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Explore together caregiver and child activities

The Baby Nest Enjoy a cozy space and learn about infant development, feed ing, sleep, wellness and more. A great way to meet other families, ask questions, and build connec tions. This is a free, communi ty-based program. Sessions are geared toward children under 2 years old, siblings are welcome to join. #19495 Fridays Dance with Me: Intro to Creative Dance (2-5 years) Dance, wiggle and move! Care givers and little ones explore music and movement together in this lively intro to Creative Dance. Adult participation re quired. No class Sept 30. Instructor: Leigha Wald Wednesdays #19313 Sept 23 - Nov 4 $48/6 #19314 Nov 18 - Dec 16 11-11:30 a.m. Lewis MP Hall A $40/5

Teeny Weeny Halloweeny (1 month - 3 years)

Pint-sized Pottery (4-6 years with an adult) Have fun making pottery and lasting memories! Caregiver and child will work together on cre ative hand-built pottery projects to take home. Parent/guardian participation required. No class Sept 30 or Nov 11. Wednesdays

It’s time to get spooky! Join us for creepy crafts, silly, spooky songs and plenty of ghostly activities

with your little one. #19496 Wednesdays

October 14 - 28 1-2 p.m. Lewis Craft Room B $29/3

#19623 Sept 16 - Oct 14 #19652 Oct 28 - Nov 25 4-5 p.m.

Touchpoints Parenting (All ages) A six-week parenting program exploring child development. Uncover your own temperament and practical parenting strate gies. Through group discussions and hands-on practice, parents will build confidence, strengthen relationships, and gain tools to support one another. This pro gram is provided in partnership with CVCDA and CCRR. Childmin ding & small snack provided. #19999 Thursdays Sept 17 - Oct 22

Lewis Craft Room B $69/4

Santa Baby (1 month - 3 years)

Celebrate your baby’s first hol iday season by making mem orable keepsakes. Create fun gifts and ornaments to make long lasting memories for your

friends and families. #19497 Wednesdays

December 2 - 16 1-2 p.m. Lewis Craft Room B $29/3

Oct 30 - Dec 4 10-11:30 a.m. Bill Moore Lawn Bowling Building Free drop-in

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lewis Salish Building Free

Courtenay Early Years

Saturday, December 5 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Lewis Centre Music | photos | crafts | games Admission is free with a non-perishable Children’s Christmas Party

donation to the Food Bank. courtenay.ca/christmas

Fall Program Registration starts Monday August 10 | See page 106

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