New Start Society

06/11/2026

New Start Society is seeking board members! Connect with Executive Director, Tammy Josey at [email protected] for more information 😊

06/11/2026

Calling all new dads! Our Fatherhood Matters team is hosting another “Just for New Dads” online workshop for new and expecting fathers, on Wednesday, June 24th from 6-7:30pm. All participants will receive a free care package.

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

06/04/2026

There is still space available in our upcoming Mad Science workshop on Saturday June 13th, 1pm - 3pm. To register, please contact [email protected]

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

We’re extra excited about our June Adventure Club! Join Fatherhood Matters for a Mad Science “States of Matter” workshop on Saturday, June 13th. To register, please contact [email protected]

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

06/02/2026

Join us every second Friday at PACT (Parents and Children Together) for Coparenting Cafe! This is a welcoming space for parents and caregivers to connect, share experiences, and explore the ups and downs of co-parenting in a supportive and judgment-free environment.

Co-Parenting Café is a welcoming space for parents and caregivers to connect, share experiences, and explore the ups and downs of co-parenting in a supportive and judgment-free environment ☕💬

This is a bi-weekly program, and participants are welcome to sign up for any week that interests them. There’s no requirement to attend every session. Once registered, we simply ask that you let us know which dates you plan to attend so we can plan accordingly.

Whether you join us once or regularly, you are always welcome at the table.

Click here to register: https://forms.gle/nxgCVwUmsASTdHu77

05/26/2026

We’re excited to invite fathers and father figures to Nurturing Strong's new Men’s Group, happening every Wednesday evening at PACT in Eastern Passage.

This is a space for men to come together in community—to connect, share stories, support one another, and grow together. Whether you’re a dad, stepdad, uncle, grandfather, mentor, or someone playing an important role in a child’s life, you are welcome here.

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

Location: PACT – 1470 Main Road, Eastern Passage
Time: Wednesdays | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Starting: June 3

Register by reaching out to:
📧 [email protected]
📞 902-877-3847

Please register ahead if you can so we can plan for food and any allergies or dietary needs.

05/22/2026

We’re extra excited about our June Adventure Club! Join Fatherhood Matters for a Mad Science “States of Matter” workshop on Saturday, June 13th. To register, please contact [email protected]

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

05/15/2026

We are looking forward to offering our Co-parenting program at Memory Lane Family Place starting June 3rd! To register, please contact [email protected]

We are pleased to introduce a new parenting program!! Instructed by Cassandra McDonald, New🌿 Start Cooperative Coparenting Facilitator.
For more information and to register contact Alana 902-864-6363
*Building peaceful coparenting for stronger families!*

04/24/2026

Adventure Club is heading back to the theatre in May! Join Fatherhood Matters on Saturday, May 23rd at the Scotiabank Theatre in Bayers Lake to watch the Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Exact timing to be confirmed, but it will be a matinee show.

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!

03/30/2026

The Fatherhood Matters team had such a great time at Adventure Club yesterday! A big thank you to all the families who joined us.

Our next Adventure Club will be a trip to the Discovery Centre on April 18th from 1pm - 3pm. To register, contact [email protected].

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

03/25/2026