Workshops &
Special Events:

Baby meets Broccoli: Your Baby and Solids

18+ years

Introducing babies to solid foods is a big step! are you confused by all the conflicting information out there of how to do it? this workshop will share the when, what, and how of introducing your baby to solid foods. It includes hands-on experience making first foods. Parents will leave the workshop with confidence about introducing their babies to solid foods.

Toddler at the Table: Feeding kids 9-36 monthsh3>

18+ years

Parenting a toddler isn’t easy - especially with food and eating. this workshop will share strategies for you to support your child to become a good, healthy eater. topics include identifying and dealing with age-appropriate behaviours, how to avoid battles at meal and snack times, progressing from baby food to adult food, and how to know if your child is eating enough. also includes hands-on experience making finger foods.

 

Picky Preschoolers: Feeding kids Aged 3-5 Years

Are you exhausting yourself and parenting in ways that you don’t want to, all to get your kids to eat well? this workshop will give you the tools to stop the madness! learn tools and strategies to stop the battles over food and support your child to be a good, healthy eater. Includes hands-on experience making kid-friendly foods.

A Heart Full of Stories

16+ years

Immerse yourself in the ancient art of oral storytelling! explore elements of story, point of view (what would the story of snow White be like if told by Grumpy the dwarf?) and authentic physical gesture. Play with character voices and experience community-building through storytelling. Both creating personal myth and bringing a legend to life can be accomplished with specific techniques. this course will also enhance your performance skills and stage fright management techniques. also suitable for reading writers and performance poets.

Sacred Sound

16+ years

Become a musical instrument through simple stretches and tones. learn the art of chakra toning: making sound that corresponds with the body’s energy centres. Increase your relaxation, vocal range and resonance. When you pluck a string on an instrument, the sound resonates through its body freely. When we gently work through the places where we hold tension, our bodies are again free to make sound---simply and purely. you’ll leave class feeling refreshed and in tune! Bring your questions about vocal anatomy & function, e.g. What’s my diaphragm and how does it work? How do I smooth this strange crack in the middle of my voice? What do I do with stage fright?” this workshop is also useful for speakers and reading writers. Please wear stretchy and relaxing clothes.

Kids Stuff Only market & Car Trunk Sale Sneak Peek

Attention all kids and parents! Join us at our kids stuff only market to find some great bargains! or get a table of your own and get rid of all those toys or clothes your kids no longer use! New and used goods welcome. set up at 9:00-10:00am and take down at 1:30Pm sharp. online registration available but please come to the community centre to choose your table number. No refunds after april 11, 2010. Free to the public. registration begins February 25, 2010. load up your cars, minivans and trucks with items you no longer want and park them at riley Park community centre. you’ll get 2 parking stalls: one for your vehicle and one for a table (you supply your own). this is perfect for those without the yard space to host your own sale! set up at 9:00-10:00am and take down at 1:30Pm sharp. register online or in person. No refunds after april 11, 2010. event is rain or shine! Free to the public. registration begins February 25, 2010.