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May 2017 Newsletter
April 28, 2017
May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, Wednesdays: 2:15 pm - 2:45 pm during afternoon Drop-In. Participants do not need to register. Come sing, dance and play with Music Therapist, Melody Owen in our playroom. Family participation is required.
May 6 - June 17, Saturdays: 10 - 11:30 AM 1-2-3 Jump! Physical Literacy for 2.5 - 3.5 yr olds. Have fun with your child moving and learning in new ways. Registration is required.The program is offered free in partnership with Little Mountain Neighbourhood House. We ask that you have a current Family Centre membership to participate. Please speak with Flora if you are interested or to sign up for the next session.
May 22, Monday: Victoria Day The Family Centre will be CLOSED. Enjoy the long weekend!
www.mpfamilycentre.ca for instructions to join our team.
- Fundraising tools, ideas and tips
- Team buff headwear
- Fun community meet ups
- Team spirit and race day photos
- Heartfelt gratitude of families with young children that you're literally stepping up for
MAKE DONATION TO MP FAMILY CENTRE TEAM
100% of your donation goes to support the Family Centre.
The Family Centre has a plot in the community garden near the playground and we are looking for parents who are interested in exploring growth and development from a gardening perspective! Ask Flora for more information.
VPD Officers in CCC Playroom
April 19, 2017
The children in our CCC playroom had lots of fun playing with two police officers last week. The visit marked the beginning of the new partnership between ISSofBC and the Vancouver Police Department. Two Constables Wes Fung and Tyler Nadon will be on site every Wednesday to begin a variety of newcomer related programming around policing in Canada and to ease any traumatic experiences related to police or army officers that the families possibly had in their home countries or refugee camps.
5% Day for Nutrition Coupons
April 18, 2017
Our family centre participated in the 5% day organized by Whole Foods Market. On April 5th, 5% of their sales was donated to Vancouver Farmers Markets for the Nutrition Coupon Program. Last year, thanks to the partnership, more than 40 Circles of Care and Connection families who came to Canada as refugees, were given nutrition coupons to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from local farms and producers. The families always look forward to our field trips to farmers' markets which, as they often say: "remind them of home".
Winner of our WestJet Gift of Flight
April 18, 2017
Congratulations to the Winner of our WestJet Gift of Flight - Winnie Ma of Richmond BC. Winnie's ticket was purchased to raise money for the Mount Pleasant Family Centre Society annual fundraiser Savour Our Neighbourhood.
April 2017 Newsletter
April 12, 2017April 7 - May 12, Fridays: 9:30 - 11:30 AM Nobody's Perfect This parent support education group allows parents to get a better understanding of their children's development, meet other parents and share ideas. For more information, please contact Flora. A current Family Centre membership is needed to participate.
April 12, Wednesday: 10 am - 2 pm Easter PotluckPlease bring your favourite dish to share and some small wrapped treats for the Easter Bunny to share!
April 13, Thursday: AM & PM Drop-In Storytime with the VPL Librarian Come meet our librarian and enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories!
April 14, Friday and April 17, Monday: Good Friday and Easter Monday The Family Centre will be CLOSED.
April 24, Monday: 9:30-11:30 AM Dental Visit Screening during Drop-In for ages 1-3 years old who don't have regular dental check ups.
April 27, Thursday: 1 - 3 PM Dental Visit Workshop Info for babies during Baby Drop-In
April 5, 12, 19 and 26, Wednesdays: 2:15 pm - 2:45 pm during afternoon Drop-In. Participants do not need to register. Music Therapist, Melody Owen returns to our playroom to sing, dance and play. Family participation is required.
Looking forward to May....
May 2 - June 9, Tuesdays 1-3 PM and Fridays 9:30 -11:30 AM: ABC Time On these days, we close off part of our playroom to run a small kindergarten readiness program. The drop-in is still open, but the play space is smaller! For more information about our ABC program, please speak with Ewa or Maria. A family centre membership is required in order to participate.
May-June, Saturdays: 10 - 11:30 AM 1-2-3 Jump! Physical Literacy for 2.5 - 3.5 yr olds. Have fun with your child moving and learning in new ways. Registration is required.The program is offered free in partnership with Little Mountain Neighbourhood House. We ask that you have a current Family Centre membership to participate. Please speak with Flora to put your names on a contact list for the next session.
Scotiabank Charity Challenge 2017
April 6, 2017
Your Steps Help Build Our Community!
The Mount Pleasant Family Centre Society invites you to take part in the Scotiabank Charity Challenge on Sunday, June 25, 2017. This will be our third year participating in the challenge and we would like you to join our team! This run or walk is a fun way to see the Stanley Park landmarks while supporting our organization.
Here’s how:
- Click here to register – the 5 K or the Half-Marathon
- Save money on the registration fee when you use these discount codes: 5K: 17MPFCS5K OR Half-Marathon: 17MPFC21K
- Don't forget to create your fundraising page when prompted. If you missed this step, simply click here - Create your fundraising page
- Then join our team - MP Family Centre Society
If you are unable to join us, you can make a donation here:
MAKE DONATION TO MP FAMILY CENTRE TEAM
100% of your donation goes to support the Family Centre.
Any questions, please contact Theresa at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 604-872-6757
Thank you for your support!
