What's On at The Wally
The Wally Elmer Neighbourhood Centre is open for drop-in fun and scheduled programming from Monday to Friday.
Community Gardens The Wally Elmer Garden is located in front of the Wally Elmer Neighbourhood Centre. The garden is home to the Organic Gardening and Cooking Workshop and the Kids Pizza Garden. These plots are gardened by participants in related programming and new members are always welcome. Please contact Marijana 613-542-2949 ext. 149 if you would like to garden this year.
WHAT'S UP FOR THE WALLY
Below is the latest schedule of The Wally's free activities and events for neighbours of all ages.
Note: Schedules are subject to changes or additions so please check back.
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WHAT'S UP FOR THE WALLY: DECEMBER -MARCH |
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Activity |
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Monday |
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Girls Inc. After School Program |
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5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. |
Little Blades: learn to skate lessons |
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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Boys & Girls Club Outreach Program |
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Tuesday |
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Girls Inc. After School Program |
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3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Game Face - games, sports, crafts |
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3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Public Skate (Dec 5 - March 9) |
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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Game Face |
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Wednesday |
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
Senior's Card Group |
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12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Writing Group For Adults |
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3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Game Face - games, sports, crafts |
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3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Boys & Girls Club Ice Hockey Program |
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6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Public Skate (Dec 5 - March 9) |
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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Game Face |
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Thursday |
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Crafts Group for Parents |
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2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Girls Inc. After School Program |
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4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Public Skate (Dec 5 - March 9) |
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3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Game Face - Homework club |
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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Game Face - Movie night |
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Friday |
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Boys and Girls Club |
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6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
Public Skate (Dec 5 - March 9) |
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3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Game Face - games, sports, crafts |
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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Game Face - video games |
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COMMUNITY EVENTS & MEETINGS |
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Time |
Event / Meeting |
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December 6 |
3 - 4:30 p.m. |
Skating Party Hosted by Jr. CRNC |
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December 7 |
2:30 p.m. |
Gift Buying Event Sponsored by St. Matthew's United Church, Edith Rankin Memorial U.C. and The City of Kingston Recreation & Leisure Department. |
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December 13; January 17; February 21; March 20 |
2:45 p.m. |
Community Response to Neighbourhood Concerns |
Activity Descriptions
SENIOR'S CARD GROUP
The Oldtimers ball player's group are moving indoors to continue the camaraderie. The Oldtimers are looking for new members for table games, board games and cards on Wednesday from noon to 2 p.m. For information, please contact Ian Edmunds at 613-544-1601.
Adult Writing Group
This is free, drop-in adult writing group designed for each person. Some students are learning business letter skills, others are writing their own books. You may come to one class or come to all. Classes are Wednesday from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Ask for Annie.
Better Beginnings for Kingston Children
Better Beginnings for Kingston Children is celebrating 20 years of working with families in our community. If you have been part of BBKC in the past and would like to join our celebration on December 12, 2011 please contact 613-542-2835 to register.
Boys and Girls Club Ball Hockey Program
Wally Elmer Outreach Program (Mondays from 6-8 p.m.)
Our outreach program is a safe, friendly, fun-filled environment where children and youth can play, socialize, learn, and grow through a variety of quality programs. We offer programs like: arts and crafts, sports, snack, nutrition, science, drama, and much more! For further information please contact Heather or Daniella at 613-561-3777.
The Boys and Girls Club Hockey Program (Wednesdays from 3-5 p.m.)
The program begins December 7th, 2011 and will run until March Break. The goal of the hockey program is to provide kids with an opportunity to learn skills, play games and most of all have fun. The program is completely FREE and equipment will be provided. For more information please contact Nick Kukucska at 613-542-3306 ext. 228 or at marketingbgclub@gmail.com
Get your Game Face on! Ages 6-17 years
Whether you're into Sports, Rock Band, crafts, Foosball or just hanging out, the Game Face Games Room has something for you!
Game Face Drop-in programs will operate throughout the winter at various times (see calendar) and include a variety of crafts, sports, video and table games, outings and other activities for various age groups. Kids and youth are welcome to participate any time as long as it's their age group time, and that they are respectful of the equipment, other kids and staff. Game Face also offers a Homework club, and a special activity time for homework club participants afterwards.
For information on the Gameface programs, speak to the Game Face staff on site at the Wally or call 613-542-3817.
Girls Inc. After School Program at the Wally!
We would like to invite all girls in grades 2 to 8 to participate in fun and interactive activities after school.We will include such activities as cooking, dance, martial arts, sports, crafts and more. This program is taking place now at the Wally Elmer Neighbourhood Centre from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
Registration forms can be picked up and dropped off at the Wally Elmer Neighbourhood Centre, or downloaded from the website, www.girlsinclimestone.ca. Your form must be completed and returned before you attend.
If you have any questions about the program, please call Tammy at the Girls Inc. office at 613-542-9202, or send her an email at tammykay@girlsinclimestone.ca.
