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October—December
2020
Information for all ages
Community Connections
We’ve got big news…
Linking the Community is going VIRTUAL! We’ll be
encouraging you to gather with your cohort and
make connections in your community.
More details coming in early October.
Watch our social media and website for updates.
Inside this issue
Senior Times………….. 2
Senior Times………….. 3
Word Search………… 4
Family Week…………. 5
Donations…………..… 6
Board Recruitment…. 7
Mission
November is Family Violence Prevention Month Community Links
Please wear a purple ribbon in November in recognition of strengthens individuals,
families, and
Family Violence Prevention Month. communities of North
Rocky View by
To find out more about how you can support and what help is available, providing them with
visit: https://www.alberta.ca/family-violence-prevention-month.aspx and connecting them
to services, supports
If you or someone you know is experiencing Family Violence, there is help available. and resources.
We encourage victims of Family Violence to reach out to us for support by calling
403.945.3900 or 1.866.945.3905.
Senior Times People need people. There is a substantial amount of evidence that describes the relationship between health and social isolation. A senior’s social network can positively influence good health behaviours. (www.canada.ca) It is equally important to stay physically and mentally engaged. The Following are some tips for keeping yourself active and engaged this Fall/Winter. 1. Join a club or group, whether in person or online The Airdrie Public Library (APL) has a great variety of social, recreational and educational programs for seniors. Check out these virtual programming choices for adults offered at APL. Adult Writers Club; Book Club; Genealogy Group; Zoom Crew - Tales for the Tall. The APL website (www.airdriepubliclibrary.ca) has several excellent adult crafting videos. Interested in learning more about the library and their programs, sign up for their newsletter. Reading is an excellent way to keep your mind exercised. North Rocky View Community Links offers many programs and supports for seniors. If you are a caregiver, you can meet and speak with other caregivers at the Caregiver Support Group. This group provides social support for individuals caring for a senior. Educational resources and presentations are offered as well as opportunities to network and share challenges and successes with other group participants. Please join us October 20th at 1:30 pm. Lonely? Consider having a Friendly Visitor from Community Links. The Friendly Visiting Program offers isolated seniors in need of companionship, social, recreational and supportive visits at the senior’s home or in the community. Volunteers are matched with the senior based on similar interests and assist the senior in connecting with their community. There is a great variety of cultural, social and educational programs in Airdrie. **During Covid-19 be sure to check in with each organization to confirm their availability, hours, special conditions and health policies.
2. Play your favorite games or activities online It’s easy to play cards or board games online. Websites like Arkadium.com offer a variety of card and board games that you can play with others or on your own. You can also download apps on your phone to play games with others, such as “Words with Friends”, Ultimate Cribbage” or “Cribbage Pro”. (www.eraliving.com) Do you like word search puzzles? Stimulate your brain with the free online puzzles available at http://www.thepotters.com. For years, the Airdrie Senior’s Outreach Program (ASOP) received permission from John Potter to publish his word search puzzles in the ASOP newsletter. John welcomes visitors to his site and reminds them that “these puzzles are NOT interactive...you cannot solve them over the 'net”. To work the puzzles, print them off and use a pencil. There are two types of puzzles on this website; kid's and adult's, the only difference being the size of the puzzle and the number of words. 3. Communicate the old-fashioned way If you don’t have access to smart phones or computers, consider sending a hand-written letter or card to friends and loved ones instead. If you like to volunteer, letter-writing can also be used to spread messages of hope. The non-profit www.lettersagainst.org gives people an opportunity to write hand- written letters of support to people suffering from depression. This is a simple way to do and feel good, and to connect with others. (www.eraliving.com) 4. Write a Journal Document and preserve your memories. A journal can serve to preserve your memories, wisdom and personality. You can share these with your family, providing them with meaningful insights or interesting facts related to your life. Journaling can also be used for creative expression, whether it is writing poetry, tracking the daily weather, birds you have spotted in your yard or writing down recipes you love or want to try. You can be disciplined and take a few moments every day to journal, or simply do it when the mood strikes. Finding ways to stay connected with others can be challenging for seniors during the winter months. However, it is important to stay connected with loved ones and others and to engage both your mental and physical selves . If you need help accessing programs or services or are lonely please reach out to Community Links at 403-945-3900 or 1-866–945-3905.
National Family Week National Family Week 2020 begins Monday, October 5 and ends on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. Since 1985, during the first week of October, Canadians in communities across the country come together for local festivities celebrating National Family Week. The week provides an opportunity to celebrate families and reflect on their importance in our lives. Since 2007, Families Canada has coordinated the program with other National Family Week partners offering resources relating to the annual theme, as well as ideas for exciting activities that family can do together. Please watch our website for more details.
Donations & Fundraisers
A HUGE thanks to Airdrie Dodge & Davis Chevrolet
for their support of Supplies 4 Success. Both
dealerships pledged to donate $10/vehicle sold in
the month of August & presented cheques totaling
$2550 to the program this week. Your generosity is
appreciated!
Thank you to Tricia and the staff and members of
Orangetheory Fitness for collecting donations on
behalf of Supplies 4 Success. The backpacks and
supplies are very much appreciated!
Thank you to the Airdrie Lioness Club for their
generous donation to Supplies 4 Success. This has
been a tough year for families in our community &
the backpacks for children in Kindergarten to grade
4, plus the hand sanitizers, were very appreciated by
the families who received them!
A special THANK YOU to Lowe’s-Crossiron for their
generous donation to support the purchase of
Sneeze Guards for our Counselling Department. This
gift will enable us to provide in-person counselling
sessions for community members in a safe manner.
“Those who are happiest are those who do the most for
others”
Booker T. WashingtonBoard of Directors Recruitment
Get involved, Make a Difference - Become a Board Member with
Board Members Community Links!
Brett Mark Chair Community Links’ Board of Directors is a Governance Board and is
currently looking for Board Members to join their team. Members of
Monica Simpson Vice Chair
the Board are elected for a term of two years, up to a maximum of
Kelly Ross Treasurer
three terms.
Dirk Bannister Secretary
Community Links is a non-profit, registered, charitable organization
Julia Arndt Director that has served the North Rocky View Region including Airdrie,
Stuart Clark Director Beiseker, Irricana, Crossfield and surrounding North Rocky View
Michelle Wagner Director County for the past thirty-eight years, through a variety of
James Sakeah Director programs and services for all ages.
Candidates will:
If you are interested in joining our Provide strategic input into the operations of Community Links;
Board, please visit our Participate in fundraising initiatives that support the long term
Website www.nrvcl.ab.ca for financial sustainability of the agency;
more information. Engage in community connections that build on the agency’s
vision and mission;
Be an advocate for the agency;
Community Links Attend monthly Board meetings (9 – 10 per year), as well as
Regular Hours of Operation committee work;
Monday — Friday Bring skills related to business, fund development, legal; non-
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. profit management, public speaking, marketing, community
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. leadership and/or past Board experience;
Closed from 12:00—1:00 p.m. Have the opportunity to be part of an organization that
daily contributes positively to the betterment of the communities we
serve.
Beiseker Hours
Tues. & Fri. 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Please forward a cover letter and resume to Community Links
attention: Lori Henderson
The agency will be closed on the
Address: 211, 125 Main Street NW, Airdrie, Alberta T4B 0P7
following dates: E-mail: lori@nrvcl.ab.ca
October 12, November 11 & Fax: 403-945-3901
December 24 (noon)—January 1, For further information on Community Links please visit
2021 www.nrvcl.ab.ca
*Candidates must be 18 years and older
Airdrie Office 211-125 Main Street NW T4B 0P7
Phone: 403.945.3900 | 1.866.945.3905 | Fax: 403.945.3901 | www.nrvcl.ab.ca
Beiseker Office #401– 5th Street
Phone: 403.947.2841 |1.866.912.7272 | Fax: 403.947.2839You can also read
