The Martensville-Warman Early Years Family Resource Centre (MWEYFRC) is committed to supporting families with young children, starting from the prenatal period up to age five. The center offers a variety of free programs, services, and resources that promote early childhood development and help strengthen family bonds. All families with young children living in the community are encouraged and welcome to participate in these opportunities.
The following programs are scheduled for January:
• Parenting Neurodiverse Children – Sessions hosted by Navera Community Connections on January 15, 22, and 29, as well as February 5 and 12, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. These sessions are open for drop-in participation, and childminding is available.
• Sip & Chat with a Lactation Consultant/Dietitian – January 16, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
• Bonding thru Play with a visit from the Early Childhood Intervention Program – January 19, 9:30 AM to 11:45 AM.
• Tummy Explorers (Ages 0-1.5) – January 20, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, featuring a visit from Myranda Reimer Physiotherapy, who will discuss general infant development and demonstrate some infant massage techniques.
• Sip & Chat with Canadian Mental Health Association – January 23, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
• Lil Scientists (Ages 3-5) – January 23, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
• Saturday Programming – January 24. The specific activity is still being determined and may differ from the “Bonding thru Play” session.
Beginning February 18, Foundations Learning will be offering their Learn & Soar program for children ages 3-5 and their parents. This eight-week, literacy-based program will be held on Wednesdays until April 8. The program features activities, rhymes, storytelling, and a session for parents. To register or for more information, please call Foundations Learning at (306) 652-5448 or visit FoundationsLearning.com. Spaces are limited, so early registration is recommended. Please note that registration is for the full eight weeks.
For more information on programming and drop-in sessions you can stop by the Centre at #7 – 7 Centennial Drive Monday – Friday 9am-4pm, email mweyfrc@ymcasaskatoon.org, or call 639-398-7609.
