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 - Here We Grow 
6:30-7:30pm (First Friday - First Trimester | Second Friday - Second Trimester | Third Friday - Third Trimester) FREE
9:30-11am (4th Friday - Postpartum 0-18 Months) FREE
  • Relaxed drop in group at the Matraea Centre led by Kaya and Meg (both full spectrum doulas) where expecting and new parents can meet others in a similar stage as  themselves as we share successes and challenges that come in each trimester and the postpartum period as well as tips and tricks for making it through.
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!