The Early Edition
www.oeycsimcoenorth.ca
February 2017
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
Monday
8:30-4:30
356 King Street
(Mondays are open for registered programs and resources only)
Tuesday
8:30-8:00 pm
705 526-2456
Wednesday 8:30-4:30
FAX 705 526-9820
8:30-4:30
[email protected] Thursday
Friday
8:30-12:30
Orillia
Saturday
9:00-1:00
80 Colbourne St. W.
Sunday
Closed
705 325-1299
Visitez notre site web pour nos services
FAX 705 325-7339
en français fr.oeycsimcoenorth.ca
[email protected]
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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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 yrs No registration required
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BREASTFEEDING SUPPPORT FOR FAMILIES
Families can receive support and information about
breastfeeding at Orillia Centre
ORILLIA– La Leche League—3rd Wednesday at 7:00 pm
SNOW POLICY & PROGRAM CLOSURES
If school buses are cancelled in the “North
Zone”:
All programs will be cancelled including:

Outreach Programs

Registered Programs

Regular Programs
A decision will be made if the centres will
remain open for “Stay & Play”
If the Midland and Orillia OEYC centres
CLOSE due to bad weather and unsafe road
conditions, we will announce closures on:

OEYC Facebook Page

OEYC website under Announcements

Kool fm 107.5
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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.
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KICX 106
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THE DOCK 104.1
ORILLIA—SNACK TIME @ 10:30, CIRCLE TIME @ 11:00
Please be weather aware, and drive according
to conditions.
MIDLAND—SNACK TIME @ 10:45, then CIRCLE TIME
Be safe.
If you are unsure if a program is cancelled due
to weather, please call the Midland or Orillia
centres.
An invitation to talk about your child’s development.
Talk to a staff from Midland or Orillia to arrange an
appointment when it’s most convenient for you.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Peter Kostiw - Chair 705 528-0058 ~Alexa Farley - Vice Chair ~Sarah Walker -Treasurer ~Sandra Speers-Secretary
Cheryl Guadagnoli ~Joan MacMillan ~ Natallie West ~Bogdan Petrov
Orillia Centre News February 2017
80 Colborne St. W., Orillia, ON 705-325-1299
PARENTING YOUR TODDLER Ages—18 mo-3 years, Thursday, February 2nd to 23rd, 10:00-12:00
Join us for this four week toddler program to increase caregiver knowledge of self-regulation and building secure
attachment, expressing emotions, guiding behaviors and learning through play. Registration required. Child monitoring
for children registered in the program.
WEDNESDAY DROP IN PROGRAMS @ 10:00
No registration is required for these programs.
NOBODY’S PERFECT
Monday, January 23rd to March 27th, 1:30-3:30
Parents and children together can get involved with one
of our interactive programs. These programs are for
children 2-6 years old
Nobody’s Perfect is a place where parents can:
MEET—with other parents of young children
SHARE—questions and concerns and idea about being a
parent
LEARN—about child development, safety, health and
behaviour
TALK—about real-life parenting experiences
WORK—together with support of a trained facilitator
DISCOVER—ways of positive parenting
Cooking With Kids on the 1st Wednesday
Little Artist on the 2nd Wednesday
Early Science on the 3rd Wednesday
Marvelous Math on the 4th Wednesday
Loose Parts when there is a 5th Wednesday
INFANT MOTHER GOOSE: AGES: 0-18 MO
Thursday, February 2nd to March 23rd, 1:30-3:00
The Parent-Child Mother Goose program will help parents
find ways to bond and communicate with your child
through poems, songs, rhymes, lullabies and story telling.
At the end of the 8th week all parents will receive a
complete booklet with all of the activities they have
practiced.
Registration required. Child monitoring for older siblings
GROW WITH YOUR BABY: AGES 0-12 MO
Monday, January 9th to March 6th, 10:00-11:30
Grow With Your Baby includes a weekly guest speaker for
parents to gain information through discussions. Parents
will also enjoy activities to enhance development by
playing, singing, and moving with their babies. Topics
include; Nutrition, Speech & Language, Early Literacy,
Attachment, Emotional Wellness, and Physiotherapy.
Registration is required. (Child monitoring available.)
Registration is required. Child monitoring available.
TRIPLE P PARENTING PROGRAMS Ages 2-12 years
Registration required. Sorry no child monitoring.
THE POWER OF POSITIVE PARENTING
Tuesday, February 7th, 6:00-7:30 pm.
A workshop for parents to learn how to help children
develop skills and feel good about themselves.
CONFIDENT COMPETENT CHILDREN
Tuesday, February 21st, 6:00-7:30 pm.
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
Tuesday, February 28th, 6:00-7:30 pm.
A workshop to help parents learn how to help children to
cope with everyday feelings and strong emotions.
DISOBEDIENCE—TODDLERS
Tuesday, March 7th, 6:00-7:30 pm.
This workshop will give you suggestions to help you teach
your toddler to accept limits.
PJ & STORYTIME EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT @ 6:30 PM. No registration required.
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.
Orillia Centre Calendar February 2017
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
Cooking
With Kids
@ 10:00
2
*Parenting Your
Toddler
10:00-12:00
3
4
10
11
*Infant
Mother Goose
1:30-3:00
5
6
*Grow With Your
Baby 10-11:30
7
*Nobody’s
Perfect
1:30-3:30
*Triple P
6:00-7:30 pm.
8
Little Artist
@ 10:00
13
*Grow With Your
Baby 10-11:30
*Nobody’s
Perfect
1:30-3:30
19
14
Grandparents
1:30-3:30
21
CENTRE
CLOSED
*Triple P
6:00-7:30 pm.
PJ & Story
@ 6:30
26
27
*Grow With Your
Baby 10-11:30
*Nobody’s
Perfect
1:30-3:30
15
Early Science
@ 10:00
16
*Parenting Your
Toddler
10:00-12:00
17
CENTRE
CLOSED
22
Marvelous Math
@ 10:00
23
*Parenting Your
Toddler
10:00-12:00
24
Snack time everyday
Grandparents
1:30-3:30
10:30 to 11:00
PJ & Story
@ 6:30
25
*Infant
Mother Goose
1:30-3:00
28
*Triple P
6:00-7:30 pm.
18
*Infant
Mother Goose
1:30-3:00
PJ & Story
@ 6:30
20
CENTRE
CLOSED
*Infant
Mother Goose
1:30-3:00
PJ & Story
@ 6:30 pm
12
9
*Parenting Your
Toddler
10:00-12:00
Circle Time everyday
Programs marked with an
* require registration.
Orillia Outreach News February 2017
80 Colborne St. W., Orillia, ON 705-325-1299
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.
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 : 10:00-11:30
Washago Community Centre
Mondays, January 16th to March 6th
JARRATT: 10:00-11:30
Jarratt Community Hall
Mondays, January 9th to February 13th
RAINBOW MUSIC & FUN
RAINBOW MUSIC & FUN
Rainbow Music & Fun is an interactive program for parents
and children. Parents and children will have fun moving,
pretending, dancing, sharing, and learning together.
Ages 18mo –6 years (Younger siblings welcome.)
Rainbow Music & Fun is an interactive program for parents
and children. Parents and children will have fun moving,
pretending, dancing, sharing, and learning together.
Ages 18mo –6 years (Younger siblings welcome.)
COLDWATER: 10:00-11:30
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Fridays, January 13th to March 10th
(No program Friday, February 10th)
RAMARA : 10:00-11:30
Ramara Community Centre
Wednesday, January 11th to February 15th
L’apprentissage par le jeu : 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, sciences, jeux de
rôle, bricolages, tout en appuyant le développement
de votre enfant. Aussi une occasion de rencontrer
d’autres parents et soignants afin d’obtenir un soutien
social.
JOURNÉE : les jeudis matin
DATES : Du 19 janvier au 9 mars 2017
HEURE : 10 h à 11 h 30
École Samuel-de-Champlain, Orillia
(À noter qu’il n’y aura pas de programme le 9 février)
RAINBOW MUSIC & FUN
Rainbow Music & Fun is an interactive program for parents
and children. Parents and children will have fun moving,
pretending, dancing, sharing, and learning together.
Ages 18mo –6 years (Younger siblings welcome.)
HAWKESTONE : 10:00-11:30
Hawkestone Community Hall
Thursday, January 12th to February 16th
For more information about any of our Outreach programs please call Jackie Vandenberg or Desiree Watters at the
Ontario Early Years Centre at 705-325-1299. For francophone programs please call Helene Assline-Thorne at 705526-2456 ext. 29 or visit www.oeycsimcoenorth.ca or find us on Facebook at Ontario Early Years Simcoe North
Orillia Outreach Calendar February 2017
80 Colborne St., W., Orillia, ON 705-325-1299
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
1
2
3 RAINBOW MUSIC
& FUN
St. Andrew’s
Presbyterian Church
Coldwater
10:00-11:30
6
7
PLAY & LEARN
Washago
Community Centre
10:00-11:30
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PLAY & LEARN
Jarratt Hall
10:00-11:30
8
RAINBOW MUSIC
& FUN
Ramara Community
Centre
10:00-11:30
9
RAINBOW MUSIC
& FUN
Hawkestone Hall
10:00-11:30
10
ALL OUTREACH
AND CENTRE
PROGRAMS
CLOSED TODAY
13
PLAY & LEARN
Washago
Community Centre
10:00-11:30
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PLAY & LEARN
Jarratt Hall
10:00-11:30
14
15
RAINBOW MUSIC
& FUN
Ramara Community
Centre
10:00-11:30
16 RAINBOW MUSIC
& FUN
Hawkestone Hall
10:00-11:30
——————————-L’apprentissage par le
jeu
École Samuel-de
Champlain
de 10 h à 11 h 30
17
RAINBOW MUSIC
& FUN
St. Andrew’s
Presbyterian Church
Coldwater
10:00-11:30
20
21
22
RAINBOW MUSIC
& FUN
Ramara Community
Centre
10:00-11:30
23 RAINBOW MUSIC
& FUN
Hawkestone Hall
10:00-11:30
——————————L’apprentissage par le
jeu
École Samuel-de
Champlain
de 10 h à 11 h 30
24
RAINBOW MUSIC
& FUN
St. Andrew’s
Presbyterian Church
Coldwater
10:00-11:30
ALL OUTREACH
AND CENTRE
PROGRAMS
CLOSED TODAY
27 PLAY & LEARN
Washago
Community Centre
10:00-11:30
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PLAY & LEARN
Jarratt Hall
10:00-11:30
28
Midland Centre News February
356 King St., Midland, ON 705-526-2456
TRIPLE P PARENTING
REGULAR PROGRAMS
Ages 2-12 years
*No registration required*
The Power of Positive Parenting February 1st from 1-3pm
A workshop for parents to learn how to help children develop skills and feel
good about themselves.
Marvellous Math
First Thursday of each month
Cooking with Kids
Second Thursday of each month at 10
Confident Competent Children February 8th from 1-3pm
A workshop to help parents learn how to apply positive parenting principles
to create a foundation of success at school and in life.
Super Science
Third Thursday of each month
Little Artists or Music Mania
Fourth Thursday of each month
Raising Resilient Children February 15th from 1-3pm
A workshop to help parents learn how to help children to cope with
everyday feelings and strong emotions.
Loose Parts
When there is a fifth Thursday
Registration required. Child monitoring and transportation may be available.
RAINBOW FUN & MUSIC
ERIK SCREENING DAY
Tuesday February 14th—March 21st from 2-3:30pm
Monday February 13th
12:30-4:30
Ages 18month-6 years
Rainbow Fun & Music is an interactive program for
parents and children. Parents and children will have fun
pretending, dancing, sharing, moving, and learning
together.
The Ontario Early Years staff
offer developmental screenings for
children from 12 months to school
entry.
Younger siblings are welcome.
Call or visit the centre to book a
screening on this date or on
another date.
Registration required.
PANCAKE TUESDAY
Early Screening Matters!
Tuesday February 28th at 10am
Families are invited to come to the
centre and help make a traditional
feast of yummy pancakes with
maple syrup.
All ages.
No registration required.
BIRDSEED FEEDERS! February 3, 10am
Come make and take a fun craft!
Baby Sign Refresher
Last Thursday @ 1:30-2:30
Coming up at the Midland Centre in March:



Nobody’s Perfect starting March 1st
Create a shaker with Lisa the OEYC Aboriginal
Coordinator on March 7th
Circle Time with Martha the OEYC Early
Literacy Specialist on March 22nd
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.
Midland Centre Calendar February 2017
356 King St., Midland, ON 705-526-2456
Sunday
closed
Monday
8:30-4:30
Resources &
Registered
Programs only
Tuesday
8:30-8:00 pm
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
4
*Triple P 1-3
Marvelous Math
3
Bird Seed
Feeders10AM
11
*Baby Sign
1-2:30
5
6
7
8
9
10
*PCMG-Infant
10-11:30
Grandparents
1:30-3:30
*Triple P 1-3
Cooking With
Kids at 10:00
CENTRE
CLOSED
PJ & Storytime
6:30
12
*Baby Sign
1-2:30
13
14
15
16
*PCMG-Infant
10-11:30
*Rainbow Fun &
Music 2-3:30
*Triple P 1-3
Super Science
26
CENTRE
CLOSED
20
21
CENTRE
CLOSED
*Rainbow Fun &
Music 2-3:30
Little Artist
or Music Mania
Family Day
PJ & Storytime
6:30
Baby Sign
Refresher
1:30-2:30
27
28
Pancake Tuesday
10:00
*PCMG-Infant
10-11:30
*Rainbow Fun &
Music 2-3:30
PJ & Storytime
6:30
18
*Baby Sign
1-2:30
PJ & Storytime
6:30
19
17
22
23
Snack and Circle Time
everyday @ 10:45
24
25
Programs marked with
an * require registration.
Midland Outreach News February
356 King St., Midland, ON 705-526-2456
*NEW*
Penetanguishene
Play and Learn Program
Beginning January 17, 2017
10:00-11:30am
We are excited to announce our Outreach Program will
be running again on Tuesdays in Penetang at
Covenant Christian Community Church (95 Robert St
East). Join Erin for activities, circle, stories, and a
healthy snack with friends!
École Ste-Croix, Lafontaine
JOURNÉE: lundis matins
DATE: 13 fevrier et 6 mars
HEURE : 10 h à 11 h 30
Play and Learn Ages: 0-6 yrs
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.
No registration required.
*NEW* Penetanguishene
Covenant Christian Community Church
Tuesdays 10:00-11:30
Port McNicoll
Community Centre, 560 Seventh Ave.
Wednesdays 9:30-11:30
École Ste- Croix, Lafontaine
351, chemin Lafontaine, Lafontaine
INSCRIPTION OU INFORMATION :
Victoria Harbour
Harbour Shore Room, 145 Albert St
Thursdays 10:00-11:30
CPEO Midland : 705 526-2456 poste 29
SNOW POLICY & PROGRAM CLOSURES
If school buses are cancelled in the “North
Zone”:
All programs will be cancelled including:

Outreach Programs

Registered Programs

Regular Programs
A decision will be made if the centres will
remain open for “Stay & Play”
Coldwater
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Fridays 10:00-11:30
(No program February 10 or March 17)
For more information about
Outreach Programs in Penetanguishene,
Port McNicoll or Vicotria Harbour please call the
Midland Centre 705-526-2456. For more information
about Coldwater please call the Orillia Centre
705-325-7339. Or visit our website at
www.oeycsimcoenorth.ca
For francophone programs, please call
Helene Assline-Thorne at 705-526-2456 ext. 29.
Midland Outreach Calendar February 2017
356 King St., Midland, ON 705-526-2456
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
1
Play & Learn
Port McNicoll
Community Centre
9:30-11:30
2
Play & Learn
Victoria Harbour
Harbour Shore Room
10:00-11:30
3
Rainbow Fun and
Music
Coldwater
St. Andrew’s
Presbyterian Church
10:00-11:30
6
7
Play & Learn
Penetang
Covenant Church
10:00-11:30
8
Play & Learn
Port McNicoll
Community Centre
9:30-11:30
9
Play & Learn
Victoria Harbour
Harbour Shore Room
10:00-11:30
10
ALL OUTREACH
LOCATIONS
AND CENTRES
CLOSED TODAY
13
L’apprentissage
par le jeu
École Ste- Croix,
Lafontaine
10 h à 11 h 30
14
Play & Learn
Penetang
Covenant Church
10:00-11:30
15
Play & Learn
Port McNicoll
Community Centre
9:30-11:30
16
Play & Learn
Victoria Harbour
Harbour Shore Room
10:00-11:30
17
Rainbow Fun and
Music
Coldwater
St. Andrew’s
Presbyterian Church
10:00-11:30
20
CLOSED
Family Day
21
Play & Learn
Penetang
Covenant Church
10:00-11:30
22
Play & Learn
Port McNicoll
Community Centre
9:30-11:30
23
Play & Learn
Victoria Harbour
Harbour Shore Room
10:00-11:30
24
Rainbow Fun and
Music
Coldwater
St. Andrew’s
Presbyterian Church
10:00-11:30
27
28
Play & Learn
Penetang
Covenant Church
10:00-11:30