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New Events Added to St.Amant’s Virtual Events Series

February 26, 2021

New events have been added to St.Amant’s Virtual Event series, organized by Volunteer Services. Thanks to support from the St.Amant Foundation, and funding provided by Harry E. Foster Charitable Foundation, people supported and staff can sign up for free events happening throughout the rest of winter.
Monster Making Class *NEW*
Join Chantal & Alixe, a bilingual mother-daughter duo to create easy, fun and delicious monster desserts! Please make sure you register each person doing the craft, so that you get the correct number of craft kits! Ingredient kits will be provided. Space is limited, maximum of 20 participants.

  • Sunday, March 14
  • 1:30 – 2:30 pm
  • Register here
  • Deadline to register March 5!

Debbie & Freddie’s Dance Party *NEW*
Boogie with some far out friends and dig the 70’s vibe over Zoom! 

  • Thursday, March 25
  • 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Register here by March 25 and a link will be emailed to you
  • Host: Debbie, Freddie and their pet T.Rex

Get Craftin’ with Tamara *NEW*
Tamara is thrilled to be leading this sock bunny craft night! She has been a volunteer at St.Amant for several years and had the opportunity to be part of the Urban Garden Artist team this past fall. She loves crafting and painting in her spare time and looks forward to sharing this hobby with you! You’ll get step-by-step instructions and be guided through making a no-sew sock bunny of your own! Materials for this craft will be provided. Participants please provide: paper towel to toilet paper roll.

  • Friday, March 26
  • 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM
  • Register here, Zoom link will be sent to you
  • Maximum 30 participants

Paint Nite with Bella *NEW*
Bella pleased to be leading this paint night! She was part of the Urban Garden Art team this past fall and is now a virtual volunteer! Bella is a talented artist and is looking forward to sharing this passion for painting with you! You’ll get step-by-step instructions and be guided through painting a cute little snail! You will use a variety of bright colours to bring creativity and fun into your work. Materials for this craft will be provided. Spaces are limited, so register now!

  • Thursday, March 18
  • 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
  • Zoom link will be sent to you
  • Register here
  • Maximum 10 Participants

Movement and Dance with Madison
Express your unique individuality through the art of movement and dance.

  • Monday, March 15
  • 7:00 PM-7:45 PM
  • Register here

Paint Nite with Lindsay 
You’ll get step-by-step instructions and be guided through two lively hours of creativity and laughter ‘til your cheeks hurt. The best part? You don’t have to be an artist to have an amazing time.

  • Wednesday, April 7  
  • 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Register here
Get Craftin’ with Mel *NEW*
Join us for a fun evening of crafting over Zoom! Together we are going to create a beautiful and colourful spring centerpiece. Use this arrangement to brighten up your kitchen table, or to decorate your front entrance. Craft kits will be provided. Please make sure you register each person doing the craft, so that you get the correct number of craft kits!

  • Tuesday, April 27
  • 1:30-3:00 PM
  • ​​​​​​​Register here

Origami with Annette
Learn the art of paper folding this spring with Annette

  • 2 workshops (March and April, dates TBD)

Zoltar and Duckie’s Excellent Adventure Back to the Breakfast Club
Dust off those leg warmers and hop into your DeLorean or phone booth. No body puts Baby in the corner and we’re gonna dance!

  • Date TBD

One Pot Meals with Christine ~ NEW
Whip up marvelous meals with the culinary wizard, Christine!

  • 2 Classes (April/May, dates TBD)

Day at the Zoo
The Needs of Living Things: How Zoos Care.

  • March 24 
  • 2:15 – 3:15  

Day at the Zoo
Life at the Zoo: Understanding Lifecycles at the Zoo

  • April 7  
  • 2:15 – 3:15

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