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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
Time to Grow
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
September 9 -December 9
Women’s Centre
Registration Required, For Adult Foundational Learners 18+
Bowness Drop-in Play
9:30 am – 11:00 am
September 16 – December 9
BCA
Drop-In, For Parents & Caregivers with Children 0-6
Parent-Child Mother Goose
10:00 am – 11:00 am
October 21 – December 16
Sunalta
Registration Required, For Parents & Caregivers with Children 0-3
Tuesday
LENA Start
9:30 am – 11:00 am
September 17 – November 19
Bowmont Commons
Registration Required, Childminding available
Drop-In Baby Playtime
10:30 am – 11:30 am
September 24 – December 10
MCA
Drop-In, For Parents & Caregivers with Children 0-18 months
Village Commons Drop-in Play
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
September 24 – December 10
Vilalge Commons
Drop-In, For Parents & Caregivers with Children 0-6
Baby Parent-Child Mother Goose
9:30 am – 10:30 am
October 8 – December 10
MCA
Registration Required, For Parents & Caregivers with Children 0-18 months
Circle of Security
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
October 15 – December 13
Village Commons
Registration Required, Childminding available, For Parents & Caregivers with Children 0-6
Wednesday
Parent Chat
9:30 am – 11:00 am
September 18 – December 11
Bowmont Commons
Registration Required, Childminding available, For Parents & Caregivers with Children 0-6
Parent-Child Mother Goose
10:00 am – 11:00 am
October 9 – December 11
BRCA
Registration Required, For Parents & Caregivers with Children 0-3
Parent-Child Mother Goose
10:00 am – 11:00 am
October 16 – December 4
Awaken Church
Registration Required, For Parents & Caregivers with Children 0-3
Thursday
Time to Grow
9:00 am – 11:00 am
September 12 – December 12
Bowmont Commons
Registration Required, Childminding available, For Adult Foundational Learners 18+
SunTots Drop-in Play
10:00 am – 11:30 am
September 12 – December 12
Sunalta
Drop-In, For Parents & Caregivers with Children 0-6
Infant Massage & Songs
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
September 12 – October 3
Village Commons
Registration Required, For Parents & Caregivers with Infants 3 weeks-6 months
Play Lab
9:30 am – 11:00 am
October 3 – October 24
Awaken Church
Registration Required, For Parents & Caregivers with Children ages 3-5
Baby Parent-Child Mother Goose
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
October 10 – December 12 NO class on October 17
Village Commons
Registration Required, For Parents & Caregivers with Children 0-18 months
Play Lab
9:30 am – 11:00 am
November 7 – November 28
Awaken Church
Registration Required, For Parents & Caregivers with Children ages 3-5
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