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family
youth
childcare
seniors
support groups
community
leadership
collaboration
opportunity
Fall 2008Program Guidewww.kitshouse.org
Kitsilano Neighbourhood HouseWhere the Westside Gathers
Serving the Westside since 1938
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About Kitsilano Neighbourhood House
Our Vision
The Westside of Vancouver is ahealthy, safe and vibrant commu-nity where everyone thrives.
Our Mission
We are dedicated to strengtheningour community through leadership,collaboration and opportunity.
Our HistoryKits House has a rich history thatis vested within the Westside com-munity. Orginally conceived as anorphanage- Alexandra Orphanage& non-Sectarian Home Societyback in 1894 & located at Pine& 7th. In 1972 Alexandra Housemoved to Vine & 7th, changed itsname to Kitsilano NeighbourhoodHouse & continues to serve the
Westside of Vancouver.
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MembershipFamily Membership- $10.00Individual Membership- $5.00Volunteer Membership- $1.00
Kitsilano Neighbourhood Housemembership entitles you to partici-pate in our programs. Membership
helps to support the administra-tive cost of programs & entitlesyou to our program guide ande-newsletters on special events.If you choose your Kits Housemembership includes membershipin the Association of Neighbour-hood Houses of Greater Vancou-
ver (ANH), of which Kits House isa part. You will receive notices ofAnnual General Meetings/ SpecialMeetings of ANH and have the op-portunity to vote in the ANH Boardof Governors. For more informationplease visit www.anhgv.org.
All membership fees are
non-refundable.
We have public access
computers available at the
ofce. Our ofce hours are8.30-5.30 Monday-Friday.
Privacy StatementWe collect personal informationin order to maintain contact withyou, to invite you to KNH & ANHGeneral Meetings and to provideyou with information on future pro-grams, services and events.
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Contents able
Mission, History, Membership
& Privacy Statement 2
Contact Information 3
Childcare Programs 4-6
Family Programs 7-9
Youth Prgrams 10-11
Older Adults Programs 12-16
Classes 17-18
Building Welcoming
Communities 19-23
Support Programs 24-25
Volunteering and
Donations 26
Special Events 27
Catherine LeachExecutive Director
Lisa Paul
Director of Childcare, Family
& Youth Services
Danielle Denis
Ofce Manager
Julie Wall
Seniors Coordinator
Emily PalmerVolunteer Coordinator
& Seniors Links Program
Coordinator
Claudine Claridge
Senior Peer Support Program
Coordinator
Sandra Petrozzi
Strengthening Connections
Coordinator
Shannon
Ofce [email protected]
Raewyn Tudor
Seniors Activity Leader
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About Kitsilano Neighbourhood House
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Childcare Programs
Kitsilano Kids Club & Dunbar Kids Club are committed to providing qual-
ity programs that encourage children to learn & explore their interests &
ideas. Our staff work with families to establish programs & routines that
meet the needs of all children & their families. We follow a child-oriented,
play-based philosophy. This program is designed for children between
the ages of 5 to 12 years old, attending one of the schools that we serv-
ice. We also provide all day care during the Winter, Spring & Summer
Breaks, at an additional cost. We currently have spaces available at our
Dunbar Site. For more information, please call or email Diana at 604-
736-3588 ext. 35 or [email protected]
Beore & Aer School Care Program
Kitsilano Kids Club Onsite at 2305 W. 7th Ave &Dunbar Kids Club Aer School Care Program
Offsite at 3776 W. 28 Ave.
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Monday-Friday
Dates: September 2nd 2008- June
25th 2009
Cost-Out of School Care
PM Care (3:00-6:00pm)
$255/month
AM & PM (7:30-9am & 3:00pm-
6:00pm)- $295/month
Cost- Kindercare
AM Session (9:00am- noon)
$225/ month
PM Session (Noon-6:00pm)
$375/month
Full Care (7:30-6:00pm)
$475/month
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Childcare ProgramsContinued
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Community PreschoolOffsite at 4050 W. 4th Ave.
We affer a child centered emergent curriculum. Play based with focused
questions and activities, the program supports children in emotional,
social, creative, cognitive & physical development. The teachers focus is
to support the child in being self condent, expressive & co-operative- all
of these build the base for cognitive learning. At the school we have ten
centres that offer occasions for children to interact with others: blocks &
building, art, music, story theatre, literacy, math, science, dramatic play,
sensory & physical development. The children go outside everyday and
eld trips which expand the childrens learning happen 2-3 times a year
for each class.
Morning Session: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:30am-12:00pm
Afternoon Session: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 1:30pm-4:00pm
Cost: $190.00/month + $50.00 registration fee + $10.00 annual member-
ship. Sept & June fees to be paid at time of registration. Register for the
September, 2008- June, 2009 session. Registration is a rst come rst
served basis.
For more information, please contact Ann McQueen, Preschool Teach-
er, 604-225-2520 ex. 2709 [email protected]
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Parents / Caregivers &
ots Drop-inOnsite at 2305 W. 7th Ave.
Kits House Family Resource
Program is dedicated to support-
ing families with children ages
0 months- 5 years. Come and
participate in our spacious child
resource centre to meet new
friends, receive information &
support from our staff, community
health nurse & guest speakers.
We have a consistent routine that
incorporates messy art activities,
circle time, outdoor play & hands-
on child activity centres.
Mondays & Fridays
9:30am-11:30am
Cost: $2.00 drop in fee +
$10.00 annual family
membership
For more information contact,
Kira Froese, Program Leader,
Parent & Tot Drop-in at
Family Programs
2305 West 7th Avenue
Please follow the ramp
over the bridge to the red door.
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Mama & Papa GooseOnsite at 2325 W. 7th Ave.
Parent & Infant Singing Program
This program creates a buzz
around the neighbourhood! If you
have an infant 0-12mnths this is
the program for you! Come out for
an hour of rhymes, songs & stories
to help support early literacy. This
program stimulates a healthy bond
between you and your child. Meet
new friends & have fun.
Dates: October 2nd- December 4th
Thursdays 10:00am-11:00am
Cost: $60.00 + $10.00 annual
membership
For more information please con-
tact Lisa Paul, Director of Child-
care, Family & Youth Services at
604-736-3588 ext. 25 or
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Strengthening Connections is a
multicultural resource program
supporting Westside newcomer
families with children 0-6 years.
Culturally sensitive resources &
bridging services are offered at
the UBC Parents n Tots drop-in
program during regular program
hours.
Strengthening ConnectionsParents n ots Program
Osite at 2707 ennis Crescent
Family ProgramsContinued
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Our program promotes healthy
early childhood development &
vibrant families though:
Play-based learning
Mobile Lending Library by
Westcoast Child Care Re-
source Centre
Parenting, health & necomer
resources
Multicultural celebrations
Annual Multicultural Family
Resource FairOut-trips, workshops & group
activities
Location: UBC Acadia Park
Commonsblock 2707 Tennis Cres-
cent, Vancouver, BC, V6T 2C1
Accessing UBC Acadia
Commons Block:
For more information about
Strengthening Connections,
please conatct Sandra Petrozzi,
Strengthening Connections
Coordinator, 604-377-6151 or
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Family ProgramsContinued
Sasamat Family CampParents n Tots Drop-in ProgramSchedule
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
10:00am- 11:30am
Cost: FREE
10:00am- Program Starts
10:30am- Snack
11;15am- Circle Time- songs &
rhymes
11:30am- Program Ends
* New- Story Time Mondays:
10:45am
** Parents n Tots Drop-in will be
closed for 3 weeks: August 18th
to September 5th, 2008. Fall start
date: Monday September 8th.
Come join us for our annual family
camp weekend! This is a time for
families to spend quality time to-
gether, meet new people & enjoy a
weekend of no cooking & cleaning.
The camp is located at Sasamat
Outdoor Recreation Centre at Bel-
cara Park in Port Moody only 45
minutes away from Vancouver.
June 19th-21st, 2009
If you are interested in early
registration at a discounted rate
please contact Lisa Paul, Direc-
tor of Childcare, Family & Youth
Services at 604-736-3588 ext. 25
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Preteen OutdoorAdventures
Onsite at 2325 W. 7th Ave.
Are you between the ages of
9-12? Do you want to go on excit-
ing out trips & meet new friends?
Come on out & hang out with peo-ple your own age & go on exciting
& fun out trips around the city. The
emphasis of this program is on
leadership, sports, health, self-
esteem, empowerment & diver-
sity. This program helps preteenswith friendship, learning about our
neighbourhood & creates volun-
teering opportunities while having
fun!
Lisa Paul, Director of Childcare,
Family & Youth Services, 604-
736-3588 ext. 25
October 2nd- December 4th, 2008
Cost: $50.00 + $5.00 annual
membership.Registration is rst come rst
served. Registration forms & pay-
ments must be submitted to the
ofce at 2325 W. 7th Ave.
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Youth Programs
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Youth Volunteer Skills
Program
(ideal or grades 9-12)
Onsite at 2305 W. 7th Ave.
Kits House will be launching a 10
week Youth Volunteer Skills Train-
ing Program emphasizing leader-
ship, conict resolution, resume
building, interview skills, time/
stress management and lots more!
Youth will gain more the 20 volun-
teer hours, get involved in commu-
nity volunteer service, learn gamesand activities and gain references
for the future.
Wednesdays 4:00pm-6:00pm
Dates: October 8th- December
17th (no program Nov. 19th)
For more information please con-
tact Jennifer Longson,
Community Organizer, 604-736-
3588 ext. 36, jenn@kitshouse.
org
Youth Programs Continued.
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NEW
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Older Adults Programs
Osteoft or LieOnsite at 2305 W. 7th Ave.
Reduce your risk of falling,
strengthen muscles, improve bal-
ance & coordination & decrease
the rate of bone loss!
For more info & to register, con-
tact Julie Wall, Senior
Coordinator, 604-736-3588
ext.24
Dates: September 16th- October
23rd & October 28th- December
11th.
Instructor: Keno Kinoshita (Oste-
ot instructors have taken special
training given by BC Womens
Hospital & Health Centre. They
can help modify exercises to suit
individual needs).
Tuesday & Thursday
8:30am- 9:30am
Cost: $42.00 for 12 sessions
(September 16th-October 23rd) &
$50.00 for 14 sessions (October
28th- December 11th) + $5.00
(annual membership required).
Westside Fall Prevention
Network
Onsite at 2325 W. 7th Ave.
The goal of the network is to
educate seniors on Vancouvers
Westside on how to reduce falls
and fall related injuries.
Last Wednesday of each month
10:00- 11:00am
Everyone Welcome
Get Connected! Receive the
Westside Seniors Fall Prevention
newsletter. Please contact
Claudine Claridge at
604-736-3588, ext. 46 [email protected] to have
your name added to our circula-
tion list.
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Older Adults ProgramsContinued
Westside Seniors PeerSupport Program2008 Senior Peer Support Team.
We are now accepting new refer-
rals. If you or someone you know
is experiencing depression due to
a change in life circumstances, be-
reavement, or feeling isolated, our
senior peer counselors can help.
This is a one-to-one free service &
is completely condential.
Please contact Claudine Claridge604-736-3588 ext. 46 or
Westside Seniors LinksProgramAre you a senior who wants some
help around the house? The
Westside Seniros Links Program
provides you with a small list of
students to interview. You hire
whomever you choose & pay the
student $10/hour directly . There
is a 2 hour minimum. Students
can help with a number of tasks
including light housework, odd
jobs & gardening. To get connect-
ed please contact Emily Palmer,
Seniors Links Program Coor-
dinator, 604-736-3588 ext. 27
Gentle Restorative Yoga NEWFREE introductory class on Thrusday September 25th from 10:00-11:30
am . Based on Hatha Yoga with emphasis on breathing & meditation.
Dates: September 25th- December 4th, 2008
Instructor: Jose Cuesta, Registered Yoga Teacher.
Thursdays 10:00- 11:30am
Cost: $35.00 for 10 weeks.
For more info & to register, contact
Julie Wall, Senior Coordinator,
604-736-3588 ext. 24,
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Older Adults ProgramsContinued
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Outrips Coee Drop-InOnsite at 2305 W. 7th Ave.
Join us every Tuesday for home-
made soup & diverse activities
including musicians, speakers,
discussions & games! Newcomers
Welcome!Tuesday- 11:00- 1:00pm
Cost: $2.00 + $5.00 annual
membership
Harrison Hot Springs
Thursday September 11th
8:45am- 5:00pm Cost: $25.00
transportation only. Book early,
limited space available.
Westham Island Herb
Farm & Estate Winery
Thursday, October 16th,
10am-2:30pm Cost: $7 trans-
portation only.
Heritage Christmas Craft Fair
at the Shadbolt Centre forthe Arts (very popular event)
Monday November 17th,
10am-2:30 pm Cost: $7 trans-
portation only.
Older Adults Programs Continued
For more information on the Coffee
Drop-In, Out Trips & Annual Christ-
mas Dinner contact Julie Wall,
Seniors Coordinator at 604-736-
3588 ext. 24 or
Annual Seniors
Christmas Dinner
Onsite at 2305 W. 7th Ave.Sing-a-long with our favourite,
John Cronin.
Tuesday, December 9th
12:00- 2:00pm
Cost: $12.00
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Older Adults Programs Continued
Senior Advisory Committee
Onsite at 2305 W. 7th Ave.
The Senior Advisory Committee
works to identify the concerns of
seniors in the community, create
plans for action, and share ourwisdom and ideas for improving the
wellness of our seniors community.
Second Thursday of each month
11:00am-12:00pm
For information on how to get in-
volved contact Claudine Claridge
at 604-736-3588, ext. 46 or
NEWKnitting Circle
Onsite at 2325 W. 7th Ave.
In partnership with Kiwassa
Neighbourhood House, the Kits
House knitting group is currently
knitting teddy bears to be shipped
by the Rotary Club to under-
developed countries. The group
also knits sweaters, scarfs, hats,
mitts, etc for homeless people.
Julie Wall, Seniors Coordinator
Friday 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Cost: FREE
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Classes
ai Chi Chuan (aiji-quan): raditional Yang
Style or Beginners and
IntermediatesThis class will introduce the
popular Yang Style of Taijiquan,
an internal art that is known for
its graceful sequence of 108
postures. Characterized by slow,
continuous and gentle move-
ments, the Yang Style is ideal
for practitioners of all ages and
abilities.
To join this class, call the instruc-
tor, Michael Blackburn, directly
at 604-734-0833.
Sunday 9:00am - 11:00am
Cost: $30.00 monthly + $5.00
annual membership
KarateBeginner - Advanced: Butoku-
kan Karate trains the body and
the mind with a healthy exercise
program for all tness levels.
To participate, call the instructor
directly.
Instructor: Andrew Stephens (4th
Degree Black Belt),
604-251-4718
Thursday 7:15pm - 9:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: $45.00 monthly + $5.00
annual membership
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Classes Continued
Karate or Kids
Fundamental lessons exist at the
heart of Karate which can help to
build positive character traits in
young lives. I believe children can
go on to be positive role models for
those around them by learning a
few of these lessons.
Repectfully, Sensei Andrew
Stephens.
Feel free to call our
instructors directly at
604-251-4718
Monday & Thursday
6:15pm - 7:15pm
Cost: $40.00 monthly +
$5.00 annual membership (Cost
includes uniform)
Tesshinkan Ryu Kyu Kobudo is
the study of traditional Okinawa
weaponary such as the bo, sai,
Tunfa, as well as other
indigenous weapons from
Okinawa. To participate, call the
instructor directly.
Instructor: Andrew Stephens,
604-251-4718
Monday 7:30pm - 9:30pm (All
Levels)
Cost: $25.00 monthly + $5.00
annual membership.
esshinkan Kobudo
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Building Welcoming Communities
Westside Food SecurityCollaborationThis group is made up of commu-
nity organizations and community
members who are affected by and
interested in addressing the issue
of food security on the Westside.
For more information contact
Catherine Leach, Executive
Director, 604-736-3588
Westside SeniorsEmpowerment CoalitionThe coalition represents seniors
living on Vancouvers Westside.
It is an umbrella group of indi-
viduals, community health provid-
ers, community organizations,
churches, businesses, and agen-
cies. The mandate is to promote
healthy ageing through physical,
emotional, and spiritual well-be-
ing. For more info, please contact
Julie Wall, Seniors Coordinator,
Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of
every month
9:30am-11:00am
Westside ECD Network 4This group is made up of organiza-tions that provide childcare, pre-
school, family drop-in and other
ECD related programs and who are
interested in working together to
build the capacity of the Westside
to provide high quality accessible
ECD services.
For more information contact Cath-
erine Leach, Executive
Director, 604-736-3588
Youth Networking ableThe Westside Youth Networking
table meets 3 times a year to share
information, network & collaborate
on initiatives that will support youth,
those working with youth & youth
leaders.
If you would like to know more or ifyou would like to join us please get
in touch.
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NEW
Building Welcoming CommunitiesContinued
Building Welcoming and Inclusive Neighbourhoods
Project
The Building Welcoming and Inclusive Neighbourhoods (BWIN) project is
a 3 year initiative that explores the role of Neighbourhood Houses in build-
ing community capacity by encouraging inclusion and building on B.C.s
cultural diversity.
Kitsilano Neighbourhood House (KNH) is implementing a variety of capac-
ity building initiatives through the BWIN project including the Seniors Asset
Mapping Project (with diverse seniors consultations), an ongoing Welcom-
ing Communities Steering Committee and Youth Volunteer Skills Training.
Community participants and volunteers will be involved in projects such
as: themed community potlucks, community events (Autumn Fair, Seniors
Mapping Launch), creative projects (banner making, community gardens),
cross generational programming and supporting Kits House inclusive policydevelopment.
To nd out more about specic BWIN initiatives please contact Jennifer
Longson, Community Organizer at 604-736-3588 or
Welcoming Communities Steering Committee,
First Meeting Sept.16, 6-7:30pm
The Seniors Mapping Project
Youth Volunteer Skills Training
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The Welcoming Communities
Steering Committee works to guide
and inform delivery of Kits House
Building Welcoming and Inclusive
Neighbourhood project which will
include: seniors asset mapping,
community potlucks, community
events/projects and inclusive policy
development.
The Building Welcoming and
Inclusive Neighbourhoods (BWIN)
project is a 3 year initiative that ex-
plores the role of Neighbourhood
Houses in building community
capacity by encouraging inclusion
and building on B.C.s cultural
diversity.
If you are interested in getting in-
volved to support these and other
initiatives please contact: Jennifer
Longson, Community Organizer
at 604-736-3588,
First Meeting Tuesday Sept. 16,
from 6-7:30pm
Building Welcoming CommunitiesContinued
Lunch-ime
Meditation Group
Onsite at 2325 W. 7th Ave.
NEW
Everyone Welcome! Come join
staff and community members to
share some moments of stillness
and reection in the middle of your
day. Sessions will include: Guidedmediation sitting, inspirational
reading, rotating leadership and of
course a yummy sacred space to
just be. For more information and
to share your ideas please contact
Jennifer Longson, Community
Organizer, 604-736-3588,
Wednesdays 12:30-1:00pm,
Sun Room.
Starting September 10th.
Welcoming Communities
Steering Committee
Onsite at 2325 W. 7th Ave.
NEW
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Building Welcoming CommunitiesContinued
NEWTe Seniors Mapping Project
Have you ever wondered where to nd services for seniors on the
Westside?
Are you interested to learn about resources for seniors in your
community?
Would you like to share information about your community with
other seniors & newcomers to the Westside?
The Seniors Mapping Project is seeking your participation to...
Develop an information guidebook for seniors and newcomers to the
Westside
Gain awareness of communities and services on the Westside
Share your knowledge and learn about your community
Participate in building a welcoming neighbourhood for all
Interested seniors will participate in 3 workshops to identify community
strengths, assets & resources using the Finding Home model, devel-
oped by Jessie Sutherland from the Justice Institute of British Columbia.
Information from the workshops will be compiled into an information
Guide to the Westside for community members, seniors organizations &government agencies.
Workshops are scheduled for October 2008.
If you would like to get involved in the Seniors Mapping Project please
contact:
Jennifer Longson, Community Organizer, 604-736-3588 ext. 36,[email protected]
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Building Welcoming CommunitiesContinued
Come out for Communtiy Potlucks
to meet your neighbours. The rst
potluck will have the theme of food
security with a screening of the lm
Table Land
Monthly- 1st Wednesday of the
month
First Potluck: Wednesday,
October 1st, 2008
6:30pm- 8:30pm
If you are interested in volunteering
or coordinating potlucks, please
contact Jenn Longson, Commu-
nity Organizer, 604-736-3588,
Community PotlucksOnsite at 2305 W. 7th Ave. NEW
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Gamblers AnonymousGamblers Anonymous is a fel-
lowship of men and women who
share their experiences, strengths
and hopes with each other that
they may solve their common
problems and help others to re-
cover from a gambling problem.
Wednessday 8:00pm - 9:00pm
AlanonThe Alanon Family Groups are
a fellowship of relatives andfriends of alcoholics who share
their experiences, strengths and
hopes in order to solve their com-
mon problems. Alanon believes
alcoholism is a family illness and
that changed attitudes can aidrecovery.
Tuesday 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Support Programs
Womens GroupNEW MEMBERS WELCOME!
Ages 40 +
A group where you can relax and
enjoy the company and accept-
ance of other womenFEATURES:
- Provides Support & Companion-
ship
- Offers Presentations & Guest
Speakrs depending on interests of
the group
- promotes self-awareness, self
esteem
- provides opportunities for im-
proving physical health & social
skills
Christina at the Kitsilano-
Fairview Mental Health Team at
604-736-2881.
Thursday 1:30pm - 3:30pmSingle Moms GroupCo-sponsored by the YWCA Van-
couver, the group serves women
of all ages, from all backgrounds.
Childminding is provided.
Mondays 6:30-8:30pm
Call 604-895-5789 to register.
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Rainbow Family Nights
This program offers a family night
for queer families on the rst Sun-
day of every month. Includes food,
mutual support & resource sharing.
For more information, please con-tact Kim Grahame at
Sundays- 5:00pm-7:30pm
Cost: $2.00 drop-in
Support Programs Continued
UBC Law StudentsLegal Advice ProgramThe Law Students Legal Advice
Program (LSLAP) offers free legal
services for low-income people in
the Lower Mainland. Law students,
working under the guidance of su-pervising lawyers, provide legal ex-
pertise in a variety of areas includ-
ing criminal matters, small claims,
residential tenancies, WCB, CPP,
employment insurance, family law,
social assistance, wills and crimi-
nal injury compensation. LSLAP is
one of British Columbias largest
legal aid organizations. People in
need of legal assistance should
make an appointment by calling
604-822-5791.
For more information, please visit
their website at
www.lslap.bc.ca.
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Other Ways To Get Involved
Volunteer Opportunities Donations
At Kitsilano Neighbourhood
House, we greatly value our vol-
unteers. By making a commitment
to share your skills, ideas, time
and enthusiasm, you will play an
important role at ourNeighbourhood House.
Volunteer placements are con-
sensually arrived at based on the
needs of the community and our
organization. We take into con-
sideration the volunteers intersts,
skills, experience and availability.
Volunteers are respected, valued
and treated as equal co-workers.
As a volunteer at Kits House, you
can expect to have fun, meet new
people and have an enjoyable
volunteer experience.
If you are interested in volunteer-
ing at Kits House, please contact
Emily Palmer,
Volunteer Coordinator, 604-736-
3588 ext. 27 or
Volunteering entiltes you to Kits House
membership for $1/year.
We welcome donations to support
the programs and community work.
Corporate and personal donations
will be recognized on our website
for donations over $100.
Mail a cheque or money order to:
Kitsilano Neighbourhood House
2325 West 7th Ave.,
Vancouver, BC, V6K 1Y4
Or you can donate online at
www.kitshouse.org by clicking on
the donate now button.
Tax receipts can be issued upon
request of donations over $25.
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Hall RentalsKitsilano Neighbourhood House is
available for rentals on weekends.
For more information contact
Shannon, Ofce Coordinator,
604-736-3588
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For more information:
www.kitshouse.org
2325 W.7th Ave
604-736-3588 ex.27
AUTUMN FAIR
Saturday,October 25, 2008
10AM-4PMBuild a scarecrow, design a costume!
Prizes for the best, most imaginative
and most scary scarecrow.
Other events include a pancake breakfastpie eating contest, local food market,
carnival games, mini-olympics,
pumpkin patch, music, square dancing and
MUCH MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED!
DONT MISS ALL THE FUN!
Kitsilano Neighbourhood House
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Sponsors:
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Special Events
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www.kitshouse.org
Phone: 604-736-3588 Fax: 604-736-3640
Kitsilano
Neighbourhood House