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You're invited to our annual Xmas Party

November 22, 2017

MPFCS Christmas Poster 17 1

First Halloween in Canada

November 3, 2017

Halloween group photo

haloween trick or treat Halloween trick or treat

The Circle of Care and Connection children and their families had lots of fun on October 31st while attending our Welcome to Canada drop-in program. They went trick-or-treating around the ISS of BC Welcome Centre. The children enjoyed putting on the costumes and collecting candies. Some of them were tired after visits to numerous offices but very proud of their bags full of various treats. For many of them this was the first Halloween in Canada.

November 2017 Newsletter

October 31, 2017

November at the Family Centre

November 3 - December 8, Fridays: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Circles of Security It is a relationship based early intervention program designed to enhance attachment security between parents and children. Eva co-facilitates the course which runs Friday mornings. Please speak with Ewa for more information on the next session.

November 7 - November 24, 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.
November 13, Monday: Remembrance Day The Family Centre will be CLOSED.

Circles of Care and Connection Program & Update

Stroller donation

One of the CCC families is looking for a double stroller. If you have one that you would like to donate, please contact our Child and Family Settlement Worker Narsmeen, phone: 778 968 8142, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Pumpkin Patch at Drop-In

On October 31, children went to our pumpkin patch in the yard and went upstairs to decorate their pumpkin. Check out their creations below and one of the many families that dressed up!

Are you handy or know someone who is?
We are looking for a volunteer who is handy that can help out with fixing little things at the Mount Pleasant Family Centre. Currently, we are looking for help to take down the 40th Anniversary sign from the building. If you are interested or know someone who is, please contact Theresa, Program Manager at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 604-872-6757.

Looking ahead...

December 7, Thursday: 10 AM - 1 PM Winter Celebration Party Join us at the Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House (800 East Broadway). More information to come! The Family Drop-In Centre will be closed and no programs will be offered on this day.

Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship in CCC Playroom

October 16, 2017

Community Kitchen team resized

Minister and ed resized

The CCC Community Kitchen Program had a special visitor last week. Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada spent some time in our playroom before he delivered an announcement at ISS of BC Welcome Centre. The children, parents and staff enjoyed chatting with the Minister and everyone was happy to see him tasting some of the special dishes that the families prepared that day.

Annual General Meeting this Tuesday, October 17!

October 12, 2017

All Members welcome at the
Annual General Meeting
for the Mount Pleasant Family Centre Society!

Tuesday, October 17, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

The evening will begin with a potluck dinner (provided by the existing Board members) all together upstairs in the playroom. After dinner, the adults will go downstairs for the meeting and the children will stay upstairs to play with the childcare providers.

So that we can prepare enough food and provide enough childcare, please register your attendance by replying to this email or by calling us (604) 872-6757. In your RSVP, please include your name, your child(ren)'s names and ages, and your member number (if you have it handy).

Please note: Only those people with current memberships are allowed to vote and/or become board members. You are welcome to update your membership online or in person at the drop-in before the meeting. Membership fees will not be collected at the AGM.

Thank you for your continued participation. We hope to see you at the AGM!

October 2017 Newsletter

October 2, 2017

October at the Family Centre

Vancouver Family Place Day is October 9!

October 9, Monday: ThanksgivingDay The Family Centre will be CLOSED.
October 10, Tuesday: In honour for Vancouver Family Place Day, there will be a special craft families can do together. Hope to see you there!
October 10 - November 24, 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.
October 11, Wednesday: Fire Drill During morning Drop-In, we will have a fire drill at 10:15 am. This can be a fun and/or interesting experience, but it will definitely be a different sort of day for everyone. We will use a hand-held bell (not our building's alarm bell) to alert the beginning of the drill.
October 17, Tuesday: 5:30 - 7:30 pm Annual General Meeting All current members are welcome to join us for a potluck dinner provided by the existing Board Members) upstairs in the playroom. After dinner, the adults will go downstairs for the meeting and the children will stay upstairs to play with the childcare providers. Please register your attendance by calling the Family Centre 604-872-6757 and include your name, your child(ren)'s names and ages and your member number.

October 23, 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.

October 27 - December 8, Fridays: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Circles of Security The Circle of Security is a relationship based early intervention program designed to enhance attachment security between parents and children. Eva will co-facilitate the course which runs Friday mornings. Participants must be current members of the Family Centre. Please speak with Ewa for more information.

October 31, Tuesday:Pumpkin Patch in the yard during morning and afternoon Drop-In. Come in costume and join in the fun! Please bring a loonie to cover the cost of pumpkins.

Program in progress...

September 23- November 25, Saturdays: 10 - 11:30 AM 1-2-3 Jump! Physical Literacy for 3 years 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 ask Flora for more info and to sign up.

Circles of Care and Connection Program & Update
CLICK HERE to view the October schedule and families are welcome to check out the Family Drop-In Program (see below).

Your Membership Counts!
Annual membership runs until May 2018, and costs $45. Membership fees are a much needed part of our annual revenue and help fund our Family Drop-In program, parent education, workshops, special events and seasonal celebrations. Membership is an integral part of community participation and an effective way to contribute to our sustainability. If you did not have a membership or renewed, please go directly to our membership page. To renew your membership please go to CanadaHelps.org. When you visit the Family Centre, you can pay using cash, credit card, or cheque. Please speak to our staff and they will help you.

Thank you again to all our families for your continued support regarding annual membership and the new user fee!