Babysitting is a job with significant responsibility. This course helps prospective babysitters learn the skills they need. It teaches the new babysitter the skills to provide care to children. The course emphasizes safety rules, responding to emergencies, and developing leadership skills.

COURSE CONTENT

• Becoming a babysitter
• Basic first aid
• Healthy meals
• Safe play
• Changing diapers
• Bedtime routines
• Handling emergencies

Participants will also learn skills for making correct decisions when dealing with behaviour, caring for a sick child, and what to ask before caring for a child with disabilities.

Please bring a lunch (nut-free), a water bottle, a pen, paper, and a stuffed animal or doll to help you practice.

Ages 11 - 15 years old.

Start your day off on the right foot with a class that's heart healthy and guaranteed to get your blood pumping! The workout includes easy-to-follow, low-impact movement with functional whole body combination exercises using Therabands and dumbbells and ends with balancing and stretching exercises. This program is great for all ages. These classes offer a range of intensity options and modifications to meet your fitness level.

Please wear comfortable clothing and bring clean indoor footwear.

There will be no class Monday May 20

Please consult a Health Care Professional before starting any new exercise program to help decide if it's right for you.

Join the Ukulele Friends of Headingley (UFOH) for a community jam of music. Bring your instrument, your voice and your enthusiasm.  A great opportunity to meet other community musicians, share tips and refine your skills. Music may be provided in print form or projected on a screen.  We’ll play songs of varying styles, including folk, country, pop, Broadway and seasonal.  Musicians are encouraged to bring music stands, tuners, and capos.  All musicians of every ability welcome.

For more information contact MHRD at 204-885-2444

Join the Ukulele Friends of Headingley (UFOH) for a community jam of music. Bring your instrument, your voice and your enthusiasm.  A great opportunity to meet other community musicians, share tips and refine your skills. Music may be provided in print form or projected on a screen.  We’ll play songs of varying styles, including folk, country, pop, Broadway and seasonal.  Musicians are encouraged to bring music stands, tuners, and capos.  All musicians of every ability welcome.

For more information contact MHRD at 204-885-2444

This class is for intermediate-level players looking to practice strumming and picking techniques. Reading tablature is a requirement.

We will continue to play songs from the Ukulele Club of Winnipeg songbook (cost is $25.00 and will be available at the class) 

Participants must bring their own Ukulele.

No Class May 21st

Maintaining fitness and strength will help to ensure we stay independent and able to do all activities of daily living. Gentle exercises for all fitness levels, gradually proceeding at your own pace. You can do it, one step at a time!

Please wear comfortable clothing and bring clean indoor footwear.

*There will be no program on Monday, May 20th

Please consult a Health Care Professional before starting any new exercise program to help decide if it's right for you.

This certification course is recommended for anyone who serves food to the public. Topics covered include receiving and storing food, preparation techniques, dishwashing, cross-contamination and other components of safe-food handling. Please bring your lunch, water and a pen!

This fun 60 minute full body class will include strength, cardio, core, balance, power and mobility.  Come and increase your heart rate and strength with Andrew! All fitness levels are welcome from beginner to advanced. 

Please bring a yoga mat, water bottle, sweat towel and indoor shoes.

Please consult a Health Care Professional before starting any new exercise program to help decide if it's right for you.

Restore your system with gentle and therapeutic yoga movements. This class will build on the fundamentals of yoga postures with a variety of movements and fine tuning stretches. The postures and movements will focus on problem areas that tend to limit your practice. Join this class to stretch and stabilize your way to a well-balanced body.

Please bring 2 yoga blocks and a strap to class.

Please consult a Health Care Professional before starting any new exercise program to help decide if it's right for you.

Yin Yoga incorporates long-held poses which stretch the stiff tissues of the body, especially the hip & shoulder joints, the spine and all the attached ligaments. We stand behind the chair & practice balance poses to strengthen the lower body, sit for core muscle work & end with relaxation in savasana from the chair or floor.

Please bring a yoga mat.

Please consult a Health Care Professional before starting any new exercise program to help decide if it's right for you.

Growing Up Green uses nature as a learning tool, and encourages parents/caregivers and preschool children to go outside and explore. Through rhymes, books and nature-based learning activities, families will experience the joy of learning together while gaining the tools to foster their connection to nature and the environment.

Parental involvement required. Come prepared to play outdoors rain, snow or shine! You must register your child to attend this free program.

Save the date and bring your family & friends.

A neighborhood cleanup can be a great way to create awareness in your area, lay the groundwork for future waste-reducing efforts and can create a sense of community!

Garbage bags and instructions will be provided.

Let's all do our part to keep Headingley clean!

Cleanup starts at 9:30 am at the Headingley Community Centre.

Breakfast & coffee will be ready for all at 9:00 am.

Do you know anyone between the ages of 0 - 5 that has some energy to burn? Stay & Play is a drop-in playgroup that provides a wide variety of toys and games for children to explore with plenty of space for energetic playtime. It's a fun environment for children to develop physical, social and emotional skills, while offering parents/caregivers an opportunity to connect and network with one another.

You must register your child to attend this free program.

*Please note, there will be no class on Monday May 20th

The Kairos Blanket Exercise (KBE) is an experiential activity that aims to foster understanding of the shared history and nation to nation relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. Everyone is actively involved as they step onto blankets that represent the land, and into the role of First Nations, Inuit and later Métis peoples. By engaging on an emotional and intellectual level, the Blanket Exercise effectively educates and increases empathy. The exercise is followed up with the opportunity for reflection and sharing of thoughts in the form of a sharing circle, led by an Indigenous Knowledge Keeper.

Register by Wednesday, May 15th.

There is no fee for this workshop.

This workshop is hosted by the Headingley Grand Trunk Trail with support through Southern Health – Sante Sud.

Get your kicks out of this beginner soccer program. Coaches will use games and activities to teach the fundamental skills and rules of this popular game. Bring your own soccer ball or purchase one from us with your registration!
Children should wear comfortable running shoes. Shin pads are optional. Please wear sunscreen, a hat and bring a water bottle.

In this workshop, you will learn about dot painting tools & techniques, practice several design elements, and create a stunning design on your 6” wood Mandala round. No previous experience or skills required. Tools will be provided by the instructor or you may purchase a set at registration.

Please bring an old t-shirt or apron.

This class is a high energy workout that will challenge the beginner and seasoned athletes alike. Build Stamina, improve coordination and flexibility, and burn calories, all while learning proper kickboxing and self-defense techniques. Have fun and challenge yourself at the same time! 

Participants will need a jump rope and boxing gloves.

All fitness levels are welcome. 

There will be no program on May 18th

Come join us at the Phoenix Community Centre for an evening of creation, connection and community! We will be making beautiful resin pendants with all sorts of tiny treasures and vibrant colours. You will be going home with your very own necklace, a pair of earrings and a set of wine charms. If you’d like to do more of one and none of the others there will be plenty of charms to choose from. You will get your own bottle of resin and can make with it what you wish!

Are you interested in meeting new people and exploring Headingley on your bike?  This social ride is a chance to meet new people, explore the community and gain confidence in biking skills and endurance. The weekly rides will be planned for Wednesdays, but start dates, meeting locations and routes will be decided at a later time depending on the weather.  All you need is a bike, a helmet and a sense of adventure!

Dates & times are tentative pending weather.

There are many benefits to using Urban Poles, including balance (always have two points of contact which decreases chances of falling), pain relief (poles let you offload weight from hips and knees), core strengthening,  posture (strengthen your arms and back) and cardio fitness (energizing activity)! Walking indoors or outdoors using walking poles. Indoor walkers must wear clean indoor shoes. Outdoor walkers will plan a route together. Poles are available to borrow if you do not have your own. Have a try at this walking club!

Please consult a Health Care Professional before starting any new exercise program to help decide if it's right for you.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga is a dynamic class that is adapted for all levels and builds heat moving through postures with more continuous movement. Poses are linked together with the breath in a flowing sequence. Please bring a yoga mat.

There will be no class on Monday, May 20th.

Yin Yang Yoga classes provide the benefits of a balanced practice of Hatha yoga as well as Yin yoga. Hatha yoga is a classical form of yoga postures and breathing that revitalizes the body physically and mentally.  It is an uplifting practice that increases muscle tone, improves flexibility and concentration, detoxifies the vital organs and allows you to experience a state of deep relaxation. Yin yoga is a powerful practice with targets joints, ligaments and fascia within the body.  Each posture is held for long periods of time to encourage the slow and safe opening of connective tissues.  This is the perfect antidote to stress and a great counterbalance to active lifestyles. All classes are designed for beginners and beyond. Please bring water, a yoga mat as well as any other yoga props you may have.

This parent-child program will encourage early movement and coordination using simple songs, large and small apparatus and hand-held equipment. Toddlers will develop a positive attitude towards physical activity while having fun with mom and/or dad. Parents must participate with their child.

Join us on August 27th in Headingley for an afternoon of OUTDOOR fun - DIY Hat/Tote Bag! 

Bring a snack, water bottle and sunhat! We recommend wearing running shoes for outdoor games afterwards! 

We will be providing white bucket hats or tote bags for the children to decorate and design with fabric paint, fabric markers and embroidered patches! 

This program is rain or shine, with indoor facility access incase of thunder/lightning or heavy rain.

**PLEASE NOTE: This program will be held in the field beside the play structure off of Heartland Trail. 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE AUGUST 20 AT 4PM!

Join us on July 23rd in Headingley for an afternoon of OUTDOOR fun - Tie dye! 

Bring a snack, water bottle and sunhat! We recommend bringing/wearing old clothes for tie dye and running shoes for outdoor games afterwards! 

We will be providing T-shirts to tie dye! Please email with your child's T-shirt size. 

Tie dyed items will be brought home after the program with instructions on how to wash and set the colour. 

This program is rain or shine and will be cancelled due to thunder/lightning or heavy rain.

**PLEASE NOTE: This program will be held in the field beside the play structure off of Heartland Trail. 

Heads up! We're running a DIY Hat/Tote Bag Craft Program on Tuesday, August 27 in Headingley! Go check it out! 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE JULY 16 AT 4PM!

Join us this summer as we explore NATURE and ART. Spend time observing the natural world around us, developing curiosity and observation skills as we create beautiful works of art to take home.

Some of the activities will include:

- Scavenger Hunts

- Watercolour art

- Acrylic painting on canvas

- Batik 

- Pressed flower art

- Print Making

Essential items participants will need to bring to camp with them: a lunch, indoor shoes, a hat, sun block, bug spray, a water bottle, and a positive attitude!

- Drop Off: 8:00 - 9:00 AM
- Pick Up: 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Space is limited.  Please return the Parental Consent and Release of Liability Form to our office before program day, or bring with you to program and hand into the facilitator. 

Summer Camp is for children already aged 7 to 12. 

MHRD will be hosting a Summer Camp from Monday August 19th until Friday August 23rd, at the Headingley Community Center.

Each day there will be free play time, crafting, outdoor play, and games! Themes, special events and fun activities to come! 

Essential items participants will need to bring to camp with them: a lunch, indoor shoes, a hat, sun block, bug spray, a water bottle, and a positive attitude!

- Drop Off: 8:00 - 9:00 AM
- Pick Up: 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Space is limited.  Please return the Parental Consent and Release of Liability Form to our office before program day, or bring with you to program and hand into the facilitator. 

Summer Camp is for children already aged 5 to 12. 

If you're looking for a camp on a different week, here are other options for you:

July 2-5 (Oak Bluff)

July 8-12 (Oak Bluff)

July 15-19 (Headingley)

July 29 - August 2 (Oak Bluff)

August 6-9 (Oak Bluff)

August 12-16 (Oak Bluff)

August 19-23 (Headingley) 

Grab your backpack, you are going to camp! Toss in your lunch, water, indoor shoes, hat, sunblock, and bug spray. Get ready for each day to be a new adventure filled with interactive games, and outdoor activities all centered around the theme of the week. 

Drop Off: 8:00 - 9:00 AM
Pick Up: 4:00 - 5:00 PM

See you there!

Summer Camp is for children already aged 5 to 12. 

If you're looking for a camp on a different week, here are other options for you:

July 2-5 (Oak Bluff)

July 8-12 (Oak Bluff)

July 15-19 (Headingley)

July 29 - August 2 (Oak Bluff)

August 6-9 (Oak Bluff)

August 12-16 (Oak Bluff)

August 19-23 (Headingley) 

MHRD will be hosting a Summer Camp from Monday August 12th until Friday August 16th, at the Oak Bluff Recreation Center.

Each day there will be free play time, crafting, outdoor play, and games! Themes, special events and fun activities to come! 

Essential items participants will need to bring to camp with them: a lunch, indoor shoes, a hat, sun block, bug spray, a water bottle, and a positive attitude!

- Drop Off: 8:00 - 9:00 AM
- Pick Up: 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Space is limited.  Please return the Parental Consent and Release of Liability Form to our office before program day, or bring with you to program and hand into the facilitator. 

Summer Camp is for children already aged 5 to 12. 

If you're looking for a camp on a different week, here are other options for you:

July 2-5 (Oak Bluff)

July 8-12 (Oak Bluff)

July 15-19 (Headingley)

July 29 - August 2 (Oak Bluff)

August 6-9 (Oak Bluff)

August 12-16 (Oak Bluff)

August 19-23 (Headingley) 

MHRD will be hosting a Summer Camp from Tuesday August 6th until Friday August 9th, at the Oak Bluff Recreation Center.

Each day there will be free play time, crafting, outdoor play, and games! Themes, special events and fun activities to come! 

Essential items participants will need to bring to camp with them: a lunch, indoor shoes, a hat, sun block, bug spray, a water bottle, and a positive attitude!

- Drop Off: 8:00 - 9:00 AM
- Pick Up: 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Space is limited.  Please return the Parental Consent and Release of Liability Form to our office before program day, or bring with you to program and hand into the facilitator. 

Summer Camp is for children already aged 5 to 12. 

If you're looking for a camp on a different week, here are other options for you:

July 2-5 (Oak Bluff)

July 8-12 (Oak Bluff)

July 15-19 (Headingley)

July 29 - August 2 (Oak Bluff)

August 6-9 (Oak Bluff)

August 12-16 (Oak Bluff)

August 19-23 (Headingley) 

MHRD will be hosting a Summer Camp from Tuesday July 2nd until Friday July 5th, at the Oak Bluff Recreation Center.

Each day there will be free play time, crafting, outdoor play, and games! Themes, special events and fun activities to come! 

Essential items participants will need to bring to camp with them: a lunch, indoor shoes, a hat, sun block, bug spray, a water bottle, and a positive attitude!

- Drop Off: 8:00 - 9:00 AM
- Pick Up: 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Space is limited.  Please return the Parental Consent and Release of Liability Form to our office before program day, or bring with you to program and hand into the facilitator. 

Summer Camp is for children already aged 5 to 12. 

If you're looking for a camp on a different week, here are other options for you:

July 2-5 (Oak Bluff)

July 8-12 (Oak Bluff)

July 15-19 (Headingley)

July 29 - August 2 (Oak Bluff)

August 6-9 (Oak Bluff)

August 12-16 (Oak Bluff)

August 19-23 (Headingley) 

MHRD will be hosting a Summer Camp from Monday July 29th until Friday August 2nd, at the Oak Bluff Recreation Center.

Each day there will be free play time, crafting, outdoor play, and games! Themes, special events and fun activities to come! 

Essential items participants will need to bring to camp with them: a lunch, indoor shoes, a hat, sun block, bug spray, a water bottle, and a positive attitude!

- Drop Off: 8:00 - 9:00 AM
- Pick Up: 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Space is limited.  Please return the Parental Consent and Release of Liability Form to our office before program day, or bring with you to program and hand into the facilitator. 

Summer Camp is for children already aged 5 to 12. 

If you're looking for a camp on a different week, here are other options for you:

July 2-5 (Oak Bluff)

July 8-12 (Oak Bluff)

July 15-19 (Headingley)

July 29 - August 2 (Oak Bluff)

August 6-9 (Oak Bluff)

August 12-16 (Oak Bluff)

August 19-23 (Headingley) 

MHRD will be hosting a Summer Camp from Monday July 8th until Friday July 12th, at the Oak Bluff Recreation Center.

Each day there will be free play time, crafting, outdoor play, and games! Themes, special events and fun activities to come! 

Essential items participants will need to bring to camp with them: a lunch, indoor shoes, a hat, sun block, bug spray, a water bottle, and a positive attitude!

- Drop Off: 8:00 AM- 9:00 AM
- Pick Up: 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Space is limited.  Please return the Parental Consent and Release of Liability Form to our office before program day, or bring with you to program and hand into the facilitator. 

Summer Camp is for children already aged 5 to 12. 

If you're looking for a camp on a different week, here are other options for you:

July 2-5 (Oak Bluff)

July 8-12 (Oak Bluff)

July 15-19 (Headingley)

July 29 - August 2 (Oak Bluff)

August 6-9 (Oak Bluff)

August 12-16 (Oak Bluff)

August 19-23 (Headingley)