Life Skills - May 1st, 6th, 8th, 13th, 15th, 22nd, 27th & 29th - Ages 12-18
2024-05-13 16:30 - 18:00, 2024-05-15 16:30 - 18:00, 2024-05-20 16:30 - 18:00, 2024-05-22 16:30 - 18:00, 2024-05-27 16:30 - 18:00, 2024-05-29 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton) | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
A lesson series for youth 12-18 years old that focuses on social and emotional skills while using effective communication and self management skills. Youth have an opportunity to strengthen their skills in the following areas: giving and receiving feedback, listening behaviours, questions concepts and emotions.
May 1st, 6th, 8th, 13th, 15th, 22nd, 27th & 29th from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

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

Taming Worry Dragons - May 6th, 8th, 13th, 15th, 22nd & 27th - Ages 7-10
2024-05-13 16:30 - 18:00, 2024-05-20 16:30 - 18:00, 2024-05-27 16:30 - 18:00
Taming Worry Dragons, Ages 7-10, is 6 sessions total. Come join us at this 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 May 6th, 8th, 13th, 15th, 22nd & 27th 4:30pm – 6:00pm
To register please contact Lacey at:
lacey.gustavsen@mcmancaglary.ca
403-801-6903

Learner's Prep - May 7th & 14th - Ages 14-18
2024-05-14 16:30 - 18:00
Learner’s Prep is for youth 14-18 years old who want to prepare for their learners’ test. The sessions covers and introduction to the learners test, study plan and basic process for writing the test.
Tuesdays May 7th and 14th, 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Contact Marnie at:
marnie.johnston@mcmancalgary.ca
403-508-0436

Triple P Parenting - April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, May 7th, 14th & 21st
2024-05-14 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-05-21 18:00 - 19:30
Triple P Parenting is an 8 week workshop is an opportunity to join other parents to develop simple and practical strategies you can adapt to suit your family’s values, beliefs and needs. Must attend all sessions.
Tuesdays April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, May 7th, 14th and 21st, 6:00PM – 7:30PM

Stress Busters Part 2 - Building Empowerment and Resiliency in Children - May 1st, 8th & 15th
2024-05-15 09:30 - 11:00
This is a 3 part follow up to Stress Busters part 1. Parents and caregivers will determine their child’s resiliency skills and how to use these skills to build their child’s confidence to tackle “hard things”. Must attend all sessions.
Wednesdays – May 1st, 8th & 15th, 9:30am-11:00am.

P.I.C.K. Me Up - April 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, May 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd
2024-05-15 12:30 - 15:00, 2024-05-22 12:30 - 15:00
P.I.C.K. Me Up is a self reflective journey into rediscovering yourself. You will learn practical techniques and tools to assist you in getting more of what you want, handle stress and build foundations to lifelong relationships. Must attend all sessions.
Wednesdays April 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, May 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd, 12:30pm-3:00pm.

Parent and Caregiver Water Safety - Thursday May 16th
2024-05-16 13:00 - 15:00
This certificate workshop is for parents, grandparents, teachers, coaches, camp leaders, aides and anyone else who will be spending time caring for children around water this summer. Caregiver Water Safety is designed to help plan for water activities to prevent drowning and other water related injuries. The program is supplementary to water rescue however, life saving techniques are not offered.
Thursday May 16th 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Mom's Night at the FRN - Thursday May 16th
2024-05-16 18:00 - 20:00
Calling all moms and female caregivers to join us for a night of fun, laughs and discovery. This is the second of four evening s to celebrate the special women who do so much to strengthen and encourage the young people of our community. Registration will close on May 10 or when capacity is reached.
Thursday May 16th, 6:00pm-8:00pm

Circle of Security - April 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, May 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th
2024-05-17 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-05-24 09:30 - 11:00
Join other parents for this 8 week workshop and learn to enhance your relationships by recognizing your child’s nedds and mae sense of their behaviours. Must attend all sessions.
Fridays April 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, May 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th, 9:30am – 11am.

Grand Connections - Friday May 17th
2024-05-17 13:00 - 15:00
Whether you are watching your grandchildren a couple times a month or raising them, this gathering is for all grandparents who are providing care for their grandchildren in some way. We will meet other grandparents, share experiences, gain connections and learn how essential their roe is for their grandchildren.
Friday May 17th, 1:00pm-3:00pm

Let's Get Cookin'! - May 21st & 28th - Ages 12-18 (Zoom)
2024-05-21 16:30 - 18:00, 2024-05-28 16:30 - 18:00
Let’s Get Cookin’ 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 May 21st and 28th, 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Contact Marnie to register:
marnie.johnston@mcmancalgary.ca
403-508-0436

Upstart Art - Friday May 24th (Ages 7-13)
2024-05-24 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 May 24th 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.

Skills for Anger (ages 12-18) – June 3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th, 19th, 24th & 26th (In Person)
2024-06-03 16:30 - 18:00
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
