Local Community Centers (November 28, 2014)

Having been raised in East Vancouver, my social circle mostly still reside there. However, I have been a resident of the Burnaby/Coquitlam area for almost 20 years and I often hear remarks about my neighborhood and surrounding areas being too far and that there is nothing to do out there etc. Today, I want to share my take on life in the "boonies" for families with young children.


My home is actually in a very fortunate spot being close to many complexes that offer good programs but the one we will introduce today is Poirier Community Center in the heart of Coquitlam. This newly upgraded Community Center has it all. It has a nicely stocked library, a brand new curling and hockey rinks, swimming pool and a fully equipped gym in the Sports Complex. There are also indoor & outdoor tennis courts and an activities center, where they also offer many nice programs that enhances your child's imagination and sociability.

We are lucky to have such good instructors that love what they do and are incredibly talented in bringing out the liveliness and creativity of the kids who attend the programs. Our son is enrolled in a baking class appropriately named, Healthy Little Bakers...

 and a crafts class called Little Carpenters.

The classes are structured very well and offers an interactive learning experience using techniques in play, song and dance. On a more serious note, they also learn how to crack an egg properly or handle a hammer. The best thing of all, because it is the "boonies," is that there are lots of classes available so we are never disappointed that we weren't able to get into a program. Life out here isn't so bad.