Ladysmith Family and Friends (LaFF)

Ladysmith Family and Friends (LaFF) Nurturing family health and happiness through communication, cooperation and play. LaFF Office is located at 532 First Ave, Ladysmith with varying hours.

Ladysmith Family and Friends, better known as "LaFF", is a Family Resource Program and non-profit society offering a supportive, enriching, and safe play based learning environment for families and caregivers with children newborn to age six. Parts of LaFF are funded in part by the Federal Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia and offered in partnership with the Town of Ladysmi

th. Current programming schedule: May 1 - June 26 '26

LaFF Mornings: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, inside Aggie Hall (1110-1st Ave, Ladysmith), 9:30-12:00. A drop-in program. An opportunity to connect with other families and LaFF facilitators, build community, engage in activities as well as access LaFF’s clothing exchange and food pantry. Drop-in program for children ages 0-6yrs old and their caregivers. Suggested minimum donation of $5 per family per visit. Sponsored passes available – talk to staff. LaFF Outside: Thursdays at Aggie Hall's Nature Play Space (1110-1at Ave, Ladysmith), 9:30-12:00. A outdoor drop-in program. LaFF'ternoon: Wed, inside Aggie Hall (1110-1st Ave, Ladysmith) 12:15-1:45. An opportunity to circle up and build community/connection for yourself and your littles. Access LaFF’s clothing exchange and food pantry. Drop-in program for children up to 1 yr or pre-walking and their caregivers. At this time, older siblings are asked to not attend, please make other arrangements. Check calendar for days/times. Full program details can be found on the LaFF website: www.familyandfriends.ca

E-transfer address: [email protected]

Mailing address:
Box 1830
Ladysmith, BC V9G 1B4

Thanks to the generous donation from the Rotary Club of Ladysmith and the ongoing donations of fresh produce from Loaves...
06/20/2026

Thanks to the generous donation from the Rotary Club of Ladysmith and the ongoing donations of fresh produce from Loaves & Fishes Community Food Bank, LaFF was able to send home 50 taco meal kit packages for families to help them celebrate this weekend. Whether it's Indigenous Peoples' Day, Father’s Day, summer Solstice and / or the graduation of one of our community’s amazing youth we wish you a wonderful and safe weekend. 🧡😎🪅🎓🧡

FREE swim today at the Frank Jameson Community Centre pool (810 Sixth Ave, Ladysmith)   Ladysmith Parks, Recreation & Cu...
06/19/2026

FREE swim today at the Frank Jameson Community Centre pool (810 Sixth Ave, Ladysmith)


Ladysmith Parks, Recreation & Culture

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💦Make a Splash for Free! 💦

Thanks to generous sponsorship from FortisBC, everyone is invited to enjoy a FREE Community Swim at the Frank Jameson Community Centre. Bring the whole family and enjoy an evening of fun in the pool together.

📍Frank Jameson Community Centre
📆Friday, June 19
🕝6:30–8:00pm

FREE Admission
Everyone Welcome

For more information:
www.reccowichan.ca
(250) 245-6424

French toast Fridays:  Our final French toast day until we gather again inside in Sept.LaFF Mornings between 9:30-12 ins...
06/19/2026

French toast Fridays: Our final French toast day until we gather again inside in Sept.

LaFF Mornings between 9:30-12 inside Aggie Hall.
Drop-in indoor program, 1110-1st Ave, Ladysmith
An opportunity to gather indoors and connect with other families and LaFF facilitators, build community, play and engage in activities as well as access LaFF’s free clothing exchange and food pantry.
Program is for children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.
Suggested min donation of $5 per family, cash or e-transfer ([email protected]) or a LaFF Pass token - ask a facilitator to access one. Sponsored LaFF Passes are available – ask a LaFF facilitator. Thank you Ladysmith & District Credit Union and Ladysmith Health Care Auxiliary.

This FREE, local event in celebration of Indigenous Peoples' Day take place this Friday, June 19 between 12-3pm at Trans...
06/19/2026

This FREE, local event in celebration of Indigenous Peoples' Day take place this Friday, June 19 between 12-3pm at Transfer Beach.


Stz'uminus First Nation

Do you have a car enthusiast in your network?Check out this opportunity to see some amazing vehicles tomorrow, June 19.N...
06/18/2026

Do you have a car enthusiast in your network?
Check out this opportunity to see some amazing vehicles tomorrow, June 19.

Note: this is not the Road Run that comes through Ladysmith (that one takes place on Aug 14) but here there are places to view this Royalty Run along the route.

Today . . .  LaFF OutsideA drop-in program held at the Nature Play Space at Aggie Hall (1110-1st Ave, Ladysmith)  betwee...
06/18/2026

Today . . .
LaFF Outside
A drop-in program held at the Nature Play Space at Aggie Hall (1110-1st Ave, Ladysmith) between 9:30-12 for children ages 0-6yrs old and their caregivers (parents, grandparents, relatives, caregivers, etc.).
An opportunity to gather and connect with other families and LaFF facilitators, build community, play and engage in activities as well as access LaFF’s free clothing exchange and food pantry.
We look forward to gathering . . . .
Suggested min donation of $5 per family, cash or e-transfer ([email protected]) or a LaFF Pass token - talk to staff to access a LaFF Pass.
Sponsored LaFF Passes are available – ask a LaFF facilitator. Thank you Ladysmith & District Credit Union and Ladysmith Health Care Auxiliary.

A few more birthday photos - connection, community, generations, volunteerism, creativity, leadership 💙🌟Thank you to all...
06/18/2026

A few more birthday photos - connection, community, generations, volunteerism, creativity, leadership 💙🌟
Thank you to all who attended and supported this event - 31 years of LaFF'ing!

Do you have reusable bags collecting in your home or car?Would you like to lighten your stash?LaFF would happily accept ...
06/17/2026

Do you have reusable bags collecting in your home or car?
Would you like to lighten your stash?
LaFF would happily accept any that you would like to donate as we're always in need of bags for our clothing exchange and food pantry.
Bags can be dropped off during LaFF programming (Tues-Fri, 9:30-12, Aggie Hall) or the LaFF Office (532 First Ave, varied hours).

Thank you 💙

Wednesdays at LaFF LaFF Mornings between 9:30-12 inside Aggie Hall.Drop-in indoor program, 1110-1st Ave, Ladysmith An op...
06/17/2026

Wednesdays at LaFF

LaFF Mornings between 9:30-12 inside Aggie Hall.
Drop-in indoor program, 1110-1st Ave, Ladysmith
An opportunity to gather indoors and connect with other families and LaFF facilitators, build community, play and engage in activities as well as access LaFF’s free clothing exchange and food pantry.
Program is for children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.
Suggested min donation of $5 per family, cash or E-transfer ([email protected]) or a LaFF Pass token - ask a facilitator to access one. Sponsored LaFF Passes are available – ask a LaFF facilitator. Thank you Ladysmith & District Credit Union and Ladysmith Health Care Auxiliary.

AND/OR

LaFF'ternoon inside Aggie Hall
Wednesdays between 12:15-1:45 PM
Drop-in INDOOR program, 1110-1st Ave, Ladysmith
For parents/caregivers and children UP TO 1 year of age or pre-walking. At this time, older siblings are asked to not attend this program, please make other arrangements. An opportunity to circle up and build community and connection for yourself / your littles and access LaFF’s free clothing exchange and food pantry.
Suggested min donation of $5 per family, cash or E-transfer ([email protected]) or a LaFF Pass token. Sponsored LaFF Passes are available – ask a LaFF facilitator. Thank you Ladysmith & District Credit Union and Ladysmith Health Care Auxiliary.

Huge shout out to the RBC (Royal Bank of Canada) crew for running the burger bar at  LaFF's birthday celebration last we...
06/17/2026

Huge shout out to the RBC (Royal Bank of Canada) crew for running the burger bar at LaFF's birthday celebration last week - what a crew!!! 🌟
Your volunteerism is always full of smiles and energy 💙

Address

1110-1st Avenue
Ladysmith, BC

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