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The Fredericton Co-op is proud to be fredkid's Platinum Sponsor. We want young famiiles to know that we care about them and this local community.
Find out why over 8, 500 local families choose the Fredericton Co-op for their shopping.
Not a member? Mention fredkid at the Front Desk and receive a FREE trial shopping card.
If you are a member and have ideas of how to make this store better for you and your kids, please let us know. You and all the other members have say in how we operate.
Our Store Hours
Mondays 9:00 - 6:00
Tuesdays 9:00 - 9:00
Wednesday 9:00 - 9:00
Thursdays 9:00 - 9:00
Fridays 9:00 - 9:00
Saturdays 9:00 - 6:00
Sundays 12:00 - 5:00
The Gas bar is open at 7:30 each day, Monday through Saturday. The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy is open during store hours all week, but is closed on Sundays
PO Box 602 Vanier Highway, Fredericton, NB E3B 5A6 Phone: 453-1300
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fredkid wants to know how you make the holidays meaningful. Please submit tips and suggestions on alternative Christmas gifts! An example might be to help out at the Soup Kitchen Christmas Dinner. You could win a family pass to Science East! A great outing for you and your family over the holidays! A random draw will take place, so every entry will give you a better chance at winning. The contest runs until December 20th
Click here to submit a tip!
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Healthy Families, Healthy Communities Association Newsletter
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Happy Holidays everyone, from all of us at Healthy Families, Healthy Communities Association. There are many wonderful events happening for families in the city this December. Many are free events or cost very little. Take the time to enjoy these events with your children. Take in a concert, go to a "Free" skate. slide down the hills of Odell Park, or try the "Gingerbread cookie" recipe below! Spending time together will create holiday memories that will last a lifetime!
Click here for more info on what to do with your kids in the winter!
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Gingerbread Cookies!
Ingredients:
4 1/2 cups all- purpose flour
1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
2 tsp .ground ginger
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1 1/4 tsp. baking sods
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown suger
2 large eggs
3/4 cups molasses
Tubes of white decorator's frosting
Coloured M &M's or skittles
Directions:
1. Mix flour, cinnamon, ginger, and baking soda: then set aside
2. In a separate bowl, blend butter & brown sugar. Add eggs & molasses. Pour in dry mixture stirring until dough is stiff.
3. Divide dough in half and flatten like pancakes. Cover with plastic wrap, the refrigerate for 2 hrs. Dough should be firm after this.
4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On floured surface, roll out dough and use cookie cutters for gingerbread men shapes! Place on greased cookie sheet and bake for 10 min.
5. Once baked, let them cool down. Then you are ready to decorate with icing and candies! Enjoy your holiday treat!
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Highlights of December Events:
Annual Christmas Teddy Bear donation - The Daily Gleaner invites you to donate a teddy bear to a child in the hospital during the
month of December. For more info: Kim 506-443-2970
Shirley 506-458-6463
St. Thomas Singers Christmas concert - The St. Thomas Singers, under the direction of Dr. Willis Noble, present Gloria, a concert of music for the Christmas season.December 1st, 7:30 pm at St Dunstan's Catholic Church. $7.00 for families.
Tree Lighting Ceremony - December 5th, at 8pm at the Legislature building.
Christmas Arts and Crafts Show - At the Capital Exhibit Centre
December 7, 8th & 9th. Go to frex.ca for more info!
Bel Canto Annual Wassail Concert -Traditional tasty treats, seasonal music and carol singing and will highlight the music of Daniel Pinkham and Stephen Hatfield. December 6, 7:30 pm Grace Memorial Baptist Church
506-454-8939 for more info!
Peace on Earth - Keswick Ridge School on Dec 7th at 6:30pm, & at the Kingsclear Community Centre on Dec 14th at 6:30pm.
For your tickets contact Charlene McTaggart at 363-5461.
Narnia - Based on The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis,A beautiful story that will delight the whole family this holiday. December 11, 13th & 14th, 8pm at the playhouse!
Free Concert at the Fredericton Public Library -Making Spirits Bright. Enjoy festive holiday music from around the world
All are welcome! Free at the Fredericton Public Library. Saturday, December, 6, 10:30am.
Dance Fredericton Nutcracker Performance- The Nutcracker Suite and Friends has two shows on Saturday, December 8 at 2PM and 7PM at Le Centre Communautaire Sainte-Anne. Tickets are $15 for adults, $7 for students, and $5 for Dance Fredericton Students.
Christmas at the Playhouse - An anticipated annual event. The Christmas show of Christmas shows! December 18-21. Visit theplayhouse.ca for tickets and information!
A Christmas Carol - Dufflebag Theatre returns to the Playhouse to perform their hilarious
and interactive rendition of the Charles Dickens classic holiday tale,
A Christmas Carol. December 28th & 29th . Tickets are $13.00.
For an up to date list of events please visit fredkid.com! |
Paediatric Lifestyle Management
Program
INFORMATION SESSION:
JANUARY 14th, 7-9pm, UNB Gym
Do you have a child between the ages
of 5 and 12? Are you concerned with your child's weight and health?
Over the last four years
our comprehensive, evidence-based program has supported many parents
and guardians of overweight children in their efforts to raise healthy
and active children. Held at UNB, this 11-week program provides
families with the information, guidance and support they need to make
healthy lifestyle choices. Our interdisciplinary team of health professionals
includes paediatric nurses, registered dieticians, leisure educators,
& physical activity consultants.
There is
NO COST to participate in the program but space is limited!
Interested in learning more?
Attend our information session on Wednesday,
January 14th from 7-9pm at UNB's LB Gym in room
C210.
Contact Kate Morrison at 452-6172
or kinkids@unb.ca to reserve a spot or to find out more!
KIN KIDS Physical Activity Program
for 5 to 12 Years Olds
Registration Deadline:
January 15th, 2009
Looking for an activity program
for your child that doesn't require huge sums of money, equipment
or time? KIN KIDS is a physical activity program designed to engage
children ages 5 to 12 in the simple pleasures and benefits of regular
physical activity. The focus is on
FUN, INTERACTIVE and
NON-COMPETITIVE activities.
KIN KIDS is held Mondays & Wednesdays at
the UNB gym from 5:30-6:30pm and runs from January 19th to
April 1st. The cost is $60
(includes a cool t-shirt!), but children may participate on only one
of the days for a reduced fee. Financial support is also available
for children requiring assistance.
Contact 452-6172 or kinkids@unb.ca to reserve a spot or to find out more! |
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