BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Saskatchewan Association of Recreational Professionals - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Saskatchewan Association of Recreational Professionals X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.sarponline.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Saskatchewan Association of Recreational Professionals REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Regina BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230301 DTSTAMP:20260404T050319 CREATED:20230927T152633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T152808Z UID:4906-1675209600-1677628799@www.sarponline.ca SUMMARY:Therapeutic Recreation Awareness Month DESCRIPTION:Saskatchewan Government proclaims February as Therapeutic Recreation Awareness month for the fifth consecutive year! \nSee the news release here.  \nSee the proclamation form here. \nDuring this month\, we will be celebrating and recognizing the vital role TR Professionals play in Saskatchewan’s healthcare system\, specifically in the recovery process and the overall improved wellness of the people they serve. \nWe have 4 Tim Hortons gift cards ($25/ea) to give away! It’s time to “Thank a TR Professional”! We are also highlighting featured organizations in our province where TR Professionals are employed and hosting some learning opportunities throughout the month. \nTo enter the draw\, send an email to office@sarponline.ca and include the following: \nSubject: Thank a TR ProfessionalBody: I would like to enter (FIRST NAME\, LAST NAME)\, who is a TR Professional working in [FIELD OF CARE AND/OR POSITION TITLE] at [WORKPLACE]. Submissions MUST include an email address and phone number so the winner can be informed. Note: you most certainly CAN enter yourself! \n#thankatrprofessional#trmonth2023 \n \n \n“THANK A TR PROFESSIONAL” CAMPAIGN\n \n \nFEATURED TR PROFESSIONALS & ORGANIZATIONS\nSince 1996\, we have been celebrating February as Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Month in Saskatchewan\, alongside our national partner\, the Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association (CTRA). \nThe profession provides a meaningful contribution to individuals in Saskatchewan and Canada as a whole\, and continues to improve the quality of life through: \nA Philosophical Position — Therapeutic Recreation is a profession which recognizes leisure\, recreation and play as integral components of quality of life. Service is provided to individuals who have physical\, mental\, social or emotional limitations which impact their ability to engage in meaningful leisure experiences. Therapeutic Recreation is directed toward functional interventions\, leisure education and participation opportunities. These processes support the goal of assisting the individual to maximize the independence in leisure\, optimal health and the highest possible quality of life. \nAnd \nRecreation Therapy —A profession which involves the assessment of a client’s strengths\, needs\, interests\, medical condition\, social history\, legal status and/or ethnic values/needs; the development of an intervention plan to meet the goals and objectives identified in the assessment; the implementation of an intervention plan and an evaluation to determine whether a client’s goals and objectives were met. The above mentioned roles of recreation therapy are completed with the end purpose to improve the quality of life of each individual client. (Shank & Coyle\, 2002) \nAcross Saskatchewan\, recreation professionals will be celebrated for the positive impact that they have on our province through their passion\, dedication\, commitment and hard work. \nCelebrate TR Awareness Month by sharing  S.A.R.P.’s TR Awareness Month Campaign Creative online and on YOUR socials and be sure to mention @SaskRecProf on Facebook\, Twitter and/or Instagram using our trending hashtags #BestDruginHealthCare and #RecreationTherapy: \n\nDownload the TR Awareness Poster for print here\nDownload the TR Awareness Social Post here\nDownload the TR Awareness Social Story here \nDownload the Vertical MailChimp Banner .png here \nDownload the Vertical MailChimp Banner .jpg here \nDownload the Horizontal MailChimp Banner .png here \nDownload the Horizontal MailChimp Banner .jpg here \nDownload the Vertical MailChimp Social Card .png here \nDownload the Vertical MailChimp Social Card .jpg here \nDownload the Horizontal Mailchimp Social Card .png here \nDownload the Horizontal MailChimp Social Card .jpg here \n\nIf you need a different file\, please contact our Communications Coordinator here. \nHave any questions about how you can participate in TR Awareness Month? Send us an email here. We would love to assist where we can! \n“THANK A TR PROFESSIONAL” CAMPAIGN\nIn celebration of TR Awareness Month\, we will be having a weekly draw for $25 Tim Hortons gift cards to TR Professionals who send us their information weekly through a draw to “Thank a TR Professional”\, highlighting featured organizations in our province where TR Professionals work and taking part in an exciting opportunity with the Saskatchewan Winter Games. Stay tuned!  \nTo submit an entry for the “Thank a TR Professional” draw\, the entry must: \n✔️ Be a TR Professional ✔️ Reside in Saskatchewan✔️ Name submitted by Friday at 4:00 p.m. before the upcoming draw  \nSubmission deadlines are as follows: \n✔️ Friday\, February 3✔️ Friday\, February 10✔️ Friday\, February 17✔️ Friday\, February 24 \nDraw dates: \n✔️ Saturday\, February 4. Winner to be highlighted on Monday\, February 6✔️ Saturday\, February 11. Winner to be highlighted on Monday\, February 13✔️ Saturday\, February 18. Winner to be highlighted on Monday\, February 20✔️ Saturday\, February 25. Winner to be highlighted on Monday\, February 27 \nWinner will be announced on the original social post and website beside the draw dates by 1:00 p.m. each Monday. Names that are not selected will be carried over with a chance to win again. \nEnter a TR Professional or yourself at office@sarponline.ca and include: \nSubject: Thank a TR ProfessionalBody: I would like to enter (FIRST NAME\, LAST NAME)\, who is a TR Professional working in [FIELD OF CARE AND/OR POSITION TITLE] at [WORKPLACE]. Submissions MUST include an email address and phone number so the winner can be informed. Note: you most certainly CAN enter yourself!  \n#thankatrprofessional#trmonth2023 \nFEATURED PROFESSIONALS & ORGANIZATIONS\nWeek 1 Winning Recipient — Dawn Thorimbert\nWeek 2 Winning Recipient — Shastidy Sterling\nWeek 3 Winning Recipient — Alynn Skalicky\nWeek 4 Winning Recipient — Vallyn Sielski\nWeek 1 Featured Organization — William Booth Special Care Home\nWeek 2 Featured Organization — Elmwood Residences Inc.\nWeek 3 Featured Organization — Oliver Lodge Special Care Home\nWeek 4 Featured Organization — Host Family Saskatchewan URL:https://www.sarponline.ca/event/therapeutic-recreation-awareness-month-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20230302T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20230331T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050319 CREATED:20230302T192435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T192458Z UID:4750-1677744000-1680282000@www.sarponline.ca SUMMARY:Student Bursary Applications DESCRIPTION:We will be accepting applications from Wednesday\, March 1 – Friday\, March 31. More information here. URL:https://www.sarponline.ca/event/student-bursary-applications/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230626 DTSTAMP:20260404T050319 CREATED:20230927T150248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T150501Z UID:4876-1687132800-1687737599@www.sarponline.ca SUMMARY:Recreation Professionals Week in Saskatchewan DESCRIPTION:June 19-25 was slated Recreation Professionals Week in Saskatchewan for the sixth year! \nDuring the week\, we will be highlighting a recreation professional each day who has made outstanding contributions that are beneficial to their community through recreation. \n \n \nSHOW YOUR APPRECIATION\n \n \nREC. PROFESSIONAL SPOTLIGHT\n#SKRECWEEK2023 \nWhat is recreation? \nRecreation is the experience that results from freely chosen participation in physical\, social\, intellectual\, creative and spiritual pursuits that enhance individual and community well-being. \nWhy are recreation professionals important to your province? \nThink of your most enjoyable memory as a kid. Odds are\, you’re thinking of something outdoors where you were playing with family or friends. This is natural as our connection to play\, enjoyment and general happiness is from memories that involved family\, friends and playing. \nNow that you have these memories going through your mind\, do you remember any person(s) in your life who were always around making sure the spaces and places you were playing as a child were safe. Safe\, so that you could simply be a kid enjoying life? These people were likely recreation professionals (although they may not hold that title)\, they were working in the background of your community making parks\, open spaces and recreation facilities safe places for you\, your family and friends to play. These opportunities and experiences are made possible through the hard work and passion of Saskatchewan’s Recreation Professionals. This diverse group of professionals includes any person working in the field of recreation and parks in a non-volunteer capacity. \nRecreation professionals envision a Saskatchewan where everyone is engaged in meaningful\, accessible recreation experiences\, that foster: \n\nIndividual well-being\nWell-being of natural and built environments\nCommunity well-being\n\nPrograms and services offered by recreation professionals foster: \n\nActive living\nInclusion and access\nConnecting people and nature\nSupportive environments\nRecreation capacity\n\nBehind a thriving community and highly valued services are educated\, trained professionals that care deeply about the people that they help. \nDo you work for a municipality? Please find below some excellent information to share with your administration.  \n\n2023 Recreation Professionals Week Proclamation Certificate\n2022 Recreation Professionals Week Mayor Letter\nMunicipal Proclamation Form 2022\nIdeas for Celebrating Rec Pro Week…while social distancing\n2023 Poster\n\nSHOW YOUR APPRECIATION\nAcross Saskatchewan\, recreation professionals will be celebrated for the positive impact that they have on our province through their passion\, dedication\, commitment and hard work. \nShow your appreciation of a recreation professional/s in your community by: \n\nCreating an appreciation post (creative available for download here) on social media and mentioning (@SaskRecProf) on Facebook\, Twitter and/or Instagram. Use trending hashtag #SKRECWEEK2023\nHanging the Recreation Professionals Week ’23 Poster in recreation facilities and bulletin boards\n\nHave any questions about how you can appreciate recreation professionals? Send us an email here. We would love to assist where we can! \nRECREATION PROFESSIONAL SPOTLIGHT URL:https://www.sarponline.ca/event/recreation-professionals-week-in-saskatchewan-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20230919T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20230919T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050319 CREATED:20230927T150042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T150042Z UID:4875-1695119400-1695124800@www.sarponline.ca SUMMARY:AGM DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.sarponline.ca/event/agm/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230922 DTSTAMP:20260404T050319 CREATED:20230927T145809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T145906Z UID:4874-1695254400-1695340799@www.sarponline.ca SUMMARY:TR Innovations Conference DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to the Therapeutic Recreation Innovations Conference in Regina on September 21 & 22\, 2023. There will be a networking social on September 21st with the full conference day on September 22nd at the Conexus Arts Centre. Please see the conference package for information regarding the conference schedule\, registration\, and accommodations.  \nWe look forward to seeing you in September!  \n \n More Information URL:https://www.sarponline.ca/event/tr-innovations-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240314T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240415T233000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050319 CREATED:20240328T230915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T230915Z UID:5115-1710374400-1713223800@www.sarponline.ca SUMMARY:S.A.R.P.'s Bursaries & Scholarships Deadline DESCRIPTION:S.A.R.P.’s Student Bursary & Scholarship Application has a new application date deadline from previous years and a new scholarship that is available to first year recreation\, sport and leisure students! 📖 \nAll information is currently up on the website and we will be accepting applications between Thursday\, March 14 – Monday\, April 15\, 2024.  \nLearn more about S.A.R.P.’s Bursaries and Scholarships and apply on our website here. \nHave questions on S.A.R.P.’s Bursaries and Scholarships? Send us a line here. URL:https://www.sarponline.ca/event/s-a-r-p-s-bursaries-scholarships-deadline/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240328T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240328T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050319 CREATED:20240328T231101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T231101Z UID:5116-1711612800-1711645200@www.sarponline.ca SUMMARY:S.A.R.P.'s 2024 Awards Deadline DESCRIPTION:Help us recognize outstanding members of our community! Get involved by nominating a deserving colleague for S.A.R.P.’s annual awards! \n\n\n\nIf you know S.A.R.P. Members who are making waves in the recreation community\, we strongly recommend you consider nominating them.\n\n\n\nNominations are open from Wednesday\, March 27 – Sunday\, June 30\, 2024.\n\n\n\nDiscover more information about S.A.R.P.’s Awards here.\n\n\nQuestions? Send us a line here. URL:https://www.sarponline.ca/event/s-a-r-p-s-2024-awards-deadline/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240328T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240328T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050319 CREATED:20240328T231352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T231352Z UID:5117-1711612800-1711645200@www.sarponline.ca SUMMARY:SPRA Spring Training Symposium DESCRIPTION:More here. URL:https://www.sarponline.ca/event/spra-spring-training-symposium/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240429T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240429T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050319 CREATED:20240328T230618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T230618Z UID:5114-1714392000-1714395600@www.sarponline.ca SUMMARY:Special General Meeting DESCRIPTION:Please be advised that S.A.R.P. will be holding a Special General Meeting on Monday\, April 29. \nThe proposed bylaw amendments can be found here. \nThe current S.A.R.P. bylaws can be found here. \nFollowing the Special General Meeting\, S.A.R.P. will be hosting a brief supplemental session for interested members. The session will be an opportunity to hear about recent organizational initiatives\, an update on the 2025 strategic plan development and future opportunities. \n🗓️ Monday\, April 29\n⏰ 12:00 p.m.\n📍 Virtual (Zoom)\n🔗 Register here \nAn agenda of the full meeting can be found here. \nPlease register for the meeting here. URL:https://www.sarponline.ca/event/special-general-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240506T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240506T183000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050319 CREATED:20240410T183805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T184157Z UID:5131-1715013000-1715020200@www.sarponline.ca SUMMARY:S.A.R.P.'s Cheers to Recreation Event DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a networking extravaganza before Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (SPRA)’s Sparks 2024 event!\n🥂 Cheers to Recreation\n🗓️ Monday\, May 6\n⏰ 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.\n📍 Courtyard Room\, Saskatoon Inn & Conference Centre\n🔗 RSVP by Monday\, April 29 here \nJoin us for a lively gathering where you can mingle with fellow professionals before diving into SPRA’s big event! \nThis relaxed come-and-go affair will feature S.A.R.P.’s Board and Staff\, complimentary appetizers\, a cash bar and a complimentary drink ticket for all attendees. Our special themed mocktail? The S.A.R.P. Sunset. 🍹 \nQuestions? Contact us here. URL:https://www.sarponline.ca/event/s-a-r-p-s-cheers-to-recreation-event/ LOCATION:Saskatoon Inn & Conference Centre END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240507 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240509 DTSTAMP:20260404T050319 CREATED:20240328T230238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T230238Z UID:5113-1715040000-1715212799@www.sarponline.ca SUMMARY:SPRA's Sparks 2024 DESCRIPTION:Join us at SPRA’s Sparks 2024 for a two day event of networking and professional development shaping the future of recreation in Saskatchewan! \nSparks 2024 is from Tuesday\, May 7 to Wednesday\, May 8\, 2024 with Early Bird Pricing ending on Friday\, April 5\, 2024. 🗓️ \nPsst. We’re planning a casual networking opportunity on Monday\, May 6\, before the main event. Connect with other our staff\, members\, colleagues\, and a few Board members to share ideas and thoughts about the industry. \nDiscover more information and purchase your Sparks 2024 ticket(s) here. URL:https://www.sarponline.ca/event/spras-sparks-2024/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240601T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240630T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050319 CREATED:20240328T231757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T231757Z UID:5119-1717228800-1719766800@www.sarponline.ca SUMMARY:Parks and Recreation Month DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.sarponline.ca/event/parks-and-recreation-month/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240601T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240630T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050319 CREATED:20240328T231818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T231818Z UID:5120-1717228800-1719766800@www.sarponline.ca SUMMARY:Pride Month DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.sarponline.ca/event/pride-month/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240605T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240606T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050319 CREATED:20240415T142908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T142945Z UID:5134-1717574400-1717693200@www.sarponline.ca SUMMARY:Therapeutic Recreation Ontario Conference DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.sarponline.ca/event/therapeutic-recreation-ontario-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240612T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240614T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050319 CREATED:20240328T231656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T231656Z UID:5118-1718179200-1718384400@www.sarponline.ca SUMMARY:CTRA Conference and AGM DESCRIPTION:More here. URL:https://www.sarponline.ca/event/ctra-conference-and-agm-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240617T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240623T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050319 CREATED:20240328T231853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T231853Z UID:5121-1718611200-1719162000@www.sarponline.ca SUMMARY:Recreation Professionals Week DESCRIPTION:More coming soon. URL:https://www.sarponline.ca/event/recreation-professionals-week/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240621T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240621T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050319 CREATED:20240328T231926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T231926Z UID:5122-1718956800-1718989200@www.sarponline.ca SUMMARY:National Indigenous Peoples Day DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.sarponline.ca/event/national-indigenous-peoples-day-2/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR