December Highlights

Happy Holidays from the Team at CanLearn! 🎄

Read on for resources and information about our events and programs this month including two FREE webinars.

Thank You for an Incredible 2023

Your support has helped every individual who walks through our doors to access the help they need on their learning journey, ultimately changing the direction of their lives. We couldn't have done it without you! 💙

There's still time to donate and help us start 2024 on a positive note! Thank you again for being a part of the CanLearn community - wishing everyone happy holidays and a happy new year 🎉

AGM Highlights

Thank you for an amazing turnout at our 2023 AGM and Volunteer Awards!

A huge congratulations to our Volunteers of the year, Liam Godfrey for his great work in our library and Stephanie Krug for CanLearn's Extreme Makeover! 🎉 From all of us at CanLearn, we thank you for your incredible generosity.

Want to learn more about this year's AGM?

Click here

Liam Godfrey accepting the Volunteer of the Year Award with mom, Laura Godfrey.

Krista Poole and Stephanie Krug's sister, Heather Baker, accepting the Volunteer of the Year award on behalf of Stephanie Krug.

Welcome New Board Members

Let's give a warm welcome to CanLearn's newest board members! 💙

Welcome Phil, Christine, Katie and Maria! We are thrilled to have such an incredible group joining us for the new year.

Read more about CanLearn's new board members here

2022-2023 Annual Report

As we reflect on our journey this past year, we are eager to share the milestones, successes, and the impact of literacy in our community.

Join us in delving into our annual report, where you'll discover the stories that define our progress and the initiatives that have shaped our path.

Read the Annual Report Here!



Burnout: Find Your Spark Again

What does burnout look like for adults with literacy challenges, adults with ADHD and post-secondary students? Learn more about strategies to reignite the flame in the Learning Disabilities & ADHD Network's latest blog!

Read here

Office Holiday Closure

The CanLearn office will be closed from December 23 - January 1.

Winter Programs Highlight

Assessments

An assessment through CanLearn provides valuable information about strengths and challenges in areas such as learning, attention, mental health and behaviour.

For more information about our Psychoeducational Assessments or to book please contact us at intake@canlearnsociety.ca or call (403) 686-9300 ext. 102

Friends and Teen Talk Groups

Friends and Teen Talk is a fun and engaging social and emotional skills learning program for youth in Grades 7-9. This winter we will be offering groups and 1:1 sessions for youth to learn and practice skills for making friends and handling emotions.

Teen Talk Winter Groups will be held:

Mondays from January 22 - March 18, 8-weeks

• 5:00pm – 6:00 pm (Grade 7)
• 6:30pm to 7:30pm (Grades 8 and 9)



For more information about this program or register, please contact Jaime at jgaber@canlearnsociety.ca.

Calm Kids, Happy Families

This is a 6-week group for parents with children (aged 6-12) with ADHD and related conditions. Learn strategies, problem solve, discuss, and seek advice on best supporting your child's social, emotional, and behavioural needs.



Winter registration is now open!

Online Parent Sessions will be held:

• Tuesdays from 6:00 – 8:00 pm from January 23 – February 27, 2024.



Child Sessions will be held at the CanLearn Society:

• Saturday mornings, January 27 – March 9, 2024 (No session February 17).

For more information about this program or register, please contact Jaime at jgaber@canlearnsociety.ca.

Let's Talk ADHD

Living with ADHD as an adult can leave you feeling frustrated and misunderstood. Fortunately, there are strategies you can learn to help manage your symptoms of ADHD.



Winter Registration Now Open!

• Wednesdays from 5:30 – 7:00 pm, January 24 – March 6, 2024.

This program will be offered once a week over seven weeks with in-person and online options to choose from.

For more information about this program or register, please contact Jaime at jgaber@canlearnsociety.ca.