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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 BFT@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 PrimeTime@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

Summer 2024 Calendar

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

Monday
Tuesday
Montgomery Drop-In Play
10:00 am – 11:30 am
July 16 – August 20
MCA
Drop-In
Multigenerational BBQ – Families in Community Day
10:30 am – 1:30 pm
August 20, 2024
Shouldice Park
Drop-In
Wednesday
Village Commons Drop-In Play
10:00 am – 11:30 am
July 10 – August 7
Village Commons
Drop-In
Families in Community Day
10:00 am – 11:30 am
July 10, 2024
Bowness Park
Drop-In
Thursday
Summer Tots
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
July 11 – August 22
Sunalta Community Association
Drop-In
Outdoor Park Play
10:00 am – 11:30 am
July 11 – July 25
Shouldice Park
Drop-In
Friday
Locations
Montgomery Community Association (MCA)

5003 43 Ave NW

Shouldice Accessible Park

9122 Bow River Pathway

Bowness Park

8900 48 Ave NW

Bowmont Commons

5000 Bowness Rd NW

Village Commons

#201, 610 8 Avenue SE

Sunalta Community Association

1627 10 Ave SW

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

-Carya Participant