Fee Assistance Is Available by Appointment Only. Contact the Front Desk 519 741-2596 With

FALL

NEWSLETTER 2017

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Call the CHRA at 519-578-4884 or email us at: / Located at the Country Hills Community Centre
100 Rittenhouse Road, Kitchener, N2E 2M9
Community Centre Office: 519 741-2596
Family Outreach Office 519 498 -7468
CHRA Office: 519 578-4884

CHRA FALL REGISTRATION BEGINS
Tuesday, Aug 22nd at 8:30 a.m.
Fallsession runs from Monday, Sept 11thto Saturday, Dec 16 th.
*see inside for exceptions to some program schedules for Fall
To register onlinevisit
Our NEWonline program registration system - ACTIVE Net - is now live!
The new system will allow you to:
· Register for programs using your email address (no more worrying about a PIN and Family ID)
· Find the programs you're looking for easily with its better search function
· Experience fewer delays on those prime registration days due to overloaded servers
Of course, you can still register in person at the community centre.
When registering in person, you can pay using cash, cheques, credit card or debit card.
Dance info sessions– August 12th 10:00-11:00 and August 15th 6:00-7:00. - The information sessions for people to come for their progression information from the teachers.
Tips and Tricks:
Yard waste - which includes things like plants, grass, leaves, weeds, branches and other compostable items - is collected every other week, from April through November, on your regular garbage and recycling collection day.
In the fall - generally October and November - the City of Kitchener also offers its leaf collection program which provides several options for residents to dispose of the loose leaves on their property.
PingStree - Use our new mobile app, PingStreet, to access waste collection schedules using your mobile phone.Download it now!
Visit our website " for current program information.
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Community Directory:
Did you know that you could find so many services and resources in your community here:
News:
-Road closures ION –
- Free parking in Kitchener -
- Fall- WINTER RINK VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDThe rink at the Country Hills Community Centre has operated for close to 16 years, based on committed volunteer helpers. Our winter rink volunteer group needs revitalizing, and this is YOUR call! MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK! If you have some time to spare this winter to help with preparing and maintaining this rink, please contact Country Hills Community Centre 519-741-2596.

Country Hills Recreation Association
CHRA Office - 519-578-4884
To request fee assistance for any CHRA program, including Dance, please contact Sue, the Outreach Worker at 519-498-7468or email by MondayAugust 16th
Please contact the CHRA with any questions at 519 578-4884, drop by the Country Hills Community Centre or call 519 741-2596
REGISTRATION & PROGRAM INFORMATION
- Registration is on a first come, first served basis and you may only register yourself and/or your children under 18 yrs old.
-Participants under 18 years of age require a parent/guardian signature at registration.
- All registered adult programs will be subject to HST
-Please retain your printed receipt for future reference.
If a duplicate copy of the registration receipt is required.
-Waivers must be signed before the start of the first class.
-Registrations continue until programs are full.
-Your privacy is important to us. Information on the CHRA registration form is used only for administration of
the CHRA programs.
-Please remember that most programs are ongoing and spaces are limited.
-Programs may be subject to change or cancelled if registration is inadequate.
-Participants must wait outside the gym or program room until their program begins.
-For CHRA participants’ safety, program quality and liability purposes, only registered participants are permitted in the
gymand program rooms during program time. All others are asked to wait in the lobby. Thank you for your co-operation.
-Participants using the gym should wear white-soled, non-marking shoes.
-Street shoes are not permitted in the dance room.
-The CHRA reserves the right to remove any participant for inappropriate behaviour without a refund.
-In the event of inclement weather, listen to local radio or call the CHCC to determine if program(s) are cancelled.
Refunds will not be given.
NSF CHEQUES
-A $35.00 administration fee for bank charges must be paid by the participant.
-Payment in cash, debit or credit must be made immediately in order to continue in the program.
REFUNDS
-A 100% refund will be given if you withdraw from a program more than 7 days before the first day of the program.
-Refunds will only be given in the same form as payment made.
-Cash refunds over $20.00 will be refunded by cheque.
-Please note: If credit is left on an account, the credit will expire after three years.
-NO REFUND will be given if a request to withdraw is made less than 7 days prior to the first day of the program.
If you have any questions please contact the city facility associated with the program
PROGRAM INDEX
CHILDREN’S & YOUTH PROGRAMS / DAY(S) / PAGE
Preschool Tuesdays/Thursdays / Tuesday/Thursday / 3
Parent and Tot Cooking / Wednesday / 3
Junior Chefs / Wednesday / 3
Kids Can Cook / Tuesday / 3
Parent and Tot Drop In / Monday/Wednesday/Friday / 3
Creative Kids (6-9 yrs) / Thursday / 4
Engineering Adventures / Monday / 4
Tinker Techies / Monday / 4
Vocal and Glee / Tuesday / 4
Drama / Saturday / 5
Guitar / Tuesday / 5
Youth Art / Saturday / 5
KPL KIDS / Thursday / 5
Drop-In Programs
KIDZ Klub / Thursday / 6
Youth Drop-In / Tuesday /Wednesday/Friday / 7
Children’s Dance Programs / Per Schedule / 9-10
Youth Sports Programs
Kindergarten MultiSport / Monday / 6
Floor Hockey / Wednesday / 6
Basketball / Tuesday / 6
Youth Martial Arts / Saturday / 6
Dodgeball / Tuesday / 6
Teen Drop-InBasketball / Tuesday / 6
ADULT & SENIOR PROGRAMS
“Easy Does It” Strength & Tone / Tuesday and Thursday / 11
20-20-20 / Friday / 11
Yoga Flow / Monday / 11
Yang Yin Yoga / Monday / 11
Women’s-Only Yoga / Tuesday / 11
Daytime Yoga / Tuesday / 11
Daytime Line Dancing / Monday / 11
Cardio Fusion / Tuesday and Thursday / 11
Pilates/ Daytime Pilates / Wednesday / 12
Adult Volleyball / Wednesday / 12
Zumba Gold / Wednesday / 12
Intermediate Pickleball / Monday / 12
Adult Martial Arts / Monday and Wednesday / 12
Tai Chi / Wednesday / 13
Introduction to Computers / Tuesday / 13
Adult Drop - In
Adult Drop-In Volleyball / Monday/Wednesday/Friday / 13
Adult Drop-In Pickle Ball / Tuesday/Friday / 13
Adult Drop-In Coffee Time / Tuesday/Thursday / 13
English Conversation Café / Friday / 13
Adult Drop-In Walking Group / Monday/Wednesday / 13
13
CHILDREN AND YOUTH PROGRAMS
PROGRAM / AGE / TIME / DATES / CANCEL / COST / BARCODE
Preschool Tuesday/Thursdays
~ 2 time slots offered ~
Our well-balanced program is supervised by our ECE-qualified instructors. Children will develop their social, physical & creative abilities
in our beautiful preschool room. Child must be toilet-trained and must be 2.5 years old before program starts. Proof of age is required at registration.
Please bring a snack and water bottle each day!
Min.12 - Max.16 per class. / 2½ - 4 years / Tuesday
9:30-11:30 am
- OR –
Thursday
9:30-11:30 am / Sept.12
to
Dec.12
Sept.14
to
Dec.14 / -- / $126
$126 / 9309
9290
Parent and Tot Cooking
Introduce your child to the cooking, baking and the kitchen! Cost includes parent and child registration and cost of materials.
Min. 6 - Max. 10 / 2½ - 7 years / Wednesday
4 – 4:45pm
Wednesday
4 – 4:45pm / Sept.13
to
Oct.18
Nov.8
to
Dec.13 / -- / $45.00
$45.00 / 11858
11860
Kids Can Cook
This introductory cooking class will provide participants with a hands-on opportunity to get comfortable in the kitchen.
Min. 6 - Max. 10 / 8 - 11 years / Tuesday
5:00 -6:15 pm / Sep. 12 to
Dec.12 / -- / $84.00 / 10478
Junior Chefs
Build confidence in the kitchen by learning basic cooking techniques. Supplies provided.
Min. 6 - Max. 10 / 12 - 15 years / Wednesday
5:00 -6:15 pm / Sep. 13 to
Dec.13 / -- / $84.00 / 10471
Parent and Tot Drop-In
~ 3 time slots offered ~
Fun program designed for parents and their children to enjoy our play equipment and meet new friends. Adults and babysitters attending the program are fully responsible for and must assist and supervise the children they bring at all times. If more than 2 children accompany an adult, there is an additional cost of $1 per child to a maximum of 4 children per adult.
Min.5 - Max. 35 / Birth to age 6 / Monday
Wednesday
Friday
10:00-11:30am / Sept.11
to
Dec.15 / Oct. 9 / $2 per person adult with 2 children
CHILDREN AND YOUTH PROGRAMS
PROGRAM / AGE / TIME / DATES / CANCEL / COST / BARCODE
Creative Kids
Children will explore their creative side using different mediums. Expressive art materials will be provided.
Min. 8 - Max. 12
/ 6 - 9 years / Thursday
5:30 -6:30 pm / Sep. 14 to
Dec. 14 / -- / $55.00
includes materials / 8662
Tinker Techies
With DIY projects appropriated for their ages, our participants will explore the simple electronics, woodworking, 3D Printing and more to design their own project in this makerspace program. Puppets, paper circuits, and marble machines are just some of the projects to mention.
Min. 8 - Max. 10. / 6 - 8 years / Monday
6 - 7 pm / Sept.11
to
Dec. 4 / Oct. 9 / $75.00 / 9581

Engineering Adventures
In this program, we will travel around the world facing engineering challenges. Using motors, wires, recycled materials, LED, batteries, wheels, gears and more, children will design a technological artifact or model that may have multiple functions or be part of a system, to provide solutions for the classes challenges, connected to the different branches of Engineering like Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Green Engineering and more.
Min. 8 - Max. 10 / 8 - 13 years / Monday 7:15-8:15 pm / Sept.11
to
Dec. 4 / Oct. 9 / $75.00 / 9611
Vocal and Glee
A musical theatre class in which students will learn lyrics and choreography for popular songs. Emphasis will be placed on vocals and creating a performance by the end of 10 weeks
Min. 6 - Max. 15. / 6-12years / Tuesday
6:30-7:30 pm / Sep. 12 to
Nov. 14 / -- / $50.00 / 10502
CHILDREN AND YOUTH PROGRAMS
PROGRAM / AGE / TIME / DATES / CANCEL / COST / BARCODE
Drama
This program will introduce participants to improvisation, skits, reading scripts and one act plays.
Min. 8 – Max. 12 / 8 - 16years / Saturday
10:30 –12pm / Sep. 16 to
Dec. 16 / -- / $55.00 / 9605
Guitar
The instructor will cover the basic skills with advancing levels throughout the year. Bring your own guitar and purchase the lesson book at first class (will be used all year).
Min. 4 – Max 10.
Beginner
(*one session Beginner required) Intermediate*
(**one session each Beg. & Int. req’d) Advanced** / 10 - 18 years / Tuesday
6-6:30 pm
6:30-7 pm
7-7:30 pm / Sep. 12 to
Dec. 12 / -- / $50.00
$50.00
$50.00 / 8908
8910
8909
Youth Art
This step-by-step program will help budding artists gain confidence in their art skills, with advancing levels throughout the year. Learn the basics of art using a variety of media in this progressive ongoing program.
Min. 6-Max. 10/class
Beginner
(*one session Beginner required) Intermediate* / 8 – 11
years
12 – 18
years / Saturday
9:30-11am
11:15am -
12:45pm / Sep. 16 to
Dec. 16 / -- / $110.00
$110.00 includes supplies / 11862
11863

Fee assistance is available by appointment only. Contact the front desk 519 741-2596 with your request. Requests will be processed

beginning August 16th and are available until all set subsidy funds have been used.

“KPL” KIDS
This is a FREE program held at the Country Hills Community Centre.
This KPL program includes an awesome evening of crafts and fun for 5 – 11 year olds.
We will have cool themes and lots of interesting things for you to explore!
Program dates: Thursdays at 6:15 - 7:00 pm from Sep. 21 to Nov.23.
REGISTRATION begins Aug23th at the Country Hills Community Centre
or you can register online. BARCODE: 9614
More detailed information about the “KPL Kids” program, is available by calling
the KPL Country Hills branch at 519-743-3558
Min. 10 – Max. 20
CHILDREN AND YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS
Get some exercise and meet new friends at one of our very popular sports programs. Through drills and gently competitive games, kids will learn the rules and basic skills of the sport they choose. Necessary equipment is provided. Children must participate in all areas of the program. Emphasis is on sportsmanship and fun. Play at own risk.
PROGRAM / AGE / TIME / DATES / CANCEL / COST / BARCODE
KindergartenMultisport
Our fun instructors will introduce your eager participants to sports like soccer, basketball and floor hockey (for starters)!
Full gym floor.
Min. 10 – Max. 16 (no exceptions) / 4 - 5
years / Monday
4:15 - 5 pm / Sep. 11 to
Dec. 11 / Oct. 9 / $45.00 / 9470
Floor Hockey
An introduction to the fundamentals of floor hockey. Games, drills and fun for all!
Min. 5 - Max. 8 (no exceptions) PRIMARY
JUNIOR / 6 - 8
9 – 11years / Wednesday
4:30-5:30pm
4:30-5:30pm / Sep. 13 to
Dec. 13 / -- / $55.00
$55.00 / 9472
9479
Basketball
Hoops, hoops and more hoops!!!
Both levels playing on a single gym floor.
Min.5 - Max. 12 (no exceptions) PRIMARY
JUNIOR / 6 - 8
9-11 years / Tuesday
5 - 6 pm
5 - 6 pm / Sep. 12 to
Dec. 12 / -- / $55.00
$55.00 / 9476
9481
Youth Martial Arts
“Beginners” learn to understand the concepts behind the discipline and the basics.
“Advanced” class is for all belts, improving skills, techniques and combination. (* one session “Beginner” required, placement as per instructor.) Min. 10 / Beginner
6 – 15 years
Advanced*
6 - 15 years / Saturday
9-10:30am
Saturday
10:45 am - 12:15 pm / Sep. 16to
Dec. 16 / -- / $70.00
$70.00 / 9467
9465
Dodgeball
Meet new friends while play a fun game of dodgeball.
Min. 10 - Max. 16 (no exceptions) / 8 - 11 years / Tuesday
7:30-8:30 pm / Sep. 12to
Dec. 12 / -- / $45.00 / 9468
DROP IN PROGRAMS / AGE / TIME / DATES / COST
Teen Drop-In Basketball
Drop in to this FREEprogram and shoot
hoops with your friends!
Max. 20 / 12 - 18 years / Tuesday
4 – 5
pm / Sep. 12
to
Dec. 19 / FREE

KIDZ KLUB
Drop-in activities and free play in the gym. All activities are supervised.
A parent permission form is required.
Max. 16 / 8 - 11 years / Thursday
3:30 - 5
pm / Sep. 14
to
Dec. 21 / FREE

Fee assistance is available by appointment only. Contact the front desk 519 741-2596 with your request. Requests will be processed beginning August 16th, and are available until all set subsidy funds have been used.

YOUTH DROP IN PROGRAM
Come and hang out with friends and meet new people! Whether sports, baking, arts and crafts or volunteering is your thing, Youth Drop-in is the place for you! Access to a games room is available on Fridays at Country Hills. This program is fully supervised by qualified youth leaders. Guidelines to remember: Min. 10 – Max. 35
Participants must complete a registration form on the first visit
Participants must sign in and sign out each week
We have a zero-tolerance policy for violence and disrespect
Maximum program capacity is up to instructor’s discretion
Our program align with the ages outlined below
FREE Tuesdays at Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
(ages 10 - 14) 6:30-8:30pm Sept. 12 to Dec. 12
Wednesdays at the Country Hills Community Centre
(ages 15 - 18) 7-9 pm Sept. 13 to Dec. 20
Fridays at the Country Hills Community Centre
(ages 10 - 18) 6:30-9pm Sept. 15 to Dec. 22
Want your voice heard? Looking for high school volunteer hours? Ask us about the Country Hills Youth Crew, and make a difference in your community!
Yoga for people with Disabilities
When: Monday Sept 18 – Dec 11 (Cancelled dates: Oct. 9, Nov 13) at 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm. Where: Country Hills Community Centre, 100 Rittenhouse Rd, Kitchener
Age: 8 -17 years
Barcode: 12188
This gentle program which includes stretching, strengthening, breathing and relaxation will build muscle strength, tone, posture and flexibility. No experience necessary. Family, friends and support workers welcome.
This program is geared towards people with disabilities.
Contact: Marina Dotzert at 519-741-2200 ext. 7228 or for more details
Groove Dance
When: Monday Sept 18 – Dec 11 (Cancelled dates: Oct. 9, Nov 13) at 6:15 pm – 7 pm. Where: Country Hills Community Centre, 100 Rittenhouse Rd, Kitchener
Age: 10-17 years
Barcode: 9812
Participants will explore creative & imaginative ways to move while building self-esteem and confidence in their abilities, each dancing in their own unique way. Family, friends and support workers welcome.
This program is geared towards people with disabilities.
Contact: Marina Dotzert at 519-741-2200 ext. 7228 or for more details
Music to My Ears
When: Monday Sept 18 – Dec 11 (Cancelled dates: Oct. 9, Nov 13) at 7 pm – 7:45 pm. Where: Country Hills Community Centre, 100 Rittenhouse Rd, Kitchener
Age: 9 years and up
Barcode: 9815
Participants will learn about different musical sounds, promote self-expression, self-awareness, communication and personal development through the use of a variety of instruments. Family, friends and support workers welcome.This program is geared towards people with disabilities.
Contact: Marina Dotzert at 519-741-2200 ext. 7228 or for more details
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW AVAILABLEVISIT MYSCOUTS.CA
Tuesday / Glencairn PS – 6:30-7:30pm / Beaver Scouts: Ages 5 – 7
Tuesday / Trillium PS – 6:30 – 8:00pm / Cub Scouts: Ages 8 – 10
Monday / Glencairn PS – 6:30 – 8:30pm / Scouts: Ages 11 – 14
Not Available / Venturer Scouts: Ages 14 –17
Not Available / Rover Scouts: Ages 18 – 26
We are co-ed for youth born in 2012 / Join our Leadership Team
Contact Shirley @ 519-578-7103 or
/ - Free Training provided –
LEADERS REQUIRED IN ALL SECTIONS
Volunteering with Scouts Canada is a very rewarding
Greetings everyone!
My name is Sue Martin and I have been working as the Family Outreach Worker in your community since January. It has been an absolute pleasure to work in this community. You are a community that is very active and very caring. Neighbours helping neighbours building a better community!
My role is to prevent and reduce poverty in this neighbourhood. My goal is to assist children and families experiencing low-income to access the services they need.
If you are eligible, these are some of the areas I can assist with:

Children’s Dance Program