The essence of a neighbourhood house is hard to pin down.
Neighbourhood Houses are different from any other community or social service organization in that they exist for the community, and are of the community, strengthening ties and providing needed services and resources which in turn, enrich the community.
A neighbourhood house is about grass-roots community capacity building, taking a “bottom up” approach, and providing the necessary tools to cultivate lasting relationships, improving access to resources.
Our long-term vision is to create vibrant communities, with neighbours supporting internally and community organizations supporting externally, all working together.
• Join us the first Wednesday of each month from 12-2 p.m. for a scrumptious three-course meal followed by activities and entertainment.
Next week, on April 4, we’ll celebrate Easter.
Cost is $12 members, $15 non-members.
Please register by Friday March 30 at 604-535-0015 ext 236. Rides are available - contact us in advance to arrange.
• Alex House is a volunteer driven organization that relies on the ideas, directions and contributions of enthusiastic and committed members of our community.
We welcome anyone with a desire to share their talents with their neighbours at activities, programs and events.
We’re currently looking for an activity co-ordinator, newcomers leadership advisory members, growing green gardeners and a host/leader for our newcomer social club.
If you are interested, please call 604-535-0015, ext. 236 or email communityprograms@alexhouse.net
• More tools for your parenting toolkit is a six-week program beginning April 3, for parents and caregivers of children ages 4-12.
Topics include understanding children’s behaviour, building strong relationships, providing effective encouragement and communication.
Sessions run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and cost $40/family. (Need help with fees? Give us a call).
For more, or to register, call 604- 538-5060, ext. 23.
• Grab your kids, your family and friends and come down to the camp for our annual easter carnival and egg hunt on April 9 at 2 p.m.
No pre-registration required – just come and have fun.
Donni Klassen is program and communications director at Alexandra Neighbourhood House. For information on programs/services at Camp Alexandra, call 604-535-0015 or go to www.campalex.com