Newsletter
Kids First Family Resource Centre
27 St.Andrews St., Antigonish
863-3848 www.kids1st.ca
Reminder:
When you or your child has an illness that is contagious, please do not come to the
centre. This includes if your child has a fever, vomiting, chicken pox, mumps,
rash, strep throat, diarrhea, measles, impetigo, pinkeye, scabies or head lice.
Kids First is a registered, non-profit organization and your donations are greatly appreciated!
Thank You to everyone who made our fundraiser a great success.
Harbour Players present Bedrock and Roll as a fundraiser dinner theatre Kids First Family Resource Centre
HEALTHY MOMS HEALTHY BABIES
February
WEDNESDAY’S 9:30-11:30
FEBRUARY 1ST: “Dr. Jack Newman’s Visual Guide to Breastfeeding” How to make the breastfeeding experience a success and a pleasure for both mother and baby.
FEBRUARY 8TH: “Role of the Midwife/Postpartum Depression” The supports and services a midwife provides as well as Postpartum Depression...how to recognize it and what can help.
FEBRUARY 15TH: “Skin-to-Skin” Learn about the many benefits and effects of skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby.
FEBRUARY 22ND: TO BE ANNOUNCED...
FEBRUARY 29TH: “Sleep” remember that? Join us for a discussion on one of the most difficult aspects of parenting
*on-site child care provided for children
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Upcoming Events
Moms Lunch Community Kitchen
Preparing meals on a budget as a group
Wednesday, Feb. 22 nd (full)
11:00 to 1:00 o’clock
Children will have play time and cooking time
These programs will be run at the Community Kitchen at the Library
Hosts Public Health, Kids First & Women’s Resource Centre
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GOODNESS IN MANY WAYS CAMPAIGN
INTERESTED IN LEARNING SOME NEW SKILLS IN THE KITCHEN?
REGISTER NOW FOR THE GOODNESS IN MANY WAYS VEGETABLE & FRUIT WORKSHOP SERIES
- Learn about fresh Nova Scotia vegetables and fruits
- Learn new ways to use frozen and canned vegetables and fruits
- Learn how to properly freeze and can vegetables and fruits
- Get lots of great new recipe ideas
- Each workshop includes a meal that we will prepare and eat together
- Have fun and learn at the same time!
Where: Community Kitchen & Room at the Antigonish Library
Dates: Thursday March 1st and March 22nd
Time: 9:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
NOTE: Support will be provided for transportation, if needed. On site childcare
Must be registered Deadline for Registration: February 23rd, 2012
To Register, please contact Debi Anderson at 863- 3848
or e-mail: Antigonish@kids1st.ca
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Kids have Stress Too
This is a 3 week program for parents of children 3-9 years of age.
The program is designed to help parents better understand stress, recognize it and to provide their children with ways to manage it.
Starting
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10th/2012 at 9:30 to 11:30 for 3 weeks
Onsite Childcare for all programs listed
You can sign up for any of these programs by calling
Kids First 863-3848
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Family Valentines Day Dance
Sunday, Feb. 12th 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Legion Hall, Main Street, Antigonish
$5.00 per family
Tickets available at Kids First or at the door
*Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Winter Walk
Come one Come all: Parents and children Help us Take the roof off Winter
We will walk from Kids First Centre to the Library
We will have hot chocolate and cookies
The Library staff will read a story with us then we will return to Kids First
Fun Food! Prizes!
Tuesday, February 14th 9:45
Snow Date: Feb. 21st
Please Call to Register
Help us make this a great event
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OUTREACH PROGRAMS
Kids First Family Resource Program is taking registration for the School Readiness Program at Antigonish East Education Center.
This program is for children entering fall 2012. It is Tuesday Mornings or Afternoons. The program is designed to help children prepare for attending
grade primary at this school in 2012, they will be exposed to the school and what it has to offer.
There is no charge for the program. If you have a child starting school in 2012 at Antigonish East Education Center and you would like them to attend this program or for more information please contact Colleen at Kids First 863-3848. Children must be registered to attend.