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The Town of Grand Falls-Windsor has a number of Childcare options for families. Somebody looking for childcare can choose one of the following options:

Find a babysitter privately and pay them

Place your child(ren) in a Licensed Child Care Provider Home

Place your child(ren) in a Licensed Childcare Facility

Use the childcare centers offered at the place of study or workplace

There are advantages and disadvantages to choosing any of the above for your children; however, there are many issues to consider when making your final childcare decision. 

Licensed Child Care Facility

A Licensed Child Care Facility is a center that has been approved to operate a child care program. There are advantages and disadvantages to place your children in a Licensed Child Care Facility.

Helpful Links

Department of Health & Community Services http://www.health.gov.nl.ca/health/

Improving Child Care Services for Canadian Families http://childcaretoday.ca/files/ADCO20child20care20paper_1.pdf

Godaycare http://www.godaycare.com/Newfoundland%20And%20Labrador

Childcare Resource and Research Unit http://www.childcarecanada.org/

Child Care Benefits and Deduction Links

Canada Child Care Tax Benefit (CCTB) http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/bnfts/cctb/menu-eng.html

Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB) http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/goc/cctb.shtml

Newfoundland and Labrador Child Benefit (NLCB) http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/tg/t4114/t4114-e.html#P300_22145

Child Disability Benefit (CDB) http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/bnfts/disability-eng.html

Meeting People

;Meeting people in a new community is important and can be achieved by getting involved in activities that are happening.  The following section will provide numerous ways in which an individual can participate in the&n bsp;community life of Grand Falls-Windsor.

There are many community and neighborhood centers in Grand Falls-Windsor that offer programs and activities for residents to join and interact with other individuals.  Visit one of these organizations and ask what programs they offer and you will find many opportunities to be involved with your family.

Fitness Centers

Exploits Valley YMCA-Frances M. Nichols Community Centre

13 Prices Avenue

Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2B 1C9

Contact: Stephen Williams

Phone: (709) 489-9622

Website: http://www.exploitsvalleyymca.ca/

The Exploits Valley YMCA is a charity that enables personal growth in Spirit, Mind and Body through participation, partnerships and service to the community

Programs Offered

Fitness Programs (including Fitness Classes-Circuit Training, Total Body Workout, Strength & Conditioning, Palates, Karate, Butts Legs & Tummies, Line Dancing etc).

Usage of weights and cardio equipment in cross training centre

Aquatics (including General Swimming, Family Swimming, Lane Swimming, Teen Swim, Child Swim, Aqua Fitness, Aqua Motion, Lane Swimming & Swimming Lessons for all ages).

Group Cycling

Squash Courts & Programs

Men’s Basketball

Trainer Available

Hot Tub & Sauna

Gymnasium

Child Care Programs

Seasonal Activities & Events (Including Valentines Day Events, St. Patrick’s Day Events, Christmas Events, Remembrance Day Events, Canada Day Events etc).

Fundamentals Family Fitness Centre

168 Main Street

Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1A2

Contact: Tammy & Jason Barton

Phone: (709) 489-5080

Email: jason.barton@lifefitness.com/ tammyabarton@telus.net

Music & Art Studio

Bee Creative Arts Inc-Music Instructions

156 Main Street

Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1A2

Contact: Lorraine Bowering

Phone: (709) 489-3555

Email: info@creativeartz.cs

Corinne’s Studio & School of Art

Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1P6

Contact: Corinne Linehan

Phone: (709) 489-7878

Email: c.linehan@hotmail.com

Desiree’s Music Studio

2 Exploits Lane

Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1X9

Contact: Desiree Lane

Phone: (709) 257-2175

Organizations

Harmsworth Public Library

The Gordon Pinsent Centre for the Arts

1 Cromer Avenue

Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1W9

Contact: Madonna Crant

Phone: (709) 489-2303

Email: madonnacrant@nlpubliclibrary.ca

Website: www.http://home.thezone.net/~library/

Grand Falls-Windsor Lions Club

c/o 94 Lincoln Road

Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1N5

Contact: Chad Haggett

Phone: (709) 489-4877

Exploits Lodge # 2N IOOF

43 Union Street

Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2C9

Contact: John Locke

Phone: (709) 489-9589

Rotary Club

27 Greenwood Avenue

Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1S7

Contact: Mike Goodyear

Phone: (709) 489-2009

Kiwanis Club

P.O. Box 263

Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2J7

President: Andre Beson

Lord Northcliffe  No. 1086 (Masons)

P.O. Box 314

Grand Falls-Windsor, NL

Contact: Ross Granter, Master

Senior Citizens Recreation Centre/Exploits Valley 50+ Club

25 Edwards Place

Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2K2

Contact: Cecilia Hickey

Phone: (709) 489-6470

Girl Guides of Canada

Association

Phone: 1-800-555-8111

Status of Women Central-Women’s Center

11 Hardy Avenue

Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2P8

Contact: Jackie Thompson

Phone: (709) 489-8919

Email: women@nfld.net

Volunteering

Volunteers are individuals who donate their personal time and service of their own free will. Volunteering with organizations in Grand Falls-Windsor will enable you with the opportunity to integrate into the community and gain valuable experience. There are many reasons to become a volunteer:

Meet other individuals

There are a variety of positions available

It’s personally rewarding, satisfying and FUN!

Opportunity to share your skills and talents with others

Gain work-related skills and experience

Organizations will recognize your efforts

(Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists)

Here is a list of some of the Volunteer Opportunities available in the community:

Canadian Blood Services                

105 Lincoln Road                    

P.O. Box 1                        

Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2J3      

Contact: Sharon Maidment              

Phone: (709) 489-9895

Website: www.blood.ca

Canadian Cancer Society

10 Pinsent Drive 

Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2R6

Contact: Penny Pardy

Phone: (709) 489-5822

Email: centralregion@nl.cancer.ca

Website: www.caner.ca

Canadian Paraplegic Association

Town Square Mall

7 High Street

Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2C3

Contact: Marilyn Bonnell

Phone: (709) 489-8410

Email: gdflpa@nfr.aibn.com

Website: www.canparaplegic.org

The Arthritis Society

13 Duggan Street

Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2K7

Email: info@nl.arthritis.ca

Website: www.arthritic.ca/nl

Additional Helpful Links

Who Cares NL: www.whocaresnl.ca

National Survey For Giving, Volunteering and Participating www.givingandvolunteering.ca

Community Services Council-Newfoundland & Labrador http://www.envision.ca/pdf/FactSheetJan2004.pdf

Multicultural Events and Activities 

There is a Multicultural Group in Grand Falls-Windsor that has been active on and off since 1991. This Group has a high interest in getting to know immigrants and their culture while providing them with the opportunity to display their pride and joy in all facets of their culture, especially ethnic art, cuisine and dress. The Committee celebrated its first Multicultural Night on December 6, 1991 at the Lion’s Hall, Main Street and continued to hold activities and events throughout the year.

For further information about this Group, contact:

    President Aubrey Smith  

    Phone: (709) 489-5068

 Email: cbasmith@nl.rogers.com