The YMCA is partnering with the city of Coquitlam to bring the MEND program to Coquitlam.
MEND — which stands for Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, and Do-it — is a fun, free 10-week program for children ages seven to 13 years. It aims to empower and inspire children and families to lead healthier and happier lives.
During the program, children and their parents or guardians learn about healthy eating and how to become more active.
The program will consist of three cycles, the first one in winter 2016. It will be held at Pinetree community centre (1260 Pinetree Way) and will run twice a week: Tuesdays from 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. and Saturdays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. starting on January 19.
Interested families can join by calling 604-320-5826 or emailing [email protected].
The MEND program is one way the city of Coquitlam and the YMCA are working together in advance of the new Burquitlam YMCA facility.
For more information, visitcoquitlam.ca/featuredprograms or vanymca.org/mend.
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GOOD DEEDS REWARDED
A restaurant chain with an outlet in Coquitlam is giving back to the community this Christmas.
For the third consecutive holiday season, Mr. Mikes SteakhouseCasual is running its Deeds Well Done community program. Through Dec. 31, diners will be encouraged to nominate fellow community members’ good deeds. A nominated “good deed doer” will be selected from 10 communities from across western Canada, and will receive $1,000 from Mr. Mikes to donate to a local registered charity of their choice.
As well, to support the Deeds Well Done campaign, Mr. Mikes Coquitlam is sponsoring low-income families for holiday hampers through Salvation Army.
To nominate a Good Deed Doer, visit www.deedswelldone.com.
