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Victoria Best Babies is Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program sponsored by Fernwood NRG with funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada.

Post-natal discussion groups run on Wednesdays from 11:30am-2:30pm. Discussions are led by various members of the staff and the community. Our Public Health Nurse, Dietitian, Program Coordinator, and Family Support Worker are available for support.

Pre-natal classes run on Thursdays from 11:00am-1:00pm. Our Public Health Nurse leads the discussion and can answer questions about pregnancy, labour, and caring for baby after birth. Our Program Coordinator and Family Support Worker are available for support.

What we provide:

• Educational sessions
• One-on-one support
• Monthly food vouchers and Good Food Box produce
• Prenatal vitamins and Vitamin D drops
• Baby food demos
• Healthy snacks and lunches
• Hospital tours and hospital pre-registration
• On site access to a Public Health Nurse, a Dietitian, and a Dental Hygienist

For more information or to register, contact Shonna at 250-381-1552 ext.116. Do you have an idea for a group topic? Email your ideas to Shonna@fernwoodnrg.ca.

Check out our community resources page here.

Student Dinner Night is an opportunity for students in middle-school, high-school and post-secondary to come together and enjoy a delicious meal in community. Student Dinner Night offers vegetarian and meat options every week with the hopes of bringing together youth within the neighbourhood. The meal is made from 90% reclaimed foods and is by-donation. Bring re-usable containers for take-homes.

Student Dinner Night will feature a rotating schedule of activities to accompany dinner including singer-songwriter evenings, art shows, spoken word poetry nights, zine making, crafts and more.

When: Wednesday evenings, meal served: 5:30-6:30pm, seconds & take-homes offered 6:30-7:00pm (new session starting January 9th, 2019)
Cost: Drop-in/$5 suggested donation
Where: Fernwood Community Centre Gymnasium, 1240 Gladstone Avenue, entrance around back