Brooks & Area
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May calendar of events and newletter for Brooks, Duchess,
Jenner, Bassano, Rosemary and Tilley are included in the newsletter
file.
Here in Brooks and the County of Newell services are
offered to promote family wellness and provide support for
families of young children.
Our Four Core Areas of Service are:
1) Parent education
2) Early childhood development and care
3) Family support`
4) Information and referrals
SPEC ParentLINKcentre A
place where children come first!
Located in the Community Cultural
Centre at:
101 - 327 3rd St West ,
Community Cultural Centre,
Brooks. AB T1R 0E7
Call 403-501-5556 or toll free number 1-888-878-LINK (5465).
E-mail - parentlinkcentre@spec.ab.ca
Our hours of operation are:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8.30am-5.00pm
Can't make these times?
Call 403-362-5056 and make an appointment
at a time that's convenient for you!
ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS ARE FREE!
Programs in Brooks:
Joyful Voices :
Mondays
10:00-12:00 in the SPEC ParentLINKcentre activity
room. Moms and their little ones have the opportunity to come
and experience Music TheSPEC ParentLINKcentre hosts
this program. Through music we can build confident, Joyful people.
All programs are structured for parent involvement. Infant and
toddler classes run on Monday and Wednesday from 10:00-12:00. To
register or for more information contact Rochelle Galeski at
403-501-5763
Need more info, call: 403-362-5056.
Little Links: New Program
Griffin Park School had kindly offered to host a Little Links after school program Thursdays from 3:00-4:30. We also have Little Links for Central School and Holy Family academy at the Lakeside Leisure Center, Mondays from 3:00-4:30.
We continue our usual schedule of all other Little Links Programs in the rural areas. Check our Jan news letter. Call Ruby at 362-5056 to register.
Baby & Me:
A
drop-in program for moms and their babies ages 0-12 months. Tuesdays
10:00-11:00 in the SPEC ParentLINKcentre room
117. Moms and babies are welcome to join us for a time
of nursery rhyme singing and socializing.
This program is offered at the SPEC
ParentLINKcentre in
partnership with The Brooks and District Child Development
Society.
Parent & Tots:
Come
on over to the Lakeside Leisure Centre to meet other parents
and let your little ones interact with their peers. Activities
and toys provided for children to learn through play. Sessions
take place every Tuesday and Thursday 9:30-10:45 during school
term time.
This program is offered by the SPEC
ParentLINKcentre in
partnership with The Brooks and District Child Development
Society. Need more information? Call 403-362-5056.
STOP by DROP in and PLAY
In
town for the day? The SPEC ParentLINKcentre is
a great place where you can feed and change your baby, stay and
play with your kids in our fun activity room, share with staff
your ups and downs of parenting. We have parenting brochures,
videos and resources, internet access. Play based learning activities
are available for your babies and pre-schoolers. At the SPEC
ParentLINKcentre pre-schoolers
can develop their language and social skills while learning through
play.
Open during hours of operation.
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Toddler Nutrition:
Come to the SPEC ParentLINKcentre and
learn more about Toddler Nutrition with a registered Dietitian.
Childcare available.
To find out when call 403-362-5056 or 403-501-3300.
Kiosks:
Be sure to check out the kiosks at The Medicine Hat College-Brooks Campus, The Southeast Alberta Child and Family Services (Cassils Road East), Rolling Hills Library, The Bassano Medical Clinic Waiting Room (Hospital) and the Community Cultural Centre Foyer for brochures and information on parenting and childhood development.
Developmental Screen - Wednesdays 9:00am-12:00pm:
Are you wondering if your child is on track developmentally? The SPEC
ParentLINKcentre offers
The Ages & Stages Questionnaire Screenings. Come
in and talk to staff if you have concerns, questions or want
to schedule a time.
As a parent of a young child, you are the most important
person in your child's life. You want to raise your child to
be respectful, self reliant, happy, healthy, confident, cooperative,
and responsible.
Nobody’s Perfect
Information sessions coming in March Check out the newletter for details
You can meet the challenge of parenting by:
- Learning about how children grow and behave
- Becoming skilled at encouraging your child
- Discovering ways to listen and talk together
- Learning effective, positive ways to discipline
We have staff trained to offer parenting information sessions and Classes whenever requested Interested?
Call 501-5556 to inquire about classes. Childcare is provided and times that suit you can be arranged.
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Parent Advisory Committee and Volunteers:
A huge thank you to our parent volunteers who sit on the SPEC
ParentLINKcentre Parent
Advisory Committee - we value your input.
Are you interested in joining the Committee? As a parent, you
can provide valuable input. Would you like to volunteer at the SPEC
ParentLINKcentre ?
Call 403-362-5056 to find out how!
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Programs Running In The County Of Newell
DUCHESS
Parents & Tots:
Come
on in to the Duchess Hall with your babies and toddlers (ages
0-5) for a chance to play and meet new friends. This group runs
every Tuesday from 9:30am-11.00am, and runs during school term
time. Call 403-362-5056 for more details.
LittleLINKS:
If
you have children aged 5-8 years they are invited to join us
for games and activities on Tuesdays from 3.00-4.30pm at the
Duchess Hall Sessions run during school term times.
Call 403-362-5056 for more info and to register
children.
JENNER
Parent & Tots:
An
opportunity to play and meet new friends. This group runs every
Wednesday 9.30am-11:00am .
Call 403-362-5056 for more details.
CESSFORD
New
program
Parent and Tot 1:00-3:30. come on out and join us in the Cessford
School. For more information contact Lindsey.
ParentLINKcentre:
403.501-5556 .
TILLEY
Parent & Tots:
Interested
in a Parent and Tot group in Tilley?
Call 403.362.5056 for details.
LittleLINKS:
If you have children aged 5-8 years, they are
invited to join us for games and activities in Tilley School
Gym on Thursdays 3:00-4:30pm.
Sessions run during school term times. Call
403-362-5056 for more details and to register children.
ROLLING HILLS
Kiosk:
Be sure to check out the ParentLINKcentre kiosk
in the Public Library in Rolling Hills. There are brochures and
information on parenting and child development.
SCANDIA
Parent & Tots:
Parent & Tots
is held in the Lutheran Church in Scandia. This group meets every
1st and 3rd Monday of the month 9:30-11:00. Call 403-362-5056
for more details.
BASSANO
Parent & Tots:
Come on in to Bassano Community Hall with
your little ones (ages0-5) for a chance to play and meet new
friends. This group runs every Tuesday 9:30am-11.00am, and runs
during school term time.
Call 403-362-5056 for more details.
LittleLINKS:
If you have children aged 5-8 years they are invited to join
us for games and activities on Wednesdays from 3.00-4.30pm at
Bassano School. Sessions run during school term times.
Call 403-362-5056 for more info and to register children.
ROSEMARY
Parent & Tots:
Come
on in to the Arena with your little ones (ages 0-5yrs) for a
chance to play and meet new friends. This group runs every Wednesday,
9:30-11:00, and runs during school term time.
Call 403-362-5056 for more details.
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