The Macdonald Healthy Child committee is a network of volunteers dedicated to supporting community based programs and activities for children, youth and their families. Areas of focus include:

  • Parenting
  • Nutrition & Physical Health
  • Literacy
  • Community Capacity Building  

Macdonald Healthy Child programs are offered free of charge due to funding support from the Healthy Child Coalition Central Region and are a great way to have fun with your child. Program planning is ongoing, please let us know if there is a program you would like in your community. Some of the programs offered are "Shake, Rattle & Roll, Family Fun Time, Toddler Shenanigans and Mindful Munchkins." Donations to the program are gratefully accepted.

Make sure to check out the Healthy Child programs in the Macdonald-Headingley Program & Community Resource Guide.

If you'd like more information on Macdonald Healthy Child, are interested in volunteering or becoming a program facilitator, please contact any committee member.

Chairperson
Elsie Johnson, Sanford 
204-736-3917

Members

Jana Crossly, J.A. Cuddy Child Care
204-736-3289

Kaylee Goerzen, Starbuck
204-330-6463

Leanne Derlago, Oak Bluff Early Years
204-792-6278

Jaclyn Koskie, Red River Valley School Division
204-746-2317, ext. 234

Lisa Balcaen, Seine River School Division
204-883-2182

Sheena Beattie, La Salle KidZ Daycare Centre 
204-736-2520

Heidi Watermulder, La Salle Public Health Unit
204-736-5030

Jackie Parry, Macdonald-Headingley Recreation District
204-885-2444