Mothers of Oak Bay

The Mothers of Oak Bay Special Interest Group was formed in July of 2004 to advocate for facilities and programs in our district for pregnant moms and mothers of infants and toddlers. The founding members are Valerie Irvine, Krystina Walton, and Josie deGreef, who are Oak Bay mothers who volunteer their time to this non-profit cause. You can learn more about them on the 'People' page of this site. We see our group as a special interest group within the advocacy group of "Parents for Infants and Toddlers in Oak Bay," which would include other special interest groups that arise in the future.

The aim of Mothers of Oak Bay is to support the development of appropriate space, programs, and social opportunities for mothers in our district and those mothers living on the border of Oak Bay.

Programs may include, but are not limited to, prenatal health classes, infant health classes, infant massage, infant CPR, baby games classes, baby songs classes, reading with your baby classes, yoga with baby, and sign language with your baby classes.

Social activities may include planned or impromptu walks, park dates, potlucks, or playgroups.

Businesses and benefactors are welcome to support our group through a financial or in-kind donation. We are seeking the donation of graphic arts skills, stationery for posters, brochures, and cards, new couches for nursing mothers taking classes, mats, toys, and other supplies for our space at the Recreation Centre, as well as any financial contribution towards renovations (should we be so lucky!).