The Bridging Connections team consists of Community Social Workers who are dedicated professionals offering compassionate and confidential support to Parkland County residents. Community Social Workers actively listen to individuals, identify solutions, and facilitate connections to pertinent community resources. Their role is to assist residents of all ages and situations in navigating life’s challenges.

Date: Wednesdays; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m (drop in and appointment based services available)
Ages: All
Location: Wabamun Community Centre (5217 52 Street) 
Registration: Call Spruce Grove CSD at 780-962-7618 to make an appointment if desired; however, an appointment is not required.

Finding Our Voices provides support and opportunities for woman-identifying individuals who have experienced or are experiencing unhealthy relationships with themselves and others to connect with peers over the course of 6 weeks. Participants will address the impact of healthy/unhealthy relationships, self-image, effective communication, shame and compassion all while “Finding their Voices”. Each session is approximately 1.5 hours long and includes experiential learning that allows participants to connect with the facilitator and each other.

Support towards childcare expenses and transportation is available if needed. To inquire about childcare expense and transportation support, please call Spruce Grove CSD at 780-962-7618.

Presented in partnership by Sagesse, Spruce Grove Community and Social Development, Stony Plain Community and Social Development, and Parkland County.

Date: April 22 - May 27, 2025 - Tuesday evenings, 5:30-7 p.m.
Ages: 18+
Cost: Free
Location:  Spruce Grove. The exact location will be disclosed upon registration.

Register for this program

To register for this program, you can either register online, call 780-962-7618, or email CSD.

Develop positive coping skills when facing challenging situations. This fast paced, practical course will help you change the destructive force of anger into positive energy at your work and home.

Participant certificate available after full attendance.

Facilitated by Alycol Integrative Health Services.

Date: March 15 & 22
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Spruce Grove Community Social Development (414 King Street)
Age: Adults 18+
Cost: No Fee

Register for this program

To register for this program, you can either register online, call 780-409-8798, or email CSD.

We all know how important exercise is for keeping us physically healthy. But did you know that exercise can also help keep you mentally healthy?
Research shows that people who exercise regularly have better mental health and emotional wellbeing, and lower rates of mental illness. Benefits of exercising on our mental health and wellbeing include:

• The levels of chemicals in the brain, such as serotonin, stress hormones and endorphins, change when you exercise.
• Regular exercise decreases cortisol (stress hormone) and reduces inflammation in the body
• Regular exercise can help you sleep better. And good sleep helps you manage your mood.
• Exercise can improve your sense of control, coping ability and self-esteem

To highlight Mental Health Week 2025 (May 5 – 11), three exploratory mind-body wellness sessions are available for Tri-Region residents in May:

Total Mind & Body Fitness
Experience our Total Mind & Body fitness class where cutting-edge neuroscience meets exercise science to transform both mind and body simultaneously. Through a combination of strength training, mindful movement, breathwork, and evidence-based relaxation techniques, you'll reduce stress, elevate mood, increase energy, and combat depression—all while improving physical fitness. Suitable for all experience levels, this comprehensive approach addresses the complete spectrum of wellness by targeting the biological connections between physical activity and mental wellbeing. Join us to discover how training smarter can revolutionize your mental health, boost your motivation, and create lasting positive changes in how you feel every day.

Date: May 8, 2025
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $10
Registration: Total Mind & Body Fitness

Movement That Matters: Youth Fitness Class (ages 13-17)

Discover the power of movement in our energizing "Movement That Matters" class, where youth build strength, confidence, and mental resilience through TRX, kettlebells, and dynamic equipment in a supportive environment. Experience our innovative SmartFit brain and body training, featuring gamified dual-task challenges that boost hand-eye coordination, focus, and attention skills while participants have a blast. You will see your mood brighten, stress melt away, and anxiety diminishing through activities designed specifically for youth mental and physical wellness. Experience endorphin-boosting exercise that creates positive neural pathways while developing lifelong healthy habits in a program where fitness feels like play.

Date: May 9, 2025
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Registration: Movement That Matters

Relax & Renew Movement
Journey through a transformative movement experience where mindfulness meets gentle motion to restore your body's natural equilibrium and revitalize your spirit. This nurturing session weaves together fluid movements, targeted strength work, and mindful breathing to create a harmonious practice that both strengthens and lengthens muscles while soothing your nervous system. The class incorporates a 5-minute mindfulness practice alongside proven techniques that reduce stress, anxiety, and depression—bringing your body and mind back into peaceful alignment. Feel the transformative power as tension melts away, mental clarity returns, and your connection to self deepens, leaving you with enhanced mood, improved sleep quality, and a renewed sense of confidence and vitality that extends well beyond the class. 

Date: May 22, 2025
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $10
Registration: Relax & Renew Movement

In partnership with MetaFitness, Parkland County, the City of Spruce Grove, and the Town of Stony Plain.

Moose Hide Campaign Day is an annual day of ceremony in Canada where all Canadians are called to take a stand against violence towards women and children.

Please join community for Moose Hide Campaign Day on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the Family Connection Centre in Stony Plain for a national day dedicated to connecting, learning, and sharing. The Talking Circle, led by local Elders, will focus on the theme "Taking a stand against violence towards women and children," offering a space for open dialogue and reflection.

Event Details:

• Arrival & Welcome: 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
• Talking Circle: 6:00 pm
• Ages: All ages (best suited for older children and adults)
• Cost: Free
• Registration: Not required

This event invites community to come together, learn, and take a stand against violence. Everyone is welcome to join this important conversation and be part of the healing journey.

Talking circles come from the culture and traditions of Indigenous Peoples in North America. All community members are welcome at these Talking Circles. You are invited to listen deeply with an opportunity to understand, learn, and establish a sense of community.

For more information, please visit here.

For all other inquiries, please call 587-400-8249

This is a social-emotional, interactive program that aims to assist children with increasing their social-emotional skills including communication and conflict resolution, resiliency, healthy relationships and boundaries, stress management, and growth mindset.

This program will also include an exploration of different emotions, including the impact of emotions on thoughts and behaviours, and how to manage emotions in a healthy way.

This program is in partnership with Alberta Parenting for the Future and Family Life Psychology and Wellness.

Dates: Wednesdays, April 9 - May 21, 2025
*Please note that this is a 7-week program. Attendance to all sessions is recommended and expected.

Time:   Drop off: 3 - 3:30 p.m.
            Pick up:  4:30 – 5 p.m.
Ages: Grades 4-6
Cost: Free
Location: Cantiro Wellness Centre (#1, 344 Pioneer Road, Spruce Grove)
Registration: Please register online

Community Conversation: Youth & Suicide Prevention

Join us for an important Community Mental Health Conversation as the Tri-Region comes together to build a supportive and resilient community. This event aims to foster open discussions on mental health and suicide prevention for parents and caregivers.

Featuring experts from Dochas Psychological Services, WestView Primary Care Network, the Canadian Mental Health Association Alberta Division & Centre for Suicide Prevention, this conversation will provide residents with the opportunity to:

- Break the stigma surrounding mental health
- Recognize warning signs of distress
- Navigate difficult conversations around suicide with emotional awareness
- Connect with local resources

This is a safe and welcoming space for all community members to listen, share, and learn. Let’s work together to create a stronger, more resilient Tri-Region. Let’s start the conversation!

Date: April 29, 2025
Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom 
Age: 18+
Registration: Please register online

Contact: 780-963-8583

Offered in partnership with Westview PCN, Town of Stony Plain, Parkland County, Centre for Suicide Prevention and Dochas Psychological Services.

SafeTALK – Suicide Prevention Workshop

This 3.5 hour workshop will equip you to be more alert to someone thinking of suicide and better able to connect them with further help. The workshop emphasizes the importance of recognizing the signs, communicating with the person considering suicide and getting help or resources for the person. This workshop is not recommended for someone who has had a recent suicide loss. Participants can include but are not limited to: parents and caregivers; family and friends; youth aged 16 or older; natural helpers and advisors; educators and ministers; health practitioners; justice, law enforcers, emergency workers, and community volunteers.

Dinner will be provided for participants.

Date: Monday, May 12, 2025
Time: 5-8:30 p.m.
Location: 414 King Street, Spruce Grove (Community Engagement space)
Age: 16+
Cost: $20 (cost will be reimbursed upon completion of the training)
Registration: Please register online
Registration Opening: Thursday, April 10, 2025
Registration Deadline: Monday, April 28, 2025
Contact: 780-962-7618 or csd@sprucegrove.org

Offered in partnership with Westview PCN, Town of Stony Plain, and Parkland County, and the Government of Alberta.

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

ASIST is a two-day training designed to help family, friends, and community members identify someone at risk of suicide and provide them with the skills needed to make a life-saving intervention. The ASIST workshop is highly interactive, practical, and practice-oriented. It focuses on teaching suicide first-aid to help a person at risk stay safe and seek further help. This training is not recommended for anyone who has had a recent suicide loss.

When: Thursday June 5 & Friday June 6, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Age: 18+
Cost: $50 (cost will be refunded upon completion of the training)
Location: Border Paving Athletic Centre (9 Tri Leisure Way, Spruce Grove)
Registration: Please register online
Registration Opening: Thursday, April 10, 2025
Registration Deadline: Thursday, May 22, 2025
Contact: 780-962-7618 or csd@sprucegrove.org

Offered in partnership with Westview PCN, Town of Stony Plain, Parkland County, and the Government of Alberta.

WestView Dementia Collaborative - Information for Dementia Connections (Connect - Support - Share) and Resources for the Tri-Region. 

The Tri-Region Grief Collaborative brochure includes information on registered and drop-in support groups being offered in the region.

By 2035, about 1 in 3 people in Canada will be an immigrant - including in smaller communities without as much history of immigration. In light of these changing population demographics, social and community services will become a singularly important hub for supporting Canada's diverse linguistic and cultural communities. How can communities adapt to support these new families and their unique needs – and understand how best to connect with them?

Understanding New Canadians

Date: April 9
Time: 3:30 – 5 p.m.
Location: Spruce Grove Community Social Development, 414 King Street, Spruce Grove
Register online

Supporting and Accessing Services for Newcomer Families

Date: May 8
Time: 3:30 – 5:00 PM
Location: Community Social Development, 414 King St, Spruce Grove
Register online

Temporary Foreign Workers: Labour Rights, Supports, and Key Information

Date: May 21
Time: 3:30 – 5 p.m.
Location: Family Connection Centre, 5600-50 Street, Stony Plain
Register online

Talking Circles come from the culture and traditions of indigenous people in North America. All community members are welcome at these Talking Circles. Listen deeply with an opportunity to understand, learn, and establish a sense of community. Wearing Ribbon skirts/shirts is welcomed. 

Date: Thursdays - January 16, February 20, March 20
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Cost: Free 
Age: 16+
Location: Skydancer Indigenous Cultural Centre (99 Campsite Road, Spruce Grove)
Contact: 780-962-7618

These are offered in partnership with Skydancer Indigenous Culture Centre, apfa, and Spruce Grove Public Library.

Income Tax Basic Concepts  - CANCELLED

Join us in person or online to have all your questions answered about Canada’s tax system -  what you’ll need to file your taxes, walk through of the different areas of a tax return – net income, taxable, non-refundable tax credits, total payable. Presented by a CRA representative. In partnership with the Town of Stony Plain and Parkland County.

Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Time: 5 – 6 p.m.
Location: Virtually or in -at 107,4613-52 Ave, Stony Plain.

Benefits and Credits for All

Bring a lunch and join us in person or join online to have all your tax questions answered about benefits and credits – Canada Child benefit, Child Disability Benefit, Disability Tax Credit, GST, Canada Workers Benefit. Climate Action Incentive. Presented by a CRA representative.  In partnership with the Town of Stony Plain and Parkland County.

Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Time: 12 – 1 p.m.
Location: Virtually or in-person at 107,4613-52 Ave, Stony Plain.
Registration: Please register online or call 780-963-8583

Scam Awareness

Bring a lunch and join us in person or online to have all your tax questions answered about scams and frauds. Presented by a CRA representative. In partnership with the Town of Stony Plain and Parkland County.

Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Time: 12 – 1 p.m.
Location: Virtually or in-person at 107,4613-52 Ave, Stony Plain.
Registration: Please register online or call 780-963-8583

Indigenous Peoples, including women, girls, two-spirit people, men, and boys, have long faced disproportionate violence and discrimination. Red Dress Day raises awareness and honours Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people who have been and continue to be victims of violent crimes.

We welcome you to join community on Sunday May 4, 2025, at 12 p.m. to raise awareness in remembrance and solidarity of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People. 

The walk is approximately 2.5 km. Please remember to dress for the weather!

The walk will open with a prayer & remarks from a local Elder at 12 p.m. and the walk will begin at 12:30 p.m.

• Start Location: South Business Park, 43 Ave and 28 Street, Stony Plain.
• Finish Location: Skydancer Indigenous Cultural Centre, 99 Campsite Road, Spruce Grove

You can find more information about safety, parking, and community encouragements online.

For all other inquiries, please call 587-400-8249