The SFP Connection Thursday Oct 25, 2007

FAMILY A FAIR SUNDAY OCTOBER 28—THIS WEEKEND!!
noon to 3pm at Camp Alexandra in Crescent Beach
Storytelling! Facepainting! Bouncy Castle! Music with Nelson! Cupcake the Clown! Crafts!
Admission to the fair is free-of-charge and will run rain or shine. Bring your “loonies” to get in on the food and selected festivities.
If you can help with SFP’s info table, food service and games area, please call Susan at (778) 322-1222.

Recycle your bottles and cans at Choices or the Bottle depot in our complex and donate the money to SFP. We have accounts at both places. Thanks!
Scholastic Book Orders
Submit your order forms by November 15th.Lots of great gift ideas for the family!

Want to get your First Aid or Foodsafe certificate?
Call Susan for more information at 778-322-1222.

November programming calendar available at SFP or online
Visit SFP or our website for our calendars outlining daily activities for children and new family and parenting programs. Click on ‘What’s New”

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

Hallowe'en Party!
Come to SFP on Wednesday, Oct 31 for a spooky costume party. Lunch will be pot luck (no nuts please), the Family Connections parents have organized games and crafts. We will have a costume party and parade. Prizes for parent and child costumes. Come on Monday or Tuesday to help us decorate!

Friday evening programming: Family Dinner and Boredom Busters
This week’s theme (Oct 26) is Halloween Fun with movie Charlie Brown and the Great Pumpkin. Boredom Busters fees are $5 per child to a max of $10 per family.
Join us for Family Dinner before Boredom Busters; Mummy on a stick for the kids (weiners wrapped like a mummy), Shepherd’s Pie for the adults with juice and cut fruit/vegetables available to round out the dinner. First Come First Served! Call us to reserve your family’s space (778-322-1222); cost is $4 a person (max $12/family).
Want to come for both Family Dinner and Boredom Busters? Max $20 per 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 Thursdays 10 to 11 am. 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 (Oct 26) Board of Director’s Meeting—all welcome! Final planning for the Family A Fair, Halloween Party, Fundraising Strategies.
Next week (Nov 2) Developmental changes of parenthood. What are the differences between mom’s and dad’s experience?

Dental Health Drop-in
Chris the Dental Hygienist will be here Nov 15 and Dec 13. Free tooth brushes and dental information.

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