Elves Special Needs Society
10825 - 142 Street T5N 3Y7 Edmonton, AB, Canada

! NEWS ! Dr. Deena Hinshaw is holding a town hall with for residents of supportive living, long-term care, and hospice residents and families, operators and staff TONIGHT (Apr 8) from 6:30 to 8:00pm or TOMORROW (Apr 9) from 10:00am to 11:30am. If you want to attend, you MUST REGISTER BEFORE 2:00PM TODAY (Apr 8)!... For Thu, Apr 8 session: https://extranet.gov.ab.ca/opinio6/s?s=COVID19TTHApril8 For Fri, Apr 9 session: https://extranet.gov.ab.ca/opinio6/s?s=COVIDTTHApril9

Spring is officially here! This year, Elves is bringing back our Golf Tournament Fundraiser - socially distanced styled! Running from May 31st to June 10th, join us for a day of golf on the grounds of the beautiful and prestigious Jägare Ridge Golf Club.... Take advantage of our special Early Bird rates! Check out this link for registration and more details: https://www.canadahelps.org//elves-socially-distanced-gol/

SPRING BREAK NOTICE Elves will be on Spring Break from Mon March 29th until Mon April 5th. We will return on Tues April 6th. Hoping everyone has a great Spring Break!

The Indigenous Wellness Clinic for Women will be joining Elves' FASD Respite Family Support Group on a conversation about "Coping in a Pandemic." Join us on March 27 from 11AM - 12PM! To register please contact Raelee at [email protected] or call 780-454-5310 ext. 233.

The Kramer's came to Elves to pick up their prize today. Their family has been a part of the Elves community for over 40 years and we are so appreciative of their ongoing involvement with us. It's always nice to see them around!

If you would like to donate to Elves to support our services, please donate here: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/6630

In support of Cognitive & Physical Health Improvement Programs here at Elves, we received a donation of $20,000.00 from the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation, whose mandate is to help marginalized populations receive better access to health opportunities enabled by technology. This timely donation will help Elves offer more specialized technology tools and services to our Students and Program Participants. Thank you, Telus!

The Elves Adult Program has received $67,500.00 from the Stollery Charitable Foundation to be used towards the purchase of new buses. These new vehicles will provide our Program Participants with more accessibility, space, and opportunity for program transporting and future outings! Thank you, The Stollery Charitable Foundation !!!

Due to COVID-19 this year, Elves had no choice but to cancel our Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser. Despite this, the support that we've received from our donors and sponsors have been humbling. Thank you all for your support. Your contributions really do make a big difference within the Elves community. http://www.canbian.com/ http://www.rossbenefits.com/ Optimist Club of Beverly: https://www.facebook.com/groups/10334801299

Thank you to Kalyna Country Quilting for their support to Elves by donating the many beautiful and warm quilts seen here! These arrived at a great time and certainly will come into good use by our students and Program Participants.

Register now to get a spot at this event! We are really looking forward to it. The United Nations recognizes International Day of Persons with Disabilities (ID...PD) each year on December 3. This day increases awareness of diverse abilities and promotes inclusion in Alberta and around the globe. See more

December 10, 2020 Elves Community Update: Restrictions link: https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm Translated letters: https://open.alberta.ca//cmoh-letter-rising-covid-19-case-... CMOH communications on operation and outbreak standards and exemptions: https://www.alberta.ca/protecting-residents-at-congregate-c Special needs learners within schools: https://www.alberta.ca/k-to-12-school-re-entry-2020-21-scho December 7 to 10 updates: https://www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx Repayment of CERB: https://www.canada.ca//apply-for-cerb-/return-payment.html

Join us for Adult Program Director Mitch Pogonowski's virtual retirement party on December 17, 2020 from 12 to 2 PM. Google Meeting link: https://meet.google.com/rfu-imxp-tkd

Community News Update - November 13, 2020 Public Health Measures: https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx Protective Measures: https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx... Dr. Hinshaw November 12 update: https://www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx

Just a handful of the funky pumpkins our Adult Program participants brought in for the pumpkin contest. We've got a prize for the Scariest Pumpkin, Funniest Pumpkin, Ugliest Pumpkin, Most Creative Pumpkin, and Best Traditional Pumpkin... who will the winners be?!