their brains, just waiting for the opportunity to share with each other and make this amazing journey a little bit easier! We meet the first Wednesday of every month. Come for dinner or coffee. When: First Wednesday of each month (5 May, 2 June, 7 July, 4 August, 1 September, 6 October, 3 November, 1 December) Time: 7:00pm Where: Spargo s Café, Marion Shopping Centre (The table with Kit-Kats on it and booked in Donna s name) Contact: Donna Crowden Sam Paior Brochures and Mobile phone numbers available from Pam Dunnett (8277 5999) Marion Cultural Centre July School Holiday Program The Marion Cultural Centre is proud to present the July School Holiday Program. There are two great shows to come and see including The Fiddle Chicks tickets $6 on Thursday 8 July and Hail Hail Rock n Roll tickets $8 on Thursday 15 July. We have two classic movies Pinnocchio on Wednesday 7 July and The Goonies on Wednesday 14 July, all tickets $6. For more information contact the Box Office on 83756855 or visit www.marionculturalcentre.com.au Sharing the Fun A Skill Development Program for Children with a Disability The Sharing the Fun program aims to provide opportunities for young people with a disability or movement difficulty to have fun and enjoyment while developing the necessary movement and social skills for successful involvement in integrated recreational activities of their choice. Who: Children with a range of abilities When: Weeknights after school 55 minute sessions Where: Six convenient venues -Salisbury -Eden hills -Henley Beach -Mt Barker Cost: $77.00 per Term (participant cost) Activities: -Fitness Activities -Game Skills -Gymnastics For further information Contact Penny Herbert, YMCA of SA 338 Tapleys Hill Road, Seaton Park Phone: 8200 2519 Fax: 8353 0384 eat well be active Choosing drinks for children Water Drinking water is the best way to quench thirst without getting the sugar and kilojoules found in fruit drinks and juices, soft drinks, sports drinks and flavoured mineral waters. Drinking water instead of sweetened drinks helps prevent dental problems and the Fluoride found in tap water also helps children develop strong teeth and bones. Milk Milk is a good source of Calcium and is important for the growth of strong bones and teeth. Reduced fat or lite milks should be encouraged for children over the age of two years. Reduced fat milks contain much the same nutrients as full-cream milks except they are lower in saturated fats and therefore in energy content. Children under two years of age should not drink reduced fat milks as they have higher energy requirements than older children. Fruit juice Fruit juice is often regarded as a healthy choice as it contains Vitamin C. However one small glass (125 ml) of most juices provides a child s daily requirement for Vitamin C. More than this provides excess sugar and kilojoules that can contribute to weight gain. A piece of fruit is a better choice than juice as it provides fibre. Soft drinks, cordials and sports drinks Regular soft drinks, cordials, sports drinks and flavoured mineral waters can contain large amounts of sugar and kilojoules. These drinks are not a necessary part of a healthy diet and should only be consumed occasionally not everyday. Ideas to encourage children to drink more water Pack a water bottle whenever you go out. In summer, put a frozen water bottle in your child s lunch box. Have cold water available at all times at home instead of sugar sweetened drinks. When participating in sports, encourage children to drink water rather than sports/energy drinks. Gradually water down juices, sports drinks and cordials until your child is happy to replace these with plain water. Use smaller glasses when serving sugary drinks for children and limit the number and serve size of sugary drinks they have. Source: Australian Dietary Guidelines for Children and Adolescents An Australian Government, State and Territory health initiative Additional information available from www.gofor2and5.com.au 5
PARENTING COURSES: Term 2, 2010 Early Childhood and Primary Sleepless Nights (Young Children) Wednesday 28 April How to Talk so your Kids will listen Listen so your Kids will talk Wednesday 26 May Mum s House, Dad s House Dealing with change after separation 1 session 1:00 4:00pm Thursday 22 April or Wednesday 12 May Cost $5 Fathering After Separation 1 night session 7:00 9:30pm Wednesday 19 May, Cost $15/$8 Talk so your Teenager will listen Listen so your teens will talk Tuesday 3 August Peer Pressure I had too Tuesday 27 July Developing Resiliency r Wednesday 5 May The Middle Years: Growing Great Kids (6-12 year olds) 6 evening sessions 7:00 9:30pm From Wednesday 26 May Cost $60/$40 Enquires 8245 8100 For Separated Parents Mum s House, Dad s House Dealing with change after separation 1 session 9:30am 12:30pm Thursday 10 June Cost $5 Focus on Kids Helping Kids cope with separation 5 evening sessions 7:00 9:30pm From Monday 10 May Cost $60/$30 Parenting Teenagers The Teen Years: Growing Great Kids 5 evening sessions 7:00 9:30pm Starting Thursday 22 April Cost $60/$40 Fun not Fuss with Food Wednesday 19 May Building a Strong Sense of Self in Littlies Wednesday 9 June Mum s House, Dad s House Dealing with change after separation 1 session 6:00 9:00pm Wednesday 30 June or Tuesday 25 May Cost $5 Hey Dad: Parenting after Separation 6 evening sessions 7:00 9:30pm From Wednesday 26 May Cost $60/$30 Growing Up with Your Teenager 6 Week Course 7:00 9:00pm Starting Thursday 13 May No Cost Parenting Adolescents 2 x 3hr sessions 9:30am 12:30pm Starts Saturday 10 April WEA 223 Angus Street, Adelaide Cost $48/$36 Bookings 8232 3690 6