Child Benefits + Spring Break Football Camp

Issue #173

Author

Carla McNeil
March 17, 2025

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March 17, 2025

⚽️ Spring Break Camp – March 17 to March 21, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

🏕️ Day Camp Junior – 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🍳 Cooking – 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM

🏈 Spring Break Football Camp! – March 17 to March 21, 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM

🔍️ Spring Discovery Days – 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

🧘 Peace, Be Still Monday Meditation – 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM

🔍️ New Westminster Scavenger Hunt – 11:00 AM

👶 Mom + Baby Meet Up at Cove Indoor Play – 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

🍽️ St. Patrick's Day Party – 11:00 AM ‘til late

🧩 Puzzle Mondays at Steel and Oak – Starts at 5:00 PM

🕺 Hip Hop Adult – 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM

🎼 New West Community Choir – 6:45 PM to 8:45 PM

🎙️ Begbie's Open Mic – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

🏆️ 2025 Al Hughes Memorial U13 C Tournament – Queen's Park Arena & Moody Park Arena

🏆️ 2025 Bobby Love Memorial U11 C Tournament – Queen's Park Arena & Moody Park Arena

🏈 Sunday and Monday Night Football – at the Terminal Pub

March 18, 2025

📚️ Young Readers Book Club (9-12 years) – 3:45 AM to 4:45 PM

⚽️ Spring Break Camp – March 17 to March 21, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

🏈 Spring Break Football Camp! – March 17 to March 21, 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM

🔍️ Tot Explorers – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

🔍️ Spring Discovery Days – 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

🔍️ New Westminster Scavenger Hunt – 11:00 AM

📱 Tech Café – 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

🧘 Yang Tai Chi 24 form – 5:00 PM

🍺 🎲 Beer and Board Games – 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

❓️ Trivia Tuesdays at Howe Sound New West – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🏆️ 2025 Al Hughes Memorial U13 C Tournament – Queen's Park Arena & Moody Park Arena

🏆️ 2025 Bobby Love Memorial U11 C Tournament – Queen's Park Arena & Moody Park Arena

March 19, 2025

⚽️ Spring Break Camp – March 17 to March 21, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

🏈 Spring Break Football Camp! – March 17 to March 21, 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM

🍳 Cooking – 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM

💰️ Financial Aid (Welfare) Worker at NWPL – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

🔍️ Tot Explorers – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

🔍️ Spring Discovery Days – 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

🔍️ New Westminster Scavenger Hunt – 11:00 AM

👶 Mom + Baby Meet Up at Cove Indoor Play – 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

👮 Law Enforcement Volunteer Fair – 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

📝 Work BC Employment Services Drop-In – 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

🧶 Crafternoon: Beginner Cross Stitch (Ages 6+) – 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Building Free Play (All Ages) – 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

❓️ Trivia Night at Georgie's Local  – 7:00 PM

🏃 Run Club  – 7:00 PM

🎭️ Drag Trivia hosted by Scarlett Rosé – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

👦👧 Connect Youth (13+) – 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM

🎤 Open Mic Jam at Bully’s Studio – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

❓️ Trivia Night at Frankie G’s – 7:30 PM

Residents looking to learn more about child benefits in Canada can attend a free workshop hosted at the local library in collaboration with SUCCESS. This informative session, conducted in English, will provide essential details on financial support programs available to families.

Topics covered include:

  • Canada Child Benefit – Monthly financial assistance for families with children.

  • Affordable Child Care Benefit/Child Care Subsidy – Support for covering childcare costs.

  • Healthy Kids Program – Assistance for children’s medical and dental expenses.

  • Recreation Credits – Financial aid for children’s recreational activities.

  • Registered Education Savings Plans (RESP) – Savings plans with government contributions for post-secondary education.

🏈 Spring Break Football Camp Kicks Off at Mercer Stadium

Young athletes looking to sharpen their football skills can join an exciting Spring Break Football Camp at Mercer Stadium from Monday, March 17, to Thursday, March 21, running daily from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

Designed for kids aged 6 to 13, this non-contact camp focuses on fundamental football skills such as throwing, catching, carrying, and flagging. Through engaging drills and games, participants will develop their abilities in a fun and supportive environment.

Held at Mercer Stadium, the camp provides a great opportunity for children to stay active, build confidence, and improve their skills in a structured setting.

For questions and inquiries please email [email protected]

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