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Breslau Community eBlast May 2nd 2016
Breslau and District
Recreation Association Events, Programming and Announcements
Annual General Meeting
The Annual Meeting of
the Breslau Recreation Association will be held on Wednesday,
September 28th.
Little Libraries
Use of the Little
Libraries at the Breslau Community Centre and in the Hopewell
Heights Park has exceeded expectations. At the present time our
supply of books, especially in the children’s section, is exhausted.
If you have books that you have borrowed and could return them for
others to use, please do so. If you have books of your own that you
wish to contribute, simply put them in a Little Library and they
will then circulate along with those we already have.
Volunteer Coordinator
The Breslau Recreation
Association is in need of a Volunteer Coordinator. The position
involves maintaining a list of those willing to volunteer at the
Association’s events throughout the year and working with event
organizers to ensure that sufficient help is available at each
event. While there are vacancies on the Board of Directors, the
position does not require joining the board as a director. For
further information please contact
president@breslau.org.
BRA Board Games
May 7th, 2016.
Please see our
flyer.
Community Garage Sale
Breslau Community Garage Sale Day is Saturday June 4th, 2016. The
Breslau Recreation Association will help promote all Breslau Garage
sales and encourage everyone that’s having a sale to promote as well
– the more we can get the word out the better! We will publish a
map again this year to show just how popular Breslau is! If you
would like your address to show on the map check out our Facebook
event here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/500197680165122/
Family Fun Day
Mark your calendars - June 25th from 2:00PM – 5:00 PM is
the date for the start of summer in Breslau! The annual Family Fun
Day is back and you won’t want to miss out on all the activities at
the Breslau Community Centre. Come and join the fun with bouncy
castles, a huge inflatable slide, a trackless train, face painting,
lots of games, crafts, and more!
Admission is $5/child (parents/guardians are free!).
We need volunteers to help on the day of the event to make it a
success. Do you have an hour or two to spare to ensure we can keep
running these great community events? Please contact vicepresident@breslau.org if
you are able to assist. All assistance is greatly appreciated!
Movie Under the Stars
Saturday August 20 –
dusk (approximately 8:30 PM)
Join us at the Community
Centre for a movie under the stars. At dusk we will be showing a
family friendly movie on a large outdoor inflatable screen. Bring
your chairs and blankets to enjoy the show. In case of inclement
weather the movie will be in the gym at the Community Centre.
Admission is $5/family.
Township of Woolwich
Events & Programs
Breslau Open House – Thank you to all those who attended the Breslau Open House on
Sunday April 24th. Your input and comments are much appreciated! If
you didn't get a chance to attend and would like to share your
thoughts and ideas, please visit the following link to complete a
survey;
http://woolwich.survey.esolutionsgroup.ca/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=l8LInp3
Hard copies of the survey are available at the Breslau Community
Centre.
Space is still available in Nature Exploration (6-9 yrs) and
Nature Exploration & Survival Skills (10-14 yrs), which
starts May 19th. These environmentally focused programs will give
participants the opportunity to explore and make new discoveries in
the outdoors.
Creative Outdoor Play, Pop up Playground Programs and Creepy Crawler
Trail Walks
are coming to Breslau!! See the
flyer
for more information! Please note that registration maybe required
for some activities.
Community Centre & Breslau Memorial Park Rentals – Are you
planning an event or family function? See the
flyer and check out our indoor and outdoor facilities.
Summer Camp is filling up fast! New for 2016 we’ve planned a Youth
Adventure Camp for youth 9-14 years of age. See the
flyer for
program dates, themes and descriptions. We’ve opened up more
space in the July 4-8th (Sportsmania) week. Don’t delay, register
today!
Hopewell Heights Park Committee
Hopewell Height Park Committee – Join Chase and Marshall from Paw Patrol for a Dance Party!
Saturday May 21st from 1-3 pm at the Breslau Community Centre. Early Bird tickets
go on sale Tuesday May 3rd at 7 am online at
https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/woolwich/Home
or in person during customer service hours at the Breslau Community
Centre and Woolwich Memorial Centre. Please see our
flyer.
2016 Healthy Communities Month Events
Spring on the Trail Ride
Sat. May 14, 2016 at 9:30 am
Join the Woolwich On-road Cycling Group for Spring on the Trail,
Sat. May 14th. Meet at the Woolwich Memorial
Centre, 24 Snyder Ave. S at 9:30 am. We will ride on the Kissing
Bridge Trail from Elmira to Millbank for lunch at Anna Mae's
Restaurant. Return by road for a total of 56 km or return on
the trail for a 50 km ride. This will be a slow ride, not a
race, so hybrids or mountain bikes are recommended. Bring a pannier
to carry your baking home. There is a suggested voluntary
contribution of $25 for the Kissing Bridge Trail Improvements. A tax
receipt will be issued.
For more information contact Pat Gleeson at
pagleeson29@gmail.com
or 519-669-2317. Ride details at
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/7154767
Regional Forests Hike Series
Tuesday, June 7, 2016, 10 am - 12 noon
Join us for the first in a series of hikes to explore the Regional
Forests. Albert Hovingh, the Region of Waterloo Environmental
and Stewardship Planner, will lead us on a hike through Sudden
Forest in North Dumfries. Contact Nancy at
nancy.stayzer@gmail.com
or 519-214-4926 to confirm meeting time and location.
There is no rain date. Details at
healthywoolwich.org
General Events &
Announcements
Breslau Mennonite Church
Breslau, Preston, Wanner Mennonite Churches are hosting Theatre of
the Beat presentation: This Will Lead to Dancing - A play
about wholeness, belonging, and LGBTQ inclusion. May 13, at Preston
Mennonite Church, 791 Concession Rd., Cambridge. Show begins at 7
pm, doors open at 6:30 pm. Admission is by donation.
Refreshments. Come and invite your friends. For more info visit
www.theatreofthebeat.ca
or
www.breslaumc.ca
Garage Sale Saturday May 7, 8 am – 1 pm at Breslau Mennonite Church, rain or shine. Come to
purchase household items, furniture, books, plants, baking, hotdogs,
and more! Proceeds go to the youth program of the church.
Breslau Mennonite Church invites you to worship on Sundays at 9:45 am, Sunday School for
ages 2 – adult at 11 am. Sunday May 15 is a children’s musical in
worship at 9:45 am. All are welcome.
Breslau Mennonite Kids' Summer Camp
August 15-19, 2016
Mornings (9:00 - 12:00 pm) for Children Entering SK - Grade 6 in
the fall
Location: Breslau Mennonite Church
226 Woolwich St. S Breslau
Calling all kids! This year Breslau Mennonite Church is excited to
be offering a summer camp featuring games, music, snacks, Bible
stories, crafts and much more! The camp is free, however we ask you
register soon to be guaranteed a spot.
To Register: Please visit
Breslaumc.ca
Breslau Evangelical Missionary Church
VBS Cave Quest
A program where kids entering JK - Grade 5 in September 2016 will
learn the importance of following Jesus. He is the Light of
the World!
Mornings (9am-11:45am), July 25-29, 2016
Breslau Evangelical Missionary Church, 102 Woolwich St. S Breslau
Registration opens May 5th at
www.bemc.ca/vbs
Waterloo Regional
Police Service - Cops Corner
Lock it or Lose it
A vehicle with an
unlocked door or an open window is an easy target.
Easy ways to protect
your vehicle from theft are to always roll up your vehicle’s
windows, lock the doors and pocket the keys when you park your car.
Park in a well-lit area and never leave valuables in plain view. If
you have a garage, use it and lock the door as well as your vehicle.
Thieves are opportunists. They look for the easiest opportunity and
if they can’t find it they will usually move on to the next
vehicle.
Home Security
Break and enter to
homes are less common then vehicle’s but they do occur. The
following are some tips to help you lower your chances of being a
victim.
Check your landscaping
– ensure your trees and gardens are trimmed to maximize eyewitness
potential and are located as to not allow access to the second
floor. If your property is fenced ensure that the gates are
routinely locked.
Check your lighting
– Do you have motion activated lights? Ensure there is adequate
lighting to prevent hiding near windows and doors?
Windows
– Check your windows have working locks. Do your basement windows
have any security bars? Have you considered window security film? If
you have sliding windows ensure they are secured with screws or bars
Door and Locks
- Are your exterior doors solid core or steel? Do you have a
peep hole on your exterior door? Ensure your sliding doors are
secured by screws or bars
Garage/Sheds
– Are garage windows secured to deny access at all times? Do not
leave garage openers in vehicles parked outside of the garage.
Ensure that your interior main door is locked. Sheds and any other
out buildings should be locked. Ensure that ladders are also kept in
a locked area.
Alarm Systems
– Have you considered an alarm system? Ensure your alarm company has
a current contact list. Ensure all responsible persons know how to
arm and disarm the alarm.
When Away
– When you will be away from your residence for an extended period
of time ask trusted friends or neighbours to watch your property,
pick up your mail and newspapers (if not stopped or re-routed) and
consider interior lights on timers. Also pre-book lawn maintenance
and snow removal.
If you see any suspicious activity both day or night please contact
the Waterloo Regional Police at
519-653-7700 or 911 if it is an emergency.
Contacts
PROGRAM ENQUIRIES AND
FACILITY BOOKINGS
Please note that the
Breslau Recreation Association DOES NOT handle program registration
or booking of facilities at Breslau Memorial Park and the Community
Centre. Direct your enquiries to Woolwich Township Customer
Service;
Phone: 519-648-9524;
Email:
breslau@woolwich.ca
Customer Service Desk
hours:
Monday to Friday 4 PM -
9 PM
Saturday & Sunday 10 AM-
3 PM.
BRESLAU AND DISTRICT
RECREATION ASSOCIATION
The Breslau and District
Recreation Association’s continued success depends upon its many
volunteers. Our meetings are held on the last Wednesday of each
month at 7:00 PM in the Breslau Community Centre. Contact
info@breslau.org to learn more about the Association and
how you might volunteer.
Visit the Breslau and
District Recreation Association on Facebook:
OR on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/breslaurec
OR at our Breslau and
District Recreation Association Homepage at:
www.breslau.org
EBLAST SUBSCRIPTION AND
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
The Breslau E-blast is a
free service provided to Breslau and District residents by the
Breslau and District Recreation Association. Notices of
community programming and events of interest to Breslau residents
from service groups, local churches, non-profit organizations will
be included on a monthly basis. Where possible, please upload
attachments to your organization’s website, and send us the link OR
send us a flyer which we will make available for download by those
who wish to. To submit an upcoming event or notice, please include
the following in your email to
blast@breslau.org in this
order:
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Event Title
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Date(s) or range/Time (Start and
end)/Location/Cost
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Brief Description (100 words or less)
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Contact Details (Email, Phone, Weblink).
E-BLAST SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE ON THE FRIDAY BEFORE THE FIRST MONDAY OF
EACH MONTH.
We will do our best to
blast the list within the first full week of each month. Note:
All submissions are subject to approval and editing by the
Association before posting.
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email
blast@breslau.org with Subscribe in the Subject
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email
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