FCSS Programs & Events

Art from the Heart is a program designed for people living with early-stage dementia. It is a safe place to focus on the joy of creating, a time to relax and socialize, explore memories, gain a sense of accomplishments and express one’s feelings and emotions through art.

The Innisfail Public Library, FCSS Innisfail, and the Wolf Creek Primary Care Network have partnered to implement this program. Art instructor Mirjam Rand will guide participants through a series of simple and enjoyable art projects using a variety of mediums. Tea/coffee and snacks will follow, allowing participants some time to socialize together.

Caregivers will be able to take this time for themselves, as participants will be enjoying their art activities on their own with our facilitators. Caregivers may leave the premises or they can relax with a book or magazine at our beautiful library. A section will be set up specifically for them with tea and coffee.

Transportation is available by calling Innisfail Associated Cab at 403-227-229 (ask the driver to bring an invoice to the front counter of the library upon your arrival to the program) or the Handivan 403-348-7035.

Registration is limited to 8 participants each week so be sure to book your spot early if you are interested in registering for the group. Each session is independent of the other and is FREE for participants.

SESSION DETAILS (Innisfail Public Library, 5300A 55 St. Close):

Sessions: Mondays | February, April &  June
10:00 to 10:30 A.M. — Coffee/Tea and Snacks
10:30 to 11:30 P.M. — Art Project

TO REGISTER CALL OR EMAIL:

y403-227-3376
fcss@innisfail.ca

“… the arts can help diminish and prevent the progression of cognitive impairment. While creative arts are not a cure for dementia, it has the power to foster dignity and restore a sense of self. By unleashing the creativity in individuals, art encourages past memories to come to life and has the power to validate a person’s current situation. Mindfulness-Based Art Programming celebrates present tasks in a non-judgmental manner, focusing on the current capabilities of a person. Often this process brings joy and makes meaningful moments, enhancing relationships with those around participants.” — Anne Davis Basting, Forget Memory: Creating Better Lives for People with Dementia.John Hopkins University Press. 2009: 124.

This is a drop-in support group for care partners, allowing them to meet with other care partners who are experiencing similar situations. Care partners will have a chance to connect with others and share what is going well and not so well while talking about any other topics or questions. 

Meetings take place at the Innisfail Historical Village’s History Room (5139 42 St.) from 1:00-2:30 p.m.on the second Monday of every month. 

Contact Shelby at the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and North West Territories at 403-342-0448 ext. 706

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Developed by The Psychology Foundation of Canada, the Kids Have Stress Too! program helps parents, caregivers and educators understand childhood stress, and how to provide children with the tools to deal with stress effectively. It is a broad-based primary prevention program which provides parents, caregivers, and communities with the knowledge, awareness and skills to help young people become healthier and more resilient through learning how to manage their stress. The program includes a range of resources designed for parents, those who work with young children in early learning settings and for classrooms.

This program runs for 12 – 16 weeks for approximately 1-hour per week.

Volunteer Connector

The Innisfail Volunteer Connector aims to connect volunteers and the many community events, activities and organizations that require their services.

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Neighbours Helping Neighbours

As a year-round program, Neighbours Helping Neighbours is a community-minded program that promotes volunteerism in our community and provides assistance to those in need. Whether a snow angel, garden angel or a strong hand, you can make a difference in your community!

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Do you need a hand to prepare your tax return? The Town of Innisfail, Innisfail Public Library and Canada Revenue Agency partner to bring a free income tax return services to Innisfail each year to eligible individuals.

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