Social Recreation PROGRAM
Every Body Can Dance
Most Mondays, 7-8 PM. Check the calendar for exceptions!
Join Denise Stieben and come dancing for fun and fitness for all bodies and abilities!
Bowling
Our local bowling alley is closing in May. We're going to miss Marlie and her staff! Check out calendar for extra bowling events before the closure! Register ahead of time; call Alphia at 780-865-4464.
SWIMMING
Join us for Swimming from October to April at the Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre from October to March. (See our calendar below.) Contact Alphia to register and for more info!
Gamespace Project
Last Monday of the month at 5:30PM
(See calendars for exceptions)
Gamespace Project is a monthly social gaming event for 2SLGBTQ+ youths+ and allies to connect, build community, play games and other activities led by queer and ally folks, for the improvement of mental wellness. This project includes peer support and mental health programming. BRIDGES aims to create safer spaces and supports for queer and trans folks of all ages in Hinton.
GARDENING AT THE COMMUNITY GREENHOUSE
GARDENING AT THE COMMUNITY GREENHOUSE
Gardening from March to October: Participants tend a community plot and can also register for personal plots through the Growing Gardener program, with the Hinton Food Bank. Register today by emailing Alphia: activities@bridgeshinton.org.
WALK & TALK / NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
GARDENING AT THE COMMUNITY GREENHOUSE
Enjoy a walk in the neighbourhood or in nature, in a group or one-on-one. Get some light exercise or take some nature photos while making meaningful connections with others in our community to help support your mental wellness! Check out our calendar below.
Games
Games
Games
Cribbage: Thursdays 7:00 PM and
with The Hinton Good Companions. Also, explore our collection of puzzles and card and board games, available any time during service hours (Weekdays 9am - 2pm). What a great way to break the ice and make new friends - invite them to a friendly board game! Watch our calendar for open invitation events for D&D!
SOCIAL ARTS PROGRAM
Karaoke Lounge
** KARAOKE IS CANCELLED FOR APRIL DUE TO FACILITY AVAILABILITY**
One the 2nd Friday of each month, enjoy music and mocktails at our sober/family-friendly Karaoke Lounge events. Bring your singing voice and your besties. The song list is pretty much endless! Entry is free, but you can support BRIDGES by making a donation or purchasing mocktails for $4.00. Many thanks to our volunteer Kara-hosts, Eric Rosendahl and Moe Prudhomme!
Hinton Ukulele Group
The Hinton Ukulele Group meets every Wednesday at 7:00 PM to learn to play new songs for fun and fellowship! There are ukuleles available for loan, to those without. All skill levels are welcome! Performing is not required.
Art Sessions
Explore creative self expression in activities like Art Journaling for Mental Wellness, rock painting, holiday crafts, making dreamcatchers, medicine bags and more. Check our calendar for this month's activities!
Monthly Jam Nights
BRIDGES Community Jam: At 7:00 PM on the last Friday of each month (depending on facility availability), BRIDGES hosts a community Jam Session. Bring your instruments and come play and sing along, or simply sit back and enjoy the music!
Knit Night with Hinton Yarnbags
Knit Night with Hinton Yarnbags
Knit Night with The Hinton Yarnbags takes place most Tuesdays at 7:00 PM for yarn crafting and peer support. Learn to knit or crochet, get help with a project, or help others.
Guitar Program
Knit Night with Hinton Yarnbags
Would you like to see this program return?
Mentor new learners or learn to play guitar in our Guitar Mentorship Program, coming soon, select weekday afternoons!
BECAUSE WE ALL HAVE MENTAL HEALTH!
The Rural Mental Health Network is a partnership between the Canadian Mental Health Association and rural communities. Community Animators mobilize volunteer participants in an Action Team to develop community engagement initiatives that are designed for their unique community needs. We use a strengths-based model to leverage existing community resources along with RMHN Grant funding to improve community mental wellness through events, programs and initiatives that suit our community.
BRIDGES is a proud participant in our local Action Team; our Executive Director is also a Community Animator, maximizing our local community partnerships and the amazing training and resources offered by the RMHN to improve community mental wellness in Hinton. Our participation in this network is an integral part of our Outreach program.
Our 2025 project aims to rejuvenate neighbour culture. Learn about the impact of healthy neighbour relationships on the 8 domains of wellness, meet your neighbours and build a more connected community!
Our Action Team values diverse voices. Join the team today to help shape our projects and improve community mental health!
COMMUNITY MEAL & PEER SUPPORTS PROGRAMS
Community Meals
Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Partner Support Group
Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Partner Support Group
Tuesdays and Thursdays are Hot Lunch Days at BRIDGES. This program offers social meals for those living with food scarcity as well as people who want to share a family meal experience, for relief of isolation and loneliness often experienced by retired and senior people, newcomers and people living with physical or mental illness. Seating is still limited at 15.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Partner Support Group
Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Partner Support Group
Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Partner Support Group
The first Tuesday of each month, brought to you by the Hinton FCSS Family Life Coordinator, in cooperation with the Alzheimer's Society of Alberta & Northwest Territories, this is a peer support group for caregivers. Please call Charlene at 780-223-8009 to register.
Coffee Time
Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Partner Support Group
Part of our Peer Supports program, it's always Coffee Time at BRIDGES. Come and meet new people and old friends for coffee and conversation in a safe and caring environment with physical distancing. Reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness and support each other with open conversations and acceptance. Feeling shy? That's okay, we respect your personal space, all are welcome.
Healthy Relationships Peer Group
Healthy Relationships Peer Group 3rd Tuesday evenings of each month (see our calendar.) facilitated by Tannis Arsenault, Family Violence Prevention worker from the Yellowhead Emergency Shelter. For more information about this group, please contact YES at 780-865-4359.
Carefree Friday BBQ
Carefree Friday BBQ
Join us for BBQ every Friday in July!
Our 2024 (Year 7!) partners were Freson Bros., M&M Food Market, Coldwell Banker Real Estate, Cummins, Mondi Hinton and Teamsters Jasper Division 898.
ONLINE education and peer supports
MHCC launches online MHFA for those who live and work with youths aged 12 - 24
Participants will learn how to:
- recognize signs that a young person may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health or substance use crisis
- initiate conversations that encourage a young person to talk about a mental health or substance use problem
- discuss professional and other supports that could help with recovery to improved mental well-being
- assist in a mental health or substance use crisis situation
- check in with one’s own mental well-being and take action as needed
Mental Health First Aid Supporting Youth, Seniors, and more courses are available online from the MHFA website.
Schizophrenia Society of Alberta - Family & Caregiver Support Group
The Schizophrenia Society of Alberta's Family & Caregiver Support group exists to provide you with a hopeful, safe and supportive environment to discuss your thoughts and feelings, learn coping methods, and be empowered with knowledge about schizophrenia.
Hinton's Support Group meets the first Monday of each month on ZOOM to talk through important issues, hear from educational speakers, and just connect and support one another.
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Mental Health Help Lines
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