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Programs
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Victoria Hills Neighbourhood Association
The Victoria Hills Neighbourhood Association runs programs at our centre every spring, fall and winter. Check out Active Kitchener for the full program list.
Cherry Park Neighbourhood Association
The Cherry Park Neighbourhood Association offers a variety of programs and special events at various locations. Programs are offered spring, fall and winter.
City of Kitchener programs
Children between the ages of 4 and 12 enjoy our neighbourhood day camps at the centre each summer. We also offer summer youth drop-in programs.
Adult programs for 18+ enjoy programs such as Arts and Piano lessons.
Community Partners' programs
Our centre partners with local organizations to provide free programs and information to our community, including:
- WMB Church - Free conversational 'Learn English, Make Friends' program: Tuesdays, from 9:30 - 11 a.m., and Thursdays, from 7 - 8:30 p.m. Preschool (ages 3 - SK), and children's club (Gr. 1 - 6) is available for children during the Thursday program time for parents attending adult class. Begins Jan. 8. Spring session starts April 2 and 4.
- Get Ready For School Program: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursdays 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. A learning program for children ages 3 and 4 (born in 2015). In partnership with Strong Start. Registration closed.
- Infant Series Programs: Tuesdays 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. The infant series is for parents and babies up to 12 months old and includes: Infant Massage (parents learn how to massage their babies), Baby Connections (focus on building early literacy skills through songs, rhymes and books) and Baby and Me (come together to learn songs, rhymes and finger play). Early On Drop In Play (Children and families join in play and exploration). Provided by Our Place Family Resource and Early Years Centre. Spring Programs start Apr. 2.
- Community Support Connections: Free Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together (SMART) exercise program, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. No registration required.
- Nature Play: Join us this spring in Gzowski Park for free nature play activities, March and April on Wednesdays, 3 - 5 p.m.
- ImagineIt: Check out the bookshelf in our lobby - then borrow the books!
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| Events |
- Community Clean Up: come join us for a community clean up, Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. to noon. Meet in Gzowski Park, bags and gloves will be provided.
- Perennial Plant Sale: Come support the flower gardens of our Cherry Park Community on Saturday, May 11, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Neighbours with plants or pots to donate, please email cpna@execulink.com.
- Victoria Hills Neighbourhood Association: Are you willing to give back to the community? Do you need volunteer hours or extra experience? Everyone is welcome, and encouraged to attend our monthly meetings. Our board meets the first Wednesday of the month starting at 6:30 p.m. Spring dates will be April 3, May 1 and June 5.
- VHNA Annual General Meeting: Wednesday, June 5, 7 p.m.
- Neighbours Day: Saturday, June 8. Garage sale and Holi Festival. More info to follow.
- Cherry Festival: Saturday, July 6, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Live entertainment, vendors, games, foods, train and more...
- Labour Day Corn Social: Monday, Sept. 2, 12 p.m.-3 p.m. There will be corn, BBQ and lots of games. Come to Cherry Commons Picnic Shelter, beside the Strange Street entrance to Cherry Park.
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| News |
Lovemyhood.ca website
Have you heard that the City of Kitchener has launched a new lovemyhood.ca website? Check it out for ideas and information related to Kitchener neighbourhoods. Every story and photograph features people and places from right here in Kitchener.
One of the great new features on the website is the What's in my hood map? Enter your address to find nearby community centres, pools, sportsfields, parks, community gardens, arenas, winter rinks and more!
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| Amenities and services |
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New to the area? Our helpful, friendly staff would be happy to offer assistance to find your local amenities. Visit us at the front desk.
- Public access computers - Free online access is available during regular hours.
- WiFi - Free Wifi access is available during regular hours.
- House of Friendship - Community Outreach Services; call Nazy on 519-498-7468 for details.
- Settlement Worker - Tadelech Kassa, call 519-501-3981 for details.
- ImagineIt - Check out the bookshelf in our lobby - then borrow the books!
- Outdoor winter ice rink
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| Important dates |
- Spring Registration is open. Spaces available.
- Neighbourhood Camp Registration is open. Spaces available.
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Rentals
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Victoria Hills Community Centre is available for rent for meetings and special events.
The centre is fully accessible and within walking distance of public transit. Visit Grand River Transit for route information and schedules.
For more information, please call 519-741-2717.
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| Centre hours |
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Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. (during program sessions) Other times: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - noon (During program sessions) Other times: closed
Sunday: closed
The centre may be available for rent outside of regular operating hours.
Holiday hours:
May 20: closed
The centre may be available for rent outside of regular operating hours.
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