McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association

ZONES of REGULATION (Ages 10-13) - April 8th, 10th, 15th, 17th, 22nd & 24th 2024
2024-04-08 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.

Friday Fun Day - June 7th 2024
2024-04-05 15:00 - 17:00 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
Come join us for a drop in program. This month’s Friday Fun Day will be a sensory exploration!
June 7th from 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Snacks are provided for each group.
Contact Lacey Gustavsen at lacey.gustavsen@mcmancalgary.ca or (403)801-6903 to register.

Friday Fun Day - April 5th 2024
2024-04-05 14:00 - 17:00 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
Come join us for a drop in program. This month’s Friday Fun Day will be a sensory exploration!
April 5th from 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Snacks are provided for each group.
Contact Lacey Gustavsen at lacey.gustavsen@mcmancalgary.ca or (403)801-6903 to register.

Circle of Security - April 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, May 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th
2024-04-05 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.

P.I.C.K. Me Up - April 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, May 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd
2024-04-03 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.

Triple P Parenting - April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, May 7th, 14th & 21st
2024-04-02 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

Artsie Smartsie (4.5-6 years)
2024-03-23 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.
Snacks and supplies are provided.
Artsie Smartsie is offered on Saturday March 23rd – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
If you have questions about the Artsie Smartsie workshops, please get in touch with Annika at annika.johansson@mcmancalgary.ca

Upstart Art (Ages 7-13)
2024-03-22 14:00 - 16:00 | 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.
March 22nd from 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Grand Connections – Friday, March 22nd
2024-03-22 13:00 - 15:00 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
Whether you watch 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 role is for their grandchildren.
This course will be held on March 22nd from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
For additional information about Grand Connections, please get in touch with Annika at annika.johansson@mcmancalgary.ca

Purification Ceremony (Sweat Lodge)
2024-03-21 | Tsuu Tina, 1000 six-mile coulee rd SW, Tsuu Tina, 1000 six-mile coulee rd SW, Tsuu Tina, alberta, Canada
Oki, tansi McMan Staff and program participants,
On March 21st, 2024, we are excited to announce the initial sweat lodge/inipi wakan ceremony for McMan program participants and staff. Please reach out to your case manager should you want to attend. Brief details below, and more will be provided once you are signed up.
Event Details:
• Date: March 21st, 2024
• Location: Tsuu Tina, 1000 six-mile coulee rd SW

Stress Busters Part I - Understanding Stress and Anxiety in Children - March 6th, 13th and 20th
2024-03-20 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-03-13 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-03-06 09:30 - 11:00 | Okotoks Office, 22 Crystal Ridge Drive, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 2C3, Canada
Stress Busters Part 1: Understanding Stress and Anxiety in Children
This is a three-part learning opportunity for parents and caregivers to exam the impact of stress and anxiety. Topics include how adaption to stress occurs, ways stress can be used to motivate and avoid, as well as signs and strategies.
Wednesdays – March 6th, 13th and 20th from 9:30-11:00am
If you have any questions, please get in touch with Annika at annika.johansson@mcmancalgary.ca
Must attend all sessions. No childcare provided.
We want you to be comfortable. Please bring socks, slippers and/or indoor shoes.

72 North Railway St. Okotoks

Let’s Get Cooking (ages 12-18) – March 12th and 19th (Zoom)
2024-03-12 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 March 12th: Basic nutrition, kitchen safety tips and prepare to cook. 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Part 2 March 19th: Cook a meal. Parent must be present in the home. 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Participants must attend both sessions.
For more information about this group, please contact Marnie marnie.johnston@mcmancalgary.ca.

Friday Fun Day
2024-03-08 14:00 - 17:00 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
Come and join us for a board game night! Board games played will be voted on by participants for youth ages 7-13.
March 8th from 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Circle of Security Parenting - March 7th
2024-03-07 09:30 - 11:00 | Okotoks Office, 22 Crystal Ridge Drive, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 2C3, Canada
This 8 week workshop is for parents and caregivers on January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and March 7 from 9:30 to 11:00 am.
Through this course, you will learn to:

Strengthen your relationship with your child
Be present with your child during the best and most challenging of times
Recognize your child’s needs and make sense of his or her behaviour
Meet your child’s needs by “being bigger, stronger, wiser and kinder.”

If you are signing up yourself and your partner/spouse, please complete each registration separately.
If you have questions about the Circle of Security course, please get in touch with annika.johansson@mcmancalgary.ca
Childcare is not provided.
72 North Railway St. Okotoks

Triple P Parenting - March 6th
2024-03-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Okotoks Office, 22 Crystal Ridge Drive, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 2C3, Canada
Positive Parenting Program
Triple P is one of the most recognized parenting programs worldwide. It is based on positive parenting and the belief that small changes can lead to significant results for you and your family.
For an opportunity to join other parents just like you with children aged 2-12, where you’ll:

Gain skills to raise confident, healthy children and teenagers
Build stronger family relationships.

Learn simple and practical strategies you can adapt to suit your family’s values, beliefs and needs
This group will be held on Wednesdays from 6:00pm to 7:30pm on the following dates: January 17, 24, 31, February 7,14, 21, 28 and March 6
For additional information about Triple P Parenting, please contact Annika at annika.johansson@mcmancalgary.ca.
Note:
Childcare is not available for this session.
We want you to be comfortable. Please bring socks, slippers and/or indoor shoes.

Stress Busters Part I – Understanding Stress and Anxiety in Children
2024-03-06 09:30 - 11:00 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
Stress Busters Part 1: Understanding of stress and anxiety in children
This is a three-part learning opportunity for parents and caregivers to exam the impact of stress and anxiety. Topics will include how adaption to stress occurs, ways stress can be used to motivate and avoid, as well as signs and strategies.
Wednesdays – March 6th, 13th and 20th from 9:30-11:00am
If you have any questions, please get in touch with Annika at annika.johansson@mcmancalgary.ca
Must attend all sessions. No childcare provided.

72 North Railway St. Okotoks

KICKSTART (Ages 10-13)
2024-03-05 16:30 - 18:00 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
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.

March 5th, 7th, 12th, 14th, 19th and 21st 4:30-6:00PM

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) – March 4th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th and 20th
2024-03-04 16:30 - 18:00 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
Join us in person for Skills for Anger, where we will explore understanding self, strengths/challenges, triggers, anger style, feelings and connection to anger, setting boundaries, strengths, building skills/strategies and positive thinking to manage any anger.
Skills for Anger: Tuesday and Thursdays March 4th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th and 20th from 4:30 to 6:00 PM
Contact Marnie Johnston at 403-508-0436 or marnie.johnston@mcmancalgary.ca

Taming Worry Dragons - March 4th, 11th, 13th, 18th and 20th
2024-03-04 16:30 - 18:00 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
Taming Worry Dragons is a 5 session workshop for kids ages 7-10, 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.
(Registration is for all 5 Sessions)

March 4th, 11th, 13th, 18th and 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.

P.I.C.K. Me Up - January 18th, 25th, February 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th
2024-02-29 12:30 - 15:00, 2024-02-22 12:30 - 15:00 | New Okotoks Office, 72 N Railway St, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1J3, Canada
This 7 session course is an adult 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.
Thursdays 12:30 – 3pm – January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29
For additional information about the PICK Me Up, please get in touch with Annika at annika.johansson@mcmancalgary.ca.
Childcare is not available for this session.
We want you to be comfortable. Please bring socks, slippers and/or indoor shoes.

Circle of Security Parenting - February 29th
2024-02-29 09:30 - 11:00 | Okotoks Office, 22 Crystal Ridge Drive, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 2C3, Canada

Triple P Parenting - February 28th
2024-02-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Okotoks Office, 22 Crystal Ridge Drive, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 2C3, Canada

Artsie Smartsie (4.5-6 years) - February 24th
2024-02-24 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.
Snacks and supplies are provided.
Artsie Smartsie is offered on Saturday February 24th – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
If you have questions about the Artsie Smartsie workshops, please get in touch with Annika at annika.johansson@mcmancalgary.ca
We want you to be comfortable. Please bring socks, slippers and/or indoor shoes.

Free For All Fridays - February 23rd
2024-02-23 17:30 - 21:00 | Okotoks Office, 22 Crystal Ridge Drive, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 2C3, Canada
Drop in for our FREE playgroup with your children up to four years old. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
This course will be held on February 23 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
For additional information about , please get in touch with Annika at annika.johansson@mcmancalgary.ca

Circle of Security Parenting - February 22nd
2024-02-22 09:30 - 11:00 | Okotoks Office, 22 Crystal Ridge Drive, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 2C3, Canada

Triple P Parenting - January 17th, 24th, 31st, February 7th, 14th, 21st
2024-02-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Okotoks Office, 22 Crystal Ridge Drive, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 2C3, Canada

Mom's Night at the FRN - February 20th
2024-02-20 17:30 - 21:00 | Okotoks Office, 22 Crystal Ridge Drive, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 2C3, Canada
Calling all moms and female caregivers to join us for a night of fun, laughs and discovery. This is the first of four evenings to celebrate the special women who do so much to strengthen and encourage the young people of our community. Registration will close on February 16 or when capacity is reached.
This course will be held on February 20th from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
For additional information about Mom’s Night, please get in touch with Annika at annika.johansson@mcmancalgary.ca
