Friday, May 21, 2021 7 Brooklin Town Crier Parent Town Hall: What Is Pandemic's Impact On Children Over 2,700 people directly contributed to the survey about the news sports complex design run by the Town in March and April. Architects had offered three design options and residents were offered the opportunity to vote on their preferences. "Because our report to Council will not be going until a May 31 special council meeting," said Whitby CAO Matt Gaskell, "we are unable to share the results until Council has had the opportunity to receive them. However, I can share that the feedback has contributed to the recommended design of this complex given the high level of community interest. It is expected that the new complex will include: A twin-pad arena with 85' by 190' ice pads Indoor aquatics centre with an 8-lane, 25-metre pool Leisure pool Active Living/Wellness Studio/ Multi-Purpose Space Indoor walking track Meeting rooms, arts and cultural space Landscaping, parking and pedestrian connectivity Residents can stay up to date on the project at: connectwhitby.ca/ sportscomplex. Large Turnout for Sports Complex Survey Parents and caregivers in Durham Region are invited to attend the virtual Let's Talk - EarlyON Parent Town Hall. This virtual event will focus on the impact the COVID-19 pandemic may have on young children (six years of age or younger). It will feature a panel of experts to help answer questions about children's development and health. Registration is required to attend. See below. When: Thursday, June 10 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Due to COVID-19 physical distancing measures, this event will be held virtually. Why: The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges, and many parents and caregivers wonder how it may impact their child's development and health. This virtual Let's Talk - EarlyON Parent Town Hall aims to provide useful information for parents/caregivers and help answer any questions they may have. The following experts will present at this virtual event: Seetha Abeyesekera, M.Ed - Behaviour Consultant Pepi McTavish, MD, MPH, MHM, CCFP, FRCPC - Associate Medical Officer of Health Melanie Smith-Brown, BASc - Infant and Child Development Consultant Jennifer Carr, BCD, RECE - EarlyON Educator Sacha Farrell - EarlyON Educator The Let's Talk - EarlyON Parent Town Hall is free to access. However, registration is required. Please register on Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lets-talk-early- on-parent-town-hall-tickets-149753826727