Should we re-embrace walking to school?

Food for Thought post: From time to time, we share topics relevant to our neighbourhood to see what you think–and hopefully inspire conversations that can lead to making Central Frederick the best it can be.

Walk to school

Here’s Jennifer Keesmaat, now chief planner for the City of Toronto, about the changes in our society about how kids get to school. She advocates walking to school. Find out why.

What do you think?

The year of 50 potlucks!

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Here’s a chance to get to know your immediate neighbours better and strengthen our neighbourhood. Hold a potluck!

In 2014 we’re challenging our neighbourhood (yes, that includes you) to host 50 potlucks.  It doesn’t matter if you call it a bbq, a shin dig, a ladies night or a block party, just be sure to invite some friends & neighbours…and maybe a few neighbours you haven’t met yet?

We’ll be keeping a tally, so after you’ve hosted, be sure to contact us and let us know!

Tips on holding a potluck

Write invitations and hand deliver them to the front doors of the neighbors you would like to invite. You don’t have to plan a big formal affair, but rather a “bring your own” type party with a few appetizers, just enough to mingle with some familiar faces.

See the list of potlucks grow!

Winter Fun in Weber Park! on Family Day

 

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We’re taking Family Day and turning it into a Winter Fun in Weber Park!

Come and join in the fun with your “neighourhood family!”

While the afternoon is definitely a kid friendly event, bringing kids is not required. We encourage everyone to come out who’ d like to have some fun in the snow.

February 17, 2 – 4 p.m.

Possible activities may include:

  • skating (lots of kids skates available to use for free)
  • cross country skiing
  • snow shoeing
  • snowmen, snow forts, snow sculptures
  • tobogganing down the hill

We’ll see what the weather allows and create the most fun possible.

The more the merrier!