MOOSE JAW — The Moose Jaw Health Foundation (MJHF) is proud to announce its second year of partnering with the Early Years Family Resource Centre to host “Winter Wonderland,” a family-friendly morning of activities and holiday cheer meant for children ages five and under.
This year’s Winter Wonderland event will take place at the resource centre and is organized as a free come and go event running from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, Dec. 13.
“Winter Wonderland at the Family Resource Centre is a fantastic way for families to come and play together… and it’s a completely free event,” announced Kelly McElree, director of the MJHF. “We are excited for parents to come out with their children and have a wonderful holiday experience.”
The Early Years Family Resource Centre provides a welcoming space for families with children from prenatal to age five. The centre offers drop-in and group programs that focus on early learning, family wellness, and caregiver education, all while connecting families to valuable resources and referrals in the community.
“They’re very excited at the Family Resource Centre and it’s one of their absolute favourite things that they do throughout the entire year,” he said. “It’s (also) a great way for families to get introduced to all the services that they offer — and it’s quite extensive… — and they’re a bit of a hidden gem.
“We like to let people in the community know about these hidden gems,” McElree added.
The Winter Wonderland tradition isn’t new, and last year the health foundation stepped up to sponsor the family resource centre’s family-friendly event as part of its mission to build a healthier community — a decision that happily continues this December.
“The Moose Jaw Health Foundation is excited to support the great work and the services that are done at the Family Resource Centre, and just to bring smiles for those children. It’s the right thing to do this time of year,” McElree said.
McElree added that Christmas can oftentimes be financially challenging for families and noted that the free-to-attend event can help alleviate some of that cost burden while also providing a memorable outing for younger guests.
The upcoming Christmas-themed event will feature a wide range of indoor and outdoor family activities including horse drawn wagon rides, a music and movement feature starting at 10:30 a.m., and children will receive a take home winter activity bag.
As well, cookies and hot chocolate will be served on location to bring a little extra holiday cheer.
McElree said the upcoming event is a great way for new parents to get more acquainted with the different types of services offered in Moose Jaw. “I wish that, when I was raising my children, I was aware of… the services offered at a place like the Family Resource Centre.
“So come out, enjoy a great cup of hot cocoa, bring your children, and have some fun.”
To learn more about the services offered by the Early Years Family Resource Centre, call 306-691-0202, email [email protected], or visit MooseJawFRC.ca.
You can also check for new programming options on the centre’s Facebook page, ‘Moose Jaw Early Years Family Resource Centre.’
The Early Years Family Resource Centre is located at 1250 Eleventh Avenue Northwest.
