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PROGRAMS

Learn about all of the programs ESFRA has to offer

SERVICES

Learn about all of the services ESFRA has to offer

REGISTRATION

Register for semester, drop in or community iniatitive programs

DONATE

Donate to ESFRA via CanadaHelps.org

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Welcome to ESFRA

SUPPORTING EASTERN SHORE FAMILIES SINCE 1994

The Eastern Shore Family Resource Association is a not-for-profit, charitable organization. The association began with a Community Health Promotion Fund grant in 1994. We provide programs and services for families along the Eastern Shore from Lawrencetown / Lake Echo to Lower East Ship Harbour. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about the programs and services we offer. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Upcoming Registered Drop-Ins

  • Kids N' Elders (Ages 0-5) 9:30 AM TUESDAY @ The Birches Nursing Home (Registered Drop-In)
    Kids N' Elders (Ages 0-5) 9:30 AM TUESDAY @ The Birches Nursing Home (Registered Drop-In)
    Multiple Dates & Times
    Kids N' Elders (Ages 0-5) 9:30 AM TUESDAY @ The Birches Nursing Home (Registered Drop-In)
    Tue, Jan 21
    Birches Nursing Home
    Jan 21, 2025, 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. AST
    Birches Nursing Home, 7702 Nova Scotia Trunk 7, Musquodoboit Harbour, NS B0J 2L0, Canada
    Jan 21, 2025, 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. AST
    Birches Nursing Home, 7702 Nova Scotia Trunk 7, Musquodoboit Harbour, NS B0J 2L0, Canada
    Kids 'N Elders is an inter-generational fun & social weekly playgroup. Parents Parents/caregivers and children, ages 0-5 years, join senior residents, from the local Birches Home for Special Care, at their site. Designed to exchange: 'old and new' songs, stories, laughter, and creative talent.
  • Play Dates Are Us! (Ages 0-5) 10 AM WEDNESDAY @ ESFRA (Registered Drop-In)
    Play Dates Are Us! (Ages 0-5) 10 AM WEDNESDAY @ ESFRA (Registered Drop-In)
    Multiple Dates & Times
    Play Dates Are Us! (Ages 0-5) 10 AM WEDNESDAY @ ESFRA (Registered Drop-In)
    Wed, Jan 22
    Eastern Shore Family Resource
    Jan 22, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. AST
    Eastern Shore Family Resource , Porters Lake Shopping Center, 5228 Nova Scotia Trunk 7, Porters Lake, NS B3E 1J8, Canada
    Jan 22, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. AST
    Eastern Shore Family Resource , Porters Lake Shopping Center, 5228 Nova Scotia Trunk 7, Porters Lake, NS B3E 1J8, Canada
    A registered Drop-in Program for ages of 0-5 years old. Participation between parents/caregivers and child(ren) is required. This Program combines free play with toys/equipment which varies week to week. A ticket is required for each weekly session.
  • Play Dates Are Us! (Ages 0-5) 11 AM THURSDAY @ Marine Drive Pentecostal Church (Registered Drop-In)
    Play Dates Are Us! (Ages 0-5) 11 AM THURSDAY @ Marine Drive Pentecostal Church (Registered Drop-In)
    Multiple Dates & Times
    Play Dates Are Us! (Ages 0-5) 11 AM THURSDAY @ Marine Drive Pentecostal Church (Registered Drop-In)
    Thu, Jan 23
    Marine Drive Pentecostal Church Basement
    Jan 23, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. AST
    Marine Drive Pentecostal Church Basement, 8970 Nova Scotia Trunk 7, Head of Jeddore, NS B0J 1P0, Canada
    Jan 23, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. AST
    Marine Drive Pentecostal Church Basement, 8970 Nova Scotia Trunk 7, Head of Jeddore, NS B0J 1P0, Canada
    A registered Drop-in Program for ages of 0-5 years old. Participation between parents/caregivers and child(ren) is required. This Program combines free play with toys/equipment which varies week to week. A ticket is required for each weekly session.
  • New Parent Group (Ages 0-18 Months) 10 AM MONDAY @ ESFRA (Registered Drop-In)
    New Parent Group (Ages 0-18 Months) 10 AM MONDAY @ ESFRA (Registered Drop-In)
    Multiple Dates & Times
    New Parent Group (Ages 0-18 Months) 10 AM MONDAY @ ESFRA (Registered Drop-In)
    Mon, Jan 27
    Eastern Shore Family Resource
    Jan 27, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. AST
    Eastern Shore Family Resource, Shopping Center, 5228 Nova Scotia Trunk 7, Porters Lake, NS B3E 1J8, Canada
    Jan 27, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. AST
    Eastern Shore Family Resource, Shopping Center, 5228 Nova Scotia Trunk 7, Porters Lake, NS B3E 1J8, Canada
    A program bringing new parents together to share and learn more about their babies growth, behavior, and other needs. Participation is available until the child reaches eighteen (18) months of age.

Upcoming Special Events!

  • Family Literacy Day @ Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library
    Family Literacy Day @ Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library
    Family Literacy Day @ Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library
    Sat, Jan 25
    Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library
    Jan 25, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library, 7900 Nova Scotia Trunk 7, Musquodoboit Harbour, NS B0J 2L0, Canada
    Jan 25, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library, 7900 Nova Scotia Trunk 7, Musquodoboit Harbour, NS B0J 2L0, Canada
    Join us in celebrating Family Literacy Day in partnership with the Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library! Games, prizes, face painting, button-making, a puppet show, free books and more! Saturday, January 25th @ MHPL from 10 AM - 12 PM. All are welcome.

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