2020 Regional SPRING & SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE

Published in partnership by the City and County of Wetaskiwin (c)2020 City and County of Wetaskiwin GET WITH THE PROGRAM IMPORTANT DATES FALL/WINTER 2020 Programs Running September - March Deadline to Submit: July 15, 2020 Parade of Programs: September 2, 2020 SPRING/SUMMER 2021 Programs Running April - August Deadline to Submit: January 18, 2021 Parade of Programs: March 15, 2021

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2 WETASKIWIN & AREA CONTENTS

ARTS & CULTURE 4

BODY & MIND 11

COMMUNITY CLUBS & SUPPORT 16

LEARNING & LITERACY 18

PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS 24

YOUTH PROGRAMS 25

SENIORS PROGRAMS 30

SPORTS & FITNESS 31

OTHER COUNTY AREAS 44

LOCAL & REGIONAL EVENTS 48

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2020 SPRING / SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE 3 MULTI-MEDIA JOURNALING WORKSHOP ARTS & with Susan Spyker We will explore the life of dreams using visualization, mixed media materials and the art journal as a holder of dreams, CULTURE intentions, and creativity. You will be guided through various processes and learn various techniques allowing you to awaken creatively and set intention. Supply kit from the NATURE BASED ART instructor for $10. Bring a bag lunch. EXPLORATIONS FOR TEENS Date & Time: April 18 and 19 from 930am to (Age14-18) with Susan Spyker 430pm OR Join this class to explore natural materials and May 23 and 24 from 930am to 430pm a variety of visual art techniques to create Location: 4520-48 Ave, WAACC Classroom 1 unique-to-you pieces. There will be nature Fee: $100 sketching, basket sculpting, doll making and Contact: www.waacc.ca art journaling besides other fun activities and skill development in this class. Learn techniques, be creative and enjoy yourself in a MOTHERS’ DAY CUPCAKE WETASKIWIN safe, inspiring environment. CITY Date & Time: Mondays, May 25 to June 29 DECORATING from 415 - 545pm Sharene from The Laughing Brownie will Location: 4520-48 Ave, WAACC Classroom 1 guide you through 6 gorgeous designs sure Fee: $90 to delight any lady lucky enough to receive Contact: www.waacc.ca them! Everything is supplied, including a container to bring home your creations. Date & Time: Saturday, May 9, 3 - 5pm Location: 4520-48 Ave, WAACC Classroom 1 NATURE BASED ART Fee: $40 EXPLORATIONS FOR Contact: www.waacc.ca ADULTS with Susan Spyker Join this class to explore natural materials and WIRE WORK TREE OF LIFE a variety of visual art techniques to create Celebrate Earth Day by creating your own Tree unique-to-you pieces. There will be nature of Life Wall Hanging with Laura Ouimet from WETASKIWIN sketching, basket sculpting, doll making and We-Met Wire Work. The class includes all the ALLIED ARTS & CRAFTS art journaling besides other fun activities supplies as well as written instruction to follow and skill development in this class. Learn along with and is suitable for everyone ages 12 techniques, be creative and enjoy yourself in a and up. WHIMSICAL ALCOHOL safe, inspiring environment. Date & Time: Wednesday, April 22, 615 - Date & Time: Mondays, May 25 to June 29 915pm INK TREE from 7 - 9pm Location: 4520-48 Ave, WAACC Classroom 1 Join artist Meghan Harkins as she guides Location: 4520-48 Ave, WAACC Classroom 1 Fee: $80 you through creating a wonderful whimsical Fee: $90 Contact: www.waacc.ca tree painting using alcohol ink on canvas. All Contact: www.waacc.ca supplies are included. Be sure to register early as Meghan’s classes fill quickly! Date & Time: Saturday, March 28, 1 - 4pm SPRING GARDEN BOWL Join Jessie from Mickey’s Flowers to create Location: 4520-48 Ave, WAACC Classroom 1 KIDS’ EASTER CUPCAKE a gorgeous floral Spring Garden Bowl. All Fee: $70 DECORATING supplies are included to bring this breath of Contact: www.waacc.ca Kids from ages 7-15 are invited to join Spring into your home. Jessie’s classes fill Sharene from The Laughing Brownie to quickly so be sure to register soon! decorate six Easter themed cupcakes to take Date & Time: Thursday, April 30, 7 - 8pm home and enjoy. Kids under 7 should bring an Location: 4520-48 Ave, WAACC Classroom 1 adult. Everything you need will be supplied Fee: $50 including a container to carry them home. Contact: www.waacc.ca Date & Time: Saturday, April 4, 3 - 5pm Location: 4520-48 Ave, WAACC Classroom 1 Fee: $40 Contact: www.waacc.ca

4 WETASKIWIN & AREA SMALL PAVERPOL HERON SOAPSTONE CARVING TUNISIAN CROCHET Create a 70cm heron sculpture to stay in FOR KIDS Join Lynette Lalonde from Warm Begin- your garden all year round! This class will Kids from 6-12 can join David from Rubble nings to learn Tunisian crochet with three be held in two sessions. You will need to Road Soapstone to learn the basics of different stitches in a scarf and hat project. bring two plain 100% cotton t-shirt (any soapstone carving using three stages of Some crochet experience is required, and the colour) and two rolls of aluminum foil (75 feet sandpaper and finishing oil and a pre-cut supplies will be purchased from the instructor each NOT heavy duty), everything else will be shape. The kit will be purchased from the at the first class for $20 (contrasting yarns supplied. instructor for $15. Be sure to wear old clothes and hook). Date & Time: Thursday, June 11 from 630 - - this is gonna get messy! Date & Time: Tuesdays, from June 1 to 930pm AND Saturday, June 13 from 10am Date & Time: Saturday April 25, 9 - 11am June 23, 7 - 830pm to 130pm Location: 4520-48 Ave, WAACC Classroom 1 Location: 4520-48 Ave, WAACC Classroom 1 Location: 4520-48 Ave, WAACC Classroom 1 Fee: $30 Fee: $45 Fee: $85 Contact: www.waacc.ca Contact: www.waacc.ca Contact: www.waacc.ca

WIRE WORK MOTHER/ SOAPSTONE CARVING FOR BIG KIDS DAUGHTER CRYSTAL For kids from 12 to 92! Join David and JEWELRY Jennifer from Rubble Road Soapstone to MANLUK THEATRE FOR Spend an evening with Mom creating your learn the basics of soapstone carving. The THE PERFORMING ARTS own unique earring and pendant sets guided kit will be purchased from the instructor for A place to play and have a good time! Have a by Laura Ouimet from We-Met Wire Work. $20(medium 3D with rasp) or $25 (large 3D glass of wine and visit with friends! See what All the supplies are included. with rasp) and the class will run from 1 to 3pm. Live Theatre plays are offered. This is a great Date & Time: Monday May 4, 6 - 8pm Be sure to wear old clothes. Place to Volunteer! Location: 4520-48 Ave, WAACC Classroom 1 Date & Time: Saturday April 25, 1 - 3pm Date & Time: Open mic every 3rd Saturday, Fee: $40 Location: 4520-48 Ave, WAACC Classroom 1 730pm Contact: www.waacc.ca Fee: $30 Location: Manluk Theatre, 5002-53 Ave, Contact: www.waacc.ca Wetaskiwin, AB, 780.352.8383 Fee: Donation NATURE BASED ART Contact: Margreet J.v. Doorn EXPLORATIONS FOR KIDS QUILTING STUDIO TIME (Ages 6-13) with Susan Spyker Bring a new or existing project that you would Join this class to explore natural materials and like to work on or finish. Students must bring a variety of visual art techniques to create a sewing machine, thread, fabric of their unique to you pieces. There will be nature choice, cutting mat, ruler and rotary cutter. WETASKIWIN WORD sketching, basket sculpting, doll making and For the beginner or intermediate quilters. art journaling besides other fun activities Date & Time: Wednesdays, from April 1 to WEAVERS Local authors meet to share writing projects and skill development in this class. Learn May 20, 1 - 4pm and support each other in becoming better techniques, be creative, and enjoy yourself in Location: 4520-48 Ave, WAACC Classroom 1 writers. New writers are welcome. a safe, inspiring environment. Fee: $80 Contact: www.waacc.ca Date & Time: Meet 2nd and 4th Tuesday of Date & Time: Tuesdays, Apr 21 to May 26, the month, 7pm (January to June) 415 - 5:45pm Location: Peace Hills Lodge (4501-60 St) Location: 4520-48 Ave, WAACC Fee: $2 per meeting Classroom 1 KNITTING FOR Contact: Lori 780.352.3073, Fee: $90 BEGINNERS [email protected] or Isabel 780.361.7671 Contact: www.waacc.ca Whether you’ve never knit before or want to [email protected] hone your skills, this is the place to be. We’ll cover all the basics as you complete your BEGINNER KNITTING FOR project. Choose from a pillow cover or a dog KIDS sweater. Both patterns are included with the Learn the basics of this fun and creative craft course, and a detailed supply list and project while making your own hat or hand warmers. photos will be available at www.waacc.ca. All materials and tools are provided. Check Date & Time: Thursdays, May 7 to May 28, out the photos of the projects on 7 - 830pm www.waacc.ca Location: 4520-48 Ave, WAACC Classroom 1 Date & Time: Thursdays, May 7 to May 28, Fee: $45 4 - 6pm Contact: www.waacc.ca Location: 4520-48 Ave, WAACC Classroom 1 Fee: $45 Contact: www.waacc.ca 2020 SPRING / SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE 5 SHOWCASING LOCAL ARTISTS OF THE WETASKIWIN AREA LIVE MUSIC LIVE ARTISTS FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

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6 WETASKIWIN & AREA HAGERTY DRIVING METAL ART SHOW & SALE EXPERIENCE If you’re looking for that unique, unusual and Would you like to learn to drive a classic one-of-a-kind gift for yourself, or someone car with a manual transmission? If you are else, then don’t miss this show. Items range between the ages of 15 and 35, then you from hand-crafted metal knives, sculptures, won’t want to miss this event! Must register Chainmaille, and jewelry, to home and garden at https://www.hagerty.ca/corporate/Hobby- decor. More than 55 artists from Western REYNOLDS- Support/Youth-Programs/Hagerty-Driving- participate. Experience Date & Time: Saturday, October 3, and MUSEUM Date & Time: Saturday, July 11, 9am to 5pm Sunday, October 4 Location: Reynolds-Alberta Museum Location: Reynolds-Alberta Museum Fee: Free for those taking driving lessons; Fee: Admission others pay admission Contact: www.ReynoldsMuseum.ca Contact: www.ReynoldsMuseum.ca 780.312.2065 780.312.2065 MOTORBIKUS CHRISTMAS AT REYNOLDS MECHANICUS … A LOVE Family fun designed for the young, and the STORY THE TRUCK SHOW young at heart. Create great Christmas Through photos, videos, hands-on activities Don’t miss this new event at the museum! memories; meet Santa, decorate cookies, and a lineup of more than 30 exceptional The Truck Show features trucks of all kinds; watch movies in the Drive-In, make a craft to motorcycles, this new exhibit tells the story from working trucks to those for personal use, take home, and more. of the development of the internationally and from vintage through to today. Includes Date & Time: Saturday, December 5 recognized motorcycle training programs at family activities. Location: Reynolds-Alberta Museum Fairview Campus, Regional Date & Time: Saturday, July 25 Fee: Admission College. Location: Reynolds-Alberta Museum Contact: www.ReynoldsMuseum.ca Date & Time: May 16 to October 13 Fee: Admission 780.312.2065 Location: Reynolds-Alberta Museum Contact: www.ReynoldsMuseum.ca Fee: Admission 780.312.2065 Contact: www.ReynoldsMuseum.ca 780.312.2065 RIDE TO REYNOLDS More than 1000 bikes of all makes and HISTORY ROAD: THE models ride out for the day. Plan your own ULTIMATE CAR SHOW solo ride, or be part of one organized by A spectacular display of more than 100 years your dealer or riding club. It’s quite a show of automotive history, from open-bodied including motorcycle test rides, a vendor roadsters to 1960’s muscle cars; from tiller village, and special demonstrations. handle steering to electronic fuel injection Date & Time: Saturday, August 15 and everything in between. Location: Reynolds-Alberta Museum Date & Time: Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, Fee: Admission; free to those riding in on a June 14, 10am to 5pm bike Location: Reynolds-Alberta Museum Contact: www.ReynoldsMuseum.ca , Fee: Admission 780.312.2065 Contact: www.ReynoldsMuseum.ca 780.312.2065 HARVEST FESTIVAL Enjoy steam threshing, tractor rides, bread baking demonstrations, a children’s carnival, petting zoo, and more. Watch us take in the harvest! Date & Time: Saturday, Sept 5 and Sunday, Sept 6 Location: Reynolds-Alberta Museum Fee: Admission Contact: www.ReynoldsMuseum.ca 780.312.2065

2020 SPRING / SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE 7 HERITAGE COLLECTION ESCAPE ROOMS TOURS Lookin’ to get outa dodge? All exits are barred Curious about Collections? Artifact collections during these warped games - players are that is! Take a leisurely trip back in time as tested mentally, physically and emotionally! you learn about preservation, artifact storage Unlock and learn the local community secrets & handling, and the intricacy of our historic of various themed challenges including building. Our collection tours will give you a SuperSTARS, Monsters and Mayhem, Prison firsthand look at how we process and maintain Break, We Can Be Heroes and more. Each WETASKIWIN & DISTRICT your community’s artifacts while you gain trial will help you Get Out or Go Insane! Call knowledge on Wetaskiwin’s best kept secret! to book your party today. HERITAGE Fee: Free with museum membership of $15 Date & Time: By Appointment. Must book at MUSEUM Registration: Call 780.352.0227 or visit the least 2 weeks in advance. museum at least two weeks in advance. Fee: $15.00 per person Registration: Call 780.352.0227 or visit the museum at least two weeks in advance.

WETASKIWIN & DISTRICT HERITAGE HISTORY & HERITAGE MUSEUM & STAR STORE GROUP PROGRAMS & KNIT KNIGHTS 5007 - 50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin AB, Knitters, crocheters, weavers, and spinners TOUR unite at the roundtable every Thursday. Bring FALL - SPRING HOURS (Sept through Bring your class, team, group, friends, family, your textile projects and get feedback from May): Wednesday, Friday - Saturday, 10am - colleagues, and staff to your downtown fellow crafters or unwind by browsing in Star 5pm and Thursdays, 1pm-8pm. Heritage Museum for a unique experience Store Wool shop. Get patterns, chit-chat, and where learning is just a part of the fun! The be inspired. All ages and skills are welcome. The SUMMER HOURS (June - August): museum is the perfect friendly gathering needle is truly mightier than the sword! Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday - Saturday, place for groups of all ages and our team is Date: Thursdays 10am - 5pm and Thursdays, 1pm-8pm. available for tours or entertainment with a Time: 4pm - 8pm hint of heritage tailored especially to you. Fee: Free, bring your own materials or Specific times for programs are listed Date and Time: by arrangement purchase them in our Star Store Wool shop separately below. Admission to the museum Fee: Varies. Please contact us to learn more. is by donation. Any additional fees are listed Registration: Call 780.352.0227 or visit the separately below. museum at least two weeks in advance. WDHM YOUTH NETWORK: For more information or to register MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN please call: 780.352.0227 MURDER ON MAIN YOUR COMMUNITY email: [email protected], or visit our Are you a youth searching for an exciting webpage: www.wetaskiwinmuseum.com. PROGRAM enterprise this year? Consider joining the The game’s afoot for our murder mystery Like us on Facebook @wetaskiwinmuseum; WDHM Youth Network. This unique program program. Plan your next group activity with follow us on Twitter @HeritageMuseum1 and will allow you to channel your charismatic us where you will learn more about early Instagram wetaskiwinheritagemuseum talents in the marketing, design, education, Wetaskiwin while being an historical figure and administration departments of a local catching a killer. Attendees participate in the non-profit institution. Don’t miss out on this roles of detectives, suspects, or witnesses rewarding opportunity to boost your resume while using hidden clues scattered throughout and partake in youth excellence! the museum. Host your next event or team For more information please call: building activity with us. 780.352.0227 or email [email protected]. Date and Time: by arrangement Fee: $100 for non-profit organizations and members / $150 for non-members and businesses. Registration: Call 780.352.0227 or visit the museum at least two weeks in advance.

8 WETASKIWIN & AREA YOUTH NETWORK EXHIBIT: CHILDREN’S LEGACY CANADA DAY OPEN HOUSE WEIRD AND WONDERFUL CENTRE Celebrate Canada’s Birthday by coming down Looking for some ‘brain’ new fun? Enter the to the Heritage Museum for a fun array of WETASKIWIN life of a pioneer in our children’s playrooms. heritage-themed games and activities for We invite everyone to the WDHM’s Youth Get your hands-on history by becoming children and adults alike. You won’t want Network’s exhibit: “Weird and Wonderful a farmer, train conductor, teacher, store to miss the infamous Spin-to-Win Wheel, Wetaskiwin!” It is full of interesting stories manager, and archaeologist. Be part of Canada Flag Hunt, and Pioneer Photo including peculiar laws, fascinating facts, the story by dressing up or using the tools Booth. Following tradition, birthday cake and and snakes for supper (yum!). The WDHM’s that built our past for generations to come. Youth Network is a group of young people refreshments will be served! Perfect for kids of all ages! Date: Wednesday, July 1st who want to learn more about the history Daily Date: Time: 10am - 5pm and heritage of the city of Wetaskiwin and its Fee: By donation surrounding area. Fee: FREE Date: Daily Fee: by donation. BRAZILIAN EMBROIDERY CHILDREN’S SUMMER The ancient craft of three-dimensional CAMPS DROP IN KNITTING WITH embroidery is for beginners or the more Our summer camps are here! Keep those THE SPINNING KNITWITS experienced. Teachings will include a variety brain cells fired up through the summer by Do you want to learn to knit, need help with of stitches to createamazing, beautiful joining our children’s camp. Each day is filled your current project, or would you simply like designs. Students can purchase supplies at with new energetic themes including dino- to knit with some great company? Come over class. Facilitated by Alice Hoyle. saurs, toys, local super-heroes, trains, and a and join knitters of all ages and experience Dates: Tuesdays, April 7 - May 19 trip around the world. Come to the museum Time: 115pm - 315pm levels for awesome weekly afternoon knitting. for crafts and games that will make you think Fee: By donation to the museum Show, tell, and share ideas / projects to inspire local and dream big! and be inspired. Date: July 27 - 31 Dates: Wednesdays Time: 10am - 4pm Times: 1pm - 3pm LEARN TO KNIT & SPIN Fee: $125 per child. Please provide child with Fee: Free, bring your own materials or A ‘wool’ of possibilities are taught here at the a packed lunch and light snack. purchase them in our Star Store Wool shop Museum. Learn a variety of fundamentals as Registration: Pre-registration is required. well new knit tricks of these Heritage Crafts Space is limited, and camp may be cancelled by expert knitters and spinners. Ultimately, due to low registration. WETASKIWIN SPINSTERS everyone in attendance will have a new Join Wetaskiwin’s new spinning group at the treasure to take home. Heritage Museum on Friday afternoons. Dates & Times: TBA. Watch our Facebook page @wetaskiwinmuseum Don’t know how to spin? Perfect, we have master spinners ready to share their skill so Fee: Will vary depending on instructor and you can get ‘hooked’. Already a spinner? supplies (available at the museum’s Star Store Perfect, relax with other great spinsters and Wool shop) share your knowledge with the new lambs. Dates: Fridays Times: 1pm - 3pm NIGHT WITH THE HERITAGE Fee: Free, bring your own materials or purchase them in our Star Store Wool shop MUSEUM: SPEAKEASY Lets make the 20s roar (again) at the 6th Annual Night with the Heritage Museum! WOMEN OF ASPENLAND: Flappers and Club Men alike will enjoy craft DISCOVER THE LIVES OF beers, wines, and spirits as well as outstanding WOMEN WHO PLAYED A ROLE IN cuisine at this exclusive 20s themed evening. The party will also include entertainment with BUILDING YOUR COMMUNITY. raffles and a silent auction. All proceeds will As an ongoing exhibit, the Heritage Museum support your community museum. pays tribute to the many women who made their own unique contribution to the Date: Friday, May 29 communities of Wetaskiwin City, County, and Time: 7 - 11pm . The exhibit now includes over 100 Fee: $50 in advance; $75 at the door ladies, with new inductees being showcased each year. We are always looking for recommendations, so stop by, let our heroines inspire you, and nominate someone you know. Date: Daily Fee: By donation

2020 SPRING / SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE 9 10 WETASKIWIN & AREA BODY & MIND BENEFICIAL FLOW YOGA WITH ERIKA Dive into this gentle Yoga class with Erika. REFRESH FLOW YOGA Whether experienced or new to the practice, WITH BRUCE this class offers a beginner style approach with Open to a wide range of practitioners, this added variations for different levels. Enjoy this is a moderate level class with modifications guided practice as it opens you to the world for beginners and advanced students. This of Yoga or getting familiar with your practice class will allow for refinement in the postures once again. while strengthening and deeply stretching the Monday Evenings: 4-5pm muscles. You will leave feeling refreshed and Spring Session: March 30 to June 15 invigorated. NO CLASS April 13 and May 18 Monday Evenings: 730-830pm FLOW AND RESTORE Summer Session: July 6 to August 24 Spring Session: March 30 to June 15 YOGA WITH KIRSTEN Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin NO CLASS April 13 and May 18 Join Kirsten for this strengthening and Fee: Spring Session: $161.70 (11 classes) Summer Session: July 6 to August 24 relaxing class over your lunchtime! We will Summer Session: $117.60 (8 classes) Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin start with some sun salutations and sequences Drop-in $15/class Fee: Spring Session:$161.70 (11 classes) to build strength and balance and finish the Contact: Call 780.312.2899; Register at Summer Session: $117.60 (8 classes) class with some gentle and relaxing restorative refreshwellnesscentre.com Drop-in $15/class yoga and meditation. This is the reason you Contact: Call 780.312.2899; Register at needed to get out for lunch! refreshwellnesscentre.com Tuesday Afternoons: 12:10-12:50 BEGINNER YOGA WITH Spring Session: March 31 to June 16 Summer Session: July 7 to August 25 BRUCE 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin Are you new to yoga and want to get stronger EASY FLOW VINYASA Location: Spring Session: $176.40 (12 classes) and more flexible? In this introductory Fee: WITH KATHY Summer Session: $117.60 (8 classes) class, the focus will be placed on learning Vinyasa yoga practice is a conscious flowing Drop-in $15/class yoga basics and feeling comfortable moving movement where the postures are linked Call 780.312.2899; Register at through yoga postures at a slower pace. Bring Contact: with the breath. This class improves balance, refreshwellnesscentre.com a friend or spouse and try something new flexibility, increasing stamina and endurance. together. Infused with the flow of the class will be Monday Evenings: 6-7pm some self-massage using massage balls and Spring Session: March 30 to June 15 diagnostic posturing. This assists in relieving NO CLASS April 13 and May 18 physical and emotional stress, encourages Summer Session: July 6 to August 24 muscle relaxation, blood circulation, promotes Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin deeper and better breathing, and delivers Fee: Spring Session: $161.70 (11 classes) targeted muscle stimulation to stiff, tender Summer Session: $117.60 (8 classes) and sore muscles. Drop-in $15/class Tuesday Mornings: 9-10am Contact: Call 780.312.2899; Register at Spring Session: March 31 to June 16 refreshwellnesscentre.com Summer Session: July 7 to August 25 Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin Fee: Spring Session: $176.40 (12 classes) Summer Session: $117.60 (8 classes) Drop-in $15/class Contact: Call 780.312.2899; Register at refreshwellnesscentre.com

2020 SPRING / SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE 11 MEN’S YOGA WITH BRUCE REFRESH MEDITATION PHYSIOKINETIX: MOBILITY Join Bruce for this class is specifically for PROGRAM A functional approach to movement, men. Increase your flexibility, strengthen This 12 week meditation program is designed improving mobility and stability of the joints, your core and increase lean muscle mass, to cultivate present moment awareness in mobility in the trunk/ribs and improving core while decreasing aches and pains in an all- your daily life. Through breath awareness, strength. Working on the floor, we explore male class. Yoga pants not required!! guided meditation and meditation homework 8 techniques with numerous neurological Tuesday Evenings: 6 - 7pm you will start to develop a good understanding strength modifiers and graded exposure Spring Session: March 31 to June 16 of the elements of a meditation practice. This movements that will help restore strength, Summer Session: July 7 to August 25 program is for those interested in learning alignment and improve pain through proper Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin more about meditation and those wishing to cross patterning. This class is appropriate for Fee: Spring Session: $176.40 (12 classes) deepen their practice. all ages and skill levels. Summer Session: $117.60 (8 classes) Wednesday Mornings 1030 - 11am Wednesday Evenings: 530 - 630pm Starting Drop-in $15/class Spring Session: April 1 to June 17 April 22 to May 27 Contact: Call 780.312.2899; Register at Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin refreshwellnesscentre.com Fee: $100.80 (12 classes once a week Fee: TBD $8 /class) Contact: Call 780.312.2899 for more Drop-in $10/class information and to register VIKASA YOGA WITH ALANA The Vikasa yoga method is based on classical Hatha methods and is designed to bring about NOON-HOUR YOGA WITH SRI SRI YOGA WITH a strong, healthy body and a clear, peaceful GUIDED MEDITATION mind. Through a highly intelligent and mindful MEREDITH practice students will grow in strength, flex- Spend your lunch hour at Refresh. Ever hit WITH MEREDITH ibility and balance. With a different area of an afternoon slump? Re-energize during your A gentle, yet powerful practice uniting focus each class students will learn and grow lunch break with some relaxing and rejuvenating the body, the breath, and the mind. Move at their own pace allowing all levels of yogi to yoga. Head back to work ready to face the from a state of effort to effortlessness. participate. rest of your workday. This class is suitable for Allow yourself to experience this gentle, Tuesday Evenings: 730 - 9pm beginning to intermediate-level yogis. calming practice for all levels of physical Spring Session: March 31 to June 16 Wednesday Afternoons: 12:10 - 12:50pm ability and observe how your mind and Summer Session: July 7 to August 25 Spring Session: April 1 to June 17 emotions settle into a state of peace Summer Session: July 8 to August 26 Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin and calm. Each session will finish with a Fee: Spring Session: $176.40 (12 classes) Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin Summer Session: $117.60 (8 classes) Fee: Spring Session: $176.40 (12 classes) guided meditation. Drop-in $15/class Summer Session: $117.60 (8 classes) Wednesday Evenings: 7 - 830pm Contact: Call 780.312.2899; Register at Drop-in $15/class Spring Session: April 1 to June 17 refreshwellnesscentre.com Contact: Call 780.312.2899; Register at Summer Session: July 8 to August 26 refreshwellnesscentre.com Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin Fee: Spring Session: $176.40 (12 classes) Summer Session : $117.60 (8 classes) SRI SRI YOGA WITH Drop-in $15/class MEREDITH Contact: Call 780.312.2899; Register at A gentle, yet powerful practice uniting refreshwellnesscentre.com the body, the breath, and the mind. It is a meditative flow that moves you from a state of effort to effortlessness. Allow yourself to experience this gentle, calming practice for all levels of physical ability and observe how your mind and emotions settle into a state of peace and calm. Wednesday Evenings: 4 - 5pm Spring Session: April 1 to June 17 Summer Session: July 8 to August 26 Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin Fee: Spring Session: $176.40 (12 classes) Summer Session: $117.60 (8 classes) Drop-in $15/class Contact: Call 780.312.2899; Register at refreshwellnesscentre.com

12 WETASKIWIN & AREA GENTLE AND RESTORATIVE YIN YOGA WITH ANDREA YOGA MASSAGE YOGA WITH KATHY Yin Yoga explores deep stretching to WORKSHOP A class that is designed for a slower, gentler enhance flexibility and joint mobility while Join us for an evening of pure relaxation. paced practice. Begin with gentle breath encouraging healing and realigning the Restorative yoga is passive where you work to slow, mindful flow with nurturing body’s connective tissues. With deep are supported with props in the poses. restorative poses. At times, infused with the stretching through the pelvis, hips, low While you are resting in the postures, our flow of the class will be some self-massage spine and shoulders we will help create massage therapists work your muscles. balls and diagnostic posturing. This class spaciousness and stillness in the mind. Yin Date & Time: Fridays, 7 - 830pm balances the mind, soothes the heart and is therapeutic, meditative, slow paced, Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin refreshes your energy. and helps balance an active lifestyle. All Fee: $52.50 Thursday Mornings: 9 - 10am levels are encouraged and welcome. Contact: Call 780.312.2899 or visit Spring Session: April 2 to June 18 Thursday Evenings: 5 - 615pm refreshwellnesscentre.com Summer Session: July 9 to August 27 Spring Session: April 2 to June 18 Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin Summer Session: July 9 to August 27 Fee: Spring Session: $176.40 (12 classes) Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin REFRESH WELLNESS Summer Session: $117.60 (8 classes) Fee: Spring Session: $176.40 (12 classes) BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Drop-in $15/class Summer Session: $117.60 (8 classes) Happy Birthday Refresh! Join us for Contact: Call 780.312.2899; Register at Drop-in $15/class this free event to nurture your body refreshwellnesscentre.com Contact: Call 780.312.2899; Register at and mind. We will have an afternoon of refreshwellnesscentre.com informational speakers, wellness classes, and treatments. Come celebrate our 10th birthday! Watch our Facebook page and PRENATAL YOGA WITH BEGINNER YOGA WITH KATHY Instagram for more details. This prenatal yoga class is great for ANDREA Date & Time: Saturday, March 7, 1 - 4pm Beginner yoga is a gentle class, providing releasing aches and pains, strengthening Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin a thorough introduction to the basics of and increasing flexibility. Helps to support Contact: Call 780.312.2899 or visit yoga, including postures and technique, body, heart and mind in pregnancy and refreshwellnesscentre.com for more breath and awareness, core strength prepare for childbirth. Each week we details and flexibility, as well as meditation and will be practicing postures, movement, relaxation. This is a slower paced class. No breathing, relaxation and meditation. Take yoga experience is required. some time for yourself to connect with Thursday Evenings: 630 - 730pm your growing baby and other new moms. Spring Session: April 2 to June 18 Thursday Mornings: 1030 - 1130am Summer Session: July 9 to August 27 Spring Session: April 2 to June 18 Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin Summer Session: July 9 to August 27 Fee: Spring Session: $176.40 (12 classes) Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin Summer Session: $117.60 (8 classes) Fee: Spring Session: $176.40 (12 classes) Drop-in $15/class Summer Session: $117.60 (8 classes) Contact: Call 780.312.2899; Register at Drop-in $15/class refreshwellnesscentre.com Contact: Call 780.312.2899; Register at refreshwellnesscentre.com

By taking the time to connect with others, you can improve your own health and happiness. Small acts matter.

2020 SPRING / SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE 13 MOTHER’S DAY WELLNESS HYPOPRESSIVES® MYOFASCIAL RELEASE RETREAT INTENSIVE WORKSHOP SEMINAR FOR NECK, Pamper mom in the best way! Spoil her This intensive workshop is for Core VOICE AND SWALLOWING with 4 relaxing treatments: facial, paraffin Restoration, Pelvic Floor Health, DISORDERS WITH WALT wax hand treatment, reflexology, and Post Natal Restoration, and anyone cupping back massage, beginning with a wanting to tone, tighten and lift FRITZ gentle yoga class to start. the abdominal region using the This workshop is for professional Date & Time: Saturday, May 9 Group 1: HYPOPRESSIVE technique. Expect to therapists such as SLP’S, massage 10am and Group 2: 12pm leave with an elemental understanding therapists, physical therapists, and Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin of HYPOPRESSIVES, withample time occupational therapists with an interest Fee: TBD to gain practical experience with the in learning treatment in this area. This Contact: Call 780.312.2899 or visit breathing technique and practice of 4-5 seminar is 14.5 contact hours covering refreshwellnesscentre.com for more HYPOPRESSIVES® poses. the science behind myofascial release details Date & Time: TBD with guided, assisted instruction; using Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin touch-based evaluation and treatment to Fee: TBD target dysfunction. Contact: Call 780.312.2899 for more Date: May 2 and 3 information Location: 5109-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin Registration details: www.WaltFritz.com

14 WETASKIWIN & AREA RETREATS, YOGA & WELLNESS FUNG LOY KOK INSTITUTE FITNESS STUDIO OF TAOISM Location: Village Business Park (north of the Longevity Class for Mobility & Joint Health The Taoist Tai Chi® arts are, with continued beside the Village Auto with Jasmin practice, intended to return the mind Wash) “Growing older is inevitable. Aging is to stillness and clarity and the body to a Schedule subject to change so please pre- optional.” balanced, healthy state. register This is a great class for those are newer or Date & Time: Wednesdays, 7pm - 9pm Studio opens 20 minutes before class who are just getting back to a regular exercise Location: By the Lake Park Hall, Wetaskiwin. Website: www.pigeonlakewellnessstudio.ca program. Fee: First class free. Monthly rates apply after Email Janelle: [email protected] In this class, you will build stability and first class. Facebook: Pigeon Lake Wellness Studio strength in your muscles and joints to protect Contact: @taoist.org Instagram: pigeonlakewellnessstudio you from injury. You’ll learn exercises that can 780.489.4293 Phone: 780.604.2909 help ease movements and decrease soreness and pain. Date & Time: Wednesdays at 930am YOGA FOR DEEP Location: Pigeon Lake Wellness Studio Fee: Drop in: $17, punch passes available or RELAXATION ZUMBA pre-registered and prorated pricing specials FIND YOUR HAPPY TIME with ZUMBA Delve into a blissful class as you move into available for session. deeper muscle and connective tissue tension. - the Latin inspired dance fitness program. Contact: [email protected] or text/ Experience a variety of energizing music that Decrease stress and support your nervous call 780.604.2909 system as you learn breathing techniques and will get your feet moving, hips shaking and poses that are specific for relaxing your body heart pumping! Zumba is appropriate for all and mind. levels of abilities. Date & Time: Thursdays at 615pm HIIT (HIGH INTENSITY Date & Time: Tuesdays, March 17–May 26 Location: Pigeon Lake Wellness Studio INTERVAL TRAINING) from 5 - 6pm Fee: Drop in: $17, punch passes available or Location: Wetaskiwin Senior’s Centre WITHAMY 5216-54 St pre-registered & prorated pricing specials High Intensity Interval Training is a available for session. Fee: $85 - 11 classes cardiovascular exercise strategy alternating $10 drop-in Contact: [email protected] or text/ short periods of intense anaerobic exercise call 780.604.2909 Contact: Wendy Crabtree at 780.387.0610 with less intense recovery periods. It will e-mail [email protected] increase your cardiovascular endurance while burning fat and increasing your metabolism. YOGA FOR STRENGTH A mat is all you will need for equipment for POUND FITNESS WITH JANELLE this class. Date & Time: Mondays at 6:45-730pm Become the music in this exhilarating This class gives you a full-body experience full-body drumming inspired workout that with yoga poses that build strength, improve Location: Pigeon Lake Wellness Studio Fee: Drop in: $10 combines cardio, conditioning, and strength balance, and increase body awareness, training with yoga and Pilates-inspired proprioception and help prevent injury. Contact: [email protected] or text/ call 780.604.2909 movements. Appropriate for all abilities Class is finished off with core strengthening, Date & Time: Thursdays, Mar 19-May 28, stretching & relaxation. 515 - 6pm Date & Time: Fridays & Saturdays at 930am Location: Wetaskiwin Seniors’ Centre Location: Pigeon Lake Wellness Studio CANDLELIGHT YIN YOGA 5216-54 St Fee: Drop in: $17, punch passes available or & YOGA NIDRA WITH Fee: $85 - 11 classes $10 drop-in pre-registered & prorated pricing specials Contact: Wendy Crabtree at 780.387.0610 available for session. JANELLE e-mail [email protected] Contact: [email protected] or text/ Delve into a blissful class as you move into call 780.604.2909 deeper muscle and connective tissue tension. Decrease stress to support your nervous system as you learn tools on how to unwind and relax your body and mind. To help complete this practice, we will finish with a short Yoga Nidra session to support you in getting a good night’s rest. Date & Time: Fridays at 530pm Location: Pigeon Lake Wellness Studio Fee: Drop in: $10 Contact: [email protected] or text/ call 780.604.2909

2020 SPRING / SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE 15 SENIORS WELLNESS CONFERENCE COMMUNITY This annual conference offers seniors a day full of informative sessions, table displays, entertainment, and great food. Watch for posters and more information to come. CLUBS & June 2 Date & Time: Registration: 830am; Conference 9am - 330pm SUPPORT Location: Town of Millet Agriplex Fee: $20 COMMUNITY Contact: Town of Millet Admin Office/FCSS SUPPORT at 780.361.4425/Falun Seniors at 780.352.4910

LEADERS OF TOMORROW The Wetaskiwin and Area Leaders of Tomorrow recognize children and youth who have made outstanding contributions to their community. COMMUNITY City of Wetaskiwin Nominations are open to ages 8 to 21 who live CLUBS in Wetaskiwin, County of Wetaskiwin, Millet, or Maskwacis. The nomination form is on the HOME SUPPORT FCSS or WRPS website. Deadline: February 20 at 430pm PROGRAM Contact: Lynn Croft at 780.352.6018 or The Home Support Program provides light 780.352.7708 WETASKIWIN housekeeping services for seniors living in GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY the City of Wetaskiwin. The Home Support At our monthly meetings, we provide Program covers the day to day housekeeping members and guests with information chores, such as: vacuuming, cleaning WETASKIWIN SENIORS essential to researching family history, bathrooms, dusting, etc. This support enables BUS TRIPS including information on databases and seniors to remain living in their own homes. “Cow Patti Professional Comedy Dinner websites, DNA, local and offline resources, Contact: FCSS at 780.361.4425 Theatre” Tickets include transportation, group discussions - all to help break down Fee: There is a subsidized fee for this program. brunch, and the show. Tickets will be sold at those brick walls. the Wetaskiwin Seniors Centre on February Date & Time: Third Tuesday of each month 3, 5, 10, 12, 18, and 20 from 11am - 1pm. (no meetings July, August, or December) at MEALS ON WHEELS Date & Time: March 17 7pm Fee: $80 PROGRAM Contact: Marilyn 780.352.2481 Location: 5410-36 Avenue (Church of Jesus This is a program made possible by wonderful Christ of Latter-Day Saints) use north door volunteers who deliver meals over the lunch Fee: Free hour to seniors, providing them with a well- Contact: Email [email protected] balanced hot meal. This service is available WETASKIWIN MEDI LEND Monday through Friday. SOCIETY Contact: FCSS at 780.361.4425 Wetaskiwin Medi Lend Society is a non- Fee: There is a subsidized fee for this program. profit, 100% volunteer-run organization which provides short term loan of medical equipment, free of charge, to residents of the City/County of Wetaskiwin and the Town of Millet. Equipment available includes bath seats, tub rails, bed rails, crutches, commodes, raised toilet seats, walkers and wheelchairs. Date & Time: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10am to 2pm Location: 5106B-50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin Contact: 780.352.0206 [email protected]

16 WETASKIWIN & AREA INCLUSION WETASKIWIN Inclusion Wetaskiwin is an association of local families who are committed to creating inclusive and meaningful lives for people with developmental disabilities within a welcoming community. This means engaging the community to provide inclusive opportunities for education, employment, family life, and recreation. Inclusion Wetaskiwin is a member organization of Inclusion Alberta. For more information please email [email protected].

WETASKIWIN AND DISTRICT VICTIM SERVICES Wetaskiwin and District Victim Services provide information, support and referrals to victims/survivors of crime by following the Alberta Victim of Crime Act and the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights. For more information, please visit our website at www.vsuwetaskiwin.com or call our office at 780 312.7287. Volunteer opportunities are available. Date & Time: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm Location: 5005-48 Avenue, Wetaskiwin Alberta Fee: no fee Contact: Petra Pfeiffer, Executive Director

2020 SPRING / SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE 17 EASTER EGG HUNT FREE. Everyone Welcome The Easter Bunny always leaves goodies at LEARNING & the library! Come with your Easter basket and collect chocolate treats, followed by an Easter movie with popcorn. LITERACY Saturday, April 4, 10 am

STORIES, BUBBLES AND GREEN THINGS GROW FREE. Everyone Welcome ACTIVITIES Come enjoy spring stories while you deco- FREE. 1 - 5 years rate a flower pot, plant a seed, take it home Join us for a morning of songs, stories, and watch as your plant grows. rhymes, bubbles, and activities. Saturday, May 9, 1030 am - 12pm Mondays, April 6 - May 25, 1030 am *No stories April 13 and May 18 NEW PARK ON THE BLOCK FREE. AFTER SCHOOL DIY Join us for the ribbon cutting and grand FREE. 5 - 14 years opening of our new playground! This will be PUBLIC LIBRARY Do you want to make ridiculously cool followed by exhilarating entertainment, fan- projects? Come make a creation such as DIY Wetaskiwin Public Library tastic food, giant games, and a 50/50 fund- slime, Skittles painting, LEGO snow globes 5002-51 Avenue raiser! We are excited to invite all members of Wetaskiwin, AB and so much more! Tuesdays, April 7 - May 26, 330pm, 430pm our community to this special occasion. 780.361.4446 Friday, May 8, 5pm - 8pm www.wetaskiwinpubliclibray.ab.ca

COOKIES & CUDDLES FREE. 2 - 10 years SUMMER KICK-OFF PARTY Get cozy, sit back Everyone CHILDREN and relax with stories and cookies before bed. Join us for a super day of fun activities, crafts, Wednesdays, April 8 - May 27, 6:45pm and entertainment to kick off our summer reading club! June 27th, 1030 pm - 130pm LEGO & KIT PLAY FREE. 4 - 99 years Join us for creative LEGO building and kit SUMMER WRAP-UP PARTY STORIES, BUBBLES AND play. What is kit play you ask? Interactive, Everyone hands-on play with kinetic sand, magnet tiles, Join us for a super day of fun activities, crafts, ACTIVITIES board games and more. FREE. 1 - 5 years a petting zoo and much more to wrap-up our Thursdays, April 9 - May 28, 330 pm, 5 pm Join us for a morning of songs, stories, summer reading club! rhymes, bubbles, and activities. August 22, 1030 am - 130pm

Mondays, April 6 - May 25, 1030 am *No stories April 13 and May 18 STORIES & CRAFTS FREE. 2 - 6 years Enjoy a story followed by a themed craft OUTDOOR STORY TIME FREE. 2 - 7 years or activity. Enjoy our fun, new outdoor space and join AFTER SCHOOL DIY Fridays, April 3 - May 29, 1030 am us for story times that will bring you on an FREE. 5 - 14 years *No stories April 10th* Do you want to make ridiculously cool outdoor adventure! projects? Come make a creation such as DIY *weather permitting* slime, Skittles painting, LEGO snow globes Mondays, July 6 - August 24, 1030am and so much more! SATURDAY SURPRISE *No program August 3* Tuesdays, April 7 - May 26, 330pm, 430pm FREE. Everyone Welcome Pop-in on Saturdays for a surprise program with Miss Nicole. Saturdays, April 11 - May 30 1030 am - 12pm

18 WETASKIWIN & AREA KIDS CRAFTY SCIENCE FREE. 5 - 14 years Get your hands dirty and messy with fun PUBLIC LIBRARY science activities like goopy slime and other PUBLIC LIBRARY Wetaskiwin Public Library mind-blowing experiments. Wetaskiwin Public Library 5002-51 Avenue Wednesdays, July 8 - August 26, 11am 5002-51 Avenue Wetaskiwin, AB *No program July 1* Wetaskiwin, AB 780.361.4446 780.361.4446 www.wetaskiwinpubliclibray.ab.ca www.wetaskiwinpubliclibray.ab.ca TEEN TIME FREE. 11 - 17 years TEEN & Join us over the summer months for Teen Time. Come hang out while we do fun ADULT & YOUTH summer activities like tie-dyeing, button- SENIOR making and more. Wednesdays, July 8 - August 26, 2pm *No program July 1*

TEEN MOVIE AFTERNOON ART IN THE PARK BOOK CLUB FREE. 11 - 17 years FREE. FREE. 18+ Hide from the heat and enjoy cool flicks with Get crafty, messy and become one with na- Enjoy an evening of engaging discussion with delicious popcorn. other avid readers. Call or drop by the library ture in our new outdoor space! Fridays, July 3and August 7, 2pm *weather permitting* to sign up for our monthly book clubs. Mondays: April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6 and Thursdays, July 9 - August 27, 11am August 10, 6pm - 730pm TWEEN ART AFTERNOON FREE. 11 - 17 years

Get messy, have fun and create art! No art LEGO AND KIT PLAY FREE. 4 - 99 years ADULT DIY & FAMILY skills needed for these projects. MOVIE Fridays, July 17 and August 21, 2pm Create and build masterpieces and let your imagination go wild. Check out all of the FREE. 18+ (DIY), Movie (everyone) Please call or come into the library to pre- Join us at the library for a morning of adult register. exciting kits and games we have to play with at the library! crafting while a family friendly movie plays. Call or drop by the library to sign up for our Thursdays: July 9 - August 27, 3pm adult DIY.

Saturdays: April 4, May 2, and June 6, FAMILY GAME NIGHT FREE. Everyone 1030am Jenga, Headbands, Mario Kart and so SATURDAY MORNING much more! Come enjoy a fun night with CARTOONS & CEREAL your family and our selection of board games FREE. Everyone CULTURE CRAFTS and video games. Join us Saturday mornings for some retro FREE. 18+ Mondays, July 6 - August 24, 6pm cartoons and a totally rad cereal bar! Come join us for Culture Crafts at the *No program August 3* Saturdays: July 10 - August 28, 1030am library! We will learn how to make dream

catchers, tipi lights, medicine wheels, safety

pin headdresses and more. Drop by or call the GAME ON! Keep an eye out for summer partnerships library to register. FREE. 12 - 17 years and pop up programs! Saturdays: April 25, May 30, and June 20, Come to the library and play with Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter. 1030am our wide range of video games. Chill, hang out and have fun! Tuesdays, July 7 - August 25, 3pm SUNDAY MATINEE FREE. Everyone Join us on the third Sunday of the month for a movie and free popcorn. Sundays: April 19, May 24, June 21, July 19, and August 16, 130pm *May date adjusted due to Victoria Day, May 18*

2020 SPRING / SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE 19 2019-07-09, 4*09 PM DEATH CAFÉ PIN IT PARTY Page 1 of 1 FREE. 18+ 18+ Through open conversation in a natural, Purchase a ticket for an evening of drinks, comfortable setting, we can bring conversations good company and Pinterest inspired crafts. about death out of the silence and increase Ticket includes two alcoholic beverages and awareness of death as a part of life. all the supplies needed to create wonderful Mondays: April 20, May 11, and June 15, Pinterest masterpieces. 615pm August 14, 7pm - 10pm; $20 per ticket WETASKIWIN TOASTMASTERS CONVERSATIONS IN CULT MOVIE CLASSICS Wetaskiwin Toastmasters teaches Public FRENCH FREE. Everyone Speaking and Leadership Skills FREE. 18+ We will be hosting a cult movie fest every Date & Time: Mondays, 7pm to 9pm Are you interested in learning French or Sunday for the month of June. Indulge in Location: 5105 46 Ave, Emmanuel Anglican wanting to improve on what you already popcorn and enjoy classics such as The Goonies, Church know? Sign up to learn some basics and make Labyrinth and E.T. the Extra Terrestrial. Contact: Call 780.781.9927 for more some new friends. Sundays: June 7, 14, 21, and 28, 130pm information Thursday: April 9, 6pm - 730pm BOOK BINGO CREATIVE WRITING FREE. 18+ CORNER Tell your friends about our second annual WETASKIWIN FREE. 16+ Adult Summer Reading Program. Try new Join us once a month for a creative writing genres and enjoy some friendly competition. HOMESCHOOL GROUP environment combined with games, activities Complete one line of your BINGO card to We welcome all homeschooling families and information sharing. enter our draw for a brand-new Kindle Fire. to join us at our events. Our newsletter is Thursdays: April 23 and May 28, 6 - 730pm One entry per person, per line. Skill testing available to be emailed out to you. Programs questions may apply. include swimming lessons, art, gymnastics, June 29 - August 24 skiing, volleyball, and more. SENIORS WEEK Contact: Alison Horsley at FREE. [email protected] or check Join us during the first week of June as we FAMILY FEUD FRIDAYS out the Wetaskiwin and Area Homeschoolers celebrate Seniors Week. Each day we will Facebook page. FREE. Everyone, Team members: 16+ have an activity specialized to seniors and Are you ready to play Family Feud at the elders. Visit the library or check out our social media for more details. library? Sign up for the chance to play Family June 1 - 5 Feud and win prizes by registering your team of five members. If you would like to watch the game show fun, there is no sign up necessary. For more details please visit the Wetaskiwin Public Library. Fridays: June 12, July 10, and August 14, 6pm

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LIBRARY SERVICES  Libraries are books and a whole lot more. Visit your local library to find out all the services available.

 / PUBLIC LIBRARY Contact Information: Location: Alder Flats Elementary School Phone: 780-586-3778 Phone: 780-388-3881 Email: [email protected] Books can only be checked-out when a Librarian is present Facebook: Pigeon Lake Happenings during the following hours: September to June: Tues. 1:00pm - 4:00pm & Thurs. Contact Information: 7:00pm – 9:00pm Phone: 780-586-3778 July and August: Tues. 1:00pm - 5:00pm Email: [email protected] The Public can come and use the computers, read books, Facebook: Pigeon Lake Happenings browse and return books. September to June School Days: Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 4:00pm MILLET PUBLIC LIBRARY 5031 - 49 Avenue www.alderflatslibrary.ab.ca Phone: 780-387-5222

Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 10:00am - 8:00pm PIGEON LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY Fri. 10:00am - 5:00pm (Lakedell Community Library Society) Sat. 10:00am - 3:00pm 603 - 2 Avenue, Ma-Me-O Beach www.milletlibrary.ca Phone: 780-586-3778 Mon. & Wed. 11:00am - 7:00pm WINFIELD COMMUNITY LIBRARY Thurs. 11:00am - 4:00pm Winfield Elementary School Closed Holidays Phone: 780-682-2498 Additional Hours Winter Hours (Sept. 1 - June 1): July through September long weekend Tues. 8:15am – 4:00pm & Wed. 4:00pm - Sat. 11:00am - 2:00pm 8:00pm www.pigeonlakepubliclibrary.ab.ca Summer Hours (June 2 - Aug. 31):

Tues. 9:00am - 4:00pm & Wed. 5:00pm - 8:00pm Preschool Childrens Reading Program www.winfieldlibrary.ab.ca Little lions love reading at the library…

Date and time: Mondays 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Free drop-in. Everyone is welcome! WETASKIWIN PUBLIC LIBRARY 5002 - 51 Avenue Wednesday Night Speaker Series Phone: 780-361-4446 Join us once a month as our library hosts a speaker series on Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 10:00am - 8:00pm, Fri. & Sat. 10:00am - a variety of topics by people in our community willing to 5:00pm Closed: Sundays & Statutory Holidays share their knowledge. EG./Photographing and viewing the Free library membership for City & County residents night sky, getting your yard ready for spring with the care of www.wetaskiwinpubliclibrary.ab.ca the lake in mind, eclipses around the world and so much more.

Knitting Group Date and Time: Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. Art Group Date and Time: Every other Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Book Clubs Join one of our Book Clubs

2020 SPRING / SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE 21 MILLET LIBRARY

S.T.E.A.M Free, School Age Children Date & Time: Tuesday & Thursday School Days 330-5pm Location: Millet Library Contact: 780.387.5222

STORYTIME Free, Pre-School Age Children, Runs Year- Round Date & Time: Wednesday 1030-1130am (No Stories Aug 19, 26) Location: Millet Library Contact: 780.387.5222

SUMMER DROP-IN Free, Families Welcome Self-Directed Activities. Date & Time: Wednesday - Friday 330- 430pm, July 8 - August 14 Location: Millet Library Enroll in French Immersion Contact: 780.387.5222 Do you want your child to Register now Excel at communicating? For the 2020-2021 Be a creative thinker? School Year Have more career options? Accepting new registration MUSIC Travel abroad? Kindergarten to Grade 8 Contact: & DANCE Ecole Queen Elizabeth School 4720 51 Street, Wetaskiwin

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NQ_Spring-2020-Wetaskiwin-Program-Guide-7.75x10.indd 1 2020-01-22 2:19 PM 2020 SPRING / SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE 23 PIGEON LAKE PRESCHOOL (3 & 4 yr. olds) PRE-SCHOOL Our focus is to promote learning through play with a fun-filled atmosphere. We have a variety of group activities focused on PROGRAMS development and fun. We share resources with Lakedell School, so we have access to the gymnasium and playground. Various payment options available. Date & Time: Tues/Thursday 9am - 12pm CLEAR VISTA PRESCHOOL Location: Lakedell School Our preschool program is a fun and creative Fee: $80/month place for children to learn social skills and Contact: Call 780.361.8314 or email independence, all while introducing school [email protected] activities to help with the transition to kindergarten! Contact information: Jessica Richards at 780.361.9433 Find us on Facebook Boys and Girls Club of Wetaskiwin CHIPS EASTER PARTY 5109-51 Street Join us for fun, food and friends at our annual To register or for more information: Easter Party! We’ll have activities, games and 780.352.4643, www.wetaskiwinyouth.ca crafts geared specifically towards the 0-6 age group. Don’t forget we’ll have a special guest EVOLUTION FAMILY DAY stopping by… hippity, hop, hop… HOMES EARLY LEARNING AND Date & Time: April 9, 915 - 1130am We provide Wetaskiwin and surrounding CHILD CARE CENTRE Location: Wetaskiwin Children’s Indoor Play communities with nurturing, quality and The Boys and Girls Club of Wetaskiwin Society government subsidized child care. If you are provides licensed and accredited childcare $10/child or free with memberships Fee: interested in child care or becoming a child for children ages 12 months to 6 years with [email protected] Contact: care professional, please visit certified, enthusiastic, and dedicated staff, www.wetaskiwindayhomes.ca funded as an Alberta Early Learning and Child Date & Time: Office Hours 9am - 3pm Care Centre. CHIPS SALE Location: 5010-50th Ave Wetaskiwin Contact: Kerona 780.352.4632 ext 6 Do you have new or used children’s items to Robert B. Colborne Centre, 4013-48 Street sell? Here is your chance! Do you have a closet Fee: Full Time, Part Time and Drop-In Date: Year-round, Monday to Friday. full of women’s/maternity clothes? Come and Available sell them at the sale! You can’t go wrong! Contact:amanda Ganske or Charity Time: 630am to 11pm Date & Time: April 18, 930am - 130pm Worthington 780.352.5615 For information or to apply for Government Location: Wetaskiwin Mall Subsidies visit https://www.alberta.ca/child- Fee: $20/table (early bird ends April 1) $30/ care-subsidy.aspx table after Contact: Mel at 780.362.1867 or GROWING IN GRACE [email protected] OUT OF SCHOOL CARE PRESCHOOL The Boys and Girls Club of Wetaskiwin 3 & 4-year-old program provides Licensed and Accredited Out of A family-friendly environment with an CHIPS DROP-IN PLAY School Care programs with intentional, well Join us for drop-in play. CHIPS is a 6800 opportunity for ALL families, we promote organized, and developmentally appropriate square foot space of PURE KID FUN! We a spiritual, heartwarming, and above all, fun activities for children ages 5-12 years have slides, ride-on toys, a play structure, and creative atmosphere. Facilities include (Kindergarten to Grade 6). Day Camps are bouncy houses and so much more. We also do gymnasium, kitchen and spacious classroom offered on non-instructional school days from birthday party rentals! accommodations. 8am - 515pm. Date & Time: Mon, Wed-Fri, 915 - 1130am Dates & Times: Mon/Wed, Tues/Thurs with Wetaskiwin Children’s Indoor Play Date: Monday to Friday Location: various times Society Fee: $230/month Location: 4218-56 Avenue, Wetaskiwin Fee: $5/child or $20/child for membership For information or to apply for Government Fee: Low monthly costs with various payment (unlimited play) Subsidies visit https://www.alberta.ca/child- options Contact: www.facebook.com/chipswetaskiwin care-subsidy.aspx Contact: 780.352.5121

24 WETASKIWIN & AREA YOUTH

DROP-IN PICKLEBALL PROGRAMS Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines the best of badminton, tennis, and table tennis into a sport for all ages and all abilities. An instructor will be present to facilitate learning, set up, and explain the rules. Date & Time: May - August on Thursday 3-IN-1 P.L.A.Y WETASKIWIN Get in the game while developing fundamental evenings 7 - 830pm in the Drill Hall movement skills with our community sport *Dates are subject to availability and may be initiative, Physical Literacy for All Youth cancelled due to user events. * (P.L.A.Y)! Each session will focus on 3 different Location: Recreation Grounds Drill Hall sports, with each activity lasting three weeks. Ages: All ages Date & Time: Session 3 runs on Monday Fee: $2 drop-in fee/person evenings from March 30 - June 8 Contact: 780.361.4412 DANCEPL3Y PRESCHOOL Active Start (3-5 yrs): 530 - 630pm “Introduce your child to dance in a fun and FUNdamentals (6-8 yrs): 630 - 730pm playful way! The DANCEPL3Y Preschool Learn to Train (9-12 yrs): 730 - 830pm program focuses on the development of PD DAY CAMP Location: TBA physical literacy and Fundamental Movement Looking for something to keep your child Fee: $40 + GST/child Skills, which are the ABCs of healthy growth active on PD Days? Join us to experience a Contact: 780.361.4412 and development. Your child will explore a variety of sports, games, and other activities variety of dance genres through imaginative including Canada’s only Board Rider for those and engaging story lines that take them over 8 years old. Campers are required to bring DANCEPL3Y KIDS around the world as they develop musicality, a snack, water bottle, appropriate swim wear, “DANCEPL3Y (dance-play) KIDS is a high- social skills and confidence with movement!” towel, lunch, and weather appropriate clothing. energy kids physical activity program that - PL3Y International Inc. Date & Time: “plays” with dance while promoting positive Date & Time: Thursday Mornings ; May 7 - Friday April 24, and Friday May 15 mental health through the 3 Rules of PL3Y: June 11; 10 - 10:45am 9am - 4pm; Early Drop off 8am; Pick up: Be Positive. Be Fun. Be Yourself. Kids love Location: Multipurpose room at the Manluk 4pm - 5pm learning simple moves from a variety of styles Centre Location: Manluk Centre Multipurpose Room - Hip Hop, Urban, Ballroom, Bollywood, Age: 3 - 5 yrs. old Ages: 6 - 12 yrs. old Lyrical, Jazz/Funk as they get interACTIVE Fee: $30 + GST/child Fee: $30 + GST/child with their peers.” - PL3Y International Inc. Contact: 780.361.4412 Contact: 780.361.4412 Date & Time: Tuesday Evenings; May 5 - June 9; 6 - 7pm Location: Multipurpose Room at the Manluk HOME ALONE SAFELY SPRING BREAK CAMP Centre Learn the skills necessary to stay home alone Looking for something to keep your child Fee: $30 + GST/child safely. Topics covered include fire, internet active during spring break? Join us to Contact: 780.361.4412 safety, basic first aid, kitchen safety and so experience a variety of sports, games, and much more! The day will end with a swim, other seasonal activities including Canada’s so don’t forget your swimsuit and towel. only Board Rider for those over 8 years old. BABYSITTER’S COURSE Participants will be required to bring a lunch, Campers are required to bring a snack, water The Babysitter’s Course will get you ready snacks, and a water bottle. bottle, appropriate swim wear, towel, lunch, for your first job as a ‘professional babysitter’. Date & Time: Friday May 15, 9am - 4pm and weather appropriate clothing. Select Participants learn how to provide care to Location: Manluk Centre in the Wetaskiwin Drop-in days available! young children, as well as how to prevent and Trans Comm Party Room Date & Time: March 23 - 27; 9am - 4pm; respond to emergencies with basic first aid Age: 8 - 11 yrs. old Early Drop off: 8am; Pick up: 4pm - 5pm and caregiving skills. Fee: $20 + GST/child Location: Manluk Centre Multipurpose Room Date & Time: Friday April 24; 9am - 4pm Contact: 780.361.4412 Ages: 6 - 12 yrs. old Location: Manluk Centre in the Wetaskiwin Fee: $150 + GST/child Trans Comm Party Room Contact: 780.361.4412 Age: 11 - 18 yrs. old Fee: $40 + GST/child Contact: 780.361.4412

2020 SPRING / SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE 25 TEEN GAMES NIGHT DISCOVER BIBLE STUDY NEDLEY DEPRESSION Teen games night is a safe, friendly Individual Study or Group Study environment where teenagers can come to Do you have questions about life, God or & ANXIETY RECOVERY socialize with their peers, all while playing a the Bible? Are you seeking to deepen your PROGRAM variety of tabletop games in a positive and faith or to reaffirm what you believe? Try the Did you miss the recent running of this highly encouraging environment! We strive to DISCOVER Bible study! Lesson guides are effective program? Why not consider joining create a welcoming and positive environment! simple and easy to understand and will help the thousands around the world who have Even if you don’t wish to play games, we still you find hope-filled answers to some of life’s found freedom from depression and anxiety encourage you to stop by and check us out! challenging questions. Lessons available: through this well-researched, scientifically Date & Time: Every Friday Night from April - DISCOVER, NATIVE NEW DAY, and based, wholistic community program the next June; 3:45 - 7:45pm KIDZONE - serving all ages. time it is shared? Location: Manluk Centre in the De Goeij Date & Time: Varied time opportunities Contact: www.DepressionRecovery.ca Family Room Location: Varied - To Be Announced or call 587.557.9157. Age: Ages 13 - 18 yrs. old Fee: It’s FREE to participate Fee: FREE Contact: 780.352.8500 or Contact: 780.361.4412 www.bibleschools.com YOUTH BOWLING LEAGUE Western Lanes 5 & 10 Pin Bowling ST. JOHN’S SOCCER BIBLE 4-19 yrs. SUMMER DAY CAMPS Date & Time: Saturdays starting May 2 - Join us at the Manluk Centre for a fun-filled CAMP June 20 at 10am St. John’s Soccer Bible Camp runs July 13-17, summer of adventure! Each week throughout Date & Time: Mondays starting May 4 - July & August the Manluk Centre runs a Monday through Friday, 9am-12 noon, for children age 5-12. We offer age-appropriate June 22 at 4pm day camp that will be packed with action Fee: $5/game - $8 for two games - $10 for - activities, crafts, field trips, and so much coaching in soccer skills and team play in a fun, encouraging atmosphere. Each day includes a three games MORE! Contact: Deb 780.352.4705 or Date & Time: TBD Bible lesson and songs, plus a snack and drink. The $35 fee includes a water bottle. [email protected] Location: Multipurpose room at the Manluk July 13-17, 9am-12noon Centre Date & Time: Location: St. John’s Lutheran Church (TBD) Age: 4-6 yrs. old or 6-12 yrs. old Fee: $35 Fee: Varies depending on the week. Contact: David Boettcher Contact: 780.361.4412

Summer Is Coming!

For Kids Ages 4-10 Years ✦ GAMES ✦ FRIENDS ✦ MUSIC ✦ CRAFTS ✦ SNACKS ✦ STORIES A VBS Day Camp for Kids Dates: Mon - Fri, August 3-7, 2020 Times: 1:30pm to 4:30pm (daily) Parents, spaces are limited. Call or write to PRE-REGISTER your child’s place today! Cost: $0 - It’s FREE to come Phone: 780-352-8500 Location: Seventh-day Adventist Church 470014-A Hwy 814, Wetaskiwin Email: [email protected]

26 WETASKIWIN & AREA FLAMAN RACE FOR KIDS This exciting, fun adventure race provides the opportunity to compete, win prizes, and work as a team as participants challenge their skills while raising funds. A team consists of two people: adults and youth aged 10 and over are eligible to participate in the race; however, each team is limited to a maximum of one youth. Date: June 13 3-IN-1 P.L.A.Y Time: Race starts at 8am www.wetaskiwinyouth.ca

Monday evenings March 30th - June 8th VOLUNTEER WITH THE $40/child BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF WETASKIWIN Active Start (3-5 yrs.) 5:30 - 6:30 PM The Boys and Girls Club of Wetaskiwin offers FUNdamentals (6-8 yrs) 6:30 - 7:30 PM a variety of volunteer opportunities for you Learn to Train 7:30 - 8:30 PM to make a difference in a young person’s life… by spending time with them or helping with fundraising events. Get in the game while developing fundamental movement Contact: Corene at 780.361.1950 ext. 1 skills with our community spor t initiative. physical literacy for www.wetaskiwinyouth.ca/join-our-team all youth! Each session will focus on 3 different sports, with each activity lasting 3 weeks!

Register online at www.manlukcentre.ca/register or in person at the Manluk Centre! RESCUED - VBS DAY CAMP FOR CHILDREN Boys and Girls Club of Wetaskiwin RBC RAISE THE GRADE Summer is coming, so it’s time to register 5109-51 St This program at the Boys and Girls Club your children for a fun week at VBS Day To register or for more information: of Wetaskiwin allows youth, ages 12 - 18 Camp! There will be games, music, snacks, 780.352.4643 (Grades 7-12) to explore interests, receive crafts, stories, and friends new and old. This www.wetaskiwinyouth.ca homework support, connect with mentors/ Day Camp program helps to bring “Discovery peers, and explore career or post-secondary Mountain,” the well-loved children’s radio/ opportunities. This program is supported by podcast drama to life! Call or write early to SUMMER DAY CAMPS pre-register. Spaces are limited! The Boys and Girls Club of Wetaskiwin RBC Future Launch. Monday - Friday, August 3 - 7, operates Licensed and Accredited Summer Dates: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Date & Time: Day Camps through the Out of School Care Fridays 130 - 430pm daily program. Each week includes a variety of Time: 315pm to 6pm Location: Wetaskiwin Adventist Church, games and activities related to the theme of Fee: None 470014-A Hwy 814, Wetaskiwin (just north the week as well as a field trip. Contact: Justin 780.352.4643 ext 38 of the hospital) Date: Monday - Friday (July 6 - August 28, [email protected] Fee: FREE to participate 2020) Contact: [email protected] Time: 8pm - 515pm or 780.352.8500 Fee: $165/week Community Registration opens: Monday, May 25 For information on Government Subsidy visit www.child.alberta.ca.

2020 SPRING / SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE 27 COVENANTBAY.CA SUMMER CAMP

Covenant Bay is located 35 minutes West of Wetaskiwin on Pigeon Lake, AB. There are summer camp sessions for grades 2 through 12.

City of Wetaskiwin Summer Day Camps

July & August 2020

Registration opens on May 15th, 2020!

28 WETASKIWIN & AREA SUMMER KIDS PROGRAMS ADULT PROGRAMS MILLET Join us for our free summer kids programs for Stay tuned on milletmuseum.ca and the Visit ages 3-12! Come play games, make crafts, Millet Facebook page for upcoming adult MUSEUM meet friends, and learn about a variety of programs throughout the summer! topics! Program dates, times, and themes will Date & Time: June-August be posted on milletmuseum.ca and the Visit Location: Millet & District Museum Millet Facebook page, before the start date. 5120-50 St, Millet Children under 4 must be accompanied by Fee: Call for details an adult. Contact: 780.387.5558 or SUMMER EXHIBITS Date & Time: See milletmuseum.ca or call for [email protected] You’re invited! Visit the Millet Museum to see details our permanent exhibits, seasonal displays, Location: Millet & District Museum and this year’s installment of the Pioneer 5120-50 St, Millet Women exhibit, now preserving stories and Fee: Free contributions of over 50 women from our Contact: 780.387.5558 or community. Exhibits will be available after the [email protected] June 6th Induction Ceremony. Contact: milletmuseum.ca 780.387.5558. Date & Time: Winter: Wednesday-Friday 830am - 430pm. Summer hours (after Victoria Day): Monday- Saturday 830am - 430pm. June - August Monday- Saturday 830am - 430pm Location: Millet & District Museum 5120-50 St, Millet Fee: By Donation Contact: 780.387.5558 or [email protected] PD Day Camps SCHOOL TOURS Call 780.387-5558 to book Alberta curriculum-based school tours for grades 1-4. Tours are scheduled to take 2.5 hours Friday April 24th and include outdoor components. All tours Friday May 15th were redesigned in 2019 to ensure interactive and dynamic learning experiences. Themes; Grade 1 - Family/Community Identity, Grade Time 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 2 - Community Foundations/Culture, Grade Price: $30/child 3 - Community Resources/Quality of Life, Age: 6 - 12 yrs. old Grade 4 -Community Origins/Geography/ Environment. Date & Time: May 25 - June Location: Millet & District Museum 5120-50 St, Millet Fee: Call for details Contact: 780.387.5558 or [email protected] Join us for a fun-filled day of crafts, games, and swimming!

Register online at www.manlukcentre.ca/register or in person at the Manluk Centre.

2020 SPRING / SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE 29 PANCAKE BREAKFAST Everyone Welcome Date & Time: 3rd Sunday of Month October SENIORS to April (except December), 9am to 1030am Location: Seniors Drop-in Centre Fee: $7 per person PROGRAMS Contact: Dianna 780.388.3768; Harvey 780.682.2269; Gil 780.388.2384

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE CRIB Date & Time: July 25 at 10am Date & Time: Tuesdays at 1pm and Location: Seniors Drop-in Centre Wednesdays at 7pm Fee: $7 per person Contact: Dianna 780.388.3768; CANASTA Marlene 780.241.0554 Date & Time: Fridays at 1pm FLOOR CURLING KAISER Bonspiels January, February, March and April Date & Time: Thursdays at 1pm Date & Time: Mondays, Time: 130pm WETASKIWIN SENIOR Location: Seniors Drop-in Centre CITIZENS SOCIETY Contact: LeOpal 780.388.2122 Location: 5216-54 Street MONTHLY CRIB Contact: 780.352.4646 or TOURNAMENT [email protected] Must have a partner call ahead to enter your CRIB TOURNAMENT Everyone Welcome Membership: $20/year Fees $2/ Member team. Lunch included in the entry fee Date & Time: Last Saturday of the month Date & Time: 2nd Saturday of the month Non-member $4 October to April (except December) Starts at 10am 1230pm registration start time STRETCH & BEND Location: Seniors Drop-in Centre Stay supple, stay active, stay young! Have fun! Fee: $6 per person Everyone welcome all fitness levels and ages. SERVICES Contact: Mavis 780.388.2228 Date & Time: Mondays & Thursdays at 10am Podiatrist - Wednesday (varies) Beltone Hearing - 2nd & 4th Tuesday Contact: 780.352.4646 to confirm dates CAMP OUT CRAFTS - FOR THE Three Days of camping pot luck, jam sessions, CRAFTERS AT HEART floor curling, Crib Tournaments and Dancing Join the craft group. Make, Learn, Share, Enjoy Date & Time: September a wide variety of practical heritage crafts. Location: Seniors Drop-in Centre Date & Time: Mondays at 1pm BUCK LAKE Fee: TBA Contact: Dianna 780.388.3768; Harvey MILITARY WHIST 780.682-2269; Gil 780.388.2384 Date & Time: Mondays at 1pm FLOOR CURLING MA-ME-O Good for all fitness levels! Date & Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 1pm FOOT CARE Date & Time: 2nd Monday of each month, BINGO Time: 9am to 11am Enjoy Bingo with friends! 18+ Location: Seniors Drop-in Centre Date & Time: Wednesdays at 1pm Fee: $10 per person Contact: Dianna 780.388.3768; Harvey 780.682.2269; Gil 780.388.2384 MA-ME-O SENIORS POOL-BILLIARDS Activities include card games, exercise Date & Time: Monday - Friday program, Quilting, bridge tournaments, Starts at 9am CRAFT DAY casino participation, picnics, cycling and social Everyone Welcome. Bring your lunch. Coffee activities. We operate in coordination with the Falun Seniors group for many activities such BRIDGE and tea served Date & Time: Thursdays at 130pm as floor curling, bocce ball, picnics, Seniors Date & Time: 2nd and 4th Wednesday, Wellness Conference, Christmas party, art October to April (except December) at 10am classes and computer classes. Location: Seniors Drop-in Centre Date: 1st Thursday of every month except Fee: $2 per person for July & August Contact: Dianna 780.388.3768; Harvey Contact: Mary Ellen Herman at 780.839.9632 780.682.2269; Gil 780.388.2384 or Darlene Bouclin at 780.966.0745 30 WETASKIWIN & AREA SPORTS & FITNESS SPRING 2020 SWIMMING LESSONS PRIVATE SWIMMING MONDAY & WEDNESDAY LESSONS Date & Time: Check online at AFTERSCHOOL www.manlukcentre.ca Date & Time: March 30 - April 27 Location: Manluk Centre Location: Manluk Centre Fee: $25/ half hour Fee: $40-55 for a session (depending on level) Contact: Call at 780.361.4444 Contact: www.manlukcentre.ca or call at 780.361.4444 NATIONAL LIFEGUARD STANDARD FIRST AID RECERTIFICATION RED TUESDAY & THURSDAY COURSE (NLS) Prerequisites: Bronze Cross, Standard First CROSS BLENDED AFTERSCHOOL Aid, 16 years old Date & Time: May 15, 8-12pm Date & Time: March 21 - May 16 Date & Time: March 23 - March 27, 8am - Location: Manluk Centre Location: Manluk Centre 4pm Fee: $80.00 + GST Fee: $40-55 for a session (depending on level) Location: Manluk Centre Contact: www.manlukcentre.ca or call at Contact: www.manlukcentre.ca or call at Fee: $350 + GST 780.361.4444 780.361.4444 Contact: www.manlukcentre.ca or call at 780.361.4444 NATIONAL PRESCHOOL - MONDAY LIFEGUARD COURSE MORNING BRONZE MEDALLION/ Date & Time: April 6 - June 8,*No lessons BRONZE CROSS RECERTIFICATION (NLS April 13 & May 18 Prerequisites: Bronze Star or 13 years old RECERT) Location: Manluk Centre Date & Time: May 22, 4-9pm & May 23 & Date & Time: May 15, 8-12pm Fee: $40-55 for a session (depending on level) 24, 9-5pm Location: Manluk Centre Contact: www.manlukcentre.ca or call at Location: Manluk Centre Fee: $100 + GST 780.361.4444 Fee: $250 + GST Contact: www.manlukcentre.ca or call at Contact: www.manlukcentre.ca or call at 780.361.4444 780.361.4444 PRESCHOOL - THURSDAY MORNING WATER SAFETY Date & Time: April 2 - May 21 STANDARD FIRST AID RED INSTRUCTOR Location: Manluk Centre CROSS BLENDED RECERTIFICATION (WSI Fee: $40-55 for a session (depending on level) Prerequisites: 14 years old Contact: www.manlukcentre.ca or call at Date & Time: April 24, 8-4pm RECERT) 780.361.4444 Location: Manluk Centre Date & Time: May 15, 1-5pm Fee: $100 + GST Location: Manluk Centre Contact: www.manlukcentre.ca or call at Fee: $100 + GST SATURDAYS 780.361.4444 Contact: www.manlukcentre.ca or call at Date & Time: March 21 - May 16 780.361.4444 Location: Manluk Centre Fee: $40-55 for a session (depending on level) Contact: www.manlukcentre.ca or call at 780.361.4444

2020 SPRING / SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE 31 SUMMER 2020 SUMMER PRIVATE NATIONAL SWIMMING LESSONS SWIMMING LESSONS LIFEGUARD COURSE Date & Time: Check online at www. RECERTIFICATION (NLS manlukcentre.ca SESSION 1 Location: Manluk Centre RECERT) July 6 - 17 All levels offered Fee: $25/ half hour Date & Time: August 6, 8-12pm Date & Time: July 6 - 17, mornings and Contact: Call at 780.361.4444 Location: Manluk Centre evenings available Fee: $100 + GST Location: Manluk Centre Contact: www.manlukcentre.ca or call at Fee: $40-55 for a session (depending on level) 780.361.4444 Contact: www.manlukcentre.ca or call at WATER SAFETY 780.361.4444 INSTRUCTOR (WSI) Prerequisites: 15 years old, swim skills WATER SAFETY equivalent to Red Cross Swim Kids Level 10 and Emergency First Aid or Standard First Aid INSTRUCTOR SESSION 2 July 6-9, 9-5pm July 20 - 31 All levels offered Date & Time: RECERTIFICATION (WSI Date & Time: July 20-31, mornings and Location: Manluk Centre RECERT) evenings available Fee:$ 400 + GST www.manlukcentre.ca or call at Date & Time: August 6, 1-5pm Location: Manluk Centre Contact: 780.361.4444 Location: Manluk Centre Fee: $40-55 for a session (depending on level) Fee: $100 + GST Contact: www.manlukcentre.ca or call at Contact: www.manlukcentre.ca or call at 780.361.4444 780.361.4444 STANDARD FIRST AID RED CROSS BLENDED SESSION 3 Prerequisites: 14 years old STANDARD FIRST AID August 4 –14 All levels offered Date & Time: July 17, 8-4pm Date & Time: August 4-14, mornings and Location: Manluk Centre RECERTIFICATION RED evenings available Fee: $100 + GST CROSS BLENDED Location: Manluk Centre Contact: www.manlukcentre.ca or call at Date & Time: Aug 21, 8-12pm Fee: $40-55 for a session (depending on level) 780.361.4444 Location: Manluk Centre Contact: www.manlukcentre.ca or call at Fee: $80.00 + GST 780.361.4444 Contact: www.manlukcentre.ca or call at BRONZE MEDALLION/ 780.361.4444 BRONZE CROSS SESSION 4 Prerequisites: Bronze Star or 13 years old August 17- 28 All levels offered Date & Time: July 24 - 26, 9-5pm LIFESAVING INSTRUCTOR Date & Time: August 17-28, mornings and Location: Manluk Centre (LSI) evenings available Fee: $250 + GST Date & Time: Aug 24-Aug 27, 9-5pm Location: Manluk Centre Contact: www.manlukcentre.ca or call at Location: Manluk Centre Fee: $40-55 for a session (depending on level) 780.361.4444 Fee: $200 + GST Contact: www.manlukcentre.ca or call at Contact: www.manlukcentre.ca or call at 780.361.4444 780.361.4444 NATIONAL LIFEGUARD COURSE (NLS) Prerequisites: Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid, 16 years old Date & Time: August 10 - 14, 8-4pm Location: Manluk Centre Fee: $350 + GST Contact: www.manlukcentre.ca or call at 780.361.4444

32 WETASKIWIN & AREA July – August 2020 Manluk Regional Aquatic & Fitness Centre

STAT Holidays: July 1 (Canada Day) & August 3 (Civic Holiday)

Sunday & STAT Monday - Friday Saturday Hours of Operation Holidays Wetaskiwin Co-op Competition Pool Denham Ford Hot Tub Moussa Group Activity Pool 6:00am-9:00pm 8:00am-8:00pm 11:00am-6:00pm Credit Union Lazy River Sirrs LLP Steam Room Russell & Sharalee Crawford (Blue Waterslide) 12:00pm-9:00pm 12:00pm-8:00pm 12:00pm-6:00pm Supreme International (Red Waterslide) BoardRider® Surf System 12:00pm-8:00pm 12:00pm-7:00pm 12:00pm-6:00pm

Flaman Fitness Area 6:00am-9:00pm 8:00am-8:00pm 11:00am-6:00pm

Monthly Annual Day Pass Flex Card Admission Prices* Membership Membership Child (3-7) $4.25 $38.25 $30.00 $275.00

Youth (8-17) $5.50 $49.50 $37.50 $350.00

Adult (18-59) $8.00 $72.00 $57.50 $550.50 Senior (60+) $5.00 $45.00 $35.00 $315.00 Family $23.00 $205.00 $170.00 $1375.00 (Immediate Only) Board Rider*** $10.00 $5.00/day with membership

Shower Only $2.50 Life Jacket Rental $2.00 Little Swimmer $2.00

***BoardRider Admission does not include swimming admission *Prices listed above do not include GST

PUBLIC SWIMMING: Public swim is available from open to close. Please note that portions of the facility may be used and/or closed for lessons or special events.

Children under the age of 8 must be within arm’s reach of an adult and actively supervised at all times. Recommended Adult to Child ratio is as follows: 1:2 ages 0-5 years & 1:3 ages 6 & 7 years.

A Safe, Strong and Proud Community ~ www.manlukcentre.ca ~780-361-4444

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Aquatic Programs Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Shallow Water Aquafit 9am-10am 8am-9am 8-9am (Co-op Competition Pool) Deep Water Aquafit 8-9am (Co-op Competition 9-10am 8-9am Pool) 6:45-7:45pm Stretch ‘n Move (Moussa Group Leisure 8-8:45am 8-8:45am Lanes)

Red Cross Swimming 9:00-12:00pm Lessons

(Co-op Competition & 5:00-8:00pm Moussa Group Pools) 6:00-8:00am – All Lanes*see below* Lane Swim

(Co-op Competition 2 Lanes Available 12-1pm Pool) Minimum of One 25m Lane will be available during public swim hours Public Swim 6am-9pm 8am-8pm 11am-6pm *Please note that the Manluk Aquatic Centre Staff reserve the right to remove lanes up to 20 minutes prior to a scheduled program or paid booking *

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Swimming Lessons 2020

For specific lesson times and registration please speak with the front desk attendants or go online to www.manlukcentre.ca

Monday through Session #1 July 6 - 17, 2020 Friday

Monday through Session #2 July 20 - 31, 2020 Friday

Session #3 Monday through Aug 4 - August 14, 2020 Friday (No lesson Aug 6)

Monday through Session #4 August 17 - 28, 2020 Friday

Private Lessons

Lessons booked online

Various levels offered in each session

 Any child under the age of 4 must have an adult in the water with them 

~ A Safe, Strong and Proud Community ~ www.manlukcentre.ca ~780-361- 4444

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Swimming Lessons 2020

Level Minimum age Time frame Price

Parent & Tot 5 -30 min 6 months – 2years $40.00 Starfish, Duck Lessons

8-10 classes @ Sea Turtle/Sea Otter 2-3 years $45.00 30 min/class

Sea Otter/Salamander 8-10 classes @ 4 years $45.00 (Beginner Lesson) 30 min/class

Sunfish

Crocodile 4-5 years 8-10 classes @ 30 min/class Whale $45.00

8-10 classes @ Swim Kids 1-4 $45.00 30 min/class 8-10 classes @ Swim Kids 5-6 $50.00 45 min/class 6+ years Swim Kids 7-9 $55.00 8-10 classes @ 45 min/class Swim Kids 9/10 $55.00

Private Lessons All ages 30 min lessons $25/lesson

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RED CROSS SWIM Preschool

Parented (6 months-24 months) AGES: 6M - 24M Progression based on age • Starfish 6-12m

• Duck 12-24m

$40 30 Min. Lessons Starfish: Babies and their caregivers work on getting wet, buoyancy and movement, front, back and vertical position in the water, and shallow water entries and exits. 5 Lessons + Duck: Babies and their caregivers work on rhythmic breathing, moving forward and 5 Parent & Tot Passes backward, front and back float with recovery, and shallow water entries and exits.

Parented (Under 4)

AGES: 2YRS – 4YRS • Sea Turtle: 25m-36m

• Sea Otter: 3 yr old Sea Turtle: Toddlers and their caregivers work on submersion, front and back floats and glides, jumping into chest-deep water with assistance, kicking on

$45 front and front swim. 30 Min. Lessons Sea Otter: Swimmers work on front and back floats and glides, kicking on front 8-10 Lessons with a buoyant object and will be able to swim 1 metre up completion of this level.

Unparented (Over 4) Progression based on performance

AGES: 4-5 YRS

Sea Turtle

Sea Otter: Swimmers work on front and back floats and glides, kicking on Sea Otter front with a buoyant object and will be able to swim 1 metre up completion of this level.

Salamander Salamander: Swimmers work on improving their front and back float and jumping into chest-deep water unassisted. Kicking is added to the front and back glide and swimmers will be able to swim 2 metres upon completion. Sunfish Sunfish: Swimmers work on kicking and can perform glides (front and back), enter deep water safely, float in deep water, swim with a PFD, and swim 5 metres continuously. Crocodile Crocodile: swimmers further develop the front and back glide with kick,

front and back swim, jump into deep water, swim with PFD in deep water $45 and swim 10 metres continuously. 30 Min. Lessons Whale: Swimmers increase their distance on front and back glide with kick, 8-10 Lessons increase distance on front and back swim, learn the sitting dive, and will be able to swim 15 metres continuously upon completion of the level.

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RED CROSS SWIM Kids Progress based on performance

AGES: 6 – 12 Years

SK1: Swimmers develop front and back float, front and back glide, flutter kick (assisted), shallow water entries and exits, and swim 5 metres. Swim Kids 1 - 4 SK2: Swimmers learn front and back glide with flutter kick, develop front swim, complete deep water activities (assisted) and swim 10 metres continuously. $45 SK3: Swimmers increase their distance on front and back glide with flutter 30 Min. Lessons kick, preform flutter kick unassisted, wear PFD in deep-water, float in deep- water, and swim 15 meter continuously. 8-10 Lessons SK4: Swimmers learn back swim with shoulder roll and front crawl (10m), work on flutter kick on back, preform kneeling dive, introduction to sculling and swim 25 meters continuously.

AGES: 6 – 12 Years

Swim Kids 5 - 6 SK5: Swimmers develop front crawl (15m), learn back crawl (15m) and whip kick on back, learn stride dive and treading water, perform head-first sculling on back, and $50 swim 50 metres continuously. SK6: Swimmers increase their distance on front and back crawl (25m), learn 45 Min. Lessons elementary back stroke (15m), learn dolphin kick, tread water in deep water, perform 8-10 Lessons front dive, and swim 75 metres continuously.

AGES: 6 – 14 Years

SK7: Swimmers increase their distance on front and back crawl (50m) and elementry back Swim Kids 7 - 9 stroke (25m), learn front scull, preform whip kick on front and dolphin kick, learn stride entry and swim 150 meters continuously. $55 SK8: Swimmers increase their distance on front and back crawl (75m) and elementry back 45 Min. Lessons stroke (25m), learn breast stroke (15m), learn eggbeater/tread water, preform feet-first surface dive, and swim 300 meters continuously. 8-10 Lessons SK9: Swimmers increase their distance on front and back crawl (100m), elementary back stroke (50m) and breast stroke (25m), learn sidestroke kick, perform head-first surface dive, and swim 400 metres continuously.

AGES: 6 – 14 Years

Swim Kids 10

$55 SK10: Swimmers increase their distance on front and back crawl (100m), elementary back 45 Min. Lessons stroke (50m) and breast stroke (50m), learn sidestroke (25m), perform dolphin kick

38 WETASKIWIN & AREA GUPPY GROUP MAIN POOL, FULL TIME, FAST & FIERCE Wetaskiwin Olympian Swim Club (WOSC) SILVER GROUP BOOTCAMP teaches the basic strokes that your swimmer Wetaskiwin Olympian Swim Club (WOSC) You’re a busy person- work, life, kids... HIIT the will require to establish a strong foundation in is a competitive swim club that teaches gym first thing in the morning to make sure the sport of competitive swimming. Ages 4 the basics of speed swimming. Minimum you get your workout in. This 45 minute High- and 5. Registration opens March 18, 2020 @ Experience: Red Cross Level 4. Registration Intensity Interval Training boot camp class is www.wetaskiwinolympians.com. opens March 18, 2020 at for you if you want a good cardio and strength Date & Time: Tues & Thu, May - July, 5 - www.wetaskiwinolympians.com. workout without spending hours in the gym. 530pm (details TBA) Date & Time: May 1 - mid-August (Mon- Date: April - June Location: Manluk Centre Fri); 4-530pm, with occasional morning Time: TBA Fee: $180 swims TBA Location: Manluk Centre Contact: email [email protected] or Location: Manluk Centre Fee: Drop In www.wetaskiwinolympians.com or Fee: $625 Contact: Manluk Centre 780.312.1147 Contact: email [email protected] or www.wetaskiwinolympians.com or 780.312.1147 FAST 45 TRANSITION GROUP This fast-paced cardio and strength workout Wetaskiwin Olympian Swim Club (WOSC) will save you valuable summer time. Each class teaches the basic strokes that your swimmer MAIN POOL, FULL TIME, will work a little bit of every muscle group will require to establish a strong foundation in GOLD GROUP getting you hot and sweaty in the process. the sport of competitive swimming. Ages 6 Date: July - August to 8. Registration opens March 18, 2020 @ Wetaskiwin Olympian Swim Club (WOSC) is a competitive summer swim club that teaches Time: TBA www.wetaskiwinolympians.com. Location: Manluk Centre Date & Time: Tues & Thu, May - July, 4 - the basics of speed swimming. Must be referred to Gold Group from Silver Group. Fee: Drop In 5/530pm (details TBA) Contact: Manluk Centre Location: Manluk Centre Date & Time: May 1 - mid-Aug. Mon/Wed/ Fee: $375 Fri: 4-530pm; Tues/Thu: 530-730pm in Contact: email [email protected] or May & June; Tues/Thurs 630-830am in July www.wetaskiwinolympians.com or & Aug; additional morning swims TBA. HIGH LOW 780.312.1147 Location: Manluk Centre Want a spectacular body but don’t want to Fee: $675 spend hours in the gym? This 30-minute low Contact: email [email protected] or impact cardio class will tone your body and www.wetaskiwinolympians.com or kick start your metabolism! MAIN POOL, PART TIME 780.312.1147 Date: April - August Wetaskiwin Olympian Swim Club (WOSC) is Time: TBA a competitive summer swim club that teaches Location: Manluk Centre the basics of speed swimming in a team MASTER’S PROGRAM Fee: Drop In environment. Minimum experience: Red Contact: Manluk Centre Cross Level 4. Registration opens March 18, Open to adults of all ages who wish to train, 2020 @ www.wetaskiwinolympians.com. with the option of competing, within the Date & Time: May 1 - mid-Aug (Mon/Wed Alberta Summer Swimming Association. No OR Tues/Thu); 4-530pm (details TBA) previous competitive experience necessary. LEAN & MEAN Location: Manluk Centre Registration opens March 18, 2020. Lean & Mean is a fast-paced workout using Fee: $475 Date & Time: One-hour practice slots twice weights, body weight and mats giving you a Contact: email [email protected] or per week, May through July, details TBA mix of strength and aerobic exercises to tone www.wetaskiwinolympians.com or Location: Manluk Centre you up and lean you out. 780.312.1147 Fee: TBA Date: April - August Contact: email [email protected] or Time: TBA www.wetaskiwinolympians.com or Location: Manluk Centre 780.312.1147 Fee: Drop In Contact: Manluk Centre

SPIN OUT Take a power lunch at the Manluk Centre with this 30-minute cardio cycle class sure to burn calories. Date: April - August Location: Manluk Centre Time: TBA Fee: Drop In Contact: Manluk Centre

2020 SPRING / SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE 39 WEIGH TO SPIN GUTS & GLUTES YIN YOGA WITH CARRIE Get your cardio in with a dash of weights that Activate the core and booty in this class Want the perfect way to wrap up your week? is bound to make you sweat. with strength building, stability and power This class will give you a much-needed break Date & Time: Two sessions; April - June, July exercises designed to shape the glutes and from the day to day craziness of life. Leave - August strengthen the mid section. the busy week behind you and rejuvenate Location: Manluk Centre Date & Time: April - August yourself for a happy weekend. Looking for Fee: Registered Class Location: Manluk Centre stress relief and relaxation? Find it at Manluk Contact: Manluk Centre Fee: Drop In Centre on Fridays. Contact: Manluk Centre Date & Time: April - May Location: Manluk Centre SPIN TO WIN WITH MARISA Fee: Registered Class Get your cardio on! This high-intensity Contact: Manluk Centre upbeat class is designed to get you moving RIPPED! fast and sweating buckets. Enjoy a fast- Power up your fitness up with this high paced paced, upbeat class that will keep you HIIT/Power/Strength 45 minute workout motivated and energized. Finish your day on perfect for all levels. POWER PACKED YOGA a good note with this 45-minute indoor cycle Date & Time: April - June Start the week feeling strong! This fast-paced class perfect for all fitness levels. Location: Manluk Centre yoga will wake you up while toning, stretching Date & Time: April - June Fee: Drop In and burning calories. All fitness levels Location: Manluk Centre Contact: Manluk Centre welcome. Fee: Registered Class Date & Time: April - June Contact: Manluk Centre Location: Manluk Centre STRONG AND SWEATY Fee: Drop In You’ve made it to the gym, but what should Contact: Manluk Centre BODY BLASTER you do? We can help with this 45 minute Up and at ‘em! This 45-minute full-body quick paced class that uses weights and cardio cardio and weight class will get you up and for every major muscle group creating the going to kick-start your day! perfect total body conditioning class. Date & Time: April - August Date & Time: April - June Location: Manluk Centre Location: Manluk Centre Fee: Drop In Fee: Drop In Contact: Manluk Centre Contact: Manluk Centre

Life Happens at the Manluk Centre

L E T U S H E L P !

40 WETASKIWIN & AREA GRASSROOTS SOCCER U7 CASA LEAGUE SOCCER GIRLS & BOYS U15 GIRLS & BOYS TEAMS (2013-2014) (2005-2006) U7 uses a Grassroots approach to continue to CASA League includes teams from build soccer skills. Wetaskiwin, Camrose, Ponoka, Lacombe, Date & Time: Tues & Thurs 6 - 7pm May 5 - , Stettler, and more. June 25 Date & Time: League Games Tues & + Timbits Spirit Cup June 13 Thurs 7 - 9pm, April 14 - July 30, + Spirit Location: Clear Vista School Fields Cup Tournament June 12-14 + Provincial Fee: $90 + $50 Raffle Deposit Qualifiers Tournament (Ponoka) June 19-21 WETASKIWIN SOCCER Contact: Christie Chrunik, wetaskiwinsoccer.org; Location: Clear Vista School Fields [email protected] Fee: $220 + $50 Raffle Deposit CLUB OUTDOOR SOCCER Contact: Christie Chrunik, wetaskiwinsoccer.org; We have a variety of programs for players [email protected] aged 3-18. Our programs use the Grassroots model to support player development. Our GRASSROOTS SOCCER U9 club also relies on volunteers, and we are GIRLS & BOYS TEAMS CASA LEAGUE SOCCER always on the lookout for new faces to help (2011-2012) with our volunteer board and coaching teams. U9 uses a Grassroots approach to continue to U17 GIRLS & BOYS TEAMS build individual soccer skills. (2003-2004) Please contact us if you would like more CASA League includes teams from Date & Time: Mon & Wed 630 - 730pm information! Wetaskiwin, Camrose, Ponoka, Lacombe, May 4 - June 24, + Bentley U9 Tournament Contact: Alison Sherrer, wetaskiwinsoccer.org Sylvan Lake, Stettler, and more. June 6 + Spirit Cup Tournament June 12-14 780.387.1835 Date & Time: League Games Mon & [email protected] Location: Clear Vista School Fields Wed 7 - 9pm April 13 - June 24, + Spirit Fee: $165 + $50 Raffle Deposit Cup Tournament June 12-14 + Provincial Contact: Christie Chrunik, wetaskiwinsoccer.org; Qualifiers Tournament (Ponoka) June 19-21 GRASSROOTS SOCCER U3 [email protected] Location: Clear Vista School Fields Fee: $200 + $50 Raffle Deposit GIRLS & BOYS Contact: Christie Chrunik, wetaskiwinsoccer.org; (born 2017) CASA LEAGUE SOCCER U11 [email protected] Our U3 program is for parents and tots. We focus on physical literacy & movement skills GIRLS & BOYS TEAMS using stretching, songs, and games to keep (2009-2010) the kids engaged. CASA League includes teams from Camrose, CASA LEAGUE SOCCER Date & Time: Mon & Wed 6 - 630pm May Ponoka, Lacombe, Stettler, and more. U19 GIRLS & BOYS TEAMS 4 - June 24 Date & Time: League Games Tues & Thurs (2001-2002) Location: Clear Vista School Fields 630-8pm April 14 - July 30, + Spirit Cup CASA League includes teams from Fee: $90 + $50 Raffle Deposit Tournament June 12-14 + U11 District Finals Wetaskiwin, Camrose, Ponoka, Lacombe, Contact: Christie Chrunik, wetaskiwinsoccer.org; (Ponoka) June 19-21 Sylvan Lake, Stettler, and more. [email protected] Location: Clear Vista School Fields Date & Time: League Games Tues & Fee: $220 + $50 Raffle Deposit Thurs 7 - 9pm April 14 - June 25, + Spirit Contact: Christie Chrunik, wetaskiwinsoccer.org; Cup Tournament June 12-14 + Provincial [email protected] Qualifiers Tournament (Ponoka) June 19-21 GRASSROOTS SOCCER U5 Location: Clear Vista School Fields GIRLS & BOYS Fee: $200 + $50 Raffle Deposit (2015-2016) CASA LEAGUE SOCCER Contact: Christie Chrunik, wetaskiwinsoccer.org; U5 uses a Grassroots approach to hone in on [email protected] new soccer skills. U13 GIRLS & BOYS TEAMS (2007-2008) Date & Time: Mon & Wed 6 - 6:45pm May CASA League includes teams from 4 - June 24 + Timbits Spirit Cup June 13 REFEREE DEVELOPMENT Wetaskiwin, Camrose, Ponoka, Lacombe, Location: Clear Vista School Fields Sylvan Lake, Stettler, and more. PROGRAM Fee: $90 + $50 Raffle Deposit Date & Time: League Games Mon & Want to be a certified soccer referee and Contact: Christie Chrunik, wetaskiwinsoccer.org; Wed 7 - 9pm April 13 - July 29, + Spirit choose your schedule? We can help you do that. [email protected] TBA in spring - stay tuned! Cup Tournament June 12-14 + Provincial Date & Time: Wetaskiwin & surrounding areas Qualifiers Tournament (Ponoka) June 19-21 Location: Fee: Mini-referees (aged 12-13) can earn Location: Clear Vista School Fields up to $25 per game; Fully certified referees $220 + $50 Raffle Deposit Fee: (aged 14+) can earn up to $50 per game Christie Chrunik, wetaskiwinsoccer.org; Contact: Contact: Alison Sherrer [email protected] [email protected]

2020 SPRING / SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE 41 ROLLER DERBY FEMALE TACKLE Come check out the spectacular sport of FOOTBALL LEAGUE Roller derby or strap on a pair of skates and Ages 12 - 18 join our derby family. Start those skating skills Date & Time: Spring 2020 as young as age six, first two practices are Location: Wetaskiwin for Practices, free of charge for all levels and equipment is Edmonton for games provided. Fee: $275 Date: Wednesdays, September - May Contact: Codey Soanes KNOCKERBALL SHER- Times: Junior practice: 5pm - 630pm [email protected] Adult practice: 630pm - 830pm LOAK - FACILITATED Location: 4519-50 Ave, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A BUBBLE SOCCER FOR 2S1 (Drill Hall) FALL TACKLE FOOTBALL AGES 6+! Follow our Facebook pages Rez City Rippers We are now serving & Rez City Rollers. LEAGUE with indoor and outdoor bookings! Visit [email protected] Ages 5 - 15 knockerballsher-loak.com for more Date & Time: August - November information! Location: Wetaskiwin for practices and Location: Central Alberta (Edmonton to Red games, Edmonton for away games Deer, Pigeon Lake to Camrose) Fee: $100 - $275 Fee: Packages start at $199 and are fully Contact: Codey Soanes customizable! [email protected] Contact: Les & Alison Sherrer at 780.387.1055 TACKLE FOOTBALL

SPRING CAMP St. John’s Date & Time: May 29 - 31 Location: Norm Brown Field Wetaskiwin Soccer Bible Camp Fee: $30 Contact: Codey Soanes July 13-17 [email protected]

Ages 5-12, 9am-12noon Details & Sign-up at www.stjohnswetaskiwin.com BUCK LAKE

780-335-0446

COMMUNITY FITNESS AT THE BUCK LAKE HALL with Suszan (Trudy) Murray Certification with AFLCA. We do whole body workouts that include strength training, cardio, stretches and core that incorporate weights and other portable equipment. All fitness levels welcome! Please bring a mat, clean indoor shoes, a water bottle and smiles! Date & Time: Monday’s 7-8pm, Wednesdays and Fridays 9 - 10am Fee: $80 for a 10 Class Pass or $10 Drop-in Contact: Suszan (Trudy) Murray at 780.621.3466

42 WETASKIWIN & AREA Join Mixed Register by March 20 and Baseball OR get 15% off your fees! Fees due Girls' Softball May 1 Now! Baseball Ages 4+ Rec League Season April 27*-June 28 Softball Girls 9+ *if conditions permit

Free Spring Training Camps

Coaches and Umpires Needed Training & mentoring available. For More Info Visit: wetaskiwinballclub.com

2020 SPRING / SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE 43 FITNESS CLASSES WITHAMY OTHER Ongoing fitness program held on various days throughout the week Date & Time: Classes held throughout the week. COUNTY Fee: $10 per class Contact: Lakedell Ag Office 780.586.2505 oramy 780.772.0434 AREAS ART CLASSES LAKEDELL FARMERS February sign night, March Pour Painting, MARKETS April Succulents, and May Planters! Locally sourced products and wares. Date & Time: 2nd Wednesday of each month Date & Time: Fridays from 4 - 7pm at 7pm From May Long Weekend through to mid- Fee: varies depending on the craft. September Contact: Lakedell Ag Office 780.586.2505 Contact: Lakedell Ag Office 780.586.2505 or www.lakedell.org or www.lakedell.org LAKEDELL FLIGHT NIGHTS LAKEDELL FAIR Enjoy some new locally brewed beers and Come round out your summer on the August hand made appetizers each month. Long Weekend at the Lakedell Country Fair! Date & Time: 3rd Thursday of each month Something for everyone including Mutton Fee: $25 per person Bustin, horse show, team pull, kids area, Contact: Lakedell Ag Office 780.586.2505 bench show, and trade fair. ANNUAL BULLRIDIN’ & or www.lakedell.org Date & Time: Saturday, September 5 from BOOTSCOOTIN’ 7am - 4pm Join us for our Annual March Bullriding and Fee: $7 in advance or $10 at the gate. dance LAKEDELL YOUTH HORSE Contact: Lakedell Ag Office 780.586.2505 Date & Time: Saturday, March 28 at 7pm CAMP or www.lakedell.org Fee: Advance Tickets $25 or $35 at the door. Each July the Lakedell Ag Society hosts Contact: Lakedell Ag Office 780.586.2505 around 20 kids and their horses for a fun- or www.lakedell.org filled camp where they learn all kinds of new things! Date & Time: July 27-29 30TH ANNUAL LAKEDELL Fee: TBD Contact: Lakedell Ag Office 780.586.2505 WOMEN’S CONFERENCE or www.lakedell.org Come for the day of learning and enjoyment. Date & Time: Wednesday, April 29, 830am - 330pm Fee: $35 per person Contact: Lakedell Ag Office 780.586.2505 or www.lakedell.org

By smiling when a baby smiles you provide the building blocks for a healthy brain. Small acts matter.

44 WETASKIWIN & AREA COMMUNITY FACILITIES/CLUBS/SOCIETIES CONTACT LIST NAME CONTACT CONTACT NUMBER Alder Flats Ag Society/Alder Flats Community Centre Jennifer Doherty 780-514-1002 www.alderflats.ca

Alder Flats Legion Al & Bev Klemmer 780-388-3954

Angus Ridge Community Hall Dennis Thirsk 780-352-0612

Buck Lake Agricultural Society Don Senthun 780-621-7934 Jamie McKay 403-850-6706 (Day)780-388-2450 Buck Lake Community Centre Jackie Delesalle (Evening)780-388-2447 780-388-3768(hm) Buck Lake Senior's Drop In Centre Diana Wongstedt 780-940-9272(cell) Central Community Centre Trish Berkholtz 780-352-4975

Falun Community Centre Gayle Wenzel 780-312-3024

Fletcher Community Hall Ken Kolody 780-352-6365

Haultain Hall Dale Franklin 780-352-4968 Margaret Twa 780-216-0525 Hillside Community Centre Brent Dearing (President) 780-387-1786

Lakedell Ag Society & Community Centre Kim Hughes 780-586-2505

Lone Ridge Community Hall Celeste Magill 780-292-6811

Ma Me O Beach Hall Summer Village Office 780-586-2494 780-387-4554 Millet Community Hall Heather Niessen [email protected] Community League Jessie Wagner 780-389-2455

Mulhurst Bay Legion Marie Gutenberg 780-361-7350

Pigeon Lake Lions Club 780-983-2876

Pipestone Community Centre Dean Knull 780-352-1348

Porto Bello Community Hall Alvin Kemp 780-387-5596

Usona Agricultural Centre Rick Schnell 780-352-4239 780-951-0282 Vang Lutheran Community Grounds Joan Franklin 780-387-5888

Western Pioneer Senior Citizens Association 780-388-2422 Wetaskiwin Ski Club (Gwynne Valley Ski Area) Jenna Prince 780-362-1746

Winfield Agricultural Society Corey Anderson 403-437-4872

Winfield Arena & Ice Rentals Tessa & Sheila 780-352-3321

Winfield Agriplex & Ag. Grounds Bookings Lisa Grover 780-621-1125 Yeoford Community Hall Meagan Lacoste 780-920-7074

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2020 SPRING / SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE 45 MULHURST DAZE MULHURST BAY WALKERS MULHURST Saturday August 1, 10am- 4pm EXERCISE PROGRAM BAY Mondays and Thursdays 10am- noon NIGHT FARMER’S MARKET Friday August 21, 7pm- 9:pm MULHURST BAY QUILTING CLUB Wednesdays 9am - 3pm MULHURST BAY PLAY MULHURST BAY GROUP COMMUNITY HALL Fridays 10am Contact Betty Knull at 1.403.357.9542 for more information. FAMILY EASTER EGG HUNT Saturday April 11, 2pm to 4pm

MOTHER’S DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST Sunday May 10, 8am-11am

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE Saturday May 30, 10am -3pm

FATHER’S DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST Sunday June 21, 830am - 11am

MULHURST BAY FARMER’S MARKET Every Thursday’s June 25 to August 27, 4pm By taking  ve minutes to chat with - 6pm your neighbours, you can build a connected community. Small acts matter.

By starƟ ng a neighbourhood project, you can build unexpected friendships.

Small acts matter.

46 WETASKIWIN & AREA COUNTY OF WETASKIWIN PARKS

PARK BATTLE BUCK MOUND RED DEER COAL TWIN LAKE LAKE RED LAKE PARK LAKE – LAKES PARK PARK PARK SOUTH PARK PARK DIRECTIONS 7 miles West SW end of 11 miles SW 35 km SE of 6 miles East of 2 miles East of of the of Falun Wetaskiwin Wetaskiwin Winfield on of Buck Lake on Hwy 13 Hwy 13

RATES $29.00/night $29.00/night $27.00/night $24.00/night $27.00/night $27.00/night

SERVICES Camping (no Camping (no Camping (no Camping (no Camping (no Camping (no hook-ups), hook-ups), hook-ups), hook-ups), hook-ups), hook-ups), fishing, fishing, trout boating, fishing, fishing, no boating, trailer fishing, no trailer boating, fire motors on trailer dumping, motors on dumping, wood, boats, fire dumping, pay showers boats, fire fire wood outhouses wood pay showers & wood, group & washrooms, camping washrooms, fire wood fire wood

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2020 SPRING / SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE 47 CELEBRATING THE PAST, THE PRESENT, AND THE LOCAL & FUTURE Wetaskiwin Genealogical Society presents GENFAIR 2020 - join us for a day of REGIONAL presentations on topics ranging from local history, genealogical research tips, preserving your documents, preserving and sharing family history. View displays; EVENTS CENTRAL ALBERTA interact with genealogists from Wetaskiwin CRITTER AND CRAFT SALE and surrounding area, and other regions of A unique market-style shopping event, we Alberta. have a little something for everyone. Vendors Date & Time: Saturday, April 25, 9am - 4pm will be offering a variety of critters (chicks, Location: Seniors Centre 5216-54 Street, rabbits, etc.) and also crafts and other Wetaskiwin offerings (honey, retro-style candy, children’s Fee: $20 per person - includes catered lunch, items, woodworking, baking, soaps, etc.) Face snacks, and refreshments painting and balloon animals available for Contact: For more information and children. Musical performers from WCHS registration form view our website and Food Trucks are on site. https://www.abgenealogy.ca/wetaskiwin-branch Date & Time: May 2, 10am - 3pm Location: Wetaskiwin Drill Hall, 4519-50 Ave, Wetaskiwin, Alberta Fee: FREE Admission Contact: Kate Osterwoldt at [email protected]

48 WETASKIWIN & AREA New Park on the Block Friday, May 8th 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM Join us for the ribbon cutting and grand opening of our new playground! This will be followed by exhilarating entertainment, fantastic food, giant games, and a fundraising 50/50! We are excited to invite all members of our community to this special occasion.

Wetaskiwin Public Library 5002 51 Avenue Wetaskiwin, Alberta T9A 0V1 | 780-361-4446 http://www.wetaskiwinpubliclibrary.ab.ca

2020 SPRING / SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE 49 4TH ANNUAL

W E T A S K I W I N T R I A T H L O N

5K & 10K FUN RUN JUNE 14, 2020 TRIATHLON DISTANCES MANLUK CENTRE FOR ALL AGES 4+ 4514 50 AVE IN SUPPORT OF REGISTER ONLINE: MULTISPORTSCANADA.CA VOLUNTEER & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

50 WETASKIWIN & AREA C I T Y O F W E T A S K I W I N Reconnect with Nature this Summer!

Visit one of our beautiful parks! For more information contact the Recreation Department 780.361.4444

2020 SPRING / SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE 51 SPRING PARADE OF PROGRAMS Monday, March 16, 2020 from 6 pm until 8 pm at the Wetaskiwin Drill Hall (4513 - 50 Avenue).

Register for upcoming activities, programs, and courses at the Wetaskiwin Parade of Programs! Community organizations are ready to take registrations and share information about their offerings.

PROGRAM GUIDE MANDATE

The Program Guide is a non-commercial publication that advertises educational, recreational, and personal wellness programs within the Wetaskiwin region. Event listings are also now accepted!

Businesses must promote a program, learning opportunity, and/or a community service that falls within the mandate.

*No general business ads will be accepted for print*

CONTACT US

The Wetaskiwin & Area Program Guide is made possible through a partnership between the City of Wetaskiwin and the County of Wetaskiwin. CITY OF WETASKIWIN COUNTY OF WETASKIWIN Phone: 780.361.4400 Phone: 780.352.3321

Prefer to email? Send us a note at [email protected] (for both City and County questions)