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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

Winter 2026 Calendar

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Monday
Bowness Drop-in Play
9:30 am – 11:00 am
January 12 – March 16
BCA
Drop-in, No session on February 16
Parent-Child Mother Goose
10:00 am – 11:00 am
January 12 – March 16
Sunalta
Registration required, No session on February 16
Sunalta Drop-in Play
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
January 12 – March 16
Sunalta
Drop-in, No session on February 16
Time to Grow
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
January 12 – April 13
Women’s Centre
Registration required
Tuesday
Baby Parent-Child Mother Goose
9:30 am – 10:30 am
January 13 – March 17
MCA
Registration required
Circle of Security
9:30 am – 11:30 am
January 27 – March 17
Bowmont Commons
Registration required, Childminding available
Baby Parent-Child Mother Goose
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
February 3 – March 17
MCA
Registration required
Parent-Child Mother Goose
10:00 am – 11:00 am
January 13 – March 17
Alexandra Centre Society
Registration required
Inglewood Drop-in Play
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
January 13 – March 17
Alexandra Centre Society
Drop-in
Wednesday
Parent Chat
9:30 am – 11:00 am
January 21 – March 18
Bowmont Commons
Registration required, Childminding available
Parent-Child Mother Goose
9:30 am – 10:30 am
January 14 – March 18
Bowness Scout and Guide Hall
Registration required
Parent-Child Mother Goose
10:00 am – 11:00 am
January 14 – March 18
BRCA
Registration required
Bridgeland Drop-in Play
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
January 14 – March 18
BRCA
Drop-in
Thursday
Time to Grow
9:00 am – 11:00 am
January 15 – March 19
Bowmont Commons
Registration required, Childminding available
Rainbow Families (Evening Program)
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
January 15, February 19, and March 19
Village Commons
Registration required
SunTots Drop-in Play
10:00 am – 11:30 am
January 15 – March 19
Sunalta
Drop-in, Ring the doorbell to get in
Baby Parent-Child Mother Goose
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
February 12 – March 19
Village Commons
Registration required
LENA Start
9:30 am – 11:00 am
January 15 – March 19
Village Commons
Registration required, Childminding available
Infant Massage and Songs
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
January 15 – February 5
Village Commons
Registration required
Friday
Locations
Bowmont Commons

5000 Bowness Rd NW

Bowness Community Association

7904 43 Ave 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

Alexandra Centre Society – Inglewood

922 – 9 Ave SE

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