Winter 2019 Recreation Guide - Douglas Park Community Centre
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801 West 22nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1Z8 Tel:604-257-8130 (press #1) www.douglasparkcc.org Recreation Guide Winter 2019 Jointly operated by the Douglas Park Community Association and the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation
Douglas Park Sat u e rd 2 ay 2 nd Jun 19 Community Day 20 Sponsorship Opportunities Douglas Park Community Day is an excellent opportunity for local businesses to meet their community! Where Does Your Sponsorship Go? Your sponsorship provides Douglas park Community Association the opportunity to: •Provide a free festival for the community If you are interested •Promote community programs, partners, and the community being a sp in •Support volunteer recruitment, training, retention and recognition Douglas P onsor for ark Com please em munity Day Possible Sponsorship Opportunities include: alysha.m ail us at anh as@vanc •Sponsoring the Main Stage, an inflatable or a carnival ouver.ca •In kind donations ie. Donate tents, tables, complementary services, food •Monetary donations or gift certificates or prizes The Benefits of Sponsorship: •Shaping consumer attitudes toward your company by supporting a local community event •Heightening your community visibility through distribution of event information •Showcasing your company’s social/community responsibility •Increasing your public exposure Media Exposure: •Event published on several web listings including popular event websites •Social media engagement through #douglasparkcc and facebook.com/douglasparkcc •Company/organization logo on all event marketing materials We look forward to hosting this event and bringing our community together! Jointly operated by the Douglas Park Community Association and the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation 2 All prices subject to GST where applicable.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Table of Contents WELCOME Administration.................................................................................. 28 Adult.............................................................................................. 18-22 Birthday Parties............................................................................... 11 Community Association............................................................... 15 Community Day .................................................................................2 Fitness & Exercise Room....................................................... 30-31 Licensed Preschool........................................................................... 4 Music.......................................................................................................6 Preschool/Children ...................................................................6-12 Pottery.......................................................................................... 16-17 School Age Care..................................................................................5 Senior............................................................................................ 24-26 Special Interest................................................................................. 27 Tapestry Community Rooms...................................................... 23 Youth............................................................................................. 11-14 DOUGLAS PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE 801 West 22nd Ave. Vancouver, BC V5Z 1Z8 tel: 604-257-8130 (press #1) fax: 604-257-8532 email: douglasparkcc@vancouver.ca website: www.douglasparkcc.org provided by TELUS Hello from the Douglas Park Community Association! COMMUNITY CENTRE - WINTER HOURS Happy 2019! Effective Jan 5 - Mar 31, 2019 Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 10:00pm The playground is open! I would like to say a huge thank you Friday 7:30am - 9:00pm one more time to everyone who made this project happen for Saturday 9:00am - 3:30pm our community. Sunday 9:00am - 4:00pm Office Hours: Centre office closes 1/2 hour before scheduled closing time. Our Winter 2019 Recreation Guide features new programs Community Centre Closed: Feb 17, Feb 18. such as Body Poetry (Adult), Comedy Relief (Adult/Senior), (Open 10am-1pm for Family Day) Chair Yoga (Adult/Senior), Expressive Colours (Adult), Mom Exercise Room Hours and Exercise Room Holiday Hours: See Page 31. & Baby Fitness (Adult), Dinnerware by Design (Pottery), Illuminate Lantern Making (Pottery), Pottery Time for Two (Pottery), Throw Big or Go Home(Pottery), Vessels and the COMMUNITY CENTRE - HOLIDAY HOURS Contained Form (Pottery), Introduction to Raku Firing Pottery Effective Jan 2 - Jan 4, 2019 (Pottery), Intermediate Indian Dance Technique (Adult), Mini Hip Hop (Children), Junior Hip Hop (Children), Sport Bonanza WED THU FRI SAT SUN (Children), Steady Feet (Seniors), and The Reading Tree Jan 2 Jan 3 Jan 4 Jan 5 Jan 6 (Preschool). 7:30am- 7:30am- 7:30am- 9:00am- 9:00am- 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm Please make sure to join us for Monday, February 18th for our Holiday hours subject to change. BC Family Day celebrations. Douglas Park is pleased to offer and fund Song Sharing, a REGISTRATION INFORMATION See page 28 for details. singing program free to seniors which runs on Thursdays from Tuesday December 4 October –June at 5:15-6:45pm. Song Sharing is part of the Vancouver Parks Board Arts and Health Project. Contact our Programmer, Lorelei, at lorelei.lauten@vancouver .ca for more ONLINE/PHONE Registration starts 9:00am information or just drop-in to the program to try it out! INPERSON Registration starts 12:00pm Sincerely, Christine Coleman DPCA President All prices subject to GST where applicable. 3
LICENSED PRESCHOOL Douglas Park Licensed Preschool 2018-2019 Douglas Park Preschool strives to provide high quality, affordable and accessible child care to all children and families. The Douglas Park Preschool classes provide children with an environment that fosters a well-rounded social, learning, experience in a fun and safe space. Our enthusiastic, caring, ECE Licensed Professionals provide a warm, nurturing environment for children to play, learn and grow in. The preschool program follows an Emergent Curriculum philosophy, it is play-based with programming initiated by the children’s interests. The program encourages exploration and creativity in a fun, stimulating environment through, art, music, dramatic/ creative play and outdoor play. Other skills children will learn through social play within the classroom are math, science, creativity, literacy and language and problem solving. These skills are learned in the block area, at circle time, at free art and free play time. Current Fees and Times 3 Year Olds $195/mth 4 Year Olds $240/mth 3 Year Olds $350/mth Unic a Orcom o Mon - Fri - Morning Tues/Thurs - Morning Mon/Wed/Fri - Morning Roomrn 9:15am - 11:15am Ro 9:25am - 11:25am 9:05am - 11:35am 161423 161410 161439 Mon/Wed/Fri - Afternoon 4 Year Olds $400/mth 12:25pm - 2:55pm 161434 Mon - Fri - Afternoon 12:15pm - 2:45pm 161440 Contact Rosie, Licensed Child Care Coordinator at 604-257-8134 or rosie.laforges@vancouver.ca for information on Licensed Preschool and School Age Care FEB PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Thursday February 21, 2019 6:00pm - 7:00pm 21 Looking for a preschool program for September 2019? Is your child born in 2015 or 2016? Come and meet the teachers, see the preschool space and ask questions! Children are welcome but please note there will be limited toys and activities available. MAR MAR 2019-2020 Preschool Sibling Priority 14 Registration 7 Registration If your child was born 2016 they are eligible for If you have a child born in 2016 and want to enrollment in the 3 year old program for 2019-20 school year. register for the 2019-20 preschool year, we have sibling ONLINE registration for the 3 year old 2019-20 preschool priority available. Children with a sibling who attended program is on March 14, 2019 at 9:00am Douglas Park Preschool in previous years are eligible. . The remaining 4 year old* spaces will also be open for Applies only to new 3 year old spaces, not 4 year old spaces! enrollment. Priority Registration: IN PERSON *Registrants must have been born in 2015. One Day Only: 8:30am - 12:00 noon Thursday March 7, 2019 Anyone missing this date will register on the general public registration day 4 All prices subject to GST where applicable.
SCHOOL AGE School Age Care 2018-2019 All of our programs are currently full. Please contact the front office or Rosie at 604-257-8134 to put your child on the ongoing waitlist. Douglas Park strives to offer quality care in an environment that offers children a safe, nurturing place for them to socialize and participate in programmed activities. We only offer care to children attending Emily Carr and Edith Cavell schools. Children are picked up at their school and walked back to the community centre. We only offer fulltime spaces (Mon-Fri). Current Fees and Times FEB 7 KINDERCARE Aftercare Only (Mon-Fri) Aftercare + Morning Care (Mon-Fri) $400/month $475/month 2019 - 2020 Aftercare 3:00pm - 6:00pm Morning Care 7:30am - 9:00am Registration Registration begins online Our fees include scheduled school Professional Day coverage and Early Dismissals. Winter Thursday February 7, 2019 @ 9am Break Camp, Spring Break Camp, District Closure Camp and Summer Camp are all a separate internal priority registration with an additional cost to the monthly fee. Morning There are 10 spaces available for each Care is only available to those who have an Aftercare space. school. Please register for only one school. This is for aftercare only. You can request a Morning Care space when you fill out your Kindercare Program (Carr/Cavell) at Douglas Park CC registration package. Details for picking Carr After School Care at Emily Carr School up the registration package will be on your Cavell After School Care at Edith Cavell School registration receipt. Carr-Cavell After School Care at Douglas Park CC Carr Kindercare 202101 Cavell Kindercare 202103 9-12’s Program (Carr/Cavell) at Douglas Park CC FULL Contact office to be on the waitlist. put SAC Winter Break Camp 2019 (Kindergarten -12 yrs old) Registration ONLINE - No single day registration. No camp offered Dec 24-Jan 1. January 2-4 Week 1 $165/3 sessions Child must be in Kindergarten or older. Camp is from 8:00am - 5:30pm 183810 Calendar of activities will be available at the office in December 2018. REFUND POLICY: In order to receive a refund, notice of withdrawal must be given in WRITING by Dec. 7, 2018. If notice is given on Dec 8 or later, no refund will be given. FULL Contact office to be on the waitlist. put SAC Spring Break Camp 2019 (Kindergarten -12 yrs old) March 18-22 March 25-29 Registration ONLINE - No single day registration. Week 1 $265/5 sessions Week 2 $265/5 sessions Child must be in Kindergarten or older. Camp is from 8:00am - 5:30pm 183814 183816 Calendar of activities will be available at the office in February 2019. REFUND POLICY: In order to receive a refund, notice of withdrawal must be given in WRITING by Mar. 1, 2019. If notice is given on Mar. 2 or later, no refund will be given. All prices subject to GST where applicable. 5
MUSIC MUSIC Guitar or Violin Lessons - Private 8+ yrs Guitar 6+ yrs Violin Music Together 0-5 yrs Katherine Headrick Lucy French Guitar: Learn to read music, accompany songs with strumming Experience Music Together® learn how to share the joys of and picking, and play folk and classical solos. music-making and the powerful benefits of having music in Violin: Have fun learning to play violin with a dedicated, your young child's life! Find out how important - and how much experienced teacher. A mix of Suzuki, conservatory, fiddle, & fun - your role can be! Our 9 award-winning music collections world music will be used. Both beginner and more experience and research-based curriculum supports parents at home and dstudents are welcome. The instructor can help choose keeps the music making alive all week! In our mixed age class, the right size and type of guitar or violin. Contact Katherine each child participates at his or her own level and their natural Headrick at 604-224-7638 or email: fiddleheadbog@hotmail. musicality is nurtured through singing, dancing, listening, com to book a 30 minute or 45 minute lesson. watching, and exploring the musical instruments. The whole $270/10 sessions for 30 minute lesson, family is welcome - parents, grandparents, caregivers - for this $405.00/10 session for 45 minute lesson important family music experience. 45 minutes of pure fun Tu/Wed 5:00pm-8:00pm Jan 08-Mar 12 each week! Parent participation is required. Siblings attend at View online a reduced tuition rate and children 6 months and under attend free with a registered sibling. $60 Music Together Licensing fee Violin Lessons - Private 5+ yrs is non-refundable after the first class. Ali Nourbakhsh Tu 9:30am-10:15am Jan 08-Mar 12 $170/10 sessions 196281 Join as a complete beginner or tune up your violin skills. Tu 10:30am-11:15am Jan 08-Mar 12 Students of all levels are welcome! Learn the violin in supportive $170/10 sessions 196282 environment with a dedicated teacher, who will also provide Tu 11:30am-12:15pm Jan 08-Mar 12 you with information on how to get the appropriate size and $170/10 sessions 196283 type of violin. Lessons are 30 minutes duration. Call front desk at 604-257-8130 press 1 to find out lesson availability. No class Feb 18th. Piano Lessons – Private 6+ yrs M 3:30pm-6:30pm Jan 07-Feb 11 Learn piano from a qualified, experienced instructor. The 30 $162/6 sessions minute private lessons focus on basic understanding of playing M 3:30pm-6:30pm Feb 25-Mar 25 the piano in a safe, fun and friendly environment. Lessons are $135/5 sessions catered according to the student age and ability. All ages and View online adult students welcome. Priority preregistration for ongoing students. Due to the popularity of weekday after school time slots, new students please contact Front Office for registration and wait list details. Kelly Kim Th 3:00pm-7:00pm Jan 10-Mar 7 $176/8 sessions ( No class Feb 14) 197465-197473 F 3:00pm-6:30pm Jan 11-Mar 8 $176/8 sessions ( No class Feb 1) 197458-197464 Michelle Yeung M 3:30pm-6:30pm Jan 07-Mar 11 $198/9 sessions (No class Feb 18) 195867-195872 Tu 3:00pm-7:00pm Jan 08-Mar 12 $220/10 sessions 195859-195866 W 3:30pm-7:30pm Jan 09-Mar 13 $220/10 sessions 195873-195880 Sa 9:00am-3:00pm Jan 05-Mar 16 $242/11 sessions 195881-195892 Su 9:00am-3:30pm Jan 06-Mar 17 $220/10 sessions (No class Feb 17) 195893-195905 Taylor Hett Su 9:00am-3:30pm Jan 06-Mar 10 $198/9 sessions (No class Feb 17) 196766-196778 Follow us! DOUGLAS PARKCC Visit our website! www.douglasparkcc.org 6 All prices subject to GST where applicable.
SOCIAL SPORTS PRESCHOOL / CHILDREN Douglas Dinos Playroom 0-5 yrs Kick it Up Soccer Saturdays 1.5-7yrs This is a free play based program for 0-5 years Ron Way that requires parent/caregiver participation and provides opportunities for social An intro to soccer through games and drills. Parent participation interaction for both the caregiver and encouraged. Classes held at Edith Cavell Elementary School the child. the program focuses on the gymnasium, 500 West 20th Ave. and Tupper St. development of social skills and the No classes Feb 16 & 17. exploration of engaging materials and Sat 9:00am-9:30am 1.5-3yrs Jan 12-Mar 9 activities that help with emotional, $66.00/8 sessions 196374 social, cognitive and physical development while having fun in Sat 9:30am-10:15am 3-4yrs Jan 12-Mar 9 a safe and inviting space. Drop-in anytime between 10:00am $90.00/8 sessions 196375 and 12:00pm. Sat 10:15am-11:00am 4-5 yrs Jan 12-Mar 9 Tu Th 10:00am-12:00pm Jan 08-Mar 14 $90.00/8 sessions 196376 $5/drop-in View Online Sat 11:00am-11:45am 5-8.5 yrs Girls Jan 12-Mar 9 $90.00/8 sessions 196377 Creative Fun and Games 8 mo-4yrs Sat 11:45am-12:30pm 3-5 yrs Jan 12-Mar 9 $90.00/8 sessions 196378 Samantha Craig Sat 12:30pm-1:15pm 6.5-9yrs Jan 12-Mar 9 A gym-play-based program with parents/caregivers/daycare $90.00/8 sessions 196379 provider participation. Make new friends in family fun social Sun 9:00am-9:30am 1.5-3yrs Jan 13-Mar 10 program with toddler toys, interactive areas and sing-a-longs. $66.00/8 sessions 196380 Parents are required to supervise their own children. Drop-ins Sun 9:30am-10:15am 3-4yrs Jan 13-Mar 10 Mon Wed Fri, space permitting. $90/8 sessions 196381 M 9:00am-11:00am (No class Feb 18) Jan 07-Mar 25 Sun 10:15am-11:00am 4-5 yrs Jan 13-Mar 10 $55/11 sessions, $5/drop-in 196364 $90/8 sessions 196382 W 9:00am-11:00am Jan 09-Mar 27 Sun 11:00am-11:45am 6-9yrs Jan 13-Mar 10 $60/12 sessions, $5/drop-in 196365 $90/8 sessions 196383 F 9:00am-11:00am Jan 11-Mar 29 $60/12 sessions, $5/drop-in 196366 Sport Bonanza NEW 9-12 yrs Christie Wilkes LEGO Storytime 3-5 yrs This fun and active program is for children that want to try Bricks4KidzVancouver and learn new sports and learn new skills in a fun an non- Read! Build! Play! Come join us for storytime followed by a competitive atmosphere. Join Christie and learn to play guided LEGO DUPLO build. Children will hear stories from basketball, handball, spikeball, ultimate Frisbee, pickleball and all around the world and practice their matching and counting so much more! skills with LEGO DUPLO. Tu 3:20pm-4:20pm Jan 15-Mar 12 Th 10:30am-11:30am Jan 10-Jan 31 $72/9 sessions $9/drop-in 196423 $60/4 sessions, $19.50/drop-in 196781 Th 10:30am-11:30am Feb 14-Mar 07 $60/4 sessions, $19.50/drop-in 196782 Bricks4Kidz - Intro2Robotic TAP 5-10 yrs Bricks4KidzVancouver LEGO WeDo's drag-and-drop icon-based software provides an introduction into the world of computer programming and robotics. Through guided lessons, children will explore programming as well as mechanics through the use of LEGO bricks. This fun, action-packed program combines real-life skills with real-kid fun! Classes held at Tapestry Community Rooms, 2821 Heather 12th. Tu 3:45pm-5:15pm Jan 15-Mar 05 $159/8 sessions 196780 All prices subject to GST where applicable. 7
PRESCHOOL / CHILDREN ARTS & CULTURE Junior Performing Stars TAP 5-7 yrs Yoga Buddies 4-6 yrs Vancouver Performing Stars Learn all the essential skills to be a dynamite musical theatre Shivonne Prasad performer! We'll explore all the best numbers from oldies, Yoga Buddies classes offer an age-appropriate Kidding Around modern hits, Disney and Broadway. Sing with confidence, Yoga style practice that includes relaxation techniques, while learning fun choreography and the acting skills of a star! breathing instruction, and stretching. Yoga Buddies uses Classes held at Tapestry Community Rooms, 2821 Heather St. fun music, creativity, and imagination all while following Th 4:15pm-5:00pm Jan 10-Mar 14 an educational approach to Yoga. Yoga Buddies focuses on $99/10 sessions 197248 encouraging movement, energy and playfulness. At a Yoga buddies class, children will sing, dance, jump, and roll, all while Glee Pop Stars TAP 8-12 yrs learning and having a blast! No class Feb 18. M 4:30pm-5:30pm Jan 07-Mar 11 Vancouver Performing Stars $90/9 sessions, $11/drop-in 196786 Step into the shoes of a star! This is a fun and energetic class designed to train young performers singing and dance Contemporary Dance TAP 7-10 yrs techniques while creating their own Glee Club! An informal presentation will take place on the last day of the program. Lisa Sars Classes held at Tapestry Community Rooms, 2821 Heather St. Students learn about choreography and contemporary dance Th 5:00pm-6:00pm Jan 10-Mar 14 techniques in a fun and supportive atmosphere. They'll build their $99/10 sessions 197244 physical literacy skills through weekly collaborations in musicality, rhythm, improvisation, dance concepts and choreography. Please Parent and Tot Ballet 1 ½-2 yrs come in bare feet, dance pants sweat pants, leggings, and/or shorts and dance tops boys: t-shirts girls: leotards or tank tops. There is Vancouver Performing Stars a performance at the end of the session. Classes held at Tapestry Classes are designed to encourage little dancers to join in Community Rooms, 2821 Heather St. and have fun while dancing with mom or dad. There will be an Tu 4:15pm-5:25pm Jan 08-Mar 12 informal presentation for family on the last day. $110/10 sessions 196899 F 3:15pm-3:45pm Jan 11-Mar 15 $85/10 sessions 197254 Dance With Me Toddler 1-3yrs Lisa Sars Mini Ballet 3-4 yrs A great way to introduce your little one to dance and get a great Vancouver Performing Stars workout. Simple movements, songs and colorful props will be These classes develop coordination, musicality and fluidity used. Parent participation required. of movement while having fun. Increased ballet technique is W 9:20am-10:20am Jan 09-Mar 13 expected at each progressive level. Appropriate dance shoes $80/10 sessions 196898 and attire please. Child must be able to attend class alone. There will be an informal presentation on the last day. Zumbini 0-4 yrs F 3:45pm-4:30pm Jan 11-Mar 15 $99/10 sessions 197249 Maayan Amitov Sing, dance and play as you bond with your child! Created by Zumba Junior Ballet 5-7 yrs and BabyFirst for kids ages 0-4, the Zumbini program combines music, dance and playing instruments of can't-stop, won't-stop Vancouver Performing Stars bonding, learning and fun! Each 10 week course includes a Zumbini These classes develop coordination, musicality and fluidity of bundle of a plush toy, original songbook and music to continue the movement while having fun. Increased ballet technique is expected fun at home. Come and join the Zumbini family! Can't wait to sing at each progressive level. Appropriate dance shoes and attire and dance with you and your little ones soon! No class Feb 18. please. There will be an informal presentation on the last day. FREE TRIAL Jan 07 F 4:30pm-5:15pm Jan 11-Mar 15 M 2:00pm-2:45pm Jan 14-Mar 18 $99/10 sessions 197245 $125/9 sessions 197527 Music and Movement 2-3 yrs Mini Stars Musical Theatre TAP 3-4 yrs Vancouver Performing Stars Vancouver Performing Stars Join your child in this high energy class full of singing and dancing. Dance and sing their favourite show tunes! Your little performers We will learn simple songs and beginner dance movement to will develop rhythm, characterization, coordination and musicality help build your child's self-confidence and coordination. Parent through movement and song. Students must be able to participate or guardian participation is mandatory.There will be an informal without an adult. Visit performingstars.ca for more information. presentation on the last day. No class Feb 16. Th 3:30pm-4:15pm Jan 10-Mar 14 FREE TRIAL Jan 07, 202467 $99/10 sessions 197252 Sa 9:30am-10:15am Jan 5-Mar 9 $89/9 sessions 197253 8 All prices subject to GST where applicable.
Mini Performing Stars 3-5yrs Hip Hop NEW 3-7yrs PRESCHOOL / CHILDREN Vancouver Performing Stars Vancouver Performing Stars Dance and sing their favourite show tunes! Performers Want to learn how to move to and groove to your favourite will develop rhythm, characterization, coordination and tunes? Learn the basic style of hip hop dance in this high energy musicality through movement and song. Students must be program. Discover new and exciting moves while learning fun able to participate without an adult. There will be an informal and challenging choreography. Beginners welcome! Leave presentation for family on the last day. feeling energized, confident and excited about dance! Sa 10:15am-11:00am Jan 5-Mar 9 Mini: 3-5yrs $89/9 sessions (No class Feb 16) 197250 Su 1:30pm-2:15pm Jan 06-Mar 10 $89/9 sessions (No class Feb 17) 198823 Mini Star Tappers 3-4 yrs Junior 5-7yrs Su 2:15pm-3:00pm Jan 06-Mar 10 Vancouver Performing Stars $89/9 sessions (No class Feb 17) 198824 This beginners introduction to tap will include a fun warm-up and children will begin to learn the fundamental steps of this Cartoon and Comics TAP 7-13 yrs exciting form of dance! There will be an informal presentation for family on the last day. Edouard Beaudry Su 10:00am-10:45am Jan 06-Mar 10 Do you love cartoons? Can't get enough of them? Here is your $89/9 sessions (No class Feb 17) 197251 chance to explore the fun and challenging world of cartoon and comics. Cartoonist Edouard B. will guide you in this adventure Junior Level One Tap 4-6 yrs where the only limit is your imagination. You will learn to draw your favorite characters and create your own! Classes held at Vancouver Performing Stars Tapestry Community Rooms, 2821 Heather St. This beginners introduction to tap will include a fun warm-up Th 4:30pm-6:00pm Jan 10 and children will begin to learn the fundamental steps of this FREE TRIAL 196788 exciting form of dance! There will be an informal presentation Th 4:30pm-6:00pm Jan 17-Mar 14 for family on the last day. $90/9 sessions 196787 Su 10:45am-11:30am Jan 06-Mar 10 $89/9 sessions (No class Feb 17) 197246 MARTIAL ARTS Junior Level Two Tap 6-8 yrs Vancouver Performing Stars Traditional Kung Fu 6-18 yrs This tap class will include a fun arm-up and children will begin Sifu Marquis Lung (Tue) Monica Trang Tran (Fri) to build upon the fundamental steps learned in Junior Level Learn traditional forms of Kung Fu, weapons, non-contact One Tap and increase their vocabulary of this exciting form sparring and self-defense. Gain physical and mental strength, of dance! Students enrolled in this program will be invited to self confidence and discipline. Class are taught in partnership perform in our production of The Nutcracker in December. with Marquis Lung Traditional Kung Fu Academy. A member Please Note: Children who are 6 years old must complete one fee for the Northern Shaolin Lung Chi Cheung Association is term in Junior Level One Tap before enrolling in this class. included in program course fee. This class meets twice a week Su 11:30am-12:15pm Jan 06-Mar 10 on Tuesdays and Fridays. Please visit a session or contact Sifu $89/9 sessions (No class Feb 17) 197247 Marquis Lung Master Instructor for appropriate skill level prior to registration. www.northernshaolin.com. Senior Level Three Tap 8-14 yrs Beginner Tu F 4:30pm-5:45pm Jan 8-Mar 12 Vancouver Performing Stars $165.00 (No class on February 22nd) 194453 This advanced tap class will include a fun warm up, steps across Intermediate the floor, rhythms, and challenging dances. Tap shoes required. Tu F 4:30pm-6:15pm Jan 8-Mar 12 Children who are 8 years old must complete one term in Junior $183.00 (No class on February 22nd) 194454 Level Two Tap before enrolling in this class. Advanced Su 12:15pm-1:15pm Jan 06-Mar 10 Tu F 4:30pm-6:30pm Jan 8-Mar 12 $95/9 sessions (No class Feb 17) 197255 $201.00 (No class on February 22nd) 194455 REGISTRATION INFORMATION See page 28 for details. Tuesday December 4 Regis t To avoid the disappointment of a Early er ONLINE/PHONE Registration starts 9:00am cancelled program, register early and ! INPERSON Registration starts 12:00pm invite your friends to join too! All prices subject to GST where applicable. 9
PRESCHOOL / CHILDREN WINTER CAMPS Let's Write NEW 8-12yrs Yoga Dance and Stories Day Camp 5-7 yrs Vanessa Lau Sharpen your pencils, it's time to write! Come learn how to Lisa Sars improve on your writing foundation through the basics, peer Give your child the magical gift of Yoga and Dance. We'll go on work and much more. This workshop will help your children imaginative adventures with the animals, shapes and tools in learn how their writing could be improved. Hatha Yoga. We'll dance wintery words, and waltz our way through W 4:00pm-5:00pm Jan 9-Mar 13 stories of kindness. A wonderful way to support the transition out $70/10 sessions 202449 of the holidays. *please come barefoot with pants, bring a water bottle and small snack. W Th F 10:30am-12:30pm Jan 02-Jan 04 SPRING BREAK CAMPS $66/3 sessions 197411 Winter Contemporary Dance Camp 8-10 yrs Make-A-Musical Daycamp TAP 7-14 yrs Lisa Sars Vancouver Performing Stars Come learn about choreography and contemporary dance in a Work with your cast-mates to create a mini-musical from fun and supportive atmosphere. We'll build our physical literacy brainstorming plot and characters to writing music and skills through collaborations in musicality, rhythm, improvisation, designing costumes. In just one week, we will build a show brain dance, creation and dance concepts. A wonderful way to from scratch out of our cast members ideas! Daycamp held at transition back to school after the holidays and come together. Tapestry Community Rooms, 2821 Heather St. New and returning students are welcome!*please come barefoot M Tu W Th F 1:30pm-4:30pm Mar25-Mar 29 with pants, bring a water bottle and small snack. $225/5 sessions 198825 W Th F 1:30pm-3:30pm Jan 02-Jan 04 $66/3 sessions 197413 LEGO Remote Control Mania TAP 5-10 yrs Bricks4Kidz Floor Hockey Holiday Camp 6-15 yrs Watch your creations come alive with LEGO wireless remote Ron Way controls! In this Jr. Engineering camp, our master builders will Come and play floor hockey with Coach Ron and your friends at be cruising in car models, zipping down gondolas and taking on Douglas park Gym. Open to boys and girls of all ages: 5-16yrs. various challenges! All campers will go home with a custom- Each team has 3 lines: little 5-7yrs medium 8-12yrs and big made mini-figure! Classes are held at Tapestry Community 13-16 yrs. make sure to bring snacks or lunch and plenty of Rooms, 2821 Heather. St. 12th. fluids. Goggles and sticks are provided, your own equipment is M Tu W Th F 1:30pm-4:30pm Mar 18-Mar 22 welcome except wooden sticks. $175/5 sessions 196784 W Th F 9:00am-1:00pm Jan 02-Jan 04 $75/3 sessions 196422 Water World - Bricks4Kidz TAP 5-10 yrs Bricks4Kidz EDUCATION Discover the aquatic world using LEGO! Our master builders will be exploring the sea, cruising on sailboat models and Baby Sign Language 0-24 stopping around the globe to learn about the sea critters! All Sheri Kauhausen kids will take home a custom-made minifigure! Classes held at Babies understand and can communicate long before they are able Tapestry Community Rooms, 2821 Heather St. 12th. to speak. Research shows that babies who learn Sign Language M Tu W Th F 1:30pm-4:30pm Mar 25-Mar 29 learn quicker and talk earlier. Using songs and games learn how $175/5 sessions 196785 to teach your baby basic American Sign Language ASL so they can better convey their wants and needs and relieve unnecessary frustration. The instructor will teach you the signs and songs so WORKSHOPS you can practice at home. Babies can sleep during class or you can bring some toys. Newborn to 24 months. No class Feb 18. Fit 4 Two Infant Massage Workshop M 12:30pm-1:15pm Feb 25- Mar 25 Learn the basics of Infant Massage! Infant massage helps baby $64/5 sessions 198809 sleep better, relaxes and soothes, aids digestion, contributes to development, encourages bonding & improves communication. The Reading Tree NEW 3-5yrs Research shows further benefits for babies with colic, eczema, babies with special needs and adoptive families. Debbie Leboe Su 1:00pm-2:00pm Jan 13 Early Literacy Program assisting with kindergarten readiness. $24.76/1 sessions 197843 Develop alphabet letter and sound recognition, vocabulary and critical thinking skills. No drop-ins. No class Feb 18. M 1:00pm-2:00pm Jan21-Mar 11 10 $68/8 sessions 199841 All prices subject to GST where applicable.
P a r t ies CHILDREN / YOUTH Birthd a y The Douglas Park Community Centre is excited to help you plan an unforgettable birthday party! All you have to do is book the date, choose the type of party and bring the food! Birthday Parties (0-10yrs) Every Sunday Starting Jan 6 - March 31 No Birthday Party Feb 17. Gymnasium Playtime Party Includes Gymnasium for indoor activity, playtime or sports, Gym Stage to host up to 30 seated guests, a birthday party leader to assist with set up, clean up, activities and safety monitoring. Soccer balls, basketballs, soft activity balls, 2 goal nets, hula hoops, parachute and plasma scooters included. 12:00pm – 3:00pm (includes setup and take down) Fee: $150 Gymnasium Hockey Party Includes Gymnasium for indoor activity, playtime or sports, Gym Stage to host up to 30 seated guests, a birthday party leader to assist with set up, clean up, activities and safety monitoring. Plastic hockey sticks, safety goggles and goalie equipment (2 sets) and 2 goal nets included. 12:00pm – 3:00pm (includes setup and take down) Fee: $150 Birthday Party Add-Ons: Games Packages-$45. To book the add-on package or for more information please contact the front desk. Refund Policy: 2 weeks notice: full refund. 1 week notice: 50% refund. Less than one week: no refund. Sportball Birthday Parties (2-10rs) NEW DOU O GLA T Every Saturday Starting Jan 5 - Mar 30 PARK S No Birthday Party Feb 16. Enjoy a variety of sports and supervised games in a fun, structured and safe environment; festivities finish off with a traditional birthday celebration. Parties include 1 hour of activities followed by 30 minutes of birthday celebrations with the coach in the gym. Parent/Guardian participation is required for the duration of the party for ages 2-3 yrs. Inclusions: Sportball leader, gymnasium, tables, and chairs. Exclusions: decorations, table settings (plates, cutlery, cups, etc), snacks, food or beverages. Instructor: Sportball Vancouver 1:30pm - 3:00pm; Gym Fee: $220 ( Max of 15 children) Rock 'N' BEAU Birthday Party Every Friday & Saturday Starting Jan 11 - Mar 2 No birthday Party Feb 16. Interactive fun for KIDS ages 3-12yrs. NEW T 2 hour CLASSIC Party Package includes: DOU O GLA • Party Host: Rachel Beau PARK S • Customized Party Playlist • Giant Bubble Wrap Dance Floor • Prize Giveaways • Rock’Off Lipsync Contests • Party Dances & Freestyle Dance Challenges • Party Rock Limbo Fridays 5:45pm - 7:45pm (Douglas Lounge) Fee: $250 (Max of 15 children) Saturdays 10:00am - 12:00pm (Tapestry) Fee $250 (Max of 15 children) All prices subject to GST where applicable. 11
Friday 6:00-9:0 Friday Fun CHILDREN / YOUTH SPORTS Jan 11-M M $20 Seaso 0P ar 22 n Fee Open Gym 10-13 yrs 194462 No Instructor The gym is available to organize a half court basketball game, Pre-Teens #194462 11-12 yrs dodge ball, or line tag. This is free play and free time. Staff is Youth Staff Leaders available for emergencies however there is no one around to Spend your friday nights with our awesome youth staff! We will be organize your play. going on out-trips and completing some activities on site. Please F 3:00pm-4:30pm Jan 11-Mar 15 refer to our recreation guide to see what our schedule is. Fee is FREE 194476 calculated on $2.00 per/week and includes all out-trips - HUGE DEAL! Consent forms will need to be completed by all participants. EDUCATIONAL No program on February 22nd - PRE-TEEN DANCE! Red Cross Babysitting Training 11+ yrs January 11 Dodgeball + Dinner January 18 Video Games First Aid Hero January 25 Ice-Skating Exploring the business of babysitting, creating safe environments, safely caring for ages 0-12 yrs, first aid skills. February 1 Amazing Race @ Douglas Park! Please bring lunch, yoga mat and medium sized stuffed animal. February 8 Granville Island & Ice-Cream Sa 8:30am-3:30pm Jan 19 February 15 Karaoke $63 + GST/1 session 198180 February 22 PRE-TEEN DANCE Red Cross StaySafe! Course Grade 4 & 5 March 1 Swimming First Aid Hero March 8 Hang-Time in the Gym Do you or your parents want to feel confident knowing you March 15 Cineplex Movie are responsible on your own and have the skills to deal safely March 22 Chinese Lantern Festival @ PNE with an emergency situation? First Aid. Active role-play! Interactive and fun! Sa 9:00am-3:00pm Feb 16 $63 + GST/1 session 198181 COOKING Baker's Dozen 9-12 yrs TBA Instructor Come join us for an afternoon of baking. Bring an extra container to pack up the extras to take home and share with Friday Fun - Teens 13-18 yrs your family and friends. Cupcakes, cookies and puddings are Spend your friday nights with our awesome youth staff! only a few of the delectable items you will create. We will be going on out-trips once a month (for a small fee) M 3:30pm-5:30pm Jan 14-Mar 11 and completing activities on site (FREE)! Please refer to our $80/8 sessions (No Class - Monday Feb 18th) 193572 recreation guide to see what our IN-HOUSE schedule is. On out-trip days there will be no on-site programs. Consent forms Chef's 9-13 yrs will need to be completed by all participants. F 7:00 PM-10:00 PM Jan 11-Mar 22 Paul Page FREE (But pay for out-trips) 194463 Food, good food - is a skill that we develop over time. Come hang January 11 Karaoke out with our staff and learn various cooking skills and recipes. Be part of the preparation, eating and clean up. Yummy! January 18 Cineplex Movie ($5.00) Th 6:00pm-8:30pm Jan 17-Mar 14 January 25 Dinner + Dodgeball $99/9 sessions 193584 February 1 Hillcrest CC TEEN OUT-TRIPS 13-18 YRS February 8 Movie + Popcorn February 15 Friendship Bracelets & Valentines Crafts Come out to a Cineplex theatre and watch a movie. Travel to Cliffhangers to do some indoor rock-climbing with your friends! February 22 Indoor Rock Climbing @ Cliff Hangers Go Ice-Skating with your friends. ($10.00) March 1 Kitsilano CC Cineplex Cliffhangers Ice-Skating March 8 Video Games F 6:00pm-10:00pm F 7:00pm-10:00pm F 7:00pm-10:00pm March 15 Ice-Skating @ Hillcrest CC ($5.00) Jan 18 Feb 22 Feb 22 March 22 Cookies & Gym-Time 12 $5.00 #194826 $10.00 #194827 $5.00 #194828 All prices subject to GST where applicable.
CHILDREN / YOUTH YOUTH COUNCIL Junior Youth Council 10-12 yrs Community Youth Worker The Junior Youth Council meets weekly on Wednesday's after school. The group works on helping to organize the pre-teen dances as well as supporting community events through volunteering. In addition - the council completes some fund raising to support a local charity. Light snacks will be provided. W 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Jan 9-Mar 13 FREE 193587 CWYC (City Wide Youth Council) 13-17 yrs Senior Youth Council 13-18 yrs Just as the name implies, this council is constructed of youth Community Youth Worker from all across the city and meets at City Hall. Each community centre has two representatives from their Sr. Council, the second The Douglas Park Senior Youth Council promotes youth Wednesday of each month. That works with other youth from program planning. They help with community projects, special across the city on one of the designated committees. Youth events, fundraising, and address current trends and issues Advocacy, Social Justice and Greenest City. This council meets found amongst youth. Each year the council finds a social or the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00-8:00pm. environmental issue that they spend some of the meeting addressing and finding ways they can help. Meetings are recorded for volunteer hours. Come to meetings and meet other Youth Cafe It's back - Douglas Park is bring back the Youth Café - snacks, fellow youth in the community and have fun! The youth council drinks and goodies are just a few of the great things about this consists of an annually elected Executive and is supervised by program. All proceeds raise go to support pre-teen and teen the Community Youth Worker and other Douglas Park Youth programs at Douglas Park Community Centre. Staff. We meet every Wednesday and provide a light snack. Sa 10:00 AM-2:00 PM Jan 12-Mar 16 W 6:00 PM-7:30 PM Jan 9-Mar 13 193591 FREE 193588 FEB Pre-Teen Dance 22 HOGWARTS HOOT! Grade 5 to 7 Students Youth Staff Leaders This is a Youth Special Event! Come join us for our seasonal Pre-Teen Dance! This dance is being organized by our staff & leadership students. Youth staff will be on site to supervise and support all participants so everyone has a fun and exciting experience. Tickets are $5 at the door. Event is for GRADE 5 to GRADE 7 students Friday Feb 22 7:00 PM-8:45 PM $5 Entry #194460 All prices subject to GST where applicable. 13
YOUTH R.A.L.L.Y. Grades 4-7 (8-12 yrs old) Afterschool Program RECREATION, ADVENTURE, LEARNING, LEADERSHIP, & YOUTH Join our R.A.L.L.Y. leader for an afterschool pre-teen program. R.A.L.L.Y. is suitable for intermediate Grade 4 to Grade 7 school students. Weekly themes include: leadership, teamwork, goal-setting, group discussion, critical thinking, multimedia, outdoor adventure and recreation. Light snacks are provided. Full-time fees include Pro-D day and Non-Instructional day activities. Please contact starla. bayley@vancouver.ca for program details. Full-time and Part-time spaces are limited. Part-time spaces are for 3 or 4 days a week. SIGN UP FOR REGISTRATION SEPTEMBER 2018 - JUNE 2019 MON TO FRI 3:00PM - 6:00PM My name is Paul Page and I am the RALLY leader. My experience working with children and youth spans over 20 years and includes outdoor skills, classroom instruction and adventure trips. I have a Diploma in Outdoor Recreation Management, and a Masters in Environmental Education and Communication. While very passionate about playing outside, I also feel a strong commitment to helping youth learn to respect themselves, others and the world around them. I feel it is important that youth learn to take responsibility for themselves and their actions so that they can contribute positively to the groups they are a part of. I am looking forward to getting to work with the young people and their families in this community. SPRING BREAK CAMPS PROFESSIONAL DAYS Come join Paul for an awesome week of spring break adventures! JAN 25 Vancouver Aquarium 8-12yrs RALLY Guest 194819 $45.00 9-5pm Week 1 (9-12 yrs) RALLY Part-time 194820 $25.00 Paul Page JAN 28 Science World 8-12yrs Monday March 18-------------------------Swimming @ Watermania RALLY Guest 194821 $45.00 Tuesday March 19----------------------------------------- Movie (TBD) 9-5pm RALLY Part-time 194822 $25.00 Wednesday March 20------------------------ Canoeing @ Deer Lake Thursday March 21----------------------------- Hiking @ Deep Cove FEB 15 Snowshoeing 8-12yrs Friday March 22---------------------------- Ice-Skating @ Trout Lake RALLY Guest 194823 $60.00 Completed consent forms are required on the first day of camp. 9-5pm RALLY Part-Time 194824 $30.00 M-F 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Mar 18-Mar 22 $200.00 194813 Week 2 (9-12 yrs) Monday March 25----------- Indoor Rock Climbing @ Cliffhangers Tuesday March 26----------------------------------------- Movie (TBD) Wednesday March 27--------------------Swimming @ Watermania Thursday March 28------------------------ Ice-skating @ Trout Lake Friday March 29---------------------------------Hiking @ Lynn Valley Completed consent forms are required on the first day of camp. M-F 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Mar 25-Mar 29 14 $200.00 194814 All prices subject to GST where applicable.
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Volunteers Needed! Are you newly retired and have spare time on your hands and wondering what to do? Do you need community hours for school or are you interested in volunteer opportunities to help further your educational or work opportunities? Douglas Park has Programs and Special Events that require the help of many volunteers and we are looking for individuals that work well with people, are reliable, friendly and want to make a positive impact for their community. The following programs and events require the help of volunteers: If you are interested or want Tuesday Young at Heart Program for Seniors 3:00-7:00pm more information, Wednesday Social Club (Program for Adults with Special Needs) 3:00-7:00pm please contact the Special Events: Family Day, Easter, Mother’s Day Pottery Sale, Programmer: Lorelei at lorelei.lauten@vancouver. Community Days (June 22nd, 2019), Halloween, Breakfast with Santa. DOUGLAS PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE ASSOCIATION The purpose of the Douglas Park Community Centre Association is to improve the quality of life of Douglas Park Community residents through recreation pursuits. The Douglas Park Community Centre is operated jointly by the Board of Parks and Recreation and the Douglas Park Community Association. The Association is a registered non-profit organization whose Board of Directors play a significant role in determining the type of programs andservices offered. Over the years, we have renovated the centre, expanded the preschool and out-of-school Make a difference in your community care programs, as well as invested in facility improvements. We are looking for new Board Members or committee We continue to seek new Board Members and community members to help expand our programs and further members that would like to become involved. Participate in develop our services. This is a great way to explore board expanding program services, organizing events, fundraising, opportunities, give back to your community and meet new facility and park improvement and addressing community friends. For more information, please contact the Main Office needs. If you would like to become more involved please contact or douglasparkcc@vancouver.ca 604-257-8130 (press #1) or douglasparkcc@vancouver.ca All prices subject to GST where applicable. 15
POTTERY kids pottery pottery Parent and Tot Pottery 5+yrs club Jillian Sareault/ Beverly Ho The Pottery Club program is designed to continue the Have fun making collaborative clay projects with your child learning process started in Douglas Park pottery classes in this creative pottery class and learn a variety of simple and to develop pottery skills through practice and hand building and decoration techniques A selection of neat experimentation. It is a place where hobby potters can and functional pieces will be made to take home when glazed. exchange ideas and cultivate a sense of place in the Douglas Program fee includes clay, glazes and firing. Fee is for one child Park community. This noninstructional and one adult. Please register under child's name and bring an program is for current and former Douglas Park Pottery apron. Parent participation required. students who are ready to work on their own and M 1:30pm-3:00pm Jan 07-Mar 11 understand and follow Studio Practices and Procedures. $135/9 sessions ( No class Feb 18.) 197240 Sa 9:30am-11:00am Jan 12-Mar 16 Minimum Pre-requisite: Completion of 2 Douglas Park $150/10 sessions 197238 Pottery courses. Clay Creations 6-8 yrs Studio Orientation Fee: $30 +tax #198811 Beverly Ho $165 + tax Winter 2019 (Jan-Mar 2019) #198810 Come afterschool and have fun learning to play with clay and The above fees include: • A drop-in scan card creating fabulous objects. Simple hand building techniques • Firings, as detailed in the Drop-in Pottery program such as pinching, coiling and soft slabbing will be taught. Clay, agreement • Use of studio glazes and slips firing and glazes are included in fee. Bring a smile and a smock/ apron. No class Feb 18. Clay must be purchased from front desk and distributed by M 3:30pm-5:00pm Jan 07-Mar 11 Programmer. Commercial or production pottery is $108/9 sessions 197237 not permitted. Centre closed on statutory holidays and subject to change. Pottery Explorers 8-10 yrs Alison Fast Please contact the Programmer Come and explore all the fun possibilities of clay and making lorelei.lauten@vancouver.ca clay creations! Use your imagination and let your hands transform this material into something fantastic! Discover Students and pottery club Clay & Tool Kit Fees your creative talents in a fun and relaxing environment. Clay, members purchase clay from Stoneware: $22 + GST firing, glazes are included in fee. Bring a smock. instructor or Community Porcelain: $28$30 + GST W 3:30pm-5:00pm Jan 09-Mar 13 Centre. No outside clay Tool Kits: $31+ GST $120/10 sessions 197852 permitted. 14" BatMates: $16+ GST TG2BT Pottery for Teens 11-15 yrs Introduction to Raku Firing Pottery Jillian Sareault Estelle Liebenberg Too Good To Be True Pottery for Teens is a super cool programs for young teens. Clay work is very therapeutic, fun and relaxing Experience the excitement of making and Raku firing pottery. and is a good way to allow teens to explore and discover their Learn various methods of construction, glazing and firing raku inner talents. Hand building strategies and surface techniques ware. Some pottery experience required. we cover everything will be taught. All supplies included in fee, final projects will be from idea to finished piece. Building at Douglas Park Centre painted and glazed. Bring an apron and a sketchbook and pencil week 1-5 and firing at Gleneagles Community Centre on week to class. 6. Clay to be purchased from Instructor. T 3:30pm-5:00pm Jan 08-Mar 12 F 5:45pm-8:45pm Feb 22-Mar 29 $120/10 sessions 197242 Su Gleneagles for Firing 9am-2pm Mar 31 16 $200.00/6 sessions 201228 All prices subject to GST where applicable.
POTTERY POTTERY MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT SUN Pottery Club Pottery Club Pottery Club Dinnerware Parent & and Student Drop-In Surface Drop-In by Design Tot Pottery Drop-In 7:30am-1:00pm Decoration 7:30am-12:00pm 9:00am-12:00pm 9:30am-11:00am 9:00am - 3:15pm All Levels 12:00pm-3:00pm Pottery Pottery Club Parent & Tot - Hand & & Student Pottery Wheel Drop-in 1:30pm-3:00pm Beginners 1:00pm - 5:00pm 12:00-3:00pm TG2BT Pottery Clay for Teens Pottery Creations (11-15yrs) Explorers Surface (6-8yrs) 3:30pm - 5:00pm (8-10yrs) Design 3:30pm-5:00pm 3:30pm - 5:00pm 11:30am - 2:30pm Vessels and The Contained Form Pottery Club Pottery Club and Student and Student Intro To Raku Drop-In schedule 5:15pm-7:15pm Pottery - Drop-In Firing Pottery subject to change and Intermediate/ 5:45pm-8:45pm Ceramics and 5:30pm - 9:15pm Advanced holiday closures. Garden Wheel 6:30pm - 9:30pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm Vessels and the Contained Form NEW 19+yrs Pottery - Inter/Adv Wheel 19+ yrs Robyn Williams Beverly Ho Increase throwing skill through guided practice. Explore and In this class, we will be exploring containers in the form of cups, refine your forms and surfaces through demos and individual bowls, plates, pots, and more. We will look at vessels sculpturally assignments. Pre-requisite: able to throw medium sized bowls and and functionally, as well as different methods, from wheel cylinders. Please bring a smock, towel and sketchbook. Students throwing, to coils, to slab work. Students purchase clay from the purchase clay from instructor. instructor. No class Feb 18. Th 6:30pm-9:30pm Jan 10-Mar 14 M 5:15pm-7:15pm Jan 07-Mar 18 $228.60/12 sessions 197851 $171.43/11 sessions 197239 Surface Design 16+ yrs Ceramics and Garden 19+ yrs Robyn Williams Beverly Ho Take your pots to the next level in this course that will cover a In this project based course we will explore hand-building and variety of surface decorating techniques. In this class you will learn wheel throwing techniques to make objects for the garden such about creating texture and carving as well as more challenging as flower pots, planters and vases. We will explore a range of techniques such as sgrafitto, transfers and photo lithography. surface and glaze techniques. This course is suited for Beginner Experience recommended. Purchase clay from instructor. and Intermediate students. Students purchase clay from Sa 11:30am-2:30pm Jan 05-Mar 16 instructor. No class Feb 18. $251.43/11 sessions 197243 M 7:30pm-9:30pm Jan 07-Mar 18 $171.43/10 sessions 197236 Dinnerware by Design NEW 16+yrs Pottery - Hand & Wheel for Beginners 19+ yrs Robyn Williams Come learn the basics of hand building and wheel throwing This is a specialized course for people wanting to create their own techniques in an environment that allows individuals to tableware using either throwing or hand building techniques. Each progress at their own pace. Included with the fees are slips, week we will build skills needed to make bowls, dinner and salad glazes and firing - students purchase clay from instructor. plates, mugs and serving dishes. This class is about both design and W 12:00pm-3:00pm Jan 09-Mar 27 function. Experience an asset. Purchase clay from instructor. $274.29/12 sessions 197241 F 9:00am-12:00pm Jan 11-Mar 15 $228.60/10 sessions 197879 All prices subject to GST where applicable. 17
WORKSHOPS | ADULT POTTERY CONT'D Active Aging Gail Dibernardo Illuminate: Lantern Making NEW 16+ yrs This workout is geared toward active older adults and those Robyn Williams younger folks wishing to begin a fitness routine. It offers a This is a workshop to lift your spirits and create a beautiful medium intensity workout which includes low impact aerobics, hand built, hand carved lantern for your patio or living room. balance practice, agility drills, targeted strength/core work and Students will be guided in the first session to design and carve stretching to give participants full-body training. Attention will their lantern and to glaze in the second session. Experience an be given to providing safe moves for the mature body that will asset but not necessary. increase functional strength using free weights, tubing, mats F 5:45pm-8:45pm Feb 8 & Feb 15 and balls and will leave you feeling energized and strong! $66.66/2 sessions 197863 Th 9:15am-10:15am Jan 03-Mar 21 $62.86/11 sessions 196858 Pottery - Time for Two NEW 16+ yrs Robyn Williams SPECIAL INTEREST Looking for a different kind of date night? Bring your beloved Boccia down to the studio for this guided workshop to build a teapot and cups for your own home. You will love to spend time Jasmine Webster creating with your significant other, one building session, one Boccia is the Paralympic version of Bocce and is a sport of glazing session. No experience necessary! control and accuracy that can be played by anyone. Originally F 5:45pm-8:45pm Jan 18-Jan 25 designed for people with severe cerebral palsy, it is now $66.66/2 sessions 197859 enjoyed by players with a wide variety of disabilities. Played individually, in pairs or teams, each side is given six balls, either red or blue, with the objective to throw balls as close as possible Surface Decoration All Levels to the white target ball to earn points. All ages are welcome. Jillian Sareault W 2:15pm-3:45pm Jan 9-Mar 27 $22.86/12 sessions, $1.90/drop-in 177318 This class will be focused on surface decoration techniques through the use of slips, underglazes and textural tools. We will use a mixture of hand building and wheel throwing to create WORKSHOPS functional objects that we will later decorate with different materials. Bring your creative and fun ideas! Students purchase "Harvested Fields" Watercolours Workshop clay separately from instructor. Frank Townsley T 12:00pm-3:00pm Jan 8-Mar 12 $190.47/10 classes 197853 This workshop depicts a rustic hay barn setamongst harvested fields. The outcropping of trees separating the fields breaks up the fields to make a nice composition. Photos, enlargements EXERCISE for tracing purposes will provided, including supplies for those not wishing to use their own. Essentrics Sa 9:00am-4:00pm Jan 26 Jana Birkett $45/1 sessions 197824 A dynamic, full body workout suitable for all fitness levels done in bare feet that simultaneously combines stretching and "Northern Lights" Watercolours Workshop strengthening while engaging all 650 muscles. This class will This workshop Frank Townsley will teach you how to paint a increase flexibility and mobility for a healthy, toned and pain- star-studded sky with the northern lights. This winter scene free body. No class Feb. 18th. will be framed by some added foreground trees silhouetted against the sky and glaciated mountains in the background. TWO FOR ONE TRIAL: There are no pre-requisites, and photos and supplies will be M 10:45am-11:55am Jan 07-Jan 14 provided for those not wishing to use their own. $15.24/2 sessions 196862 Sa 9:00am-4:00pm Feb 23 M 10:45am-11:55am Jan 21-Mar 25 $45/1 sessions 197825 $115.71/9 sessions 196861 TWO FOR ONE TRIAL: M 5:10pm-6:20pm Jan 07-Jan 14 $15.24/2 sessions 196864 M 5:10pm-6:20pm Jan 21-Mar 25 $115.71/9 sessions 196863 18 All prices subject to GST where applicable.
Newcomer to Clogging Workshop Korean Hanji box ADULT Interested in learning English Clog Dancing? We are offering a Suzan Lee beginner "taster" workshop that will teach you the basic steps. Wear hard-soled flat shoes tap shoes work well but any hard- Learn how to make a traditional Korean box covered in beautiful soled shoe is acceptable and comfortable clothing. decorative paper. Ideal for gifting or storing precious items, this Sa 1:15pm-3:15pm Mar 16 box is a gorgeous ornament all on it own. No experience necessary. $10/1 session 197233 All materials provided. Su 12:30pm-3:30pm Feb 24 Intro to Emotional Freedom Techniques $48.05/1 session 200405 Ron Jordens Earthquake Preparedness - Personal & Family Learn an amazing and powerful technique to reduce or eliminate City of Vancouver NEPP anxieties, fears, cravings, physical and emotional illnesses. EFT is easy to learn, self-applied, used anytime, anywhere and can be This session covers what is required to develop your family applied on any emotional or physical issue. EFT is a technique that emergency plan, how to conduct a "Home Hazard" Hunt and applies light finger tapping to acupuncture points with no needles. what to do when an earthquake strikes. FREE, pre-registration Th 7:00pm-9:00pm Jan 31 necessary. $70/1 session 197855 F 7:00pm-8:30pm Mar 29 Th 7:00pm-9:00pm Feb 28 Free/1 session 197826 $70/1 session 197857 Fit 4 TwoPrenatal Core Workshop Women's Wellness and Essential Oils Melanie Osmack Anoinette Perone Can you do core exercises when you are pregnant? Absolutely! Learn how to uplevel your health and wellness naturally. We will In fact, not maintaining a healthy core can lead to a sore back, discuss the top oils to support women's wellness and hormone unstable pelvis, urinary incontinence, loss of balance and balance as well as how to incorporate them into your lives and more difficult postpartum core recovery. Learn how to work homes for cleaner and more effective solutions. You are sure to your core safely and effectively through each trimester with leave feeling informed and empowered. a certified pre and postnatal fitness specialist. This class is Th 6:30pm-8:30pm Jan 24 suitable and beneficial for women with abdominal separation. $20/1 session 197827 Su 2:15pm-3:15pm Jan 13 $24.76/1 sessions 197840 Family Health & Wellness with Essential Oils As we get older it is important to think about taking care of our Infant Massage Workshop minds, bodies and overall health. Find out how essential oils See page 10 for details. can help you live a healthier, fuller and more pain-free lifestyle. We will cover the following: energy and focus, digestive issues, sleep issues, skin issues, immune support, stress, pain and mood, ADULT DANCE empowered wellness. Th 6:30pm-8:30pm Feb 21 Introduction to Indian Classical Dance $20/1 session 197828 Anusha Fernando Balancing Our Body and Mind This intro class will give students an opportunity to taste Bharata Natyam's rich palette through the exploration of Hisao Ichikawa expressive vocabulary & rhythmic complexity. This class will Trained at Kushi Institute in Massachusetts, Jim talks about also highlight the dance form as a meditative practice, an preventing critical illnesses and staying healthy through diet, effective means for cultivating concentration and equanimity. exercise, and lifestyle. He considers illness as a healing messenger Sa 2:15pm-3:15pm Jan 5-Feb 9 advising us the time has come to change our diet and our attitude $85.71/6 sessions 197058 toward life. Sa 2:15pm-3:15pm Mar 2-Mar 30 Th 7:00pm-9:00pm Mar 7-Mar 28 $71.43/5 sessions 197059 $38.10/4 sessions 202823 Intermediate Technique Class NEW Argentine Bookbinding Anusha Fernando Suzan Lee Please join us for an Intermediate Technique class focusing on A softcover with contrasting woven covers (cross structure) and Adavus. Students must have knowledge of the foundational partially exposed spine that originates from Argentina. Pages are physical vocabulary of Bharata Natyam. Students from all stitched, and without glue, to allow book to open flat. Ideal for Bharata Natyam schools are welcome! thin or thick Journal, sketchbook or album. No experience and all Sa 1:00pm-2:15pm Jan 5-Feb 9 materials provided. $68.57/6 sessions 200813 Su 12:30pm-3:30pm Jan 27 Sa 1:00pm-2:15pm Mar 2-Mar30 19 $48.05/1 session 200401 $57.14/5 sessions s200817 All prices subject to GST where applicable.
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