Associate Minister Frank Oberle, Assistant Deputy Minister of the Disability Services Division of Human Services Brenda Lee Doyle, PDD Edmonton’s Board Chair Blair Lundy and Sean McDermott, CEO, PDD Edmonton will all be attending the PDD information session listed below. The session will run for up to two hours and will provide PDD stakeholders with an opportunity to both…
While there may be a lot of uncertainty at the moment with regards to the new budgets being implemented by the Provincial government, and many are voicing their concerns as to how potential funding cuts could severely change the lives of the individuals with disabilities who are accessing community supports like Chrysalis, there is definitely something positive to look forward…
We are happy to report that the 5th Annual Art Show and Sale Presented by Scotiabank held in Edmonton on April 26, 2013 was a massive success! Hundreds of guests filled the gallery areas to view the art. Global Edmonton provided some media coverage of the event and we had a number of special guests…
The big day is upon us, the 5th Annual Art Show and Sale presented by Scotiabank is taking place at our Edmonton facility (13325 St. Albert Trail) this evening from 6:00-9:00pm. The week leading up to the event has been pretty hectic but the hard work form the artists in the studio and the staff…
Hello Friends, Below is a link to click to download our Spring 2013 edition of the Chrysalis From the Wings Newsletter. There have been some great things happening around Chrysalis since the start of 2013 that we wanted to share, along with some big things to look forward to as we head towards the summer…
On Saturday, April 27, 2013, PLAN Edmonton is hosting a full-day workshop which they feel is ideal for families or individuals who are providing care to an individual with a disability. Topic of discussion include: Estate Planning; Registered Disability Savings Plan; and Building a Supportive Network. Includes a copy of the book: Safe and Secure, the…
On Friday, April 26, Chrysalis Edmonton will host their 5th Annual Art Show and Sale in support of the amazingly talented artists participating in the Chrysalis Art Program. This year, we are very proud to introduce Scotiabank as the presenting sponsor of this fantastic event. The Chrysalis facility will be transformed into a giant art…
As part of the Spirit of Chrysalis fundraising strategy, each of the past four years Chrysalis Edmonton has hosted the Annual Gala Fundraising Breakfast in early June. We are happy to announce that we are currently planning our 5th Annual Gala Breakfast which is all set to take place on Thursday, June 6th from 7:30…
Something that has become a tradition at Chrysalis in recent years is the production of a yearly calendar featuring the artwork of various artists participating in the Art Therapy Programs in both Chrysalis Edmonton and Chrysalis Calgary. This will be the third edition of the Chrysalis Art Calendar and likely our best version to date!…
On Sunday, October 28th Chrysalis hosted the 22nd Annual Achievement Awards ceremony presented by Servus Credit Union in Edmonton. This year the event was held at the Mayfield Inn and Suites and we recognized the accomplishments of nearly 75 individuals, DATS drivers, volunteers and community sites. Nearly 250 people attended the event including Mayor Stephen…