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Our Kids Private School Expo

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To preschool or not. What kind of preschool. What’s the difference between Montessori and Waldorf? Should I send my children to private school for the long-term? How do I pick a private school? Can I afford private school? These are all questions that you can have answered at the Our Kids Private School Expo. There are so many school choices available to parents , and now you can see them all under one roof. The Toronto Private School Expo is the place to meet private and independent school leaders, find out about the admission process, learn about scholarships and more. If you’re thinking about picking a school for your child you should attend your event. Seasons Family Centre is pleased to offer our community free admission when you pre-register. See the details below. http://www.ourkids.net/expo/email/2012/General/ourkids-toronto-seasons.html

Seasons Spooky Haunted House is Back!

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We are hosting our annual Spooky Hanuted House on Sunday, October 28th from 4-6pm. Come join us for some yummy treats, crafts and of course a good ol’ fashion scare in our haunted house. Suitable for ages 3+ up (don’t worry, we turn the lights on for the wee little ones)! For those under 3 we do have yummy treats and crafts they are welcome to participate in! If you have any questions please email us at info@seasonsfamilycentre.com 

Butternut Squash Soup

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One of the great things about Fall is all the delicious recipes out there! What we love most about this butternut squash soup recipe is that it’s so easy and only takes about 30 minutes!   Ingredients 1 Butternut squash (2-3 pounds) peeled and seeded 2 tbsp of unsalted butter 1 medium yellow onion chopped 6 cups of chicken stock Salt and freshly ground pepper   Directions 1. Cut squash into 1-inch chunks   2. In large pot melt butter   3. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 8 minutes   4. Add squash and stock 5. Bring to a simmer and cook until squash is tender, about 15-20 minutes 6. Remove squash chunks with a slotted spoon and place in blender and puree 7. Return to  blended squash to pot 8. Stir and seasons with salt and pepper and serve warm.  

Fall at Seasons

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School is back, the temperature is getting colder, the air feels crisp and that means Fall is just around the corner! We have a lot of exciting events happening at Seasons during Fall. We’ll be hosting an Open House on Saturday, September 22nd from 1-4pm, if you’re in the neighbourhood feel free to drop by! Also, on Sunday, September 30th, from 1:00-3:00pm we will be hosting our popular Thanksgiving Treats workshop. If you would like to register please contact us at info@seasonsfamilycentre.com for more information. New this Fall, we will be starting a Moms group on Tuesdays from 11am-12pm. If you’re interested in joining or receiving more information please feel free to contact us via email: info@seasonsfamilycentre.com or phone: (416)488-6550  

Reduce, Reuse & Recycle Craft Project

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This is a great project you can do with your kids or on your own! If you’re going to do it with your kids, you can take the opportunity to talk about reducing, reusing and recycling . You can use these nifty tin can holders to hold just about anything. We use them in the art studio and the kitchen! Here’s a list of materials and step by step guide to help you! Materials 6 Tin Cans (all same size) Nail Hammer Drill 6 Screws (plus two for the handle) small 2×4 wood (scrap pile at Home Depot) Metal Handle (purchased at Home Depot) Can of Black Spray Paint (or colour of your choice) STEPS 1) Spray all tin cans, 2×4 and handle with spray paint (make sure to do this in well ventilated area) 2) Once cans have fully dried, use the hammer and nail to knock a small hole in each can in the appropriate spot. You can then make the hole bigger by holding the can against the 2×4 and using the …