OSCA Ottawa South Community Association Ottawa South Community Centre Fall 2003 Program Guide See Registration Dates on Back Page 2 Fall 2003 Program Guide • Ottawa South Community Centre Fall 2003 Program Guide • Ottawa South Community Centre 3 Welcome to the Ottawa South REGISTRATION INFORMATION « Community Centre In order to minimize the line-ups during registration and to accommodate your re- quests, registration will proceed as follows. Ottawa South Community Centre is operated by the Ottawa South Community Association in cooperation with the City of Ottawa, Department of People Services. The Registration For All Programs OSCA Program Committee and City staff have jointly developed this fall’s wide array of Tuesday, September 9,2003 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm programs and activities. Registration continues during regular business hours on Wednesday, September 10th If you have any suggestions for programs or have talents you would like to share, WHY WAS MY PROGRAM CANCELLED? please call us at 247-4946. We are always ready to explore new programming ideas. Sorry, but some excellent courses are sometimes cancelled when everyone waits until the last minute to register Register early! (insufficient registration). We make a decision one week prior to a program's start date to allow for proper prepa- ration. Please register early to avoid disappointment for you and others. I PAYMENT What’s Inside Payment can be made by exact cash or cheque. Cheques are made payable to OSCA. There will be a $10.00 charge for NSF cheques. All prices include GST where applicable. Please note that program fees will be pro-rated where Welcome / What‘s Inside / Centre Information .... 2 spaces are available at the halfway point unless otherwise indicated. There is a $2.00 surcharge on each program for non OSCA members. Registration Information 3 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Preschool Programs 4 Financial assistance is available to Old Ottawa South residents only. For further information, call 247-4872 (OSCA Preschool Programs 5 office). Preschool Dance and Special Events 6 PHOTOGRAPH WAIVER Child / Youth Sports Programs 7 Please note on our registration form if you do not wish your photo to be used for promotion purposes. Child / Youth Progams / Child Special Events 8 CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS Instructional Basketball League / Coaches Wanted 10 1) Full refunds will be given for any program cancelled due to insufficient registration. 2) A refund will not be issued if it jeopardizes the operation of a program. Dog Obedience / Garden Club 11 3) The request for a refund must be submitted in writing by completing the Refund Request Form available at the of- Belly Dancing / Power Yoga / Kripalu Yoga 12 fice. A $10.00 administrative fee applies to all refunds that are requested by participants. There is no administrative Pilâtes / Walking Club 13 fee when a program is cancelled by the Centre. Fitness / Adult Sports 14 4) Pro-rated refunds will be made at any time if the participant has a valid medical reason, substantiated with a doc- tor’s note. Digital Photography 15 5) Subject to the clauses above, refunds may be requested as follows: Scrapbooking / Chess Club 16 *prior to the second class - 100% Pottery For Children and Adults 17 * after second class and before the mid-point of the program - 50% 18 *after the program mid-point - no refund. Boomerang Kids Strollercising Advertisement 6) Please allow three weeks for the processing of all refunds. OSCA / Special Events / Membership 19 CANCELLED CLASSES Porch Sale 20 On occasion, classes are cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances (sick instructor, gym cancellation). We try to make up these classes, but it is not always possible for us to do so. Office Hours Centre Staff ALLERGIES/HEALTH CONCERNS We have children in our programs with LIFE THREATENING ALLERGIES TO PEANUTS, NUTS and Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm OSCA Executive Director: 247-4872 PEANUT BY-PRODUCTS. Please help us reduce the risk by not eating any foods that contain peanut or peanut Fridays 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Deirdre McQuillan [email protected] by-products while at the centre. Saturdays 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Centre Director: 247-4946 CUSTOMER SERVICE The hours of operation may vary depending Cathie Buchanan [email protected] Customer Service is #1 with us! If you are satisfied - tell your friends and neighbours. If you are not - tell us! on bookings and events in the facility. Program Coordinator: 247-4947 START DATES. Dinos Dafniotis [email protected] All program dates are listed below each course outline. Please check all program dates when you register. We do not CLOSED THANKSGIVING DAY WEEKEND OSCA Web Site: www.oldottawasouth.ca contact participants prior to the start of their classes. 4 Fall 2003 Program Guide • Ottawa South Community Centre Fall 2003 Program Guide • Ottawa South Community Centre 5 PRESCHOOL Preschool Parent and Child Programs We offer a wide range of Preschool Programs. Our goal is to provide a fun, safe and Friday Drop-in Playgroup infants - 5 years stimulating environment for the youngest members of Old Ottawa South and their parents A great opportunity to meet other moms, dads or caregivers while your child(ren) socialize and play. All and/or caregivers. It is our hope that this diversity will better suit/meet the varied needs activities are planned cooperatively by the parents and caregivers. Registration NOT required, just drop of our community. in. For more information, please call Bonnie Ostler at 730-9080. Friday, 9:15 am - 11:15 am September 5 - June 11 $2 per week Preschool Parent and Child Programs Tunes for Tots 2-3 years During this 45 minute circle format, toddlers and parents / caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, The following are adult and child participation programs. Young preschoolers come new and familiar songs, movement to music and lots of hand clapping and foot stomping. to class with a parent or caregiver. Friday, 9:30 am - 10 :15 am September 26 - November 28 (10 weeks) $36 Infant Massage Parent and Baby Learn to massage your baby. Have fun with your baby and enjoy the benefits of nurturing touch. These simple massage techniques help to relax and soothe baby, help them sleep deeper and Preschool Programs 3 — 5 years of age longer and contribute to their overall growth and development. Parent(s) are the only one(s) touching their babies. We welcome babies, newborn to crawlers! Handouts and oil are The following are drop off programs without parent/caregiver participation. Children supplied. Please bring a diaper change and a small blanket or towel. (No program October 13) should meet age requirements before the half -way mark of the program. Please mention Monday, 1:15 pm - 2:30 pm September 22 - October 20 (4 weeks) $40 all health, behavioral and allergy concerns on all registration forms. Please feel free to voice comments, concerns throughout the sessions. Monday Firehall Playgroup with Coordinator l - 3 years The Monday morning Playgroup will offer children, parents and caregivers a stimulating morning of Crafty Cooks 3-5 years fun and play, including: crafts, circle singing and large and small toy activities under the direction of For budding Martha Stewarts or Pablo Picassos! Your child can join us each week to cook up a a Coordinator. A mid-morning snack will also be provided. The Coordinator will be responsible for delicious treat. They will then explore their creative side with a new craft. Stories, songs and all set-up, take-down and snack and craft preparation. Parents and Caregivers will supervise the play active games will round out this fun filled morning. (No program October 13) of those within their care and enjoy the morning. (No program October 13) Monday, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm September 22 - December 1(9 weeks) $72 Monday, 9:15 am -11:15 am September 15 - January 26 (17 weeks) $115 Basic Pottery For Preschoolers 3-5 years Wednesday Firehall Cooperative Playgroup l - 3 years Brenda Lee will introduce your child to the very basic pottery techniques of slab, coil and pinch This session also offers children, parents and caregivers a stimulating morning of play including: pots. At the end of this course children will have created a variety of hand made projects and (we crafts, circle singing, large and small toy activities. The cooperative nature of this playgroup, hope) an interest in pottery. however, requires a more active level of participation from parents and caregivers in the following Tuesday, 9:30 am - 10:45 am September 23 - November 25 (10 weeks) $80 areas: set-up and take-down of all toys and activities (including crafts), preparation and serving of snack, room supervision and group-based-decision-making. The overall running of the group will be Wild Wednesdays9 3-5 years guided by the two volunteer co-facilitators. PLEASE TAKE NOTE: Parents /Caregivers will be Join Jesse for something special each week including cooking, carpentry, pottery and active asked to attend a brief information session to clarify expectations, answer any questions or games. We will also incorporate crafts, songs and stories in this action packed program concerns and identify those individuals interested in participating as co-facilitators. Wednesday, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm September 24 - November 26 (10 weeks) $70 Wednesday, 9:15 am - 11:15 am September 17 - January 28 (18 weeks) $50 Music In Motion 2.5 - 4 years Infant and Parent Drop In infants -12 months Jesse has designed this program to introduce your child to the world of music. Creative A great opportunity to meet other new moms or dads. Group will organize their own activities. movement, singing ands playing with instruments will be complimented by crafts and stories.