McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association

ZONES of REGULATION (Ages 10-13) - April 8th, 10th, 15th, 17th, 22nd & 24th 2024
2024-04-17 16:30 - 18:00, 2024-04-22 16:30 - 18:00, 2024-04-24 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton) | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
Zones of Regulation is a 6-session program. Come join us to learn how to manage emotions and build skills to express feelings in a healthy way!

April 8th, 10th, 15th, 17th, 18th, 22nd & 24th 2024 4:30-6:00PM

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

Career Track - April 15th, 17th, 22nd, 24th & 29th (Ages 14-18)
2024-04-17 16:30 - 18:00, 2024-04-22 16:30 - 18:00, 2024-04-24 16:30 - 18:00, 2024-04-29 16:30 - 18:00 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
Career Track teaches you how to write a resume and cover letter while building your interview skills. Learn where to find a job and how to apply!

Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30 – 6:00pm

For more information or to register email Marnie at marnie.johnston@mcmancalgary.ca

Circle of Security - April 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, May 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th
2024-04-19 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-04-26 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-05-03 09:30 - 11:00 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
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 April 19th
2024-04-19 13:00 - 15:00 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
This gathering is for all grandparents who are providing care for their grandchildren in some way. Meet other grandparents, share experiences, gain connections and learn how essential their role is for their grandchildren.
Friday April 19th, 1:00pm-3pm

Upstart Art - Friday April 19th (Ages 7-13)
2024-04-19 15:00 - 17:00 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
Come learn and explore some basic art skills and put them to work in fun and engaging ways for youth aged 7-13.
Friday April 19th 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.

Let's Get Cookin'! - April 23rd & 30th - Ages 12-18
2024-04-23 16:30 - 18:00, 2024-04-30 16:30 - 18:00 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
Let’s Get Cookin’! is a two-part workshop for youth 12-18 who want to learn how to cook. Groceries will be provided. (Zoom)
Part 1 April 23rd: Basic nutrition, kitchen safety tips and prepare to cook. 4:30 – 6:00pm
Part 2 April 30th: Cook a meal. Parent must be present in the home. 4:30 – 6:00pm
Participants must attend both sessions.
For more information about this group, please email Marnie marnie.johnston@mcmancalgary.ca.

Let’s Get Cookin'! - April 23rd and 30th (Zoom)
2024-04-23 16:30 - 18:00, 2024-04-30 16:30 - 18:00 | Zoom (Virtual), Remote via Zoom
Let’s Get Cooking is a two-part workshop for youth 12-18 who want to learn how to cook. Groceries will be provided. (Zoom)
Part 1 April 23rd: Basic nutrition, kitchen safety tips and prepare to cook. 4:30 – 6:00pm
Part 2 April 30th: Cook a meal. Parent must be present in the home. 4:30 – 6:00pm
Participants must attend both sessions.
For more information about this group, please email Marnie marnie.johnston@mcmancalgary.ca.

Triple P Parenting - April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, May 7th, 14th & 21st
2024-04-23 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-04-30 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-05-07 18:00 - 19:30 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
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

P.I.C.K. Me Up - April 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, May 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd
2024-04-24 12:30 - 15:00, 2024-05-01 12:30 - 15:00 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
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.

Addiction Education Series for Natural Supports Part 1
2024-04-24 18:00 - 20:30 | McMan Calgary & Area (East Doors), 2609 15 St NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 8Y4, Canada
A two part series offering Natural Supports a deeper understanding of addiction, trauma and mental health in relation to addiction, and how to set stronger and appropriate boundaries. This is Part one of two. Dinner will be provided for all participants.

Artsie Smartsie - Saturday April 27th
2024-04-27 10:00 - 12:00 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
Join us on the last Saturday of each month for an adventure in arts with your child (4.5-6 years old). Every child must be accompanied by a caring adult as we use and explore different art mediums and challenge creativity. Spaces are limited and must be reserved.
Saturday April 27th, 10:00am-12:00pm

Stress Busters Part 2 - Building Empowerment and Resiliency in Children - May 1st, 8th & 15th
2024-05-01 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-05-08 09:30 - 11:00 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
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.

Life Skills - May 1st, 6th, 8th, 13th, 15th, 22nd, 27th & 29th - Ages 12-18
2024-05-01 16:30 - 18:00, 2024-05-06 16:30 - 18:00 | 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

Addiction Education for Natural Supports-Part two
2024-05-01 18:00 - 20:30 | McMan Calgary & Area (East Doors), 2609 15 St NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 8Y4, Canada
A two part series offering Natural Supports a deeper understanding of addiction, trauma and mental health in relation to addiction, and how to set stronger and appropriate boundaries. This is Part two of two. Dinner will be provided for all participants.

Taming Worry Dragons - May 6th, 8th, 13th, 15th, 22nd & 27th - Ages 7-10
2024-05-06 16:30 - 18:00 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
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
2024-05-07 16:30 - 18:00 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
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
