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News and Events
SPRC participates in many events, special community presentations, and fundraising activities
throughout the year.
Here are some that are on our calendar.
Information on coping with the holidays when you are grieving is available by calling the Centre at 780-539-6680. If you'd like to talk to someone, ask for Barb, Faris, or Susan.
Men's Wellness Day (SPRC will have a display and info)
Tuesday, December 6
Noon to 8 p.m.
Grande Prairie Public Library Community Room
PREVIOUS EVENTS
Saturday, November 19, 2011
International Survivors Day
(A survivor is a person who has lost someone to suicide)
12.30 - 3.30 p.m.
Wellington Resource Centre
Clairmont
An opportunity to meet, learn, and grow. A place for sharing and supporting.
A light lunch, followed by a DVD presentation watched around the world at the same time, including a short candle lighting ceremony.
There will information on coping with stress, resources available in our communities, and self care ideas.
Call 780-539-6680 for more information (ask for Faris)
September 10, 2011
World Suicide Prevention Day
We attended several events during the week:
Peace Wapiti Academy Parade of Programs September 6
Valleyview - Community Displays September 8
The Community Village, Grande Prairie, Family Block Party September 10
Wellington Resource Centre, Clairmont, Community Night September 12
Grande Prairie Regional College, Grande Prairie campus, September 14, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
October 1, 2011
A Chair Extraordinaire - An SPRC Gala Event
Best Western Hotel Grande Prairie
A dinner and auction of themed chairs with accessories
with entertainment by HOJA.
Tickets: 780.539.6680
September 10, 2010 - World Suicide Prevention Day
Events included:
Swanavon Thrill Hill Dedication and Survivors' Event
Friday, September 10, 2010 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Swanavon Thrill Hill, 102 Street close to 88 Avenue
In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day - a little live music, a little hot chocolate, a quick thanks and dedication ceremony, a candle lighting and off you go about your day. 15 to 20 minutes tops.
What better way to start a day and to end a hectic week than to take a minute to light a candle and take in the morning as the sun comes up with good company, soft music and a hot chocolate. See you there.
Steak Dinner and Silent Auction Fundraiser at the Lions Den
September 11th, 2010. 6-9 p.m. directly supporting the operation of SPRC and its many programs and services for 2010 and 2011. The Lions' Den Pub is located at 10702 108A Street, across from the College. The purchase of a ticket gives you a cooked-to-order steak, baked potato and salad as well as lots of fun with friends!
There will be a silent auction and 50-50 draws through the evening.
Grande Prairie Regional College's Student Orientation on September 8th and again on the concourse on September 15th.
Thanks to everyone who attended and supported
The Suicide Prevention Resource Centre's
Gallery for a Night: Life & Light
February 20, 2010
It was a wonderful evening and will help greatly with supporting our programs and services!
The lucky WestJet raffle winner was Steven Sandul of Grande Prairie.
Our thanks to WestJet for their support!
Crisis Line Available in the Peace Country
This line is available 24/7 and you don't have to give your
name. Call for help for yourself or for a friend, co-worker,
or family member.
1-877-321-2747
If someone is at immediate risk and you need help, call the RCMP/911.
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