Offered by: homeschooling mom Christine Bieri

Building club: Tuesday afternoons at Centre Communidée.

We just learned that the building will be closed on Friday (Good Friday), so we'll move the party to the park outside.  The weather is supposed to be great, and we were going to be outside for the afternoon anyways : )Changes:The party will start at 12pm instead of 10am, with a potluck lunch in the park facing Centre Communidée's building (CRCS St-Zotique) - see map here.  Bring a blanket or sheet for sitting on, there are benches but no picnic tables.  We will set up somewhere north of the swimming pool - it's not so big that we'll be hard to spot.  We will probably stay a bit later, like until 4 or 5pm.We will skip the egg-painting altogether and have a treasure hunt and a few games after lunch.And because we aren't paying rent for that day, we won't charge the daily fee of $10 per family.  So it's FREE : )

Offered by: homeschooling moms Janice & JohanneWe will begin to explore the wild, wonderful and wide world of the arts in French.  We will cover basic French vocabulary which we will reinforce each of the 4 weeks. The objective is to inject French learning while doing something fun in the arts.  Hands-on art projects for the children are scheduled for each week.  This is not however a French-second-language-for-newbies class, it's an art class as described in the objectives.  For all ages - parent participation is obligatory.  Please sign up before Wednesday March 31.

Offered by: homeschooling parent Josée CardinalWhat: Homeschooling basics for parents.  Discuss daily life and challenges, methods and philosophies, curricula (or lack thereof), and legal issues.  Ask questions and share experiences.

Offered by: 10-year-old homeschooler LyraHow to make coralyrs - it's a string instrument, in between a cora, a harp and a guitar.  We'll construct the instruments from wooden boxes of different shapes and sizes and use elastics for the strings.  If we have time we can decorate and paint them afterwards.All materials will be supplied by the centre.  Donations of $1 or $2 per coralyr would be appreciated : )When: Tuesday April 6th, 1-3pm

Offered by: Brad DoucetWhat: Math for ages 7-9 (a half hour, $5 per child) and ages 10+ (an hour, $10 per child)

Offered by: homeschooling mom Jackie GeistCreate your own mythical creature!  Join us to learn about mythical creatures from different cultures and to create your own mythical creature collage and story.  We'll be using examples from "Mythical Creatures" by James Harpur, but please feel free to bring in your favorite books or drawings of mythical creatures to share with the group.  All ages.

Offered by: homeschooling moms Janice & Johanne

Organized by: 8-year-old homeschooler FabienneWe'll set up an obstacle course in the mini gym and race through it!When: Tuesday April 13, 1-3pmWhere: the mini gym, Centre CommunidéeNo need to sign up in advance.

Offered by: Brad DoucetWhat: Math for ages 7-9 (a half hour, $5 per child) and ages 10+ (an hour, $10 per child)

We are starting a new project for building club: creating an underwater scene.We will get a big piece of cardboard, paint it blue, and add fish, plants, and other underwater things.We spend three weeks on this project: Friday afternoons April 16, 23 & 30.  In the mini gym at Centre Communidée.No need to sign up in advance.

Offered by: homeschooling moms Janice & Johanne

Organized by: homeschooling mom Jackie G.Theatre games!  Learn to be more "in the moment" and creative by joining us for an afternoon of theatre games.  The games will be nonverbal, movement-based and with one or more partners, so there is no need to feel shy about speaking or being the one in the spotlight.  Everyone is encouraged to participate (parents too!) as we strengthen our skills of observation and make connections with others through fun, active games.When: Tuesday April 20, 1-3pm

Offered by: Brad DoucetWhat: Math for ages 7-9 (a half hour, $5 per child) and ages 10+ (an hour, $10 per child)

Another project for building club: creating an underwater scene.We will get a big piece of cardboard, paint it blue, and add fish, plants, and other underwater things.

Offered by: homeschooling moms Janice & Johanne

Parents and interested kids from the active membership of Centre Communidée are encouraged to come to this meeting to discuss and create a Respect Policy together.  Facilitated by Christine Bieri.When: Tuesday April 27th, from 1-3pmWhere: Room 129.  Uninterested homelearners can play in the gym or outside.Space is not limited, but please sign up to say that you're coming.  There will be snacks : )