Maggie's Place Cumberland

09/04/2026

A VERY HUGE thank you goes out to the Community of Cumberland for all your generous donations to our Cram-A-Cruiser event and Back to School Drive! Without your continued support Maggie's Place wouldn't be able to support as many families as we do! This year we have been able to provide approximately 400 backpacks throughout the County to students of all ages!🖍📚📓📏🏫📚🖊📎

09/03/2026

🎉 HEY TEENS — THIS IS YOUR SPACE! 🎉

Looking for somewhere to hang out, have fun, meet new people, and try something new? The Ross Anderson Pharmachoice Teen Centre is here for you! 💙

📅 Open Monday–Friday
⏰ 3:00–8:45 p.m.
📍 Dr. Carson & Marion Murray Community Centre
👥 Grades 7–12

Come enjoy board games, sports, video games, movie nights, cooking, workshops, activities and more! 🎮🏀🍿🎲

✨ You belong here! Bring your friends and come check it out!

09/03/2026

We loved our Family Dinner Night so much that we decided to make it a monthly thing!

Come together with other families to cook, eat, and connect. We'll prepare a simple meal as a group, then sit down and enjoy it together. It's a chance to meet other families, share a meal, learn new recipes, and enjoy time together in a friendly, relaxed setting. Everyone is welcome! Registration is required for each session - call 902-667-7250

09/03/2026

Summer is over and it's time to get back into the routine of Fall! Check out our Fall 2026 Newsletter! We have lots of new and returning programs and there is sure to be something for everyone! Stay tuned for more announcements to come, and visit our website for a downloadable PDF newsletter >>> https://www.maggiesplace.ca/cumberland-newsletter
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We can't wait to see you soon! 🐞🌞

09/03/2026

Join us for September 12th for Welcoming Week Cumberland County in Pugwash at Cumberland Public Libraries! 10:30am-12:30pm! :)🐞

You're invited! Join us for a free, family-friendly Welcoming Week event at the Pugwash Public Library on Saturday, September 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Come celebrate community, connection, and belonging with activities, refreshments, and opportunities to meet new friends. Everyone is welcome!

The Village will be busy with the Farmers’ Market happening at the same time. Parking is available on Water Street.

If the weather permits we will be spending time outside, so please be sun safe with hats and sunscreen.

There is also a water fountain on site, so remember your refillable bottle.

North Shore Community Health Board
Maggie's Place Cumberland
Yreach Amherst Julia
Municipality of Cumberland
Multicultural Association of Cumberland
Lilac Place: Resources for Women

09/02/2026

Lunch, Learn & Parent On!!!
Your Lunch Break Just Got a Little More Helpful.

Working parent? Busy Parent with a tight schedule? We get it! Between deadlines, school drop-offs, meetings, appointments, activities, and everything in between, finding time for parenting support can feel like one more thing on an already full to-do list. So, why not use your lunch break?

Join us Wednesdays, once a month (September 23 • October 21 • November 18 • December 2) from 12:00–1:00 p.m. at Maggie’s Place (11 Elmwood Drive) for Lunch, Learn & Parent On!—a practical parenting series created with busy and/ or working parents in mind, while welcoming all interested parents and caregivers.

We'll make the lunch, you take an hour for yourself, and join the conversation. Each session tackles a real-life parenting topic with practical strategies, helpful information, and ideas you can take back to your family.
Register for all or just one or two sessions by calling (902) 667-7250

**Please note: Early Childhood Programming is NOT available during these sessions. **

**Session #1 — Ready, Set, Routine!** Wednesday, September 23**

School is back! Join us on your lunch break for practical tips to create simple, realistic morning and bedtime routines that work for your family. Learn strategies to reduce stress, make transitions smoother, encourage independence, and bring more calm to busy school days.

**Session #2 — Cracking the Kid Code** Wednesday, October 21**

From first words to teenage eye rolls, every stage comes with its own language!
Use your lunch hour to learn how to communicate, connect, and truly understand your child as they grow. Discover age-appropriate ways to listen, respond, set boundaries, and build stronger relationships—from babyhood through the teen years.

**Session #3 — Discipline: It’s Not About Punishment**Wednesday, November 18**

Ever wonder if you’re disciplining or just punishing? Let’s break it down!
Take an hour to explore practical ways to set boundaries, handle challenging behaviours, and turn tough moments into learning opportunities—without the constant battles, guilt, or power struggles.

**Session #4 — Parenting: Know Your Village** Wednesday, December 2**

Parenting can feel like a lot—but you don’t have to do it alone! Spend your lunch break discovering the local programs, services, supports, and resources available to help your family thrive. Learn where to turn for parenting support, community programs, family activities, support for your child, and more. Build your village and discover what’s available right in your community!

09/01/2026

Maggie’s Place had the honor of hosting our very first Connecting Cultures Event last Friday, and what a turn out we had! Guest facilitator, Heather Matthews of Wasoqopa’q First Nation lead the afternoon with an opening prayer and smudge and throughout the afternoon, folks were invited to learn more, while making their own wrapped feather, and medicine pouches. Bannock was served as a snack, with take home bags that had all the ingredients to make at home. We had such an amazing day, and hope all who came out did too. Big thanks to our partners, Cumberland County Museum and Artifacts, S.O.A.R. Community Health Board, Cumberland YMCA, Anchor Youth Space Cumberland, and the Town of Amherst - without all of your hard work and partnership, we couldn’t have pulled off such a great event. And an even bigger thanks to all who came out. Wela’lioq (Thank You).

08/31/2026

Thank you to all the local businesses Harrison's Home Hardware Sheryl's Bakery Backyard BBQ Cumberland Kia Shur Gain Feeds n Needs that sponsored our Cram-A-Cruiser event this year by collecting school supplies and sponsoring ads! We wouldn't be as successful without your support!

08/31/2026

A huge shout out to the Cumberland County Animal Hospital for hosting free movie nights at the Rotary Park this summer for families and for raising $500 through concession sales to go towards our Back to School program. This donation arrived just when we needed it as we wrap up the program after providing over 400 backpacks with school supplies to students in Cumberland County.

08/29/2026

Maggie's Place would like to thank the Main Street Music Society & Friends for the Oxford Area for their very kind and much appreciated donation of several backpacks filled with supplies to help support the Oxford Community!