Social Prescribing: Vulcan County

06/08/2026

Reminder 💙

Our Caregiver Support Group begins tomorrow!

📅 Tuesday, June 9
🕤 9:30am–10:30am
📍 At the hospital

Whether you’re looking for support, connection, resources, or simply a place to talk with others who understand caregiving — you are welcome.

Please feel free to come with whatever is on your mind. We look forward to gathering together.

📲403-485-4011
📩[email protected]

06/04/2026

Calling all rural caregivers! 📢
Caregivers Alberta wants to hear about your experiences. If you provide care to a family member or friend in a rural community, please take a few minutes to complete this survey. Your voice can help improve supports for caregivers across Alberta.

Please feel free to share this post with caregivers in your network. 💙

📢 Are you a caregiver in a rural community southeast of Calgary?

Caregivers Alberta and the Calgary Rural Primary Care Network (CRPCN) want to hear about your experiences accessing respite services.

Your feedback will help identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities to improve support for caregivers in rural communities.

📝 Complete the survey by July 31, 2026:
🔗 Bit.ly/RuralRespiteSurvey
📞 Or call 1-877-453-5088

There is also an opportunity to participate in a focus group taking place in May and June 2026. Simply indicate your interest when completing the survey.

If you are a caregiver, please consider sharing your experiences and helping shape the future of respite supports in your community. 💙

06/04/2026

🎉 Seniors Week is in full swing, and there are still some great events to enjoy!

Join us this Friday for two fantastic opportunities to connect, stay active, and have some fun:

💦 **Free Aquafit Groove**
Get moving with a free seniors only aquafit class!

🎬 **Seniors Cinema**
Sit back, relax, and enjoy an evening at the movies for a screening of Bye Bye Birdie! Popcorn included! A perfect way to wrap up Seniors Week!

We hope to see you out celebrating the contributions, connections, and vibrant spirit of seniors in our community. Check out the Seniors Week calendar for full event details and times.

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Caregivers give so much of themselves to others — this is a space created for you. 💙

Our Caregiver Support Group will be starting again on Tuesday, June 9th from 9:30am–10:30am at the hospital.

Together, we hope to create a welcoming and supportive environment where caregivers can:
• Connect with others
• Share experiences and challenges
• Learn about helpful resources
• Feel heard and supported

You are welcome exactly as you are.

Please contact Amanda to register at 403-485-4011 or at [email protected].

05/28/2026

Happy Seniors Week! 🎉

We’re excited to share this year’s Seniors Week Calendar of Events — filled with fun activities, social gatherings, learning opportunities, and special events happening throughout the County!

A big thank you to the Town of Vulcan Recreation Department for organizing a couple of special events to help celebrate our seniors and build community connections. We’d also like to give a special shoutout to Bean Me Up for generously donating cookies to help make the celebrations even sweeter 🍪💛

We hope everyone takes the opportunity to get out, connect, and enjoy everything happening this week. Be sure to check out the calendar below and join us in celebrating the seniors who make our communities so special!

05/28/2026

Being a caregiver can sometimes feel isolating — let’s build community together.

Our Caregiver Support Group is starting up again on Tuesday, June 9th from 9:30am–10:30am at the hospital.

The hope for this space is simple:
✨ Connection
✨ Conversation
✨ Support
✨ Shared experiences

Come as you are and bring what’s on your mind — questions, challenges, resources, or simply yourself.

From there, we’ll aim to meet every second Tuesday.

Please contact Amanda to register at 403-485-4011 or at [email protected].