Family Centre Westminster
690 Osgoode Dr, London, Ontario
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Reception Hours:
Monday to Friday 8:30AM to 4:30PM
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Event Descriptions
Circle of Security
Strengthen your parent-child relationship and gain confidence to better understand and support your child in this 8-week Parent program! Located at 690 Osgoode from September to November, call 519 433 0334 to register.
Collective Kitchen
Cook a meal together and enjoy lunch when it’s completed. Learn about nutrition, food budgeting and physical fitness. Hosted by Families First Community Action Program for Children. Childminding, grocery cards and bus tickets (as needed) provided.
Emergency Baby Food & Diaper Cupboard
Available for families with infants 0-12 months (formula) and 0-3 yrs (diapers and other).
Fun With Food
The Fun with Food Program is a program for TVCC clients who would benefit from opportunities to learn and explore a variety of foods. In this program, focus will be on increasing a child’s comfort level with foods by exploring and interacting with food in a playful, non-stressful way. Parents/Caregivers will be supported in exploring along with their children.
Guitar Lessons
12-week guitar lesson program for youth in grades 7 to 10 with no guitar or music background. Guitars can be lent for the entire program (return it in the same condition it was received). Hosted by Investing in Children.
Indoor EarlyON Playgroup
Join other families with children 6 and under to explore activities in the playroom, crafts, snack and circle time. Drop in!
Indoor Playgroup at Landon Public Library
Drop in to playgroup at Landon Branch London Public Library at 167 Wortley Rd. Songs, stories, activities and time to play with opened ended toys and materials is provided!
Infant Playgroup
A playgroup for parents and their babies 12 months and under. Go for a walk around the neighbourhood from 1:30PM to 2:00PM then head back to the Family Centre for activities and sharing/chatting from 2:00 to 3:00.
Mondays in Motion: Compass Community Indoor Playgroup
Indoor playgroup at Compass Church which runs in the gym and offers so many opportunities to run, roll and play! A variety of activities will be provided; craft, sensory, gross motor, fine motor, dramatic play and more!
Play All Day Wednesday: Day and Afternoon Indoor Playgroup
We are open all day for drop in on Wednesdays! Join other families with children 6 and under to explore activities in the playroom, crafts and circle time. Drop in!
Snoezelen Room
The Snoezelen room uses music, lighting effects and tactile sensations which all provide opportunities for a unique sensory experience. Book one or more 1 hour spaces for your family. This room is open to all who feel they could benefit from the Snoozelen environment.
Story Saturday Playgroup - Boo!
Join us on Saturday October 19th from 9:00AM to 11:30AM for our Saturday playgroup! Enjoy a weekend morning program with breakfast snack, activities, crafts and Circle Time to read "Boo!" by Robert Munsch together. Snack provided until 11:00AM.
Tasty Tales
Join us at Family Centre Westminster from 1:30PM to 3:00PM for a literacy-based creativity program for children 2.5-6 years old. Children, along with a parent or caregiver, will read a book, create a craft with la Ribambelle and make delicious food together!
October 8th - "The Apple Pie Tree" partnering with La Ribambelle
October 22nd - "Pumpkin Soup" partnering with La Ribambelle
This event will be filmed and shared on our social media platforms.
Timeless Tunes: Intergenerational EarlyON Playgroup
Join us for Timeless Tunes, an intergenerational playgroup for families with children aged 0-6 and grandparents! Enjoy an interactive Circle Time with music and instruments for all to play and share together!
Ukrainian Family Playgroup
Drop into the playroom and enjoy a playgroup all in Ukrainian; snack is provided too! All families are welcome! Email Oleksandra at oromakhina@slnrc.ca with any questions.
Westminster Wonders
Westminster Wonders is a STEM program for families with children aged 2.5 to 6. Join us in making simple experiments, observations and learning together through play!
Westminster: Off the Beaten Path
This outdoor playgroup in Westminster Ponds, is located at 696 Wellington Rd. The playgroup runs in most weather and gives many opportunities to run, explore and discover the beauty of nature in our own backyard!
Young Moms
A weekly program with activities, parenting support, speakers and information for young moms aged 14 to 23 and their children. Dinner, childminding, grocery cards and bus tickets (as needed) provided.