Candora Society provides educational activities supporting all ages to experience learning success. Offering everyone a change to become lifelong learners and contributing members of the community.
​We believe literacy and life-long learning is a foundation for personal and social change.
​We value a community that is safe, healthy and provides a supportive environment for all who live.

HEALTH FOR TWO
A support program for Prenatal and New Moms of infants to 12 months. Moms gather in a safe and supportive environment to learn about nutrition, healthy pregnancy, and child development. Access to nutrition, medical professionals, and other supports are available through the program.
DAYS
Dedicated Programming Mondays
(Must be registered in the program, however
not required to attend every Monday)
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Drop in resources available for anyone
registered in the program
Come into our office to register
Monday to Thursday
Friday
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TIME
9 am to 11:30
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Anytime the centre is open 9 am - 4 pm Monday to Friday
AGE
Prenatal and New Moms of infants up to 12 months
LOCATION:
Room 262 Riverview Crossing, 3210 118 Avenue
(Formerly Abbottsfield Mall)

CRUISERS & CRAWLERS TOO
Three different activities that focus on literacy, active living, play opportunities, parent sharing, and informational sessions. An opportunity for parents to come together and connect. An opportunity for infants and toddlers to play and explore. An opportunity to share parenting strategies and gain information. Special speakers, field trips and adult activities.
DAYS
Tuesdays & Thursdays
TIME
9:30 am to 11:30 am
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AGE
0 to 3 yrs
LOCATION:
Abbottsfield Recreation Centre, 3006 119 Avenue. To register email jamie.morin@candorasociety.com, please include a contact phone number.

CARING FOR CHILDREN WORKSHOP
This program is for mulitple purposes. Anyone with an interest in a career in childcare; bi-cultural parenting, and raising children generally. This nine week program will help to prepare individuals in the field of childcare.
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Included in this course:
- Practice English language learning
- Explore careers in childcare
- Build a professional portfolio
- Receive first aid certification
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*Program not running at this time
DAYS
Saturdays
TIME
9:00am to 12:00pm
AGE
Adults 18+
LOCATION:
Room 262, Riverview Crossing, 3210 118 Avenue
(Formerly Abbottsfield Mall)

B.O.O.K.S. (Books Offer Our Kids Success)
Share your favourite stories, that you read to your children with other new moms. Learn about their favourites too. You can also pick up a new book to take home and read.
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Childcare is available
Days
Saturdays
Time
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Age
Parents with Children
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LOCATION:
Riverview Crossing, 3210 118 Avenue
(Formerly Abbottsfield Mall)
*Program not running at this time
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Cooking with Candora
This program is for parents/caregivers who want to learn more about healthy family eating. It is a time to gather, practice cooking skills, and get to know other community members.
Days
Wednesdays (once a month)
Time
5:00pm-6:30pm
Age
Parents/Caregivers with children 0-13
LOCATION:
Delivered via Zoom. To register email marcdaline.drutz@candorasociety.com, please include a contact phone number.

Triple P
What is Triple P?
Some of the most common parenting problems have very simple solutions – and now, the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program is here to share those solutions. Triple P is a world-acclaimed program that gives parents skills to raise confident, healthy children, manage misbehavior and prevent problems from happening in the first place. From toddler tantrums to a teenager’s defiance, from bedtime dramas to outright disobedience, Triple P helps parents sort through the big and small issues of family life. And the really good news is that Triple P does work. It’s got more than 30 years of ongoing scientific research to back it up and is now used in 25 countries.
Days
TBD
Time
TBD
Age
Parents/Caregivers of children ages 2-12
LOCATION:
Delivered via Zoom. To register email marcdaline.drutz@candorasociety.com, please include a contact phone number. For more information check out the Triple P Parent website or their Facebook page.

Circle of Security Parenting TM
At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened.
Learning Objectives of the Training:
• Understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read the emotional needs
• Support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions
• Enhance the development of your child's self esteem
• Honor your innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure
Days
To be determined (TBD)
Time
To be determined (TBD)
Age
Parents/Caregivers of children ages 4 months-6 years
LOCATION:
Delivered via Zoom. To register email marcdaline.drutz@candorasociety.com, please include a contact phone number. For more information check out the Circle of Security Parenting website.