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Have a Look Inside....Turn the pages and have a look at the various programs availabe for you,

your family and your friends to participate in. A number of our programs

are either Drop-In programs or Registered programs.

Drop-In Programs:Participants attending a Drop-In program do not have to register and theprograms are welcome to all who t the program description.

Registered Programs:Registered programs require that participants register for the program inadvance of the program start date.

How to Register:Step 1: Choose a program you would like to attendStep 2: Phone or visit the community centre between 9:00am-6:00pm,Monday-FridayStep 3: Provide payment for the registered program

Payment Options Include:

Cash Debit Credit Cards

Please note that some courses may be cancelled due to low registration. Ifthis occurs a full refund will be provided. In the event you choose or needto cancel the program the cancellation will be pro-rated according to thenumber of classes attended and subject to a $10.00 administration fee.

Gorge Waterway CleanupSaturday September 17th

Join other community members,local organizations, businesses,and dive teams as we retrievetonnes of debris from our localGorge Waterway and Selkirk Wa-terfront areas. Join this valuablecommunity initiative and helpkeep our local waterway cleanand prestine. Phone 250-388-

5251 or visit our website at www.burnsidegorge.ca for details of the vari-ous ways to be involved. Volunteers, Sponsorship and In-Kind donations

welcome.

The Magic of Christmas

Gift FairSaturday November 19th9:00am-3:00pm

The Magic of Christmas Gift Fair isa new seasonal event and fundrais-er hosted by the Burnside GorgeCommunity Association. This eventallows you to showcase your talents

while creating a Spirit of Giving asa portion of the proceeds from the

vendor applications and the admissions support the Burnside Gorge ActiveFamilies fund, a funding source dedicated to helping less fortunate familiesparticipate in recreation, health and leisure activities at our centre.

Jump start your craft fair season and apply to participate in the 2011 Magicof Christmas Gift Fair. The event will feature festive entertainment, host anon-site caf with delectable foods and, of course, showcase your unique giftideas. Space is limited to 50 vendors and we would love for you to attend!

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Special Events How To Participate

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471 Cecelia Road www.burnsidegorge.ca 250-388-5251

A C T I V E P R E S C H O O L , C H I L D R E N , Y O U T H

Sportball Junior (16-24 mths)This program is a perfect introduction to Sportball.Children and parents participate in sports, creativegames, songs, rhymes, stories, bubble time andmore! These programs focus on exploration andchildren are introduced to a different sport each

week. Parents are encouraged to participate with

their child. *PLEASE NOTE: This program takesplace at our Burnside Campus location, corner ofJutland and Cecelia. No classes on Stat Holidays.37298 8/$112Sun Sep 11 - Nov 6 9:00-9:45am

Sportball Parent and Tot (2-3 yrs)Toddlers and parents/grandparents are guidedthrough the award-winning Sportball curricu-lumm, which provides the basic concepts andskills for seven popular sports: baseball, basket-

ball, golf, hockey, soccer, tennis, and volleyball.Sportball helps kids develop important gross mo-tor skills and hleps adults learn important coach-ing techniques, plus its really fun! *Please note:This program takes place at our Burnside Campus

location, corner of Jutland and Cecelia. No classeson Stat Holidays.36494 8/$112Sun Sep 11 - Nov 6 9:45-10:30am

Kindergym/Parent and Tot Time(2-4 yrs)Join us for an hour and a half of active play in theBurnside Campus Gymnasium. There are ride-on toys, climbers, slides, balls, hoops and varioussports equipment. The program includes 30 min offree play, 20 min of organized games (based on theLEAP/HOP curriculum) and 10 min of circle time.This program is best suited for ages 2-4 yrs yet allchildren under 5 yrs are welcome. Parent partici-

pation is required.Burnside Campus, corner of Jutland and CeceliaTue Sep 13-Dec 6 9:30-11:00am Free

Toddler Art (2-5 yrs)Explore your creative side! Each week features adifferent craft designed with the preschooler inmind. Smocks and soap provided. Please dresschildren in clothing that can get messy and theycan be creative in. Parent participation is required.

Wed Sep 14-Dec 7 9:30-10:30am D-In $2.00

NEW!

Ready, Set, Read(2-5 yrs)Encourage reading with this drop-in reading pro-gram for children and parents. Join our commu-nity champions Sasha and Li-Shih and, on occa-sion, local celebrities and encourage reading in

your young ones. A variety of books will be used.*Please note: children must be accompanied by aparent.Sat Sep 14-Dec 3 11:00am-12noon Free

NEW!Creative Dance with Whitespace DanceGroup (3-5 yrs)Heres a class for children who love to move, cre-ate and express themselves. Leah, of WhitespaceDance, uses imagination, story, drawing, propsand music to encourage children to move, grooveand move some more.37344 6/$39Fri Sep 23 - Oct 28 12:15-1:00pm

Sportball Multi Sport (4-6 yrs)The Multi-Sport program focus is on skill develop-ment in 8 popular sports: football, soccer, hockey,

baseball, basketball, tennis, volleyball and golf.Programs are carefully designed to focus on thechilds gross motor development through cre-ative activities, positive instruction and custom-ized sports equipment. Children develop balance,strength, coordination, stamina and timing whilehaving fun! *Please Note: This program takesplace at our Burnside Campus location, corner ofJutland and Cecelia. No classes on Stat Holidays.

36492 8/$112Sun Sep 11 - Nov 6 10:30-11:30am

Spilt Milk Comedy Milk Buds(5-9 yrs)Spilt Milk Drama Company runs performance-

based programs specializing in interactive theatre.Milk Buds focuses on improvisation, sketch com-edy, character study & development, story struc-tures, joke construction and fun too. Studentslearn all aspects of production from conception

to debrieng. Classes are designed to accommo-date beginner performers and challenge the ex-perienced actor. There are live performances each

month for selected participants.37293 12/$120Tue Sep 20 - Dec 6 5:00-6:00pm

NEW!Yoga for Children(7-10 yrs)

Yoga is becoming increasingly popular for youngboys and girls. Creative movement games, center-ing activities and short yoga posture sequenceshelp children develop greater body awareness,posture, balance, strength, exibility and regula-tions of energy levels.*Please note: No Classes Oct8 and Nov 19.

37342 6/$39Sat Oct 1-Nov 12 10:15-11:00am

Spilt Milk Comedy Half Pints(10-14 yrs)Spilt Milk Drama Company runs performance-

based programs specializing in interactive theatre.Half Pints focuses on improvisation, sketch com-edy, character study & development, story struc-tures, joke construction and fun too. Studentslearn all aspects of production from conceptionto debrieng. Classes are designed to accommo-date beginner performers and challenge the ex-perienced actor. There are live performances eachmonth for selected participants.36486 12/$120Mon Sep 19 - Dec 5 5:30-7:00pm

Friday Night Drop-in(11-17 yrs)Bring your friends or meet new ones at The Scene

Youth Centre. Activities may include basketball,swimming, movie nights and much more. Phone250-388-5251 for more info.Fri 6:30-9:00pm FREE

NEW!Yoga for Teens(11-14 yrs)

Yoga is becoming increasingly popular for youngboys and girls. Creative movement games, centering activities and short yoga posture sequenceshelp children develop greater body awareness,

posture, balance, strength, exibility and regula-tions of energy levels.*Please note: No Classes Oct8 and Nov 19.37343 6/$54Sat Oct 1-Nov 12 11:15am-12:15pm

Dinner Drop-in (7-17 yrs)Come to our dinner drop-in with your family. Theevening begins with a dinner prepared by Burn-side Gorge staff and community volunteers. Af-ter dinner hang out in our Youth Centre and playpool, Wii, foosball, air hockey or watch a movie inour mini-movie theatre. Parents must accompany

youth 14 yrs and under for the dinner. Phone 250-388-5251 for more information.Thurs Sep 8-Dec 1 5:00-8:00pm FREE

WORKSHOPS

Urban Pole WalkingAre you feeling unsteady on your feet or are yourecovering from a surgery or injury? Walking withspecially designed Urban Poles helps to provide in-creased condence, balance, and stability and re-duces stress in hips and knees. Join Carey Adam,physiotherapist and certied urban Poling instruc-

tor, for a hands-on introductory lesson. Poles areprovided.37712 1/$10

Wed Sep 7 10:30am-12:00pm

37713 1/$10 Wed Oct 12 10:30am-12:00pm

Nordic Pole WalkingDo you want to improve slumping posture, trim

your waist, and increase your tness level? TheNordic technique uniquely targets back and waistmuscles, and allows stress to drain from shoulders,neck, and low back. Nordic walking becomes anaddictively rhythmic whole-body workout. Join

Olympian, and car crash survivor, Linda Schaum-leffel, for a hands-on introductory lesson. Poles aresupplied.37714 1/$10Thurs Sep 8 7:00-8:30pm37715 1/$10Thurs Oct 13 7:00-8:30pm

Mature Drivers WorkshopJoin us for a workshop aimed at helping maturedrivers assess their own driving skills, habits andknowledge in a peer group environment. Tips andstrategies for helping change and improve drivingskills will be an important part of the presentation.

Burnside Gorge Community Centre FREETue Oct 18 1:30-3:30pm

Arthritis & Stress Arthritis can be a debilitating disease. Add thestresses of everyday life and it may become over-

whelming. Learn about the relationship betweenthe two by uncovering the many facets of stressand how it affects us.

Burnside Gorge Community Centre FREETue Nov 15 1:30-3:30pm

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