Family Connection Centre

This is a great opportunity for you and your child(ren) to explore all five of the developmental domains in a fun, interactive, parent-led program. All the supplies are included and the activities are different each week. Drop in to see what it’s all about.

Is your child full of energy? Bring them to this program where they will have lots of opportunity to practice moving their bodies through games and activities designed to enhance their gross motor development.

This program provides information and support for a healthy pregnancy. Following the Public Health Agency of Canada’s program guide, mothers receive pre-natal education, help with nutrition and links to community services and supports as needed. Participants can stay with the program until their child is one year of age. Registration is required as lunch is provided. Childcare is available with pre-registration.

A group for moms experiencing postpartum depression, presented by Alberta Health Services. Pre-arranged childcare is available.

This is a great opportunity for you and your child(ren) to explore all five of the developmental domains in a fun, interactive, parent-led program. All the supplies are included and the activities are different each week. Drop in to see what it’s all about. (No group Mar 26 or Apr 2)

Is your child full of energy? Bring them to this program where they will have lots of opportunity to practice moving their bodies through games and activities designed to enhance their gross motor development.

This a great place to meet other parents in your community with children of a similar age. It provides an excellent opportunity for your child to socialize with other children while you enjoy some adult time and a free coffee. Wednesdays, Jan 10 - Jun 27 10:00 - 11:30 - Family Connection Centre

A group for moms experiencing postpartum depression, presented by Alberta Health Services. Pre-arranged childcare is available. (No Group Feb 8 or Mar 29)

A group for grandparents who are the primary caregiver of their grandchildren. Pre-arranged childcare is available.

This program provides information and support for a healthy pregnancy. Following the Public Health Agency of Canada’s program guide, mothers receive pre-natal education, help with nutrition and links to community services and supports as needed. Participants can stay with the program until their child is one year of age.Registration for this program requires a phone call to apfa to attend. Childcare is available with pre-registration. (No class Mar 27)

Discuss current treatment recommendations; address side effects, therapeutic effects, and what can be expected; safety of alternative therapies & prescription medications. Presenter: Loretta Koch, Pharmacist & Keirsten Walters, Psych Nurse

Children love music, dancing and moving to rhythmic beats, it is even more fun if they use an assortment of instruments to play along. This is a fun way to develop early literacy skills. Pre-registration is required.

A chance for children to explore, experiment, exercise imagination and experience creativity. In these sessions, everyone is an artist. Parents are required to attend. Pre-registration required. Program is available for 3 - 5 year olds. Thursdays, Jan 25, Feb 15, Mar 15 1:00 - 2:00 - Family Connection Centre

An interactive playgroup where parents and children 3-4 years old will have a chance to practice foundational skills to set them up for success when they go to school. Play-based activities will be provided to strengthen five areas of development: Physical Health and Well-Being; Social Competence; Emotional Maturity; Language and Thinking; Communication and General Knowledge. Pre-registration is required.

An innovative family education model for children 7 - 12 years to promote and support healthy lifestyles. The program involves a series of age-based group learning sessions that focus on healthy eating, physical activity, community engagement and offers children easy to use tools to support healthy lifestyle choices. (CELEBRATION - March 17)

Information of the DTC: what it is, who is eligible, how to apply. Information of the RDSP: what it is, who is eligible, how to apply, savings bond, matching grant, contributions and withdrawals and more. Information on Voice of Albertans with Disabilities, applying for AISH, PDD and other application forms. Presenter: Voice of Albertans with Disabilities

Dads & 5 - 9 Year Olds  - Supper, Games, Prizes included

The Positive Parenting Program promotes a strong parent-child relationship by empowering parents with tips, tools and strategies that encourage age appropriate behaviour in their children. A strong emphasis is placed on helping children learn, develop and grow. Pre-registration required. Saturdays, Feb 24 - Apr 7 9:30 - 11:30 Family Connection Centre - (No group Mar 24 and Mar 31) (limited childcare)

An empowering 4 week program for girls ages 9-12 that focuses on lifestyle choices that will impact healthy relationships. Each week we will be discussing a relevant topic and how it pertains to each of the participants. We encourage parents to follow up with their daughters and further discuss these topics. During our time together, we will each be making a scrapbook to keep. At the end of the 4 weeks, the girls will be able to bring home their…

Handle with Care is a simple interactive program to help parents & caregivers, to promote the mental health of young children from birth to 6 years.

This group will focus on Bedtime Routines. Triple P Discussion Groups offer tips and suggestions for dealing with a child's specific problem behaviour. Parents view short video clips showing other parents dealing with the same issue and are encouraged to share their thoughts with other parents in the group. Parents will be given a take-home workbook with simple exercises and information to help try new strategies at home. Four topics are available for discussion Dealing with disobedience, Managing fighting and aggression,…

This group will focus on Dealing with Disobedience. Triple P Discussion Groups offer tips and suggestions for dealing with a child's specific problem behaviour. Parents view short video clips showing other parents dealing with the same issue and are encouraged to share their thoughts with other parents in the group. Parents will be given a take-home workbook with simple exercises and information to help try new strategies at home. Four topics are available for discussion Dealing with disobedience, Managing fighting and…

Play Your Way is a great opportunity for you and your child(ren) ages 0 - 6 to explore all five of the developmental domains in a fun, interactive, parent-led program. All the supplies are included and the activities are different each week.

Busy Bodies Are your children full of energy? Bring them to this program where they will have lots of time to practice moving their bodies through gross motor games and activities. For children 0 - 6 and their parent/caregiver.

Children love music, dancing and moving to rhythmic beats, it is even more fun if they use an assortment of instruments to play along. This is a fun way to develop early literacy skills.

An innovative family education model for children 7 - 12 years to promote and support healthy lifestyles. The program involves a series of age-based group learning sessions that focus on healthy eating, physical activity, community engagement and offers children easy to use tools to support healthy lifestyle choices. Visit our Eventbrite page to register.

A cooking and activity program for children 4 - 5 years. It incorporates fun, nutritional and interactive activities. Each week consists of a story, activity and cooking. Parents are required to attend. Pre-registration required.

An innovative family education model for children 7 - 12 years to promote and support healthy lifestyles. The program involves a series of age-based group learning sessions that focus on healthy eating, physical activity, community engagement and offers children easy to use tools to support healthy lifestyle choices. Visit our Eventbrite page to register.