Join The Squamish Chief’s Millennial Mom columnist Kirsten Andrews on Tuesday (Oct. 14) at 7:30 p.m. for a free parenting talk at Cedar Valley Waldorf School, 38265 Westway Ave.
Andrews will be speaking on Building Independence Within the Context of Attachment as part of the school’s Community Parenting Education Series designed for parents, parents-to-be, care givers and educators.
“For many parents, raising children in this day and age is fraught with anxiety,” said Andrews. “Despite our best intentions we find ourselves hovering, worrying and questioning what were once perfectly normal experiences – like walking unsupervised to and from school. This talk is designed to delve into the challenges the world puts before us and how best to navigate them, so we can feel confident in our parenting choices and at the same time help raise children that are resilient and self-reliant.”
On Oct. 21 teachers Lauren Baldwin and Shannon Johnson will offer Media, Screens and Your Child’s Brain. No RSVP is necessary.
The lecture series wraps up with a special presentation at Quest University in the multi-purpose room on Tuesday, Oct. 28 with author, investigative journalist and former Sports Illustrated writer Luis Fernando Llosa from New York. Llosa will be speaking on his recent book Beyond Winning: Smart Parenting in a Toxic Sports Environment , co-authored with Kim John Payne (Simplicity Parenting) and Scott B. Lancaster, former National Football League youth sports director. Ticket information will be announced Friday (Oct. 10).
Cedar Valley offers Waldorf education for preschool through Grade 7. For more information visit www.CedarValleySchool.com or call (604) 898-3287.
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The Welcome Centre will have a South African home-style cooking class next Thursday (Oct. 16) from 10 a.m. to noon at the Hotspot. This is a part of Welcome Centre Multicultural Community Kitchen which will be held once a month. the centre will introduce cooking from around the world. Registration is $5 and you can take some food home. There is childcare and financial support available upon request.
Please register by emailing [email protected] or leave a message on (604) 815-4142. Also, there is a multicultural family craft drop-in program on Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Hotspot, and it is free
to participate.
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The Squamish Public Library and Quest University monthly series continues on Thursday (Oct. 16) at 6:30 p.m. in the library when Quest tutor Jeff Warren will speak on Music and Ethical Responsibility: How does music affect the ways people interact?
Does musical experience create ethical responsibilities? For answers, plan on attending this evening.
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The Squamish Environment Society will conduct its monthly bird count on Sunday (Oct. 12) at 8 a.m. All types of birds will be counted and as well the group will be looking for migrating species that haven’t been seen for a while. They include: greater yellow legs, dowitchers, and other shore birds. For more information, please call Judith at (604) 892-3340.
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Many residents at Hilltop House have birthdays this month and they include: Richard Rudkowsky, Anna Pratt, Sam McPherson, Alice Gosseling, Hamid Taimuri, Bill Brown, Moreen Meskimming and Leonard Amor. The birthday tea will be held on Wednesday 9 (Oct. 15) at 2 p.m.
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Ladies curling is starting soon and for any residents interested in joining or trying out the game, please mark Monday 9 (Oct. 20) from 7 to 9 p.m. on your calendar and be at the Curling Club for an introduction. No equipment is necessary, but please wear clean shoes. If you wish more information, please call Karen at (604) 898-5682.
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New stock is arriving each week at the gift shop at the Squamish general Hospital (SGH) which is run by the Women’s Auxiliary to the SGH. The items include scarves, hand bags, nightgowns, a new selection of teddy bears and many items for babies and toddlers. The auxilary will hold its Christmas Bazaar and raffle on Nov. 29 but tickets are now on sale in the gift shop and the cash prizes are $250, $125 and $75.
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The Hilltop House Support Society will hold its annual harvest tea, bake sale, raffle and 50/50 draw on Saturday (Oct. 18) from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Donations of baking including pies will be greatly appreciated.
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The Squamish Food Bank will distribute grocery hampers on Wednesday (Oct. 15) from 11:0 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Alano Club on Third Avenue.
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On Thursday (Oct. 16) the Squamish Trails Society will meet at 7 p.m. in the Arts Council building on Cleveland Avenue. New members are welcome. For more information please call Heather at (604) 898-3872.
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The Genealogy Club meet at the Squamish Seniors Centre on Wednesday (Oct. 15) at 1 p.m. Please note the centre will be closed on Thanksgiving Day (Monday, Oct. 13).
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Friends Of The Library are holding a raffle and tickets will be available at Save-On-Foods tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 10) from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The items are all hand-made and include a Christmas tree skirt, a beautiful red corded basket and a basket filed with assorted Christmas goodies.
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The 20th Anniversary Concert for the Sea to Sky Singers on Oct. 5 at St. John’s Anglican Church was filled with great music and much reminiscing. A fond farewell was wished for Colleen Koop who left this week for new adventures in her home province of Manitoba. Colleen not only started the choir in 1994, but she was the choir’s accompanist. Director Veronica McPhee and assistant director Aaron Purdie and choir members look forward to presenting their annual Christmas concert in December.
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The Over the Hill Hikers will meet on Tuesday (Oct. 14) at 9 a.m. at the corner of Ross and Government Roads for a Loggers Lake Loop hike. For more information call Heather at (604) 892-9003.
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The Tantalus Walking Club will meet on Thursday (Oct. 16) at 10 a.m. for a Swan Lake walk and meet at Fisherman’s entrance off Government Road. For more information call Joyce at (604) 898-5594.
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The Hearts in Motion Walking Club will meet tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 10) at 10 a.m. at the far end of the Squamish Cemetery on Government Road for a trail walk. For more information, call Yvonne at (604) 898-5268 or me at (604) 815-0152.
