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Serving the community leagues of Evansdale, Kilkenny,
    Londonderry, McLeod, and Northmount

    October 2018

                 Published by Calder Publications. To advertise please call 780-918-0336 or email josh@communityleaguenews.com
Halloween Colouring Contest
  Enter our Halloween colouring contest for a chance to win
a box of Halloween Purdy’s chocolates! A $25 value!
  Participants must be 12 years old and under. Enter before
Saturday, October 27 - a winner will be chosen at noon that
day.
  Drop off your entry at 8644-152B Ave or scan your entry
and e-mail it to: newsletter@evansdale.ca or text it to 780-
680-9408. Please provide your name, age, and telephone
number on your entry. Happy colouring!

Fall Green Shack                                               Kilkenny Community League
                                                               Annual General Meeting
                                                                 Become a part of your      Please be in attendance for
                                                               community and get in-        our Annual General Meet-
                                                               volved!    Board meetings    ing which is being held No-
                                                               are held the second Tues-    vember 8th at 6:00pm. There
                                                               day every month (excluding   will be some major changes
                                                               July & August) from 7:00pm   to the existing Kilkenny By-
                                                               – 9:00pm in the Meeting      laws and it would be good to
                                                               Room of Kilkenny Hall.       get everyone’s input.
  The City of Edmonton has      adult are welcome to attend.
extended the Kilkenny Green     For more information, please
Shack program into October      visit: edmonton.ca/dropin-
& November! Come and join       communityprograms or call
us for games, crafts, sports,   311. Mon & Wed: 3:30-
outdoor cooking and more!       6:00pm Sat: 1:00-5:00pm
This program is targeted for    at Kilkenny Community
children aged 6-12, but all     League 14910 72 St from
children accompanied by an      October 13 - November 7.
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Evansdale Community League News
                                                                       Serving: Evansdale – Belle Rive – Eaux Claires

 Evansdale Community League Board & Committees                                                             Great Fun at                                                        Zumba Fall
 Address: 9111 - 150 Avenue, Hall Phone 457-0948
 Mailing address: Box 71023 Northwood Mall Post Office, Edmonton, Alberta T5E 6J8 
                                                                                                            Community League Day                                                Session - Call
 E-mail address: www.evansdale.ca                                                                            Community League Day,
                                                                                                            held on Sept 7 at Evansdale
                                                                                                                                                                                For Interest
 Jeff Muiselaar             President                    780-478-1759      president@evansdale.ca
                                                                                                            Hall, was a huge success. Over                                         Evansdale        Community
 Vacant-volunteer today!   Vice President                                 vicepresident@evansdale.ca
                                                                                                            200 people attended the                                             Hall is planning to resume
 Shawna Walsh              Past President                780-237-2169     pastpresident@evansdale.ca
                                                                                                            event! Community                                                    ZUMBA® beginning in Oc-
 David Dodge               Director of Sustainability    780-478-6162     sustainability@evansdale.ca
                                                                                                            members enjoyed                                                     tober for a 8 week session –
 Ray Costley               Soccer Director               780-660-4230     soccer@evansdale.ca                                                                               Tuesday evenings @ 6:30pm.
 Mazen Kaddoura            Treasurer                                      treasurer@evansdale.ca
                                                                                                            snacks and hot
                                                                                                            dogs,       bouncy                                                  We need a minimum number
 Sue Harris                Credits                       780-473-8796     credits@evansdale.ca                                                                              of 15 ZUMBA® enthusiastic
                                                                                                            castles, face paint-
 Jim Young                 Secretary                                      secretary@evansdale.ca                                                                            people to start this session.
                                                                                                            ing, and games.
 Elaine Sarac              Membership Director           780-476-7442.    membership@evansdale.ca
                                                                                                            Approximately 76                           dale Community              Please reply if you are in-
 Todd Sharkey              Hockey Director               780-238-3910     hockey@evansdale.ca
                                                                                                            people stayed for the                    League Day a suc-          terested in signing up. Also
 Shawna Walsh              Bingo Director                                 bingomanager@evansdale.ca
                                                                                                            movie “Show Dogs”.                    cess. Special thanks to       indicate whether Tuesday
 Jenilee Hoffort            Sport Explorerz Director                                                          Thanks to all the volunteers   Shawna Walsh for organising        or another day of the week
 Vacant-volunteer today!   Program Director              780-905-4554     programs@evansdale.ca         and community members            the event and making it all        would work best for you.
                                                                                                            who helped make our Evans-       happen!                               Contact Emilio Consul Jr.
 Jim Ragsdale              Director at large                                                                                                                                at 780-238-6919 or email at
 Mai-Linh Huynh            Newsletter & Social Media     780-680-9408     newsletter@evansdale.ca                                                                           Emilio.Zumba@shaw.ca if
 Jeff Muiselaar            Area 17 Representative        780-478-1759     pastpresident@evansdale.ca    Evansdale Hockey Director                                           you are interested or have
                                                                                                                                                                                any questions.
 Nicole & Chris
 Jim Young
                            Belle Rive Sign Volunteers
                            Evansdale Sign Volunteer
                                                           
                                                           
                                                                             signs@evansdale.ca
                                                                             signs@evansdale.ca
                                                                                                            Start of Season Address
 Vacant-volunteer today!
 Terri
                            Eaux Claires Playground
                            Hall Rentals
                                                           780-641-6171     ecbr@evansdale.ca
                                                                             hallrentals@evansdale.ca
                                                                                                               Hello Evansdale players &
                                                                                                            families,
                                                                                                                                             and his family.
                                                                                                                                                Ronan is not only my son
                                                                                                                                                                                Yoga at
                                                           780-478-4444
 N/A                        Skating Rink                  780-478-2577                                      The 2018/19 hockey sea-       Ethan’s hockey and soccer          Evansdale
                            Club Coordinator, Boys &                                                        son is upon us. Hockey try-      teammate, he’s a
 Cassandra Rijavec          Girls Club/Big Brothers Big                      Cassandra.Rijavec@bgcbigs.ca   outs are well underway for all      teammate and friend to             14 Thursdays
                            Sisters                        780-822-2560                                     the Eagles teams. The teams      many hockey and soccer                7:30-8:30pm
                                                                                                           will soon hit the ice for what   players in Evansdale and              September 13 - December
                                                                                                            is hopefully a fun filled suc-   other communities. Ronan, to       13
Spray
     Park at Poplar                                                        Benefits of                     cessful year. I’d like to wel-   me as a parent watching from          9111-150Ave
                                                                                                                                                                                   $150 for 14 weeks
Park Playground News                                                        Community                       come all the new families to     the sidelines, is the epitome of
                                                                                                                                                                                   $13/class for drop-in
                                                                                                            the Evansdale Community          what a great teammate should
                                                                            League                          League and wish players,             be - kind, caring, respect-       Cash or cheque only
                                                                                                                                                                                   Contact evansdaleyoga@
                                                                            Membership                      coaches and families
                                                                                                            all the best for an
                                                                                                                                                      ful and a great sports-
                                                                                                                                                       man.                     gmail.com to register or for
                                                                              Free community league         awesome season.                                We will miss         more information.
                                                                            swims:                             On a very sad,                           Ronan between the          Come out and enjoy some
                                                                              Londonderry Pool (14528       sombre note I would                         pipes in his familiar   “me time” in caring, sup-
                                                                            66 Street) Sundays 4:15-5:45    like to address some                       #31 Eagles Jersey as     portive, positive environ-
                                                                            pm                              terrible news regard-                     his teammates hit the     ment. Yoga is a great way
   The next phase of the Pop-            pad with more swings and a           Grand Trunk Pool (13025                                                                           to de-stress while improving
                                                                                                            ing Ronan Smyth, a                      ice. For this season and
lar Park Playground and Spray            water spray pad with lots of       112 Street) Sundays 4:15-                                                                           strength, flexibility, balance
                                                                                                            long time Eagles goalie                beyond, you will be sure
Park development should be               cool features should be up         5:45 pm                                                                                             and posture. No previous
                                                                                                            who played last season for         to see many Eagles players
starting in September! We                and running by next summer           O’leary Pool (8804 132                                                                            experience required. All par-
                                                                                                            the PeeWee 2 team. He has        wearing the special commem-
had a few delays in the sum-             when the city flips the switch     Avenue) Saturdays 4 – 6 pm                                                                          ticipants are encouraged to
                                                                                                            been stricken with Diffuse       orative goalie mask
mer but have been told that              for summer fun. Watch for                                                                                                              work at their own level. To
                                                                                                            Intrinsic Pontine Giloma            sticker designed in his hon-
construction should be start-            more news on the grand open-         Discount on City of Ed-                                                                           register or for more infor-
                                                                                                            (DIPG), a terminal, inoper-      our. A Go Fund Me account
ing soon. An additional play             ing party next year!               monton annual wellness                                                                              mation, please email evans-
                                                                                                            able brain tumour. Ronan’s       has been set up for Ronan.
                                                                            passes                          life expectancy is measured      Please share with everyone         daleyoga@gmail.com.
Community League Memberships                                                  Hall rental discount          in months now but with ra-       you know. https://www.go-
  Get your membership any-                  $15 single parent                                               diation treatment and therapy,   fundme.com/ronan039s-can-          Visit Our
                                                                              Discounts for community       family and friends hope that     cer-fight-amp-dreams-fund
time! Membership makes
you part of an amazing com-
                                            $15 couple with no chil-
                                         dren                               league events and programs      he can gain some valuable           God Bless,
                                                                                                                                                                                Website and
munity of people who care                   Contact Elaine Sarac at           Play community sports
                                                                            such as soccer
                                                                                                            time to help make his final         Todd Sharkey                    Facebook Page
about and help look after our            membership@evansdale.                                              months memorable for him            Evansdale Hockey Director  Get the latest information,
community. Get free com-                 ca or 780-476-7442 to get                                                                                                      our most recent newsletter,
munity swims, discounts on               your Evansdale Community           Evansdale Hall Rental Information (NEW Rates!)                                              contact information and lots
community programs, dis-                 League membership. Please            Hall capacity 230               Dishes $100                    age deposit                of other great stuff! Also get
counts on Edmonton City                  leave a voice message if you         $50/hr meeting                  BBQ $75                          References may be re- involved, join us on Face-
wellness programs and hall               cannot reach Elaine by phone.        $350/day Mon-Thur, $350         Sports Building capacity       quested. Discounts avail- book!
rentals, and enjoy skating in               If you are in a rush, you       damage deposit                  50                               able for community mem-       Website: www.evansdale.
the winter!                              can buy memberships at the           $450/day       Fri/Sat/Sun,     $25/hr meeting                 bers of one year or more. ca
  $25 family                             Edmonton Federation of             $400 damage deposit               $35/hr function                Contact Terri at 780-478-     Facebook Page: www.
  $10 single                             Community Leagues web-               All weekend $650, $600          $125/day, $100 damage          4444 or hallrentals@evans- facebook.com/evansdale-
  $10 seniors                            site: www.efcl.org                 damage deposit                    Weekend $350, $300dam-         dale.ca.                   communityleague
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Kilkenny Community League News
Kilkenny Rink Manager                                              Kilkenny Indoor Soccer                                                FREE DROP-IN

                                                                                                                                        FALL
   Kilkenny        Community      service to the public. Kilken-      The indoor season kicks off   sumes.
League (14910-72 St Ed-           ny will supply the equip-        October 13th at Edmonton’s            Please email soccer@
monton AB)                        ment for ice resurfacing and     three soccer centres. Kilkenny   kilkenny.ab.ca if you have not

                                                                                                                                         GREEN SHACK
   Kilkenny        Community      required training. The rink      has 10 teams registered this     heard from your coach by Oc-
League is looking for an ener-    manager will be responsible      season in age groups from U7     tober 7th.
getic Rink Manager to super-      for maintaining the equipment    to U17. We sincerely wish all       Thanks to all the volunteers
vise all day to day operational   in good working order.           teams playing indoor soccer      that helped at our registration
aspects of the Kilkenny Ice          Prior experience in ice       good luck.                       sessions, organized equipment
Skating Rink. The ice skating     rink management and/or               Key Dates:                   for the indoor season and the           LOCATION             DATES                DAYS                   TIMES
rink operates from November       maintenance preferred. All          October 13 – season starts    coaches, assistant coaches and
through February (approxi-        candidates must be able to          December 4– team pictures     team managers that gracious-          Kilkenny Community
                                                                                                                                                                October 13 -   Mondays, Wednesdays,   Mon & Wed: 3:30-6:00pm
                                                                                                                                                 League
mately 10 -20 weeks on aver-      work evenings, weekends          at Kilkenny hall                 ly volunteer their time. We                14910 72 St
                                                                                                                                                                November 7          Saturdays            Sat: 1:00-5:00pm

age). The ice skating will be     and holidays as needed and          December 21 – start of        couldn’t do it without you.
open to the public M-F (5-9)      weather permitting.              Christmas break                     Amber                            Our Green Shack program is now running in select locations in the fall months.
and S-S (12-5).                      If you require additional        January 5 – league play re-      Kilkenny Soccer Director         Come and join us for games, crafts, sports, outdoor cooking and more!
   This position will be re-      information please contact
                                                                   Halloween Party Save The Date Kilkenny                          Community         League
sponsible for, but not limited    Anna at 780-478-3269.                                                   This program is targeted   for children
                                                                                                          aged 6-12, but all children accompanied by
to, the efficient operation and      Please email resume to
hands on management of ice        Anna at President@kilken-        Coordinators      Rink Clean Up: Oc- Memberships
                                                                                                          an adult are welcome to attend.

quality (resurfacing), main-      ny.ab.ca.                                        tober 14 at Kilkenny     Memberships are sold in person during the spring (March)
taining outstanding cleanli-         Job Type:                     Needed          Community              For more information, please visit:
                                                                                                  League and    fall (September) sports registration dates (please bring
                                                                                                          edmonton.ca/dropincommunityprograms
ness of the facility and equip-      Contract                        Kilkenny’s Community           Kids Halloween Party Set            proof    of address [utility bill or drivers license]). However mem-
                                                                                                                                         or call 311.
ment in addition to generating       Experience:                   League needs a group of peo-     up: October 26 at Kilken-           berships are sold year round through the Edmonton Federation
revenue in ice rentals, and          Ice rink management           ple to help out at our yearly    ny Community League                 of Community
                                                                                                                                               @GreenShacksLeagues (EFCL) website. Membership types
concessions. Other tasks will        Ice making                    Halloween Party in October       Kids Halloween Party: Octo-         and rates are listed there. If you have any other questions, please
include the responsibility of        Equipment maintenance         on the 27th.                     ber 27 at Kilkenny Commu-           email Membership@Kilkenny.ab.ca
processing public skating in-        Building maintenance            Anyone interested in help-     nity League
come, memberships and other          Location:                     ing out are asked to please         Kilkenny AGM: Novem-             Welcome Back Everyone!
charged events along with            Kilkenny       Community      contact Anna at                  ber 8, 6:00pm at Kilkenny
                                                                                                    Community Hall                          I hope everyone has had an enjoyable summer. It has been
providing superior customer       League                           780-478-3269.
                                                                                                                                        busy around the hall. Come in and see the new flooring at the
                                                                                                                                        rink and sound proofing in the hall. Community Day went well,
                                                                                                    Hall Rentals                        even though there was a bit of bad weather.
                                                                                                      The Kilkenny Hall is                 Thank you to Bob Guest for helping with moving items out
                                                                                                    available for rental!! It is the    of the Concessions and repairing of a sign on our fence.
                                                                                                    perfect space for your special           I need to send out a warning: all vehicles parked in our side

              IT’S TIME
                                                                                                    event, meetings, weddings           of the parking lot overnight, when they are not part of event at
                                                                                                    and any other social event.         the hall, will be towed at the owners expense.
                                                                                                    Please go to http://www.               I would like to thank all the volunteers that helped us with our

              TO PARK IT.                                                                           kilkenny.ab.ca/facilities/          Sport Registration, Casino, and all of our events. If it wasn’t for
                                                                                                    view to have a look and click       you we would not be able to do these activities.
                                                                                                    on “Book Facility” to...you            November 8th will be our AGM in the meeting room. Come
                                                                                                    guessed it... book the facility!    and join us. We are always looking for Members at large and
              Please move your RV or trailer to                                                     The website will also show          your opinions and ideas matter to us. There will be some sub-
              your back yard or a storage facility.                                                 you when the hall is avail-         stantial changes to our bylaws, please come and have your say.
                                                                                                    able. Feel free to call 780-           Please keep an eye out for any suspicious activity, call the po-
                                                                                                    478-2481 to leave a message         lice line 780-423-4567 with any concerns. This is your neigh-
              Bylaw officers are out in our                                                                                               borhood, let’s work together to keep it safe.
              communities to make our city better.                                                  for bookings as well.
                                                                                                                                           Thank you to everyone - Anna
              Learn about RV parking rules at
              edmonton.ca/recreationalvehiclebylaw                                                                Denture Specialist - Over 35 Years Experience

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       serv                      5803 Roper Road, Edmonton                   Londonderry Community League
                                                                                  Membership Drive!
   40th Anniversary Installation Special                     The league is pleased to offer affordable memberships for the 2018 - 2019 season to interested community members.
                                                                                          Come down to the hall and get your new membership card!

                                                                  Rates:                                                            Membership Registration Nights
                                                                  • $20.00 for a family
                    Free humidifier or                                                                                                  September 24 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
                                                                  • $10.00 for singles
                                                                                                                                      October 15 and 22 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
                                                                  • Seniors are free or by donation
           no payments for 12 months
                                                                                                  Benefits of membership include:
          on any furnace replacement                                                          Access to league activities and programs
                                                                                                 Voting rights at all league meetings
                                                                             Discounts on annual or multi-visit passes to City of Edmonton Leisure Centres
              LOCALLY OWNED                                                                  25% off regular priced tickets at Jubilation’s
                                                                                                      Discounts on hall rental
                                                                             Free community swim at Londonderry, O’Leary Pool and Grand Trunk Pools

              Call 780-463-3096 or
              visit wjheats.com for a                                        Crib Night                                                 Coffee Group
                                                                                                                                      How many people do you know in
                                                                        Interested in playing doubles?                                     our neighborhood?
              FREE, no obligation                                          Join us in the social room at                        Join community members for coffee and treats.
                                                                        the Londonderry Community Hall
              estimate.                                                         (14224 - 74 Street)
                                                                                                                            WHERE: Upstairs Social Room,
                                                                                                                                   Londonderry Community Hall
                                                                       every second Friday to play cribbage.
                                                                                                                                   14224 - 74 Street, Edmonton
                                                               2018 -2019 Season begins October 5th                         WHEN: The 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month,
                                                                     Strict 7:00 p.m. start time - come early!                    10:00 am to noon
               780-463-3096               wjheats.com           Bring your partner and join us for crib and snacks.
                                                                                                                            WHY: Just to say “Hello”, have a chat
                                                                                                                                 and get to know one another
                                                                    The cost is $5 per person with optional fees
                                                                      for a 50/50 pool and the 29 hand pot.                 THE COST: It’s FREE ~ compliments of the league
                                                                                                                             No commitments, no sign-ups, no sales pitches!
                                                                          Beginners are welcome!
                                                                                                                               Questions? Call Helen at 780-475-6728
                                                              We need your help!
                                                             Londonderry Community League is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers to fill various board, committee
                                                             and volunteer positions. If you or someone you know is interested, please attend our monthly meeting, held every 3rd
                                                             Tuesday of the month at the community hall, or contact our Secretary Beth, at secretary@londonderry.online or
                                                             our President Angie, at president@londonderry.online
                                                             Londonderry Community League can only keep the doors open by relying on dedicated volunteers.

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McLeod News
                                                                                                McLeod President’s Message
                                                                                                   Thank you to everyone          siasm and cooperation.
                                                                                                that came to our Community           If you are interested in
                                                                                                League Day event on Sep-          being part of a great group
                                                                                                tember 15, 2018 despite the       of community leaders, our
                                                                                                snow and rain that was pres-      AGM is taking place on
                                                                                                ent throughout much of the        October 27 at 6pm in the
                                                                                                day. In case you missed it,       programs room (left doors,
                                                                                                more details are in the article   McLeod Centre, 14715-59
                                                                                                in this newsletter and there      St). Here are the positions
                                                                                                are photos on our Facebook        up for election (2018-2020):
                                                                                                Page.                                Vice President (VACANT-
                                                                                                   I also want to thank 630       must be elected from current
                                                                                                CHED content producer             Board members only)
                                                                                                Kelsey Campbell for ar-              Membership Director (in-
                                                                                                ranging for me to be on a         cumbent)                            Hollick-Kenyon Commu-
                                                                                                panel discussing community           Treasurer (incumbent)         nity Director (incumbent)
                                                                                                leagues with radio host Ryan         Soccer Director (incum-          McLeod Community Di-
                                                                                                Jespersen (https://omny.fm/       bent)                            rector (VACANT)
                                                                                                shows/ryan-jespersen-show/           Baseball Director (VA-           If you are interested in a
                                                                                                sept-14-jespersen-11-the-         CANT)                            position, please contact me
                                                                                                community-league-friday-             Softball Director (incum-     at president@mcleodcl.ca.
                                                                                                r#sharing). The hour-long         bent)                               Some vacancies are as a
                                                                                                program went by much                 Hockey Director (incum-       result of some wonderful
                                                                                                too quickly and I’m sure I        bent)                            people moving on. McLeod
                                                                                                never got a chance to men-           Programs Director (in-        wishes to express its grati-
                                                                                                tion how appreciative I am        cumbent)                         tude to Ron Locke (Baseball
                                                                                                of the Board members that            Safety Director (incum-       Director), Cheryl Petruk
                                                                                                I support. These wonderful        bent)                            (Vice President), and Joe
                                                                                                community-minded neigh-              Volunteer Director (in-       Tovey (McLeod Community
                                                                                                bors make McLeod one of           cumbent)                         Director and rink volunteer).
                                                                                                the most productive and              Miller Community Direc-       These amazing neighbors
                                                                                                best-run leagues in the City.     tor (incumbent)                  have contributed a huge
                                                                                                I think it says a lot about a        Casselman Community           amount to their community
                                                                                                group of 25 volunteers who        Director (VACANT)                and their involvement will
                                                                                                can take on the roles of 27          Matt Berry Community          be greatly missed.
                                                                                                Board positions with enthu-       Director (incumbent)                Leanne
McLeod Hosts Another Successful Community Day
                                                                                                McLeod Supports Fine Arts
                                                                                                   Fine arts is a very impor-     expression. Children love          Let your child plan a
                                                                                                tant part of a child’s growth     to pretend, create, be silly,    show. It could be dancing,
                                                                                                and development. We gen-          and imagine and fine arts is     a speech, puppets, a story,
                                                                                                erally think of fine arts as      a way to do all of this and      singing, or anything else.
                                                                                                drawing, music, dance, and        more.                            Watch the show when your
                                                                                                drama but it’s so much more!        Here are a few fun and         child is ready to perform.
                                                                                                When children participate in      easy fine art ideas that you     The entertainment is price-
                                                                                                fine arts they are building       can try at home.                 less.
                                                                                                skills such as imagination,         Have your child tell a           If you are interested in
                                                                                                creativity, self expression,      story while you write down       enrolling your child in a fine
                                                                                                confidence, motor skill de-       what they are saying. Have       arts program, McLeod runs
Members of the 501st Badlands Garrison and the Rebel    EPL was one of the participants
                                                                                                velopment, critical thinking,     your child illustrate their      an exciting fine arts class
Legion joined us in costume for Community League Day    for Community League Day
                                                                                                coordination, socialization,      story to create their own        called Imagination 101. The
                                                                                                inventiveness, and positiv-       book.                            program is for Preschoolers,
  On Saturday, the 15th of brary brought interactive dis-    tional tools                       ity. These skills contribute        Put out a bunch of craft       Grades 1-3, and Grade 4-6
September, McLeod Com- plays                                    MLA Heather Sweet pro-          to a child’s overall ability to   supplies such as toilet paper    children on Wednesdays.
munity League hosted an-      Alberta Treasury Branch        vided free birthday cake           learn and extend into all ar-     rolls, popsicle sticks, card-    Activities include a weekly
other successful Community brought free juice                   MP Ziad Aboultaif provid-       eas of a child’s life.            board, scrap paper, elastics,    art project, music, move-
League Day. Despite the bad   Free hot dogs and popcorn      ed free Canada flag pins              Of course we can’t forget      bread ties, or pretty much       ment, and lots of fun. If
weather, about a hundred      Norwood Child and Fam-            City Councillor Aaron Pa-       how much fun the fine arts        anything else you have           you want more details about
people came out to enjoy a ily Resource Centre promot-       quette visited with constituents   are. Fine art experiences         around your house. Give          Imagination 101, please
variety of events:          ed their great variety of free      Members of the 501st            allow children to use their       them some tape, glue, cray-      contact Kara at kara@kara-
  Face painting             programs                         Badlands Garrison and the          minds and explore in playful      ons, and scissors and just let   jensenphotography.com.
  Balloon animal lessons      Northeast Edmonton Early       Rebel Legion joined us in          and exciting ways. When           them create whatever they          “Imagination is more im-
  Kids’ crafts              Childhood Development Co-        their very elaborate Star          creating, there is no right or    want. You’ll be amazed with      portant than knowledge.”
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Free Rec Centre Access                                                 McLeod Needs Donations                                               McLeod Supports Forest and
Purchased by McLeod                                                    of Skating Equipment                                                 Farmland Conservation
   Show your membership           at Commonwealth on Eskimo               McLeod continues to need       skating on the McLeod ice
card to the cashier, and your     football home game days.             donations of skates (spe-         rinks. If you have skates
family can use the facilities     Ride the LRT? Get an Uber?           cifically Mens and Wom-           or helmets that are in good
for free during these times       You should check the Eski-           ens Adult sizes 7 to 12) and      shape, please contact Leanne
every Saturday evening.           mos schedule. They also said         helmets (all sizes) to loan       at president@mcleodcom-
   Commonwealth                   “Please also encourage them to       to people interested in skat-     munityleague.ca or Joe at
   5 pm – 7 pm                    sign up for our notifications so     ing but have no equipment.        rink@mcleodcommunity-
   Sat. Sept 8 thru Sat. Oct 27   that they have notice of parking     These items will be kept on       league.ca to arrange a time to
2018                              availability, pool closures, etc.”   site and loaned out only for      drop them off.
   City of Edmonton Aquat-           Clareview
ics Bookings has just notified
us that there is no parking for
                                     6 pm – 8 pm
                                     Sat Nov 3 2018 thru Sat.
                                                                       McLeod Congratulates
community league members          Aug 31.2019                          Amity House
                                                                                                                                               Ten years of local nature       Visser, farmer and land own-
McLeod to Lay Wreaths                                                     Tracy Patience, execu-
                                                                       tive director of Dickensfield
                                                                                                         It just depends on who is
                                                                                                         leading the Arts for Tots that
                                                                                                                                            conservation is a big mile-        er, led this tour. Participants
   We join with the No Stone      will lay a wreath for each                                                                                stone for the Edmonton and         could see the place where lo-
                                                                       Amity House, was recently         day.”                              Area Land Trust and to cel-        cal food security is in action:
Left Alone Memorial Founda-       service person buried at our         recognized in the fall issue of      The program was funded
tion, and Dr. Donald Massey       local cemetery. www.nos-                                                                                  ebrate, we offered a chance        urban farmlands that provide
                                                                       Legacy in Action, a publica-      for the first three years by the   for our supporters and local       food to Edmontonians and
School, in honoring the sac-      toneleftalone.ca                     tion of the Edmonton Com-         Lois Hole Care and Nurture
rifice and service of Canada’s      Monday, November 5,                                                                                     nature enthusiasts to experi-      farmers markets.
                                                                       munity Foundation.                Legacy Fund, and Patience          ence our potential new con-           We had a beautiful video
military. The school children     2018                                    Dickensfield Amity house       has adjusted her budget so it
will place poppies on the           10:30 am                                                                                                servation lands through a          created to summarize the
                                                                       is a resource centre for low-     would continue.                    variety of unique tours.           highlights, viewable at:
headstones of veterans, and         Little Mountain Cemetery           income families. “So twice a         Congratulations        Tracy,
McLeod Community League             16025-54 Street NW                                                                                         On July 28th, attendees         http://ow.ly/XI0Y30lNlQQ
                                                                       month, the preschool at Am-       and Dickensfield Amity             gathered on a special piece        or on EALT’s YouTube
                                                                       ity House becomes a dance         House, for delivering much         of land – 233 acres for farm       channel or Facebook page.
McLeod’s in “Recreation and                                            studio – or an art studio,        needed arts programming to         and forest nestled within a           Our research shows that
Wellness Directory for Older Adults”                                   drama room or drum circle.        the community.                     dramatic curve of the North        this land is very significant,
   McLeod strives to do              Central Lions Seniors Rec                                                                              Saskatchewan River in NE           and supports a number of
events and programming for        Centre                               McLeod Encourages Healthy                                            Edmonton. Four tour options        Species at Risk, underscor-
                                                                                                                                            were available.                    ing the need to conserve
all ages. We are happy to be
included with other organi-
                                     Call 780-809-8604 to reg-
                                  ister
                                                                       Lifestyle Through Yoga                                                  Nature Interpretive Tour:       the lands. Unfortunately,
zations who promote arts,            A searchable form of                 Healthy Tips with Tegan                                           This tour was in the largest old   the Province turned down
fitness, technology, health       the directory is available at        Rosato                                                               growth forest in the City, and     EALT’s 2017 application
and recreational activities for   www.seniorscouncil.net/pro-             Face it, we are over-stim-                                        led by EALT experts. Partici-      for Land Trust Grant funds.
adults 55+.                       grams. To order print copies         ulated as a society. Being                                           pants learned about different      Such funds would have paid
   Health & Wellness Forum        of the directory, contact Ed-        “busy” means your nervous                                            plants in the forest, and saw      for the necessary legal and
   Saturday November 3,           monton Seniors Coordinat-            system is in constant sympa-                                         some birds up close, too.          appraisal fees, as well as a
2018                              ing Council at 780-423-5635          thetic (fight or flight) mode.                                          Forest Therapy Tour             conservation inventory and
   9 am – 2:30 pm                 or info@seniorscouncil.net           That changes your body right                                         (Shinrin Yoku): This tour          management plans.
                                                                       down to a hormonal level;                                            was run by qualified For-             Before we can actually se-
                                                                       which brings about stress,                                           est Therapists, who enable         cure the land, EALT needs
McLeod Encourages                                                      weight gain, and illness. The                                        people to become immersed          the funds to pay for these
Lifelong Learning                                                      good news ? There are sim-
                                                                       ple techniques to find a slim-    (positivity, self love, cour-
                                                                                                                                            in the forest, while slowly
                                                                                                                                            savouring their connection
                                                                                                                                                                               costs.
                                                                                                                                                                                  We have created a cam-
   Edmonton Lifelong Learn-       very affordable with bursaries       mer wasitline, that also give     age, etc.) and exhale that         with the environment. It was       paign that will assist EALT
ers Association (ELLA)            if needed. Spring session is         you some inner peace !            which no longer serves you         a great opportunity for peo-       with the costs associated
   Spring Session April 29 to     for adults over 50 and empha-           Meditation. Find a quiet (if   (stress, vices, self doubt,        ple to learn about the health      with setting up a Conserva-
May 17, 2019                      sizes learning in a comfort-         possible) space & a comfort-      etc) . Breathe it away like a      benefits a forest gives.           tion Easement on these pre-
   “ELLA partners with the        able environment, lively dis-        able chair. Set your phone to     dark smoke, never to return,          Lady Flower Gardens             cious lands.
University of Alberta, Faculty    cussion and the opportunity          “do not disturb”, and set a       never to bother you again.         Tour: This tour was of the            Doug Visser has agreed to
of Extension to offer a 3-week    to meet new people.” Go to           timer for however long you        Repeat as long as you have.        community garden. Lady             match any public donations
program of topical and en-        their website or contact them        have, from 3-30 minutes           Finish your meditation by vi-      Flower Gardens works with          up to $10,000. He has pre-
lightening courses in the arts,   for more information. Join           (flip the phone over out of       sualizing a happier, healthier     community        organisations     viously donated $70,000 to a
fine arts, sciences, humani-      them in 2019!                        reaching distance). Sit with      version of yourself. Make          to benefit underprivileged         matching stewarding endow-
ties and wellness. There are         780-492-5055                      a relaxed , but upright pos-      this mini meditation a habit       citizens, through a connec-        ment. We absolutely need
no prerequisites, exams or           www.my-ella.com                   ture . With eyes open, take       everyday, just like brushing       tion with the earth, helping       our fundraising efforts to be
homework and the program is          exella@ualberta.ca                3-5 deep diaphragmatic            your teeth. The goal isnt to       to grow, weed and harvest          successful! You can donate
                                                                       breaths, and really pay at-       stop thinking, other thoughts      produce. Not only the par-         to this campaign by going to
Mark Your Calendars for                                                tention to how each inhale &      will pop up, and that’s nor-
                                                                                                         mal, instead choose to come
                                                                                                                                            ticipants, but the Food Bank
                                                                                                                                            benefit from the fresh veg-
                                                                                                                                                                               http://ow.ly/tk1130lNlWl or
                                                                                                                                                                               clicking the link at the end
                                                                       exhale make you feel. Close
Upcoming McLeod Events                                                 your eyes, and continue to        back to your breath focus or       etables they pick.                 of the video, or contacting
  NOTE: Subject to change,                                             breathe, slowly and deeply        visualisation for your allot-         Agriculture Tour: Doug          EALT at 780 483-7578.
please check current details on                                        incorporating a tiny pause        ted time. This will help your
our website www.mcleodcl.ca                                            at the top of your breath in,     nervous system to shift into
or Facebook page: McLeod                                               and bottom of your breath         your parasympathetic mode
Community League.                                                      out. It may be helpful to use     (rest, digest, inner peace).
  October 20, time TBD –                                               the light and dark visualisa-        Want to learn more? Drop
Children’s Halloween Party                                             tion. Inhale whatever it is       in to Yoga at McLeod Hall
                                  Little Mountain Cemetery
More information to follow.                                            your body, mind, or spirit        Tuesdays 630-8pm. Call to
                                  No Stone Left Alone Cer-
  November 5, 1030am –                                                 needs in a warm white light       register 780-885-6222
                                  emony
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McLeod Newcomer Skate                                               McLeod Community Safety Director
   Although the weather           that can be borrowed during          October 2018 Alberta Traf-       when walking in low light or       driving like texting and talk-     on Canada Post residential
outside is currently warm,        this event. Experienced skat-     fic Safety Calendar primary         poor weather conditions. If        ing on your phone is unsafe        mailboxes is only for mail
plans are underway for the        ers are also welcome to at-       focus is Pedestrian Safety.         you can wear reflective vests      and illegal                        and not for unwanted flyers
McLeod Community League           tend and enjoy this fun event.    “WHEN EYES LOCK IT’S                or jackets                            Use extra caution where         or garbage. Please don’t use
to once again host a new-            Last year we had approxi-      SAFER TO WALK” Pedes-                  Don’t start crossing after      children and pedestrians           this as a garbage.
comer skate this January at       mately 70 people, including       trian safety is a shared re-        the walk light has ended           are likely to be nearby such          Home Safety
our outdoor rinks. This free      many new Canadians and first      sponsibility.                          Stay off your phones and        as school and playground              Theft from garages, vehi-
event is designed to allow        time ice skaters come out to         Pedestrian here is some          turn your music off, including     zones, bus stops, crosswalks,      cles and yards remains an is-
people that haven’t had much      this event and we are hoping      safety tips to help get you         headphones, when crossing          parking lots, alleys and resi-     sue in our community. Please
experience on ice a chance to     for a great turnout again this    across.                                Be aware for vehicles turn-     dential areas.                     double check and ensure all
try skating. McLeod does          year. The event is scheduled         Be aware of your sur-            ing as you cross intersections        REMINDER:            Play-      vehicle and house doors are
have some extra equipment,        for January 5, 2019, weather      roundings and stay alert               If one vehicle stops for        ground Zones are in effect         locked, do not leave your ga-
including skates and helmets      dependent.                        when crossing the street            you in a crosswalk, ensure         365 Days a year from 7:30          rage door openers in your ve-
                                                                       Obtain and Maintain eye          other lanes of traffic also stop   AM to 9:00 PM. Please fol-         hicles, ensure bags of bottles
                                                                    contact with drivers wait           before proceeding                  low the Maximum 30 Km/hr           or outdoor tools and bikes
McLeod 3v3 Hockey                                                   until vehicles have stopped            Drivers here are some tips      Speed Limit.                       are not visible in your yards.
   McLeod        Community        and grounds and is a fixture      before you cross                    to help keep pedestrians safe.        Canada Post Mailboxes           Secure your gates or sheds
League will be hosting the        at many events hosted by             Cross the street only at            Always be aware of your            Thanks to friends of mine       with locks and consider in-
Del Golinoski 3 on 3 Hockey       McLeod.                           designated crossing points.         surroundings                       that are Canada Post Carri-        stalling motion sensor lights
Tournament again this up-            This adult fun tournament      Do not jaywalk.                        Watch your speed                ers that wanted me to remind       and/or security systems in
coming season. The event          is a great way to enjoy the          Do not wear dark clothing           Remember that distracted        all of you that the mail slot      your home.
is tentatively scheduled for      wonderful outdoor rinks at
January 26, 2019. This event      McLeod and have some fun
is a great way to honor long      playing hockey. Teams nor-
                                                                    McLeod Indoor Soccer Update                                                                               Energize Your
time community league vol-        mally comprise 5-8 skaters           The indoor season kicks
                                                                    off October 13th at Edmon-
                                                                                                           November 3 – team pic-
                                                                                                        tures at McLeod hall
                                                                                                                                           unteers that helped at our
                                                                                                                                           registration sessions, or-
                                                                                                                                                                              Commute
unteer Del Golinoski, who         and no goalies. Registration
was instrumental in get-          fee is set at $200. If you have   ton’s three soccer centres.            December 21 – start of          ganized equipment for                 It’s not always easy to
ting the McLeod Hall built.       a team that you would like        McLeod has 20 teams reg-            Christmas break                    the indoor season and the          maintain a physically active
Del still spends many of his      to enter, please email secre-     istered this season in age             January 5 – league play         coaches, assistant coaches         lifestyle.
days maintaining the hall         tary@mcleodcl.ca                  groups from U5 to U19.              resumes                            and team managers that                That’s     why      Alberta
                                                                    We sincerely wish all teams            Please email soccer@            graciously volunteer their         Health Services (AHS)
                                                                    playing indoor soccer good          mcleodcommunityleague.ca           time. We couldn’t do it            What’s Your Balance? well-
McLeod Needs Volunteers                                             luck.                               if you have not heard from         without you.                       ness initiative is encourag-
for Matt Berry Project                                                 Key Dates:
                                                                       October 13 – season starts
                                                                                                        your coach by October 7th.
                                                                                                           Thanks to all the vol-
                                                                                                                                             Todd
                                                                                                                                             McLeod Soccer Director
                                                                                                                                                                              ing Albertans to increase
                                                                                                                                                                              their physical activity and
   Do you live in Hollick-                                                                                                                                                    find a healthy balance in
Kenyon or Matt Berry?                                                Age Group         Playing Days                           Location                                        their daily lives.
McLeod           Community                                                                                                                                                       As part of AHS’ commit-
League is working on a fa-                                           U5                Alternating Saturday/Sunday ACT Rec Centre
                                                                                                                                                                              ment to healthy communi-
cility that would serve resi-                                                                                      Central Lions Rec Centre                                   ties, AHS is encouraging Al-
dents of those two neigh-                                                                                          Major-General Griesbach School                             bertans to learn about active
bourhoods. If you would                                              U7 – U13          Saturdays                              All 3 Edmonton Soccer Centres                   transportation and change
like to see a facility that                                                                                                                                                   up their daily commute.
you or your kids could use,       terested, please email secre-      U15 – U19         Sundays                                All 3 Edmonton Soccer Centres
                                                                                                                                                                                 Active transportation re-
please join us. If you’re in-     tary@mcleodcl.ca                                                                                                                            fers to any form of human-
                                                                                                                                                                              powered          transportation
McLeod Community                                                    It’s time to turn on the tap and fill up that water bottle                                                including walking, run-
                                                                       Your mouth is dry. Your          you are, the more you need.        content, as well as the fibre      ning, cycling, snowshoeing,
League Fine Arts Programs                                           throat is parched. Maybe you           What are the best liquids to    that your body needs every         skateboarding and using
   Imagination 101 is a fun          Wednesday         mornings     lick your lips. Your body is        drink?                             day. You could eat an orange,      manual wheelchairs.
and exciting fine arts pro-       10:00-11:00 am (60 minutes)       telling you that you need to           Water                           grapefruit or apple instead of        “By changing how you
gram for preschool, Grades           Parents must attend this       get some fluid in your system          Unsweetened pop or spar-        having a glass of juice.           commute to and from work,
1-3, and Grades 4-6. Chil-        class with their child            right away. If you’re feeling       kling water                           What about booze?               you’re increasing your
dren will be creating new art        Minimum 6 children to          thirsty, you’re already a little       Unsweetened juice (no              Drinking alcohol doesn’t        chances of meeting the rec-
works, dancing, listening to      run the class                     dehydrated.                         more than 125 ml per day)          count as part of the fluid you     ommended 150 minutes
music, and playing games in          Grades 1-3                        “Thirst is a sign of mild de-       Low-fat milk                    need to stay hydrated. If you do   of moderate- to vigorous-
a safe, caring, and imagina-         $120 + $30 supply fee =        hydration,” says Jennifer Sund-        Decaf tea and coffee, herbal    drink alcohol, Low Risk Drink-     intensity aerobic physical
tive environment. Fine arts       $150                              berg, a registered dietitian who    teas                               ing Guidelines suggest that you:   activity per week,” Matsalla
is important in developing a         September 12-December          works in public health at Alberta      Low-sodium broths.                 Drink slowly and alternate      adds.
child’s self expression, con-     5, 2018 (no class October 31)     Health Services in Red Deer.           Tips to stay hydrated:          with non-alcoholic drinks             Parking further away from
fidence, motor skills, critical      Wednesday evenings 6:00        “As a general rule, we need flu-       Drink a glass of water when        Have no more than two           the office, getting off a tran-
thinking, socialization, and      -7:15pm                           ids before we’re thirsty.”          you wake up                        drinks in any three-hour pe-       sit stop earlier, or walking to
positivity. Join imagination         Minimum 6 children to             That’s because our bodies are       Carry a water bottle with       riod                               work can make a difference
101 today! For more de-           run the class                     made up of half to two-thirds       you throughout the day and            Go a day or two a week          on your overall health and
tailed information or to reg-        Grades 4-6                     water. And we are always using      sip often                          without alcohol                    wellness. Regularly meet-
ister, please contact kara@          $120 + $30 supply fee =        water. Just sitting on the couch       Drink a glass of water be-         Women have no more than         ing the Canadian Physical
karajensenphotography.com         $150                              and breathing uses some of the      fore each meal                     10 drinks a week with no           Activity Guidelines and
   Preschool (Ages 3-5               September 12-December          water sloshing around in our           Drink water before, during      more than two drinks a day,        reducing time spent sitting
years):                           5, 2018 (no class October 31)     cells, tissues and organs.          and after being active.            most days                          has great health benefits, in-
   $115 + $20 supply fee =           Wednesday evenings 7:15-          To keep our bodies running          Can you eat your way to            Men have no more than 15        cluding reducing the risk of
$135                              8:30 pm (1 hour 15 minutes)       well, adults need to take in        hydration?                         drinks a week with no more         cardiovascular disease, type
   September 12-December             Minimum 6 children to          2.25 to 3 L (nine to 12 cups)          No, but most fruits and         than three drinks a day, most      2 diabetes, obesity and some
5, 2018 (no class October 31)     run the class                     of fluid every day. The bigger      vegetables have high water         days.                              forms of cancer.

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Northmount Community League News
                                 Board of Directors for Northmount                                 President’s Message
          POSITION             NAME                Contact          Contact                           Welcome Fall! I hope ev-        Our playground com-             for the new playground in
 President                Meagan Plamondon 780-270-1212 president@northmount.ca
 Vice President           VACANT
                                                                                                   eryone had a relaxing sum-       mittee has started planning       Northmount Park, it is not
 Operations                                                                                        mer and got to spend time        amazing events for the next       too late to join the planning
 Vice President           VACANT                                                                   with family and friends.         year to help with fundrais-       and fundraising committee,
 Programs                                                                                          Now that summer is over          ing for the playground. We        if you are interested call me
 Treasurer                Angela Purves        587-336-7699   treasurer@northmount.ca              our volunteers will be hard      had our first event of the        at 780-270-1212 to attend a
 Secretary                Michele Crocker                     newsletter@northmount.ca
 Past President           Terry Kitching       780-478-4147
                                                                                                   at work putting on events        season with a Car Wash,           meeting. No prior experience
 Adult Programs           Robin Wheatley       780-473-8634                                        and activities at the hall.      thank you to all the Volun-       is required. We need your
 Area 17                  Karen Plamondon      780-478-2010                                        Please join our Facebook         teers who turned up to wash       help to keep the playground
 Bingo                    Angela Purves        587-336-7699   treasurer@northmount.ca              Group to stay up to date with    cars before the snow came         at Northmount Park!
 Facilities               James Crocker        780-717-5885   facility@northmount.ca               all the event details as they    down.                                Thank you,
 Memberships              Robin Wheatley       780-473-8634                                        come up.                           We are still planning              Meagan Plamondon
 Newsletter               Michele Crocker                     newsletter@northmount.ca
 Seniors Programs         Margaret Warwick                    seniorsprograms@northmount.ca
 Soccer
 Social
                          Joanne Cheetham
                          Suzanna Ramdass      780-993-2064
                                                              soccer@northmount.ca
                                                              social@northmount.ca
                                                                                                   Northmount’s 4th Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest
 Co-Sport Explorerz       Karen Plamondon      780-478-2010                                          Here is how it works:          Group by 8 PM on Hal-               6. Free pumpkins for
 Co-Sport Explorerz       Sid Plamondon        780-478-2010                                          1. Reserve your Free           loween Night. If you do not       anyone living in the North-
                                                                                                   Pumpkin and contest kit be-      have Facebook have your           mount Community League
Exercise Programs                                                 Blood Drive                      fore October 14th at 6 PM by
                                                                                                   calling or texting Meagan at
                                                                                                                                    pumpkin on your front lawn
                                                                                                                                    before 6 PM on Halloween
                                                                                                                                                                      (please bring Community
                                                                                                                                                                      membership as proof of ad-
   Yoga and Bootcamp are          night from September 27 to      Thursday, October 18th from      780-270-1212                     Night.                            dress)
back on and there is still time   November 29, 2018               2 - 7:30 PM                        2. Pick up you free Pump-        4. Wait for our team of           7. If your pumpkin is a
to register. If you missed the       Drop in fee: $10 (please        An hour of your time could    kin, and contest kit on Oc-      Judges to walk around or          winner, please join us at
registration dates please call    arrive 15 minutes before        save someone’s life! To learn    tober 25th between 7:30 PM       check Facebook to score           the hall on November 1st
or text Meagan at 780-270-        class for registration)         more about eligibility and the   and 8:30 PM at Northmount        each Pumpkin                      at 7:30 PM to claim your
1212 to join a class.                10-week pass: $65 or $35     donation process, visit www.     Community League Hall              5. Look for the winning         prize.
   Sunday Bootcamp 7:00-          if you complete a volunteer     blood.ca                           3. Carve your Pumpkin          pumpkins on our Facebook            Categories: Best Jack-O-
8:00 PM - Every Sunday            commitment                                                       and upload a picture of your     Group: Northmount Com-            Lantern, Scariest Pumpkin,
from September 16 to De-             A Community League
cember 2, 2018 (No Class on       Membership is required for      Follow us on                     pumpkin to our Facebook          munity League Edmonton            Most Creative, Best Carver
October 7 and 21st)
   Thursday Yoga 6:00 –
                                  registration. (Please pur-
                                  chase your membership from
                                                                  Social Media                     Playground Fundraising - Silent Auction
7:00 PM – Every Thursday          your home community)              Do you want to keep up-
                                                                                                      Northmount is holding a Si-   2977 if you have items you        Our children deserve a safe
                                                                  to-date on happenings in
                                                                                                   lent Auction on Feb 16, 2019     would like to donate, or if you   and accessible playground
Paint Night at Northmount                                         Northmount? Join our Face-
                                                                  book page at https://www.
                                                                                                   at 7:30 pm. At this time we      would like to help out with       in their neighbourhood! All
   November 3, 2018 at 7:30       be pre-purchased as there                                        are looking for donations to     this event. The community         proceeds from the silent auc-
                                                                  facebook.com/groups/North-
PM, Doors at 7:00 PM              will be a limited number of                                      be auctioned. Please contact     would really appreciate any       tion will go to the Northmount
                                                                  mountCommunityLeague/
   You are invited to attend      seats available. If you have                                     Maria or Dale at 780 478-        help you are willing to give!     playground re-build!
                                                                  Join in the conversations,
Northmount’s Paint Night on       any questions, please call      RSVP to Events we are host-
November 3, 2018 starting         or text Meagan: 780-270-
at 7:30 PM, doors will open       1212. You will also need to
                                                                  ing, and connect with fellow
                                                                  community members. We’d
                                                                                                   Martial Arts Class at Northmount - Hapkido
at 7:00 PM. We will have          have a Community League         love to see you there!              We train at Northmount        of a registration fee and or      at longer ranges, pressure
an instructor taking partici-     Membership to purchase a                                         Community Hall at 9208 140       working a bingo. Come try it      point strikes, joint locks, and
pants through a guided paint      ticket. (Please purchase your
class (all levels of painters     membership from your home       Northmount                       Avenue.
                                                                                                      Monday: 7 to 8 PM- Kids/
                                                                                                                                    for a month before register-
                                                                                                                                    ing.
                                                                                                                                                                      throws at closer fighting dis-
                                                                                                                                                                      tances. Hapkido emphasizes
are welcome!) for $40 you         community). Please watch        Hall Rentals                     Beginners & Family Classes          Hapkido is a highly eclec-     circular motion, redirection
will get the instruction and      on Facebook to see the paint-                                    & Drop Ins                       tic Korean Martial Art. It is a   of force, and control of the
supplies to complete a piece      ing that we will be complet-                                        Monday & Wednesday:           form of self-defence that em-     opponent. Practitioners seek
of art, as well as free coffee,   ing.                                                             Adults/Advanced 8 -9:30          ploys joint locks, grappling,     to gain advantage over their
tea, and light refreshments.         Registration: October 25th                                    PM                               and throwing techniques           opponents through foot-
Tickets for this event must       from 7:30 PM until 8:30 PM                                          Sweats & loose shirt are      similar to those of other         work and body positioning
                                                                                                   ok at the start, uniforms are    martial arts, as well as kicks,   to incorporate the use of le-
Wine Glass Painting Party                                                                          not required until yellow        punches, and other striking       verage, avoiding the use of
                                                                     We have a seating capac-      stripe is achieved. You can      attacks. Hapkido employs          brute strength against brute
December 7, 2018 at 7:30          be pre-purchased as there       ity for 250 guests. We offer a   go bare feet at the start but    both long-range and close-        strength.
PM, Doors at 7:00 PM              will be a limited number of     large kitchen with industrial    recommend some type of in-       range fighting techniques,           If you have any questions,
   The Playground Com-            seats available. If you have    stove, double door cooler,       door/runner shoe.                utilizing jumping kicks           please email: sidplamon-
mittee has arranged to have       any questions, please call      dish sanitizer and bar area.        Cost can be a combination     and percussive hand strikes       don@outlook.com
an artist walk us through a       or text Meagan: 780-270-           Fridays & Saturdays all
Wine Glass Painting Class,        1212. You will also need to     functions:
tickets will be $40, and it       have a Community League            $450 for Non-members          Family Halloween Party
will come with instruction        Membership to purchase a           $350.00 for Members             October 19th from 6 – 9        There will be carnival
and supplies to complete this     ticket. (Please purchase your      Wedding Special $700.00       PM                               games, music and food.
drinkable piece of art. All       membership from your home       - Hall is yours to setup & use     Northmount      Commu-         Dress up in costume! Fun
proceeds from the event will      community)                      from Friday morning to Sun-      nity League is co-hosting        for all ages!
go towards the Playground            Registration: October 25th   day at 5:00                      a FREE family Halloween            Location – Northmount
re-build.                         and November 15th from             Interested in renting? Call   Party with Amity House           Community Hall – 9208 –
   Tickets for this event must    7:30 PM until 8:30 PM           Linda at 780-399-9022            on Friday, October 19th.         140 Ave. NW
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