Classes & Support Groups In Your Community

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ATIKOKAN

Reading Plus Literacy Project

• Books for Babes – Sundog Toy Lending Library and Parents Resource Centre
  Contact: Tania Bimm (807) 597-1481
  
  
• Parent-Child Mother Goose, Atikokan 2-3-4 Playgroup
  Contact: Tammy Faykes (807) 597-1464

• Learn Together 0-6, Joyful Journeys 0-6 and Reading Plus
  Contact: Louise Leduchowski (807) 597-1242

DRYDEN

• Parent Child Mother Goose, Playgroup, Infant Massage, Toy Lending, Resource Materials, ESSO Math Program
  Contact: Dryden Best Start Hub, Barb Avanthey (807) 223-7145

FORT FRANCES

Fort Frances Family Resource Program, Fort Frances Best Start Hub

• Playgroups, Parent education & training, Infant Massage, Drop-in Play Program, toy lending, parent resource materials.
  Contact: Fort Frances (807) 274-8588 for information.

Li’l Eagles Program

• Offers cultural, social, recreational, and educational activities.
  
  
• Children are encouraged to participate in activities that assist them in healthier lifestyles and positive choices.
  Contact: (807) 274-8541

• Wednesdays from 10:00 am – 11:00 am
• Early literacy program for Mom’s and children up to 2 years of age.

• Parent-child school-readiness program to build mathematical skills for children in JK, SK, Grade 1.

Play Groups

• Fridays from 10:00 am – 11:00 am.

• Ongoing, call for more details.

KENORA

Kenora Best Start Hub Programs:

• Various programs for children 0 to 7 years of age.
  Contact: Kenora Best Start Hub, 467-5530.
  

Minaki: An outreach program for families in Minaki, two Mondays each month. The playgroup meets at the Community Centre for songs, reading, craft and a snack.
Contact: Best Start Hub, 467-5530.

Minto Girls Group

• A prevention group for girl’s ages 9-12 focused on information sharing versus therapeutic services with the importance of mental and physical health emphasized.
  
  
• Participants are linked with various community organizations.
  Contact: Lake of the Woods Child Development Centre 467-5437

• A 10-week concurrent group program for children and their mothers who have experienced domestic violence.
  
  
• A chance to assist mother’s in understanding how violence has impacted their children and how best to respond to their children’s needs.
  
  
• Moms must have custody of their children to participate.
  
  
• Assistance with transportation and childcare is provided.
  
  Contact: Lake of the Woods Child Development Centre 467-5437

• Parents between the ages of 16-21 have the opportunity to complete your grade 12 and bring your child with you.
  Contact: Dana Burton 468-3337 or Rhonda Glofcheski (Beaver Brae) 468-6401

• Sessions for boys, girls, parents, step-parents as well as transition groups for children who are entering their teen years.
  Contact: Lake of the Woods Child Development Centre 467-5437

Sib Shop

• A program for siblings of children with development disabilities.
  
  
• Generally run in late spring
  Contact: Infant Development Program 467-5225

• An opportunity to teach appropriate skills to children on how to express their feelings.
  Contact: Lake of the Woods Child Development Centre 467-5437

 RAINY RIVER

Rainy River Best Start Hub

•  310 Government Road
   Music and Movement, Mother Goose, Make the Connection, Parenting workshops, drop-in weekly crafts, other programs available from time to time- Baby Food  
   Basics, Babysitting course, parenting resource materials,
   Summer Programs-Kids in the Kitchen, plus others.  Community Kitchens- most months.
   Contact: 852-3362 for more info

• 310 Government Road
  Daycare services available for toddler, preschool and school age children
  Subsidy available
  Contact: 852-3362

Riverside Community Counselling Services

•  113 Fourth Street, Rainy River
   Community Counsellor- Mark Greenwood
   Adult, children, family counselling available
   Contact: 274-4807 (3)

SIOUX LOOKOUT

Groups for Children & Moms

• For families who have experienced or witnessed violence in their home.
  Contact: First Step Women’s Shelter (807) 737-1438 or The Patricia Centre for Children & Youth, 737-2086.

• Offers many activities for children and parents, including Tales for Tots, Story Hour, Rainbow of Fun and Rhyme Time.
  Contact:  737-3253 for details or to sign up.

• This parent lead group is open to anyone wanting to learn more about Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).  3-4 meetings are held each year.  For more information or upcoming meeting dates, please call the Patricia Centre for Children & Youth at 737-2086.

Baby & Me

•  Baby & Me drop-in group is held every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 1:30-3:00 at the Best Start Hub, 73 King Street.The first 20 minutes is devoted to a “topic of the Week” presented by the NWHU Healthy Babies, Healthy Children Public Health Nurse. Questions and discussion will follow the presentation.The remainder of the time is left for getting to know other new parents and babes, weighing your baby, breastfeeding, open discussion, and to ask the Public Health Nurse any questions you might have.This program is free, no registration needed and meant for parents with infants newborn to crawling. Come on out, learn and have fun. Call Vicki (807) 737-3253 or Tekla Rundle 737-2292 ext. 29 for details.

Baby's Day Out

•  Baby’s Day out is a group that meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at the Friendship Centre’s Family Support Program. A Health Babies, Healthy Children Public Health Nurse is available to answer any questions and present a topic of the week. The remainder of the time is left for getting to know other new parents and babes, weighing your baby, breastfeeding, and open discussion. This program is free, registration is needed recommended. Come on out, learn and have fun. Call Rhiannan at  (807) 737-7521 or Tekla Rundle 737-2292 ext. 29 for details.

Infant Massage Class

•  Want to learn how to give a safe, relaxing massage to your baby? All classes are free of charge and everyone is welcome. Please call Candi at 737-7922 or Vicki at 737-3253 to inquire about class dates. Held at the Sunset Women’s Aboriginal Circle and the Best Start Hub. 

Physical Activity Opportunities

•  Various classes/sessions to promote physical activity (e.g. Badminton lessons) held throughout the community facilitated by Therese Niznowski. Call for upcoming sessions 737-2292 Ext 30. 

 STRATTON 

Stratton Best Start Hub

• 11605 Hwy 11
  Drop-In, Mother Goose, Gross Motor Play, Circle Time, Story Hours, Sneakers & Strollers, Parenting workshops, other programs available from time to time, Summer Programs
  contact 483-5319