New Start Society

09/04/2026

Join Fatherhood Matters for our upcoming Braids & Bows workshop on Saturday, September 19th from 1pm to 3pm.

This fun and skill-building workshop is for fathers or male-identifying caregivers and their children (recommended ages 5+). We will spend the afternoon learning about basic hair care and hairstyles. Every participant will receive a goody bag to take home!

For more information or to register, please contact [email protected]

09/02/2026

This is a space for Black fathers and father figures to come together in community. Come to connect, share stories, support one another, and grow together! Whether you’re a dad, stepdad, uncle, grandfather, mentor, or another Black man playing an important role in a child’s life, you are welcome here. 💜

Each evening will include:
• Real discussions around fatherhood, life, family, and wellness
• Guest speakers joining us on occasion
• A relaxed, welcoming space to build connection and community

The next date is September 15th 6-8pm.
Click here to register: https://forms.gle/Xn4puLJKBpV3pYga6

08/31/2026

Cooperative Co-Parenting program is being offered with instructor Cassandra McDonald from
New Start.

If interested contact Alana.

08/27/2026

A few spots are available for the new Co-operative Co-Parenting Program that will be taking place at Nova Village NS this September, in partnership with New Start Society

Whether you're newly separated or have been co-parenting for years, this program focuses on what matters most - the well-being of your child. Both parents do not have to attend.

Bi-weekly beginning Friday, September 18
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Nova Village Family Support Hub - 6 Titus Street
Sign Up now
https://shorturl.at/O4ka6

08/20/2026

There is still time to register for "Just For New Dads" next week! This online workshop is for new and expecting fathers, and participants will receive a free care package.

Topics include supporting your family postpartum, child development and attachment. To register, please contact [email protected]

"Just for New Dads" is back on Wednesday, August 26th, from 6-7:30pm! This online workshop is for new and expecting fathers, and participants will receive a free care package.

Topics include supporting your family postpartum, child development and attachment. To register, please contact [email protected]

08/14/2026

We have a few tickets remaining for our Adventure Club trip to the Wanderers game on Saturday, August 22nd! Please contact [email protected] to register by Tuesday, August 18th.

Adventure Club is a monthly event for fathers, male caregivers, and their children. Adventure Club is always free of charge!

Join Fatherhood Matters as we cheer on the HFX Wanderers FC! Our August Adventure Club will take place on Saturday, August 22nd at 3pm. Please contact [email protected] to register.

Adventure Club is a monthly event for fathers, male caregivers, and their children. Adventure Club is always free of charge!

08/13/2026

Something exciting is on the way this fall at Nova Village NS!

We are excited to announce a new co-parenting program that will be taking place at Nova Village NS this September, led by Cassandra McDonald from New Start Counselling!

Whether you're newly separated or have been co-parenting for years, this program focuses on what matters most - the well-being of your child.

📅 Bi-weekly beginning Friday, September 18
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Nova Village Family Support Hub - 6 Titus Street

08/10/2026

"Just for New Dads" is back on Wednesday, August 26th, from 6-7:30pm! This online workshop is for new and expecting fathers, and participants will receive a free care package.

Topics include supporting your family postpartum, child development and attachment. To register, please contact [email protected]

07/31/2026

Join Fatherhood Matters as we cheer on the HFX Wanderers FC! Our August Adventure Club will take place on Saturday, August 22nd at 3pm. Please contact [email protected] to register.

Adventure Club is a monthly event for fathers, male caregivers, and their children. Adventure Club is always free of charge!

07/09/2026

We have two upcoming virtual Coparenting groups! These groups will meet for eight weeks over Zoom. Join us on Tuesday evenings from 6:30pm-8:30pm, starting July 28th OR Wednesday mornings from 10am-12pm, starting August 12th.

For more information or to register for one of these groups, please contact Cassandra, our Coparenting Program Facilitator, at [email protected] or 782-414-2590