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2021 DEVON WINTER - Town of Devon
2021 DEVON WINTER
2021 DEVON WINTER - Town of Devon
DEVON WINTER PROGRAM GUIDE

    welcome winter in devon!
    TABLE OF CONTENTS                                                                           CANADIAN TIRE JUMPSTART FUNDING
    Directory, Participation Fund.................................................2             Strong communities include strong kids. We believe all kids
    2021 Events.............................................................................2   should have the chance to run, skate, play, and grow. Canadian
    Family and Community Support Services.............................4                         Tire Jumpstart® is a community-based charitable program that
                                                                                                helps kids aged 4-18 participate in organized sports and recreation
    How to Register.......................................................................6
                                                                                                such as hockey, dance, soccer and swimming, so they can develop
    Winter Activity Kits..................................................................6     important life skills, self esteem and confidence.
    Winter Programs.....................................................................6
                                                                                                Applications for assistance can be submitted from January 15 to
      Child & Youth Programs......................................................7
                                                                                                June 1 for spring/summer programs, and from July 1 to November
      Family Programs..................................................................8        15 for fall/winter programs.
      Adult Programs....................................................................8
                                                                                                Visit jumpstart.canadiantire.ca to apply online. Contact
      Indigenous-Based Programs.............................................11
                                                                                                780-987-8332 / programs@devon.ca for more information.
    Dale Fisher Arena..................................................................11
    Winter Trails Map...................................................................12
    Community Bus...................................................... Back Cover              COMMUNITY DIRECTORY
                                                                                                Town Office Main..................................................780-987-8300
    PARTICIPATION FUND                                                                          Programs & Events...............................................780-987-8332
    Did you know that financial assistance for Town of Devon                                    Family & Community Support Services.................780-987-8325
    run programs is available through the Participation Fund?
                                                                                                Parks....................................................................780-987-8331
    The Town of Devon believes in creating an inclusive community
    where all residents can lead a healthy and active lifestyle regardless                      Community Bus....................................................780-910-1960
    of economic circumstance. Families are automatically approved if
                                                                                                Dale Fisher Arena.................................................780-987-4242
    they are in receipt of AISH, EI or Alberta child / adult health benefits.
    Other funding is determined by family income and size. Maximum                              Facility & Sport Field Bookings.............................780-987-8328
    allowance is $250 per family per year. Visit www.devon.ca to com-                           Devon Public Library............................................780-987-3720
    plete the online form. Or call 780-987-8325 / FCSS@devon.ca for
    more information or a copy of the form.

                            winter Events
    FEB 3: WINTER WALK DAY
    FEB 15: FAMILY DAY
    APR 16:VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
    APR 22 – MAY 1: PITCH IN! DEVON COMMUNITY CLEAN UP
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                                 the kindness project
                                                                   the kindness conversations.
                                                                           let's talk...
noun: the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate

did you know that acts of kindess are a key                      • can you share an experience of when
contributor to mentally healthy communities?                       someone showed kindness and it had a
kindness, as reasearch has shown, also makes us                    positive impact on you?
happier, improved physical health, slows ageing                  • can you share a story about a time where you
and improves relationships.                                        showed kindness? how did it make you feel?
let's start a conversation about kindness                        • do you consider Devon to be a kind
in Devon...                                                        community? can you give an example?
                                                                 • if Devon was known as one of the kindest
For more information, contact:                                     communities, what would that look like?
Heather at hacres@devon.ca
                                                                 • what could you do to help show kindness
                                                                   in Devon?
                                    #YouGotThis                               ...because kindness matters

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    Family & Community Support Services
                                 EARLY DEVELOPMENT INSTRUMENT
                                 As part of our ongoing commitment to the children of Devon, the
                                 programs we offer are being purposefully created with one or
                                 more of the five developmental domains in mind. Where you see
                                 the symbols by the programs you will know what domains they
                                 primarily focus on.

                                 DEVELOPMENTAL DOMAINS
                                            Physical Health & Well-Being:
                                            Encouraging physical growth and independence, gross
                                            and fine motor skills and coordination.
                                            Social Competence:
                                            Encouraging playing well with others, curiosity about
                                            the world, respect for adults and other children, behav-
                                            ior and following rules / instructions, independence,
                                            self-confidence and eagerness to explore new things.

                                            Emotional Maturity:
                                            Encouraging age-appropriate emotional understand-
                                            ing, empathy, reflection, and controlled actions (think-
                                            ing before doing).

                                            Language & Thinking:
                                            Encouraging reading, writing, classification of shapes,
                                            numbers, colours, size and concepts.

                                            Communication Skills & General Knowledge:
                                            Encouraging open communication of needs and wants
                                            in a socially appropriate way, storytelling and an ap-
                                            propriate awareness of the outside world.

                                 COMMUNITY SERVICES OUTREACH
                                 Older Adults and 65+
                                 Community Service Outreach – Older Adults and 65+ Support
                                 program is there to connect you to available resources, assist with
                                 applying for benefits and subsidies, coordinate temporary short
                                 term respite (via our service providers), and can provide referrals
                                 to other agencies. The service coordinates and hosts information
                                 sessions, events and activities for older adults.
                                 65+ Support also offers two housekeeping programs, both of
                                 which are available to clients aged 65 or over and / or clients
                                 with disabilities / restrictive medical needs. These services are
                                 available with or without subsidy (following an income based
                                 assessment).

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Youth and Family                               Devon FCSS works together with Karunia         Call 780-987-8308 to register or apply.
This program offers short-term support         Counselling and Family Counselling             Be a Neighbourhood Volunteer Snow
through one-on-one visits that assist          Centres. Subsidies are based on income.        Buster
individuals or families to make healthy        Broadly - for those who do not have chil-      Does someone in your neighbourhood
skill-based improvements in their lives. It    dren under 18 living at home, you may          need a helping hand this winter? Be neigh-
is available to children, teens and families   qualify if you earn less than $50,000 per      bourly, like Buster, and consider shovelling
in need. The program strives to enhance,       household and for those with children          an extra sidewalk or driveway.
strengthen and stabilize families who are      under 18 at home this threshold increas-
experiencing life stress and/or change.        es to $75,000.                                 Be a Business Snow Buster
Each family circumstance is unique. Family     For a subsidized referral please contact       If you have a Devon business license and
strengths, assets and action-planning          FCSS Coordinator at 780-987-8325.              offer snow clearing as a service, call the
will be utilized. Reasons for referrals may                                                   office and get on the list of providers. Do
                                               SNOW BUSTERS WANTED!
include separation or divorce, loss, com-                                                     you offer discounts? What are your prices?
munication/conflict, parenting strategies,                                                    Let us know so we can share it!
budgeting and more.                            Do you have some time to spare? Even if you
                                                                                              In ALL cases: if you are planning to use an
For more information on either program,        can only do one hour every so often, you may
                                                                                              ATV or other off highway vehicle to support
call 780-987-8308 or                           be able to help someone who desperately
                                                                                              you clearing snow, you must register for
email CSOC@devon.ca                            needs it. Be like Buster! Bust some snow!
                                                                                              a license with the Town of Devon Bylaw
                                               How it works...                                Department.
IT’S GOOD TO TALK                              Be a Registered Volunteer Snow Buster
                                                                                              Benefits to you…
SUBSIDIZED COUNSELLING                         To go through the FCSS program where in-
                                               quiries come in from the public to request     Looks good on your resume for work
SERVICE                                        help, all volunteers need to get a criminal    or college, it feels good to help people,
                                               and vulnerable persons check (at no cost       contribute to your community, help build
Sometimes you might need some addition-
                                               to you). When that is done, if anyone calls    up skills, get you active, gain confidence
al support to help you through a difficult
                                               needing help an email gets sent to all         and knowledge that you make a positive
or stressful time and a referral to mental
                                               volunteers on the list and whoever can help    difference.
health services doesn’t seem appropriate.
We can help eligible families to receive a     out responds directly to the client. Easy –
limited number of subsidized counselling       you only do what you can do, no pressure.
sessions.                                      This service is aimed at helping low income
                                               seniors, disabled and temporarily infirm
                                               residents of Devon.

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                       winter programming
                                    This year has brought many changes! Keep a lookout at
                            devon.ca/programguide for any updates to programs and events offered.

         winter                                          Recreation Kits
                                                       Kits are available to sign-out for a
                                                                                                         Themed
                                                                                                       Activity Kits
      Activity Kits
                                                       weekend of fun for all ages, free of
                                                       charge to Devon residents. Kits are        Register for our themed activity kits
                                                       available to borrow from Thursday          to get resources, crafts, games and
                                                       – Monday each week, delivered              activities delivered to your door.
                                                       straight to your door.                     Every month offers something new,
                                                       Kit Options: Mini Musicians,               free of charge to Devon residents.
                                                       Jumbo Games Night, Mystery                 January: Snowy Daze
                                                       Craft Bag
                                                                                                  February: Family Fun
    Looking for some at-home                           Dates Available:
    activities to get your mind off the                January 14 – April 12                      March: Grateful Hearts
    snow? We bring the fun to you                                                                 April: Spring Things
    with our Winter Activity Kits. Get                 *Please note, kits will need to be
    moving, get crafty, and spend                      dropped off to the Town of Devon           Register at
    some time with friends and                         Office. Kit options may change.            devon.recdesk.com
    family. For full descriptions, visit               Sign-up to borrow a kit at
    devon.ca/activitykits                              devon.ca/activitykits

         HOW TO                                                            OH NO...
         REGISTER
                                                                        we cancelled the program!
                                                                        Excellent programs are sometimes cancelled when
                                                                        everyone waits until the last minute to register. Decisions
         for programs                                                   about class cancellations are made one week prior
                                                                        to class start dates. Please make sure classes run by
                                                                        Registering Early!
         Registration is easy! Just follow these steps:                 Programs must meet minimum registration to run. If a
         1. Go to devon.recdesk.com                                    program needs to be cancelled, there will be a full refund to
                                                                        the participants and a minimum of 5 business days’ notice
         2. If you are a new user, create an account                   given. Withdrawal from a program requires 5 business days.
            or login to your existing account                           You will receive a full refund minus a 10% administration fee.
         3. Select Programs                                             Withdrawals with less than 5 days’ notice are not eligible for
                                                                        a refund.
         4. Scroll or search for the program you are
                                                                        If any programs are cancelled due to changes in
            interested in                                               COVID-19 restrictions, participants will be given full
         5. Select Register                                             refunds for the applicable program.

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   Developmental Domains
         Social Competence
         Language & Thinking
         Physical Health & Well-Being
         Emotional Maturity
         Communication Skills &
         General Knowledge

 CHILD & YOUTH PROGRAMS
Devon Community
Indoor Playground
Spend some physical-
ly-distanced quality time with other parents
while your children play. We have many
toys available for play! Once per month
there is a hosted session that focuses on
the five developmental domains. Parents
                                                                                                Age:       3.5-5 years
are responsible for the active supervision     Sportball Parent & Child                                    (Accompanied by parent)
of their children and helping with set-up &    You’ve made the team! Sportball Parent &         Cost:      $97.50/6 sessions
take-down. For more info check us out on       Child focuses on physical literacy and social    Registration Deadline: January 4
Facebook.                                      exploration as toddlers learn fundamental
                                               sport skills and participate in creative motor   Sportball Multi-Sport
Dates:     Session 1: Jan 7 – Jan 28
           Session 2: Feb 4 – Feb 25           games, songs, rhymes, stories, bubble            Refine, rehearse, repeat. Multi-Sport class-
           Session 3: Mar 25 – Apr 15          time and more. Children are challenged           es are the heart of Sportball programming.
Time:      9:30am-11:00am                      according to their individual skill level and    Coaches focus on the basic skills common
Location: Devon Community Centre               grownups are taught techniques to help           to all sports, like balance, coordination,
Age:       0-6 years                           toddlers refine motor skills while devel-        stamina, and timing in a fun, supportive,
Cost:      Free                                oping social skills. Limited class sizes and     non-competitive setting that emphasizes
Registration: Opens two weeks prior to each    safety precautions will be in place.             teamwork. Limited class sizes and safety
session
                                               Date:      Saturdays, Jan 16 – Feb 20            precautions will be in place.
Let’s Play                                     Time:      9:00am-9:45am                         Date:      Saturdays, Jan 16 – Feb 20
                                               Location:  Devon Community Centre
Join early childhood expert,                                                                    Time:      11:15am-12:15pm
                                               Age:       2-3.5 years
Kathy, for four weeks of                                  (Accompanied by parent)
                                                                                                Location: Devon Community Centre
parented programming fun                                                                        Age:        5-7 years
                                               Cost:      $97.50/6 sessions
for children aged 0-6. Each week there will                                                     Cost:      $97.50/6 sessions
                                               Registration Deadline: January 4
be a new theme with materials and activ-                                                        Registration Deadline: January 4
ities that enhance learning and creativity,    Sportball Coach & Child
engage the senses, build skills and most of    This program will help kids ages 3 and up
all, are fun! Limited space available. Small   develop independence and build confidence
groups for maximum enjoyment.                  by attending classes with limited support.
Dates:     Session 1: Jan 7 – Jan 28           Coaches engage younger children with cre-
           Session 2: Feb 4 – Feb 25           ative storylines and special themes and con-
           Session 3: Mar 25 – Apr 15          nect with older kids as leaders and mentors.
Time:      1:30pm-2:30pm                       Limited class sizes and safety precautions
Location: Devon Community Centre               will be in place.
Age:       0-6 years
Cost:      Free                                Date:     Saturdays, Jan 16 – Feb 20
Registration: Opens two weeks prior to each    Time:     10:00am-11:00am
session                                        Location: Devon Community Centre

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                                                     Ages:       Suitable for ages 7+ with parental
            FAMILY PROGRAMS                                      supervision                                     ADULT PROGRAMS
                                                     Cost:       Pay What You Can
    Virtual Games Night                              Registration Deadline: January 15                 Virtual Adult Fitness
    Gather your friends and families to enjoy an                                                       Dance fitness is modified to suit the needs
    evening of drop-in online games! Offered         Family Trivia Night                               of those looking to start an active lifestyle,
    every 2nd Thursday and 4th Friday of the         Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel...families       or an introduction to fitness! Suitable for all
    month. Internet connection required. Youth       bring your knowledge and put your heads           adults, including adults 50 years and older.
    under the age of 16 years need parental          together as a team to score some prizes!          Weekly recordings will be available to those
    consent.                                         Physical distancing measures will be put in       who register.
    Date:       January 14 & 22, February 11 & 26,
                                                     place.
                                                                                                       Equipment needed: electronic device with
                March 11 & 26, April 8 & 23          Date:       Friday, February 12                   a good internet connection.
    Time:       6:30pm-8:30pm                        Time:       6:30pm-8:00pm                                       January 18 – April 26
    Location:   Virtual                                                                                Date:
                                                     Location:   Devon Community Centre                              (no classes on February 15 or April 5)
    Age:        8+ years                             Cost:                                             Time:         7:00pm-7:30pm
                                                                 Free
    Cost:       Free                                                                                   Location:     Virtual (Zoom)
                                                     Registration Deadline: February 12
    Registration Deadline: None                                                                        Age:        Adults
                                                     Knit a Scarf Workshop                             Cost:       Pay What You Can
    Family Paint Night                               Brrrrr, it’s that time of year, need a scarf or   Registration Deadline: None
    Spend some time with your family, and            make one to gift – come join us and be lead       Virtual Light Strength & Conditioning
    make a painting together! Led by a local         through a simple pattern. No experience           This class is for our adults who are looking
    artist, you will be provided with all the        necessary, all knitting levels welcome. Kits      to work on strength and conditioning. This
    materials and directions to create a work        will be provided with all needed materials.       is a beginner class, so no experience is
    of art. One registration per child (adult will
                                                     Date:       Monday, January 25                    required. Suitable for all adults, including
    help with the painting).
                                                     Time:       6:30pm-8:00pm                         adults 50 years and older. Weekly record-
    Date:       Friday, January 22                   Location:   Devon Community Centre                ings will be available to those who register.
    Time:       6:30pm-8:00pm                        Age:        14+ years                             Equipment needed: yoga mat, light dumb-
    Location:   Devon Community Centre               Cost:       Free                                  bells, and an electronic device with a good
                (*or Zoom depending on COVID
                restrictions)                        Registration Deadline: January 18                 internet connection.
                                                                                                       * Older adults are encouraged to talk to their doc-
                                                                                                       tor before starting, drink sufficient fluids, stop if
                                                                                                       pain occurs, and start slowly to build up strength.

                                                                                                                     January 18 – April 26
                                                                                                       Date:
                                                                                                                     (no classes on February 15 or April 5)
                                                                                                       Time:         7:45pm-8:15pm
                                                                                                       Location:     Virtual (Zoom)
                                                                                                       Age:        Adults
                                                                                                       Cost:       Pay What You Can
                                                                                                       Registration Deadline: None

                        RECREATION                                                  OUTDOOR RECREATION
                        PROGRAMS                                                   Keep updated on the Town of Devon’s
                                                                                  Facebook and Instagram pages for new
           A variety of programs are organized                                 program additions! We are working on offering
        throughout the year. Programs are offered                                   outdoor recreation workshops from
                to a variety of ages. Check                                        January – April for families and adults.
          devon.ca/programguide for updates!                                            Stay tuned, and stay warm!

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Watercolour Workshops                          Virtues Pick Café                               Walk ‘n Learn
Join local artist David James to learn all     Join us online for a positive and uplifting     Join Primary Care Network Exercise Spe-
about watercolours and make your own           coffee morning every Tuesday for 10 weeks       cialist and learn a Cardiovascular Circuit.
piece of artwork. Sessions will progress       to explore what Virtues are, what they may
                                                                                               Date:         Wednesday, January 13
in difficulty with watercolour theory and      mean to you, how to recognize them in your-
                                                                                               Time:         9:30-10:15am
learning proper technique. All supplies are    self and others and why they are important,
                                                                                               Location: Devon Community Centre
included. Physical distancing measures will    while learning how to be your best self and     Age:          Adults
be in place.                                   enhance your relationships. This is very low    Cost:         Free
*Pending COVID-19 restrictions, an alterna-    key and designed to create a sense of com-      Registration Deadline: January 8
tive format may be offered, or classes may     munity, connection and enhancement of           To register call 780-987-8308 or email
be postponed to a later date.                  how you view yourself and others. Everyone      CSOC@devon.ca
Date:       Mondays, January 18 – March 29     is Welcome – we encourage people to come
            (no class February 15)                                                             Blue Cross 65+
                                               to as many of the 10 sessions as they can,
Time:       7:00pm-9:00pm                                                                      Learn about what benefits fall under the
                                               but full attendance is not mandatory.
Location: Devon Public Library                                                                 premium free program when you turn 65. As
Age:        Adults                             Date:       Tuesdays, March 2 – May 4, 2021     well as, other options that may be suitable
Cost:        $100/10 classes                   Time:       10:30am-12pm                        to meet your needs.
Registration Deadline: January 11              Location:   Virtual (Zoom)                      Date:         Wednesday, February 13
                                               Age:        Youth 15+ and Adults                Time:         2:00-3:00pm
Community Connections                          Cost:       Free                                Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Café                                           Registration Deadline: None                     Age:          Adults
Hear informative presenta-                     Contact Heather at hacres@devon.ca              Cost:         Free
tions by local Devon and area                  for Zoom link
                                                                                               Registration Deadline: January 27
folks about a variety of topics,                                                               To register call 780-987-8308 or email
                                               #YouGotThis - Mega Trivia Night                 CSOC@devon.ca for the link
all within the subject of “well-being”. This
                                               Know your music, general knowledge, mov-
is a great way to meet and connect with
                                               ies? Want to get out and beat the winter        Seniors Coffee Chat and Update
people in our area, share knowledge, and
                                               blues? Which team / person will emerge          Join in online for a safe way to connect
learn new topics. This is a recurring month-
                                               the champion? There will be smaller prizes      with others for a friendly chat and hear an
ly event. For more information, contact
                                               as well as a $100 grand prize! Space will be    update about programing from the Town.
Heather or Cyndie at 780-987-8300.
                                               limited so be sure to arrive early and stake    Bring your cup a joe from the comfort of
Date:       First Tuesday of each month        your spot!                                      your home.
Time:       7:00pm-8:30pm
                                               Date:       Tuesday, March 3                    Date:        Fridays, Jan 22, Feb 26, Mar 26
Location: Devon Community Centre
                                               Time:       6:30-8:00pm                         Time:        10:00-11:00am
Age:        Youth 15+ and Adults
                                               Location: Marci’s                               Location: Zoom
Cost:       Free
                                               Cost:       Free to play                        Age:         60+
Registration Deadline: None
                                               Registration Deadline: None                     Cost:        Free
Baking Therapy                                                                                 Registration Deadline: None
                                               Drop-In Indoor Winter Walking                   Phone 780-987-8308 or email CSOC@devon.ca
The Town of Devon is partnering with
                                               Do you need a free, safe space to walk in-      for the link
Proofed: Baking Therapy and Counselling
                                               doors away from the ice and snow? You can
to provide a baking mental health work-                                                        Check ‘n’ Chat Friendly
                                               drop in anytime between the hours below.
shop! Come participate in three sessions of                                                    Connection Service
baking therapy that will be facilitated by a   •	This is provided as a space to walk and is   This is a new service that will be starting
mental health counsellor. Participants will       not a set program.                           in November. Open to anyone who may
engage in the therapeutic act of baking as     •	Participants are responsible for their own   welcome a weekly check in and chat with a
they discuss topics that touch on mental          safety.                                      community volunteer. Volunteers will have
health and wellbeing. Everyone will go         • Outside footwear must be removed.             basic training, information on resources,
home with their baked goods. Come bake         • No strollers, scooters or pets                and can offer a friendly ear to help keep you
and feel great!                                Date:       Jan 4 –April 14, 2021               feeling connected to your community. They
Date:       Wednesdays, March 10, 17 and 24                Mondays and Wednesdays              will be screened for a criminal record check.
Time:       6:30-8:30pm                        Time:       9:30am–11:30am                      Please note, they are not trained coun-
                                               Location:   Devon Community Centre,
Location: Devon Community Centre (Kitchen)                                                     sellors and will not be able to provide
                                                           Main Hall
Age:        Adults                                                                             personal details or meet in person. If at any
Cost:       Free                               * See online community events calendar for      time you are in distress or the volunteer
Registration Deadline: March 1                 closure dates and updates.                      feels concerned, then you will be redirected
                                                                                               to professional support.

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 If you have questions or would like to regis-       Date:       Friday, January 22                     Location:   Devon Community Centre
 ter for this service please call 780-987-8325       Time:       Daytime                                            *Will be offered virtually if re-
 or email FCSS@devon.ca                                                                                             strictions change, with supplies
                                                     Location:   Doorstep Delivery                                  delivered to your door.
                                                     Age:        Adults                                 Age:        Adults
 Stress Reduction Series
                                                     Cost:       Pay What You Can                       Cost:       $25
 Stress is a natural part of life. However, it can
                                                     Registration Deadline: Until quantities last, or   Registration Deadline: March 15
 become toxic and have a negative impact             Jan 19 * Limited availability. Date changes will
 on our lives. Learn strategies to help manage       be communicated through email to registrants.      Virtues Project Introductory Series:
 and reduce stress in your life. This series will                                                       Awakening the Gifts of Character
 be focused on mindfulness practices.                Heart Wall Hanging -                               Learn how to bring out the best in yourself
     Date:       Wednesdays, January 20 –            Macrame Workshop                                   and others. This course focuses on the vir-
                 February 24                         Family Day is right around the corner! Grab        tues honoured by all cultures and the five
     Time:       7:00-8:15pm                         a friend, and join us for an evening of mac-       life skill strategies of The Virtues Project™.
     Location:   Devon Community Center              ramé! Each registration includes supplies          Participants who complete this introducto-
                 (*or Zoom depending on COVID        and facilitation to create your own heart          ry course will be eligible to take The Virtues
                 restrictions)
                                                     wall hanging.                                      Project facilitator Training.
     Age:        Adults
     Cost:       Free                                Date:        Thursday, February 11                 Date:         Tuesdays January 19 –
     Registration Deadline: January 11               Time:       6:30pm-8:30pm                                        February 16, 2021
                                                     Location:   Devon Community Centre                 Time:         1:30pm – 3:00pm
                                                                 * Will be offered virtually if         Location: Virtual (Zoom)
 Paint Night                                                     restrictions change, with supplies     Age:          Youth 15+ and Adults
 Enjoy a night of creativity! Led by a local                     delivered to your door.
                                                                                                        Cost:         Free
 artist, you will be provided will all the mate-     Age:        Adults
                                                                                                        Registration Deadline: January 15
 rials and directions to create a work of art.       Cost:       $25                                    To register, email hacres@devon.ca
                                                     Registration Deadline: February 1
     Date:       Friday, January 15
     Time:       7:00-9:00pm                                                                            Kindness Matters. Be happier.
     Location:   Devon Community Centre                                                                 Feel Better
                 (*or Zoom depending on COVID                                                           Research proves that kindness makes
                 restrictions)                                                                          us happier, improves mental & physical
     Age:        Adults                                                                                 health, slows ageing and improves relation-
     Cost:       Pay What You Can                                                                       ships. There are things that we can do
     Registration Deadline: January 6                                                                   to enhance kindness in our lives and our
                                                                                                        community. Join us for this 3-session series
 Build a Terrarium                                                                                      to learn how.
 It’s time to see some green plant life and
 get your hands in the dirt. Glass Earth                                                                Date:         Thursdays February 25 –
                                                                                                                      March 11, 2021
 Plant Store is coming to Devon and will
                                                                                                        Time:         1:30pm – 3:00pm
 lead you through to create your very own
                                                                                                        Location: Virtual (Zoom)
 terrarium.                                                                                             Age:          Youth 15+ and Adults
                                                                                                        Cost:         Free
     Date:       Friday, March 19                                                                       Registration Deadline: February 22
     Time:       7:00-8:30pm                                                                            To register, email hacres@devon.ca
     Location:   Devon Community Centre
     Age:        Adults
                                                                                                        Self-Care Kits
                                                                                                        Take some time for yourself! Our self-care
     Cost:       $20
                                                                                                        kits will give you fun tools and resources for
     Registration Deadline: March 10                 Mini Feather - Macrame Workshop                    you to unwind, relax, and rejuvenate. Kits
                                                     Looking to get into a new craft? Join us           will be delivered to your doorstep.
 Anti-Boredom Boxes                                  for an intro to macramé and make your
 Looking to beat the winter blues while              own mini feather piece! Each registration          Date:        Friday, February 19
 you’re home? Our anti-boredom kits are              includes supplies and facilitation to create       Time:        Daytime
 the perfect solution for the individual             your own craft.                                    Location: Doorstep Delivery
 adults to keep busy. Each kit includes a                                                               Age:         15+
 puzzle, crosswords, cards, and an adult             Date:       Thursday, March 25                     Cost:        Pay What You Can
 colouring book. Kits will be delivered to           Time:       6:30pm-8:30pm                          Registration Deadline: Until quantities last, or
 your doorstep.                                                                                         Feb 16 * Limited availability. Date changes will
                                                                                                        be communicated through email to registrants.

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                                       nehiyaw (Cree) language classes                 Treaty Six, other Treaties in Canada, and
  INDIGENOUS-BASED                     The Town of Devon is collaborating with
                                       various Treaty Six First Nations to promote
                                                                                       neighbouring First Nations. Kit contents will
                                                                                       include literature, activity and colouring
      PROGRAMS                         an understanding of nehiyaw culture, lan-       books, maps, video resources and more.
                                       guage and way of life to Devon residents.       These fun and interactive kits are currently
                                       Through this educational opportunity,           being constructed, so stay tuned for up-
    We offer various cultural based
                                       participants can develop a better under-        coming registration dates to order yours!”
  programs and events throughout
                                       standing of one another, whether they be
  the year including beading work-
                                       Indigenous or non-indigenous.                   Talking Circles
  shops, speaker presentations and
                                                                                       Devon works with various Nation members
 many others. We are committed to      We are planning on offering Cree language
                                                                                       to hold talking circles, which allow resi-
 strengthening the relationship with   classes in the new year. Stay tuned for
                                                                                       dents to learn about Indigenous cultures,
Indigenous Peoples across the land,    more details!
                                                                                       ask questions, and receive guidance and
   as well as supporting our Indige-
                                                                                       wisdom. Stay tuned for upcoming dates!
nous and non-indigenous residents
 through cultural programming and
 events. Partnering with Indigenous
  Nations will allow for our commu-
   nities to come together to learn
 about various Indigenous cultures,
      languages and traditions.

  For a current list of upcoming
   events and programs, go to
     devon.ca/indig-events.
    Here’s a sneak peek of our
   cultural based programs and
        events coming up:
                                       Treaty Awareness Take-Home Kits
                                       The Town of Devon will be offering Treaty
                                       awareness take-home kits for youth,
                                       families, and adults. These kits will include
                                       various resources that provide an oppor-
                                       tunity for residents to learn more about

                                              Ice skating helmets are mandatory for all participants 18 and under,
                                               and strongly recommended for all participants during ice activity.

Dale Fisher
                                                   For updates to our skating programs, visit devon.ca/skate

                                                 PROGRAMS OFFERED                            FOR PROGRAM DETAILS
                                                 Pre-registration required                     AND TO REGISTER:

  Arena                                  •P
                                                     for all programs.

                                              ublic Skating
                                          Open to all ages. All levels of skaters
                                          welcome.
                                                                                       1. Go to devon.recdesk.com
                                                                                       2. Click on programs
                                                                                       3. Register for the
                                                                                       appropriate dates
                                         •F
                                           amily Shinny
                                          Open to families. CSA approved gear
                                          required.
                                         •A
                                           dult Noon-Hour Shinny
                                          Ages 18+. Full hockey                              32 HAVEN AVENUE
                                          equipment is required
                                                                                               780-987-4242

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DEVON WINTER PROGRAM GUIDE

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                                                                                                                   Paved Trail                 Natural Trail - Easy               304 Stairs

              
                                                                                                                   Granular Trail              Natural Trail - Moderate           Parking
                                        Multi-use trails suitable      Groomed                    Both multi-use
                                        for hiking, snowshoe-        cross-country                and groomed                                  Natural Trail Difficult
                                          ing and fat biking            ski trails                    trails

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Everyone’s
                                                             Community
                                                                                     Bus!
  CURRENT SCHEDULE                             (subject to change each year)
                                                                                 Ring & Ride
          DESTINATION                SCHEDULE          PICK UP DEPART

                                                                                780-910-1960
 DAY
                 Leduc
            *Service to Leduc is
 Mon.   subject to change based on
                                      Year Round           9:00       1:00 pm
           COVID-19 restrictions.

                                                                                  Pricing (round trip)
 Tue.           Devon                 Year Round        9:30 am       3:30 pm
                                                                                      $5.50 - Devon
                                                                                     $10.50 - Leduc
 Wed.                      Service temporarily suspended

                                                                                     Rent the bus*
 Thu.           Devon                 Year Round        9:30 am       3:30 pm    (from $27 p/h.) Ask us how!
                                                                                       *Rental Service
                                                                                    temporarily suspended
 Fri                          Available for private rental

•	Devon service is available ANYTIME during the hours
   listed – call for a ride.                                                              Visit
•	Shopping service available (purchase/delivery)                                   devon.ca/bus
•	Door to door service within Devon.                                           for details and updates
•	We can now take children of all ages
•	Masks are mandatory, until otherwise notified
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