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Families in Community

Play. Learn. Connect.

Establish a solid parenting foundation that will help your family thrive.

There is no instruction manual when it comes to being a parent. As parents, we all come with unique life experiences that shape us into who we are, and our small ones, no matter how old, come with their own unique needs.

Formerly known as Bowmont Families Together and Prime Time, Carya’s Families in Community groups supports families with children 0 to 6 years old to build connections, strengthen their parenting and relationships, and learn more about the early years of childhood.

What can I expect?

Carya’s Families in Community offers a variety of drop-in workshops and activities for families to connect and learn together, as well as structured parenting groups where childminding is provided. You will be supported in: 

  • Learning positive parenting skills 
  • Learn about your child’s developmental milestones. 
  • Connect with parents who are on a similar parenting journey.  

We also provide one-on-one support for families in-home, working with you to build your confidence as a parent, supporting you in learning ways to connect and understand your child, and giving you fun and practical ways to play and bond with your child. 

Is this support for me?

Families look different for everyone. Our Families in Community team supports families looking to connect and learn together by offering structured parenting skills groups along with a wealth of opportunities to meet and socialize with other parents through drop-in activities and groups. 

Childminding is offered for our structured parentings groups..

Is there a cost?

There are no costs associated with our drop-in or structured parenting groups.  

How do I access this programming?

Families in Community programs are offered at Carya’s Bowmont Commons and Village Commons locations.

Families in Community West

(Formerly known as Bowmont Families Together)

Family in Community West supports families who are connected to Bowness, Montgomery, and surrounding communities. For more information, contact our team at FIC@CaryaCalgary.ca.

Families in Community East

(Formerly known as Prime Time)

Families in Community East supports families who are connected to East Village, Bridgeland, Ramsey, Inglewood, and surrounding communities. For more information, contact our team at FIC@CaryaCalgary.ca. 

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As a new mother, the programs helped me out tremendously! The isolation that I felt was eased by being able to enjoy the programs. I was also able to meet other families in the area and create long-lasting relationships.

-Carya Participant

Fall 2026 Calendar

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Monday
Drop-in Play
9:30 am – 11:00 am
September 14 – December 14
Bowness Community Association
Drop-in
Circle of Security
9:30 am – 11:30 am
October 19 – December 7
Village Commons
Registration required
Time To Grow
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
September 14 – December 7
Women’s Centre of Calgary
Registration required
Tuesday
Baby Parent Child Mother Goose
9:30 am – 10:30 am
September 15 – November 17
Trellis Society
Registration required
Baby Parent-Child Mother Goose
9:30 am – 10:30 am
September 15 – November 17
Alexandra Centre Society
Registration required
Drop-in Play
10:30 am – 11:30 am
September 15 – December 8
Alexandra Centre Society
Drop-in
LENA Start
9:30 am – 11:00 am
October 6 – December 8
Bowmont Commons
Registration required
Wednesday
Parent Child Mother Goose
10:00 am – 11:30 am
October 7 – December 16
Bowness Scout and Guide Hall
Registration required
Parent Chat
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Ocotber 7 – December 16
Bowmont Commons
Registration required
Parent Child Mother Goose
9:30 am – 10:30 am
October 7 – December 9 *no session Novemeber 11
Bridgeland Riverside Community
Registration required
Drop-in Play
10:30 am – 11:30 am
September 16 – December 9 *no session September 30 or November 11
Bridgeland Riverside Community Association
Drop-in
Thursday
Baby Parent Child Mother Gooseq
1:30 pm -2:30 pm
October 10 – December 10
Village Commons
Registration required
Parent Child Mother Goose
9:30 am – 10:30 am
October 8 – December 10
Sunalta
Registration required
Christmas Tea & Cookie Decorating
1:00 pm -3 :00 pm
December 14
Village Commons
Drop-in
Infant Massage & Songs
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
September 10 – October 1
Village Commons
Registration required
Sun Tots Drop-in Play
10:30 am – 11:30 am
September 10 – December 10
Sunalta
Drop-in
Time To Grow
10:00 am – 11:30 am
September 17 – December 3
Bowmont Commons
Registration required
Friday
Getting Ready For Learning
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
November 6 – November 27
Bowmont Commons
Registration required
Drop-in Play
10:30 am – 11:30 am
October 9 – December 11
HSCA
Drop-in
Parent Child Mother Goose
9:30 am – 10:30 am
October 9 – December 11
HSCA
Registration required
Locations
Bowmont Commons

5000 Bowness Rd NW

Montgomery Community Association (MCA)

5003 16 Ave NW

Bowness Ratepayers Scout and Guide Hall

8551 Bowness Rd NW

Bridgeland Riverside Community Association (BRCA)

917 Centre Ave NE

Sunalta Community Association

1627 10 Ave SW

Village Commons

#201, 610 8 Avenue SE

Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association

1320 5 Ave NW

Alexandra Centre Society

922 – 9 Ave SE

Women’s Centre of Calgary

39 4 St NE

Bowness Community Association

7904 43 Ave NW

Trellis Society, Bowness Club

7930 Bowness Rd NW

I am so much more aware of myself as a whole person and much more confident in my identity as a parent

-Carya Participant