October Community Info & Events
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT CAMP ALEXANDRA...?
2916 McBride Avenue
Crescent Beach, BC
V4A 3G2
Phone: 604-535-0015
IT'S TURKEY TIME!
Please join us as we once again host our traditional Community Thanksgiving Dinner
in the Dining Hall. Why spend all those hours cooking in a hot kitchen only to
clean tons of dirty dishes when you could spend a relaxing evening here with us?
Not only do we provide the food, but we even do the dishes! Bring your whole family.
Happy half hour starts at 5:30pm with dinner at 6pm Monday October 9th.
Advance registration only (so we know how much turkey we need).
Adults $10, Children 6-12 $6, Under 3-Free.
FAMILY HALLOWEEN
Join us tuesday October 31st for a traditional Halloween celebration
for the whole family. Spooky games for the little ones in the Dining
Hall, Skareoke on the Stagehouse Porch for the not so little ones,
and a chance to rest your feet by the fire in Alexandra Hall after a
busy night of trick or treating. Have a hot drink and a snack, visit
the storyteller and see what else awaits you there, if you dare! It
all gets underway at 7pm and everyone is welcome!
ORDER YOUR 2007 CAMP 'A' CALENDAR NOW!
Help to support Crescent Beach Community Services at Camp Alexandra.
14 heritage Camp photos from from 1918 to the 1950's.
They make a great gift - only $11.24 ea.
We would be happy to take credit card orders over the phone - just call 604-535-0015.
COFFEE'S ON
The Camp Alexandra Drop in Lounge is open! Put on your walking
shoes and hit the beach - after a morning stroll, there's nothing
like a hot cup of coffee. Drop in Wednesday mornings and say hello to
Anne …
CHILDREN'S PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS
We are always looking for responsible, motivated individuals to
volunteer in our children's programs. An interest in being a role
model to children ages 6-12 and a willingness to get a free!
Criminal record check and meet with program staff are all that's
needed to start.
Volunteer application forms are available at the Camp Alexandra office.
IMAGINE ACTION LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
For grades 8-12 October 15 2006 11am-5pm.
Put Your Voice Into Action!...Help create & plan programs you want!
...Have a voice in making a difference for youth in the community!
$10 Includes lunch.
Call 604-535-0015 to sign up.
PRETEEN COOL CUISINE
Back by popular demand! A program for kids 8-12 that teaches food
prep and nutrition, while having fun in the kitchen! Introduce your
child to new foods as well as old favorites!
Wed 3:30-5pm October 11-Nov 1 or Nov 15-Dec 6. $25/4wks.
Space limited, pre-registration required.
JUNIOR LEADERSHIP
This program for Grades 8 & 9 offers youth a weekly drop-in Thurs
3:30-5:30pm. Games, fun, leadership activities, out-trips, scavenger
hunts and more, including a wrap-up weekend trip to Sasamat Outdoor
Centre. A $2 drop-in fee includes snack; extra costs for some
planned events and the weekend trip. For more information call
604-535-0015 #228
CRAFTS WITH FRIENDS
Looking for a fun way to get together and do some crafting at the
same time? The Reconnect Girl's Group gives young women the
opportunity to learn an artistic skill that can be used as a healthy
way of expressing individuality while building self esteem. As well,
it creates a safe environment where girls can discuss healthy
strategies for dealing with stressful situations. Journal Making,
Jewelry Making, Scrapbooking, Picture Frame Creations, a Pedicure/
Manicure Day and taking Digital Pictures are all things that will be
coming up.
And a big 'thank you' to Benjamin Moore Paints who donated their
wallpaper books for use by the group!
For more information call Reconnect at 604-538-5060.
KITCHEN KAPERS
A delicious opportunity to socialize with other parents of young
children. Prepare a family meal to take home while your youngsters
(max 2, ages 0-6) play in the Children's House (supervised).
Tues 3:15-5:15pm starting Oct 3 for 4 wks.
$45 includes food and childcare.
PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Call 604-531-5671 for information registration on these programs:
Family Support Services:
Practical one-to-one support, for families with children up to 13.
Identify strengths and address challenges and issues pertaining
to parenting and family dynaMics. MCFD referrals are given priority,
self referrals welcome.
Pregnant & Parenting Teen Program:
Provides support, education and referrals for pregnant and parenting youth (male and female).
Ready or Not! Parenting Program:
The pleasures and challenges of parenting preteens (8-12 yrs).
Improve knowledge and understanding of your preteen while learning strategies
to address developmental issues.
This is a FREE, 6 wk program for parents who want to prevent
problems, not for families in crisis.
Mon Jan 29-Mar 5, 6:30-8pm.Child-minding provided, space is limited.
Call 604-535-0015 to register.
Parent Education Series:
Topic specific workshops designed to help parents face the challenges of nurturing confident,self-assured children.
Specific issues welcome. Pre-registration required, small fee may apply.
Self-Run Support Group:
Have you identified a need for support concerning a family or parenting issue?
We can assist in organizing a group, based on community need.
Community Hot Lunch and Community Kitchen:
Thurs 11:30am at First United Church in White Rock. $3/person or 'as you can'.
Conversational English:
ESL drop in in the Activity Room at Camp
Alexandra. Wed 1-2:30pm. $2/person, all welcome.
Social Fun Club:
A supervised evening for adults with developmental disabilities.
Wed 6:30-8pm in the Games Room. $3/person includes snack.
What's Up This Fall?
Oct 11 Bingo - with prizes, of course!
Oct 18 Sing-a-long - we'll have a grand old time singin' the night away!
Oct 25 Crafts Night - Celebrate the harvest season with timely creations
Call 604-535-0015 for more information.
Welcome to Carol Ann Shannon, CBCS's new Seniors Worker!
Carol will be looking after the hot lunch program, the No Fuss Bus, the
Drop In Lounge, Drop in Scrabble and out-trips.
On October 4th, Jim Gifford will be story telling after the hot
lunch, and on October 24th, join Carol and our very own Thrifting
Queen, Jayne Baxter for another exciting day trip, scouring all the
best thrift shops in the Fraser Valley for bargains and treasures.
The van will leave Camp 'A' at 9:30am and return approximately
4:30pm. Cost is $12 and lunch is not included. Pre-registration
required.
Then, on November 7th take a day cruise to Victoria. Leave the
Camp at 9am, catch the Victoria ferry and enjoy the sights from on
board. Have lunch, then enjoy the cruise back, all without getting
off the boat! Cost with Gold Card is $10. (Lunch not included). Pre-
registration required.
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Camp Alexandra is an ideal setting for retreats, workshops,
training sessions, socials or special events. Room rentals and
overnight accommodations are available for up to 125 people with or without catering.
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Beecher Place, located on the water at 12160 Beecher Street, is
an ideal setting for weddings, receptions, seminars, workshops and
business meetings, with seating for 80.
Please call Rita at 604-535-0015 #222 for booking information.
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Donni Klassen, Program & Development Director
Crescent Beach Community Services at Camp Alexandra
Phone: 604-535-0015 Fax: 604-535-2720
www.campalex.com