Family & Community Support Services, Manning & District

10/31/2026

10/29/2026

As the weather gets colder, don't let that stop you from staying active!

Join our FREE Indoor Walking Group where community members of all ages can enjoy a safe, comfortable place to walk, connect, and support their health.

Bring a friend and join us for a walk! 👟

📅 Mondays & Thursdays
Starts Monday November 2nd!
⏰ 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
📍 Rosary School Gym, 505 River St SE

To learn more, call FCSS at 780-836-2170.

10/22/2026

🎃 Calling all Halloween junkies! 👻

Manning Youth Centre Association and Manning & District FCSS are looking for volunteers for our annual Haunted House on October 31 at the Elks Hall!

Help us bring the scares and community spirit:

🕸️ Friday, October 30: Decorating & set-up
👻 Saturday, October 31: Scarers & face painters
🧹 Sunday, November 1: Take-down & clean-up

🍬 Halloween candy donations are also welcome!

Whether you love decorating, dressing up, or lending a hand behind the scenes, we’d love your help making this a fun Halloween experience for our community.

To volunteer or donate candy, comment below or email [email protected].

Thank you for helping bring our community together—one scare at a time! 🖤

10/22/2026

🌽 **Co****le, Community & Connection!** 🎯

Sometimes the best way to build a stronger community is simply by getting people together!

A Co****le League is about so much more than a little friendly competition. It's an opportunity to get out of the house, meet new people, share some laughs, and build friendships right here in Manning.

At **Manning & District FCSS**, we recognize how important social connections are to our overall well-being. Opportunities like this help reduce social isolation, create a sense of belonging, and encourage people of all ages and abilities to get involved in their community.

You don't have to be a pro to participate! Whether you're looking to try something new, reconnect with familiar faces, or just enjoy a fun evening out, it's a great way to get involved.

❤️ **Strong communities are built through connection, and sometimes all it takes is a game of co****le to bring people together!**

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10/22/2026

🕯️🩸 YOU’RE INVITED… IF YOU DARE. 🖤🔪
A little mystery, a lot of suspense, and a book you won’t soon forget… 👀📖
💌 Your invitation to our next Book Club & Movie Night has arrived!
Stay tuned for further details…

10/20/2026

🚶‍♀️ Help Us Plan the Return of the Indoor Walking Group! 🚶‍♂️

The Manning Indoor Walking Group will once again be held at Rosary School, continuing with the same time of 10:00-11:15 a.m. We can no longer offer the program on Tuesdays, so we'd love your input on the best day to meet.

Comment with the emoji to vote for your preferred day (we can keep Thursdays):
👍 Monday
❤️ Wednesday
🎉 Friday

You can also respond using this link:
🔗 https://forms.gle/LcdvF2DtJfUd5VB78

Thank you for helping us plan a walking program that works for our community!

We're hoping to restart the Manning Indoor Walking Group, but Tuesdays are no longer available this year. We'd love your feedback on which day works best for you!

10/19/2026

🎃 Find Halloween magic at The Little Bookshelf @ Freson Bros IGA! 👻 Pick a spooky story, take it home, and enjoy cozy reading together. 📚🧡🖤

10/19/2026

🎃🍂 **Bringing Our Community Together This Halloween!** 🧡

At Manning & District FCSS, we believe that strong communities are built through connection, belonging, and opportunities to come together.

Over the next couple of weeks, there are some exciting events happening in Manning, and we're happy to play a part in bringing these opportunities to our community!

💃 **Friday, October 30 – BOO! Halloween Dance**

📍 Rosary School Gym | 6:30–9:00 PM

Grab your costumes and bring the family out for an evening of music, dancing, door prizes, and a best-dressed family costume contest!

🎟️ $10 per family or $5 per student. Proceeds support the Manning Youth Centre Association!

👻 **Saturday, October 31 – The Nightmare Before Christmas Haunted House**

📍 Elks Hall | 3:00–9:00 PM

A spooky Halloween adventure for all ages! Enjoy live scarers, music, candy, activities, and even a scare-free section. Volunteers and donations are also welcome!

🍬 **Saturday, October 31 – Trick-or-Treating at Del-Air Lodge**

📍 Del-Air Lodge | Starting at 4:00 PM

Stop by in your Halloween costumes and share a little Halloween excitement with the residents! They're looking forward to welcoming trick-or-treaters, seeing all the costumes, and enjoying some visits with community members.

❤️ **Building Community, One Connection at a Time!**

At FCSS, our work is about more than programs and events. It's about creating opportunities for people to connect, strengthening relationships between neighbours, reducing social isolation, and helping everyone feel like they belong.

Whether we're supporting a family dance, helping bring a haunted house to life, or encouraging connections between generations, these are the moments that help build a stronger, more connected community.

We're grateful to work alongside local organizations, volunteers, and community partners who share this commitment. These events wouldn't be possible without people willing to give their time, energy, and creativity!

**So mark your calendars, invite a neighbour, bring the family, and get involved!** Sometimes the simplest way to strengthen our community is just by showing up and spending time together. 🧡

🎃 Check out the attached posters for all the details!

10/14/2026