McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association

Skills for Anger (ages 12-18) – June 3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th, 19th, 24th & 26th (In Person)
2024-06-03 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton) | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
Skills for Anger teaches youth to understand their strengths and challenges, what may trigger their anger, different anger styles, feelings and connections to anger, and how to set boundaries while building skills and strategies and to manage anger.
Skills for Anger: Monday and Wednesdays June 3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th, 19th, 24th & 26th from 4:30 to 6:00 PM
Contact Marnie Johnston at 403-508-0436 or marnie.johnston@mcmancalgary.ca

Stress Busters Part 2 - Understanding Stress and Anxiety in Children - April 3rd, 10th & 17th
2024-06-04 09:30 - 11:00
Stress Busters Part 2: Understanding Stress and Anxiety in Children
This is a follow up to Stress Busters part 1. Parents and caregivers will determine their child’s resiliency skills and how these skills impact a child’s success. Must attend all 3 sessions.
Wednesdays – April 3rd, 10th and 17th from 9:30-11:00am
No childcare provided.
We want you to be comfortable. Please bring socks, slippers and/or indoor shoes.

KICKSTART (Ages 10-13) June 4th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th & 20th
2024-06-04 16:30 - 18:00
The KICKSTART (Kids in the Community with Knowledge) is an 6-session program that can be joined anytime for children ages 10-13 years old. This workshop is intended to help to enhance life and social skills and create positive friendships and leadership.

June 4th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th & 20th 4:30PM – 6:00PM

Snacks are provided for each group.
Contact Lacey Gustavsen at lacey.gustavsen@mcmancalgary.ca or (403)801-6903 to register.

Friday Fun Day - June 7th 2024 (Ages 7-13)
2024-06-07 15:00 - 17:00
Come join us for a drop in program with a different fun activity each month!
June 7th from 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Snacks are provided for each group.
Contact Lacey Gustavsen at lacey.gustavsen@mcmancalgary.ca or (403)801-6903 to register.

Upstart Art - Friday June 14th (Ages 7-13)
2024-06-14 15:00 - 17:00
Come learn and explore some basic art skills and put them to work in fun and engaging ways for youth aged 7-13.
Friday June 14th from 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Snacks are provided for each group.
Contact Lacey Gustavsen at lacey.gustavsen@mcmancalgary.ca or (403)801-6903 to register.

Zones of Regulation - July 8th, 10th, 15th, 17th, 22nd & 24th - Ages 10-13
2024-07-08 13:00 - 14:30
6 sessions total. Come join us to explore strategies to support emotional regulation and learn more about healthy ways to express our feelings.
July 8th, 10th, 15th, 17th, 22nd & 24th
1:00PM – 2:30PM
Snacks are provided at each session.
Contact Lacey to register:
403-801-6903
lacey.gustavsen@mcmancalgary.ca

Life Skills - July 15th, 16th, 17th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 29th, 30th and 31st
2024-07-15 10:30 - 12:30
A series that focuses on social, emotional, communication and self management skills. Youth will have an opportunity to strengthen their self-understanding and self-confidence through the following lessons: giving and receiving feedback, listening behaviours, effective questions and managing emotions
July 15th, 16th, 17, 22nd, 23rd, 24th 29th, 30th and 31st from 10:30AM to 12:30PM

For more information about this group, please contact Marnie:
marnie.johnston@mcmancalgary.ca
403-508-0436

Kickstart - August 6th, 8th, 13th, 15th, 20th and 22nd - Ages 10-13
2024-08-06 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-08-08 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-08-13 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-08-15 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-08-20 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-08-22 10:30 - 12:00
Kickstart can be joined at anytime. This workshop is to help enhance life and social skills, create positive friendships and build leadership skills.
Tuesdays and Thursdays – August 6th, 8th, 13th, 15th, 20th and 22nd
10:30AM – 12PM
To register, call, text or email Lacey:
lacey.gustavsen@mcmancalgary.ca
403-801-6903

Taming Worry Dragons - August 7th, 12th, 14th, 19th, 21st and 26th - Ages 7-10 - 10:30AM - 12PM
2024-08-07 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-08-12 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-08-14 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-08-19 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-08-21 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-08-26 10:30 - 12:00
Taming Worry Dragons is a six session workshop for kids to learn to trap and tame their worries and anxiety. The goal is to help children learn to reduce the frequency or intensity of their anxiety.
Mondays and Wednesdays – August 7th, 12th, 14th, 19th, 21st and 26th
10:30AM – 12PM
To register call, text or email Lacey:
lacey.gustavsen@mcmancalgary.ca
403-801-6903

Mindfulness Walks - August 9th and 23rd - 10:30AM - 12:00PM
2024-08-09 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-08-23 10:30 - 12:00
Mindfulness Walks – Fridays, August 9th and 23rd – 10:30AM – 12:00PM
Come join us as we get out in nature and practice some basic mindfulness and grounding skills. Please note, cap of 5 participants per walk.
To register, call text or email Lacey:
lacey.gustavsen@mcmancalgary.ca
403-801-6903

Upstart Art - August 16th - 1:00PM - 3:00PM
2024-08-16 13:00 - 15:00
Upstart Art – Come learn and explore some basic art skills and put them to work in a fun and engaging way.
Friday August 16th, 1:00PM – 3:00PM

To register call, text or email Lacey:
lacey.gustavsen@mcmancalgary.ca
403-801-6903

Anxiety 101 - Preparing for a new school year - Ages 12-18
2024-08-28 13:00 - 15:00
Does the new school year have your teen feeling anxious, worried or fearful? In this workshop your teen will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of what anxiety is, how to manage it and what may trigger it.

To register call, text or email Marnie:
marnie.johnston@mcmancalgary.ca
403-508-0436

Let's Get Cookin'! - All Ages and Families - August 28th, 4:30PM - 6:30PM
2024-08-28 16:30 - 18:30
We will be hosting an in-person bannock making workshop. Each participant will have the opportunity to make their own bannock.
Wednesday August 28th, 4:30 – 6:30pm.

To register call, text or email Marnie:
marnie.johnston@mcmancalgary.ca
403-508-0436

Kids Yoga - Ages 4-7
2024-09-03 09:00 - 10:00
Kids will learn deep breathing and positive affirmations through a magical journey in the jungle using their sense of smell, sight and sound. Parents will be set up in an alternate room where they will be available if required for their child, however, they can engage in self-care, listening to tranquil music, colouring, exploring sensory tools or just relaxing on your technology.
September 3rd: 9AM-10AM
September 9th: 1:30-2:30PM
September 12th: 9:30AM-10:30AM
September 16th: 1:30PM-2:30PM
September 30th: 9:15AM-10:15AM
To register, contact Roshelle:
roshelle.stooshnov@mcmancalgary.ca
(403)-620-0510

Music For Life - Ages 0-4 years with a caregiver
2024-09-04 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-04 10:00 - 11:00
Come with your child to sing songs, explore musical instruments for the first time in a fun and interactive way with peers of similar ages.
September 4th, 13th and 20th:
10:00AM-11:00AM (0-12 months)
1:15PM-2:15PM (1-4 years)

To register contact Roshelle:
roshelle.stooshnov@mcmancalgary.ca
(403) 620-0510

Mindfulness Walk - Ages 7-13
2024-09-09 16:00 - 17:30
Come join us as we get out in nature and practice some basic mindfulness and grounding skills. Please note, cap of 5 participants per walk.

To register call, text or email Lacey:
lacey.gustavsen@mcmancalgary.ca
403-801-6903

Let's Get Cookin'! - Ages 12-18 - September 17th and 24th - Zoom
2024-09-17 16:30 - 18:30
This is a two part workshop for youth that want to learn how to cook. Part 1: Basic nutrition, kitchen safety tips and prepare to cook. Part 2: Cook a meal. Caregivers must be present in the home. Groceries will be provided.

Tuesdays September 17th and 24th, 4:30-6:30PM

To register call, text or email Marnie:
marnie.johnston@mcmancalgary.ca
403-508-0436

Fearless Females! Be the Queen of Your Confidence - Mondays, September 23rd, 30th, October 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th - Ages 12-18
2024-09-23 16:30 - 18:30
In this 6 part workshop participants will have the opportunity to;
-Increase their ability to communicate.
-Strengthen their ability to express their needs.
-Set appropriate boundaries.
-Explore their own self talk that is helpful and/or harmful.
-Create an understanding of their emotions.
-Explore ones own individual style, clothing, hair and makeup.
-Create their personal vision board.

To register call, text or email Marnie:
marnie.johnston@mcmancalgary.ca
403-508-0436
