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DID YOU KNOW? Community Volunteer Income Tax
Program volunteers Shawna Brackley, Audrey Bressler, Rebecca Catudal,
Joan Harris, Jean Hague, and Louise Pannenbecker completed over 250
income tax returns through March and April! Enormous thanks to them!
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
8:30am to 4:00pm 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
Meet & Greet the GNP Board
Everyone Welcome!
GNP Board Meeting
Wednesday, May 10, 2017 6:00 - 6:30 PM at the GNP Office
The GNP Office will be closed on
Monday, May 22 (Victoria Day)
NEW FUTURES PROGRAM CAREER
TRANSITION WORKSHOPS GNP will be offering free monthly work-
shops in September, through a grant provided by the Government of Alberta.
Resume & Cover Letter Development - Networking & Interview Skills - Managing Change & Job Loss - Social Media & Job Search - One-on-One Career Services
For more info & to sign up, please contact GNP!
May 2017 Sundre On The Go Community Newsletter Photo Credit: Karen Fahrlander
KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR UPCOMING EVENTS YOUTH HIKES | FISHING CLASSES |
CRAFT WORKSHOPS | YOUTH RUGBY CLASSES | ORIENTEERING OUTINGS |
and more SENIORS FIELD TRIPS!
Please make sure to check our website and Facebook page for updates!
Sundre Interagency Meeting
Thursday, June 1 | 12 - 1:30 PM
At Sundre Municipal Library
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 accom-plishments 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!
VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBER RECRUITMENT Greenwood Neighbourhood Place
Society is seeking community-minded individuals to serve on our
Board of Directors.
Please contact our office for
more information.
Greenwood Neighbourhood Place is your Community Resource Centre - Connecting you to Local Programs, Events, Services, & Resources
Bike Rodeo Wednesday, May 17 | 3:30 - 5:30 PM
Kids aged 4-12 learn about bike safety, helmets, road rules, and signals through hands-on practice and games! Please bring your bike, helmet, and wear closed toe shoes. LOCATION: Sundre Arena COST: Free, registration req’d at GNP INSTRUCTORS: Sundre RCMP, Sundre
Bike N’ Ski Club, Town of Sundre Peace Officer, first2000days Coalition, and the Sundre Fire Department
*Co-sponsored with Sundre Parentlink*
Pointillism Painting Friday, May 5 | 6 - 9 PM
Beginner’s level art class for ages 10 and over! Learn the art of pointillism painting - the technique of creating an image with small dots. Please bring your own image to paint or feel free to be creative! Leave with a beauti-ful canvas masterpiece!
LOCATION: GNP Board Room
COST: $18, supplies included
INSTRUCTOR: Delree Dumont
Safe Kids Workshop Friday, May 5 | 2 Classes Offered
9 AM - 12 PM OR 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM Safe Kids learn to:
Recognize and avoid dangerous and scary situations;
Use their intuition to avoid being targeted as a victim (by bullies or predators);
Set and protect personal boundaries;
Perform simple yet effective self-defence maneuvers; and
Master other confidence building skills.
This popular class was offered in 2016 and had great reviews. For children 6-12 years old.
LOCATION: Sundre Community Centre Conference Room
COST: $20 per child ($15 for additional child of the same family)
INSTRUCTOR: Lorna Selig, Safe4Life Trainer
Kids in the Kitchen
Wednesday, May 31 | 6 - 8 PM A cooking class just for kids! Kids learn about proper cooking techniques, food safety, and build confidence - while making their very own delicious dish. For kids ages 10-15.
LOCATION: Sundre Legion
COST: $5 per child
INSTRUCTOR: Chris Vardas
Introduction to Smartphones & Tablets
Tuesday, May 24 | 1 PM Need help with your smartphone or tablet? This 35 minute, one-on-one, class will teach basic operations. You will learn about: in-stalling & managing apps, understanding security and much more.
LOCATION: GNP Board Room
COST: $10, Bring your device
INSTRUCTOR: Cindy Orr
REGISTER for all GNP
Courses & Events (on this
page) at: www.mygnp.org
*or*
In-person
(Mon-Thu, 8:30 AM - 4 PM) Registration Deadlines:
4-5 Business Days
before Course Date
Seniors Art Program
Tuesday, May 16 | 10 AM - 12 PM Beginner’s level class intended for older adults and seniors. Mixed media project will use various medias like paint, ink, & collage. Join us and discover your creative abilities!
LOCATION: Sundre Seniors Supportive Learning Facility
COST: Free, registration req’d
INSTRUCTOR: Debbie McIvor
Lotions & Lip Balms
Friday, June 9 | 6 PM - 8 PM Dry skin is prevalent in Alberta. Learn how to make your own lotions & lip balms with natural ingredients and affordably! 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
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
Fly Fishing 101 Friday, May 19 | 7-9 PM Learn the basics of fly fishing, how to choose equipment, & how to assemble it. Get some hands-on practice with casting, understand fish behaviour, & perhaps gain some fly fishing etiquette.
LOCATION: GNP Board Room
COST: $30, bring fishing gear
INSTRUCTOR: Rob Holland
DIY Bath Bombs & Body Scrubs Friday, May 26 | 6 - 9 PM
Bath Bombs bring the spa experience into your own home. You will learn how to make beautiful bath bombs and body scrub from scratch using natural ingredients and essential oils.
LOCATION: GNP Board Room
COST: $70, supplies included INSTRUCTOR: Casey Dziadek
Canadian Firearms Safety Courses
NON-Restricted (2 Day Course) Friday, May 5 | 6 PM - 10 PM & Sunday, May 7 | 8 AM - 1 PM
Firearm owners have social responsibilities. Successful course completion req’d to apply for a PAL. Content approved by the RCMP.
COST: $115 LOCATION: GNP Board Room INSTRUCTOR: Phil Hambrook,
CPFO Certified Local Instructor/Examiner
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
GNP is Promoting and Supporting Not-For-Profit Organizations with Free Postings
Fishing 201 Coming in June!
Bergen & Sundre 4H Multi Club
Annual Show & Sale Monday, May 29 | Show 1 PM, Sale 7 PM
At Sundre Hockey Arena Support the hard work of local youth by checking out their beef and sheep projects at the annual show and sale.
55+ Seniors Field Trip Jubilations Theatre - Ferris
Bueller’s School of Rock Wednesday, June 7 | Departs Town of
Sundre Parking Lot 9 AM In 1986 Ferris Bueller took a day off. With his wit and charm, he finds himself back in high school 30 years later as a teacher! To inspire students, he resorts to using the one subject no student can ignore… Rock and Roll!! COST: $60, incl. bus, admission, & three
course meal Register at GNP in -person or online Accompanied & Organized by
GNP Volunteers
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
Register at GNP in-person or online LOCATION: Sundre Arts Centre
Sundre Municipal Library Sundre Seed Library is Open!
Author Visit with Mystery Writer Mahrie Reid | Wed., May 3 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Create a Canada 150 Garden Display with Jan Lahring | Wed., May 10 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Let’s Talk Science - Model Rocket Building! | Wed., May 24 | 3:30 - 5 PM
403 638 4000 | www.sundre.prl.ab.ca
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
Sundre Aquaplex Babysitting Course | June 4 | Cost $50
Swim Classes coming again in June!
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]
Plots cost $25 for the 2017 season!
Please e-mail ([email protected]), call
(403 638 1011), or visit our website
for the application form!
Sundre Garden Club Meeting & Guest Speaker Ken Fry
Tuesday, May 9 | 7 PM At the Curling Rink Meeting Room
Please join us for our meeting & guest speaker! Dr. Ken Fry, Coordinator for Horticulture & Entomology at Olds College, will be speaking on “Getting to know the insects in your yard & garden”.
Bus Tour Tuesday, May 30 | Day Trip
Bus Tour to The Saskatoon Farm (Dewinton), Countryside Landscapes (Dewinton), & Spruce It Up Garden Centre (Calgary). Bus and Lunch $50/pp. Must reserve & pay in advance by May 9. Call Terry (403 638-4056) or pay at the meeting.
Contact Terry Nelson [email protected]
Alberta Health Services Weight Wise: Lifestyle Change | May 2 | 5-7:30
PM | At Sundre CHC | Call 1 877 314 6997 to register
Label Reading | May 3 | 10 - 11:30 AM | At SSSLF | Call 403 636 4200 ext 4045 to register
Prenatal Classes | Fri., May 12 & Sat., May 13 | At Sundre CHC | Call 1 855 554 4774 to register | Cost $60
Next Month: Weight Wise: Minding Stress| June 6 | 5-7:30 PM Stress Less | June 7 | 10 - 11:30 AM
Sundre & District Historical Society
Museum Grounds Clean Up Saturday, May 6 | 10 AM
Volunteers are welcome to join us for a clean up of the Pioneer Village building, grounds, and flower beds! Please bring mops, buckets, rakes, vacuums, & gloves.
Pioneer Village Opens! Saturday, May 20 | 10 AM
Pioneer Village sits on 4 acres of land with original buildings as well as farm machinery & implements. Bring a picnic lunch and have a picnic in the park!
There are many great ways to enjoy yourself at the Sundre Museum! It is a great place to have your wedding, enjoy a night at the museum Sundre style, or even book a personalized tour!
www.sundremuseum.com 403 638 3233
Mountain View ParentLink - Sundre Join Parentlink for Marvellous May!!!
Infant Massage | May 1 & 8 | 12-2 PM | at the Sundre Municipal Library
ASQ Developmental Screenings | May 2 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | at the Sundre Munic-ipal Library
Spring Toy & Clothing Swap | May 29 | 9 - 11 AM | at the Sundre Community Gym
www.mountainviewparentlink.org
Call GNP at 403 638-1011 … Visit us on our website or Facebook Page … or E-mail for details [email protected]
FREE PUBLIC SWIM | Sat. May 13 | 1-4 PM Kindly Donated by Brad & Brenda Price
Community Luncheon With Food, Friendship & Sharing
Wednesday, May 17 | 11:30 AM - 1 PM At Royal Canadian Legion Sundre Branch
Cooking for Kindness volunteers invite seniors for a free lunch. More info, to volunteer, or if delivery is required Please call Lourelle 403 638 3378
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. May 20 online or at Little
Country Cappuccino www.sundreartscentre.com
Sundre Art Society
Saturday Paint Ins Saturdays, May 6 & 20 | 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
Faith Lutheran Church Volunteers Mother’s Day Tea
& Bake Sale Saturday, May 6 | 1:30 - 3:00 PM
At Faith Lutheran Church
Everyone Welcome!
Sundre Flying Club & COPA Flight 146
Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast Sunday, May 14 | 8 AM - 12 PM
At Sundre Airport Come for breakfast, and see aircraft and classic cars! Everyone welcome! Cost: Adults $8,
12 & Under $4 www.fn7.ca
Sundre Royal Purple
Seniors Tea Wednesday, May 17 | 1:30 - 3:30 PM
At Sundre Elks Hall Please join us for dessert, entertainment, and door prizes!
Check us out on Facebook!
Sundre High School
SHOWCASE 2017 Wednesday, May 31 & Thursday, June 1
Doors 6:30 PM | Performance 7 PM At Sundre Arts Centre
Talented members of our High School community will entertain you during SHOWCASE 2017! Drama, Singing, Dancing, Bands, and Artists!
Tickets available at the door $5.00
Foothills Lodge Auxiliary
Mother’s Day Strawberry
Tea & Bake Sale Wednesday, May 3 | 1:30 - 3:00 PM
At Sundre Senior’s Supportive Living Facility
Everyone Welcome! Cost $4.
Sundre & District Agricultural Society Youth ATV Safety Awareness Day
Saturday, May 13 | 10 AM to 4 PM At the Sundre Rodeo Grounds
A one day ATV learn to ride/safety awareness session. Includes group discussion, demon-stration, & practical closed course training. For ages 6-16. Register early! (limited space)
Cost $15, incl. free helmet
Contact: Lesley 403 638 3143 or email [email protected]
Town of Sundre
Broadband Feasibility Information Sessions
Tuesday, May 9 | 10 AM & 5:30 PM At Sundre Community Centre
As part of the Community Engagement process, information sessions will be held to discuss benefits, cost implications, & funding models.
www.sundre.com 403 638 3551
Town of Sundre
Pilot Project Open House Wednesday, May 3 | Doors 5:30 PM |
Presentation 6:00 PM At Sundre Community Centre
Learn about the Highway 27 mini-roundabout pilot project at the information session.
www.sundre.com 403 638 3551
Downtown Area Revitalization Committee
Spring Clean Sundre 2017 Saturday, May 13 | 10 AM - 12 PM
Meet at the Streetlights at 10 am with work gloves for a Community Clean Up!
Hire Sundre High School May Queen stu-dents to help clean up your yard or busi-ness! (May Queen runs May 10-13)
Use the Town of Sundre Kick It To The Curb program to find new homes for unwanted items. www.springcleansundre.weebly.com
Sundre Chamber of Commerce
Explore Sundre Adventure & Home Expo Friday, May 12 | 2 - 7 PM
Saturday, May 13 | 10 AM - 5 PM At Sundre Community Centre
Join us for a fun filled 2 day event showcasing local businesses and their products!
www.sundrechamber.ca
Sundre Rodeo & Race Association
SUNDRE PRO RODEO Friday, June 23 - Sunday, June 25
At 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
Sundre & District Agricultural Society
Farmers’ market
Friday, May 19 | 5 - 7:30 PM At Sundre Curling Rink
Runs every Friday from May 19 to September 22. For table rentals, please phone 403 638 1586 or 403 638 7595. New Vendors Welcome!
