need to become an

‘official’ volunteer to lend a

hand. We can always use an

extra set of hands with

setting up, doing crafts,

cleaning and tidying etc.

If you’d like to make it official and help with opening or closing a volunteer run drop in once in a while, planning a craft, or lending a hand in any other way…..we would love to talk to you about becoming a CCS volunteer!

Chilliwack Community Services offers excellent training opportunities. Volunteering with us will give you skills that look great on a resume! It’s also a great way to volunteer with your children and give back to your community.

Volunteering with Family Place can be as big or as small a commitment as you’d like it to be! Please ask Lana or one of your volunteer hosts for a volunteer application package.

Lana 604-701-4978 ext. 5

hergottl@comserv.bc.ca

Strongest Families BC is

a great program to help families deal with mild to moderate behavior problems for children aged 3-12yrs. The customized program is delivered to parents/caregivers via telephone (at a time that works for the parent) and is FREE. A family Doctors referral is needed to access the program. http://www.cmha.bc.ca/how-we-can-help/children-families/strongestfamilies

Community Activities For Families With Young Children

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Child Care Resources and Referral Workshops

Games and Activities for Toddlers

• Toddlers are inquisitive little

creatures, they like to run, jump,

climb, take apart, put together and

are full of energy, but most of all they

like keeping busy kits for toddlers.

Date: Wednesday February 25, 2015 Time: 7:00—9:00pm Cost: 5.00 members 15.00 non members Location: 7112 Vedder Rd.

Happy and Healthy With Yoga

• Presenter: Laurea Palmantier is a yoga instructor and co owner of Inner Vision Yoga . Date: Wednesday March 18, 2015 Time: 7:00–9:00 pm Cost: $5.00 members 15.00 non members Location: 7112 Vedder Rd.

Teach, Talk, Takeaway

• Join us in making a Story Stick. Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Family Place Volunteers: Please note, Family Place will pick up the cost of your training if you are interested in attending these workshops! Let Lana know by calling 604.701.4978 ext 5

Register/Call for more

information: Nicole at

604.847.2231

Capable Kids

FREE preschool program focusing on social, emotional and behavior self-

regulation. Please pre-register for these sessions that run Tuesday OR

Thursday afternoons at Sardis Family Place (starting January 13 for 9

weeks). Supportive parent group runs alongside. Snacks provided! Call the

Capable Kids Team at 604-792-0025, ext 2537, or

email: earlychildhood@ufv.ca

Busy Bees Crafts & Coffee for Parents and Tots

Busy Bees Crafts and Coffee Parents and Tots. A morning of crafts, cuddles and coffee! Complete a craft, stories and songs revolving around a weekly theme. Thursdays 9:00am – 11:00am

Promontory Heights Elementary : Contact PHECSA : 604.858.2999.

Baby Steps Moms & Babies

Babies Steps is a group for Moms and Babies that meet every Friday from 11:30-12:30 starting Jan 30th. All Moms and babies are welcome. Lunch is provided. robandkarin@hotmail.com

Sardis Fellowship Baptist Church: 45187 Wells Rd

https://www.facebook.com/groups/642969582425292/719378664784383/?notif_t=group_activity

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“Money for Living” Challenge

February 1-21 is the City-Wide Financial Literacy Challenge. This campaign aims to help people take control of their life by improving their financial literacy skills through community support. Go to www.chilliwacklearning.com to find out where to get a ballot. You’ll see lots of ideas on how to stretch your dollars. Return your ballot by February 25th for a chance to win great prizes.

Try It For FREE

Montessori Preschool

Sessions

Ages 2.5-6yrs

Try 2 weeks (8 sessions) for free. Enjoy free preschool and Kindergarten classes and experience your child’s growth in a positive and nurturing environment. If you decide that you like the program registrations are being taken for the 2015/16 school year.

604-824-6575

Email: info@mcgsociety.com

FREE FINANCIAL LITERACY coaching!

• How we manage our money affects every aspect of our lives: our health, our safety, our relationships, our goals, our dreams, our self-respect.

We are now offering FREE individual support to increase your knowledge of basic financial matters. We are also offering FREE scheduled group workshops, just ask us at CCS or look for our posters in the community.

Some of the topics we will be discussing are: How do I set financial goals• How can I pay what I owe• How do I decide what I need and what I want• What is a budget• Is there a way I can save for the future• What can a bank account do for me and more...

If you want answers to these or any other financial literacy questions please email Maggie at saundersm@comserv.ca, or call/text directly to 604.793.5684.

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Community Events & Activities

Aboriginal Family Forum Wed Feb 25/Thurs. Feb 26th This is a do not miss event at the Neighborhood Learning Centre! Register by Wed. Feb 18th. Email Natalie.Brandon@Xyolhemeylh.bc.ca Phone 1-800-663-9393 FREE 2 day Family Forum. Free Workshops. Free Lunch Provided. Keynote addresses. Great food. Door prizes.

Free computer classes at the University of the Fraser Valley on

the Chilliwack campus starting in January. Call 604-795-2807 for more information and to register. COMP 061 Introduction to Computers This course is a basic introduction to computer concepts, keyboarding, word processing, email, and Internet use for those people who have little or no experience.

Boot Camp for Couples With the help of trained professionals,

couples will learn how to communicate effectively, enhance friendship, manage conflict, increase intimacy and connection. February 20-21 Couples communication; March 6-7 handling conflict; April 10-11 enhancing connection. Register at www.buildinghealthyrelationships.net or call Carol at 604.792.2760 I

Mom & Baby Fitness Free Thursday workout at the Cottonwood Mall. Mom and baby fitness combines power walking, sculpting exercise and core work to provide you with a full body workout. Children of all ages welcome! Every Thursday arrive at 8:30am meeting inside the mall in front of Sears for a 45 minute workout.

Chilliwack Active Moms • Join other Moms in the Chilliwack area who like to get out and get active! Receive regular e-mails about upcoming walks and activities with local Moms. It’s FREE to join. Find them on Facebook by searching: Chilliwack Active Moms

or register online at http://www.meetup.com/Chilliwack-Active-Moms

Please join online and RSVP

Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve

World Wetlands Day: February 2 at 1pm; Wetlands walk

Heron Homecoming Walks The first Saturday of the month for a guided walk at 10am

Family Nature Festival March 27 & 29 10am–4pm drop in for activities and programs

More info at chilliwackblueheron.com

5200 Sumas Prairie Rd

ECE bursary program –

Applications open January 28 for winter 2015 semester

The Early Childhood Educators of BC is now accepting applications for the Early Childhood Education Bursary for the winter 2015 semester (January to April 2015). Students attending early childhood education programs in British Columbia can apply for up to $300 per course, to a maximum of $1,500 per semester. Priority will be given to Aboriginal students, students attending programs with an Aboriginal focus and students working to achieve an infant/toddler educator designation. For more information on the bursary program and how to apply, please email the Early Childhood Educators of BC at membership@ecebc.ca or visit www.ecebc.ca/index.php

Community Events & Activities… Continued

Hope Depot FREE Parent and Tot Craft—Feb 14th Heart Box Come on out with your parent and make a craft. Home Depot is proud to offer a fun FREE parent/child activity on the 2nd Sat. of every month. Please pre-register online at http://www.homedepot.ca/workshops as space is limited. Kids 4-12 and their caregivers. Be sure to pre-register!

Ready Set Learn Open Houses

Ready, Set, Learn is a series of fun and informative events for

preschoolers and their parents focusing on early childhood development

and school readiness skills. This is a great opportunity to connect with

your preschooler’s future neighbourhood school. There will be snacks,

interactive stations and a take home bag with activities and a storybook.

We look forward to meeting you and your child!

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Looking for a Family

Doctor?

We know continuity of care is so important for kids. If you’re using walk in clinics, but hoping to find a local family Dr. to call your own try checking this website out. It will be updated as new physicians become available: https://www.cpsbc.ca/physician_search

School Date Time

Bernard Feb. 26th 1:00-2:15

Central Feb. 12th 10:45-12:00

Cheam Feb. 5th 10:15-11:30

Cultus Lake Feb. 12th 9:00-9:45

East Chilliwack Feb. 27th 10:00-11:30

Evans Feb. 10th 10:15-11:45

F.G. Leary Feb. 17th 1:00-2:15

FVDE @ CSS (NLC Rm 2005) Feb. 25th 9:30-10:30

Greendale Feb. 17th 12:30-1:30

Little Mountain Feb. 5th 10:15-11:45

McCammon Traditional Feb. 6th 9:00-10:00

Promontory Feb. 26th 9:30-11:00

Robertson Feb. 25th 9:00-11:00

Rosedale Traditional February 5th 9:45-11:00

Sardis February 5th 8:35-9:35

Strathcona March 4th 9:00-10:00

Tyson February 26th 9:30-10:30

Unsworth February 6th 1:00-2:15

Vedder February 24th 10:30-11:30

Watson February 17th 10:30-11:30

Yarrow February 6th 8:30-9:30

Pacific Postpartum

Support Society

Women now have the option of participating in an 8 week series (consisting of one call per week) of one to one telephone coaching to help them develop cognitive behavioral self-help skills to better manage their postnatal depression.

Telephone coaching sessions are also available for partners.

Free Telephone Support

Toll Free: 1-855-255-7999

Next Steps Teen

Parenting Program

Did you enjoy Better Beginnings? Try out our new Next Step Parenting Program for young parents with babies between the ages of 6-18

months. Wednesdays 11:00am–12:00pm

Call our Youth Parent Support Worker at 604.798.3250

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Develop a relationship with Your Baby That’s Right from the Start

Parents will have the opportunity to develop their skills in interacting with their infant or toddler foster parent-infant attachment security see video segments of common experiences and problem solve with other parents meet other parents/caregivers. The course, parking, snacks, and childcare are free. For more information, or to register Call Cristal Biela at 604.702.2334 Thursday Mornings from 9:30am - 11:30am 7 Sessions: February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19 Central Gateway for Families, Central Elementary School 9435 Young Rd

Nobody’s Perfect

Nobody’s Perfect is a 6 week parenting support class that happens three times a year in Chilliwack. The classes are based on the challenges/joys

parents are experiencing with their 1-6 year olds. Parents attend from 7-9 pm at Central Elementary and are offered snacks and suggestions on positive parenting. To register for the next class please call Carol @604.792.0907 or e-mail chillipeppir@hotmail.com

Collaborative Problem Solving A Parenting Tool

WHAT IS IT?

An overview of a communication strategy effective in solving problems together with your child/youth.

Topics covered include: Empathy - Defining the problem - inviting solutions.

WHERE IS IT? The groups are held at the Chilliwack Child and Youth Mental Health office, on the second floor of 8978 School Street (parking and enter in

back facing the downtown Tim Horton’s beside the railway overpass).

WHEN IS IT? Tuesday February 25th 2014

The class runs from 6:00pm – 8:00 pm.

HOW DO I SIGN UP? Please call Corrine Jones at 604-702-2311 for

information and to register. If the current group is full we would be happy to place your name on our running waitlist for upcoming groups.

Parent Support

Strong Start

Free7 Day Pass @

Leisure Centre/

Cheam Centre • Try out a free 7 day pass valid at both Leisure Aquatic’s Local Facilities (Cheam & Leisure Cen-tre)! One pass per person

http://www.myreccentre.com/promo/7-day

Free 2 week YMCA

trial membership! http://www.vanymca.org/centres/chilliwack/contactcentre.html

Free Opportunities in the Community Leisure Access Pass – Free Membership for Lower Income Families

•If financial barriers are preventing you from accessing the Cheam/Leisure Centre’s with your family (or skating at Prospera Centre) You may qualify for the Leisure Access Pass.

View the application for a FREE 1yr membership (including access to discounted swimming lessons for children) ID & Proof of Income Required:

http://www.chilliwack.ca/main/attachments/Files/1729/Generic%20Leisure%

20Access%20Program%20Application%20Form.pdf

Housing – Rental Assistance Program Did you know that BC has a rental assistance program to provide low-income, working families with cash assistance to help with their monthly payments?

http://www.bchousing.org/Options/Rental_market/RAP

‘Community Cupboard’ For Families

Donations welcome at Chilliwack Middle School 46354 Yale Rd. (food, clothing, toys, toiletries, basic household items etc.)CMS now has a community cupboard available. It is a safe place where struggling families can come without

judgment to get help at no cost to them. Open to families on Thursday afternoons between 2:30-4:00pm

Strong Start School Hours Address

Bernard Elementary Monday – Friday: 8:30 – 11:30 am 45465 Bernard Ave

Cultus Lake Community Tuesday & Thursday: 8:15-11:15 am

71 Sunnyside Blvd. C.L.

Little Mountain

Elementary

Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30-11:30 am

Tuesday & Thursday: 12:00-3:00pm

9900 Carleton St.

McCammon Traditional Monday –Friday: 8:30-11:30 am 9601 Hamilton St.

Rosedale Traditional Monday – Friday: 8:15-11:15 am 50850 Yale Rd

Strathcona Elementary Monday, Wednesday & Friday:

8:30-11:30 am

46375 Strathcona Rd.

Unsworth Elementary Monday – Friday: 9:00-12:00 pm 5685 Unsworth Rd.

Watson Elementary Monday – Friday: 8:30-11:30 am 45305 Watson Rd.

Creating opportunities with people to make positive change in their lives

StrongStart BC early learning programs provide school-based early learning services for adults and their young children, aged birth to five, at no cost to families. Both children and adults can benefit from StrongStart BC early learning programs – children have access to high-quality learning environ-ments and benefit from social interactions while the adults who accompany them learn new ways to support learning, both at the program and at home. Chilliwack Community Services runs eight strong start programs in Chilliwack.

Call Christy at 604.792-4267 for more information.

At the Library

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Yarrow Library

Phone number: (604) 823-4664

Website: http://www.fvrl.bc.ca

Date Time Description

Tuesdays

January 20—April 28

(Excluding Mar 24 &

Mar 31)

10:30am – 11:00am Storytime – Introduce kids to the love of books and language with

Storytime! Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories,

songs, rhymes, and more. Storytime prepares children to learn to

read.

Second Tuesday of

every month from

January 13—April 14

3:30pm – 4:30pm LEGO Club – Registration is required. Bring your imagination!

LEGO club is a fun time after school program for kids ages 7 to 14.

Psst...girls are welcome!

Sardis Library

Phone number: (604) 858-5503

Website: http://www.fvrl.bc.ca

Date Time Description

Mondays

January 19—April 27

10:30 am – 11:00am Storytime – Introduce kids to the love of books and language with

Storytime! Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories,

songs, rhymes, and more. Storytime prepares children to learn to

read.

Third Tuesday of every

month from

January 20—April 21

3:30pm – 4:30pm LEGO Club – Love Lego? Come play, create, and experiment. We

have the LEGO, you bring your imagination! LEGO club is a fun time

for kids ages 7 to 12 so come on in and join us after school. Psst –

girls are welcome too!

Thursday

February 26

6:45pm – 7:15pm Pajama Storytime – Tuck into a story! Children and caregivers will

be entertained with stories, songs, rhymes ad more. Kids are en-

couraged to wear their pyjamas and bring their favorite stuffie.

Storytime prepares children to learn to read.

Thursdays

Feb 5—Feb 26

10:30am – 11:00am

Registration

required

Babytime – Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help

your baby develop speech and language skills – enjoy bouncing,

singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding

activity for babies and caregivers.

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Chilliwack Library

Phone number: (604) 792-1941

Website: http://www.fvrl.bc.ca

Date Time Description

Tuesdays

January 20—April 28

10:30am – 11:00am Storytime – Introduce kids to the love of books and language with

Storytime! Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories,

songs, rhymes, and more. Storytime prepares children to learn to

read.

Thursdays

March 5-March 26

10:30-11:30am Toddler Meetup: Join our weekly toddler meetup. There is

space for the toddlers to play and the parents to converse.

Third Wednesday of

every month from

January 21—April 15

3:30pm – 4:30pm LEGO Club – Registration is required. Bring your imagination!

LEGO club is a fun time after school program for kids ages 7 to 14.

Psst...girls are welcome!

Second Tuesday of

every month from

January 14—April 8

11:00am –12:00pm

Registration

required

Financial Literacy free workshops to help you increase your

knowledge of basic financial matters. Topics covered include:

setting financial goals, budgeting, saving, banking, credit, insur-

ance, taxes, and wills. Call the library to find out what each ses-

sion's topic will be.

Saturday February 28 2:00pm – 3:30pm What`s a midwife? – Did you know that Registered Midwives in

BC are primary health care providers and their services are fully

covered by your BC medical care card? Join Cheryl Mount, a Regis-

tered Midwife with 20 years experience and owner of Chilliwack

Midwifery, as she explains the role of a midwife during pregnancy,

labor and postpartum care. If you're curious about what a midwife

is or does, this is the session for you!