Powerhouse Press Kids lending a helping hand when their family is in need. V o lu me Board of Directors 1, Iss u e 18 S pri n g 20 1 4 Welcome to Kim Latour CHAIR We all are ready to put our very long winter behind us and look towards seeing more of the sun and feeling warmer! Check out all the programs and special events to help us prepare and celebrate a new season! Christina Smith SECRETARY Rick Nero TREASURER Dave Lane DIRECTOR Tammy Dumas DIRECTOR Carers Night Out (CNO) is going to take us “All Around the World”….focusing on different traditions and cultures around the world. See the calendars for when and where CNO is held! April 12—Check out the Royal Botanical Garden’s latest exhibit—Savage Gardens, Nature’s Ninjas— along with Young Carers from Haldimand Norfolk. This all ages event is from 9am-4pm in Hamilton; we will meet at the St. Catharines office to travel—time to be determined. Bring: water, lunch, snacks, comfortable clothes for walking! April 25—Save the date for a Family Event with our community partner, Daval Hospice. More details to follow. April 29—CATAT meets from 4-6pm and is for those in high school. Let’s start making plans to celebrate Carers Week in June! We meet at the St. Catharine’s office. Robyn Garner DIRECTOR Inside this issue: Calendars 2 Thank You Laura 3 Upcoming 3 Opportunities Powerhouse In Action 4 Funders and 4 Contributors CNO—Managing My Emotions is the theme for May! Last week of CNO for this school year is May 2628. May 29-June 19—Fit for Youth—Try out different kinds of fitness activities to find the one you love! This is a 4 week life skills program for all ages running Thursday afternoons (4-6pm) starting May 29th at our space in Welland. Bring: water, appropriate shoes, comfortable clothes for moving around. May 27—CATAT meets from 4-6pm and is for those in high school. Let’s finalize our plans to celebrate Carers Week in June! We meet at the St. Catharine’s office. May 31—Picnic in Port Dalhousie—Meet us at the Carousal in Port Dalhousie from 11am-1pm. All ages welcome! Bring: lunch, clothing appropriate for the weather. June 10—CATAT will meet from 4-6:30pm for this session and is for those in high school. At your request we will be talking about building your resume and studying for exams! We meet at the St. Catharine’s office. June 30— Join us from 11am-1pm at Niagara Glen for a great hike! Bring: a backpack with water, snacks, lunch, appropriate shoes and clothing for hiking. All ages welcome! SPACE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER EARLY BY CALLING ERICA AT 905-397-4201 X424 Page 2 CNO Theme: April 2014 Sun Mon Tue 1 6 Picture caption All Around the 7 13 14 20 21 27 28 CNO Welland 6-8pm CNO St. Catharines 6-8pm Wed 2 CNO Niagara Falls 6-8pm CNO Welland 6-8pm CNO Welland 6-8pm 8 9 15 22 CNO St. Catharines 6-8pm CNO St. Catharines 6-8pm 29 CATAT 4-6pm CNO St. Catharines 6-8pm 16 CNO Niagara Falls 6-8pm 23 30 11 12 18 19 25 26 CNO Welland 6-8pm CNO Welland 6-8pm CNO Welland 6-8pm Last CNO Welland 6-8pm CNO Niagara Falls 6-8pm Sat 4 5 11 Royal Botanical 12Gardens Joint Event 9am-4pm All Ages 17 18 24 25 19 Family Event with Daval Hospice TBA 26 CNO—Carers’ Night Out CNO Niagara Falls 6-8pm Monday—Central United Church—12 Young St, Welland Tuesday—Powerhouse Project—318 Ontario St, #7A, St. Catharines Wednesday—Niagara Square (by food court)., 7555 Montrose Rd, Niagara Falls CNO Theme: Managing My Emotions Mon 5 3 10 May 2014 4 Fri CNO CNO Niagara Falls St. Catharines 6-8pm 6-8pm National Volunteer Week—Let’s Appreciate all our Volunteers! Easter Monday NO PROGRAM Sun Thu World Tue 6 CNO St. Catharines 6-8pm Wed 7 CNO Niagara Falls 6-8pm 13 14 20 21 CNO St. Catharines 6-8pm CNO St. Catharines 6-8pm 4-6pm 27CATAT 28 Last CNO St. Catharines 6-8pm CNO Niagara Falls 6-8pm CNO Niagara Falls 6-8pm Last CNO Niagara Falls 6-8pm Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 8 9 10 15 16 17 22 23 24 29 30 in 31 PortPicnic Dalhousie Fit For Youth Welland 4-6pm All Ages—Week 1 11am-1pm All programs have limited space. Call your Program Coordinators for more information and to register today! Powerhouse Press Volume 1, Issue 18 Page 3 June 2014 Sun Mon Tue 1 2 3 8 9 10 CATAT 4-6:30pm Wed Thu 4 5 11 12 Fit For Youth Welland 4-6pm All Ages—Week 2 Fit For Youth Welland 4-6pm All Ages—Week 3 Fri Sat 6 7 13 14 Carers Week 2014 —Let’s Celebrate all our Caregiving Families! Stay Tuned for MORE Events! 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Niagara Glen Hike 11am-1pm Mission: The Young Carers Initiative serves caregiving children, youth and their families through social, recreational and educational programs intended to foster resilience, self-esteem, and life skills. Vision: Our Vision... A community where young carers and their families are supported and can reach their full potential. Thank you Laura! Laura came to Powerhouse Project on a temporary contract, which will come to an end in March. We are very lucky to have benefitted from her knowledge, allowing us to offer new and exciting programs and activities for our young carers. Laura’s fun, kind and approachable personality will be missed. We wish Laura all the best as she moves on to her new opportunities. An 8 week program for youth (14-18 years) with a parent living with a mental health issue. When: Where: Fit For Youth Welland 4-6pm All Ages—Week 4 Thursdays—4-5:30pm April 3-May 22 Welland Arena Community Room 501 King St, 2nd Floor Welland For more information or to register contact: Erin at 905-397-4201 x429 The international theme for Carers Week is Quest—help us reach out to Young Carers and their families that may be unaware of the supports and services available to them! Join us June 9-15 in raising awareness about Caregiving Families and Young Carers! Stay tuned for event information! Powerhouse in Action! Spreadin’ the Love in Welland and to the kids involved with Daval Hospice! 318 Ontario St., Unit 7A St. Catharines, ON L2R 5L8 Ph: 905-397-4201 Fx: 289-362-2342 Executive Director X425 youngcarersinitiative@ CNO Niagara Falls participants answer “What does Powerhouse mean to you?” Looks like “fun and friends” might be the answer! Erica Siebert Program Coordinator X424 esiebert@ Erin Marriott Family & Community Engagement Coordinator x429 J-J-J-Jenga! Nobody move! emarriott@ Michelle Lewis Project Coordinator X423 mlewis@ We appreciate our funders and contributors: powerhouseproject.ca Charitable #: BN833370356 Serving Families Since 1996 Views expressed in the publication are the views of the Young Carers Initiative and do not necessarily reflect those of the Dementia Alliance, the LHIN or the Government of Ontario.
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