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Category Archives: Social
Exiting News – The Gloucester Association for Children with Special Needs Has Open Spots Available!
Are you looking for a fun, supportive, and inclusive space for your child? The Gloucester Association for Children with Special Needs is welcoming new participants!
Interested? Have questions? They would love to chat!
Send them a message or email them at info@gacsn.org
Registration is Open for Bolts4Kids Summer Teen Clubhouse!
Reach out to admin@bolts4kids.ca or check them out at bolts4kids.ca for more info and to start your registration process!
Registration for DragonFly® Moving Minds Summer 2025 is NOW OPEN!
To register and for more information contact laura@dragonflydownsyndrome.com.
Parent Resource Center’s April Playgroup Schedule is here!
Join Parent Resource Centre for engaging playtime, new friends, and quality moments with your little ones.
Playgroups:
Tuesdays to Fridays: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Saturdays: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Me & My Baby Playgroup (0-18 months): Wednesdays, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Evening Playgroup: Tuesdays, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Plus, don’t forget to check out their Toy & Parent Library, open during playgroup hours!
Find your next playgroup at incredibleplaygroupfinder.ca
Calling All Young Aspiring Chefs!
Join the fun-filled “What’s Cooking?” social group, designed especially for participants 12 years and older. Engage in exciting activities focusing on kitchen safety, the importance of making healthy choices, and, most importantly, simple and delicious recipes!
Check out ABA Connections Social Group Service Guide for more information about their groups, registration details, and instructions on utilizing core funding for our What’s Cooking? Social Group.
www.abaconnections.ca/serviceguide
Ready to Register?
https://forms.gle/Wa1VGSPCti9tAPQH9
Improv & Drama Club: Lights, Camera, Confidence!
Step into the spotlight with ABA Connections Improv & Drama Club—a social group where creativity takes center stage! Whether your child loves to act, tell stories, or just wants to build confidence in a fun and supportive way, this group is the perfect place to express themselves.
Through improv games, character creation, storytelling, skits, and more, participants will learn how to think on their feet, work as a team, and bring their imaginations to life—all while laughing and having a blast!
Discover more about the Improv & Drama Club in our Social Group Service Guide, including registration info and how to use core funding:
www.abaconnections.ca/serviceguide
Ready to Register?
https://forms.gle/Wa1VGSPCti9tAPQH9
Girls’ Social Skills Group – Now Enrolling!
Girls often experience social interactions differently than boys, navigating complex friendships, unspoken social rules, and group dynamics. Our Girls’ Social Skills Group is a fun and supportive space where girls can build confidence, strengthen friendships, and develop key communication skills in a way that speaks to their unique experiences.
Through interactive activities like role-playing, team-building games, and group discussions, participants will learn:
How to recognize healthy friendships and social cues
Emotional regulation and self-esteem strategies
The unspoken rules of social interactions and group dynamics
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 PM (April 30 – 6 weeks)
LDAO-C Learning Center – 450-1547 Merivale Road
Cost: $250
Designed for children with learning disabilities and/or ADHD, this program provides a safe and structured space to practice social skills in a supportive, all-girls environment. The final session wraps up with a fun social event to celebrate progress!
Spaces are limited—register today!
Apply at www.ldaottawa.com OR fill out our form here: https://form.jotform.com/250754849787275
Contact Bailey at bailey@ldaottawa.com with questions.
EarlyON’s March calendar
The EarlyON Child and Family Centre provides a variety of free family drop-ins to Ontario residents where families can play and learn together in a child-friendly space.
See their March Calendar here:
https://mothercraft.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/March-2025.pdf
Expanding Horizons Occupational Therapy’s Spring Group Registration is Now Open!
Brunch Bunch
Life Skills
Handwriting
Terrific Typers
Girl-ing Up
Contact them today to secure a spot in their occupational therapy group classes
: Welcome.Expandinghorizonsot@gmail.com
: www.expandinghorizonsot.com
: 613-707-3150
: Link in bio for our registration form!