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Jun
18
Tue
Outdoor Play
Jun 18 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Free, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

This drop-in program for 0-6 year old children and their caregivers gives opportunities to bond, enjoy outdoor space, and grow together. Snack will be provided. No registration required.

Outdoor Play May-June

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

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Jun
20
Thu
Valour Community Centre Stay & Play @ Valour Community Centre
Jun 20 @ 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

Jun
25
Tue
Outdoor Play
Jun 25 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Free, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

This drop-in program for 0-6 year old children and their caregivers gives opportunities to bond, enjoy outdoor space, and grow together. Snack will be provided. No registration required.

Outdoor Play May-June

Jun
27
Thu
Valour Community Centre Stay & Play @ Valour Community Centre
Jun 27 @ 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

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
25
Fri
Wiggle, Giggle & Munch – Refresher Workshop
Oct 25 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Wiggle, Giggle & Munch - Refresher Workshop @ Winnipeg | Manitoba | Canada

Come learn about what’s in the new program handbook!

This is a 2-hour workshop for program leaders who have taken Wiggle, Giggle & Munch training in the past OR are currently running a Wiggle, Giggle & Munch program.

FREE. New handbooks provided.

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

Wiggle, Giggle & Munch – Refresher Workshop
Oct 29 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Wiggle, Giggle & Munch - Refresher Workshop @ Winnipeg | Manitoba | Canada

Come learn about what’s in the new program handbook!

This is a 2-hour workshop for program leaders who have taken Wiggle, Giggle & Munch training in the past OR are currently running a Wiggle, Giggle & Munch program.

FREE. New handbooks provided.

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

Feb
1
Sat
SnoBall Outdoor Play Event @ Broadway Neighbourhood Centre
Feb 1 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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

All families welcome. C4F 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
4
Tue
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Feb 4 @ 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