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(2nd Floor) between Dunn St. and George St. 905 815-3237 HAMILTON 1092 Main Street W. near Cline Ave. 905 522-3237www.fredastaire.ca more fun! self confi dence! meet people! grace & poise! 5 SESSIONS OF DANCING $30 NEW STUDENT OFFER By yourself or with a partner New Students. Over 21 Only. SPECIAL OFFER CALL NOW FIRST 25 CALLERS w w w . o a kv ill eb ea ve r.c o m O A KV IL LE B EA V ER W e dn es da y, A ug us t 2 5, 2 01 0 1 4 Learning starts early with Steps and Stages While the big kids head back to school, parents with newborns and preschoolers can find learning and support through the YMCA of Oakvilles Steps and Stages program. Steps and Stages focuses on the early years of child development providing a range of programs for parent and child (infants to 5 years) and help for parents through par- enting education classes. The programs offer parents and caregivers of young children a place to: Share and support with other parents/ caregivers Listen to guest speakers and gain knowledge about child development Make new friends and form play groups Model positive behaviours for your child Access our Parent Resource Library Have fun with your child and enjoy time with other families Sign out books from the Book Nook! (Books provided by Oakville Public Library) Steps and Stages programs are free to the community (a membership is not required) and are offered at the YMCA of Oakville and at various loca- tions in the Oakville. Parent and child programs Join other parents and caregivers with little ones for some activities, exercise and interaction. Mother Goose (012 months)* Parents and babies come together for this popular program once a week for 6 weeks to learn lyrics and lullabies that are overflowing with affection, finger plays, bounces and tickles. Snacks pro- vided. *Registration required. Mother Goose runs at the YMCA of Oakville and St. Michaels School. Buggy Business and more (infants) Get some exercise with your little one! Meet at the White Oaks Public Library, and well enjoy a brisk walk with our strollers and come back for an educational fun story time with a librarian. Runs rain or shine. Wiggles & Giggles (05 years) A parented drop-in program that offers free play, crafts, circle time and fun for everyone. A great opportunity to meet other parents and check out our Parent Resource Library. No registra- tion required. NEW! Starts September 8, 2010 Rhythm, Rhyme and Read 3 Rs (18 months4 years) Lets rock and read to this new three Rs parented drop-in program. In partnership with the Oakville Public Library, their Childrens Outreach Assistant intro- duces children to early literacy with exciting rhymes, stories, music, and crafts. Parenting Programs Being a par- ent is challenging. Find support and learn parenting skills through these free parenting education classes. Registration is required. Nobody's Perfect There are no perfect parents or perfect children. This 8-week program will give you the opportunity to understand and deal with your parenting needs and recog- nize and value your own ability to be good parents. Limited child care pro- vided. Group Triple P Learn child devel- opment problems and how to promote desirable behaviour and foster positive family relationships. This is a partner- ship program offered with the public health nurses. Limited child care pro- vided. Right from the Start Parents /caregivers with infants under 2 years will learn about attachment/ bonding, babys personality, communicating with your baby, how to follow your childs lead, what to do when baby cries. For more information on the YMCA of Oakville Steps & Stages pro- gram, visit www.ymcaofoakville.com, stop in at the YMCA of Oakville, 410 Rebecca Street and pick up a brochure, or contact Sandra Rippin at 905-845-5597, ext 433. Sign Language Course For anyone aged 10 and up 2010-2011 Register Today! For more information, go to: www.signlanguagecourse.ca Email: aslcourse@gmail.com www. oakvillebeaver .com