Join us at the Annex for the media installation Portraits of Collingwood.
Tag: Community
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Collingwood Days: Outdoor Zumba
Join us at the Annex for an outdoor zumba session with Mildred Laguerta.
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Collingwood Days: Contemporary Dance Sharing by Amok Project
Join us at the Annex for a contemporary dance performance by Amok Project.
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Collingwood Days: Music at the Park
Join us at Renfrew Community Centre for some incredible music by some of our featured performers!
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Collingwood Days: Refreshments & Socialize
Join us at the Collingwood Neighborhood House Annex for a refreshing break during the Collingwood Days Festival! This is a perfect opportunity to relax, enjoy some light refreshments, and mingle with fellow community members.
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Collingwood Days: Hula & Storytelling with Rani Wangsawidjaya
Unlock a world of creativity and expression. Join us for a transformative experience that combines the art of movement with the magic of stories. Unleash your creativity and connect with the rich cultural heritage of hula and storytelling.
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Collingwood Days: Family Storytime
Join us for a fun-filled program perfect for parents and caregivers with young children! Enjoy a lively mix of songs, rhymes, and stories in a welcoming setting that’s suitable for children of all ages and abilities. It’s a great way to learn and have fun together. Come along and make some joyful memories!
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Collingwood Days: Movie Night in the Park
Bring your chair and get cozy at Gaston Park to watch School of Rock (2003) after dusk. Please note that the movie will only take place if the weather permits.
About the Movie:
After being fired from his own rock band, a struggling musician poses as a substitute teacher at a private elementary school. After getting to know his class, he does everything to form a band with them for a competition called “Battle of the Bands.” They do everything in order to prepare themselves for the competition without anyone else discovering the real truth. -
Collingwood Days: Festival Day
Join us for Collingwood Days’ Grand Festival Day at Gaston Park! Featuring music and dance performances, storytelling, poetry, workshops, stiltwalkers, games, food trucks, and more!
Indigenous Blessing and Artisans, Main Stage Performances, Roving Performers, Marketplace, Kids Zone, Food Trucks (Yo-Bones BBQ and Potato Corner)
Schedule
11 AM: Opening Blessings
12 PM: CCPC 30th Anniversary Cake
1 PM: Watermelon Eating Contest
2:30 PM: Raffle Draws
2:45 PM: Closing Ceremony
For more details, performer bios, and more, visit Collingwood Days’ website.
Performances by
MC HK (Master of Ceremonies)
CW Music School
Hula Dance
SEACHS
Elite Squad
Still Moon Arts Society (roving performers)
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Celebrating National Volunteer Week 2024: “Every Moment Matters”
April 14-20, 2024 is National Volunteer Week! This year’s theme, “Every Moment Matters,” highlights the importance of volunteers and each contribution they make at a moment when we need support more than ever. Volunteers make a lasting impact in our community’s inclusivity, strength and wellbeing as they continue to generously share their time, talent, and energy.
We share some stories from our staff that celebrate these volunteers’ collective impact through their kindness, generosity, and commitment.
Morning Star Program
“Our Morning Star volunteer team is extremely dedicated and CNH is very lucky to have such wonderful volunteers. The team comes in every Saturday morning at 6 am to serve a hot breakfast to an unhoused and/or low-income community. The team is friendly and very welcoming to all of our participants and makes sure they all feel comfortable. This volunteer team is very special and we appreciate all that they do for our Morning Star program!” –Sue Woodland, Morning Star Program Manager
Seniors Programs
“Arleen Cruz is capable, ready and willing to do whatever is needed. She began volunteering at CNH when she was in middle school but joined the Seniors’ team last year. Whether she is volunteering with the walking club, teaching the ukulele, leading a singalong or showing movies, her love for seniors shows.” –Susanna Chu, Housekeeping and Wellness Program Manager
RISE Community Health Centre
“Local resident and volunteer Patricio Ibarra is one of the founding members of the RISE Community Health Centre (CHC) Advisory, which was formed in 2019. His accomplishments with the committee include helping to select the name RISE, helping to hire our first staff member Sonja Rietkerk, helping with the RISE CHC grand opening and helping to approve the proposal for the RISE CHC Pharmacy. Patricio brings a wealth of knowledge to the committee from his lived experience as an immigrant from Chile, active member of the Renfew-Collingwood neighbourhood and as former president of the CNH Board of Directors. In fact, Patricio has been volunteering at CNH for the last 20 years! Patricio is stepping down from the RISE CHC Advisory Committee this year, and we want to thank him for his longstanding commitment to CNH. Thank you, Patricio!” –Sandra Bodenhamer, Director, RISE Community Health Centre
Food Hub Programs
“Miguel has been an incredibly dedicated volunteer for our Food Hub food drop program for almost two years. What makes his commitment even more remarkable is that his mother, Esperanza, and his son, Anthony, are also actively involved in supporting the program. Miguel’s positive energy and warm demeanour have significantly contributed to the program’s success, creating an environment where participants feel valued and supported. He goes above and beyond to assist those in need and serves as a crucial link between participants and our staff. Miguel consistently shares valuable feedback and insights with our team, helping us continuously improve the program. His contributions are invaluable, and we are fortunate to have him as part of our volunteer team.” –Ross Oh, Food Hub Manager
These are just a few examples of CNH volunteers in our community. To learn about volunteering at CNH, visit cnh.bc.ca/volunteer.
