Westminster's Youth ~ February 2010

Westminster's Youth

February 2010

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Greetings!

We've had quite an exciting beginning this year in Sunday School. With our average attendance being around the 30 mark we have gone back to having two classrooms for our 3 to 10 year olds. We now have a 3 to 6 year old group that meets every Sunday in Room 5 and our 7 to 10 year olds have remained in the Auditorium. With such a great increase in our numbers we are looking for helpers to come out and support our dedicated team of Sunday School teachers. If you can help out for a Sunday here or there, please contact the church office or Sonja Wolter, CE Coordinator at sonja11@rogers.com. No experience required!

We are also excited to currently have eight babies and toddlers registered for our Nursery and have been able to provide a supervised Nursery since the beginning of this year. We have a few dedicated helpers but are looking for some adults who would like to help out. Please contact the church office or Sonja Wolter, CE Coordinator at sonja11@rogers.com if you would like to be part of this exciting ministry with Christian Education.

If you have a child who is currently attending Sunday School regularly, please ensure that we have a completed registration form on file. This helps us with our planning and budgeting!

Our Spring cleaning on February 20th has cleared the way for new space for our Sunday School. The Nursery/Toddler room is now in Room 4 and the J.A.M.M. group of 11 to 13 year olds will now be meeting in the space where the old library was in the Auditorium. Thanks to all who helped make this possible!! A special thanks to Brianna who initiated the set up for our new Nursery space. Cheers!

Don't forget! Sunday's worship involves the children!!!

IN SUNDAY SCHOOL

February 28th will be a Music Sunday School with all children aged 3 to 10 years meeting in the Auditorium to enjoy music and activities with Tom and Marnie.

Family Service is on March 14th (March break) so no Sunday School or Supervised Nursery.

PARENTS' PORCH

There's Smart, and Then There's Smart

Some kids learn to read early, or are adept at math. They bring home good grades and memorize easily. But "school smart" is not the only kind of smart.

Kids are smart in several ways - and so are adults. Word-smart kids like words and ways to use them. Music-smart kids like rhythm and patterns in sound. Logic-smart kids enjoy figuring things out and have fun with science and riddles. Picture-smart kids love to look around and see all the interesting things in the world.

Body-smart kids are graceful and comfortable in their bodies. People-smart kids love interacting with other people. Self-smart kids understand themselves and their feelings. Nature-smart kids love being outdoors and notice plants, animals, and rocks.

Sometimes kids who don't quite fit in the traditional school system think they're not smart. But they are. Smart comes in many shapes and sizes, and everyone is smart in several ways. The various kinds of smarts work together, and no kind of smart is better than the others. Make sure your kids know that.

Make sure your kids know that you value the kind of smarts they have - even if it's not the same kind of smarts you have. Make sure your kids know that God created them and gave them gifts and personality. He treasures them just the way they are.

"You created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made" (Psalm 139:13, 14)

ORANGEVILLE'S COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
www.orangeville.ca

Session Dates:
(Winter) January 4th to March 13th and (Spring) April 6 to June 19th

After-School Programs for children ages 7 to 12

Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. at Alder Street Recreation Centre. $50/session or $7/drop in.

Go Girls

Mondays from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. for young ladies ages 10 to 14. $50/session

P.A. Day Camps & March Break Camps

Ages 5 to 13 at Alder Street Recreation Centre from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cost: $33(R)/$39.69(N) per child/per day. For five camps: $150(R)/$180(N) per child

Thursday Night Youth Nights

From 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Alder Street Recreation Centre. Cost: $5 drop in. (For youth in Grades 6 and up)

Pottery Parties in the Hills

Dates: Sat. March 13 and March 27 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Cost: $25(R)/$30(N)

Little Chefs "Cook"shops

Contact Orangeville's Parks & Recreation for more information

Swimming Lessons: Registration dates/times vary, with the first registration opening Feb 25th, with most opening up in late March. Check website for details and info.

Orangeville Public Library:

Special Entertainment (All performances will be held at Ecole elementaire Des Quatres-Rivieres at 60 Century Drive. Tickets: $3.00 each and can be purchased at the door (price cut when paying for multiple shows)

Monday, March 15th at 1:30 p.m. - Yvette and Her Puppet Friends

Tuesday, March 16th at 2:00 p.m. - Join Hands Puppeteers

Wednesday, March 17th at 1:30 p.m. - The Smudge Fundaes

Thursday, March 18th at 1:30 p.m. - Indian River Reptile Zoo

Friday, March 19th at 1:30 p.m. - Magic of Ian Crawford

Programs in the Library:

Monday, March 15th from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at Mill St. (ages 7+) - "Freeze DNA" (comic workshop)
Tuesday, March 16th from 10:15 to 11:00 a.m. at Alder St. (ages 3-6) "Anyone for Tea"
Tuesday, March 16th from 10:15 to 11:00 a.m. at Mill St. (ages 6+) "Painting A-Plenty" - creating art
Wednesday, March 17th from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. at Mill St. (ages 6+) "Happy St. Patrick's Day" Party
Thursday, March 18th from 10:15 to 11:00 a.m. at Mill St. (ages 3-6) "Anyone for Tea"
Thursday, March 18th from 10:15 to 11:00 a.m. at Alder St. (ages 6-10) "March Music Madness" - making musical instruments
Friday, March 19th from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Mill St. (ages 6+) "Stuff 'N Fluff Animal Workshop". Cost $10/per child

Registration begins March 9th at 10:00 a.m. by calling the library hosting the program

YOUTH SCHEDULE

Grades 7+

Thurs., Mar. 4th

Movie Night 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP - pizza supplied: $5/per person

Ages 14+

Wed., Mar. 10th

Games Night & Taco Bell begins at 7:30 p.m. at Westminster. Bring $$

Wed., Mar. 24th

Movie Night at Westminster begins at 7:30 p.m.

April (date panding)

Laserquest Night - save up your $$

Fri., Apr. 30th to Sat. May 30th

30 Hour Famine. Registration required

Orangeville Music Camp

August 9-13/16-20, 2010

8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Westminster United Church

For children ages 8-12

Tuition: $300

Camp Directors: Wayne Gilpin & Lynne Smith

Instrument Classes: Flute, clarinet, trumpet, guitar, percussion, handbells (all instruments provided except guitars)

Classes for beginners and advanced. Program includes group sessions & performances.

Contact the church office for information or registration forms.

FREE PARENTING WORKSHOPS - DUFFERIN PARENT SUPPORT NETWORK

To register, please see www.dpsn.ca or call 519-940-8678

"How to Talk So Kids Will Listen" ~ Wednesdays: March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28 (6 nights) from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Island Lake Public School. This workshop will teach you how to develop positive relationships through effective communication with children of all ages. You will learn proven skills that will help you to cope with your child's negative feelings, engage your child's willing cooperation and discipline without hurting or alienating your child.

"Strengthening Families After Separation & Divorce" ~ Thursday, April 1st (1 night) from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Dufferin Child & Family Services. Learn how to facilitate a healthier adjustment following the stress and confusion of parental breakups.

"Blending Families: the Old with the New" ~ Thursday, April 8th (1 night) from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Dufferin Child & Family Services. Parents and caregivers will learn how to overcome some of the challenges when blended families are formed.

"Anger's Bubble" ~ Mondays: April 12, 19 & 26th (3 nights) from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Princess Margaret Public School. This workshop will help you to recognize your own anger triggers and how to release anger safely. Participants will examine their anger style and how this impacts themselves and others. We'll also discuss behaviour choices when angry and how to be assertive and communicate more effectively.

"Be the Best Dad You Can Be" ~ Mondays: May 3 & 10th (2 nights) from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Early Years Centre. Squash the 'myths' of fatherhood! Explore the barriers, the frustrations and the joys of being a dad. Meet and connect with fellow fathers from your community. Learn how to identify your child's strengths and address areas of concern. (Come for dinner & bring the kids - 3 yrs and up)

"Making Friends & Managing Feelings" ~ Wednesday, May 5th (1 night) from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Island Lake Public School. This 1 night workshop will provide a better understanding strengths/challenges associated with Asperger Syndrome. Specific strategies for making friends and managing feelings will be discussed.

"Developing Your Child's Social Skills" ~ Thursday, May 6th (1 night) from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Island Lake Public School. Help your child to develop age appropriate and useful social skills, resilience and empowerment so that they can be comfortable handling themselves in any group, setting and new situation.

"What Does it Mean to be a Girl aged 5 to 11 in the 21st Century" ~ Wednesday, May 12th (1 night) from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. ~ with speaker Linda Cameron **a fee will apply for this workshop**

"Prevention & Handling of Youth Substance Abuse" ~ Monday, May 17th (1 night) from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Princess Margaret Public School - This workshop is geared to parents of children ages 10 to 16 and will provide knowledge, tools and techniques to prevent and/or cope with the impact of alcohol & drugs in adolescents.

"Healthy Relationships" ~ Tuesdays: June 1, 8 and 15th (3 nights) from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Princess Margaret Public School. This workshop covers topics such as identifying healthy and unhealthy relationships, boundaries, anger, assertiveness, conflict resolution and self-esteem.

Contact Information

Westminster United Church

247 Broadway (P.O. Box 34),

Orangeville, Ontario

L9W 2Z5
Telephone (519) 941-0381

Fax (519) 941-0385
Email: westminster@westminsterorangeville.ca