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SUMMARY:Nanaimo Foster Caregivers Support Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregivers Support Mornings \nTuesday\, March 11th\, 10:00am to 11:30am \nTuesday\, April 8th\, 10:00am to 11:30am \n#102-6421 Applecross Road\, Nanaimo Come connect with other foster caregivers who understand the unique challenges and joys fostering can have. These Mornings include coffee/ tea\, snacks\, door prizes and optional crafts or activities. Foster caregivers\, please check your emails for more details closer to each event date.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/nanaimo-foster-caregivers-support-mornings/2025-03-11/1/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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SUMMARY:Nanaimo Foster Caregivers Support Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregivers Support Mornings \nTuesday\, March 11th\, 10:00am to 11:30am \nTuesday\, April 8th\, 10:00am to 11:30am \n#102-6421 Applecross Road\, Nanaimo Come connect with other foster caregivers who understand the unique challenges and joys fostering can have. These Mornings include coffee/ tea\, snacks\, door prizes and optional crafts or activities. Foster caregivers\, please check your emails for more details closer to each event date.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/nanaimo-foster-caregivers-support-mornings/2025-03-11/2/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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SUMMARY:Cowichan Valley Foster Caregivers Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregivers Mornings \nWednesday\, March 19th\, 9:30am to 11:30am \nWednesday\, April 16th\, 9:30am to 11:30am \nCowichan Community Center Nitnat Room\, 2687 James Street These gatherings are a great way to connect with other foster caregivers who understand the unique challenges and rewards of fostering. As the March Morning is during spring break\, children and youth are welcome to come along with their caregivers and there will crafts and activities for foster families. The April Morning will include a Toy Exchange. Please watch your emails for more information.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/cowichan-valley-foster-caregivers-mornings/2025-03-19/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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SUMMARY:Pouring Magic Foster Family Paint Event
DESCRIPTION:Pouring Magic Foster Family Paint Event Thursday\, March 27th\, 1:00pm to 3:00PM Arbutus Ridge Seaside Community\, Cobble Hill Open to All Cowichan Valley Foster Families! Fluid artist Catherine O’Reilly Dennis (aka “Resinista”) has graciously offered to host a foster family painting event in her studio! She will guide participants in creating two magical artwork pieces. Each participant can make one poured art 8X8 canvas and one smaller dipped art canvas or tile. All materials provided! Spaces are limited! Registrants will receive a confirmation of registration email including complete address and directions. Notes: This workshop has a suggested minimum developmental age of 8 and there are flights of stairs to access the studio. Register at: https://bit.ly/4hhDvlq.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/pouring-magic-foster-family-paint-event/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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SUMMARY:Bridge to Belonging Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Bridge to Belonging Playgroup \nFriday\, March 28th\, 12:15pm to 1:30pm \nFriday\, April 25th\, 12:15pm to 1:30pm \nTree Frog Room – Oliver Woods Community Center 6000 Oliver Road\, Nanaimo Open to all Central Island Foster Families. This playgroup is on the fourth Friday of the month. Geared toward children aged 0-5\, these sessions will include play-based activities\, a small sharing snack\, and a structured language arts circle. Facilitated by Ladysmith- Nanaimo MCFD Resource staff who have training and experience in child development and supported by Caring Families Society\, this initiative aims to create a valuable resource for foster families\, fostering connections and positive impacts for foster caregivers and children. Drop-ins are welcome. RSVP if possible. Please contact Shailu Miguez at Shailu.miguez@gov.bc.ca or 250-740-3080 with any questions and to RSVP.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/bridge-to-belonging-playgroup/2025-03-28/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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SUMMARY:Ladysmith Foster Family Fun Recreation Event
DESCRIPTION:Foster Family Fun Recreation Event Saturday\, March 29th\, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Frank Jameson Community Centre\, 810 6 Avenue\, Ladysmith Join other foster families in playing ping-pong\, air hockey\, or fooseball! There will also be a Creation Station for crafts. Registration is required due to Ladysmith Parks and Rec room capacity limits. Note that the downstairs Youth Rec Room is only accessible via stairs and washrooms/water are on the main floor. Register at https:// bit.ly/3PGVYMs
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/ladysmith-foster-family-fun-recreation-event/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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