ERMINESKIN ENLIGHTENER · ERMINESKIN COMMUNITY LEAGUE ~ ENRICHING LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY IRCULATION ERMINESKIN ENLIGHTENER SERVING THE ERMINESKIN AND STEINHAUER COMMUNITIES NOVEMBER

ERMINESKIN COMMUNITY LEAGUE ~ ENRICHING LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY

ERMINESKIN ENLIGHTENER SERVING THE ERMINESKIN AND STEINHAUER COMMUNITIES

NOVEMBER 2013

www.ermineskincommunity.ca

CIRCULATION 1800

Ermineskin Community Centre Office Hours: 6:00 – 9:00 pm Tuesday through Thursday www.ermineskincommunity.ca

10709 – 32 A Avenue T6J 4A6 Phone: 780-438-6623 Fax: 780-438-6124 Host: Sarah Morris [email protected]

Volunteer! Volunteer!

Volunteer!

Interested in helping within your

community? There are many

great volunteer opportunities

available at Ermineskin. Contact

the office for more information.

CIRCULATION 1800 CIRCULATION 1800

CIRCULATION 1400


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*** Check out our

website for info on

upcoming events, our

newsletter, and much

more!

Have your submitted

your input for the

redevelopment of the

Ermineskin Park at

10704 - 25 Ave yet?

The 29th Ermineskin Craft Fair, held on November 2nd, drew nearly 700 customers to our community hall to shop for amazing crafts and gifts.

Many thanks to our fantastic vendors and the dedicated team of

volunteers who made the fair possible!

The Craft Fair committee can be contacted at [email protected].

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ECL BOARD OF DIRECTORS: 2013/2014 President: Curtis Penner [email protected]

Vice President: Monty Nelson [email protected]

2nd Vice President: Shannon den Besten

Past President: Alanna Niehaus Treasurer: Kirk Morris 780-436-4544

Secretary: Vanessa Tran Memberships: Vanessa Tran

Fundraising Coordinator: YOU! Building Management and Rinks:

Calvin Takahashi

Everett Speidel

Grant Lux

Programmes

Photo Funshops: Liz Denys 780-436-9580

Lisa 780-437-2307

Quilting: Pat Vos 780-434-6465

Playschool President:

Shannon den Besten [email protected]

Newsletter

Editor: Brett Bailey [email protected]

Ads: Brett Bailey [email protected]

Distribution: YOU!

Basketball Director: Rick Nisbet

Soccer Director: YOU!

Craft Fair: [email protected]

Scouting: Dean Prior 780-438-7388

Community Services:

Regan Gee [email protected]

Webmaster: Vanessa Tran [email protected]

ADVERTISE IN THE ENLIGHTENER

The Enlightener is published five times per year

(February, April, June, September and November).

It has a circulation of 1400. Every effort is made to

accurately report the information submitted or dictated.

Our advertisers play an important role in our community,

as they support us and many of our endeavors. GST is

already included in the rates:

SIZE 1st Mth Add’l Mth

Business Card $17.00 $14.45

1/8 page $22.00 $18.70

1/4 page $37.00 $31.45

1/2 page $64.00 $54.40

Full Page $107.00 $90.95

Back Page $125.00 $106.25

Classified $1.00 per line

For more information visit our website at

www.ermineskincommunity.ca

ERMINESKIN ENLIGHTENER

FEBRUARY DEADLINE: JAN. 31, 2014

JPEG Ad submissions are preferred; please email them to:

[email protected] Submit any hard copy items to the mail slot at the

Community League office.

Please Note: The Ermineskin Enlightener can be

downloaded from our website: www.ermineskincommunity.ca

Carriers Required! If you can spare half an hour of your time

five times a year, we need you!

The Ermineskin Enlightener requires

newsletter deliverers for a number of

routes (see Page 3).

If you’re able to help out, please call the

ECL office at 780-438-6623.

HALL RENTAL INFORMATION Size: 2400 square feet (40 x 60 ft)

Seating: 196 or 175 with dance floor (non-smoking)

Kitchen: 2 stoves, 1 fridge, 1 freezer, 1 dishwasher

(dishes and cutlery provided)

Rates: Security deposit $500 (due upon booking)

Flat rate of $400 for members

Flat rate of $500 for non-members

To book contact Curtis using the online form at:

http://www.ermineskincommunity.ca/rentals

http://www.ermineskincommunity.ca/rentals



ERMINESKIN COMMUNITY LEAGUE

UFO (Un-Finished-Objects)

*scrapbooking, cardmaking, sewing, knitting, quilting, etc.

If you have projects you would like to work on then this is

the day for you. Coffee is provided.

DATE: Saturday, February 12, 2011

TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

FEE: $10.00



If you have projects you would like to work on then this is

the day for you. Coffee is provided.

DATE: Saturday, February 12, 2011

TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

FEE: $10.00











Your Community Needs You!

Would you like to:

Get exercise…

Meet your neighbours…

Have community volunteering on your resume?

We are looking to fill two vacant delivery routes for the Ermineskin Enlightener. If

you’re interested in delivering for any of the mapped routes below, please contact

the ECL office at: [email protected] or call 780-438-6623.

Route 6: Area between 32A Ave, 33 Ave, 104A St, and 104 St

Route 3: Area along 105A St, 30 Ave, and 105 St

Route 6

Route 3

Volunteer Readers Needed!

Steinhauer School is looking for mature volunteer

readers who are able to offer 20 - 30 minutes, three times each week, to work one-on-one with

students.

If you are interested or have questions, please contact: Carol Van Kuppeveld, 780-437-1080

mailto:[email protected]



ERMINESKIN SCRAPBOOKING WORKSHOPS

Looking for a fun and safe way to preserve those precious

memories? Join us at our scrapbooking workshops to share ideas and

learn new techniques. A Creative Memories Consultant is on hand to

answer your questions and supplies are available for purchase. The

cost of the workshops is $10.00; the two-day workshops each run

from 6 pm-9 pm on Friday and then 8 am to 4 pm on Saturday.

For more information, or to register for a workshop, please call Lisa at

780-437-2307 or Liz at 780-436-9580.

ERMINESKIN COMMUNITY LEAGUE PROGRAMS

Everyone is Welcome to Join!

ERMINESKIN QUILTERS & UFO

[Un-Finished-Objects]

GROUP

*scrapbooking *card making *sewing *knitting *quilting etc.

If you have projects you would like to work on then this is the day for you.

Get away from the distractions at home and join others for a great day.

Coffee is provided, just bring your lunch.

For more information or to register call:

Pat at 780-434-6465 OR Nancy at 780-434-1544

Visit the community website at: ermineskincommunity.ca

TIME: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

FEE: $10.00

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:

January 24 & 25, 2014

March 28 & 29, 2014

May 2 & 3, 2014

Holiday Craft Program Come join us for an afternoon of holiday crafting fun!

Saturday, December 7th

1:00pm – 3:30pm

Ages: 3-12

10709-32A Avenue NW

Cost: $5 for ECL Members, $7 for non-ECL Members To register call 780-438-6623, or email: [email protected]

*Children ages 3–5 must be accompanied by an adult

UPCOMING UFO DATES:

January 18, 2014

February 22, 2014

10th ANNUAL ‘COMMUNITY CARE QUILTS’

Set aside some time to help make this another great success (no sewing experience required). As in past

years we are looking for donations of cotton fabrics, cotton thread and quilt batting. The quilts that we make at this event are given to Terra Association

(serving pregnant and parenting youth in Edmonton) and to an organization serving seniors in our community (tbd).

Friday, Feb. 28, 2014 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2014 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Refreshments 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2014 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 22, 2014 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

mailto:[email protected]



Are you looking for an

opportunity to…

gain some board experience?

get to know your neighbours?

share your skills and talents?

participate in valuable activities?

make community connections?

have fun!

have pride in your community?

help build a playground?

create programs for your family

and friends

to participate in?

Develop skills and talents?

If you answered YES to anyone of

these questions, please consider

one of the vacant positions on the

Board of Directors for the

Are you looking for an

opportunity to…

gain some board experience?

get to know your neighbours?

share your skills and talents?

participate in valuable activities?

make community connections?

have fun!

have pride in your community?

help build a playground?

create programs for your family

and friends

to participate in?

Develop skills and talents?

If you answered YES to anyone of

these questions, please consider

one of the vacant positions on the

Board of Directors for the


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FREE Prescription Transfer Program

FREE Medication Reviews

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Specializing In Custom Medication Packaging

1929 105 Street NW

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Phone: 780-485-8195

Fax: 780-485-1396

*New Fall & Winter Hours*

Starting October 5, 2013 the pharmacy will also be

open

Saturdays from 9:30am - 1:30pm.

INTRODUCING THE BEARSPAW

FAMILY PHARMACY REWARDS

PROGRAM!

Each time you have your prescription

filled at Bearspaw Family Pharmacy

you will earn 1 stamp!

Redemption:

10 Stamps = $10 In-Store Credit

OR

15 Stamps = $10 CASH BACK

Visit the pharmacy and sign up today!

*details in store*

ATTENTION SENIORS (55+)!!!

PETROLIA SENIORS' GROUP

Invites you to come enjoy

Lunch and a Program

($14 – except December)

The third Tuesday of Most Months (except July/August)

11:45 a.m. (sharp) to 2:00 p.m. at Greenfield Community Hall

3803 - 114 Street

Next upcoming programs: December 10 – Turkey Dinner with

trimmings ($18)

Robert Lang entertains with a Magic Show and Christmas Sing-a-Long

January 21 – Lifelong Learning – Jeanna Baty from ELLA ($14)

In addition enjoy an additional outing during the month.

For more information or to confirm your attendance call:

Nick: 780-435-1045

or Betty: 780-434-0711



Join the Ermineskin

Community League group

on Facebook and stay up to

date with what’s happening

in our community.

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Community

Swim is

BACK! Confederation Pool at

11204 43 Ave NW is open

for Ermineskin Community

members on Saturdays

from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM.

Please bring your current

community membership

card for free admission.

Members are allowed into

the change rooms at

3:45PM.

This program is open to members

from November 1st to January

31st. Please note that the pool will

be closed for the Christmas

holidays. Please check back for

updates to this program in

February.

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the change rooms at

3:45PM.







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the change rooms at

3:45PM.







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CHRISTMAS COOKIE WALK

Let us help you with your Christmas baking!

Come and choose from hundreds of homemade

cookies!

$15 to fill a box!

Saturday, December 7th – 10 am till noon

Southminster-Steinhauer United Church,

10740-19 Ave

Christmas Events at Southminster-

Steinhauer United Church, 10740-19 Ave

Wednesday, December 18th at 7.30 pm:

Blue Christmas Gathering; a quiet reflection for those for whom Christmas is a difficult

time of the year.

Saturday, December 21st at 7 pm: Winter Solstice Celebration to celebrate the

longest night and welcome new light.

7.30 pm: an opportunity to walk the indoor labyrinth

Tuesday, December 24th:

4 pm: an interactive celebration with stories and songs for young children.

7 pm: a reflective family celebration with

carols.

11 pm: celebration, candlelight and carols.



“Dance to Fitness” with Dance Moves at the Ermineskin Community Hall.

All ages, all abilities and no partners necessary.

Learn ALL of the following dance styles in a 10 week session:

JAZZ, FUNK, HIPHOP, LATIN, SWING and LINE DANCE.

Dance Moves will give your body a COMPLETE workout including warm-up, strength and endurance, upper body, cardio, cool-down, stretching, relaxation and meditation.

Winter session begins January 2014.

www.dancemoves.ca 780-434-4FUN (4386)

Ask about our other specials and the Gentle Dance Moves Program - lighter choreography,

lighter workout.

Call 780.408.3008

www.ocii.com

email: [email protected]

Locally owned and operated since 1996.

Providing ADSL, VoIP, computer repair, web

hosting, and networking services for home and

office.

The official supplier of ADSL for the Ermineskin

Community League.

Pastor Chris Thorson

Phone: 440-6476

Risen Lord Lutheran Church Events:

Advent Concert, "Bethlehem's Child"

will be held on Sunday, December 15

at 6:30 PM.

Fellowship to follow. All are

Welcome!

Christmas Eve, December 24, two

candlelight church services at 6:30 pm and 8:00 pm, with communion at the 8:00 pm

service. All are welcome!

http://www.dancemoves.ca/



ERMINESKIN COMMUNITY LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP FORM

Your 2013-2014 Membership expires on August 31, 2014.

If you wish to renew your membership by mail, please mail your payment (cheques only, made payable to

Ermineskin Community League) along with this renewal notice, indicating the appropriate category to: Ermineskin Community League Memberships

10709-32 A Avenue Edmonton, AB T6J 4A6

To renew in person, please bring this renewal notice along with your payment (cash or cheque, made payable to

Ermineskin Community League) to the Ermineskin Office during regular office hours (Tuesday-Thursday nights

from 6-9 pm).

You may also purchase memberships online through the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues website at

http://www.efcl.org by entering your postal code under the “Join Now!” tab.

Please renew my Ermineskin Community League Membership

For 2013-2014 (expires August 31, 2014) Adult Name 1

Adult Name 2

Address

Postal Code

Phone Number ( )

Children (under 18 years of age)

Name ________________________________ Age ______ Male Female




Number of skate tags required _____ Membership Type: Please check the applicable membership category

Family ($35.00)

Single Parent Family ($25.00)

Single Person ($25.00)

Senior Citizen (no charge-over 65 years of age)

Please make cheques payable to Ermineskin Community League

As a member, are you willing to volunteer? Yes No

Please provide us with your email address if you wish to receive updates and upcoming Ermineskin event reminders:

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http://www.efcl.org/

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