Events

Upcoming Events 

2022/2023 Events


February 2023 Event

Family Fun

Date: Tuesday February 21st, 2023

Location: Lloyd Mall

Time: 2:00 to 3:00 pm

 Come join us for some Family Fun at the LloydMall


Dress in your favorite Super Hero or Princess costume!


Games, crafts, and story time!!!


It's a FREE event for families to attend please note the following;

One adult and with a maximum of 2 children.

An adult must accompany children.

Recommended Age is 4-10 years old.

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Limited spots available, and limited supplies.

Located next to Warehouse One Unit#115


To register for the event: 

Select the Eventbrite event link seen here 

or head to our Facebook Page (Connecting Parents Supporting Families)

to get your free tickets 

Book your spot today by clicking the link below:

March 2023 Event

Navigating Trauma Experiences

Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2023

We are excited to offer this free session to hear Dr. Lindi Scribante, local Psychiatrist, guide us on parenting strategies for managing challenging behaviours.

To register for the event: 

Select the Eventbrite event link seen here 

or head to our Facebook Page (Connecting Parents Supporting Families)

to get your free tickets 


Location: Integrated Therapies & Performance

5009 - 50 Street Lloydminster, Alberta

Date: March 29, 2023

Time: Doors open at 6:45 pm

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

This presentation may be recorded and a YouTube Link will be uploaded to our Connecting Parents Facebook page and our website the following week for anyone that is unable to attend.

Venue

Connecting Parents Supporting Families have begun in person meetings. See each event for venue locations.


https://www.facebook.com/connectingparentssupportingfamilies

Past 2022/2023 Events

November Event

Navigating Trauma Experiences

Date: November 23, 2023

Trauma comes in all sizes, shapes, and forms affecting anyone at any age. As parents, it is important to understand how trauma can affect our children and what to be on the lookout for.

We are excited to offer this free session on navigating trauma experiences by local experienced social worker Heather Sinfield.

Heather will speak on the differences between anxiety, stress, and trauma. She will discuss tools like the Window of Tolerance, coping strategies and more that will help you navigate your family through traumatic experiences.


To register for the event: 

Select the Eventbrite event link seen here 

or head to our Facebook Page (Connecting Parents Supporting Families)

to get your free tickets 


Location: 4010 50th Ave (Startup Lloydminster)

Date: Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022

Time: Doors open at 6:45 pm

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

This presentation will be recorded and a YouTube Link will be uploaded to our Connecting Parents Facebook page and our website the following week for anyone that is unable to attend.

Past 2021/2022 Events

January Event

Building A Strong, Resilient Child

Date: Monday, January 24, 2022

ZOOM MEETING ONLINE

Start Time: 7:00 pm

Zoom Meeting link can be found under Events on our Facebook Page link

This presentation will be recorded and a YouTube Link will be uploaded to our Connecting Parents Facebook page and our website the following week for anyone that is unable to attend.

February Event

Preparing Your Child for Post-Secondary Life

Date: Tuesday, March 1st, 2022

ZOOM MEETING ONLINE

Start Time: 7:00 pm

Zoom Meeting link can be found under Events on our Facebook Page link

This presentation will be recorded and a YouTube Link will be uploaded to our Connecting Parents Facebook page and our website the following week for anyone that is unable to attend.

October Event

Divorce Part 1~For the Sake of the Kids: Strategies to reduce household conflict to help kids thrive 

Speaker - Stephanie Dobson

Date: Monday, October 25 

ZOOM MEETING ONLINE

Start Time: 7:00 pm

Link to Video Presentation can be found on the Meeting Presentation Tab on this website

November Event

Divorce Part 2 ~ Helping Kids Navigate Divorce

Date: Monday, November 22, 2021

ZOOM MEETING ONLINE

Start Time: 7:00 pm

Zoom Meeting link can be found under Events on our Facebook Page link

Due to privacy concerns, this video will not be published

Past 2020/2021 Events

June 7th - Talk to your kids about Cannabis

Topic:   Talk to your kids about Cannabis

Time:   June 7, 2021 07:00 PM  

Join Video Conference Meeting

http://Usask.webex.com/meet/patricia.king


April Event

Autism - How to Support Families & People 

Speaker - Kitty Parlby - Autism Inspirations

Date: Monday, April 26, 2021 

ZOOM MEETING ONLINE

Start Time: 7:00 pm

Link to Video Presentation can be found on the Meeting Presentation Tab on this website

Learn How to Talk So Your Kids Will Listen

Speaker

Robin Collins

Date: Monday, March 22nd, 2021

Time: Doors open 6:45 pm 

Meeting 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Location: Zoom Meeting

Link to Video Presentation can be found on our Meeting Presentation Tab on this website


SHINE Lloydminster ~ Strong Healthy Individuals Navigating Emotions

Speakers

Melody Oliver, SHINE Program Manager

Date: Monday, February 22, 2021 

ZOOM MEETING ONLINE

Start Time: 7:00 pm

Link to Video Presentation can be found on our Meeting Presentation Tab on this website



Men's Mental Health - What Can Help

Speakers

Neil Harris

Paul Laberge

Date: Monday, January 26th

Time: Doors open 6:45 pm 

Meeting 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Location: Zoom Meeting

Link to Video Presentation can be found on our Meeting Presentation Tab on this website

Bullying - How to help my child

Speaker 

Lisa Marie Kreese

A Parent & Principal Perspective


Date: Monday, November 23, 2020

Time: Doors open 6:45 pm 

Meeting 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 

Location: Zoom Meeting

Link to Video Presentation can be found on our Meeting Presentation Tab on this website     

Suicide and Self Harm

Suicide and Self Harm 

September is Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month and we are honored to have Dr. Linde Scribante presenting for this session. 

Date: Monday, September 28th

Time: Doors open 6:45 pm 

Meeting 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 

Location: Aspen Room ~ Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds  (5521 49 Ave, Lloydminster, SK)

Link to Video Presentation can be found on our Meeting Presentation Tab on this website    

COVID-19 Facts vs Fiction

Presenters

Dr. Kevin Govender 

Dr. Lindi Scribante

Date: Monday, October 26th

Time: Doors open 6:45 pm 

Meeting 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Location: Cafeteria Common Room, Lloydminster Exhibition Center  5521 49 Ave, Lloydminster, SK

Link to Video Presentation can be found on our Meeting Presentation Tab on this website