Allotment gardens have plots (allotments) that individuals/families can rent year-to-year for growing their own crops. Many allotment gardens also include donation plots, seed saving plots, and other projects. Below is a list of all the allotment gardens in Kingston. If you are looking to get a garden plot, please contact the coordinator of the garden you […]
Bridges Out of Poverty is one-day, virtual workshop that is open to all KCHC staff, including those in management or service-delivery.
Collective gardens are gardens that are managed communally by a group of people. Many collective gardens grow produce for donation. Some are open to the public to get involved, others are exclusively for the staff/volunteers/clientele of a particular agency. AMHS Garden This is a therapeutic garden for Addictions & Mental Health Services clients. AMHS-KFLA is […]
Our Community Connections program offers support in smaller group settings or on an individual basis
Our Community Development team meets people where they are at and advocates for their success.
Community orchards, or food forests, are plantings of fruit and/or nut trees that are managed by community groups. Some are attached to existing community gardens, some are independent. Below is a list of community orchards and food forests in Kingston. Lakeside Food Forest Located within the Lakeside Community Garden, this is a regenerative urban forest […]
Cooking Connections is an 8-week workshop series for people living with mental health/substance use disorder.
We are proud to be part of the Ontario Senior Dental Care Program, supporting Ontarians aged 65 and over with a net income of $22,200 or less or a couple with a combined annual income of $37,100 or less and without existing dental benefits.
Aug 28
9:00 am - 12:00 pmFeel Good Fridays is a weekly drop-in for older adults at the Rideau Heights Community Centre. Programming includes exercise and falls prevention classes, a talking café, instrument lending and music lessons, and Minds in Motion classes by the Alzheimer Society of KFL&A. Light refreshments are provided.
Sep 4
9:00 am - 12:00 pmFeel Good Fridays is a weekly drop-in for older adults at the Rideau Heights Community Centre. Programming includes exercise and falls prevention classes, a talking café, instrument lending and music lessons, and Minds in Motion classes by the Alzheimer Society of KFL&A. Light refreshments are provided.
Sep 11
9:00 am - 12:00 pmFeel Good Fridays is a weekly drop-in for older adults at the Rideau Heights Community Centre. Programming includes exercise and falls prevention classes, a talking café, instrument lending and music lessons, and Minds in Motion classes by the Alzheimer Society of KFL&A. Light refreshments are provided.
Sep 18
9:00 am - 12:00 pmFeel Good Fridays is a weekly drop-in for older adults at the Rideau Heights Community Centre. Programming includes exercise and falls prevention classes, a talking café, instrument lending and music lessons, and Minds in Motion classes by the Alzheimer Society of KFL&A. Light refreshments are provided.
Sep 14
11:00 am - 1:00 pmThe Food For You, Food For Two is a prenatal program that brings people who are having a baby together to learn about pregnancy, birth, food, and nutrition, and taking care of your baby. Join us to cook and eat food together, meet new people and take home some healthy food. Transportation and child-minding may be available. Who can join? Individuals who are pregnant or who have a baby less than 6 months of age. Feel free to bring a friend or support person along with you!
Sep 21
11:00 am - 1:00 pmThe Food For You, Food For Two is a prenatal program that brings people who are having a baby together to learn about pregnancy, birth, food, and nutrition, and taking care of your baby. Join us to cook and eat food together, meet new people and take home some healthy food. Transportation and child-minding may be available. Who can join? Individuals who are pregnant or who have a baby less than 6 months of age. Feel free to bring a friend or support person along with you!
Sep 2
9:30 am - 12:00 pmSep 9
9:30 am - 12:00 pmSep 16
9:30 am - 12:00 pmSep 23
9:30 am - 12:00 pmSep 30
9:30 am - 12:00 pmA 16-session program where participants examine their own experience of poverty and develop a plan of change for their life.
A community-driven initiative that allows anyone to purchase an assorted basket of fruits and vegetables for less than the cost at the grocery store.
Sep 10
9:00 am - 11:00 pmThe Good Food Box (GFB) Kingston, is a non-profit fresh vegetables and fruit distribution program. For over 20 years, the GFB has been providing monthly access to fresh produce boxes through community host sites, with the mission of increasing accessibility to fresh produce in the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington area.
Sep 17
9:00 am - 11:00 pmThe Good Food Box (GFB) Kingston, is a non-profit fresh vegetables and fruit distribution program. For over 20 years, the GFB has been providing monthly access to fresh produce boxes through community host sites, with the mission of increasing accessibility to fresh produce in the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington area.
Aug 29
10:00 am - 12:00 pmHIVE is a free program for kids in Grades 1–6 and their caregivers, designed to help families connect, recharge, and have fun together. Enjoy a welcoming space where families can meet local clinicians and family experts in an informal, supportive setting — while kids take part in sports, games, and creative activities. Snacks and refreshments […]
Sep 2
4:00 pm - 6:00 pmHIVE is a free program for kids in Grades 1–6 and their caregivers, designed to help families connect, recharge, and have fun together. Enjoy a welcoming space where families can meet local clinicians and family experts in an informal, supportive setting — while kids take part in sports, games, and creative activities. Snacks and refreshments […]
Sep 9
4:00 pm - 6:00 pmHIVE is a free program for kids in Grades 1–6 and their caregivers, designed to help families connect, recharge, and have fun together. Enjoy a welcoming space where families can meet local clinicians and family experts in an informal, supportive setting — while kids take part in sports, games, and creative activities. Snacks and refreshments […]
Sep 16
4:00 pm - 6:00 pmHIVE is a free program for kids in Grades 1–6 and their caregivers, designed to help families connect, recharge, and have fun together. Enjoy a welcoming space where families can meet local clinicians and family experts in an informal, supportive setting — while kids take part in sports, games, and creative activities. Snacks and refreshments […]
Sep 23
4:00 pm - 6:00 pmHIVE is a free program for kids in Grades 1–6 and their caregivers, designed to help families connect, recharge, and have fun together. Enjoy a welcoming space where families can meet local clinicians and family experts in an informal, supportive setting — while kids take part in sports, games, and creative activities. Snacks and refreshments […]
Sep 30
4:00 pm - 6:00 pmHIVE is a free program for kids in Grades 1–6 and their caregivers, designed to help families connect, recharge, and have fun together. Enjoy a welcoming space where families can meet local clinicians and family experts in an informal, supportive setting — while kids take part in sports, games, and creative activities. Snacks and refreshments […]
Sep 12
10:00 am - 12:00 pmHIVE is a free program for kids in Grades 1–6 and their caregivers, designed to help families connect, recharge, and have fun together. Enjoy a welcoming space where families can meet local clinicians and family experts in an informal, supportive setting — while kids take part in sports, games, and creative activities. Snacks and refreshments […]