Events
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Hi all, Due to rainy weather, we had to postpone our organic apple picking activity in Franklin to Thursday Oct. 1st. Should you wish to join us on that date, please confirm your presence via email BEFORE Friday the 25th of Oct, at which time the activity will be closed. | ||
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Start: 10/02/2009 - 00:00
End: 10/04/2009 - 23:59
Posted by Pam: Start: 10:00
End: 12:00
Offered by: homeschooling parent Glenn Hilke Start: 11:00
End: 12:00
Who: Brad Doucet What: math workshops. The group will work through some of the material from TOPS When: four Friday mornings in a row - September 18 & 25, October 2 & 9 - 11am to 12pm Where: the kitchen, room 129 Language: English Age range: over 7 years Parent participation: as needed How structured: quite structured Start: 13:00
End: 15:00
Who: offered by homeschooling parent Ana Carina What: physical education classes for young and younger When: three Friday afternoons in a row - September 25, October 2 & 9 Where: the gym Language: English - if anyone doesn't understand, Ana Carina can translate into French (& Spanish!) Age range: 4 years and older - depending on who comes, kids may be split into smaller groups Parent participation: as needed How structured: quite structured Start: 13:00
End: 15:00
Who: offered by homeschooling parent Doug Shiller What: Learn how to build 3-D models with free software from Google. The workshop will include structured tutorials as well as an opportunity for participants to work on their own creations. Participants will be expected to do some work at home. When: three Friday afternoons in a row - September 25, October 2 & 9 Where: the kitchen, room 129 Language: English Age range: over 7 years | ||
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Start: 10/02/2009 - 00:00
End: 10/04/2009 - 23:59
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Start: 10/02/2009 - 00:00
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Posted by Pam: Start: 13:00
End: 17:00
Workshop with the the scientific folders from Concordia University's Biochemistry lab. Led by Professor Louis Cuccia, and inspired by origami, this group researches the fundamental | ||
10 / 5
Start: 11:00
Posted by Kim N: Come connect with other homeschoolers in the region for an apple-packed afternoon of fun. All are welcome! Who: Homeschoolers in the Townships What: Apple picking and picnic lunch When: Monday, October 5, 2009 at 11:00 am Where: Paradis des Fruits Orchard in Dunham, Quebec Cost: Only what you purchase for yourself RSVP: October 1, 2009 - Please contact Kim at ladybugabode@yahoo.ca | ||
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Posted by Janie Ladd: G.M.A.A. Mini SOCCER tournament October 6th - registration deadline is September 8th. Start: 10:00
End: 12:00
Offered by: homeschooling parent Glenn Hilke What: Creative Dramatics for children and young people, grouped into ages 3 to 7 and 8 and up. The objective is to assist participants to develop improvisational skills based on physical, non-verbal (at times), abstract (non-linear), narrative and group creation styles. The work will be physical and require attention, focus and energy. Continuity is importaant and the ideas presented will vary but accumulate and evolve from week to week becoming more detailed from session to session. Start: 10:00
End: 12:00
Offered by: Sonya's neighbour Charles Primeau What: Learn to make cheese! We will cook 2 pots and then dish out the curds to each kid to spice and wrap in cheese cloth. Where: the kitchen (room 129) Language: French & English Age range: all ages, with parents helping younger ones Parent participation: yes On a scale of 1 (structured) to 5 (unstructured): 2 Start: 13:00
End: 15:00
Offered by: 10-year-old homeschooler Lyra What: A mixture of circus, ballet, theatre and hip hop. Fun and educational. For all ages. The session will end with performance. When: four Tuesday afternoons in a row: Oct 6, 13, 20 and 27 Where: the mini gym Language: English and French Age range: 2 to 15 Parent participation: Parents can stay On a scale of 1 (structured) to 5 (unstructured): 3 Signing up: Please use the sign up feature below or contact Lyra at (514) 843-5591 Start: 13:00
End: 15:00
Offered by: homeschooling parent Josée Cardinal What: Homeschooling basics for parents. Discuss daily life and challenges, methods and philosophies, curricula (or lack thereof), and legal issues. Ask questions and share experiences. When: Tuesday October 6, 1-3pm Where: room 129 Language: French & English Age range: for parents, but kids are welcome too : ) Signing up: Please use the sign up feature below or contact Sonya at (514) 845-5421. Start: 13:00
End: 14:00
Every Tuesday afternoon in October, homeschooling mum and math teacher Yanti will make herself available to answer any math questions and offer some tips and tricks for making math easy and fun! There won't be a space reserved for this, so you'll have to find Yanti and a quiet corner and take it from there... | ||
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10 / 9
Start: 11:00
End: 12:00
Who: Brad Doucet What: math workshops. The group will work through some of the material from TOPS When: four Friday mornings in a row - September 18 & 25, October 2 & 9 - 11am to 12pm Where: the kitchen, room 129 Language: English Age range: over 7 years Parent participation: as needed How structured: quite structured Start: 11:00
End: 12:00
Who: offered by homeschooling parent Rowan Smith What: storytelling When: Friday October 9th from 11am to 12pm Where: in a cozy corner in the gym Language: English Age range: 3 years and up Structured: not very structured Signing up: space is limited to 10 kids. Signing up in advance is required. Please use the sign up feature below or call Sonya at (514) 845-5421. Requirements: none. Rowan will bring the books. Start: 13:00
End: 15:00
Who: offered by homeschooling parent Ana Carina What: physical education classes for young and younger When: three Friday afternoons in a row - September 25, October 2 & 9 Where: the gym Language: English - if anyone doesn't understand, Ana Carina can translate into French (& Spanish!) Age range: 4 years and older - depending on who comes, kids may be split into smaller groups Parent participation: as needed How structured: quite structured Start: 13:00
End: 15:00
Who: offered by homeschooling parent Doug Shiller What: Learn how to build 3-D models with free software from Google. The workshop will include structured tutorials as well as an opportunity for participants to work on their own creations. Participants will be expected to do some work at home. When: three Friday afternoons in a row - September 25, October 2 & 9 Where: the kitchen, room 129 Language: English Age range: over 7 years | ||
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10 / 11
Start: 16:45
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Organisé par Marike: Au Forum Social Québécois - dimanche, octobre 11, 2009 - 16:45 - 18:30 Comment l’éducation contribue-t-elle à la reproduction d’un système basé, essentiellement, sur les notions de domination et de compétition? Quelles sont les différentes alternatives au principal système d’éducation? En quoi l’école libre permet-elle un véritable changement de paradigme? Après une présentation d'expériences en pédagogie libertaire, nous explorerons ensemble l'intérêt et l'actualité d'un projet pour la création d'une école libre à Montréal. | ||
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10 / 13
Start: 10:00
End: 12:00
We will be making Halloween decorations for our Halloween party! Tuesdays October 13 & 20, 10am-12pm in the mini gym. Please bring your ideas, tools and supplies to share. Always needed: coloured paper, scissors, glue, glitter, string, and whatever else you have kicking around... Other Halloween-related projects: pinata: Tuesdays Oct 13, 20 & 27 PM Start: 10:00
End: 12:00
Offered by: homeschooling parent Glenn Hilke UNFORTUNATELY THIS ACTIVITY HAS BEEN CANCELED. Start: 10:00
End: 12:00
Offered by: homeschooling parent Rafi Allaouirdian What: Group discussion - the opening session will be to get ideas for topics. When: three Tuesday mornings in a row - October 13, 20 & 27. Where: room 129 Language: We will switch between English & French (and we will translate if need be). Age range: 8 years and over Start: 13:00
End: 14:00
Every Tuesday afternoon in October, homeschooling mum and math teacher Yanti will make herself available to answer any math questions and offer some tips and tricks for making math easy and fun! There won't be a space reserved for this, so you'll have to find Yanti and a quiet corner and take it from there... Start: 13:00
End: 15:00
Offered by: 10-year-old homeschooler Lyra What: A mixture of circus, ballet, theatre and hip hop. Fun and educational. For all ages. The session will end with performance. When: four Tuesday afternoons in a row: Oct 6, 13, 20 and 27 Where: the mini gym Language: English and French Age range: 2 to 15 Parent participation: Parents can stay On a scale of 1 (structured) to 5 (unstructured): 3 Start: 13:00
End: 15:00
Like at last year's Halloween party, we will put the treats in a homeschooler-made pinata! Tuesdays October 13th, 20th & 27th, 1-3pm in room 129. We will build a pinata or two out of papier-maché this week, and stuff and seal them next week, and paint them on the 3rd week. Supplies to bring if you have: newspaper, glue, paint brushes, cardboard, masking tape. Beth and I will bring: some of the above plus flour, balloons, and containers to put the mixture in. No need to sign up. Start: 13:00
End: 15:00
Maude and her family will bring the necessary ingredients and supplies to cook or bake something yummy! It will take place in the kitchen (room 129). No need to sign up. | ||
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10 / 16
Start: 10:00
End: 12:00
We will be working on a haunted house for our Halloween party! Fridays October 16th & 23rd, 10am-12pm in the mini gym. At this first session, we will spend some time kicking around ideas and making plans part II, for next week, same time. Please bring your ideas, tools and supplies to share. Things like: scary or gross toys, pipe cleaners, cotton, wool, googley eyes, and whatever else you think might come in handy... No need to sign up. Start: 10:00
End: 12:00
Who: offered by homeschooling parent Doug Shiller What: Learn how to build 3-D models with free software from Google. The workshop will include structured tutorials as well as an opportunity for participants to work on their own creations. When: three Friday afternoons in a row - September 25, October 2 & 9 Where: the kitchen, room 129 Language: English Age range: over 7 years Parent participation: as needed Start: 13:00
End: 15:00
Offered by: 12-year-old homeschooler Bunny What: for the first hour, physical group games like dodge ball; in the second hour, board games like Risk When: two Friday afternoons in a row: Oct 16 & 23 Where: the mini gym Age range: around age 6 and up Parent participation: parents may be present, but don't have to be On a scale of 1 (structured) to 5 (unstructured): 3 Signing up: not necessary Supplies that Bunny will bring: some board games Start: 13:00
End: 14:00
Offered by: Geneviève Brosseau What: Animals go wild! Create your own unique animal and see what makes it special so it can survive in the wild. What is an adaptation? Could your creation survive winter in Quebec? When: Friday October 16th, 1-2pm (there is another science activity at 2pm, so it is important that we start and finish on time). Where: Room 129 Language: French and English Age range: 4 to 8 years Parent participation: Parents can be present. Start: 14:00
End: 15:00
Offered by: Geneviève Brosseau What: Mollusk dissection! Discover a common mollusk in a surprising way! Kids learn the basic steps of a dissection in biology. They get to know the anatomy of a "weird" animal, its functions in the environment and how this animal led to great discoveries in science! When: Friday October 16th from 2 to 3pm Where: Room 129 Language: French and English Age range: 8 years and up Parent participation: Parents can be there. Start: 18:00
End: 21:00
Artist and homeschoolig mum Lalie Douglas invites you to an open house at her studio. ST HENRI ART WALK 2009 An opportunity to visit her studio, see new works, talk with the artist and even take part in some of her intervention/performances. Thursday, October 15, 6 – 9 pm Friday, October 16, 6 – 9 pm Saturday, October 17, 12 – 5 pm 4747 Sainte-Émilie, between St-Rémi and DeCourcelle - 10 minutes walk west of Metro Place St-Henri. | ||
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10 / 20
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End: 12:00
We will be making Halloween decorations for our Halloween party! Tuesdays October 13th & 20th, 10am-12pm in the mini gym. Please bring your ideas, tools and supplies to share. Always needed: coloured paper, scissors, glue, glitter, string, and whatever else you have kicking around... No need to sign up. Start: 10:00
End: 12:00
Offered by: homeschooling parent Rafi Allaouirdian What: Group discussion - the opening session will be to get ideas for topics. When: three Tuesday mornings in a row - October 13, 20 & 27. Where: room 129 Language: We will switch between English & French (and we will translate if need be). Age range: 8 years and over Start: 13:00
End: 14:00
Every Tuesday afternoon in October, homeschooling mum and math teacher Yanti will make herself available to answer any math questions and offer some tips and tricks for making math easy and fun! There won't be a space reserved for this, so you'll have to find Yanti and a quiet corner and take it from there... Start: 13:00
End: 15:00
Offered by: 10-year-old homeschooler Lyra What: A mixture of circus, ballet, theatre and hip hop. Fun and educational. For all ages. The session will end with performance. When: four Tuesday afternoons in a row: Oct 6, 13, 20 and 27 Where: the mini gym Language: English and French Age range: 2 to 15 Parent participation: Parents can stay On a scale of 1 (structured) to 5 (unstructured): 3 Start: 13:00
End: 15:00
We will stuff and seal the pinatas that we started last week. Tuesdays October 13th, 20th, & 27th, 1-3pm in room 129. Supplies to bring if you have: candy, toys, stickers, tattoos, treasures... (to stuff in the pinatas). No need to sign up. See you there! | ||
10 / 21
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End: 12:00
Wednesday October 21st from 11am to 12pm at the Redpath Museum (see map below). The Redpath Museum has a bunch of stuff for kids big and small. They hold extensive collections in the fields of paleontology, zoology, minerology and ethnology, and have lots of indoor stairs to play on for the little ones. Entrance to the museum is free, but the workshop will cost $6 per child. MUMMIES (in English, offered by the wonderful Ingrid who gave the volcanoes & dinosaurs workshops) - for all ages. Decipher the secrets of Egyptian mummies! Craft for kids as young as 3: make your very own mummy. | ||
10 / 22
Start: 10:00
Organisé par Sonia: Lien: http://www.lamagiedelapomme.com/cueillettedecitrouilles-le_tresor_de_mamie.html Date: jeudi le 22 oct 2009 à 10h00, Veuillez noter que comme il y a de l'animation, il faut respecter l'heure de début de l'activité: 10h00 et il est donc préférable d'arriver un peu plus tôt. | ||
10 / 23
Start: 10:00
End: 12:00
We will try to finish our haunted house for the Halloween party next week. Fridays October 16th and 23rd, 10am-12pm in the mini-gym. I will post the plans and what to bring once it is discussed and decided at the first session on Oct 16. No need to sign up. Start: 11:00
End: 12:00
Offered by: homeschooling parents Rowan (English) and Geniviève (French) What: storytelling When: Friday October 9th from 11am to 12pm Where: in a cozy corner outside the mini gym Language: English & French Age range: 3 years and up Signing up: not required Requirements: none, Rowan & Geneviève will bring the books. Start: 13:00
End: 14:00
Offered by: Geneviève Brosseau - CANCELED because Gen is sick. We'll re-schedule soon. What: Masters of disguise! Why and how do animals camouflage themselves? What is a habitat? When: Friday October 23rd, 1-2pm (there is another science activity at 2pm, so it is important that we start and finish on time). Where: Room 129 Language: French and English Age range: 4 to 8 years Parent participation: Parents can be present. On a scale of 1 (structured) to 5 (unstructured): 3 Start: 13:00
End: 15:00
Offered by: 12-year-old homeschooler Bunny What: for the first hour, physical group games like dodge ball; in the second hour, board games like Risk When: two Friday afternoons in a row: Oct 16 & 23 Where: the mini gym Age range: around age 6 and up Parent participation: parents may be present, but don't have to be On a scale of 1 (structured) to 5 (unstructured): 3 Signing up: not necessary Supplies that Bunny will bring: some board games Start: 14:00
End: 15:00
Offered by: Geneviève Brosseau - CANCELED because Gen is sick. We'll re-schedule soon. | ||
10 / 24
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End: 15:30
Posted by Rowan: Nourri-Source is for the first time offering the public a FREE conference for new parents, parents-to-be, as well as people who are simply one day considering becoming parents. Babies are of course welcome to come along, there will be free prizes, exhibitors, a mini-conference on homeopathy for the newborn offered by Boiron, and more. The main speaker, Chantal Lavigne, is a certified lactation consultant. The event will be in French. Did I mention it's FREE? It is very rare to have a professional come and give a talk like this without the attendees having to pay for it. For more info and to register please refer to the website. | ||
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10 / 27
Start: 10:00
End: 12:00
What: Group discussion - topic: bullying. When: three Tuesday mornings in a row - October 13, 20 & 27. Where: room 129 Language: We will switch between English & French (and we will translate if need be). Age range: 8 years and over Parent participation: At least 1 parent will be present to moderate. All parents are welcome to stay. Parents are also welcome to the discussions even if their child will not attend, no matter how old they are. We can also do a parents' version of this later on if there is interest. Start: 13:00
End: 14:00
Every Tuesday afternoon in October, homeschooling mum and math teacher Yanti will make herself available to answer any math questions and offer some tips and tricks for making math easy and fun! There won't be a space reserved for this, so you'll have to find Yanti and a quiet corner and take it from there... Start: 13:00
End: 15:00
Offered by: 10-year-old homeschooler Lyra What: A mixture of circus, ballet, theatre and hip hop. Fun and educational. For all ages. The session will end with performance. When: four Tuesday afternoons in a row: Oct 6, 13, 20 and 27 Where: the mini gym Language: English and French Age range: 2 to 15 Parent participation: Parents can stay On a scale of 1 (structured) to 5 (unstructured): 3 Start: 13:00
End: 15:00
We will fill & paint the pinatas that we made in the last couple of weeks. Tuesdays October 13th, 20th & 27th, 1-3pm in room 129. Supplies to bring if you have: treasures to put inside, paint brushes, paint. No need to sign up. Start: 13:00
End: 15:00
We will carve a few pumpkins to light at our Halloween party. Tuesday October 27th, 1-3pm in room 129. Supplies to bring: a pumpkin, a knife, a bowl, a scoop, markers. No need to sign up. | ||
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10 / 29
Start: 16:00
End: 18:00
Posted by Beth: It's a bit last minute, but I wanted to invite you guys to Santropol's annual pumpkin carving event. It's happening Thursday October 29 from 4-6pm (maybe later) at Cafe Santropol (accross the street from the roulant). Come in costume. There will be treats and maybe tricks. | ||
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End: 15:00
On Friday October 30th we will have our Halloween party! From 10am until lunchtime we will decorate the gym and dress up in our costumes. Potluck lunch - please bring something to share : ) Also bring your own eating gear (plate, cutlery, cup, etc) if you can. We will have some plastic/paper dishes for those who need. After lunch we will have some dancing, the pinata game, and a haunted house! We won't be asking for any usership fees for the day, but a contribution of stuff, money, or time and energy is always appreciated : ) | ||
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