Saturday Strolls: Connect With Land – Indigenous Focused

Bring the family and join us for a walk to learn about the lands of the ƛ̓éxətəm Regional Park. Rain or Shine.

Details:

• DROP-IN, no registration required. 
• Saturdays, October 5 – 26, 2024, from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• At ƛ̓éxətəm Regional Park (formerly Colony Farms Regional Park, near the bathroom, by the main parking lot. 1.2km down Colony Farm Road past the railroad tracks.)

If you have any questions about this group, please contact Brandie Cristales at brandie.cristales@westcoastfamily.org.

Bring the family to join us for a walk around Como Lake, then stay and play in the playground. Rain or Shine.

Details:

• DROP-IN, no registration required. 
• Wednesdays, September 11, 18, October 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2024 from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• At Como Lake (700 Gatensbury St., Coquitlam, meet near the playground)

If you have any questions about this group, please email Brandie Cristales at brandie.cristales@westcoastfamily.org

Come enjoy sensory play including waterplay, playdough, light table, sand and much more. A fun filled hour of exploration awaits!

Details:

• DROP-IN, no registration required. 
• Tuesdays, October 15 – November 26, 2024, from 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
• No session November 5
• At WFC Tri-Cities Office (2062 Manning Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 1L6)

If you have any questions about this group, please email Amy Carreiro at amy.carreiro@westcoastfamily.org.

Share the love of language through songs, rhymes and simple signs for your little one (aged 0-2).

Details:

• DROP-IN, no registration required. 
• Thursdays, September 12 – December 12, 2024, from 1:00 PM – 2:o0 PM
• No session October 10
• YMCA CCRR Office (1130 Austin Ave, Coquitlam, BC V3K 3P5)

If you have any questions about this group, please email Amy Carreiro at amy.carreiro@westcoastfamily.org.

Come dress up with your little ones for a fun-filled Halloween-themed circle & story time in the park! Costumes encouraged and welcomed.

Details:

• DROP-IN, no registration required. 
• Thursdays, October 31, 2024, from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
• At Castle Park in Port Coquitlam (2252 Castle Crescent, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 5Y1)

If you have any questions about this group or other DROP-IN FALL HAPPENINGS programs, please email us at family.nav@westcoastfamily.org

Come drop-in for a free make & take crafting session with Elder Maria Reed!

Details:

• DROP-IN, no registration required. 
• Fridays, September 27, October 18, November 29, 2024, from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
• At the WFC Tri-Cities Office (2062 Manning Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 1L6)

If you have any questions about this group, please email shawna.comey@westcoastfamily.org.

Come play with your little one and connect with other parents & babies!

Details:

• DROP-IN, no registration required. 
• Wednesdays, September 18 to December 11, 2024, from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
• At the WFC Tri-Cities Office at the back of the building (2062 Manning Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 1L6)

If you have any questions about this group or other DROP-IN FALL HAPPENINGS programs, please email us at family.nav@westcoastfamily.org

Come join us for a fun-filled drop-in. A Family Navigator will be there for all your resource needs!

Details:

• No registration required, drop-in program
• Wednesdays, Sept 18 – Dec 11, 2024, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
• At WFC Tri-Cities Office (2062 Manning Ave, Port Coquitlam)

If you have any questions about this group or other DROP-IN FALL HAPPENINGS programs, please email us at family.nav@westcoastfamily.org

Come be a Birchland Buddy! Drop-in & join us with your little one for a fun open gym program. In partnership with SD43.

Details:

• No registration required, drop-in program
• Tuesdays, September 17 – December 3, 2024, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
• (no session Oct. 8 and Nov. 12)
• At Birchland Elementary School Gym (1331 Fraser Ave, Port Coquitlam)
• Entrance at gym doors

If you have any questions about this group, please email shawna.comey@westcoastfamily.org.

Join us for Crafting Connections with Elder Maria Reed!

Come drop-in for a free make & take crafting session with Elder Maria Reed. Childminding provided.

Details:

• No registration required, drop-in program
• Fridays, April 12, May 17, June 14, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
• WFC Tri-Cities Office (2062 Manning Avenue)

If you have any questions about this group or other DROP-IN programs, please email us at family.nav@westcoastfamily.org