SFP Connections May 4, 2009

Pick up your copy of the MAY CALENDAR at SFP or visit our website www.semiahmoofamilyplace.com.


FAMILY PIZZA AND MOVIE NIGHT
Friday May 8th – last family dinner of the season.
Flying Wedge Pizza will be served and the movie is to be announced. The cost is $5.00 per person to a maximum of $20.00 per family.
Family Dinner and Movie nights will resume in September.


MOTHER’S DAY AT SFP
Mother's Day Breakfast and Tea Saturday May 9th 10:00- 12:00
Treat Mom and the rest of the family to a relaxing morning. Breakfast will be served at 10:00 and tea and goodies will be served throughout the rest of the morning. The cost for breakfast is $5.00 per person and free for Moms.
Please RSVP by May 6th at 604-531-5882 or sign up while at SFP.


COME AND GROW WITH US – Prenatal Education
UPCOMING DATES: May 15 & 16
Cost is $50 and includes two classes, a reunion class, SFP membership, a monthly Parenting Film Night, and a free SFP drop-in, total value, over $200!
All Friday classes are 7pm -9:30pm and Saturday classes 10am-4pm.
To register, email info@semiahmoofamilyplace.com or call 778-322-1222. Subsidies may be available.


NEW BEGINNINGS MOVES TO THURSDAYS IN MAY
Starting May 7th New Beginnings are Thursdays 11am-12noon.
New Beginnings is a group for parents with children under 1yr old.
Group is free with your SFP drop-in fee and includes a snack. Child minding for older children can be provided but you must call 778-322-1222 to make arrangements.
Topics will include Bonding, Family adjustments, Feeding, Newborn characteristics, Parenting styles, Nutrition, Eco-friendly parenting, Sleep, Sibling Adjustment, and Community Resources.


MAKING SENSE OF ADOLESCENCE – May 19th 7pm-8:30pm
Presentation by Deborah MacNamara PhD
Adolescence will bring with it 7 rites of passage that are commonly misunderstood and misinterpreted leading to disconnections with teens. Based on the relational and developmental approach of Dr. Gordon Neufeld, this presentation is based on understanding adolescence from the inside out and in helping teens successfully cross the bridge from childhood to adulthood.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University
12666-72ND Ave, Surrey, BC
Conference Center G1205 A/B/C
Free admission
Please register your attendance by emailing
mailto:Christina.Fung@kwantlen.ca


ALEXANDRA FAIR
Saturday May 30th at Camp Alexandra in Crescent Beach
Semiahmoo Family Place will be closed that day to allow our staff to participate. Mark your calendar and bring your whole family for this fun event.


SFP GARAGE SALE
Saturday June 6th 10am-2pm
Semiahmoo Family Place is cleaning house! SFP will be holding a garage sale in our parking lot to sell used toys, books and new and gently used clothes and car seats (all new). Members are welcome to host a table at the sale. Space rentals are $10.00 per table and $20.00 if you require SFP to supply a table. Set up will begin at 9:00. Hot dogs and refreshments will be served.


SFP SUMMER HOURS
Beginning in June
Open Tuesdays and Thursdays ONLY
Special off site programs Wednesdays
If you have summer programming ideas contact Julie or Deb at 604-531-5882.


REMINDERS FOR AVOIDING THE SPREAD OF THE FLU
Wash you hands frequently, and avoid touching your mouth, nose or eyes.
You will find hand sanitizer at the entrance to SFP, so it is a good idea to use it when you arrive and when you leave.
At the first sign of illness, isolate yourself to protect others. (Authorities recommend you stay at home for at least 7 days after getting sick, as you could still infect others.)
If your flu symptoms are mild, stay home.
If your symptoms become severe, call your doctor and seek medical treatment.








SFP gratefully acknowledges the ongoing support from the following
Coast Capital Savings, City of Surrey, the Vancouver Foundation, British Columbia Ministry of Children and Families, Crescent Beach Community Services, United Way, Success by 6, and the British Columbia Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch and YOU, our supporters and families.

Special thanks to our business supporters in our Friends of the SFP campaign; Crescent Moon Childbirth Services, The Fifth Option Outsourcing, Medland and Company, Westland Insurance, Faithful Productions, White Rock Design and Print, Live Yoga, Flying Wedge Pizza, PriceSmart, the Peace Arch News, Buckets of Fun Children’s Consignment, Child's View Children’s Centre, White Rock Legion, Choices Markets, ReMax Realty, the Uptown GiftBox Company, the Surrey Firefighters Society, Cohen and Company Law Office, and the White Rock Business Improvement Association.

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