Monthly Archives: September 2016

Quote: It’s How Much We Enjoy that Makes Happiness

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Jennie Yuen

“It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy that makes happiness.”

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Tot2Teen Dental/Laughing Bean

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Linda Tsang

Yesterday afternoon we have an opportunity to visit two places in East Hastings.  (One is a dental office and the other one is a coffee shop.)  Dr. Gartner is a specialist in paediatric dentistry and with a great deal of … Continue reading →

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Join us for our 16th Annual Pumpkin Patch

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Jennie Yuen

The Annual Pumpkin Patch is just a month away. Come join us for the fun with activities, story telling, games, entertainment, and more. Event starts at 10am till 4pm. This will be a great family event!  CLICK HERE to see … Continue reading →

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Community Walk

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Linda Tsang

We walked from Frog Hollow to Nanaimo and Kitchener today.  We were introduced by Marcy to Renzullo Food Market.  A family run business since 1964.  The family immigrated to Canada in the 1950s and the father has retired 15 years … Continue reading →

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Promoting Food Security

Posted on September 20, 2016 by kaileyledrew

On Thursday August 25th we were at the Drive Youth Employment Centre armed with a second hand blender and a bushel of kale. The goal was to promote food security and healthy eating among youth in the city. Eva, our … Continue reading →

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Fun with Clay

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Linda Tsang

Last week we have two mornings playing with clay.  It was messy but fun.  On Tuesday morning we started to make out something on clay and Thursday morning we painted on our creations.  Today we have a new project and … Continue reading →

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Community Walk

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Linda Tsang

I am glad to be able to join the group again after two busy weeks on my adventures with the inspiration pass.  Today we walked from Frog Hollow to 17th Ave. E and Slocan to the Italian Cultural Centre then … Continue reading →

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The Carnival Band at the Harvest Festival

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Jennie Yuen

We are always excited to see the Carnival Band with their entertaining music and funky outfits. The band performed for us at the Harvest Festival again this year and celebrated with us our final day for “Frogs in the Park” … Continue reading →

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Vegetable Contest at the Harvest Festival

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Jennie Yuen

Another amazing year at the Harvest Festival and it was our last day at “Frogs in the Park” on Thursday, September 1st. Unfortunately, the rain didn’t hold up halfway through the event and it poured on us quite a bit. … Continue reading →

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Last trip with the inspiration pass

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Linda Tsang

We do not have time to visit Vancouver Maritime Museum during our trip to the Museum of Vancouver and H.R. MacMilan Space Centre though they are so close together.  Many seniors express interest of visiting the place so to make … Continue reading →

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