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Playgroups/Drops-ins are separated by community. Look at the link to the City of Winnipeg Community Map to determine where the communities are.
The information is as accurate as possible, but we suggest you call first before heading out to play, just to make sure.
Assiniboine South:
* Pembina Trails School Division: offers a variety of programs to support children and their families.
* Charleswood Y Neighbours group meets Thursday am at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (637 Buckingham).
Contact Angeline at 414-4118.
Fort Garry:
* Kids Spot Drop In at Waverely Fellowship Baptist Church: Tues-Fri 9-11:30am for kids age 0-5. Suggested
donation $3.
* Fort Garry/St. Norbert Healthy Child Coalition: Free programs in five family centres for kids (age 0-6) who live in
Fort Garry/St. Norbert.
* Pembina Trails School Division: offers a variety of programs to support children and their families.
* Fort Garry Community Centre: playgroup Tuesdays 9:15-11:15am (ages 0-5) at Hobson Site. Janet 453-3970 $1
* Thursday Morning Mom's Group: meets at the Fort Garry United Church 9:30-11:30am. Babysitters provide care
for kids while moms sit and chat. $5.00/family
* Y Neighbours Lindenwoods/Whyte Ridge group meets Thursdays 9:15-11:15am at Whyte Ridge Baptist Church.
Contact Judy at 488-2891.
River East/Transcona: * River East/Transcona: Look at the KINDERLINKS newsletter to see the 18 FREE drop-in playgroups listed, plus
other early learning, family, and community resources. What a resource in this area of Winnipeg!
* Oxford Heights Playspace is a drop-in active playspace, with a focus on gross motor activities for kids age -0-5 yrs.
Wednesdays 9-12. Contact mandy_rah@yahoo.com.
* Y Neighbours Transcona Group meets Tuesday am at Blessed Sacrament Parish (425 Rosseau E).
Contact Teri at 283-2312.
* TIE Tykes - a Free drop-in program for caregivers and their children (0-6)
2 Locations: Elmwood EK Active Living Center - 180 Poplar Ave (Tue & Thur 9:00-12:00pm)
Community LIFE Church - 384 Talbot Ave (Wed & Fri 9:00-12:00pm)
Contact 995-1441 or together-in-elmwood@live.ca
River Heights:
* Earl Grey Ride & Play: A drop-in program Tues, Wed, Thurs for kids age 0-5.
* Crescentwood Community Centre: 1170 Corydon, "Parenting Get Together", Thurs 1:30pm-3pm for babies 0-12mo. * Sir John Franklin Community Centre: Indoor playground for kids 0-10 years. Mon 9:30-11:30am. $2/kid 489-9537
* FamiliesForward: River Heights/Ft. Rouge Parent Child Coalition - lists many activities for families. Check their list
online. * Lord Roberts CC: Free program for kids age 0-5 with parent. Mon/Wed 9:15-11:15am, Fri 1:15-3:15pm. Bring small snack
to share. 725 Kylemore St. ALSO has Tues 9:45-11:45am: public health nurse, snack provided, milk coupons.
Seven Oaks:
* Seven Oaks: Over 30 drop-in Play & Learn, Story Time, Baby Rhyme, Story Magic and many other programs for
preschool (birth to age 5) kids in the Seven Oaks area.
St. James-Assiniboia:
* Heritage Park Childrens Programs: Programs for kids at their Heritage and Jameswood sites.
* Heritage Park Family Resource Centre: Open Mon-Fri offering various programs (prenatal to 6yrs). Call Jackie 895-2519
* Military Family Resource Centre: 102 Comet Road. Contact Shannon 833-2500 x 2491
* Heritage Park: Great Expectations for babies 0-12 mo, Thursdays 1:15pm-3:15pm. Call Traci or Selena 885-5415
* Discovery Children's Centre: Great Expectations (babies 0-12mo) Tuesdays 9:30-11:15am. Call Traci or Selena
885-5415
* Westwin Children's Centre: Creative Tots (newborn to 6 years), Thursdays 9:30am-11am. Call Shannon 833-2500x2491
* Salvation Army Heritage Temple Park: Baby Song (newborn to preschool), Tuesdays 10-11:30am. No reg
required 889-9203
* Health and Social Services: Unit 8-2015 Portage Ave., Breastfeeding Drop-in and Support. Fridays 10-11:30am 940-2040
* Deer Lodge Playgroup: Wednesdays 9:30-11am for kids up to age 6 at the Deer Lodge CC. Call Lee for details 831-7405 * First Friends Playgroup: Meets Friday mornings Sept - May at the Kirkfield Westwood Community Centre (Westwood).
* Westwood Drop In: Tuesdays 9:30-11am for kids up to age 6 at Sansome School. Call Lee for details 831-7405
* Crestview Drop In: Thursdays 9:30-11am for kids up to age 6 at Crestview School. Call Lee for details 831-7405
* Parent Child Coalition drop-in at Buchanan Elementry School. Fridays 9:30-11:30am. Free, snack provided. No reg req.
* Y Neighbours Polo Park meets Mondays 9-11:15am at Deer Lodge Community Centre. Kids are babysat by certified
babysitters, moms socialize. Contact Kim at 298-2228 or poloparkyneighbours@gmail.com.
* Y Neighbours St. James Group meets Tuesday am at Maranatha Church (910 Sturgeon Rd).Contact Amanda at 475-8474.
* Mom & Me (& Dad too!) playgroup: An informal drop-in playgroup for kids age 0-5yrs. No reg req. Bourkevale
Community Centre (100 Ferry Rd.) Tuesdays 9:15-11:15am. Contact Judith at 888-1599 or email bourkevale@gmail.com.
St. Norbert:
* Y Neighbours St. Norbert: Fridays 9-11:15am at Fort Richmond Baptist Church. Kids are babysat by certified
babysitters, moms socialize. For more info contact Tenielle at 275-1890.
* Fort Garry/St. Norbert Healthy Child Coalition: Free programs in five family centres for kids (age 0-6) who live in
Fort Garry/St. Norbert.
St. Vital/St. Boniface:
* Louis Riel School Division LOTS OF Early Learning Opportunities - for kids age 0-5. All divisional parents and
their children are eligible to attend programs at no cost.
* Y Neighbours River Park South Group: meets Wednesday am at Morrow Gospel Church (755 St. Anne's Rd.). Contact
Shawna at 235-1159.
* Y Neighbours Fort Richmond Group: meets Thursday am in Members' homes. Contact Doreen at 269-2940.
* Y Neighbours St. Vital Group: meets Tuesday am at Morrow Gospel Church (755 St. Anne's Rd).
* United Church in Meadowood: Free drop in for kids age 0-5 & parents. Mon 9:30-11:30am, Thurs 1-3pm.
1111 Dakota St. Call Kathy 256-1173.
Downtown:
* Wolseley Drop In: R A Steen Wolseley area Drop-in. Wednesday mornings. Ages 0-4. Call for information 783-5616
* ArtParty: FREE family art program at VCC Orioles 444 Burnell St. every Tuesday from 5-7pm. Everyone is welcome.
* DMSMCA Recreational Drop-in provides snacks, art, homework help, movies, sports and more. FREE for youth age 6-18.
Mon 5-9pm, Tues-Fri 3:30-9pm at VCC Orioles 444 Burnell St. Contact Brianna at 774-7005 or youthrec@dmsmca.ca
* Y Neighbours Alumni Group: meets every 3rd Tuesday evening at the downtown YMCA; contact Kathy at 338-9862.
* Y Neighbours English as a Second Language Group: meets every 2nd Wednesday in am at downtown YMCA. Contact
Bonni at 953-7317.
* Wiggle Giggle & Munch: Drop in program for kids age 1-4 & their parents at Greenway School (390 Burnell St).
Tues 9-11:30am. Contact Debbie Nikiel 774-7298.
City-wide:
* Breastfeeding Buddies: drop-in for Wpg moms & babies. Meets Weds at 10am. 755 Portage Ave. Call Andrea 940-6669.
* Winnipeg Childrens Drop In Programs: FREE for kids ages 6-12
* Healthy Baby Groups: both inside and outside Winnipeg * Romeo-Dallaire Family Resource Centre: Offering programs in French for kids age 0-6yrs. Marie-Eve Tremblay 831-1060 |
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