Helping Altona Connect
We cultivate connection. We improve access to resources. We create meaningful opportunities for everyone to contribute, grow and thrive.
Everyone is welcome!
DROP-IN HOURS:
Monday: 10am-1pm
Tuesday: 10am-1pm & 6:30-8:30pm
Wednesday: 10am-1pm
Thursday: 10am-1pm (& free lunch!)
Regular Programming
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Mid-Week Muffins & More (Formerly Muffin Monday)
Every Wednesday from 10am-1pm! Starting again Oct. 25, 2025. (There will be no Mid-Week Muffins & More in July & August.)
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
Monday: 10am-1pm
Tuesday: 10am-1pm &
6:30-8:30pmWednesday & Thursday:
10am-1pmCome for coffee, snacks, food rescue, and conversation!
We also offer a free lunch on Thursday’s around 11:30am.
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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-Thursday: 10am - 1pm
Tuesday: 6:30pm - 8:30pm -
English Cafe
Every Monday evening from
6:30-9pm
(From September - May)Come to improve your English language skills through conversation and connection.
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Spanish Cafe
Every Thursday evening from
7pm - 8pm.
(From September - May)Come to learn Spanish and work on your conversation skills.
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French Cafe
Every Wednesday from
6:30pm - 8pm.
(Will resume again in fall 2026)Come learn how to speak conversational French in these Introductory to French evenings.
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Rainbow Games Afternoon
The last Sunday of the month.
2-4pmBring 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 (From September - June in the TCE building)
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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Share the Warmth
In need of winter or spring clothing? Contact Margarita at 204.304.6338 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 10am-4pm -
Altona Community Meal
Last Saturday of the month. (Except Dec. July & Aug.)
5:00-6:30PMEveryone is invited for a free meal and an evening of connection.
*The Community Meal does not run the last Saturday in December and in July & August.*