Events
10 / 23
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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: 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 - 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: 14:00
End: 15:00
Offered by: Geneviève Brosseau - CANCELED because Gen is sick. We'll re-schedule soon. | ||
10 / 24
Start: 00:30
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: 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. 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... | ||
10 / 28
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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. | ||
10 / 30
Start: 10:00
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 : ) | ||
10 / 31
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11 / 1
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11 / 3
Start: 10:00
End: 12:00
Maude and her family will bring the necessary ingredients and supplies to cook or bake something yummy! Room 129. No need to sign up. Start: 10:00
End: 12:00
Tuesday morning, in the mini gym - we will build forts. We have: tables, chairs, benches, Gillian's fort kit, Rowan's mat, Angie's tunnel. Bring: pillows, sheets, sticks, rope, elastics, cardboard boxes, tents, tarps, and whatever else you can think of! Start: 13:00
End: 15:00
Offered by: homeschooling parent Josée Cardinal What: Badminton When: four Tuesday afternoons in a row: Nov 3, 10, 17 & 24 Where: the mini gym Language: English & French Age range: 7 and up Parent participation: parents may be present to help out, focusing on the kids' needs. On a scale of 1 (structured) to 5 (unstructured): 1 - warm up, drills & technique, supervised free play. Start: 13:00
End: 15:00
What: As a fundraiser, we will create, produce and sell a 2010 calendar. While we work, we will also listen to music and learn to sing some songs together. Everyone can bring a song or two to share (on CD). When: Four Tuesday afternoons in a row: Nov 3, 10, 17 and 24 Where: Room 129 Age range: All ages Parent participation: As needed On a scale of 1 (structured) to 5 (unstructured): 4 Signing up: No need to sign up | ||
11 / 4
Start: 19:00
End: 21:45
Posted by Josée: Mercredi le 4 novembre 2009 | ||
11 / 5
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11 / 6
Start: 10:00
End: 12:00
Offered by: homeschooling parent Elyse Ficorilli What: Rhythm Yoga When: four Friday mornings in a row: Nov 6, 13, 20 & 27 Where: the mini gym Language: mostly French, but can do English Age range: all ages welcome (but geared more towards little ones) Start: 10:30
End: 12:00
Offered by: Brad Doucet What: Math for ages 7-9 (a half hour) and ages 10+ (an hour) When: six Friday mornings in a row: Nov 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec 4 and 11 Start: 13:00
End: 15:00
Offered by: 12-year-old homeschooler Bunny What: physical group games like dodge ball; board games like Risk When: four Friday afternoons in a row:Nov 6, 13, 20 and 27 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 Requirements: Please bring balls & board games to share. Start: 13:00
End: 15:00
Offered by: a friend, Pandora Hobby What: Learn to make amazing crafts, just in time to give them as Christmas gifts! The instructor will develop a project complete-able within the 2 hrs and ensure that the children had material enough to finish additional works at home (broaches, scarves and jewelry, arigrumi, etc). Feel free to come and work on other projects. Basic craft supplies will be available. Start: 16:00
Start: 11/06/2009 - 16:00
End: 11/08/2009 - 17:00
Posted by Janie: 50TH ANNUAL GEM AND MINERAL SHOW - Hosted by the Montreal Gem and Mineral Club PLACE BONAVENTURE - metro Bonaventure Friday 6 November 4pm - 10pm | ||
11 / 7
(all day)
Start: 11/06/2009 - 16:00
End: 11/08/2009 - 17:00
Posted by Janie: 50TH ANNUAL GEM AND MINERAL SHOW - Hosted by the Montreal Gem and Mineral Club PLACE BONAVENTURE - metro Bonaventure Friday 6 November 4pm - 10pm Start: 13:00
End: 16:00
Saturday November 7, 1:00 to 4:00 PM FREE and appropriate for all ages! | ||
11 / 8
End: 17:00
Start: 11/06/2009 - 16:00
End: 11/08/2009 - 17:00
Posted by Janie: 50TH ANNUAL GEM AND MINERAL SHOW - Hosted by the Montreal Gem and Mineral Club PLACE BONAVENTURE - metro Bonaventure Friday 6 November 4pm - 10pm | ||
11 / 9
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11 / 10
Start: 10:00
End: 12:00
We'll play restaurant and market in both languages. Kids can take roles such as cook, server, customer, etc, while they learn some of the phrases and vocabulary associated with these schemas. Tuesday November 10th, 10am to 12pm, in the mini gym All ages. No need to sign up. You can bring any related props or toys that you have, and the centre will be providing: Tables & chairs, dishes & plastic food, menus, play money, a cash register, and a little guidance : ) Start: 11:00
End: 12:00
Maude and her family will bring the necessary ingredients and supplies to cook or bake something yummy! Room 129. No need to sign up. Start: 13:00
End: 15:00
Offered by: homeschooling parent Josée Cardinal What: Badminton When: four Tuesday afternoons in a row: Nov 3, 10, 17 & 24 Where: the mini gym Language: English & French Age range: 7 and up Parent participation: parents may be present to help out, focusing on the kids' needs. On a scale of 1 (structured) to 5 (unstructured): 1 - warm up, drills & technique, supervised free play. Start: 13:00
End: 15:00
What: As a fundraiser, we will create, produce and sell a 2010 calendar. While we work, we will also listen to music and learn to sing some songs together. Everyone can bring a song or two to share When: Four Tuesday afternoons in a row: Nov 3, 10, 17 and 24 Where: Room 129 Age range: All ages Parent participation: As needed On a scale of 1 (structured) to 5 (unstructured): 4 Signing up: No need to sign up Start: 19:00
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11 / 13
Start: 10:00
End: 12:00
Offered by: homeschooling parent Elyse Ficorilli What: Rhythm Yoga When: four Friday mornings in a row: Nov 6, 13, 20 & 27 Where: the mini gym Language: mostly French, but can do English Age range: all ages welcome (but geared more towards little ones) Parent participation: as needed On a scale of 1 (structured) to 5 (unstructured): 2 Signing up: is appreciated. Please sign up on the Nov 6th session or contact Sonya or (514) 845-5421. Elyse will bring: percussion instruments Requirements: Please wear comfortable clothes, bring a towel or mat, and any percussion instruments you may have. Start: 10:30
End: 12:00
Offered by: Brad Doucet What: Math for ages 7-9 (a half hour) and ages 10+ (an hour) When: six Friday mornings in a row: Nov 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec 4 and 11 Where: room 129 Language: English Age range: 7 to 12 Parent participation: as needed On a scale of 1 (structured) to 5 (unstructured): 2 Start: 13:00
End: 15:00
Offered by: 12-year-old homeschooler Bunny What: physical group games like dodge ball; board games like Risk When: four Friday afternoons in a row:Nov 6, 13, 20 and 27 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 Requirements: Please bring balls & board games to share. Start: 13:00
End: 15:00
Offered by: a friend, Pandora Hobby What: Learn to make amazing crafts, just in time to give them as Christmas gifts! The instructor will develop a project complete-able within the 2 hrs and ensure that the children had material enough to finish additional works at home (broaches, scarves and jewelry, arigrumi, etc). Feel free to come and work on other projects. Basic craft supplies will be available. | ||
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11 / 17
Start: 11:00
End: 12:00
Everyone is welcome to join us for a guided tour of the St-Armand paper mill. Come and see how paper is made! The tour will be on Tuesday November 17th from 11am to 12pm at 3700 St-Patrick (see map below). It is open to all ages, but the littler ones will have to be watched closely since there is some heavy machinery around. The tour will be in English and costs $5 per child (3 years and up). You can pay Sonya on the day of the activity. Start: 13:00
End: 15:00
Offered by: homeschooling parent Josée Cardinal What: Badminton When: four Tuesday afternoons in a row: Nov 3, 10, 17 & 24 Where: the mini gym Language: English & French Age range: 7 and up Parent participation: parents may be present to help out, focusing on the kids' needs. On a scale of 1 (structured) to 5 (unstructured): 1 - warm up, drills & technique, supervised free play. Start: 13:00
End: 15:00
What: As a fundraiser, we will create, produce and sell a 2010 calendar. While we work, we will also listen to music and learn to sing some songs together. Everyone can bring a song or two to share (on CD). When: Four Tuesday afternoons in a row: Nov 3, 10, 17 and 24 Where: Room 129 Age range: All ages Parent participation: As needed On a scale of 1 (structured) to 5 (unstructured): 4 Signing up: No need to sign up | ||
11 / 18
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11 / 19
Start: 15:30
End: 17:30
Hi everyone, (Français ci-dessous) Meet&Greet for families who would consider joining a freeschool in Montreal. Families with kids of all ages will be warmly welcomed. | ||
11 / 20
Start: 10:00
End: 12:00
Offered by: homeschooling parent Elyse Ficorilli What: Rhythm Yoga When: four Friday mornings in a row: Nov 6, 13, 20 & 27 Where: the mini gym Language: mostly French, but can do English Age range: all ages welcome (but geared more towards little ones) Parent participation: as needed On a scale of 1 (structured) to 5 (unstructured): 2 Signing up: is appreciated. Please sign up on the Nov 6th session or contact Sonya or (514) 845-5421. Elyse will bring: percussion instruments Requirements: Please wear comfortable clothes, bring a towel or mat, and any percussion instruments you may have. Start: 10:30
End: 12:00
Offered by: Brad Doucet What: Math for ages 7-9 (a half hour) and ages 10+ (an hour) When: six Friday mornings in a row: Nov 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec 4 and 11 Where: room 129 Language: English Age range: 7 to 12 Parent participation: as needed On a scale of 1 (structured) to 5 (unstructured): 2 Start: 12:00
End: 15:00
Lalie has a lot of homeschooling books and other kid's books which they don't need anymore. She will be having a little book sale/give away on Friday, November 20 in the afternoon. Probably in room 129. Start: 13:00
End: 15:00
Offered by: 12-year-old homeschooler Bunny What: physical group games like dodge ball; board games like Risk When: four Friday afternoons in a row:Nov 6, 13, 20 and 27 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 Requirements: Please bring balls & board games to share. Start: 13:00
End: 15:00
Offered by: a friend, Allison What: Learn to make amazing crafts, just in time to give them as Christmas gifts! The instructor will develop a project complete-able within the 2 hrs and ensure that the children had material enough to finish additional works at home (broaches, scarves and jewelry, arigrumi, etc). Feel free to come and work on other projects. Basic craft supplies will be available. When: two Friday afternoons in a row: Nov 20 & 27, with an exhibit/party on Dec 18 (including the works from 2 other workshops: crochet & knitting) | ||
11 / 21
Start: 13:00
Hi everyone, Bonjour à tous et à toutes: (English below) | ||
11 / 22
Start: 16:00
Galileo Galilei: The Man Who Looked and Changed the World - Sunday November 22, 16h Special presentation and lunar viewing with historian Bruno Paul Stenson to mark the 400th anniversary of Galileo's discoveries about the universe. Followed by telescope viewing of the Earth’s moon and the planet Jupiter with members of the Royal FREE. Everyone welcome, no reservations necessary. In English. | ||
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