New Westminster Family Place

April 2021 New West Family Place PROGRAMS! Details and Registration for all programs can be found at this link https://linktr.ee/NewWestFamilyPlace

It's Relax O'Clock! Today's word of the day is: Hangry! Does anyone else forget that this happens to them? hangry... adjective Bad-tempered or irritable as a result of hunger. "I get very hangry if I miss a meal" See more

Our Nobody's Perfect Parenting Program is BACK for Spring 2021 - on Zoom! There is no cost for this program which runs for 1.5 hour/week from 11:00 AM 12:30 PM. Beginning Thursday February 4th, the sessions will continue on Thursdays to March 11th. There are 6 sessions total. Registration is required! Click here to register: https://npppspring2021.eventbrite.ca

Reminder! Tomorrow is the last day to submit your completed Nature Trails Family Challenge to win a prize! Be sure to send a photo or video of your four completed trail pages to Anna at [email protected] by tomorrow, Friday the 15th.

It's Relax O'Clock! Anyone else has a kiddo with the case of the wiggles? This mom sure does!

FAMILY FUN FEATURE Will you glove this activity? We think you will be just smitten! Today, Olga, has a fun and simple activity, perfect for the colder weather!

It's Relax O'Clock! Alexa, Christmas was ON today! We hope everyone had a wonderful day, and has a great weekend!

New West Family Place wishes you a very Merry Christmas! May your home be filled with love, peace, and joy!

Helpful Information for BC Families The City has created working groups to focus on the various important components of our local and operational response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Two valuable resources created by these working groups are: Food Resources Calendar and Survival Resources Guide, both updated January 11, 2021. ... The Food Resources Calendar has information on where to find breakfast, lunch, and dinner (plus food hampers) from Monday to Friday in New West. The Survival Resources Guide is a master list with information on all local resources from Laundry, Showers and Bathrooms, to Shelter and Housing, to Government, Outreach, and Health Services. SURVIVAL RESOURCES GUIDE: http://ow.ly/njTS50D5LTr FOOD RESOURCES CALENDAR: http://ow.ly/xOmN50D5LTs These two resources are also posted on the City’s webpage COVID-19 Response Working Groups: www.newwestcity.ca/covid-workinggroups

We still have a few Holiday Activity Packs available! Pick up Location: 225 Seventh StreetWe still have a few Holiday Activity Packs available! Pick up Location: 225 Seventh Street

It has been 10 days since we first posted about our Nature Trails Family Challenge! How many trails have you and your family been able to check off the list? Want to participate in the challenge? You can print your own Nature Trails Family Challenge brochure at home with this PDF: http://ow.ly/3L9e50CNwlX Learn the steps on how you and your family can win a prize here: http://ow.ly/ii7W50CNwlW

On the Eleventh Day of Christmas New Westminster gave to me... 11 Wedding Dress Shops 10 Salmon Bellies 9 Dads A-Dancing... 8 Moms so Merry 7 Children Singing 6 Families Sleighing 5 Skytrain Stations 4 Firehalls 3 Tug Boats 2 Libraries And a tin soldier at the Quay! Download the full Twelve Days of Christmas picture book here: Regular: http://ow.ly/SnYI50CIpdt Black & White: http://ow.ly/n2tI50CIpdu

On the Eleventh Day of Christmas New Westminster gave to me... 12 Schools for Students 11 Wedding Dress Shops 10 Salmon Bellies... 9 Dads A-Dancing 8 Moms so Merry 7 Children Singing 6 Families Sleighing 5 Skytrain Stations 4 Firehalls 3 Tug Boats 2 Libraries And a tin soldier at the Quay! Download the full Twelve Days of Christmas picture book here: Regular: http://ow.ly/SnYI50CIpdt Black & White: http://ow.ly/n2tI50CIpdu

Our Nobody's Perfect Parenting Program is BACK - on Zoom! There is no cost for this program which runs for 1.5 hour/week from 11:30 AM 1:00 PM. Beginning Thursday November 26th, the sessions will continue on Thursdays to December 17th. There are 4 sessions total; however, with the extra half hour, the time will be equivalent to our regular 6 sessions. Registration is required! Click here to register: http://ow.ly/7c5p50CnrTu

FAMILY FUN FEATURE Santa Claus is coming to town in just 2 days - what better way to celebrate than to make a beautiful, 3-Dimensional portrait of him!

With social distancing measures still in effect and winter approaching, Canadian parents and caregivers are preparing for months of colder temperatures, more time indoors and less social activity for their children. To help support families through the challenging months ahead, the calmversation foundation has released a Family Care Kit full of activities, games and discussion prompts to help parents and caregivers truly connect with their kids and keep them engaged and thriving. The Family Care Kit is free to download through December 31, 2020. Click here to download: http://ow.ly/jWyJ50CnhqT

It's Relax O'Clock! It's officially November. Time to curl up and get cozy! How will you be staying cozy this chilly season?

On the Tenth Day of Christmas New Westminster gave to me... 10 Salmon Bellies 9 Dads A-Dancing 8 Moms so Merry... 7 Children Singing 6 Families Sleighing 5 Skytrain Stations 4 Firehalls 3 Tug Boats 2 Libraries And a tin soldier at the Quay! Download the full Twelve Days of Christmas picture book here: Regular: http://ow.ly/SnYI50CIpdt Black & White: http://ow.ly/n2tI50CIpdu

It's Relax O'Clock! 5 year old Rose here is absolutely right, work smarter not harder!

Welcome Anna Scott! Meet Anna Scott, our second Family Support Worker! With a Diploma of Professional Counselling, Anna is an experienced and caring facilitator of people centered programs. She is passionate and dedicated to helping families in her community build connections and experience whole, healthy lives. We are so excited to welcome her to the team!

Tune in for an all-Spanish chat between Luisa and Paula - Family Place Family Support Workers, past and present! In this video, they introduce themselves, and talk about their work with New West Family Place. Paula and Luisa both have Spansih as their first language, and we thought this was a great opportunity to connect with our Spanish-speaking families!

New West Family Places wishes you all a Happy Halloween!

It's Relax O'Clock! Who else has been victim to a Tupperware avalanche?

FAMILY FUN FEATURE It's hammer time! To celebrate this special spooky day, Olga has a fun and simple activity that only requires 3 things: pumpkins, golf tees, and a toy hammer!

On the Ninth Day of Christmas New Westminster gave to me... 9 Dads A-Dancing 8 Moms so Merry 7 Children Singing... 6 Families Sleighing 5 Skytrain Stations 4 Firehalls 3 Tug Boats 2 Libraries And a tin soldier at the Quay! Download the full Twelve Days of Christmas picture book here: Regular: http://ow.ly/SnYI50CIpdt Black & White: http://ow.ly/n2tI50CIpdu

It's Relax O'Clock! Who else is GUILTY AS CHARGED? We hope everyone has a great Halloween tomorrow! May you sneakily snack on as much candy as possible!

FAMILY FUN FEATURE Pull shapes! Today, Heba shows us a fun way to practice our matching skills! Using anything you can find around the house, like tissue paper that Heba uses as an example, you can create a fun and easy matching game for your little ones!

On the Eighth Day of Christmas New Westminster gave to me... 8 Moms so Merry 7 Children Singing 6 Families Sleighing... 5 Skytrain Stations 4 Firehalls 3 Tug Boats 2 Libraries And a tin soldier at the Quay! Download the full Twelve Days of Christmas picture book here: Regular: http://ow.ly/SnYI50CIpdt Black & White: http://ow.ly/n2tI50CIpdu

Downtown Drop-In Safety Protocols For our new indoors Downtown Drop-In at Holy Trinity Cathedral, we require: No outside shoes: all attendees must wear socks, slippers, or indoor shoes... Masks for all grown ups: masks are mandatory for all parents and guardians Sign in with your name and phone: contact tracing will be in place before entering See more

FAMILY FUN FEATURE This craft is adora-bowl! Olga shows us how our little ones can make their own autumn leaf bowls, with a few simple materials found in (and out!) of the home!

FAMILY FUN FEATURE We have all heard of Sunday baking, but what if today we baked something, but not to eat? Today, Heba shows us how we can make our very own salt dough ornaments! Fun for the whole family, and a memorable way to decorate!

Family Place has Holiday Activity Packs still available. If you would like to do holiday crafts, please come pick one up! Location: 225 Seventh Street When: Sunday December 20th through Thursday December 24th from 8am-4pm.Family Place has Holiday Activity Packs still available. If you would like to do holiday crafts, please come pick one up! Location: 225 Seventh Street When: Sunday December 20th through Thursday December 24th from 8am-4pm.

FAMILY FUN FEATURE To celebrate Halloween, Heba is bringing us THREE Family Fun Feature activities, a day early! From carving pumpkins, to ooky spooky soap, and making glowing ghosts, Heba has you covered for non-stop fun all weekend!

Join Santa in Sapperton tomorrow, presented by the Sapperton Business Association, for Virtual Story-Time with Santa! Story-time with Santa can be enjoyed virtually from the comfort of your own home, Sunday, December 20th at 11:00 AM, with this link: https://youtu.be/koy6nSCT-aA For more information on the event: http://ow.ly/BgRe50CPBKO

It's Relax O'Clock! In the mood for a festive treat? Try this DELICIOUS pumpkin whoopie pie recipe! You wont regret it

Hi friends! This is a reminder that New West Family Place will NOT be hosting our Outdoor Drop-In Program for the rest of the week (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday). We will see you all on Monday November 2nd!

On the Seventh Day of Christmas New Westminster gave to me... 7 Children Singing 6 Families Sleighing 5 Skytrain Stations... 4 Firehalls 3 Tug Boats 2 Libraries And a tin soldier at the Quay! Download the full Twelve Days of Christmas picture book here: Regular: http://ow.ly/SnYI50CIpdt Black & White: http://ow.ly/n2tI50CIpdu

It's Relax O'Clock! Still unsure on what to be for Halloween? Take this quiz and find out what you should dress up as! http://ow.ly/7Ihl50BBCSm

FAMILY FUN FEATURE Wrap up some with this Wrapping Station! No matter who you're wrapping for this holiday season, Olga has this fun activity for you and your little ones!

Welcome Paula Rajmil! Meet Paula Rajmil, our first Family Support Worker! Paula is new to Canada from Argentina and is a trained clinical psychologist with her Masters degree in Psychology and a postgraduate focused in family therapy. She also has training in early childhood education and worked in the school system in Argentina, and in a day centre for adults with disabilities. She is currently a clinical counsellor with VAST. She has 3 little ones and lives in South Vancouver. We are so excited to welcome her to the team! Paula's first day is tomorrow, so be sure to join us for our Outdoor Drop-In tomorrow at Lower Hume Park, and say hi!

FAMILY FUN FEATURE This ghost knows how to kick a ball! Today, Heba shows us a fun way to make a ghost pompom catapult. Simply cut the bottom of the cup off, cut a balloon in half, pull the balloon over the bottom of the cup, fill it with pom-poms, and let it rip!