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DOVERCOURT E-NEWS
February 2020
JOIN US FOR OUR SECOND ANNUAL
Dovercourt Winter Carnival!
Saturday, February 8, 2020
11 am to 3 pm
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Events:
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Horse & Sleigh Rides
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Chili & Bannock Ple a nd
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Hot Chocolate and popcorn tr u
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bottle
Crafts
Rink open for family skating
12-3 pm - Bannock and teachings over a fire
Green Shack 1-5 pm
Bring your toboggans!
Sign up to help out for one hour: Contact Jo-Anne at
programsdovercourt@gmail.comCheck-In at the Dovercourt Community Hall:
13510 Dovercourt Avenue. Donations accepted at the door to support
next year's event
Thanks to our partners for your support to make this happen free for
residents! City of Edmonton, Dovercourt Community League, Worry Free
Plumbing, Sarah Hoffman
Check the hard
copy newsletter
to get free
admission to the
event. Without coupon,
admission is $5 per person or
$10 per family
DOVERCOURT NEWS
February 2020
(at the community hall unless otherwise stated)
Highlights of this month's events.
So many great things are happening!
February
Feb 1-28: Winter Green Shack
Feb 3: Milk jug registration opens
Feb 8: Winter Carnival
Feb 10: Milk Jug registration closes
Feb 10: Deadline to apply for a cleaner position with the league
Feb 11: Community League meeting @7 pm
Feb 12: Artist-led Instructional Paint Night @6:30
Feb 13: Senior Social, 1-3 pm
Feb 15: Milk Jug Curling Funspiel
Feb 17: Last day to enter Winterscape photo contest
Feb 27: Student showcase and open house at Coralwood
Academy @6 pm
Ongoing:
Mondays: Kirk 56th Scouts meet @ 6pm
Tuesdays: Yoga 7-8 pm
Wednesdays: Non-instructional paint nights 6:30 to 8:30
Thursdays: Children's dance 4:30 & 5:30
Thursdays: Ceramics 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Photo contest - submit yours to dovercourtgardengroup@gmail.com
Indigenous events across the city
Sundays 1-3 pm free entry at Commonwealth Leisure Centre for
membership holders
Looking Ahead:
March 5: Kindergarten open House at Coralwood Academy @6 pm
March 18: Bingo at Kensington Bingo Hall
April 14: Community League annual General Meeting
April 18: Annual Senior's Spring Tea
May 21: Bingo at Kensington Bingo Hall
President's Corner Greetings Neighbours, As I write this, the cold weather has passed so we are now enjoying balmy seasonal weather in the medium minuses. I hope everyone managed to get through the cold snap and really hope that it will be our only super cold episode this winter. I am not sure if I can afford another heating bill that I am sure I will get! Last year we had our cold weather in February and had to postpone the outdoor component of our Winter Carnival. The forecast is looking positive for this year's event on Feb. 8. It will be a lot of fun with the horse and sleigh, and many other events to make for a great day. We also have our annual Milk Jug Curling Funspiel on Feb. 15, barring a huge heat wave this is a “go” so be prepared for whatever Mother Nature may throw at us. Please get those entries and payment in as soon as you can; we will contact each team captain to confirm we received them. By the time this newsletter gets delivered we will have completed our latest casino. Thanks to all who volunteered and came to help out. Casinos are our largest source of income and play a major part in helping all aspects of the Community League’s business. On the subject of Community League business, it's time to talk about volunteering! Everything that happens regarding community events: soccer teams, Christmas activities, paint night, harvest festivals and all programs are coordinated by people who give a few hours to the community. There is some compensation given to program teachers and the rink attendants are paid to maintain and supervise the rink but coordinating everything else is up to volunteers. I expect many of you are aware of that but for those that weren’t, there you are. We have been working hard this year to develop the board, and make it easier for more people to join - developing work plans, getting started on written policies, increased programs, fundraising opportunities, events and more. We really want to make this board and related committees welcoming and fun! We have a list of initiatives that people have been asking for - and we are ready to support as many as we can. The Executive has always been challenged by how to allocate resources- not unlike all levels of government and social services, and what most influences that is the people who take the time to help make things happen. We will never be able to do everything we wish we could to serve everyone’s wishes but we do try to serve the most within our limited resource base and that is often influenced by the cost/ benefits and also if someone is willing to spearhead a program/event. Many opportunities only require an hour here or there - or a block of hours one time throughout the year. Currently we have several openings on the executive, including those who have served on the board for decades. We would welcome the energy and ideas of younger families, or those who for whatever reason may have some additional time in your life to take a role in helping provide for yourselves, your neighbours and your community. Today I am asking for you to seriously consider if you can help your community. Team up with a few friends (or make new ones!) and it can be a lot of fun. I hope that this message touches you and you consider joining in. For me, it has been a great pleasure being involved and serving the community, I have made many great friends and feel proud about some of the really fun events I have helped organize and support. I sincerely hope that you may join us and be a bigger part of the great community we live in. Stay warm, enjoy nice days when you can and drive carefully. We are very lucky to live in such a wonderful community, province and country, even if things are a bit tough right now. We can all help make others’ lives better, try to do something nice for a neighbour this month, many need a boost of kindness. See you in the ‘Hood, G
Community League Update
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Jan 2020 Meeting Highlights
We were selected for a project for Grant McEwan business
students, to look at our budget and help with future planning
and priority setting. Exciting! Plus, great timing as we are
forecasting decreased funding an higher overhead in coming
years.
Discussion about whether or not to charge admission for the A Shout Out to Casino Workers
Winter Carnival, as unfortunately noone signed up in early Thanks to everyone who came out on
January to work a bingo to offset carnival costs. The board Jan 25 & 26. This event is our major
decided to keep it as a free event this year for residents, source of revenue to keep the
area schools and churches, and hope a small committee will community league running through the
will form make the 2021 event happen and help with year. We have some of the lowest hall
planning and fundraising. rental rates among leagues thanks in
Making preparations and planning for the AGM in April. large part to casino revenues.
We were able to obtain a screen for the hall so we can
project a big screen. Movie nights or sporting events can be
arranged!
Selected a company to manage the bin in the back.
Due to cutbacks, the city no longer pays for this service,
so the league will need to pay for garbage disposal Want to try a
from now on.
board position before you
Next meeting: Tuesday, Feb 11 @7 pm
commit? Join a transition team!
Key positions will be available in April: hall
operations, Secretary, Treasurer and publicity.
We are Hiring a Cleaner for the Hall From Feb-April we will mentor people who may be
interested in seeing what the positions entail - we
are open to a few people sharing a position. If you
If you are interested in part time work as a
want to try it out, you can work with experienced
cleaner at the hall, please let us know.
board members. If you like it, put your
Payment is $18 per hour, work averages 5
name forward for the upcoming year. Contact
hours per week, depending on hall rental
dovercourt.publicity@gmail.com for more
frequency.
information
Please forward your expression of interest
by Feb. 10 to
dovercourt.publicity@gmail.com
Please include experience and references.
Preference for Dovercourt residents.
Need a Membership?
Contact Kirstin at Membership.Dovercourt@gmail.com, or call (780) 633-4255. You can also fill out the registration
form near the back of the newsletter and leave it in the mailbox at the hall. Kirstin will deliver your card.
What's Happening in February
Winter Green Shack
Feb 1- 28. Mon & Wed 3:30-6:00 pm and Sat 1 - 5 PM. The leader
will engage children aged 6-12 (children under the age of 6 are
welcome but must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all
times) in cooperative games, outdoor cooking, sports, crafts,
music, theatre, nature and imaginative play.
2020 Winter Carnival
Saturday February 8, 11-3pm
Save the Date - It's on, no matter what the weather. How Canadian! What you need to know:
Horse & sleigh rides, crafts, bannock and soup, sledding, hot chocolate, more!
We need volunteers for 1-2 hour shifts
bring the coupon in the hard copy newsletter for free admission
Contact Jo-Anne at programsdovercourt@gmail.com
Dovercourt Community's Annual Milk Jug Curling Funspiel
February 15 @6pm sharp, pub night to follow
Dovercourt Community Hall
Cost: $40 per team ($10 a person), includes chili dinner and a free drink ticket.
To enter: Contact Geoff 780-660-1095 or Bonnnie 780-447-5532
There must be 4 players on your team - at least one player per team must be a
Dovercourt Community League member.
Entries accepted between Feb 3 and 10. We will take even numbers in
multiples of 4 and create a standby list.
Full rules posted on: http://www.dovercourtcl.ca/milk-jug-curling.html
Milk Jug Curling Entry Form
Team Name:
Team Captain:
Phone Number:
Community Membership name/number:
What's Happening in February
Our next seniors tea will be held on Thursday, February 13, 1-3 pm. If anyone
needs a ride please call Lill at 780-455-4211.
NEW! Dovercourt paint night. Join us for an evening of painting instruction along
side your neighbors. February 12th we will be holding an artist led acrylic paint
class. We will be creating a 'winter northern lights' scene. cost: $20 Call Peter to
reserve your spot (780)919-9725. Regular Dovercourt paint night will continue
throughout the month of February on Wednesday evenings. 630-830 pm
February 3 – March 23 - Traditional Approach to Healing with Elder Russell Auger
Indigenous from 7pm to 9pm at Alex Taylor School located at 9321 Jasper Ave. Course is free.
Events February 4 – 6 & February 11 - 13 - Mending Broken Hearts Workshop from 9am
to 5pm at The Canadian Native Friendship Centre located at 11728-95 Street. No
cost.
February 14 – Windspeakers Valentines Party from 7pm to 10pm at River Cree
Resort & Casino located at 300 East Lapotac. Tickets start at $44.
February 15 - Poundmakers Annual Sweetheart Round Dance from 5:30pm to
11:55pm at Poundmaker's Lodge Treatment Centres located at 25108 Poundmaker
Rd. No cost.
February 21 – Tanya Tagaq from 7:30pm to 10pm at The Winspear Centre located
at #4 Sir Winston Churchill Square. Tickets start at $32.
February 22 – Tanya Tagaq with the ESO from 8pm to 10:30pm at The Winspear
Centre located at #4 Sir Winston Churchill Square. Tickets start at $25
Thanks Worry Free for
supporting our Winter Carnival!
Current Programs
Yoga
Dates: Tuesdays, until March 24
Time: 7-8 pm.
Location: Dovercourt Community Hall
Registration: Drop-in: $10
Contact: Andrea at andrea.p@abpconsulting.ca or 780-918-5294
Dovercourt Paint Night - drop in
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm Cost options: $10 per canvas & all of the supplies
needed to complete a work of art regardless of how many evenings it takes) OR
$5 per Evening If you would rather bring your own canvas and only need to use
paints OR FREE - Bring Your Own supplies (paint, canvas, brushes, easel etc.)
and just come and join in! Open to adults and children who are able to work
independently. The program is limited to 10 participants (based on numbers of
easels and brushes). Contact: Peter (780) 919-9725
Children's Dance Class
For various styles of dance focusing on movement, music and fun in a non-
competitive environment.
Dates: Begins Thursday, January 9 - 5 Weeks
Time of Class: 4-6 yr.- 4:30-5:15 pm, 6-8 yr - 5:30–6:30 pm
Location: Dovercourt Community Hall
Drop-in rate: $8 for 4-6 yr, $9 for 6-8yr.
Contact: Clara at colella_c@yahoo.com
* a minimum number is required to run the program
Ceramics
Come enjoy an evening out in a relaxed atmosphere. Learn a new craft under the
guidance of an experienced, trained instructor. Winter Session: Begins
Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020 6:30-9:30 pm. for 15 weeks - but new registrants are
welcome **Contact: Jackie at jackieLG@shaw.ca
Cooking Club: Once a month from 6-9 pm at the Dovercourt Hall kitchen.
Members take turns with meal planning and shares costs of food and supplies.
Average of $20 per person. Contact dovercourtprograms@gmail.com if you would
like to join us as a drop in.
Putting "Community" in Our Programs
Share your ideas
The board worked through December to come up
Each program starts with an
with fees that create a win-win-win:
individual who offers to share a
1. lower than average participant fees
talent. For more info or questions,
2. higher than average instructor fees
or to talk about a new own program
3. enough left over to keep the hall operating.
or activity contact Jo-Anne at
We also started bingos as a way for residents to
dovercourtprograms@gmail.com
fund community ideas, or pay for fees for programs.
780-975-5193.
One bingo earns $40 Dovercourt Buck$ that can be
applied towards fees.
In Your Community
Greetings Everyone! We've been
busy with our ongoing activities
and programs.
Top of mind for our school has been looking at ways
to work with recent budget cuts. We are expecting to
cut about $225k from our budget next year. Staff and
Parent Council are working on ways to minimize
impacts on students. We are coordinating parents and
community members to help in various ways. If you
have an hour a week or month, consider joining us!
People to read with students
Restocking library books - library assistants
Specific skills to teach students such as knitting, 3-D
printing (we have one!), sport coaching, art, music,
former teaching experience, carpentry for building
raised garden beds)...other ideas?
Together, we can pull together as a community and
ensure that our children receive all opportunities
possible! In partnership, Leanne Moncrieff
Neighbourhood Watch
There has been an increase of reports of theft from vehicles and doorsteps as well as vandalism. Please report
all crime to police so data can be analyzed to anticipate where and even when crimes may happen. The more
data, the better chance of catching the criminals.
WALK YOUR BLOCK Research has shown that crime is significantly reduced where residents are visibly
present and are actively involved on their streets and in their neighborhoods. Individuals out randomly walking
are more effective than scheduled citizen patrols.
What to Check:
Garage - is it closed? Is it locked?
Vehicles - are the windows closed? Are there any valuables within sight? Are all the doors locked?
Home - are all of the accessible windows closed? Are all of the doors locked? Are there any valuables within sight
from the exterior?
**See something suspicious, report it **
Need to report a crime to EPS
that's NOT an emergency
situation?
Call #377 from your mobile
device!
911 is for emergencies only!
Exciting to Have a Winter Green Shack!
Civics
A Message from Councillor Bev Esslinger
The issues around traffic safety are coming before council again in February. Safety will be at the center of this
discussion and it is important that we are all aware how very complex it is. We have heard from residents
consistently that safety in neighbourhoods is important.
The challenge in this is, of course, everyone supports safety but no one likes to be inconvenienced. As this issue
comes to council in February, this is going to be a challenging conversation, the priority needs to be common sense
spending with fiscal restraint. Balancing the the approach to safety with residential speed, with more crosswalks,
left-turn lights, and other methods of control.
Safety is the priority. Speed limits are an important aspect of traffic safety because speed is an undeniable factor in
the frequency and outcome of every collision. Slowing down while driving gives drivers more time to react to the
unexpected and helps them to avoid collisions. Reducing residential speeds can contribute to safe, livable streets
and help us reach our goal of Vision Zero. Reducing speed limits can make our streets calmer, quieter, and safer
for people walking, biking, driving, and enjoying their neighborhood. This impacts the quality of living all over our
great city.
Currently, the City is considering 2 different approaches to reducing speed limits. The first, a default speed
limit of 40 km/h for residential roads throughout Edmonton. The second, a default speed limit of 30 km/h for
residential roads within the Core Zone, made up of the neighborhoods in central Edmonton. Stretching from 118th
Ave to 61st Ave and 142nd St to 75th St.
The City is also considering reducing speed limits on main streets such as Whyte Avenue, Jasper Avenue, and
other high pedestrian areas. We know your time is important and the City’s goal is to make changes that have very
little impact on trip times. Don’t worry, the speed limits on major roads you use to get around the city are not
changing.
Your input is valued and any adjustments to the existing speed limits will require final approval by City Council.
You have a voice and it is valuable! You can provide your input on speed limit changes on February 26. This is
where Administration will present information on each approach to City
s Council at the Community and Public
Services Committee. You can find more information at edmonton.ca/safespeeds.
An Update from Your Civics Committee
It has been brought to our attention that a significant amount of street parking was eliminated during the
improvements to 124th Avenue to the West of 142nd Street (in the industrial park). This means that some
employees in neighbouring businesses have had to find parking within our neighbourhood. A few things to keep in
mind:
On-street parking is available to all.
We are keeping an eye on the weekday parking situation and at this point have not seen first-hand any safety
issues or difficulties for residents as a result of increases in parking
There are some areas in the NW corner of Dovercourt that have an existing 1-hour street parking limit - keep an
eye out for these to avoid a ticket!
If you have immediate concerns about a parking safety issue, please call the City parking enforcement at 311 If
you have concerns or questions about parking in general, please let us know at dclcivics@gmail.com
Have you seen our "Not-So-Missing Middle"?
The term Missing Middle refers to multi-unit housing that falls between a detached house and a tall apartment
building. This can mean townhouses or smaller-scale apartment buildings. More information can be found at
the City of Edmonton website: https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/urban_planning_and_design/missing-
middle-housing.aspx
The centre of Dovercourt was originally developed with townhouses and fourplexes alongside single family
houses. This is our "Not-So-Missing Middle" that has been providing a greater variety of housing types to our
residents for decades!
As the city evolves (including Dovercourt), how do you see these types of developments fitting into our
community? Let us know your thoughts at dclcivics@gmail.comWhat's Happening
In Our Community
From the Dovercourt Garden Group
On behalf of the Dovercourt Community Garden, congratulations to Diane Gelinas,
Michelle Pederson and Sarah Mercier who won first, second and third prize in the
community garden photo contest! Your enthusiasm and support of our calendar
fund raiser is much appreciated.Thanks, also to all of the other people who
submitted photos for the calendar and made it such a lively and personal
representation of the community we live in. A big thanks to those who purchased
the calendars – may you enjoy the photos all year! All of the photos were amazing.
Choosing three winners was a difficult task for the judges. - Connie Clarke
Many thanks to Connie for all your work in organizing the photo contest and creating
the beautiful calendar! We will hold a photo contest again in 2020, so please keep
submitting your photos. More details soon. In other news, we held a community
garden meeting on Jan 26 with 7 other gardens across the city to talk about
increasing engagement - community, gardeners etc. It was very productive and we
all shared ideas.
We will be restarting the community garden in April. More to come. - Sandy M,
community garden chair. Contact dovercourtgardengroup@gmail.com
A message from a neighbour:
Hi there! I am a Dovercourt resident looking for a neighbour who is interested in feeding
my cat approximately one weekend per month when I am out of town. My cat is a senior
and her special diet requires her to be fed twice a day. Open to arrangements- either
payment, or if you have a pet, we can trade services! Please contact me at
cmageau@ualberta.ca / 780.239.1826.
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January
Crime
Stats
Snow Removal Guidelines
Reminder to all homes not to shovel snow Please keep your sidewalk shoveled
and sanded. Let's keep things safe and
from drive ways, garage pads into back
walkable. If you need help shoveling
alley laneways, this is not allowed as per
please contact
city bylaws. Please also inform hired snow
dovercourt.publicity@gmail.com and we
removal crews. Thanks, it makes for much
can try to match you with a 'snow angel'
easier driving and avoiding deep ruts.
at no cost. Remember to benefit from
free sand
Also, note when there is blading in available for sidewalks and walkways.
Dovercourt and make sure your car is not Located in Dovercourt behind the rink,
parked on the roads. next to the garbage bin. Let's keep our
neighbourhood safe and walkable!
You can sign up to be notified for snow removal on our neighbourhood
streets.roadalerts@edmonton.ca or on this link:
https://secure.campaigner.com/CSB/Public/Form.aspx?fid=1363575Scouts are in Dovercourt
Edmonton Public Library Events
Triple S
Skills, Support,
& Self-Care
Parenting
Support Sessions
Are you hoping to increase your parenting skills and learn with a group of people facing the same
challenges you are? Welcome to the Triple S Parenting Sessions for parents of kids 4 - 12 years. This
series of interactive and educational workshops was designed to help parents master foundational
strategies that will promote healthy relationships, child development, and conflict resolution in your home.
Join us in learning new skills, supporting each other, and practicing self-care.
Creating Positive Experiences Supporting Emotional Control
Through Play in Children
Are you struggling to understand your child’s efforts to Do your children struggle to keep their emotions at a
communicate? Is your regular playtime with your child becoming manageable level? Do you find yourself exhausted or frustrated
dull? Do you find that your disciplinary efforts are falling flat? Join by this? This session is designed to help parents learn strategies
us in a session on play to develop positive and understanding for coaching their children in developing social and emotional
relationships with our children. As one of the most foundational skills. Once in place, these skills can lead to better friendships,
parenting strategies, you will often find that other strategies will increased school success, and higher levels of self-esteem.
not work until you have mastered the art of play.
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020 6:00pm - 7:30pm Tweddle Club, 8308 42a Avenue NW, Edmonton
Duggan Club, 5, 3724 105 Street, Edmonton
Assisting Children through
Using Praise and Rewards to
Transitions using Structure and
Promote Self-Confidence
Routine
Have you been noticing your child struggling with self-esteem?
Do you feel like your efforts to connect with them are going Do you find your child struggles anytime they have to change
nowhere? This session is structured so that parents can learn an activity? Does your home life feel like chaos on a regular
concrete strategies regarding praise and rewards. The use of basis? Structure and routine is one of the most effective means
these strategies has been linked to increased motivation, of promoting healthy development in our children. Come learn
relationship satisfaction, and self-confidence. how to use these strategies in your home and how to assist
your child with changes and transitions to the routines.
Tuesday March 17, 2020 6:00pm - 7:30pm
West Club, 16030 104 Avenue NW, Edmonton
Saturday April 4, 2020 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Rundle Club, 3112 113 Avenue NW, Edmonton
For more information or to REGISTER contact the Boys &
Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton Staff
Fareeda Shoblaq at: 780.471.4079
or Sentsetsa Pilane at: 780.822.2530
Child, Youth & Family
or go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TripleSParentSessions Addiction & Mental HealthTriple S
Skills, Support,& Self-Care
Parenting Support Sessions
Are you hoping to increase your parenting skills
and learn with a group of people facing the same Managing Meltdowns and
challenges you are? Welcome to the Triple S
Parenting Sessions for parents of kids 4 - 12
Tantrums
years. This series of interactive and Are you wondering how you could possibly handle another
educational workshops was designed to help tantrum in the grocery store or how you could manage being
parents master foundational strategies that will shut out by your child for a few more hours? This sessions is
promote healthy relationships, child designed to teach parents the brain science behind meltdowns
and shut downs and how we can use strategies to assist in
development, and conflict resolution in your
regulating the brain. Join us in conversations about co-
home. Join us in learning new skills, supporting
regulation, triggers, and calm down strategies so you feel more
each other, and practicing self-care.
confident in your ability to respond to your child’s BIG moods.
Thursday May 28, 2020 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Navigating Challenges and McCauley Club, 9425 109A Avenue, Edmonton
Relationships Helping Children Learn from
Do you find that your child struggles to find solutions when a
conflict arises? Are you hoping to support some more
Past Mistakes and Actions
independence in their problem solving abilities? Allow us to Have you noticed your child repeating the same behaviour again
show you some simple steps for breaking down problems and and again, even when they have been told numerous times to
finding solutions with your children. Learn from your peers in stop? Although it is easy to forget this, the real meaning behind
regards to what has worked for them and discuss how you can the word discipline is “to teach”. Join us for a session in which we
best collaborate with your family. will discuss constructive consequences and how to ensure we
are effectively teaching our children so that they can learn from
Saturday June 6, 2020 10:00am - 11:30am previous mistakes.
Kinsmen Club, 14803 88A Street, Edmonton
Thursday July 9, 2020 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Africa Centre, 6770 129 Avenue, Edmonton
For more information or to REGISTER contact the Boys &
Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton Staff
Fareeda Shoblaq at: 780.471.4079
or Sentsetsa Pilane at: 780.822.2530
Child, Youth & Family
or go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TripleSParentSessions Addiction & Mental HealthContact List: Keep this page on hand!
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