Heart Comonos-Are your summer plans set?

 

This Month: Garden Sign Painting - Tues. Aug 4 Medicine Wheel Bracelets - Tues. Aug 11 and 25 Community Picnic - Wed. Aug 26 Fabulous Fall Finds - Sat. Aug 29

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Happy Tuesday Friends,

Summer is flying by. What are your plans for the rest of August? We have lots of exciting events in store for you, scroll down to learn more! Also, have your say in what programs you want in the Fall! Please take 2 minutes to fill out this short survey on your interests, your input is very important. Fill Out The Short Survey Here  Check out our programs for this week below! See our social media, website and Eventbrite to see our upcoming plans and community announcements.

Join us next month to discover your “Fabulous Fall Finds”. This Circular Economy event will help us reduce our dependance on fast fashion trends, clear space in your closet, and teach you how to mend and embroider your favourite clothes. Click the image for more details! ***We are accepting clean, lightly used donations and clothing hangers for this event during Saturday morning programs between Aug 1 and Aug 29.*** When? Sat. August 29, 11AM to 4PM Where? 67 Hillcrest Avenue (by the Cooksville GO Station)

Other announcements:

TONIGHT! Our garden beds have come to life! Let’s add some community expression to it together through an arts sign making workshop, where we’ll paint the planters. Materials are provided. When? Tues. August 4 at 7PM Where? 67 Hillcrest Avenue

NEW! Medicine Wheel Teachings will be discussed while exploring a beginner's pattern of friendship bracelet made with red, black, yellow and white cotton embroidery thread. Facilitator Carissa will share what friendship bracelets represent and you will get to take home your own bracelet! When? Tues. August 11 and 25 at 7PM Where? 67 Hillcrest Avenue

Join us for another picnic at Cooksville Park! We will have dancing, kids games, cornhole, bocce ball and more. If able, please bring a dish, dessert or salad and come hungry. Note: Parking at Cooksville Park is limited. We will be at the King Street entrance by the park and garden. When? Wed. August 26 at 7PM Where? Cooksville Park

From Our Partners:

Youth & Poverty Project wants to hear about the issues youth care about! Participation Opportunities Complete a 5-Minute Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/6FFD7WJ Share your story: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/6HS63ZB Participate in an Interview: Contact poverty@peelregion.ca

Hiring Event! Onsite interviews with Newrest Job seeker incentives available Career support from CICS Multiple Positions Available: Cook & Chef Customer Service Rep General Worker Management Trainee To register: Click HERE and select 'Indus Community Services' on Q #2. When? Tues. August 11, 10AM - 4PM Where? 3038 Hurontario St. Ste 206.

Our friends from Peel Multicultural Council have an upcoming youth event, the: Youth Forum, Level Up: Future-Ready Skills for Career Success. This is a FREE career development opportunity for youth ages 15-22, with volunteer hours upon attending this event. Spots are filling up quick. Click on the image to register and for more info! When? Sat. August 15, 10AM to 3PM Where? River Grove CC

This week’s programs:

Click on the following events to register on eventbrite.ca! Tuesday, August 4 Conversations - 10:00 AM at the Halo Espresso Bar. Walking Group - 10:00 AM. Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens, Park and meet at  660 Lakeshore Road W. Seniors’ Fitness -  11:00 AM at 67 Hillcrest Ave. Open Sports Play  - 7:00 PM at 67 Hillcrest Ave. Book Club - 7:00 PM at 67 Hillcrest Ave. Pollinating Cooksville: Garden Bed Painting - 7:00 PM at 67 Hillcrest Ave. Wednesday, August 5 Chair Yoga - 10:00 AM at 67 Hillcrest Ave. Bollywood Dance Class - 7:00 PM at 67 Hillcrest Ave. Thursday, August 6 Zumba with Fernanda - 10:00 AM at 67 Hillcrest Ave. Walking Group - 10:00 AM at Mississauga Valley community Centre, 1275 Mississauga Valley Blvd. Meet at main entrance. Variety Yoga Class - 7:00 PM at 67 Hillcrest Ave. Friday, August 7 Fun & Games - 1:00 PM at 67 Hillcrest Ave. Monday, August 10