kits house program guide template v3-expanded-fall2010

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FALL 2010Program Guide

www.kitshouse.org

family youth childcare seniors support groups

community leadership collaboration opportunity

Serving the Westside since 1894

Kitsilano Neighbourhood House

2305 2325 West 7th AvenueVancouver, BC

V6K 1Y4604 736-3588


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Kitsilano House Fall 2010 Program Guide2

About Kits House

For 36 years, Kitsilano Neighbourhood House has been the hub of theWestside. Its a place where all ages from toddlers to seniors cometogether to enjoy programs and services that make this a good placeto live and do business.

Our Vision

The Westside of Vancouver is a healthy, safe and vibrant communitywhere everyone thrives.

Our Mission

We are dedicated to strengthening our community through leadership,collaboration and opportunity.

Membership

Family Membership - $10.00

Individual Membership - $5.00

Volunteer Membership - $1.00

Kitsilano Neighbourhood House membership enables you to partici-pate in our programs. Membership helps to support the administrativecost of programs and entitles you to our program guide and e-news-

letters on special events. If you choose, your Kits House membership

About Kitsilano Neighbourhood House


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includes membership in the Association of Neighbourhood Houses ofGreater Vancouver (ANH), of which Kits House is a part of. You willreceive notices of Annual General Meetings and Special Meetings ofANH, and have the opportunity to vote in the ANH Board of Governors.For more information, please visit www.anhgv.org.

All membership fees are non-refundable.

Privacy Statement

We collect personal information in order to maintain contact with you,to invite you to KNH & ANH General Meetings and to provide you withinformation on future programs, services and events.

Contacts

Catherine Leach

Executive Director

[email protected]

Julia de WinterOperations Manager

[email protected]

Lisa Paul

Childcare Coordinator

[email protected]



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Julie Wall

Seniors Coordinator

[email protected]

Emily Palmer

Volunteer & Literacy Coordinator

[email protected]

Jenn Beavington

Community Organizer

[email protected]

Sandra Petrozzi

Family Programs

[email protected]

Vinyse Barber

Seniors Support Worker

[email protected]

Allison Reynolds

Front Desk Support Worker

[email protected]



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Building Welcoming Communities

Community Development Tables

Westside Food Security Collaboration

The Westside Food Security Collaborative is a neighbourhood groupworking on food issues on the Westside. The group is made up of serviceproviders and community members. We meet monthly and welcome newmembers. For more information contact Catherine Leach at Kitsilano

Neighbourhood House 604-736-3588 ext. 23, [email protected] Lisa Ross at Jewish Family Services Agency 604-257-5151

Westside Seniors Empowerment Coalition

The coalition represents seniors living on Vancouvers Westside. It is anumbrella group of individuals, community health providers, communityorganizations, churches, businesses, and agencies. The mandate is to

promote healthy ageing through physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. For more information, please email [email protected]

Westside Youth Networking Table

The Westside Youth Networking table meets three times a year to shareinformation, network, and collaborate on initiatives that will support youth,those working with youth and youth leaders. For more information email

[email protected]

Westside ECD Network 4

This group is made up of organizations that provide childcare, preschool,family drop-in and other Early Childhood Development (ECD) relatedprograms and who are interested in working together to build the capac-ity of the Westside to provide high quality, accessible ECD services. Formore information contact [email protected]


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Lunch-Time Meditation GroupOnsite- 2325 W. 7th Ave

Join community members and staff to share some moments of stillnessand reection in the middle of your day. Sessions will include: inspira-tional reading, and a quiet sacred space to just be.

Thursdays

Noon- 12:30pm

Cost: Free

Everyone Welcome! Chairs, cushions & tea provided.

For more information please contact: Jenn, Community Organizer at 604-736-3588 ext. 26 or [email protected]


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Community Dialogue & Launch of theNewcomers Guide to the Westside

Onsite- 2305 W. 7th Ave

Dialogue Topic: Coming Together on Common Ground: Building Com-munity Across Cultures on Vancouvers Westside. The dialogue will helpto develop community through:

- sharing ideas about the needs and experiences of newcomers on theWestside

- creating a collaborative vision for the Westside of Vancouver as a di-verse, welcoming and inclusive community

- building partnerships among service providers in support of newcomers

- having fun & getting inspired!

Saturday November 27th, 2010

2:00pm

Cost: Free

To register for the dialogue please contact Allison, Front Desk Worker at

604-736-3588 or [email protected] by Friday November 12th, 2010.If you would like to be part of the Dialogue Planning Committee pleasecontact: Jennifer, Community Organizer at 604-736-3588 ext. 26,

[email protected]


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Community PotlucksOnsite- 2305 W. 7th Ave

EVERYONE WELCOME, ALL AGES!

Bring a vegetarian dish to share, enjoy a casual atmosphere and get toknow your neighbours!

First Wednesday of the month (unless otherwise noted)

6.00pm - 8.00pm

For more information please contact: Patricia, Welcoming NeighboursFacilitator at 604-736-3588 or [email protected]

Welcoming Neighbours Program


Are you new to Canada? Would you like to learn about your community?Are you eager to make friends? Join us for fun social events & informa-tive out-trips with other newcomers to Canada.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

September 21st, 30th, October 19th, 28th, November 16th, 25th, Decem-ber 2nd & 7th

10:30-1:00pm

To register & nd out more please contact Patricia, Welcoming Neigh-bours Facilitator at 604-736-3588 or [email protected]


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English Conversation CirclesOnsite- 2325 W. 7th Ave

We are offering volunteer-led English Conversation Circles for Newcom-ers. Practice your English, meet your neighbours &learn about yourcommunity.

Starting October 2010

Cost: $15 registration fee (subsidy available)

Times are based on volunteer and space availability.

If you want more information please contact: Emily, Volunteer & LiteracyCoordinator at 604-736-3588 ext. 27 or [email protected]

SongRise: Building Community through Song


Join an improvised chorus of rythms, gooves, harmonies and chants cre-ated in the moment with local vocal artist Laurel Murphy (www.laurelmur-phy.com). Sessions will include refreshments, warm-ups & wordlessvocal patterns for partipants to sing. Fluency in English or written musicNOT required.

Wednesdays 7:00- 9:00pm & Saturdays 1:00-3:00pm

September 8, 18, 22, October 9, 13, 27, November 6, 10, 20, 24, Decem-ber 4, 8, 18

Cost: Pay what you can, Pre-registration encouraged, drop-in welcome.

Contact: Jennifer, Community Organizer at 604-736-3588 ext. 26,[email protected]


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Kitsilano Growers MarketOnsite at 2305 W. 7th Ave

Come out and participate with Westside backyard growers, communitygardeners, and urban farmers as they sell, trade or give to charity theirlocally grown vegetables, fruits, berries & owers.

Thursdays in September

4:30-7:00pm

Contact: Gord, Food Security Coordinator 778-686-5701, [email protected]

Community Garden Collaborative


We are neighbours and community members who come together withthe vision to encourage the connection between people, plants andfood while leaning from each other and with each other to grow food

for ourselves and our community.

We garden together every Tuesday 1-3pm at Kits House.

For more information contact Chelsea, Garden Collaborative Lead [email protected]


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Childcare Programs

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Community PreschoolOffsite- Jericho Military Base at 4th and Highbury

We offer a child-centred curriculum that is play-based with focusedquestions and activities. The program supports children in their emo-tional, social, creative, cognitive and physical development. The teach-ers focus is to support the child in being self condent, expressive and

co-operative to build the foundation for cognitive learning. We haveten centres that offer opportunities for children to interact with others:blocks and building, art, music, story theatre, literacy, math, science,dramatic play and sensory and physical development. The children gooutside everyday, and participate in 2-3 eld trips per year.

Morning Session:Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:30am-12:00pm

Afternoon Session:Monday, Wednesday & Friday 1:30pm-4:00pm

Cost:$190.00/month + $50.00 registration fee + $10.00 annual membership.

Sept & June fees to be paid at time of registration.

Registration is a rst come rst served basis.

For more information, please contact Lisa Paul, Childcare Coordinator604-736-3588 ext. 35, [email protected]


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Kitsilano & Dunbar Kids Club Out of SchoolCare Program (OSC) Offsite at 2690 Larch Street & 3776 W.28th Ave

Kitsilano & Dunbar Kids Club are committed to providing quality pro-grams that encourage children to learn and expore their interests andideas. We follow a child-oriented, play-based philosophy. This program

is designed for children 5 to 12 years old, attending one of the schoolsthat we serve. We also provide all day care during the Winter, Springand Summer breaks, at an additional cost.

Monday to Friday

Costs:

Out of School Care

PM Care (3:00-6:00pm) $282/ month

AM & PM Care (7:30-9:00am & 3:00-6:00pm) $326/ month

Kindercare

AM Session (9:00am-noon) $282/ month

PM Session (noon- 3:00pm) $282/ month

PM with OSC Session (noon- 6:00pm) $415/ month

Full Care (7:30-6:00pm) $525/ month

Professional days extra $35/ day

For more information please contact Lisa, Childcare Coordinator at604-736-3588 ext 35 or [email protected]

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Family Programs

Strengthening ConnectionsOffsite at 2707 Tennis Crescent, UBC Campus

Peer Support Volunteer Training for parents & caregivers of children0-6 years. Do you speak a 2nd language? Do you enjoy helping oth-ers? Are you looking for vaulable Canadian work experience? Freechildminding, snacks, friendship & fun. Training includes: Cross-cultural

communication skills, peer support, facilitation skills & communityresources. Training will also include participation at the Kits House 4thAnnual Autumn Fair.

Saturdays September 25th- October 30th

10:00am- 12:30 (Friday October 15th- 9:30-12:30 & Saturday October23rd- 10:00am-3:00pm)

Cost: FREE

Contact: Patricia, Strengthening Connections Program Assistant at604-736-3588, [email protected]


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Family Programs


Parent and Tot Drop-in: UBCOffsite at 2707 Tennis Crescent, UBC Campus

In partnership with UBC Family Resource Program, Kits House sup-ports newcomer families with children 0-6 years through increasedaccess to information, community services and 1st language peersupport.

Come and participate in multicultural celebrations, play-based learn-ing activities, circle time, arts & crafts, story time circles (in English,Mandarin, Spanish & Farsi), and borrow toys, books & resources fromWCCRC & Happy Kids Lending Libraries. Meet new friends, have funplaying and bonding with your child, and get connected with your com-munity!

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays10:00am 11:30am

Cost: FREE

Contact: Sandra at 604-736-3588 ext. 25, [email protected]


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Family Programs


Parent and Tot Drop-in: Kits HouseOnsite at 2305 West 7th Ave

Our Kits House family resource program supports families withchildren 0-5 years. Come and participate in our spacious play-basedlearning program offering messy art activities, circle time, outdoor playand hands-on child activity centres. Receive information and support

from our staff, volunteers and community partners, and meet newfriends!

Mondays & Fridays

9:30am 11:30am

Cost: $2 drop-in fee per family / visit + $10 annual family membership

NEW: Purchase a book of 10 tickets for $20 and get 1 free visit*please follow the ramp over the bridge until you reach the Red Dooron the side of the building.



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Family Programs


Caregivers Drop-in: Westcoast Child CareResource Centre

Onsite at 2305 West 7th Ave

A monthly drop-in program geared towards caregivers and children 0-5years. Join the program to meet other local caregivers, make friends,

and receive support from knowledgeable staff and peers. Parents withchildren 0-5 years are also welcome to attend.

Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre provides information, referrals,training and resources to families, individuals and organizations whoare seeking the best care and early learning for children.

For more information, please contact Vesna [email protected] or 604-709-5661.

2nd Wednesday of each month

9:30am 11:30am

Cost: $2 per family / visit



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Family Programs


Mama and Papa Goose ProgramOnsite at 2305 West 7th Ave

This program creates a buzz around the neighbourhood! Come andparticipate with other local parents and their children for an hour ofrhymes, songs and stories to help support early literacy. This pro-gram stimulates a healthy bond between you and your child. Meet

new friends and have fun!

For Parents & Infants 0-12 months

Thursdays starting September 23rd, 2010

Time: 11:30am to 12:30pm

Cost: $60 + $10 annual family membership

New! For Parents & Toddlers 1-3 years

Thursdays starting September 23rd, 2010

Time: 10am to 11am


New! Chinese Program for Toddlers 18-30 monthsMondays starting September 20th

Time: 2:30pm to 3:30pm




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Youth Programs


Youth Advisory Group(Ideal for grades 7-12)

Onsite at 2305 W. 7th Ave.

Contribute in your community,develop your leadership skills,gain volunteer hours, plan youth

events, get creative, have fun!Youth learn about issues in theircommunity and engage with thecommunity to plan events anddesign projects that positivelyimpact the issues that matter.This fall youth will be involvedin a community mapping project

in partnership with the City ofVancouver.

JOIN OUR FACEBOOK KitsHouse Youth Advisory GROUPto keep updated on activities.

Tuesdays starting on Sept 21st,

2010 4:00-6:00pmContact: Chelsea, CommunityYouth Engager at 604-736-3588,[email protected]

Youth Volunteer Skills(Ideal for grades 9-12)


Kits House hosts a 10 weekYouth Volunteer Skills TrainingProgram focusing on leader-

ship, conict resolution, resumebuilding, interview skills, time/stress management and lotsmore! Youth will gain more than20 volunteer hours, get involvedin community volunteer service,learn games and activities andgain references for the future.

Wednesdays 4:00-6:00pm

Starts September 29th 2010

Registration Fee: $15 which in-cludes the annual member fee.Space is limited!

Contact: Chelsea, Com-munity Youth Engager,[email protected] orEmily, Volunteer Coordina-tor at 604-736-3588 ext. 27,[email protected]


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Older Adult Programs


Senior Drop-inOnsite at 2305 W. 7th Ave.

The Seniors Drop in for olderadults brings together neighbourson the West Side! It providesactive seniors a place to socializeand meet people. During the rsthour, soup & sweets are served.In the latter hour, there may beeducational speakers, artistic per-formances, entertaining games,cultural activities or intergenera-tional connections.

Tuesdays- 11:00- 1:00pmCost: $3.00 + $5.00 annual mem-bership

Contact: Vinyse, Seniors SupportWorker 604-736-3588, [email protected]

Seniors Advisory

Group


The Seniors Advisory Committeesupports the drop-in program.

New members are welcome!

3rd Tuesday of the month

1:00pm

Contact: Vinyse, Seniors SupportWorker 604-736-3588, [email protected]

Tai Chi


Drop-In Tai Chi as taught byShou-Low, who has designed a

series of eight exercises usinga variation of Chi Gong and TaiChi Chuan moving meditation.These gentle stretching move-ments have been developed forolder adults to help with exibility,balance and coordination,

Starting Friday, September 17th,2010.

Fridays 1:00 2:00 pm

Cost: $3.50 (drop-in fee)

For more information, pleasecontact 604-736-3588.


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Osteot for Life


Reduce your risk of falling,strengthen muscles, improvebalance and coordination anddecrease the rate of bone loss!

Instructor: Keno Kinoshita (Os-teot instructors have taken spe-cial training given by BC Wom-ens Hospital and Health Centre.They can help modify exercisesto suit individual needs).

Tuesdays & Thursdays Nextsession starts September 7th,2010

8:30am - 9:30am

Cost: $49.00 for 14 sessions +$5.00 annual membership.

Contact: Julie, Seniors Coordi-nator at 604-736-3588 ext. 24,

[email protected]

Seniors Out-trips

Interesting and affordable out-trips once a month. Please regis-ter and prepay for all trips at theofce (2325 w. 7th Ave).

For more information, pleasecontact Julie, Seniors Coordinatorat 604-736-3588 ext. 24, [email protected]

Knitting Group


The knitting circle provides muchneeded items such as hats,scarfs, socks, sweaters, etc. thatare donated to local shelters. Newmembers welcome.

Fridays 1:30pm to 3:00pm

Cost: Free

For more information or to make adonation of wool, please contactJulie, Seniors Coordinator at 604-736-3588, [email protected]


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Steeves Manor Resource CentreOffsite at 1985 Wallace Street

In partnership with BC Housing, the Resource Centre offers support,recreational activities and resources to Steeves Manor tenants withsome programs open to the local community.

Resource Centre Hours: Monday to Friday 9:30am to 4pm

Ongoing Core Programs:

Lunches: Mondays Soup & Sandwich $3 (tenants) & Thursdays Catered Lunch $3 (tenants)

Community Kitchen:

The last Tuesday of every second month, a group of tenants get to-gether to cook multicultural meals, learn new skills, and share stories!

Osteot Classes:

No impact exercise to help improve bone density, strength and exibili-ty. Registration is required: $22 per month. Drop-in fee: $5 per session.Priority is given to Steeves Manor tenants.

Tuesdays 10:15-11:00am & Fridays 10:15-11:00am

For more information, please contact the Resource Centre at 604-224-4302, [email protected]


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Tai Chi Chuan (Taiji-quan): Traditional Yang

Style for Beginners and

Intermediates


This class will introduce the

popular Yang style of Taijiquan,an internal art that is known for itsgraceful sequence of 108 pos-tures. Characterized by slow, con-tinuous and gentle movements,the Yang style is ideal for practi-tioners of all ages and abilities.

Sundays 9:00am - 11:00am

Cost: $30.00 monthly + $5.00 an-nual membership

Contact: Michael Blackburn at604-734-0833

KarateOnsite at 2305 W. 7th Ave.

Beginner - Advanced: ButokukanKarate trains the body and themind with a healthy exercise pro-gram for all tness levels.

Thursdays 7:15pm - 9:00pm

Saturday 10:00am - 12:00pm

Cost: $45.00 monthly + $5.00 an-nual membership

Contact: Andrew Stephens (4thDegree Black Belt) at 604-251-4718

Karate for Kids


Mondays & Thursdays

6:15pm - 7:15pm

Cost: $40.00 monthly +

$5.00 annual membership (Costincludes uniform)

Contact: Andrew Stephens at604-251-4718

Classes


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Tesshinkan KobudoOnsite at 2305 W. 7th Ave.

Tesshinkan Ryu Kyu Kobudo is the study of traditional Okinawa weap-onry such as the bo, sai, Tunfa, as well as other indigenous weaponsfrom Okinawa.

Mondays 7:30pm - 9:30pm (All Levels)

Cost: $25.00 monthly + $5.00 annual membership.

Contact: Andrew Stephens at 604-251-4718

Laughter Yoga


Laughter Yoga is a fun way to keep t and laugh your buns off all atthe same time. In this lively interactive class, we use a combination ofyogic breathing and playful exercises to stimulate laughter. Its a greatway to dump stress, release endorphins (the feel-good hormone) andbe more lighthearted when we chuckle out the door.

Sundays 7:00-8:00pm

Cost: By donation

For more information call Maita Bird at 604-221-4161

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Support Programs

Multicultural Womens

Support Group

Are you new to Canada? Do youwant to be part of a communitybut dont speak the language? Doyou have the skills but dont feelcondent? This is the program

for you. You will nd the toolsand skills to achieve it inside you.Come and join us. Childminding,snacks and bus tickets provided.

Wednesdays Sept 22nd- Nov.24th, 2010

10:00am-noon

Contact: Patricia at 604-736-3588, [email protected] or

Sophia [email protected]

Womens Group


NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!

Ages 40 +

A group where you can relax andenjoy the company and accep-tance of other women.

Thursdays 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Contact: Christina, Kitsilano-Fairview Mental Health Team at

604-736-2881.

Single Moms Group

Co-sponsored by the YWCA Van-couver, the group serves womenof all ages, from all backgrounds.

Childminding is provided.

Mondays 6:30-8:30pm

Contact: 604-895-5789 toregister


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UBC Law Students Legal Advice Program

The Law Students Legal Advice Program (LSLAP) offers free legalservices for low-income people in the Lower Mainland. Law students,working under the guidance of supervising lawyers, provide legalexpertise in a variety of areas including criminal matters, small claims,residential tenancies, WCB, CPP, employment insurance, family law,social assistance, wills and criminal injury compensation.

To make an appointment call: 604-822-5791.

Rentals

Kitsilano Neighbourhood House, hall and rooms are available for rent-

als. For more information contact Allison, Front Desk Support Workerat 604-736-3588, [email protected]

Community Access Computers

Community Access Program (CAP) has two public access computers

available in the Kitsilano Neighbourhood House, each equipped withOpen Ofce suite and Internet free of charge!

9:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday

For more information contact Allison, Front Desk Support Worker at604-736-3588, [email protected]

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Get Involved: Support KNH

Donate

We welcome donations to support the programs and community work.Corporate and personal donations will be recognized on our websitefor donations over $100.

Mail a cheque or money order to:


2325 West 7th Ave.,

Vancouver, BC, V6K 1Y4

Or you can donate online at

www.kitshouse.org by clicking on the donate now button.

Tax receipts can be issued upon request of donations over $30.

We are also looking for sponsors for our 4th annual Autumn Fair.Contact: Emily, Volunteer & Literacy Coordinator 604-736-3588 ext. 27,[email protected]



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Get Involved: Stay Connected

Website

www.kitshouse.org is the best way to stay connected to Kits House andwhat is happening in the community. Check out our new look and stayupdated on re-development news, upcoming events & Kits Blog. Youcan even ask Kit a question!

Social Media- Facebook, Twitter & Meet-up

We are on Facebook, Twitter & Meet-Up.com. You can access ourpages through the main page of our website: www.kitshouse.org.

E-newsletter

Subscibe to our e-newsletter at www.kitshouse.org. You can also pickup a copy at the ofce 2325 W. 7th Ave. Our Seniors Newsletter is alsoavailable. Contact 604-736-3588 for more information.



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For more information:

www.kitshouse.org

2325 W.7th Ave

604-736-3588 ex.27

AUTUMN FAIRSaturday,

October 23, 2010

10AM-3PM

pancake breakfastpie eating contest

carnival games

pumpkin patch

costume contest

music, square dancing

& much more

Sponsors:

Marking our 4th annual

celebration of community!

7th at VINE

Get Involved: Celebration



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2305 2325 West 7th AvenueVancouver, BC

V6K 1Y4Phone: 604 736-3588Fax: 604 736-3640www.kitshouse.org

[email protected]

Kits House

Fall 2010

Program Guide

Serving the Westside since 1894

family youth childcare seniors support groups

community leadership collaboration opportunity

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