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February 2020 Sundre On The Go Community Newsletter Greenwood Neighbourhood Place Society Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) What does FCSS do: Assist communities to identify their social needs and develop responses to meet those needs. • Promote, encourage, and support volunteer work in the community • Inform the public of available services (Information & Referral) • Promote the social development of children, families and individuals • Enrich and strengthen family life by developing skills to promote healthy interactions • Enhance the quality of life of the retired and semi-retired • Serve everyone across the lifespan GNP Office will be closed February 17 Have a Happy Family Day CONTACT US Office Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Location: #5, 96-2 Ave NW, Sundre Phone: 403 638 1011 Fax: 403 638 1012 Mail: PO Box 1846, Sundre AB, T0M 1X0 General Enquiries: [email protected] Website: www.mygnp.org CRA Charity No. 866369374RR0001 *Register for all GNP Courses & Events at www.mygnp.org or in-person* Sundre On The Go is brought to you by Greenwood Neighbourhood Place (GNP) and Sundre Family Community Support Services (FCSS) Greenwood Neighbourhood Place is your Community Resource Centre Connecting you to Local Programs, Events, Services, & Resources June 5 th , 2020 GNP 20 YEAR CELEBRATION! Are you a corporation or organization who would like to sponsor a local ‘community event’? Greenwood Neighbourhood Place wishes to thank the community for 20 years of support and community partnerships that have enabled GNP to enhance and enrich the lives of people in the entire service area. Everyone is invited to attend this celebration that will include: ~ Family activities such a nickel carnival, bouncy castle, etc. ~ Free BBQ ~ Entertainment ~ and more! If you would like to volunteer, Please contact GNP! If you wish to contribute financially, we welcome sponsors and they will receive recognition. Thank you for helping us bring our Community together for this special event! Not a Fundraiser, it’s a Friend-raiser !
Transcript of Sundre On The Go · Sundre On The Go is brought to you by Greenwood Neighbourhood Place (GNP) and...
February 2020
Sundre On The Go Community Newsletter
Greenwood Neighbourhood Place Society
Family & Community Support Services (FCSS)
What does FCSS do:
Assist communities to identify their social needs and develop responses to meet those needs.
• Promote, encourage, and support volunteer work in the community
• Inform the public of available services (Information & Referral)
• Promote the social development of children, families and individuals
• Enrich and strengthen family life by developing skills to promote healthy interactions
• Enhance the quality of life of the retired and semi-retired
• Serve everyone across the lifespan
GNP Office will be closed
February 17
Have a Happy Family Day
CONTACT US Office Hours: Monday to
Thursday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: #5, 96-2 Ave NW, Sundre
Phone: 403 638 1011 Fax: 403 638 1012 Mail: PO Box 1846,
Sundre AB, T0M 1X0 General Enquiries:
[email protected] Website: www.mygnp.org
CRA Charity No. 866369374RR0001
*Register for all GNP Courses & Events at
www.mygnp.org or in-person*
Sundre On The Go is brought to you by Greenwood Neighbourhood Place (GNP) and Sundre Family Community Support Services (FCSS)
Greenwood Neighbourhood Place is your Community Resource Centre Connecting you to Local Programs, Events, Services, & Resources
June 5th, 2020
GNP 20 YEAR CELEBRATION! Are you a corporation or organization who would like to sponsor
a local ‘community event’? Greenwood Neighbourhood Place wishes to thank the community for 20 years of
support and community partnerships that have enabled GNP to enhance and enrich the lives of people in the entire service area.
Everyone is invited to attend this celebration that will include: ~ Family activities such a nickel carnival, bouncy castle, etc.
~ Free BBQ ~ Entertainment ~ and more!
If you would like to volunteer, Please contact GNP! If you wish to contribute financially, we welcome sponsors and they will receive
recognition. Thank you for helping us bring our Community together for this special event!
Not a Fundraiser, it’s a Friend-raiser !
Little Warriors
Saturday | February 29 | 1:00PM-4:00PM
Protect children from perpetrators, help
prevent and respond to child sexual abuse.
Register thru Little Warriors
Location: GNP Boardroom
Facilitator: Yvonne Houde
Cost: Free
Online Registration Required
https://register.littlewarriors.ca
Winter Break Day Camp
Ages 8-12
Wed | Feb 19 | 8:30AM-5:00PM
Take a break come play with us
Location: Camp Evergreen
Cost: $30pp | Includes bus,
lunch and activities.
Register thru GNP
Tues | Feb 18 | 10:00AM-12:00PM
This popular workshop is intended for older adults & seniors. It is a beginner’s level class in mixed media and includes various medias like paint, ink, & collage. Join us to discover your creative abilities! COST: Free LOCATION: SSSLF - Drop In Centre INSTRUCTOR: Debra McIvor REGISTER through GNP
Community Volunteer
Income Tax Program 2020
If you have a modest income and a
simple tax situation, volunteers can do
your tax return for you.
Tax Program starts
March 2 and runs to April 30.
Cost: Free
Contact GNP
for more info 403-638-1011
Cooking Up Connections
Cook! Dine! Connect!
Wed | Feb 12 | 4:00PM-7:00PM
Location: Sundre Legion
Cost: $10+GST per session
Instructor: Darci Dejax
Creating Friendships & Connections
Register Thru GNP
Youth Community Helpers Training
Two Part | For Grades 8-12 Fridays | March 6 & 20 | 9:00AM-3:00PM
YOUTH SUPPORTING YOUTH
Are you a great listener? Do your peers
turn to you for help? Community
Helpers enhances your skills for those
experiencing grief, crisis, addictions,
self-harm or suicidal thoughts.
Location: GNP Boardroom
Cost: Free | Includes lunch
Register thru GNP
Attention Seniors S.A.P.
SENIORS ADVOCACY PARTNERSHIP IS LOOKING FOR MEMBERS
The SAP members will raise awareness on Elder
Abuse and act as a voice for Sundre seniors
to our community on various issues.
Volunteer with us now! Contact Shoshannah if you are
interested 403-638-1011
Learn How To Use Your Camera Saturday | February 8 | 9:00AM-4:00PM
This course will teach you how to turn your
nice pictures into Wow Photos. It will teach
you how to turn off the auto setting of your
camera and teach you how to use the many
creative controls in your camera. For over
10 years Mike has enjoyed teaching people
how to turn their photography into a fun
and creative hobby.
Location: GNP Boardroom
Cost: $100
Register thru GNP
Trauma Workshop:
How To Prevent PTSD & Promote
Post Traumatic Growth
Wednesday | March 25 | 6:00PM-8:00PM
Instructor: Jane Corkish
Location: Sundre Community Centre
Cost: Free with donation to GNP
Register thru GNP
Walk, Hike, Trek With GNP
INDOOR WALKING
Sundre Community Centre
Thursdays | 11:15AM-12:15PM
Sundre High School
Call Us for Walking Calendar
For More info & Free Pole Rental contact GNP
It’s Not Right! Neighbors, Friends and Families Workshop Blitz!!
Sign up for your presentation now! Thru to March FREE TRAINING for groups of 6 to 100 or more.
Materials, Refreshments and Location provided, or we will come to you! LEARN HOW TO IDENTIFY THE SIGNS, RESPOND TO AND PREVENT ELDER ABUSE: IN YOUR LIFE AND OTHERS. Got a group of friends, staff, volunteers? Book a presentation. OPEN TO EVERYONE!
OR Join us on Wednesday | February 12 | 1:00PM-4:00PM
Location: New Lodge Drop In Centre
Register thru GNP or call Shoshannah at 403-638-1011 For more info on the program, see www.itsnotright.ca
Greenwood Neighbourhood Place Programs
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all of the extraordinary individuals,
organizations, and businesses that volunteered and donated to the
2019 Sundre Santas
Christmas Hamper program!
Barkley Carrier
of Sundre
Elks #330
presents
donation to
Cherie Johnson
of GNP for SS.
Lyle Pedersen
of the
Gwendale Elks
presents a
donation to
Darlene Temple
of GNP for SS
Arlene Stevenson of Sundre Forest Products
presents a donation to
Cherie Johnson of GNP for SS
Adult Community Helpers Training Thurs &Fri | April 23 & 24 | 9:00AM-3:00PM
Are you a great listener? Do people
turn to you for help? Community
Helpers enhances your skills
for those experiencing grief, crisis,
addictions, self-harm or
suicidal thoughts.
Location: GNP Boardroom
Cost: Free | Includes lunch
Register thru GNP
Thanks to
Bonavista, KnifeMaker Supply
for their
donations to Sundre Santas.
Alberta Health Services
Free Educational Workshops Alberta Healthy Living Program
I know I Should Eat Healthy But How?
Tuesday | February 4 | 1:00PM-3:30PM Learn how to plan purchase prep and pack
food to save time, money, and reduce calories.
Diabetes the Basics (Four Week Session)
Mondays | February 24 | 9:30AM-12:00PM
You will learn about diabetes and effective
strategies to manage it.
Heart Wise: Understanding
Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
Wednesday | February 12 | 9:00AM-3:00PM
Free lunch provided in this workshop to
understand what you can do to better
manage blood pressure and cholesterol.
The Top 5 Tips to Reduce Calories
Tuesday | February 18 | 1:00PM-3:30PM
You will learn ways to safely reduce your
calorie intake and maintain a healthy
weight.
Location: SSSLF—Drop In Centre
Contact Info: register at 1 877 314-6997 or
Call local health educator at 403 559-8895
S.P.R.U.C.E IT UP!
Saturday | March 14 | 5:00PM-9:00PM
Join us for an evening to celebrate the gift of
SUNDRE’S OLDER ADULT COMMUNITY as
we highlight some of their skills, talents and
accomplishments. Help build strong
inter-generational bridges of respect and
appreciation.
Location: Sundre Arts Centre
FREE EVENT EVERYONE WELCOME
A light dinner/dessert will be served
Register thru GNP
WANTED: Local older adults to share a
talent, poem, song, band, dance, or skill.
Call Shoshannah to volunteer 403-638-1011
Alberta Health Services
Community Addiction and Mental Health Offers a variety of services in Sundre including:
Addiction counselling for individuals and/or
friends, family of those individuals
Mental health counselling for children,
youth, and adults
Education and prevention services
Referrals or direction to the most appropriate service
Services are confidential, voluntary and there is no fee
For Addiction Counselling call 403-638-4063.
For Mental Health Counselling call 403-507-8174.
To Register for GNP Programs visit www.mygnp.org
Jackie, Erin & Casey of Sundre Family
Pharmacy present donation to SS
Royal Canadian Legion Gill Reap presents a
donation to Cherie Johnson of GNP for SS.
Dong Gi Kim and Staff of the Sundre Dental Clinic
present donation to Sundre Santas.
Younwan Jung of Joko’s presents a donation
to Cherie Johnson of GNP for SS.
Alisa Brace Miss
Rodeo Sundre
2018 Presents
donation to
Cherie Johnson
of GNP for SS
Take Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) A New Year, A New You
Tuesdays | 5:30PM
Location: Church on the Main
(Nazarene Church)
All are Welcome For More Info: Betty 403-638-7636
SAVE THE DATE
Volunteer
Appreciation
Event
April 21, 2020 Location: Sundre Community Centre
Details to follow
BABYSITTING COURSE (AGES 11-17)
January 31 and March 20
AQUAFIT
Monday/Friday | Mornings
Tues/Thurs | Evenings
SWIMMING LESSONS
Mon/Wed | Feb 3-Mar 4 | Mornings
Tues/Thurs | Feb 4-Mar 5 | Mornings
Tues/Thurs | Feb 4-Mar 5 | Evenings
Saturdays | Jan 25-Mar 28 | Mornings
PARENT AND TOT AQUAFIT (**NEW**)
Tues/Thurs | Feb 4-Mar5 | Mornings
Private and Semi-private lessons
available upon request.
For info or to register:
403-638-9370
11:00AM-1:00PM
Sundre West Country Centre
Wednesday | February 12
DIY Vinyl Plank by Home Hardware
How to Stage Your Home for Sale
by Shelley Rose, Timeless Interiors
Wednesday | February 26
Travel Africa
With Sandy Easterbrook
Bring your Babyboomer friends: 55-74 years
Contact Info: Joyce Wicks 403-638-3962
Sundre Soccer Club Registration
Ages 2-18
Tuesday | Feb 4 | 2:30PM-5:00PM
Wednesday | Feb 12 | 5:00PM-7:00PM
Location: Arena Club Room (upstairs)
Please bring Alberta Health Care Number
Cost: $40 for ages 2 | $50 for 3 and up
Play 4 Kidz forms will be available
Soccer will be on Wednesday evenings
If you cannot make it or for more info email Amber
Registration closes March 2
Sundre Creative Arts
Acrylic and Pastel Workshop Instructor Susan Woolgar
Saturday | February 1 | 9:30AM-3:30PM
Sundre Catholic Church
Cost: $40 | For info/register call Lila 403-638-4269
Paint-in Saturday | March 7 | 11:00AM-3:00PM
Sundre Public Library
Cost: Free
ANYONE WELCOME
45th Annual Art Show and Sale
Saturday | April 25 | 1:00PM-5:00PM
& Sunday | April 26 | 11:00AM-3:30PM
West Country Centre
Free Admission | Door Prizes
Refreshments available
SUNDRE MUNICIPAL LIBRARY FEBRUARY EVENTS
Protecting Your Home & Family From Radon
Saturday | February 1 | 1:00PM–3:00PM
Discussion on radon gas risks and dangers,
detection and mitigation practices.
Family Movie Matinee
Saturday | February 8 | 1:00PM–2:30PM
Showing “Abominable”. Movie is FREE.
Loonie concession. Parents must attend with
their children.
Valentine’s Tea
Thursday | February 13 | 1:30PM–3:00PM
Refreshments and live entertainment.
Reptile Meet & Greet
Tue/Wed/Thu | Feb 18/19/20 | 1:00PM-1:45PM
Up close creature feature. Different reptile each day.
Medical Health Series: Transitions
Wednesday | February 26 | 6:30PM–8:00PM
Learn strategies to prepare, get through, and
manage change.
Contact Info: Sundre Library (403) 638-4000
www.sundre.prl.ab.ca
See the library website for more events.
Sundre & District Nutrition For Learning
Logo Contest
First Place is $100 Cash
Requirements: Digital Format | Reflect Nutrition,
Healthy, Education
Be simple (used for letter head, banners, etc.)
Submissions:
Email: [email protected]
Memory sticks: to Greenwood Neighbour Place
Subject: NFL Logo Contest
Include name, email, & phone number
Open to Everyone! Deadline is February 28
Chinook Arch Victim’s Service Society
Victim services are available to all victims
of reported crime and tragedy.
Supports:
A listening ear | At the scene support
Court support
Home/Hospital/Telephone support Contact:
1-844-828-4133 or
403-638-3675
Seniors Event ~Community Luncheon~
With Food, Friendship & Sharing Wed, Feb 19 | 11:30AM-1:00PM
Sundre Legion Hall Seniors are invited to enjoy a
Free will offering lunch hosted by “Cooking for Kindness`
More info & to volunteer call: Lourelle at 403-638-3378 Cheryl at 403-638-9708
Primary Care Network
Peaks to Prairies
Happiness Basics Mon | Feb 24-April 6 | 5:00PM-7:00PM
Stress Management Course
Mon | May 25-June 15 | 5:00PM-7:00PM
Sundre Seniors Supportive Living Facility
Fore more info contact:
Tracy 403-559-7099
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