The SFP Connection Thursday Oct 18, 2007

FAMILY A FAIR SUNDAY OCTOBER 28 noon to 3pm at Camp Alexandra in Crescent Beach
From the hilarious antics of Cupcake the Clown, to face painting, storytelling, arts and crafts, and musicians …Sunday October 28 marks the date of Family A Fair, a resource fun fair for families sponsored by the Peninsula Advisory Network. For four years, Crescent Beach Community Services has hosted this fall event geared towards families with children with 0-6. Admission to the fair is free-of-charge and will run rain or shine. All that it takes is a few “loonies” to get in on the bouncy castle, food and selected festivities.
We would also value parent volunteers to help with SFP’s info table, food service and games area. If you can help out at this fun fair, call Susan at (778) 322-1222.

Interested in becoming a relief facilitator or childminder at SFP?
SFP is looking for relief Facilitators for drop-in and party programming, and childminders during parenting groups. These are great positions for someone who likes to work with children, has lots of energy and perhaps needs the flexibility of shared hours. Please contact SFP Executive Director Laurel Tien (ed@semiahmoofamilyplace.com) to learn more about this opportunity to be part of the SFP team.

Upcoming Programming for Families—full calendar available at SFP or on the website (click on Whats New)

Friday evening programming: Family Dinner and Boredom Busters
This week’s theme (Oct 19) is Hawaii Adventures with movie Surf’s Up!
Boredom Busters fees are $5 per child to a max of $10 per family.
Join us for Family Dinner before Boredom Busters; Chicken and Pineapple Kabobs with juice and cut fruit/vegetables available to round out the dinner. Call us to reserve your family’s space (778-322-1222); cost is $4 a person (max $12/family).

Upcoming Programming for Parents/Caregivers—all sessions free-of-charge with your drop-in fee. Childminding available—pre-register with Susan at 778-322-1222.

Free of Charge—Life with Baby Drop-In Sessions the first Monday of the month (Nov 5) at 10am and first Saturday of the Month (Nov 3) at 7pm
Come ask questions about anything in the Childbearing year—free-of charge! Pre-register with Deborah at 778-881-4122.

Coffee, Chaos and Calm (CCC) runs alternating Wednesdays and Thursdays 10 to 11 am. Next session Oct 18, then Oct 24. Come and share your strengths in organizing as we support each other to help our families move gently through the world. No more lost shoes, rushing out the door, and forgotten engagements.

Family Connections runs every Friday 10 to 11 am. This week—Listening and connecting through Birth Stories.

Bringing Out the Best in Our Children and Ourselves: A Virtues Project Circle
A casual workshop for parents and caregivers--6 Mondays at SPF—Free of Charge with your drop-in fee. October 15- November 26 (no session Nov. 12); 10am-11am
* Immerse yourself in powerful, uplifting language and practices
* Recognize teachable moments as life's lessons
* Identify your strengths and areas of growth
* Practice a deep listening technique
* Go home each week with practical tools