Our weekly fall events at a glance. Please click on the program’s title to see full details on locations, times and program information. For details on our summer programs – check out current calendar.
Programs are FREE to attend and sign up is no longer required to attend our regular scheduled daily playgroups. Sign up may still be required for special events.
Please Note: If School’s in Annapolis County are cancelled or have a 2hr delayed start, Family Matters Programs are cancelled that day.
Monday:
Cornwallis Playgroup – every Monday 9:30 – 11:30am at the Desmond Piers Memorial Hall, 268 Marine Drive, Cornwallis. Join us for a fun morning of circle time stories and songs, playtime, crafts and more. Healthy snack provided for all children attending.
Book Club – 2nd or 3rd Monday of each month 6 – 7:30pm at Family Matters in Lawrencetown check our current calendar for details of the next date. Join us once a month for the discussion on last months book. Books are provided and childcare is available.
Board Meeting – 4th Monday of each month 12.30pm at Family Matters in Lawrencetown
Tuesday:
Junior Kindergarten Kids – Tuesday mornings 9:30 – 11:30am OR Thursday afternoons 1-3pm at Family Matters main center, 10 Middle Road, Lawrencetown. Junior kindergarten kids is a registered program for children starting pre-primary or primary in Fall 2024. They will enjoy a play based learning environment with stories, songs, crafts, game and more. Childcare is available for younger siblings and parent time program for moms/dads/caregivers of the children attending.
Wednesday:
Bridgetown – Parent time & circle of friends playgroup every Wednesday 9:30am – 11:30am – at the Bridgetown Legion, Jeffrey St, Bridgetown. Parent-time playgroup, with healthy snack provided for children attending. Adults enjoy time with other parents and caregivers with some parenting education, guest speakers, crafts and more while the children play, sing songs, read stories, do crafts and have fun! Healthy snack provided for children attending. All ages welcome!
Stay and Play Storytime – Every Wednesday 1 – 3pm at the Kinsman Club, 209 Dodge Rd, Wilmot. Children and their parents/caregivers get to meet friends, read books, sing songs, play, craft and more. Healthy snack provided for all children attending.
Thursday:
Parent time & Curious Kids Playgroup – Every Thursday 9:30 – 11:30am – at St John’s United Church, 202 Main Street, Middleton.
Adults enjoy time with other parents and caregivers with some parenting education, guest speakers, crafts and more while children have a chance to interact with their peers in a play based learning environment. Healthy snack provided for children attending. All ages welcome!
Craft club – meets once a month 1 – 2.30pm at our main Family Matters location,10 Middle Road, Lawrencetown – typically the 3rd Thursday – starting in September 2024. Adults make a craft to take home. Childcare is available.
Friday:
Lawrencetown playgroup – Friday mornings 9:30 – 11:30am – Join us at the Paradise Community Hall for a parent/caregiver/child interactive playgroup with open play, crafts, story time and healthy snack provided.
Mother Goose Baby Group – Friday mornings 9.30 – 11.30am – at Family Matters in Lawrencetown depending on current Covid-19 restrictions. Parents/Caregivers and babies enjoy playtime, crafts, songs, rhymes, and more. Childcare is available for older siblings.
Mental health peer support group 9:30 – 11.30am – Come to our Mental Health Peer support group for adults 9:30 – 11:30am at Family Matters, Lawrencetown. The group is an opportunity to express and share what you are experiencing and feeling in an atmosphere of compassion, respect and solidarity. Childcare and limited transportation available on request:- Please call Family Matters 902 584 2210 or 1 800 399 7119 or message our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ACFRCfamilymatters to reserve your space.
We also offer the below programs and services – see their individual pages on our website for full details
Child passenger safety techs (CPST) Ongoing throughout the year
Parenting Journey Ongoing throughout the year
Prenatal Classes and preparing for delivery Next course date to be confirmed.
Promoting Positive Behaviour course Next course date to be confirmed.
TOTS – Take out toys and equipment Lending Library – Ongoing throughout the year – Stop by our main center in Lawrencetown or ask our staff about our children’s books, toys, resources and breast pump lending opportunities.
Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard – Ongoing as needed throughout the year – Stop by our main center in Lawrencetown and visit our cupboards. Check out our clothing bins, diapers, baby food and other items available. If you have anything in good condition that you would like to donate please check with our staff.