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YOUTH GROUP
Once a month we gather with youth in grades 7-12 for games, crafts, and/or service-related projects. All youth are invited to join us.
Check out some of our recent gatherings below!
Bowling - Friday, May 23, 2025 | 7-9pm
We are excited to have a chance to connect, play and laugh together outside of the church. Join us for bowling! We will meet at Play Time Bowl but please let us know if a ride is needed and we will work to coordinate getting everyone there.
All youth are welcome but please note that we need to know numbers by Friday, May 16.
RSVP at education@armourheights.org
April: Beading & Twiddlemuff Decorating
In April, we gathered to do our postponed March project -- beading and twiddlemuff decorating. Twiddlemuffs are used to occupy the restless hands of patients with dementia and Alzheimers. We attached lots of different textures through ribbon, large buttons, pipe cleaners, etc. The twiddlemuffs will be donated to North York General Hospital.
February: Candle Making
A small group gathered in February to make candles to be given as Baptism gifts. Extras were made to be sold as part of a fundraiser towards future Youth Group projects. We also enjoyed snacks, conversation and games!
January: Cupcake Baking Extravaganza
In January we gathered for a creative evening of cupcake baking + decorating, along with games and sharing some of our intentions and things we're looking forward to in the coming year. Our cupcakes were thoroughly enjoyed by all both on the night, and during coffee hour after Sunday worship!
November: Movie Night
In November we gathered for a cozy movie night in the friendship room, and finished off with some games. Lots of popcorn and snacks were enjoyed by all!
October: Halloween Activity Night
In October we gathered for Halloween-themed activities. We began with pumpkin painting, followed by a game of marshmallow toss, a chocolate treasure hunt in the sanctuary, and ended with a round of scattegories!
September: Fall Games Night
In September we met for our first youth group gathering of the new school year! We played a variety of games including Where the Cold Wind Blows, Werewolf, and Drawful on Jackbox TV.
June: Games & Pizza Night
In June we had our final gathering before the summer break. We played a warm up 'get to know you' game, and spent the rest of the time playing Monopoly and eating delicious pizza! We were so engrossed by the game that we forgot to take photos of the group!
May: No Sew Fleece Baptism Blankets
In May we had a small but mighty group of youth adding ties to our no sew fleece blankets! We made one adult blanket and one baby blanket, enjoyed snacks, and ended the night with a fun game.
April: Music Composition & Pizza Night with ARISE
For our Youth In Action evening in April, we learned the art of songwriting with folks from Arise Ministry and Kajeb Music. Using the poetry of a woman named Angel Power, as well as other meaningful words and poetry we gathered, Kevin from Kajeb Music helped us collaboratively compose a song, while enjoying pizza generously provided by Arise!
Sandwich Making at Evangel Hall Mission
In April, we took a special trip to Evangel Hall Mission. We were taken on a tour of the Evangel Hall facility, learned all about the important work they do, and made sandwiches!
Palm Cross Making
In March, we gathered for an intergenerational evening to make palm crosses in preparation for Palm Sunday! We also enjoyed snacks and played some games.
Twiddlemuffs for Dementia & Alzheimers Patients
In February, we gathered with Lauren from Mosaic Home Care and partnered to add buttons, ribbons, beads, and other objects to pre-knitted "twiddlemuffs." These will be donated to dementia and Alzheimers patients at North York General and Sunnybrook Hospitals to help keep their hands both warm and busy as they "twiddle" with the bits and bobs added to each muff. Special thanks to Sandy who brought us lots of supplies and helped teach everyone how to sew things onto the Twiddlemuffs!