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ERMINESKIN COMMUNITY LEAGUE ~ ENRICHING LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY
ERMINESKIN ENLIGHTENER SERVING THE ERMINESKIN AND STEINHAUER COMMUNITIES
NOVEMBER 2013
www.ermineskincommunity.ca
CIRCULATION 1800
Ermineskin Community Centre Office Hours: 6:00 – 9:00 pm Tuesday through Thursday www.ermineskincommunity.ca
10709 – 32 A Avenue T6J 4A6 Phone: 780-438-6623 Fax: 780-438-6124 Host: Sarah Morris [email protected]
Volunteer! Volunteer!
Volunteer!
Interested in helping within your
community? There are many
great volunteer opportunities
available at Ermineskin. Contact
the office for more information.
CIRCULATION 1800 CIRCULATION 1800
CIRCULATION 1400
Volunteer! Volunteer!
Volunteer!
Interested in helping within your
community? There are many
great volunteer opportunities
available at Ermineskin. Contact
the office for more information.
Volunteer! Volunteer!
Volunteer!
Interested in helping within your
community? There are many
great volunteer opportunities
available at Ermineskin. Contact
the office for more information.
Volunteer! Volunteer!
Volunteer!
Interested in helping within your
community? There are many
great volunteer opportunities
available at Ermineskin. Contact
the office for more information.
*** Check out our
website for info on
upcoming events, our
newsletter, and much
more!
Have your submitted
your input for the
redevelopment of the
Ermineskin Park at
10704 - 25 Ave yet?
The 29th Ermineskin Craft Fair, held on November 2nd, drew nearly 700 customers to our community hall to shop for amazing crafts and gifts.
Many thanks to our fantastic vendors and the dedicated team of
volunteers who made the fair possible!
The Craft Fair committee can be contacted at [email protected].
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ERMINESKIN COMMUNITY LEAGUE ~ ENRICHING LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY
ECL BOARD OF DIRECTORS: 2013/2014 President: Curtis Penner [email protected]
Vice President: Monty Nelson [email protected]
2nd Vice President: Shannon den Besten
Past President: Alanna Niehaus Treasurer: Kirk Morris 780-436-4544
Secretary: Vanessa Tran Memberships: Vanessa Tran
Fundraising Coordinator: YOU! Building Management and Rinks:
Calvin Takahashi
Everett Speidel
Grant Lux
Programmes
Photo Funshops: Liz Denys 780-436-9580
Lisa 780-437-2307
Quilting: Pat Vos 780-434-6465
Playschool President:
Shannon den Besten [email protected]
Newsletter
Editor: Brett Bailey [email protected]
Ads: Brett Bailey [email protected]
Distribution: YOU!
Basketball Director: Rick Nisbet
Soccer Director: YOU!
Craft Fair: [email protected]
Scouting: Dean Prior 780-438-7388
Community Services:
Regan Gee [email protected]
Webmaster: Vanessa Tran [email protected]
ADVERTISE IN THE ENLIGHTENER
The Enlightener is published five times per year
(February, April, June, September and November).
It has a circulation of 1400. Every effort is made to
accurately report the information submitted or dictated.
Our advertisers play an important role in our community,
as they support us and many of our endeavors. GST is
already included in the rates:
SIZE 1st Mth Add’l Mth
Business Card $17.00 $14.45
1/8 page $22.00 $18.70
1/4 page $37.00 $31.45
1/2 page $64.00 $54.40
Full Page $107.00 $90.95
Back Page $125.00 $106.25
Classified $1.00 per line
For more information visit our website at
www.ermineskincommunity.ca
ERMINESKIN ENLIGHTENER
FEBRUARY DEADLINE: JAN. 31, 2014
JPEG Ad submissions are preferred; please email them to:
[email protected] Submit any hard copy items to the mail slot at the
Community League office.
Please Note: The Ermineskin Enlightener can be
downloaded from our website: www.ermineskincommunity.ca
Carriers Required! If you can spare half an hour of your time
five times a year, we need you!
The Ermineskin Enlightener requires
newsletter deliverers for a number of
routes (see Page 3).
If you’re able to help out, please call the
ECL office at 780-438-6623.
HALL RENTAL INFORMATION Size: 2400 square feet (40 x 60 ft)
Seating: 196 or 175 with dance floor (non-smoking)
Kitchen: 2 stoves, 1 fridge, 1 freezer, 1 dishwasher
(dishes and cutlery provided)
Rates: Security deposit $500 (due upon booking)
Flat rate of $400 for members
Flat rate of $500 for non-members
To book contact Curtis using the online form at:
http://www.ermineskincommunity.ca/rentals
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ERMINESKIN COMMUNITY LEAGUE ~ ENRICHING LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY
ERMINESKIN COMMUNITY LEAGUE
UFO (Un-Finished-Objects)
*scrapbooking, cardmaking, sewing, knitting, quilting, etc.
If you have projects you would like to work on then this is
the day for you. Coffee is provided.
DATE: Saturday, February 12, 2011
TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
FEE: $10.00
UFO (Un-Finished-Objects)
*scrapbooking, cardmaking, sewing, knitting, quilting, etc.
If you have projects you would like to work on then this is
the day for you. Coffee is provided.
DATE: Saturday, February 12, 2011
TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
FEE: $10.00
UFO (Un-Finished-Objects)
*scrapbooking, cardmaking, sewing, knitting, quilting, etc.
UFO (Un-Finished-Objects)
*scrapbooking, cardmaking, sewing, knitting, quilting, etc.
UFO (Un-Finished-Objects)
*scrapbooking, cardmaking, sewing, knitting, quilting, etc.
UFO (Un-Finished-Objects)
*scrapbooking, cardmaking, sewing, knitting, quilting, etc.
UFO (Un-Finished-Objects)
*scrapbooking, cardmaking, sewing, knitting, quilting, etc.
Your Community Needs You!
Would you like to:
Get exercise…
Meet your neighbours…
Have community volunteering on your resume?
We are looking to fill two vacant delivery routes for the Ermineskin Enlightener. If
you’re interested in delivering for any of the mapped routes below, please contact
the ECL office at: [email protected] or call 780-438-6623.
Route 6: Area between 32A Ave, 33 Ave, 104A St, and 104 St
Route 3: Area along 105A St, 30 Ave, and 105 St
Route 6
Route 3
Volunteer Readers Needed!
Steinhauer School is looking for mature volunteer
readers who are able to offer 20 - 30 minutes, three times each week, to work one-on-one with
students.
If you are interested or have questions, please contact: Carol Van Kuppeveld, 780-437-1080
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ERMINESKIN COMMUNITY LEAGUE ~ ENRICHING LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY
ERMINESKIN SCRAPBOOKING WORKSHOPS
Looking for a fun and safe way to preserve those precious
memories? Join us at our scrapbooking workshops to share ideas and
learn new techniques. A Creative Memories Consultant is on hand to
answer your questions and supplies are available for purchase. The
cost of the workshops is $10.00; the two-day workshops each run
from 6 pm-9 pm on Friday and then 8 am to 4 pm on Saturday.
For more information, or to register for a workshop, please call Lisa at
780-437-2307 or Liz at 780-436-9580.
ERMINESKIN COMMUNITY LEAGUE PROGRAMS
Everyone is Welcome to Join!
ERMINESKIN QUILTERS & UFO
[Un-Finished-Objects]
GROUP
*scrapbooking *card making *sewing *knitting *quilting etc.
If you have projects you would like to work on then this is the day for you.
Get away from the distractions at home and join others for a great day.
Coffee is provided, just bring your lunch.
For more information or to register call:
Pat at 780-434-6465 OR Nancy at 780-434-1544
Visit the community website at: ermineskincommunity.ca
TIME: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
FEE: $10.00
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:
January 24 & 25, 2014
March 28 & 29, 2014
May 2 & 3, 2014
Holiday Craft Program Come join us for an afternoon of holiday crafting fun!
Saturday, December 7th
1:00pm – 3:30pm
Ages: 3-12
10709-32A Avenue NW
Cost: $5 for ECL Members, $7 for non-ECL Members To register call 780-438-6623, or email: [email protected]
*Children ages 3–5 must be accompanied by an adult
UPCOMING UFO DATES:
January 18, 2014
February 22, 2014
10th ANNUAL ‘COMMUNITY CARE QUILTS’
Set aside some time to help make this another great success (no sewing experience required). As in past
years we are looking for donations of cotton fabrics, cotton thread and quilt batting. The quilts that we make at this event are given to Terra Association
(serving pregnant and parenting youth in Edmonton) and to an organization serving seniors in our community (tbd).
Friday, Feb. 28, 2014 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2014 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Refreshments 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2014 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 22, 2014 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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ERMINESKIN COMMUNITY LEAGUE ~ ENRICHING LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY
Are you looking for an
opportunity to…
gain some board experience?
get to know your neighbours?
share your skills and talents?
participate in valuable activities?
make community connections?
have fun!
have pride in your community?
help build a playground?
create programs for your family
and friends
to participate in?
Develop skills and talents?
If you answered YES to anyone of
these questions, please consider
one of the vacant positions on the
Board of Directors for the
Are you looking for an
opportunity to…
gain some board experience?
get to know your neighbours?
share your skills and talents?
participate in valuable activities?
make community connections?
have fun!
have pride in your community?
help build a playground?
create programs for your family
and friends
to participate in?
Develop skills and talents?
If you answered YES to anyone of
these questions, please consider
one of the vacant positions on the
Board of Directors for the
ERMINESKIN COMMUNITY LEAGUE
Bearspaw Family Pharmacy
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FREE Prescription Delivery
Seniors’ Discount EVERYDAY
FREE Prescription Transfer Program
FREE Medication Reviews
Blood Pressure Monitoring Available
Injection Services *NEW*
Specializing In Custom Medication Packaging
1929 105 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta T6J 5V9
Phone: 780-485-8195
Fax: 780-485-1396
*New Fall & Winter Hours*
Starting October 5, 2013 the pharmacy will also be
open
Saturdays from 9:30am - 1:30pm.
INTRODUCING THE BEARSPAW
FAMILY PHARMACY REWARDS
PROGRAM!
Each time you have your prescription
filled at Bearspaw Family Pharmacy
you will earn 1 stamp!
Redemption:
10 Stamps = $10 In-Store Credit
OR
15 Stamps = $10 CASH BACK
Visit the pharmacy and sign up today!
*details in store*
ATTENTION SENIORS (55+)!!!
PETROLIA SENIORS' GROUP
Invites you to come enjoy
Lunch and a Program
($14 – except December)
The third Tuesday of Most Months (except July/August)
11:45 a.m. (sharp) to 2:00 p.m. at Greenfield Community Hall
3803 - 114 Street
Next upcoming programs: December 10 – Turkey Dinner with
trimmings ($18)
Robert Lang entertains with a Magic Show and Christmas Sing-a-Long
January 21 – Lifelong Learning – Jeanna Baty from ELLA ($14)
In addition enjoy an additional outing during the month.
For more information or to confirm your attendance call:
Nick: 780-435-1045
or Betty: 780-434-0711
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ERMINESKIN COMMUNITY LEAGUE ~ ENRICHING LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY
Join the Ermineskin
Community League group
on Facebook and stay up to
date with what’s happening
in our community.
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Community
Swim is
BACK! Confederation Pool at
11204 43 Ave NW is open
for Ermineskin Community
members on Saturdays
from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
Please bring your current
community membership
card for free admission.
Members are allowed into
the change rooms at
3:45PM.
This program is open to members
from November 1st to January
31st. Please note that the pool will
be closed for the Christmas
holidays. Please check back for
updates to this program in
February.
Community
Swim is
BACK! Confederation Pool at
11204 43 Ave NW is open
for Ermineskin Community
members on Saturdays
from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
Please bring your current
community membership
card for free admission.
Members are allowed into
the change rooms at
3:45PM.
This program is open to members
from November 1st to January
31st. Please note that the pool will
be closed for the Christmas
holidays. Please check back for
updates to this program in
February.
Community
Swim is
BACK! Confederation Pool at
11204 43 Ave NW is open
for Ermineskin Community
members on Saturdays
from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
Please bring your current
community membership
card for free admission.
Members are allowed into
the change rooms at
3:45PM.
This program is open to members
from November 1st to January
31st. Please note that the pool will
be closed for the Christmas
holidays. Please check back for
updates to this program in
February.
ERMINESKIN COMMUNITY LEAGUE
CHRISTMAS COOKIE WALK
Let us help you with your Christmas baking!
Come and choose from hundreds of homemade
cookies!
$15 to fill a box!
Saturday, December 7th – 10 am till noon
Southminster-Steinhauer United Church,
10740-19 Ave
Christmas Events at Southminster-
Steinhauer United Church, 10740-19 Ave
Wednesday, December 18th at 7.30 pm:
Blue Christmas Gathering; a quiet reflection for those for whom Christmas is a difficult
time of the year.
Saturday, December 21st at 7 pm: Winter Solstice Celebration to celebrate the
longest night and welcome new light.
7.30 pm: an opportunity to walk the indoor labyrinth
Tuesday, December 24th:
4 pm: an interactive celebration with stories and songs for young children.
7 pm: a reflective family celebration with
carols.
11 pm: celebration, candlelight and carols.
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ERMINESKIN COMMUNITY LEAGUE ~ ENRICHING LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY
“Dance to Fitness” with Dance Moves at the Ermineskin Community Hall.
All ages, all abilities and no partners necessary.
Learn ALL of the following dance styles in a 10 week session:
JAZZ, FUNK, HIPHOP, LATIN, SWING and LINE DANCE.
Dance Moves will give your body a COMPLETE workout including warm-up, strength and endurance, upper body, cardio, cool-down, stretching, relaxation and meditation.
Winter session begins January 2014.
www.dancemoves.ca 780-434-4FUN (4386)
Ask about our other specials and the Gentle Dance Moves Program - lighter choreography,
lighter workout.
Call 780.408.3008
www.ocii.com
email: [email protected]
Locally owned and operated since 1996.
Providing ADSL, VoIP, computer repair, web
hosting, and networking services for home and
office.
The official supplier of ADSL for the Ermineskin
Community League.
Pastor Chris Thorson
Phone: 440-6476
Risen Lord Lutheran Church Events:
Advent Concert, "Bethlehem's Child"
will be held on Sunday, December 15
at 6:30 PM.
Fellowship to follow. All are
Welcome!
Christmas Eve, December 24, two
candlelight church services at 6:30 pm and 8:00 pm, with communion at the 8:00 pm
service. All are welcome!
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ERMINESKIN COMMUNITY LEAGUE ~ ENRICHING LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY
ERMINESKIN COMMUNITY LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP FORM
Your 2013-2014 Membership expires on August 31, 2014.
If you wish to renew your membership by mail, please mail your payment (cheques only, made payable to
Ermineskin Community League) along with this renewal notice, indicating the appropriate category to: Ermineskin Community League Memberships
10709-32 A Avenue Edmonton, AB T6J 4A6
To renew in person, please bring this renewal notice along with your payment (cash or cheque, made payable to
Ermineskin Community League) to the Ermineskin Office during regular office hours (Tuesday-Thursday nights
from 6-9 pm).
You may also purchase memberships online through the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues website at
http://www.efcl.org by entering your postal code under the “Join Now!” tab.
Please renew my Ermineskin Community League Membership
For 2013-2014 (expires August 31, 2014) Adult Name 1
Adult Name 2
Address
Postal Code
Phone Number ( )
Children (under 18 years of age)
Name ________________________________ Age ______ Male Female
Name ________________________________ Age ______ Male Female
Name ________________________________ Age ______ Male Female
Name ________________________________ Age ______ Male Female
Number of skate tags required _____ Membership Type: Please check the applicable membership category
Family ($35.00)
Single Parent Family ($25.00)
Single Person ($25.00)
Senior Citizen (no charge-over 65 years of age)
Please make cheques payable to Ermineskin Community League
As a member, are you willing to volunteer? Yes No
Please provide us with your email address if you wish to receive updates and upcoming Ermineskin event reminders:
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ERMINESKIN COMMUNITY LEAGUE