Jan
28
Tue
Baby Playgroup
Jan 28 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Spring Break closure

Please note we will be closed March 24-28, 2025. Our programs will resume on March 31st.


For families with babies up to 15 months.

  • This playgroup is an opportunity to play and connect in a relaxed social setting.
  • Please assess your child and yourself for symptoms of common cold, influenza, or Covid-19. If you, or your child has symptoms, please stay at home until you all feel better. Thank you for continuing to safeguard the health of everyone in our community! 
  • Due to safety and group space restrictions, we are not able to accommodate daycare providers. Please note that the limit is one child besides your own child(ren). Thank you.
Registration Info
  • Parents MUST register in advance to attend. (Sorry, no drop-ins.) You can book up to 14 days in advance.
  • Tuesdays from 12:30-2:00 p.m. (unless noted otherwise).

We look forward to seeing you soon! 

Register here: JBCP Family Resource Centre Programs

Questions?

Email familyprograms@jbcp.bc.ca

Soup & Play
Jan 28 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Spring Break closure

Please note we will be closed March 24-28, 2025. Our programs will resume on March 31st.


Open to all families in the neighbourhood with children up to 12 years of age.

  • Enjoy some soup and an opportunity to play and connect with other families.
  • Please assess your child and yourself for symptoms of common cold, influenza, or Covid-19. If you, or your child has symptoms, please stay at home until you all feel better. Thank you for continuing to safeguard the health of everyone in our community!
  • Due to safety and group space restrictions, we are not able to accommodate daycare providers. Please note that the limit is one child besides your own child(ren). Thank you.
Registration Info
  • Parents MUST register in advance to attend. Sorry, no drop-ins.
  • Families can register for up to two playgroups per week per family. You can book up to 14 days in advance.
  • Tuesdays from 4:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m. (unless noted otherwise).

We look forward to seeing you soon! 

Register hereJBCP Family Resource Centre Programs

Questions?

Email familyprograms@jbcp.bc.ca

Jan
29
Wed
Playgroup
Jan 29 @ 9:00 am – 11:15 am

Spring Break closure

Please note we will be closed March 24-28, 2025. Our programs will resume on March 31st.


For families with children from birth – 5 years. 

  • Please assess your child and yourself for symptoms of common cold, influenza, or Covid-19. If you, or your child has symptoms, please stay at home until you all feel better. Thank you for continuing to safeguard the health of everyone in our community!
  • Due to safety and group space restrictions, we are not able to accommodate daycare providers. Please note that the limit is one child besides your own child(ren).
Registration Info
  • Parents MUST register in advance to attend. Sorry, no drop-ins.
  • Families can register for up to two playgroups per week per family. You can book up to 14 days in advance.
  • Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. (unless otherwise noted).

We look forward to seeing you soon! 

Register hereJBCP Family Resource Centre Programs

Questions?

Please contact us at: familyprograms@jbcp.bc.ca

Jan
30
Thu
Playgroup
Jan 30 @ 9:00 am – 11:15 am

Spring Break closure

Please note we will be closed March 24-28, 2025. Our programs will resume on March 31st.


For families with children from birth – 5 years. 

  • Please assess your child and yourself for symptoms of common cold, influenza, or Covid-19. If you, or your child has symptoms, please stay at home until you all feel better. Thank you for continuing to safeguard the health of everyone in our community!
  • Due to safety and group space restrictions, we are not able to accommodate daycare providers. Please note that the limit is one child besides your own child(ren).
Registration Info
  • Parents MUST register in advance to attend. Sorry, no drop-ins.
  • Families can register for up to two playgroups per week per family. You can book up to 14 days in advance.
  • Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. (unless otherwise noted).

We look forward to seeing you soon! 

Register hereJBCP Family Resource Centre Programs

Questions?

Please contact us at: familyprograms@jbcp.bc.ca

Baby Group
Jan 30 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Fun and friendship for new parents and their babies up to six months old.

This is a free, informal discussion group with guest speakers on baby-related topics. The program runs for 10 weeks.

WHEN
January 9 to March 13, 2025

DAY
Thursdays

TIME
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION INFO
Parents must register to attend – sorry, no drop-ins.

Please contact our Family Resource Centre staff directly to register or if you have any questions at all. Thank you!

CONTACT INFO
Phone: 250-388-7844, Ext. 312
Email: familyprograms@jbcp.bc.ca

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James Bay Community Project is part of the Coalition of Neighbourhood Houses which offer a continuum of supports & services to residents across the capital region. Neighbourhood houses ensure children & youth, individuals, families & seniors are able to access programs within their local neighbourhoods or nearby communities.
FMI about us visit our website: www.jbcp.bc.ca

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*Please note we are located at 547 Michigan Street – not to be confused with our lovely neighbourhood friends at the James Bay Community School Centre on Oswego St which also offer community programs.

#babygroup #parentingsupport #babyinfo #babyandmomgroup #babyanddadgroup #parentandbabygroup #communitybuilding #resilience #coalitionofneighbourhoodhousesYYJ #JamesBayYYJ #VictoriaBC

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Image ID: photo of a smart-looking baby wearing eye glasses.

Jan
31
Fri
Playgroup
Jan 31 @ 9:00 am – 11:15 am

Spring Break closure

Please note we will be closed March 24-28, 2025. Our programs will resume on March 31st.


For families with children from birth – 5 years. 

  • Please assess your child and yourself for symptoms of common cold, influenza, or Covid-19. If you, or your child has symptoms, please stay at home until you all feel better. Thank you for continuing to safeguard the health of everyone in our community!
  • Due to safety and group space restrictions, we are not able to accommodate daycare providers. Please note that the limit is one child besides your own child(ren).
Registration Info
  • Parents MUST register in advance to attend. Sorry, no drop-ins.
  • Families can register for up to two playgroups per week per family. You can book up to 14 days in advance.
  • Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. (unless otherwise noted).

We look forward to seeing you soon! 

Register hereJBCP Family Resource Centre Programs

Questions?

Please contact us at: familyprograms@jbcp.bc.ca

Feb
3
Mon
Playgroup
Feb 3 @ 9:00 am – 11:15 am

Spring Break closure

Please note we will be closed March 24-28, 2025. Our programs will resume on March 31st.


For families with children from birth – 5 years. 

  • Please assess your child and yourself for symptoms of common cold, influenza, or Covid-19. If you, or your child has symptoms, please stay at home until you all feel better. Thank you for continuing to safeguard the health of everyone in our community!
  • Due to safety and group space restrictions, we are not able to accommodate daycare providers. Please note that the limit is one child besides your own child(ren).
Registration Info
  • Parents MUST register in advance to attend. Sorry, no drop-ins.
  • Families can register for up to two playgroups per week per family. You can book up to 14 days in advance.
  • Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. (unless otherwise noted).

We look forward to seeing you soon! 

Register hereJBCP Family Resource Centre Programs

Questions?

Please contact us at: familyprograms@jbcp.bc.ca

Bridging The Digital Divide
Feb 3 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Bridging The Digital Divide offers free digital literacy sessions to older adults, seniors and elders who would like to learn more about using portable devices: smart phones, tablets and laptops.

Building digital literacy skills can help with:

  • develop confidence in using portable devices
  • keeping in touch with family & friends
  • maintaining independence (e.g.: using an online map for errands; scheduling appointments; prescription refills and more)
  • build up resilience and brain health though learning something new

All questions and levels of experience welcome. We can also help you determine which portable device or apps would be best suited for your specific needs. Please register in advance to attend.

Future group work sessions include:

  • how to identify scams
  • how to keep your personal information safe
Program info: Bridging The Digital Divide

Bring your questions and your portable device (if you have one) to a session with our IT (Information Technology) specialist.

Day: Mondays (closed stat holidays)
When: January 6 to March 24, 2025.
Time – our receptionist can help you choose between an individual session or group* session:

  • Individual one-to-one session (three slots available; 45 minutes each): 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. or 1:15 p.m.
  • Group session (two slots available; 45 minutes each): 2:15 p.m. or  3:15 p.m.

Cost: free – advance registration required.

*Groups are usually 4-5 participants so that everyone has time to ask their questions, learn from each other and enjoy social time together.

To register:

Front desk staff are available 8 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., Monday- Friday; closed stat holidays.
Phone: 250-388-7844, Ext 0
Email: askus@jbcp.bc.ca

Questions? 

If you are unable to reach our receptionist during the times listed above, please feel free to contact our outreach worker, Sharon Laurie at
T: 250-388-7844, Ext. 318
E: slaurie@jbcp.bc.ca 

P.S. Check out our other activities for seniors: https://jbcp.bc.ca/seniors/social-programs/

Feb
4
Tue
Closed Due To Inclement Weather
Feb 4 all-day

JBCP, Capital City Volunteers, Victoria & Oak Bay Better at Home, and the Community Closet will be closed today, Tuesday, February 4.

All programs, services and volunteering have been cancelled to support the safety of community members, volunteers and staff.

Our operations updates will be posted on our website and social media platforms once confirmed.

If you are visiting a tenant of the building (JBUPCC, LifeLabs, HerWay Home) please contact them directly regarding their operations for today.

Stay cozy!

#JBCP #WeatherPolicy #WeatherAwareness #SnowFYI #TravelSmart #BeSafe #JamesBayYYJ #VictoriaBC Photo by Doriana Popa by shows a heart-shaped clearing on a humid window, showing a tranquil, snowy yard of small, bare trees.

Feb
5
Wed
Playgroup
Feb 5 @ 9:00 am – 11:15 am

Spring Break closure

Please note we will be closed March 24-28, 2025. Our programs will resume on March 31st.


For families with children from birth – 5 years. 

  • Please assess your child and yourself for symptoms of common cold, influenza, or Covid-19. If you, or your child has symptoms, please stay at home until you all feel better. Thank you for continuing to safeguard the health of everyone in our community!
  • Due to safety and group space restrictions, we are not able to accommodate daycare providers. Please note that the limit is one child besides your own child(ren).
Registration Info
  • Parents MUST register in advance to attend. Sorry, no drop-ins.
  • Families can register for up to two playgroups per week per family. You can book up to 14 days in advance.
  • Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. (unless otherwise noted).

We look forward to seeing you soon! 

Register hereJBCP Family Resource Centre Programs

Questions?

Please contact us at: familyprograms@jbcp.bc.ca