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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?

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 2024 Calendar

To learn more information about a program, simply hover your cursor over it to view its description

Monday
Bowness Drop-in Play
9:30 am – 11:00 am
January 13 – March 17
BCA
Drop-In, For Parents & Caregivers with Children 0-6
Parent-Child Mother Goose
10:00 am – 11:00 am
January 13 – March 17
Sunalta
Registration Required, For Parents & Caregivers with Children 0-3
Time to Grow
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
January 13 – April 14
Women’s Centre
Registration Required, For Adult Foundational Learners 18+
Tuesday
Infant Massage and Songs
9:30 am – 10:30 am
January 14 – January 28
MCA
Registration Required.
Baby Parent-Child Mother Goose
9:30 am – 10:30 am
February 4 – March 18
MCA
Registration Required, For Parents & Caregivers with Children 0-18 months
Drop-In Baby Playtime
10:30 am – 11:30 am
January 14 – March 18
MCA
Drop-In, For Parents & Caregivers with Children 0-18 months
LENA Start
9:30 am – 11:00 am
January 21 – March 25
Bowmont Commons
Registration Required, Childminding available
Circle of Security
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
January 28 – March 18
Village Commons
Registration Required, Childminding available, For Parents & Caregivers with Children 0-6
Drop-in Play and Songtime
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
January 14 – March 18
Village Commons
Drop-In, For Parents & Caregivers with Children 0-6
Wednesday
Parent Chat
9:30 am – 11:00 am
January 15 – March 19
Bowmont Commons
Registration Required, Childminding available, For Parents & Caregivers with Children 0-6
Parent-Child Mother Goose
10:00 am – 11:00 am
January 15 – March 19
Awaken Church
Registration Required, For Parents & Caregivers with Children 0-3
Parent-Child Mother Goose
10:00 am – 11:00 am
January 15 – March 19
BRCA
Registration Required, For Parents & Caregivers with Children 0-3
Drop-In Play
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
January 15 – March 19
BRCA
Drop-in, For Parents & Caregivers with Children 0-6
Thursday
Time to Grow
9:00 am – 11:00 am
January 16 – April 17
Bowmont Commons
Registration Required, Childminding available, For Adult Foundational Learners 18+
Play Lab
9:30 am – 11:00 am
February 10 – March 13
Village Commons
Registration Required, For Parents & Caregivers with Children ages 3-5
SunTots Drop-in Play
10:00 am – 11:30 am
January 9 – March 20
Sunalta
Drop-In, For Parents & Caregivers with Children 0-6
Play Lab
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
January 16 – February 6
Awaken Church
Registration Required, For Parents & Caregivers with Children ages 3-5
Infant Massage & Songs
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
January 16 – February 6
Village Commons
Registration Required, For Parents & Caregivers with Infants 3 weeks-6 months
Baby Parent-Child Mother Goose
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
February 20 – April 24
Village Commons
Registration Required, For Parents & Caregivers with Children 0-18 months
Friday
Locations
Awaken Church

6508 Bowwood Drive NW

Bowmont Commons

5000 Bowness Rd NW

Bowness Community Association (BCA)

7904 43 Ave NW

Montgomery Community Association (MCA)

5003 16 Ave NW

Bridgeland Riverside Community Association (BRCA)

917 Centre Ave NE

Sunalta Community Association

1627 10 Ave SW

Village Commons

#201, 610 8 Avenue SE

Women’s Centre

39 4 St NE

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

-Carya Participant