Partnership program with Alberta Health Services designed to help older adults aged 50+ prevent fall risks and injuries through balance-focused exercises and information sharing. Led by AHS-trained senior volunteers from your own community, these classes offer a welcoming and supportive environment where peers help peers. Ideal for individuals who are independent and looking to maintain and build their physical abilities to avoid falls as they age and build neighbourly connections. Come as you are, no previous experience with group exercise required!
Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to recognize when someone is struggling with their mental health and how to offer initial support during tough times. Hosted by Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) and delivered by Opening Minds, this training empowers attendees to handle sensitive situations with confidence, building stronger connections and contributing to a more compassionate community.
This one-day, hands-on course will give students the tools they need to become St. John Ambulance-certified babysitters. In addition to learning basic first aid, they will learn how to engage with children, deal with temper tantrums, practice diaper changing, and prevent injuries. Please wear comfortable clothing, and bring a nut-free, non-heated lunch, snacks, and drinks, as well as a pen and a baby-sized doll or stuffie.
The Canada Safety Council Home Alone Program is designed to provide children 10 years of age and older with the necessary skills and knowledge to be safe and responsible when home alone for short periods of time. It will help them understand how to prevent problems, handle real-life situations, and keep them safe and constructively occupied. The course material covers such topics as Establishing a routine, House Key is your responsibility, Strangers, Telephone, Emergencies, Basic First Aid, and Internet Safety.