Calendar oF events

Dec
15

Book Club: ‘Reading Rainbow’

Please join OUTreach Southern Alberta’s Book Club ‘Reading Rainbow’.

The book club occurs every 3rd Monday of every month.

The event is in the Pittoyiss Eagle’s Nest at the Lethbridge Public Library, Main Branch.

Please email info@outreachsa.org for book titles (hard copies available).

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Dec
9

Parent Peer Support Group

This event is for queer/trans parents and/or parents of queer/trans children and is organized by OUTreach Southern Alberta.

There is a virtual option offered, please email info@outreachsa.org for this option.

This event occurs on the 2nd Tuesday of every month.

The event is located in the Choir Room of McKillop United Church.

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Dec
9

Grand Connections: A Support Group for Caregiving Families

This support group is designed for grandparents, foster parents, kinship caregivers, and older parents raising kids or teens.

Come and connected with peers, share experiences and gain tools to support your caregiving journey.

This group is FREE.

Group Schedule:

  • Kick off- Tuesday, September 23

  • Group 1 (raising kids under 15)- 3rd Tuesday of the month: October 21 and November 18

  • Group 2 (raising teens 15 and older)- 4th Tuesday of the month: October 28 and November 25

  • Wrap-up Potluck- Tuesday, December 9 (All are welcome)

Please call 403-320-8888 to register.

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Nov
27
to Nov 28

PRIORITY POPULATION TRAINING - INDIGENOUS INCLUDING CULTURAL SAFETY TRAINING

Please register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/indigenous-priority-population-cultural-safety-training-tickets-1704312477499?aff=oddtdtcreator

Indigenous Support Navigators (ISN) – Blackfoot Resource Hub

Indigenous Support Navigators see the impact of intergenerational trauma on the community and are dedicated in supporting Indigenous Peoples through family, community and cultural support. ISNs help Indigenous Peoples:

  • Access and connect with Indigenous specific resources and support

  • Navigating and accessing community, health and social resources (i.e. financial benefits/assistance applications, housing applications, etc.)

  • Reconnect with spiritual/cultural supports

  • Collaborating with other Indigenous serving agencies, family and natural supports to provide integrated services for Indigenous Peoples

  • Providing appropriate referrals that are tailored to Indigenous Peoples and case consultation when necessary

Cultural Safety Training will also be incorporated into this training.

This is a 2 day training form 8:30am to 4:30pm each day.

This is mandatory training for Tier 2 System Navigators.

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Nov
25

Grand Connections: A Support Group for Caregiving Families

This support group is designed for grandparents, foster parents, kinship caregivers, and older parents raising kids or teens.

Come and connected with peers, share experiences and gain tools to support your caregiving journey.

This group is FREE.

Group Schedule:

  • Kick off- Tuesday, September 23

  • Group 1 (raising kids under 15)- 3rd Tuesday of the month: October 21 and November 18

  • Group 2 (raising teens 15 and older)- 4th Tuesday of the month: October 28 and November 25

  • Wrap-up Potluck- Tuesday, December 9 (All are welcome)

Please call 403-320-8888 to register.

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Nov
18

Grand Connections: A Support Group for Caregiving Families

This support group is designed for grandparents, foster parents, kinship caregivers, and older parents raising kids or teens.

Come and connected with peers, share experiences and gain tools to support your caregiving journey.

This group is FREE.

Group Schedule:

  • Kick off- Tuesday, September 23

  • Group 1 (raising kids under 15)- 3rd Tuesday of the month: October 21 and November 18

  • Group 2 (raising teens 15 and older)- 4th Tuesday of the month: October 28 and November 25

  • Wrap-up Potluck- Tuesday, December 9 (All are welcome)

Please call 403-320-8888 to register.

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Nov
18

Tier 2 System Navigator Training

This training is designed for individuals who work in-depth to supporting individuals in accessing and supporting them through individualized services, referrals and even case management. 

To register for this training, click the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tier-2-system-navigator-training-tickets-1704325797339?aff=oddtdtcreator

Please note: If the organization has not submitted a Lethbridge ICA sign up form, this can be found on the Lethbridge ICA website on the home page under 'Becoming a System Navigator' https://www.lethbridgeica.ca/

System Navigators only need to take the Tier training that the organization has identified, i.e. you don't need to take Tier 1 SN training before you take Tier 2 SN training.

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Nov
17

Book Club: ‘Reading Rainbow’

Please join OUTreach Southern Alberta’s Book Club ‘Reading Rainbow’.

The book club occurs every 3rd Monday of every month.

The event is in the Pittoyiss Eagle’s Nest at the Lethbridge Public Library, Main Branch.

Please email info@outreachsa.org for book titles (hard copies available).

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Nov
11

Parent Peer Support Group

This event is for queer/trans parents and/or parents of queer/trans children and is organized by OUTreach Southern Alberta.

There is a virtual option offered, please email info@outreachsa.org for this option.

This event occurs on the 2nd Tuesday of every month.

The event is located in the Choir Room of McKillop United Church.

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Nov
8

Queer Community Potluck

Please join OUTreach Southern Alberta for their Queer Community Potluck.

This event occurs every 2nd Saturday of every month and requires no RVSP.

This event is located in the Sunflower Room at the Lethbridge Polytechnic.

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Nov
6

PRIORITY POPULATION TRAINING - SENIORS

Please register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/seniors-priority-population-training-tickets-1629233243489?aff=oddtdtcreator

Seniors Community Services Partnership: Seniors System Navigators

The SCSP is made up of local organizations: Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (LSCO), Lethbridge Housing Authority (LHA), Nord-Bridge Seniors Association, and Lethbridge Family Services – Counselling, Outreach and Education (LFS-COE)

The Seniors System Navigators (SSN) respond to seniors 60+ in need by providing referrals and service navigation, case management or outreach support to residents of the City of Lethbridge. Our Navigators walk alongside clients through intake and referral processes, easing anxieties and eliminating barriers.

This is mandatory training for Tier 2 System Navigators who work with Seniors.

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Nov
6

Compass for the Caregiver

COMPASS is a supportive facilitated workshop for anyone 55+ who identifies as a caregiver for a spouse, children, grandchildren, extended family, close friend or neighbor near or far.

The is a $25 registration fee.

Please call 403-320-2222 to register.

COMPASS is on Thursdays from October 16 to November 6.

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Nov
5

Lethbridge ICA Service Fair

Don't miss out on this unique event that brings together the Lethbridge community to enhance access to essential services!

Access to Resources: Information booths offer access to information, resources, and tools that can aid individuals in finding suitable housing, accessing support services, and navigating the system more efficiently.

Networking: Connect with service providers, social supports and other community members. Building relationships can help you access resources more effectively in the future and collaborate on initiatives that improve access to housing and related services.

Learning Opportunities: Presentations on Lethbridge resources, services and the best way to access them for individuals that you are serving. Engage with System Navigators to better understand how to access, update and use Referral Pathways to support individuals you serve.

Sense of Community: Foster community pride and togetherness by showcasing that residents care about each other’s well being and are willing to work collectively to address challenges.

Support for Vulnerable Populations: Coordinated access is particularly crucial for vulnerable populations, such as those experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Participation demonstrates our shared support for these individuals and our commitment to fostering a compassionate community.

Please note: If you are wishing to attend for the full day, this requires registration. There is limited seating for attendees during Presentations from 9am to 1pm. There is a limit of 5 attendees per organization. Tickets are not need to attend the Mix and Mingle held from 1pm to 4 pm.

Register Here: Lethbridge Integrated Coordinated Access (ICA) Service Fair 2025 Tickets, Wed, Nov 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite

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Oct
30

Thursday Family Night at Family Centre

Family Centre programming during teachers’ strike.

This is a Spooktactular Family Movie Night. Come and enjoy a Halloween-themed movie, popcorn, crafts and games.

This event is for families with children under 12 years old.

This is a Drop-In Program. Simple refreshments provided.

Please call 403-320-4232.

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Oct
30

Compass for the Caregiver

COMPASS is a supportive facilitated workshop for anyone 55+ who identifies as a caregiver for a spouse, children, grandchildren, extended family, close friend or neighbor near or far.

The is a $25 registration fee.

Please call 403-320-2222 to register.

COMPASS is on Thursdays from October 16 to November 6.

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Oct
28

Grand Connections: A Support Group for Caregiving Families

This support group is designed for grandparents, foster parents, kinship caregivers, and older parents raising kids or teens.

Come and connected with peers, share experiences and gain tools to support your caregiving journey.

This group is FREE.

Group Schedule:

  • Kick off- Tuesday, September 23

  • Group 1 (raising kids under 15)- 3rd Tuesday of the month: October 21 and November 18

  • Group 2 (raising teens 15 and older)- 4th Tuesday of the month: October 28 and November 25

  • Wrap-up Potluck- Tuesday, December 9 (All are welcome)

Please call 403-320-8888 to register.

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Oct
24

MAN VAN

What is the MAN VAN?

THE MAN VAN is Canada’s only mobile men’s health clinic, traveling throughout Calgary and rural Alberta educating men on the importance of early prostate cancer awareness and their overall health

What does it do?

The Van provides on-the-spot Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood tests to men as well as blood pressure, blood glucose and waist circumference measurements at select clinics.

Who can visit the MAN VAN?

Men aged 40-70 who are not currently being seen by a doctor for any prostate problems are eligible for a baseline PSA blood test.

What can I expect when I visit the MAN VAN?

• When a man visits the MAN VAN, he is greeted by a host, often a prostate cancer survivor, who explains the PSA test and its importance. From there, he will visit one of our medical professionals who will draw ½ teaspoon of blood from his vein. Within one week, he will receive the PSA results in the mail. If the result is higher than the recommended level, the Prostate Cancer Centre will call the participant to discuss follow-up.

• There is no health care needed to visit the MAN VAN. It is a free service for men, funded entirely through private donations and corporate sponsorships. Men visiting the MAN VAN visit often takes less than 10 minutes and there is no appointment necessary.

Why is it Important?

One in six men in Alberta will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, but when caught early it is very treatable. A PSA test is a simple blood test that may help in early detection. The Prostate Cancer Centre recommends men should have a baseline PSA test starting at age 40. Health measurements such as blood pressure, blood sugar and waist circumference are often good indicators of a man’s health status and are very closely linked to some of the main health issues facing men, such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer and obesity.

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Oct
23

Compass for the Caregiver

COMPASS is a supportive facilitated workshop for anyone 55+ who identifies as a caregiver for a spouse, children, grandchildren, extended family, close friend or neighbor near or far.

The is a $25 registration fee.

Please call 403-320-2222 to register.

COMPASS is on Thursdays from October 16 to November 6.

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Oct
22

PRIORITY POPULATION TRAINING - YOUTH

To register for this training: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/youth-priority-population-training-tickets-1629231979709?aff=oddtdtcreator

YSNs work with youth 12 to 24 through direct and consistent 1-to-1 navigation by:

  • Identifying immediate barriers and concerns related to overall health and wellbeing or housing/homelessness

  • Connecting youth to short and long term supports for healthy transition to adulthood

  • Preventing entry into or further homelessness through enhanced individual and family support

  • Providing advocacy for clients in accessing and navigating services to meet goals

  • Providing education about available resources (inclusionary criteria, wait times, cost, etc.)

  • Collaborating with other youth serving agencies, family and natural supports to provide integrated services for youth

  • Providing appropriate referrals that are tailored to youth and case consultation when necessary

The YSNs also collect information on community trends, research & training/information on best practices for how to mitigate trends to build capacity within the community.

This is part of the mandatory training for Tier 2 System Navigators.

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