2782 Community Events The Leduc Regional Early Childhood Coalition and Devon Early Childhood Network are proud to bring a pair of child and youth related fun and educational events to Devon this May. Dr. Deborah MacNamara – Making Sense of Anxiety (in children and teens) As many as 20 per cent of children and teens qualify for an anxiety disorder diagnosis, making it the most common mental health issue today. Anxiety can take many forms including obsessions, compulsions, phobias as well as other perplexing behaviours. We cannot treat something we do not understand, and making sense of anxiety is fundamental in making headway. This presentation will bring a fresh and promising perspective to one of our most troubling human problems. Date: Friday, May 11 Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Place: Devon Community Centre (20 Haven Avenue, Devon) Tickets: $129 per person (including lunch) Tickets are available at macnamaraDEVON.eventbrite.ca Early Childhood Expo Everyone is invited to head to the Community Centre with your little ones age 2-5 for some fun activities and to learn from local childcare providers, educators and community services/businesses. There will also be an occupational therapist and speech language pathologist at the expo. Date: Thursday, May 17 Time: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. or 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Place: Devon Community Centre (20 Haven Avenue, Devon) Cost: There is no charge for admission to the Early Childhood Expo! “We are so excited to bring Dr. MacNamara and her expertise in anxiety in children and teens to our community,” said Ki Wilson, FCSS Coordinator for the Town of Devon. “Her presentation, along with our Early Childhood Expo will provide our community with additional resources to learn about their children.” Keep up to date on all Town related events at devon.ca/events. -30- For more information contact: Ki Wilson FCSS Coordinator Town of Devon P: 780-987-8325 E: KWilson@devon.ca Justin Janke Communications Coordinator Town of Devon P: 780-987-8302 E: JJanke@devon.ca Share Print