Fall/Winter 2010
Barons-Eureka-Warner Family & Community Support Services (FCSS)
1. Family Studies
Barons-Eureka-Warner Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) assists individuals, families and communities to reach their potential through Counselling, Teen, Parenting, Senior and Volunteer Programs. Your taxes are providing these programs at you Parent Link Centre. Please take advantage of these programs.
2. Counselling
BEW FCSS counsellors assist in personal, teen, family, and marriage counselling. Call Brett Drewry 403-752-5430 or Margie Hartley 403-752-4301, Ext. 2.
3. Parent Link Centres
There is no charge for the programs; they are sponsored by BEW FCSS with support from provincial and municipal governments. Check our website www.bewfcss.ab.ca for other parenting courses.
Barons-Eureka-Warner Family & Community Support Services (FCSS)
Barons-Eureka-Warner Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) assists individuals, families and communities to reach their potential through Counselling, Teen, Parenting, Senior, Volunteer and Children’s programs. These programs are funded by provincial and municipal governments. There is NO CHARGE! Visit our website at www.bewfcss.ab.ca for more information on courses and activities offered in your community.
1. Counselling
FCSS Counsellors assist in personal, teen, family, and marriage counselling. For an appointment call Brett Drewry at 403-752-5430 (in the Chinook Health site) or Kerry Heggie at 403-752-4301 (Raymond Parent Link Centre).
2. Parent Link Centres/Parent Program
Parent Link Centres offer activities/program/courses to provide information and support for parents and caregivers on how to assist with your child’s learning and development. See our website www.bewfcss.ab.ca for parenting courses and activities in your community.
3. Teen Program
The goals of the teen program are to strengthen and support youth and their families by providing professional counselling, educational programs and youth/family activities.
4. Volunteer Program
The Volunteer program provides opportunities for individuals to enrich their lives and the lives of those who benefit from their support.
5. Seniors Wellness Program
In an effort to prevent disability and preserve independence in the aging population, this program endeavours to educate, support and advocate for seniors and their families. The program assists seniors in making choices that will improve their health and well-being.
COMPASS for the Caregiver
Presented by Barons-Eureka-Warner FCSS
This program is intended for family members or friends who are providing care for someone living with challenges due to disability, illness, or age. Care giving can be life altering, emotionally trying and expensive. The Compass program offers group sessions for caregivers to learn how to take better care of themselves. This is a 4 session program to be held on Wednesday afternoons.
Date: 4 Wed. Sep. 15, 22, 29 & Oct. 6
Time: 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: No Fee
Location: Stirling Senior Centre
Facilitator: Linda Martens, Barons-Eureka-Warner FCSS
Registration Deadline: September 8
Register with: Linda Martens, Coordinator Seniors Wellness
1-866-345-8800 Extension: 2463
1-403-345-3000 Extension: 2463
Please leave a voice message.
Baby & Me
A great opportunity for parents of babies (up to 24 months) to meet others. Come to get new ideas and to make new friends. We’ll talk about how your baby learns and grows, and any concerns you might have. Bring your babe and enjoy a morning out! Offered in two locations.
Location 1: Raymond Parent Link Centre
Date: Every Friday
Time: 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Fee: No cost
To register: or for more information call Mary-Rose or Nancy at 403-752-4301. Childcare will be available for siblings.
Location 2: Stirling Parent Link Centre (at the Old Lion’s Hall 471-2 St.)
Date: Thu. Mornings starting September 9
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Fee: No cost
No need to register; if you would like more information call Stacey Maynes at 403-315-3942.
Daddy and Me
Stay & Play with the man in your child’s life! For children 0-6 years and their dad, grandpa, or other significant male! Playtime, story time, and snack. Come have fun together! Offered in two locations.
Location 1: Raymond Parent Link Centre
Date: September 8, October 13, November 10 (every second Wednesday)
Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Fee: No cost
To register: or for more information please call Mary-Rose McMullin at 403-752-4301.
Location 2: Stirling Parent Link Centre (at the Old Lion’s Hall 471-2 St.)
Date: 2nd. Wed. of each month starting September 8
Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Fee: No cost
No need to register; if you would like more information please call Rena Proctor at 403-359-0828.
Infant Massage
Would you like to learn how massage can benefit you and your baby? Research shows that touch is essential for healthy growth and development. In this FREE 5 week course, you will learn the special massage strokes that can benefit both you and your baby. Massaging your baby can help:
- Baby learn to relax
- Baby sleep longer and deeper
- Soothe your baby
- Promote strong parent-child relationships
- Relieve colic or “gassy spells”
- Stimulate circulatory and gastrointestinal systems
Offered in 2 locations:
Location 1: Raymond Parent Link Centre
Date: 5 Tue. October 12-November 9
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Fee: No cost
To register: or for more information please call Nancy Keeler or Mary-Rose McMullin at 403-752-4301.
Location 2: Stirling Parent Link Centre (at the Old Lion’s Hall 471-2 St.)
Date: 5 Fri. starting September 17
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Fee: No cost
To register: or for more information please call Stacey Maynes at 403-315-3942.
Family Night Live
Activities, Laughs, and Healthy Snacks! For Families with children 6-12 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Come to the Parent Link Centre and participate in our family fun activities. Please RSVP at least two days before our events. Offered in two locations:
Location 1: Raymond Parent Link Centre (SW corner of the Elementary School)
Date: Last Wednesday evening of every month September-November (none in December)
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Fee: No cost
To register: and for more information please call Parents Link Centre at 403-752-4301.
Location 2: Stirling Parent Link Centre (at the Old Lion’s Hall 471-2 St.)
Date: Every 3rd. Wed. Sep. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec. 15
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Fee: No cost
To register: and for more information please call Stacey Maynes 403-315-3942.
COPEing with Toddler Behaviour
This is an 8 session course for parents of 12-36 month old children. The program is facilitated by trained individuals and is designed to improve your parenting knowledge and reduce the stress you feel as a parent. Through videos, discussion and skill building exercises you will learn about encouraging and nurturing a good relationship with your child and to use strategies to promote positive behaviour and prevent challenging behaviour. Offered in two locations:
Location 1: Raymond Parent Link Centre
Date: To be announced
Time: TBA
Fee: No cost
To register: and for more information please call Mary-Rose McMullin 403-752-4301.
Location 2: Stirling Parent Link Centre (at the Old Lion’s Hall 471-2 St.)
Date: 8 Fri. Starting October 15
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Fee: No cost
To register: and for more information please call Stacey Maynes 403-315-3942.
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