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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

Spring 2024 Calendar

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

Monday
Drop-in Play
9:30 am – 11:00 am
April 8 – June 17
BCA
No drop-in play on May 20
Tuesday
Baby Parent-Child Mother Goose
9:30 am – 10:30 am
April 9 – June 11
MCA
Registration Required
Early Talk for 0-3’s
10:00 am – 11:30 am
April 16 – June 18
Bowmont Commons
Registration Required, Childminding provided. FREE Graduation Event at Telus Spark on June 26
Circle of Security Parenting
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
April 9 – May 28
Village Commons
Registration Required, Childminding Provided
Drop-in Baby Playtime
10:30 am – 11:30 am
April 9 – June 11
MCA
Drop-In
Drop-In Play
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
April 9 – June 18
Village Commons
Drop-In
Wednesday
Parent-Child Mother Goose for Ages 0-3
9:30 am – 10:30 am
April 10 – June 12
BRCA
Registration Required
Time for You Women’s Group
10:00 am – 11:30 am
April 10 – June 19
Trellis
Childminding provided
Parent-Child Mother Goose for Ages 0 – 3
10:00 am – 11:00 am
April 3 – June 5
Awaken Church
Registration Required
Drop-In Play
10:30 am – 11:30 am
April 10 – June 19
BRCA
Drop-In
Thursday
Time to Grow
9:00 am – 11:00 am
May 2 – June 13
Bowmont Commons
Registration Required, Childminding provided
Parent-Child Mother Goose
9:30 am – 10:30 am
April 11 – June 13
Village Commons
Registration Required
Sun Tots Drop-In Play and Mother Goose Song Time
10:00 am – 11:30 am
April 11 – June 20
Sunalta Community Association
Drop-In
Infant Massage and Songs (0-6 months)
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
April 11 – May 2
Village Commons
Registration required
Baby Parent-Child Mother Goose (0-12 months)
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
May 9 – June 27
Village Commons
Registration Required
Friday
Locations
Bowness Community Association (BCA)

7904 43 Ave NW

Montgomery Community Association (MCA)

5003 43 Ave NW

Bowmont Commons

5000 Bowness Rd NW

Trellis

7930 Bowness Rd NW

Awaken Church

6508 Bowwood Dr NW

Village Commons

#201, 610 8 Avenue SE

Bridgeland Riverside Community Association (BRCA)

917 Centre Ave NE

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