Family & Community Support Services (F.C.S.S.)

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Community Worker: Ms. Gloria Bulmer

Hours Of Operation:  Monday to Friday 8 am - 12 pm

What is F.C.S.S?

FCSS is a program between the province and local municipalities with the objective of building strong communities through prevention, self help, and volunteerism.

Prevention: 

Enhancement of social well being of individuals and families through promotion of early intervention.

Volunteerism: 

Promoting "active" community participation in the delivery of programs and services.

Community Development: 

Encouraging the community to work together.

Local Autonomy:

Involving local input into the decisions regarding the F.C.S.S. program.

Information:

Any questions - F.C.S.S. will try to find an answer

Community Directory:

Updated annually by F.C.S.S.

Application Forms: 

Baby Sitting Course - Block Parents - Boys + Girls Club - Christmas Hampers - Welcome Packages

Referral:

If you need to be referred to an agency or a place to help you, F.C.S.S. will find an answer for you.

In School Mentoring: 

Promoting adults 1 hour/week with a child in grades 2 - 4.

Chips:

Mother and Tot time to socialize and play with Gym equipment.

Babysitting Course: 

Course offered to children 11+ years old  to obtain their certificate.

Babysitting Registry: 

A list of babysitters for parents to use.

Child Identification Program:

Program used to identify children with their community. 

Finger prints taken by peace officer in March and September at Fairs.

Flu Shot: 

Once a year seniors are taken to Innisfail for a flu shot and the wellness fair.

Seniors Link to Health: 

Time for seniors to exercise.

Volunteer Appreciation: 

Time to celebrate and help volunteers in the community.

Senior Appreciation and Grandparents Day:

A time to thank seniors for being a great help in the community.

Safety at Home:

Course for 7 - 11 years old to learn how to handle safety at home.

Youth:

Encourage programming for the youth and getting them to help with social events.

School Wellness:

To promote worker and his/her work in the community.

Christmas Hampers:

Time to make a more enjoyable Christmas for those in need.

Also have Christmas Community Dinner for the Community.

Community Events: 

Winterfest, Jingle Bells, Penhold Days - get volunteers and participate.

Penhold FCSS is located at 1123 Fleming Ave (Community Services Office)

403.886.5464

Penhold Library

1013 Aberdeen Street

Phone: 403.886.2636

Email: penholdlibrary@libs.prl.ab.ca

For up-to-date information on library programs

and events click Penhold Reporter.

Part of the Chinooks Edge School Division

Click here for more information about Chinook's Edge School Division policies and news.

Inclement weather busing information

Penhold School welcomes students in grades four through nine, with an enrolment of approximately 180 students.

• 15 Rectangle Tables (4-5 each side) 6 feet long
• 21 Round Tables (6-8 people)
• 225 chairs
• Hall seats 300 people
• Weekend rate $700.00- (3:00pm Friday to 3:00pm Sunday)
• Weekend day rate $400.00- (3:00pm- 3:00am)

The Penhold Memorial Hall is located at 1123 Fleming Avenue in Penhold.  This newly renovated multipurpose centre has a comfortable seating capacity of 225 and boasts a large, commercial kitchen, a practical stage, hardwood dance floor, quality sound system with a cordless microphone, a designated bar area with and ample parking.  The roomy hall and extra amenities make it the ideal place for most special events.  IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THIS BUILDING IS A NON SMOKING FACILITY.  There are designated areas for those who may wish to smoke outside the facility.

It is the responsibility of the renter to become familiar with this information and inform their guests.

Go to Fee Schedule

Rental Agreement 2009

Memorial Hall can be booked through the Town of Penhold Municipal Office at 1001 Minto Street.  A contact name, address and phone number, the date, time and nature of the event as well as a $150 non-refundable deposit will be required at the time of booking.  For information regarding the availability of dates as well as costs, the Municipal Office at 403.886.4567.

A $150.00 booking deposit or the full amount of the rental (if less than $150) is required at the time of booking in order to hold a specific date.  This deposit will be subtracted from the total balance when final payment is due.  The final balance of the rental must be paid before the keys to the facility will be given.  The booking deposit is non refundable.

A $250.00 security deposit is required at the time the key is picked up.  A further $100 security deposit will be charged with the use of dishes/cutlery.  The security deposit will be credited directly to the town’s bank account until it is determined that no damage occurred, rules were followed, keys were returned and/or extra cleaning was not required.  If any of the above said were reported, the security deposit or a portion thereof will be withheld to compensate, and the balance will be refunded within three (3) weeks of the function date.

Cost Break-down:

Booking Deposit is non-refundable.

Renter is strongly encouraged to obtain insurance, naming the Town of Penhold as an additional insured, for the function prior to the date of the function.

It should be noted: Renters may be able to obtain insurance through their home owner’s policy upon request of their agent.

Kitchen

Full use of the kitchen facilities is included in the Hall rental.  These include a commercial gas stove and 2 ovens, commercial dishwasher, steam line, cooler and coffee facilities.  Use of dishes and cutlery is also available for no extra charge; however, an additional security deposit of $100 will be charged.

Coffee Facilities:

Coffee machine and thermal carafes are included with Hall Rental.

Bar

There is no extra charge for the use of the bar area.

The renter is responsible for any liquor permits required.

Tables & Chairs

The Penhold Memorial Hall has a seating capacity of 300, and enough tables and chairs to seat between 200 - 250 people.  There are rectangular and round tables available for use.  Please do not drag the tables and chairs across the floor, lift and place them gently.  This requires two people.  Tables and chairs must be cleaned and replaced after use.

Decorations

Please do not tape or tack decorations to the plaster walls.  Confetti, glitter, rice and/or open candles are not allowed in the Hall.  Candles in appropriate holders are allowed, please remember never leave any candle unattended.  If evidence indicates that this rule has not been adhered to, a portion of your security deposit will be withheld to cover damages and/or extra cleaning.

Responsibilities

The individual signing the rental contract is responsible for not only the set up and organization of the function, but also to ensure that all rules and regulations are adhered to, all appropriate cleaning requirements have been completed, all doors are secured, all lights and fans are shut off, the hall is vacated by 3:00am and that the key is left in the drop box at the Municipal Office immediately following the function.  Should the Lessee be unable to uphold this responsibility it is their duty to designate another reliable individual to do so, as liability will still reside with the Lessee.

The above information and policies are set out, posted and enforced for the protection of the residents of Penhold, the Penhold Memorial Hall and all future users.  Please respect these conditions to ensure that everyone using the Hall may enjoy the facility and the equipment provided.

Volunteers help make our town a community!  Below are a few of the programs requiring volunteers.

Programs

Rural Peer Support Project

Rural Peer Support Project, Canadian Mental Health Association, Central Alberta Region

Contact: Debra Curry, Program Coordinator 403.346.2266.

Volunteer Job Description:

Volunteers would assist by working with a community advisory committee in guiding the development of rural support initiatives for people and their family members living with a mental illness (depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia, obsessive compulsive disorder, addictions, etc.).

Volunteer Criteria:

Interested in the topic of mental illness and the creation of practical community supports.

Town of Penhold Rec/Events Department

Contact: Rec/Events Department 403.886.5464.

Volunteer Description:

Volunteers would assist with special events doing various duties. Some of the events are Penhold Days, Halloween Haunted House & Dance, Easter Egg Hunt, Jingle Bell Ride, etc.  Volunteers are also needed to help run regular activities such as Drop in adult hockey, Fun-Nastics, swim program, summer fun program, and meat draws.

Volunteer Criteria:

Depends on the event or program that the volunteer is interested in.

Women’s Wellness Day 2008

Contact: Ms. Gloria Bulmer, FCSS Community Worker at 403.886.5464 for more information.

Christmas Community Dinner

Contact: Ms. Bulmer, FCSS Community Worker at 403.886.5464

Volunteer Description: 

Volunteers are needed to sell tickets, dishwashing, cleanup and more.

FCSS Advisory Board

Contact: Ms. Bulmer, FCSS Community Worker at 403.886.5464.

Volunteer Description:

Volunteers are always needed to sit on the board.

Penhold In-School Mentoring Program (Big Brothers Big Sisters of Innisfail)

Contact: Ms. Darlene Evans @ 403.227.6766     E-mail: bbbsinnis@aol.com

Make a Difference to a child…..Become an In-School Mentor!

Website: www.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/innisfail

Volunteer Description: 

Skip out of work and into a school…but don’t let the teacher catch you running in the halls. In-School Mentoring is a fun and rewarding program that matches you to a child in your elementary school. Having is easy! In-School matches can play games, do crafts, shoot hoops, draw, paint, read, and share lunch together. In-School Mentoring takes place during the school year for only one hour each week…but you can feel like a kid all week long!!

Volunteer Criteria:

Becoming a mentor requires that individuals go through an orientation, two interviews along with a personal reference and police background check.