Helping Altona Connect
The Community Exchange in Altona serves as a hub to connect people to a network of community events and services to support living and thriving in Altona and the surrounding area.
Open Monday’s from 10am-12pm for Muffin Mondays and Drop-In on Tuesday-Thursday from 10am-1pm and Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm. Everyone is welcome!
The Community Exchange exists to create safe places and connections for people in our community regardless of their racial or ethnic identity, sexual orientation or gender identity, ability, age, and marital or economic status. With gratitude we acknowledge our gathering on Treaty 1 land and our commitment to move towards reconciled relationships and peacemaking with our Indigenous neighbours.
Upcoming events
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Muffin Mondays
Every Monday from 10am-12pm!
Drop in at The Community Exchange for muffins, coffee and a chat
Contact Joan Funk (joanfunk0@gmail.com, 204.324.4469) for more info
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Drop-In
-Tuesday: 10am-1pm & 6:30-8:30pm
-Wednesday and Thursday: 10am-1pm.
Come for coffee, snacks, food rescue, and conversation! We also offer a free lunch on Thursday’s around 11:30am.
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Altona Community Meal
Last Saturday of the month
5:00-6:30PM
April 27thEveryone is invited for a free meal and an evening of connection
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English Cafe
Every Monday evening from 6:30-9pm
Come to improve your English language skills through conversation and connection.
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Rainbow Games Night
April 24th 7-9pm
Bring a friend and a favorite board game to share, or jump into a game that someone else has brought.
All members and supporters of the Rainbow community are welcome.
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Healthy Baby Drop-In
2nd and 4th Friday of every month - 10:00-11:30am
If you are pregnant or have a baby under the age of 1, Healthy Baby is a place for you to connect with other moms, to learn about your child’s development, to ask questions and more. Registration is not required.
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The Community Shop
Essential toiletries (diapers, shampoo, menstrual products and more) are available for anyone who needs them at no cost. The shop is open Monday-Wednesday from 9am-12pm
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Sharing the Warmth
If you are in need of winter or spring clothing, contact Julia Bergman at 204.470.9481 or sharethewarmthinfo@gmail.com
Consider donating coats, spring jackets, winter & rubber boots, toques and mitts to help keep our community warm in the winter and dry in the spring!
Drop off Mondays - Thursday between 9am-1pm