The Early Edition
www.oeycsimcoenorth.ca
November 2014
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
[email protected]
Monday
8:30—5:00
(For registered programs and resources only)
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
8:30—8:00
8:30—5:00
8:30—5:00
8:30—5:00
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 in Midland 526-2456 ext. 42 or in Orillia
325-1299 ext. 40
MIDLAND: The 1st Tuesday of each month
ORILLIA: The 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month
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SATURDAY MORNING WITH DAD
On the 3rd Saturday of most months from 10:00-12:00, the OEYC will
be hosting morning with Dads, Step-Dads, Grandpas! Join us for breakfast, circle time, and meet other Dads and their families. Space is limited,
so please register before each breakfast.
NEXT PROGRAM: Saturday, November 15
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PJ’S & STORYTIME!
Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm.
Join us for a special story time and snack. Parents and children can come
dressed in their pyjamas and snuggle up together for
circle time, story time and snack.
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BABY AND ME
Parents with infants 0-12 months are invited to join us for Baby & Me
from 1:00-3:00 on Tuesdays. Baby & Me is a time and place for parents
to meet, share, learn, and enjoy each others company. No registration
required. Check each centre’s calendar for this month’s dates.
MIDLAND—2nd & 4th Tuesday
ORILLIA—1st & 3rd Tuesday
WELCOME!
We would like to welcome Desiree Watters as the new Outreach Program
Facilitator in our Orillia Early Years Centre.
Desiree has been a Supply Staff member with our agency. We look forward to having Desiree offering programs in Jarratt, Ramara and
Hawkestone. Desiree is a wonderful member of our staff team.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
We would like to thank Erin Golisky and Laura Robinson for their years
of serving on our Board of Directors.
We appreciate you sharing your time and expertise. Thank you for your
dedication to our Early Years Centre!
We wish you and your family the very best.
It is with deep sorrow that we
acknowledge the passing of
Beth Lamb. Beth was a
valued member of our Board
of Directors. The various
contributions which Beth
made to our agency are
greatly appreciated. We
would like to extend our
deepest sympathies to
Beth’s family and friends.
Snow Policy and
Program Closures
If school buses are cancelled in the
“North Zone”:
 Registered programs at the centres
will be cancelled
 Outreach programs will be cancelled
 A decision will be made if the centres
will remain open for stay and play
If local schools are closed or roads are
closed due to bad weather:
 The OEYC centres and programs will
be closed.
 It will be considered too dangerous to
drive
We will announce closures on:

Kool fm 107.5

KICX 106

THE DOCK 104.1

our website under Announcements

Facebook
If you are unsure if a program is cancelled due to weather, call either the
Midland or Orillia centres.
Please be weather aware, and drive according to conditions. Be safe.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Peter Kostiw—Chair 705 528-0058~~Marsha Stuart - Vice Chair~~Dr. Kim Powell—Secretary
Cheryl Guadagnoli—Treasurer~~ Kelly Morris ~~Danwen Ye
Orillia Centre News
80 Colborne St. W
Orillia, ON
705-325-1299
PARENTING YOUR TODDLER—Thursday, November 6th to 27th, 10:00-12:00
Toddlerhood is an exciting time that brings new parenting challenges. Join us to look at ways to strengthen
your parenting skills and relationships to best support your toddler. Registration required please.
(Child monitoring available for children in program only)
WEDNESDAY PROGRAMS 10:30-11:30
(Registration required each month)
COOKING UP A STORY—2 to 6 years
First Wednesday of each month. Cooking for young
children and reading a story related to the recipe.
RAINBOW MUSIC & FUN—18 mo –6 years
Second Wednesday of each month. Music,
imagination, dancing, singing, socializing, & more.
EARLY SCIENCE—2-6 years
Third Wednesday of each month. Exploring science
for young children
MARVELOUS MATH—2-6 years
Fourth Wednesday of each month. Exploring early
science for young children.
HOW TO TALK SO KIDS WILL LISTEN
Tuesday, November 4th , 11th, 18th, 6:00-9:00 pm
This is a group program for parents with children 3-6
years. How to Talk will looks at different aspects and
needs of parents who are parenting young children.
Registration required for this program.
Topics include:

Helping Children Deal With Their Feelings

Engaging Cooperation

Alternatives to Punishment

Encouraging Autonomy

Praise and Self-Esteem

Freeing Children From Playing Roles
(There is no child monitoring for this program)
ZOOMANIA
Tuesday, October 28th to December 2nd, 10-11:30
Families with children 2-6 years can join us for a
Zoomania adventure. Each week children will explore
different animals through crafts, puzzles, play, songs
and stories. Registration required for this program.
PARENT-CHILD MOTHER GOOSE- INFANT
Thursday, October 23rd to December 11th, 1:30-3:00
Parents and infants will enjoy connecting and bonding while
learning new poems, rhymes, lullabies, and stories. Each
parent will receive a booklet at the end of all the sessions
with all of the rhymes, poems, and songs they’ve learned.
Registration required please.
AGES—0-18 months
(Child monitoring available for older siblings)
FIRE STATION FIELDTRIP FOR DADS!
DATE: Saturday, December 20th
TIME: 11:30
We are planning on going to the Orillia Fire Station for
our Saturday Morning with Dads. IT’S SO EXCITING
as we are waiting for NEW FIRE STATION to open.
We will get to see the new station, all the trucks, and
talk to the fire fighters.
IN THE KNOW
Wednesday, December 3rd
10:00-11:30
Jo Lovering from Infant Development will be visiting
the centre during our Stay and Play program. Parents
are invited to talk to Jo or ask her questions concerning their infants development.
PJ’S & STORYTIME!—Every Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm.
Join us for a special story time and snack. Parents and children can come dressed in their
pyjamas and snuggle up together for circle time, story time and snack. No registration required.
BABY AND ME—Parents with infants 0-12 months are invited to join us for Baby &
Me from 1:00-3:00 on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month. Baby & Me is a time
and place for parents to meet, share, learn, and enjoy each others company.
Orillia Centre News November 2014
Monday 8:30-5:00
Closed
Sunday
Resources Only
Closed
& Registered
Programs
Tuesday
8:30-8:00 pm.
Stay & Play
& Registered
Programs
Programs marked with an
2
3
4
*Zoomania
10:00-11:30
Baby & Me
1:00-3:00
Wednesday
8:30-5:00
Stay & Play
& Registered
Programs
*
Thursday
8:30-5:00
Stay & Play
& Registered
Programs
Friday
8:30-5:00
Stay & Play
& Registered
Programs
1
need registration
5
*Cooking Up a
Story
10:30-11:30
6
*Parenting Your
Toddler
10:00-12:00
Saturday
9:00-1:00
Stay & Play
& Registered
Programs
7
8
14
15
*Saturday
Morning
With Dads
10:00-12:00
21
22
28
29
*Infant Mother
Goose
1:30-3:00
*How to Talk
6:00-9:00 pm
PJ & Story @
6:30 pm
9
10
11
*Zoomania
10:00-11:30
Grandparents
1:30-3:30
12
*Rainbow Music
& Fun
10:30-11:30
13
*Parenting Your
Toddler
10:00-12:00
*Infant Mother
Goose
1:30-3:00
*How to Talk
6:00-9:00 pm
PJ & Story @
6:30 pm
16
17
18
*Zoomania
10:00-11:30
19
*Early Science
10:30-11:30
20
Le Leche @
6:30pm
*Infant Mother
Goose
1:30-3:00
26
*Marvelous Math
10:30-11:30
27
*Parenting Your
Toddler
10:00-12:00
Baby & Me
1:00-3:00
*How to Talk
6:00-9:00 PM
PJ & Story @
6:30 pm
23
24
25
*Zoomania
10:00-11:30
Grandparents
1:30-3:30
30
*PJ & Story @
6:30 pm
*Parenting Your
Toddler
10:00-12:00
*Infant Mother
Goose
1:30-3:00
Orillia Outreach News
ZOOMANIA
Each week parents and children will explore
together different types of animals through
crafts, puzzles, play, snack, songs, books, and
circle time.
COLDWATER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
CENTRE
Friday, November 2nd to December 12th
10:00-11:30
WASHAGO COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monday, November 3rd to December 15th
10:00-11:30 am.
For more information about any of our
Outreach programs please call the Ontario
Early Years Centre at 705-325-1299
or visit our website at
www.oeycsimcoenorth.ca
You can also keep in touch by checking us
out on our facebook page
Ontario Early Years Centre Simcoe North
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.
HAWKESTONE COMMUNITY HALL
Thursday, December 4th to 18th
10:00-11:30
RAMARA COMMUNITY CENTRE
Wednesday, December 3rd to 17th
10:00-11:30
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.
JARRATT COMMUNITY HALL
EVERY MONDAY MORNING
September to June
10:00-11:30
CREATIVE STORY TIME
Parents and children will enjoy cooking something yummy to eat, making a craft,
and participating in a circle time that are all connected to a story.
HAWKESTONE COMMUNITY HALL
Thursday, November 6th & December 11th
10:00-11:30
RAMARA COMMUNITY CENTRE
Wednesday, November 5th to December 10th
10:00-11:30
LES JEUDIS MATINS
Le programme d’apprentissage offre aux enfants et aux familles un lieu de rencontre ou l’on
peut apprendre et grandir ensemble.
Venez explorer avec la peinture, la pâte à modeler, les bricolages et plusieurs activités axés
sur le jeu, 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 MATINS
DATES : le 18 septembre au 6 novembre
HEURE : 10 h à 11 h 30
LIEU : École Samuel-de-Champlain
275, rue Park, Orillia
COÛT : GRATUIT!
Orillia Outreach November 2014
80 Colborne St. W
Orillia, ON
705-325-1299
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
3
ZOOMANIA
Washago
Community Centre
10:00-11:30
—————————PLAY & LEARN
Jarratt Hall
10:00-11:30
4
5
CREATIVE STORY
TIME
Ramara Community
Centre
10:00-11:30
6
CREATIVE STORY
TIME
Hawkestone Hall
10:00-11:30
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LES JEUDIS
MATINS
École Samuel-deChamplain
10 h à 11 h 30
7
ZOOMANIA
Coldwater
Community
Outreach Centre
10:00-11:30
10
ZOOMANIA
Washago
Community Centre
10:00-11:30
—————————PLAY & LEARN
Jarratt Hall
10:00-11:30
11
12
13
14
CREATIVE STORY
TIME
Ramara Community
Centre
10:00-11:30
CREATIVE STORY
TIME
Hawkestone Hall
10:00-11:30
ZOOMANIA
Coldwater
Community
Outreach Centre
10:00-11:30
17
ZOOMANIA
Washago
Community Centre
10:00-11:30
—————————PLAY & LEARN
Jarratt Hall
10:00-11:30
18
19
20
21
CREATIVE STORY
TIME
Ramara Community
Centre
10:00-11:30
CREATIVE STORY
TIME
Hawkestone Hall
10:00-11:30
ZOOMANIA
Coldwater
Community
Outreach Centre
10:00-11:30
24
ZOOMANIA
Washago
Community Centre
10:00-11:30
—————————PLAY & LEARN
Jarratt Hall
10:00-11:30
25
26
27
28
CREATIVE STORY
TIME
Ramara Community
Centre
10:00-11:30
CREATIVE STORY
TIME
Hawkestone Hall
10:00-11:30
ZOOMANIA
Coldwater
Community
Outreach Centre
10:00-11:30
Midland Centre
News
Nobody’s Perfect
Mondays October 20—December 8
1—3 pm
Nobody’s Perfect is a parenting program for families
with children 2 and up, offering conversation and
information on topics such as communication, behavior, cooperation, child development and more.
Registration is required please. Child monitoring
offered for walking children.
Parent Child Mother Goose Infant
Thursdays October 23—December 11
1—2:30 am
For families with children 0—18 months, here is a
great way to learn and practice songs, rhymes and
storytelling in a relaxed, open circle. Registration
required please. Child monitoring offered for older
siblings. (Sorry, this program is FULL. If you
are interested in an infant program, please
speak to a staff and we will let you know
what programs are on the way soon.)
IN THE KNOW—”My Child Won’t Eat!”
Tuesday November 11
9:30—11 am
Does your child not eat the food you wish he/she
would? Do you think your child is not eating
enough? How do you get your child to eat the
healthy food?
Join us for some advice and answers with
Nutritionist and Dietitian .
It is an informal
morning, and lots of information will be made
available to families. No registration required.
Ste Catharine Day Celebration
Tuesday November 25
10:30 am
Ste Catharine Day is a traditional francophone
celebration on the 25th of November. Join Helene
to learn about this unique and fun day. A special
circle in two languages. All ages. No registration
required.
NATIONAL DAY OF THE CHILD IS
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 20
Join us that morning during stay and play for some
child friendly activities and fun.
356 King St.,
Midland
705-526-2456
Regular programs for all to attend
No registration required
Marvellous Math
Thursday November 6, 10:30 am
Cooking Up a Story
Thursday November 13 @ 10 am
Super Science
Thursday November 20 @ 10:30 am
Little Artists
Thursday November 27, 9:30 am
Juke Box Jiggle
Tuesday November 18, 10:30 am
Baby and Me
Tuesday November 11 & 25 @ 1 pm:
for parents with children up to one year old
PJ’s and Storytime
Tuesday evenings 6:30—7:30 pm
Midland Santa Claus Parade
Saturday November 29
Downtown Midland
Parade starts at 11 am and goes from the arena right
down King Street, past the OEYC. Check it out! All
ages. Free!
Holiday Family Luncheon
Friday December 19
Noon—1 pm
Join us for our annual holiday lunch. All families, all
ages welcome. We serve turkey casserole, salad, and
dessert. Please register so we know how many we are
serving.
Midland Centre Calendar
November 2014
Sun
Closed
2
Monday
8:30-5:00
(open for
Resources and
Registered
programs only)
Tuesday
8:30—8
Stay and Play,
Resources
And Registered
programs
Wednesday
8:30-5:00
Stay and Play,
Resources
and Registered
programs
Thursday
8:30-5:00
Stay and Play,
Resources
and Registered
programs
3
*Nobody’s
Perfect
1—3 pm
4
Grandparents
Parenting Again
1:30—3:30pm
5
6
Marvelous Math
10:30
10
*Nobody’s
Perfect
1—3 pm
11
In the Know—”My
Child Won’t Eat!”
9:30—11 am
Friday
8:30-5:00
Stay and Play,
Resources
and Registered
programs
Saturday
9:00-1:00
Stay and
Play,
Resources,
Registered
Programs
7
8
14
15
*Saturday
Morning with
Dads 10—Noon
21
Centre is closed
at noon.
Sorry.
22
28
29
Midland
Santa Claus
Parade
11 am
December 5
December 6
*PCMG Infant
1:30—3 pm
PJs and Storytime
6:30pm
9
356 King St.,
Midland
705-526-2456
12
Baby and Me
1pm
13
Cooking up a
Story
10:00 am
*PCMG Infant
1:30—3 pm
PJs and Storytime
6:30pm
16
17
*Nobody’s
Perfect
1—3 pm
18
Juke Box Juggle
10:30 am
19
Best feeding
Group 10:30am
PJs and Storytime
6:30pm
20
National Day of
the Child
Super Science
10:30 am
*PCMG Infant
1:30—3 pm
23
24
*Nobody’s
Perfect
1—3 pm
25
Ste Catharine
Day—a special
visit from Helene
10:30 am
26
27
Little Artists
9:30 am
*PCMG Infant
1:30—3 pm
PJs and Storytime
6:30pm
30
December 1
*Nobody’s
Perfect
1—3 pm
December 2
PJs and Storytime
6:30pm
Circle Time and
Snack offered
Tuesday—Saturday
@10:30 am
December 3
December 4
*PCMG Infant
1:30—3 pm
* Programs noted with a star
require registration.
Midland Outreach News
Play and Learn
This is a Drop In Program for families with children ages 0—6. 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 am. All ages welcome. No registration required.
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
10 - 11:30 am
9:30 - 11:30 am
All Saints Church Hall
560 7th Street
3 Peel Street
PORT MCNICOLL
PENETANGUISHENE
RECREATION CENTRE
Creative Storytime
Harbour Shore Room,
Victoria Harbour
Thursdays November 13—December
18
10:00-11:30
(Note: no program November 20)
Read a story, do a craft and make
something to eat—all part of the story you
read. A fun way to make a story come to
life! Ages 2—6, but younger siblings
welcome. Register please!
*LApprentisage par le Jeu
Ecole St Croix,
Lafontaine
Mercredis le 17 septembre a
12 novembre
Parent Child Mother Goose Toddler
Wednesdays October 29—December 10
10—11:30
The Boys and Girls Club of Midland,
North Simcoe Sports and Recreation
Centre,
1 Len Self Blvd, Midland
For families with children 18 months and up,
this is the next step for families to learn even
more songs and rhymes than in the infant
program. There is a fun storytelling piece
too! Registration required please. Child
monitoring offered for children if they do not
wish to stay in the learning circle.
For more information on Outreach Programs please contact Jackie Vandenberg or
Janine Kemp at 705 526 2456.
For francophone programs, call Christine VanDerByl at 705 526 2456 Ext. 29.
Midland Outreach Calendar
November 2014
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Play and Learn
All Saints Church Hall
Penetanguishene
10—11:30 am
Wednesday
5
Play and Learn
Port McNicoll
Rec. Centre
9:30—11:30 am
Thursday
6
*Zoomania
Victoria Harbour
Harbour Shore
Room
10—11:30 am
Friday
7
*Petit Picasso
Coldwater
Community
Outreach Centre
10—11:30 am
*L’Apprentisage par le Jeu
Ecole St Croix,
Lafontaine
10—11:30 am
*Parent Child Mother
Goose Toddler
Boys and Girls Club,
Midland
10—11:30 am
10
11
Play and Learn
All Saints Church Hall
Penetanguishene
10—11:30 am
12
Play and Learn
Port McNicoll
Rec. Centre
9:30—11:30 am
For more information on Outreach Programs
please contact Jackie Vandenberg or
Janine Kemp at 705 526 2456.
For francophone programs, call
Christine VanDerByl at 705 526 2456 Ext. 29.
13
*Zoomania
Victoria Harbour
Harbour Shore
Room
10—11:30 am
14
*Petit Picasso
Coldwater
Community
Outreach Centre
10—11:30 am
20
No Victoria
Harbour program
today.
21
*Petit Picasso
Coldwater
Community
Outreach Centre
10—11:30 am
27
*Zoomania
Victoria Harbour
Harbour Shore
Room
10—11:30 am
28
*Petit Picasso
Coldwater
Community
Outreach Centre
10—11:30 am
*L’Apprentisage par le Jeu
Ecole St Croix,
Lafontaine
10—11:30 am
*Parent Child Mother
Goose Toddler
Boys and Girls Club,
Midland
10—11:30 am
17
18
Play and Learn
All Saints Church Hall
Penetanguishene
10—11:30 am
19
Play and Learn
Port McNicoll
Rec. Centre
9:30—11:30 am
*Parent Child Mother
Goose Toddler
Boys and Girls Club,
Midland
10—11:30 am
24
25
Play and Learn
All Saints Church Hall
Penetanguishene
10—11:30 am
* Programs noted with a star
request registration.
26
Play and Learn
Port McNicoll
Rec. Centre
9:30—11:30 am
*Parent Child Mother
Goose Toddler
Boys and Girls Club,
Midland
10—11:30 am
Dear Participant, Please help us to serve you better by taking 10-15 minutes to fill out the 2014 OEYC Participant
Survey for Simcoe North.
At the Ontario Early Years our priority is to provide you
and your family with the highest quality support. We know
that the best judge of our success in meeting that goal is
you. Your opinions, experiences, and priorities are extremely important to us. Your honest feedback helps us
identify what we’re doing right, and what we need to improve.
All responses are anonymous and will be combined for reporting. We would appreciate receiving your survey by Friday, November 28th, 2014 in order to help us with future
planning.
*disponible en français
Thank you for your time and assistance.
Sincerely,
Angela Artelt-Evans
(705) 526-2456 ext. 21
[email protected]
English Link: http://fluidsurveys.com/s/OEYC2014-SimcoeNorth
French Link: http://fluidsurveys.com/s/CPEO2014-SimcoeNord