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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. www.communityleaguenews.com Northeast Voice October 2018 1
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 2 Northeast Voice October 2018 www.communityleaguenews.com
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 Londonderry Denture Clinic FREE CONSULTATION SENIORS M. Lucyshyn DD Ask how you R. Lucyshyn DD may receive your dentures 780-476-2529 AT NO COST TO YOU* •New dentures in one day •Repairs in 30 minutes •Emergency after hours *Some conditions and appointments restrictions apply. www.londonderrydentureclinic.com 13594 Fort Rd. Northeast Edmonton www.communityleaguenews.com Northeast Voice October 2018 3
rating CelebYears Londonderry Community League 40 me of hofort 14224 - 74 Street NW, Edmonton, AB com ice 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. 4 Northeast Voice October 2018 www.communityleaguenews.com
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.” The Edmonton Public Li- alition promoted their educa- Wars costumes wrong, just discovery and what they come up with. -Albert Einstein www.communityleaguenews.com Northeast Voice October 2018 5
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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 8 Northeast Voice October 2018 www.communityleaguenews.com
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. www.communityleaguenews.com Northeast Voice October 2018 9
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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 www.communityleaguenews.com Northeast Voice October 2018 11
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