Family Centre Carling-Thames

12/26/2025

Happy Kwanzaa! Wishing all the families that celebrate a week filled with light, culture and connection!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas to those who celebrate! Wishing all a Christmas filled with warmth, wonder and time spent with those you love most!

12/22/2025

Join us for Family Literacy Day 2026 with Family Centre Carling-Thames and LUSO Community Services on January 31st from 10:30am-1pm!

This year’s theme, “Make Mealtime Family Learning Time,” celebrates literacy together through everyday moments. Enjoy a fun and FREE day filled with hands-on activities, games, crafts, prizes, snacks, and plenty of family fun. All ages are welcome to drop-in - no registration required!

Connect with community partners, explore exciting activity stations, and discover new ways to make literacy part of your family’s daily routine!

12/21/2025

Happy Winter Solstice! As the days begin to grow longer, may this season bring peace, renewal and cozy moments with the people we cherish!

12/19/2025

We have received so many donations the last couple of weeks from so many of our wonderful community partners for our Emergency Food Cupboard!

A big thank you to Louise Arbour PS, Northbrae PS, St. Michael's Parish, St. George's PS (Thames Valley District School Board), Stoney Creek Community Centre, YMCA & Library, StarTech.com Community Centre, YMCA, & Library, Family Centre Fox Hollow and Family Centre Fanshawe for conducting food drives for us this holiday season.

Your contributions help us to keep our shelves well stocked for those in need. We are so grateful, and it reminds us of the power of community and collective care! ❤

12/19/2025

12/16/2025

We will be closed for the Holidays from December 22nd to January 2nd and will reopen on January 5th! Stay warm and cozy for the holidays!

12/15/2025

Join us to create holiday cards that spread cheer and kindness! This creative activity is a wonderful way to connect with one another and celebrate the season together before the holidays. 🎄✂️💌

Our Intergenerational Playgroup is located at the Kiwanis Seniors Centre (78 Riverside Dr) and welcomes children aged 0–6, their parents or caregivers, and local seniors to come together and connect.

12/15/2025

Our Nature Adventures EarlyON Playgroup is taking a brief pause today!

Feel free to come by the Family Centre for our indoor playgroup from 9-11:30am, or 3:30-5pm!

We’ll be back at our regular time on January 5th after the holiday break. Thank you for your understanding!

12/14/2025

Happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate! Wishing you and your family a bright and beautiful Hanukkah!

12/14/2025

Good morning families, here's our weekly schedule for Dec 14-19th!

12/12/2025

Investing in Children's Level Two Guitar is still open for registration!

Participants must have completed IIC’s Level One Guitar before joining Level Two.

Wednesdays from 4:30–5:30 PM at Family Centre Carling-Thames (335 Belfield St).
Program begins January 14, with a recital on March 25.

Register now to continue building your skills at https://investinginchildren.on.ca/guitar-program