Lots of family fun in December at Harbourfront Centre 

TORONTO, -- This December 2007, Harbourfront Centre 

hosts three fun and festive programmes for the entire family, along with 

yoga and djembe drumming for adults while the kids learn to skate on the 

Natrel Rink, as part of its exciting Courses & Workshops programme. 

Register early for workshops as space is limited. To register or for 

more information, the public can call 

416-952-4046 or visit www.harbourfrontcentre.com/courses.

Winter Celebrations for Families

Families are invited to celebrate winter festivals from diverse 

cultures! A wonderful opportunity for families to come out of the cold 

and warm their hearts with stories, activities and food from 

cross-cultural winter customs.

Saturday, December 1, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Festive Lights and Decoration

Celebrate winter festivals from around the world! A fun-filled morning 

of arts and crafts where families make beautiful luminous decorations 

and keepsakes for the holidays, sample tasty festive treats and 

participate in stories, games and special activities to learn more about 

the winter festive season across the globe.

Saturday, December 8, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Festive Gifts for your Family

The greatest gift is one you make yourself! Families learn to make 

beautiful gifts that inspire the warmth of the season. From preparing 

festive sweets to designing their own gift wrap to making warm and cozy 

one-of-a-kind presents, this morning programme has families bursting 

with creative ideas for gift-giving and participate in games, activities 

and stories.

The cost is *$15 per session; *$10 for HarbourKIDS members. (*Price 

includes admission for 1 child plus 1 adult.) Additional children are 

$15; $10 for HarbourKIDS members. To sign up for a free HarbourKIDS 

membership, please visit www.harbourfrontcentre.com/harbourkids/members; 

then be the first to know about all the activities for kids and families 

happening at Harbourfront Centre!

Other Goose: Recycled Rhymes for our Fragile Times

Saturday, December 15, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Barbara Klunder, whose illustrated Other Goose book is 

hot-off-the-press, and deals with modern issues like the environment, 

clean water, politicians and traffic in wicked rhymes, leads this 

exciting workshop. A rhyme from Other Goose is chosen to be the 

inspiration, from either the words or illustrations. Klunder emphasizes 

the important parts of good drawing: shape, line, and tone, using 

different drawing materials and different papers, focusing on each 

child's natural line. Klunder is a well-known illustrator and graphic 

designer, who teaches drawing at many arts institutions in Toronto, and 

has shown nationally and internationally. The cost is *$15; *$10 for 

HarbourKIDS members. (*Price includes admission for 1 child plus 1 

adult.) Additional children are $15; $10 for HarbourKIDS members.

While the Kids Learn to Skate!

Harbourfront Centre is pleased to offer a new set of workshops for 

parents/guardians while the kids learn to skate during its popular Learn 

to Skate programme on the Natrel Rink. These workshops take place just 

inside the building while the children take skating lessons.

Yoga

November 19 to December 5 (Mondays & Wednesdays, 6 to 7 p.m.)

January 7 to February 13 (Mondays & Wednesdays, 6 to 7 p.m.)

Parents learn how to end their day feeling revitalized, relaxed, 

stretched and strengthened all at the same time. They find out why yoga 

has been around for over 5000 years. This class is for all levels and 

one doesn’t need to be a pretzel to participate. The cost is $10 per 

session.

Djembe Drumming

November 19 to December 5 (Mondays & Wednesdays, 6 to 7 p.m.)

January 7 to February 13 (Mondays & Wednesdays, 6 to 7 p.m.)

Using authentic African Djembe drums, parents explore rhythm and hand 

drumming techniques, while learning the rich cultural history of 

drumming in Africa. The cost is $10 per session.

Learn to Skate

Session One begins on Monday, November 19 to Sunday, December 9 

Session Two begins on Monday, January 7 to Sunday, February 17, 2008

(Weather permitting). 

Lessons for children and adults of all abilities are taught by qualified 

instructors in small groups resulting in a comfortable environment and 

personal attention that ensures their success. Classes range from $55 to 

$95. To register or for more information, call 416-973-4093 or visit 

www.harbourfrontcentre.com/skating.

Natrel Rink

November 17, 2007 to March 9, 2008 (weather permitting); 10 a.m. to 10 

p.m.; Friday and Saturday to 11 p.m.

The Natrel Rink launches its new season on Saturday, November 17 

(weather permitting). Enjoy music and picturesque waterfront 

surroundings at Canada’s largest artificially cooled outdoor rink. The 

Natrel Rink provides skate rentals, sharpening, change rooms and locker 

services. Adjoining the Natrel Rink, Lakeside EATS offers casual dining 

and hot and cold beverages.

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Media Contact:

Linda Liontis

416-973-4381

lliontis@harbourfrontcentre.com