2009 RISE Celebration
Please join us on Thursday, April 16 for the 2009 RISE Celebration Media Launch. It will be held in the lobby at the 82 Street location at 12:00 noon.
If you have any questions, please contact Bill at 780-719-0827
Submitted by Katrina Paufler
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Computer Classes for Staff
We are now offering computer training for staff. If you are interested in attending, please send an e-mail to kpaufler@emcn.ab.ca with the classes you would like to attend.
Microsoft Excel 2003 – Tuesday, April 14 and Thursday, April 23, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Microsoft Excel 2007 – Tuesday, April 21, 28 and May 5, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Microsoft Word 2003 – Thursday, April 16, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Microsoft Word 2007 – May 12 and 14, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
PowerPoint 2003 – May 20, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
PowerPoint 2007 – May 21, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Outlook (and Webmail) – May 26, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Outlook Express (and Webmail) – May 28, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Please note: payment for the classes will come from your Professional Development funds.
If you have any questions, please contact Helen Rusich at hrusich@emcn.ab.ca or 780-423-9683
Submitted by Katrina Paufler
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Spot the Safe Harbour: Respect for All Decal
Submitted by Laurie Hauer
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Portfolio Opportunity for You
Submitted by Laurie Hauer
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Kids Are Worth It Poster
Submitted by Jim Gurnett
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Books for Zambia
Submitted by Jim Gurnett
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Kairos Poster
Submitted by Jim Gurnett
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Refugee Dinner Poster
Submitted by Jim Gurnett
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Mill Woods Interagency Group – Mailing List - 04 April 2009
Kids Are Worth It Presentation
Giving children the gift of inner discipline, a presentation with Barbara Coloroso on Wed April 22.
See poster for more info.
Employment Opportunities: City of Edmonton
Racism Free Edmonton Coordinator (Recreation Officer III)
Racism Free Edmonton Administrator
Racism Free Action Plan: City of Edmonton
See guide.
Unlocking Answers to Rental Questions
We know that organizations and front-line staff want answers to client's rental questions.
The Alberta Quality of Life Commission, Edmonton Social Planning Council and Service Alberta are hosting an information session on May 27th at King's University 9125 -50 St. Edmonton. "Unlocking the Answers to Rental Questions" will bring presenters from Service Alberta and Employment and Immigration to answer questions about the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) and the Homeless and Eviction Fund (HEP).
Your organization and staff are invited to attend one of two free sessions - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Registration is limited to 100 at each session so please register early by responding to this e-mail. Include the names of those attending and the organization they are representing. Parking is free and there is access by public transportation (see the maps attached). An invitation is attached to this e-mail as well.
To ensure the session meets your needs, please send us the questions you want answered in the e-mail with your registration.
For additional information contact Lorraine Pawluk, Service Alberta at (403) 297-5712. If you use the government number 310-0000 followed by Lorraine's telephone number, the call is free of charge.
We look forward to seeing you on May 27th.
The Quality of Life Commission
Edmonton Social Planning Council
Service Alberta
See invitation.
Ashley Langman, RN, BScN
Community Health Nurse
Mill Woods Health Centre
Alberta Health Services
7525 38 Ave NW
Edmonton, AB T6K 3X9
tel: 780-413-5685 fax: 780-461-2504
Alberta Health Services
www.capitalhealth.ca
Submitted by Helen Rusich
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Experiential Conflict Resolution workshop in Nonviolent Communication
Please Circulate Widely!
Dear Folks,
The Mediation and Restorative Justice Centre is pleased to host An Experiential Conflict Resolution workshop in Nonviolent Communication
April 17 & 18, 2009
with CNVC Trainers Jim and Jori Manske
www.NonviolentCommunication.com
We will learn and practice how to:
- clearly choose strategies that are likely to support connection even when emotions are high or intense
- acknowledge and understand the deep cause of any dispute
- make requests that are likely to support disputants in hearing each other
- know when a shift to focus on agreement is likely to work
- respond to whatever is happening in the moment that could lead to understanding and resolution
- remain resourceful no matter what is said or done
Information
Registration Form
Join others in our community for a workshop in the skills and consciousness of empathy, honesty and self-connection in the context of becoming a “third presence” with others who are in conflict.
Sincerely yours,
Harvey Voogd
Manager, Restorative Justice Programs
Submitted by Jim Gurnett
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Keeping Ahead of the Wave
Call for Posters Extended and Registration Now Open!
Shaw Conference Centre
Edmonton, Alberta
June 10-12, 2009
Alberta Health Services, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, is proud to present the 2nd bi-annual The Greying Nation Conference. The theme of the 2009 conference is Keeping Ahead of the Wave. The conference will address how the healthcare sector and service providers can prepare for the influx of seniors requiring services – the baby boomers, the first of whom will be turning 65 in 2011.
Conference topics will include: innovative technologies to support functional and cognitive abilities; adaptive housing; "green" living through the ages; determinants of health; aging well; and perspectives on aging as expressed through the visual and performing arts.
Prizes will be awarded for the best poster in the following four categories:
- Innovation/Technology
- Aging Well
- “Green” Living Through the Ages
- Adaptive Housing
Submitted by Jim Gurnett
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N LRT Community Advisory Committee Meeting Summary
To N LRT Community Advisory Committee Members - Churchill Station to Kingsway Station
Please see below for the meeting summary and PowerPoint presentation from the January 27, 2009 meeting. If you need copies of any of the other information that was distributed that evening, please request it by replying to this email.
Meeting Summary
PowerPoint Presentation
Our next meeting is tentatively planned for later in April. Once an exact date has been set, I will let you know by email.
Thank you-
Lorna Stephen
Gray Scott Consulting Group Inc.
5stephen@airsurfer.ca
phone 780.887.6895
fax 780.986.6759
Submitted by Helen Rusich
