West Side Family Place
2819 West 11th Avenue V6K2M2 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Dear participants and supporters of West Side Family Place, It’s that time of year again when we are reaching out to ask for your financial contributions to our programs by renewing your WSFP Membership. While we recognize the uncertainty of the future we hope that you will consider our services as a vital part of your support network going forward. Membership fees are a critical part of our annual revenue and help fund our Family Drop in, parent education, workshops, speci...al event and seasonal celebrations. Membership is an integral part of community participation and an effective way to contribute to our sustainability. Benefits of Membership: *Invitation to participate and vote at our Annual General Meeting and enjoy a special night of information sharing *Participate in Family Place programs *Borrowing privileges for both the Resource and Toy Lending Libraries *Quarterly newsletter sent to you via email. For this year only our annual membership fee will be $25. If this amount presents difficulty please speak to one of our staff about a complimentary membership. If you would like to sign up for membership or want to renew an existing membership please click here, http://ow.ly/1gdo50C9Kve, to fill out the membership form and email it to [email protected]. Payment can be made in person by cash, cheque or credit card, or by e-transfer. Thank you for your support! Diane Elliott-Buckley Executive Director

We have great presentations next week for parents, caregivers and all other community members, join us! *Indigenous Awareness in the Early Years with Jade Brass. This presentation will take participants on a journey to learn, understand, connect and engage with Indigenous history, resiliency, strength, truth and reconciliation.... -Tuesday, November 24, 7:30 pm -Register at: [email protected] *Emotional Well-Being in Difficult Times with Dr. Deborah MacNamara This presentation will explore the effects of the pandemic for parents and their families and provide insights for preservation of one's own and their children's emotional health and well-being. -Thursday, November 26, 7:30 pm -Register at: http://ow.ly/aWke50Cn4Mf

Happy National Child Day! This day each year, since 1993, has been celebrated as the day to commemorate the United Nations' adoption of the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of the Child (1959) and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989). These documents and this day are to commit in upholding the opportunity for children's voice be heard, to commit to the protection of their livelihood and to commit to respecting and sustaining their rights to ...reach their full potential. At Family Place, fostering play and connection are just some of the ways we are committed to championing children's rights. Thank to the community of families and services for collaborating and supporting us with this continued endeavor. Learn more: *nationalchildday.org *Canadian Child Care Federation, www.cccf-fcsge.ca *familiescanada.ca *canada.ca

Happening next Thursday, November 26 at 7:30 pm! Join us for this special presentation with Dr. Deborah MacNamara as she speaks about "Emotional Well-Being in Difficult Times". During these challenging times, Dr. MacNamara will explore its effects on parents and their children and provide helpful insights to preserve one's own and their children's emotional health and well being. ... New registration link: http://ow.ly/aWke50Cn4Mf

We have two virtual singing sessions today, Circle Time (for families with toddlers and preschoolers) and Baby Pop-Up (for families with babies) both on Zoom! See images for details of time. Register by email at [email protected]. Sing with you later!

Here's Salena with a quick tutorial for this week's Art Package! Pair your creation with the songs and rhymes below... *Owl in the Tree... (Tune: Skip to my Lou) Owl in the tree says, who, who, who Owl in the tree says, who, who, who Owl in the tree says, who, who, who Who, who, are you? (point to a child and have them say their name) *Little Owl (Tune: This Old Man) Little Owl, in the tree, He is winking down at me. With a wink, wink, wink, wink, All through the night, Little Owl is quite a site! Little Owl, in the tree, He is hooting down at me. With a hoot, hoot, hoot, hoot, All through the night, Little Owl is quite a site! Come by now until 1:00 pm today and also tomorrow at 9:30 am to 1:00 pm for a craft package to take and make at home! Share with us your creation by commenting below or by tagging us on your pictures. Happy Crafting!

"Whooooo's ready for a fun craft?" Our Art Package is available today and tomorrow for your little ones to make at home! This one is a lovely one as you can incorporate the beautifully coloured leaves found on the ground these days (tip: collect and dry different coloured and shaped fallen leaves for a unique looking owl).... Come by Family Place and grab an Art Package today and tomorrow,9:30 am to 1:00 pm.