Public Events

Northgate FreeStore

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Northgate Foursquare has opened a free clothing store to serve the community of Campbell River.  They have clothes for all ages and invite you to come and see how they might assist you.

When:  The last Saturday of each month

Times:  The store is open from 10:00am - 12:00pm (Donations of good clean clothes are also accepted at the above  times.)

LIFE Seminars Parent Support Group

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Dates : The last Thursday of each month

Times : 6:30-8:00 pm
Location : Campbell River Family Services

This program offers ongoing support for parents and offers information and strategies  from the LIFE seminars courses. Participants meet once per month to learn new strategies and discuss parenting topics, issues, and concerns. Group facilitators will provide mid-month telephone support to parents, in order to discuss progress and to help problem-solve. LIFE Seminars recognizes that parenting is a demanding job filled with everyday challenges and struggles. This course explores ways in which to identify and minimize these struggles effectively.

Here are some of the topics which will be discussed in this course:

  • Understanding Your Kids - All About Temperament, Ages and Stages From Tots to Teens, The Push and Pull Toward Independence, What is Normal? Effective
  • Discipline - Raising a Thinking Child, How to Make Limits Stick, Jumping Out of the Guilt/Anger Cycle, Handing Over Responsibility.
  • Everyday Challenges - Bedtime, Mealtime, Homework, Siblings, Aggression and more.

For information or to register, contact Sandy at Campbell River Family Services

250-287-2421