Upcoming 98-99 Events:

DATES Sept 1998 to June 1999	DESCRIPTION September 98 - June 99
Week One	Brownie Motto – We learned about our "Motto" by creating a beaded broom fridge magnet that said "Lend A Hand." (See craft section for instructions. Brownies used it to attach lend a hand charts to the fridge. We played Motto songs & games.
Week Three	Brownie Law – We discussed the Brownie Law and made first aid kits out of film canisters and a sit-upon by wrapping newspaper in a garbage bag, taping it and decorating. We needed these items to take on an upcoming trip. We played our popular "What's Our Law Wise Owl?" Game. (See Games section for instructions)
Week Four	Outdoor Adventure We earned our Outdoor Exploring Outlook at the Royal Botanical Gardens. After our adventure we ate hotdogs that parent helpers had roasted over the fire and then the Brownies roasted marshmallows.
Week Five	We Found Out What Circle We Were In! and learned our Circle Songs. 2^nd Year Brownies taught 1^st Year Brownies the Sign & Handshake & Tie. We did Dances & Songs to help us practice.
	*THANKSGIVING: NO BROWNIES* *Meeting on Wed. instead this week.*
Week Six	We met on Wed. this week due to holiday and made a promise book to help us learn our promise. We began our "Creating & Performing" Outlook work by PRACTICING songs for performance on Oct. 26. We also discussed our upcoming camp.
Week Seven	We talked some more about the Promise and make Halloween cards to take to Seniors. We practiced for our performance.
Week Eight	We did a good turn for the Seniors at Macassa Lodge. We visited them IN COSTUME, bringing some Brownie Halloween magic and home made treats & cards to share with them. The residents really enjoyed seeing the girls in costume and hearing their songs etc. Parents/Grandparents also attended and watched the show!
Week Nine	HOME DEPOT TRIP… We proved that "Yes Girls Can" build things! Began work on our Today & Tomorrow Special Interest Outlook and found out about tools and built bird feeders! This was an excellent trip which we strongly recommend to other units. Some of our parents attended a PARENTS MEETING.
Week Ten	We Discussed Cookie Selling Safety & Practiced for Enrollment next week. The second year Brownies decorated gift bags and put a few enrollment tokens such as bookmark, Brownie sticker etc. in bags for next week.
	BROWNIES WERE BUSY LENDING A HAND SELLING COOKIES for our group. We sold 1200 boxes of cookies! Thank you to everyone that participated!
Week Eleven	Enrollment Night. Our new girls become "Real Brownies" and treats were supplied by Brownies being enrolled. Our Parent Committee served tea/coffee/juice. Cookie selling prizes were given out.
Week Twelve	We worked on our windows and had a CAMPFIRE -
	WE WERE OFF TO SPACE CAMP AT CANTERBURY HILLS IN DUNDAS. We earned our Space and Camp Outlooks and had lots of fun in the spring like conditions. See Craft Section for our Astronaut Craft that was a real hit with the girls.
	We took tonight off to rest up after camp!
Week Thirteen	WE WORKED ON ONCE AGAIN LENDING A HAND in the Community: We made cute little Xmas Mouse Candy Canes for Meals on Wheels Program.
Week Fourteen	Each Brownie either brought in something their family uses in a celebration or for a holiday or they came prepared to tell each other how their family celebrates the holidays. We made a Joy 3-D Wall Hanging Craft We also discussed telephone manners.
Week Fifteen	HOLIDAY PARTY. We had a great time at the party. The Brownies especially loved the relay game where they had to run up and place a cotton ball on their leaders faces. The team that won was the team that made the best Santa Beard on their Leader.
	HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Week Sixteen	Happy New Year "SHOW & TELL" Brownies brought in something received over the holidays to show the group OR told us something they enjoyed doing.
Week Seventeen	We worked on Window Activities.	Winter Adventure Form Goes Home
Week Eighteen	Brownies took old ceiling fan blades and made ties for their dads to wear next week.
Week Nineteen	Brownies brought their Prince (either Dad, Gramdpa, favourite Uncle etc.) to the Brownie Princess Ball put on by our Parent Committee! We took Polaroid Pictures of each Princess with her Prince for them to take home as a souvenir of the night. Girls dressed up in their finest attire and dads wore their ties the girls made them last week. There was a pot luck dinner and time for a few dances to the Spice Girls for the Brownies and "Stairway To Heaven" for the Dad's. A real hit with all. Many thanks to our parent committee for organizing.
	WINTER ADVENTURE OUTLOOK We rented Canterbury Hills for some Outdoor Fun, tobogganing, building forts, and looking for animal tracks. We had a snack inside in-between and learned about winter safety in the community.

Week 20	We Began World Friendship Activities by writing letters to Brownies in the U.S. and making swaps! We made the hats featured in the Canadian Winter Guider to send.
Week 21	Our grade two Brownies had fun learning about Canada and our grade three Brownies learned about the World Centres. We made our World Friendship Banks and learned where the money would go.
	WE WENT ON THE ONTARIO SCIENCE CENTRE OVERNIGHTER TRIP AND EARNED OUR SCIENCE OUTLOOK WITH OVER 400 OTHER BROWNIES & GUIDES. TOUR, EXPERIMENTS, MOVIE EVEREST, SNACK, CAMPFIRE = FUN!
Week 22	BROWNIES AROUND THE WORLD NIGHT We finished our World Friendship Outlook by reading letters from US Brownies and finding out about their "Try Its" and pins, uniforms and cookies! Lots of fun for all!
	Thinking Day Church Parade. We met at Church in uniform and took part in a special ceremony with other groups from our district. We took part in the "The Magic Necklace" story. We stayed for refreshments.
Week 23	HAPPY BIRTHDAY LORD & LADY BADEN POWELL PARTY! WE WORE OUR UNIFORMS TO SCHOOL TODAY TO SHOW HOW PROUD WE ARE! We had birthday games, songs, and of course CAKE! WE BROUGHT BACK OUR THINKING DAY FRIENDSHIP PENNY BANKS.
	We took part in a Hamilton Area Guiding Skate at Lawfield Arena and no one in our group got hurt! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Week 24	Our Seniors (grade 3 and up) visited a local Fire Station and had lots of fun learning about fire safety. Our Juniors (grade 2) stayed back and worked on their "Food Fun" outlook and Today and Tomorrow window.
Week 25	Our Grade two Brownies worked on Healthy Habits. Our Grade three and up Brownies came the next day.
Week 26	Our Grade three and up Brownies came tonight instead TO VISIT WITH THE 72ND We had so much fun learning about the songs, games, and crafts Girl Guides do. Some parents also attended and a good time was had by all!. Many Brownies who were not too sure about going to Guides quickly changed their minds.....THEY WANT TO GO ON TO THE FUN & CHALLENGE OF GIRL GUIDES!
	NO BROWNIES.....March Break
Week 27	Our grade two Brownies went on a Neighbourhood Walk to look for "nature in the city" The grade three Brownies learned about the compass. Afterwards the grade three Brownies helped the grade two find compass points in a fun, action compass game we played.
Week 28	GRADE 3 & UP BROWNIES MET AT LAWFIELD ARENA COMMUNITY ROOM and Visited the Lawfield Guide Group. The grade 2 Brownies had fun learning how to juggle and sing new songs.
	NO BROWNIES..Easter
Week 29	GUIDING CELEBRATION! Because where we meet there are Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders, Rangers, Jr. Leaders, Leaders and a Trefoil Guild!? we decided to have a huge party for everyone who is in Guiding here.
Week 30	Grade Two Brownies made up games to finish opening their Window on Today & Tomorrow Grade Three Brownies learned about Brian Darcy, a local artist and played a "Careers Game" to finish widening their Window on Today and Tomorrow.
	We went to the Hunter Division Brownie Revel. OVER 200 Brownies participated. We learned a new dance and new songs and did drama. We made a Prairie Prayer Doll which was a real hit with the Brownies. All that fun and we earned our Tall Peaks Challenge too!
Week 31	Brownies made sparkle globes to give their guest at the Gal's Night Out. Some of the Brownies brought in badge work they did at home and were tested for Outlooks. We sang one of the songs we learned at the Brownie Revel and many of the girls finished earning their windows.
Week 32	Gal's Night Out At The OK Coral! Brownies brought their favourite gal (Mom, Grandma, aunt etc.) and come join in some Western Fun...put on by our parent's committee. First we made beads out of wrapping paper we cut into strips , dipped in glue and wrapped around a straw. Later we danced and had some yummy treats! Mom's and gals got their picture taken under the "WANTED" poster.
	Spring Cookie Campaign. We sold 1,320 boxes of cookies.....and could have sold more! Wow are we ever good!
Week 33	We had a couple of Guides visit us and teach the Grade three Brownies some Guide songs. We looked through the Guide Program Book and compared Guides badges to Brownie Outlooks. The Grade Two Brownies learned their poems for year end and did some cheerleading to practice for parade.
Week 34	Our Grade Two Brownies made invitations for Sparks to come visit us and discussed how we should behave next week and how we should be very friendly when the Sparks come. We reviewed what the different Outlooks we had earned were. Our Grade Three Brownies made pizza and a drink for all to share...YUMMY!
	BIKE RODEO: Our parent committee has arranged for a bike rodeo with the Police Department. Brownies bring your helmet & bike and earn your Brownie Cyclist Outlook!
Week 35	All Practice for Parade from 6:00 - 6:30 Grade Three Brownies making a Girl Guide craft and preparing for advancement ceremony downstairs from 6:30 - 8 Grade Two Brownies teaching Sparks about Brownies from 6:30 - 8.
Wed. May 26	Sparkle Up. Grade two Brownies who said they could come please attend.
	NO BROWNIES. VICTORIA DAY
	Guide/Scout Parade: Come join in the largest youth parade in the world! Bus leaves at 8:45 sharp!Afterwards we picnic with the Sparks, Guides, Pathfinders and Rangers. We'll be singing and cheerleading as we march along.....come join in the fun!
Week 36	Wear your silliest clothes tonight. First we practice for Advancement Celebration & year end celebration then we have some good old silly fun!
Week 37	Year End Party & Advancement CelebrationGirls flying up to Guides please bring the treats to share. Families welcome. Photos will be for sale. Hope to see you there! All Brownies welome.

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