May 2018 Sundre On The Go Community Newsletter
Photo Credit: Karen Fahrlander Sundre Camera Club
Greenwood Neighbourhood Place is your Community Resource Centre - Connecting you to Local Programs, Events, Services, & Resources
GNP Board Members Needed You are involved and connected to your community, when you are a board member of Greenwood Neighbourhood Place Society (GNP). If you are interested in community development and how the future of Sundre and Area evolves, you might find the work as a board member very rewarding. The Governance Board of GNP contributes to goal setting, and creating opportunities for CONTACT US future program and service development. The Board plays an integral part in perusing our Office Hours: Monday to vision of the Sundre and Area community. Thursday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM OUR VISION Location: #5, 96-2 Ave Sundre and Area is a connected, thriving, engaged and inclusive community. NW, Sundre OUR MISSION Phone: 403 638 1011 Greenwood Neighbourhood Place Society is a registered charity and Resource Centre, that Fax: 403 638 1012 responds to community needs for Sundre and Area residents, through leadership, referrals Mail: PO Box 1846, programming and services. Sundre AB, T0M 1X0 Please come by our office, talk to our coordinators, connect with our board members or General Enquiries: learn more about GNP on our website at www.mygnp.org. Commitment for board members [email protected] is one year to attend monthly meetings and contribute to any committee work if needed. Website: www.mygnp.org CRA Charity No. 866369374RR0001 Inviting all Seniors AS A SENIOR are you getting all the *Register for all GNP for benefits that are available to you? Courses & Events at Coffee, Cake & Carnations For more info you can make an www.mygnp.org GNP Celebrating our Seniors appointment with Lorey our or in-person* June 6| Drop in at GNP Senior Service Provider. Between:10AM-3PM Wednesdays or Thursdays | 10AM-2PM
The GNP Office will be KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR UPCOMING EVENTS closed on Monday, May 21 Please make sure to check our Website and (Victoria Day) Facebook page for updates!
Sundre On The Go is brought to you by Greenwood Neighbourhood Place (GNP) and Sundre Family Community Support Services (FCSS) Greenwood Neighbourhood Place Programs
Pickleball Safe Kids Workshop
Pickleball is one of the fastest Archery Family Fun growing sports and one that every- Friday | May 4 Saturday | June 2 | 11:00AM-3:00PM one can enjoy. Morning | 9AM-12:00PM Adults Archery family fun ages 6 Wed | May 2, 9, 16, 23, & Tues 29 Afternoon | 12:30-3:30PM 7PM-9PM & up. Introduction to archery and Location: Sundre Community Gym Kids learn to recognize and practice on a 3-D course. Cost: $4 avoid dangerous and scary All supplies included. Drop-In (No Registration) Seniors situations. Thurs | May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 • Cost: $20 per child • Location: Painted Warriors Ranch 9:30AM-11:30AM • $15 for siblings • Cost: $20 includes lesson & lunch Location: Sundre Community Gym • Location: Sundre Arena • Register through GNP Cost: $2 Club Room Drop-In ( No Registration) • Register thru GNP
Canadian Firearms Safety Courses Register For all Seniors Art Program NON-Restricted Tues, May 15 | 10 AM - 12 PM Friday, May 4 | 6PM - 10PM GNP This popular workshop is intended Saturday, May 5 | 8AM - 1PM Testing follows Courses & Events for older adults & seniors. It is a Firearm owners have social responsibilities. @ www.mygnp.org beginner’s level class in mixed Successful course completion required to media and includes various medias apply for a PAL. Content approved by the Or like paint, ink, & collage. Join us to RCMP. In-Person discover your creative abilities! • Cost: $115 • LOCATION: GNP Board Room #5, 96-2nd Ave NW • COST: Free, Registration Req’d • INSTRUCTOR: Phil Hambrook, Sundre, AB Certified Local Instructor/Examiner • LOCATION: SSSLF - Drop In Centre • Register thru GNP • INSTRUCTOR: Debra McIvor Mon-Thurs. • REGISTER through GNP 8:30AM-4:00PM
COOKING UP CONNECTIONS After School Rugby Seniors Week Events Are You a Busy Mom? June 4 | Seniors Workshops Grades K-8 join us for NO CONTACT May 17 & 29 | June 14 & 28 outdoor rugby. June 5 | Heritage Park Trip 3:30PM-6:30PM Mon | May 7, 14, 28 & June 4, 11, & 18 June 6 | Coffee, Cake & Carnations Location: Sundre Legion Time: 3:15PM – 5:00PM June 7 | Museum Pie & Coffee Come join our group of moms and • Location: School Grounds Football Field learn how to plan and cook healthy • Cost: $10 For More Information call meals. GNP will reimburse childcare. • Instructors: Katie Jo Munro & GNP @ 403-638-1011 • Cost: $20 | includes food & instruction Ian Mulholland • Register through GNP • Register through GNP
Kids in the Kitchen New Futures Career Transition Workshops Wed. May 9| 6-8PM May 7-11| 9 AM - 4 PM | At the GNP Board Room A cooking class just for kids aged 10- Are you looking for help with a job change? Join us to work on: 15! Kids learn about proper cooking Resume & Cover Letter Development |Networking & Interview Skills techniques, food safety, & build Managing Change & Job Loss | Social Media & Job Searches confidence while making their own delicious dish. Bring your appetite One-on-One Career Services* (Available following completion of course) and leave with a full belly! To register: Call Sari at 403 638 1011 • Instructor: Nigel Miller June Dates: June 11-15 • LOCATION: Sundre Legion New Futures has been extended • COST: $5 per child Fall Dates T.B.A • REGISTER through GNP GNP is Promoting and Supporting Not-For-Profit Organizations with Free Postings
Sundre Community Garden Sundre Walking Group 55+ Seniors Field Trip 2108 Garden Plots New Indoor Opportunity Jubilations Theatre - Bewitching Elvis Every Thurs, | 1PM Tuesday | May 15 Looking to improve your health? Come Departs Town of Sundre Parking Lot 9:15 AM • Application Deadline: May 15 join us for a friendly walk! Samantha and her husband Darrin are trying • Cost: $25 per plot Cost: Free to live a normal married life, but Samantha’s Email: [email protected] Location: Sundre Community Gym mother, Endora, doesn’t make it easy for Call: 403-638-1011 or For More info contact GNP them. Samantha organizes a surprise Outdoor Walking Times Remain the Same birthday party for a friend. Sam knows that Visit: www.mygnp.org her friend is a big fan of Elvis, so she hires an impersonator for the party. When Endora drops in unexpectedly and turns the impersonator into the real Elvis chaos ensues… SENIOR’S INFORMATION WORKSHOPS 55+ Seniors Field Trip Heritage Park Historical Village Monday | June 4 | 10AM-12PM • COST: $60, incl. bus, admission, & three Tuesday | June 5 course meal • Alberta Senior Financial Benefits Departs Town of Sundre Parking Lot 8:30 AM • Register at GNP in -person • Special Needs Assistance or online • Dental & Optical Assistance This tour will help you determine what life • Accompanied & Organized • Senior Home Adaptation & Repair Program was like for the many different groups of by GNP people who lived in Western Canada from Volunteers BBQ Lunch 12 Noon 1864 to 1914. Discover the stories of Entertainment by : Ray & Larry Fur Traders, Missionaries, Aboriginals, Door Prizes Sundre Palliative Care Association Monday | June 4 | 1:30PM-3:30PM Ranchers, Farmers, Mounted Policemen, Let’s Talk About: • Financial Abuse Tradesmen, and Townsfolk . A Once-Upon-a-Time Grief Journey • Location: Sundre Mountain View Seniors Housing Monday | May 7 | 9:00AM-3:00PM • Cost: Free • Cost: $15 | Includes transportation & admission Do you need a few tools to help you in your • Presenter: Trish Whyte Advisor –Central Region • Register at GNP in person or online grief journey & companion others in theirs? Seniors Services • Accompanied & Organized by • Location: Sundre Arts Center To Register or for more info GNP Volunteers • Cost: $10 | Includes lunch & refreshments call GNP 403-638-1011 RSVP Diana @ 403-335-8481 or [email protected] by May 1st
Sundre Farmers Market Aspen Ranch Outdoor Education Center Pioneer Camp Alberta July 16 - 20 | Minds In Motion DAY CAMPS: AGES 5-9 July 23 - 27 | Arts and Crafts July 9-13 & August 20-24 | 9AM-5PM Starting Friday May 18 Every Friday until September 21 Programs designed for children in A great local option of summer fun! • Sundre Curling Rink grades 3-6. Science camp focuses on • Location: Pioneer Lodge, Sundre • 5PM-7PM physics, biology, chemistry, & • Cost: $249 + GST Great selection of vegetables, fruit, computer sciences. Art programs Visit us @ www.pioneercampalberta.ca baking, greenhouse plants, crafts focus on painting & ceramics. and many other unique & interest- • COST: Free! Contact: Della @ 403-638-2660 or ing items. • More info & to register: [email protected] New Vendors Welcome For More Info call Karen www.aspenranchcanada.com @ 403-638-4466 Sponsored by Shell Canada, Aspen Ranch, & University of Calgary’s Faculty of Kinesiology
Main Avenue Fellowship Sundre Tri -Services Presents ~Regimental Spring Ball~ David Bracken in Concert Sundre RCMP, Community Peace Officer Agencies, Sundre Fire Department, Sundre EMS Fri, May 4 | BBQ 5:30 | Concert 7:00 Saturday, May 5th, 2018 | Location: Sundre Community Center International Christian recording artist David Music by: "Doghouse" | 50/50 Draw | Ticket Raffles | Cash Bar | Photo Booth | Silent Auction Bracken in concert. A love offering will be Cocktails at 5:00pm, Catered Dinner at 7:00pm, Dance 9:00pm-2:00am taken and all proceeds will go to the David Limited Tickets Available $75 per person Bracken Ministry. Info: Sundre RCMP (403-638-3675) | Sundre Fire Hall Mon-Fri (403-638-4044) • Location: Main Avenue Fellowship ALL PROCEEDS GO TO: 402 Main Ave Sundre • Sundre Citizens on Patrol Association • Cost: Free (love offering) • Chinook Arch Victim Services Society Contact: Pastor Todd | 403-638-4055 • Sundre Volunteer Search and Rescue Society GNP is Promoting and Supporting Not-For-Profit Organizations with Free Postings
Faith Lutheran Church Harmattan Community Centre Foothills Lodge Ladies Auxiliary Mother’s Day Tea & Bake Sale Spring Fashion Show Spring Tea Saturday | May 5 | 1:30PM-3PM Thursday | May 10 | 7 PM Wednesday, May 2 | 1:30PM Location: Harmattan Community Centre Come join us for tea, coffee, & strawberry ~Fashions from Olds Craigs~ dessert. Bring your friends & enjoy the visit. Cost: $15 • Location: Sundre Seniors’ Supportive Living Facility For Info & tickets: 749, 6th St. SW, Sundre Doreen 403-507-8495 • Admission: $4 You don’t want to miss this! EVERYONE WELCOME! Sharron 403-559-7770 Great door prizes to be won!
Arts & Crafts Sale | Garage Sale Sundre & Area Parent Link Cooking For Kindness Back To The Future Kids Clothing Swap Featuring the Entertainment of Leo Dumont Sat | May 19 | 10:00AM-4:00PM Location: Bearberry Community Hall Positive Parenting Tips • Sat | May 12 | 6:30PM | Doors Open Table Rent: $10-1 Table | $15-2 Tables Mon | May 7, 14 & 28 | 12PM-2PM | @ Sundre Library • Location: Sundre Legion Toy & Clothing Swap • Tickets: $25 | Bear’s Den | Contact: Denise-403-472-6322 | Mon | May 28, | 9AM-11AM | @ Sundre Community Gym Sundre Hotel | Kodiak Catering Lorrie 1-780-668-5977 Rhyming & Swimming • Pie Auction www.bearberrycommunity.com Tues| Mar 29 |12:00PM-1:30PM | @ Sundre AquaPlex All Proceeds to the New Sundre Hospital (Mental & Addiction Facility) www.mountainviewparentlink.org More Info: Lourelle @ 403-638-3378 ~Little Warriors presents~ Sundre Pioneer Museum Village Seniors Event Prevent It! Taking Action to Stop CLEAN UP: 2-Day Event ~Community Luncheon~ Child Sexual Abuse Friday | May 11 | 10AM-5PM With Food, Friendship & Sharing Sat | June 2 | 8:30AM - 12:30PM Saturday | May 12th 10AM-5PM Wed, May 16 | 11:30AM-1 PM A three hour in person workshop that edu- Bring some gloves and help us get the village cates adults to TAKE ACTION through gain- cleaned up for our summer tourist season. Sundre Legion Hall Seniors are invited to enjoy a ing knowledge to help prevent and respond • Facility cleaning | Ground maintenance to child sexual abuse. complimentary lunch hosted by • Location: Sundre Village Grounds Register @: register.littlewarriors.ca “Cooking for Kindness` or Bronwyn @ 780-690-1492. ~WE WELCOME WHATEVER TIME YOU CAN GIVE~ More info & to volunteer call: Cost: Free | website: www.littlewarriors.ca Info @: 403.638.3233 [email protected] Lourelle at 403-638-3378 Visit us! www.sundremuseum.com Cheryl at 403-638-9708 Mountain View Seniors Housing McDougal Flats Hall Alberta Health Services Introducing Garage Sale Free Educational Workshops Saturday, May 5 | 9AM-3PM Heritage Cuisine Cooking Program Do you have heritage recipes/meals • Table Rental: $10 Time to Move that you would like to share with our • More info & table rental contact: Wednesday , May 2 | 10AM-11:30AM Janice @ 406-638-9212 Seniors? I Know I Should Eat Healthy But, How? Tuesday, May 22 | 1PM-3:30PM Please contact A Toolkit For Success Laurie @ 403-636-4200 Tuesday, June 26 | 1PM-3:30PM The Truth About What Works in Weight Caregiver & Placement Support Group Sundre Municipal Library Management First Thursday Each Month May Events Tuesday, August 28, | 1PM-3:30PM Flowers of Glenbow Ranch Managing Stress (Two Sessions) 1:30 - 3:30 PM Wed | May 2 | 6:30 – 8:00PM Tuesday, Sept 25 & Oct 2 | 1PM-3:30PM Location: Sundre Seniors’ Homeschool Afternoon Location: Sundre Seniors’ Supportive Living Facility Drop In Centre Tues | May 8 | 1:00PM-2:00PM Supportive Living Facility With the right help & support you can care Bike Basics-Get your bike ready for summer riding! Registration is required as date and time Wed | May 30 | 6:30-8:00PM for your loved one & yourself Sat | June 2 | 11:00AM-3:00PM | $15 are subject to change. For anyone in a caregiving role Homegrown Tomatoes with Jan Lahring For more info call: For info call: Cindy Andrus 403-636-6285 Wed | May 23 | 6:30–8:00PM | $15 Alberta Healthy Living Program Gaming with Oculus Rift Central Zone @ 1-877-314-6997 Sat | May 26 | 12:30–3:00PM | Ages 12 - 15
CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION 403 638 4000 | www.sundre.prl.ab.ca