Posts tagged youth
Understanding Media: Making Wise Choices
06 months ago
by Westheights
in In the Community
Informative evening with Canadian youth specialist, Paul Robertson, who has travelled the world bringing his seminars to youth and parents alike. This talk is open to students, youth leaders, parents, and any other adults who may benefit from this informative seminar. (more…)
Who’s Excited for the Westheights Cookbook?
07 months ago
by Gillian Fenske
in Classifieds
I know I am! I have seen some delicious-looking recipes coming into my inbox. This cookbook is sure to be a reflection of the wonderful people here at Westheights and I can’t wait to see it all come together. (Also, to try out some of these dishes!) Lots more recipes are needed in each category and the deadline is Sunday, October 23rd so get them in today! (more…)
Share Your Recipes!
08 months ago
Do you have a favourite recipe? Love to cook or bake? Submit your recipes for the new Westheights Cookbook! We would love to have as many people as possible participate. This cookbook will be sold as a fundraiser for the Sr. High student ministry at Westheights and will be available this Christmas (what a GREAT gift idea!!). (more…)
Raising Tobacco-Free Kids
31 year ago
by Doug Braun
in Family Life
Reality Check: One in five high school students smoke. More than 3 million U.S. teens are cigarette smokers. The biggest increase in cigarette users are teen girls. More than 2,000 children under the age of 18 start smoking each day. One out of every three cancer deaths is caused by tobacco…and tobacco-related cancer deaths are preventable. (more…)
How to Be Friends with Your Teen on Facebook
31 year ago
by Doug Braun
in Technology
Teen: “The day my mom said she was even thinking about joining Facebook I went on profile lockdown. I immediately began cleaning up photos, defriending loose cannon friends from college, blocking certain sections of my profile, reading through old comments…just in case.”
How can parents be friends with their kids on Facebook without annoying the heck out of their kids—or worse, getting defriended? (more…)
Halloween for Hunger is TODAY
01 year ago
by Tom Fenske
in Events
In case you didn’t look at a calendar when you woke up today, it’s Oct. 31st! That means it’s Halloween for Hunger day at Westheights and we’re really excited! You can tell, because I used exclamation marks!!!! (more…)
Free Seminar On “The Teenage Brain”
01 year ago
Navigating the teenage years is challenging. The teenage brain develops while independence, decision-making and responsibilities change. This presentation helps parents understand this developmental stage and offers effective parenting strategies to enhance development; manage issues around drug/alcohol use, pregnancy and mental health; and encourage success in education, employment and life. (more…)
Sr. High BONFIRE
01 year ago
by Tom Fenske
in Students
Matt Reist’s pool exploded (oh my!) so Kristen Cober is hosting an impromptu Sr. High Bonfire at her house in New Hamburg!
She writes, “Come on out for an awesome night of just hanging out Please bring your own lawn chair- also, feel free to bring some goodies If anyone likes to play guitar, feel free to bring it along so we can sing Kum-Ba-Ya arouond the campfire. Feel free to bring along anything else that will contribute to the campfire atmosphere… including bugspray…” (more…)
WSM Events for 2010-11 School Year Released!
01 year ago
by Tom Fenske
in Students
We all know what you’ve been waiting for… The summer is great but we all know that your waiting for the Fall. (more…)
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