Our main focus during our time in Bragg Creek and area has been exploring opportunities that will strengthen intergenerational relationships between community members. We developed a community matrix tool that allowed us to see what type of community programs the Bragg Creek and area residents would like to see in their community. At each station, we placed four cups with explanations of what each cup represented. Each cup signified a different community program to choose from. The community programs to vote for were community garden/ greenhouse, murals, community check-in program, and community compost. We asked that participants place one marble in the cup that represents the community program that was of the highest interest. This community matrix tool was placed at four locations between Bragg Creek and Redwood Meadows. The locations were Banded Peak School, Bragg Creek Community Center, The Heart (Yoga Studio), and Redwood House. We allowed two weeks for community members to vote, this started November 1, 2019, and closed November 15, 2019.
The idea behind this vote is to provide the opportunity for residents to share an honest opinion of what they desire to see in their community. By gathering this information, we can then help create an action plan. Since we only have a limited amount of time remaining in Bragg Creek and surrounding area, we will develop an outline for the Winter Term (January 2020 – April 2020) Student Nurses to follow through with, according to the program, the community shows the most interest in. We plan to help develop a sustainable, interactive, fun community program that leads to stronger intergenerational relationships.
If you have any questions or insights to offer please do not hesitate to call our instructor Shannon Parker RN MN at 403.771.5714.
By Paige Volz, SN2
and Sara Durham, SN2
