Thursday, June 21, 2012
Free Fitness Membership For Teens - July 3 to August 31, 2012
If you have a GoodLife Fitness in your area and know someone, aged 12-17, that is interested in having fun and getting fit at the same time, then let them know about this great offer!
The program will be made available 7 days per week between 8am to 4pm starting from July 3rd to August 31st, but you can register now. For full details, and to register, visit teenfitness.ca
Free Fitness Membership For Teens - July 3 to August 31, 2012
www.teenfitness.ca
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
BE A GOLF CLASSIC VOLUNTEER!
WE ARE LOOKING FOR ENERGETIC VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH OUR
20TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC TOURNAMENT
If interested please email Kiara at kiara@callbigbrothers.com.
See you on the Green!
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Saying Goodbye ….oh Good and Faithful Servant
One and one half months shy of twenty-five years on the job with Big Brothers Big Sisters we said farewell to Joyce Mullally this past week. Joyce was for most staff our most favorite person as she was our bookkeeper……the one who does our payroll…get it?
Joyce took great pride in what she did for the organization as she knew the work she has done over the years has contributed to the fine works of our organization. The entire staff gathered together along with invited quests to wish Joyce well in her retirement.
Joyce took great pride in what she did for the organization as she knew the work she has done over the years has contributed to the fine works of our organization. The entire staff gathered together along with invited quests to wish Joyce well in her retirement.
S.O.A.R. @ The ROM
Thanks to the generosity of the Tim Horton Children’s Foundation a trip to the Royal Ontario Museum. For many of us attending it was our first experience at this great facility. Interesting, interactive and a whole lot of fun for all ages best describes our day.
Busted
That’s right…..we’re standing in front of Police Central in the company of a few of Hamilton’s finest who wanted to spent the day with us. Thanks to their generosity we spent a day at the Ontario Science Center. The highlight for many was the presentation of Tornado Alley.
Busted
That’s right…..we’re standing in front of Police Central in the company of a few of Hamilton’s finest who wanted to spent the day with us. Thanks to their generosity we spent a day at the Ontario Science Center. The highlight for many was the presentation of Tornado Alley.
Is your Little looking for Volunteer Hours?
The Hamilton Conservation Authority is seeking volunteer assistance at the Christie Lake Antique Shows. Big and their Little’s can spend a few hours in the outdoors by assisting in the food services area by sorting trash to appropriate recycling containers. Giving back to the community is a valuable lesson for our Little’s and here is a wonderful opportunity. There are two dates for this event and if interested, please call 905- 525-2181 extensions 142 for Sofia or 140 for Ashley and please mention you are with Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Dates: Saturday May 26th 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday Sept 8th 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
About the Show: Canada's favourite Antique Show with over 300 dealers and almost 10 acres of antiques. Here you'll find hundreds of golf items, tins, scientific instruments, folk art, postcards, native artefacts, Canadian country, fine art, nostalgia items, furniture and much more. Browse or buy that special something from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Food vendors provide lunch or a light snack. Admission fee applies.
Dates: Saturday May 26th 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday Sept 8th 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
About the Show: Canada's favourite Antique Show with over 300 dealers and almost 10 acres of antiques. Here you'll find hundreds of golf items, tins, scientific instruments, folk art, postcards, native artefacts, Canadian country, fine art, nostalgia items, furniture and much more. Browse or buy that special something from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Food vendors provide lunch or a light snack. Admission fee applies.
Monday, April 30, 2012
We Currently have some Tickets For
Roller Derby Double header
Hammer City Roller Girls
Vs
Roc City Roller Derby
May 12, 2012
Doors open at 5:00pm
Please call your case worker for Tickets
Hammer City Roller Girls
Vs
Roc City Roller Derby
May 12, 2012
Doors open at 5:00pm
Please call your case worker for Tickets
Foreeeeeeeeee
WE ARE LOOKING FOR ENTHUSIASTIC VOLUNTEERS TO HELP IN THE PLANNING AND EXECUTION OF THE GO GIRLS GOLF TOURNAMENT
Are you passionate about our cause?
Come and join the Go Girls Golf committee, and help share your ideas to plan a great event.
IF INTERESTED please email Tracey at tracey@callbigbrothers.com
THE EVENT IS SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 17TH 2012
ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT WHAT WE DO AND WANT TO SPREAD THE WORD
ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT WHAT WE DO AND WANT TO SPREAD THE WORD Speakers/Ambassadors/Friends Big Brothers Big Sisters are looking for Bigs. Mentors, and Parents to spread the word.
Bigs, mentors, parents….are you willing to spread the word? BBBS gets asked to speak to groups and organizations many, many times throughout the year and we have just completed a review of our marketing materials. Can we add you to the list of possible speakers….we will give you all the tools and handouts…please email Vicki at vfarthing@callbigbrothers.com for more information. We will be hosting a short information session on May 28th,2012
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Start Something Big….Yes Indeed
You answered the call to Start Something Big !!!
Thank you to all of our Event Partners, Participants and Volunteers. Your efforts raised $85,000 to support the kids of the greater Hamilton & Burlington communities.
It’s People Like You
You’re the Tops The “Pinheads”
Congratulations to this year’s top fundraising team the "Pinheads" for their outstanding contribution.
Top Fundraising Teams
"JAN Kelley Bowlers 1", "KPMG 1", "Boomer's Bratty Kids", "Hammer City Roller Girls", “Bowling for Hammers”, "BNI Integrity Connections", and “Tim Horton's Aron Burch Team".
Fantastic Effort Everyone!
Top Fundraiser Prizes: TBA Very Soon!
Hamilton Tiger Cats
Today, Dave Stala & Supreme BASICS presented a cheque to BB/BS of #HamOnt & Burlington for his Catches 4 Kids program http://pic.twitter.com/QlOwvZhw
Thursday, April 19, 2012
MMA Free Day for Bigs and Littles
Date: May 6th 2012
Location: 265 Barton Street, Unit # 32 Stoney Creek, Ontario L8E 2K4
Cost: FREE (Please show your Membership Card)
This is what we are offering for kids at regular basis thru our kids program:
The Sunday May 6th program is as follows:
· 11 Am to 12 Pm ladies class with Maria Bastasin, this is a class that will be great to have the little sisters take part in (Maria is a pro Muay Thai fighter and she represented Canada on the reality show called Infusion that is aired all across the world on different TV channels)
· 12 Pm to 1 Pm I will teach a kids only MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) class (I am a former Romania Muay Thai kickboxing champion and I also coached all the fighter above and below, most of them are world champions in the sport of MMA or Muay Thai kickboxing)
· 1 Pm to 2 Pm we are having Adrian Wooley teaching wrestling (Adrian is a former Canadian wrestling champion, mixed martial arts champion and he is been a police officer for the last 12 years)
· 2Pm to 3 Pm we are having UFC Fighter Claude Patrick teaching an MMA class (Claude fights for UFC and he is a MMA champion as well in Canada)
· 3 Pm to 4 Pm we have mma fighter Josh Hill teaching a MMA class (Josh Hill is undefeated professional fighter with a record of 8 win and 0 loses and a fire fighter day by day)
· 4 pm to 5 pm we have William Romero teaching a boxing class (William is Canadian Pro Muay Thai champion and he is a former paratrooper that serve for the country as a peace keeper in Bosnia)
· 5 pm to 6 pm we have Giorgio Barresi teaching a jitsu self-defense class (Giorgio is Canadian Jiu Jitsu Champion and his day by day job is as a real estate agent)
Big Brothers and Big Sisters that they can bring the little once free of charge on May 6th to take part of one of any of this classes? For more information contact: Coach Alin Halmagean, http://www.houseofchampionsmma.com/
Or call 905-930-8777
Location: 265 Barton Street, Unit # 32 Stoney Creek, Ontario L8E 2K4
Cost: FREE (Please show your Membership Card)
This is what we are offering for kids at regular basis thru our kids program:
The Sunday May 6th program is as follows:
· 11 Am to 12 Pm ladies class with Maria Bastasin, this is a class that will be great to have the little sisters take part in (Maria is a pro Muay Thai fighter and she represented Canada on the reality show called Infusion that is aired all across the world on different TV channels)
· 12 Pm to 1 Pm I will teach a kids only MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) class (I am a former Romania Muay Thai kickboxing champion and I also coached all the fighter above and below, most of them are world champions in the sport of MMA or Muay Thai kickboxing)
· 1 Pm to 2 Pm we are having Adrian Wooley teaching wrestling (Adrian is a former Canadian wrestling champion, mixed martial arts champion and he is been a police officer for the last 12 years)
· 2Pm to 3 Pm we are having UFC Fighter Claude Patrick teaching an MMA class (Claude fights for UFC and he is a MMA champion as well in Canada)
· 3 Pm to 4 Pm we have mma fighter Josh Hill teaching a MMA class (Josh Hill is undefeated professional fighter with a record of 8 win and 0 loses and a fire fighter day by day)
· 4 pm to 5 pm we have William Romero teaching a boxing class (William is Canadian Pro Muay Thai champion and he is a former paratrooper that serve for the country as a peace keeper in Bosnia)
· 5 pm to 6 pm we have Giorgio Barresi teaching a jitsu self-defense class (Giorgio is Canadian Jiu Jitsu Champion and his day by day job is as a real estate agent)
Big Brothers and Big Sisters that they can bring the little once free of charge on May 6th to take part of one of any of this classes? For more information contact: Coach Alin Halmagean, http://www.houseofchampionsmma.com/
Or call 905-930-8777
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Looks What’s Going On!
Looks What’s Going On!
Big Sister and Fitness Trainer Jennifer Kramer is inviting you to take up the challenge and get fit. On Saturday April 14th you have an opportunity to see what a Personal Trainer can do for you. For more information on this event and please visit All Canadian Fitness website @ www.allcanadianfitness.com
We are looking for a Big & Little Sister or Brother match to assist us from 9:00 AM to 11:30 on Saturday April 14th at this event to time the participants as they work through their routines.
Big Sister and Fitness Trainer Jennifer Kramer is inviting you to take up the challenge and get fit. On Saturday April 14th you have an opportunity to see what a Personal Trainer can do for you. For more information on this event and please visit All Canadian Fitness website @ www.allcanadianfitness.com
We are looking for a Big & Little Sister or Brother match to assist us from 9:00 AM to 11:30 on Saturday April 14th at this event to time the participants as they work through their routines.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Big Sister & Independent Avon Sales Rep Amanda Salverda
Big Sister & Independent Avon Sales Rep. Amanda Salverda
is introducing
An Exclusive Independent Limited Time Offer
for the month of March.
Amanda is donating all proceeds of the
Avon Fundraising Lavender Gift Bundle
to Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Hamilton & Burlington.
Enjoy Avon’s Lavender Pampering Gift Bundle at the amazing low price of $10 tax inclusive & Help Support Kids in our community.
(Regular brochure price $27.97 Plus tax)
Great Ideas for Mothers Day, Birthdays, Shower Gifts or
Simply Treat Yourself.
Contact Amanda Today for your Lavender Bundle.
Offer ends March 31st 2012
905.978.7460
www.interavon.ca/amanda.salverda
amanda.salverda@interavon.ca
amanda.salverda@gmail.com
is introducing
An Exclusive Independent Limited Time Offer
for the month of March.
Amanda is donating all proceeds of the
Avon Fundraising Lavender Gift Bundle
to Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Hamilton & Burlington.
Enjoy Avon’s Lavender Pampering Gift Bundle at the amazing low price of $10 tax inclusive & Help Support Kids in our community.
(Regular brochure price $27.97 Plus tax)
Great Ideas for Mothers Day, Birthdays, Shower Gifts or
Simply Treat Yourself.
Contact Amanda Today for your Lavender Bundle.
Offer ends March 31st 2012
905.978.7460
www.interavon.ca/amanda.salverda
amanda.salverda@interavon.ca
amanda.salverda@gmail.com
Thursday, March 1, 2012
A Big Thank You to Canadian Tire Jump Start
A Big Thank You to Canadian Tire Jump Start for their support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hamilton and Burlington. Their support allowed fifty seven of our Little Brothers and Little Sisters to register and engage in a sport or recreational activity that they enjoy. Sport and Recreation is not always readily available to youth who come from single parent households or homes where there may be under employment or unemployment but thanks to Canadian Tire Jump Start it is no longer out of reach.
Any Big Brothers, Big Sisters who have a Little who is interested in an sport or recreational activity we encourage you to contact your case manager to see how they can access the Jump Start program. A short registration form must be completed with the name , address and phone number of the organization that is offering the activity, the cost of registration and number of hours and weeks or months that the activity will take place. In some cases, equipment costs can also be covered as part of the application, but please note that Jump Start funding may not cover all related costs depending on the sport and overall costs associated with it.
Jump Start does not cover the costs of elite sports that are typically at a higher cost as they do try to provide resources to as many children as they can. An example of an elite sport would be “competitive swimming”
We are now taking applications for any clients of our agency up until June 15th.
Any Big Brothers, Big Sisters who have a Little who is interested in an sport or recreational activity we encourage you to contact your case manager to see how they can access the Jump Start program. A short registration form must be completed with the name , address and phone number of the organization that is offering the activity, the cost of registration and number of hours and weeks or months that the activity will take place. In some cases, equipment costs can also be covered as part of the application, but please note that Jump Start funding may not cover all related costs depending on the sport and overall costs associated with it.
Jump Start does not cover the costs of elite sports that are typically at a higher cost as they do try to provide resources to as many children as they can. An example of an elite sport would be “competitive swimming”
We are now taking applications for any clients of our agency up until June 15th.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
FUN AND AFFORDABLE ACTIVITY IDEAS
Cineplex: $2.50 Family Favourite Movies Saturday mornings at 11AM
At the new Silver City Cineplex on Paramount (East Mountain)
Every Saturday morning at 11am you can enjoy Cineplex Family Favourites! You can watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.50 per ticket. A portion of proceeds will go towards supporting Starlight Children's Foundation.This is a fun and affordable way to enjoy the weekend with your family.Here's the Family Favourites 2012 Movie Schedule:
· Feb. 18 - The Muppet Movie
· Feb. 25 - The Land Before Time
· Mar. 3 - Jumanji
· Mar. 10 - Shrek
· Mar. 17 - E.T
· Mar. 24 - Stuart Little
· Mar. 31 - The Neverending Story
· Apr. 7 - An American Tail
· Apr. 14 - The Great Muppet Caper
· Apr. 21 - Babe
· Apr. 28 - Madagascar
At the new Silver City Cineplex on Paramount (East Mountain)
Every Saturday morning at 11am you can enjoy Cineplex Family Favourites! You can watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.50 per ticket. A portion of proceeds will go towards supporting Starlight Children's Foundation.This is a fun and affordable way to enjoy the weekend with your family.Here's the Family Favourites 2012 Movie Schedule:
· Feb. 18 - The Muppet Movie
· Feb. 25 - The Land Before Time
· Mar. 3 - Jumanji
· Mar. 10 - Shrek
· Mar. 17 - E.T
· Mar. 24 - Stuart Little
· Mar. 31 - The Neverending Story
· Apr. 7 - An American Tail
· Apr. 14 - The Great Muppet Caper
· Apr. 21 - Babe
· Apr. 28 - Madagascar
Monday, February 13, 2012
A Little Help From Our Friends
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hamilton and Burlington kicked-off the Bowl for Kids Sake campaign with a little help from Big Brother Steve and Kerry and Shawna from Y108.
All were on hand at a recent Hamilton Bulldogs Game and participated in the human slingshot. Check it out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeB2DHmf7hg
We hope you will join us for our upcoming Bowl for Kids Sake Event! For everything Bowl and to register visit: http://HamiltonBurlington.kintera.org/BFKS2012
All were on hand at a recent Hamilton Bulldogs Game and participated in the human slingshot. Check it out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeB2DHmf7hg
We hope you will join us for our upcoming Bowl for Kids Sake Event! For everything Bowl and to register visit: http://HamiltonBurlington.kintera.org/BFKS2012
Monday, January 16, 2012
Bowl for Kids Sake Registration Now Open
Start Something - Be A Kid Again!
Registration for the 2012 Tim Hortons Bowl for Kids Sake is Now Open.
Support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hamilton & Burlington at our largest fundraiser of the year. Your participation in this event will make a difference in your community.
Grab a team of 5-6 of co-workers, friends and/or family and enjoy two hours of fun at either Splitsville Hamilton or Burlington Bowl.
Register a team today and help Start Something in the life of a child.
Event Information
Splitsville Hamilton
Wednesday March 21st, 6-8 p.m.
Saturday March 24th, 2-4 p.m. or 4-6 p.m.
Burlington Bowl
Wednesday March 28th, 6-8 p.m.
Saturday March 31st, 4-6 p.m.
Registering is Easy
Log onto http://HamiltonBurlington.kintera.org/BFKS2012 to register and set up your personal event page.
Prizes & More Prizes
We ask that all team members reach a minimum fundraising goal of $100. There are opportunities to earn and win prizes courtesy of our 2012 sponsorship partners.
Questions? Need more convincing?
Contact tracey@callbigbrothers.com or by calling 905-525-3860!
Registration for the 2012 Tim Hortons Bowl for Kids Sake is Now Open.
Support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hamilton & Burlington at our largest fundraiser of the year. Your participation in this event will make a difference in your community.
Grab a team of 5-6 of co-workers, friends and/or family and enjoy two hours of fun at either Splitsville Hamilton or Burlington Bowl.
Register a team today and help Start Something in the life of a child.
Event Information
Splitsville Hamilton
Wednesday March 21st, 6-8 p.m.
Saturday March 24th, 2-4 p.m. or 4-6 p.m.
Burlington Bowl
Wednesday March 28th, 6-8 p.m.
Saturday March 31st, 4-6 p.m.
Registering is Easy
Log onto http://HamiltonBurlington.kintera.org/BFKS2012 to register and set up your personal event page.
Prizes & More Prizes
We ask that all team members reach a minimum fundraising goal of $100. There are opportunities to earn and win prizes courtesy of our 2012 sponsorship partners.
Questions? Need more convincing?
Contact tracey@callbigbrothers.com or by calling 905-525-3860!
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