Properties Family Hub | West Vancouver Schools

The Properties Family Hub Society (PFHS) contributes to positive human and economic development by offering multi-generational, flexible community health and education programs for families, seniors, singles and children residing in and near the British Properties. The hub creates meaningful connections among local residents to foster a culture of active, engaged citizens through partnerships with local community groups.

PFHS is located at Chartwell Elementary school and offers a range of recreational, language and community programming for all age groups, along with an onsite pre-school. Independent non-profit service providers operate through the centre from across the North Shore in cooperation with West Vancouver Schools.

For more information please contact: Sandra-Lynn Shortall

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Fall 2016 Program Schedule

Program still in development. Please contact Sandra-Lynn Shortall or Deanna DeVita for programming opportunities.

	Morning 9:00-11:30am	Afternoon 12:30-2:45pm	After School 3:00-5:00pm	Evening 5:30-6:45pm
Monday	Women’s English Skills & Support Group Start date: October 17 - November 16, 2016 FREE! 5 week (10 sessions) - Settlement program (participants must have PR card), Child minding provided. Funded program: NSMS (FREE) Registration: Ali Heath wesl@nsms.ca	Hilltop Dancers Start September 2016 FREE! EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Volunteer program: To connect parents by practicing diversified Chinese dancing arts, to participate in school and different cultural activities to bridge parents into the community. Registration: Maggie Deng mdeng515@yahoo.com	Programming updates to come	Programming updates to come
Tuesday	Chartwell StrongStart Start date: September 13 FREE! An early learning program for parents/caregivers and their children, aged birth to five-years-old. Funded program: BC Ministry of Education. Registration: Onsite during first visit. Please bring a copy of child’s births certificate or passport. Registration: Deanna DeVita ddevita@wvschools.ca	Properties Family Hub Society Preschool Start date: September 13, 2016 - spaces available Enhance your child’s early learning experiences in a caring, thoughtful preschool! Cost program: PFHS Registration: Deanna DeVita PFamilyHubSociety2@wvschools.ca	Something Cool After School Club Start date: September Almost FREE! Are you in Grade 4-7 and looking for something fun to do after school with friends? Join the Something Cool Club. Hang out with friends, eat good food and check out fun places around WV such as the Youth Lounge at WVCC, Bowling and more! You decide - it’s your club! Low cost program: $40.00 Funded program: United Way/WVSD Registration: Code#25467 www.westvancouverrec.ca	Parenting Wokshop with Lucinda Flavelle Start date: November 8, 15, 22, 29: 6 PM - 8 PM FREE! "Crying, Tantrums and other Inconveniences of Parenting” The course will offer tools, strategies, and insight to handle crying and tantrums in a way that is attachment- friendly and parent-enriching. Registration: Deanna De Vita ddevita@wvschools.ca
Wednesday	Women’s English Skills & Support Group Start date: October 17 - November 16, 2016 FREE! 5 week (10 sessions) - Settlement program (participants must have PR card), Child minding provided. Funded program: NSMS (FREE) Registration: Ali Heath wess@nsms.ca	Properties Family Hub Society Preschool Start date: September 13, 2016 - spaces available Enhance your child’s early learning experiences in a caring, thoughtful preschool! Cost program: PFHS Registration: Deanna DeVita PFamilyHubSociety2@wvschools.ca	Programming updates to come	Drop in Library Family Hour at the Hub Start date: Oct 05, 12, 19, 26, Nov 2 and 9: 6 pm - 7pm FREE! Bring your family to the Hub to meet a local librarian for stories, games and tons of family fun. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Funded Program: West Vancouver Community Foundation (FREE) Pre registration NOT required
Thursday	Chartwell StrongStart Start date: September 13 FREE! An early learning program for parents/caregivers and their children, aged birth to five-years-old. Funded program: BC Ministry of Education.(FREE) Registration: Onsite during first visit. Please bring a copy of child’s births certificate or passport. Registration: Deanna DeVita ddevita@wvschools.ca	Properties Family Hub Society Preschool Start date: September 13, 2016 - spaces available Enhance your child’s early learning experiences in a caring, thoughtful preschool! Cost program: PFHS Registration: Deanna DeVita PFamilyHubSociety2@wvschools.ca	Pizza and "Peeps" Start date: October 13 - December 1 FREE! Are you new to Canada and in grade 6 or 7? Join us for pizza, meet new friends (peeps), play games, finish homework and MUCH more! Funded program: NSMS (FREE - participants MUST have PR card to participate) Registration: Daniela Cohen danielac@nsms.ca or 604 988 2931 extension 231	Programming updates to come
Friday	Mandarin Yoga Start date: September, 2016 FREE! Volunteer program: To connect Chinese parents by practicing yoga, and to bridge parents into the community. Registration: Maggie Deng mdeng515@yahoo.com	Saplings Outdoor Parent Participation Program: 12 PM - 2PM 3 Sessions: September 9, 16, and 30, 2016 FREE! Children ages 0-8 and their parents or caregivers join us at Properties Family Hub for lunch (supplied) and a nature based outdoor program. Funded program: West Vancovuer Community Foundation, United Way and Success by 6 Registration: Heather at Saplingsreg@gmail.com IPALS program - 1:00-2:30 Farsi program - 7 sessions in 2016: Oct 7,14, 28, Nov 4, 18, 25, Dec 2 Mandarin program - 7 sessions in 2017: Jan 1, 27, Feb 3, 17, 24, Mar 3, 10 FREE! IPALS is a literacy program for immigrant families with children from 3-5 years old. Free resources, community connecting & great learning for new Canadian families! Funded program: Community Connections of Citizenship Immigration Canada. Kindergarten children and parents are welcome! Click here for more information and to register	Kids Club! Start date: September 2016 Join us at Chartwell Kid’s Club for after-school fun with friends! Each week, Kid’s Club provides opportunities for students to come together for an afternoon filled with games, active play, crafts & local field trips. A healthy snack is provided each week. Children in grades 1 -3 welcome! Cost program:$185.00 Registration: Code# 25455 www.westvancouverrec.ca

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