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SUMMARY:Babywearing 101 and Socializing (East)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Babywearing 101! The goal of these meetings is to get people carrying. Trained babywearing educators volunteer their time to give parents and caregivers the skills and confidence to carry their children in comfort and safety. \nMeetings are open to all parents and caregivers (and those expecting to become parents or caregivers). You can read about our Acknowledgements and Standards of Inclusion here: https://tinyurl.com/CMCInclusion \nCurrently meetings operate on a pay-what-you-can basis\, with donations directly supporting CMC’s ongoing activities by allowing us to purchase insurance for our volunteers and carriers for our collection. You can read more about donations here: https://tinyurl.com/DonationsCMC \nHow Meetings Work: \nFrom 1:30 to 2:00\, we will have time for people to arrive and socialize. There is no instruction during this time\, just getting to know other babywearers in the group.\nFrom 2:00 to 3:30 we offer babywearing instruction.\nWe open with a season-specific reminder about the basics of babywearing safety (Visible and Kissable!).\nMost of the meeting is spent in small groups tailored\, as much as possible\, to the needs of attendees.\nDuring small groups we are usually able to teach the basics of front\, hip and back carrying using a variety of carriers.\nDuring this time educators can also assist with fitting and troubleshooting carriers brought by attendees.\nEducators will provide assistance with special carrying circumstances when possible. \nHow the Carrier Collection Works: \nThe CMC carrier collection includes a wide variety of buckle carriers\, wraps\, meh dai/bei dai\, ring slings and other babywearing options.\nThe carrier collection will be available to all present to learn with and try on for fit during the meeting\, and for our volunteer educators to use for demonstration purposes. \nFAQs \nWho can attend this event? \nAll parents\, caregivers\, and those soon to be parents or caregivers are welcome to attend. \nDo I have to bring a baby to this event? \nWe have weighted demo dolls for those whose baby’s have not arrived. \nCan I bring my older child with me to this event? \nYour older children are welcome to attend with you. We suggest bringing a not too messy snack or small toy to make it easier for them to wait 🙂 \nWhat are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? \nThe location is accessible via TTC. The Queen Streetcar is right out front and the Broadview and King streetcars are a less than a 5 minute walk away. \nFor those driving there is street parking in Queen (paid)\, side streets (free) and a green P lot a few minutes north on Broadview. \nDo I have to pay to attend this event? \nMeetings run on a pay what you can donation model. Our suggested donation is $10/ person. All are welcome to attend\, regardless of ability to donate. We wish we didn’t need to ask for money from anyone\, however insurance is expensive (roughly $150/month) and is needed to protect our volunteers. \nDo I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? \nNo! Just show up. We appreciate RSVPs as a courtesy so we know how many to expect\, but we understand that life with children means lots of last minute decisions.
URL:https://carrymeclose.ca/event/babywearing-101-and-socializing-east-3/
LOCATION:Ralph Thornton Community Centre\, 765 Queen Street East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4M 1H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East End Babywearing 101 and Socializing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181028T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181028T173000
DTSTAMP:20260502T141816
CREATED:20180829T185012Z
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SUMMARY:Babywearing Basics and Social (West)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Babywearing Basics and Social! \nJoin us in re-establishing our west end CMC babywearing meetings. Damask Studios (www.damaskstudios.com) has graciously offered their space to support our teaching efforts. The goal of these meetings is to get people carrying. Trained babywearing educators volunteer their time to help parents and caregivers gain the skills and confidence to carry their children safely and comfortably. \nMeetings are open to all parents and caregivers (and those expecting to become parents or caregivers). You can read about our Acknowledgements and Standards of Inclusion here: https://tinyurl.com/CMCInclusion \nCurrently meetings operate on a pay-what-you-can basis\, with donations directly supporting CMC’s ongoing activities by allowing us to purchase insurance for our volunteers and carriers for our collection. You can read more about donations here: https://tinyurl.com/DonationsCMC \nHow Meetings Work:\nFrom 3pm-3:15pm\, we will have time for people to arrive and socialize. \nFrom 3:15pm -5:15pm we offer babywearing instruction.\nWe open with a season specific reminder and the basics of babywearing safety (Visible and Kissable!) \nMost of the meeting is spent in small groups tailored\, as much as possible\, to the needs of attendees. \nDuring small groups we are usually able to teach the basics of front\, hip and back carrying*. For those attendees that bring your own baby and carrier\, educators will assist with fitting and troubleshooting carriers. \nEducators will provide assistance with special carrying circumstances when possible. \n* Please note that no back wrapping will be taught at this babywearing basics meeting. Our Babywearing 101 meetings in the East end can usually teach the simplest of back carries with a woven wrap to those who are ready. For more technical carries\, caregivers in Toronto have the option of booking private consultations with a number of experienced babywearing educators. \nHow the Carrier Collection Works:\nThe carrier collection is only available to learn with and try on for fit during the meeting\, and for our volunteer educators to use for demonstration purposes. At this time\, we do not lend out carriers. \nAlthough we will have a small teaching library of buckle carriers\, wraps\, meh dai/bei dai and ring slings available\, we encourage you to bring your own carrier (BYOC). If you are looking to try out a wide number of carriers\, the East End CMC meetings will be more useful as they offer a more extensive library at that location. \nFAQs\n1. Who can attend this event? \nAll parents\, caregivers\, and those soon to be parents or caregivers are welcome to attend. \n2. Do I have to bring a baby to this event? \nWe will have one weighted demo doll for those whose baby’s have not arrived. \n3. Can I bring my older child with me to this event? \nYour older children are welcome to attend with you. We suggest bringing an activity or small toy to make it easier for them to wait 🙂 \nPlease note that children should be supervised at all times during the meeting especially if they are mobile. There is some heavy exercise equipment in the room (e.g. free weights and kettlebells). \n4. What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? \nThe location is accessible via TTC. The closest subway station is DUNDAS WEST. This station has an elevator and some of the newer accessible 504 streetcars arrive and depart from this station. Dundas West and Bloor St West is the closest major intersection and the meet up is a 5-minute walk from here. The studio is on the east side of Dundas St. West. \nFor those driving there is parking (free) in the plaza right behind the building. \n5. Do I have to pay to attend this event? \nMeetings run on a pay what you can donation model. Our suggested donation is $10/ person. All are welcome to attend\, regardless of ability to donate. We wish we didn’t need to ask for money from anyone\, however insurance is expensive (roughly $150/month) and is needed to protect our volunteers. \n6. Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? \nNo! Just show up. We appreciate RSVPs as a courtesy so we know how many to expect\, but we understand that life with children means lots of last minute decisions. \n7. Can I bring my stroller? \nYes. Please take the elevator in the main building to the basement. You may park your stroller in the hallway just outside the studio entrance before coming in to the meeting. Please no outside shoes in the studio though. \nIf you are stroller free and can walk down a flight of stairs\, you will find the studio’s front entrance on Dundas St West. down a flight of exterior stairs.
URL:https://carrymeclose.ca/event/babywearing-basics-and-social-west/
LOCATION:Damask Studios\, 2238 Dundas St West (lower level)\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6R 3A9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:West End Babywearing Basics and Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181013T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181013T154500
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SUMMARY:Babywearing 101 and Socializing (East)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Babywearing 101! The goal of these meetings is to get people carrying. Trained babywearing educators volunteer their time to give parents and caregivers the skills and confidence to carry their children in comfort and safety. \nMeetings are open to all parents and caregivers (and those expecting to become parents or caregivers). You can read about our Acknowledgements and Standards of Inclusion here: https://tinyurl.com/CMCInclusion \nCurrently meetings operate on a pay-what-you-can basis\, with donations directly supporting CMC’s ongoing activities by allowing us to purchase insurance for our volunteers and carriers for our collection. You can read more about donations here: https://tinyurl.com/DonationsCMC \nHow Meetings Work: \nFrom 1:30 to 2:00\, we will have time for people to arrive and socialize. There is no instruction during this time\, just getting to know other babywearers in the group.\nFrom 2:00 to 3:30 we offer babywearing instruction.\nWe open with a season-specific reminder about the basics of babywearing safety (Visible and Kissable!).\nMost of the meeting is spent in small groups tailored\, as much as possible\, to the needs of attendees.\nDuring small groups we are usually able to teach the basics of front\, hip and back carrying using a variety of carriers.\nDuring this time educators can also assist with fitting and troubleshooting carriers brought by attendees.\nEducators will provide assistance with special carrying circumstances when possible. \nHow the Carrier Collection Works: \nThe CMC carrier collection includes a wide variety of buckle carriers\, wraps\, meh dai/bei dai\, ring slings and other babywearing options.\nThe carrier collection will be available to all present to learn with and try on for fit during the meeting\, and for our volunteer educators to use for demonstration purposes. \nFAQs \nWho can attend this event? \nAll parents\, caregivers\, and those soon to be parents or caregivers are welcome to attend. \nDo I have to bring a baby to this event? \nWe have weighted demo dolls for those whose baby’s have not arrived. \nCan I bring my older child with me to this event? \nYour older children are welcome to attend with you. We suggest bringing a not too messy snack or small toy to make it easier for them to wait 🙂 \nWhat are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? \nThe location is accessible via TTC. The Queen Streetcar is right out front and the Broadview and King streetcars are a less than a 5 minute walk away. \nFor those driving there is street parking in Queen (paid)\, side streets (free) and a green P lot a few minutes north on Broadview. \nDo I have to pay to attend this event? \nMeetings run on a pay what you can donation model. Our suggested donation is $10/ person. All are welcome to attend\, regardless of ability to donate. We wish we didn’t need to ask for money from anyone\, however insurance is expensive (roughly $150/month) and is needed to protect our volunteers. \nDo I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? \nNo! Just show up. We appreciate RSVPs as a courtesy so we know how many to expect\, but we understand that life with children means lots of last minute decisions.
URL:https://carrymeclose.ca/event/babywearing-101-and-socializing-east-2/
LOCATION:Ralph Thornton Community Centre\, 765 Queen Street East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4M 1H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East End Babywearing 101 and Socializing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181005T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181014T235900
DTSTAMP:20260502T141816
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SUMMARY:Online Silent Auction
DESCRIPTION:Carry Me Close is running an Online Silent Auction as a fundraiser between October 5 and October 14\, 2018. \nOur goal is to raise $5000 for our annual operating costs. While families in Toronto have been using our services since 2007\, we became incorporated as a Not-For-Profit in 2016 and are fully run by volunteers. Our services include free monthly meetings which connect trained educators with caregivers to help them choose a carrier or offer assistance with using carriers they currently own. We also operate a very busy facebook group where caregivers can seek help and share their experiences. \nFunds raised through this auction will go towards: \n– Insurance costs for our volunteers\n– Expanding our learning library of carriers\n– Increasing our service offerings in public health settings and underserved areas in the GTA
URL:https://carrymeclose.ca/event/online-silent-auction/
LOCATION:Online Auction Website
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180930T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180930T173000
DTSTAMP:20260502T141816
CREATED:20180829T184313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180829T190000Z
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SUMMARY:Babywearing Basics and Social (West)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Babywearing Basics and Social!\n\nJoin us in re-establishing our west end CMC babywearing meetings. Damask Studios (www.damaskstudios.com) has graciously offered their space to support our teaching efforts. The goal of these meetings is to get people carrying. Trained babywearing educators volunteer their time to help parents and caregivers gain the skills and confidence to carry their children safely and comfortably. \nMeetings are open to all parents and caregivers (and those expecting to become parents or caregivers). You can read about our Acknowledgements and Standards of Inclusion here: https://tinyurl.com/CMCInclusion \nCurrently meetings operate on a pay-what-you-can basis\, with donations directly supporting CMC’s ongoing activities by allowing us to purchase insurance for our volunteers and carriers for our collection. You can read more about donations here: https://tinyurl.com/DonationsCMC \nHow Meetings Work:\nFrom 3pm-3:15pm\, we will have time for people to arrive and socialize. \nFrom 3:15pm -5:15pm we offer babywearing instruction.\nWe open with a season specific reminder and the basics of babywearing safety (Visible and Kissable!) \nMost of the meeting is spent in small groups tailored\, as much as possible\, to the needs of attendees. \nDuring small groups we are usually able to teach the basics of front\, hip and back carrying*. For those attendees that bring your own baby and carrier\, educators will assist with fitting and troubleshooting carriers. \nEducators will provide assistance with special carrying circumstances when possible. \n* Please note that no back wrapping will be taught at this babywearing basics meeting. Our Babywearing 101 meetings in the East end can usually teach the simplest of back carries with a woven wrap to those who are ready. For more technical carries\, caregivers in Toronto have the option of booking private consultations with a number of experienced babywearing educators. \nHow the Carrier Collection Works:\nThe carrier collection is only available to learn with and try on for fit during the meeting\, and for our volunteer educators to use for demonstration purposes. At this time\, we do not lend out carriers. \nAlthough we will have a small teaching library of buckle carriers\, wraps\, meh dai/bei dai and ring slings available\, we encourage you to bring your own carrier (BYOC). If you are looking to try out a wide number of carriers\, the East End CMC meetings will be more useful as they offer a more extensive library at that location. \nFAQs\n1. Who can attend this event? \nAll parents\, caregivers\, and those soon to be parents or caregivers are welcome to attend. \n2. Do I have to bring a baby to this event? \nWe will have one weighted demo doll for those whose baby’s have not arrived. \n3. Can I bring my older child with me to this event? \nYour older children are welcome to attend with you. We suggest bringing an activity or small toy to make it easier for them to wait 🙂 \nPlease note that children should be supervised at all times during the meeting especially if they are mobile. There is some heavy exercise equipment in the room (e.g. free weights and kettlebells). \n4. What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? \nThe location is accessible via TTC. The closest subway station is DUNDAS WEST. This station has an elevator and some of the newer accessible 504 streetcars arrive and depart from this station. Dundas West and Bloor St West is the closest major intersection and the meet up is a 5-minute walk from here. The studio is on the east side of Dundas St. West. \nFor those driving there is parking (free) in the plaza right behind the building. \n5. Do I have to pay to attend this event? \nMeetings run on a pay what you can donation model. Our suggested donation is $10/ person. All are welcome to attend\, regardless of ability to donate. We wish we didn’t need to ask for money from anyone\, however insurance is expensive (roughly $150/month) and is needed to protect our volunteers. \n6. Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? \nNo! Just show up. We appreciate RSVPs as a courtesy so we know how many to expect\, but we understand that life with children means lots of last minute decisions. \n7. Can I bring my stroller? \nYes. Please take the elevator in the main building to the basement. You may park your stroller in the hallway just outside the studio entrance before coming in to the meeting. Please no outside shoes in the studio though. \nIf you are stroller free and can walk down a flight of stairs\, you will find the studio’s front entrance on Dundas St West. down a flight of exterior stairs.
URL:https://carrymeclose.ca/event/733/
LOCATION:Damask Studios\, 2238 Dundas St West (lower level)\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6R 3A9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:West End Babywearing Basics and Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180908T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180908T153500
DTSTAMP:20260502T141816
CREATED:20180829T183914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180829T190024Z
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SUMMARY:Babywearing 101 and Socializing (East)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Babywearing 101! The goal of these meetings is to get people carrying. Trained babywearing educators volunteer their time to give parents and caregivers the skills and confidence to carry their children in comfort and safety. \nMeetings are open to all parents and caregivers (and those expecting to become parents or caregivers). You can read about our Acknowledgements and Standards of Inclusion here: https://tinyurl.com/CMCInclusion \nCurrently meetings operate on a pay-what-you-can basis\, with donations directly supporting CMC’s ongoing activities by allowing us to purchase insurance for our volunteers and carriers for our collection. You can read more about donations here: https://tinyurl.com/DonationsCMC \nHow Meetings Work: \nFrom 1:30 to 2:00\, we will have time for people to arrive and socialize. There is no instruction during this time\, just getting to know other babywearers in the group.\nFrom 2:00 to 3:30 we offer babywearing instruction.\nWe open with a season-specific reminder about the basics of babywearing safety (Visible and Kissable!).\nMost of the meeting is spent in small groups tailored\, as much as possible\, to the needs of attendees.\nDuring small groups we are usually able to teach the basics of front\, hip and back carrying using a variety of carriers.\nDuring this time educators can also assist with fitting and troubleshooting carriers brought by attendees.\nEducators will provide assistance with special carrying circumstances when possible. \nHow the Carrier Collection Works: \nThe CMC carrier collection includes a wide variety of buckle carriers\, wraps\, meh dai/bei dai\, ring slings and other babywearing options.\nThe carrier collection will be available to all present to learn with and try on for fit during the meeting\, and for our volunteer educators to use for demonstration purposes. \nFAQs \nWho can attend this event? \nAll parents\, caregivers\, and those soon to be parents or caregivers are welcome to attend. \nDo I have to bring a baby to this event? \nWe have weighted demo dolls for those whose baby’s have not arrived. \nCan I bring my older child with me to this event? \nYour older children are welcome to attend with you. We suggest bringing a not too messy snack or small toy to make it easier for them to wait 🙂 \nWhat are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? \nThe location is accessible via TTC. The Queen Streetcar is right out front and the Broadview and King streetcars are a less than a 5 minute walk away. \nFor those driving there is street parking in Queen (paid)\, side streets (free) and a green P lot a few minutes north on Broadview. \nDo I have to pay to attend this event? \nMeetings run on a pay what you can donation model. Our suggested donation is $10/ person. All are welcome to attend\, regardless of ability to donate. We wish we didn’t need to ask for money from anyone\, however insurance is expensive (roughly $150/month) and is needed to protect our volunteers. \nDo I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? \nNo! Just show up. We appreciate RSVPs as a courtesy so we know how many to expect\, but we understand that life with children means lots of last minute decisions.
URL:https://carrymeclose.ca/event/babywearing-101-and-socializing-east/
LOCATION:Ralph Thornton Community Centre\, 765 Queen Street East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4M 1H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East End Babywearing 101 and Socializing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180827T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180827T173000
DTSTAMP:20260502T141816
CREATED:20180823T002229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180823T002229Z
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SUMMARY:Babywearing Basics and Social
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Babywearing Basics and Social!\nJoin us in re-establishing our west end CMC babywearing meetings. Damask Studios (www.damaskstudios.com) has graciously offered their space to support our teaching efforts. The goal of these meetings is to get people carrying. Trained babywearing educators volunteer their time to help parents and caregivers gain the skills and confidence to carry their children safely and comfortably. \nMeetings are open to all parents and caregivers (and those expecting to become parents or caregivers). You can read about our Acknowledgements and Standards of Inclusion here: https://tinyurl.com/CMCInclusion \nCurrently meetings operate on a pay-what-you-can basis\, with donations directly supporting CMC’s ongoing activities by allowing us to purchase insurance for our volunteers and carriers for our collection. You can read more about donations here: https://tinyurl.com/DonationsCMC \nHow Meetings Work:\nFrom 3pm-3:15pm\, we will have time for people to arrive and socialize. \nFrom 3:15pm -5:15pm we offer babywearing instruction.\nWe open with a season specific reminder and the basics of babywearing safety (Visible and Kissable!) \nMost of the meeting is spent in small groups tailored\, as much as possible\, to the needs of attendees. \nDuring small groups we are usually able to teach the basics of front\, hip and back carrying*. For those attendees that bring your own baby and carrier\, educators will assist with fitting and troubleshooting carriers. \nEducators will provide assistance with special carrying circumstances when possible. \n* Please note that no back wrapping will be taught at this babywearing basics meeting. Our Babywearing 101 meetings in the East end can usually teach the simplest of back carries with a woven wrap to those who are ready. For more technical carries\, caregivers in Toronto have the option of booking private consultations with a number of experienced babywearing educators. \nHow the Carrier Collection Works:\nThe carrier collection is only available to learn with and try on for fit during the meeting\, and for our volunteer educators to use for demonstration purposes. At this time\, we do not lend out carriers. \nAlthough we will have a small teaching library of buckle carriers\, wraps\, meh dai/bei dai and ring slings available\, we encourage you to bring your own carrier (BYOC). If you are looking to try out a wide number of carriers\, the East End CMC meetings will be more useful as they offer a more extensive library at that location. \nFAQs\n1. Who can attend this event? \nAll parents\, caregivers\, and those soon to be parents or caregivers are welcome to attend. \n2. Do I have to bring a baby to this event? \nWe will have one weighted demo doll for those whose baby’s have not arrived. \n3. Can I bring my older child with me to this event? \nYour older children are welcome to attend with you. We suggest bringing an activity or small toy to make it easier for them to wait 🙂 \nPlease note that children should be supervised at all times during the meeting especially if they are mobile. There is some heavy exercise equipment in the room (e.g. free weights and kettlebells). \n4. What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? \nThe location is accessible via TTC. The closest subway station is DUNDAS WEST. This station has an elevator and some of the newer accessible 504 streetcars arrive and depart from this station. Dundas West and Bloor St West is the closest major intersection and the meet up is a 5-minute walk from here. The studio is on the east side of Dundas St. West. \nFor those driving there is parking (free) in the plaza right behind the building. \n5. Do I have to pay to attend this event? \nMeetings run on a pay what you can donation model. Our suggested donation is $10/ person. All are welcome to attend\, regardless of ability to donate. We wish we didn’t need to ask for money from anyone\, however insurance is expensive (roughly $150/month) and is needed to protect our volunteers. \n6. Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? \nNo! Just show up. We appreciate RSVPs as a courtesy so we know how many to expect\, but we understand that life with children means lots of last minute decisions. \n7. Can I bring my stroller? \nYes. Please take the elevator in the main building to the basement. You may park your stroller in the hallway just outside the studio entrance before coming in to the meeting. Please no outside shoes in the studio though. \nIf you are stroller free and can walk down a flight of stairs\, you will find the studio’s front entrance on Dundas St West. down a flight of exterior stairs.
URL:https://carrymeclose.ca/event/babywearing-basics-and-social/
LOCATION:Damask Studios\, 2238 Dundas St West (lower level)\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6R 3A9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Carry Me Close":MAILTO:carrymeclosetoronto@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180729T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180729T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T141816
CREATED:20180605T004058Z
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UID:565-1532874600-1532883600@carrymeclose.ca
SUMMARY:West End Babywearing Basics and Social
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Babywearing Basics and Social!\nJoin us in re-establishing our west end CMC babywearing meetings. Damask Studios (www.damaskstudios.com) has graciously offered their space to support our teaching efforts. The goal of these meetings is to get people carrying. Trained babywearing educators volunteer their time to help parents and caregivers gain the skills and confidence to carry their children safely and comfortably. \nMeetings are open to all parents and caregivers (and those expecting to become parents or caregivers). You can read about our Acknowledgements and Standards of Inclusion here: https://tinyurl.com/CMCInclusion \nCurrently meetings operate on a pay-what-you-can basis\, with donations directly supporting CMC’s ongoing activities by allowing us to purchase insurance for our volunteers and carriers for our collection. You can read more about donations here: https://tinyurl.com/DonationsCMC \nHow Meetings Work: \n\nFrom 3pm-3:15pm\, we will have time for people to arrive and socialize.\nFrom 3:15pm -5:15pm we offer babywearing instruction.\nWe open with a season specific reminder and the basics of babywearing safety (Visible and Kissable!)\nMost of the meeting is spent in small groups tailored\, as much as possible\, to the needs of attendees.\nDuring small groups we are usually able to teach the basics of front\, hip and back carrying*. For those attendees that bring your own baby and carrier\, educators will assist with fitting and troubleshooting carriers.\nEducators will provide assistance with special carrying circumstances when possible.\n\n* Please note that no back wrapping will be taught at this babywearing basics meeting. Our Babywearing 101 meetings in the East end can usually teach the simplest of back carries with a woven wrap to those who are ready. For more technical carries\, caregivers in Toronto have the option of booking private consultations with a number of experienced babywearing educators. \nHow the Carrier Collection Works: \n\nThe carrier collection is only available to learn with and try on for fit during the meeting\, and for our volunteer educators to use for demonstration purposes. At this time\, we do not lend out carriers.\nAlthough we will have a small teaching library of buckle carriers\, wraps\, meh dai/bei dai and ring slings available\, we encourage you to bring your own carrier (BYOC). If you are looking to try out a wide number of carriers\, the East End CMC meetings will be more useful as they offer a more extensive library at that location.
URL:https://carrymeclose.ca/event/west-end-babywearing-basics-and-social-2/
LOCATION:Damask Studios\, 2238 Dundas St West (lower level)\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6R 3A9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:West End Babywearing Basics and Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Carry Me Close":MAILTO:carrymeclosetoronto@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180714T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180714T154500
DTSTAMP:20260502T141816
CREATED:20180605T003859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180605T004702Z
UID:563-1531575000-1531583100@carrymeclose.ca
SUMMARY:East End Babywearing 101 and Socializing
DESCRIPTION:[Please note that the elevator is LIKELY still going to be closed for our meeting. If you come with baby in a stroller please being a lock so you can secure it to a bike post outside. We are very sorry if the elevator closure means you will be unable to participate in this event.] \nWelcome to Babywearing 101! The goal of these meetings is to get people carrying. Trained educators volunteer their time to give parents and caregivers the skills and confidence to carry their children in comfort and safety. \nMeetings are open to all parents and caregivers (and those expecting to become parents or caregivers). \nCurrently meetings operate on a pay-what-you-can basis\, with donations directly supporting CMC’s ongoing activities by allowing us to purchase insurance for our volunteers and carriers for our collection. \nHow Meetings Work: \n\nFrom 1:30 to 2:00\, we will have time for people to arrive and socialize. There is no instruction during this time\, just getting to know other babywearers in the group.\nFrom 2:00 to 3:30 we offer babywearing instruction.\nWe open with a season-specific reminder about the basics of babywearing safety (Visible and Kissable!).\nMost of the meeting is spent in small groups tailored\, as much as possible\, to the needs of attendees.\nDuring small groups we are usually able to teach the basics of front\, hip and back carrying using a variety of carriers.\nDuring this time educators can also assist with fitting and troubleshooting carriers brought by attendees.\nEducators will provide assistance with special carrying circumstances when possible.\n\nHow the Carrier Collection Works: \n\nThe CMC carrier collection includes a wide variety of buckle carriers\, wraps\, meh dai/bei dai\, ring slings and other babywearing options.\nThe carrier collection will be available to all present to learn with and try on for fit during the meeting\, and for our volunteer educators to use for demonstration purposes.
URL:https://carrymeclose.ca/event/east-end-babywearing-101-and-socializing/
LOCATION:Ralph Thornton Community Centre\, 765 Queen Street East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4M 1H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East End Babywearing 101 and Socializing
ORGANIZER;CN="Carry Me Close":MAILTO:carrymeclosetoronto@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180624T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180624T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T141816
CREATED:20180605T003658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180605T004756Z
UID:561-1529850600-1529859600@carrymeclose.ca
SUMMARY:West End Babywearing Basics and Social
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Babywearing Basics and Social!\nJoin us in re-establishing our west end CMC babywearing meetings. Damask Studios (www.damaskstudios.com) has graciously offered their space to support our teaching efforts. The goal of these meetings is to get people carrying. Trained babywearing educators volunteer their time to help parents and caregivers gain the skills and confidence to carry their children safely and comfortably. \nMeetings are open to all parents and caregivers (and those expecting to become parents or caregivers). You can read about our Acknowledgements and Standards of Inclusion here: https://tinyurl.com/CMCInclusion \nCurrently meetings operate on a pay-what-you-can basis\, with donations directly supporting CMC’s ongoing activities by allowing us to purchase insurance for our volunteers and carriers for our collection. You can read more about donations here: https://tinyurl.com/DonationsCMC \nHow Meetings Work: \n\nFrom 3pm-3:15pm\, we will have time for people to arrive and socialize.\nFrom 3:15pm -5:15pm we offer babywearing instruction.\nWe open with a season specific reminder and the basics of babywearing safety (Visible and Kissable!)\nMost of the meeting is spent in small groups tailored\, as much as possible\, to the needs of attendees.\nDuring small groups we are usually able to teach the basics of front\, hip and back carrying*. For those attendees that bring your own baby and carrier\, educators will assist with fitting and troubleshooting carriers.\nEducators will provide assistance with special carrying circumstances when possible.\n\n* Please note that no back wrapping will be taught at this babywearing basics meeting. Our Babywearing 101 meetings in the East end can usually teach the simplest of back carries with a woven wrap to those who are ready. For more technical carries\, caregivers in Toronto have the option of booking private consultations with a number of experienced babywearing educators. \nHow the Carrier Collection Works: \n\nThe carrier collection is only available to learn with and try on for fit during the meeting\, and for our volunteer educators to use for demonstration purposes. At this time\, we do not lend out carriers.\nAlthough we will have a small teaching library of buckle carriers\, wraps\, meh dai/bei dai and ring slings available\, we encourage you to bring your own carrier (BYOC). If you are looking to try out a wide number of carriers\, the East End CMC meetings will be more useful as they offer a more extensive library at that location.
URL:https://carrymeclose.ca/event/west-end-babywearing-basics-and-social/
LOCATION:Damask Studios\, 2238 Dundas St West (lower level)\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6R 3A9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:West End Babywearing Basics and Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Carry Me Close":MAILTO:carrymeclosetoronto@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180609T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180609T154500
DTSTAMP:20260502T141816
CREATED:20180605T002557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180605T004607Z
UID:557-1528551000-1528559100@carrymeclose.ca
SUMMARY:East End Babywearing 101 and Socializing
DESCRIPTION:East End Babywearing 101 and Socializing\nSaturday\, June 9\, 2018 at 1:30 PM – 3:45 PM\nRalph Thornton Community Centre (765 Queen Street East\, Toronto) \n[Please note that the elevator is LIKELY still going to be closed for our meeting. If you come with baby in a stroller please being a lock so you can secure it to a bike post outside. We are very sorry if the elevator closure means you will be unable to participate in this event.] \nWelcome to Babywearing 101! The goal of these meetings is to get people carrying. Trained educators volunteer their time to give parents and caregivers the skills and confidence to carry their children in comfort and safety. \nMeetings are open to all parents and caregivers (and those expecting to become parents or caregivers). \nCurrently meetings operate on a pay-what-you-can basis\, with donations directly supporting CMC’s ongoing activities by allowing us to purchase insurance for our volunteers and carriers for our collection. \nHow Meetings Work: \n\nFrom 1:30 to 2:00\, we will have time for people to arrive and socialize. There is no instruction during this time\, just getting to know other babywearers in the group.\nFrom 2:00 to 3:30 we offer babywearing instruction.\nWe open with a season-specific reminder about the basics of babywearing safety (Visible and Kissable!).\nMost of the meeting is spent in small groups tailored\, as much as possible\, to the needs of attendees.\nDuring small groups we are usually able to teach the basics of front\, hip and back carrying using a variety of carriers.\nDuring this time educators can also assist with fitting and troubleshooting carriers brought by attendees.\nEducators will provide assistance with special carrying circumstances when possible.\n\nHow the Carrier Collection Works: \n\nThe CMC carrier collection includes a wide variety of buckle carriers\, wraps\, meh dai/bei dai\, ring slings and other babywearing options.\nThe carrier collection will be available to all present to learn with and try on for fit during the meeting\, and for our volunteer educators to use for demonstration purposes.\n\nIf possible\, kindly RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/pg/myCMCtoronto/events/\nOr here: https://tinyurl.com/CMCEvents
URL:https://carrymeclose.ca/event/babywearing-101-and-socializing/
LOCATION:Ralph Thornton Community Centre\, 765 Queen Street East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4M 1H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East End Babywearing 101 and Socializing
ORGANIZER;CN="Carry Me Close":MAILTO:carrymeclosetoronto@gmail.com
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