Brownie Friends and Family Skating Party

When:       Monday December 17, 2012
Where:      Centennial Community Centre Arena
Time:         6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, but we can arrive any time after 5:30 to
                  start getting ready.
Reason:    To celebrate the holiday season with our Brownies!
Who:         Brownies and their friends and family
SG2 Due:  Monday December 3, 2012
Cost:         Free for Brownies
                  Regular admittance fee for any friends or family members as our
                  event is being held during public skating times.
                  Children (15 and under) - $2.30 per visit 
                  Seniors - $2.45 per visit 
                  Adult - $4.00 per visit

Required:  All Brownies must wear a helmet when on the ice.  Brownies will
                   also need their own skates as rentals are not available at this location.
                   Uniforms are not required for this event.
                   Please bring a water bottle.
                   Helmets for adults are recommended, but not mandatory.

                  Please let us know if you have extra skates that you are willing to lend to any
                  Brownies or family of Brownies.

Santa Claus Parade

Date:                Saturday November 24, 2012
Drop-off:          10:00am in front of Markham Village Library
                          6031 Highway 7 (Highway 7 and Main Street Markham)
Parade Time:   11am to 12pm
Pick-up:            After the parade at the end of the parade route
Parade Info:     Main Street Markham Santa Claus Parade

Costumes:        We will be dressing the girls up as dolls for the parade.  Please send a dress or oversized nightgown that your Brownie can wear over her winter coat, as well as one teddy bear.  If you do not have a dress or nightgown, please let us know and we will see if we can find extra outfits.  We will be painting rosy cheeks, freckles and pinning braids to the girls' hats.

CTV's Toy Mountain:    Main Street Markham is collecting new unwrapped toys for CTV's Toy Mountain.  You are welcome to bring a donation and drop it off at any of the participating stores along Markham Main Street.          

Brownie Information Page - Upcoming Brownie Events

October 2012
Cookie Selling at Sears         Saturday October 13, 2012
Shadow Lake Camping        Friday October 26 to Sunday October 28, 2012

November 2012
Cookie Selling at Walmart     Saturday November 10, 2013
Casa Loma                            Sunday November 18, 2012
Santa Claus Parade              Saturday November 24, 2012

December 2012 
Christmas Craft Day             Saturday December 1, 2012 - St Andrew's United Church
Holiday Craft Day                  Saturday December 8, 2012 - Grace Anglican Church
Friends and Family Skating   Monday December 17, 2012
                                             - Centennial Community Centre Arena

February 2013
Color Me Mine                       Monday February 18, 2013
Thinking Day Party               Wednesday February 20, 2013 - Markville Secondary School

March 2013
Girl Guide Craft Camp          Wed March 13, 2013 - Grace Anglican Church 9:30 to 3:00
                                             Thur March 14, 2013 - Grace Anglican Church 9:30 to 3:00
                                             $25.00 per day, contact Janice Chung jlchung@rogers.com

April 2013
Cookie Selling                        Saturday April 20, 2013 - Sears Markville 12:00 to 2:00
Community Safety Village     Monday April 29, 2013, 6:30 to 8:00pm

May 2013
Girl Guide Spring Tea             Saturday May 11, 2013 - Grace Anglican Church 2:00 to 4:00
Advancement                        Monday May 13, 2013 - Last Brownie Meeting of year
Bowling Party                         Monday May 27, 2013 - Info to follow

June 2013
Girl Guide Garage Sale           Saturday June 15, 2013 - Info to follow
Serengeti Bush Camp          Saturday June 29, 2013


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Serengeti Bush Camp at Toronto Zoo

When:        Saturday June 29, 2013
Where:       Toronto Zoo
Times:        4:00pm Saturday June 29, 2013, to 10:00am Sunday June 30, 2013
Cost:          TBD (portion may be funded by cookie sales)
Deposit:      $10 deposit required by Monday January 7, 2013, in order to
                    secure a spot for your Brownie
Note:          Please have Brownies bring their green trefoil t-shirts we made just before
                   Christmas.  We will be wearing these on the Saturday so we will be easily
                   identifiable as a group.

Description of Event:

The sun sets over the African Savanna.  The buzz of crickets is briefly dulled by the roar of the distant lions.  We stroll along the trails, ever watching for a glimpse of the diverse wildlife.  The stars appear and light our way as we brave the Serengeti night and return to camp.  The flames of the campfire dance as stories of the day's adventure are told.

How will your adventure unfold? Come out to the Toronto Zoo's Serengeti Bush Camp to experience the wildlife of our African Savanna and Rainforest Pavillion, enjoy evening activities, campfire tales and the chance to sleep under the stars in our authentic African tents.

Serengeti Bush Camp Brochure - pdf

Casa Loma Visit

Date:                 Sunday November 18, 2012
Time:                 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Location:           Casa Loma
                           1 Austin Terrace, Toronto, ON M5R 1X8
                           Directions to Casa Loma
Drop-off:           12:55pm at the front doors
Pick-up:             3:00pm at the front doors
Cost:                  $6.00 per Brownie due Monday November 5, 2012
Parking:             Parking onsite is $3 per hour (per car) to a maximum of $9.
Attire:                 Brownies are to wear full uniform to this event.

NOTE:               The Toronto Santa Claus Parade is also Sunday November 18th. 
                           Please keep this in mind when determining which route you will take
                           to Casa Loma.
                           Here is an alternative route for consideration:  
                           401 to Allen Road                         
    
Description:       Guided Tour With Lady Mary Pellatt

History comes to life at Casa Loma.  Join our Guide playing the role of Lady Mary Pellatt, the first Chief Commissioner of Girl Guides Canada, on a guided tour of Canada's Majestic Castle.  Through personal reflections and recollections she will illuminate the castle's role in the founding and development of Girl Guides in Canada at the turn of the last century.  You can follow in the footsteps of history in the making as you return to where it all began.

All Brownies attending the Guided Tour at Casa Loma will receive a Casa Loma Girl Guide crest.

Shadow Lake Information

Shadow Lake Camping

Weekend Camper:
Drop-off:        Friday October 26 at 7:00pm
Pick-up:         Sunday October 28 at 11:00am

Day Camper:
Drop-off:         Saturday October 27 at 9:30am
Pick-up:          Saturday October 27 at 4:00pm

Location:       Shadow Lake Centre
                       15041 9^th Line, Stouffville, Ontario L4A 7X3

From Markham area (approx travel time 35 min)

• Travel North on either Markham Road (Hwy 48) or McCowan Road to Bloomington.
• Turn right (east) and proceed to Ninth Line.
• Turn left (north) and proceed approx 7km. You will go around Musselman’s Lake.
• Shadow Lake Centre is on the right (east) side of the road approx ½ km south of Aurora Road.

Additional Information:

• As part of the Twinning Challenge, we are asked to donate money to CWFF.
  Each unit is challenged to bring in as many pennies as they can as the
  winning unit will be recognized.
• Please have your Brownie bring one empty egg carton.
• Saturday evening Hallowe'en Party (please wear orange, but do not wear a costume)

Kit List - Weekend Camper

• 2 pairs of pants
• 2 t-shirts
• 2 warm sweaters
• 4 pairs of socks
• 3 pairs of underwear
• 1 camp hat
• 1 pair of running shoes for use in the recreational hall
• outdoor shoes or boots for outdoor games/hiking
• 1 rain jacket and rain pants, or warm jacket, toque and gloves depending on weather
• Something black or orange to wear Saturday night, NO COSTUMES PLEASE!
• sleeping bag with extra blanket if needed
• pillow
• warm pajamas
• waterproof sit upon (or plastic bag stuffed with newspaper)
• water bottle
• flash light with extra batteries
• toothbrush and toothpaste
• facecloth and towel
• hairbrush/comb and elastics
• soap
• sunscreen
• insect repellent
• small backpack - needed for challenge
• small stuffed animal - optional
• camera - optional
• notebook or pad of paper - optional
• book or cards for quiet time - optional

NO GUM, FOOD OR ELECTRONIC DEVICES OR CELL PHONES
MARK ALL ITEMS WITH CAMPER'S NAME

Kit List - Day Camper

• camp hat
• 1 pair of running shoes for use in the recreational hall
• 1 pair of socks
• outdoor shoes or boots for outdoor games/hiking, etc
• 1 rain jacket and rain pants, or warm jacket, toque and gloves
• waterproof sit upon (or plastic bag stuffed with newspaper)
• water bottle
• sunscreen
• insect repellent
• small backpack - needed for challenge

NO GUM, FOOD OR ELECTRONIC DEVICES OR CELL PHONES
MARK ALL ITEMS WITH CAMPER'S NAME

TD Tree Planting Information

Date:         Sunday, September 30^th, 2012

Time:         10:00am - Leaders will be waiting at drop-off 10am to 10:15am
Cost:          Free
Required:  TD Photo Release Form and Liability Waiver signed and returned to Tawny Owl 
                   by Monday September 17th  (both attached to e-mailed newsletter)
Location:   14th Avenue and Reesor Road (Bob Hunter Memorial Park)
                   Leaders will be waiting at the drop-off location on 14th Avenue at the driveway on
                   the South side about 500 yards West of Reesor Rd.  
                   We will be there until 10:15am.

• South side of 14th Avenue between 9th Line and Reesor Road (10th Line). -Take either 407 East or Hwy 7 East -South (right) on Ninth Line -East (left) along 14th Ave -Pass the subdivision, past Sellwood Ln, pass train tracks -turn right at laneway (# 7277 or 7373)_ 14th Ave. -Along the laneway to the right is the parking lot

• Portable washroom facilities will be on site 

What Brownies should bring:

 • Shovel

 • Refillable water bottles as water stations will be made available for refills along with granola bar snacks

 • If snacks from home are brought to the site, please ensure they are in a reusable container

• Rubber boots or closed toed footwear is mandatory as you will be working in a muddy and un-manicured area

• Extra long sleeve shirt is recommended and long pants are mandatory as we will be planting in a meadow - dress in layers and bring along sunscreen/bug repellant

• Work gloves for registered volunteers will be provided however it is recommended to have an extra pair handy

• Please come prepared with rain gear (no umbrellas), just in case of inclement weather. This event is an outside event with minimal shelter. Due to health and safety reasons, in the event of poor weather such as a thunderstorm, we will have to cancel the event. If it is light rain, we will proceed as planned. At this point there is no re-scheduled alternative date.

• A thank you "look after where you live" goodie bag will be provided to all participants including “fun fact” information on the benefits of trees in our community

NOTE: A lunch will NOT be provided for this event.

Itinerary: 

§ 10:00 – 10:15 Arrival and registration

§ 10:30 – 11:00 – Planting demonstration / Orientation

§ 11:00 – 1:00 – Planting

§ 1:00 – 1:15 – Clean up

§ 1:15 – 1:30 – Wrap up by our Partners

§ 1:30 – 2:00 – Goodie bag for registered volunteers (graciously provided by TRCA, TD FEF, Rouge Park)

Registration:

• Liability waivers and photo release forms must be signed by all participants, youth under 19 yrs of age will require parent’s signature on all waivers

• Wrist bands opting out of the photos will be provided for identification. Only registered volunteers will receive a green shirt, gloves and a lunch voucher

Photo Release Form and Liabillity Waiver (see e-mail newsletter for attached Photo Release Form)