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May 2021
Programs for Everyone
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Mental Health Week May 3-9 |
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Participate in Mental Health Week and you could win $200 in gift cards to local businesses of your choice!
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Name it, with Mindful Journaling
Mindful journalling allows you to have an honest conversation with yourself to bring situations, emotions and actions front and centre so you can work through them instead of jamming them down until it all blows up. Learn a skill that can help you manage your emotions while tapping into your creative mind! Youth up to 17 in the Stony Plain & Parkland area who register by April 30 will get a creative kit dropped off. Follow along @spyouthcentre all week long for tips and more!
Who: Anyone
When: Begins Monday, May 3
Where: Follow @spyouthcentre for tips
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Declutter for Your Mental Health
Environment plays a huge roll in stress. Don't know where to start? Have a story behind every item that makes them impossible to part with? Looking to take your organizing skills to the next level? Daina Benson, Professional Organizer will teach you how to organize your space and offers solutions you can live with.
Who: Anyone 16+
When: Tuesday, May 4, 7-8:30PM
Where: Offered virtually via Zoom
Register or call 780-963-8583 by April 30 to ensure this program runs.
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Strong Families
In our upcoming Strong Families session, Jennie McLester of Alberta Health Services will offer families valuable information about mental health, how it influences our lives, our families, and our communities, and how it differs from mental health disorders. She will also share practical tips for improving mental wellness and highlight the various services and resources available to community members who are seeking help or wish to learn more. Presented by Parkland School Division in partnership with Alberta Parenting for the Future Association.
Who: Parents
When: Tuesday, May 4, 6:30-8 PM
Where: Offered virtually via Zoom
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Wise Minds Wednesdays- Managing Stress
Stress can affect you physically, emotionally, and mentally. Knowing how to plan ahead by using daily tools can help prevent unnecessary stress. This program focuses on teaching healthy ways to cope during stressful times and helps you to recognized when you might need help from others
This session is facilitated by a Registered Psychhologist from Family Life Psychology..
Created in partnership with Spruce Grove FCSS and Parkland County, Wise-Minds provides a consistent time and place for youth to access safe adults and tackle topics that affect them.
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Who: Youth aged 11-18 years old
When: Wednesdays, May 5 4:00-5:30PM
Where: Offered virtually via Zoom
Cost: Free
Register and get access to all sessions remaining in the series.
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Men's Night
Learn about groups for men like Rad Dads, the Inner Man Project, Men's Shed, and The Buddy Up Campaign. We are looking for projects to champion for men's health. These groups are clubs that are taking action for men through support, activities and projects. What projects would you get behind for your wellbeing? Have your own ideas. Let's hear them here.
Event is open to everyone 18+. Men who join us are entered for a special draw.
Who: Anyone 18+
When: Wednesday, May 5, 5:30-7PM
Where: Offered virtually via Zoom
Cost: Free
Register or call 780-963-8583 by noon May 5
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Sketchnoting
Sketchnoting is a creative way to help you retain information, increase focus, encourage creative thinking, is multi-sensory, calming, helps to see the bigger picture and make connections. Use this at school, work or for fun. These days you see sketchnoting at conferences, in presentations an more.
Think you can't draw? No problem. Sketchnoting is easy and can be fun for the whole family!
Who: Recommended for 8+
When: Thursday, May 6, 5-6 PM
Where: Offered virtually via Zoom
Cost: Free
Register or call 780-963-8583 by May 3 to ensure the program runs
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Movie Night
Students of Parkland School Division are hosting a screening of the Great Disconnect followed by a discussion.
We are living in a time that has been described as the age of loneliness. Statistics reveal that over the last few decades, the number of admittedly lonely people has doubled. Many individuals report they have trouble making friends and finding others to confide in. Despite advances in technology, living conditions, education and healthcare, it's apparent that we are feeling more alone than ever before. While it's true that this isolation impacts us psychologically and emotionally, what many of us don't realize is the negative impact it has on every aspect of our health and well-being. So what's caused this? How have we become so Disconnected?
Who: Everyone 11+
When: Friday, May 7, 6-8PM
Where: Offered virtually via zoom
Cost: Free
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Community Helpers Introduction
When people can talk to someone-a family member, friend or neighbour- about their mental health, they feel better supported and are more willing to get further help if they need it.
Learn about the community helper program and how you can become a community helper.
Who: Anyone 11+
When: Friday May 7, 12-1PM
Where: Offered virtually via Zoom
Cost: Free
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Mindful living can help us find joy and meaning in our life. Join Lynn Gale from Windsong Writing & Wellness in a 90-minute session designed to help you connect with your mind and body through a mini meditation, easy yoga moves (can be done in a chair) to reduce stress, gratitude journaling, creating personal poetry using prompts, and discovering breathing techniques for calmness and centering.
Who: Anyone 11+
When: Saturday May 8, 9-10:30AM
Where: Offered virtually via Zoom
Cost: Free
Register or call 780-963-8583 by May 6 to ensure the program runs
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Creative play is one of the 7 protective factors that help us manage our mental wellbeing. The others are social supports, physical activity, healthy eating, relaxation, sleep and thinking strategies.
This year get creative for your mental health.
Tackle our Creative Challenges
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Take part in a silly walk. Can't find a silly walk in your neighbourhood? Download our sign and put one up. |
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Photograph items, spaces, places and people that help you when you need to feel better. Your dog, a favourite sweater, earbuds...make an album for yourself. |
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Play games that you love or loved as a kid. If you can, share the game with others by using sidewalk chalk or playing it with family. |
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Share some art with the world. Window art, paper flower gardens, cards, a yard scene. Make your neighbours smile. |
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Share your passion with the world through pictures of your work, a how to make it video, or teach someone else in your family. |
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Having so much fun you have to share it? Make it public and tag us @StonyplainFCSS or email us your photo to share. Best photo will be our event wrap up photo! |
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Decor on a Dime Challenge |
Take the design challenge to show how you can take your room from eek to chic on $10.
The first 20 youth to register will get a $10 gift card to spend at the dollar store. Participants will have until May 15 to share their before and after photos for a chance to win this challenge.
Who: Youth aged 11-17 years old
When: Challenge begins May 1, 2021
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Our Mental Health Week organizers and sponsors: |
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Make sure you enter to win the $200 by participating in events and completing the entry form found under the
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Take the E-Health Tour
Who: Anyone 18+
When: Tuesday May 11, 7-8PM
Where: Offered virtually via Zoom
Cost: Free
Togetherall harnesses the protective and therapeutic effects of connectedness and healthy social networks in its unique community where people share with, and support each other. The evidence is convincing, the wider determinants of health such as the communities in which we exist have a more beneficial impact than individual lifestyle factors and health behaviours. Innovative technology, and first class clinical teams and trained moderators, create a unique environment for members to lead their own recovery. Take a tour and learn the features of the platform and about E-Mental Health
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Date: Tuesday, May 11
Time: 2:30-3:30 PM
Location: Virtual
Become a real-life superhero by arming yourself with the information you need to fight fraud and keep our community safe. This is a special SeniorConnector Event, presented in partnership with Parkland RCMP, open to all residents.
TriRegion Senior Connect is a free, online training program that teaches residents how to recognize and respond to seniors in need. The program is open to all residents in the Tri-Region and is an excellent way for us to work together to help seniors in our community find local information, resources and support.
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Redefining Badass - The Power of Connect'd Men
Date: Thursday, May 13
Time: 7-8 PM
Location: Virtual
Join us for a conversation with Mike Cameron and learn why it is vital to our community's health to break down stereotypical, unrealistic, hypermasculine values that have been passed on from generation to generation.
Mike Cameron is a family man, entrepreneur, speaker and writer with a passion for domestic violence prevention and redefining what it means to be a badass.
All registrants will be entered into draw for a copy of Mike Cameron's book, Becoming a Better Man. 10 copies available.
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Stony Plain Poverty Reduction Strategy - A Virtual Peek
Date: Wednesday, May 26
Choose a session that works for you...
- Morning: 9:30-10:30 AM
- Afternoon: 2:30-3:30 PM
- Evening: 7-8 PM
Location: Virtual
Based on work done by community and lessons learned, Stony Plain FCSS is updating the 2018 Stony Plain Poverty Reduction plan. Join us for virtual peek and let us know if we missed anything. All registrants will be entered into draw for our highly sought after Stony Plain Pottery Coffee mugs. 10 mugs available.
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CALL FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA & THEIR CARE PARTNERS
The Dementia Connections Project is looking for people living with dementia and their care partners that would like to be connected with a volunteer for resource navigation, relationship building and social opportunities. Visit our website for more details.
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Trail Explorers Walking Group
Join our volunteers who will lead this dementia friendly walk to explore local paths.
Date: Every second Thursdays, starting May 6
Time: 10:30 AM
Call to register: 780-963-8583
(limited availability based on current GOA guidelines)
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Community Connector is here to help you!
Possible assistance with:
- Dementia service navigation
- Finding a Doctor
- Basic Housing Resources
- Basic Elder Abuse Resources
- Financial Benefits Forms Assistance
- Advance Care Planning
- Community Connecting
Call our office to be connected! 780-963-8583
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Residents interested in volunteering are being encouraged to register as Neighbourhood Connectors and help us ensure that their neighbours and neighbourhoods are connected and supported.
For more information about the project or to register as a volunteer, visit www.stonyplain.com/connecting.
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Caring Friends Grief Support takes place every second Thursday of the month and is open to everyone and starts at 7PM.
Living with Loss to Suicide Survivor's Group meets the last Monday of the month starting at 6:30 and is open to suicide loss survivors.
Contact us to attend so we can send you a link or update you with the meeting location and protocols.
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The Virtual YC continues to offer weekly games, challenges and learning opportunities. YC staff look forward to adding some outdoor programming once the weather warms up and we are safe to do so.
Comfort Kits and Hygiene Packs are always available. Private message and let us know what you need.
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or Snapchat or visit our website to stay in the loop!
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Wise Mind Wednesdays Series
Created in partnership with Spruce Grove FCSS and Parkland County, Wise-Minds provides a consistent time and place for youth to access safe adults and tackle topics such as 'Understanding Stress' and 'Navigating Change & Loss'. Sessions focused on work readiness, financial literacy and career planning begin on May 19th.
Who: Youth aged 11-18 years old
When: Wednesdays, May 5 - June 23, 4:00-5:30PM
Where: Offered virtually via Zoom-registration is required! Once registered, you will have access to all Wise-Mind Wednesdays programs.
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The Community Development Workshops are ideal for community non-profit organization members, volunteers and for those looking to increase their knowledge regarding the non-profit sector. Workshops are offered virtually on Zoom and are free. Pre-register here.
- Monday, May 17, 6:30-7:30PM: Mergers, Amalgamations, and Dissolutions - Nonprofits
- Monday, May 31, 6:30-7:30PM: Keeping your Nonprofit Healthy
Register as a volunteer, browse opportunities and connect with non-profits through our software: Better Impact
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The Community Action Groups happen every Tuesday at 10AM via Zoom and keep the good conversations, networking and potential for collaboration going in our community:
If you aren't already signed up, please complete the attached sign up link to be added to the Thread updates email.
Connect with our office for details on these weekly community conversations.
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