Kalyna Family Resource Network Vegreville and Area Newsletter november december 2023
Cultural awareness
Inside this issue: Meet our Staff
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Program Descriptions
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Calendars
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Program posters
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Community Directory
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‘’Exploring other cultures isn't just about places; it's about people, traditions, and shared stories. It's a journey that broadens our horizons and warms our hearts’’ Kalyna Family Resource Network 5106 - 48 Ave 780-632-2912 vegfrnspoke@telus.net kalynafrn Kalyna Family Resource NetworkVegreville and Area
Join us this November and December for a special cultural adventure with Kalyna FRN. We'll be exploring different cultures through stories, art, and food. In Canada, where many cultures come together, learning about different traditions is really important. Here's why it's good for kids: Makes Everyone Welcome: Canada has lots of different cultures. Learning about them helps us all get along and appreciate our differences. Helps Us Know Who We Are: For kids whose families come from other countries, learning about their own culture helps them feel proud of who they are. Learning New Languages: Exploring other cultures can mean learning new languages, which is good for our brains. Making Friends Everywhere: Canada is like a big meeting place for people from all over the world. Learning about different cultures helps us make friends and share our experiences. Thinking in a Smart Way: When we understand how other people see the world, it makes our thinking better. We learn to ask questions, think carefully, and enjoy all the interesting ways people see things. We can't wait for you to join us on this adventure. Each week, we'll focus on a new culture, diving into their stories, doing fun art and crafts, and trying tasty foods.
meet the Kalyna frn staff
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kailyn Spokes Programmer Kalyna FRN Vegreville and Area Role: Creating and delivering enhancing programs for children 018 ages and caregivers. Navigate parents around programs.
Yuliia Hub Facilitator Kalyna FRN Role: Connects families with network and resources.
Supports child development ASQ questionnaire assessments. Guides parents to relevant Spoke programmer. Facilities referrals and coordination of services
Did you know ? Kalyna Family Resource Network is a team of five caring Spokes in the different areas. All programs are available to all families no matter where the program is taking place ! So be sure to check out all of Kalyna Family Resource Network programming
vegreville Kalyna FRN program Descriptions bABY tALK For caregivers with children 0-18 months
Stay and Play For caregivers with children 0-6 years, older siblings are welcome
PANCAKES AND PLAY For caregivers with children 0-6 years, older siblings are welcome
Nature Sprouts Offsite location For ages 2-6
Friend den For Grades 1-3
need registration This program is created for expectant families and families with babies. Community speakers present on learning topics, resources, and support. Drop in Free drop-in sessions including play time, crafts, story and snack.
need registration Join us Saturday mornings for family fun and pancakes.
need registration Program intended for children and their caregivers to explore all nature offers throughout all seasons. Partnered with Vegreville Centennial Library. need registration An after-school program that focuses on developing social-emotional skills required to build friendships and resilience.
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vegreville Kalyna FRN program Descriptions yOGA WITH VAL For ages 7-12
need registration Children are invited to join yoga practice. Help your child to find balance inside and out.
messy art For ages 7-12
need registration Join us on Early Dismissal for fun messy-themed crafts!
After hours For Grades 7-12
need registration Come hang out with friends, have a snack, and participate in fun activities!
Grandparents and Me For caregivers raising grandchildren.
Drop in
Connect and gain support through similar family dynamics. Free drop-in sessions including play time, crafts, story and snack.
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NOVEMBER 2023 MON
SUN 29
Nature Sprouts 10:30-Noon
TUE 30
Stay and Play 10:30-Noon
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Stay and Play 2:30-4:00 PM
Statutory Holiday 13
Professional Development
Friend Den 3:00-4:30 PM
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Closed Toy change over
Closed Toy change over
SAT 3
Pancakes and Play 4 9:30-11 AM
Messy Art 2:15-3:30 PM
Friend Den 3:00-4:30 PM
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Baby Talk 10:00-11:00 AM
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Baby Talk 10:00-11:00 AM
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Professional Development
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10 11 OPEN HOUSE 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Remembrance Day
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Stay and Play 10:30- Noon
After Hours Field Trip
After Hours 3:15-5 PM
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Pancakes and Play 9:30-11 AM
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Grandparents and Me 5:45-7:15 PM
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Friend Den 3:00-4:30 PM
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Stay and Play 2:30-4:00 PM
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Baby Talk 10:00-11:00 AM Yoga with Val 3:00-4:00 PM
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28 Baby Talk 10:00-11:00 AM
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After Hours 3:15-5 PM
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Stay and Play 10:30- Noon
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Stay and Play 5:45-7:15 PM
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3:15-5 PM Grandparents and Me 5:45-7:15 PM
Baby Talk, Stay and Play, Pancakes, Friend Den, After Hours, Yoga with Val, Messy Art, Open House in the centre.
Stay and Play 10:30- Noon
9:30-11 AM
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Friend Den 3:00-4:30 PM 3:00-4:30 PM
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TTUUEE 27 and Play 27 Stay Stay and Play 10:30- Noon 10:30- Noon
44 Stay and Play Professional
Friend Den 3:00-4:30 PM
10:30- Noon Development
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28 Talk 28 Baby Baby Talk
10:00-11:00 AM 10:00-11:00 AM Messy Art 2:15 PM-3:30 PM
55 Baby Talk Baby Talk
10:00-11:00 AM 10:00-11:00 AM Messy Art 2:15-3:30 PM
10 Sprouts 10 Nature Friend Den 10:30-Noon 3:00-4:30 PM Friend Den 3:00-4:30 PM
1717 Nature Sprouts Closed for
1111 Stay and Play Stay and Play 10:30- Noon 10:30- Noon
18 and Play 18 Stay Stay and Play
10:30-Noon Network Meeting Friend Den 3:00-4:30 PM
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12 Talk 12 Baby Baby Talk
10:00-11:00 AM 10:00-11:00 AM Yoga with Val 3:00-4:00 PM
19 Talk 19 Baby Baby Talk
10:00-11:00 AM 10:00-11:00 AM Yoga with Val 3:00-4:00 PM
25 and Play 25 Stay Closed 10:30- Noon
26 26 Baby Talk
10:00-11:00 AM Messy Art 2:15 PM-3:30 PM
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TTHHUU 29 Hours 29 After After Hours 3:15-5PM 3:15-5 PM
30 and Play 30 Stay Stay and Play 10:30- Noon 10:30- Noon
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Stay and Play Grandparents and Me 5:45-7:15 PM 5:45-7:15 PM
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Pancakes and Play 9:30-11 AM
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1313 After Hours Grandparents
14 and Play 14 Stay Stay and Play
16 15 Pancakes and Play 15 Pancakes and Play 16
3:15-5PM 3:15-5PM Stay and Play Stay and Play 5:45-7:15 PM 5:45-7:15 PM
10:30- Noon 10:30- Noon
10:30- Noon 3:15-5PM 10:30- Noon and Me 5:45-7:15 PM and Me Grandparents
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9:30-11AM 9:30-11AM
5:45-7:15 PM
20 Hours 20 After Stay and Play
21 and Play 21 Stay Stay and Play
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27 27 Closed PJ Movie Day
28 28 Closed Ginger Bread
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3:15-5PM 5:45-7:15 PM Stay and Play 5:45-7:15 PM
Toy change over at Library 6-7:30 PM
10:30- Noon 10:30- Noon
Toy change over Party 10:30-Noon
Baby Talk, Stay and Play, Saturday Pancakes, Friend Den, After Hours, Yoga, Messy Art- in the centre. , Nature Sprouts - offsite location Baby Talk, Stay and Play, Saturday Pancakes, Friend Den, After Hours, Yoga, Messy Art- in the centre. , PJ Movie time at Library - offsite location
KALYNA FRN OPEN HOUSE November 10th 11:30 AM-1:30 PM Come meet all five Spokes within our Network! Lamont County, MannvilleMinburn-Innisfree, Two Hills, Vegreville and WJS. 5106-48 Ave, Vegreville, AB (780)632-2912 WJS
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OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE 11:30 AM
Doors Open
12:00 AM
Opening Ceremony
12:30 PM
Sandwiches and Fruit
1:00 PM
Social and Gathering
BABY TALK Wednesday mornings 10-11 AM
November 1st, 8th, 22nd and 29th December 6th, 13th, and 20th Registration Required Open to caregivers and their infants aged 0-18 months (older siblings welcome).
Register By: Phone: 780-632-2912 Email: vegfrnspoke@telus.net Messenger: Kalyna Family Resource Network Vegreville and Area, 5106 48th Vegreville.
Thursday Evening's Stay and play Stay and play Tuesday 2:30-4:00 PM Located at 5106 48th Ave. From Thursday 5:45-7:15 PM 5:45pm-7pm
Friday 10:30-Noon A free drop-in program, no registration required.
A freeContact drop-in program, Information: no registration required. Phone: 780-632-2912 Email: vegfrnspoke@telus.net Each session will include Messenger: Kalyna Family Resource Network playtime, a craft,and story and snack Vegreville Area, 5106 48th
Pancakes and Play November 4th and 18th 9:30-11:00AM December 2nd and 16th 9:30-11:00 AM
Contact information: Phone: 780-632-2912 Email: vegfrnspoke@telus.net Messenger: Kalyna Family Resource Network Vegreville and Area
d D n e e i n r F Mondays 3:00-4:30 PM September- December 2023
Grades 1-3 Registration Required Where we learn how to be the bestest friends that we can be while developing emotional and social skills.
Contact Information: Phone: 780-632-2912 Email: vegfrnspoke@telus.net Messenger: Kalyna Family Resource Network Vegreville and Area, 5106 48th Vegreville.
Yoga with Val miller November 22nd and December 20th From 3-4 PM. For 7-12 ages.
REGISTER BY:
Phone: 780-632-2912 Email: vegfrnspoke@telus.net Messenger: Kalyna Family Resource Network Vegreville and Area
Messy Art November 1st and December 6th 2:30 - 3:30 PM
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Join us on Early Dismissal for fun messythemed crafts! Registration required.
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Register By: Phone: 780-632-2912 Email: vegfrnspoke@telus.net Messenger: Kalyna Family Resource Network Vegreville and Area, 5106 48th Vegreville.
Come hang out with friends, have a snack, and participate in fun activities!
Thursdays 3:15-5 PM September 14th-December 7th 2023
Grades 7-12
Location: 5106 48th Ave Kalyna FRN For more information or to register: Call: 780-632-3966 Email: fcss@vegreville.com
And Me Thursday, November 16th 5:45-7:15 PM Thursday, November 30th 5:45-7:15 PM Thursday, December 14th 5:45-7:15 PM A free drop-in program, no registration required. Open to grandparent caregivers and their child/children!
Contact Information: Phone: 780-632-2912 Email: vegfrnspoke@telus.net Messenger: Kalyna Family Resource Network Vegreville and Area, 5106 48th Vegreville.
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Dec
28 Starts at 6 PM Free Entry
children must be supervised by a parent or guardian 4709 50st Vegreville Centennial Library
More Info: 780-632-2912
Ginger bread party
DECEMBER 29 10:30 AM - NOON 5106 48th Vegreville Phone: 780-632-2912 Email: vegfrnspoke@telus.net
NEED HELP AGENCIES IN VEGREVILLE AND AREA ARE HERE FOR YOU! AGENCY
PHONE NUMBER
Vegreville & District Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) Community Association for Lasting Success (CALS)
780-632-3966
Kalyna Family Resource Network (FRN)
780-632-2912
Kalyna Country PCN, Community Supports Navigator
780-632-2091
Lakeland Employment Services Vegreville
780-631-1471
Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) Vegreville
780-218-5844
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Crisis Assistance
780-603-2270
Rural Elder Abuse Prevention (REAP)
780-632-3966
VegMin Learning Society
780-632-7920
Vegreville Association for Living in Dignity (VALID)
780-632-2418
Vegreville Community Health Centre
780-632-3331
780-632-3225
Mental Health Clinic, Public Health Nurse, Early Childhood Intervention Clinic, Home Care, Nutrition, Palliative Care, Immunizations, Environmental Health 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Mon-Fri
Vegreville Food Bank Society
780-632-6002
Vegreville Transportation Services Society (VTSS)
780-632-7363
Vegreville Victim Services
780-631-2800
WJS Canada (Family Supports & Disability Services)
1-780-645-3313
211 Alberta: Supports and connections for topics: Crisis, financial, addiction. food & basic needs, disability supports, disasters, employment, mental health, shelter & housing, 2SLGBTQIA+, violence & abuse, and legal.
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