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Fun2010-2011
LOW-COST
IN LETHBRIDGE
Parks & Pathways
Our pathways are a great way to explore Lethbridge any time of year!
Alexander Wilderness Park
Botterill Bottom Park
Bull Trail Park
Cottonwood Park
Elizabeth Hall Wetlands
Henderson Lake Park
Indian Battle Park
Nicholas Sheran Park
Pavan Park
Peenaquim Park
Popson Park
For more information, go to: [ www.lethbridge.ca [ Enjoying Lethbridge [
Parks and Trails [
Playgrounds
Visit www.lethbridge.ca for more information
Spring, summer, fall and winter; our playgrounds and parks are maintained year-round...
West1 Algonquin Park2 Assinaboia Park3 Blackfoot Park4 Canyon Crest Park5 Columbia Park6 Copperwood Park7 Dalhousie Court Park8 Heritage Park9 Heritage Pointe Park10 Lafayette Park11 Laval Court Park12 Laval Park13 Nicholas Sheran Park14 Mt. Blakiston Park15 Mt. Crandell Park16 Princeton Park17 Queen’s Park18 Ridgewood Park19 Rotary Park20 Sheridan Park21 Squamish Park22 Sunridge Park23 Trinity Park24 West Highlands Park25 William Pierce Park26 Willow Brook Park27 Willow Pointe Park
North 1 Adam’s Park2 Bluefox Park3 Chinook Park4 Cougar Park5 Dominion Park6 Elma Groves Park7 Ermineview Park8 Georgetown Park9 Jock Palmer Park10 Kodiak Park11 Labor Club Park12 Norbridge Park13 Park Meadows Park14 Pavan Park15 Rideau Court Park16 St. Basil’s Park17 St. Edward’s Park18 St. Francis Park19 Stafford Tot Lot20 Staffordville Park21 Ted Petrunia Memorial
Park22 Ventura Park23 Vista Park
South1 20-30 Club2 29th Street Tot Lot3 Cedar Park4 Gyro Park5 Fairmont Park6 Fairmont Garden Park7 Henderson Park8 Henderson Park East9 Henderson Pool10 Indian Battle Park11 Kings Park12 Kings Tot Lot13 Kinsmen Park14 Kiwanis Park15 Lakeview Greenstrip16 Lion’s Centennial Park17 McKillop Tot Lot18 Palm Park19 Ravine Park20 Scenic Heights Park21 Sequoia Park22 Tudor Park
SkatingWhatever the weather outside, a day at the ice arena is always pleasant!
Free Public Skates weekly (Various Arenas – Seasonal)
Free Parent & Tot Skates weekly(Various Arenas – Seasonal)
Public Skating (Drop in) Sept. ’09 - Aug. ’10(SubjecT To chANge)
• Adult: $3.50• Youth/Senior: $2.50• Infants (Under 3) FREE• Family: $9.00
Shinny hockey (Drop in) 2009 - 2010• Adults $ 7.00• Youth Senior/$5.00
Public programs available at:Civic Ice Centre • 6 Ave. & Stafford Dr. S.Labor Club Ice Centre • 2020 - 18 Ave. N.Nicholas Sheran Ice Centre • 401 Laval Blvd W.
24 hour Info Line: 403.320.4971
For more information, go to: www.lethbridge.ca/leisure
Swimming
Refreshing waters await you!
Admission:Child/Senior $2.75Adult $4.25Family $13.00Children under 3 free
Pool Listings:YEAR-ROUND:Fritz Sick Pool • 420 - 11 St. SouthNicholas Sheran Pool • 401 - Laval Blvd. WestStan Siwik Family Pool • 1901 - 15 Ave. North
SUMMER:Henderson Lake Outdoor Pool • 2710 Parkside Dr. SouthWestminster Community Pool • 411 - 16 St. North Gyro Spray Park • 401 Laval Blvd. WestRotary Water Feature • Galt Gardens
24-Hour Info Line: 403.320.4970
Pass Sales: Pass sales available January, June & September offering 10% discounts.
Helen Schuler Nature Centre
Visit www.lethbridge.ca/hscc for more information
Open year-round for all kinds of activities...
All Ages/Family • Nature Walks • Extreme By Nature • Ages 11-15 – Some programs
require minimal fee• Guest Speakers • All Ages
children’s Programs• Junior Naturalists • Ages 6 – 10 • Seasonal Exhibits (3 per year )• Special Events/Festivals
Self guided Programs• 3 Self Guided Trails (Nature Reserve) - All Ages/Family • Pond Kit (Week long rental of pond exploration
bin) - All Ages - $25• Nature Packs (Nature Activity Backpacks) - All Ages/Family
Arts in Lethbridge
A community enriched by artists and art organizations engaged in disciplines of the arts
Activities Include:• Annual Art Walk • Acrylic, Water Color & Oil Painting Programs• Sculpture, Clay Wheel, Drawing & Fabric Arts• Art Exhibits (6 week rotation)• Film Festival • Lethbridge Playgoers performances • SAAG Cinema
The university of Lethbridge Art gallery - Free Admission• Culture Vulture Saturdays ( U of L ) • Music @ Noon (U of L )
bowman Arts centreLethbridge’s only community arts centre located in the Bowman school heritage building. Home to two galleries as well as providing studio space for community arts guilds
Allied Arts council of LethbridgeArts information centre providing up to date information on dance, literary, music, theatre and visual arts events in Lethbridge as well as coordinating an Annual Art Walk in September.
Southern Alberta Art galleryThe Southern Alberta Art Gallery is dedicated to the learning and growth of our visitors and community. Year round we offer a series of changing exhibitions of contemporary art featuring local, national and international artists. In addition to our exhibition program we present a range of art related programming at an affordable rate.
Tuesdays at NoonTuesdays 12PM – 1 PMFreeThis weekly film series offers complimentary coffee and tea while allowing you the chance to relax and view films about contemporary and historical art. Visit our website for all of the upcoming features!
SAAg cinema*Second Wednesday of the month at 7PMCost: $6 members / $8 regularFeaturing independent, Canadian, and foreign films, this monthly film series allows you the chance to see films that wouldn’t otherwise be screened in Lethbridge.
* Shown at Galaxy Cinemas in Park Place Mall September through November and January to June. July, August, and December films are screened at the Empress Theatre in Fort Macleod.
Arts in Lethbridge
Visit http://saag.ca to find out about our full range of programs or call 403-327-8770 ext. 0
for more information and registration.
exhibition admission:General: $5Student/Senior: $4Group $3/person (over 10 people)Children under 12: FreeMembers: FreeAdmission free to all on Sundays
F@N clubFriday Afternoons from 12:30 – 4:30Ages: 6 – 9Cost: $22.50 members / $25 regularFor an afternoon of learning about the principles of art, seeing current exhibitions, and making art, join us at the gallery!
Lethbridge Public Library
Visit www.lethbridgepubliclibrary.ca for more information about events at the Main Library and also at the new Crossings Branch Library
Free programs for all ages!
• Friday Night Films
• Art Exhibits
• Kids/Adult Book Clubs
• Story Line
• Bookmobile
• Author Visits
• Environmental Education Nights
• Concerts
• Law at Lunch
• Babes in Library
• Time for 2’s
• Page! break Writer’s Café
* current Issues- Lecture series
• TAG - Teen Programs
• Travel Chats
• Videoconferencing & more!
Family Centre Society of Southern Alberta
An invaluable resource for all Children, Families and the Community of Lethbridge. Take part in one of the many free or registered programs below…
coPeing With Toddler behaviour 8 week program.
Parents and children Together Playgroups (PAcT)A weekly interactive play group for all families with children ages 0 – 5. Our play groups provide a nurturing time for parents and children to share art experiences, story times, singing and free play. PACT is offered as a drop-in as well as, a registered class.
Me & My DadA Drop – in PACT program specifically for Dad’s and their
Children (0-5). Saturdays
Parent Talk and Kids & ConversationsA warm and friendly play environment where toddlers and pre – preschoolers can mingle together while parents / caregivers can chat and learn about parent related topics from a community facilitator.
VoicesA program for Moms and daughters (12+) who want to get along better. It focuses on building new skills and letting go of past ways and past hurts.
Worry DragonsFor school age kids who worry too much. This program provides a safe and fun place in which kids can identify and talk about their worries. These kids will be given a box of tools to manage their anxiety.
Visit our website at www.famcentre.ca for more information. Or stop by the centre
and pick up a program guide! 403 320-4232
Galt Museum& Archives
Visit www.galtmuseum.com
for more information
A community meeting place which tells the stories of the unique and colourful history of southwestern Alberta. Interactive, entertaining, educational exhibits, programs and special events for all ages, museum store and more!
Open year-round!
Low cost:• Special exhibits (3-6 per year)• Special events (Robbie Burns Day, Eggstravaganza & more!)• Saturdays at 1 p.m. weekly family program• Café Galt lectures monthly• Treasure hunts & activity backpacks (included with
admission)• Exhibit tours, ghost tours, hospital tours, cemetery tours,
downtown walking tours
Free!• Museum Community Days 4-6 times per year• Wild Tales on Park Trails summer tours (a program with Helen
Schuler Nature Centre)• Walking paths• Gardens• Audio tours• Self-guided driving tours• Archives & collections research
More fun, activities & programs!
YMCA• Fitness facility, swimming pool and programs for all ages and
abilities. Drop in fees and subsidy programs available. Visit www.lethbridgeymca.org
YWCA• Fitness facility and family programs. Visit www.ywcalethbridge.org
FORT WHOOP-UP• Located in Lethbridge’s scenic river valley Fort
Whoop Up offers museum exhibits, hands on activities and special events at reasonable drop in fees. Visit www.fortwhoopup.com
NIKKA YUKO JAPANESE GARDENS• Open May through October, Lethbridge’s
Japanese garden of tranquility. Visit www.nikkayuko.com
KIDSPORT ALBERTA• Kidsport provides support to children in order to
remove financial barriers preventing them from playing organized sport. Visit www.kidsport.ab.ca
FunFOR MORE LOW-COST
CHECK OUT
THE MONTHLY
CITY OF LETHBRIDGE
LEISURE GUIDE
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