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November 2015 www.kchc.ca Volume 11, Number 11

To Care, To Respond, To Build Community...

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263 Every

Tuesday — Thursday

8:00am — 1:00pm Coffee • Tea • Muffin • Juice • Soup

Biscuits • Yogurt • And More

Every Tuesday 3:30 - 5:30 pm # 215, 164 Van Order Drive

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Inside This Issue:


Multicultural Youth Group

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Come and visit us in our NEW office

@263 Weller Ave.

Settlement services is also available at public library.

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Location: Crossroad United Church, 690 Sir John A. MacDonald Blvd.

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For more information or an appointment, contact ISKA reception at 613-544-4661 ext. 5111

Isabel Turner Library, 935 Gardiners Rd. Thursday Afternoon 1:00~4:30pm

Calvin Park Library,

88 Wright Cres.

Tuesday Afternoon

1:00~4:30pm

For more details, please contact Qing at 613-544-4661 x 5111 or [email protected]

* 6 FREE bus rides on Kingston Transit * 1 FREE Month Pass at Recreation Centre * 2 FREE tickets to a show at The Grand Theatre * 1 FREE family pass to Pump House Steam Museum * 1 FREE family pass to MacLachlan Woodworking Museum

Immigrated to Canada within the past year? You may be eligible to receive a Welcome Gift:

Multicultural After School Group FREE Program for immigrant children 9~12 olds

For more information, please call Qing at

613-544-4661 ext. 5111,

or Email: [email protected]

Every Tuesday 3:30 - 5:30 pm Limestone Community Education Center

# 215, 164 Van Order Drive

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For more details, please contact Steve at 613-544-4661 x 5116 [email protected]

Multicultural Youth Group

For more details, please contact Steve at 613-544-4661 x 5116 or [email protected]

For more information, contact Cristian at 613-544-4661 ext. 5117 or [email protected]

For more details, please contact Steve at 613-544-4661 x 5116

[email protected]

For more details, please contact Steve at 613-544-4661 x 5116

[email protected]

Every

Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 PM Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Fridays 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Calvin Park Library 88 Wright Cres.

Drop in Tuesdays From 3:00—6:00pm

Youth ages 13-24 yrs. old Location: Crossroad United Church

690 Sir John A. MacDonald Blvd.

Wednesday

9:30 ~ 11:30am

Nov. 11th & 25th LOCATION:

Zion Complex 106 Pine St.

1pm - 3pm, Friday Nov. 13th & 27th @ KCHC Immigrant Services 263 Weller Ave.

For more information, please

contact Elza at 613-544-4661 x 5113 or

[email protected]

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2015 IELTS Test Dates in Kingston

November 7 - Academic and General December 12 - Academic and General

Location: Kingston Literacy & Skills, LINC, 16 Bath Rd., Kingston, K7L 1C4

Central Eastern Ontario Translation &

Interpretation Services

For more information, please call Qing at

613-544-4661 ext. 5111, or Email: [email protected]

For more information, please contact

Patricia at 613-727-4723 x 7477

Algonquin College | 1385 Woodroffe Avenue |

Ottawa | Ontario | K2G 1V8 | Canada

Is your English at the level you need to: Get a job? Feel comfortable in your community? Help your children at school?

Contact us for information on: Class Schedules, times, and locations for government funded English language classes in Kingston and Belleville.

Please contact Kendra at 613-453-8144 or email to

[email protected] 263 Weller Ave. Kingston Every Mon ·Tus · Fri

If you require translation services, ISKA can help.

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to Your

Participate in the development of a provincial cultural strategy –

November 24th 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm Are you a recent immigrant to Kingston and interested in sharing your thoughts

on Arts and Culture in Kingston and area? Our provincial government is developing a culture strategy to ensure its culture programs and services are

meeting the needs and priorities of Ontarians and would like to hear from you!

On Tuesday November 24th 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm representatives from the Ontario Government will be at KCHC (263 Weller Avenue) and would like to find

out how arts and culture is important to you and your communities.

Light refreshments will be served.

Seats are limited so sign up soon!

RSVP with Sunita, [email protected] or 613 544 4661 ext. 5156

10:45 am—2:00 Pm Friday, November 6th at Kingston Community Health centres 263 Weller Ave.

You are invited to a “Welcome to Kingston”

bus tour

* We need to know if you plan to attend * please contact Steve at 613-544-4661 x 5116

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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Kingston Community Health Centre's NEWS & EVENTS

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Home Visiting Program Parents helping parents talk about your pregnancy, baby and childcare, child development, parenting, or whatever you need to talk about. Someone to support you in your job as a parent, connect you to resources. For more information, call 542-2835. Beginning Connections A program for learning and growing. An independent time for your children to play with other children. While you take a break! Learning activities geared to your child! Call us to book up to one week in advance. For more information or to register, call 542-2835. Playgroup A time for parents to come to enjoy playtime with their children and meet other parents. Snacks and activities are planned for the group. For more information, call 542-2835.

Toddler Group A time for parents and their toddlers (crawling to age 2) to come together for activities, snacks and discussions. Childcare is provided for older children, please call to book for childcare as space is limited. For more information call 542-2835. Infant Group For all pregnant women and Moms & Dads of new babies. This is a chance to talk with other parents about you and your baby, or just to get out and meet new people. For more information, call Wendy at 542-2835 x 4216 Baby's Coming A series of prenatal get-togethers where we talk about taking care of yourself while you are expecting, good nutrition, labour and delivery, baby care and feeding. Partners or your support person are welcome. It's a fun way to get ready for your baby and meet new people. Call Leann at 542-2835, As soon as you are pregnant to sign up! Pregnancy Circle Group members will receive their prenatal care and prenatal classes at the same time in a group setting for 8 sessions. They will learn how to measure and record their own weights, blood pressures and urine dips. There will be lots of time to share concerns and ask questions within the group. For information or to register, call Karen at 542-2835 Prenatal Nutrition Program All pregnant moms-to-be participating in our programs are eligible to receive $4 off milk coupons, prenatal vitamin coupons and a Good Food Box. For more information, call Leann or Bev at 542-2835.

Teens Loving Children T.L.C. is a time for pregnant or parenting teens, 23 years and under to get together with their babies and other young parents. There are fun activities, quest speakers and great food. For more information call 613-542-2835. Parenting Today A group setting, the second Tuesday of the month. Activities include guest speakers, parenting discussions and crafts. For more information, call Trish at 542-283 x 4209.

To participate in the Better Beginnings programs you must live within these boundaries: North side of Princess St. to Hwy. 401, Leroy Grant Dr. to the Cataraqui River

All programs are provided at no charge. Childcare and nutritious snacks are provided. Transportation can be arranged.

Smoking Cessation Do you smoke cigarettes? If you want to learn how to make your smoking safer, quit smoking or protect your children from second hand smoke, make an appointment with a nurse at BBKC. Free nicotine replacement therapy may be available through a study from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Call Leann or Bev: 613-542-2835

Breastfeeding Breastfeeding education is part of Baby’s Coming prenatal classes. 1 to 1 breastfeeding support is available with a BBKC community health nurse. Learn about the benefits of breastfeeding, latching and posi-tioning as well as feeding cues, how to know your baby is feeding well, common concerns and where to go for help. After baby is born, breastfeeding help is available by telephone, in person or at home visits. Call: Bev or Leann, 613-542-2835

Community Kitchen ~ Good Food Box Cooking A monthly interactive cooking group, learn to cook nutritious meals from the contents of the Good Food Box. For more information or to register, call 613-542-2835

Taste of Health ~ Cooking with Kendra An interactive cooking group the first Tuesday of the month, learn about cooking nutritious meals, stretch your food dollars and learn new recipes. Feed your family while making new friends! For more information or to register, call 613-542-2835

Thrive A program for pregnant and parenting women experiencing problems with substance us. Support and goal focused counselling to support you. For more information, call or text Jessica M 613-453-5542. PARENTING PROGRAMS: Bounce Back & Thrive An 8 week parenting program that promotes children’s resiliency. Parent’s will create resilience-rich environments for their children by modeling resilient thinking and actions through their parenting. The group teaches parents to help children cope more effectively with life’s inevitable stresses and challenges, and introduces them to thinking skills that strengthens their capacity for lifelong resilience. For information or to register, call Michelle Walker or Michele Cole Encouraging Parents An 8 week parenting program for parents of children ages 2-5. For information, call Michelle Walker at 542-2835 x 4210. Make The Connection Parents learn the kinds of skills necessary to establish loving relationships, foster two-way communication, and help their baby explore, supporting social, emotional, language and learning development right from the start. For more information call 542-2835.

School Readiness Programs

For children the year before they start Kindergarten. Providing activities to help improve your child’s success at school and to help parents be involved in their child’s learning. For children who live in the Better Beginnings area, are old enough to start school in September 2016 and not currently attending day care or nursery school. For more information or to register, call 542-2835 ext 4228

Committees North Kingston community residents are encouraged to be involved with Better Beginnings through our many committees. For more information, call 542-2835. Action Group Meeting ~ 4 – 6:30 pm For information contact Heather at 613-507-8001, ext. 3111.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

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This Month in Our Community!

Knot Tying Workshop—Time To Be Knotty Nov. 1, 2:00~3:30pm @ Outdoor Centre - Little

Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area (1641 Perth

Rd.) For ages 10 and up. Join Rob Chisnel for a knot tying

workshop – Time to be Knotty, everything you wanted

to know about knots, but were afraid to ask. Phone: 613-546-4228 Email: [email protected]

http://crca.ca/?event=time-to-be-knotty

Artists Remember for Peace

Nov. 5, 7:00-9:00pm @ Kingston City Hall (216 On-

tario St.) Join PeaceQuest for an evening of commemoration rec-

ognizing every life lost in WW I -- mourning the tragedy

of war, committed to the promise of peace. For more information, please contact Jolene Simko, 613 583

2569 or [email protected] He Named Me Malala

Nov. 9, 7:00pm @ The Screening Room (120 Prin-

cess St. 2nd floor) CBC calls it an inspiring and intimate portrait of Malala

Yousafzai. Director Davis Guggenheim hopes film in-

spires girls to find their voices $7.00 per person. Please email to [email protected] for tickets or more infor-

mation.

PA Day Program: Potions Class

Nov. 13, 10~11:00am @ Museum of Health Care

(32 George Street) In 1900, patent medicines distributed by druggists were

sometimes harmful. Participants will brew medicinal po-

tions (based on real recipes!), analyze advertisements used to sell patent medicines at the turn of the century,

and create an advertisement for their own patent medi-

cine. Recommended for ages 8-12. Pre-registration re-quired: Please call (613) 548-2419 or email in-

[email protected] or register online at

www.museumofhealthcare.ca Shout Sister Kingston Afternoon Choir Nov. 18, 1:00-3:00pm @ Kingscourt Free Methodist

Church (257 Kingscourt Ave.) Contact Email: [email protected] http://www.shoutsisterchoir.ca

Culture Night— Chinese Folk Arts

Nov. 19, 7:00~9:00pm @ 2nd Floor, RCHA Club (193 Ontario St.)

“Cultural Night” is on every third Thursday, features a

series of seminars including topics on appreciation of Chinese literature, history and culture. The purpose of

the program is to promote and share Chinese culture

among the Chinese and other communities in Kingston. www.ccakd.ca

Kingston Handloom Weavers’ and Spinners’ Fall

Sale

Nov.19 from 5:00pm to Nov.22 at 3:00pm @ The Tett (377 King Street West) Opening will be Thursday, Nov. 19 5-7PM. Sale hours

are Friday, 10AM – 7 PM; Saturday, 10AM – 4 PM; Sun-

day, 11AM – 3 PM. The sale will feature talented artists in a variety of me-

dia: weaving, spinning, knitting, and felting. There will

be exquisite articles to wear and dazzling articles to dress up the home!

http://www.khws.ca

Senior’s Program: Tour and Tea

Nov 25, 2:30—4:30pm @ Agnes Etherington Art

Centre (36 University Avenue) A tour of Artists in Amsterdam, introduced by Jacquelyn

N. Coutré, Bader Curator/Researcher of European Art

and led by a Community Docent, precedes a delicious tea in the elegant atmosphere of Etherington House.

Fee: $9 per person. Call 613-533-2190 to register.

Skate Kingston Invitational

Nov 28, 9am— Nov.29 8pm @ Invista Centre (1350

Gardiners Rd.) Skate Kingston is pleased to be hosting an Invitational

competition on Nov. 28-29, 2015 at the Invista Centre.

Skaters from various clubs will be competing, from the Starskate level to Senior level skaters.

http://skatekingston.com

Holiday Crafting

Nov. 29, 2:00-4:00pm, @ Outdoor Center—Little

Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area (1641 Perth Rd.)

It’s a chance to turn your old holiday cards and wrap-

ping paper into Unique new cards, tags and ornaments. Contact: 613 546 4228, Krista

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