Sundre On The Go Community Newsletter February 2017 Greenwood Neighbourhood Place is your Community Resource Centre - Connecting you to Local Programs, Events, Services, & Resources Photo Credit: Mike Kapiczowski Community Builders building rural leaders one project at a time James Thorogood with the Totem Foundation (left) presents a donation cheque to Chair Patricia Toone (middle) and Executive Director Marita Stermann (right) of Greenwood Neighbourhood CONTACT US Place. With this generous donation of Office Hours: Monday to Thursday $15,000, our organization will be able to 8:30am to 4:00pm continue the multitude of social pro- Location: #5, 96-2 Ave NW, Sundre gramming and essential community ser- Phone: 403 638 1011 | Fax: 403 638 1012 vices offered to the Sundre community. Mail: PO Box 1846, Sundre AB, T0M 1X0 General Enquiries: [email protected] Website: www.mygnp.org Greenwood Neighbourhood Place is not CRA Charity No. 866369374RR0001 just an organization providing services in Sundre, but rather a place for people to come together and connect with others. Over 300+ people come through our door on a monthly basis for a variety of reasons. Our Centre creates volunteer Meet & Greet the GNP Board opportunities and connections, welcomes newcomers to our community, Everyone Welcome! provides social programing for all age groups, advocates for adults and GNP Board Meeting seniors, provides information and referral, helps address employment needs, Wednesday, February 8, 2017 provides computers for public access, offers continuing education 6:00 - 6:30 PM at the GNP Office opportunities and communication tools, provides office space for many other not-for-profit organizations, and so much more. We take note of what is happening in our community by identifying community issues and prioritizing REMINDER existing or creating new resources. Community Volunteer Income Tax Program will be starting in March 2017! Check www.mygnp.org for eligibility The intent of the Totem Foundation to build healthy communities, inspire requirements, drop off times , & updates. innovative thinking, and encourage social progress - it is a perfect match for New volunteers welcome! Greenwood Neighbourhood Place Society’s scope of work. With great thanks and appreciation, Our office will be closed … we accept the financial contribution from Monday, 20 February 2017 the Totem Foundation. for Family Day! Sundre On The Go is brought to you by Greenwood Neighbourhood Place Society (GNP) and Sundre Family Community Support Services (FCSS) We extend our heartfelt thanks to all of the extraordinary individuals, organizations, & businesses that volunteered and donated to the 2016 Sundre Santas Christmas Hamper program! Desirae Jackson (left) presents a gift card donation to The Royal Purple Ladies presented a donation and Misty Reimer (left) of West Fraser Forest Products Cherie Johnson (GNP). helped out in Santas Workshop for the day. presents a cheque to Lorey Marsden (GNP). Randy Ference (left) of Taqa North presents a cheque to Denny McLean (center) & Linda Holden (right) of Lyle Pedersen (right) of the Gwendale Elks presents a Dolores Dercach (GNP). AltaGas present a cheque to Cherie Johnson (left). cheque to Cherie Johnson (GNP). Sundre United Church & Patrons present a cheque. Shane Olson (right) of Apache presents a cheque to River Valley School’s Me to We Club present a (from left) Verity Pickering, Lorey Marsden, Pat Toone (GNP), Cherie Johnson (GNP). donation from their CANDY GRAM program. Cheri Jahnke, Tammy Allan, Jean Dickman, & Joyce Wicks. Pro Water Conditioning 1464520 Alberta Ltd. RV School Candy Grams ACE Hardware Royal Canadian Legion Anderson Tire Rustler's Ridge Development Apache Canada Ltd. Sundre Museum ATB Financial Sundre Autobody Barbara Chassie Sundre BPOE Elks Lodge Barry & Kari McElhinney Sundre Chiropractic Center Bear's Den Sundre Christian Women's League Bergen Farmers Market Sundre Community Drug Mart Bonavista Energy Corporation Sundre Curling Club Burger Baron Sundre IGA Canadian Knifemaker Supply Ltd. Sundre Jiffy Lube Century 21 Westcountry Realty Ltd. Sundre Legion Ladies Auxiliary Cooters Transportation Systems Sundre Lodge - Royal Purple Ladies Country Road RV Sundre Municipal Library Desiree Jackson Sundre RemedyRX Family Pharmacy Dong GI Kim Professional Corp Jeftec Auto Service Inc. Sundre Subway Dougan's Farm and Feed Supply Joko's Convenience Store Sundre United Church Faith Lutheran Church Kick Hot Oil Surbey Family Gap Creek Wood Products Inc. Kokanee Heavy Truck & Eqpmt Sales Taqa North Grease Nipples Mark Crouch Backhoe Service Ltd. Therry Lawson Gwendale Elks Mountain View Credit Union Tim Horton's Hairway To Heaven Neighbours Helping Neighbours Timeless Interiors Harmattan Community Center Nimble Fingers TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Harmattan Gas Processing L.P. (AltaGas) Olds Fertilizers & Agri Services Ltd. Town of Sundre James River Cowboy Church Paint by Number 567 Ltd. Two Loud Kids Consulting Ltd. James River Willing Workers Pharmasave #337 West Fraser Call GNP at 403 638-1011 … Visit us on our website or Facebook Page … or E-mail for details [email protected] Qigong Get Your Camera Off Auto Introduction to Smartphones & Tablets Tuesdays, Mar 7 - Apr 25, 2017 Sat., Feb 11, 2017 | 9 AM - 1 PM Tuesdays, Feb 14 & 28, 2017 | 1 PM 8 Sessions | 1 - 2 PM This course will teach you about all of the wonderful settings & fun things your camera Need help with your smartphone or tablet? Qigong is an ancient Chinese This 35 minute, one-on-one, class will teach health care system integrating can do off of the Auto setting! Topics include physical postures, breathing exposure, aperture & shutter settings, depth basic operations. You will learn about: in- techniques, & focused intention. of field, focusing, special scene modes, and stalling & managing apps, understanding It is a method of exercise more! security and much more. and meditation. COST: $65 LOCATION: GNP Board Room COST: $100 LOCATION: GNP Board Room COST: $10, Bring your device INSTRUCTOR: Mike Kapiczowski INSTRUCTOR: Cindy Orr Tai Chi GNP Upcoming Events Tuesdays, Mar 7 - May 23, 2017 Seniors Art Program 12 Sessions | 2 - 3 PM Firearms/Non-restricted Mar 10-11, Mar 17-18 Tue., Feb 21, 2017 | 10 AM - 12 PM Tai Chi began as a martial art. It is low impact, Beginner’s level class intended for older aerobic, & relaxing. It involves slow, gentle Seniors Art Program Mar 21, Apr 18 movements, deep Cooking for Health & Wellness: Nuts & adults and seniors. Mixed media project will breathing, & Legumes Mar 16, Sourdough Apr 20 use various medias like paint, ink, & collage. meditation. Firearms/Restricted Mar 19 Join us and discover your creative abilities! COST: $120 DIY Painting on Wood Apr 7 LOCATION: Sundre Seniors Hey Seniors! Comedian Phil Callaway in *SAVE $5 when you register for both classes!* Supportive Learning Facility Sundre Apr 18 LOCATION: McDougal Flats Hall COST: Free, registration req’d DIY Bath Bombs & Body Scrubs May 26 INSTRUCTOR: Linda Martin INSTRUCTOR: Debbie McIvor It’s nearly that time to think about REGISTER for all GNP GED Preparation gardening again! If you’d like to request a April 11 to June 15, 2017 | 5-8pm plot for the 2017 season, please e-mail Courses & Events (on this Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays ([email protected]) or call (403 638 1011) page) at: www.mygnp.org Includes 100 hours of GED Preparation instruc- us to receive updates! tion via video conferencing; Books & a calculator; *or* and GED exam fee (exam is written at the Red In-person Deer College). Register early! LOCATION: GNP Board Room (Mon-Thu, 8:30 am - 4 pm) COST: Free (Must be 18 yrs or older and Registration Deadlines: out of school for at least one year) 4-5 Business Days INSTRUCTOR: Esterina Manyluk with a before Course Date GNP Facilitator Portrait Drawing for Beginners Plaster Paint Pizazz Snowshoeing & Fri./Sat., Mar 3 & 4, 2017 | 7 - 9 PM Sat., Feb 25, 2017 | 10 AM - 2 PM The Art of Animal Tracking Learn how graphing techniques for portraits You can paint practically anything with Sat., Feb 18, 2017 | 1-4 PM (human or animal) provide a more accurate Plaster Paint! Bring whatever you have for Strap on a pair of snowshoes & experience likeness. Drawing will be in pencil. Bring this project. Registration includes paint the freedom of the great outdoors! Learn copies of your portrait-photograph. Class is brush, distressing sponge, waxing rags, & how to identify and interpret animal tracks. for adults. technique handouts. Paint is extra. Enjoy a wiener roast & campfire at the end LOCATION: West Country Centre of the day! For ages 8+. LOCATION: GNP Board Room COST: $53, plus paint LOCATION: Pioneer Lodge COST: $35, includes art supplies INSTRUCTOR: Charlene & Micki COST: $10, incl. snowshoes & lunch INSTRUCTOR: Darlene Turner (‘Aunties in the Attic’) INSTRUCTOR: Pioneer Lodge Staff Canadian Firearms Safety Course Cooking for Health & Wellness Walk, Hike, or Trek Non-Restricted Course Stocks & Broths with GNP Fri., Feb 3 | 6-10 PM Thu., Feb 16, 2017 | 6 - 9 PM Get moving and join us in URBAN POLE & Sat., Feb 4 | 8 AM-1 PM Bone broth & meat stock are the foundation Testing Follows Immediately WALKING - you can come without poles! Firearm owners have social responsibilities. for gut restoration. Examine the GAPS diet Ongoing Walking Groups Successful course completion req’d to apply and how to improve gut function. You will We’ve moved indoors! Join us at for a PAL. 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