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Mary s 5 ASQ Fair 5 Prairie Central FASD Association Service Options for Seniors Support Group Schizophrenia Society Canadian Mental Health Association Support Group Camrose Adult Learning Council

House: Finding Community in our Changing Neighborhoods 14 Arts & Recreation Classes 2019 Camrose Chamber of Commerce 15 16 Neighbouraid Hours Food Bank hours are Tues., Wed., Thurs. from 9:00 a.m. 11:30 a.

1 CAMROSE Interagency Newsletter INTERAGENCY MARCH, 2019 Mental Health First Aid: Seniors INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Open House - Public Safety and Policing in Camrose 2 CDSS 2 Addiction & Mental Health 3 The Man Van 4 Bereavement Support Group - St. Mary s 5 ASQ Fair 5 Prairie Central FASD Association Service Options for Seniors Support Group Schizophrenia Society Canadian Mental Health Association Support Group Camrose Adult Learning Council Hospice Society of Camrose & District Specialized Babysitter Course Camrose Women s Shelter Society MCG & Employment Services Transition to Employment 13 Little Yellow House: Finding Community in our Changing Neighborhoods 14 Arts & Recreation Classes 2019 Camrose Chamber of Commerce Neighbouraid Hours Food Bank hours are Tues., Wed., Thurs. from 9:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. (Bread pick up is every morning). The Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. During office hours donations will be received and appointments for immediate financial assistance is a possibility. Join the OSCAR Club 17 Safe Talk 17 Hospice Volunteer Training Flagstaff 18 Augustana Fine Arts 19 Candidates Forum 19 Camrose Public Library Camrose & District Pre-School Registration 22

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loved one. Thursday evenings: March 21 May 9, 2019, 7 9 p.

5 INTERAGENCY NEWSLETTER PAGE 5 Bereavement Support Group ASQ Fair For those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Thursday evenings: March 21 May 9, 2019, 7 9 p.m. Please register by March 11. Sponsored by Covenant Health St. Mary s Hospital Please contact: Shelly Dalueg, R.N., Out Patient Therapist Psychiatry, St. Mary s Hospital

Filing annually and on time ensures continuity of benefits as well as the opportunity to apply for further supports as required. Please call 780-672-4131 for more information. The S.

Free coffee and snacks are provided, while we host a casual Q & A, with different community stakeholders that serve seniors.

6 INTERAGENCY NEWSLETTER PAGE 6 Prairie Central FASD Association Service Options for Seniors Tax season will soon be upon us again! The S.O.S. Program partners with the Canada Revenue Agency to provide a volunteer tax filing service for low income individuals of all ages. This service is provided by 3 volunteers and is for anyone with an income below $30,000 (single) or $40,000 (couple). A donation is welcome but otherwise there is no charge for this service. Filing annually and on time ensures continuity of benefits as well as the opportunity to apply for further supports as required. Please call for more information. The S.O.S. Cafe is a great way to connect with your neighbours and your community. S.O.S. Café is held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon, at the S.O.S. program office. Free coffee and snacks are provided, while we host a casual Q & A, with different community stakeholders that serve seniors. Coffee/Presentation Schedule: March 14th - Tammy Richard, AB Health Services Mental Health & Addictions March 28th - Lynn Neufeld, Ages & Stages (Learn how to downsize with the best advice). April 11th - Al Jackson, Swan City Mobility April 25th - Rose City Handivan Society

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8 INTERAGENCY NEWSLETTER PAGE 8 Canadian Mental Health Association Canadian Mental Health s Caregiver Connection Support Group Caregiver Connections is a drop in peer to peer family support group for parents and any caregiver of children and/or adults with a mental health concern. There is no charge or registration needed. The group runs Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at CMHA ( ave). Please call CMHA for more information at Camrose & Area Adult Learning Council Winter 2019 Courses & Services for Adults & Families Let s Get Out in Nature and Connect with the Great Outdoor - In this 4-week nature program, families will explore and learn about various aspects of the natural world right here in Camrose. Tuesdays, April 09 to April 30, 2019 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. The program is for parents together with their children. Pre-registration is required. $20 per family. Call Karen Hills at or famlit@camroselearning.com Learning and Career Planning Consultation Meet with an experienced career and learning navigator to discuss your career dreams and come up with a plan to get you started on the road to success. If you don't know what career is right for you, we will spend time exploring options before developing a plan. Available by appointment. No Cost. Practical Writing and Reading Skills for Life and Work Course - Learn how to read product information, WHMIS safety sheets, workplace procedures and instructions effectively so that you understand and remember what you read and can find information you need and the answers to your questions in the workplace. Writing skills you will learn include writing business letters, instructions, s, progress reports, store updates, filling out forms and charts, and general paperwork. Wednesdays. 6 to 9 pm for 8 weeks. April 10 to May 29, 2019 Cost: $50. Register by April 4, Intake interview required. Trades Entrance Exam Prep, GED Exam Prep or Practical Nurse Math Prep Online Courses Online courses with face-to-face tutor support. Start anytime. 12 weeks long. Intake interview required. Cost: $ plus textbooks. Resume Development Workshops Learn how to create an effective resume completed by you. Wednesdays 9:30 to 11:30 am. Must pre-register. No Cost. Practical Math Skills for Life and Work Course Learn how to do math functions, without a calculator, for retail and service occupations such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, percentage, and making change. Learn about calculating quantities, volume, weights and measures for inventory, dry goods, produce, and recipes. Figure out amounts of supplies for home improvements using area, perimeter, and volume. Convert from fractions into decimals. Tuesdays. 5 to 7 pm for 8 weeks. April 9 to May 28, Cost: $50. Register by April 1. Intake interview required. Coming Soon: Basic Keyboarding and Computer Skills - Put your name on the list as these courses will fill up fast! Call or calc@camroselearning.com or go to our website for more information. To register drop by our office at the end of main street Camrose with cash, check or credit card. (#7, Ave.)

Everyday women come into our office to find encouragement and support to improve their literacy skills, finish their high school, get their GED, learn English, and build workplace skills to improve

My dream is to cover the walls of the hallway with inspirational art pieces: quotes, paintings, and collages.

9 INTERAGENCY NEWSLETTER PAGE 9 Celebrate International Women s Day At Camrose & Area Adult Learning Council Spend time with other women, create some art, relax, and enjoy yourself! March 8 is International Women s Day. Drop by and help us create inspirational art for our office. A fun and relaxing way to spend a couple of hours with other women! Everyday women come into our office to find encouragement and support to improve their literacy skills, finish their high school, get their GED, learn English, and build workplace skills to improve their lives and the lives of their families. We have a long hallway which leads to our classrooms. My dream is to cover the walls of the hallway with inspirational art pieces: quotes, paintings, and collages. Drop by our office (end of main street beside Arron s Furniture) on March 8 anytime between 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and spend some time creating art for our walls. Stay as long or as little as you like. I will supply the art materials. Bring a friend! Looking for ESL Adults who want to improve their English Language Reading & Writing Skills ESL Practical Writing and Reading Skills for Life and Work Course Improve your reading comprehension and your writing skills for work and daily life. Small group learning environment. Suitable for ESL Learners who can read and write at a CLB 6 or 7 level. Thursdays. 6 to 9 pm for 8 weeks. March 7 to April 25, Cost: $50. Intake interview required. Call or for more information or to book an intake interview time.

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11 INTERAGENCY NEWSLETTER PAGE 11 Hospice Society of Camrose & District Hospice Programs for 2019 Art for Heart: An Art Project Child-Grief Support Group Ages 7-12 March 14 - April 18; Mirror Lake Centre Facilitators: Nikki Featherstone (Reg. Art Therapist) and Bill Harder (HSCD Greif Care) Any child experiencing loss; parents are welcome to sit in. Daytime Grief Support Group for Adults March 11 - April 29; 10:00 a.m. - noon Mirror Lake Center, Lower Level Facilitators: Bill Harder & Lyndell Drever For any adult grieving a loss Men s Cooking Circle Dates to be determined The Open Door kitchen (Gateway Centre) Facilitators: Bill Harder, Judy Haselwood, Evelyn Ross, Jocelyn Armstrong 7 week cooking/grief program men Suicide-Related Grief Support Group Details are to be determined (mid March start). For anyone impacted by suicide Volunteer Training The purpose of this training is to prepare you for service as a care volunteer. to individuals in their home with a chronic disease to those in long-term care or hospitals who have a palliative diagnosis to those who are actively dying to those who are grieving Weekend Training Opportunities Sedgewich, March 29-31, Flagstaff County Office Camrose, April 26-28, Camrose Fire Hall No cost to participants Those choosing to become registered volunteers will be interview, asked to supply references, and to provide a criminal record check. For more information, or to register call or hospicevols@hotmail.com All Hospice Programs are Offered Without Cost to Participants. For more information, or to register call or camrosehospice@gmail.com

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PERMANENT PART-TIME CHILD CARE WORKER The Child Care Worker provides support to children in Shelter through coordination and implementation of inhouse and community activities, and encourages and

Preferred applicants plan and implement age-appropriate play and supportive programming for children. Activities may include crafts, outings, sports, exercise, games and learning opportunities.

The applicant must be prepared to provide childcare for a variety of ages, have compassion, and have worked with families.

13 INTERAGENCY NEWSLETTER PAGE 13 Camrose Women s Shelter Society Camrose Women s Shelter Society operates a 22 bed facility that offers services in support of women and children requiring emergency shelter due to domestic violence, crisis situations or homelessness. We are currently recruiting for the following position: Must have a minimum of ECD Level 1 to qualify. PERMANENT PART-TIME CHILD CARE WORKER The Child Care Worker provides support to children in Shelter through coordination and implementation of inhouse and community activities, and encourages and promotes healthy parent-child interaction through example and support. Must be aware of the symptoms of child abuse. Preferred applicants plan and implement age-appropriate play and supportive programming for children. Activities may include crafts, outings, sports, exercise, games and learning opportunities. The Worker provides care and maintenance of children s equipment, including cleaning duties. Ongoing file documentation is required. The applicant must be prepared to provide childcare for a variety of ages, have compassion, and have worked with families. Current First Aid, CPR, criminal record and child welfare checks are required. Starting wage: $ Minimum Hours of work required, with the ability to be flexible should the need arise: Monday-1:00-5:00; Tuesday-1:00-5:00 (1 st and 3 rd Tuesday of the month from 1:00-8:30); Wednesday-4:30-8:30; Saturday-9:00-6:00 Closing date for all applications: February 28, 2019 Please forward applications to: admin@camrosewomenshelter.org

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19 INTERAGENCY NEWSLETTER PAGE 19 Augustana Fine Arts Candidates Forum Sat., March 2 [1:30 pm Afternoon Tea; 2:00 pm Community Sing], Bethany Group Auditorium - Music Heals Day with SingAble, Dr. Ardelle Ries, Director, community music ensembles and anyone who loves to sing! Featuring Roger Admiral, piano; Erik Olson, guitar; Steve Hartman, string bass and percussion. There is no charge for admission. All are welcome. Wed. & Thurs., March 20 & 21, Augustana Chapel Augustana Student Vocal Arts Festival. Third and fourth year Bachelor of Music voice students from the studios of Kathleen Corcoran and Harold Wiens, along with Dr. Roger Admiral, Piano, will present individual solo recitals (see schedule below). No admission is charged for any of these solo recitals. The public is welcome. Wed., March 20-12:00 pm - Chantel Schultz & Alexandra Brigley (3 rd Yr. Student Recitals) Wed., March 20-7:30 pm - Gracie Yelland (Graduating Student Recital) Thurs., March 21-11:30 am - April Heinrich (Student Recital) Thurs., March 21-5:00 pm - Shamah de Villiers (Graduating Student Recital) Thurs., March 21-7:00 pm - Meghan Edgerton (Graduating Student Recital) Sat., March 16 5:00 pm Shaley Bain (Student Recital) Thurs., March 21 Sat., March 23 & Wed., March 27 Sat., March 30 th, 7:00 pm, Augustana Theatre Centre - Concord Floral, by Jordan Tannahill Augustana Drama Production. Concord Floral is a one million-square-foot, abandoned greenhouse and hangout for the local teens. Two friends stumble upon a terrible secret buried there. They go looking for answers and set off a chain of events that cannot be stopped. Set in present-day Ontario, Concord Floral re-imagines Boccaccio's medieval allegory "The Decameron", in which ten teens must flee a mysterious plague. Concord Floral will be presented in tandem with a short, comic one act play about mini-golf! Tickets: $20 (adults); $5 (students).sun., March 24 [2 pm], Lougheed Centre (Cargill Theatre)

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23 INTERAGENCY NEWSLETTER PAGE 23 If you would like your agency information included in the monthly Interagency Newsletter, please call CDSS at and speak to Margaret Falk Camrose Interagency promotes the free exchange of information, concerns and solutions among human service organizations in Camrose and area and will act as a body to facilitate collaboration among members with common goals. This newsletter is published by: Interagency Meetings Interagency meetings are held from 1:15-3:00 p.m. at: Camrose & District Support Services 2nd. Floor, Community Centre, St. The Help Book - A Guide to Human Services is also available online in the form of a searchable database: Copies of the printed 2019 Help Book are available at CDSS Meeting Schedule: May 13, 2019 September 9, 2019 November 18, 2019 Margaret Holliston, Interagency Chair, Clubs and Organizations On-Line Database If you belong to a local Club, Organization or Service Club, and would like to ensure your information is up-to-date, please visit: If you see changes that are required, please contact Margaret Falk at Like Us on Facebook

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CAMROSE Interagency Newsletter INTERAGENCY JANUARY, 2019 A Child-Grief Support Group INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Life Skills Program for Single Parents 2 Family Transitions Triple P 3 Camrose Chamber of Commerce