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Hastings Community Centre
and Templeton Park Pool
WINTER & SPRING 2019 RECREATION GUIDE

Registration begins                                                                                                                                           Jointly operated by the
                                                                                                                                                              Vancouver Board of Parks
December 11, 2018 for HCA                                                                                                                                     & Recreation and the
Winter & Spring 2019 programs.                                                                                                                                Hastings Community
                                                                                                                                                              Association
PB Swim Lessons registration Dec 18.

               Cover - Mural: “ The future has arrived” “ Aatl’aan K’atgwaa tluu. k_aatlaagang” By Nelson Garcia and Derek Edenshaw                           Photograph: Rachel Topham Photography
                                                           See page 6 for more information. This project was jointly funded by Vancouver Park Board Arts and Culture Dept & City of Vancouver Aboriginal Art Program
Hastings Community Centre and Templeton Park Pool - City of Vancouver
JULY 1 11 AM-2 PM
         Family Day                                             Between the Community Centre and the Tennis Courts

         Pajama Party
                                                                 HASTINGS              PARK
     JOIN US FOR OUR FAMILY DAY EVENT!
 THIS EVENT WILL FEATURE PARENT & TOT
                                                                   Free, all-ages family event!
GYM WITH A BOUNCY CASTLE, ARTS & CRAFTS, FACE
PAINTING AND A MOVIE SCREENING FOR THE WHOLE
FAMILY TO ENJOY!
                                                                 Themed Arts & Crafts            Balloon Twisting
Put On YOUR SLIPPERS, ROBES AND ONeSIES BECAUSE
IT’S A PAJAMA PARTY! SNACKS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR                Carnival Games		                Face Painting
PURCAHSE BY DONATION.

 Monday,          10:00am             free,                      Inflatables			                  Live Performances
February                            all-ages
                      to             family                      BBQ (Youth Fundraiser)          Prize Draw & Free Cake!
   18              1:00pm            event

                                        Reconciliation In Action
                                                 Event
                                          The third Annual Reconciliation in Action (RIA):
                                          Hastings-Sunrise Gathering and Celebration will
                                       bring together diverse residents, civil society groups,
                                         government, local businesses and community to
                                           explore what inclusion and reconciliation looks
                                        like starting at the neighbourhood level. The Event
                                          will be participatory and interactive, featuring a
                                         range of fun, family-friendly games and activities,
                                            prizes and food, information booths as well as
                                       presentations, live performances and an Indigenous
                                                            artists market.
                                                    Friday, February 22
                                                     2:30 PM-6:30 PM
                                                    Free, all-ages event
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                                   RENFREW STREET

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                                                                                                                                                                                      NANAIMO STREET
                                                                                                                                                        n About Us / Registration & General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
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                                                                                                                                                        n Room Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
                                                                                                   Playland
                                                                                                  Amusement
                                                                                                     Park                                               nEASTClub    Contacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
                                                                                                                                                              HASTINGS STREET               EAST HASTINGS STREET
     EAST HASTINGS STREET                                                                         EAST HASTINGS STREET                                                                                 E PENDER ST

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     E PENDER STREET                                                                                                E PENDER STREET

     TURNER STREET                                                                                                  TURNER STREET              1
                                                                                                                                                        Hastings Community Centre                      ADANAC ST
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                                                          NOOTKA ST

                                                                                  LILLOUET ST

                                                                                                    WINDERMERE ST
                   KASLO ST

                                                                                                                                                        n Birthday Parties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
                                                                                                                                                        VICTORIA DR

                                                                                                                                                                       TEMPLETON DR

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                   VENABLES ST
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                                                                                                                                N                       n Family Enrichment Centre / Licensed
                                                                                                                                                                                         N Childcare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
                              Hastings Community Centre                                                                                                 n Special Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
                                    3096 E. Hastings Street                                                                                             n Preschool & Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-22
                                    Vancouver, BC V5K 2A3                                                                                               n Day Camps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17
                               P: 604.718.6222 F: 604.718.6226
                                                                                                                                                        n Youth / Gym & Games Room Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-25
                                                                                                                                                        n Fitness Centre / Aerobics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27
                                                                                                                                                        n Adults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-36
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                                                                                                                                                        n Older Adults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-39

                                                                                                                                                        Templeton Park Pool
          EAST HASTINGS STREET                                                                   EAST HASTINGS STREET
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                                                                                       ADANAC ST                                                        n Exceleration Multisport Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39-41
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                                                                                                                                                        n General information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
     VICTORIA DR

                                   TEMPLETON DR

                                                                                                                     KASLO ST

                                                                                                                                RENFREW ST

                                                                                                                                                        n Swim Lesson Schedule / Registration information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-45
                                                                                                                                               N        n Advanced and Private lessons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
                                  Templeton Park Pool                                                                                                   n Fitness Centre information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
                                         700 Templeton Drive
                                                                                                                                                        n Club Contacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
                                        Vancouver, BC V5L 4N6
                                            604.718.6252                                                                                                n Pool schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

    Hours of Operation
    Hastings Community Centre                                                                                                                                                                              Templeton Park Pool
    Monday to Thursday 9:00 am - 9:45 pm                                                                                                                                                                   Monday to Thursday              6:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Friday                    9:00 am - 9:45 pm                                                                                                                                                            Friday 		                       6:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Saturday                  9:00 am - 4:45 pm                                                                                                                                                            Saturday 			                    9:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Sunday                    10:00 am - 2:00 pm                                                                                                                                                           Sunday 			                      2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    *Note: Front Office closes 15 minutes prior to the facility schedule.                                                                                                                                  *Note: Front Office closes 15 minutes prior to the facility schedule.
                                                                                                                                                                                                           See pages 43 for program schedule.
    Holiday Hours                                                                                                                                                                                          Holiday Hours
    Christmas Eve/NYE                                                                           Dec 24/31                                    9:00 am-1:00 pm                                               Christmas Eve/NYE                              Dec 24/31      6:30 am-5:00 pm
    Christmas/Boxing Day                                                                        Dec 25/26                                    Closed                                                        Christmas/New Years                            Dec 25/Jan 1   Closed
    New Year’s Day                                                                              Jan 1                                        Closed                                                        Family Day                                     Feb 18         6:30am-2:00 pm
    Family Day                                                                                  Feb 18                                       Event only 10 am-1 pm                                         Annual Maintenance                             Mar 4-31       Closed
    Good Friday                                                                                 Apr 19                                       Closed                                                        Good Friday                                    Apr 19         6:30 am-8:00 pm
    Easter Sunday                                                                               Apr 21                                       10:00 am-2:00 pm                                              Easter Sunday                                  Apr 21         2:00 pm-7:00 pm
    Easter Monday                                                                               Apr 22                                       Closed                                                        Easter Monday                                  Apr 22         6:30 am-2:00 pm
    Victoria Day                                                                                May 20                                       Closed                                                        Victoria Day                                   May 20         6:30 am-2:00 pm

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4         Information | Room Rentals & Club Contacts
Hastings Community Centre has rooms for all kinds of social occasions, large or small. We also have a great gym space for indoor sports play
and wonderful meeting facilities as well.

                                                           ROOM CAPACITY                        OPERATING HOURS                 AFTER HOURS
                    ROOM
                                                        MAX                    COMFORT                 $ per hour               $ per hour & staff
 LARGE GROUPS - Weddings, Birthdays, Receptions                                                                               Staff Charges Apply
 Gymnasium – 90’x66’
 Please note: Mandatory insurance required.              N/A                     N/A                      N/A                   $105 per 2 hours
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 Auditorium – 41’x49’                                  100-125                  60-80                   $50.00                       $75.00
 Community Hall – 30’x42’                               60-80                   40-60                   $40.00                       $65.00
 *Templeton Activity Room
                                                          80                     60                     $35.00                       $65.00
 with kitchen – 27’x46’
 MEETING ROOMS - Workshops, Seminars, Meetings                                                                                Staff Charges Apply
 James Cork                                             20-25                    15                     $20.00                       $45.00
 Board Room                                               25                     15                     $20.00                       $45.00
 Room 9 – 28’x30’                                       40-60                    30                     $30.00                       $55.00
 Room 11                                                10-20                    12                     $20.00                       $45.00
 Burrardview (St. James Hospice)                          30                     15                     $20.00                   Meetings only
 DIGITAL EQUIPMENT- For Workshops, Seminars, Meetings
 LCD Projector                                          Projector screen included                                      $25.00
Contact Raymond (604.718.6222/raymond.eng@vancouver.ca) to book your rental.     *For Templeton Activity Room inquiries, call 604.718.6252.

                                   Auditorium                            Hastings Community Hall                                              Gymnasium

Club Contacts and Programs
Contact clubs directly to confirm meeting dates.
Hasting Community Centre Club Contacts                                    Community Partners
Alcoholics Anonymous		                    Sober_wayne@hotmail.com         Kiwassa Neighbourhood House
Hastings Little League        Kevin Clegg          www.HCLL.ca            2425 Oxford Street, Vancouver, BC V5K 1M7                     604.254.5401
                              kevinclegg@gmail.com                        Franklin Community School
                                                                          250 S. Skeena Street, Vancouver, BC V5K 4N8                   604.713.4709
Iaido                         Ken Maneker               604.254.1267
                                                                          Hastings Library
Renfrew Kendo Club            Yoshiaki Taguchi          604.437.4378
                                                                          2674 E. Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z6                604.665.3959
Rockhounds Paul             604.266.9184
        		      secretary.hcr@gmail.com                                   Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House
		www.hastingsrockhounds.com                                              2131 Renfrew Street, Vancouver, BC V5M 4M5                    604.251.1225
Postcard Club                 Margaret Waddington mwad@shaw.ca            Hastings Community School
TOPS - Take Off Pounds Sensibly Support Group bini76@yahoo.ca             2625 Franklin Street, Vancouver, BC V5K 3W7                   604.713.5268
                                                                          Hastings North Business Improvement Assoc.
Violin Makers                 Ken Potterfield           604.433.4645
                                                                          2160 E. Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z6                604.251.2401
                                                                          Hastings Sunrise Community Policing Centre
                                                                          2620 E. Hastings St., Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z6                   604.717.3584

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Registration & General Info | Information                                     5

Hastings Community Association Programs
at Hastings Community Centre & Templeton Park Pool
Register Online                                                       Payment
Tuesday, December 11 - 9:00 AM                                        All programs and drop-in fees include taxes and must be paid at
Program Search:                                                       time of registration. Cash, Debit, Visa, MasterCard and cheques are
• Visit vancouver.ca/hastingsrec                                      accepted at both Hastings Community Centre & Templeton Park
• Click on “Register for Activities”                                  Pool. Please make cheques payable to the “City of Vancouver”. There
• Search using our course names, course codes or available filters    is a $20 service fee on any returned cheques or declined credit card
Program Registration:                                                 payments.
•C  lick ‘Sign In” or “Create an Account” to set up your
 profile and password before registration opens for Winter            Registering Late
programs                                                              Programs will be pro-rated on a class by class basis. Some classes
• S elect “Forgot Your Password” if a previous account you used is   will not accept registration after the 2nd class.
   not working. Call 3-1-1 if your account needs to be reset.
                                                                      Cancellation
Register In-Person                                                    We reserve the right to cancel a program due to insufficient
Tuesday, December 11 - 9:00 AM                                        enrollment and will attempt to notify you at least 2 days prior to the
On-going registration begins at 9:00 AM with Visa, MasterCard,        start date.
American Express, cash, cheque or Debit during office hours
(see page 3).                                                         Subsidy
                                                                      The Association may be able to subsidize the costs of some
Register By Phone                                                     programs, should you be unable to pay the full amount, for a
Wednesday, December 12 - 9:00 AM
                                                                      member currently enrolled in the Leisure Access Program. You can
Ongoing phone-in registration is 30 minutes after regular
                                                                      apply for a reduction in fees of up to 50% off of one program, per
opening hours.
                                                                      season, per person. Subsidies are not available for drop-ins, birthday
Swim Lesson Registration                                              party packages, private lessons or personal training. Please contact
Ongoing in-person and online. See page 44 for instructions.           the Programmer for subsidies for Day Camps.
Winter: Tuesday, December 18 - 9:00 AM
Spring: Tuesday, March 19 - 9:00 AM                                   Refund Policy
*Templeton Pool’s facility is closed between Mar 4 to 30;             Requests made more than 48 hours prior to the first class will
Swim lesson registration can take place online or at any Park         receive a refund in full. Requests after this time will be charged a
Board facility.                                                       $10 administration fee plus a pro-rated refund based on the number
                                                                      of sessions passed.
Community Association Memberships                                     Licensed Preschool and Out of School Care
Please note that by signing up for a program or event at the          Withdrawals require a 30 day written notice.
Hastings Community Centre, you automatically receive a FREE           Day Camps (including Specialized Camps - dance, education, etc)
membership to the Hastings Community Association (HCA), a             Refunds require a minimum of 10 days’ working notice before the
non-profit society and registered charity that jointly operates       first day of camps. A $10 administration fee will be assessed for each
the Hastings Community Centre in cooperation with the                 activity.
Vancouver Park Board. HCA relies on memberships to obtain             Workshops/One-Day Classes/Birthday Parties/Room Rentals
social service grants that subsidize children, youth and seniors      Refunds require a minimum of 10 working days’ notice before the
programs at the community centre. Memberships last until the          workshop. A $10 administration fee will be assessed.
end of the year and entitle you to voting rights at HCA’s Annual      Swim Lessons
General Meeting. We encourage you to support the community            Please see Park Board refund policy on page 44.
by becoming a member. However, when registering online, if
you do not wish to become a member of HCA, you may opt-out            Personal Information Protection
by checking the box.                                                  Any personal information the Hastings Community Association asks
                                                                      you to provide is collected under the authority of the Freedom of
                                                                      Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The information will only be
                                                                      used for the purposes of administering parks and recreation services,
                                                                      informing you of our services and benefits and for statistical purposes.
            www.facebook.com/HastingsCommunityCentre
            AndTempletonParkPool

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6       Information | Registration & General Info

Community Association
Memberships
By registering for a program or event
at Hastings Community Centre,                                 The Hastings
you automatically recieve a FREE                               Community                                                                  The HCA is run
membership to the Hastings Community                             Centre is                                                                 by an elected
Association.                                                    jointly run                                                               volunteer board.
                                                              by the HCA                                                                   They are your
                                                              and the Park                                                                  neighbours.
Hastings Community                                                Board.
Association
Incorporated as a non-profit society

                                                             HCA Membership Info
in 1935, the Hastings Community
Association (HCA) works in partnership
with the Vancouver Park Board to
provide recreation, social, educational        Please note that   $2 by signing up for         $2a program or event at           theHCA
                                                                                                                               Your        membership
                                                                                                                                      Hastings           gives
                                                                                                                                                 Community
                                                                                                                               you access to our programs,
and cultural opportunities in the              Centre, youChild
                                                              automatically
                                                                   & Youth           receive     a
                                                                                             Senior FREE     membership       to  the Hastings    Community
                                                                                                                               and a chance to vote at our
Hastings-Sunrise area. The HCA                 Association Age(HCA),0 –18 a non-profit      Age  60+ and registered charity
                                                                                              society        $8*                       that jointly  operates  the
                                                                                $6                                             annual general    meeting (AGM).
provides subsidies for low income users        Hastings Community Centre       Adult in cooperation         Familywith the Vancouver Park Board. HCA relies on
and financial support to community             memberships to obtain        Age 19social
                                                                                     –59 service grants that subsidize         Come children,
                                                                                                                                      in or callyouth  and seniors
                                                                                                                                                 604.718.6222  to
programs. Through its activities and           programs at the community centre. Memberships last purchase                     until the your
                                                                                                                                          end of   the year and entitle
                                                                                                                                                membership.
committees, the Association ensures                    *One or two adult parents & their dependent children 18 years & under.
                                               you to voting     rights at HCA’s Annual General Meeting. We encourage you to support the
that the community is represented at the
Centre, Templeton Park Pool and in local       community by becoming a member. However, when registering online, if you do not wish
planning and development issues such           to become a member of HCA, you may opt-out by checking the box.
as the redevelopment of Hastings Park.
The HCA has about 100 volunteers, and          Your HCA membership gives you a chance to vote at our annual general meeting
members of the public are encouraged           (AGM). Come in or call 604.718.6222 to register for your membership.
to become involved.
Hastings Association Board
President
1st VP
                     Rebecca Sissonen
                     Joyce Chow               President’s message
2nd VP               Jason McGarry
Treasurer            Sherry Breshears         Welcome to Winter and Spring 2019 at Hastings Community Centre! As the new year kicks
Secretary            Kelleen Toohey           off, we have new programs and offerings for every age group. Don’t forget to check out the
Past President       Sherry Breshears         special events we have planned for all ages over the coming months. We’re excited to share
Trustees                                      a wide variety of programming options with you and are always open to new ideas. Did you
Patricia Coutts                               know that Hastings Community Association is a volunteer-driven organization with a board of
Directors                                     directors whose mandate is to ensure the Centre is meeting the needs of local residents? We
Connie Bonsteel, Ethan Chen, Josh Cook,       are looking for engaged community members to join our Board and help us achieve this goal
Patricia Coutts, Joel Foster, Linda Foy,      – could that be you? Please ask staff for more information if you’re interested.
Jukka Vuorma, Eleanor Reardon, Harry
Quon                                          With thanks,
Donations
The Hastings Community Association is         Rebecca Sissonen
a registered charity #107470411 RR0001.       President, Hastings Community Association
Your donation of cash or required supplies
or equipment to one of our programs or
services will be gratefully accepted and
an official receipt for income tax purposes
                                              Artist Statement - Mural Info (Cover)
will be given.
                                              Artists:   Nelson Garcia & Derek Edenshaw
Parking Lot                                   Title:     THE FUTURE HAS ARRIVED AATL’AAN K’ATGWAA TLUU. K_AATLAAGANG
The Centre operates several parking
lots for activities at Hastings Park. Your    This project is a celebration of the very essence of Indigenous identity: the protection of
parking dollars subsidize programs &
                                              the land, water, and all living things which makes life on Mother Earth possible. With the
activities offered by the Association.
                                              decolonization of our lives we are returning to tradtional ways, re-establishing the matriarchy,
Room Rentals                                  strengthing our communities and participating in the realization of ancien prophesies that
Rooms are available for social occasions,     unite the north and south. We used symbology to illustrate these concepts in our design,
meetings, and indoor sports. Please see       taking inspiration from late Haida Master Bill Reid’s famed “Jade Canoe.”
page 4 for more information.

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Meet the Board...
               Rebecca Sissonen                                        Jukka Vuorma                                           Ethan Chan
               President                                               Director                                               Youth Director
               Rebecca brings over 15 years                              Jukka has lived in the Hastings-                      This is Ethan’s second year on the
               of non-profit experience to the                           Sunrise community for over 20                         Board for the Hastings Association
               Board, with 10 years of experience                        years. He has chaired the Program                     as the youth representative.
               in various management positions                           Committee of the HCA for the                          He’s also a member of the Hydra
both in BC and the UK. She recently completed           past five years. Jukka has recently retired after                      Dragon Boat program through the
her MBA with a specialization in Management             30 years with the Vancouver Parks Board and has        Centre. Ethan joined the board because he wants
Consulting. Rebecca and her husband Mika live           a joint major in Economics/Sociology from SFU.         to give back to the community and thought this
with their daughter in Hastings-Sunrise. She is         He is a strong advocate of the VPB Reconciliation      is a great way to do so. He’s honoured to have the
passionate about volunteering and giving back to        in Action policy, including the RISE leadership        opportunity.
the community.                                          program.
                                                                                                                              Connie Bonsteel
               Joyce Chow                                              Patricia Coutts                                        Director
               1st Vice President                                      Director                                                 Connie is very glad to have
                Joyce Chow has lived in the                             A board member since 1987,                              joined the board this year for
                Hastings-Sunrise neighbourhood                          Patricia has a rich understanding                       the first time. She works as an
                for 15 years and has served on                          of the history of the Hastings                          Administrative Manager for a
                the HCA Board since 2015. She                           Community Association. As a past                        non-profit that supports women
is the Regional Production Manager of North                             president, she has been involved       and children who have experienced abuse in the
America for a global company that provides              in numerous projects over the years, including         home and hopes to bring some of those skills
testing services for the environmental sector.          the memorable installation of the Hastings             to the board this year! Connie has lived in the
Joyce’s family has been long time users of the          Waterpark and involvement in the redesign of           Hastings-Sunrise area for over 17 years and is
community centre and all three of her kids              Hastings Park. Patricia is a long-time educator in     thrilled to see the neighborhood growing and
attended Hastings Preschool over the years.             the public-school system.                              thriving.

               Jason McGarry                                           Linda Foy                                              Eleanor Reardon
               2nd Vice President                                      Director                                               Director
                 Jason joined the HCA Board two                        Linda Foy is a long-time member                        Eleanor has been a regular at
                 years ago. He is a commercial pilot,                  of the HCA and the community                           Hastings Community Centre
                 and the father of two children                        centre club, “The Rockhounds”.                         pre-school, family drop-in and
                 who participate in many of the                        She has served for 2 years on                          Community Kitchen since her
wonderful Hastings Community Centre activities.                        the HCA Board of Directors as                          daughter was very small; the
He recognizes how local programs offered                a Member-At-Large. She has lived in the local          Centre has been their second home. She joined
provide balance, opportunities, and enrichment          community for over 30 years and considers              the board to stay involved as she goes off to
to families in the neighbourhood. This past year        Hasting Community Centre as her second home.           kindergarten, and hopes to be a part of arts
he’s been advocating to protect, preserve and           She is passionate about keeping the “community”        programming for children and seniors.
renovate Templeton Pool.                                in Community Centres.
                                                                                                                              Josh Cook
               Sherry Breshears                                        Harry Quon                                             Director
               Treasurer and Past President                            Director                                                Josh is very excited to be joining
                Sherry has served on the Board of                      Harry Quon retired in May 2010                          the HCA Board this year. He’s
                Directors for 6 years, holding the                     after 28 1/2 years with Telus, and                      been coming to the Hastings
                position of HCA President for 4                        is a frequent volunteer, workshop                       Community Centre for over two
                years. She is a doctoral candidate                     patron, and gym user at HCC.                            years and it has become one of his
in the Faculty of Education at SFU with a focus on                     His hobbies include gardening,          favorite parts of Hastings-Sunrise. Josh has been
education and labour. Sherry has worked closely         tennis and hiking. Harry has been a resident in        working in the non-profit sector with vulnerable
with other community centre associations on             the Hastings-Sunrise area for 27 years and has a       seniors and older adults with disabilities since
an equitable Joint Operating Agreement, and is          passion for community involvement.                     2011 and currently holds a management position
passionate about building programs to further                                                                  with a small charity in downtown Vancouver.
inclusion and digital access.
                                                                       Joel Foster
               Kelleen Toohey
                                                                       Director
                                                                        Joel has been on the HCA Board         Board Contacts
               Secretary                                                for the past four years. He is a
               Kelleen has lived in Hastings-                           business owner, with over 30           Rebecca
               Sunrise for over 10 years. She is in                     years of experience operating two      hastingscaPRESIDENT@gmail.com
               her second year on the Association                       home improvement stores. Joel
               Board. Formerly a SFU professor,         has resided in the area since 2004 with his family     Sherry
she is enjoying semi-retirement and learning            and has frequented the Hastings Community              hastingscaTREASURER@gmail.com
more about the community association.                   Centre for years. He enjoys bringing the skills he’s   Kelleen
                                                        developed over the years working with the public       hastingscaSECRETARY@gmail.com
                                                        to the community centre.

                                                                                                                       hastingscc.ca | Winter & Spring 2019
Hastings Community Centre and Templeton Park Pool - City of Vancouver
8       Licensed Child Care | Preschool

                                                        Hastings Community
                                                                  Preschool
                                    Our program is a high quality, inclusive, community based preschool for children aged 3 to 5
                                    years. Experienced Early Childhood Educators create learning opportunities in an environment
                                    which celebrates music, art, social development, physical activity and play. Children will have
                                    opportunities to explore nature and learn respect for the environment. The caring teachers provide
                                    support and resources for all children and their families.

                                                                         Join us for our...

                                                                           OPEN HOUSE
                                                                          Saturday, February 2, 2019
                                                                                10:00am-1:00pm

                                                                                        Register for 2019/2020 School Term
                                      Meet the Staff                                    Program days/times/fees are subject to change.
                                      Angela Pardek, Preschool Supervisor               Program information available at Open House -
                                      Angela Pardek has worked as a Preschool           February 2, 10:00am-1:00pm
                                      Teacher at Hastings for over 25 years.
                                      Currently, she proudly leads the Preschool        2 STEP REGISTRATION
                                      team as a Supervisor of the program.
                                      Angela’s passion is working with the children     1. TIME CARD PICK UP: Downstairs Preschool
                                      and families of this community.                   Sa Feb 9        9:00am-12:00pm
                                      For more information about the Preschool,         Pick up a time saver card in the Downstairs
                                      please contact Angela at 604.718.6234 or          Preschool. Cards will be handed out in order, one
                                      e-mail angela.pardek@vancouver.ca.                card per family. Each card will have a designated
                                                                                        time for registration day.
                                      Preschool staff: Mary Andreola, Simone
                                      Harrop, Adelaida Ancheta, Elena McHugh            2. REGISTRATION DAY: Games Room
                                                                                        Th Feb 21      9:00am-12:00pm
                                                                                        Arrive at your designated time as per timesaver
                                                                                        card. You must present your timesaver card at
                                                                                        time of registration. If you lose or didn’t pick-up
                                                                                        your card, you must wait until the next available
                                                                                        time.

                                                                            Program Details
                                                     The following prices are for 2019-2020. Prices are subject to change.
                                        Ages       # of days      Days of the week            Program Time               Monthly Fee
                                      3/4 yrs        2 days             Tu/Th               9:00 AM-11:15 AM                 $138
                                      3/4 yrs        3 days             M/W/F               9:00 AM-11:15 AM                 $186
                                      3/4 yrs        5 days              M-F                9:00 AM-11:15 AM                 $275
                                      3/4 yrs        3 days            Tu/W/Th              9:00 AM-12:00 PM                 $224
                                      3/4 yrs        4 days              Tu-F                12:45 PM-3:00 PM                $224

Hastings Community Centre | 3096 E. Hastings Street, Vancouver | 604.718.6222
Out of School Care | Licensed Child Care                              9

                    Hastings Community
       Out of School Care
The HCA is proud to offer the Licensed Out of School Care (OSC) service to the community. The
OSC provides a safe drop off and pick up for children enrolled at A.R. Lord and Hastings Elementary
schools. The program provides a stimulating environment for participants to be engaged in
activities in a positive atmosphere. The program incorporates community field trips and Community
Centre extras (i.e. outdoor use) wherever possible. Should your child be enrolled in another program
in the Centre, staff are able to walk your son/daughter to the class.

    ENROLMENT                                                                   CONTACT
   Registration is ongoing.                                                   Simona Cuzzetto,
   Contact us to have your                                                  Acting OSC Supervisor
     child(ren)’s name(s)
                                                                               simona.cuzzetto@
      put on a waitlist.
                                                                                 vancouver.ca
                                                                                 604.718.6236

 Meet the Staff
 Staff are experienced school age and ECE trained staff. They do a fantastic job of creating a
 stimulating, interactive and cooperative environment to complement your child’s school day.
 Janice Manfron, Childcare and Association Manager
 Janice loves living and working in the diverse community of Hastings-Sunrise. She started teaching
 Preschool at Hastings in 1999 and assisted in licensing the new OSC program in 2014. Janice
 continues to support the licensed childcare and family programs. Should you require additional
 information, contact Janice at 604.718.6232 or janice.manfron@vancouver.ca.

 Simona Cuzzetto, Acting OSC Supervisor
 Simona is acting as the OSC Supervisor during the maternity leave of Lauren Barber. She is a
 community member as well as a recent graduate of the Capilano University’s Early Childhood
 Education Bachelor’s Degree Program Simona’s current knowledge of the Early Childhood field
 makers her a wonderful asset to the child Care programs. If you require additional information
 regarding the OSC, please contact Simona at 604.718.6236 or simona.cuzzetto@vancouver.ca.

                                    Program Hours and Fees
                                      September 2018-June 2019
                   The following prices are for 2018-2019. Prices are subject to change.
 Before School Care
 7:30-9:00 AM                                     $145/month
 Combination Before & After Care
 7:30-9:00 AM & 3:00-6:00 PM                      $390/month
 Pro-D Days
 7:30 AM-6:00 PM                                  Included in monthly fee
 School Closures (Winter/Spring/Summer)
 Winter Breaks are not included in the cost. Day Camps will be available at an extra cost. Please see
 page 19 for Spring Break Day Camps.

                                                                                                        hastingscc.ca | Winter & Spring 2019
10       Birthday Parties | Hastings Community Centre

Birthday Parties !
Bouncy Castle Birthday Package (1-8 yrs)
Sat    Jan 5 - Jun 29    11:00am-1:00pm      $179/party
Sat    Jan 5 - Jun 29    2:00pm-4:00pm       $179/party

• Auditorium room rental for 12 children (ages 2-8) and accompanying adults (Additional children will require an
  additional leader - see “Guests”)
• Sound system with 3.5mm auxiliary input
• Ride-on cars, plasma cars, kids’ basketball hoop, building blocks and mats will be available
• Inflatable bouncy castle with slide
• Leader for set-up/clean-up and supervision of the participants in the bouncy castle.
• Please bring your own knife, plates, cups and cutlery as the Centre does not provide them.

General Information:
• Please arrive no earlier than 30 minutes to set up for your party. A leader will be present to set up the inflatable and any
tables and/or chairs.
• The party group is welcome to bring in a contracted face painter or balloon twister.
• The party group can bring any decorations they wish, but must remove the decorations by the end of the birthday
• Typically, the birthday cake is presented 30 minutes before the party ends.
• The party has 30 minutes after the party time to take out any of their belongings. During this time, the leader will take
down the tables, chairs, inflatable, sweep and take out the garbage.

Guests:
Additional children welcome, up to a maximum of 24 ($50 for an additional leader.)
Extra leader must be confirmed at least one week in advance of party date.
Room capacity is 60 people.

Registration & Refunds:
Register through phone, in-person or online. Cancellations require 10 days notice.

Questions:
If you have any questions, please call the Community Centre at 604-718-6222.

  Hastings Community Centre | 3096 E. Hastings Street, Vancouver | 604.718.6222
Family Enrichment Centre | Early Years                                     11
About Us...
Our inclusive family focused drop-in welcomes all families and caregivers with children 5                                 Public Health Nurse Visit
years old and under. Our informal setting features play, stories, messy art, outdoor play and                            19+ yrs | Nicole Harte
community information/resource areas. We emphasize, promote and encourage parent/                                        A Public Health Nurse from Evergreen
caregiver participation, creative play, socialization, healthy child growth and development,                             Health Centre, Vancouver Coastal Health
health professional visits, parenting education, language development and nutrition                                      will make visits every first Thursday of
programs. The Hastings Family Enrichment Centre is funded by the City of Vancouver and                                   every month. The nurse will be happy
Hastings Community Association.                                                                                          to address and discuss any health and
STAFF: Alice Eng, Lisa Cheung, Peggy Coombes & Rose Hoang                                                                developmental concerns of children from 0-5
                                                                                                                         years old. Please call 604.718.6233 for more
                             Family Enrichment Centre (604.718.6233)                                                     information.
                                                Closed Feb 18, Apr 19, 22 & May 20.
                                                                                                                         Cooking and Saving Food from
                          MONDAY             TUESDAY          WEDNESDAY               THURSDAY          FRIDAY
                                                                                                                         Waste
January 9 - June 28

                          9:00 AM -         11:30 AM -           9:00 AM -            11:30 AM -       9:00 AM -         19+ yrs | Alice Eng
                           3:00 PM           3:00 PM              3:00 PM              3:00 PM          3:00 PM          Join us for a fun afternoon of cooking, eating
                                                                                                                         and other family activities. Picky eaters
                                                                                                                         welcome! We are part of the Food Rescue
                                              Messy            Wonderful                Fun with        Fantastic        Project which saves produce from going to
                        Exploring Art
                                             Tuesdays          Wednesdays                 Food           Fridays         the landfill. Learn skills to prepare, cook and
                                                                                                                         taste different types of fruit and vegetables.
                                                                                                                         This project partners with City Reach Society
                                                           DROP-IN FEES                                                  and local produce distributors.
   Drop-In (Per Child)                                        $2.50                                                      Th Jan 10-Mar 28		               10:15 AM-11:00 AM
   Punch Card (10 sessions)                                   $22.50                                                     193739		                                Free/10 sess
                                                                                                                           Th Apr 4-Jun 27		              10:15 AM-11:00 AM
                       Please check monthly calendar for specific activities. Activities are subject to change.          194152		                                Free/10 sess
                                             All fees to be paid at the Front Office.

                                                      Childminding
                                             Operating Dates: Jan 9 to Jun 28
                                      Childminding closed for Feb 18, Apr 19, 22 & May 20.
                      MONDAY              TUESDAY           WEDNESDAY               THURSDAY            FRIDAY
             Session 1                     Session 1           Session 1                               Session 1
          9:15-10:15 AM                 9:05-10:05 AM       9:15-10:15 AM                           9:15-10:15 AM
                                                                                            N/A
         Session 2                         Session 2          Session 2                                Session 2
      10:15-11:15 AM                    10:15-11:15 AM     10:15-11:15 AM                           10:15-11:15 AM
                                                      CHILDMINDING FEES
                      Please bring stroller for children under 12 months         1st Child         2nd Child
   Drop-In                                                                       $4.00             $3.00
   Punch Card (10 sessions)                                                      $37.50            $27.50
                                                 All fees to be paid at the Front Office.

                                                                          Parent & Tot Gym
                                                                          6 mths-5 yrs | FEC Staff
                                                                          Let your tots burn off some energy by running and playing in a gym full of toys.
                                                                          There’s lots of indoor fun in our gymnasium for young children. Foam modules, play
                                                                          area, infant area, hockey and riding cars are a few of the fun activities offered. Parental
                                                                          supervision required. No session Dec 27, Jan 3, Feb 7 & Apr 13. Gym will be opened
                                                                          Dec 22, 29 & Jan 5 for holiday hours.
                                                                          10:30 AM-12:30PM               $2.50/child/drop-in
                                                                          Tu/Th/Sa Jan 10-Mar 30
                                                                            Tu/Th/Sa Apr 2-Jun 29

                                                                                                                                 hastingscc.ca | Winter & Spring 2019
12          Preschool | Special Events / Dance / Education

Special Events                                               Preschool (NB-5 yrs)                                 Education
                                                             Dance                                                Intro to Baby Sign Language
Wheels to Meals – Chinese New                                                                                     0-2 yrs | Into Yoga
Year Luncheon                                                Parent & Tot Ballet
                                                                                                                  Babies understand and can communicate
All ages | Non-instructional                                                                                      long before they are able to speak. Research
                                                             1-2 yrs | Vancouver Performing Stars
See page 37 for details                                                                                           shows that babies who learn Sign Language
                                                             Introduce your little ones to the world of
Th Feb 7		                                12:00 – 3:00PM                                                          learn quicker and talk earlier. Using songs
                                                             dance! Classes are designed to encourage
194016		                                       $6/person                                                          and games, learn how to teach your baby
                                                             little dancers to join in and have fun while
                                                                                                                  basic American Sign Language (ASL) so they
                                                             dancing with mom or dad.
Family Day Event                                                                                                  can better convey their wants and needs
                                                             Su Jan 6-Mar 10		                 1:30 PM-2:00 PM    and relieve unnecessary frustration. The
All ages                                                     193883		                             $76.50/9 sess
 This event will feature Parent & Tot gym                                                                         instructor will teach you the signs and songs
                                                                Su Apr 7-Jun 16		              1:30 PM-2:00 PM    so you can practice at home. Babies can
with a Bouncy Castle, Arts & Crafts, Face                    194296		                             $76.50/9 sess
Painting and a Movie Screening for the                                                                            sleep during class or you can bring some
                                                                                                                  toys. Newborn-24 months.
whole family to enjoy! Put on your slippers,                 Mini Ballet                                          Tu Jan 22-Feb 19		               9:45 AM-10:30 AM
robes and pajamas because it’s a pajama                      3-4 yrs | Vancouver Performing Stars
party! Snacks available by donation.                                                                              193818		                                $64/5 sess
                                                              Introduce your child to the world of ballet.          Tu Apr 9-May 7		               9:45 AM-10:30 AM
M Feb 18		                      10:00 AM-1:00 PM             These classes develop coordination,
193715		                                     Free                                                                 194231		                                $64/5 sess
                                                             musicality and fluidity of movement while
                                                             having fun. Increased ballet technique
Reconciliation In Action Event                               is expected at each progressive level.
                                                                                                                  Les Petits Apprentis (French)
All ages                                                                                                          3-5 yrs | TBA
                                                             Appropriate dance shoes and attire please.
The third Annual Reconciliation in Action                                                                         Children will be introduced to French
                                                             Child must be able to attend class alone.
(RIA): Hastings-Sunrise Gathering and                                                                             vocabulary through fun activities, famous
                                                             Children will dance for parents on the last
Celebration will bring together diverse                                                                           songs, and active games to captivate the
                                                             day of class. No class Feb 17, Apr 21 and
residents, civil society groups, government,                                                                      attention of beginners. Kids will become
                                                             May 20.
local businesses and community to explore                                                                         familiar with greetings, the alphabet,
                                                             Su Jan 6-Mar 10		              12:00 PM-12:45 PM     counting, the names of animals, food,
what inclusion and reconciliation looks like                 193861		                               $89/9 sess
starting at the neighbourhood level. The                                                                          common items, people, etc. No class Feb 16,
                                                                Su Apr 7-Jun 16		           12:00 PM-12:45 PM     Apr 20 & May 18.
event will be participatory and interactive,                 194274		                               $89/9 sess
featuring a range of fun, family-friendly                                                                         Sa Jan 19-Mar 16		              9:30 AM-10:30 AM
                                                                                                                  193847		                               $72/8 sess
games and activities, food, info booths as                   Mini Hip Hop                                           Sa Apr 13-Jun 15		            9:30 AM-10:30 AM
well as presentation, live performances and                  3-4 yrs | Vancouver Performing Stars
an Indigenous artist market.                                                                                      194717		                               $72/8 sess
                                                             Want to learn how to move to and groove
F Feb 22		                        2:30 PM-6:30 PM            to your favourite tunes? Learn the basic
		                                            Free           style of hip hop dance in this high energy
                                                                                                                  Future-Ready Leaders
                                                                                                                  4-6 yrs | Dolphin Kids
Easter Carnival Event                                        program. Discover new and exciting
                                                                                                                  The future is here and it’s all about
2-6 yrs                                                      moves while learning fun and challenging
                                                                                                                  innovation, social skills, and resilience.
Easter is here at Hastings Community                         choreography. Beginners welcome! Leave
                                                                                                                  Develop a positive “growth” mindset and
Centre! Celebrate Easter with festive arts                   feeling energized, confident and excited
                                                                                                                  essential life skills of self-motivation and
and crafts, themed carnival games, face                      about dance. No class Feb 16, Apr 20 and
                                                                                                                  adaptability to achieve your dreams. Our
paintin, bouncy castle and an Easter Egg                     May 20.
                                                                                                                  camp programs develop P.O.D: The PLAY
Hunt. Parent participation required. This                    Sa Jan 5-Mar 9		               10:00 AM-10:45 AM     mindset through indoor and outdoor
event is a youth-driven event, coordinated                   193862		                               $89/9 sess    challenges, social skills enhancement with
by the Youth Council. All proceeds go back                     Sa Apr 6-Jun 15		            10:00 AM-10:45 AM     (Others), and Downtime through resilience
to Youth Programs.                                           194275		                               $89/9 sess    tools of mindfulness, deep breathing, and
  Sa April 13		                        10:30 AM-12:30 PM
                                                                                                                  gratitude journaling. Become future-ready
200733       $5/child pre-registration; $6/ day-of drop-in
                                                                                                                  during this fun-filled week!
                                                                                                                  Sa Jan 19-Mar 16		                 9:15 AM-10:30 AM
Canada Day Event                                                                                                  198183		                                 $176/8 sess
All ages                                                                                                            Sa Apr 27-Jun 15		               9:15 AM-10:30 AM
Join us for our Canada Day Event! This                                                                            198186		                                 $176/8 sess
event will feature Inflatables, Arts & Crafts,
Face Painting, Live Performances, Balloon
Twisting and Youth Fundrasier BBQ!                               Courses marked       TPP   take place at
M July 1		                       11:00 AM-2:00 PM                        Templeton Park Pool
		                                            Free

Hastings Community Centre | 3096 E. Hastings Street, Vancouver | 604.718.6222
Education / Music | Preschool                                  13

    Mad Science for
                                                                                Music with Jennifer Yamazaki
 TPP

Preschoolers
3-5 yrs | Mad Science                                   Adventures in Music
Enjoy engaging demonstrations, perform                  0-1 yrs | Jennifer Yamazaki
simple experiments and discover how                     In this interactive class we will discover
science can help you better understand the              music through chanting, singing, vocal
world around you! Mad Science preschool                 and finger plays, musical instruments,
programs are engaging, hands-on learning                movement, and more. In addition to being
experiences for children. Each session                  a great way to bond with your baby, these
provides an interactive, age-appropriate                classes are specifically designed to nurture
exploration of a specific science topic.
Sa Jan 12-Mar 2		                2:30 PM-3:30 PM
                                                        the social, emotional, cognitive, language,              TPP   Adventures in Music
                                                        physical, and musical development of your               0-5 yrs | Jennifer Yamazaki
195280		                              $140/8 sess       child. Caregiver participation is required.
  Sa Apr 6-May 25		              2:30 PM-3:30 PM                                                                Sing Songs! Play Instruments! Dance!
                                                        Drop-ins $7.00 if space permits. Siblings               In this interactive class your child will
195359		                              $140/8 sess       receive a 20% discount (not available                   learn a variety of musical concepts while
                                                        through online registration and cannot be               developing their focus, musical ear, social,
Music                                                   adjusted after). No class Feb 17, Apr 21, May           language, and gross motor skills. We’ll
                                                        19.                                                     explore music and movement through
Mother Goose Winter/Spring Registration                 Su Jan 13-Mar 10		             11:45 AM-12:30 PM        playing instruments, dancing, singing,
Winter: Dec 11, 9am (new participants only)             193635		                               $56/8 sess       parachute play, and so much more!!
        Dec 18, 9am (returning participant)               Su Apr 7-Jun 23		            11:45 AM-12:30 PM        Jennifer has taught music for babies
                                                        194048		                              $70/10 sess       and preschoolers since 2003 and holds a
  Spring: Mar 5, 9am (new participants only)                                                                    Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy. Parent
          Mar 12, 9am (returning participant)           Adventures in Music                                     participation required. Drop-in allowed
                                                        1-5 yrs | Jennifer Yamazaki                             if space permits. Siblings receive a 20
Winter waitlist will not have priority over             In this fun-filled class, your child will               percent discount but must register at the
regular Mother Goose registration policies.             build a foundation and appreciation for                 community centre front desk. Drop-in $10,
                                                        making music, while developing their                    if space permits. No class Feb 18, April 22
Mother Goose                                            language skills, social skills, ability to              & May 20.
0-3 yrs | Jennifer Yamazaki                             focus, coordination, etc. With the use of               Mixed Ages 1-5 yrs
Learn songs, rhymes and stories to share with           percussion instruments, singing, finger                 M Jan 7-Feb 25		                 9:15 AM-10:15 AM
your little one in this interactive class. Have         plays, puppets, movement exploration and                195215		                                 $70/7 sess
fun while developing their language, pre-               props, your child will learn about tempo,                  M Apr 1-Jun 17		              9:15 AM-10:15 AM
literacy and social skills. Snack provided and          rhythm, pitch, dynamics, solfege and more.              195294		                               $100/10 sess
siblings welcome. In-person registration only.          Best of all, your child will learn many fun             Mixed Ages 1-5 yrs
Baby 0-1 yrs                                            ways to express themselves through music.               M Jan 7-Feb 25		                10:30 AM-11:30 AM
Th Jan 10-Mar 14		                10:45 AM-11:45 AM     Caregiver participation is required. Drop-ins           195216		                                 $70/7 sess
193870		                                 Free/10 sess   $12.00 if space permits. Siblings receive a                M Apr 1-Jun 17		             10:30 AM-11:30 AM
   Th Apr 11-Jun 13		             10:45 AM-11:45 AM     20% discount (not available through online              195295		                               $100/10 sess
194283		                                 Free/10 sess   registration and cannot be adjusted after).             Babies 0-1 yrs
Toddler 1-3 yrs                                         Siblings under 12 months old can attend for             M Jan 7-Feb 25		                11:45 AM-12:30 PM
Th Jan 10-Mar 14		                 9:30 AM-10:30 AM     free. No class Feb 17, Apr 21, May 19.                  195214		                                 $49/7 sess
193871		                                 Free/10 sess   Tu Jan 8-Mar 5		                   9:15 AM-10:15 AM        M Apr 1-Jun 17		             11:45 AM-12:30 PM
   Th Apr 11-Jun 13		              9:30 AM-10:30 AM     193637		                                   $90/9 sess   195293		                                $70/10 sess
194284		                                 Free/10 sess   Tu Jan 8-Mar 5		                 10:30 AM-11:30 AM
                                                        193634		                                   $90/9 sess
 TPP    Mother Goose                                    Su Jan 13-Mar 10		               10:30 AM-11:30 AM
0-3 yrs | Jennifer Yamazaki                             193636		                                   $80/8 sess
Learn songs, rhymes and stories to share                  Tu Apr 2-Jun 18		                9:15 AM-10:15 AM
with your little one in this interactive class.         194050		                                 $120/12 sess
Have fun while developing their language,                 Tu Apr 2-Jun 18		              10:30 AM-11:30 AM
pre-literacy and social skills. Snack provided          194047		                                 $120/12 sess
and siblings welcome. In-person registration              Su Apr 7-Jun 23		              10:30 AM-11:30 AM
only. No class Apr 19.                                  194049		                                 $100/10 sess
F Jan 11-Mar 1		                   1:30 PM-2:30 PM
195281		                                 Free/8 sess
   F Apr 12-Jun 21		               1:30 PM-2:30 PM
195360		                                Free/11 sess

                                                                                                                         hastingscc.ca | Winter & Spring 2019
14         Preschool | Music / Sports

Music                                               Music Together                                      Sportball Parent & Child
                                                    0-4 yrs | Staccato                                  Multisport
Jump into Music                                     Studios                                             2-3 yrs | Sportball Vancouver
0-4 yrs | Monica Lee                                Music Together® is                                  Sportball Parent & Child programs help
 This one-of-a-kind                                 a research-based                                    pre-schoolers to refine their motor skills,
music and movement                                  music and movement                                  such as balance and coordination, as
program engages,                                    program for young                                   well as develop their social skills such as
educates, and                                       children and the adults who love them!              confidence, following instructions, turn-
entertains parent and                               We’ll explore songs, chants, dance, and             taking and sharing. Coaches introduce
child while on a musical journey through            instruments in a musically rich environment         a different sport each class using
different styles and cultures. Curriculum           featuring high quality music from around            developmentally appropriate games and
is designed to stimulate the whole brain            the world. Share the joy of making music            activities. Sportball maintains a one-parent-
and body via singing, dancing, drumming,            with your child! Parent participation               per-child ratio policy in all Parent Child
parachuting, improvising, exploring                 required. Siblings 10 months & older: $100          programs to ensure that focus is kept on
instruments, jumping and playing. A family          (not available through online registration          helping little ones practice and progress.
fun environment exploring world culture             and cannot be adjusted after). Siblings             No class Feb 16.
and music. Try a free class anytime. Sibling        under 10 months attend free. Tuition                Sa Jan 12-Mar 9		                9:45 AM-10:30 AM
discount receive a 25% discount but must            includes a CD, songbook, parent guide,              199915		                               $120/8 sess
register at the community centre front desk.        and exclusive access to the online Music            W Jan 16-Mar 6		                10:15 AM-11:00 AM
$15 drop-ins welcome if space permits.              Together Website Family Zone.                       193965		                               $120/8 sess
Check out our website at http://www.                Sa Jan 12-Mar 16		             9:30 AM-10:15 AM       W Apr 3-May 8		               10:15 AM-11:00 AM
jumpintomusic.ca/ No class on Feb 18, Apr           193874		                             $165/10 sess   194379		                                $90/6 sess
22, May 20.                                         Sa Jan 12-Mar 16		            10:30 AM-11:15 AM       W May 15-Jun 19               10:15 AM-11:00 AM
M Jan 7-Mar 11		                9:30 AM-10:20 AM    193873		                             $165/10 sess   194380		                                $90/6 sess
193827		                              $117/9 sess     Sa Apr 20-Jun 22		           9:30 AM-10:15 AM
M Jan 7-Mar 11		               10:30 AM-11:20 AM    194287		                             $165/10 sess   Sportball Parent & Child
193826		                              $117/9 sess     Sa Apr 20-Jun 22		          10:30 AM-11:15 AM
   M Apr 8-Jun 17		             9:30 AM-10:20 AM    194286		                             $165/10 sess   Outdoor Soccer
                                                                                                        2-3 yrs | Sportball Vancouver
194240		                              $117/9 sess
                                                                                                        Get a kick out of Sportball Parent & Child
   M Apr 8-Jun 17		            10:30 AM-11:20 AM
                                                                                                        Outdoor Soccer programs! Participants
194239		                              $117/9 sess   Sports                                              are introduced to fundamental concepts
                                                                                                        of soccer and are provided the basic skills
                                                    Sportball Jr.                                       required to score with confidence in fun,
                                                    1.4-2 yrs | Sportball Vancouver                     exciting, skills-focused games. With the
                                                    Toddlers and parents/caregivers focus on            guidance and support of their Sportball
                                                    physical movements and social exploration,          Coach, parents and children zero in on
                                                    learn fundamental sport skills and                  soccer skills including: throw-ins, dribbling,
                                                    participate in creative motor games, songs,         trapping, passing, goalie skills and more.
                                                    stories, bubble time and more. Children are         Children are challenged according to their
                                                    challenged according to their individual            individual skill level and Coaches help
                                                    skill level and Coaches help grownups               grownups understand proven teaching
                                                    understand proven teaching techniques               techniques that can be applied outside of
                                                    that can be applied outside of Sportball            Sportball classes.
                                                    classes. No class Feb 16.                             W May 15-Jun 19                 5:30 PM-6:15 PM
  We don’t want to cancel                           Sa Jan 12-Mar 9		               9:00 AM-9:45 AM     194382		                                $90/6 sess
  good programs, but...                             199914		                              $120/8 sess
  Programs are cancelled if everyone                W Jan 16-Mar 6		               9:30 AM-10:15 AM
  waits until the last minute to register.          193958		                              $120/8 sess
  The staff, where possible, makes a                  W Apr 3-May 8		              9:30 AM-10:15 AM
  decision on activities four days prior            194372		                               $90/6 sess
  to the start date. If not enough people             W May 15-Jun 19              9:30 AM-10:15 AM
  sign up the program will either be                194728		                               $90/6 sess
  cancelled or postponed.
  Registration for courses will begin
  Tuesday, December 11 at 9:00 AM.                     Courses marked      TPP   take place at
                                                               Templeton Park Pool

Hastings Community Centre | 3096 E. Hastings Street, Vancouver | 604.718.6222
Sports | Preschool & Dance | Children                                           15

Sportball Multisport Camp                             Sportball Outdoor Soccer                             Children (5-12 yrs)
3-5 yrs | Sportball Vancouver                         4-6 yrs | Sportball Vancouver
Sportball Winter Break Camps keep your                Sportball Outdoor Soccer programs
kids active and engaged during the break.             introduce fundamental concepts of                    Dance
They are packed with co-operative games,              gameplay and teach the basic skills in a
arts & crafts and a variety of ball sports. Our       supportive, non-competitive environment.             Breakdancing - Beginner
trained and certified coaches emphasize               Coaches zero in on skills like throw-ins,            8-13 yrs | Tommy Nguyen
confidence and competence building over               dribbling, trapping and passing in fun,              Learn to do some cool moves and have
competition. Laugh and learn those skills             exciting, skill-focused games. Classes take          fun while dancing with Tommy, a b-boy
for life!                                             place outdoors, parents are required to              (breakdancer) with lots of experience in
M - F Mar 18-Mar 22             10:45 AM-12:00 PM     remain on the field for children’s safety.           the breaking community. Students will
193961		                               $125/5 sess      W May 15-Jun 19                 6:15 PM-7:15 PM    have fun getting plenty of exercise through
                                                      194377		                                $90/6 sess   stretching, learning new dance moves,
Sportball Parent & Child T-Ball                                                                            and doing choreography. Experience is not
2-3 yrs | Sportball Vancouver                          NEW   Bear Cub Gymnastics                           required. No class Feb 16, Apr 20 & May 18.
Hit a home run with Sportball Parent &                2-5 yrs | Bear Feet Gymnastics                       Sa Jan 12-Mar 16		             12:15 PM-1:15 PM
Child T-Ball programs! Participants are               Through the use of FUN, creative circuits,           198773		                              $72/9 sess
introduced to fundamental concepts                    children will have opportunities to learn              Sa Apr 6-Jun 22		            12:15 PM-1:15 PM
of gameplay and are provided the basic                and practice new gymnastics skills with the          194125		                             $80/10 sess
skills required to play ball with confidence          support of their caregiver. Children develop
in fun, exciting, skills-focused games.               their attention span as well as spatial/             Breakdancing - Intermediate
With the guidance and support of their                body awareness and get strong as a Bear!             8-13 yrs | Tommy Nguyen
Sportball Coach, parents and children zero            We focus on the fundamental movement                 Have fun learning cool dance moves
in on baseball skills including: throwing,            patterns needed to play any sport, using             and routines with Tommy, an avid b-boy
catching, batting, running bases and                  gymnastics as a tool to teach these skills.          (breakdancer) with plenty of experience
fielding. Children are challenged according           The children will enjoy songs, games, and            with teaching and dancing within the
to their individual skill level and Coaches           circle time! No class Feb 22 and Apr 19.             local street dance community. Students
help grownups understand proven teaching              2-3 yrs - Parent participation required              will partake in physical exercises such
techniques that can be applied outside                F Jan 18-Mar 15		              10:45 AM-11:30 AM     as stretching, learning the new dance
of Sportball classes. Classes will be held            201955		                                $90/9 sess   moves, and doing choreographies. Some
outside on the grassy field west of Hastings             F Apr 12-June 21		          10:45 AM-11:30 AM     experience is required. No class Feb 16, Apr
Community Centre. Bringing a glove is                 201957		                              $100/10 sess   20 & May 18.
recommended but not required. No class                3-4 yrs - Parent participation required              Sa Jan 12-Mar 16		               1:15 PM-2:15 PM
May 18.                                               F Jan 18-Mar 15		              11:30 AM-12:15 PM     193713		                               $72/9 sess
   Sa May 4-Jun 22		              9:30 AM-10:15 AM    201956		                                $90/9 sess     Sa Apr 6-Jun 22		              1:15 PM-2:15 PM
194383		                                $105/7 sess      F Apr 12-Jun 21		           11:30 AM-12:15 PM     194126		                              $80/10 sess
                                                      201958		                              $100/10 sess
Sportball T-Ball                                      4-5 yrs - No parent participation                    Children’s Ballroom Dance
3-5 yrs | Sportball Vancouver                         F Jan 18-Mar 15		               12:15 PM-1:00 PM     5-12 yrs | Faye Hung
Sportball T-Ball introduces fundamental               202085		                                $90/9 sess   Children’s Movement and Dance Class,
concepts of gameplay and teaches the                     F Apr 12-Jun 21		            12:15 PM-1:00 PM     introduction to dance sport. Want to
basic skills required to play ball with               202086		                              $100/10 sess   improve posture and grace? Develop better
confidence in a supportive, non-competitive                                                                hand-eye-feet coordination with rhythm
environment. Coaches zero in on skills like                                                                and music appreciation. Learn the basics of
throwing, catching, batting form, running                                                                  dancesport through exercises. No sessions
bases and fielding in fun, exciting, skill-                                                                Jan 25,Mar 8, Jun 21.
focused play. Classes will be held outside on                                                              5-8 yrs
the grass field west of Hastings CC. Bringing                                                              F Jan 11-Mar 15		              4:45 PM-5:45 PM
a glove is recommended but not required.                                                                   193722		                             $80/8 sess
No class May 18.                                                                                              F Apr 26-Jun 28		           4:45 PM-5:45 PM
  Sa May 4-Jun 22		             10:15 AM-11:15 AM                                                          194135		                             $90/9 sess
194384		                               $105/7 sess                                                         9-15 yrs
                                                                                                           F Jan 11-Mar 15		              5:45 PM-6:45 PM
                                                                                                           193723		                             $80/8 sess
                                                                                                              F Apr 26-Jun 28		           5:45 PM-6:45 PM
                                                                                                           194136		                             $90/9 sess

                                                                                                                   hastingscc.ca | Winter & Spring 2019
16         Children | Dance / Day Camps

Dance                                                Winter Day Camp                                       Spring Voyages Day Camp
                                                     5-12 yrs | Day Camp Leader                            8-12 yrs | Day Camp Leaders
Junior Ballet                                        Join us for an exciting day camp that                 Come celebrate Spring break with games,
5-7 yrs | Vancouver Performing Stars                 includes arts & crafts, out-trips, special            sports, arts, cooking and much more! This
Introduce your child to the world of ballet.         events and more! Each week will have                  fun filled camp will have your kids jumping
These classes develop coordination,                  an extra special out-trip. Child must be              around the gym, making crafty creations
musicality and fluidity of movement while            currently attending Kindergarten to attend            and more. Each day will be filled with fun
having fun. Increased ballet technique               Safari Day Camp. Participants must bring              activities to keep your children moving
is expected at each progressive level.               a packed lunch and dress appropriately                and grooving. Don’t forget to pack a lunch
Appropriate dance shoes and attire please.           for the weather and scheduled out-trip.               every day. Waiver forms must be filled in
Children will dance for parents on the last          A waiver form must be completed prior                 for this program. Entrance for Before Care
day of class. No class Feb 17 and April 21,          to the start of the week. Refunds require             is through the Games Room door located
and May 19.                                          a minimum of 10 days’ notice BEFORE                   on Lillooet Street (North/right of main
Su Jan 6-Mar 10		               12:45 PM-1:30 PM     the start of the week of camp. A $10                  entrance). Refunds require a minimum of 10
193831		                               $89/9 sess    administrative fee will be accessed for               days’ notice before the first day of camps. A
   Su Apr 7-Jun 16		            12:45 PM-1:30 PM     refunds. No camp Dec 24, 25, 26 & Jan 1.              $10 administration fee will be assessed for
194244		                               $89/9 sess    Week 1                                                refunds.
                                                     Th/F Dec 27-Dec 28		               9:00 AM-4:00 PM    BEFORE CARE
Junior Hip Hop                                       177364		                                 $59/2 sess   7:30 AM-9:00 AM                     $32/5 days
5-7 yrs | Vancouver Performing Stars                 Week 2                                                Week 1 M-F Mar 18-Mar 22                194527
Want to learn how to move to and groove              W - F Jan 2-Jan 4		                9:00 AM-4:00 PM    Week 2 M-F Mar 25-Mar 29                194528
to your favorite tunes? Learn the basic              177365		                              $88.50/3 sess   CAMP
style of hip hop dance in this high energy                                                                 9:00 AM-4:00 PM                   $148/5 days
program. Discover new and exciting                   Spring Safari Licensed Day                            Week 1 M-F Mar 18-Mar 22                194529
moves while learning fun and challenging             Camp                                                  Week 2 M-F Mar 25-Mar 29                194530
choreography. Beginners welcome! Leave               5-7 yrs | OSC Staff                                    AFTER CARE
feeling energized, confident and excited             This camp is licensed. Participants 5                 4:00 PM-6:00 PM                     $42/5 days
about dance. No class Feb 16, April 20 and           years of age must be currently attending              Week 1 M-F Mar 18-Mar 22                194523
May 18.                                              Kindergarten. Come celebrate the Spring               Week 2 M-F Mar 25-Mar 29                194525
Sa Jan 5-Mar 9		               10:45 AM-11:30 AM     break with games, sports, arts, cooking and
193832		                               $89/9 sess    much more! This fun filled camp will have
  Sa Apr 6-Jun 15		            10:45 AM-11:30 AM     your kids jumping around the gym, making
194245		                               $89/9 sess    crafty creations, baking yummy treats and                    Summer Day Camps
                                                     more. Each day will be filled with fun and            Summer Day Camps registration
                                                     activities to keep your children moving
Day Camps                                            and grooving. Don’t forget to pack a lunch
                                                                                                           starts April 23, 2019 at 9 AM. More
                                                     every day. Waiver forms must be filled in for
                                                                                                           details will be available in April.
   Kids in the Studio Art
 NEW
                                                     this program. A calendar of activities will
Camp                                                 be available in February. Refunds require a           - Parents/guardian must complete a waiver
8-12 yrs | Jay Peachy                                minimum of 10 days’ notice before the first           with medical information prior to the start
Get into the Hastings Art studio and explore         day of camps. A $10 administration fee will           of the week.
the creative worlds of all forms of art from         be assessed.                                          - Each child should bring a backpack with a
to drawing, to painting, crafts, puppetry            BEFORE CARE                                           lunch, snack, water bottle, sunscreen, jacket
and more. Work alone and together in                 7:30 AM-9:00 AM                    $32/5 days         and hat each day.
this 3 day camp week to try your hand at             Week 1 M-F Mar 18-Mar 22                202092        - Weekly schedule will be available at the
making wonderful things that only you can            Week 2 M-F Mar 25-Mar 29                202093        front office at the end of June.
make. Take inspiration from the natural and          CAMP
                                                                                                           - Refunds require a minimim of 10 days’
aquatic world that surround us. On the last          9:00 AM-4:00 PM                   $148/5 days
day of camp, you will present your work to                                                                 notice BEFORE the start of the week of
                                                     Week 1 M-F Mar 18-Mar 22                202094
family and friends in a real exhibition.             Week 2 M-F Mar 25-Mar 29                202095        camp. A $10 adminstrative fee will be
Refunds require a minimum of 10 days’                AFTER CARE                                            assessed for refunds for each weekly
notice before the first day of camps. A $10          4:00 PM-6:00 PM                    $42/5 days         activity.
administration fee will be assessed.                 Week 1 M-F Mar 18-Mar 22                202096
W - F Jan 2-4		                  9:15 AM-12:15 PM    Week 2 M-F Mar 25-Mar 29                202097
200542		                                $99/3 sess

Hastings Community Centre | 3096 E. Hastings Street, Vancouver | 604.718.6222
Day Camps | Children                         17

Bricks 4 Kidz Mining & Crafting                         NEW   Public Speaking Camp                           Ultimate Frisbee Camp
Day Camp                                               9-12 yrs | Dolphin Kids                               8-12 yrs | Ari Nitikman
5-10 yrs | Bricks 4 Kidz Vancouver                     Gain confidence to express your ideas!                Our focus will be on teaching athletes
Experience the world of Minecraft with                 Research a topic of interest, practice                the FUNdamentals of Ultimate including
LEGO® bricks! Campers will build motorized             communication skills, manage stage fright,            throwing, catching, cutting, and general
models and craft key elements from the                 and create an engaging presentation to                movement patterns.
popular Minecraft game. At the end of the              present in front of a live audience. Children         M - F Mar 18-Mar 22            9:30 AM-12:30 PM
week, all campers will go home with a                  will learn public-speaking tips and tricks to         194568		                             $195/5 sess
custom-made minifigure! Children will be               build their speaking skills with interactive
given a break time for an optional snack               activities and coaching. Our camp programs               Exceleration Pro-D Day
                                                                                                              TPP
from home. Drop-in $40, if space permits.              develop P.O.D: The PLAY mindset through               Camps
M - F Mar 18-Mar 22            1:30 PM-4:30 PM         indoor and outdoor challenges, social skills          K-10 yrs
197520		                            $175/5 sess        enhancement with (Others), and Downtime               See page 40 for more information.
                                                       through resilience tools of mindfulness,
Bricks 4 Kidz The League:                              deep breathing, and gratitude journaling.
Heroes & Villains                                      Become a keynote speaker during this fun-
5-10 yrs | Bricks 4 Kidz Vancouver                     filled week!                                          Education
Join the League and explore the DC                     M - F Mar 18-Mar 22               1:15 PM-4:15 PM
universe using LEGO® bricks. Challenge                 198179		                               $175/5 sess    Bricks 4 Kidz Valentines
yourself with the Jokester’s lowrider and                                                                    Workshop
send your hero swinging on a grappling                    Kids in the Studio Art
                                                        NEW
                                                                                                             5-10 yrs | Bricks 4 Kidz Vancouver
hook! At the end of the week, all go home              Camp                                                   Build some LEGO tools to help create the
with a custom mini figure! Children will be            8-12 yrs | Jay Peachy                                 ultimate Valentine for someone special.
given a break time for an optional snack               Explore the creative worlds of all forms              We’ll be building a Paper Crinkler, some
from home. Drop-in $40, if space permits.              of art form to drawing, to painting, crafts,          Spin Art, and a Drawing Machine to help us
M - F Mar 25-Mar 29             1:30 PM-4:30 PM        puppetry and more. Try your hand at                   craft our Valentines.
193720		                             $175/5 sess       making wonderful things that only you can             Sa Feb 9		                      1:00 PM-3:00 PM
                                                       make. Take inspiration from the natural and           193717		                              $27/1 sess
Musical Half-Day Camp                                  aquatic world that surround us. On the last
6-12 yrs | Vancouver Performing Stars                  day of camp, you will present your work to            Bricks4Kidz LEGO with Spring
In this fun filled week of musical theatre,            family and friends in a real exhibition.              5-10 yrs | Bricks 4 Kidz Vancouver
students will create a mini musical including          M - F Mar 25-29		               9:15 AM-12:15 PM      Greet Spring with LEGO! We’ll be working
props and costume pieces for their                     200606		                               $125/5 sess    on many spring things like bunnies,
performance for parents on the last day.               M - F Mar 25-29		                1:15 AM-4:15 PM      rainbows, and Easter eggs! Children will be
Students should bring a small snack and                200607		                               $125/5 sess    given a break time for an optional snack-
water. An informal presentation will take                                                                    from-home.
place on the last day of the program.                  Sportball Multisport Camp                               Sa Apr 13		                  9:15 AM-12:15 PM
M - F Mar 18-Mar 22              1:00 PM-4:00 PM       3-8 yrs | Sportball Vancouver                         198142		                              $35/1 sess
199579		                              $145/5 sess      Sportball Camps keep your kids active and
                                                       engaged during the break. They are packed             May the 4th with Bricks4Kidz
 NEWInnovators: Design-                                with co-operative games, arts & crafts and            5-10 yrs | Bricks 4 Kidz Vancouver
                                                       a variety of ball sports. Our trained and             May the Fourth be with you! Enjoy the day
Thinking Camp                                                                                                with LEGO Bricks. We’ll be building models
6-9 yrs | Dolphin Kids                                 certified coaches emphasize confidence and
                                                       competence building over competition.                 inspired by a journey taken a long time ago
Creativity is the #1 skill identified for
                                                       Laugh and learn skills for life!                      in a galaxy far away. Children will be given
future-ready leaders. This to think critically,
                                                       3-5 yrs                                               a break time for an optional snack from
explore their creativity, and design their
                                                       M - F Mar 18-Mar 22              10:45 AM-12:00 PM    home.
own invention in this hands-on innovation
                                                       193961		                                $125/5 sess     Sa May 4		                    1:30 PM-4:30 PM
camp! Our camp programs include P.O.D:
                                                       5-8 yrs                                               194130		                              $35/1 sess
indoor and outdoor Play, social skills
development with (Others), and Downtime                M - F Mar 18-Mar 22                1:00 PM-4:00 PM
through wellness tools of mindfulness,                 193962		                                $175/5 sess
deep breathing, and gratitude journalling.
Become an innovator during this fun-filled
week!
M - F Mar 18-Mar 22                9:15 AM-12:15 PM
198178		                                 $175/5 sess

                                                                                                                     hastingscc.ca | Winter & Spring 2019
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