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Community GroupsThis page is meant to provide Citizens with a directory of some of the various non-profit groups, volunteer groups (or groups that need volunteers), institutions, and other community groups. Much of the information from this section originated from the Camrose & District Support Services "Guide to Human Services". We appreciate their help and contribution. If your organization is listed here but there is an error, please send email to the address at the bottom of the page. If your organization is not listed here, but you think it should be, please send email to the address at the bottom of the page (please include all of the text you would like under your group's section). #644 Camrose Rotary Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron Address: Camrose Community Centre 4516 - 54 Street, Box 7 Camrose, AB, T4V 4W7 Phone: (780) 672-0555 Fax: (780) 679-2444 Website: http://www.cadetscanada.net/ Email: Hours: 6:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Tuesdays 3068 South Alberta Light Horse Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corp Address: Camrose Community Centre 4516 - 54 Street, Box 6 Camrose, AB Phone: (780) 672-3194 Fax: (780) 672-2997 Email: Hours: 6:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Tuesdays About Time Productions Address: Camrose United Church Camrose, AB Phone: (780) 672-0893 Email: Contact: Cathie Johnson Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission Address: 4814 - 50 Avenue Camrose, AB, T4V 0R9 Phone: (780) 672-1181 Fax: (780) 679-1737 Website: http://www.aadac.com Email: Contact: Mary Wilton, Area Supervisor Hours: 8:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday Services: Counseling for alcohol, tobacco, drug, or gambling problems is provided for individuals and families. Public education through various presentations and resource library. DETOX: AADAC Recovery Centre, 10203 - 107 Street, Edmonton Phone: (780) 427-4291. *Government Agency Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry Address: 3rd Floor, 6708 48 Avenue Gemini Centre Camrose, AB, T4V 4S3 Phone: (780) 608-2525, Alternate Phone: 310-0000 Fax: (780) 608-4075 Website: http://www.camrose.com/comm/educ.htm Contact: Stan Skotniczny, Co-ordinator Hours: 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday; Closed 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. Services: Career planning resources and individual career and employment counselling. Labour Market Information Centre with lending library. Work search resources including materials on resume writing & interviewing, and local & national job listings. Access to internet, use of computer, fax & local phone for employment & career research. Applications & advice on student loans & grants and post-secondary calendars. Apprenticeship information supported by a visiting consultant. Resources for entrepreneurs & employers. Applications for Income Support program, Assured Income for Severely Handicapped (AISH), Child Support Services & Disability Related Employment Services (DRES). Information on employment standards & workplace health & safety. Alberta Genealogical Society - Camrose Branch Address: Camrose Public Library 4710 50 Avenue Camrose, AB Phone: (780) 679-6275 Website: http://www.rootsweb.com/~abcamros/ Email: Contact: Fay Carlson, President Battle River Community Foundation
Beta Sigma Phi Address: C/O Diane Ward - President 5718 Marler Drive Camrose, AB, T4V 2S8 Phone: (780) 679-2339 Contact: Diane Ward Hours: 7:30 to 9:30 Services: Meetings are the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Battle River
Brigantia Place - A Camrose Society for A Women's Shelter Address: P.O. Box 1405 Camrose, AB, T4V 1X3 Phone: (780) 672-1035 Fax: (780) 672-9885 Website: http://www.brigantiaplace.org Email: Contact: Ray Hook, Executive Director Hours: 24 hours a day Services: Brigantia Place provides safe, temporary shelter and basic needs requirements to women and children in crisis. Brigantia Place offers five basic programs, briefly described below:
So, if you feel disposed to helping Brigantia Place to continue its necessary and important work, you may send your tax deductible donations to the shelter at the above address. 24 Hour Crisis Line: 1-877-672-1010 Camrose and District Community Band Address: C/O 6205 - 48 Avenue Camrose, AB, T4V 0K4 Phone: (780) 672-4416, Alternate Phone: (780) 672-1051 Contact: Tom Spila, Director; Stu Metcalfe, President Hours: Meets Tuesdays for rehearsals (7:30 to 9:00 p.m.) September thru June. Services: Rehearsals held in the CCHS band room. Open to anyone, age 18 and over, who plays a band instrument. $40 yearly membership fee. Members provide their own instruments. Information on renting or purchasing available from director. Percussionists are required to pay a rental fee for use of CCHS equipment. Annual Open House for 2008 / 2009 season is on Tuesday Sept. 23 2008 at 7:30 p.m. Camrose and District Craft Centre Phone: (780) 672-4857, Alternate Phone: (780) 672-2323 Services: The Camrose and District Craft Centre is a non-profit organization offering instruction and a work place for Pottery, Weaving, Woodworking, Wood-Carving, Soap-stone carving, Silk painting, Yarn dying, Marbling and many more short courses. For more information, please call us at the above numbers. Camrose and District Family Thrift Shop Address: 5006 - 50 Avenue Camrose, AB, T4V 0S5 Phone: (780) 672-5027 Contact: Janet Piro, (780) 373-3762 Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday Services: Provides used clothing and miscellaneous household items at a reasonable cost. Supports non-profit organizations and special personal needs. Each request is dealt with on its own merits. *Non-profit. Donations: May be left at the store during business hours. Camrose and District Farmer's Market Address: Duggan Mall, 6601 - 48 Avenue Camrose, AB Phone: (780) 608-1740 Contact: Norma Smart Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday Camrose and District Fish and Game Association Address: Box 1001 Camrose, AB, T4V 4E7 Phone: (780) 672-0952 Email: Contact: Cheryl Blumhagen Hours: General meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month at Superstore community room. Everyone is welcome. Services: The Fish and Game motto is to enhance and protect all fish, wildlife and habitat. Our club is affiliated with the Alberta Fish and Game Association and is committed to defending all outdoors through our clubs projects and activities. Our main fundraiser is our annual Wild Game and Alberta Beef Banquet held annually every March. The money from this event and others goes directly back into the community. Funds are used for promoting family events, the Community Fish Pond Project, birdhouses, outdoor education sponsorships, sending kids to camp (Zone 3) and more. We also continue to host Hunter Education courses, hunting surveys and pay for wild meat processing for the Camrose Food Bank. The continuation of these projects is directly dependant on the generous support of the general public, the Camrose business community and our membership for volunteers for the projects. If you are looking for a worthwhile and fun group of people to belong to please contact us anytime. Camrose and District Home Support Services Address: Second Floor, Camrose Community Centre 4516 - 54 Street Camrose, AB, T4V 4W7 Phone: (780) 672-0141 Website: http://www.camrosefcss.ca/home_support_meals_on_wheels/ Camrose and District Preschool Address: Second Floor, Camrose Community Centre 4516 54 - Street Camrose, AB, T4V 4W7 Phone: (780) 672-0141 Website: http://www.camrosefcss.ca/pre_school_society/ Camrose and District Senior Centre
Camrose and District Soccer Association Camrose and District Support Services
Camrose and District Victim Services
Camrose Arts Society Address: Chuck Maclean Arts Centre 4809 - 52 Street Camrose, AB, T4V 1T9 Phone: (780) 608-8740 Website: http://www.camrose.com/comm/maclean.htm Services: Camrose Arts Society is a not-for-profit organization that promotes, nurtures and supports the arts for the enrichment of community life. The society is composed of a volunteer Board of Directors and its members (individuals and groups). In 1979, the Camrose Arts Society became an incorporated organization complete with charitable status. We have actively worked to encourage and develop a growing arts presence in our community. Camrose and district is incredibly rich in creative resources, events and artists. The City of Camrose is known province-wide for the scope and excellence of its cultural activity. Camrose Association for Community Living
Camrose Boys and Girls Club Address: 4516 - 54 Street Camrose, AB, T4V 4W7 Phone: (780) 672-8004 Fax: (780) 672-8002 Website: http://www.camrose.com/comm/bgc.htm Email: Contact: Rees James Hours: Office 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday Camrose Camera Club Address: Chuck Maclean Arts Centre 4809 - 52 Street Camrose, AB Website: http://groups.msn.com/CamroseCameraClub Email: Hours: Meets every Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. from September to June. Camrose Chamber of Commerce "To promote and maintain a proud and prosperous business community"
Camrose Cygnets Synchronized Swim Club Address: Camrose Aquatic Centre 5600 - 44 Avenue Camrose, AB Phone: (780) 373-3906 Email: Contact: Sonia Berg Services: Synchronized swimming combines strength, endurance and balance with flexibilty, grace and beauty, and the Camrose Cygnets Synchronized Swim Club is dedicated to making the sport accessible to all swimmers in Camrose and the surrounding area. The club operates from September to May, and strives to accommodate swimmers of varying skill level by offering both recreational and competitive opportunities. Camrose Employment Services Address: Division of Centra Cam P.O. Box 1443 5502 - 46 Street Camrose, AB, T4V 1X4 Phone: (780) 672-9995 Fax: (780) 672-0534 Website: http://www.centracam.ca Email: Contact: Shannon, Employment Coordinator Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday Services: Career counselling service that enables individuals with developmental disabilities to develop the knowledge, skills, attitude and work experiences required to make the transition from unemployment to the labour force. *Non-profit, Registered Charity Camrose Minor Ball Association Camrose Minor Football - Atom Address: P.O. Box 14 Armena, AB, T0B 0G0 Phone: (780) 672-5399 Fax: (780) 672-6351 Website: http://www.cdmfa.com/website/club_pages/club_details.php?team_id=222 Email: Camrose Minor Football - Bantam Camrose Minor Football - Pee Wee Address: P.O. Box 14 Armena, AB, T0B 0G0 Phone: (780) 672-5399 Fax: (780) 672-6351 Website: http://www.cdmfa.com/website/club_pages/club_details.php?team_id=176 Email: Camrose Minor Hockey Address: Box 1587 Camrose, AB, T4V 1X4 Phone: (780) 608-7957, Alternate Phone: (780) 608-7967 Website: http://www.camrosehockey.com/ Email: Camrose Neighbor Aid Center Address: Box 1936 Camrose, AB, T4V 1X8 Phone: (780) 679-3220 Fax: (780) 679-3221 Email: Contact: Pat Hagen Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday to Friday Services: Camrose and District Food Bank also Food For Kids Breakfast Clubs, Martha's Table (free soup and sandwiches), Camrose Lending Circle. Camrose Public Library
Camrose Regional Exhibition and Agricultural Society Address: Box 1418, 4250 Exhibition Drive Camrose, AB, T4V 1X3 Phone: (780) 672-3640, Alternate Phone: 1-800-296-8112 Fax: (780) 672-8140 Website: http://www.cre.ab.ca/ Email: Hours: Office 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday Services: Our multi-purpose complex is situated on 103 acres of land located one kilometre east of Camrose on Highway 13. The Camrose Regional Exhibition is the largest major centre on Highway 13, serving Central Alberta to the Saskatchewan border. The facility features 107,200 square feet of space under roof, including exhibit, convention and banquet space. The facility also features camping space for 9,000 trailers and 1,400 parking stalls. The CRE is used by provincial and community organizations for conferences, banquets, concerts, educational programs, cattle sales, equestrian events, festivals, trade displays and weddings. We are also the proud host of Canada's largest outdoor country music festival, Big Valley Jamboree. In total there are approximately 328 activity days annually at the Camrose Regional Exhibition with an estimated 200,000 - 250,000 people enjoying the many activities and events. The Camrose Regional Exhibition is a leading provider of programs, events and facilities that serve organizations and individuals locally, provincially, nationally and internationally. Camrose Shooting Sports Association Address: P.O. Box 1172 Camrose, AB, T4V 1X2 Services: Archery, Rifle, Handgun, Trap, Skeet, Black Powder Note: Federal Firearms Regulations require that all persons using these facilities must be a member in good standing of the shooting club. Camrose Skating Club Camrose Ski Club
Camrose Spirals
Canadian Mental Health Association, East Central Region
Canadian Parents for French Camrose Chapter Address: c/o Ecole Sifton School 4807 - 43 Street Camrose, AB Phone: (780) 672-2980 Fax: (780) 672-4847 Website: http://www3.telus.net/public/rpboyd/CPF_Camrose_website.htm Email: Services: CPF Camrose Chapter is a volunteer assocaition working, as part of the national Canadian Parents for French network, to promote and support French second language learning opportunities in Camrose, Alberta. For information on the benefits of membership or to join CPF please visit our website. Centra Cam Vocational Training Association Address: Box 1443, 5502 - 46 Street Camrose, AB, T4V 1X4 Phone: (780) 672-9995 Fax: (780) 672-0534 Website: http://www.centracam.ca/ Email: Contact: Roxanna Skjonsberg, Executive Director Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday Services: Employment support services for individuals with employment barriers. Vocational training, employment support, employment placement and maintenance, pre-employment training, and Community Options (socialization, recreation and education). Business Products and Services: Manufacturing of pipe bunks, tank saddles, picnic tables, plastic lumber products, and other custom woodworking products. Collating and packaging services available. Operation of a document destruction / shredding business. *Non-profit, Registered Charity. Centra Cam's Custom Projects Address: 5228 - 46 Street Camrose, AB Phone: (780) 672-9973 Fax: (780) 672-0996 Website: http://www.centracam.ca Services: Operates for the sole purpose of creating employment opportunities and to raise necessary funds for the continued operation of Centra Cam client programs. Custom Projects provide many products and services for residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. To learn more about Centra Cam's Custom Projects department, please visit their website. Churchmice Players
Citizen Advocacy Society of Camrose Address: Box 1452 Office at: 4921 - 52 Street Camrose, AB, T4V 1X4 Phone: (780) 672-4677 Fax: (780) 672-4677 Contact: Betty Friesen Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday Services: Provide support to individuals with disabilities and present the Festival of Trees each November. City Center Camrose
Community Health Services Crossroads Day Program Address: 4612 - 53 Street Camrose, AB, T4V 1Y6 Phone: (780) 679-3045 Website: http://www.thebethanygroup.ca Contact: Cathy Johnson, Coordinator Hours: 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday Services: older adults with chronic disease/disability, respite, social programming Drug Abuse Resistance Education Address: 6220 - 48 Avenue Camrose, AB, T4V 0K6 Phone: (780) 672-4444, Alternate Phone: (780) 878-1673 Fax: (780) 672-2929 Website: http://www.camrosepoliceservice.ca/divisions/school_resource_officer/ Email: Contact: Crystal MacDonald Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ducks Unlimited Canada – Camrose Office
East Central Alberta Child and Family Services Authority - Camrose Children’s Resource Centre Address: 4911A – 47 Street Camrose, AB, T4V 1J9 Phone: (780) 662-7035 Fax: (780) 672-7538 Website: http://www.eastcentralalbertacfsa.gov.ab.ca/ Contact: Brian Holden, Regional Manager Children’s Services; David Wilson, Chief Executive Officer Hours: 8:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday Services: Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) – Child Care Subsidy, Kin Child Care, Child Care Funding, Respite Program, Early Childhood Development (ECD), Home Visitation, Social Care Facilities Licensing (Child Care, Women’s Shelters and Youth Facilities). Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act (CYFE) – Family Enhancement, Protective Services, Foster Care, Adoptions. Safe Kids Hotline: 1-780-385-KIDS (5437) Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) *Government Brian Holden, Regional Manager Children’s Services Telephone: (780) 662-7035 or Toll Free (Gov’t Rite Number) 310-0000 Educational Groups Emergency Clothing and Furniture Depot Address: 4918 - 46 Street Camrose, AB, T4V 1H1 Phone: (780) 608-1681, Alternate Phone: (780) 608-1682 Fax: (780) 608-1683 Email: Contact: Lori Gilbertson Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Donations are accepted 8:00 to 4:00, Monday to Saturday. Services: Closed all stat. holidays. Habitat for Humanity
Health Services Hospital Kelsey 4-H Stars-to-be Address: 6613 - 44 Avenue Camrose, AB, T4V 3L1 Phone: (780) 672-8324 Email: Contact: Sheralyn Dobos, Club Leader Hours: 7 - 9 p.m. First Tuesday of each month Oct-June at Kelsey Hall. Services: A 4-H club with theatre arts as the project. Open to young people 9 to 18 years of age. Provides a hands on learning experience in theatre arts, communication, as well as running a business meeting. Year concludes with members performing a one act play. Members eligible for the many benefits through 4-H including trips, camps and scholarships. Kelsey Drama Club Address: c/o Gerald Pilger R.R. 1 Ohaton, AB, T0B 3P0 Phone: (780) 672-4394, Alternate Phone: (780) 375-2418 Email: Contact: Gerald Pilger (or Theo Thirsk at alternative phone number listed above) Services: Kelsey Drama Club is an amateur theatre group which performs an 11 night dinner theatre at the Kelsey Hall in mid February of each year. Rehersals for the show are at 7:00 p.m. once a week beginning November 1st and running until the show opens. Anyone interested in acting or working behind the scenes (lighting, stage crew, front of the house, etc.) are encouraged to join the club. Lions Club of Camrose
Meals on Wheels Address: Second Floor, Camrose Community Centre 4516 - 54 Street Camrose, AB, T4V 4W7 Phone: (780) 672-0141 Website: http://www.camrosefcss.ca/home_support_meals_on_wheels/meals_on_wheels/ Recycle with Centra Cam Address: 4402 - 51 Avenue Camrose, AB, T4V 0S8 Phone: (780) 679-4196 Fax: (780) 672-4277 Website: http://www.camrose.com/engineer/engserv/recycling.htm#centra Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday Rose City Amateur Radio Club Rose City Farmers Market Address: Duggan Mall, 6601 - 48 Avenue Camrose, AB Phone: (780) 877-2299 Contact: Ron Marshall Hours: 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursdays Rose City Handivan Address: 5415 - 49 Avenue Camrose, AB, T4V 0N6 Phone: (780) 672-8777 Fax: (780) 679-0194 Email: Contact: Dale Debnam Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday Services: Handivans equipped with wheelchair lifts to provide safe and efficient means of transportation for Seniors and mentally / physically handicapped clients. *Non-profit, Registered Charity To avoid disappointment - Please pre-book 24-48 hours in advance. Rose City Residential Support Society Address: 6022 - 48 Avenue Camrose, AB, T4V 0K3 Phone: (780) 672-7474, Alternate Phone: (780) 679-4678 Contact: Dale Bowal Services: Working towards affordable housing for individuals with disabilities. Rose City Swingers Square Dance Club Address: Meeting Place: Sparling School, 5216 - 52 Avenue Camrose, AB Phone: (780) 373-2504 Contact: Betty Anderson Hours: 8:00 to 10:15 p.m. Fridays Services: No special skills are necessary for square dancing. It is not a competitive recreation. It involves a "set" of eight people moving to commands given by the caller. Anyone can learn. There is no age limit to enjoy square dancing and it's good, healthy exercise. Visitors are welcome. Dances are held on Fridays at the above location. First three dance lessons are free. For more information please call: - Betty Anderson (780) 373-2504 - Wayne and Helen Lowther (780) 672-5669 - Rose & Tom Cottingham (780) 672-5277 Rural Community Programming Address: Second Floor, Camrose Community Centre 4516 - 54 Street Camrose, AB, T4V 4W7 Phone: (780) 672-0141 Website: http://www.camrosefcss.ca/rural_community_programs/ Schizophrenia Society Camrose Chapter
Schools Service Canada Centre for Youth Address: 4901 - 50 Avenue Camrose, AB, T4V 0S2 Phone: (780) 672-0505, Alternate Phone: (780) 608-4023 Fax: (780) 672-1440 Website: http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca Email: Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday (May - August) Services: A free job posting service for students and employers. The office provides assistance in the job search process for students including job postings, casual work and assistance with resumes and cover letters. The Open Door
TIPS (Teaching Independence and Parent Support)
Volunteer Centre of Camrose and District
Yellow Ribbon Suicide Awareness Committee Address: 4516 - 54 Street Camrose, AB, T4V 4W7 Phone: (780) 679-1241 Fax: (780) 679-1740 Website: http://www.camrosesuicideawareness.org/ Contact: Irene Services: Project-based community initiative to raise awareness of the reality of suicide in Camrose and district. Through increased understanding and openness, the Yellow Ribbon Committee is working to reduce the incidence of suicide and suicidal behavior. Community or agency volunteers are invited to join. |
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