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Marriage Commissioner Province of Alberta [email protected] 403.208.5937 | 403.875.9005 weddingsbybrenda.com MARDA LOOP I MAY 2021 7 MLCA PROGRAMS Update on Yoga Classes Please stay tuned to the website, e-newsletter, and so- Due to restrictions being put back in place and Alberta re- cial media for any announcements on our Spring Pro- turning to Phase 1, we have delayed the start of yoga until grams. Some of the programs we are hoping to open at least sometime in May. If restrictions continue, we will registration for later this month are: delay once again for a few weeks. If things are not better • Peanuts Soccer by June, we will then put a hold until we can safely resume. • Summer Day Camps • Idea Labs Please feel free to register with no worries. You will be • Axe Capoeira able to receive a full refund or credit if classes are un- • Seniors Fit able to start (or a pro-rated refund/credit based on how • Barre Sculpt many classes we can offer). MLCA membership is re- quired to register in this program. We are looking forward to getting up to full speed and getting you active as soon as it is safe to do so! If you want to register for when we’re able to finally offer Yoga once again, here are the details: Tennis Courts Are Now Open Itching to get outside and enjoy the nice weather? Can’t Wednesday Yoga with Sophie wait for some physical activity in the fresh air? Our fantastic Date: Wednesdays from April 14 to June 23, 2021 (New tennis courts are officially open (barring any restrictions). dates will be announced based on restrictions) Time: 7:00 to 8:00 pm We have been working on a few changes, so please stay Cost: $140 + GST for 11 sessions tuned for all the updates on improved procedures, rules and guidelines, and potential programs. Please email Friday Yoga with Sophie Kevin at [email protected] for questions on access to Date: Fridays from April 16 to June 18, 2021 (New dates the tennis courts and any new information. will be announced based on restrictions) Time: 9:30 to 10:30 am Start getting your racquet ready! And don’t forget that Cost: $125 + GST for 10 sessions MLCA membership is required to play on our courts. Don’t cause any delay in your play, get your membership Seniors Yoga now! Visit mardaloop.com/about/membership. Enjoy yoga at the senior level with the comfortable in- struction from our great teacher Sophie! Facility Corner - New Shade Garden The MLCA has partnered with our beloved Community Move with strength and ease with a regular dose of Crop Garden Society to construct a new, beautiful Shade yoga. This class is designed to encourage mobility at any Garden located on the north side of the building. The Com- age. Whether you’re new to yoga or you’ve been prac- munity Crop Garden Society is leading the charge on this ticing all your life, you’ll enjoy the playful nature of this lovely new addition. The materials are ordered, and con- gentle yoga class. struction should’ve begun in late April barring any setbacks. MLCA membership is required to register in this program. You will see the ongoing work to beautify the area and When: Thursdays, 11:30am to 12:30pm, April 15 to June 17, make MLCA the place to be! In the end this garden will 2021 (New dates will be announced based on restrictions) encompass a two-tiered combination of two eight-foot Cost: $125 plus GST for 10 sessions raised planting boxes, and two four-foot benches to com- plete the design.