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Aug
16
Tue
Aaron Burnett at the West End Library @ West End Library
Aug 16 @ 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm

Aaron Burnett – the Juno-nominated family entertainer and singer will be performing Tuesday, August 16: 6:30-7:15 pm.

 Call the library at 204-986-4677 to register.

Dec
8
Thu
Bookmates Positive Pathways workshop @ Bookmates
Dec 8 @ 9:30 pm – 9:45 pm

In this 1 day training, we will address some of the emotional health and well-being challenges when working with the 0-6 age group in a family literacy setting. It is designed for family literacy practitioners, early years staff in childcare centres and schools, and others working to support families with young children in the development of learning skills.

poster-and-registration

Dec
14
Wed
Annual Strategic Planning Meeting @ TBD
Dec 14 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Our annual planning meeting is a full day event to consider our direction for the future.  Please join us for planning and lunch.

Jan
19
Thu
Book Bags Workshop @ Daniel McIntyre St. Matthews Community Association
Jan 19 @ 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Come and learn how to make Book Bags for your family or community group

You will learn:

  • About the importance of Family literacy
  • How to make a Book Bag

You will take home a Book Bag and make an additional one for our Family Literacy celebrations.

The Book Bags workshop is $10 for those who live in or serve members of the downtown area.  For participants outside the downtown area there will be a fee of $60.

book-bags-2017

Jan
26
Thu
Family Literacy Day @ Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex
Jan 26 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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

Poster

Feb
22
Wed
Wiggle, Giggle & Munch Facilitator Training @ Knox Centre
Feb 22 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Wiggle, Giggle & Munch facilitator training will be held on Wednesday, February 22.    The deadline for registration is February 15.

WGM PosterReg Form February 2017

Jun
21
Wed
Communities 4 Families Annual General Meeting @ Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex
Jun 21 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Our AGM celebrating our work and introducing:

  • our new Book 4 Babies – Time to Play!
  • and our latest study – Dreams & Realities: A Community Survey

AGM poster

Oct
5
Thu
Bookmates’ Skinned Knees: The Benefits of Risky Play @ Bookmates
Oct 5 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

In this workshop participants will have an opportunity to explore the importance of “managed risk” in children’s play to keep them engaged and learning. Content is geared towards those working with children from birth to 6 years of age.

Poster and Registration

Oct
6
Fri
Time to Play! Book Bags making workshop for parents @ IRCOM Isabel
Oct 6 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Make a Book Bag to use with your pre-school children.

Call Nikhat at 204.943.8765 if you are interested in this workshop.

Oct
11
Wed
Book Bags workshop at Mosaic @ Knox Centre
Oct 11 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Book Bags making workshop for families based on the book, Time to Play!

Oct
12
Thu
Book 4 Babies, Time to Play! @ Thrive Community Support Circle
Oct 12 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Thrive Community Support Circle in support of Family Week is offering a workshop for parents/caregivers to come together to make a Book Bag which will contain books, games, activities and more.

Childminding at the daycare and parents go to 4-505 Sargent Ave.

Nov
28
Tue
Lunch & Learn @ Thrive Community Support Circle
Nov 28 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Join us to learn what Thrive Community Support Circle is doing to address the questions they are hearing from their parents.  Their small idea is meeting with some great success.

Bring your lunch and hear more at our first Lunch & Learn.

Tuesday, November 28

At Thrive Community Support Circle, Suite 5 – 505 Sargent Ave.

11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Consider sending a couple of people from your agency – maybe a staff person and a volunteer or student.  And please share the attached poster with others who might be interested in joining the discussion.

Nov. 28

Jan
27
Sat
Family Literacy Day celebration @ Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex
Jan 27 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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

Family Literacy Day Poster 2018

quarter page

Feb
2
Fri
Book Bags workshop – Part 1 @ Daniel McIntyre St. Matthews Community Association
Feb 2 @ 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
9
Fri
Book Bags Workshop – Part 2 @ Daniel McIntyre St. Matthews Community Association
Feb 9 @ 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.

Apr
20
Fri
Outdoor Family Play Event @ Central Park
Apr 20 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Communities 4 Families is pleased to present another Family Play
opportunity.

  • Outdoor play
  • Parents and children together
  • Special activities geared towards toddlers and pre-schoolers
  • Snack
  • No registration required
  • Free

April 20 Poster

May
25
Fri
C4F Grant Deadline @ C4F Office
May 25 all-day

Communities 4 Families (C4F) invites groups or organizations to apply for grants to support programming for Downtown families with children aged 0-6.  These are grants for activities including BOTH parents and their children (aged 0-6), or parenting programs for parents with children ages 0-6.  C4F grants support participants who reside within C4F boundaries (see FAQ’s for our map).

Applications can be completed electronically with page 4 faxed (204.487.3630) with signatures, or in hard copy and mailed or faxed.

Note:  the deadline for all grant applications is May 25, 2018 (they must be in our office by 5:00 p.m.)

Grants application 2018

Grant Info 2018

Grants FAQ’s

C4F Program budget Chart

fillable PCC checklist FINAL

May
29
Tue
Family Outdoor Play Day @ Orioles Community Centre
May 29 @ 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!

Mud Kitchen | Painting | Loose Parts | Bubbles

Oct
5
Fri
Family Outdoor Play Day @ Vimy Ridge Park
Oct 5 @ 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

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

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

Jan
26
Sat
Family Literacy Day celebration @ Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex
Jan 26 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

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

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
7
Thu
Valour Community Centre Stay & Play @ Valour Community Centre
Feb 7 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am

Valour Community Centre is now offering a FREE Stay and Play drop in group for parents/guardians and their children. This group is a great way to meet other neighbourhood parents and kids. There will be toys and art supplies available as well as time in the gym to run around! So come on down and have a cup of coffee with your neighbours! Please bring a snack for your child.

Parents MUST stay with their children.

Group will be every Thursday starting October 4th from 9:30am to 11:00am at Valour Community Centre, Isaac Brock site. 715 Telfer St. North.
For more information call (204)775-3869

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.

Feb
14
Thu
Valour Community Centre Stay & Play @ Valour Community Centre
Feb 14 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am

Valour Community Centre is now offering a FREE Stay and Play drop in group for parents/guardians and their children. This group is a great way to meet other neighbourhood parents and kids. There will be toys and art supplies available as well as time in the gym to run around! So come on down and have a cup of coffee with your neighbours! Please bring a snack for your child.

Parents MUST stay with their children.

Group will be every Thursday starting October 4th from 9:30am to 11:00am at Valour Community Centre, Isaac Brock site. 715 Telfer St. North.
For more information call (204)775-3869

Feb
21
Thu
Valour Community Centre Stay & Play @ Valour Community Centre
Feb 21 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am

Valour Community Centre is now offering a FREE Stay and Play drop in group for parents/guardians and their children. This group is a great way to meet other neighbourhood parents and kids. There will be toys and art supplies available as well as time in the gym to run around! So come on down and have a cup of coffee with your neighbours! Please bring a snack for your child.

Parents MUST stay with their children.

Group will be every Thursday starting October 4th from 9:30am to 11:00am at Valour Community Centre, Isaac Brock site. 715 Telfer St. North.
For more information call (204)775-3869

Feb
23
Sat
Central Winter Festival @ Central Park
Feb 23 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Free skate rental for kids and adults

Ice Sculpting

Outdoor play activities

  • Snow kitchen
  • Snow paiting
  • Fort building

Fireside music, hot beverages, smores and more!