Hello Everyone,
I hope you find some great ways to connect from the list below. Please share the information with family, friends and clients by email, printing posters or sharing by word of mouth.
March is Nutrition Month. Check out great tips from the Public Health Dieticians of the Calgary Zone. Getting nutritious foods helps our physical health and our mental health so each little step to incorporate nutritious choices into our lifestyle helps us live a quality life. The Nutrition Month Calendar can be accessed at: http://bit.ly/nutritionmonth2023
(See attached poster – Tips to spend less money on Food)
Follow the link to a Healthy Grocery List: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/nutrition/if-nfs-healthy-grocery-list.pdf
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Coming Events
March 2 – Sew-a-Thon for Quilters
March 3 – Movie Night Champion Despicable Me (See attached poster)
March 4 – Vulcan Legion Meat Draw and Entertainment
March 5 – Good Luck Supper and Auction – Fundraiser for the Champion Kindergarten
March 7 & 8 – Volunteer Income Tax Clinic – Free tax filing for Low Income Albertans at FCSS Call 403-485-2192 to book your appointment.
March 7 – Brain Health in Seniors Lomond Seniors Centre (See attached poster)
March 7 – Brain Health in Seniors Vulcan Seniors Centre (See attached poster)
March 8 – Brain Health in Seniors Arrowwood Museum (See attached poster)
March 8 – Dr. Bruce Perry Presentation for Parents and Child Care Workers
March 8 – NEW Lethbridge College Regional Stewardship Program will be in Vulcan – Discover learner pathways for adult learners to start or transition to a new career, • Learn about all our programs, • Explore online and highly flexible opportunities that allow you to learn where you live. On site to answer your questions. More dates in April-June (See attached poster)
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March 9 – Career Expo Okotoks. (See attached poster)
March 9 – 6:30pm at the Carmangay Library – Literary Society – get together and to talk about what we’ve been reading, watching, cooking, anything!
March 10 – Milo Junior Curling Clinic (See attached poster)
March 10 – Skating Carnival (See attached poster) Community Welcome!
Mar. 11 – Community Breakfast Carmangay 9-10:30 Community Centre (Date change, normally the first Saturday of the month)
March 10 &11 – Milo 24Hour Funspiel
March 13 or 20 – Fear-Less Workshop for Parents – Helping your Child with fears and anxiety. (See attached poster)
March 14 – April 4 – Bedtimes Stories. Snuggle up with your little ones while we read the story online. We provide the books!
March 14- 6:00 Carmangay – Location TBD – Fairy/Gnome Houses – create your own mini garden you can take home withy you! Cost is $5 and comes with everything you need. Contact the Library.
March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Carmangay
March 17 -St. Patrick’s Day jam session at the Carmangay hall, after the parade, music doesn’t have to be Irish!! If you would like to take part in this, text Marilyn 403 892 0367. The more the merrier!
March 17 -After the St. Patrick’s Day Parade at the Library – games & activities for all ages! Stop by for some cupcakes and join in on the fun.
March 17 – We’re thrilled to announce the second annual Vulcan County Moonwalk, a community walk to bring better health and wellness to our families, friends, and neighbours. (See attached poster)
Beginning a bit earlier, at 7:00 pm, to accommodate our young families. The walks will happen in Carmangay, Champion, Lomond, Milo, Arrowwood and Vulcan.
Learn more and register here: https://www.vchwfoundation.com/vulcan-county-moonwalk-2023/
March 24 – Kids Kingdom – Family Service, Dinner, Games – Church of Christ. All are welcome. (See attached poster)
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March 24 – 5:00 PM at the Carmangay Library – Game Night – We will be playing Catan but all of our games will be available. Snack too, there will be snacks!
March 30 – 6:00 PM online via Zoom – Carbonara cooking class – Pre-registration required. $5/portion
April 1 – Comedy and Magic Champion (See attached poster)
April 1 & 2 – Firearms Safety Course (See attached poster)
April 4 & 5 – Volunteer Income Tax Clinic – Free tax filing for Low Income Albertans at FCSS Call 403-485-2192 to book your appointment.
April 15 – Teen Dance – Information coming next month. Tell your teens to mark their calendar.
April 20 – May 25 – Alphabet Soup – Together parents and children enjoy food, songs and books. (See attached poster)
May 5 – Spring Market Vulcan (See attached poster)
Fraud Prevention: Scams and Secure Digital Services March 8 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join us for an informative virtual chat with the Canada Revenue Agency, where an Outreach officer from the Canada Revenue Agency will answer questions about fraud prevention, current scams and digital services. REGISTER HERE
Family Literacy Programs for March and April – Rainbow Literacy and Learning Society (See attached posters pg. 1 & 2)
March Family Programs – Greater Foothills Family Centre (See attached posters pg. 1 & 2)
Family Fun Night – 3rd Thursday of the month – Get-A-Way youth Centre Vulcan – Supper Included 6-9pm 403-485-6033
Looking for Volunteers for SeniorConnex (See attached poster)
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Mondays
Playgroup – Arrowwood Hall 10 am
Coffee Time: Lomond 9am at the Drop-In
Crafty Creations – Milo Library. Let’s get crafty with something new each week in March. This class is suited for 2 –6 year olds. Call Greater Foothills Family Centre to register 1-877-652-8633.
Stay and Play – Vulcan Lodge Hall 1:30-3pm Greater Foothills Family Centre
Community Skate 6-7pm Vulcan Arena. Free
Tuesdays
Coffee is on at the Carmangay Community Centre 2-4pm Cost $1.
Time for Rhymes—Champion Legion 10:30 am
Community Walking 12:00 – 1:00 pm CRC
Community Connection Café – Vulcan Seniors Centre 1:30-3pm. FREE (See attached poster) March 7 is a special presenter on Brain Health in Seniors
Get-A-Way Youth Centre – Open for students during lunch; bring own lunch & visit 3:30-6pm for 10-18 year old’s at 105A 3rd Ave. S. Vulcan. 403-485-6033. Ping-pong, pool tables, foosball, air hockey, video games, crafts and music!
Youth Shinny 3:30-4:45 pm Vulcan Arena
Community Badminton 6:00pm. VPE
Community Volleyball 7:30pm. VPE
Yoga – Carmangay 7-8 pm Community Centre – Classes to resume March 27
Wednesdays
New Moms and Tots starting in Vulcan – March 1, 10am. at Church of Christ. A chance for parents and the little ones to get together here in the community to have some coffee and let the kids play together. All are welcome. (See attached poster)
Time for Rhymes – Milo Library 10:30 am
Adult & Tot Skate : Vulcan Arena 12:00– 1:00pm
Seniors Social – 2pm Lomond at the Drop-In. Games, cards, coffee, etc.
Mentorship and Youth Program – 3:40pm Lomond School. Register with FCSS Youth Coordinator at 403-485-6033 or Rainbow Literacy at 403-485-3107
Chess Club for all ages 5-6pm Champion Library Volunteers available to coach beginners.
Get-A-Way Youth Centre – Open for students during lunch; bring own lunch and visit. 3:30-6pm for 10-18 year old’s at 105A 3rd Ave. S. Vulcan 403-485-6033.
Pickleball – 6-8 pm at Vulcan Prairieview Elementary School
Community Basketball – 8-9:30 pm VPE Register with Town of Vulcan Recreation
Adult Shinny 8:45-10 pm Vulcan Arena
Coffee at the Carmangay Seniors Centre – 10am-12pm
Thursdays
Coffee is on at the Carmangay Community Centre 2-4pm Cost $1.
Man Cave – 1-3pm for men of all ages to hang out, visit, play pool, ping pong, foosball, cards, puzzles or games. 105A 3rd Ave. S. Vulcan.
Community Walking 12:00 – 1:00 pm CRC
Chess at the Vulcan Library- 2:10-5:00pm
Roving Gym – Milo School 8:30am
Community Skate 3:30 – 4:30 pm Vulcan Arena
Crafters Afternoon – Milo Seniors Centre 1-4pm.
Get-A-Way Youth Centre – Open for students during lunch: bring own lunch and visit. Teen Night at the Youth Centre 13+ – Open 6:30 – 9pm. 403-485-6033
Fridays
Community Walking 1:00– 2:00 pm CRC
Mom & Tots – Champion School 10-11:30am
Time for Rhymes – 10:30am Vulcan. Register with Rainbow Literacy 403-485-3107
Fun Fridays – Carmangay Library 10am-12pm. Games, activities, snacks, crafts and fun!
Get-A-Way Youth Centre – Open 12:30-6pm at 105A 3rd Ave.S. Vulcan 403-485-6033. Ping-pong, pool tables, foosball, air hockey, video games, crafts and music!
Pickleball – 2-4 pm at Vulcan Prairieview Elementary School
Saturdays
Community Skate: 12:10 – 1:15 pm OR 1:30 – 2:30pm Vulcan Arena
Vulcan Legion Meat Draw – 3-6pm.
Vulcan Legion – Drop-in Pool at the Hall 3pm. $5/person. No membership required.
Coffee at the Carmangay Seniors Centre – 10am-12pm
1st Saturday of the month—Pancake Breakfast at the Community Centre @ 9am. $5/ person, $20/family ****Date change this month to March 11!***
Monday – Saturday
Vulcan Senior Centre Drop-In 10am-12pm
Registration is open for Vulcan Minor Baseball and Soccer (See attached poster) https://app.bookking.ca/vulcanrecreatio…/courses/index.asp
Resources
Men’s Grief Support – Tuesdays once a month in High River and Okotoks (See attached poster)
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Support Groups
Mondays – SMART Recovery– 7-8:30pm Addiction Support Meeting. Call Beth at 403-485-1054 for information
-Every Tuesday and Thursday – AA – Alcoholics Anonymous – Meetings are at 8pm. Contact Gary at 403-485-5818
-Al-Anon Family Group – meetings as needed. Contact Betty at 403-652-8285
-Thursday’s – Men’s Healthy Relationship Group – 6-8pm Registration details at rowanhouse.ca/safe-at-home
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Caregiver Education Team
Alberta Health Services is proud to offer FREE online programming to caregivers of school-age children and youth as well as adults in the community who want to learn more about addiction and mental health topics. Sessions are offered online through the Zoom conferencing application. www.cyfcaregivereducation.ca
Topics this month include:
Parenting Teens in the 21st Century – Respectful Limit Setting for Adolescents
Test Anxiety – Strategies for Success
Keeping Scattered Kids on Track – Supporting Children and Adolescents with ADHD
More than Just a Bad Day – Understanding Depression
Understanding Anxiety Series
Great Resource for Parents of Teens – https://parentandteen.com/
Employment Opportunities
Pool Supervisor, Lifeguards, Front Desk Staff, Water Attendants – https://townofvulcan.ca/partners/career-opportunities
Receptionist – Vulcan and Region Family and Community Support Services/Vulcan Regional Food Bank https://vulcanandregionfcss.com/
Visitor Service Advisor – Vulcan Tourism https://townofvulcan.ca/partners/career-opportunities
Farm Help needed call Gwen 403 485 0568
Vulcan County Opportunities – Customer Relations & Receivables Representative, Divisional Grader Operator, Scraper Operator, Seasonal Roadside Pesticide Applicators https://vulcancounty.ab.ca/oportunities/career-opportunities
Mama’s Pizza – Wait staff, Prep Cook Email [email protected]
Florist – Flowers n Fancies is seeking an enthusiastic florist to join the team! Full time and part time positions available. Experience in the floral industry is an asset but not a requirement. To apply, resumes can either be dropped off at the store or emailed to Shelbi at [email protected]
Found on Google “jobs near me” (Search these carefully, some that show up on google can be scams)
Contract Technician – Integrated Solutions
Cook – Extendicare
Residential Support Worker – Wheat County Special Needs Society
Territory Manager – Brandt John Deere
Food Service Supervisor, Food Counter Attendant – Subway
Licenced Practical Nurse – Extendicare
Trainer – Elections Alberta
Area Marketing Representative – Richardson Pioneer Vulcan
Rural General Practitioner – Vulcan
Housekeeping – Extendicare
Healthcare Aide – Extendicare
Food Services Manger – A&W
Registered Nurse – Extendicare
Combined Lab and X-Ray Technologist – AHS
Information Technology – Elections AB
Found on Indeed.ca
Lot Coordinator – Vulcan Autoplex & RV
Pro Shop Assistant – Vulcan Golf and County Club
Beer Cart Staff – Vulcan Golf and Country Club
Food and Beverage Server – Vulcan Golf and Country Club
Hotel Administrator – Vulcan Country Inn
Customer Relations and Receivables Representative – Vulcan County
Seasonal Yard Shipper/Receiver – UFA Vulcan
Insurance Advisor – Western Financial Group Vulcan
Social Media Assistant – FLICKS Marketing
Outside Maintenance Staff – Vulcan Golf and Country Club
Line Cook – Vulcan Golf and Country Club
Restaurant Supervisor – Vulcan Golf and Country Club
Health Care Aide – AHS
Yard Hand Labourer – RMC Vulcan and Stettler
Workopolis.com
Server – Train Excursions – Aspen Crossing
Feed Truck Driver – Ballco Feeders
Mixer Truck Driver – RMC Group of Companies
Found on LinkedIn.ca
Equipment Operator – Parrish & Heimbecker Mossleigh