Category Archives: Arts

🎭 Improv & Drama Club: Lights, Camera, Confidence! 🌟

Arts, Children, Social

Step into the spotlight with ABA Connections Improv & Drama Club—a social group where creativity takes center stage! Whether your child loves to act, tell stories, or just wants to build confidence in a fun and supportive way, this group is the perfect place to express themselves.
Through improv games, character creation, storytelling, skits, and more, participants will learn how to think on their feet, work as a team, and bring their imaginations to life—all while laughing and having a blast! 🎤🤹‍♂️🎟️

📚 Discover more about the Improv & Drama Club in our Social Group Service Guide, including registration info and how to use core funding:
👉 www.abaconnections.ca/serviceguide

Ready to Register?
👉https://forms.gle/Wa1VGSPCti9tAPQH9

☀️Lotus Centre’s Summer Camp Registration Opens February 1st! 🎶

Arts, Camps, Recreation

Lotus Centre is excited to announce that registration for their Summer Camp opens at 9 AM on February 1, 2025! 🎉
🗓 Camp Dates: June 30 – August 29, 2025
👥 Age Groups: 6–12 & 13–21
🕛 Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
⏳Aftercare: Available until 5:30 PM for $25/day
💲Fees: Weekly:$385; Holiday Monday Weeks: $308
Their inclusive, fun-filled summer camp is packed with activities like music, crafts, outdoor play, and swimming! It’s the perfect place to foster creativity, make new friends, and build lasting memories. 🎶😎
To register go to: visit www.lotuscentre.net/programs (opens at 9 AM on Saturday February 1)
Don’t miss out – spots fill quickly! They can’t wait to see you this summer! 💙
📧 For more details or questions, email info@lotuscentre.net.

Meet Sharlene Cooney – BEING Studio’s Artist of the Month for January!✨

Arts

Sharlene Cooney has been part of the BEING community since 2010. She enjoys working with different art mediums and shares her thoughts on the importance of creativity: “I enjoy arts and crafts. It makes me feel happy to make artworks. Making art really helps me deal with difficult feelings. Art is in my mind and in my heart, it is a part of me.”
Browse and support artists like Sharlene this new year: https://beingstudio.ca/product-category/artwork/sharlene-cooney/

✨ Join Propeller Dance’s Inclusive Dance Classes! 🌟

Arts, Mental Health, Social

🌟 Stay warm this winter and move with the,!
Classes start this Saturday, January 18th!
🗓️ In-Person Classes:
Saturday: Children at National Arts Centre, 10am – 12pm
Monday: Adults at Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre, 6:30 – 8pm
Wednesday: Adults at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers, 6:30 – 8pm
💻 Online Class:
Tuesday: Digital Class on Zoom, 6:30 – 7:45pm
🎶 Quality training, creativity, and social skills await you! Improve your physical and mental health in a welcoming environment.
👯‍♂️ Their diverse team, accompanied by live musicians, is ready to bring the joy of dance to everyone, whether you’re a seasoned expert or just starting out!
📝 Sign up today and be a part of the Propeller community! Visit propellerdance.com

🦸🏾Drawing Superheroes! 4-week online drawing club

Arts, Presentations / Workshops, Virtual

In this 4-week online drawing club, you’ll learn how to draw favorite superheroes. Starting with anatomy and proportions of the body and face, then move on to facial expressions, superhero accessories, and action poses over the course of the four weeks. Participants will be encouraged to create their own unique superhero with custom superpowers.

Supplies: paper, pencil, pencil sharpener, eraser, black marker or pen.

Optional supplies: Colouring pencils.

Tuesdays 7-8 pm: January 7, 14, 21 & 28

Cost- $5 per person

Please register for this event, as spaces are limited.

This program is intended for families in the East Region. Priority will be given to families in this region. If you register and you live outside of this region, your registration may be cancelled.
When

January 7th, 2025 7:00 PM to January 28th, 2025 8:00 PM

Location: Online/En ligne

Registration:
https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=10470&reset=1