Martensville Youth Connection (MYC) strives to enhance the lives of the youth in our community by providing access to mental health education, resources, and life-enhancing recreational activities.
This past month they have had many changes with two new and excited staff working with them. Their new Youth Support Worker Supervisor is Stacey and Youth Support Worker is Nikki. They look forward to getting to know everyone involved in MYC.
So far, they taught the youth about consent, self-love, judgement, and boundaries. In addition, they discussed more challenging topics such as self-harm and triggers.
This month’s fun activities included Bingo with the seniors, kindness-themed arts and crafts, Fear Factor, and learning to cook alongside the new staff at the Sunset Villa for the seniors. They played with the dogs and cats at Paws Republic Centre for Pets, and the kids state they love the quality time spent with the animals.
One change they have begun is hosting teen (ages 14-18) specific days. This enables them to share the teen specific topics and activities with everyone who may benefit.
Next month, they will teach about anger management, body image, self-care, overcoming fears and peer pressure/cliques. These topics will be delivered in an open discussion and will provide age-appropriate tools for kids to use in their everyday lives.
They have many new, fun, and engaging activities coming up such as, celebrating MYC’s Christmas party, working out at Soul Athletics, Karaoke night, art night, movie and popcorn, and scavenger hunts. All events will be posted in the December calendar on the ‘Martensville Youth Connection’ Facebook page.
“We are most looking forward to getting to know everyone and forming positive relationships within MYC. Follow us on social media to stay in the loop with our activities,” said MYC Co-ordinator Katharine Carter.
“MYC could not serve these youth without the generous support of community. As it is the Christmas season, we believe every youth deserves an opportunity to experience Christmas with their friends, peers, and community members. For this reason, we are planning to host a youth Christmas party, where there will be games, a gift exchange, paint night, and pizza,” Carter added. The event is expected to host up to 20 youth.
MYC is requesting 20 donated gifts (or monetary contributions to purchase gifts) as well as sponsorship for the pizza & paint night.
“Our goal is to create Christmas cheer with the youth, providing them with opportunities to participate in a gift exchange, as well as allow them to enjoy a pizza & paint night with their friends and peers.”
If you wish to contribute or have any questions, contact myc@possibilitiesrecovery.ca or by phone at (306)370-2107. They will provide charitable receipts if you donate directly to Possibilities Recovery Center Inc.
“We greatly appreciate any and all contributions and support for our program, even if that’s simply spreading the word. Please share this information widely and help us benefit the lives of the youth we serve!”
