Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services

Honouring our volunteers at our AGM today!
Our seniors department has only 6 staff members, but with over 60 senior services volunteers we are able to truly make a huge difference in the lives of people in this community. Thank you! 🙏

Today is the day!
Join us for our Annual General Meeting!
We will be closed to the public from 12:15PM - 3:15PM today.
Open for scheduled appointments.
Please ring front door buzzer for access.
See you there!

We can't wait to welcome you to our 1st Annual Give Her Wings gala! If you haven't already purchased your tickets please do so

🎟 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/give-her-wings-tickets-923255290427

📍 Sky Hangar, Pitt Meadows

⏰ 6pm

👔👗 Black & White Attire

👫 We hope to see the room filled with both men and women alike as we come together to support the fight against domestic violence.

Come celebrate Maple Ridge's 150th anniversary with us!

Join us this Saturday, September 14th.
We are thrilled to be attending the 224th St Market, so come downtown as there will be FUN for everyone all day long! Bring your friends and family for a day of celebration, community spirit, and Maple Ridge pride.

We will be in great company!

Check out this amazing list of vendors:
Beverly and Jax
Savoria Sweet To Savory
Vitality Beauty Bar
Steppingstone Craft
Sussex Insurance
WorkBC Centre Maple Ridge
Kintec Footwear & Orthotics
Pete Made 3D
Allison's "It's in the Bag "
Relaxation Island
Bettina’s Creations
Tupperware
Gina’s sandwich & coffee
Kats Epicure
ISS of BC
Lilly Rose Apparel
Merle's Glass Art
Merendah Designs
Aby's Creations
Ridge Meadows Hospice Society
myORTHODONTIST Maple Ridge
Ridge Meadows HOME SHOW
K & K Custom Creations
WomanCare Pregnancy Centre
Golden Rose Tattoo and Piercing
Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services
Seana's Delectables
SweetLegs Maple Ridge with Melissa
LD Counselling & Consulting
Tina Clelland-Energy Life Coach
The Ridge
London Drugs
583 Coronation Squadron RCAC
Optimum Paintball
Monkey Business Kids Boutique, Maple Ridge BC
Handcrafted By Pamela
Northyards Cider Co.
LeafFilter Gutter Protection
Trevor Linden Fitness
Naza Naturals
The Family Education & Support Centre

Join us for our Annual General Meeting
Tuesday, September 17, 2024

12:15 Opening & Cythera AGM
1:30 Staff & Volunteer Recognition (Refreshments)
2:30 - 3:15 MRPMCS AGM
Location: The Club 22768 119 Ave Maple Ridge
Hope to see you there!1

Join us!

The City of Maple Ridge is gearing up to celebrate its 150th anniversary this Saturday, September 14th. We are thrilled to be hosting the 224th St Market, so come downtown as there will be FUN for everyone all day long! Bring your friends and family for a day of celebration, community spirit, and Maple Ridge pride.
Check out our amazing list of vendors:
Beverly and Jax
Savoria Sweet To Savory
Vitality Beauty Bar
Steppingstone Craft
Sussex Insurance
WorkBC Centre Maple Ridge
Kintec Footwear & Orthotics
Pete Made 3D
Allison's "It's in the Bag "
Relaxation Island
Bettina’s Creations
Tupperware
Gina’s sandwich & coffee
Kats Epicure
ISS of BC
Lilly Rose Apparel
Merle's Glass Art
Merendah Designs
Aby's Creations
Ridge Meadows Hospice Society
myORTHODONTIST Maple Ridge
Ridge Meadows HOME SHOW
K & K Custom Creations
WomanCare Pregnancy Centre
Golden Rose Tattoo and Piercing
Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services
Seana's Delectables
SweetLegs Maple Ridge with Melissa
LD Counselling & Consulting
Tina Clelland-Energy Life Coach
The Ridge
London Drugs
583 Coronation Squadron RCAC
Optimum Paintball
Monkey Business Kids Boutique, Maple Ridge BC
Handcrafted By Pamela
Northyards Cider Co.
LeafFilter Gutter Protection
Trevor Linden Fitness
Naza Naturals
The Family Education & Support Centre

Excited for this event! Join us!
We're just a few weeks away from the amazing Give Her Wings event! 🦋✨ This event will have a huge impact for Cythera, helping women and children find safety, healing, and hope. We’d love your support in spreading the word—please hit that share button and help us reach even more people. Every bit of support counts, and we can’t wait to see you there!

🌟 100 TICKETS PURCHASED

What a milestone to hit! You still have time to get your ticket to join us for this amazing evening!

🎟 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/give-her-wings-tickets-923255290427

💜 We hope to see you there

🙏🦋Thank you to Hopcott Farms who recently hosted their ‘Beef & Beer’ Anniversary Fest and Longtable Dinner in support of Alisa’s Wish Child & Youth Advocacy Centre! Between the two events, they raised $9,500 which was donated to the program to support young victims of abuse!🙏🦋

Jenn, Travis and the Hopcott family have been longtime supporters of Alisa’s Wish and we are deeply appreciative of their efforts in helping our community’s hurt children.
Together, we are changing lives!
Hopcott Farms and Meats 💙🦋

🚗 **Get Road Ready with Foundry Work & Education!** 🚗

Join us for **Surviving Your L Test** in collaboration with Driving Unlimited!

📅 **September 24th**

⏰ **4-6 PM**

📍 Foundry Work & Education
Learn valuable tips and insights from a former ICBC examiner to help you ace your L test! 📝 Don't miss this FREE 2-hour session to boost your confidence on the road!

RSVP today by emailing **[email protected]** or calling **604-380-3133**.

Let’s get you one step closer to your driver's license! 🚦

🎉🎉Our Seniors Party Bus went to Loon Lake today for a fun adventure, filled with gorgeous views, beautiful nature, lively conversation and a delicious lunch. 🎉🎉

Thank you to all who attended, volunteered and donated to make this wonderful day happen for our Senior Activity Program participants. What a fun time! 🙂❤️

What a great night we had. Thank you Hopcott Farms and Meats.

Thank you to Chances Maple Ridge for your generous donation to our Alisa's Wish Child and Youth Advocacy Centre Program. Your continued support means the world to our community's hurt children. Thank you for all your do for this community. 💕

🌟 Join the youth peer support team and coast mental health outreach workers at Foundry Ridge Meadows on October 3rd from 4:30-6, kicking off our biweekly Life Skills Program! 🏠
Get ready to learn all the essential skills you'll need for life after high school - from housing, budgeting to cooking and everything in between. The groups will be interactive and engaging, the purpose is to provide you with the confidence out in the real world to take care of business!
Each topic will be broken down greater detail, so for housing we will have programs talking about the landlord tenant act, the moving process, BC Housing and much more.
Food and snacks will be provided, feel free to bring a notebook and pen and any questions or concerns you might have.
Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to prepare for the future!

⭐ Happy Labour Day ⭐
We hope that this long weekend provides an opportunity for you to take a well deserved break!

We're excited to announce Ootsn Wineeya - Traditional Kitchen & Family Life Program is starting on September 09th, 2024 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

To express your interest in this program and get on our registration list, please send your contact information to [email protected] or fill out a referral form through our website. https://www.frisociety.ca/referralform-1

Please note:
We will be closed Monday, September 2nd for Labour Day.
Back to regular hours on Tuesday, September 3rd.
Have a happy long weekend!

😁🦅Thank you to the fine folks at Raptors Ridge Birds of Prey for your incredible presentation at Community Services this morning!

😊🦅What an enriching and fascinating experience for our Seniors Activity Program (AKASeniors Party Bus)! 😀🦅

https://www.raptorsridge.com/

☀️ Over 70 Senior Party Bus participants enjoyed a wonderful picnic at Maple Ridge Park today.☀️

🎉Thank you to all who attended, volunteered and donated to make this fun filled afternoon happen! Burgers and prizes, laughter and friendship - what a great day! 🙂

We’re thrilled to share this exciting event for Cythera Transition House Society!
Don’t miss out - get your tickets at the link below if you haven’t yet! We look forward to seeing you there.

Early bird tickets available here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/give-her-wings-tickets-923255290427

💕Members of our Supported Volunteers Program made some lovely bags to surprise our Meals on Wheels recipients today. It's the little things in life that can really brighten someone's day. 💕

If you'd like to know more about our Supported Volunteer Program, or Meals on Wheels, please visit our website at mrpmcs.ca.

https://www.comservice.bc.ca/programs-services/supported-volunteer-program/

Thank you to our local MP, The Honourable Marc Dalton, for visiting Foundry Ridge Meadows and MRPM Community Services today! It was an honour to share our agency’s programs and stories with you!

📢 Join us for an important workshop on drug awareness and harm reduction!

Hi friends!
This end of summer workshop is a great way to learn the basics about common party drugs and how to use them safely!

Knowledge is safety & keeps you informed and empowered. Whether you're a concerned individual or just curious, this workshop aims to educate and promote safe practices. Let's stay informed together!

This is a judgement free space where you can ask questions and have access to other resources on party drugs.

Also snacks will be provided!!

Details
Aug. 29th 3:00pm – 4:00pm
In the Activity Room @ Foundry Ridge Meadows

Feel free to call and ask any questions you might have

See you there 😊