Wakefield Recreation Association Presents:  
It's the WINTER OF LOVE at Dragonfest this year. The Hippies are back in the hills and by the river and they are bringing peace & love. NO MORE WAR.  These dragons warred once ... ICE and FIRE ... butter SNOWDRGAON offspring keeps them together. There will be skating, a curry cook-off, games, cake, storytelling, Winter vs Spring Tug-of-War, figure skating, Peggy Brewin will have an Auction, there will be sliding and more!  SEE YOU THERE! Mark the Date!   - Miss Winter

Wakefield Art House Life Drawing Workshop

Dates: 4 week session, Thursdays 7:00pm-9:00pm, Starting February 13th and ending March 5th

Cost: $40 for 4 weeks if paid in advance via Eventbrite (link below), or $15 individual days/cash at door.

A weekly life drawing workshop for 4 weeks, no instruction, in Wakefield. Each session will begin with a few short poses, moving into 30 minute poses with breaks in between. We are not-for-profit and in order to cover space and model fees, we are starting with a 4 week session as a trial run. If this round is a success and there is enough interest, we will continue! We need a minimum of 13 people to commit to the 4 weeks: if not, the event will be cancelled and refunds issued to all who pay in advance. Beginner to experienced artists welcome. Please bring your own artists supplies. Thank you! We hope to see you there!!

We have created a sign up/payment system with eventbrite. Here is the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wakefield-art-house-life-drawing-workshop-tickets-90483138503

New or expecting parent or caregiver?

This 2-hour workshop will introduce you to fundamental concepts of child development and provide you with concrete examples of how you can positively influence your child during his first years.

Learn how to prevent issues that could arise later in life by learning about how your baby’s early movements, from the womb to infancy, play a fundamental role in his/her brain development. The foundations for skills like reading, writing, focusing, and self-regulating are all developed before your baby even starts to crawl!

Become aware of the ways in which you, as a parent, can ensure that your baby’s brain has the opportunity to fully develop.  Don’t wait for issues to crop up and be left wishing you’d known more when your child was a baby.

Sign up now for the two-hour workshop, 

Yvette has 23 years experience as a Waldorf early childhood educator and is now a member of the ‘Association des Naturotherapeutre du Quebec’ (ANQ)  providing developmental support for children experiencing various challenges, such as ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia. To learn more visit: www.nimblekids.ca

Wellness Wednesday Workshop – Wills and Estate Planning

You are invited to join us for a workshop presented by Connexions Resource Centre
Centre Wakefield La Pêche
Wednesday February 26, 2020 from 10:30am to 12:30pm
Coffee and goodies served at 10:30am
Workshop sponsored by the Wakefield Golden Age Club

Anita Lambton, our Connexions host will partner with CJPO to present an Legal Information Session on “Estate Planning for Peace of Mind”. It is an opportunity for everyone to ask questions and to learn more about the legal issues surrounding wills and protection mandates, specifically estate planning and the importance of having and updating your will, how a protection mandate can help you plan for the future, as well as the roles and responsibilities of the executor.

Connexions Resource Centre is a not-for-profit community organization whose mission is to serve and promote the health, well-being and vitality of the English-speaking population of the Outaouais.
http://centreconnexions.org    CJPO is at https://www.justicedeproximite.qc.ca/en/centres/outaouais/

New or expecting parent or caregiver?

This 2-hour workshop will introduce you to fundamental concepts of child development and provide you with concrete examples of how you can positively influence your child during his first years.

Learn how to prevent issues that could arise later in life by learning about how your baby’s early movements, from the womb to infancy, play a fundamental role in his/her brain development. The foundations for skills like reading, writing, focusing, and self-regulating are all developed before your baby even starts to crawl!

Become aware of the ways in which you, as a parent, can ensure that your baby’s brain has the opportunity to fully develop.  Don’t wait for issues to crop up and be left wishing you’d known more when your child was a baby.

Sign up now for the two-hour workshop, 

Yvette has 23 years experience as a Waldorf early childhood educator and is now a member of the ‘Association des Naturotherapeutre du Quebec’ (ANQ)  providing developmental support for children experiencing various challenges, such as ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia. To learn more visit: www.nimblekids.ca

The Babysitting Course teaches youth ages 11 and up how to handle emergencies with confidence by providing the basic first aid skills. For many young adolescents, babysitting is their first job, and Red Cross courses can help them become real “pros”! They learn valuable tips:

• Important child care skills
• Safety tips for children of all ages
• How to cope with common problems, like tantrums and crying
• What to do if anything makes the babysitter uncomfortable
• Some great games and other ideas for having fun with the kids while babysitting
• How to make the children’s environment safe and enjoyable
• What are the respective rights and responsibilities of the babysitter and the family hiring one

  The Red Cross Babysitting Course is taught by a Babysitter Facilitator supported by a Facilitator manual which includes lesson plans plus suggestions and guidelines for organizing the course and managing the class.
  

• Learn important child care skills
• Safety tips for children of all ages
• How to cope with common problems
• Written exam (min. passing grade 75%)

  First Aid:
  

• Choking
• CPR
• Sprains and Strains
• Bleeding
• Poisoning
• Burns
• Fire Emergency

Emergency First Aid & CPR: A practical guide for First Aid & CPR at home and at work. Simple First Aid and CPR techniques taught in an interactive environment for individuals who need just an overview of First Aid & CPR. Includes:

• 2017 First Aid & CPR Guidelines
• Meets OHS regulations for Basic First Aid
• 6.5-8-hour course with flexible scheduling options
• 3-year certification (or as legislation dictates)
• Written exam (min. passing grade: 75%)
• Includes CPR Level A or C and AED certification (where local legislation permits)
• Take-home materials: Red Cross First Aid & CPR Manual, Certification Card (optional wall certificate).

Course Content:

• Preparing to Respond
• The EMS System
• Check, Call, Care
• Airway Emergencies
• Breathing & Circulation Emergencies
• First Aid for Respiratory & Cardiac Arrest
• Wound Care
• Includes any other content required by specific legislation

Comprehensive First Aid & CPR techniques for those who need training for work requirements or who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies. Includes:

• 2017 First Aid & CPR Guidelines
• Meets Federal and a variety of provincial/territorial regulations for SFA & CPR
• 14-16-hour course with flexible scheduling options
• 3-year certification
• Written exam (min. passing grade: 75%)
• Includes CPR Level A or C and AED certification (where local legislation permits)
• Take-home materials: Red Cross First Aid & CPR Manual, certification card (optional wall certificate)

Course Content:

• Preparing to Respond
• The EMS System
• Check, Call, Care
• Airway Emergencies
• Breathing & Circulation Emergencies
• First Aid for Respiratory & Cardiac Arrest
• Wound Care
• Head & Spine Injuries
• Bone, Muscle & Joint Injuries
• Sudden Medical Emergencies
• Environmental Emergencies
• Poisons