Service groups attend Community Connections event
By Joan Janzen
A Kindersley Community Connections Planning Event occurred on Wednesday afternoon, September 27, from 12 noon until 3:00 p.m. at Clearview Community Church at 819 Main Street. Lunch was provided by Simply Satisfied Catering.
The Kindersley Community Connections Planning Event was organized by the Kindersley Integrated Children's Services (KICS) Committee. Representatives from the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) were in attendance. Deanna Callsen from SHA and Angela Malcolm from Regional KidsFirst/West Central Play-Mobile joined to lead the conversation. They welcomed attendees' input on objectives, strategy, action, revision, analysis and solutions.
Photo: L-R: Deanna Callsen (SHA) and Angela Malcolm (Regional KidsFirst/West Central Play-Mobile) led the conversation at the Kindersley Community Connections Planning Event held in Kindersley on Wednesday, September 27.
Over a dozen representatives from various organizations and programs attended the meeting, held at Clearview Community Church. Everyone contributed their thoughts, ideas and suggestions during the discussion, while Deanna Callsen documented their recommendations.
An extensive list of strengths within this region was listed, which included the numerous resources offered. Threats to people within our community were given, including money issues, sustainability, segregation, miscommunication and many more.
A similar list included suggested weaknesses. Representatives from various groups in attendance submitted their thoughts, which had community building and information for newcomers, lack of collaboration and communication between groups. Once again, there were many items on this list.
The afternoon ended positively, as everyone added their suggestions to a list of opportunities available. Those in attendance suggested connecting agencies, engaging with other groups and local media, and involving the public were definite options available for all to access.
The planning event completed its objective to generate discussion, ideas and appreciation for the many opportunities available to the groups represented.