Page RESOURCE GUIDE FORT GARRY AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES 1 POINT ROAD 2 PARKER 3 BEAUMONT 4 WILDWOOD 5 BROCKWOOD 6 BUFFALO 7 LINDEN WOODS 8 CRESCENT PARK 9 MAYBANK 10 CHEVRIER 11 WEST FORT GARRY INDUSTRIAL 12 PEMBINA STRIP 13 LINDEN RIDGE 14 AGASSIZ 15 WHYTE RIDGE 16 WAVERLEY HEIGHTS 17 MONTCALM 18 UNIVERSITY 19 WAVERLEY WEST 20 FORT RICHMOND 21 FAIRFIELD PARK 22 RICHMOND WEST 23 CLOUTHIER DRIVE 24 ST. NORBERT 25 RICHMOND LAKES 26 LA BARRIERE 27 PARC LA SALLE 28 TRAPPISTES 29 TURNBULL DRIVE 30 PERAULT Updated Fall 2017 Resource Guide: Fort Garry and surrounding communities Page 2 The resource guide was originally developed and produced for the Fort Garry Community Network by a Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) Community Development Volunteer Assistant. Network partners have continued to update the guide to share information. FORT GARRY COMMUNITY NETWORK WHO WE ARE The Network is comprised of child and youth servicing organizations, family support agencies, senior services and faith communities. Government and education sectors are also represented. OUR MISSION “WORKING COLLABORATIVELY TO PROMOTE THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH, SENIORS, AND FAMILIES.” MEMBERSHIP The Network meets the third Thursday in the months of September, November, January, March and May from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Southlands Community Church (85 Keslar Rd.) in Richmond West. There are sub-committees of the Network that meet regularly. For more information visit their website at: www.fortgarrycommunitynetwork.ca updated Fall 2017 Resource Guide: Fort Garry and surrounding communities Page 3 FAMILIES Children (Ages 0-6) 4 Youth (Up to 12 Years of Age) 8 Youth (Ages 12-17) 10 Youth (17+) 13 Youth Serving Organizations Macdonald Youth Services (MYS) 15 Resource Assistance for Youth (RAY) 18 Parenting 21 AREA Nursery Schools 23 AREA Child Care Facilities 24 AREA Public Schools 28 Independent Schools 31 WOMEN’S RESOURCES/SERVICES 32 ABORIGNAL GROUPS / SERVICES 34 NEWCOMER SERVICES 37 SENIORS 42 ADULT LEARNING 49 EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 52 SERVICE CANADA 55 RECREATION & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 56 PLACES OF WORSHIP 64 COMMUNITY SUPPORTS AND SERVICES 67 Updated Fall 2017 Resource Guide: Fort Garry and surrounding communities Page 4 Children (Ages 0-6) HEALTH LINKS/INFO SANTÉ HEALTHY START FOR MOM AND ME For general health information call: Healthy Child Manitoba / Healthy Start / WRHA 204-788-8200 (available 24 hours) Trinity United Church - 933 Summerside Ave. BREASTFEEDING HOTLINE Contact Information: For breastfeeding support call: Healthy Start at: 204-949-5350 204-788-8667 (available 24 hours) An informative and practical drop-in program during pregnancy and after the baby is born up to age one year. FORT GARRY / RIVER HEIGHTS Milk program for mom BREASTFEEDING DROP-IN, FREE child minding onsite and snacks Access Fort Garry: 135 Plaza Drive Meet with other breastfeeding moms OFFERED EVERY 2ND THURSDAY FROM 1:30 TO 3:30 P.M. Get help with breastfeeding problems Ask infant/child development questions INFANT NUTRITION CLASSES, WRHA Weigh your baby Nutrition class for mothers with infants Wednesdays - 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. (except holidays) approximately 3-4 months of age. Offered once a month. For more information or to book an appoint- ment for individual consultation call: For more information and registration call: 204-940-2313 Access Fort Garry at: 204-940-2313 LA LECHE LEAGUE WEIGH YOUR BABY, WRHA Breastfeeding information and support. A scale to weigh your baby is located at Monthly meetings in Winnipeg South, 3rd Access Fort Garry: 135 Plaza Drive Tuesday of each month. Please tell the receptionist you would like to Contact Phone: 204-257-3509 weigh your baby and she will show you to the Website: http://www.lllc.ca/ room. The scale is available Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (except holidays) Please note you will not be able to see a nurse at this time, but are welcome to call your Public Health Nurse if you have any questions or con- cerns. updated Fall 2017 Resource Guide: Fort Garry and surrounding communities Page 5 Children (Ages 0 - 6) ONLINE EARLY LEARNING AND CHILD CARE PARENT RESOURCES Information: 204-945-0776 CARING FOR KIDS Intake: 204-945-0776 www.caringforkids.cps.ca Subsidy: 204-945-0286 Child health and well being information devel- Information, daycare lists, and subsidy oped by Canadian Paediatric Society. application forms available at: MANITOBA IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULES www.gov.mb.ca/childcare www.gov.mb.ca/health/publichealth/cdc/div/ schedules.html ONLINE CHILD CARE REGISTRY Recommended immunizations for Manitobans The ONLINE CHILD CARE REGISTRY will make MANITOBA PARENT ZONE applying for and filling child care spaces faster and more efficient for everyone. www.manitobaparentzone.ca The registry will help child care providers Parenting and child development information. better manage their waiting lists and notify POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM (TRIPLE P) parents as soon as spaces come up. Par- www.manitobatriplep.ca ents and providers can update their con- Positive approaches to raising children. tact and service information regularly. Par- ents can use the new registry to put their names on several waiting lists, without losing KINDERGARTEN HERE WE COME their priority on any of the existing lists. (KHWC) To access this service, visit the following A FREE, half-day per week, program offered to Government of Manitoba webpage: 4 and 5 year olds in the year prior to www.gov.mb.ca/fs/parentupdate/ Kindergarten entry. This program is available to index.html all families in the PEMBINA TRAILS SCHOOL DIVISION Space is limited. For more information, contact: Phone: 204-488-1767 ext. 1259 E-mail: [email protected] OR Visit their website at: www.pembinatrails.ca Updated Fall 2017 Resource Guide: Fort Garry and surrounding communities Page 6 Children (Ages 0-6) LITERACY LINKS WINNIPEG PUBLIC LIBRARY A FREE home visit program in the summer PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS: before school entry focusing on providing . Fort Garry Library families with ideas and activities to support the bridge to formal literacy. Available in all 1360 Pembina Hwy. school communities. Phone: 204-986-4918 For more information, contact: . Pembina Trail Library E-mail: [email protected] 2724 Pembina Hwy. Phone: 204-986-4369 KIDS SPOT PLAY CENTRE Website: www.winnipeg.ca/library Waverley Fellowship Baptist Church- Free family programs are offered at all branch- 2171 Waverley St. es of Winnipeg such as Baby Rhyme Time, Time Indoor play area for children under age 5 with for Twos, Story Time, Family Literacy Fun Days, caregivers; Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 11:30 and special events and performances. Pre- a.m., closed holidays; Open September to school programs feature stories, rhymes and May; Donation suggested $3.00 per child, songs, often based on a popular theme. children under age 1 are free; bring your own [Pick up At The Library or visit us online for snacks. NO nut products please. program listings. All programs are free to For more information contact: 204-261-8013 attend. Some require registration.] Website: www.mywaverley.com Drop in to browse and borrow books for all ages, magazines, movies and music, dual- language picture books or to use a computer or Wi-Fi. Visit us online for free downloadable eBooks and read-along picture books too. Tour and presentations on library resources available to groups. LIBRARY CARDS ARE FREE TO ANYONE LIVING IN WINNIPEG . updated Fall 2017 Resource Guide: Fort Garry and surrounding communities Page 7 Children (Ages 0 - 6) Parent/Child Programs for you and your Program locations child to enjoy together! The Coalition funds programs geared toward Richmond Kings Family Centre Richmond Kings Community Centre families with children birth to age 6 years. The- 666 Silverstone Ave. *NEW* se drop–in programs are FREE for parents and children to attend together. Our North Fort Garry –Jumping Gym Time programs offer families an opportunity to Fort Garry United Church, 800 Point Rd, lower level participate in an assortment of activities that may include: circle & rhyme time, story time, Parc la Salle Family Centre a healthy snack, access to parenting tip Parc la Salle School, 190 Houde Dr. sheets, free play time and a book lending library. Ryerson Family Centre Ryerson School, 10 Ryerson Ave. Theme programs offered: Special Speakers, Waverley Heights Family Centre Tales for Tots, Alphabet Soup, March into Waverley Heights Community Centre, Music, Rock & Read, Raising a Healthy Eater, 1885 Chancellor Dr. Handle with Care and Little Chefs (Please note: Wiggle, Giggle & Munch - Evening Program Theme programming is occasionally offered at alternate RHG Bonnycastle School, locations.) 1100 Chancellor Dr. website: www.fgsn.ca https://www.facebook.com/ Wiggle, Giggle & Munch—Summer Program FortGarryStNorbertHealthyChildCoalition/ Trinity United Church, 933 Summerside Ave Or contact the Initiative Coordinator email : [email protected] Access Centre (Coordinator’s office) call : 204-299-1600 135 Plaza Drive CPEF—Centre de la Petite Enfance et de la Famille Les Centres de la Petite Enfance et de la Famille (CPEF) offrent des programmes et des services pour les enfants d’âge préscolaire et leur famille. C’est un endroit où les parents et les enfants âgés de 0-6 ans peuvent venir passer du temps ensemble. Nos services et programmes visent à répondre aux besoins des enfant francophones, dans toutes les dimensions de leur développement. Visitez le CPEF Noël-Ritchot au 45, avenue de la Digue à Saint-Norbert. Pour plus d’informations, téléphonez au 204-805-1195 rendez-vous au site web suivant : cpefmb.org Updated Fall 2017 Resource Guide: Fort Garry and surrounding communities Page 8 Youth (Up to 12 Years of Age) CITY OF WINNIPEG YOUTH SERVICES WAVERLEY YOUTH Waverley Fellowship Baptist church - 2171 Waverley St. (at Bison Drive) YOUTH ACTION CENTRES are great places to Jr.