spring 2010 community program guide
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Non-Profit groups, activities and organizations in Strathmore, Langdon, Chestermere, Indus, Delacour & GelichenTRANSCRIPT
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Program GuideCommunity Your
Program GuideSPRING/SUMMER 2010
ChestermereLangdonStrathmoreIndusDelacourGleichen
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www.thenewsyneighbor.com/Community_Program_Guidewww.thenewsyneighbor.com/Community_Program_GuideChestermere RegionalCommunity AssociationPhone: (403) 272-7170 www.chestermerecrca.com
Town of ChestermereEmail: [email protected] Telephone: (403) 207-7050www.chestermere.ca
Chestermere LibraryPhone: (403) 272-9043 www.chestermerepubliclibrary.com
Town of StrathmorePhone: 403-934-3133www.strathmore.ca
Wheatland County Food BankBox 2331, Strathmore Alberta T1P 1K1403-934-5335
Strathmore Library85 Lakeside BoulevardStrathmore, ABPhone: (403) 934-5440 [email protected]
Langdon Community AssociationLangdon, AB T0J 1X0Email: [email protected]
Delacour Community HallDelacour, AB , T0M0T0403-285-9463
Bow Valley Agricultural Society Indus Recreation Centre (403)936-5474. Website: www.indusrec.ca Email: [email protected]
Gleichen and District Ag. Society Pres. Gord Stewart (403-734-3347)www.gleichenalberta.ca
Kidz 1st Network Parent Link CentreChestermere PLC 403-207-7090Strathmore PLC 403-983-0016Email: [email protected]
YELL YOUTH COUNCILCoordinator: Brenda WrightPhone: 403-207-7027email:[email protected]
COMMUNITY SERVICESChestermere 403-207-7060Strathmore 403-983-0016
COMMUNITY FUTURES WILD ROSECall (403) 934-6488
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CHESTERMERECHESTERMERE REC CENTRESUMMER DAY CAMPS are GOING GREEN. July 5 - August 27. Ages 6 - 12. Join us for an 8 week journey as we all discover the many ways to live earth-friendly! Off-Site Field Trips • Bike Days• Sports• Games • Crafts • Cooking • Special Guests • Walking Trips & More! $1400.00/8 Weeks or 200.00/Week. Includes Before & After Camp Care 7 - 8:30 am and 4:30-6 pm. We are partnering with the Calgary Yacht Club this year to offer July 19th – 23rd and Aug 16th – 20th @ their club located on Lake Chestermere: lots of safe water play and more! Info: email [email protected] 403-272-7170 ex.224
CHESTERMERE SLO PITCHAny players not on a registered team inter-ested in joining a team or signing up as a spare? Please email [email protected] may need 2 more teams for our B League on Tuesdays as well!
For Chestermere Rec Centre Informationcheck out our website: www.chestermerecrca.com
CHESTERMERE GIRL GUIDESGirls Need Leaders, Chestermere needs YOU. Adult women are needed to provide a great program for Sparks, Brownies, and Guides. The girls have more fun when there is lots of help in the units. Please join us. Sandra - 403–708-9180 & [email protected] P.S. Reg-istration for Chestermere is Energizer night in September
THE BRADLEY METHOD OF HUSBAND COACHED CHILDBIRTHChestermere and Airdrie LocationsMelanie Gaze - 403-277-1979www.babiesbeststart.ca
MIND AND BODY CONNECTIONOffering yoga tues/thurs evenings 6:15-7:15pm. YOGA CLASSES STARTING 7:30-8:30PM ON JUNE 1ST. Early morning yoga Mon/Wed 6:30-7:30. TRX Boot Camps starting June2/10 Mon/Wed evenings 6:45-7:45. Also 1 on 1 and group training available. CONTACT TAMARA @ 403-819-3207 FOR DETAILS.
3125 CHESTERMERE ARMY CADETS201 West Chestermere DR. Chestermere AB T1X 1B2. Phone: (403) 265-3125www.chestermerecadets.caAges 12-18. No Registration Fee/Uniform Pro-vided
CAMP CHESTERMEREDive into one of eight weeks of day and over-night camps this summer. Camp activities in-clude powertubing, archery, kayaking, wall climbing, and so much more! Camp Chester-mere provides an exceptional ratio of care (5:1) and is well known for the positive effect it has on the lives of its campers. We offer programs for youth ages 5-17, including a year-round teen leadership training program. Camp Ches-termere is a Christian camp, but we serve chil-dren from a wide variety of faith backgrounds. We invite them to explore their own faith in a relaxed environment. Why not enroll today? Camps start at $200/week, with discounts for multiple children and a fee subsidy program for families who require it. We have served this community for 55 years, and have become a “place to belong” for many local children and teens. Enroll today, as spaces are going fast! Register through our website www.campches-termere.com, or by calling 403.272.6030.
The EDGE on parentingIs your family exhausted by the behaviours of a child? Ever wish there was a manual for par-enting? We may have what you are looking for. We can help provide an individualized positive parenting plan that will help calm the storm in your household. Please call 403-207-7090 for more information.
CHESTERMERE RELAY FOR LIFEWould you be interested in: 12 hours of Fun, Friendship and Fighting back against Cancer? Join us at the 1ST ANNUAL RELAY FOR LIFE in Chestermere. June 25, 2010. Chestermere Rec Centre. This is a NON-COMPETATIVE Relay. Register your team before May 3rd to be en-tered into a draw for the “Team Luxury Tent”. For more info. or to register go to www.cancer.ca/relay or email Colleen at [email protected] for more details.
1st CHESTERMERE SCOUTING GROUPScouting for GIRLS and BOYS ages 5 to 17 yrs. Join us in Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. We also need Volunteer Leaders. Be a volunteer this year. It’s fun, rewarding and fulfilling. Come have fun going camping, swimming, hiking, ca-noeing, archery, nature activities, community services and much more! Pierre or Maria 403-293-3133. Trudy 403-285-0089
THE CHESTERMERE SOUNDWAVESA local, mixed gender choir that rehearses once a week and performs throughout the year. If you like to sing and think you’d enjoy be-ing a part of this group please contact Candie Schmidt at [email protected].
CRCA MUSICAL THEATRE PROGRAM www.chestermerecrca.com
LITTLE ACORNS PRE-SCHOOL104 Springmere Way Chestermere T1X 1N9. www.littleacorns.ca. Register now for Fall 2010. To receive a Parent Information Package. Email: [email protected] or call 403-663-9542
STAY AND PLAYHave you played today? A Drop-In program where parents and children can spend qual-ity time with each other while meeting new friends and experiencing our resource rich playroom! Ages: 0-6 years. Cost: Free. Chester-mere. Mondays 10:00-12:00. Tuesdays 4:30 - 8:30. Thursdays 1:00-3:00
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CHESTERMERE/ LANGDON/ INDUSThe Chestermere Fine Art Guild We would like to invite you to join our diversi-fied art group. Once a year we host an art show and sale as well as run at least two workshops. Meetings are informal with painting held on Thursday afternoons from 1-4pm. Our mem-bership ranges from beginner/intermediate to artists with years of experience. If you are interested come one Thursday and meet the artists. You can also contact Traci Dagg, VP at 403-235-6661 or 403-973-6693. You may also email Lourene Cork, Pres. at [email protected]
IT’S PARTY TIME CHESTERMERE HIGH SCHOOL AFTERGRAD MAY 22, 2010 “Preperations for the Chestermere High School Aftergrad 2010 are underway”When: May 22, 2010 from 11:30pm - 6:00am. Where: Location to be announced at the Grad ceremony. Tickets will be on sale at the Chestermere Recreational Community Centre Lobby Friday April 23rd from 2:30-4:30 & Fri-day April 30th from 2:30-4:30pm. We will be selling tickets to the Grads plus the graduate can buy 1 extra ticket. Students are reminded that in order to purchase aftergrad tickets they will have to bring their I.D. or student card. ALL FORMS that were included in your information package must be completed prior to purchase. We also require 40-50 parent volunteers for 3 hour shifts to ensure a safe and enjoyable party for the students. For more information please contact Kathy at [email protected]
PEOPLE SAVERSAll age groups should learn how to prevent in-juries and accidents, and if they do occur, how to help in various emergency situations. Three different levels of instruction for the following age groups: 6 – 8 yrs., 8 – 10 yrs., 10 - 12 yrs.Topics covered: Choking, Rescue breathing, Bleeding, Comfort, Poisons, Burns. Age: 6-12 yrs old. Cost: $35+GST/child. ChestermereFriday, May 14th
Fit Kids Chestermere Preschool Gym-nastics Spring SessionThis program is for children between the ages of 2 to 6 years. Classes are held at the Chester-mere Rec Centre MPP room on Monday eve-nings and all day Tuesday! Fit Kids Chestermere offers a variety of class times and also enables parents to enroll younger and older siblings to-gether into one class! Plus separate classes for older preschoolers to participate independent-ly. With a different theme every week, new adventures are discovered! Spring Session be-gins April 19th and 20th so call Barb Howes at 403-607-8647 or email at [email protected] NOW! Also note that registration for the fall classes will begin August 1st.
CHESTERMERE LIONS’ CLUBThe Chestermere Lions Club has been an active part of the community since May, 2003. As a club, we follow the four core principles of Lion-ism; sight, disabilities, health and youth. We have engaged in various fundraising events that have benefited schools, minor hockey,baseball, cadets, summer camps, Handi Bus, the Food Bank, the Library and many other local proj-ects. We have sponsored seeing-eye dogs here and in Calgary. Besides the volunteer work, the Lions Club is also a wonderful place to make new friends and discuss local matters. To-gether, with your help, we can make our com-munity an even better place to live. For more information, or to become a member contact our President Mark Poirier at 403-831-3982 or e-mail [email protected]. or Dean Mathison at 403-852-2925.
BABYSITTER COURSEBefore School Starts! For 11 yrs. old & over who want to earn their Babysitter’s certificate. Learn child care skills, how to get along and in-troduction to First Aid & CPR. Age: 11yrs and older. Cost: $60.00+GST. Chestermere. Satur-day, August 21st 9:00am-4:30pm
Chestermere WaterfestThird Annual DUCK$ 4 BUCK$ Fundraiser - Duck Race and Decked out DUCKS! Join YELL at WATERFEST July 24th for ALL the FUN and more!!!!
Langdon DaysJuly 16- 18 Building and strengthening our community & youth through fun and enter-tainment. Come out ‘n share in the fun. Check out www.cscommunityservices.com for more details!
Walk & RollA summer program in Langdon for parents and their “stroller buddies”. Meet at Langdon W.I. Hall #11 Centre Street North** In the case of inclement weather, we will still meet at the hall for coffee & chatter. Cost: Free. Langdon: Thursday mornings. 9:30 to 11:00. July 15—Aug 19
INDUS NEWS! 2010/2011 Preschool only has a few spots available for the 2010/2011 school year. To register or for more information please contact Indus Preschool at 936-5474 ext 4.Indus Jun Fest will be held again this year on Jun 18th/19th . This exciting weekend includes Bowvalley 4H Horse hosting gymkana, trick rid-ing demo, Barbeque, Beer Gardens & DJ Satur-day night 7pm and Father’s day free breakfast. For more information check the website at www.indusrec.caMark your calendar – Aug 25 and 26th from 7-9pm will be the joint Minor sport registration night, the local community is encouraged to come out to Indus hall and register for their fall activities.Summer Horse Camps are happening again this year for a busy week of horseback riding and many other activities contact Indus Recreation Centre at 403-936-5474 ext 3.
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Dear Child and Youth Program Provider:If your organization offers recreational, sports, arts and/or cultural activities to children and youth, or you know a non-profit organization that offers these opportunities to children and youth, you will want to know about this great opportuni-ty. United Way’s UpStart recently received funding from the provincial government to run a two-year pilot project. This initiative lowers the cost to rent school facilities to groups that offer recreational activities for children and youth. RVS Community Booking Agents book schools for community use on behalf of the Rocky View School Division #41. Your group may be eligible to receive a rental rate subsidy. Application criteria are as follows: • The program increases recreation (physical activity, drama, dance, art, music) for children and youth by offering a new activity or by expanding the number of kids that can participate in an existing program. • The program has appropriate adult supervision consistent with the activity. • The program helps children and youth develop skills and confidence. • The program responds to the needs and interests of children living in the com-munity. • The service provider identifies partici-pants willing to take part in a survey or interview to evaluate the results of the program. For more information, or to apply, contact: Rocky View Nik-ki Goodman 403-945-4069 [email protected]
Gleichen and District Community CentreLooking for a community centre to hold a wed-ding, anniversary or birthday? Phone Erma Rieper @ 403-734-3863 for rates.
Gleichen and District Annual Fall Fair,Rodeo and Show and Shine: Aug. 20-22nd.Horse pulls, musical rides, trick riding and gym-khana added this year. Watch for posters or call Doris Lindman @ 403-734-0114
STRATHMORE BOOK CLUBCome chat, eat, laugh and talk about that months book choice with some amazing wom-en! We meet monthly. Please contact Denise at [email protected]
Toddle Inn Day Care Society?We are non-profit and a registered charity. Toddle Inn Day Care. Licensed and accredited serving Strathmore and area for over 25 years. Programs include infant, toddlers, preschool age, kindergarten and before and after school care. www.toddleinndaycare.com 403 934-5139, [email protected] 309 2nd Ave
STRATHMORE SENIORS CENTREThe Strathmore Seniors Centre is home to over 70 members called the “Happy Gang”. This in-formal group provides friendly visiting, infor-mation and a great space furnished with shuf-fleboard, floor curling, darts and pool table to name a few. To join or to receive more informa-tion on this active group, please call 901-1596
STRATHMORE ELKS LODGEStrathmore Elks Lodge 491 is seeking new members. We are a not-for-profit organiza-tion, with all funds earned contributed back to your community and province. Come join the fun - participate in social, sports & family activi-ties and become involved with & support your community! Wayne Cole @ 403-990-7132
DELACOUR PONY CLUB Jumping, Dressage, Cross-country, Stable Man-agement, Day Camp. Now taking registrations for 2009, ages 6 and up. Weekly riding lessons start in Spring, going to Fall. Contact: Mary-anne 285- 9656 or Cheri 935-4215 www.canadianponyclub.org
TEDDY BEAR FIRST AIDER COURSETo register please call Safe BLU: 403-934-9387Ages: 4-6 years. Cost: $30 per child. Strath-more: June 12th
Child Care Provider First Aid and CPR Course To register please call Safe BLU at 403-934-9387. Cost: $120 Strathmore: Parent Link Centre. June 5th and 6th
Strathmore Full Gospel Church Welcomes people of all ages & church back-grounds. Church is changing but the Word of God does not. We’re a pentecostal, Bible based family church that has something for all ages. Come and experience the Spirit and the Word. Call 934-2225 or check-out www.strathmore-fullgospel.com
SWAT (Strathmore Wheatland Addictions Team)SWAT works to reduce substance use and abuse among youth; address risk and protec-tive factors that increase or minimize the risk of substance use; and strengthen and diversify community collaboration.We meet at WFCSS at noon on the 1st Thursday of every month. Meetings are open to the general community of Strathmore & Wheatland County. Alter-nately, questions may be directed to Catherine Walsh (403) 901-1326.
STRATHMORE REGIONAL VICTIMSERVICES SOCIETYWe provide support, information and referrals to victims of crime and tragedy in Strathmore, Chestermere and Gleichen areas. At the time of the incident, we provide a listening ear, com-fort and reassurance. We provide information about programs for victims of crime, such as the Financial Benefits Program, the Victim Im-pact Statement Program, and the Requesting Restitution Program. Victim Services advocates are trained volunteers that provide the above services to victims. If you are a victim of crime or tragedy, or would like to know more about becoming a victim services advocates, contact Strathmore Regional Victim Services at 934-6552. Any questions, please call Lesley Hering at 934-6552.
STRATHMORE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB 1st Sunday of every month at 7:00 Lord of All Lutheran Church in Strathmore Call Susan at 403-371-4873.
STRATHMOREGIRL GUIDES STRATHMORE100 Years of Girl Guides in Canada 2010The Girl Guides of Strathmore want to Cel-ebrate this event with a picnic in the park in the Spring if 2010, and invite anyone who was ever a Spark, Brownie, Guide, Pathfinder, Ranger, Guider etc. Guiding has been in Strath-more since 1967 and we are looking for any old photos, books, badges, crests, uniforms etc. to showcase at the picnic. We would also like to invite anyone interested in helping with this project to just call us. Thanks. Robin Wenzel Twilight District DC, 403-934-2495, [email protected]
GIRL GUIDES STRATHMORE100 Years of Girl Guides in Canada 2010The Girl Guides of Strathmore want to Cel-ebrate this event with a picnic in the park in the Spring if 2010, and invite anyone who was ever a Spark, Brownie, Guide, Pathfinder, Ranger, Guider etc. Guiding has been in Strath-more since 1967 and we are looking for any old photos, books, badges, crests, uniforms etc. to showcase at the picnic. We would also like to invite anyone interested in helping with this project to just call us. Thanks. Robin Wenzel Twilight District DC, 403-934-2495, [email protected]
LET’S GROW TOGETHER!Designed for children 2—5 years old, this play based program provides a resource rich envi-ronment in which parents and children can en-joy activities, play centres, art experiences and songs and stories together. Younger Siblings Welcome! Ages: 2-5 years. Cost: Free. Chester-mere. Tues.a.m. April 20—June 8. 9:30 am—11:00 am. Wed.p.m. April 21—June 9. 1:00pm - 2:30pm. Langdon W.I. Hall. Thurs.a.m. April 22—June 10. 9:30 am—11:00 am. StrathmoreThurs.a.m. April 22—June 10. 9:30 am—11:00 am
Toddle Inn Day Care Society?We are non-profit and a registered charity. Toddle Inn Day Care. Licensed and accredited serving Strathmore and area for over 25 years. Programs include infant, toddlers, preschool age, kindergarten and before and after school care. www.toddleinndaycare.com 403 934-5139, [email protected] 309 2nd Ave
STRATHMORE SENIORS CENTREThe Strathmore Seniors Centre is home to over 70 members called the “Happy Gang”. This in-formal group provides friendly visiting, infor-mation and a great space furnished with shuf-fleboard, floor curling, darts and pool table to name a few. To join or to receive more informa-tion on this active group, please call 901-1596
STRATHMORE BOOK CLUBCome chat, eat, laugh and talk about that months book choice with some amazing wom-en! We meet monthly. If interested, please contact Denise at [email protected] or check out our Facebook group (“Strathmore Book Club”)!
STRATHMORE ELKS LODGEStrathmore Elks Lodge 491 is seeking new members. We are a not-for-profit organiza-tion, with all funds earned contributed back to your community and province. Come join the fun - participate in social, sports & family activi-ties and become involved with & support your community! Wayne Cole @ 403-990-7132
MONEY MENTORSWe offer: Alberta’s only not-for-profit debt re-payment program. One-on-One Money Coach-ing. Financial seminars for corporate or com-munity organizationsInformative website with many on-line tools. Call toll free: 1-888-294-0076www.moneymentors.ca
Strathmore Full Gospel Church Welcomes people of all ages & church back-grounds. Church is changing but the Word of God does not. We’re a pentecostal, Bible based family church that has something for all ages. Come and experience the Spirit and the Word. Call 934-2225 or check-out www.strathmore-fullgospel.com
SWAT (Strathmore Wheatland Addictions Team)SWAT works to reduce substance use and abuse among youth; address risk and protec-tive factors that increase or minimize the risk of substance use; and strengthen and diversify community collaboration.We meet at WFCSS at noon on the 1st Thursday of every month. Meetings are open to the general community of Strathmore & Wheatland County. Alter-nately, questions may be directed to Catherine Walsh (403) 901-1326.
STRATHMORE REGIONAL VICTIMSERVICES SOCIETYWe provide support, information and referrals to victims of crime and tragedy in Strathmore, Chestermere and Gleichen areas. At the time of the incident, we provide a listening ear, com-fort and reassurance. We provide information about programs for victims of crime, such as the Financial Benefits Program, the Victim Im-pact Statement Program, and the Requesting Restitution Program. Victim Services advocates are trained volunteers that provide the above services to victims. If you are a victim of crime or tragedy, or would like to know more about becoming a victim services advocates, contact Strathmore Regional Victim Services at 934-6552. Any questions, please call Lesley Hering at 934-6552.
STRATHMORE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB 1st Sunday of every month at 7:00 Lord of All Lutheran Church in Strathmore Call Susan at 403-371-4873.
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We are a family run business and are well trained and seasoned. We offer an unparalleled service, We are not happy until your happy!!! After we supply and deliver your park model, we stay involved to ensure your satisfaction with our product and service!!!