Winter 2025 Events

January – Brewing Conversations

Topics: Mental Health, Healthy Relationships, Addictions, Grief
Coffee & Chat Dates:

• Jan 15 – North Preston

• Jan 22 – Cherry Brook/Lake Loon

February – Black History Month Events

Coffee & Chat Dates:

• Feb 12 – North Preston

• Feb 17 - NP Family Resource Centre

• Feb 19 – Cherry Brook/Lake Loon

• Feb 24 - NP Family Resource Centre

Evening Program:

• 4 weeks with youth

• 4 weeks with adults

March – Nutrition Month

Blend it Forward Program:

• Weekly evening sessions

• Learn to use a Ninja Blender to prepare healthy smoothies and high-protein meals

• Youth will gain valuable skills in nutrition and meal preparation

Coffee & Chat Dates:

• March 5 – North Preston

• March 19 – Cherry Brook/Lake Loon

April – Coffee & Chat

• April 9 – North Preston

• April 23 – Cherry Brook/Lake Loon

Cooking Session

• April 28 @6PM - Registration Required

Community Shelves – Locations

• 292 Cherry Brook Road (Next to Cherry Brook Church)

• 984 North Preston Road

• 206 Upper Partridge River Road, East Preston

The Community Shelves (Food Bank) are under construction until further notice. Please call the Food Hub Coordinator with your grocery request.

For grocery requests or to place an order, visit www.prestonfoodnetwork.com or call the Food Hub Coordinator. Allow 24–48 hours for pickup or delivery.

Contact Information

• Community Services: 902-434-7155

• Kerrie-Lynn Johnston (Community Peer Support): Ext. 1

• Rev. Debbie Simmonds (Food Hub Coordinator): Ext. 2