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Oct
1
Thu
Growing Kids @ St. Matthews Maryland Community Ministry
Oct 1 @ 9:15 am – 11:15 am

A Parenting Program for Women with Pre-Schoolers

Programming for women will focus on the daily demands of parenting pre-schoolers, with practical ideas and group support.  Childminding is provided and children are welcome.

Make new friends, enjoy nutritious snacks, take home resources to use every day.

The program is free and open to any woman caring for a pre-school age child. Registration is required.  Call 204.774.3957 to register.

Oct
7
Wed
Parent-Tot Program @ Magnus Eliason Recreation Centre
Oct 7 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

For Parents to attend with their children

Ages: 1 to 5 year olds

How Long: 8 weeks

Program Information:

  • Learn about the importance of physical literacy.
  • Learn about different ways you can incorporate physical literacy into your family activities.
  • Opportunity to meet other parents and caregivers in your community.

     We serve a delicious and nutritious snack after session!

Oct
8
Thu
Growing Kids @ St. Matthews Maryland Community Ministry
Oct 8 @ 9:15 am – 11:15 am

A Parenting Program for Women with Pre-Schoolers

Programming for women will focus on the daily demands of parenting pre-schoolers, with practical ideas and group support.  Childminding is provided and children are welcome.

Make new friends, enjoy nutritious snacks, take home resources to use every day.

The program is free and open to any woman caring for a pre-school age child. Registration is required.  Call 204.774.3957 to register.

Oct
9
Fri
WGM Facilitator Training @ Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex
Oct 9 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

WGM Poster&Reg Form October 2015

Communities 4 Families is pleased to sponsor an upcoming training opportunity for those hoping to learn to facilitate Wiggle, Giggle & Munch programs.

Please see the attached flyer for more details and registration form.   Note:  the deadline for registrations is October 2.

Please share this message with others who might be interested in this training opportunity

Oct
14
Wed
Parent-Tot Program @ Magnus Eliason Recreation Centre
Oct 14 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

For Parents to attend with their children

Ages: 1 to 5 year olds

How Long: 8 weeks

Program Information:

  • Learn about the importance of physical literacy.
  • Learn about different ways you can incorporate physical literacy into your family activities.
  • Opportunity to meet other parents and caregivers in your community.

     We serve a delicious and nutritious snack after session!

Oct
15
Thu
Growing Kids @ St. Matthews Maryland Community Ministry
Oct 15 @ 9:15 am – 11:15 am

A Parenting Program for Women with Pre-Schoolers

Programming for women will focus on the daily demands of parenting pre-schoolers, with practical ideas and group support.  Childminding is provided and children are welcome.

Make new friends, enjoy nutritious snacks, take home resources to use every day.

The program is free and open to any woman caring for a pre-school age child. Registration is required.  Call 204.774.3957 to register.

Oct
21
Wed
Parent-Tot Program @ Magnus Eliason Recreation Centre
Oct 21 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

For Parents to attend with their children

Ages: 1 to 5 year olds

How Long: 8 weeks

Program Information:

  • Learn about the importance of physical literacy.
  • Learn about different ways you can incorporate physical literacy into your family activities.
  • Opportunity to meet other parents and caregivers in your community.

     We serve a delicious and nutritious snack after session!

Oct
22
Thu
Growing Kids @ St. Matthews Maryland Community Ministry
Oct 22 @ 9:15 am – 11:15 am

A Parenting Program for Women with Pre-Schoolers

Programming for women will focus on the daily demands of parenting pre-schoolers, with practical ideas and group support.  Childminding is provided and children are welcome.

Make new friends, enjoy nutritious snacks, take home resources to use every day.

The program is free and open to any woman caring for a pre-school age child. Registration is required.  Call 204.774.3957 to register.

Oct
27
Tue
Shivery Shenanigans @ West End Library
Oct 27 @ 6:30 pm

For families, join us for spooky stories, songs and rhymes and finish off the fun with a craft. Dress up and bring along a stuffed friend to cuddle with!

Oct
28
Wed
Parent-Tot Program @ Magnus Eliason Recreation Centre
Oct 28 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

For Parents to attend with their children

Ages: 1 to 5 year olds

How Long: 8 weeks

Program Information:

  • Learn about the importance of physical literacy.
  • Learn about different ways you can incorporate physical literacy into your family activities.
  • Opportunity to meet other parents and caregivers in your community.

     We serve a delicious and nutritious snack after session!

Oct
29
Thu
Growing Kids @ St. Matthews Maryland Community Ministry
Oct 29 @ 9:15 am – 11:15 am

A Parenting Program for Women with Pre-Schoolers

Programming for women will focus on the daily demands of parenting pre-schoolers, with practical ideas and group support.  Childminding is provided and children are welcome.

Make new friends, enjoy nutritious snacks, take home resources to use every day.

The program is free and open to any woman caring for a pre-school age child. Registration is required.  Call 204.774.3957 to register.

Nov
4
Wed
Parent-Tot Program @ Magnus Eliason Recreation Centre
Nov 4 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

For Parents to attend with their children

Ages: 1 to 5 year olds

How Long: 8 weeks

Program Information:

  • Learn about the importance of physical literacy.
  • Learn about different ways you can incorporate physical literacy into your family activities.
  • Opportunity to meet other parents and caregivers in your community.

     We serve a delicious and nutritious snack after session!

Nov
5
Thu
Growing Kids @ St. Matthews Maryland Community Ministry
Nov 5 @ 9:15 am – 11:15 am

A Parenting Program for Women with Pre-Schoolers

Programming for women will focus on the daily demands of parenting pre-schoolers, with practical ideas and group support.  Childminding is provided and children are welcome.

Make new friends, enjoy nutritious snacks, take home resources to use every day.

The program is free and open to any woman caring for a pre-school age child. Registration is required.  Call 204.774.3957 to register.

Nov
11
Wed
Parent-Tot Program @ Magnus Eliason Recreation Centre
Nov 11 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

For Parents to attend with their children

Ages: 1 to 5 year olds

How Long: 8 weeks

Program Information:

  • Learn about the importance of physical literacy.
  • Learn about different ways you can incorporate physical literacy into your family activities.
  • Opportunity to meet other parents and caregivers in your community.

     We serve a delicious and nutritious snack after session!

Nov
12
Thu
Growing Kids @ St. Matthews Maryland Community Ministry
Nov 12 @ 9:15 am – 11:15 am

A Parenting Program for Women with Pre-Schoolers

Programming for women will focus on the daily demands of parenting pre-schoolers, with practical ideas and group support.  Childminding is provided and children are welcome.

Make new friends, enjoy nutritious snacks, take home resources to use every day.

The program is free and open to any woman caring for a pre-school age child. Registration is required.  Call 204.774.3957 to register.

Nov
18
Wed
Parent-Tot Program @ Magnus Eliason Recreation Centre
Nov 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

For Parents to attend with their children

Ages: 1 to 5 year olds

How Long: 8 weeks

Program Information:

  • Learn about the importance of physical literacy.
  • Learn about different ways you can incorporate physical literacy into your family activities.
  • Opportunity to meet other parents and caregivers in your community.

     We serve a delicious and nutritious snack after session!

Nov
19
Thu
Growing Kids @ St. Matthews Maryland Community Ministry
Nov 19 @ 9:15 am – 11:15 am

A Parenting Program for Women with Pre-Schoolers

Programming for women will focus on the daily demands of parenting pre-schoolers, with practical ideas and group support.  Childminding is provided and children are welcome.

Make new friends, enjoy nutritious snacks, take home resources to use every day.

The program is free and open to any woman caring for a pre-school age child. Registration is required.  Call 204.774.3957 to register.

Nov
25
Wed
Parent-Tot Program @ Magnus Eliason Recreation Centre
Nov 25 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

For Parents to attend with their children

Ages: 1 to 5 year olds

How Long: 8 weeks

Program Information:

  • Learn about the importance of physical literacy.
  • Learn about different ways you can incorporate physical literacy into your family activities.
  • Opportunity to meet other parents and caregivers in your community.

     We serve a delicious and nutritious snack after session!

Nov
28
Sat
MacDon Fan Experience and Family Zone Grey Cup Festival @ UWinnipeg Health and RecPlex
Nov 28 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

MacDon Fan Experience and Family Zone Grey Cup Festival  Football themed stations, face painting, crafts, games, activities.

Dec
3
Thu
Bookmates’ Play to Learn, Learn to Play workshop @ Bookmates
Dec 3 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Play to Learn, Learn to Play is a parent child program which focuses on the power of play, exploring the importance of play through group discussion, bookmaking, songs and games.

Cost: Training is generously supported by Healthy Child Manitoba.  A $10 fee is charged to help cover the cost of lunch.

This is a training workshop for adults only. Unfortunately, childcare is not provided. The deadline for registration is March 19. Priority will be given to those living and working in the downtown.

Play to Learn – poster and registration

Dec
12
Sat
Photos with Santa @ DMSMCA
Dec 12 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

FREE photos with Santa at DMSMCA! Saturday, December 12th from 1 – 4pm. Bring the whole family by to take home your FREE holiday photo. Stay for holiday treats, hot chocolate, activities, crafts, and more! Skip the lines and the stress of the malls and join our community in a fun filled holiday party. No registration required.

Jan
22
Fri
Book Bags workshop @ Daniel McIntyre St. Matthews Community Association
Jan 22 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Learn the importance of family literacy and how to make a Book Bag for your family or organization.

Jan
27
Wed
Family Literacy Day @ Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex
Jan 27 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Our annual family event for parents with pre-school children.  Join us for free books, games, food, and fun!

Feb
5
Fri
Basic Tools for Facilitating Family Programs Training @ TBD
Feb 5 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

You will learn:

  • how to create a positive learning environment
  • how to lead a group discussion
  • icebreakers and energizers
  • songs and rhymes
  • about Communities 4 Families programs – Wiggle, Giggle & Munch, Uzazi Pamoja, Book Bags, and Three Stars and a Wish
Feb
6
Sat
Take Your Child to the Library Event @ West End Library
Feb 6 all-day

Please join us for a full day celebration,,,,

  • Make you own library card-holder/bookmark
  • Read giant books, play giant games
  • Scavenger Hunt
  • Prize Draws
  • Balloons, stickers, posters (while supplies last)
  • Musical performance by Seanster
Feb
20
Sat
Winter Carnival @ Valour Community Centre - Orioles Site
Feb 20 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Feb
23
Tue
Family Literacy Fun Day @ West End Library
Feb 23 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Travel between multiple stations, taking part in exciting games and creative activities that promote the playful use of reading, writing, and language skills.
• Open to all
• No registration required – just drop in
• Fun for the whole family!

 

Mar
4
Fri
WGM Facilitator Training @ Robert A Steen Community Centre
Mar 4 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Wiggle, Giggle & Munch is a program that offers a time for parents and their 1 – 4 year old children to have fun together with active play and a healthy snack.

You will receive the Wiggle, Giggle & Munch handbook and learn:

  • how to lead a Wiggle, Giggle & Munch program
  • why it is important for toddlers and preschoolers to be active
  • how to encourage parents to play with their toddlers and preschoolers
  • creative healthy snack ideas

WGM PosterReg Form March 2016

Mar
18
Fri
Deadline – Mentor/Trainer job posting @ Daniel McIntyre St. Matthews Community Association
Mar 18 all-day

Communities 4 Families invites applications for the position of Mentor/Trainer.  Please see posting for details and forward to those who might be interested. The deadline for applications is March 18.

Mentor Trainer job posting 2016

Jun
9
Thu
WGM Program Leader Training @ Daniel McIntyre St. Matthew’s Community Association
Jun 9 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • Wiggle, Giggle & Munch is a program that offers a time for parents and their 1 – 4 year old children to have fun together with active play and a healthy snack.
  • You are invited to come and learn how to lead this exciting parent/child program.

WGM PosterReg Form June 2016