A lot to do with FCSS in Mayerthorpe

By Susan Hofforth

Over the next two and a half months, there are a lot of events, classes, and community activities available in Mayerthorpe for seniors, or parents with toddlers.

Parents
The regular Early Childhood program continues on Monday mornings at the Community Services Building. This is the Moms, Dads, and Tots group that meets at 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. It is a free, drop-in program.

The Licensed Playgroup meets on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. There is a fee for this one because it is a licensed program, but parents can drop off children here. Call FCSS for more information.

There are a number of Parent Link programs as well. The Mother Goose group meets at the library on Thursday mornings from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon for songs and stories for babies and toddlers. Tumble Tots is on Fridays at the Diamond Centre from 10 a.m. to 12 noon for active play with bikes to work on fine motor skills. These are free drop-in programs. Before Tumble Tots, the Tiny Dancer Program will also be happening at the Diamond Centre from 9:30 to 10 a.m. through February,

Stay and Play, another ParentLink program, is taking place on Friday afternoon on February 5 and 12, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Community Services Building.

On the Family Day weekend, the movie Inside Out will be shown at the library on Saturday the 13th at 2 p.m. On Family Day, there will be a Toboggan Party at the Mayerthorpe Toboggan Hill from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

On February 22, a Lunch and Learn will take place. Anyone interested in learning about the Ages & Stages Developmental Screening is welcome to join. Call FCSS for more information.

Babysitters and First Aid
A Babysitter Basics program will take place on February 4 for children aged 11 and 12 years old. The fee for this is $35.50. Call the town office to register.

A First Aid course will be held on February 20 and 21, subsidized by Whitecourt Lac Ste. Anne Supports for Living. The course is for those looking for Employment First Aid, Level C.

Seniors Outreach Program
On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, a support worker is available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to assist seniors with government forms and income tax filing.

For more information call the town office at 786-2416 and speak to Joanne St. Martin.