16th Annual winter solstice Monday December 21 6:00-10:00pm

The winter solstice marks the gentle shift of our planet’s eternal relationship with the sun. This dance of sun and earth has inspired celebrations of the human spirit, expressed through art and music, throughout
the ages.Our own annual Winter Solstice Lantern Festival honours traditions from diverse cultures and is celebrated in six Vancouver neighbourhoods. illuminating the longest, darkest night of the year with a multicultural array of lanterns, fire, singing, dancing, music and storytelling.

Festival Information: www.secretlantern.org

Make your own lanterns. We have a variety of workshops for Star, Globe, and Basic Lanterns
Click here to download schedule. Register online.

YOUTH PROGRAMS

NEW YOUTH BLOG! - We have a new youth blog where you can stay in touch with what's goin' on in the creek. Check out http://falsecreekyouth.blogspot.com/ or click here to see what's up!.

Why keep Children and Youth Active?

• Children who are more physically active have higher levels of self-esteem and body image.
• Physical activity can enhance academic performance in students.
• The majority of adolescents in Canada are not meeting the current recommendations for physical activity.
  Ask about options for Youth in our Fitness Centre

Visit our two level Fitness Centre!

The best kept secret on Granville Island.
Improve or maintain your fitness in our two level centre that features treadmills, crosstrainers, lifecycles, Revmasters (specialized cycles), rowers, specialized rowers, Cybex weight training, Nautilus, cable pulley machines, free weights and a stretch/core room with varied resistance and core training apparatus. More info....