Powerhouse Press
Caregiving is a family event!
Fall 2016
Niagara Region
Summer Camp 2016– Amazing Race:
Powerhouse Project Edition
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Christina Smith
CHAIR
Summer Camp was a
success! Once again,
Powerhouse Project had
the opportunity to provide
our members with a great
free summer camp
experience thanks to the
continued support from the
Niagara Community
Foundation.
Kim Latour
PAST CHAIR
Rick Nero
TREASURER
Laura Dumas
SECRETARY
Robyn Garner
DIRECTOR
Vanessa Coens
DIRECTOR
Pam Isaak
DIRECTOR
Tracey Marshall
DIRECTOR
John Woods
DIRECTOR
Inside this issue:
Thanks
Cayleigh!
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Facebook
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Program
Details
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Calendars
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Powerhous
e In Action
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Funders
and
Contributor
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During our three weeks of
summer camp, which took
place in St., Catharines,
Welland and Niagara Falls–
our 2016 theme was based
on the famous TV series
The Amazing Race. Our
campers had the
opportunity to participate in
a variety of fun and
challenging activities that
pushed their limits that
focused on team work
and communication, all
while conquering Detours
and Road Blocks to figure
out their Route Info. Our
campers and staff had an
amazing time. A lot of new
friends and memories
were made and we
ensured to beat the heat
with splash pads, pools
and water balloons! See
you next year campers for
a new
adventure!
We are pleased to announce
that Erica has taken on a new
role with Powerhouse Project as
our Program Manager! Erica’s
time will be spent between the
Niagara and Haldimand-Norfolk
offices as she provides support
and oversight of our programs.
Some Friendly Reminders to our Families...
Just a reminder to parents that work cell phones will be answered during our typical work
week hours: Monday to Thursday 12:30pm – 8:30 pm and Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Staff will be
unable to answer work cell phones when off duty; however we will be sure to respond by the
next business day.
We have the privilege of using DSBN schools for our programs. We ask our families to take
the time to respectfully follow their policies including indoor non-marking shoes (warn
indoors at all times) and ensuring all food and snacks are nut free products.
Please ensure your child has a refillable water bottle, proper clothing and footwear for
program.
Transportation is a service we provide to our families on a need to need basis. We
understand that life can get busy and schedules and circumstances change. However, we ask
that you respect this policy and use it only when needed.
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Mission:
Thanks Cayleigh….it was a great summer!
This summer I had the
privilege of working with
Erica and Gus in the
summer program. I also
was lucky enough to get
to meet some amazing
kids who taught me a lot
about joy, laughter, and
being resilient. Every day
spent with the kids was a
new adventure in camp
where we gained skills like
teamwork, balance, and
problem solving while
having a lot of fun. We
were also able to show
The Young Carers Initiative
serves caregiving children,
youth, young adults and
their families through social,
recreational and educational
programs intended to foster
resilience, self-esteem, and
life skills.
our strengths individually
and as a team in our
Amazing Race challenges
such as Road Blocks or
Detours. I really want to
thank all the kids, Erica,
Gus, and Michelle for
being so welcoming and
allowing me to be a
part of this amazing
program and agency.
Thank you everyone,
*Cayleigh
Let’s Stay Connected….
We want to invite you to like and be a part of our
Powerhouse Project community page. It will help you
stay engaged with recent program updates and
cancellations, as well as seeing our young carers in action! It will also help you to
stay connected with other community programs that you can participate in. We
also are always excited to share new and innovative research about young carers
on our Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/www.powerhouseproject.ca/
Vision:
Our Vision... A community
where young carers and
their families are
Months at a Glance…
Wing It Night!: Members of all ages are invited to come to the St. Catharines office on Thurs, Sept 8 from
6-8pm for a “Wing It Night”. Staff will leave it up to you what we should do...Crafts?
Video games? Board games? BINGO?...and maybe chicken wings will be involved…..
Movie Nights: Come out for our annual movie nights! This event is for all ages, light snacks and drinks will be served
(please eat dinner before hand). This event runs from 6:00-8:00pm.
Tuesday September 13 - St. Catharines– St. Catharines Powerhouse Project Office (318 Ontario St.)
Wednesday September 14 - Niagara Falls– John Marshall School (3910 St. James Ave.)
You’re the Chef- This life skills program is for members ages 10-18 years starting on Thurs, Sept 15, 22, 29 and
Thurs, Oct 6 from 6-7:30pm. These sessions will encourage eating veggies and safe cooking skills! And of course, you’ll
get to sample what you make!
CNO
CNO: Carers Night Out - A weekly evening of games, crafts and activities for members ages 5-13 years. Please bring a
water bottle. This program runs from 6-8pm.
Monday– WELLAND: TBD
Tuesday– ST. CATHARINES: TBD
Wednesday– NIAGARA FALLS: John Marshall School, 3910 St. James Ave, Niagara Falls
Fancy Pants Brunch! Members of all ages are invited out to the St. Catharines Office on Fri, Oct 7 from 10am12pm to attend our PA Day brunch! We may even have some blind taste tests and a cooking competition. Oh, and
wear your finest PJs!
Youth Advisory Council - Powerhouse Project staff invite members who are interested in joining our Youth Advisory
Council. We will join together on Thurs, Oct 20 from 5:30-7pm at the St. Catharines Office where we will discuss future
events and other ways to get involved in our community. Light refreshments will be served. Ages 13 years and up.
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Family Swim! The ENTIRE family is invited out on Sat, Oct 22 from 2:45-5pm to enjoy a free swim and dinner at the
Kiwanis Club (425 Carlton St.) in St. Catharines! We will have the entire pool to ourselves from 3-4pm then we will have
dinner and snacks from 4-5pm in the room upstairs. Please RSVP!
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Niagara Region
CNO Theme:
September 2016
Sun
Mon
4
5
Tue
6
Back To Sc
h
Wed
7
Office Closed
Labour Day
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14
Movie Night
St. Catharines
6-8pm
Niagara Falls
6-8pm
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21
25
26 CNO
27
28
Welland
6-8pm
CNO
St. Catharines
6-8pm
CNO
St. Catharines
6-8pm
CNO
Niagara Falls
6-8pm
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
8Wing it Night!
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10
Mon
CNO
Niagara Falls
6-8pm
15
16
You’re the Chef #1
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St. Catharines
6-7:30pm
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You’re the Chef #2
St. Catharines
6-7:30pm
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29
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You’re the Chef #3
St. Catharines
6-7:30pm
CNO Theme:
October 2016
Sun
Thu
St. Catharines
6-8pm
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CNO
Welland
6-8pm
ool!
A Time to b
e Thankful…
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
9
3
CNO
Welland
6-8pm
CNO
4 St. Catharines
5
6-8pm
6You’re the Chef #4 7Fancy Pants Brunch 8
St. Catharines
6-7:30pm
CNO
CNO
Closed
10 Office
11St. Catharines
12 Niagara
13
Falls
Thanksgiving
6-8pm
Monday
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CNO
Niagara Falls
6-8pm
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23
24
30
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CNO
Welland
6-8pm
CNO
Welland
6-8pm
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CNO
St. Catharines
6-8pm
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CNO
St. Catharines
6-8pm
St. Catharines
10am-12pm
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15
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22 Family Swim
6-8pm
CNO
19 Niagara
20
Falls
St. Catharines
2:45-5pm
6-8pm
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CNO
Niagara Falls
6-8pm
27
28
CNO
Welland
6-8pm
All programs have limited space. Call Gus for more information and to register today!
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Powerhouse
in Action!
Fun in the sun at
Port Dalhousie!
318 Ontario St.,
Unit 7A
St. Catharines, ON
L2R 5L8
Ph: 905-397-4201
Fx: 289-362-2342
Michelle Lewis
Executive Director
X425
mlewis@
Cell: 905-932-7628
Family Time is the
BEST time!
Family CNO!
Even the staff like to have fun!
We appreciate our funders and contributors:
Erica Siebert
Program Manager
X424
esiebert@
Cell: 905-932-0799
Gus Cruz
Program Coordinator
X424
gcruz@
Cell:905-932-4708
powerhouseproject.ca
Charitable #:
BN833370356
Views expressed in the publication are the views of the Young Carers Initiative and do not necessarily reflect those of the Alzheimer Society BHNHH or the Government of Ontario.