The Early Edition
www.oeycsimcoenorth.ca
May 2016
What will you find at the Ontario Early Years Centre?
 Bright homey playrooms with friendly knowledgeable staff.
 Parent-Child Interactive programs, Parent Education programs.
 Outreach programs.
 Information and links to early years supports and services.
—————— LOCATIONS AND HOURS OF OPERATION ——————
Midland
356 King Street
705 526-2456
FAX 705 526-9820
[email protected]
Orillia
80 Colbourne St. W.
705 325-1299
FAX 705 325-7339
Monday
8:30-4:30
(Mondays are open for registered programs and resources only)
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
8:30-8:00
8:30-4:30
8:30-4:30
8:30-12:30
9:00-1:00
Closed
Visitez notre site web pour nos services
en français fr.oeycsimcoenorth.ca
Orillia & Midland News
GRANDPARENTS PARENTING AGAIN
Grandparents are invited from 1:30-3:30 to take part in our
program for support, resource information and
development . For more information please call
Jackie Vandenberg at the Ontario Early Years Centre
MIDLAND: The 1st Tuesday of each month
ORILLIA: The 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month
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SATURDAY MORNING WITH DADS IS CHANGING!
Our Saturday with Dads will be changing starting in May. We
are very excited to be offering 4 focused events each year for
our Dads rather than a program every month. The events will
include the Sugar Bush, Fire Station and two more events that
are still being planned so stay tuned to our facebook, newsletter
and website. We look forward to seeing you at one of our
planned events!
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PJ’S & STORYTIME!
Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm.
Join us for a special story time and snack in Midland and Orillia.
Parents and children can come dressed in their pyjamas and
snuggle up together for circle time, story time and snack.
Ages 0-6. (older siblings welcome) No registration required
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BREASTFEEDING SUPPPORT FOR FAMILIES
Families can receive support and information about
breastfeeding at both centres each month.
ORILLIA– La Leche League
3rd Wednesday at 7:00 pm
MIDLAND– Bestfeeding (La Leche and SMDHU)
3rd Wednesday at 10:30 am
No registration required
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CIRCLE TIME AND SNACK EVERYDAY AT THE CENTRES!
Both the Orillia and Midland centres offer a fun interactive circle
time everyday. Families can also enjoy a healthy snack
everyday at each of our centres.
NEW HOURS
Mondays 8:30-4:30
No stay & play. Open for resources only
Tuesdays 8:30-8:00 pm.
Wednesdays 8:30-4:30
Thursdays 8:30-4:30
Fridays 8:30 –12:30
Saturdays 9:00-1:00
*ELMVALE ZOO
Monday June 20th, 10:00-1:00
We’re going to the zoo and you can come
too!
This zoo is just the right size for families with
young children. While at the zoo children will
see lots of different animals and birds. Bring
your lunch and enjoy the picnic areas or purchase your lunch there.
COST:

ADULTS: $15.00

Children 3-12 YRS: $7.00

Children 2 & UNDER: FREE
All fees are due in cash upon registration by
Wednesday June 15th
(We will not be accepting registration at the zoo)
Please meet at the entrance to the zoo
by 10:00 am
ORILLIA—SNACK TIME @ 9:30, CIRCLE TIME @ 11:00 am
MIDLAND—SNACK TIME @ 10:45, followed by CIRCLE TIME
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Peter Kostiw - Chair 705 528-0058~~Alexa Farley - Vice Chair
Dr. Kim Powell -Secretary~~Sarah Walker -Treasurer
Danwen Ye ~~Cheryl Guadagnoli~~Marsha Stuart ~~ Sandra Speers ~~Joan MacMillan
Orillia Centre News
80 Colborne St. W
Orillia, ON
705-325-1299
DADS EVENT IN MAY! Saturday, May 7th, 10:00-12:00 COMMUNITY GARDEN IN ORILLIA! This is our first trip to
the community garden in Orillia. We will be helping get the gardens ready for spring planting. More details to follow.
Please register for this event so we can call when details are finalized!!
MOTHER GOOSE TIME
Thursday, April 21st to June 9th, 10:00-11:30
Parents and infants will enjoy connecting and
bonding while learning new poems, rhymes, lullabies, and stories. Registration required.
Ages 0-12 months
Limited child monitoring available for older siblings
TRIPLE P PARENTING
THE POWER OF POSITIVE PARENTING
Thursday, June 2nd, 1:30-3:00
A workshop for parents to learn how to help children
develop skills and feel good about themselves.
CONFIDENT COMPETENT CHILDREN
Thursday, June 9th, 1:30-3:00
A workshop to help parents learn how to apply positive
parenting principles to create a foundation of success at
school and in life.
RAISING RESILIENT CHILDREN
Thursday, June 16th, 1:30-3:00
A workshop to help parents learn how to help children to
cope with everyday feelings and strong emotions.
(Limited child monitoring available for walking children)
PARENTING TIP-TOILET LEARNING
Monday, May 9th, 10:00-11:30
Like most parents you may be looking forward to the day
when your child no longer needs diapers.
Toilet training can seem like a big task especially when
everyone offers different advice. This presentation will
give you some suggestions on how to start toilet training
your toddler. Registration required.
(Child monitoring available for walking children)
WEDNESDAY PROGRAMS @ 10:00
No Registration required.
COOKING WITH KIDS—2 to 6 years
First Wednesday of each month.
LITTLE ARTIST 2–6 years
Second Wednesday of each month.
EARLY SCIENCE—2-6 years
Third Wednesday of each month.
MARVELOUS MATH—2-6 years
Fourth Wednesday of each month.
GETTING READY FOR K
Monday, June 6th to June 27th, 10:00-12:00
For children starting Kindergarten in September
This four week parent-child interactive series will
cover topics such as;

How Your Child Learns,

Helping Your Child Get Along,

Helping Your Child Figure Things Out

Going to School
Registration required please.
ORILLIA FAMILY PICNIC AT THE PARK!
Couchiching Park, Orillia, Wednesday, June 22
10:00-1:00
Join us for our annual family picnic. Families will enjoy
craft, circle time, bubbles, dancing, and more. We will
provide lunch but families are welcome to contribute
keeping in mind we are a PEANUT AWARE CENTRE.
Pack your sun block and join us for fun in the sun!
Registration required.
PJ & STORYTIME EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT @ 6:30 PM.
PJ & Story every Tuesday night!!. Come dressed in your favorite pyjamas, listen to a story,
enjoy craft time, snuggle with a toy from home, and share a yummy snack. Bring your
toothbrush, then you’re all set for bedtime when you get home. No registration required.
Orillia Centre News May 2016
80 Colborne St. W
Orillia, ON
705-325-1299
Sunday
closed
Monday
8:30-4:30
Resources only &
Registered
Programs
Tuesday
8:30-8:00
Stay & Play
Registered
Programs
Wednesday
8:30-4:30
Stay & Play
Registered
Programs
Thursday
8:30-4:30
Stay & Play
Registered
Programs
Friday
8:30-12:30
Stay & Play
Registered
Programs
Saturday
9:00-1:00
Stay & Play
Registered
Programs
1
2
3
4
5
6
Cooking Up
a Story @ 10:00
*MotherGoose
Time
10:00-11:30
7
Dads Field
Trip
Community
Gardens
10:00-12:-00
10
11
12
13
14
Grans 1:30-3:30
Little Artist @
10:00
19
*MotherGoose
Time
10:00-11:30
20
21
26
27
Grow With Your
Baby 1:00-3:00
PJ & Story
@ 6:30 pm
8
9
*Parent Tip
Toileting
10:00-11:30
Grow With Your
Baby 1:00-3:00
*MotherGoose
Time
10:00-11:30
PJ & Story
@ 6:30 pm
15
16
*Grow With Your
Baby 1:00-3:00
17
18
Early Science @
10:00
CENTRE
CLOSED
PJ & Story @ 6:30
pm
Le Leche
@ 7:00 pm.
22
23
24
CENTRE
CLOSED
Grans 1:30-3:30
PJ & Story
@ 6:30 pm
29
30
31
*Grow With Your
Baby 1:00-3:00
PJ & Story
@ 6:30 pm
25
Marvelous Math
@ 10:00
Orillia Public
Library @ 11:00
*MotherGoose
Time
10:00-11:30
28
Orillia Outreach News
80 Colborne St. W
Orillia, ON
705-325-1299
WASHAGO PLAY & LEARN—Ages 0-6 yrs
Children and parent/caregivers join together for
free play, learning activities, craft, snack, songs,
rhymes, parachute fun and stories. This is a great
way for parents/caregivers to meet other parents in
the community.
JARRATT PLAY & LEARN—Ages 0-6 yrs
Children and parent/caregivers join together for free
play, learning activities, craft, snack, songs, rhymes,
parachute fun and stories. This is a great way for
parents/caregivers to meet other parents in the
community.
WASHAGO COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monday, May 2nd to June 13th
10:00-11:30 am.
JARRATT COMMUNITY HALL
EVERY MONDAY MORNING
September to June
10:00-11:30
COLDWATER PLAY & LEARN—Ages 0-6 yrs
Children and parent/caregivers join together for
free play, learning activities, craft, snack, songs,
rhymes, parachute fun and stories. This is a great
way for parents/caregivers to meet other parents in
the community.
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
28 Gray St. Coldwater, ON.
Friday, May 6 to June 17th , 10:00-11:30
LION’S OVAL PLAY & LEARN—Ages 0-6 yrs
Children and parent/caregivers join together for
free play, learning activities, craft, snack, songs,
rhymes, parachute fun and stories. This is a great
way for parents/caregivers to meet other parents in
the community.
MULTI PURPOSE ROOM
Lion’s Oval School, Orillia
Starting Wednesday, January 13th to June 15th
9:00-10:30
L’apprentissage par le jeu à Orillia
L’apprentissage par le jeu est un programme
gratuit où les enfants de 0 à 6 ans peuvent
s’exprimer librement à différents centres; peinture, pâte à modeler, jeux de rôle, bricolages,
sciences, tout en appuyant le développement
de votre enfant Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant!
École Samuel-de-Champlain, 275
rue Park, Orillia.
Les jeudis matin du 21 avril au 9 juin
HAWKESTONE PLAY & LEARN
Children and parent/caregivers join together for free
play, learning activities, craft, snack, songs, rhymes,
parachute fun and stories. This is a great way for
parents/caregivers to meet other parents in the community.
HAWKESTONE COMMUNITY HALL
Thursday, April 7th to May 19th
Thursday, June 2nd to 16th
10:00-11:30
RAMARA PLAY & LEARN
Children and parent/caregivers join together for free
play, learning activities, craft, snack, songs, rhymes,
parachute fun and stories. This is a great way for
parents/caregivers to meet other parents in the community.
RAMARA COMMUNITY CENTRE
Wednesday, April 6th to May 18th
Thursday, June 1st to June 15th
10:00-11:30
For more information about any of our Outreach
programs please call the Jackie Vandenberg or
Desiree Watters at the Ontario Early Years
Centre 705-325-1299
or visit www.oeycsimcoenorth.ca
Or find us on Facebook at Ontario Early Years
Orillia Outreach May 2016
MONDAY
TUESDAY
80 Colborne St. W, Orillia, ON
705-325-1299
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
2
PLAY & LEARN
Washago
Community Centre
10:00-11:30
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PLAY & LEARN
Jarratt Hall
10:00-11:30
3
4
PLAY & LEARN
Ramara Community
Centre 10:00-11:30
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PLAY & LEARN
Lion’s Oval School
Orillia 9:00-10:30
5
PLAY & LEARN
Hawkestone Hall
10:00-11:30
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L’apprentissage
École Samuel-de
Champlain
de 10 h à 11 h 30
6
PLAY & LEARN
St. Andrew’s
Presbyterian Church
10:00-11:30
9
PLAY & LEARN
Washago
Community Centre
10:00-11:30
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PLAY & LEARN
Jarratt Hall
10:00-11:30
10
11
PLAY & LEARN
Ramara Community
Centre 10:00-11:30
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PLAY & LEARN
Lion’s Oval School
12
PLAY & LEARN
Hawkestone Hall
10:00-11:30
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L’apprentissage
École Samuel-de
Champlain
de 10 h à 11 h 30
13
PLAY & LEARN
St. Andrew’s
Presbyterian Church
10:00-11:30
16
PLAY & LEARN
Washago
Community Centre
10:00-11:30
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PLAY & LEARN
Jarratt Hall
10:00-11:30
17
18
PLAY & LEARN
Ramara Community
Centre 10:00-11:30
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PLAY & LEARN
Lion’s Oval School
19
PLAY & LEARN
Hawkestone Hall
10:00-11:30
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L’apprentissage
École Samuel-de
Champlain
de 10 h à 11 h 30
20
PLAY & LEARN
St. Andrew’s
Presbyterian Church
10:00-11:30
23
OUTREACH
CLOSED TODAY
24
25
NO RAMARA PLAY
& LEARN TODAY
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PLAY & LEARN
Lion’s Oval School
26
L’apprentissage
École Samuel-de
Champlain
de 10 h à 11 h 30
—————————--
27
PLAY & LEARN
St. Andrew’s
Presbyterian Church
10:00-11:30
30
PLAY & LEARN
Washago
Community Centre
10:00-11:30
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PLAY & LEARN
Jarratt Hall
10:00-11:30
31
NO HAWKESTONE
TODAY
Midland Centre News
*Grow
with Your Baby
Monday April 18-June 13, 1-3pm
(excluding May 23)
Babies 0-12 months with their caregivers will be
involved in activities designed to enhance
development. In addition, caregivers will gain
knowledge through discussion with weekly guest
speakers.
For families with babies Birth-12 months
Please Register
* TRIPLE P PARENTING PROGRAMS
Free parenting programs for parents with children 2-12.
Registration requested for each program.
Child monitoring offered.
Wednesday May 4, 1-3 pm
"The Power of Positive Parenting"
A workshop for parents to learn how to help children
develop skills and feel good about themselves.
Wednesday May 11, 1-3 pm
"Raising Confident, Competent Children"
A workshop to help parents learn how to apply positive
parenting principles to create a foundation of success at
school and in life.
Wednesday May 25, 1-3 pm
"Raising Resilient Children"
A workshop to help parents learn how to help children to
cope with everyday feelings and strong emotions.
356 King St.,
Midland
705-526-2456
REGULAR MONTHLY PROGRAMS
No registration required
Marvellous Math
First Thursday of each month @ 10:30
Cooking Up a Story
Second Thursday of each month @ 10:00
Super Science
Third Thursday @ 10:30
Little Artists
Fourth Thursday @10:30
PJ’s and Storytime
Tuesday evenings 6:30—7:30 pm
Grandparents Parenting Again
First Tuesday of each month 1:30-3:30
Baby Sign Refresher
Last Thursday of each month 1:30-2:30
New
Baby Sign Refresher
Thursday May 26, 1:30-2:30
Parents and children can brush up on signs for
letters, numbers, everyday words, songs and
more. Signing with your baby offers a form of
communication in addition to verbal language
No registration required
This will be a regular monthly program offered
on the last Thursday of each month
Midland Centre Calendar May 2016
356 King St.,
Midland
705-526-2456
Monday
Sunday 8:30-4:30
Closed No Stay & Play
Resources only
Tuesday
8:30--8
Stay & Play
Registered Programs
Wednesday
8:30-4:30
Stay & Play
Registered Programs
Thursday
8:30-4:30
Stay & Play
Registered Programs
Friday
8:30-12:30
Stay & Play
Registered Programs
Saturday
9:00-1:00
Stay & Play
Registered Programs
1
2
3
5
Marvelous Math
@ 10:30
6
7
__________
*Grow with
your Baby
1:00-3:00
____________
Grands
1:30-3:30pm
____________
PJ & Story
@ 6:30 pm.
4
_____________
*Triple P
1:00-3:00
9
10
11
12
13
Cooking with Kids
@ 10:00
14
19
Super Science
@10:30
20
21
26
______________
Little Artists
@10:30
_______________
Baby Sign
refresher
1:30-2:30
27
8
__________
*Grow with
your Baby
1:00-3:00
15
16
__________
*Grow with
your Baby
1:00-3:00
22
23
____________
PJ & Story
@ 6:30 pm.
17
24
____________
PJ & Story
@ 6:30 pm.
30
18
Centre Closed
____________
PJ & Story
@ 6:30 pm.
Centre
Closed
29
_____________
*Triple P
1:00-3:00
25
Bestfeeding
@10:30
_____________
*Triple P
1:00-3:00
28
31
Snack served everyday at
__________
*Grow with
your Baby
1:00-3:00
10:45 followed by Circle Time
____________
PJ & Story
@ 6:30 pm.
Programs marked with a
Require registration
*
Midland Outreach News
*Intergenerational
Parent Child Mother Goose - Infant
Wednesday May 11-June 29, 1-2:30
Tiffin House
105 Pillsbury Drive, Midland
Parents and infants will enjoy connecting and
bonding while learning new poems, rhymes,
lullabies, and stories. Residents of Tiffin House
will join in the fun. Each family will receive a
booklet at the end of all the sessions with the
rhymes, poems, and songs they have learned.
Ages Birth-18 months,
Please Register
(Child monitoring available for
older siblings)
*Family Picnic
Little Lake Park, Midland
Thursday June 23, 10:00-1:00
Join us at Little Lake Park for our annual family
picnic. Families will enjoy creative activities, bubbles,
circle time and games!
Pack your sunscreen and join us for some fun in the
sun!
Lunch provided.
Please register so we are sure to have enough
food to share!
Play and Learn
This is a Drop In Program for families with
children ages 0 to 6 years. It includes weekly
creative activities, snack and circle time as well
as open play opportunities. Children and adults
join together to play, create, enjoy songs and
stories. Snack and circle time at 11:00 am.
All ages welcome.
No registration required.
All Saints Hall
3 Peel Street, PENETANGUISHENE
Every Tuesdays 10:00 - 11:30 am
Port McNicoll Community Centre
560 Seventh Ave, PORT McNICOLL
Every Wednesday 9:30-11:30
Harbour Shore Room
145 Albert Street, Victoria Harbour
Every Thursday 10-11:30
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
28 Gray St., COLDWATER
Every Friday 10:00-11:30
For more information about any of our
Outreach Programs please call
Jackie Vandenberg or Alex Cosford
Ontario Early Years Centre - 705-526-2456
or visit our website at www.oeycsimcoenorth.ca
For francophone programs, please call
Helene Assline Thorne at 705 526 2456 Ext. 29.
Midland Outreach May 2016
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
2
3
4
Play & Learn
Port McNicoll
Community Centre
9:30-11:30
5
Play & Learn
Harbour Shore Rm
Victoria Harbour
10:00-11:30
6
Play & Learn
St. Andrew’s
Coldwater
10:00-11:30
9
10
Play & Learn
All Saints Hall
Penetanguishene
10:00-11:30
11
Play & Learn
Port McNicoll
Community Centre
9:30-11:30
____________
*PCMG-I
Tiffin House
Midland
1-2:30pm
12
Play & Learn
Harbour Shore Rm
Victoria Harbour
10:00-11:30
13
Play & Learn
St. Andrew’s
Coldwater
10:00-11:30
16
17
Play & Learn
All Saints Hall
Penetanguishene
10:00-11:30
18
Play & Learn
Port McNicoll
Community Centre
9:30-11:30
____________
*PCMG-I
Tiffin House
Midland
1-2:30pm
19
Play & Learn
Harbour Shore Rm
Victoria Harbour
10:00-11:30
20
Play & Learn
St. Andrew’s
Coldwater
10:00-11:30
23
24
Play & Learn
All Saints Hall
Penetanguishene
10:00-11:30
25
Play & Learn
Port McNicoll
Community Centre
9:30-11:30
____________
*PCMG-I
Tiffin House
Midland
1-2:30pm
26
Play & Learn
Harbour Shore Rm
Victoria Harbour
10:00-11:30
27
Play & Learn
St. Andrew’s
Coldwater
10:00-11:30
30
31
Play & Learn
All Saints Hall
Penetanguishene
10:00-11:30