Hi everyone, Happy New Year! Today is the first Monday back at Life Skills for the Makeover Program! I want to thank everyone who supported Beauty Night last year and hope that you continue to be involved this year! Our schedule is up under the volunteer 2009 schedule.
So far our schedule is similar to last year. Most of our programming is at Portland Hotel Society’s Life Skill Centre at 412 E Cordova. 6-9pm.
Makeover Nights Monday Nights from 6-9pm.
Stretch and Women’s Writing Group Tuesday Nights from 6-9pm.
Wednesday (first Wed of the month except July 1st) Health Contact Centre 166 E Hastings 6-9pm
Wednesday, Cheque issue – board meetings, location tba
Thursday,Chair Fit and Women’s Writing Group 6-9pm
On Monday, February 9th, we will celebrate Valentine’s Day. Thanks to the overwhelming response to our Annual Xmas Stocking Drive, we have managed to stuff 8 boxes of gift bags for our 2nd annual Valentine’s Day celebration. Last year, a certain gentleman dolled up in his tux and presented each lady with a box of chocolates and a rose. I am hoping we will be able to do the same thing this year. Our planning meeting for this event will be this Sunday at noon. Location TBA – please call me if you are interested in getting involved.
Starting in February 2009, Katie Benjamin and Tyla Flexman will be starting the Womyn’s Gym project. This program sponsored through Telus will be facilitated by Katie and Tyla. They will be coordinating kinesiologist students with Beauty Night clients. They will work on setting and achieving fitness goals on a one on one basis. Katie has volunteered for Beauty Night for years. Both Katie and Tyla have volunteered for the fitness program since September 2008 and we are excited to add personal training to the group fitness component.
Other developments are through the literacy program. We are just confirming upcoming workshops in blogging, journaling and card making. We are still taking applications for 3rd party fundraisers.
If you are interested in throwing one, please contact carolinem@beautynight.org or rebeccakerbel@hotmail.com. Previous 3rd party fundraisers have included hair cut a thons, fashion shows, auctions, and many more.
Beauty Night Toronto.
Toronto’s executive director Ann Roche has given her resignation. Ann has been a tremendous asset for Beauty Night. Toronto Beauty Night will not be the same without. She has been the life and soul of Toronto hosting two Beauty Nights a month. We are looking for volunteers to facilitate Beauty Night in Toronto. Please email toronto@beautynight.org with a cover letter and your resume if you are interested in getting involved. Looking forward to seeing you in the New Year!
Sincerely, Caroline
