28th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the EASTSIDE FAMILY PLACE SOCIETY Wednesday, June 20, 2007 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Eastside Family Place is looking for new board members to serve a two-year term beginning June 20, 2007. The Eastside Family Place, a non-profit society, is a support and resource centre for parents and caregivers and their young children, infant to early six years. If you are interested in making a difference, want to be a part of a dynamic and vital organization, have passion for families with young children and can make a time commitment of at least 6 hours per month. WE NEED YOU ! ESFP is looking for people who are creative and have skills in areas such as: financial; human resources; fundraising; community development; computer and technical; etc. To sign up and/or get more information about this, please call (604) 255-9841 THANK YOU !

Anda Gavala
Phone: (604) 255-9841
Email: agavala@eastsidefamilyplace.org

Eastside Family Place organizes field trips to various places of interest (Maplewood Farm, Pumpkin Patch, etc) twice a year.

Arlene English
Phone: (604) 255-9841
Email: aenglish@eastsidefamilyplace.org

Tracey Barker
Phone: (604) 255-9841
Email: tbarker@eastsidefamilyplace.org

At Eastside Family Place we offer a complete range of food programs. We provide nutritious snacks for both children and adults on a daily basis. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, we offer a light lunch of soup, sandwiches or salads. We host seasonal celebrations, potlucks and brunches. In addition, we offer access to community food donations through our open food cupboard which operates on a "Take what you need, and give what you can" policy.

Tracey Barker
Phone: (604) 255-9841
Email: tbarker@eastsidefamilyplace.org

Eastside Family Place has a number of educational and developmentally appropriate books for children that are available for sign out.

Anda Gavala
Phone: (604) 255-9841
Email: agavala@eastsidefamilyplace.org

A community supported clothing exchange for children birth to 6 years of age. Clothing, Shoes and accessories.

Anda Gavala
Phone: (604) 255-9841
Email: agavala@eastsidefamilyplace.org

Up to date information about resources and community services for families and caregivers.

Tracey Barker
Phone: (604) 255-9841
Email: tbarker@eastsidefamilyplace.org

Anda Gavala
Phone: (604) 255-9841
Email: agavala@eastsidefamilyplace.org

Licensed Childminding Program provides families with much needed respite care for parents, and developmental care for children. Parents have opportunities to: • decrease their everyday stress • reduce isolation • experience personal growth • build networks and develop capacities • have access to ongoing information and referrals, both at ESFP and within the community Children have opportunities to: • learn through play • engage with age–appropriate toys, equipment and creative activities with other children • develop skills that prepare them for group care, preschool and kindergarten • develop self-confidence, self-esteem and self–reliance while learning in a group setting Please call Mamata Mohapatra @ (604) 251-1018

Mamata Mohapatra
Phone: (604) 251-1018
Email: mmohapatra@eastsidefamilyplace.org

Tracey Barker
Phone: (604) 255-9841
Email: tbarker@eastsidefamilyplace.org

Tracey Barker
Phone: (604) 255-9841
Email: tbarker@eastsidefamilyplace.org

A membership for ESFP is available for $10/year and provides access to the following programs/services: - The right to vote at the Annual General Meeting - Participation in ESFP adult programs - Access to toy & book library for children and adults - Quarterly newsletter by mail or e-mail (optional) - Free coffee and tea while visiting ESFP - Supporting your community through ESFP

Anda Gavala
Phone: (604) 255-9841
Email: agavala@eastsidefamilyplace.org