HOW TO REACH US

September & October 2013

www.familiesfirstpei.com
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

PO BOX 133, Montague PE C0A1R0 Ph. (902) 838-4600

Monday Morning
Count to 5 & Exercise
10-11:30 am

Friday

Saturday

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Drop In 10-11:30

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Baby Club 10-11:30

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Music 10-11:30 Stroller Walking
9:30-10:30

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Comfort Play & Teach 9-10 am Bumps & Babies
10:30-12

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Coffee Break for Parents 10-11:30 Please Register

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Breakfast & Play 9-11:30 am

Like adults, kids need exercise. Most children need at least an hour of physical activity every day. Regular exercise helps children

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& Exercise 10-11:30 Park Day 11-12 Baby Club 10-11:30

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Music 10-11:30 Stroller Walking
9:30-10:30

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Comfort Play & Teach 9-10 am Bumps & Babies
10:30-12

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Drop In with Head Lice Information 10-11:30

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Breakfast & Play 9-11:30 am

Feel less stressed Feel better about themselves Feel more ready to learn in school Keep a healthy weight Build and keep healthy bones, muscles and joints Sleep better at night

Park Days
11-12 am

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Exercise 10-11:30 Park Day 11-12 Baby Club 10-11:30

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Music 10-11:30 Stroller Walking
9:30-10:30

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Comfort Play & Teach 9-10 am No Bumps & Babies due to training

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Healthy Lunches with Heart & Stroke 10-11:30 Please Register

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Breakfast & Play 9-11:30 am

Join us at a different park each week depending on weather.

Tuesday Morning

30Count to 5 & 1 October

Exercise 10-11:30 Park Day 11-12 Baby Club 10-11:30

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Music 10-11:30 Stroller Walking
9:30-10:30

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Comfort Play & Teach 9-10 am Bumps & Babies
10:30-12

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Fire Safety at Montague Fire Hall 10 am

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Breakfast & Play 9-11:30 am

10-11:30 am All parents with babies newborn to 12 months are welcome to attend. This is a time to relax, meet other new parents, share your challenges and successes. There is childcare available for older siblings.

Wednesday Morning Music

10-11:30 am This is a time for you and your child/children to take part in some fun music based activities. There will be songs, rhymes, finger plays and instruments. No musical ability required. There will also be a time to play and enjoy snack.

Thursday Morning

Friday Morning
. September 13 Coffee Break for Parents Join us for coffee and snacks take this opportunity to share with us your thoughts and suggestions for the upcoming fall programs and activities. Childcare provided please register. September 20 Drop In with Lice Information Back to school? Back to head lice season. Fall months are prime time for head lice. Come find out how to spot them and get rid of them. September 27 Healthy Snacks & Lunches Back to school is a time for fresh starts. The Heart and Stroke Foundation sees this as the perfect time to help Islanders make healthy choices that will last throughout the year. Heart and Stroke Foundation is providing a one hour information session on Back to School, Healthy Lunches for parents/guardians. It will include tips and tricks around healthy eating, quick and easy recipes and much more. October 4 Montague Fire Hall Tour

9-10 am
Activity program for parents and toddlers 12 months to 3 years. Helps you support your childs development and build strong relationship using everyday teachable moments.

Bumps & Babies for Young Parents!! 10:30-12am

Are you a young parent or about to be a parent and looking for a place to make friends with other parents, learn how to care for your newborn and have fun? This group is for you! Lunch provided.

Playgroup in Vernon Bridge at St. Andrews United Church, on Wednesdays from 10-11:30.

Playgroup in Belfast at St. Johns Presbyterian Church , on Thursdays from 10-11:30.

Saturday Morning

Stop in on Saturday for Breakfast and play from 9-11:30 am

Playroom hours

Our playroom is open from 8:30-3 pm daily

Families First invites you and your family for Thanksgiving dinner on October 11 at 11am. Please call the center to let us know if you are attending so we know how much food to have for everyone at 838-4600.

We will meet at the Fire Hall on Monday, October 4 at 10am. The Fire Fighters will give us a tour of their department and share some fire prevention tips with us. Everyone welcome.