Rae’s Awareness
Rae’s Awareness!
Free Community Event
Thursday November 17, 2016
6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Doors open at 6
Spryfield Lions Rink
111 Drysdale Road, Halifax (see map)
Get updates on the Facebook Event
Community Craft Market
Join us for our 2nd annual Community Craft Market. Local vendors will be selling everything from handmade jewelry, baked goods, art and more!
When: November 19, 2016 10 am- 2pm
Where: 3 Sylvia Avenue, Halifax, Chebucto Family Centre
Admission: Food item or cash donation to be used for on-site food cupboard
Help support local crafters and vendors, as well as Chebucto Family Centre
For more information and a complete list of vendors please check out our Facebook event
Vendors: Tables are 6′ $20 each, limited amounts of second tables are available at an additional cost of $10. All vendors are asked to please donate a small item to be used in the door prize draw. Please note as this is a small market a limited amount of direct sellers will be accepted (direct seller tables are now full).
Please click here for application
Additional questions or concerns can be sent to sarah@hgahfx.ca
Mix 96-5 Presents: Comedy for Community 2016
On May 26 join us for a night of laughter and cheer in support of Chebucto Family Centre! Featuring three comedians, it promises to be a night of fun with friends.
Our night will begin with relaxing in the lounge, glass of wine or beer in hand, browsing the many items available at the silent auction tables. At 8pm we will move into the theatre for the comedy of Ian Black and Carey Lee.
Following the intermission we will return to the theatre for more laughs featuring Francois Webber. Successful winners of silent auction items will be posted following the show.
Tickets are $25 each and include two glasses of wine or beer, hors d’oeuvres and a great night laughing with friends and family in support of Chebucto Family Centre.
For tickets please visit Bella Rose Arts Centre Box Office
For more information and your chance to win tickets, visit our Facebook Page
Thank You to Our Corporate and Community Partner Sponsors
The Chebucto Family Centre, a service of the Home of the Guardian Angel staged the play “Birth
Looking for Focus Group Participants To Share Ideas And Experiences About Farmers Markets in Nova Scotia
The Chebucto Family Center will host a focus group on Tuesday, July 30th. We are looking for 6-12 participants who are willing to share their ideas and experiences with Farmers Markets in Nova Scotia. Catherine Hart, a research student at Dalhousie, will be facilitating the group discussion.
To support this worthwhile project on healthy eating /food security, we will provide the space, refreshments, and childcare –if needed. Please note that childcare spaces are limited, and advanced registration is required.
If interested, please contact Catherine Hart at fmnsresearch@gmail.com and/or Ginny Hennigar, Co-ordinator, Chebucto Family Centre at ginny@hgahfx.ca or phone (902) 479-3031 ext 302.
Click Here to download the poster for the focus group.
Home of the Guardian Angel Transfers Adoption Placement and Counselling Services
After 125 years of service to Nova Scotia families and children, the Home of the Guardian Angel is transferring responsibility for adoption placement and counselling to the Nova Scotia Department of Community Services.
The Home of the Guardian Angel will continue to assist families and pregnant women through its thriving Chebucto Family Centre in Spryfield. Our programs and services include Volunteer Doula Program, Prenatal/Postnatal Support, Parenting Programs, Breastfeeding Support, Family Support and Counselling, Enhanced Community Home Visiting, Family Literacy, Preschool and a variety of Wellness Programs.
The Home of the Guardian Angel will continue to make a positive difference in the lives of women, children and families.
For information on adoption in Nova Scotia please call the Nova Scotia Adoption Information line at 1-866-259-7780
Sincere Community Thank You
Better late than never… Chebucto Family Centre would like to extend our sincere gratitude and recognize the following contributors to two major events; our Mother’s Day Special and Spry Cafe. Posh City Jewelry, Spryfield Pharmasave, Mike’s No Frills, and Ground Force Property Services Inc. Please check out their websites and keep them in mind when thinking about Community Spirit!