Updated: May 15th, 2010

 

HCCPA/BURLINGTON CO-OP TOY LIBRARY

Our Monday playgroup located in St. Stephen’s Church on Parkway Drive will be starting up again Monday Sept. 14th.Thanks to those members and family who have helped with the inventory This Caregiver Drop-In is open to any HCCPA member who is also a member of the Toy Library. Toy Library membership is $35 for a full 1-year membership that includes borrowing privileges, or $20 for a 6-month drop in membership. It is located in the basement of St. Stephen’s United Church, 2258 Parkway Drive; entrance is at the back of the church.

We look forward to welcoming some new members!

 

PROVIDERS DROP IN AT ONTARIO EARLY YEARS CENTRE 

Providers Drop-In will now be on Friday mornings at Aldershot location of Ontario Early Years Centre from 9:15-11:30am.

 

Amazing Adventures 

Wednesday May 19th:  9:30am to 1:00pm

A discounted rate of $5.25 per child is offered for HCCPA members only and the child must be in the providers care for that day.  You will need to show your HCCPA Card to get the discount. Bring along your snacks and lunch if you choose.  A separate room is reserved for HCCPA's exclusive use (for snack time and lunch time).  Meet up with other Providers, let your children explore the various indoor playground equipment, and enjoy a change of scenery.  Amazing Adventures has something for everyone from 12 months-12yrs, infants under 12 months are free.  

Park Days are Here Again!

Starting in May, we will set a park every other Wednesday so that Providers can meet up with each other, and create an outdoor playgroup for their children.  This will be weather permitting, of course.  There is no need to reply, just go on out to the designated park and have some fun.  Remember to bring snacks, drinks, blanket for the children, lawn chair for yourself, sand toys, jackets, hats, sunscreen.  Just remember to check the weather before you go out - we've been having so many cold one day, hot the next, that you want to be prepared with the appropriate clothing.

 

	Wed. May 5th Sherwood Forest Park
	Wed. May 19th Ireland Park
	Wed. June 2 Rotary Park
	Wed. June 16 Tansley Woods Park
	Wed. June 30th Hidden Valley Park

 

Puddicombe Farm & Estate Winery Field trip

Date: Tuesday June 1st

Time: 9:30-11:00am

The self-guided tour includes:

	Train ride, Wagon ride
	Visit to the petting farm Play area $5 for each child and adult caregiver

Puddicombe Farms is located on HWY 8 in Winona (only 20 minute drive from Burlington)

check out their website www.puddicombefarms.ca

 

Club 54 Comedy Night!

Date: Friday June 18th

Tickets $10 each

Invite your friends, neighbours daycare parents!

This is a fundraiser for the association as $8 from each ticket sold goes to the association!

Let Julie Williams know how many tickets you need at roadapples@hotmail.com

 

CAREGIVERS POTLUCK 

Friday May 28^th

Place: Diane Weber

922 Glendale Court

Come on out and enjoy an evening out with other Providers.  Bring your favourite dish, have a glass of wine, pop, or whatever is your cup of tea!  Everyone is welcome, new Providers, old Providers, age doesn't matter - just kidding, whether you've been with us for a week, or 10 years, we'd love to have you come out and join us.  R.S.V.P. Diane dweber6@cogeco.ca

 

RELAY FOR LIFE 2010

Date: June 11th, 2010
Place: Bronte Provincial Park
Once again HCCPA will have a team at Relay for Life in support of the Cancer Society.  We are looking for members to join our team.  Please contact our team captain Diane Muir if you would like to join us.

 

Bronte Creek Provincial Park     Events for 2010

*** Exact activities and dates may vary. Please call 905-827-6911 to access the automated message under PARK UPDATES within 1 month of event.

Other family oriented programs are offered May-Sept. including guided hikes, children's programs, prop talks, demonstrations and tours. Please call the park at 905-827-6911 for more information on all our family activities offered during your visit.

ü	Date	Title and location	Description
	May 24, 2010	Spring Thyme on the Farm 1219 Burloak Drive , Oakville – Parking lot F	12:00 – 4:00 at Spruce Lane Farmhouse Wool carding, spinning and weaving, carving demonstrations, traditional spring cleaning chores and other hands-on activities typical of the 1900’s.
	July 17, 2010	Parks Day 1219 Burloak Drive	10:00 – 4:00 – Register at Nature Centre or Spruce Lane Farmhouse.  Visit a variety of stations throughout the park to complete family challenges.  Prizes!
	July 7 & 14 August  4 & 11 2010	Geo- Adventure 3201 Upper Middle Road Campground - amphitheatre	Learn the basics of navigating with a hand-held GPS unit… it’s like an electronic compass.
	Sundays in August	Ghost walk at Spruce Lane Farm	Everyone wants to know IF the old house is haunted. We’ve had the paranormal experts in --- their stories will be told by staff... who have THEIR own stories to tell. Some say yes.... and some, well... aren't saying. You decide.
	August 14, 2010	Farm Day 1219 Burloak Drive , Oakville – Parking lot F	Celebrate FARM! Lots of farm activities, games, chores and demonstrations. More information 905-827-6911.
	3rd Sunday in September	British Car Day 1219 Burloak Drive , Oakville – Parking lot A or C	Toronto Triumph Club presents their annual British Car Day.  www.britishcarday.com
	October 23, 2010	Camper Halloween 3201 Upper Middle Road	Registered Campers ONLY!  Trick-or-treat around the campsites, decorate your sites.  Prizes for the best decorated sites.  Spooky hike where we learn about owls, coyotes, bats and other creepy critters!
	Dec 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 2010.	Homestead Christmas Parking lot F Breckon Shelter   Supported by the Friends of Bronte Creek.	Breckon shelter: Traditional games, and activities and make-and-take decorations. – open to all park visitors. Farmhouse, reindeer barn and Santa:  Reservation and addition fees apply. Experience the traditions of a Victorian Christmas on a farm in 1900.  Decorations, stories, caroling, sweets and toy shop.  Visit the reindeer barn and then enjoy a personal visit with the big guy.  Heritage costumes available for family photos with Santa – memento USB stick.