Hastings Community Association Membership Renewal for 2017

The Hastings Community Centre is an important community hub and the Hastings Community Association which is run by a volunteer board is an important community partner to Dr. A.R. Lord Elementary.

How do we work together? Here are some examples of how important this community centre is to our neighbourhood:

Last year the Hastings Community Association donated in-kind meeting space to A.R. Lord parents to discuss important school issues on potential closures and seismic upgrades. These meetings were vital to our community to come together to organize and successfully lobby the Vancouver School Board to get conditional removal from the school closure list.

An annual family membership at Hastings Community Centre only costs $8 per year or individual child membership is $2 or $6 for an adult.  

Memberships help support the Hastings Community Association in delivering many important community events and programs. The Reconciliation in Action event was held yesterday, along with Canada Day celebrations, Lunar New Year even are a few examples along side numerous recreation programs for seniors, children, youth and adults related to fitness, health, art, and music. 

Childcare offered through the Hastings Community Centre is accessible, economical and enriches the lives of our children while making it possible for working families to manage. The out-of-school care program was created in response to direct needs to our school.  A broad variety of day camps keep our kids active and engaged over the holidays and summer. Youth and pre-teens can access to the free games room and gymnasium time throughout the year. Educational bursaries are awarded to students attending Templeton high school. 

Last year, the Hastings Community Association provided space and monetary donations to the Hastings Little League Canadian Championship tournament in our neighbourhood and supported our local team all the way to attend the Little League World Series.

In the event of a natural disaster or emergency,  the centre will serve as a key disaster support hub to our neighbourhood. It manages important critical emergency supplies, trained staff and volunteers and will allow for communication to coordinate efforts.

We are asking A.R, Lord families and neighbours to take some time out of your day and go to the registration desk and purchase this nominal membership fee and support the Hastings Community Association.

The Annual General Meeting will be held in April later this year and all members are welcome. The association is also seeking new volunteer board members to help continue to shape our community and support the ongoing partnership with A.R. Lord Elementary families. 

Hastings Community Association Hosts Lion Dance Performance for Students

Thank you to the Hastings Community Association for inviting Dr. A.R. Lord Elementary students to the Lunar New Year celebrations at the Hastings Community Centre.
Students, teachers and staff were treated to watch traditional Chinese Fan dancing, drumming and  the exciting Lion Dance.  They also all got up and participated in a group Little Apple Dance.

Link to Hastings CC Lunar New Year Photos on Facebook

A.R. Lord Families at HCA 80th Anniversary

AR Lord Families.... join us at Hastings Community Centre Today.

Calling all lord families.... Let's gather today for the 80th anniversary celebration with our valued community partner:  Hastings Community Association!  The weather is going to be beautiful so let's get a last kick at summer with a free BBQ, live music, fun and games.  3-6pm @ Hastings CC.  Many families will be attending so hope to see you there. (Who really wants to cook dinner anyways?  There will be enough hectic nights with school the next week). 

More Family Activities

Meaningful Movies - Thurs Sept 18
Community Cleanup - Sat Sept 30
Kiwassa Neighbourhood Open House- Thurs Sept 25
Creekway Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Tues Sept 30

Meaningful Movies - Free Documentary Showing: Trash Dance Thurs Sept 18th at 7:00pm -2475 Franklin St.   https://www.facebook.com/MeaningfulMoviesVancouver

Community Cleanup  organized by Hastings North Community Partners Group.  Volunteers will pickup litter and note ways to improve our neighbourhood.  Data and feedback will be shared with City of Vancouver.  Stay and enjoy a free BBQ.  Saturday 12:30 Sept 20 -3475 E. Hastings email: tbeasley@telus.net to participate

Kiwassa Neighbourhood Open House: Refreshments, music, dance, children's activities and displays.  Thursday Sept 25th 3:00-6:30pm 2425 Oxford St.  http://www.kiwassa.ca/?p=2038

Creekway Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony:  Tuesday Sept 30 10:30-12:30.   The first of many new green  spaces on the Hastings PNE grounds and an exciting new addition to our neighbourhood will be celebrated.   For more information on the greenways development plan:  Master Plan - Transforming Hastings Park and PNE

Entertainment Lineup - Hastings Community Association-Sunday Sept 21

Join in on the Hastings Community Association's celebration in Hastings Sunrise on Sunday Sept 21!  They are a great community partner to Dr. A.R. Lord Elementary and PAC and located just next door of the school.  Congratulations on 80 wonderful years of community service in our neighbourhood!

We expect to see many school families and friends at this wonderful free event filled with treats and eats, entertainment, and activities.  3-6pm.


Musical Performers:
No Reply ( 3pm-4-pm)    and    Lindy and the Crows Nest (5pm-6pm)

Program Demonstrations on stage including: (4pm-5pm)
-BBOYs Dancing, Glee Club, Karate

Entertainment:
Face Painters, Gizmo the Ballon Twister
BC TENNIS (4-5pm)--> running mini technique lessons

For more details: 
https://www.facebook.com/HastingsCommunityCentreAndTempletonParkPool

Tentative September Daycamps at Hastings CC

With the  uncertainty related to the ongoing labour dispute between the BCTF and BC Provincial government, the Hastings Community Centre is tentatively planning September day camps if no resolution is met by the start of the school year.
Hastings Community centre is located directly beside Dr. A.R. Lord Elementary and parents will be able to register by day.  Check back for any future updates.

Emergency Supplies Storage Art Mural Project - Week of Aug 18

Hastings Community Centre is coordinating an art mural project for an emergency supply storage container in the neighbourhood.  Come by during the evenings during the week of August 18th from 7-9pm to say hi, help paint and spread the word to your friends and neighbours.

This container will hold supplies as part of the City of Vancouver's Emergency Preparedness Initiative.

APPLE DONATIONS NEEDED FROM YOUR TREES! APPLE GANZA

APPLE GANZA is a community small grants project that harvests apples from two trees in Callister Park just near the West side of the Colliseum and distributes to members of the community in September.

Unfortunately the production levels for the trees are low this year so they are looking for donations from local neighbours.  If you have an apple tree and can donate some apples for this year's event please contact: callisterapples@gmail.com

The harvest event is scheduled in September 13th and 14th with a subsequent potluck, canning and pie making workshops and celebrations at Hastings Community Centre.

Dr. A.R. Lord Booth at Hastings CC Canada Celebration

A.R. Lord Parent Advisory Committee hosted a booth at the recent Canada Day Celebrations at Hastings Community Centre.   Information about the school was showcased to the community and a craft table was set up for children to make Canada Day Book Markers.

Thank you to all the parent volunteers who helped including ex-students from the Dr. A.R. Lord Alumni Association.   These previous graduates continue to support our school and demonstrate youth leadership and community involvement.   They are a strong testament to the wonderful individuals that pass through our school.  Additional thanks goes to the Hastings Community Association for providing the space and opportunity to join in on all of the festivities.  

What to do with the Kids during the Summer? Check Out the Local Playground Activities Starting July

CLINTON PARK, PANDORA PARK, BURRARD VIEW PARK has daily free activities all summer including wading pools, arts and crafts, story time, tournaments, sports.  See  Link:  SCHEDULE ACTIVITIES

           

A.R. Lord and Hastings Community Centre Celebration for Canada Day

Join Dr. A.R. Lord School on July 1st at the Hastings Community Centre Canada Day Celebration.  This event is free with family events, activities, food, bouncy castle, entertainment and more!  Come visit us at the PAC booth and make a special Canada Day Craft. 

11:00am - 2:00pm - Tuesday July 1st

           

Hastings Community Centre Preschool - Childcare Legacy Award

The Hastings Community Centre Preschool, which is the precursor for many Dr. A.R. Lord students, just received the BC Ministry of Children and Family Development - CHILDCARE LEGACY AWARD for 2014 for over forty years of service.                                                                    We congratulate the Hastings Community Association and all the wonderful staff for caring for our little ones with such dedication and professionalism!  Dr. A.R. Lord PAC looks forward to continued collaboration and partnerships for preschool, before and after school care and activities for our children and families.