Fernie Women's Resource Centre

Parent Connections
2025-05-05 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-05-12 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-05-19 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Knox, 591 4 Ave, Fernie, BC, V0B 1M0, Canada
The Parent Connections program is another place for parents to meet. We have talks on different parenting topics, guest speakers who share useful information, and an open space for parents to talk about the good and tough parts of being a parent. We also provide a childminding service for kids aged 9 months and up, so parents can have some alone time during the program.

Juice Box Social (Sparwood)
2025-05-06 10:00 - 11:15, 2025-05-13 10:00 - 11:15, 2025-05-20 10:00 - 11:15, 2025-05-27 10:00 - 11:15 (America/Vancouver) | Sparwood Public Library, 110 Pine Avenue, Sparwood, BC, V0B2G0, Canada
The Juice Box Social is now in Sparwood too! This is a free, drop-in program for families and caregivers with babies up to 2 years. It includes a thirty-minute participatory song and story time facilitated by Anie Hepher, followed by time for parents to connect over coffee and conversation.Our intergenerational weekly gathering is an opportunity for new parents to make friends and supportive connections, in an authentic & safe community space.Older siblings, family members and all supporting village members always welcome to join in! Follow this group on Instagram . Need more info about the program? Feel free to reach out to Anie: ferniefamilyconnections@gmail.com

Gentle Yoga: Mindfulness Through Movement
2025-09-11 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-09-18 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-09-25 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-10-02 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-10-09 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-10-16 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Denver) | Our Place, 1592-A 10 Ave, Fernie, BC, V0B 1M5, Canada
Join the Fernie Women’s Resource Centre for a free yoga practice for people who have experienced trauma
This will be a gentle flow yoga practice focusing on stretching the body and quieting the mind. All skill levels and abilities welcome, no experience or equipment necessary.
Space is limited so please pre-register below! Only one registration per person, if you are signing up for yourself and a guest, please register twice with your name first and then their name second.
Yoga practice will be at Our Place, next door to our main office.
If you have any medical or health concerns please let the instructor know before class.

Parent-Tot Funtimes (Fernie)
2025-09-16 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-09-23 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-09-30 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-10-07 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-10-14 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-10-21 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Vancouver) | Fernie Family Centre, 521 4th Ave, Fernie, BC, V0B 1M0, Canada
Parent-Tot Funtimes is a drop-in program for families with kids aged 0 to 6. It’s all about helping families connect and giving kids a chance to learn early. Every session has toys, songs and stories, and a craft or fun activity.

Parent-Tot Funtimes (Elkford)
2025-09-17 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-09-24 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-10-01 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-10-08 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-10-15 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-10-22 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Vancouver) | Elkford Alliance Church (in the Basement), 1803 Alpine Drive, Elkford, BC, V0B 1H0, Canada

Grief Support Group
2025-09-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-02 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | Our Place, 1592-A 10 Ave, Fernie, BC, V0B 1M5, Canada
Join us for our free drop-in Grief Support Group at Our Place located at 1592A 10th Ave in Fernie, BC. This in-person event provides a safe and supportive space for individuals who are experiencing grief. Whether you have recently lost a loved one or are still coping with a past loss, our group offers a compassionate environment where you can share your feelings, connect with others who understand, and find comfort in a community of support. Our experienced facilitator will guide discussions and provide helpful resources to assist you on your healing journey. Come and join us as we navigate through grief together. This free event is hosted by Heartwise Therapeutic Services and the Elk Valley Suicide Task Force.
Grief Support Group Facilitator
Mirey Faema (She/Her)
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC #20791), Canadian Certified Counsellor ( C.C.C.)
Mirey is passionate about building connections with, and providing support to, individuals and families who have experienced complex trauma, relationship challenges, self-esteem challenges, gender transitions, and grief. Mirey takes a collaborative and integrated approach to help clients find healing and symptom reduction.
In addition to her private practice you can find Mirey at the Fernie Women’s Resource Centre providing free counselling services 2 days a week. Prior to opening Heartwise Counselling Mirey completed her Masters of Counselling Psychology and was practicing in Calgary at the Trellis Society.

PLEASE NOTE: Each person and each person within a family grieve on a different timetable. We recommend waiting at least 8 to 10 weeks after the death before joining a support group. At this point, we believe you may be better able to share your story, as well as to hear the grief stories of other group members.

Learn more about the event, and receive reminders by signing up here.

Juice Box Social (Fernie)
2025-10-03 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Vancouver) | Rotarty Park, 6 A Ave, Fernie, BC, v0b1m0, Canada
The Juice Box Social is a drop-in group for families with babies and toddlers from birth to two years. Siblings and visiting family members are also welcome to attend. The program is based on the building blocks that community connection between parents, all ages of caregivers and family are the main support for early learning. The weekly program lasts just over an hour, Anie Hepher loves to facilitate a 20-30 minute program with songs, stories fingerplays, musical instruments, and even scarves. She loves to provide parents with music to help with all the daily transitions of young family routines. Using music as a way to connect with your baby and with one another, we spend time chatting and relaxing, with coffee and snacks provided. Once a month soup is provided. For the first few weeks of October, our group meets outside at Fernie Rotary Park and once things cool down we gather at the Fernie Seniors Citizen’s Drop -In Centre. Follow this group on Instagram Need more info about the program? feel free to reach out to Anie: ferniefamilyconnections@gmail.com

Parent-Tot Funtimes (Sparwood)
2025-10-20 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Vancouver) | Sparwood Rec Centre in the Community Hall (above Skating Rink), 367 Pine Ave, Sparwood, BC, V0B 2G0, Canada

Parent Connections
2025-10-20 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Ecole Isabelle Dickens Elementary School, 1301 2 Ave, Fernie, BC, V0B 1M0, Canada
The Parent Connections program is a free, drop-in place for parents to meet, learn from each other’s experiences, gain a better understanding of positive parenting strategies, and build long lasting friendships. Each week parents will engage in a fun activity while sharing and discussing a new parenting topic.
Mondays from 3:30 – 5 PM in a NEW LOCATION, at the Strong Start room (last portable) of Ecole Isabelle Dickens Elementary School.
Child minding will be available to give parents open space for discussions. Snacks and warm beverages will be provided!
