Gordon Neighbourhood House Newsletter December 2018

Newsletter • December 2018

Are you ready to get festive, West End?! Save the date, because our Merry Market & HoHoHoDown is happening on December 20th from 6:30-9:30 at Gordon House.

It'll be a big deal. Artisan Market. Live Painting. Mulled Wine. Treats. Kid's Crafts. Local musicians. Food trucks.

Trust us, you'll want to be there.

New Programs

Cozy Corners (Tuesday and Thursday Mornings, 10-11:30 AM): It's cold out there. Come warm up with a hot beverage, chat with neighbours or do your own thing with a puzzle or art project. If you're needing some extra support, we'll have two trained volunteers ready to connect you with the services you need.

Chop 'N' Chat (Thursdays 3-6 PM): Learn to cook a variety of gourmet delights with our very own Chef Peter -- and feed a couple hundred folks in our neighbourhood while you're at it.

We love you, volunteers.

This fall, we hosted our annual volunteer appreciation event to thank the extraordinary volunteers running our Thrift Stores, kitchen, farms and more. It was a classy evening complete with wine, cheese, and the best company in town.

Get festive. We're hosting our first ever Gingerbread House Showdown.

Our friends at VanCity are challenging YOU to a Gingerbread House Showdown, a Gordon House benefit.

For a $250.00 donation you too can compete for the homemade trophy and title of West End Winner of Winter.

Our friend Frosty the Foreman will be flying in from the North Pole to judge contestants in three categories: Holiday Magic, Technical Difficulty, and Sugary Goodness.

Winners will be featured on our social media channels and announced LIVE to the public at our Merry Market & HoHoHoDown on December 20th.

Have you got what it takes?

Featured Partner:
West End Arts

We love West End Arts! This dynamic organization is working with neighbours and artists to create an impact in our community, to reduce isolation and to encourage connection by creating art filled spaces.

Learn More

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Volunteer Postings

Job Postings

Community Lunch Menu

Key Dates

disPLACEment: Indigenous & Refugee film screening and panel
Dec 11
6pm-8pm

NSG Emergency Preparedness
Dec 15
1:15pm-3:15pm

Merry Market & HoHoHoDown
Dec 20 @ GNH
6:30pm-10:30pm

Holiday Closure
Dec 22 - Jan 1

Got kids?

We know how busy you are. Don't spend your mornings making lunches. Our community lunches are now FREE to children under six.

Do you have a good idea?

Let's work together. Gordon House has space available for community members looking to develop neighbourhood programs. Call us for more details.

We rely on the support of folks like you.

We love our donors and volunteers. Whether it's cooking a lunch or funding an art class, we know we can always count on you. Thank you for everything you do!

Give today.

Volunteer today.