COMMUNITY LEARNING COUNCIL PROGRAM & ACTIVITY GUIDE
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COUNCIL MEMBERS City of Wetaskiwin Wetaskiwin Community Health Centre Family Resource Centre NorQuest College Wetaskiwin Allied Arts & Culture Wetaskiwin & District Vicitms Services Wetaskiwin & District Heritage Museum Wetaskiwin Art Club Wetaskiwin Community Literacy Program Wetaskiwin Public Library Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools Wetaskiwin Senior Centre
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20 1 1 FAL L rad Pa ra d e o f Pro g ra m s Wednesday, Sept. 7th 2011 . 6:00 to 8:00 pm At the Drill Hall on the Recreation Grounds. Registration and information for all of your families fall & winter activities. Reach us at: County of Wetaskiwin Offices Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Ph: 780-361-6241 Fax: 780-352-3486 Email: info@clcwetaskiwin.ca www.clcwetaskiwin.ca
Learning for all ages… for information on workshops, courses and other learning opportunities contact the Wetaskiwin Community Learning Council or visit us at the Parade of Programs on Wednesday September 7 th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Drill Hall.
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#42 Air Cadets 1st Wetaskiwin Scouts 4-H Alberta Works Arber Greenhouse Belly Dance Boys & Girls Club Body Logic BodyWerks B's Safety Training Camrose Womens Shelter Canadian Parents for French Central Alberta Child & Family Services CHIPS City of Wetaskiwin Recreation Pool Arenas Library FCSS Dance FX Early Education & Family Wellness ECD Coalition Edmnton International Raceway Encounters with Anger , CASE English Pronounciation Made Simple Evolution Family Dayhome Family Violence Food Safety Education Geneaology, Wetaskiwin Branch Gingerbread & Glitter Girl Guides Growing in Grace Preschool Guitar & Drum Instruction Guitar Instruction Gwynne Valley Ski Hill Hatha Yoga Hetlinger TaeKwon Do Schools Home Education JEDI Kidz Kompany Lakedell Ag Soc Lakedell Fair Lokken Career Training Managing My Money Millet Music Makers
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NorQuest College 12, 13 Parent Link 41 Peace Hills Karate 46 Refresh Wellness 37 Sacred Heart Preschool 42 Shanti Wellness 33, 34,35 Shinny for Kids 52 String Orchestra 44 Suzuki Cello 44 Taoist Tai Chi 36 Town of Millet 47 Victim Services 11 Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment 28 Waterworks Theatre Soc. 24 Western Lanes 48 Wetakiwin Ag Soc 32 Wetaskiwin Air Services 46 Wetaskiwin Allied Arts & Crafts Centre 25 Wetaskiwin Art Club 24 Wetaskiwin Chamber of Commerce 14 Wetaskiwin Child Care Centre 45 Wetaskiwin Community Literacy 8 Wetaskiwin Farmers Market 26 Wetaskiwin Figure Skating Club 37 Wetaskiwin Football Association 54 Wetaskiwin Gymnastics Club 41 Wetaskiwin Heritage Museum 24 Wetaskiwin Home School Group 41 Wetaskiwin Minor Hockey 53 Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools 9 Wetaskiwin Senior Citizens Society 26 Wetaskiwin Tai Kwon Do 49 Workshops by Videoconference 4-6 Charity Boards, Are You Legally Fit? 4 Staying Cool at Menopause 4 Making Your Work As a Board Easier 4 Real Time Planning for Non Profits 5 Quick & Dirty Feasibility Studies 5 Skills for Non-Profit Series 5&6 Juggling Elephants 6 An Introdution to Renting in Alberta 6 Fundraising Ideas 6 Ins & Outs of Donation Receipts 6 Wonk Reads 30 Yoga in the County 31 Zumba 33
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Videoconference – Distance Learning with a personal touch. Creating Opportunities for the Region Through Videoconferencing: Videoconferencing enables participants to engage in learning and discussions with others around the province, leading to more collaboration and creating more partnerships. Opportunities for personal growth, lifelong learning, professional development, more efficient business practices, problem solving and networking grow as access to simple video-conferencing becomes more widely available. Wetask iwin Community Learning Council Lifelong learning...it’s our business
Two more Videoconference Sites:
In partnership with iCCAN (Innovative Communities Connecting and Networking) and the Community Learning Council two new videoconference sites will be available this fall.
Wetaskiwin Public Library
See the Library page in this publication for videoconference workshops on offer at the Library this fall.
Alberta 4-H Centre at Battle Lake
Get connected in the country. Workshops, meetings, professional development available via a SuperNet connection . A videoconference suite is scheduled for installation this fall, watch for more information.
Videoconference Workshops This Fall Note: location and registration for each workshop: For more information on any of these workshops go to www.clcwetaskiwin.ca
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CHARITY BOARDS ARE YOU LEGALLY FIT?
STAYING COOL AT MENOPAUSE
What are the legal requirements for charities registered under the Income Tax Act? Presented by Charity Central: Your Guide through Charity Law, this session will discuss both federal and provincial legal requirements that your registered charity has to comply with and suggest a way to meet the deadlines using checklists and other accountability tools. Date: Thursday, September 15, 2011 Time: 1:00 PM- 2:00PM Fee: $5/person Location: County of Wetaskiwin VC suite Registration: www.clcwetaskiwin.ca click on workshops or info@clcwetaskiwin.ca or 780-361-6241
Explore menopause and hormone therapies, including bioidentical therapy, along with ways to manage symptoms. Date: Tuesday, Oct 4th. Time: 6:30 PM-9 PM Location: Wetaskiwin Public Library Registration: 780-362-4446 or in person at the library
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Making Your Work As A Board Member Easier This four-part workshop will help your organization build, develop, plan and govern within a board. Date: September 8, 15, 22, & 29 Time: 6:45 – 8:15 pm Location: Wetaskiwin Public Library Registration: 780-362-4446 or at the Library
Phone 780-361-6241
Videoconference – Distance Learning with a personal touch. REAL-TIME PLANNING FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS This session focuses on planning practices and strategies needed by organizations whose success requires them to adopt an enterprise orientation, with the possibility of generating an operating surplus, to ensure their ability to provide services to the community. We will examine real¬time planning elements including the businesses you are in; identifying the critical elements for success; what you want your enterprise to achieve; the strategies you will need to use to accomplish your goals; clearly identifying the investments needed to make the enterprise successful; and understanding your cost recovery requirements. Date: October 5, 2011 Time: 1:00PM-2:30PM Fee: $5/person Location: County of Wetaskiwin VC suite Registration: www.clcwetaskiwin.ca click on workshops or info@clcwetaskiwin.ca or 780-361-6241 Quick and Dirty Feasibility Studies For NonProfit Organization Projects This session will provide discussion, forms and checklists to enable you to determine these vital facts about your proposed project and assist you in analyzing if it is indeed feasible. This session will address the core elements of a feasibility study: 1. Capital Costs & Capital Revenues, 2. Operational Costs & Operational Revenues, 3. Management Plan. The objective of this session is to enable voluntary non-profit organizations to gain the skills necessary to gather the information necessary to determine the feasibility of a project. Date: October 25th, 2011 Time: 10:00AM- 11:30AM Fee: $5/person Location: County of Wetaskiwin VC suite Registration: www.clcwetaskiwin.ca click on workshops or info@clcwetaskiwin.ca or 780-361-6241
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SKILLS FOR NON-PROFIT SERIES 3-Part Series: Workshop 1: Find What’s Working, Then Do More of That If you believe that successful solutions for the issues we face today are constantly being developed, and you are having trouble identifying and adopting them in your life or organization this session is for you. Many have recognized this state of affairs and have developed tools to address it. We will examine how the Positive Change Models: the Switch Framework, Positive Deviance, Appreciative Inquiry and Solution Focused Brief Therapy, can identify successful strategies and tactics for positive change. Worksheets and checklists will be provided to frame the precise behaviours necessary for adopting these successful strategies in our own lives and organizations. Date: November 3, 2011 Time: 12:00PM-1:30PM Fee: $5.00/person Location: County of Wetaskiwin VC suite Registration: www.clcwetaskiwin.ca click on workshops or info@clcwetaskiwin.ca or 780-361-6241 Workshop 2: Writing a Letter Grant Proposal If you need to write a letter of intent or a general grant proposal for a project of your not-for-profit organization where no application form is provided, this session is for you. The presentation will give an overview of the Letter Grant Proposal Format as developed by the granting organization or when a letter of intent is requested. It has a 30 year track record as one of the most accepted and successful grant proposal writing formats and uses a quickly mastered process. Date: November 10, 2011 Time: 12:00PM-1:30PM Fee: $5/person Location: County of Wetaskiwin VC suite Registration: www.clcwetaskiwin.ca click on workshops or info@clcwetaskiwin.ca or 780-361-6241 Program & Activity Guide
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Videoconference – Distance Learning with a personal touch. Workshop 3: Success Factors in Raising Financial Capital for Non-Profit Organizations Financial capital for non-profit organizations refers to the financial resources and assets available to an organization so it is able to either gather or provide the services and products of the organization. Non-profit organizations generally raise financial capital through sources such as donations grants, sponsorships, contracts, Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and various fundraising activities. Date: November 17, 2011 Time: 12:00PM-1:30PM Fee:$5/person Location: County of Wetaskiwin VC suite Registration: www.clcwetaskiwin.ca click on workshops or info@clcwetaskiwin.ca or 780-361-6241 JUGGLING ELEPHANTS Community members, do you have too much on your plate? Do you feel that the circus is running you instead of you running the circus? Stop trying to Juggle Elephants! Learn some strategies for being the Ringmaster- get your “Acts” together and experience tools for work/life balance, time management and productivity. By the end of this session you will be able to recognize the need to use your time and energy more efficiently and effectively; increase focus and productivity in your workplace and life; practice aligning tasks and activities with a clear purpose; create a plan to accomplish critical tasks first and prioritize using a 10-10-10 decision making tool. Date: November 9, 2011 Time: 10:00AM- 12:00PM Fee: $5/person Location: County of Wetaskiwin VC suite Registration: www.clcwetaskiwin.ca click on workshops or info@clcwetaskiwin.ca or 780-361-6241
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An Introduction to Renting in Alberta Are you a landlord or a tenant? Learn your rights and responsibilities. Date: Wednesday, Nov 23rd. Time: 1 PM-2 PM Location: Wetaskiwin Public Library Registration: 780-362-4446 or in person at the library Fundraising Ideas Widen your view of fundraising activities with over 200 ideas for fundraising projects. Date: Wednesday, Dec 7th. Time: 11 AM-12:30 PM Location: Wetaskiwin Public Library Registration: 780-362-4446 or in person at the library INS AND OUTS OF DONATION RECEIPTS When can you issue a donation receipt? What should be included on the receipt? How much should the receipt be issued for? These are a few of the questions that this session will answer. If you are involved in fundraising activities as a staff or volunteer, this session will give you the general knowledge about receipting. Date: January 8, 2012 Time: 12:00PM- 1:00PM Fee: $5/person Location: County of Wetaskiwin VC suite Registration: www.clcwetaskiwin.ca click on workshops or info@clcwetaskiwin.ca or 780-361-6241 ~Workshops, meetings, professional development available via a SuperNet connection~
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Is trying to save money making you blue? Waiting for your next pay cheque? Piggy-bank empty? Too many bills?
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Qualify for up to $50 in Wal-Mart gift cards for feedback and good attendance D ate s: Thursday, September 15 to Nov. 17th (10 weeks) To register or for more info Tim e : 6:30 to 8:00 pm Call: 780-361-4446 or Co st : Free (pre registration required) Email: info@clcwetaskiwin.ca Lo c ati o n : Wetaskiwin Public Library
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ANGER MANAGEMENT SESSIONS TAILORED TO YOU - CONCENTRATED - FAST for: Men, Women & Youth
S R E T N U O C EN th i w ANGER
To Register and For More Information Call 780-361-6747 780-387-6262
Anger, Drugs & Alcohol Dealing with others who are Angry, Strategies Workshops are presented by a Mediator/Conflict Manager and Psychologist/Addictions Councilor Workshops are Co-sponsored by the Community Learning Council for Wetaskiwin & Area and the Central Alberta Solution Experts. These workshops are a Rural Innovation & Access special project funded in part by Alberta Advanced Education & Technology, Programs Branch
www.clcwetaskiwin.ca
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Literacy Services All Kinds for All Ages We Serve Adults: PALS- Help with Reading, Writing and Math ELL (ESL) – English Language Learning Classes begin September 21 & 22/11 Senior Connect – Computer Learning for Seniors
We Serve Families & Youth: Rhyming Tots- Fun with Rhymes, Songs ! and Activities for Parents and Tots 0-5 yrs. ! September 20/11 thru May 15/12 RHYMING TOTS is held at the PARENT LINK CENTRE
Little PALS - One-on-One Help with Reading for Elementary Students
We Value Volunteers: Volunteer Orientation and Tutor Training: Monday, September 26/11 - 7:00pm also Monday, January 30/12 – 7:00pm New Volunteers Always Welcome Volunteer Opportunities include: Child Minders, Tutors, Board Members, Office Help To Register for Programs or to Volunteer Phone: 780-352-7257 In Person: 5010 - 50th Avenue E-mail: literacy@incentre.net Wetaskiwin Community Literacy Program Serving Wetaskiwin and Area for over 20 Years
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4910-55A Street Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 2R7 Phone: 780 352-8003 Fax: 780 352-6226 Email:info@wetaskiwinchamber.ca www.wetaskiwinchamber.ca
Fall Business Luncheons Do you want to get prepared for the Labour Crunch? OUR 20 WEEK CERTIFIED PERSONNEL PROGRAMS ARE THE ANSWER! Start A New Career Today In: Retail: Certified Retail Personnel (CRP) Food Services or Accommodations: Certified Hospitality Personnel (CHP) Trades: Certified Industrial PersonnelApprenticeship (CIP(A))
Every month the Chamber brings you an informative guest speaker that can help your business grow. From operations to marketing, Chamber luncheon attendees get the tools they need to be most successful.
2011 Business Awards Banquet October 20
Nominations can be made year-round online
For more information visit our website
www.wetaskiwinchamber.ca
Industrial: Certified Industrial Personnel (CIP) We accept High School completers or non completers LOKKEN Facebook.com/MYLOKKEN APPLY ONLINE TODAY: www.lokken.com CALL: 1.888.LOKKEN6 1.888.565.5366 EMAIL: infow@lokken.com Financial assistance may be available
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Located 10 km’s North of Wetaskiwin on Hwy. 2A 780-352-7520
5010A-48 street Wetaskiwin (3 doors north of Terracotta Cafe)
352-6200 Certified Therapists Providing the Community with Therapeutic Sports Relaxation Chair Massage Reflexology Lymphatic Massage Reiki BodyTalk While Providing Stress Release Massage is also great for: Reducing muscle & arthritic aches & pains Diminishing headaches Improving circulation Resulting in increased tissue health Massage is beneficial for all people ages 0-100 years
Take Care of Your Body, There’s No Spare in The Trunk! For available appointments please call 352-6200
Arber is open year round and runs classes and events throughout the year. Please check our web site www.arbergreenhouses.com or become a Facebook Fan for upcoming dates of courses. We are open to ideas and suggestions for courses and welcome groups. Mark your calendars for our 6th Annual
Craft Sale
Saturday, November 12, 2011 9am - 4pm One stop shopping for special handcrafted gifts, beautiful Poinsettias and more…. VISA, M/C & Debit accepted
CAMROSE WOMEN’S SHELTER SOCIETY Are you, or is someone you know affected by abuse and need somewhere to go or someone to talk to? Call us.
We provide free, safe, emergency accommodations and support. If you don’t want or need shelter, but still would like support, call our Outreach Coordinator. She can come to you. She provides support to women, men and children. She provides support to women and their children.
Crisis Line 780-672-1035
Toll Free 1-877-672-1010 - 24 hours a day.
Outreach Coordinator 780-679-4979 To make a donation 780-679-4975
www.clcwetaskiwin.ca
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Wetaskiwin Theatre Society Presents Our 10th Season Letters in Wartime Nov 11 - 13, 18 - 20, 25 - 27, 2011 Eight Arms to Hold You Feb 17 -19, 24-26, 2012 Spitfire Grill Apr 27-29 May 4-6, 2012
For ten years our society has provided quality entertainment for the community of Wetaskiwin. Come out and play with us. 5002-53rd Ave Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 0Y7 780-362-8383
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The Friends of the Community of Wetaskiwin Society
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Gingerbread & Creative Christmas Creations A Family Extravaganza-Lots of activities all weekend!! Community Xmas Craft Sale; crafters inquiries and to book a table call Gloria 780-352-7651 or Dot 780-352-6825 Kids Kraft Corner/Pancake Breakfast/Sunday Beef on a Bun Bruch Entertainment Admission by donation - cash, unwrapped gift or food 100% of donations to Secret Santa & Food Bank & Wet. Health Foundation
For information about entries or volunteering Call Dot 352-6825 or Fax 352-8842 e-mail: gingerbread_glitter@yahoo.com www.gingerbreadandglitter.com Sponsored by: The City of Wetaskiwin Various Businesses/Organizations
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Wetaskiwin Senior Citizens Society 5216-54 Street Activities
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
at the Wetaskiwin Mall
Computer Instruction Military Whist Floor Curling Bridge
Fun Singers Card Games Jammers Crafts
Bingo Crib Pool Tables
Pancake Breakfast 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 4th Sunday of each month (except Dec., July & Aug.) Everyone Welcome – Fee: $5.00
Services Available Bone Density Mobile Van
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Room/Hall Rentals
Pension/Tax Foot Doctor
For more information please phone 352-4646 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Membership 50+ only $15 / year.
Phone 780-361-6241
CPF
Canadian Parents for French
Do you know anyone who wants their Child to be . . . A creative thinker An excellent communicator Ready to succeed in tomorrow’s world? Give this child the advantages that comes with being bilingual. Let this family know about
FRENCH Immersion.
Register for Kindergarten or Grade one. Questions can be directed to:
Randy Jones École Parkdale Elementary 780-352-4594
www.clcwetaskiwin.ca
Lawrence Semeniuk École Queen Elizabeth Jr High 780-352-2281
Heidi Smith CPF President 780-352-8950
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Videoconference – Distance Learning with a personal touch. Videoconference Workshops this Fall (See pages 4-6 for full information and how to register) CHARITY BOARDS ARE YOU LEGALLY FIT? Date: Thursday, Sept 15 Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM Staying Cool at Menopause (Library) Date: Tuesday, Oct 4 Time: 6:30PM - 9:00PM REAL-TIME PLANNING FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Date: Oct 5 Time: 1:00PM - 2:30PM Quick and Dirty Feasibility Studies For Non-Profit Organization Projects Date: Oct 25 Time: 10:00AM - 11:30AM JUGGLING ELEPHANTS Date: Nov 9 Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM
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SKILLS FOR NON-PROFIT SERIES 3- Part Series: 1: Find What’s Working, Then Do More of That Date: Nov 3 Time: 12:00PM - 1:30PM 2: Writing a Letter Grant Proposal Date: Nov 10 Time: 12:00PM - 1:30PM 3: Success Factors in Raising Financial Capital for Non-Profit Organizations Date: Nov 17 Time: 12:00PM - 1:30PM An Introduction to Renting in Alberta (Public Library) Date: Wednesday, Nov 23 Time: 1:00PM-2:00PM Fundraising Ideas (Wetaskiwin Public Library) Date: Wednesday, Dec 7 Time: 11:00AM -12:30PM INS AND OUTS OF DONATION RECEIPTS Date: January 8, 2012 Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Phone 780-361-6241