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Nov
9
Fri
Family Outdoor Play Day @ TBD
Nov 9 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Please join us for a fun, family friendly outdoor play day!

All families welcome. Programming is geared towards 1-5 year old children. But, siblings are always welcome to participate too.

  • Parents & Children attend together
  • Drop-in (no registration required)
  • Activities for Toddlers + Preschoolers
  • Snack provided
  • Free!

Play Kitchen | Painting | Loose Parts | Bubbles

Dec
8
Sat
Family Outdoor Play Day @ Magnus Eliason Recreation Centre
Dec 8 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Please join us for a fun, family friendly outdoor play!  This is happening during the SNA Holiday Party.

All families welcome. Programming is geared towards 1-5 year old children. But, siblings are always welcome to participate too.

  • Parents & Children attend together
  • Drop-in (no registration required)
  • Activities for Toddlers + Preschoolers
  • Snack provided
  • Free!

Play Kitchen | Painting | Loose Parts | Bubbles

Dec
13
Thu
C4F Annual Planning Meeting @ Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex
Dec 13 @ 9:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Every year, we spend a day planning our activities for the upcoming year/s.  This year we have invited Barb Gemmell to lead our discussion.  Please RSVP by December 6  (Please note any dietary needs)

Jan
19
Sat
Family Outdoor Play Day @ Valour Community Centre, Isaac Brock Site
Jan 19 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Please join us for a fun, family friendly outdoor play day!

All families welcome. Programming is geared towards 1-5 year old children. But, siblings are always welcome to participate too.

  • Parents & Children attend together
  • Drop-in (no registration required)
  • Activities for Toddlers + Preschoolers
  • Snack provided
  • Free!

Play Kitchen | Snow Painting | Loose Parts | Fort Building | Bubbles

Feb
1
Fri
Book Bags workshop – Part 1 @ WestEnd Commons Assembly Hall
Feb 1 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Learn to develop a Book Bag to share with your family participants.  This is part 1 of a 2 part series.

Poster and Registration

Feb
2
Sat
SnoBall Outdoor Play Event @ Broadway Neighbourhood Centre
Feb 2 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
SnoBall Outdoor Play Event @ Broadway Neighbourhood Centre | Winnipeg | Manitoba | Canada

Please join us at the West Broadway SnoBall for a fun, family friendly outdoor play day!

All families welcome. Programming is geared towards 1-5 year old children. But, siblings are always welcome to participate too.

  • Parents & Children attend together
  • Drop-in (no registration required)
  • Activities for Toddlers + Preschoolers
  • Snack provided
  • Free!

Play Kitchen | Painting | Loose Parts | Fort Building | Bubbles

Feb
8
Fri
Book Bags Workshop – Part 2 @ TBD
Feb 8 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Learn to develop a Book Bag to share with your family participants.  This is the second of a 2 part series.

Mar
15
Fri
Family Outdoor Play Day @ TBD
Mar 15 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Please join us for a fun, family friendly outdoor play day!

All families welcome. Programming is geared towards 1-5 year old children. But, siblings are always welcome to participate too.

  • Parents & Children attend together
  • Drop-in (no registration required)
  • Activities for Toddlers + Preschoolers
  • Snack provided
  • Free!

Play Kitchen | Painting | Loose Parts | Bubbles

Jun
19
Wed
Communities 4 Families Annual General Meeting @ WestEnd Commons - Assembly Hall. Lower Level
Jun 19 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us for our Annual General Meeting!

  • Learn more about downtown family literacy projects
  • Hear about the work of the Coalition in the downtown
  • Join us for coffee and refreshments

poster

Sep
17
Tue
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Sep 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Tuesday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Sep
24
Tue
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Sep 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Tuesday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Oct
1
Tue
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Oct 1 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Tuesday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Oct
8
Tue
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Oct 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Tuesday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Oct
15
Tue
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Oct 15 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Tuesday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Oct
22
Tue
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Oct 22 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Tuesday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Oct
29
Tue
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Oct 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Tuesday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Nov
5
Tue
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Nov 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Tuesday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Nov
12
Tue
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Nov 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Tuesday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Nov
19
Tue
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Nov 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Tuesday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Nov
26
Tue
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Nov 26 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Tuesday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Dec
3
Tue
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Dec 3 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Tuesday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Dec
5
Thu
Bookmates’ Workshop – Childhood: There’s No App For That @ Bookmates' office
Dec 5 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

In this workshop discussion will focus on family literacy inspired strategies to help parents, caregivers, and professionals manage screen time use. Content is geared towards those working with children from birth to 6 years of age and will include:

  • The science behind screen time and the developing brain
  • How screen time impacts literacy and learning
  • How screen time impacts parenting
  • Strategies and practical applications to effectively manage screen

    time use in a family literacy context

Spaces are limited.
Priority given to those working and living in the Downtown.

Please contact Ingrid Peters Derry at ingrid@communities4families.ca to register.

Dec
10
Tue
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Dec 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Tuesday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Dec
17
Tue
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Dec 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Tuesday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Jan
7
Tue
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Jan 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Tuesday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Jan
14
Tue
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Jan 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Tuesday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Jan
21
Tue
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Jan 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Tuesday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Jan
22
Wed
C4F Planning meeting @ WestEnd Commons
Jan 22 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This is our planning day and will include lunch.  Please RSVP to Ingrid by January 17.

Jan
25
Sat
Family Literacy Day Celebration 2020 @ Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex
Jan 25 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Join us for our Family Literacy celebration.  Books and activities especially for very young children.

 

Jan
28
Tue
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Jan 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Tuesday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca