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Here are some of the charities and local groups that have benefited from the funds raised by
the Kiwanis Club of Timmins or by the assistance and support of the Club.
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Mission Statement
The Kiwanis Club of Timmins is driven to provide
the citizens of Northern Ontario with a first class, all natural sporting
event with the Dragon Boat Race Festival. It is designed to promote
teamwork, friendship and good-natured rivalry – all starting with the
thrust of a Dragon Boat Paddle.
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Each year, the Kiwanis Club of Timmins supports various groups and
organizations. Support extends but is not limited to:
- The Tenth Timmins Air Cadet Squadron
is the oldest continuous
running squadron in Canada. Celebrating its 60th anniversary in
2001. It is open to boys and girls from age 12 to 17. The 10th
Timmins Squadron meets Monday evenings at the Timmins Armouries. Participation
helps promote leadership skills, musical talent, safe firearm use as well as
effective speaking, all the while stressing the importance of a disciplined
lifestyle. To Learn Ÿ To Serve Ÿ
To Advance.
The Cubs and Scouts of Canada programs
focus around six activity areas: The Natural World, Outdoors, Creative
Expression, Healthy Living, Home and Community, and Canada and the World.
Individual interests and skills are recognized through simple awards. The
Cubs is open for young boys aged 8 to 11 years of age and the Scouts is open
for boys aged 11 to 14 years of age. (with option to remain
until age 16). Please contact Troy Calaiezzi at 264-5368 for more
information.
Les jeannettes est un groupe pour jeunes filles de 8 à 10
ans. Elles se rencontrent les mercredi soirs de 18h00 à 20h00 dans la
salle paroissiale St. Dominique. L'organisme est à la recherche de
parents ou de personnes interessés à aider comme chefs ou membres du comité
de parents. Communiquez avec Mlle. Line Chartier au 264-7904 pour de plus
amples informations.
Les étincelles est un groupe pour jeunes filles de 6 et 7
ans. Ce groupe a pris une année de sabbatique par manque d'une Cheftaine.
Si nous avons des personnes, les réunions pourront commencer dès septembre et
auront lieux à la salle paroissiale St. Dominique. L'organisme est à la
recherche de personnes interessés à aider comme Chef. Communiquez avec
Mlle. Line Chartier au 264-7904 pour de plus amples informations.
Camp Katapao is a Wilderness Camp ready to receive your group for a
day, a weekend or longer! Attractive rental rates are in place.
Annual Beauce Carnaval for Children and Youth. The carnaval
will be held this year at the Timmins Square Shopping Centre, July 3, 4, 5, 6,
and 7, 2002.
The Children’s Treatment Centre is committed to providing quality
Family Centered programs and Services to Children, ages birth to nineteen years
of age who have physical disabilities, motor, and/or perceptual based
difficulties, interfering with the Child’s development. The Centre’s current
services include Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Language
Pathology as well as specialized programs. Please contact Mary MacKay at
705-264-4700 for more information.
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