News & Views: Director

Issue 206
December 2014
NEWS & VIEWS

A COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER FOR STUDENT FAMILIES AT UVIC
DIRECTOR
Elizabeth Quong
STAFF
Emma Chalifour
Sandra Buyzk
FACULTY
COORDINATOR
Laurene Sheilds
NEWSLETTER
Avril Nagel
ADDRESS
UVIC Family Centre
39208- 2375 Lam Circle
P.O. Box 1700 STN
CSC
Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2
PHONE: 250-472-4062
E-MAIL: [email protected]
http://web.uvic.ca/
family-centre/
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including Christmas tree slime and erupting ornaments.
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Family Centre Weekly Programs

Monday Family Learn and Share
10:00am-12noon
Monday Make and Take
7:00-9:00pm
Wednesday Under 5 Playgroup
10:00am-12noon
Wednesday After School Club
3:30-5:00pm Just December 3rd. Restarts January 7th.
Friday Under 5 Playgroup
10:00am-12noon
In addition to weekly programs, the Family Centre is open Monday (9:3012), Tuesday (11-3), Wednesday (9:30-3:00) and Friday (9:30-12). For more
information contact the Family Centre through Facebook or by email at
[email protected].
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December 2014
Goldstream Salmon Run

By Briar Gotro
On Wednesday my family went to Goldstream to see the
spawning salmon. The scientists thought that 30,000 chum
would come back from the ocean, but now it looks like 140,000
made it back. When I visited the river I saw more dead ones
than alive ones. I saw the insides of one because a guy cut a
dead one open. It was gross, but cool. You can tell the salmon
apart because male salmon have a bar pattern and female
salmon have a striped pattern. Male salmon also have sharp
teeth.
If you haven't gone to Goldstream to see the salmon yet, you should go! It is a fun place for kids and
adults. The nature house has a lot of cool stuff to do. The fish will be spawning into early December,
but go soon if you can. For more information on salmon look for these books at the library: A Salmon
for Simon by Betty Waterton; The Salmon Twins by Caroll Simpson and Salmon by Deborah Hodge.
Are you washing your hands properly? On November 24,
Jane Wismer, a Public Health Nurse presented on proper handwashing to a group of over 30 adults and children at her monthly
Learn & Share visit. She explained that using ordinary soap (not
antibacterial soap), warm water, and friction is the best way to
wash your hands at home. After wetting the hands with warm
water, bubble up by rubbing the palms together; then place one
hand over the other to wash between the fingers. If you have
hardened skin on the palms of your hands, form a knuckle with
one hand to rub these parts. Finish off with washing the wrists.
The lathering process should take as long as it takes you to sing
Happy Birthday twice. Rinsing thoroughly with warm water is
just as important as scrubbing, since inadequate rinsing just
moves the germs around on your hands. After her
demonstration, several brave adults and children tested their
hand-washing techniques with the help of some germ-simulating
lotion and a blacklight. After smearing some UV-revealing lotion
on their hands, they washed their hands and checked under the
blacklight. A few more tips:
Wash hands after using the toilet, especially the public
bathroom, as their doorknobs are one of the dirtiest
places! Use a paper towel (or your sleeve, if paper towels
are not available) to turn the tap off, and to open the
door.
Wash hands after coming in from the playground
Wash hands before eating
Cough/sneeze into your arm, not your hand
If no soap is available, you can use hand lotion instead
Jane will join us next month at the Learn & Share from 10am -12
pm on Monday, December 15."
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Its Flu Season

We always love to see you at the
Family Centre. However, if your little
one has a runny nose, cough or fever,
please keep them home. Thanks!
EVERY MONDAY NIGHT AT

THE FAMILY CENTRE:
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The Turmeric Cake
(Sfouf) is a traditional
Lebanese cake. Its a
moist cake characterized
by its intense yellow color
from the turmeric spice,
and it is easy to make you
can serve it with your
favorite coffee or tea.
December 2014
-3 cups all-purpose flour
-1 cup sugar
-1 cup milk
-[3/4] cup vegetable oil
-[1/2] cup of boiled Anis
Water (mix1/2 cup of boiling water with 1
teaspoon of Anis seeds and let it steep for a
few minutes.)
-1 [1/2] teaspoon turmeric
-[1/2] teaspoon salt and baking powder
Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 9x13inch baking pan with cooking spray, and dust
the sides of the pan with flour. In a large
bowl, mix all-purpose flour, sugar, turmeric,
vegetable oil, water or Anis water, milk, salt,
and baking powder for 2 minutes. Pour batter
into the prepared pan, and sprinkle nuts (pine
or almonds) over top. Bake for 20- 25
minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center
of cake comes out dry. Cool cake completely
before cutting.
Shared by Nahla
Thank yous
This month we have many acknowledgements for community members and sponsors who have
assisted our programs and families over the course of the last two months.
On Wednesday, November 19, Heart Pharmacy
brought the first ever Flu Clinic to over 40 adults
and children at the Family Centre. Karen
Hutchinson, Zahra Rayanii and Joe Frketic
provided convenient access to flu shots for
families in the campus community. The event
brought children and adults together over play
and relaxed conversations. We appreciate the Flu
Clinic team from the Heart Pharmacy and all who came to get immunized for helping keep our community
healthy.
Did you know? Getting an influenza vaccine can help prevent you from getting sick with influenza and from
spreading it to others. (HealthLinkBC, Facts about Influenza) If you have not yet received the flu vaccine and
would like to, please talk to Joe at the Campus Heart Pharmacy located in SUB.
-By Mari Imahori
Halloween Success
Thank you to all our wonderful
volunteers, Island Savings,
Campus Security and UVic Food
Services for supporting our
Halloween Party once again this
year. The weather was kind and
over 70 families came out and
enjoyed some Halloween fun with
us. There was face painting,
games, goodie bags, cookies and
hot chocolate. The costumes were
fabulous! Thank you everyone
who participated.
Dr. Arifa Nazneen recently massaged

four grateful women at the Monday
Learn & Share Program on
November 10. The 30-minute full
body relaxation chair massages
improved circulation, relieved back
pain, and gave these moms a much
appreciated break. Arifas kindness
and expertise put me at ease; not only
did the massage relax my muscles and
warm my body, but my mind also
benefitted from the calming
experience. Thank you, not only for
the massage, but for your continued
help, and inspiring us to take care of
each other.
- Mari Imahori
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December 2014
Holiday Closure: December 22nd-January 5th

Family Learn and Share
Dec. 1: Winter Story Time with Vicki Neilson children's
librarian from the Nellie McClung branch of the Greater
Victoria Public Library. Come with your little one to enjoy
a story time.
Dec. 8th: June Saracuse will be with us from UVic
Counselling Services. June would like to talk about selfsoothing and self-regulation - an important skill for adults
to learn and to pass on to their children, in order to help
themselves and their children with coping, flexibility and
resilience.
Dec. 15th: Jane Wismer, Public Health Nurse, will be with
us to weigh and measure babies and talk about any health
related questions you may have.
Wednesday and Friday Playgroups:
Families are welcome from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm to enjoy
an engaging morning full of activities. Our goal is to
provide children with a rich environment in which they
can learn through play.
After School Club:
School Aged Kids (Grades 1-6) are invited to the Family
Centre's After School Club on Wednesdays from 3:30 5:00 pm. We will be doing a variety of activities each week.
These might include outdoor games like soccer, tag, and
croquet, as well as puzzles, projects, board games, talent
shows and crafts. Last group December 3rd. Restarts
on January 7th.
Moms Time Out!
Do you need a time-out? The Family Centre is open on
Monday nights from 7-9pm for women to get together,
have a cup of tea and chat. Feel free to come for half an
hour or stay for the whole time.
Book Club:
The Family Centre has a book club that meets on the
third Thursday of each month to discuss a novel chosen
by the group. To find out more join our Facebook group
or send us an email at [email protected].
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Horse Drawn Trolley Rides

Every weekend November 29 until December
21, Throughout Downtown
DVBA Ferris Wheel
Centennial Square
November 29-December 21, Rides are $2
Caroling Week at City Hall
December 1, 2, 3 and 5, 12-12:40pm
Music in Market Square
December 6, 1-3pm
Enjoy a grand performance of holiday favourites
by the Greater Victoria Concert Band.
IEOA Truck Parade
December 6
Owners decorate their trucks and heavy
equipment to create this exciting spectacle of
light. Expected at Yates and Blanshard at
approximately 6:30 pm.
Community Gathering
Jewish Community Centre
3636 Shelbourne Street
December 20th, 2-4pm
Celebrate Chanukah with a secular candle
lighting, potato latkes and donuts. Bring along
your chanukiah and candles. Everyone is
welcome. A $5 donation from non-members
appreciated.
Bring in the New Year
Bear Hill Park, December 31st, 11-1
Out with the old and in with the new. End your
year with a hike up Bear Hill. We will enjoy
fabulous vistas at the top and toast to the coming
New Year with some warm forest tea. Bring a
snack, wear sturdy footwear and dress for the
weather. Meet at the boat launch parking lot off
Brookleigh Rd at 11am. 8+ years.

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Issue 206

NEWS & VIEWS

Put a little science into the holiday season. Check out

Family Centre Weekly Programs

Goldstream Salmon Run

Its Flu Season

EVERY MONDAY NIGHT AT

Dr. Arifa Nazneen recently massaged

Holiday Closure: December 22nd-January 5th

Horse Drawn Trolley Rides

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