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WELCOME to the Winter 2010 Community Program GuideWELCOME to your first community program guide! WINTER 2010

This program guide is a supplement of The Newsy Neighbor. It is a non-profit community service that is funded by local sponsors. The design, print and distribution of the guide is done by The Newsy Neighbor.

All non-profit groups and clubs will be able to advertise their available programs at no charge 3 times per year. If your business is offering a program that you would like to have in our guide, please contact us for rate information.

Every year, we will have the winter edition available in January covering all the programs offered between January and April. At the beginning of May, we will publish the spring/summer edition covering all the programs offered be-tween May and August, and the fall edition will be available at the beginning of September covering the programs offered between September and December.

After speaking with a local Recreation Program Coordinator about their advertising needs through The Newsy Neigh-bor, we discovered there is no magazine or paper that focuses JUST on the community events, programs and clubs offered for youth, adults and seniors in our areas. Especially something they could all advertise in for FREE. Since The Newsy Neighbor already mails to all the homes and businesses in Strathmore, Chestermere, Langdon, Carse-land, Delacour, Shepard, Lyalta, Dalemead, Standard, Conrich, Rockyford, Balzac, Cheadle, Nightingale, Namaka, Speargrass, Gleichen, Irricana, Rosebud, Kathryn, Keoma RR5, RR6 & RR7, we took this as an opportunity to fill the need of a magazine that JUST focuses on these important aspects of the community, and developed this Community Program Guide. This guide will also be available at various businesses, town halls and community centres in these locations.

We hope you enjoy this service and we welcome any suggestions or feedback from you for our upcoming (May and September) editions. Please feel free to phone Aleesha Presley 403-519-4559 or email [email protected].

Have a wonderful day!Aleesha Presley, Kathryn Hartwell & Denise Geremia of The Newsy Neighbor

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COMMUNITY INFORMATIONChestermere RegionalCommunity Association201 West Chestermere Drive. Chestermere, AB T1X 1B2 Phone: (403) 272-7170 www.chestermerecrca.com

Town of Chestermere105 Marina RoadChestermere, Alberta T1X 1V7Email: [email protected] Telephone: (403) 207-7050www.chestermere.ca

Chestermere Library105B Marina Road Chestermere, AB T1X 1V7 Phone: (403) 272-9043 www.chestermerepubliclibrary.com

Town of Strathmore680 Westchester Road,Strathmore, AB T1P 1J1Phone: 403-934-3133www.strathmore.ca

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

Police, Fire & Ambulance - 911Strathmore District Health Services (Hospital) - 403-361-7000Poison Centre 403-944-1414Community Crisis Society Wheatland Shelter - 403-934-6634Child Abuse Hotline - 1-800-387-5437Child & Family Services - 403-934-1706Income Support - 1-866-644-5735Kids Help Phone - 1-800-668-6868Victim Services - 403-934-6552

Bow Valley Agricultural Society Indus Recreation Centre 225155A Range Road 281A. Indus, Alberta T1X 0H7. Tel: (403)936-5474. Fax: (403)936-5473Website: www.indusrec.ca Email: [email protected]

Gleichen and District Ag. Society Pres. Gord Stewart (403-734-3347)Skating Bookings and Gunner’s Restaurant- Ian Mast (403-734-3909)www.gleichenalberta.ca

Gleichen and District Community Centre Pres. Alice Booth (403-644-2969)

Kidz 1st Network Parent Link CentreChestermere PLC 403-207-7090Email: [email protected] Marina Road. Chestermere, AB T1X 1V7. In the Chestermere Municipal Building.

Kidz 1st Network Parent Link CentreStrathmore PLC 403-983-0016Email: [email protected] I, 510 Country Land Mall. Strathmore, AB T1P1M6

YELL YOUTH COUNCILCoordinator: Brenda WrightPhone: 403-207-7027email:[email protected]

COMMUNITY SERVICES403-207-7060CHESTERMERE PARENT LINK CENTRE403-207-7090STRATHMORE PARENT LINK CENTRE403-983-0018

COMMUNITY FUTURES WILD ROSE101, 331 Third Ave., StrathmoreCall (403) 934-6488

SE Rocky View Food Bank403-936-5501

Wheatland County Food BankBox 2331, Strathmore Alberta T1P 1K1

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Chestermere Regional Community Association

Affiliated with the Chestermere Agricultural Society

201 West Chestermere Drive. Chestermere, AB T1X 1B2Phone: (403) 272-7170 Fax: (403) 272-7178

The CRCA operates the Chestermere Regional Recreation Centre

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CHILDCARE, DAY CARE & PRE-SCHOOL

Toddle Inn Day CareWe are pleased to offer child care infant, toddler and ages 3 and up including be-fore and after school. www.toddleindaycare.comEmail: [email protected] Phone: 403 934-5139. We are licensed and accredited, subsidy parents welcome.

Discovery Tree Childcare Montessori Preschool We serve families who would like to give their child an educational experience for half a day in the morning and afternoon.We are currently accepting Registrations for the morning and afternoon classes for the next half of the year. January 2010 - June 2010To register today or to find out more information contact Jodi Shorhen at 403-901-1773 or email us at [email protected] sure to check out our website atwww.dtcmontessori.com.Located at the Brentwood Elementary School in Strathmore.

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE & Kindergarten - OPENINGS AVAILABLE for 2010. $325.00 PER MONTH CALL JULIE: (403) 936-5231 Serving Langdon Families Since 2002.

Bow Valley Agricultural SocietyAfter School Care Program (INDUS)Operates from 3:30-6:00pm Mon-Thurs. and Friday from 1:30 - 6:00pm, excluding statutory and school holidays. The program may operate on Professional Development and Early School Dismissal days depending on enrolment, staff, and centre availability. Children will meet and be picked up in a designated area at the Indus Elementary. For more information contact 936-5474 ext 3 or www.indusrec.ca

LITTLE ACORNS PRESCHOOL104 Springmere Way, Chestermere. email [email protected] Parent Information Packages will be avail-able at the end of January. for the school year 2010- 2011,for pre-registration. Our Open House is on Saturday March 6th. 2010, 10am -1pm

CLUNY PLAYGROUPThis community playgroup meets at the Cluny Hall. Tuesdays 9:30 - 11:30.Come out and play with your kids in a play friendly environment while meeting new friends! Art experiences, songs and sto-ries will be enjoyed by all. Ages 0-6. Resi-dents from Bassano, Cluny, Gleichen, Sik-sika and surrounding areas are welcome.

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Literacy To “Go” This drop in (we drop in) program is available to day homes, day cares & pre-schools. A creative facilitator will come into your home or program and share a new approach to storytelling. Songs, fin-ger plays and creative expression are all included. Registration begins on Monday, January 11th, 2010 from 4:30pm-8:30pm at the Strathmore Kidz 1st Network Centre & the Chestermere Recreation Centre.Phone: 403-207-7060www.servfcss.ca

Fit Kids Chestermere Preschool Gymnastics! Ph: 403-607-8647 Classes are held at the Chestemere Recre-ation Center MPP room Monday evenings and Tuesday morning and afternoon. Give your child a head start with this fun and exciting gymnastics program that centers on a new theme each week! This pro-gram is for children between the ages of 2 and 6 years old. Classes are held at the Chestermere Rec Centre on Monday eve-nings and all day Tuesday. Winter Session starts January 25 and 26th 2010. Please contact Barb Howes at 403-607-8647 or [email protected] for more information and pricing, or visit us at the Chestermere Mini Energizer Night Janu-ary 11, 2010 at the Rec Centre between 6 and 8 pm. Classes are filling up so reg-ister now! Programs for children 7 and up please contact Darlene (403-265-2656) at the Flip Factory in Inglewood for more in-formation or check out www.flip-factory.com.

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BABIES & TODDLERS / YOUTH PROGRAMS

CHESTERMERE LIBRARY STORY TIME In-person or telephone registration be-gins January 5th for the 8-week story time sessions beginning Friday, January 15th. Sorry—no registrations will be ac-cepted via email or before January 5th.Story time for children 18 months to 3 years, with a caregiver meet at 10:30 sharp. Children over three, who are able to attend without a caregiver, meet at 11:00. Come early or stay after to do a fun craft, too! Phone: 403-272-9025

LETS GROW TOGETHER!Designed for Children 2-6 yrs. This play based program provides a resource rich environment in which parents and children can enjoy activities, play centres, art experiences and stories together. Younger siblings welcome.CHESTERMERE PLC Jan. 19 - Mar. 30.Tuesdays Mornings 9:30am - 11:30amCHESTERMERE PLC Jan. 21 - Apr. 1Thursday Afternoons 1:00pm - 3:00pmSTRATHMORE PLC Jan. 21 - Apr. 1Thursday Mornings 9:30am - 11:30amLANGDON W.I HALL Jan.21 - Apr. 1Thursday Mornings 9:30am - 11:30amCONRICH dates and locations TBD. Check the website. www.servfcss.ca

Mini YoginisYoga for ChildrenAges 2-3 from 6:30pm - 7:00pmCHESTERMERE: Jan. 19 - Feb 23STRATHMORE: Mar. 2 - Apr. 6Wear your comfiest clothes! Mats will be provided. Register by Phone: 403-207-7060Email: [email protected]

Coffee & ChatterThis program provides an opportunity to get together with other new parents in your community over a cup of cof-fee while sharing information, access-ing resources and providing early social activities for your infant (0-18 months) CHESTERMERE: Tuesdays 1:00 - 2:30LANGDON: Thursdays 1:00 - 2:30Phone: 403-207-7060www.servfcss.ca

Baby HarmoniesAges 0-12. Are you having trouble remembering nursery rhymes from your childhood? Would you like to learn new ones? Would you like to sing your baby a lullaby but were never sung to as a child? Then join us for Baby Harmonies.CHESTERMERE: TuesdaysJan. 19 - Mar. 30 2:30pm - 3:00pmLANGDON: ThursdaysJan. 19 - Mar. 30 2:30pm - 3:00pmPhone: 403-207-7060www.servfcss.ca

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Twins and TripletsA drop in program designed to allow parents of multiples to meet and share unique parenting experiences. This program provides a resource rich environment for parents to partici-pate in adult conversations while chil-dren explore our playroom. All Ages! Siblings Welcome!CHESTERMERE: Mondays 1:00pm - 3:00pmSTRATHMORE: Wednesdays 1:00pm - 3:00pmPhone: 403-207-7060www.servfcss.ca

GRANDPARENTS!!!Are you a grandparent who is parent-ing their grandchildren? Do you live in S.E. Rocky View or Wheatland County? We are currently looking for interested Grandma’s and Grandpa’s who would be interested in a support/ playgroup. Please call Amanda Zarokostas 403-207-7093 if you are in S.E. Rocky View or Jeanette MacKay 403-983-0016 ext 3 if you are in Wheatland County.

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CHESTERMERE MINORHOCKEY ASSOCIATIONChestermere Rec Centre201 West Chestermere DriveChestermere, AB T1X 1B2www.chestermereminorhockey.com

CHESTERMERE SKATING CLUBCanskate levels 1-3 (ages 3+). Sundays 12:45pm-2:15pm. 10 weeks - cost-see website. 30 min. group lesson. Jan. 10- Mar 28/2010. Canskate levels 3-7. Fridays-4:45pm-5:30pm. 10 weeks-cost-see website. 45 minute group lessons. Jan 15- Mar 19/2010. To register see website: chestermereskatingclub.ca

CHESTERMERE ARMY CADETS3125 Chestermere Army Cadets201 West Chestermere Dr. Chestermere AB, T1X 1B2. (403) 265 - 3125. Thursday evenings 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm“Free” Youth Program, ages 12-18

GIRL GUIDES CHESTERMERELooking for something DYNAMIC to do -one evening a week with no experience needed? Girl Guides in Chestermere is looking for women volunteers - Spark Leaders (girls ages 5-6), Brownie Leaders (girls ages 7-8) and Guide Leaders (girls ages 9-11). Volunteer Now! Become a role model. Join the fun & experience something new! For more information email: Sandra at [email protected]

YOUTH PROGRAMS - January 2010 to April 2010

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 Strathmore 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 Wen-zel Twilight District DC, 403-934-2495, [email protected]

BABYSITTER COURSE A red cross certificate course for children 11 years and older. CHESTERMERE: Sat., Feb. 27. 9:00am - 4:30pm & Sat., April17, 9:00am - 4:30pmLANGDON: Fri., March 27, 9:00am - 4:30pm. Cost: $60+GST per child (includes book and certificate) Pre-registration re-quired. Phone: 403-207-7090

STAY AND PLAYHave you played today? A drop-in pro-gram where parents and children can spend quality time with each other while meeting new friends and experiencing our resource rich playroom!STRATHMORE: Mondays 10:00am - 12:00pm & Wednesdays 4:30pm - 8:30pm CHESTERMERE: Mondays 10:00am - 12:00pm, Tuesdays 4:30pm - 8:30pm & Wednesdays 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Phone: 403-207-7060email: [email protected]

CRAZY FUNJoin us for a hour of activities and messes you wouldn’t attempt at home! This is a registered program for parents and their children aged 4-6 who love to explore and create their own masterpieces! Up and coming activities include: Painting Fun, Science Exploration and Take-a-part Night.STRATHMORE: Wednesday Nights. Jan. 20 - Feb. 23. 6:30pm - 7:30pmCHESTERMERE: Tuesday NightsMar. 3 - Apr. 7. Register by Phone: 403-207-7060Email: [email protected]

Mighty Yogis (Yoga for Children)Ages 4-5 from 7:15 - 7:45 pmCHESTERMERE: Jan. 19 - Feb. 23STRATHMORE: March. 2 - Apr. 6Wear your comfiest clothes! Mats will be provided. Register by Phone: 403-207-7060Email: [email protected]

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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 vol-unteer this year. It’s fun, rewarding and fulfilling. Come have fun going camping, swimming, hiking, canoeing, archery, na-ture activities, winter sports, community services and much more! Pierre or Maria 403-293-3133. Trudy 403-285-0089

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CHESTERMERE LIBRARYFamily MoviesIn the New Year, come to the Library to en-joy family movies every Saturday at 2PM.

THE CHESTERMERE SOUNDWAVESA local, mixed gender choir that rehearses once a week and performs throughout the year. They enjoy a mixed bag of music and have a lot of fun. If you like to sing and think you’d enjoy being a part of this group please contact Candie Schmidt at [email protected].

CRCA MUSICAL THEATRE PROGRAMWill run again in the spring. Watch for reg-istration/auditions in March (ages 3 - 18.) www.chestermerecrca.com

WHEATLAND FURTHER EDUCATION SOCIETYFor courses offered (some include com-puter, first aid & baby sitting) and more information, Please visit www.wfes.ca Phone: 403-934-5785 or Email: [email protected]. Watch for the new program guide coming in the mail to all homes and business within Wheatland County in January 2010

STRATHMORE AQUATIC CENTRESwimming lesson registration date for our winter sessions has been set for Saturday January 16th, 2010 at 9:00am. Doors will open at 8:45am. We will also, be taking registrations over the phone for those who cannot register in person. Swimming les-sons for all levels fill quickly so please put your name on a waiting list if they fill up. The waiting list allows us to accommodate you if there are cancellations or if a new class becomes available. We encourage you to sign up for swimming lessons on the first day of registration. However, registra-tion for swimming lessons is on-going so if you cannot register on the first day you may register later if space permits. We are pleased to offer all the courses re-quired to become a Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor here at our facility. These courses include: Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C, National Lifeguard Service, Assistant Water Safety Instructor and Water Safety Instructor. These courses become avail-able when there are enough names on an interest list. Interest lists for these courses accumulate at our front desk. To put your name on an interest list for any of these courses please call our front desk at 403-934-3325. We look forward to hearing from you!

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HOME ALONE PROGRAMA program for children 10 yrs. old and over + their siblings (over 6 years) that teaches how to make safe, responsible choices when home alone for short periods of time. CHESTERMERE: Fri., Feb. 12. 1:15 - 3:35pm. Fri., March 5, 2:00 - 4:00pm & Fri., April 23, 1:15 - 3:15pmLANGDON: Fri., March 26, 12:45 - 2:45pm. Cost: $35 +GST/first child; $25 +GST/sibling. Pre-registration required. Phone: 403-207-7090

PEOPLE SAVERS COURSEA ONE DAY 2,3 & 4 level course that teaches 6-12 yr. old injury & accident pre-vention as well as emergency response to choking, bleeding, poisoning and burns. All participants who successfully complete the course, receive a PeopleSavers course. CHESTERMERE:Friday, May 14. Level 2 (6-8 yrs. old) 1:00 - 3:oopm. Level 3 (8-10 yrs.old) 1:00 - 4:00 and Level 4 (10-12 yrs. old) 1:00 - 5:00pm. Cost: $35+GST per child (includes book and certificate card) Pre-registration required.Register by Phone: 403-207-7060Email: [email protected]

YELL YOUTH COUNCILYouth ages 12-18. In CHESTERMERE - Meetings are every second Thursday at 6pm. In LANGDON - Meetings are every sec-ond Tuesday at 6:30pmCoordinator: Brenda WrightPhone: 403-207-7027email: [email protected]

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CHESTERMERE CURLINGCheck out www.chestermerecurling.com for all our latest news. We welcome all to come and compete in our upcoming bon-spiels: Mixed Bonspiel Combined with In-dus Curling Club – Jan. 19th – 24th. Con-tact John at 403-235-4576.Men’s Bonspiel - Feb. 16th – 21st. Con-tact Randy at 403-248-1345.Ladies Bonspiel – March 2nd – 7th. Con-tact Cheryl at 403-272-1979.All entry fees are $180. per team.Good Curling!!

THE BRADLEY METHOD OF HUS-BAND COACHED CHILDBIRTHChestermere and Airdrie LocationsMelanie Gaze - 403-277-1979www.babiesbeststart.ca

CHESTERMERE LIBRARY NOVEL BOOK CLUBThis group meets every month on the third Thursday at 7 PM. Come to the Li-brary January 21st and discuss your favor-ite reads of 2009. New members always welcome!Phone: 403-272-9025

THE EDGE ON PARENTINGSeminar Series ~ This is a scientifically researched parenting program designed to assist parents to improve their parent-ing skills and build positive relationships with their children. Come join us for this 4-hour session that helps bring some in-sight into the wonderful world of Tweens (8-12)! A lunch will be provided. Next se-ries offered: Strathmore Parent Link Cen-tre. Saturday, February 6, 2010. 10:00am - 2:00pm.

Personal Consultations ~ You can sched-ule a personal consultation with one of our trained practitioners at any time. These are great if you are struggling with a specific behavior or “stage.” Our prac-titioner’s are here to help you develop your own parenting plan in order to deal with misbehavior in a non-aggressive way. Personal consultations consist of 4, 20-30 min meetings. Please call to register or for more informationPhone: 403-207-7090Email: [email protected]

STRATHMORE BOOK CLUBCome chat, eat, laugh and talk about that months book choice with some amaz-ing women! We meet monthly. If inter-ested, please contact Denise at [email protected] or check out our Facebook group (“Strathmore Book Club”)!

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ADULT & FAMILY PROGRAMS Kids and Drugs: A Parent’s Guide to Prevention is a set of parent workshops designed for use in communities across Canada. The workshops are directed at parents who are concerned about pre-venting their children from using drugs.Four - 2 hr WORKSHOPS. Tuesdays – 7:00-9:00pm. March 2, 9, 16, & 23LOCATION: Wheatland Family Commu-nity Support Services. Pre-registration is REQUIRED. For REGISTRATION and INFORMATION contact CATHERINE WALSH Ph: 403-901-1326 Why the program is important:Parents are a major influence on their chil-dren, whether they realize it or not. They are powerful role models, and they know their children better than anyone else does. Par-ents are therefore in the best position to cre-ate a consistent and positive environment for their children and to provide them with the skills they need to cope successfully when al-cohol and drugs appear on the scene.Schools and community agencies can also have an important influence on the lives of young people. Therefore, parents may need to work in partnership with them to ensure that their children do not use drugs.Most young people don’t end up abusing drugs. But they are being exposed to alcohol and drugs and are being asked to make choic-es in this regard at increasingly earlier ages. The risks are there because we live in a world where alcohol, tobacco, and other types of drugs are well accepted and peer pressure to experiment is sometimes intense.Because the consequences of using drugs can be significant, it is important for com-munities and families to know the facts and try to find ways to effectively manage these risks. Effectively delivered workshops on drug prevention that are specifically designed for parents can yield tremendous results in any community.


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THE STRATHMORE MUSICAL ARTS SOCIETY A volunteer group that brings top quality mu-sical entertainment to the Strathmore area, usually in a dinner dance setting. Our focus is mainly rhythm and blues but can cover a wide spectrum. We also try to promote up and coming local talent by having a local art-ist open for our events. In the recent past we have had such artists as Guy Davis, the Mock-ing Shadows and Charlie Butler perform here. Organized as a non-profit society, we have support from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts and some local businesses and organi-zations. We currently have a long term goal, along with other interested groups, of getting a cultural centre with performance space for the town of Strathmore. Further information can be obtained by calling Linda Storkson at 403-934-3254 or visiting our website at www.strathmorearts.com”

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 activities and become involved with & sup-port your community! Wayne Cole @ 403-990-7132

MONEY MENTORSWe offer: Alberta’s only not-for-profit debt repayment program. One-on-One Money Coaching. Financial seminars for corporate or community organizationsInformative website with many on-line tools. Call toll free: 1-888-294-0076www.moneymentors.ca

STRATHMORE WRITERS CLUBInterested in meeting with other writers? Bring a piece of writing to The Station in Strathmore on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. For more info, see our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/#/group.php?v=info&ref=mf&gid=143645433579 or email Katie at [email protected]

COMMUNITY FUTURES WILD ROSE101, 331 Third Ave., StrathmoreCall (403) 934-6488 for more informa-tion and to register. Small Business ‘Brown Bag’ Presen-tations (variety of topics). Via video- conference. Tuesday’s and Thursday’s – 12 Noon. No charge.Resume Workshops – Build a Better Resume! Tuesday’s and Thursday’s – 10:00-11:30 am. Job Finding ClubWednesday’s – 10:00 am. No charge.Self Employment ProgramSix-month training program to assist un-employed individuals develop their own small business. OngoingCommunity Access Program (CAP)Providing affordable, public access to the internet.An initiative of the Government of Canada.

STRATHMORE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB 1st Sunday of every month at 7:00 Lord of All Lutheran Church in Strathmore Call Susan at 403-371-4873.

CHESTERMERE LIONS’ CLUBBox 122, Chestermere, Alberta T1X 1K8The Chestermere Lions Club has been an ac-tive part of the community since May, 2003. As a club, we meet the needs of our com-munity. We believe that our community is what we make it. As a service club, we have engaged in various fund-raising events that have benefited schools, minor hockey and baseball, cadets, the Food Bank, the Library and many other community projects. Be-sides the volunteer work, the Lions Club is also a wonderful place to make new friends and discuss local matters. The most recent project of the Lions is the ACE community project with the Town of Chestermere. 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 Mathi-son at 403-852-2925.

THE MARRIAGE COURSEFor Who: Non-denominational - for husbands and wives married or cohabitat-ing 2 years or more. Where: Chestermere Christian Fellowship Church.When: “Date Nights” are Wednesday evenings, 6:00 - 8:30pm. Dates: Feb. 3, 10, 24. March 3, 10, 17, 24 and March 31 (Wind-up Dinner!) Cost: $140.00/couple (includes 7 classes, course manual, 7 din-ners + wind-up Phone: 403-207-7090www.servfcss.ca

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STRATHMORE SENIORS CENTREThe Strathmore Seniors Centre is home to over 70 members called the “Happy Gang”. They organize programs to mem-bers in Strathmore to improve qual-ity of life by empowering individuals to remain physically active and involved. This informal group provides friendly visiting, information and a great space furnished with shuffleboard, floor curl-ing, darts and pool table to name a few.To join or to receive more information on this active group, please call 901-1596

EVERYDAY ANGELIf are in need of assistance: Shoveling your driveway, mowing your lawn, do-ing small repairs around the house or would like to have someone check in on you. Call Community Services at 403-207-7060 and we will add you to our Ev-eryday Angel database and connect you with the people in your neighborhood.

INFO-TO-GOInformation session for older adults. At the end of the Whitecappers Monthly Pot-luck Dinners. Tuesdays, Feb. 23 and April 27. Potluck Donner: 4:40 - 6:00pmInfo-to-go: 6:30 - 7:30pm. Presentations on relevant topics TO BE DETERMINED.At the Whitecappers Centre, in the Ches-termere Rec. Centre on West Chester-mere Drive. NO CHARGE. No need for pre-registration. Phone: 403-207-7090

“We aren’t big- but we’re busy!” For all the latest information about events go to: www.gleichenalberta.ca. Check in often as the site is updated regularly. For further details, please contact the fol-lowing people: Gleichen and District Ag. Society- Pres. Gord Stewart (403-734-3347) ~ Skating Bookings and Gunner’s Restaurant- Ian Mast (403-734-3909) ~ Jan.-March Curling - Gwennyth Bolinger (403-734-3961) ~ Feb. Pond Hockey Tour-nament- Cara Shepherd- (403-734-3515) ~ Feb. 13th, Annual Fund Raiser evening- Gord Stewart. Feb. Chinese New Year’s Dinner. March St. Paddies Day Dinner. Tickets for events: Alice Booth, Erma Ri-eper and Fran Miller (403-734-2891). Make plans now to enter the following events this summer: Aug. 21st Fall Fair ~ Aug. 21st,Show and Shine ~ Aug. 21st, Antique tractor pull~ Aug. 21st, Heavy Horse pul ~ Aug. 20/21st Gleichen Rodeo ~ Gleichen in Bloom- Pres. Judy Sauvé (403-734-2165). Gleichen and District Community Centre- Pres. Alice Booth (403-644-2969). Hall bookings and in-quires about upcoming events- Erma Ri-eper (403-734-3863).

Community Events support what’s important in the community... YOU! By getting involved you are helping to keep your commu-nity going strong. Participate in, Volunteer when you can, and at-tend as many of your Community events in 2010 as possible.

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SENIORS PROGRAMS IN STRATHMORE & CHESTERMERE

SENIORS SOCIALIZE AT THE CHESTERMERE PUBLIC LIBRARYSeniors are invited to meet and visit with old friends or make new friends over re-freshments at the Library Wednesday, January 6th at 10:00 am. Try out Wii sports or Wii fit…See the slide show of the Library’s history…Stay for a visit, a round of cards or maybe a movie... It’s a winter break right here at the Library!

CHESTERMERE WHITECAPPERS ASSOCIATION Welcomes all residents aged 50+ to join our club. Serving Chestermere and Area for over 25 years. Be Active Be Involved Be Informed. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: 5 PIN BOWLING ~ FLOOR CURLING ~ CARPET BOWLING ~ BOCCE BALL ~ ALBERTA 55 PLUS SUMMER & WINTER GAMES ~ SAT-URDAY MORNING DROP-IN ~ THURSDAY EVENING DROP-IN ~ POOL (8 BALL) ~ SHUFFLEBOARD ~ DARTS ~ CARD GAMES ~ DIGITAL BIG SCREEN T.V. ~ POT LUCK DINNERS ~ CASINO & THEATER OUTINGS ~ AND MORE. Most activities take place at the Chestermere Whitecappers 50+ Centre. Chestermere Regional Recreation Centre For more information, Call 403-235-2117


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SPECIAL EVENTS & EVENTS FOR ALL AGE GROUPS8th Annual Chestermere Ducks Unlimited BanquetSaturday, February 6th , 2010Chestermere Regional Recreation CentreSouth Entrance. 5:30pm Cocktails & Raffle Sales. 6:30pm Dinner. 8:00pm Auction. Tickets $50.00 per person. Contact Heather Davies 403.272.6361 or [email protected]

Special Events Volunteers.Volunteers are constantly needed to help the town of Chestermere organize such events as Winter Fest, Canada Day Celebrations, Spring Lake Clean Up and the upcoming 2010 Olympic Torch Events. If you are interested in more info on becoming a volunteer please contact us 403-207-7060

1ST ANNUAL RELAY FOR LIFEWould you be interested in: 12 hours of Fun, Friendship and Fighting back against Cancer? Join us at the 1ST AN-NUAL RELAY FOR LIFE in Chestermere June 25, 2010. Chestermere Rec Cen-tre. For more info. or to register go to www.cancer.ca/relay or email Colleen at [email protected] for more details. Help us to FIGHT BACK AGAINST CAN-CER!! We are currently seeking orga-nizing COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VOLUN-TEERS, CANCER SURVIVORS, SPONSORS AND PARTICIPANTS

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Shot Hawks Dance (Indus Hall)Bow Valley Agriculture Society Jan 30th, 2010. Admission is free, doors open at 8pm, DJ music, raffle and door prizes. 403-936-5474

IFSC CarnivalBow Valley Ag Society (Indus Hall)March 27. Join in on the fun @ 7pm, Olym-pics theme Contact Joanna Verhegge at [email protected]

Society TournamentBow Valley Ag Society (Indus Rec Hall) March 27. Open to all community members to join the hockey tournament and Funny Money Casino.

Men’s Auction (Indus Hall)April 17. Fundraiser includes dinner, live & silent auction for men only. For more infor-mation or tickets contact Alex @ 236-1578

Ladies Night (Indus Hall)April 24th. Bi-annual Fundraiser Ladies only. For more information contact www.indusrec.ca or 403-936-5474

BOW VALLEY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETYBanquet HallNewly renovated Banquet Hall. Hall Rent-als for all occasions. Weddings • Showers • Stags • Banquets • Meetings • Funeral Lunches. Fully Equipped Kitchens - Ca-tering Available. For more information contact 936-5474 ext 1 www.indusrec.ca

WILDLIFE AT THE LIBRARYAttend 1 hour information sessions via video conference here at the library. A minimum number of interested peo-ple are required to access these pro-grams, so if you are interested in any of the following, please sign up at the desk! Living with Wildlife and Karelian Bear dogs On Thursday, March 18 from 7 – 8 PM join Fish and Wildlife officer Rob DiPal and his Karelian Bear dog Atlas to learn about coexisting with cougars and bears to reduce problem encounters. Watchable Wildlife: Grizzly Bear View-ing In BC On Tuesday March 23, 7-8 PM Join Cypress Hills Visitor Services Coor-dinator Peter Swain, a former Bear view-ing guide who, using blue-listed grizzly bears as an example, will show spec-tacular footage and help us understand how well-run enterprises can benefit species at risk.

Strathmore and District Child Develop-ment Society presents Evergreen Theatre’s performance The Three Rrr’s. Entertaining and educational. Sunday, January 31 at 2:00p.m. Located at the Hope Community church. Cost is $10/family. Contact Jennifer - 403-934-6604

VALENTINES FAMILY DANCEHosted by the Strathmore Montessori So-ciety - Friday, February 5, 2010, 6:30-9:00 p.m. Wheatland Elementary School. $5.00 per child; parents are free (children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult). Con-tact Trina - 403-901-0516

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What’s Happening this Winter at the Chestermere Rec Centre?

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Register for all CRCA (Chestermere Rec Centre) Programs online at www.chestermerecrca.com. Most registrations

start Jan 11th. For more information email [email protected]

MUNCHKIN PROGRAMS (Ages 3 – 6)

Munchkin Soccer with Instructor Pat Loria An introduction for boys and girls to the fundamentals of soccer

through drills and game play. Rec Centre Hall Half season left: January 10th to February 28th Cost: $80.00

3 yr olds: Sundays 4– 5pm 4 yr olds: Sundays 5 – 6 pm Munchkin Floor Hockey with Instructor George Conroy

A good preparation for hockey along with lots of drop in skating! 3 & 4 yr olds: Sundays 6 – 7 pm 5 & 6 yr olds Mondays 6 – 7 pm Rec Centre 8 weeks - January 17th to March 14th Cost: $80.00

Munchkin Drop In Skating A Parent & Tot Drop In Program that allows strollers on the ice (clean wheels only please).

Tuesdays 10:30 – 11:30 am & Thursdays 2 – 3 pm Rec Centre Blue Arena . . . . Free with Community Membership

KIDZONE PROGRAMS (Grades K – 8) New Alberta Volleyball Programs with Instructor Henry Wong

Mini Volleyball for Grades 1 – 4 Thursdays 6:15 – 7:15 pm Rainbow Creek School Cost: $70.00 8 weeks Starts Jan 28

Free Mini Clinic to introduce program on Jan 14th 6:30 – 8:30 Atomic Volleyball for Grades 5- 8 Thursdays 7:15 – 8:30 pm Rainbow Creek School Cost: $90.00 8 weeks Starts Jan 28

Free Mini Clinic to introduce program on Jan 21st 6:30 – 8:30 Register for the Mini Clincs @ the Rec Centre 272-7170 ext 221

Youth Badminton for Grades 3 – 8 Wednesdays 5:30 – 7 pm Prairie Waters Elementary School

8 weeks starting Jan 28th Cost $100

PLEASE NOTE: All Rec Centre Programs require a Community Membership as the CRCA is not funded by any Municipal or

Provincial tax $$$. Registration deadlines for all programs is one week prior to program start unless there are spaces available.

Refunds are given for medical reasons only and are subject to a $50.00 administration fee.

ADULT PROGRAMS Drop In Badminton (13 +) Wednesdays 7 – 9 pm

$50.00 for season to May 19th Prairie Waters School (High School Feb 10 to Mar 10)

Drop In Volleyball (18+) Chestermere Lake Middle School Tuesdays – Recreational 7 - 9 Wednesdays - Competitive 7 – 9 Jan – May 18/19 $50.00 for one night or $80.00 for both nights

FAMILY PROGRAMS Stroller Fit with AFLCA Instructor Annette Gillon

Mon & Thurs 9:45 – 10:45 am Rec Centre Starts Jan 18th and 21st (Free class Jan 14th to check it out) Cost: 2 Classes/Week $128.00 or One Class/Week $64.00

For info call 387-0706 Mother Daughter Fitness Fun with Alisa Lomenda

Mon & Wed 6 – 7 pm @ Prairie Waters School 8 weeks of fun starting Jan 4th Cost $90/person

For info call 808-7399 SPECIALTY PROGRAMS

Friday Afternoon Ski/Snowboard Trips to COP Ages 9 – 17 2nd Session: Jan 29th, Feb 26th, Mar 5th & 12th, 2010

Costs for each session: Lift/Bus $140.00 Lift/Bus/Rental $220.00Bus Only $60.00 (12 seats only)

Bus leaves the Rec Centre @ 3:00 and returns @ 9:30. Musical Theatre Program with Instructor Candie Schmidt

No musical or theatrical experience necessary! Ages 3 – 18 Sundays 4:30 – 7 pm Mar 7 – May 30 Rec Center

Auditions: Fri Mar 5th For more info about this unique and/or to register for audition email [email protected]

Tuition: $250.00 (includes professional training in voice & drama, accompanist, costumes, copies of script and music and a

full performance on May 28th and 30th. Licensed Before & After School Care Program

Fees: Before Care $125.00 per month (6:30 am – bus pick up) After Care $ 225.00 per month (bus drop off – 6:00 pm)

Before and After Care $ 300.00 per month Additional: PD Days $25.00 per Pd Day Field Trips $35.00 (minimum 6 children enrolled to be open for PD DAYS) Family Day Week, Easter & Summer Daycamps Available

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Facilities Available: 2 ice hockey rinks, 4 sheet curling facility, 2 large halls for events,Meeting rooms, Concession area, Lounge open to the public, Outdoor corral, 50+ Centre3 legal slo pitch diamonds,Outdoor soccer fields

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CHESTERMERE OUTDOOR SOCCER 2010 First Registration Date: Sat January 23rd Rec Centre MPP Rm

Recreational and Competitive Soccer for ages 3 – 17 For more information please check out our soccer website:

www.chestermeresoccer.com Fees, age groups etc will be posted by Jan 13th.

CHESTERMERE MINOR BALL 2010 First Registration Date: Sat January 30th Rec Centre MPP Rm

Alberta Baseball Programs for ages 4 – 14 are now available in Chestermere.

More information will be posted by Jan 20th on the CRCA website: www.chestermerecrca.com

Spring Training Camps available in Mar/Apr @ the Rec Centre! Girls born in 1991 – 2000 who would like to play softball can

contact Lanke Johnson in Strathmore: [email protected]

CHESTERMERE SLO PITCH LEAGUE (SPN) Our league is currently full with 24 teams. Players looking for a

team to play on and interested teams please email Vicki: [email protected]

First organizational meeting for slo pitch will be Sun Jan 24th @ 6 pm in the Office boardroom

MINI ENERGIZER 2010 Monday, January 11th, 2010 6 – 8 pm

Rec Centre Multi Purpose Programming Room (MPP Rm) located beside the Main Office

Get information on upcoming programs and services available in the Chestermere area!

For more information or to book a table (no charge) please email [email protected].

VALENTINE JELLYBEAN DANCE For Grades 5 – 8 Friday Feb 5TH

7 – 9:30 pm $7.00 Tickets at the door only. Grades 1 – 4 are welcome with parental permission!

Supervisors always needed and welcome!

Join us for the CRCA’s 2nd Annual MIND, BODY & SPIRIT EXPO

Sat, March 20th, 2010 Chestermere Rec Centre 10 – 4 pm

Chestermere, Langdon, Strathmore and surrounding communities are invited to explore the many options available in our

communities for your individual quest of personal growth, optimal health and self-awareness.

Interested Exhibitors email:[email protected]

CHESTERMERE COUNTRY CONNECTIONS SPRING FAIR

Saturday May 1st 10 am to 4 pm Chestermere Rec Centre

Lots of activities and fun for the whole family!! Rabbit Show/Parade of Garage Sales/Pet Festival & lots more!

Watch the CRCA website for more info: www.chestermrecrca.com

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

"Some people go through life trying to find out what the world holds for them only to find out too late that it's what they bring

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The Chestermere Country Connections Spring Fair and the Fall Country Fair needs volunteers to help out.

It takes a lot of volunteers to organize and administer the Fall Red Ribbon Contest and we don’t want to lose this traditional event!

Please plan to attend our first organizational meeting on Monday January 25th @ 6:30 pm at the Rec Centre Office.

For more information on how you can help out with these or

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SAT. JANUARY 16th &SUN. JANUARY 17th , 2010

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Jump Start your morning with the Breakfast of Champions.

Check out the activities at the Arctic Village and the Frost Free Zone

Wrap up your weekend at the Fire & Ice event

For more details visit the community program guide insert and the festival website.

SPECIAL EVENTS & PROGRAMS

CHESTERMERE WINTER FESTIVALSATURDAY JANUARY 16th 2010 :Pancake Breakfast - 8:30AM - 10:00 AM ~ Fishing Derby Registration: 9:00 AM ~ Derby: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM ~ Awards: 3:00 PM ~ 25yd. Daddy Dash - Children five and under Registration - 9:00AM Dash Starts at 10:00AM ~ 50yd Kids & K9s Dash - Children from 6yrs - 13yrs. old Registration: $5:00 Register in ad-vance at “My Best Friends Pet Store. Register Day at 9:00AM at the Pancake Breakfast ** Remember it’s BYOC “ BRING YOUR OWN CA-NINE” ** ARTIC VILLAGE 10:00AM - 2:00PM ~ Polar Bear Dip - Celebrity Dip 1:00PM ~ Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides ~ Snow Mountain Slide ~ Kids Fun Foam Block Building Area ~ Olympic Torch Relay Maze ~ Fire Pits ~ Open skating on the lake ~ FROST FREE ZONE 10:00AM - 2:00PM ~ Children’s Crafts ~ Caricature Artist ~ Balloon Artist ~ Children Activities - Wii-Stations ~ Family Entertainment - One World Drum Company 12:00 noon ~ Whitecapper’s Snack Shack SUNDAY JANUARY 17th, 2010:SECOND GEAR CLUB PRESENTS - 10:00AM - 4:00PM ~ Oval Ice Motorcross Racing ~ FIRE AND ICE - 4:00 PM ~ Bonfire & Hot Choco-late ~ Fire Hoop Dancers ~ Luminary Skate / Walk - Pick up your free Chestermere Torch Relay Luminary and participate in the Human Olympic Rings ~ Fireworks.

YELL presents: The Polar Bear Dip Ches-termere Winterfest. Jan 16, 1pm. YELL invites YOU to take a Dip in the Polar Bear Pool at Winterfest! (Hot tubs provided for brave polar bears). Come to the Polar Bear Dip Station at 1pm!!Your donations to YELL will determine which Chestermere “celebrity” will Dip!! Contact: Brenda Wright YELL Coordinator for more info Ph: [email protected]

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The Chestermere Fine Art Guild We would like to invite you to join our diver-sified art group. We are a non profit society with a mandate to paint. 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 in the Blue room at the regional rec. centre. Our membership ranges from be-ginner/intermediate to artists with years of experience. If you are interested come one Thursday and meet the artists, they can an-swer any questions you may have. You can also contact Traci Dagg, VP at 403-235-6661 or 403-973-6693. You may also email Lou-rene Cork, Pres. at [email protected].

Turn Around Program - Chestermere Crime Reduction Partnership (CCRP)The Turn Around Program (formerly Safe Com-munities) is a joint partnership between Com-munity Services and the RCMP. We work with youth who reside/attend schools in Chester-mere who are between the ages of 12-24 who are at-risk of, or currently involved in crime and/or gang activity. The Turn Around worker and the youth will work to diminish problem behaviors such as drug use, poor school per-formance and conduct problems that are inter-fering with the youth’s success. TURN AROUND Program Parents and guardians are encour-aged to contact the Turn Around program to refer their youth or discuss any concerns they have. Some signs for parents to be aware may include: Concern over who you child is associ-ating with, Alcohol and drug use, Poor school performance or Criminal activity. For more information about the Turn Around Program: Jennifer Labrecque, MSW, RSW. Turn Around Worker. Town of Chestermere [email protected]. (403) 510-4248

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COMPOSTING COURSELearn all there is to know about making organic waste into gold for your garden.A composting course will be offered in Chestermere Spring 2010. Send your name, and phone number to [email protected] and you will be contacted with course dates and registration information.

THE GOOD FOOD BOXThis is a program whereby you can pur-chase fresh fruits and vegetables for a very low cost!!40+ lbs for $25. 30+ lbs for $25 and 20+lbs for $15. The selection of fruits and vegetables will vary with selection and wholesale costs. Orders may in-clude: Bananas, apples, melons, carrots, corn, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumbers, green peppers, grapefruits, lettuce, lime, onions, oranges, potatoes and to-matoes.We can help you eat healthy! To order a good box call 403-207-7060. Requests musy be accompanied by a cash pay-ment before the deadline for ordering.

THE WHEATLAND COUNTY FOODBANK has been helping people for 18 years and prepares about 500 hampers a year for needy people who live in Wheatland County. Strathmore Alberta 403-934-5335 www.wheatlandfoodbank.comSE ROCKY VIEW FOODBANK403-936-550

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SPECIAL PROGRAMSSTRATHMORE REGIONAL VICTIMSERVICES SOCIETYWe provide support, information and re-ferrals to victims of crime and tragedy in Strathmore, Chestermere and Gleichen areas. At the time of the incident, we provide a listening ear, comfort and reas-surance. We provide information about programs for victims of crime, such as the Financial Benefits Program, the Vic-tim Impact 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 becom-ing a victim services advocates, contact Strathmore Regional Victim Services at 934-6552. Any questions, please call Les-ley Hering at 934-6552.

SWAT (Strathmore Wheatland Addictions Team)SWAT builds awareness of substance use for the residents of Strathmore & Wheatland County by advocating healthy, informed decisions through community-driven initia-tives. SWAT works to reduce substance use and abuse among youth; address risk and protective factors that increase or minimize the risk of substance use; and strengthen and diversify community collaboration. SWAT is always open to new interested community partners. We meet at WF-CSS at noon on the 1st Thursday of every month. Meetings are open to the general community of Strathmore & Wheatland County. Alternately, questions may be di-rected to Catherine Walsh (403) 901-1326. We are always seeking community partners to assist in developing and implementing creative strategies for our community.

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HEAL Our Future..Healthy Eating Active Living.A small coalition of Strathmore residences began meeting two years ago to find ways to promote and build a healthy community. This movement was inspired and supported by the Alberta Health Services Strengthening Commu-nity Action unit. The idea was to form people and representatives of community stakehold-ers into a coalition which would design and implement local initiatives that promoted healthy nutrition and physical activities.In order to determine what was needed the group surveyed people in the community to get a baseline of eating habits and physical activity as well as to discover what needed to be ad-dressed. It became clear that residents needed information about healthy nutritionChoices and physical activities that were afford-able and realistic; walking seemed to be the an-swer to physical needs. In February 2008 and 2009 the Winter Walk Day was promoted by inviting people to walk theTown’s pathways, choices and physical activi-ties that were affordable and realistic; walking seemed to be the answer to physical needs. In February 2008 and 2009 the Winter Walk Day was promoted by inviting people to walk the town’s pathways, streets and parks on that day. In 2010 Winter Walk will be held on Feb. 10th beginning at 12:00 noon at the Bank Ath-letic Club. We urge local banks and businesses to challenge each other to see how many can get out walking on that day or throughout the week.In the Summer of 2008 HEAL began to work on plans to launch a program aimed at more walk-ing called Locomotion, named after our historic connection to the founding of Strathmore by the Canadian Pacific Railway in which their lo-comotives regularly pulled trains through town. The Coalition has advocated for additional

pathways in the community and has mapped walking paths identifying distances between points. A map for walkers is found on the Town’s website at Strathmore.ca. We en-courage walkers to register on the website in the” Walk For The Heath Of It” where daily steps can be tabulated. In September HEAL launched the “Walk to the Olympics” chal-lenge and will award prizes for those who walk the farthest by Feb. 12, the opening of the 2010 Olympic Games.On Friday, Jan. 15th HEAL will sponsor the “Great Skate” at the AG Society Grounds in the Winter Lights display skating rink. Prizes and refreshments will be given out to skat-ers. A skate exchange is being organized for those who want to trade in old skates and/or pick up used skates. Home Hardware will be the drop off and pick up depot. All skates being turned in will be sharpened before go-ing out, thanks to the generosity of Home Hardware. “When it comes to walking, it’s all good” says Mayo Clinic researcher James Levine, M.D. Ph.D. and a Mayo clinic expert on obesity. “You don’t have to join a gym; you don’t have to check your pulse. You just have to switch off the TV, get off the sofa and go for a walk.”Anyone interesting in joining HEAL or learn-ing more about it may contact Robert, MediaSpokesperson at [email protected] by Robert Breitwieser, Coalition Member

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