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	November 2023
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		1 PSS: Parent Book Club PSS: Parent Book Club November 1, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am Zoom Interested in reading and discussing some of today’s best selling parenting books? Join us for 8 weeks via Zoom and on our Facebook group to: Discuss the reading material Have the space to ask questions Receive information and resources Connect with other parents & caregivers Book of Reading: BOOK: The Whole Brain Child By Dr. Daniel Siegel & Dr. Tina Payne Bryson Open to all parents and Caregivers in BC! Wednesday (Weekly) 10am - 11am Online via Zoom Register Here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=mbTFRRf2BEaQxK7YpNkEs62JyuW1-0tItqdRFbzdTadUMEwwWUhGU1A4V0dESkpMTFM5TllFQzZRQi4u Or email Office@parentsupportbc.ca Join the Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/pssparentingbookclub/ We thank the Province of British Columbia for their financial contribution. PSS RECOGNIZES AND RESPECTS ALL THE INDIGENOUS NATIONS, TRADITIONAL LANDS & TERRITORIES that we GATHER, LIVE, WORK & PLAY ON across BC. See more details •	2 PlayGroup: Nanaimo Child Development Centre Community Drop-In Playgroup PlayGroup: Nanaimo Child Development Centre Community Drop-In Playgroup November 2, 2023 9:00 am - 11:30 am Child Development Centre, 1135 Nelson St, Nanaimo, BC V9S 2K4, Canada Free Fun Playtime for parents/caregivers and children 0-8 years old. Tuesday & Thursday: 9am - 11:30 am Location: NCDC Playground Back Entrance off of Grant Ave. We have Limited space so please look for our playgroup signs. Green: means come on in, we have space! Red: Means we are full, sorry - look forward to seeing you next time! Activities: Games Indoor Play Outdoor Play Arts and Crafts Story Time For more info, please call: 250-753-0251 EXT 265 Email: Info@nanaimocdc.com Or check out: www.NanaimoCDC.com/Drop-In-Playgroup/ See more details •	3	4 The Great Pumpkin Toss The Great Pumpkin Toss November 4, 2023 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Meadow Creek Community Park, 3021 Meadow Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9R 7C6, Canada Free Event With Donations Going to Nanaimo Child Development Centre! Concession on Site! Location at Meadow Creek Community Park Behind the East Wellington Fire Hall. Let's give those used pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns a spectacular farewell! All donations from this event will go toward supporting the Nanaimo Child Development Centre, helping them provide individualized services for children with developmental needs in our community. Bring the whole family and enjoy kid-friendly activities on site! Plus, satisfy your taste buds with a delicious BBQ by donation from our event hosts - Alair Homes Nanaimo and VMAC! See more details •	5 Bastion Lighting Colour Red: Veterans' Week and Remembrance Day on November 5 - 11 Bastion Lighting Colour Red: Veterans' Week and Remembrance Day on November 5 - 11 November 5, 2023 - November 12, 2023 Every year, November 5 to 11 is Veterans' Week, an opportunity for Canadians to honour the extraordinary efforts and sacrifices of those who served to protect Canada. November 8 is Indigenous Veterans Day. The First Nations, Inuit and Métis people of Canada have a long and proud tradition of military service to our country. On November 11, Canadians pause in a moment of silence to honour and remember the men and women who have served, and continue to serve Canada during times of war, conflict and peace. For further updates please check: https://www.nanaimo.ca/your-government/news-events/events See more details Bastion Lighting Colour Red: Veterans' Week and Remembrance Day on November 5 - 11 Bastion Lighting Colour Red: Veterans' Week and Remembrance Day on November 5 - 11 November 5, 2023 - November 12, 2023 Every year, November 5 to 11 is Veterans' Week, an opportunity for Canadians to honour the extraordinary efforts and sacrifices of those who served to protect Canada. November 8 is Indigenous Veterans Day. The First Nations, Inuit and Métis people of Canada have a long and proud tradition of military service to our country. On November 11, Canadians pause in a moment of silence to honour and remember the men and women who have served, and continue to serve Canada during times of war, conflict and peace. For further updates please check: https://www.nanaimo.ca/your-government/news-events/events See more details • •
6 Bastion Lighting Colour Red: Veterans' Week and Remembrance Day on November 5 - 11 Bastion Lighting Colour Red: Veterans' Week and Remembrance Day on November 5 - 11 November 5, 2023 - November 12, 2023 Every year, November 5 to 11 is Veterans' Week, an opportunity for Canadians to honour the extraordinary efforts and sacrifices of those who served to protect Canada. November 8 is Indigenous Veterans Day. The First Nations, Inuit and Métis people of Canada have a long and proud tradition of military service to our country. On November 11, Canadians pause in a moment of silence to honour and remember the men and women who have served, and continue to serve Canada during times of war, conflict and peace. For further updates please check: https://www.nanaimo.ca/your-government/news-events/events See more details PPS: Kinship/GRG Group PPS: Kinship/GRG Group November 6, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am Online via Zoom Kinship/GRG Group November 6, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am Open to anyone in BC. Online via Zoom - For Kinship Caregivers Parenting Support Groups are free, anonymous, and confidential self-help groups providing parents and caregivers with a safe space to share their stories, build communities, learn new skills, receive emotional support and discover new services and resources. The groups offer weekly or bi-weekly meetings and other activities organized by trained volunteer facilitators. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/FhPH2gh5Gb See more details PSS: Spanish Parenting Support Group PSS: Spanish Parenting Support Group November 6, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online via Zoom Spanish Parenting Support Group November 6, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Open to anyone in BC. Online via Zoom - For Spanish Speakers Parenting Support Groups are free, anonymous, and confidential self-help groups providing parents and caregivers with a safe space to share their stories, build communities, learn new skills, receive emotional support and discover new services and resources. The groups offer weekly or bi-weekly meetings and other activities organized by trained volunteer facilitators. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/FhPH2gh5Gb Hosted by: Parent Support Services Society See more details Parenting Book Club Parenting Book Club November 6, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zoom Interested in reading and discussing some of today’s best selling parenting books? Join us for 8 weeks via Zoom and on our Facebook group to: Discuss the reading material Have the space to ask questions Receive information and resources Connect with other parents & caregivers Book of Reading: BOOK: No Drama Discipline (English) By Dr. Daniel Siegel & Dr. Tina Payne Bryson Open to all parents and Caregivers in BC! Mondays (Weekly) 7 pm - 8 pm Online via Zoom Register Here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=mbTFRRf2BEaQxK7YpNkEs62JyuW1-0tItqdRFbzdTadUM0I2QUVNRFAzSk03UlpYVzU5WU1DMUMyWC4u Or email Office@parentsupportbc.ca Join the Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/pssparentingbookclub/ We thank the Province of British Columbia for their financial contribution. PSS RECOGNIZES AND RESPECTS ALL THE INDIGENOUS NATIONS, TRADITIONAL LANDS & TERRITORIES that we GATHER, LIVE, WORK & PLAY ON across BC. See more details PSS: General Parenting Group PSS: General Parenting Group November 6, 2023 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Online via Zoom General Parenting Group November 6, 2023 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Zoom Open to anyone in BC. Online via Zoom Parenting Support Groups are free, anonymous, and confidential self-help groups providing parents and caregivers with a safe space to share their stories, build communities, learn new skills, receive emotional support and discover new services and resources. The groups offer weekly or bi-weekly meetings and other activities organized by trained volunteer facilitators. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/FhPH2gh5Gb Hosted by: Parent Support Services Society See more details • • • • •	7 Bastion Lighting Colour Red: Veterans' Week and Remembrance Day on November 5 - 11 Bastion Lighting Colour Red: Veterans' Week and Remembrance Day on November 5 - 11 November 5, 2023 - November 12, 2023 Every year, November 5 to 11 is Veterans' Week, an opportunity for Canadians to honour the extraordinary efforts and sacrifices of those who served to protect Canada. November 8 is Indigenous Veterans Day. The First Nations, Inuit and Métis people of Canada have a long and proud tradition of military service to our country. On November 11, Canadians pause in a moment of silence to honour and remember the men and women who have served, and continue to serve Canada during times of war, conflict and peace. For further updates please check: https://www.nanaimo.ca/your-government/news-events/events See more details PlayGroup: Nanaimo Child Development Centre Community Drop-In Playgroup PlayGroup: Nanaimo Child Development Centre Community Drop-In Playgroup November 7, 2023 9:00 am - 11:30 am Child Development Centre, 1135 Nelson St, Nanaimo, BC V9S 2K4, Canada Free Fun Playtime for parents/caregivers and children 0-8 years old. Tuesday & Thursday: 9am - 11:30 am Location: NCDC Playground Back Entrance off of Grant Ave. We have Limited space so please look for our playgroup signs. Green: means come on in, we have space! Red: Means we are full, sorry - look forward to seeing you next time! Activities: Games Indoor Play Outdoor Play Arts and Crafts Story Time For more info, please call: 250-753-0251 EXT 265 Email: Info@nanaimocdc.com Or check out: www.NanaimoCDC.com/Drop-In-Playgroup/ See more details PPS: General Parenting Group PPS: General Parenting Group November 7, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online via Zoom General Parenting Group November 7, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zoom Open to anyone in BC. Online via Zoom Parenting Support Groups are free, anonymous, and confidential self-help groups providing parents and caregivers with a safe space to share their stories, build communities, learn new skills, receive emotional support and discover new services and resources. The groups offer weekly or bi-weekly meetings and other activities organized by trained volunteer facilitators. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/FhPH2gh5Gb Hosted by: Parent Support Services Society See more details PSS: Kinship Care Group PSS: Kinship Care Group November 7, 2023 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Online via Zoom Kinship Care Group November 7, 2023 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Open to anyone in BC. Online via Zoom Parenting Support Groups are free, anonymous, confidential self-help groupsoffering weekly or bi-weekly meetings and other activities organized by trained volunteer facilitators. Support groups help parents, grandparents and othersraising a family member’s child to learn positive parenting by providing themwith a safe atmosphere in which to share their stories and stresses, learn newskills, receive emotional support and discover services and resources. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/P1vAHuR9RA Hosted by: Parent Support Services Society See more details • • • •	8 Bastion Lighting Colour Red: Veterans' Week and Remembrance Day on November 5 - 11 Bastion Lighting Colour Red: Veterans' Week and Remembrance Day on November 5 - 11 November 5, 2023 - November 12, 2023 Every year, November 5 to 11 is Veterans' Week, an opportunity for Canadians to honour the extraordinary efforts and sacrifices of those who served to protect Canada. November 8 is Indigenous Veterans Day. The First Nations, Inuit and Métis people of Canada have a long and proud tradition of military service to our country. On November 11, Canadians pause in a moment of silence to honour and remember the men and women who have served, and continue to serve Canada during times of war, conflict and peace. For further updates please check: https://www.nanaimo.ca/your-government/news-events/events See more details PSS: Parent Book Club PSS: Parent Book Club November 8, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am Zoom Interested in reading and discussing some of today’s best selling parenting books? Join us for 8 weeks via Zoom and on our Facebook group to: Discuss the reading material Have the space to ask questions Receive information and resources Connect with other parents & caregivers Book of Reading: BOOK: The Whole Brain Child By Dr. Daniel Siegel & Dr. Tina Payne Bryson Open to all parents and Caregivers in BC! Wednesday (Weekly) 10am - 11am Online via Zoom Register Here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=mbTFRRf2BEaQxK7YpNkEs62JyuW1-0tItqdRFbzdTadUMEwwWUhGU1A4V0dESkpMTFM5TllFQzZRQi4u Or email Office@parentsupportbc.ca Join the Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/pssparentingbookclub/ We thank the Province of British Columbia for their financial contribution. PSS RECOGNIZES AND RESPECTS ALL THE INDIGENOUS NATIONS, TRADITIONAL LANDS & TERRITORIES that we GATHER, LIVE, WORK & PLAY ON across BC. See more details Peer Banter Series - Online Youth Group Peer Banter Series - Online Youth Group November 8, 2023 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Online Have you heard? There's a new online group especially for youth from adoption and permanency! AFABC's Peer Banter Series is an opportunity for youth to come together and hang out with others who "get it." Play games, connect, and have fun in a safe and inclusive space! This virtual group is open to anyone ages 15-19 with lived experience in adoption and permanency (whatever this means to you). It's youth-led with facilitation from our awesome Family Support Specialist, Sam Johnson. Peer Banter takes place every second Wednesday of the month at 5:00 pm. The next session is on November 9th. Click here for more information and to register. Questions? Email Sam: sjohnson@bcadoption.com. Tell the young people in your life, and spread the word! See more details PPS: Understanding The Development of Childhood Anxiety PPS: Understanding The Development of Childhood Anxiety November 8, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Online FREE A childhood can be a roller coaster of emotions and behaviours, but when do challenging behaviours cross the line into mental health issues? Fears and worries are typical in children. However, persistent, or extreme forms of fear and sadness could be due to anxiety or depression. This workshop will help parents and caregivers learn more about; Join us to learn more about: childhood mental health ways to support healthy social, emotional and behavioural well-being of children. Free: Registration required to Participate in this online workshop! Now - Nov 8 https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=mbTFRRf2BEaQxK7YpNkEs62JyuW1-0tItqdRFbzdTadUMEpISUlZVFpaVjFKWjJRM1lKQUM2N0FORC4u Got Questions? Reach us at: 1-877-345-9777(Toll-Free) office@parentsupportbc.ca parentsupportbc.ca In Partnership with: Cameray Child & Family Services We acknowledge the financial support of: The province of British Columbia & Government of Canada, Victoria Foundation. PSS recongnizes and respects all the indigenous Nations and Traditional Lands & Territories that we Gather. Live, Work and Play on across BC. See more details PSS: Parenting Children w/ ADHD Support Group PSS: Parenting Children w/ ADHD Support Group November 8, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Parenting Children w/ ADHD Support Group November 8, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Open to anyone in BC. Online via Zoom Parenting Support Groups are free, anonymous, and confidential self-help groups providing parents and caregivers with a safe space to share their stories, build communities, learn new skills, receive emotional support and discover new services and resources. The groups offer weekly or bi-weekly meetings and other activities organized by trained volunteer facilitators. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/FhPH2gh5Gb Hosted by: Parent Support Services Society See more details PSS: Fathering Parenting Support Group PSS: Fathering Parenting Support Group November 8, 2023 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Online via Zoom Fathering Parenting Support Group November 8, 2023 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Open to anyone in BC. Online via Zoom Parenting Support Groups are free, anonymous, and confidential self-help groups providing parents and caregivers with a safe space to share their stories, build communities, learn new skills, receive emotional support and discover new services and resources. The groups offer weekly or bi-weekly meetings and other activities organized by trained volunteer facilitators. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/FhPH2gh5Gb Hosted by: Parent Support Services Society See more details • • • • • •	9 Bastion Lighting Colour Red: Veterans' Week and Remembrance Day on November 5 - 11 Bastion Lighting Colour Red: Veterans' Week and Remembrance Day on November 5 - 11 November 5, 2023 - November 12, 2023 Every year, November 5 to 11 is Veterans' Week, an opportunity for Canadians to honour the extraordinary efforts and sacrifices of those who served to protect Canada. November 8 is Indigenous Veterans Day. The First Nations, Inuit and Métis people of Canada have a long and proud tradition of military service to our country. On November 11, Canadians pause in a moment of silence to honour and remember the men and women who have served, and continue to serve Canada during times of war, conflict and peace. For further updates please check: https://www.nanaimo.ca/your-government/news-events/events See more details PlayGroup: Nanaimo Child Development Centre Community Drop-In Playgroup PlayGroup: Nanaimo Child Development Centre Community Drop-In Playgroup November 9, 2023 9:00 am - 11:30 am Child Development Centre, 1135 Nelson St, Nanaimo, BC V9S 2K4, Canada Free Fun Playtime for parents/caregivers and children 0-8 years old. Tuesday & Thursday: 9am - 11:30 am Location: NCDC Playground Back Entrance off of Grant Ave. We have Limited space so please look for our playgroup signs. Green: means come on in, we have space! Red: Means we are full, sorry - look forward to seeing you next time! Activities: Games Indoor Play Outdoor Play Arts and Crafts Story Time For more info, please call: 250-753-0251 EXT 265 Email: Info@nanaimocdc.com Or check out: www.NanaimoCDC.com/Drop-In-Playgroup/ See more details PSS: Mandarin Parenting Group PSS: Mandarin Parenting Group November 9, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am Online via Zoom Mandarin Parenting Group November 9, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am Open to anyone in BC. Online via Zoom - for Mandarin speaking parents/caregivers Support Groups are free, anonymous, confidential self-help groups offering weekly or bi-weekly meetings and other activities organized by trained volunteer facilitators. Support Groups help parents, grandparents and others raising a family member’s child to learn positive parenting by providing them with a safe atmosphere in which to share their stories and stresses, learn new skills, receive emotional support and discover services and resources. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/P1vAHuR9RA Host by Parent Support Services Society See more details PSS: Parenting Teens Support Group PSS: Parenting Teens Support Group November 9, 2023 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Online via Zoom Parenting Teens Support Group November 9, 2023 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Open to anyone in BC. Online via Zoom Parenting Support Groups are free, anonymous, and confidential self-help groups providing parents and caregivers with a safe space to share their stories, build communities, learn new skills, receive emotional support and discover new services and resources. The groups offer weekly or bi-weekly meetings and other activities organized by trained volunteer facilitators. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/FhPH2gh5Gb Hosted by Parent Support Services Society See more details • • • •	10 Bastion Lighting Colour Red: Veterans' Week and Remembrance Day on November 5 - 11 Bastion Lighting Colour Red: Veterans' Week and Remembrance Day on November 5 - 11 November 5, 2023 - November 12, 2023 Every year, November 5 to 11 is Veterans' Week, an opportunity for Canadians to honour the extraordinary efforts and sacrifices of those who served to protect Canada. November 8 is Indigenous Veterans Day. The First Nations, Inuit and Métis people of Canada have a long and proud tradition of military service to our country. On November 11, Canadians pause in a moment of silence to honour and remember the men and women who have served, and continue to serve Canada during times of war, conflict and peace. For further updates please check: https://www.nanaimo.ca/your-government/news-events/events See more details PSS: Single Parents Support Group PSS: Single Parents Support Group November 10, 2023 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Online via Zoom Single Parents Support Group November 10, 2023 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Open to anyone in BC. Online via Zoom Parenting Support Groups are free, anonymous, and confidential self-help groups providing parents and caregivers with a safe space to share their stories, build communities, learn new skills, receive emotional support and discover new services and resources. The groups offer weekly or bi-weekly meetings and other activities organized by trained volunteer facilitators. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/FhPH2gh5Gb Hosted by Parent Support Services Society See more details • •	11 Bastion Lighting Colour Red: Veterans' Week and Remembrance Day on November 5 - 11 Bastion Lighting Colour Red: Veterans' Week and Remembrance Day on November 5 - 11 November 5, 2023 - November 12, 2023 Every year, November 5 to 11 is Veterans' Week, an opportunity for Canadians to honour the extraordinary efforts and sacrifices of those who served to protect Canada. November 8 is Indigenous Veterans Day. The First Nations, Inuit and Métis people of Canada have a long and proud tradition of military service to our country. On November 11, Canadians pause in a moment of silence to honour and remember the men and women who have served, and continue to serve Canada during times of war, conflict and peace. For further updates please check: https://www.nanaimo.ca/your-government/news-events/events See more details •	12 Bastion Lighting Colour Red: Veterans' Week and Remembrance Day on November 5 - 11 Bastion Lighting Colour Red: Veterans' Week and Remembrance Day on November 5 - 11 November 5, 2023 - November 12, 2023 Every year, November 5 to 11 is Veterans' Week, an opportunity for Canadians to honour the extraordinary efforts and sacrifices of those who served to protect Canada. November 8 is Indigenous Veterans Day. The First Nations, Inuit and Métis people of Canada have a long and proud tradition of military service to our country. On November 11, Canadians pause in a moment of silence to honour and remember the men and women who have served, and continue to serve Canada during times of war, conflict and peace. For further updates please check: https://www.nanaimo.ca/your-government/news-events/events See more details •
13 PPS: Kinship/GRG Group PPS: Kinship/GRG Group November 13, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am Online via Zoom Kinship/GRG Group November 6, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am Open to anyone in BC. Online via Zoom - For Kinship Caregivers Parenting Support Groups are free, anonymous, and confidential self-help groups providing parents and caregivers with a safe space to share their stories, build communities, learn new skills, receive emotional support and discover new services and resources. The groups offer weekly or bi-weekly meetings and other activities organized by trained volunteer facilitators. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/FhPH2gh5Gb See more details PSS: Spanish Parenting Support Group PSS: Spanish Parenting Support Group November 13, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online via Zoom Spanish Parenting Support Group November 6, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Open to anyone in BC. Online via Zoom - For Spanish Speakers Parenting Support Groups are free, anonymous, and confidential self-help groups providing parents and caregivers with a safe space to share their stories, build communities, learn new skills, receive emotional support and discover new services and resources. The groups offer weekly or bi-weekly meetings and other activities organized by trained volunteer facilitators. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/FhPH2gh5Gb Hosted by: Parent Support Services Society See more details Parenting Book Club Parenting Book Club November 13, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zoom Interested in reading and discussing some of today’s best selling parenting books? Join us for 8 weeks via Zoom and on our Facebook group to: Discuss the reading material Have the space to ask questions Receive information and resources Connect with other parents & caregivers Book of Reading: BOOK: No Drama Discipline (English) By Dr. Daniel Siegel & Dr. Tina Payne Bryson Open to all parents and Caregivers in BC! Mondays (Weekly) 7 pm - 8 pm Online via Zoom Register Here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=mbTFRRf2BEaQxK7YpNkEs62JyuW1-0tItqdRFbzdTadUM0I2QUVNRFAzSk03UlpYVzU5WU1DMUMyWC4u Or email Office@parentsupportbc.ca Join the Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/pssparentingbookclub/ We thank the Province of British Columbia for their financial contribution. PSS RECOGNIZES AND RESPECTS ALL THE INDIGENOUS NATIONS, TRADITIONAL LANDS & TERRITORIES that we GATHER, LIVE, WORK & PLAY ON across BC. See more details PSS: General Parenting Group PSS: General Parenting Group November 13, 2023 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Online via Zoom General Parenting Group November 6, 2023 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Zoom Open to anyone in BC. Online via Zoom Parenting Support Groups are free, anonymous, and confidential self-help groups providing parents and caregivers with a safe space to share their stories, build communities, learn new skills, receive emotional support and discover new services and resources. The groups offer weekly or bi-weekly meetings and other activities organized by trained volunteer facilitators. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/FhPH2gh5Gb Hosted by: Parent Support Services Society See more details • • • •	14 PlayGroup: Nanaimo Child Development Centre Community Drop-In Playgroup PlayGroup: Nanaimo Child Development Centre Community Drop-In Playgroup November 14, 2023 9:00 am - 11:30 am Child Development Centre, 1135 Nelson St, Nanaimo, BC V9S 2K4, Canada Free Fun Playtime for parents/caregivers and children 0-8 years old. Tuesday & Thursday: 9am - 11:30 am Location: NCDC Playground Back Entrance off of Grant Ave. We have Limited space so please look for our playgroup signs. Green: means come on in, we have space! Red: Means we are full, sorry - look forward to seeing you next time! Activities: Games Indoor Play Outdoor Play Arts and Crafts Story Time For more info, please call: 250-753-0251 EXT 265 Email: Info@nanaimocdc.com Or check out: www.NanaimoCDC.com/Drop-In-Playgroup/ See more details PPS: General Parenting Group PPS: General Parenting Group November 14, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online via Zoom General Parenting Group November 7, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zoom Open to anyone in BC. Online via Zoom Parenting Support Groups are free, anonymous, and confidential self-help groups providing parents and caregivers with a safe space to share their stories, build communities, learn new skills, receive emotional support and discover new services and resources. The groups offer weekly or bi-weekly meetings and other activities organized by trained volunteer facilitators. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/FhPH2gh5Gb Hosted by: Parent Support Services Society See more details PSS: Kinship Care Group PSS: Kinship Care Group November 14, 2023 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Online via Zoom Kinship Care Group November 7, 2023 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Open to anyone in BC. Online via Zoom Parenting Support Groups are free, anonymous, confidential self-help groupsoffering weekly or bi-weekly meetings and other activities organized by trained volunteer facilitators. Support groups help parents, grandparents and othersraising a family member’s child to learn positive parenting by providing themwith a safe atmosphere in which to share their stories and stresses, learn newskills, receive emotional support and discover services and resources. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/P1vAHuR9RA Hosted by: Parent Support Services Society See more details • • •	15 PSS: Parent Book Club PSS: Parent Book Club November 15, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am Zoom Interested in reading and discussing some of today’s best selling parenting books? Join us for 8 weeks via Zoom and on our Facebook group to: Discuss the reading material Have the space to ask questions Receive information and resources Connect with other parents & caregivers Book of Reading: BOOK: The Whole Brain Child By Dr. Daniel Siegel & Dr. Tina Payne Bryson Open to all parents and Caregivers in BC! Wednesday (Weekly) 10am - 11am Online via Zoom Register Here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=mbTFRRf2BEaQxK7YpNkEs62JyuW1-0tItqdRFbzdTadUMEwwWUhGU1A4V0dESkpMTFM5TllFQzZRQi4u Or email Office@parentsupportbc.ca Join the Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/pssparentingbookclub/ We thank the Province of British Columbia for their financial contribution. PSS RECOGNIZES AND RESPECTS ALL THE INDIGENOUS NATIONS, TRADITIONAL LANDS & TERRITORIES that we GATHER, LIVE, WORK & PLAY ON across BC. See more details RSL: Pizza and Play for Preschoolers RSL: Pizza and Play for Preschoolers November 15, 2023 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm 510 6 Ave, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A6, Canada Pizza and Play for Preschoolers At Ladysmith Primary School Gym All families with children 3-5 years old are invited to a FREE Ready. Set. Learn. event! This is a family-orientated drop-in playtime where you and your child(ren) will take part in a variety of play-based activities and enjoy some pizza too. You will receive a copy of the Let’s Play! Activities for Families developed by the Ministry of Education. Registration not required. Come drop-in! Hosted by Ready. Set. Learn. Ready. Set. Learn. Funding is provided by the Ministry of Education. See more details PSS: Parenting Children w/ ADHD Support Group PSS: Parenting Children w/ ADHD Support Group November 15, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Parenting Children w/ ADHD Support Group November 8, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Open to anyone in BC. Online via Zoom Parenting Support Groups are free, anonymous, and confidential self-help groups providing parents and caregivers with a safe space to share their stories, build communities, learn new skills, receive emotional support and discover new services and resources. The groups offer weekly or bi-weekly meetings and other activities organized by trained volunteer facilitators. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/FhPH2gh5Gb Hosted by: Parent Support Services Society See more details PSS: The Art & Science of Play PSS: The Art & Science of Play November 15, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Online FREE Play is a hallmark of childhood, but all too frequently a lost concept for teens and adults. Through spirited presentati8on and conversation, we will explore why play is important and how we can incorporate it into daily life, for all ages. In this workshop we will: Define play examine different types of play Learn about play and healthy development throughout the lifespan Explore how to play regardless of age Have fun! Free: Registration required to Participate in this online workshop! Now - Nov 15 https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=mbTFRRf2BEaQxK7YpNkEs62JyuW1-0tItqdRFbzdTadUMEpISUlZVFpaVjFKWjJRM1lKQUM2N0FORC4u Got Questions? Reach us at: 1-877-345-9777(Toll-Free) office@parentsupportbc.ca parentsupportbc.ca In Partnership with: Tall Tree We acknowledge the financial support of: The province of British Columbia & Government of Canada, Victoria Foundation. PSS recongnizes and respects all the indigenous Nations and Traditional Lands & Territories that we Gather. Live, Work and Play on across BC. See more details • • • •	16 PlayGroup: Nanaimo Child Development Centre Community Drop-In Playgroup PlayGroup: Nanaimo Child Development Centre Community Drop-In Playgroup November 16, 2023 9:00 am - 11:30 am Child Development Centre, 1135 Nelson St, Nanaimo, BC V9S 2K4, Canada Free Fun Playtime for parents/caregivers and children 0-8 years old. Tuesday & Thursday: 9am - 11:30 am Location: NCDC Playground Back Entrance off of Grant Ave. We have Limited space so please look for our playgroup signs. Green: means come on in, we have space! Red: Means we are full, sorry - look forward to seeing you next time! Activities: Games Indoor Play Outdoor Play Arts and Crafts Story Time For more info, please call: 250-753-0251 EXT 265 Email: Info@nanaimocdc.com Or check out: www.NanaimoCDC.com/Drop-In-Playgroup/ See more details PSS: Parenting Teens Support Group PSS: Parenting Teens Support Group November 16, 2023 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Online via Zoom Parenting Teens Support Group November 9, 2023 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Open to anyone in BC. Online via Zoom Parenting Support Groups are free, anonymous, and confidential self-help groups providing parents and caregivers with a safe space to share their stories, build communities, learn new skills, receive emotional support and discover new services and resources. The groups offer weekly or bi-weekly meetings and other activities organized by trained volunteer facilitators. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/FhPH2gh5Gb Hosted by Parent Support Services Society See more details • •	17 PSS: Single Parents Support Group PSS: Single Parents Support Group November 17, 2023 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Online via Zoom Single Parents Support Group November 10, 2023 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Open to anyone in BC. Online via Zoom Parenting Support Groups are free, anonymous, and confidential self-help groups providing parents and caregivers with a safe space to share their stories, build communities, learn new skills, receive emotional support and discover new services and resources. The groups offer weekly or bi-weekly meetings and other activities organized by trained volunteer facilitators. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/FhPH2gh5Gb Hosted by Parent Support Services Society See more details •	18	19
20 PPS: Kinship/GRG Group PPS: Kinship/GRG Group November 20, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am Online via Zoom Kinship/GRG Group November 6, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am Open to anyone in BC. Online via Zoom - For Kinship Caregivers Parenting Support Groups are free, anonymous, and confidential self-help groups providing parents and caregivers with a safe space to share their stories, build communities, learn new skills, receive emotional support and discover new services and resources. The groups offer weekly or bi-weekly meetings and other activities organized by trained volunteer facilitators. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/FhPH2gh5Gb See more details PSS: Spanish Parenting Support Group PSS: Spanish Parenting Support Group November 20, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online via Zoom Spanish Parenting Support Group November 6, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Open to anyone in BC. Online via Zoom - For Spanish Speakers Parenting Support Groups are free, anonymous, and confidential self-help groups providing parents and caregivers with a safe space to share their stories, build communities, learn new skills, receive emotional support and discover new services and resources. The groups offer weekly or bi-weekly meetings and other activities organized by trained volunteer facilitators. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/FhPH2gh5Gb Hosted by: Parent Support Services Society See more details Parenting Book Club Parenting Book Club November 20, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zoom Interested in reading and discussing some of today’s best selling parenting books? Join us for 8 weeks via Zoom and on our Facebook group to: Discuss the reading material Have the space to ask questions Receive information and resources Connect with other parents & caregivers Book of Reading: BOOK: No Drama Discipline (English) By Dr. Daniel Siegel & Dr. Tina Payne Bryson Open to all parents and Caregivers in BC! Mondays (Weekly) 7 pm - 8 pm Online via Zoom Register Here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=mbTFRRf2BEaQxK7YpNkEs62JyuW1-0tItqdRFbzdTadUM0I2QUVNRFAzSk03UlpYVzU5WU1DMUMyWC4u Or email Office@parentsupportbc.ca Join the Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/pssparentingbookclub/ We thank the Province of British Columbia for their financial contribution. PSS RECOGNIZES AND RESPECTS ALL THE INDIGENOUS NATIONS, TRADITIONAL LANDS & TERRITORIES that we GATHER, LIVE, WORK & PLAY ON across BC. See more details PSS: General Parenting Group PSS: General Parenting Group November 20, 2023 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Online via Zoom General Parenting Group November 6, 2023 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Zoom Open to anyone in BC. Online via Zoom Parenting Support Groups are free, anonymous, and confidential self-help groups providing parents and caregivers with a safe space to share their stories, build communities, learn new skills, receive emotional support and discover new services and resources. The groups offer weekly or bi-weekly meetings and other activities organized by trained volunteer facilitators. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/FhPH2gh5Gb Hosted by: Parent Support Services Society See more details • • • •	21 PlayGroup: Nanaimo Child Development Centre Community Drop-In Playgroup PlayGroup: Nanaimo Child Development Centre Community Drop-In Playgroup November 21, 2023 9:00 am - 11:30 am Child Development Centre, 1135 Nelson St, Nanaimo, BC V9S 2K4, Canada Free Fun Playtime for parents/caregivers and children 0-8 years old. Tuesday & Thursday: 9am - 11:30 am Location: NCDC Playground Back Entrance off of Grant Ave. We have Limited space so please look for our playgroup signs. Green: means come on in, we have space! Red: Means we are full, sorry - look forward to seeing you next time! Activities: Games Indoor Play Outdoor Play Arts and Crafts Story Time For more info, please call: 250-753-0251 EXT 265 Email: Info@nanaimocdc.com Or check out: www.NanaimoCDC.com/Drop-In-Playgroup/ See more details Taming Tantrums Workshop Taming Tantrums Workshop November 21, 2023 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Online via Zoom We’ve All be there. Leaving the park. Sitting down to eat. Transitioning from one thing to another. Meltdowns are upsetting for all parties involved and can summon stress and shame for parents. Join us to examine meltdowns from a developmental perspective, acknowledge how hard they are, and discuss ways to: Prevent Decrease Debrief Best Weather Them Please Pre-register at:https://tinyurl.com/bdnpeaj6 By Information Children See more details PPS: General Parenting Group PPS: General Parenting Group November 21, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online via Zoom General Parenting Group November 7, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zoom Open to anyone in BC. Online via Zoom Parenting Support Groups are free, anonymous, and confidential self-help groups providing parents and caregivers with a safe space to share their stories, build communities, learn new skills, receive emotional support and discover new services and resources. The groups offer weekly or bi-weekly meetings and other activities organized by trained volunteer facilitators. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/FhPH2gh5Gb Hosted by: Parent Support Services Society See more details PSS: Kinship Care Group PSS: Kinship Care Group November 21, 2023 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Online via Zoom Kinship Care Group November 7, 2023 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Open to anyone in BC. Online via Zoom Parenting Support Groups are free, anonymous, confidential self-help groupsoffering weekly or bi-weekly meetings and other activities organized by trained volunteer facilitators. Support groups help parents, grandparents and othersraising a family member’s child to learn positive parenting by providing themwith a safe atmosphere in which to share their stories and stresses, learn newskills, receive emotional support and discover services and resources. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/P1vAHuR9RA Hosted by: Parent Support Services Society See more details • • • •	22 PSS: Dealing With Parenting Power Struggles PSS: Dealing With Parenting Power Struggles November 22, 2023 10:00 am - 11:30 am Online FREE Getting into a power struggle with a child is unpleasant at the best of times, but it can also be very demoralizing for an adult. It can feel like quicksand. The harder you struggle, the deeper you sink. Join us to learn: why power struggles occur, and how to best support your children to be more cooperative. Free: Registration required to Participate in this online workshop! Now - Nov 22 https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=mbTFRRf2BEaQxK7YpNkEs62JyuW1-0tItqdRFbzdTadUMEpISUlZVFpaVjFKWjJRM1lKQUM2N0FORC4u Got Questions? Reach us at: 1-877-345-9777(Toll-Free) office@parentsupportbc.ca parentsupportbc.ca In Partnership with: Cameray Child & Family Services We acknowledge the financial support of: The province of British Columbia & Government of Canada, Victoria Foundation. PSS recongnizes and respects all the indigenous Nations and Traditional Lands & Territories that we Gather. Live, Work and Play on across BC. See more details PSS: Parent Book Club PSS: Parent Book Club November 22, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am Zoom Interested in reading and discussing some of today’s best selling parenting books? Join us for 8 weeks via Zoom and on our Facebook group to: Discuss the reading material Have the space to ask questions Receive information and resources Connect with other parents & caregivers Book of Reading: BOOK: The Whole Brain Child By Dr. Daniel Siegel & Dr. Tina Payne Bryson Open to all parents and Caregivers in BC! Wednesday (Weekly) 10am - 11am Online via Zoom Register Here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=mbTFRRf2BEaQxK7YpNkEs62JyuW1-0tItqdRFbzdTadUMEwwWUhGU1A4V0dESkpMTFM5TllFQzZRQi4u Or email Office@parentsupportbc.ca Join the Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/pssparentingbookclub/ We thank the Province of British Columbia for their financial contribution. PSS RECOGNIZES AND RESPECTS ALL THE INDIGENOUS NATIONS, TRADITIONAL LANDS & TERRITORIES that we GATHER, LIVE, WORK & PLAY ON across BC. See more details PSS: Parenting Children w/ ADHD Support Group PSS: Parenting Children w/ ADHD Support Group November 22, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Parenting Children w/ ADHD Support Group November 8, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Open to anyone in BC. Online via Zoom Parenting Support Groups are free, anonymous, and confidential self-help groups providing parents and caregivers with a safe space to share their stories, build communities, learn new skills, receive emotional support and discover new services and resources. The groups offer weekly or bi-weekly meetings and other activities organized by trained volunteer facilitators. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/FhPH2gh5Gb Hosted by: Parent Support Services Society See more details • • •	23 PlayGroup: Nanaimo Child Development Centre Community Drop-In Playgroup PlayGroup: Nanaimo Child Development Centre Community Drop-In Playgroup November 23, 2023 9:00 am - 11:30 am Child Development Centre, 1135 Nelson St, Nanaimo, BC V9S 2K4, Canada Free Fun Playtime for parents/caregivers and children 0-8 years old. Tuesday & Thursday: 9am - 11:30 am Location: NCDC Playground Back Entrance off of Grant Ave. We have Limited space so please look for our playgroup signs. Green: means come on in, we have space! Red: Means we are full, sorry - look forward to seeing you next time! Activities: Games Indoor Play Outdoor Play Arts and Crafts Story Time For more info, please call: 250-753-0251 EXT 265 Email: Info@nanaimocdc.com Or check out: www.NanaimoCDC.com/Drop-In-Playgroup/ See more details PSS: Parenting Teens Support Group PSS: Parenting Teens Support Group November 23, 2023 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Online via Zoom Parenting Teens Support Group November 9, 2023 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Open to anyone in BC. Online via Zoom Parenting Support Groups are free, anonymous, and confidential self-help groups providing parents and caregivers with a safe space to share their stories, build communities, learn new skills, receive emotional support and discover new services and resources. The groups offer weekly or bi-weekly meetings and other activities organized by trained volunteer facilitators. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/FhPH2gh5Gb Hosted by Parent Support Services Society See more details • •	24 PSS: Single Parents Support Group PSS: Single Parents Support Group November 24, 2023 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Online via Zoom Single Parents Support Group November 10, 2023 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Open to anyone in BC. Online via Zoom Parenting Support Groups are free, anonymous, and confidential self-help groups providing parents and caregivers with a safe space to share their stories, build communities, learn new skills, receive emotional support and discover new services and resources. The groups offer weekly or bi-weekly meetings and other activities organized by trained volunteer facilitators. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/FhPH2gh5Gb Hosted by Parent Support Services Society See more details •	25	26 Santa Breakfast at Country Club Mall Santa Breakfast at Country Club Mall November 26, 2023 9:00 am - 10:00 am Country Club Centre, 3200 North Island Highway, Nanaimo, BC V9T 1W1, Canada Tickets on sale soon- See more details •
27 PPS: Kinship/GRG Group PPS: Kinship/GRG Group November 27, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am Online via Zoom Kinship/GRG Group November 6, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am Open to anyone in BC. Online via Zoom - For Kinship Caregivers Parenting Support Groups are free, anonymous, and confidential self-help groups providing parents and caregivers with a safe space to share their stories, build communities, learn new skills, receive emotional support and discover new services and resources. The groups offer weekly or bi-weekly meetings and other activities organized by trained volunteer facilitators. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/FhPH2gh5Gb See more details PSS: Spanish Parenting Support Group PSS: Spanish Parenting Support Group November 27, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online via Zoom Spanish Parenting Support Group November 6, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Open to anyone in BC. Online via Zoom - For Spanish Speakers Parenting Support Groups are free, anonymous, and confidential self-help groups providing parents and caregivers with a safe space to share their stories, build communities, learn new skills, receive emotional support and discover new services and resources. The groups offer weekly or bi-weekly meetings and other activities organized by trained volunteer facilitators. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/FhPH2gh5Gb Hosted by: Parent Support Services Society See more details Parenting Book Club Parenting Book Club November 27, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zoom Interested in reading and discussing some of today’s best selling parenting books? Join us for 8 weeks via Zoom and on our Facebook group to: Discuss the reading material Have the space to ask questions Receive information and resources Connect with other parents & caregivers Book of Reading: BOOK: No Drama Discipline (English) By Dr. Daniel Siegel & Dr. Tina Payne Bryson Open to all parents and Caregivers in BC! Mondays (Weekly) 7 pm - 8 pm Online via Zoom Register Here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=mbTFRRf2BEaQxK7YpNkEs62JyuW1-0tItqdRFbzdTadUM0I2QUVNRFAzSk03UlpYVzU5WU1DMUMyWC4u Or email Office@parentsupportbc.ca Join the Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/pssparentingbookclub/ We thank the Province of British Columbia for their financial contribution. PSS RECOGNIZES AND RESPECTS ALL THE INDIGENOUS NATIONS, TRADITIONAL LANDS & TERRITORIES that we GATHER, LIVE, WORK & PLAY ON across BC. See more details PSS: General Parenting Group PSS: General Parenting Group November 27, 2023 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Online via Zoom General Parenting Group November 6, 2023 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Zoom Open to anyone in BC. Online via Zoom Parenting Support Groups are free, anonymous, and confidential self-help groups providing parents and caregivers with a safe space to share their stories, build communities, learn new skills, receive emotional support and discover new services and resources. The groups offer weekly or bi-weekly meetings and other activities organized by trained volunteer facilitators. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/FhPH2gh5Gb Hosted by: Parent Support Services Society See more details • • • •	28 PlayGroup: Nanaimo Child Development Centre Community Drop-In Playgroup PlayGroup: Nanaimo Child Development Centre Community Drop-In Playgroup November 28, 2023 9:00 am - 11:30 am Child Development Centre, 1135 Nelson St, Nanaimo, BC V9S 2K4, Canada Free Fun Playtime for parents/caregivers and children 0-8 years old. Tuesday & Thursday: 9am - 11:30 am Location: NCDC Playground Back Entrance off of Grant Ave. We have Limited space so please look for our playgroup signs. Green: means come on in, we have space! Red: Means we are full, sorry - look forward to seeing you next time! Activities: Games Indoor Play Outdoor Play Arts and Crafts Story Time For more info, please call: 250-753-0251 EXT 265 Email: Info@nanaimocdc.com Or check out: www.NanaimoCDC.com/Drop-In-Playgroup/ See more details PPS: General Parenting Group PPS: General Parenting Group November 28, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online via Zoom General Parenting Group November 7, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zoom Open to anyone in BC. Online via Zoom Parenting Support Groups are free, anonymous, and confidential self-help groups providing parents and caregivers with a safe space to share their stories, build communities, learn new skills, receive emotional support and discover new services and resources. The groups offer weekly or bi-weekly meetings and other activities organized by trained volunteer facilitators. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/FhPH2gh5Gb Hosted by: Parent Support Services Society See more details PSS: Kinship Care Group PSS: Kinship Care Group November 28, 2023 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Online via Zoom Kinship Care Group November 7, 2023 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Open to anyone in BC. Online via Zoom Parenting Support Groups are free, anonymous, confidential self-help groupsoffering weekly or bi-weekly meetings and other activities organized by trained volunteer facilitators. Support groups help parents, grandparents and othersraising a family member’s child to learn positive parenting by providing themwith a safe atmosphere in which to share their stories and stresses, learn newskills, receive emotional support and discover services and resources. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/P1vAHuR9RA Hosted by: Parent Support Services Society See more details • • •	29 PSS: Parent Book Club PSS: Parent Book Club November 29, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am Zoom Interested in reading and discussing some of today’s best selling parenting books? Join us for 8 weeks via Zoom and on our Facebook group to: Discuss the reading material Have the space to ask questions Receive information and resources Connect with other parents & caregivers Book of Reading: BOOK: The Whole Brain Child By Dr. Daniel Siegel & Dr. Tina Payne Bryson Open to all parents and Caregivers in BC! Wednesday (Weekly) 10am - 11am Online via Zoom Register Here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=mbTFRRf2BEaQxK7YpNkEs62JyuW1-0tItqdRFbzdTadUMEwwWUhGU1A4V0dESkpMTFM5TllFQzZRQi4u Or email Office@parentsupportbc.ca Join the Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/pssparentingbookclub/ We thank the Province of British Columbia for their financial contribution. PSS RECOGNIZES AND RESPECTS ALL THE INDIGENOUS NATIONS, TRADITIONAL LANDS & TERRITORIES that we GATHER, LIVE, WORK & PLAY ON across BC. See more details PSS: Parenting Children w/ ADHD Support Group PSS: Parenting Children w/ ADHD Support Group November 29, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Parenting Children w/ ADHD Support Group November 8, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Open to anyone in BC. Online via Zoom Parenting Support Groups are free, anonymous, and confidential self-help groups providing parents and caregivers with a safe space to share their stories, build communities, learn new skills, receive emotional support and discover new services and resources. The groups offer weekly or bi-weekly meetings and other activities organized by trained volunteer facilitators. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/FhPH2gh5Gb Hosted by: Parent Support Services Society See more details • •	30 PlayGroup: Nanaimo Child Development Centre Community Drop-In Playgroup PlayGroup: Nanaimo Child Development Centre Community Drop-In Playgroup November 30, 2023 9:00 am - 11:30 am Child Development Centre, 1135 Nelson St, Nanaimo, BC V9S 2K4, Canada Free Fun Playtime for parents/caregivers and children 0-8 years old. Tuesday & Thursday: 9am - 11:30 am Location: NCDC Playground Back Entrance off of Grant Ave. We have Limited space so please look for our playgroup signs. Green: means come on in, we have space! Red: Means we are full, sorry - look forward to seeing you next time! Activities: Games Indoor Play Outdoor Play Arts and Crafts Story Time For more info, please call: 250-753-0251 EXT 265 Email: Info@nanaimocdc.com Or check out: www.NanaimoCDC.com/Drop-In-Playgroup/ See more details Ladysmith Light up and Santa Parade Ladysmith Light up and Santa Parade November 30, 2023 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 1st Avenue, 1st Ave, Ladysmith, BC V9G, Canada Come Cheer On the NCDC Float and All The Other Great Decorations! See more details PSS: Parenting Teens Support Group PSS: Parenting Teens Support Group November 30, 2023 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Online via Zoom Parenting Teens Support Group November 9, 2023 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Open to anyone in BC. Online via Zoom Parenting Support Groups are free, anonymous, and confidential self-help groups providing parents and caregivers with a safe space to share their stories, build communities, learn new skills, receive emotional support and discover new services and resources. The groups offer weekly or bi-weekly meetings and other activities organized by trained volunteer facilitators. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/FhPH2gh5Gb Hosted by Parent Support Services Society See more details • • •