Local Parents' Groups

The Cowichan Valley is fortunate to have several opportunities for parents to connect with other families in our community.

Mondays

Tuesdays
Lake Cowichan - Healthy Beginnings
​10:30am-11:30am (weekly except for weeks with a statutory holiday) FREE.
  • Relaxed drop in group at the Katzaa Health Unit with a new topic every week. Snacks, coffee/tea, and toys provided. Pregnant families, infants, toddlers, and their caregivers are welcome.​

Wednesdays

Ladysmith - Born Healthy
​10am-1:30pm (weekly) FREE.
  • Relaxed drop in group at the Ladysmith Resource Centre with speakers, activities, and lunch for all participants. Pregnant families, infants, and their caregivers are welcome.

Fridays

Duncan - Healthy Beginnings
1pm-2pm (weekly except for weeks with a statutory holiday) FREE.
  • Relaxed drop in group at the Margaret Moss Health Unit with a new topic every week. Snacks, coffee/tea, and toys provided. Pregnant families, infants, toddlers, and their caregivers are welcome.
​Duncan - Tea with the Doulas
​10am-12pm (3rd Friday of each month) FREE.
  • Relaxed drop in group at the Cowichan Library with speakers and activities. Snacks and coffee/tea are provided. Pregnant families, infants, toddlers, kids, and their caregivers are welcome.
Duncan - Healthy Beginnings
​10:30am-11:30am (weekly except for weeks with a statutory holiday) FREE.
  • Relaxed drop in group at the Margaret Moss Health Unit with a new topic every week. Snacks, coffee/tea, and toys provided. Pregnant families, infants and their caregivers are welcome.
Duncan - Mother's Morning Out
​9:30am-11am (weekly September-June) $2.00/week.
  • Relaxed drop in group at the Duncan United Church with snacks, coffee/tea, and childminding for children up to 5

Thursdays

Shawnigan - Healthy Beginnings
9:30am-10:30am for toddlers and 11am-12pm for infants (weekly except for weeks with a statutory holiday) FREE.
  • Relaxed drop in group at the Shawnigan Community Centre with a new topic every week. Snacks, coffee/tea, and toys provided. Pregnant families, infants, toddlers, and their caregivers are welcome.​

Saturdays

Ladysmith - Dad’s Group
​10am-12pm (weekly) FREE.
  • Relaxed group for Dad’s and their children at the Ladysmith Resource Centre to come and enjoy breakfast (10am-11am) along with discussions and activities. Breakfast is provided. Dad’s and their children are welcome.

If you know of another parents' group please contact me!