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Friday night’s open house was filled with joyful greetings, hugs and conversation as current and former residents caught up and reminisced about the days when Delwood was a young, developing community. The many displays and photos set up in the hall brought much laughter and a few tears to everyone who came.

Saturday’s fun included many activities and a lot of food! About 500 people came to enjoy the many activities including: the pancake breakfast; participating in the giant snakes & ladders game, scavenger hunt, bubble station, and petting zoo; be entertained by that juggler/balloon guy/Spiderman; eat some hot dogs; then bouncy castles, orbs, take a funny photo, enjoy the beer gardens and watermelon, listen to the pipe band and visit with some fire fighters. Whew!

After speeches from Community League President Greg Sorenson, City Councillor Tony Caterina, MLA Chris Nielsen, former presidents John Yakowchuck and Sherry Liimetainen and presentation to our My Delwood Is…video contest winners Raymond and Ryan Coelho and Nathaniel Sorochan,

everyone gathered on the hill for a special photo then enjoyed some celebration cake.

The evening banquet was a special time for many families and friends to share delicious food and more memories. The evening program was led by Art Shea and we heard from special guests Michael Strembitsky (initial Delwood School Principal) and Bill Maxim of Area 2 Council. The slide presentation of Delwood decade by decade was a hit and prompted many laughs. A brief rain shower didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits, as the day ended with a fun family dance in the big tent outside and a great fireworks show.

On behalf of the organizing committee and Delwood Executive Board…Thanks again to all the volunteers, sponsors and donors who helped make this day possible. Looking forward to another 50 years of fun and continued growth in Delwood! Teresa Stokes and Greg Sorenson Chair President

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Delwood Community League’s 50th anniversary June 19-20:An emotional and fantastic show of community spirit, fun and friendship

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2015/2016 Delwood Community League ExecutivePRESIDENTGreg Sorenson 780.472.7864 president@delwood.ca

VICE PRESIDENTAdministration/Civics DirectorVictoria Powluk dir-civics@delwood.ca

VICE PRESIDENT – OperationsVacant

SECRETARY/COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORCarol Dragich Bishop 780.439.1235 secretary@delwood.ca dir-communications@delwood.ca

TREASURERDarlene Clark 780.475.0028 treasurer@delwood.ca

FACILITIES DIRECTORDick Nichols (res) 780.476.3221 (cell) 780.884.3221 dir-facilities@delwood.ca

FUNDRAISING DIRECTOR INTERIMVacant — Needed urgently dir-fundraising@delwood.ca

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORCharmaine Lemmen dir-membership@delwood.ca

PROGRAM DIRECTORShallen Esteves 780.667.0340 dir-program@delwood.ca

SENIORS LIAISON DIRECTORKaren Bademan 780.473.2925 dir-seniorsliaison@delwood.ca

SPORTS DIRECTORAl Clark 780.475.0028 dir-sports@delwood.ca

Delwood Community League7515 Delwood RoadEdmonton, AB T5C 3A9views@delwood.cawww.delwood.ca

Executive MeetingsDelwood Community League Executive meets every third Monday at 6:30 p.m.

Delwood residents who have ideas to share or questions are welcome to attend a meeting or contact a member of the executive.

Delwood Hall Rental InformationRental Public DelwoodType Rate Resident Member Rate

Friday/Saturday $450 $350Sunday $300 $200Weekday $200 $150Wedding Package $700 $600(Fri 4 p.m. - Sun 4 p.m.)Funeral Package $100 $50Hourly Rate $40 $35

For more information on our hall, or to make a booking, contact our Hall Facilitator:

Chantal Chinni 780.406.9022 hall@delwood.ca

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FundraisingDirector neededimmediatelyThe Fundraising Director is an essential position on Delwood’s Executive. This person is responsible for the coordination of volunteers involved with the League’s fundraising activities, which include Bingo, Casino, Grants and other events.

We are fortunate to have community members that already take care of the Casinos and Grants. Bingos provide our operating budget for Delwood Hall, Rink, and Sports Equipment.

If you have been wanting to meet more of your community and get involved, now would be a great time to put your talents and volunteer time to good use.

For more information on this position, contact:

Greg Sorensonpresident@delwood.ca or 780-472-7864

Karate is not only a great way to improve your fitness, it also teaches focus, self-confidence, better learning habits, leadership skills and much more. Classes will be held on Tuesday and Thursday at Delwood Community Hall. Join Today!

For more information call 780-238-KICK(5425) or go to www.premierma.net

Karate is for ALL AGES!Little Dragon’s — Ages 3-5 — $50/mo. Kid’s Classes — Ages 6-14 — $60/mo.Adult Classes — Ages 15+ — $60/mo.15% off 2nd family member25% off 3rd family memberBeginners Welcome!

All classes are on Tuesday/Thursday

START TODAY! FIRST CLASS IS FREE!

Pub NightFriday, October 23 • 7 pm

Let the celebrations continue!

Join us for a night of games and fun.Cash bar and snacks.

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Saturday November 28, 2015

Contact Kathleenat 780-473-5384

Book your table today!

DelwoodIcemaker Wanted November 1, 2015 until February 28, 2016

Delwood Rink — Paid Position

Call Dick Nichols for further details780-476-3221

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2015 OUTDOOR SOCCER SEASON

U12 Girls with their gold medals.

We are extremely happy to report that Delwood fielded a total of 11 teams this outdoor season consisting of 163 players along with 34 coaches, assistant coaches and managers representing our community. Here is a breakdown of our teams and some of the highlights of this past indoor season.

U4: Coach — Dana Lang, Ass’t coach — Kurtis Chapman

U6: Coach — Ivan Todorovic, Asst Coach — Melissa Thorson

U8 Mixed: Coach – Brad Gerard, Ass’t coaches — Janice Rosetta and Angela Carulli, Manager — Suzie Gerard

U8 Boys: Coach — Nick Mohammed, Ass’t coach— James Chambers

U10 Boys: Coach — Terry Oyakawa, Ass’t coach/Manager — Misty Ebel Ass’t coach — Randy Sorochan

U10 Girls: Coach — Matt Abrahart, Ass’t coach — Kevin Barabash Manager — Charmaine Bourassa

The U10 girls team (The Diamonds) had a great season this year. They entered the summer sizzler tournament winning a silver medal. Well done girls.

U12 Girls: Coach — Joe Caputo, Ass’t Coaches — Miguel Cardona and Gerry King, Manager — Chantelle Chinni

The U12 girls team had a strong outdoor season this year winning gold in the Tournament of Champions and with lots of huffing and puffing and determination won gold again in City Finals tournament. Congratulations girls.

U12 Boys: Coach — Darrell Demchuk, Ass’t coach — Robert Tchir Manager — Roxanne Coelho

The U12 boys team (The Demons) entered the summer sizzler this year winning a bronze medal. Way to go team.

U16 Girls: Coach — Chris Spielmann, Ass’t coach — Graham Kaiser Manager — Valeska Spielmann

U16 Boys: Coach — Willie Chung, Ass’t coaches — Curtis Gribble and Pasquale LaPorta, Manager — Shannon Doyle-Gribble

The U16 boys team (The Rebels) had another successfull season. They began and finished their season in the top teir, placing 1st overall in their group which qualifyed them for the city championships. The boys won silver in cities and advanced to provincials (played here in Edmonton), where they won another silver medal. Congatulations boys.

U18 Boys: Coach — Bob Lemmen, Ass’t Coach — Lockery Huhtala Manager — Katrina Huhtala

The U18 boys (The Spartans) entered the summer sizzler this year winning a gold medal. They had a strong season finishing 1st overall in their tier qualifying them for the city championships. In cities the Spartans played 2 exciting games coming home with a very respectable bronze medal. Way to go Spartans.

On behalf of the Delwood Community, we would like to extend a huge thank you to all of the coaches and managers who volunteered their time and effort to making this 2015 outdoor soccer season another success. We know the commitment that it takes to manage and coach our children. Their soccer development and memories gained throughout the season would not have been possible without you guys. Thanks to all of the parents for coming out and supporting the players, coaches and managers and good luck in the upcoming indoor season.

Chris /Ann Howe — Delwood Soccer Director’s ac.howe@hotmail.com

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Comments from the Crowd:•Breakfast was delicious, thanks again Delwood!•Happy 50th Delwood Community League~! It was a

great day!• I can’t believe you’ve put on a day like this – what a

wonderful time to visit with friends I haven’t seen in years.

•Loved the fireworks!!!! Thanks for the amazing day! Delwood rocks!!!

•We woke our kids up and brought them down in the wagon for their first fireworks! They were over the moon! What a special memory, thank you!

•Thank you to all the volunteers and everyone else who helped make this wonderful event possible. It was an amazing day!

•Thank you so much for the fun that you guys put on!

•Such and amazing event! We all had so much fun and great memories.

•Thank you for a great time! Heres to 50 more!•So much fun for the whole family!• It was a great time. Thank you!

ANNIVERSARY

DelwoodCommunity League

50TH

COME & CELEBRATEJUNE 19-20, 2015

GETS YOU A WEEKEND

OF FUN!

Saturday Family DinnerGET YOUR TICKETS NOW! $30 Adults $15 Children under 12

Space is limitedCall Teresa at 780-293-0667 or Chantal at 780-970-1654

For more information go to www.delwood.ca or email delwood50@delwood.ca

SCAVENGER HUNT • PETTING ZOO • ORB BALLS (aka hamster balls) • BOUNCY CASTLES • AND SO MUCH MORE!

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCEFRIDAY JUNE 19 7:00 pm Welcome & Open house

SATURDAY JUNE 208:00 am Breakfast8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Activities for all ages

2:00 pm Cake ceremony6:00 pm Family dinner

(tickets sold separately)8:00 pm Dance and

Beer gardens10:45 pm Fireworks

$5 Including Pancake Breakfast, Hotdog Lunch & Anniversary Cake

HOW TO ENTER:1. Create a video that is two minutes or less that shows

why you like living in Delwood by answering the question “My Delwood is...” Be creative!

2. Upload your video to the Delwood 50th Anniversary Facebook Page (http://goo.gl/6MpWKV) by June 15.

RULES:1. All video submissions must be respectful and courteous.2. To protect your own privacy and the privacy of others, do

not include personal information such as phone numbers or email addresses in the videos.

3. The Anniversary Organizing Committee will remove any videos that are offensive to an individual or an organi-zation, rude in tone, use vulgar language, or contain content that encourages or suggests illegal activity.

4. Your own personal safety and the safety of your cast, crew and others involved with producing your video must be maintained.

Show us why Delwood is a great place to grow!Post a short video — two minutes or less— on the 50th Anniversary Facebook page about why you like living in Delwood.Your video should answer the question “My Delwood is....”

We are looking for the most inventive, creative, and interesting videos. Every video entry will qualify for a chance at a mystery prize!

My Delwood Is… VIDEO CONTEST

My Delwood Is…video contest winners Raymond and Ryan Coelho and Nathaniel Sorochan with Anniversary Chair, Teresa Stokes.

Left: Thanks to the Servus volunteers!Above: Past presidents helped make breakfast for the community. Great work everyone!

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Delwood Community League

MEMBERSHIPSDid you know for $25 a household you will get all of the following?

• Discounts on Delwood Sponsored Programs & Events• Free Ice Skating• Free Delwood Community Swims at O’Leary and Londonderry Pool• Discount on Delwood Hall Rentals• Discounts on Table/Booth Rents at our Events• Present your membership card at any one of the City of Edmonton’s sports and fi tness facilities and get

these discounts:• Annual Pass — 10% discount on Adult, Family, Child, and Youth/Senior Annual Passes• Multi Admission Pass — 10% discount on our already discounted multi admission pass (10+ visits)• Continuous Monthly Pass — 10% discount off an on-going monthly membership pass using our

convenient Pre-Authorized Debit Program.

• Discounts with some of our local businesses

Contact Charmaine Lemmen, Membership Director at dir-membership@delwood.caMemberships can also be purchased at Soccer Registration or online at www.efcl.org/Store/PurchaseLeagueMembership

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Real Estate andProperty Management

Family Owned and Operated Business Since 1979

780.478.53817308 Delwood Road

Edmonton, AB T5C 3A7

MILLIGAN REALTY LTD.We can sell your home or rent

your property to qualified tenantsThis is not intended to solicit persons or property under contract.

Proud to be Delwood Residents since 1975

Congratulations!Proud to be a supporter of Delwood

Community League for 40 years!

We would like to be able to serve you and put in place things you would like to see happen in Delwood. Activities, sports, card games, craft sale and baking sales, exercise classes, senior dances, group activities, etc. If you have any ideas or suggestions on what you would like to see happen in the Delwood Community let us know. It could be anything that is of interest to you and your friends.

Please contact yourDelwood Seniors Liaison DirectorKaren Bademanat 780-473-2925Please leave a message if Karen is not available. Thank- you!

SENIORShere is your opportunity to tell Delwood what you would like for the community to do for you!

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Music Teacher registered with ARMTA(Registered Music Teachers Association) accepting students in my home studio for Fall lessons.

I teach piano — Beginner to Advanced — and all corresponding theoretical subjects.

For further information, please contact Carol MacKinnon-Haganat 780-722-5253 or 780-473-1747

Summer FamilyMovie Night

Delwood HallAugust 26 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Admission FreeConcession: pop, candy, popcorn

Air Conditioning

No Fall Festival

The volunteers who organize events like the Fall Festival and Anniversary need

more community involvement from you! We had so much fun planning the

Anniversary Party in June, we’re still recovering and won’t be hosting a

Delwood Fall Festival this year. If you would like to join the committee

for next year, please contact Greg Sorenson at president@delwood.ca .

Without your support, great events like this may not continue.

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DELWOOD INDOOR SOCCERREGISTRATION 2015/2016

Where: Delwood Hall Wednesday, September 2, 2015 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Delwood Hall Wednesday, September 16, 2015 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Age Categories: Estimated Fees Estimated Fees Playing Days(Born between Jan. 1st and Dec. 31st of the applicable year) (Early Bird) (After Sept. 16, 2015) (Subject to change)U6 Boys/Girls (2011/2010) $190.00 $210.00 SaturdayU8 Boys/Girls (2009/2008) $190.00 $210.00 SaturdayU10 Boys/Girls (2007/2006) $240.00 $260.00 SaturdayU12 Boys/Girls (2005/2004) $260.00 $280.00 SaturdayU14 Boys/Girls (2003/2002) $260.00 $280.00 SundayU16 Boys/Girls (2001/2000) Player card req. $255.00 $275.00 SundayU18 Boys/Girls (1999/1998) Player card req. $255.00 $275.00 Sunday Fees include the following:Zone registration fees, team socks, pictures and trophies (no trophy for U16/18).

Practices will occur weeknights or weekends depending on gym contracts. (Gym times are assigned by the zone and city)Tournaments are the responsibilityof each team. Parents/Guardians MUST bring the following:• 2015/2016 Valid Community Membership

– will be available to purchase at registration. $25.00• Alberta Health Care Card• One (1) $100.00 Mandatory uniform deposit cheque

per player dated March 1, 2016• One (1) $200.00 Mandatory Bingo deposit cheque(s).• Above deposits must be separate cheques.• Indoor soccer shoes or indoor gym shoes

— no outdoor shoes allowed in gyms or soccer facilities.

• Shin guards are mandatory for all games and practices.

Delwood will require Indoor Soccer coaches – please indicate interest at registration

For more information please contactChris/Ann Howe – Delwood Soccer DirectorsAfter 7 pm at 780-476-8669 or email ac.howe@hotmail.com

On line registration is also available at:

edmontonnorthsoccer.caPlease bring (2) copies of your online form to

registration (see above dates).

Fees and volunteer commitmentsmust be done at

registration/payment session dates.