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Teddy Bear Hunt strengthens community bonds
by Brianne Benson
The Town of Edson and Family and Community
Support Services (FCSS) continue to help
strengthen community connections with their new
Teddy Bear Hunt project.
Residents participating in the project were
tasked to decorate their windows with teddy bears
and stuffed animals for passing
vehicles/pedestrians to play “I Spy” with. Both
the Town and FCSS have been working to create
more opportunities for fun, despite residents' need
to practice social distancing due to the COVID-19
virus.
FCSS Director Sarah McDonald said, “The
ultimate goal of this project is to keep the
community feeling like a community. This is a
tough time where many people may feel
withdrawn from their friends, family and
community, so we want people to see light, in a
hard situation, and feel connected to others.” Rayne, Jorden, and Piper Elzinga decorated their window with their favorite stuffed animals as part of the Teddy
The task is accompanied by a coloring page Bear Hunt activity by FCSS and the Town of Edson. submitted
created by Community Service Coordinator Ali When asked how the project process has [before COVID-19]. We had to change everything
Broda. All over Edson, and many other changed due to current circumstances, McDonald very suddenly and still work with purpose,
communities, families are showing their support said, “Our process hasn't changed much. We thought, and community need in mind and using
for fellow community members with uplifting always look at the 'why' we are doing what we are resources that we haven't had to use in the past.”
window paintings and other decorations. doing before we begin a new project. The only Over 50 coloring pages were handed out to
The idea was that residents out for a drive or for difference is time spent in planning, perfecting, community members via the FCSS Family Fun
a walk would see these cheerful displays and and prepping programs. We had to make changes Bags, but the actual participant numbers will be
understand that they are not alone in their quickly so we can support our community in any difficult to estimate due to the nature of the
struggles relating to COVID-19. It also offers a way possible.” activity. “We hope many families in our
fun opportunity for parents to take their children McDonald continued, “I think all of the new community look to it as a resource to help them
for a walk or drive to find as many teddy bear projects we started have had a variety of road through this difficult and strange time,” said
displays as they can. blocks as our team had many great things planned McDonald.
w hat’s happening, when and where in the community - for monthly meetings see our classified page
COMMUNITY EVENTS virus threat has subsided. Please contact event organizers.
*Some dates may be tentative until the COVID-19
April 18: The Pinedale Hall Community Garage Edson compete against each other for the highest delivered on Tuesdays. Door step drop off only;
Sale will take place from 10 am to 2 pm. A number of steps. All ages are welcome to in-town delivery only. County residents must be
concession will be open. To book a table, call or participate as long as they comply with the rules able to pick up Tuesday between 8:30 am and
text Cindy at 780-712-9139. listed at edson.ca/residents/recreation-and- 3:30 pm at the FCSS Family Centre. One bag per
April 24: A spaghetti dinner will be held at the programs/step-it-up#. Registration is free. Due to family. To receive this week's bag, please input
Lion’s Hall from 5-7 pm to raise funds for a Alberta Health recommendations, there will not your information at research.net/r/ZS6FY85. For
service dog. A silent auction and a live auction be a wrap-up BBQ like previous years. The more information, contact 780-723-4338 or
will be available. There will be a presentation at 7 registration deadline is April 29 before 4 pm. For sarahm@edson.ca.
pm. Tickets are $20 each. For more information more information about the challenge, contact Edson Teddy Bear Hunt: If you would like to
or to purchase tickets, phone 780-723-4949 or Krysta Hawboldt at 780-723-4403 or participate, simply place a stuffed bear in a Edson-Healthier Together: For the month of April, Edson-
text 780-712-9875. krystas@edson.ca window of your home so when families go for car Healthier Together is collecting information from the community
May 4-June 1: The Town of Edson's 13th annual FCSS Bag of Fun: Looking for fun things to do rides or walks during quarantine/self-isolation, regarding Physical Activity in the community. The data collected
Step It Up Edson challenge will begin on May 4 with your children? FCSS will deliver you a Bag they can hunt for bears! A downloadable Teddy will be used to create a community snapshot of the strengths,
and run until June 1. This four-week challenge of Fun for free! Each week FCSS will have Bear Hunt coloring sheet is also available at assets and areas for improvement for Edson residents. The group
will have families, friends, and businesses in themed bags for children ages 1-6. Bags will be edson.ca/public/download/files/112003. will use this information to work on a project that will support the
well-being of residents in Edson. The survey is available at
surveymonkey.com/r/HKMJSWZ.
We are proud to support community eventse are proud to support community events Community Event Supporterommunity Event Supporter Online puzzles: The Galloway Station Museum encourages
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C
residents to take advantage of their historic online puzzles
specific to Edson. These puzzles can be found at
Braund’s
Braund’s gallowaystationmuseum.com/puzzles.
Independent Grocers Taskmaster: To make self-isolating and social distancing slightly
Independent Grocers
more bearable, the Galloway Station Museum invites residents to
Store Hours: play along with the Taskmaster. The Taskmaster has created
Store Hours:
simple tasks for you to do at home with objects around the house.
7 am - 10 pm, 7 days a week
7 am - 10 pm, 7 days a week This is meant to be fun and creative for adults, children, and
780-723-4233 4735-3 Avenue, Edson, AB 4 anyone in between who would like to participate. All you have to
4431 4 Avenue, Edson, AB431 4 Avenue, Edson, AB
do is take a video of yourself completing the task as creatively as
possible and upload your video to GallowayMuseum on Twitter.
For more information, visit the Museum's social media pages.
W
25 PHONE: We are proud to support community eventse are proud to support community events Notice: Due to warming temperatures, the Bear Lake Skating
25
Loop has been closed for the remainder of the season.
Years of Service
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PAGE 18 MONDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2017
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 6 MONDAY APRIL 6, 2020 MONDAY APRIL 6, 2020 PAGE 19
Teddy Bear Hunt strengthens community bonds
by Brianne Benson
The Town of Edson and Family and Community
Support Services (FCSS) continue to help
strengthen community connections with their new
Teddy Bear Hunt project.
Residents participating in the project were
tasked to decorate their windows with teddy bears
and stuffed animals for passing
vehicles/pedestrians to play “I Spy” with. Both
the Town and FCSS have been working to create
more opportunities for fun, despite residents' need
to practice social distancing due to the COVID-19
virus.
FCSS Director Sarah McDonald said, “The
ultimate goal of this project is to keep the
community feeling like a community. This is a
tough time where many people may feel
withdrawn from their friends, family and
community, so we want people to see light, in a
hard situation, and feel connected to others.” Rayne, Jorden, and Piper Elzinga decorated their window with their favorite stuffed animals as part of the Teddy
The task is accompanied by a coloring page Bear Hunt activity by FCSS and the Town of Edson. submitted
created by Community Service Coordinator Ali When asked how the project process has [before COVID-19]. We had to change everything
Broda. All over Edson, and many other changed due to current circumstances, McDonald very suddenly and still work with purpose,
communities, families are showing their support said, “Our process hasn't changed much. We thought, and community need in mind and using
for fellow community members with uplifting always look at the 'why' we are doing what we are resources that we haven't had to use in the past.”
window paintings and other decorations. doing before we begin a new project. The only Over 50 coloring pages were handed out to
The idea was that residents out for a drive or for difference is time spent in planning, perfecting, community members via the FCSS Family Fun
a walk would see these cheerful displays and and prepping programs. We had to make changes Bags, but the actual participant numbers will be
understand that they are not alone in their quickly so we can support our community in any difficult to estimate due to the nature of the
struggles relating to COVID-19. It also offers a way possible.” activity. “We hope many families in our
fun opportunity for parents to take their children McDonald continued, “I think all of the new community look to it as a resource to help them
for a walk or drive to find as many teddy bear projects we started have had a variety of road through this difficult and strange time,” said
displays as they can. blocks as our team had many great things planned McDonald.
w hat’s happening, when and where in the community - for monthly meetings see our classified page
COMMUNITY EVENTS virus threat has subsided. Please contact event organizers.
*Some dates may be tentative until the COVID-19
April 18: The Pinedale Hall Community Garage Edson compete against each other for the highest delivered on Tuesdays. Door step drop off only;
Sale will take place from 10 am to 2 pm. A number of steps. All ages are welcome to in-town delivery only. County residents must be
concession will be open. To book a table, call or participate as long as they comply with the rules able to pick up Tuesday between 8:30 am and
text Cindy at 780-712-9139. listed at edson.ca/residents/recreation-and- 3:30 pm at the FCSS Family Centre. One bag per
April 24: A spaghetti dinner will be held at the programs/step-it-up#. Registration is free. Due to family. To receive this week's bag, please input
Lion’s Hall from 5-7 pm to raise funds for a Alberta Health recommendations, there will not your information at research.net/r/ZS6FY85. For
service dog. A silent auction and a live auction be a wrap-up BBQ like previous years. The more information, contact 780-723-4338 or
will be available. There will be a presentation at 7 registration deadline is April 29 before 4 pm. For sarahm@edson.ca.
pm. Tickets are $20 each. For more information more information about the challenge, contact Edson Teddy Bear Hunt: If you would like to
or to purchase tickets, phone 780-723-4949 or Krysta Hawboldt at 780-723-4403 or participate, simply place a stuffed bear in a Edson-Healthier Together: For the month of April, Edson-
text 780-712-9875. krystas@edson.ca window of your home so when families go for car Healthier Together is collecting information from the community
May 4-June 1: The Town of Edson's 13th annual FCSS Bag of Fun: Looking for fun things to do rides or walks during quarantine/self-isolation, regarding Physical Activity in the community. The data collected
Step It Up Edson challenge will begin on May 4 with your children? FCSS will deliver you a Bag they can hunt for bears! A downloadable Teddy will be used to create a community snapshot of the strengths,
and run until June 1. This four-week challenge of Fun for free! Each week FCSS will have Bear Hunt coloring sheet is also available at assets and areas for improvement for Edson residents. The group
will have families, friends, and businesses in themed bags for children ages 1-6. Bags will be edson.ca/public/download/files/112003. will use this information to work on a project that will support the
well-being of residents in Edson. The survey is available at
surveymonkey.com/r/HKMJSWZ.
We are proud to support community eventse are proud to support community events Community Event Supporterommunity Event Supporter Online puzzles: The Galloway Station Museum encourages
W
C
residents to take advantage of their historic online puzzles
specific to Edson. These puzzles can be found at
Braund’s
Braund’s gallowaystationmuseum.com/puzzles.
Independent Grocers Taskmaster: To make self-isolating and social distancing slightly
Independent Grocers
more bearable, the Galloway Station Museum invites residents to
Store Hours: play along with the Taskmaster. The Taskmaster has created
Store Hours:
simple tasks for you to do at home with objects around the house.
7 am - 10 pm, 7 days a week
7 am - 10 pm, 7 days a week This is meant to be fun and creative for adults, children, and
780-723-4233 4735-3 Avenue, Edson, AB 4 anyone in between who would like to participate. All you have to
4431 4 Avenue, Edson, AB431 4 Avenue, Edson, AB
do is take a video of yourself completing the task as creatively as
possible and upload your video to GallowayMuseum on Twitter.
For more information, visit the Museum's social media pages.
W
25 PHONE: We are proud to support community eventse are proud to support community events Notice: Due to warming temperatures, the Bear Lake Skating
25
Loop has been closed for the remainder of the season.
Years of Service
Years of Service
SALES REP.
ANCHOR 5040 3 AVE,
THE WEEKLY Common 780.723.5787
Fax: 780.723.5725
Sue-Ann
WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM
ANCHORWK@TELUSPLANET.NET
BOX 6870
AWNA MEMBER NEWSPAPER
EDSON, AB
T7E 1V2
