You better not shout, you better not cry. Why? Because there is so much fun to be had this month with Bowen Island Community Recreation.
Kick off the decorating by making a beautiful wreath. Nicola Murray will guide you through the process as you get creative and come away with a wreath for your door. This event is on Monday Nov. 28 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Next, the reindeer are prancing through the meadow and you can join them for the Fifth Annual Reindeer Run on December 10 at 9 a.m. Positively Fit and Bowen Island Community Recreation co-sponsor this event to raise money for the Bowen Island Christmas Hamper. You can choose to run or canter 5 km or walk or trot 2.5 km. This is a great event to keep you active with friends, get in the holiday spirit and help fellow islanders.
Jump ahead to December 16 and what happens? It is the last day of school and we are making it extra memorable by hosting the Polar Express movie night from 6 to 9 p.m. in the BICS gym. All ages are welcome and the event will include the movie, popcorn and a few "polar" surprises for the kids. This is a great way to start the holiday break.
And yes, the holiday break is just around the corner. For the week before Christmas, Community Recreation has planned full and half-day camps of stimulating activities for kids of all ages. Parents can tie things up at work, tie things up with string, and tie up some yummy baking while the kids are having fun. The seven to 11-year-olds will be entertained by Amos Rosen. On December 19, there will be baking, crafts, games on Bowen. On December 20, laser tag. A trip to the West Van Aquatic Centre is scheduled for December 21. Times are 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Monday and 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday. Burle Sutton Konopa will be on hand for the camps for four to six- year-olds that run from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the community use room. On Monday, Dec. 19, we'll be baking holiday cookies. Art (reindeer decorations) is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 20. And Wednesday, Dec. 21, the kids will look at science and making snowflakes.
Parent and Tot Gymtime is back this week too. On December 20 and 21, the gym will be full of balls, hockey sticks, parachutes and families. Bring your newborn to six-year-olds to play in the gym from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Drop in fee is $3 per child or $5 for two.
Registration is required for all the above events, except the Parent and Tot program, and can be done at Bowen Island Community Recreation located in the undercover area at the Bowen Island Community School. Call 604-947-2216 for more information.
And then: all through the house, not a creature will be stirring, not even a mouse.
SHAUNA JENNINGS
B.I. Community Recreation
