Bow Valley Interagency E-Letter
December 3, 2018
The e-letter is sent out every two weeks. The next edition will be sent out on Monday, Dec 17. To post in the e-letter, please email your submission to
fcssresourcecentre@canmore.ca. Please send posters in either PDF or JPEG format.
WHAT'S NEW
Bow Valley Interagency Meeting Schedule 2019:
January 15 - Banff
March 19 - Canmore
May 21 - Banff
Sept 17 - Canmore
Nov 19 - Banff
If you would like to be one of the speakers at an upcoming meeting, please contact:
Canmore - Lu Douce
ldouce@canmore.ca
Banff - Shawn Carr
Shawn.carr@banff.ca
Christmas Spirit Campaign
If you or someone you know is facing financial struggles at this time of year, you can pick up an application for a gift hamper at the following locations:
- FCSS Resource Centre (Civic Centre)
- Victory Thrift Store
- Hospital
- Churches
- Schools
- Health Unit
- Bow Valley Food Bank
- Parent Link
All applications will need to be returned to the office no later than December 7, 2018. The Campaign Administrator will be calling to confirm your details. All information will remain confidential. Please provide accurate phone numbers and addresses. Please contact our office for more information
Bow Valley Learning Council
Bow Valley Learning Council is hiring!
- ESL instructors
- CELPIP coaches
- Beginner French instructors
If you have part-time, evening availability in Banff and/or Canmore, starting in January 2019, and would like to share your skills and passion with us, please send your resume to
info@bowvalleylearning.ca.
Hope for Kids
YWCA Banff
Vecova
Please click here to access the survey
https://tinyurl.com/y9rmgp4k
Bow Valley Primary Care Network
The Bow Valley Primary Care Network (PCN) is excited to announce a new way to “get the message out”…we have a
MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER!
That’s right, we have fun things to tell you about!
Call/email our office to be put on the distribution list.
We plan to include class listings, links to online registration, healthcare-related news, health snip-its and show off our team to the Bow Valley. There is also an opportunity for us to show off what you are doing
(if your offering fits into our promotional protocol).
For November’s newsletter, click
HERE
Job Resource Centre
Canmore Young Adult Network - CYAN
Not sure what to bring?
If you are born in January, February or March: bring a
Salad
If you are born in April May or June: bring an
Appetizer
If you are born in July, August or September: bring a
Main course
If you are born in October, November or December: bring a
Dessert
Stoney Health Services
Canmore Public Library
Alberta Health Services
Canmore FCSS
For a complete list of upcoming FCSS workshops, click
here.
Bow Valley Parent Link
Settlement Services
Connectors Program (for participants):
With the help of a volunteer or volunteer family:
- Learn about important community resources and organizations
- Enjoy free activities that celebrate Community and culture such as Community Table Lunch and Dinner
- Build social connections
- Meet new people and try new things
- And more!
Community Connections in the Bow Valley:
- Participate in the Connectors Program
- Join a local resources walking tour with the Coordinator staff person
- Be part of cultural community events
- Join other community events
- Try new sports
- And more!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
If your agency or organization has an upcoming volunteer opportunity you would like advertised on the Volunteer Canmore Facebook page or in the Crag and Canyon free of charge, please email ldouce@canmore.ca.
Volunteer Drivers Needed
The Canmore FCSS Volunteer Driver Program is in need of some dedicated individuals to join our excellent team of drivers responsible for getting clients (primarily seniors) to their medical appointments out-of-town. (usually Calgary). Potential volunteers require a vehicle in excellent operating condition, a valid drivers license, and a reasonable sense of direction in Calgary. Volunteer drivers will be reimbursed for their gas.
Please contact Mavis at msautner@canmore.ca for more information.
Canmore & Area Health Foundation
Help us raise up to $45,000.00 towards equipment purchases at the Canmore General Hospital by volunteering your time at the Canmore & Area Health Care Foundation upcoming Casino: Tuesday, January 29 and Wednesday, January 30 at Century Casino Calgary. Email: Soulafa Al-Abbasi at (ed@canmorehealthfoundation.com) for details
Bow Valley Interagency Meeting Schedule
The Bow Valley Interagency meetings are co-hosted by Banff and Canmore FCSS. All community organizations and agencies throughout the Bow Valley are invited to attend to share information and to listen to guest speakers throughout the year discuss issues that are prevalent in our area. For more information on Bow Valley Interagency, please contact Lu Douce, Canmore FCSS 403.678.7136, or Shawn Carr, Banff FCSS 403.762.1255.
Meetings are held 5 times a year, on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 3:00-4: 30 pm. Locations alternate between Banff Town Hall and the Canmore Civic Centre
Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 - Canmore
Upcoming Meetings:
January 15, 2019 - Banff
