Comox Valley Family Resource Fair
A free event featuring vendors & fun activities for children aged 0-8.
Come connect with local early years organizations and service providers that support the health & wellness of families with young children in our community.
Email: earlyyearscollaborative@gmail.com
or visit our website www.cveyc.ca/comox-valley-early-years-fair
for more information
Making the Most with Moe the Mouse
SEATS ARE LIMITED
SO PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!
Making the Most of Moe* is a five-hour online
workshop. In this workshop educators are shown
how to use the Moe the Mouse® Curriculum Box.
The basics of speech and language development
in young children, strategies
for supporting
children's speech and language development.
For more information contact:
coordinator@acc-society.bc.ca
Coffee & Connection Morning Series:
Topic: RESCHEDULED Self Care and Mindfulness When Parenting
What: An informal drop-in group for parents/caregivers interested in connecting with other parents about child/youth mental health topics while enjoying some coffee and snacks. Taking good care of ourselves when caring for our kids can be hard, especially when our kids have mental health challenges. Let’s talk about ways we can practise self-care and mindfulness when parenting.
Where: Lewis Centre, Craft Room A, 489 Old Island Hwy
When: Thurs, March 13 from 9:30-10:30 am
Registration: Click on the links above to register or simply drop-in that morning.
Cost: Free.
***Childminding is not included as part of this event but the Lewis Centre does have childminding available during this time for $3.15/child.
Parent and Peanut - Playgroup
Spring is almost here! We will plant some seeds for you to take home!
Topic: Explosive Behaviour in Teens: Strategies to Empower Families
What: When our teens are showing up in explosive ways, we sometimes blame ourselves. Learn with us as a therapist explains some causes of explosive behaviour and some strategies that support parents and teens. This video presentation will be followed by a facilitated discussion with Comox Valley Family Peer Support Workers, Carolyn and Megan.
When: Wednesday, March 12 from 6:30-8:00pm
Where: Mark Isfeld Secondary (Multipurpose room)
Cost: Free
Register: For more information and to register, click here.
Seniors' Intergenerational Action Network
55 years & up
Join in with an enthusiastic group,
as we plan, organize and action
activities that bring together
different generations. Young
children, families and youth are
asking for more time with seniors.
Connection is shown to increase
well-being and actively reduce
ageism and social isolation. Drop
in for coffee, meet others, share
your ideas and have fun. Bring
your experience and be a part
of building an intergenerational
hub that brings our community
together!
Instructor: Ann Brown
Location: Room B
Wed I 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Drop-in | Jan 15 - Mar 12 | FREE!
Dove Creek Hall Playgroup
Shannon, from Full Moon Physiotherapy will be
available at 9:30am to answer questions about
postpartum health and healing.
Lazo Littles
Enjoy a story time and song circle with Natalie
from the Vancouver Island Regional Library!
Storytime starts at 9:30am!
Inspire Healthier BC Families- Generation Health
A Free 10 Week Program to Inspire Healthier BC Families in Courtenay!
Learn together about: Healthy Eating Physical Activity Screen time Sleep Routines Wellness
Seniors' Intergenerational Action Network
55 years & up
Join in with an enthusiastic group,
as we plan, organize and action
activities that bring together
different generations. Young
children, families and youth are
asking for more time with seniors.
Connection is shown to increase
well-being and actively reduce
ageism and social isolation. Drop
in for coffee, meet others, share
your ideas and have fun. Bring
your experience and be a part
of building an intergenerational
hub that brings our community
together!
Instructor: Ann Brown
Location: Room B
Wed I 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Drop-in | Jan 15 - Mar 12 | FREE!
Dove Creek Hall Playgroup
Sandra, from the Comox Valley
Toy Library will come from 10 to 10:15am, to talk
about this great resource. Reduce consumption
and add diversity to your daily activities!
Lazo Littles
Sandra, from the Comox Valley
Toy Library will come from 10 to 10:15am, to talk
about this great resource. Reduce consumption
and add diversity to your daily activities!
Inspire Healthier BC Families- Generation Health
A Free 10 Week Program to Inspire Healthier BC Families in Courtenay!
Learn together about: Healthy Eating Physical Activity Screen time Sleep Routines Wellness
Coffee & Connection Morning Series: Self Care and Mindfulness When Parenting
What: Informal drop-in groups for parents/caregivers interested in connecting with other parents about child/youth mental health topics while enjoying some coffee and snacks.
Where: Lewis Centre, Craft Room A, 489 Old Island Hwy
When: 9:30-10:30 am on the following dates:
Thurs, Feb. 27: Self Care and Mindfulness When Parenting
Taking good care of ourselves when caring for our kids can be hard, especially when our kids have mental health challenges. Let’s talk about ways we can practise self-care and mindfulness when parenting.
Cost: Free.
***Childminding is not included as part of this event but the Lewis Centre does have childminding available during this time for $3.15/child.
Seniors' Intergenerational Action Network
55 years & up
Join in with an enthusiastic group,
as we plan, organize and action
activities that bring together
different generations. Young
children, families and youth are
asking for more time with seniors.
Connection is shown to increase
well-being and actively reduce
ageism and social isolation. Drop
in for coffee, meet others, share
your ideas and have fun. Bring
your experience and be a part
of building an intergenerational
hub that brings our community
together!
Instructor: Ann Brown
Location: Room B
Wed I 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Drop-in | Jan 15 - Mar 12 | FREE!
Inspire Healthier BC Families- Generation Health
A Free 10 Week Program to Inspire Healthier BC Families in Courtenay!
Learn together about: Healthy Eating Physical Activity Screen time Sleep Routines Wellness
Seniors' Intergenerational Action Network
55 years & up
Join in with an enthusiastic group,
as we plan, organize and action
activities that bring together
different generations. Young
children, families and youth are
asking for more time with seniors.
Connection is shown to increase
well-being and actively reduce
ageism and social isolation. Drop
in for coffee, meet others, share
your ideas and have fun. Bring
your experience and be a part
of building an intergenerational
hub that brings our community
together!
Instructor: Ann Brown
Location: Room B
Wed I 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Drop-in | Jan 15 - Mar 12 | FREE!