Winter 2012 Programs & Services
The Winter Programs & Services Brochure is being mailed out through Canada Post the week of November 14.

New! Registration for Winter 2012 programs begins Saturday, December 3 for children from Thunderbird Preschool, Out of School Care and Thunderbird Elementary School (for Children’s Programs only) and Friday, December 9 for Open Registration for all programs.

Numbers are handed out at 8:30 am and registration starts at 9:00 am. 2012 Thunderbird Membership is required for registration. Please register in person during office hours. Program fees may be paid in cash or by cheque only.

Lunar New Year Lantern Making Workshop 6-12yrs
Making lanterns is a fun and festive craft. Register for this workshop to design your own lantern and
celebrate the beginning of a new lunar year. All materials are included.
Fri 3:00-5:00pm Jan 20
$2/person

Valentine’s Craft Fair 4-13yrs
Need some gift ideas for Valentine’s Day? Drop in to our Craft Fair and make a small gift for someone
special. Customize your own Valentine’s card, make a friendship bracelet or design your own button pin, we
have lots of great ideas for you! Children under 8 must be accompanied by adult.
Fri 3:00-5:00pm Feb 10
FREE with Thunderbird Membership.

Chinese Lantern Making Workshop 55+yrs
Canada is seen today as a multicultural country in which festivals such as Chinese New Year are celebrated each year. The Chinese lantern originated as an improvement over the more simple source of lighting, an open flame. The lantern shade became an object of artistic expression used to decorate the streets, especially during the Lunar New Year celebrations. Registration is required.
Thu 9:30 am-12:00 pm Jan 19
$2/person

Chinese New Year Celebration 55+yrs
Chinese New Year is a vibrant and festive occasion for many people in Canada. Each year the date changes as it is based on the lunar calendar. On this day families come together to share traditional foods which symbolize never-ending wealth. Come celebrate the year of the dragon with traditional Chinese dance, music and treats. Registration is required.
Thu 1:00-3:00pm Jan 19
$2/person

Valentine’s Day Social 55+yrs
This popular festival of love and romance traces its origin to ancient Roman times. There are various legends associated with the festival and it has grown in popularity from the combined efforts of all of these legends. Wear something red and join us for an afternoon of fun, games and prizes. Refreshments will be served. Registration is required.
Tue 1:00-3:00 pm Feb 14
$2/person

St Patrick’s Day Lunch and Social 55+yrs
Green is the theme for this Irish celebration. Listen to Celtic music while we enjoy a traditional Irish meal of corned beef and cabbage. Games and prizes to follow lunch. Registration is required.
Tue 12:00-3:00 pm Mar 13
$5/person

Boardwalk Gaming Centre

Do you like to play Bingo? Thunderbird Association is fortunate to have a Bingo license at Bingo Country located at #300–7155 Kingsway. Money generated subsidizes centre programs. To get to the Hall, take the skytrain to Edmonds station and #106 Metrotown Bus to Middlegate Mall. Good luck and have fun!

We would like to acknowledge the generous contribution of the BC Gaming Branch. Without their support many programs would not be offered or subsidize.