WEDNESDAY MAY 1, 2013

It's May Day!!! How exciting, it's just too bad Canadians don't celebrate it. But really, can you believe it is already May?!?! One could hardly tell by the weather...seriously it's pure craziness. Anyway, getting back to the important stuff...we are unofficially celebrating the first day of May. How do we plan to do this? Well, since you asked...we are going to READ, WRITE, RECITE POETRY at 4:00...oh, oh, oh...I have a thought...your poetry could be all about May! Aren't I smart? No need to answer, as it is obviously a rhetorical question.

At 6:30 we are living wild by playing HIPPIE HORSESHOES.

And what kind of unofficial celebration would it be without food? Soooo, we are continuing with WAFFLE WEDNESDAYS...only $0.25/waffle...a bargin people! And you even have your choice of blueberry or chocolate chip...amazing! We'd love to see you here to not officially welcome May.

And a bit of news...you might want to get some tissue ready because I'm about to break your heart, and I apologize in advance for all the heart breakage...I still love you! I have submitted my resignation as your neatest and most loved Youth Worker. It has been tons of fun and I'm so grateful to take away so many memories but life is taking me in another direction. But don't get too upset because Cat will still be here and I plan on volunteering, just like I did before I worked here...kind of a full circle thing. My last day will be this Friday May 3! On Thursday May 2, we will be having the most sensational goodbye party for me...or the tiniest shindig...we will just have to see how it turns out, after all, it's all up to you! So come say farewell.


Laters :)

TUESDAY APRIL 30, 2013

We've got a few questions for you. Yes, you! So be prepared to answer them. 20 QUESTIONS at 4:00.

At 7:00 we are ORDERING McDonalds and/or Timmies...you can try and grab a spot in the car or give your order and $$ to Cat and perhaps, if your really nice, she'll fill your order for you.

Finally, at 8:00 we are going to burn some of our previously purchased and aforementioned fast food edibles by busting up the KINECT DANCE floor.

Laters :)

THURSDAY APRIL 25, 2013

At 4:00 we are playing everyone's favorite game, MONOPOLY. I call the thimble, and nobody better mess with the thimble!

At 6:30 we will be embarking (a fancy word meaning "to leave") to VOLUNTEER TRAINING with Karyn somewhere in the big city town. This is for all of our wonderful youth members who so graciously (but only after a little extra convincing on my part) volunteered to help with the Waterloo Marathon. I'm nowhere near ready, how about you? Been practicing your water hand-off skills? Oh my, 21.1km here I come (if I have too, which apparently I do).

At 7:00 there will be a POOL TOURNAMENT.

Laters :)

WEDNESDAY APRIL 24, 2013

Our after school activity today will be at 4:00, it's LET'S PLAY CARDS. Presumably, we will be playing cards.

The Youth Centre is welcoming spring back by going on a trail walk, weather permitting of course. Be at the YC at 6:15, with a permission form, and you can join Anna on a neature walk adventure!

At 8:00 there will be an AIR HOCKEY TOURNAMENT.

TUESDAY APRIL 23, 2013

Isn't the earth pretty neat, what with all the neature and such! Neat. At 4:00 we are going to try and cram our heads full of as much earth knowledge as we possibly can by watching a PLANET EARTH DVD. Really neat.

At 6:30 there is a trip to Galaxy...and I don't mean an out of our world, space-like galaxy (like Andromeda)...no, I mean GALAXY THEATRE. To watch a mooooooovie. We'll drive and even sit with you, all you have to do is bring back your permission form and make sure you have enough money to buy a ticket ($10).

At 8:00, we shall be telling GHOST STORIES IN THE DARK.

Laters :)

FRIDAY APRIL 19, 2013

It's a P.A. Day!!! Aren't you just thrilled? I know you are. And we even have a few fun things for you to do today.

Unfortunately, due to lack of interest, we have cancelled the Walmart & Dollarama shopping trip scheduled for 3:15. Sorry.

But don't fret, as we still have fun things to do. At 4:00 we are going to play CRANIUM.

At 6:30 we are driving anyone who has brought back a permission form to the KIDS DANCE in Breslau ($5)

And I am very excited to announce that at 7:00 we are doing FANCY MANICURES BY HEATHER! Super exciting. We have been admiring Heather's talents for quite some time, as she has painted several members nails before (she's one of our members mom and a neighbor to other members). So help us welcome Heather for the evening and get your nails done. Too fun.

Finally, we will be watching MOVIES and enjoying POPCORN. Sounds just about perfect to me.

Be safe out there! We want to see your beautiful faces here on Tuesday, got it?

Laters :)

WEDNESDAY APRIL 17, 2013

4:00 Wii Smarty Pants

7:00 Round Table for Seniors

8:00 Play Pool with Tasha

Laters :)

TUESDAY APRIL 16, 2013

7:00 ROBIN'S NEST CAFE for TREATS & MUSIC

7:30 MIMIC A MASTER

Laters :)

FRIDAY APRIL 12, 2013

WE ARE OPEN! It's warm, illuminated and entertaining here. Our building runs off a generator, so our electricity is fully functional, hoorah. So that means the computers and all other conveniences we offer are working. Not to mention, we have HEAT!!!! Not sure about you but my house is freezing. Silly weather...biggest understatement ever. So what do we have going on this most crazy,  icy day?

At 4:00 p.m. we are playing CHESS

At 7:00 Wii SPORTS GAMES

At 7:30 WATERLOO SWIMPLEX, make sure to have your $5 and permission form

Woolwich Memorial Centre, the building where we are located, is OPEN all night, providing a warm place for people without electricity. So, please feel free to drop in to WMC to warm up.

Hope your all safe and well.

Laters :)

For anyone who needs someone to talk to, whether it is about recent events in our community or anything else, this number is completely private and can be very helpful.

1-800-668-6868

http://www.kidshelpphone.ca/Teens/Home.aspx

OR

Cat and Anna are always here to talk and we can help find other resources for you too.

THURSDAY APRIL 11, 2013

We love music. Today, we are PLAYING PIANO AND GUITAR in the afternoon. Later, at 7:00 pm you can SHARE YOUR FAVORITE MUSIC with us, don't forget to bring it in. But remember, only YC appropriate content!!  At 6:30 p.m. we are going to hear the Music of Led Zeppelin at the Centre in the Square. This is going to be rad, so make sure you bring in a permission form and $5. That's a huge discount folks!!!! Usually these tickets cost $50.00+ but you lucky ducks get a crazy amazing deal at $5.00...so let's take full advantage of it. Ya?!?!

That's all we got for you today! Hope to see your beautiful faces.

Laters :)

WEDNESDAY APRIL 10, 2013

At 4:00 p.m. you can come by the Youth Centre and we can help you edit or create a personalized cover letter. A cover letter is an important part of your resume/application for a job. We want you to succeed! So make sure you utilize our services, who knows what kind of awesome job it may land you?!?!?!

At 7:00 p.m. there will be a YOUTH COUNCIL MEETING. And as Kelly is back, she will be joining us! Perhaps she will grace us with stories of her amazing adventure in Guatemala. So please make sure your there if your a Youth Council rep.

At 8:00 we want you to DRAW and COLOUR! Fun, fun.

Laters :)

THURSDAY APRIL 4, 2013

At 4:00 p.m. you can play CHINESE CHECKERS

At 6:00, we will need your help to SET UP THE ARENA FOR SYRUP FEST. It's a silent auction fundraiser for the Youth Centre, that's us, so please lend a hand setting up.

At 7:00 p.m. we are partyin' with Wii MARIO PARTY.

Laters :)

Maple Syrup Festival Silent Auction

The Elmira Maple Syrup Festival is days away! One event happening during the Festival is our annual Youth Centre Silent Auction. It's located at the McLeod Arena at the Woolwich Memorial Centre during the Antique Show. 
Times are: Fri Apr. 5 from 6pm-9pm & Sat. Apr. 6 from 9am-2pm.
We have some fantastic items for bid this year:
-4 Toronto Blue Jay Tickets courtesy of Home Hardware Head Office
-A signed Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Stick. Signed by the entire team
- A Zero Gravity Lawn Chair from Liquidation King
- Microwave from Elmira Home Comfort
-Gift Baskets
-Gift Certificates and much more.
Items start at 50% off their retail value.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 3, 2013

At 4:00 p.m. we are playing SCRABBLE

At 6:30 WMC PUBLIC SWIM

At 7:00 you can try and beat our new volunteer and official YC pool shark, Tasha, in a game of pool!

So to recap, today you can both go swimming at the pool and/or play pool. I guess it's a pool kind of day.

Laters :)

TUESDAY APRIL 2, 2013

April. April. April...April. Can you believe it's already April? I feel the need to repeat it to myself for fear that it is simply not true. We are this close to summer, I can feel it in my bones. It's even kind of warming up. Amazing! On this most lovely second day of April, we will be MAKING A SNACK WITH ANNA at 7:00 p.m. and at 8 p.m. you can WALK THE TRACK WITH CAT.

Laters :)