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

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

January 2015 www.kchc.ca Volume 01, Number 01

Inside This Issue:

We wish you

a very happy & healthy

new year!

Every Tuesday -Thursday

from 8:00 – 11:30 am.

at 263 Weller Ave.

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ECC - English Conversation Circle

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Location: Boys and Girls Club, Frontenac Mall, 1300 Bath Road

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Isabel Turner Library, 935 Gardiners Rd.

Thursday Afternoon 1:00~4:30pm

Calvin Park Library, 88 Wright Cres.

Tuesday Afternoon 1:00~4:30pm

Homework Help & ESL Support

Play fun games & enjoy physical activities Develop communication & social skills

FREE Program for newcomer children 9~12

Settlement support for children & parents

Make new friends & learn about different cultures

MULTICULTURAL AFTER SCHOOL GROUPMULTICULTURAL AFTER SCHOOL GROUPMULTICULTURAL AFTER SCHOOL GROUP

Every Tuesday 3:00 - 5:00 pm from FEB. 3rd Limestone Community Education,

# 215, 164 Van Order Drive

Orientation to community for newcomers to Canada

Registration Mandatory Contact Qing at 613-544-4661 ext. 5111, Email: yongqingz@kchc.ca for more information

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Wednesday, 9:30 ~ 11:30 am

Jan. 14th & 28th,2015

LOCATION:

Zion Complex 106 Pine St.

For more details, please contact Steve at 613-544-4661 x 5116 or stephenk@kchc.ca

1pm - 3pm, Friday Jan. 9th and 23th, 2015

@ KCHC Immigrant Services 263 Weller Ave.

For more information, please contact Elza at 613-544-4661 x 5113 or elzaf@kchc.ca

Multicultural Youth Group

Drop in Tuesdays From 3:00—6:00pm

Youth ages 13-24 yrs. old Location: Boys and Girls Club,

Frontenac Mall - 1300 Bath Road

Every

Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 PM Tuesdays 3:00 - 4:00 PM at

Calvin Park Library 88 Wright Cres.

For more details, please contact Steve at 613-544-4661 x 5116 or stephenk@kchc.ca

For more details, please contact Steve at 613-544-4661 x 5116 or stephenk@kchc.ca

Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation for Newcomers

For more details, please contact Steve at 613-544-4661 x 5116 or stephenk@kchc.ca

For more information, contact Cristian Medina at 613-544-4661 ext. 5117 or cristianm@kchc.ca

Jan. 15, 22, 29 and Feb.5, 12, 19 Time: 3:00 — 4:30pm

Immigrant Services Kingston & Area 263 Weller Ave.

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Kingston Community Health Centre's NEWS & EVENTS

yongqingz@kchc.ca

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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! Winter Program Registration @ the Leisure & Activity

Centre January 2, 2015 from 8:30am to January 11, 2015 at

5:00pm @ Leisure & Activity Centre(108 Am-herst Drive, Amherstview) From cooking and craft classes, to fitness classes for all

levels and ages; There is something for you.

Contact Lori Popkie at lpopkie@loyalist.ca www.loyalisttownship.ca/index.cfm/residents/

recreation/online-registration

Disney Live! Mickey's Music Festival

Saturday Jan 3 2015, 3-6pm @ Rogers K-Rock Centre

(1 The Tragically Hip Way) Ticket Price: $35, $28, $20 plus CRF and applicable service

charges.

Mickey Mouse and friends rock the world with the stars from The Little Mermaid, Aladdin and Disney/Pixar's Toy

Story in their new touring show. You can't resist dancing,

singing, playing your air-guitar and laughing with this band of characters!

Tel: 613-650-5000

Web: www.rogersk-rockcentre.com

Book Signing with Local Author Perry Prete

Sunday Jan 4 2015, 1-4pm @ Novel Idea (156 Prin-cess St)

Join local author Perry Prete at Kingston bookstore Novel

Idea and learn all about his thrilling mystery novels set right in the familiar streets of Ottawa and the surrounding

area!

Phone:613-349-4091; Web: www.sandspress.com

Legally Blonde: The Musical

Thursday Jan 8 2015, 8-10pm @ Rotunda Theatre, Theological Hall, Queen's Campus (77 Stuart Street)

Ticket: Adult: $22, Child: $17, Senior: $17

www.facebook.com/queensmusicaltheatre

Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis (full education

childbirth series) Tuesday Jan. 13, 2015 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm @ Woolen Suite #110 4 Cataraqui St. Suite 217 If you want to enjoy your baby's birth in comfort, joy and love.For more information & registration please contact Sarah: info@fchn.ca or call 613-766-3503 Website: hypnobabieskingston.ca

1 Day Standard First Aid/CPR "A" & "C" + AED

(Renewal)

Day 1: January 14, 2015 from 8:00am to 5:00pm Day 2: January 17, 2015 from 8:00am to 5:00pm

@ St. John Ambulance (541 Days Rd. Unit 6B)

Pre-Register for the St. John Ambulance 1 Day Standard First Aid/CPR "A" & "C" + AED (Renewal) course by calling

613-384-8062. Website:

http://www.sja.ca Contact Email: kingston@on.sja.ca

Canadian Tire National Skating Championships

Jan19~25 2015, 9am-9pm @ Rogers K-Rock Centre (1 The Tragically Hip Way)

This will be Kingston’s first time hosting the championships.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.ca, by phone at 1.855.985.5000 or in person at the Rogers K-

Rock Centre box office.

The Double

Bad New Days presents – Dostoëvsky’s The Double at

the Grand Theatre from January 20th – January 25th This award winning comedy is about a boring government

clerk who finds his look-a-like double, but his double is the

opposite of him in terms of success, love and life. This dark satire will having you laughing out loud

Shows are at 7:30 with an added matinee on January 24th

at 2:30 Tickets are $29 + HST and handling fees

Phone: 613-530-2050; Email: nthorne@snapd.com

http://kingstongrand.ca/event/bad-new-days-presents-dosto%c3%abvsky%e2%80%99s-double

Open Voices Community Choir-Concert Saturday Jan 24 2015, 7:30-9:30pm@ Isabel Bader

Performing Arts Centre, King Street

This is a great way to check out the beautiful new centre and hear some beautiful choral music. $20.00 at door or tickets

available at Tara Foods and Brian Record Option.

Please call 6136349223 for more information