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Monday, 04 February 2019 14:21

FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER

FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WINTER REPORT


The first month of 2019 is now behind us…the weather is sketchy and we have all been somewhat impacted by the recent lunar eclipse.  For fun let’s see what google has to say….. “Like a regular full moon only stronger, a lunar eclipse focuses attention on your emotions, intimate relationships, and your home and family. A total lunar eclipse has an even stronger influence on your private life. Qualities of emotions and instincts reach their peak at a lunar eclipse. This lets you take an objective and balanced look at your close relationships. Because you will be in touch with your own needs and intentions, you will clearly see any relationship imbalances causing disharmony”.

But remember, no matter how you are feeling, the Family Drop in staff are here to support you!

In fact, the coming month will be filled with lots of activity at the Family Centre that you can read about in the paragraph below.  The Early Years Refugee Program will be welcoming 12 new families with 23 children to the Welcome House and providing each family with support as they transition to a new life in Canada.

In an effort to raise funds to support these valuable programs the Board and staff are planning our 6th annual Savour Our Neighbourhood fundraiser that will take place March 7th at the Heritage Hall and I encourage you to attend.  This will be a fun filled evening with lots laughs, stories and celebration.

I hope to see you there!

 

With Kind Regards, 
Gini Bonner, ED MPFCS 
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Board Member of the Month
Jessica has been working and supporting young children and families, in various child care settings, for over 25 years.  Working with young children helps to keep her grounded in the present moment and engaged in spontaneous learning opportunities.  She is currently working at Little Mountain Neighbourhood House with their Early Years and Out of School Care Programs.  She has a deep respect and appreciation for her personal practice of Yoga and Tai Chi.  These internal arts help her to strive towards wellness and deeper personal connections with those she meets and engages with on a day to day basis. Jessica is the proud parent of two young boys and experienced firsthand the wonderful support and enrichment MPFCS brought to her and her family.  She is grateful for the opportunity to be on the board of the MPFCS - helping to foster creative, vibrant and strong individuals, families and communities.  
Unfortunately for us, Jessica will be leaving our Board at the end of the month.  She and her family will be moving to a new community outside of Vancouver proper! MPFCS Board and staff wish Jessica all the best a on this new adventure. She will be missed!

                         Family Drop-In

February 14, Thursday (Valentine’s Day): Librarian 10:30 AM during Drop-in
Wednesdays: 1:45 PM- 2:15 PM during afternoon Drop-in, come sing, dance and play with Adam in our playroom. Family participation is required.
February 1st- March 22nd, Friday: 9:30-11:30 AM we are running Gordon Neufeld workshop at Family Centre. Childcare is provided in the playroom. Cost is $70 for the 7 weeks course. We ask that you have a current Family Centre membership to participate. For more information, please contact Flora at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Thursday- Baby Drop-in: 1-3 PM we welcome pre-crawling babies and their parents to join us for play, songs, and socializing. Please enter through the upstairs playroom door.
February 7th PM- Baby Drop-in: Come and speak to a Public Health Nurse regarding baby development.
February 18th, Monday: We are closed for Family Day.
Circles of Care & Connection Program

Come visit our Family Drop-In Program, located at the ISSofBC Welcome Centre, 3rd floor playroom, 2610 Victoria Drive.
Drop-In Hours: Monday to Wednesday from 9:30 - 11:30 AM & from 1:00 - 3:00 PMFebruary 4 & 11, Mondays: 1:00 - 3:00 PM,  Healthy Together during afternoon Drop-In. Healthy Together is an innovative family education program that brings families together to learn to make healthy choices and build healthy relationships. To register, please contact Theresa at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
February 5 - February 26, Tuesdays: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM. Sound, Movement and Play. Room 101. Family participation is required.  
February 18, Monday - We are closed for Family Day.Donations Needed for Refugee Families:
We are in need of bassinet for a newborn.  Please contact Laila -This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 778-372-6604.
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