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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

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

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

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