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Sundre On The Go is brought to you by Greenwood Neighbourhood Place Society (GNP) and Sundre Family Community Support Services (FCSS) CONTACT US Office Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Locaon: #5, 96-2 Ave NW, Sundre Phone: 403 638 1011 | Fax: 403 638 1012 Mail: PO Box 1846, Sundre AB, T0M 1X0 General Enquiries: [email protected] Website: www.mygnp.org CRA Charity No. 866369374RR0001 *Register for all GNP Courses & Events at www.mygnp.org or in-person* Please join us for a… Celebration of Accomplishments And our Annual General Meeting of Greenwood Neighbourhood Place Society Wednesday, June 14, 2017 | 6:30 - 8 PM Sundre Community Centre Board Room #2 96 2nd Ave NW Sundre AB The staff, board members, & volunteers of GNP are proud of last year’s accomplishments and we invite you to a visual presentaon. Coffee & refreshments are served for your enjoyment. The Annual General Meeng will follow. You are welcome to stay for the formal part of the meeng. Everyone is Welcome! Greenwood Neighbourhood Place is your Community Resource Centre - Connecng you to Local Programs, Events, Services, & Resources June 2017 Sundre On The Go Community Newsletter Photo Credit: Gail Kirkelund Sundre Events for Seniors’ Week | June 5 to 11, 2017 Presented by the Alberta Council on Aging Tuesday, June 6 | 10 AM - 12 PM Let’s Talk Dementia At the Sundre Senior Supporve Living Facility’s Drop-In Centre Tuesday, June 6 | 1 PM - 3 PM Recognizing Fraud At the Sundre Senior Supporve Living Facility’s Drop-In Centre Wednesday, June 7 | 2 PM - 4 PM Recognizing Abuse of Older Adults Dementia Friendly Community At the Sundre West Country Centre Refreshments, Snacks, Door prizes, & Senior Resources available at all events! | Walk-ins Welcome RSVP Appreciated | RSVP to Laurie Lewis (MVSH) at 403 636 4200 Ext 4045 Sundre Events for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day | June 15, 2017 Presented by Alberta Seniors Thursday, June 15 | 2 PM - 4 PM Let’s Talk Elder Abuse Awareness At the Sundre Senior Supporve Living Facility’s Drop-In Centre Refreshments, Snacks, Door prizes, & Senior Resources available! | Walk-ins Welcome | RSVP Appreciated | RSVP to Laurie Lewis (MVSH) at 403 636 4200 Ext 4045
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Sundre On The Go is brought to you by Greenwood Neighbourhood Place Society (GNP) and Sundre Family Community Support Services (FCSS)
CONTACT US Office Hours: Monday to Thursday
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Location: #5, 96-2 Ave NW, Sundre
Phone: 403 638 1011 | Fax: 403 638 1012 Mail: PO Box 1846, Sundre AB, T0M 1X0
General Enquiries: [email protected] Website: www.mygnp.org
CRA Charity No. 866369374RR0001 *Register for all GNP Courses & Events at
www.mygnp.org or in-person*
Please join us for a… Celebration of Accomplishments
And our Annual General Meeting of Greenwood Neighbourhood Place Society
Wednesday, June 14, 2017 | 6:30 - 8 PM
Sundre Community Centre Board Room #2 96 2nd Ave NW Sundre AB
The staff, board members, & volunteers of GNP are proud of last year’s accomplishments and we invite you to a visual presentation. Coffee & refreshments are served for your enjoyment.
The Annual General Meeting will follow. You are welcome to stay for the formal part of the meeting. Everyone is Welcome!
Greenwood Neighbourhood Place is your Community Resource Centre - Connecting you to Local Programs, Events, Services, & Resources
June 2017 Sundre On The Go Community Newsletter Photo Credit: Gail Kirkelund
Sundre Events for Seniors’ Week | June 5 to 11, 2017 Presented by the Alberta Council on Aging
Tuesday, June 6 | 10 AM - 12 PM Let’s Talk Dementia At the Sundre Senior Supportive Living Facility’s Drop-In Centre
Tuesday, June 6 | 1 PM - 3 PM Recognizing Fraud At the Sundre Senior Supportive Living Facility’s Drop-In Centre
Wednesday, June 7 | 2 PM - 4 PM Recognizing Abuse of Older Adults
Dementia Friendly Community At the Sundre West Country Centre
Refreshments, Snacks, Door prizes, & Senior Resources available at all events! | Walk-ins Welcome RSVP Appreciated | RSVP to Laurie Lewis (MVSH) at 403 636 4200 Ext 4045
Sundre Events for World Elder Abuse
Awareness Day | June 15, 2017
Presented by Alberta Seniors
Thursday, June 15 | 2 PM - 4 PM Let’s Talk Elder Abuse Awareness
At the Sundre Senior Supportive Living Facility’s Drop-In Centre
Refreshments, Snacks, Door prizes, & Senior Resources available! | Walk-ins Welcome | RSVP
Appreciated | RSVP to Laurie Lewis (MVSH) at 403 636 4200 Ext 4045
Orienteering Saturday, June 17 | 1 - 4 PM
Participants navigate a series of checkpoints marked on a map and find each point as quickly as they can! Anyone can participate regardless of experience, ability, or age.
LOCATION: Sundre Community Gym
COST: $2 per person (all-ages)
INSTRUCTOR: Orienteering Alberta
REGISTER through GNP!
Flag Rugby CLASS 1: Mon/Wed, June 5 & 7 - Grades K to 4 CLASS 2: Tue/Thu, June 6 & 8 - Grades 5 to 8
Rugby is played & enjoyed by people of all ages, ability, & skill levels. Learn basic skills & core values coached in a fun & safe no contact setting.
TIME: 3:15 PM - 5:00 PM
LOCATION: Sundre Community Gym
COST: $5 per child
INSTRUCTORS: Katie Jo Munro, Ian Mulholland
REGISTER through GNP!
The jamani duo is the musical partnership of Jodi (flute & percussion) & Matt Groenheide (percussion); their unique sound is a combination of innovative classical music, infectiously groovy world music, & melodic popular music.
Youth jamani Camp
July 17 - 21| Cost $80 AM Class - Ages 7-11 | PM Class - Ages 11-16
Junior jamani
Saturday, July 22 | Cost $25 AM Class - Ages 3-4 | PM Class - Ages 5-6
Adult jamani
Friday, July 21 | 6 - 9 PM | Cost $25
LOCATION: Sundre Arts Centre Register through GNP!
Basketball Training
Camp for Girls Mon-Wed, Aug 21 to 23 | 9 AM - 3 PM
All skill levels are welcome! Sharpen ball handling skills, improve offense & defence, & achieve your basketball goals.
LOCATION: Sundre Community Gym
COST: $15 per child (Ages 10-14)
INSTRUCTOR: Anna Rozenhart
REGISTER through GNP!
Walk, Hike, or Trek with GNP
Get moving & join us in URBAN POLE WALKING - you can come without poles!
Ongoing Walking Groups Monday / Tuesday / Friday at 9:30 AM
Wednesday at 6:30 PM
Thursday at 1:30 PM
Meet at the GNP Entrance! Free pole rentals at GNP & Free to attend. Full schedule available at:
www.mygnp.org/urbanpolewalking
Sports Day Camp for
Boys & Girls Monday, July 24 | 9 AM - 3 PM
Try your hand at various sports! Play volleyball, floor hockey, badminton, frisbee, basketball, & baseball!
LOCATION: Sundre Community Gym
COST: $5 per child (Ages 8-14)
INSTRUCTORS: Julia Helland & Lee McDonald
REGISTER through GNP!
Jump, Skip, & Craft
Tuesday, July 25 | 9 AM - 3 PM Kids enjoy a split day of activities. Learn to jump rope, play games, and get active! They can also get creative with photography and crafting!
LOCATION: Sundre Community Gym
COST: $5 per child (Ages 8-14)
INSTRUCTORS: Julia Helland & Lee McDonald
REGISTER through GNP!
Parkour Day Trip
Wednesday, July 26 | 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM A youth bus trip to Breathe Parkour & then lunch at Princess Island Park in Calgary! Parkour is an activity of navigating surfaces and obstacles by running, jumping, & climbing. Meet at the GNP Lobby.
COST: $20 per child (Ages 9-14)
INSTRUCTORS: Julia Helland & William Knelsen
REGISTER through GNP!
Lotions & Lip Balms
Friday, June 9 | 6 PM - 8 PM Dry skin is prevalent in Alberta. Learn how to affordably make your own lotions & lip balms with natural ingredients! Enjoy a fun evening and take home samples of both a lotion and lip balm.
LOCATION: GNP Board Room
COST: $50, supplies included
INSTRUCTOR: Melissa Shippy
REGISTER through GNP!
Soy Wax Candles Friday, June 16 | 6 PM - 8 PM
Learn how to make soy wax candles! Choose your own scents and colours to make a long lasting candle with natural ingredients. Take your candle and recipe home with you!
LOCATION: GNP Board Room
COST: $50, supplies included
INSTRUCTOR: Melissa Shippy
REGISTER through GNP!
Fly Fishing 201 Friday, June 16 | 7 PM - 9 PM
We will learn more about fly selection and how to present a fly. As well, we will look at all the places fish will be when they are feeding. No Fly Fishing 101 prerequisites! Makes a great Father’s Day outing!
LOCATION: GNP Board Room
COST: $30, bring fishing gear
INSTRUCTOR: Rob Holland
REGISTER through GNP!
Lamp Makeover Monday, June 19 | 7 PM - 9 PM
Thinking of tossing that old lamp? Keep it and use paint, wax, and other tools to give it new life! Get creative using stencils & wax paint! Bring a lamp in working condition.
LOCATION: GNP Board Room
COST: $55, supplies included
INSTRUCTOR: Linda-lou Rice (Nifty’s Antiques)
REGISTER through GNP!
Canadian Firearms Safety Courses NON-Restricted
Saturday, June 17 | 8 AM - 5 PM Sunday, June 18 | 9 AM (Testing)
Firearm owners have social responsibilities. Successful course completion required to apply for a PAL. Content approved by the RCMP.
COST: $115
LOCATION: GNP Board Room
INSTRUCTOR: Phil Hambrook, CPFO Certified Local Instruc-
tor/Examiner REGISTER through GNP!
Edible & Medicinal Plants of Alberta Saturday, June 3 | 9 AM - 3 PM
Are you interested in what plants you can eat & those that have medicinal qualities? Topics include: field identification, common plant IDs, use of plants for food and medicine, an outdoor excursion, and recipes.
LOCATION: GNP Board Room
COST: $90, supplies included
INSTRUCTOR: Latifa Pelletier-Ahmed, BSc Botany & MSc Herbal Medicine
REGISTER through GNP!
GNP is Promoting and Supporting Not-For-Profit Organizations with Free Postings
55+ Seniors Field Trip: Jubilations Theatre’s
Ferris Bueller’s School of Rock Wednesday, June 7 | Deadline June 5
Departs Town of Sundre Parking Lot 9 AM Ferris Bueller finds himself back in high school 30 years later as a teacher inspiring students with Rock & Roll! Accompanied & Organized by GNP Volunteers. COST: $60, incl. bus, admission, & three
course meal REGISTER through GNP!
55+ Seniors Field Trip
Lunch & Tour of the Fairview
Hutterite Colony Monday, July 3 | Deadline June 28
Departs Town of Sundre Parking Lot 9:15 AM
Enjoy lunch & a guided walking tour of colony facilities. Learn more about highly organized communal living! Accompanied & Organized by GNP Volunteers. COST: $35, incl. bus, tour, & lunch REGISTER through GNP!
55+ Seniors Field Trip
Pasu Farms & Custom Woolen Mills Friday, June 23 | Deadline June 19
Departs Town of Sundre Parking Lot 10 AM Join us to visit both countryside show-rooms featuring lovely handcrafted goods & enjoy a delicious lunch. Accompanied & Organized by GNP Volunteers. COST: $25, incl. bus, admission,
& lunch REGISTER through GNP!
55+ Seniors Field Trip
Walk at William Watson Lodge Wednesday, August 23 | Deadline August 1 Departs Town of Sundre Parking Lot 8:30 AM
Join us on a scenic walk & outing in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. Trails are for all levels. Accompanied & Organized by GNP Volunteers. COST: $30, incl. bus
& admission REGISTER through GNP!
Seniors Art Program
Tuesday, June 20 | 10 AM - 12 PM Beginner’s level class intended for older adults and seniors. Your mixed media project will use paint, ink, collage, & more. Join us and discover your creative abilities!
LOCATION: Sundre Seniors Supportive Learning Facility
COST: Free, registration req’d
INSTRUCTOR: Debbie McIvor
REGISTER through GNP!
Introduction to Smartphones & Tablets
Tuesday, June 20 | 1 PM Need help with your smartphone or tablet? This 35 minute, one-on-one class will teach basic operations. Get help with your device, email, social media, & much more!
LOCATION: GNP Board Room
COST: $10, Bring your device
INSTRUCTOR: Cindy Orr
REGISTER through GNP!
McDougal Chapel’s
Good Food Club Get fresh, delicious vegetables & fruit once a month at a low cost! Membership req’d (free until September) and pre-pay for boxes (Small $10, Large $20). Pick-Ups June 14, July 12, and August 9. More info or to sign up
call 403 638 3503
SUNDRE COMMUNITY VAN Book the van for: Local & Out of town Medical Trips Shuttle around Sundre on Thursdays
$5 ride all day (10 AM-3 PM) Free service to Mountain View Food
Bank in Olds on Tuesdays PLEASE BOOK 1-3 days ahead for all of the above CALL 403-638-3266
Sundre Seniors Supportive Living Facility’s
Seniors Art Show
Tuesday, June 27 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM At Sundre Supportive Living Facility’s
- North Entrance
You are invited to see the showcase of art from seniors that attended the Seniors Art Program! Free to attend and everyone welcome. Funded by: GNP, New Horizons for Seniors Grant,
& Mountain View Seniors Housing.
Communities in Bloom Provincial Edition
SUNDRE is BACK! Volunteers are hard at work organizing for our 2017 participa-tion in the Novice Category. Look for upcoming programs, our Facebook page, and website in June. Email us at: [email protected] for more information!
Ongoing Drop-In Cancer Support Group
Every Thursday | 10:00 AM At the Sundre Seniors Supportive
Living Facility - Drop in Centre
Join our free support group to get help coping with the emotional aspects of cancer. A safe place to share feelings & challenges. For more info, call Marg at 403 638-2505
Sundre Christian Community’s
Grad Dessert Night
Monday, June 5 | 7:00 PM At the Sundre High School
Everyone is welcome! Also featuring speakers from Amazing Race participants Lowell & Julie Taylor! COST: $6 per person
Sundre Legion Branch 223
BBQ Suppers - Summer 2017 Thursdays, June 8 & 22 | 5-7:30 PM
At Sundre Legion Branch 223 Visit with friends and neighbours while you BBQ your choice of steak or chicken. Incl. trimmings, salad, desert, tea & coffee, meat & 50/50 draws.
COST $15 per person. Kids only meal with hot dog $5.
More info call Fred or Deb at 403 638-9607
Sundre & District Aquatic Society’s
24th Annual Golf Classic Tournament Friday, June 9 | Registration 9:00 AM
At Coyote Creek Golf & RV Resort 18 holes of Golf with a cart! Also includes breakfast with Tim Hortons coffee & muffins, lunch on both nines, & steak dinner. Register as an individual or team.
COST $120
To register or sponsor: contact Blair Rushka at 403-813-1804 or e-mail [email protected]
Sundre Garden Club’s
Annual Plant Exchange & Sale Saturday, June 3 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM
At the Sundre IGA Parking Lot Support the club’s annual plant sale! Plant contributions are made by members and proceeds are returned to the club.
Contact Terry Nelson [email protected]
Call GNP at 403 638-1011 … Visit us on our website or Facebook Page … or E-mail for details [email protected]
The Bergen Farmers’ Market
Every Saturday | 10 AM - 1 PM Starts June 17 - Ends September 16
At the Bergen Hall Offering a variety of locally produced food products as well as a wide range of baked goods and crafts. Free coffee and entertainment! More info at: www.thebergenmarket.ca
Sundre & District Allied Arts Society
60s Fundraiser Night Saturday, June 3 | Doors 7 PM
At the Sundre Arts Centre Join us for a 1960s themed fundraiser night featuring your favourite classics! Grab your friends, dress up, & dance the night away to live music! Proceeds to Sundre Arts Centre. Tickets $25, avail. online or at Little Country
Cappuccino www.sundreartscentre.com
Sundre Art Society
Saturday Paint Ins Saturdays, June 3 & 17 | 11 AM - 3 PM
At the Sundre Municipal Library Join in on our Paint Ins - an informal group to get help on your art projects. Bring your current folio or art project. Free to attend. Bring your own lunch.
More info, contact Lila 403 638 4269
McDougal Chapel’s
Daily VBS Camp for Kids July 10-14 | 9 AM - 12 PM At the McDougal Chapel
Available for children K - Grade 4. Sports, Crafts, Lessons, and a whole lot of FUN!!
COST: $10 per child
To register, email Heidi Werdal [email protected] or visit www.mcygsundre.com/forms
Sundre Soccer Club’s
British Soccer Camp August 8 - 11 | 9 AM - 4 PM
At the Sundre High School Field Challenger is excited to bring their high quality coaching schools to you this summer. For ages 6-16. Innovative practices, small-sided games, and more! Register online www.challengersports.com
COST $160 (4 days)
Email [email protected]
Aspen Ranch Outdoor Education Center July 10 - 14 | Minds In Motion
July 17 - 21 | Arts and Crafts
Programs designed for children in grades 3-6. Science camp focuses on physics, biology, chemistry, & computer sciences. Art programs focus on painting & ceramics.
COST: Free!
More info & to register: www.aspenranchcanada.com
Sponsored by Shell Canada, Aspen Ranch, & University of Calgary’s Faculty of Kinesiology
Bearberry Wapitana Society’s
Garage & Crafts Sale in Bearberry Saturday, July 1 | 10 AM - 4 PM Sunday, July 2 | 10 AM - 2 PM
At the Bearberry Community Hall Celebrate Canada's 150th Birthday with an Indoor Garage & Crafts Sale! The first 150 Hot Dogs and Pop drinks are FREE! Open Mike Jam and Enter-tainment on Saturday! Everyone is welcome!
www.bearberrycommunity.com
Rent a table (1 for $10 or 2 for $15), contact
Donnamari at 403 638-5048 or [email protected]
Alberta Health Services Weight Wise: Minding Stress| June 6 & 13 |
5-7:30 PM | At Sundre Community Health Centre | Register 1 877 314 6997
Stress Less | June 7 | 10 - 11:30 AM | At Sundre Seniors Supportive Living Facility | Register 1 877 314 6997
Diabetes the Basics | June 28 | 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM | At Sundre Community Health Centre | Register 1 877 314 6997
www.albertahealthservices.ca
Mountain View ParentLink - Sundre
ASQ Developmental Screenings | June 7 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | At Sundre Municipal Library
Spring Rhyming & Cooking Decorating with Seniors | June 13 | 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM | At Sundre Senior’s Supportive Living Facility
Mom & Tot Yoga | June 19 | 9 - 11 AM At Sundre Community Gym
Summer Kick-Off Party | June 21 1:30 PM - 3 PM | At the Tall Timber Park
Rhyming & Swimming | June 27 | 12 - 1:30 PM At Sundre Aquaplex
Sundre Aquaplex Babysitting Course | June 4 | Cost $50
Swim Classes coming again in June & July! Starfish to Level 10
Public Swimming | Offered every day! Check our calendar for specific times
Get Active with Aquafit or try out our Flex Room!
www.sundreaquaplex.com 403 638 9370 [email protected]
Sundre & District Historical Society National Aboriginal Day
Wednesday, June 21 | 10 AM - 5 PM At the Sundre Museum
This year is the 20th anniversary of National Aboriginal Day. Celebrate the histories, cultures, & contributions of First Nations, Metis, & Inuit people of Alberta & Canada. www.sundremuseum.com [email protected] 403 638 3233 “Celebrating The Way We Were”
Canada Day Celebrations! Celebrate Canada’s 150th
on Saturday, July 1st Watch for community celebrations organized by the Town of Sundre, the Sundre Museum, and more!
Check back to www.mygnp.org/mysundre for updates!
Sundre Municipal Library Video & Board Gaming for Teens | Sat., June 3 |
4 PM
Board Games for Grades 6 - 8 | Thursdays | 3 - 5 PM
TREX Art Exhibit Loom | June 21 to July 19
Summer Reading Club Kick Off Party! | Wed., June 28 | 3:15 - 5:30 PM
July & August - TD Summer Reading Club! Ages 4-7 | M/W/F | 1-2:30 PM Ages 8-12 | Tu/Th | 1-3 PM
403 638 4000 | www.sundre.prl.ab.ca
Sundre & District Agricultural Society’s
Farmers’ market
Every Friday | 5 PM - 7:30 PM Starts May 19 - Ends September 22
At the Sundre Curling Rink Local vendors showcasing home grown products! Visit us on our Facebook page! For table rentals, please phone 403 638 1586 or 403 638 7595. New Vendors Welcome!
Sundre Rodeo & Race Association
SUNDRE PRO RODEO Friday, June 23 - Sunday, June 25
At the Sundre Rodeo Grounds Parade, BS Bingo, Local Entries, Pancake Breakfast, 4 performances over 3 days, Fair Grounds, Free RV Parking, Beer Gardens, and so much more! Celebrating 38 years!
www.sundrerodeo.com
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