Friday, 27 December 2013

Veterinary Visit

What:     Visit to a Veterinary Clinic
When:     Saturday January 25, 2014

Time:      1:00pm to 3:00pm
Where:   Wellington Veterinary Hospital 
               1210 Castlemore Avenue, Unit 5
               West side of Hwy 48 in the plaza with the PetSmart
               - across the street from the Brick

Key:        Key to My Community

Bring:      Please bring a stuffed animal.   Dr. Cliff will be bandaging and showing
                 how to do a physical exam etc on the stuffed animals. He is licensed for
                 all animals even teddy bears. ;)

Tuesday, 3 December 2013

Varley Art Gallery Visit

When:     Monday January 13, 2013
Where:    Varley Art Gallery
                      216 Main Street
                 Unionville
Time:       6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Cost:       $4.00 per Brownie (the balance is funded by our unit cookie sales!)
Key:         Key to Arts

Event Description:

Brownies will enjoy interactive exhibition tours and hands-on workshops in the studio while using traditional and non-traditional materials to create works of art, inspired by some of the most renowned artists in Canada.


Sunday, 1 December 2013

Family Holiday Skating Party

What:       Family Holiday Skating Party
When:      Monday December 16, 2013
Where:     Centennial Community Centre Arena
Time:        6:00pm to 8:00pm
Cost:        Brownies are free!  (Funded by our unit cookie sales!)
                 $2.00 per adult if paid by Monday December 9th, or regular rate at the door Dec 16th
Due:         Money is due Monday December 9, 2013 - thank you!

Event:  The Brownies and their families are invited to join us for a holiday skating party at Centennial Community Centre Arena.  Since this is not a unit event, we do require one adult to be on the ice with each Brownie.

Required:  All Brownies are required to wear a CSA approved helmet when on the ice.

Sunday, 22 September 2013

Shadow Lake Camping

What:            Shadow Lake Camping
When:           Friday October 25th to Sunday October 27th
Drop-off:       7:00 pm Friday October 25th
Pick-up:       11:00 am Sunday October 27th
Location:     Shadow Lake Camp in Stouffville
Address:       15041 9th Line, Stouffville.L4A 7X3
Cost:              $84.75 per Brownie
Required:      SG2 Form for all Brownies

Event:

Calling all Brownies, join us for our sixth annual community fall camp at Shadow Lake!

There will be outdoor events, singing, dancing, crafts and a campfire to enjoy.  We will provide a round robin of activities based on the new Operation Earth Action - Supporting Animal Habitats challenge.  The cost includes all activities, food and a crest.

Our traditional Halloween party will be on Saturday evening.  No costumes are allowed, but Brownies are encouraged to bring an orange t-shirt.  (Please note that we will be bleaching t-shirts as a craft in October so the Brownies can bring these t-shirts to Shadow Lake for the party Saturday night).

KIT LIST – WEEKEND PACKAGE (see below for day camp kit list)

o    2 pairs of pants
o    2 T-shirts
o    2 warm sweaters
o    4 pairs of socks
o    3 pairs of underwear
o    1 Camp hat
o    1 pair of running shoes for use in the recreation hall
o    Outdoor shoes or boots for outdoor games / hiking etc
o    1 rain jacket (plus rain pants if possible) and / or warm jacket, toque and gloves – please check the weather forecast!!!
We will be doing outdoor activities whatever the weather!
o    Please bring something black or orange to wear on Saturday evening (NO COSTUMES PLEASE)
(Our unit will be bleaching orange t-shirts at our October 21st meeting to wear to Shadow Lake!!)
 Sleeping bag – with an extra blanket if needed
o    Pillow
o    Warm pajamas
o    Waterproof sit upon – or plastic bag stuffed with newspaper if preferred
o    Water bottle
o    Flash light with extra batteries
o    Toothbrush and toothpaste
o    Facecloth and towel
o    Hairbrush/comb and elastics
o    Soap
o    Sunscreen
o    Insect repellant
o    Small backpack – needed for challenge

OPTIONALS
o    SMALL stuffed animal
o    Camera
o    Notebook or pad of paper
o    Book or cards for quiet time
 DO NOT BRING gum, food, electronics or cell phones.

   


KIT LIST – DAY CAMP ONLY PACKAGE

o   Camp hat
o   1 pair of running shoes for use in the recreation hall
o   I pair of socks
o   Outdoor shoes or boots for outdoor games / hiking etc
o   1 rain jacket (plus rain pants if possible) and / or warm jacket, toque and gloves – please check the weather forecast!!! 
We will be doing outdoor activities whatever the weather!
o   Waterproof sit upon – or plastic bag stuffed with newspaper if preferred
o   Water bottle
o   Sunscreen
o   Insect repellant
o   Small backpack – needed for challenge


OPTIONALS
o   Camera
o   Notebook or pad of paper
o   Book or cards for quiet time
DO NOT BRING gum, food, electronics or cell phones



Ontario Girl Guides Rally at Wonderland!

What:     Ontario Girl Guides Rally
When:    Saturday May 31, 2014, rain or shine!
Where:   Kingswood Complex at Canada's Wonderland
Cost:      $50 per Brownie

Volunteers Needed:  We are looking for parent volunteers for this event as there are going to be thousands of Girl Guides at this event and we will need lots of help.  I am hoping to have a two to one Brownie to Guider/Volunteer ratio for this event.  Please let me know if you are able to volunteer, please and thank you!!

Information from the Girl Guides Website (to be confirmed closer to the date):

Event Program
Food
What to Bring/Wear

Yes, it's true!  Over and over we have heard from you, our members, that you want another large event for all members. You have shared your memories of attending previous Rallies and Camps and have told us how much they contributed to developing the Sisterhood of Guiding. Well, Ontario Council heard you and plans are underway to have a super awesome day on Saturday May 31, 2014.

We checked a number of venues around the Province and have chosen the Kingswood complex at Canada’s Wonderland in Vaughan, Ontario.  All members of Guiding in Nunavut and Ontario are invited to come and enjoy a day of creative, fun-filled, branch-specific activities. After our mid-afternoon closing, you can enjoy free admission to all the rides and attractions at Canada`s Wonderland. The cost for this day is $50.00 per member, which includes special programming, lunch, two snacks and admission to the park! 

As well, there will be “park-only” tickets available at a reduced rate to families through the unit registration process.  This will allow them to enjoy Canada`s Wonderland while waiting for their girls to join them after the Girl Guide program ends.



Wednesday, 18 September 2013

Cookie Selling at Sears Markville

When:      Saturday October 19, 2013
Where:     Sears store at Markville Mall
                    Please meet at the main floor mall entrance in Sears (by food court)
Time:        10:00 am to 12:00 pm
What:       Please have your Brownie wear her full uniform including scarf and sash
                  and a reusable water bottle.

Event Description:

Our unit will be selling the fall Mint Girl Guide cookies at the Sears entrance.  We hope that all Brownies can join us as this event helps the girls earn their Cookie Selling badge and helps our unit to fund fun crafts and activities for the Brownies.

Saturday, 29 June 2013

2013 2014 Meeting Schedule

September 2013
Monday September 16             First Meeting - Getting to know you!!
Monday September 23             Key to Brownies
Monday September 30             Brownie Enrollment Ceremony 
                                                           Parents are encouraged to attend our ceremony!

October 2013
Monday October 7                    Key to Camping - Lavendar
Monday October 14                 THANKSGIVING - NO MEETING
      Saturday October 19               Cookie Selling at Sears Markville from 10am to 12pm
Monday October 21                 Key to Camping - Rainbow
      Friday October 25, 26 & 27   Shadow Lake Camping
Monday October 28                  Halloween Party with Sparks - wear your costumes!

November 2013
Monday November 4               Key to Camping & SMASHbooking!
Monday November 11             Remembrance Day Meeting
Monday November 18             Meeting Cancelled
Monday November 25             Badge Testing and Parade Preperation!
     Saturday November 30       Santa Claus Parade at (meeting at 10:30am)

December 2013 
Monday December 2                Compass Fun and Bird Brains - Key to Camping
Monday December 9                Wreath Craft and SMASH Books - Key to Arts
Monday December 16             Holiday Skating Party at Centennial CC Arena!
Monday December 23            CHRISTMAS BREAK - NO MEETING
Monday December 30            CHRISTMAS BREAK - NO MEETING

January 2014
Monday January 6                  Food & Clothing Drive and Rainbow Loom - Key to Arts
Monday January 13                Varley Art Gallery Visit - SG2 Required - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Monday January 20               Proud to be Canadian - Key to My Community
    Saturday January 25th        Visit to Veterinarian Clinic - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Monday January 27               Pirates Ahoy - Key to My Community

February 2014
Monday February 3               Advertising is Everywhere - Penguin Craft - Key to My Community
Monday February 10             Thinking Day and WAGGS Information - Penguin Craft
Monday February 17             Family Day - NO MEETING
Monday February 24             Visit to Whole Foods Market Unionville - 6:30pm to 7:30pm

March 2014
Monday March 3                  Dance Moves Night - comfy clothes and socks please!
Monday March 10                MARCH BREAK - NO MEETING
Monday March 17                Misson to Mars Engineering Activity - 6:15 to 8:30 TBC
Monday March 24                Weather Watch & Complete Penguin Craft - Key to Living World
        Sunday March 30                   Cookie Selling at Walmart Boxgrove 11:00 to 1:00
Monday March 31                Town of Markham Recycling Presentation

April 2014
Monday April 7                    SMASHbooks and games.
        Saturday April 12                 Cookie Selling Shoppers Drug Mart 12 to 2pm
Monday April 14                  Earth Day - Badge Testing - Key to Living World
Monday April 21                   EASTER - NO MEETING
Monday April 28                  SMASHbooks & Advancement Prep - Key to Girl Guides

May 2014
Monday May 5                     Safety Village - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Monday May 12                   Brownie Advancement - Last Meeting
   
July 2014
      Saturday July 5         Year End Event at Earthbound Kids