June 2020 Recreation & Culture Guide - Online Only Version

June 2020 Recreation & Culture Guide City of Lethbridge

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Welcome to the JUNE 2020 Recreation & Culture Guide 2020 CANADA DAY IN YOUR BACKYARD CELEBRATIONS See pages 26-31 for contests and more details on how to Celebrate Canada Day in Your Backyard Due to facility closures around the City the June Recreation & Culture Guide will be posted online ONLY. This Guide contains many options for “self-isolation activities to do with your family during this time.

We at Recreation & Culture hope you find this Guide helpful during this challenging time.

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Looking for more Information? www.lethbridge.ca

• Calendar of Events • Bus Routes & Schedules • • What’s New • Online Community Resource & Leisure Guide •

Access current & reliable information and refferal to services, agencies, organizations, programs & events in your area

info@community-links.ca

www.artslethbridge.org

Your Source For Arts in Lethbridge

info@artslethbridge.org

city of lethbridge @LethbridgeCity

City of Lethbridge 24 Hour Info

403-320-4971 Public Skating Sports Field Rainout Line 403-320-4974 403-320-4978 Transit Information

Assistance during Regular Hours

403-320-3020 Recreation & Culture City of Lethbridge Main Line 311 403-328-5465 Community Links

other inquiries?

leisure@lethbridge.ca

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www.community-links.ca

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To Our Valued Patrons Due to the potential health risks associated with COVID-19 (Coronavirus) the City of Lethbridge and Recreation Excellence have determined it necessary to close the following facilities we operate until further notice.

• Nicholas Sheran Pool • Stan Siwik Pool • Fritz Sick Pool

We will miss seeing all of you enjoying yourselves and can’t wait to get back to serving you soon!

All patrons who have purchased memberships, registered for lessons / courses or made bookings at the facilities need not worry about those services expiring.

Memberships will be put on hold and extended for the period that the facilities will be closed. Lessons / courses and bookings will be rebooked or refunded when they are determined that they will not be able to run. Our staff are working diligently to make sure that everything moves along as smooth as possible.

We continue to monitor the situation closely and will be posting any updates as they are made available at the following locations -

Recreation Excellence Website: www.recreationexcellence.com

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City of Lethbridge Website: www.lethbridge.ca

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Facebook: Rec Ex Leth

On behalf of ownership and management at Recreation Excellence please stay well and we hope to see you back in the water soon!

City of Lethbridge

Brad Pack and Sunni Belle

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FRITZ SICK POOL 403-320-3110 420 11 St S, Lethbridge, AB

NICHOLAS SHERAN LEISURE CENTRE POOL 403-320-3047 401 Laval Blvd W, Lethbridge, AB www.recreationexcellence.com

STAN SIWIK FAMILY POOL 403-320-3053 1905 15 AVE N, LETHBRIDGE, AB

Waterton Park’s Beginning 125 Years Ago This is not the history of Waterton as a place. That story is several millennia old and would take more space than this small article.

This is the story of Waterton Lakes National Park and how it became a park, with its boundary and name changing over the years.

On 30 May 1895, through an Order in Council, 140 square kilometres were set aside to be protected by the federal government as a Dominion Forest Park.

It was known as Kootenay Lakes Forestry Park. This started the process of the site towards National Park status.

In 1932, Waterton Lakes National Park and the United States Glacier Park formed the first international Peace Park in the world.

In 1995, Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

So happy 125th to Waterton, Canada’s 4th National Park.

In 1911, Kootenay Lakes Forest Reserve is redeveloped as Waterton Lakes National Park. John George Kootenai Brown became the first superintendent of the park.

Lethbridge Historical Society info@lethbridgehistory.org www.lethbridgehistory.org facebook.com/LethbridgeHistoricalSociety/

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In 1930, the National Parks Act was created.

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Lethbridge Public Library is now offering

Curbside Pick Up

Available 12 – 4 PM (Monday – Saturday) Main Branch, Crossings Branch, Bookmobile

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Visit lethlib.ca for details

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Get your tickets to

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VISIT THE GALT

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Queer Mapping Workshop with L Morris Exploring Community Connections & Queer Space June 25th, 2020 Online workshop via Zoom 3:30 pm–5:00 pm

Interested in personal mapping? Join LPIRG for a queer mapping workshop where you will explore what queer space means to you and create a map of your community.

Anyone is welcome to join; this workshop is focused on the experiences of LGBTQ2SA+ folks in Lethbridge and area.

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LPIRG will be hosting this workshop online via Zoom! Once you have registered, you will receive a link to the workshop via Zoom. Register for this online workshop via Zoom by emailing LPIRG at pirg@uleth.ca

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Our team of teachers, staff, and parents are doing everything in our power to help flatten the curve and keep our community & city healthy and able to overcome the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

High quality early education & child care is essential for the recovery of a healthy economy.

Our centres are sanitized and ready to return to our program and care, as soon as the situation in Alberta is deemed safe for preschools and daycares.

Keep safe and good health to all.

Lethbridge Montessori School Where Children Thrive!

Building the foundation for lifelong success.

Scenic Campus

Forestry Campus

915 - 6th Street South.

3611 Forestry Ave South

Telephone 403-327-5271

Telephone 403-327-5222

http://lethbridgemontessori.ca/ Email zahra@lethbridgemontessori.ca or afra.foroud@lethbridgemontessori.ca

“The Child is Both a Hope and a Promise for Mankind.”

Dr. Maria Montessori

J u m ps ta rt h elps giv e k ids

A SPORTING CHANCE

Since 2005, Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities has removed financial barriers to play for over 1.8 million* kids. *As of December 2018

From swimming to hockey to football and dance, kids in Canada like to stay active. And when they do, the benefits last a lifetime.

LEARN MORE AT JUMPSTART.CANADIANTIRE.CA OR CALL 1-844 YES-PLAY

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What kids do is up to them; we’re here to help them do it.

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Lsco 28-Day ABS Challenge 1 10 crunches 10 reverse crunches 10 bicycle 20 second plank

2 15 crunches 15 reverse crunches 20 bicycle 25 second plank

3 20 crunches 20 reverse crunches 30 bicycle 30 second plank

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REST

5 20 crunches 20 reverse crunches 30 bicycle 30 second plank

6 25 crunches 25 reverse crunches 40 bicycle 35 second plank

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REST

8 30 crunches 30 reverse crunches 50 bicycle 40 second plank

9 35 crunches 35 reverse crunches 60 bicycle 45 second plank

10 40 crunches 40 reverse crunches 70 bicycle 50 second plank

13 45 crunches 45 reverse crunches 80 bicycle 55 second plank

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REST

12 40 crunches 40 reverse crunches 70 bicycle 50 second plank

REST

15 50 crunches 50 reverse crunches 90 bicycle 60 second plank 10 second side plank (per side)

16 55 crunches 55 reverse crunches 100 bicycle 65 second plank 10 second side plank (per side)

17 60 crunches 60 reverse crunches 110 bicycle 70 second plank 10 second side plank (per side)

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REST

19 60 crunches 60 reverse crunches 110 bicycle 70 second plank 10 second side plank (per side)

20 65 crunches 65 reverse crunches 120 bicycle 75 second plank 10 second side plank (per side)

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23 75 crunches 75 reverse crunches 140 bicycle 85 second plank 20 second side plank (per side)

24 80 crunches 80 reverse crunches 150 bicycle 90 second plank 20 second side plank (per side)

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REST

22 70 crunches 70 reverse crunches 130 bicycle 80 second plank 20 second side plank (per side)

REST

26 80 crunches 80 reverse crunches 150 bicycle 90 second plank 20 second side plank (per side)

27 85 crunches 85 reverse crunches 160 bicycle 95 second plank 20 second side plank (per side)

100 crunches 28 100 reverse crunches 200 bicycle 120 second plank 30 second side plank (per side)

FINISHED

Exercises can be completed 1/2 in the morning & 1/2 in the evening.

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500 - 11th Street South • 403-320-2222 • www.lethseniors.com

Home Exercise Ideas If you are looking for something fun to jazz up your home exercise routine try the ALPHABET WORKOUT! Modify/alternate as you wish.

For those of you wanting to strengthen your abdominals see the 28 Day Challenge.

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20 Mountain Climbers 20 Squats 30 Arm Circles (forward 15, backward 15) 30 Arm Circles (forward 15, backward 15) 15 Abdominal Crunches

30 Abdominal Crunches 20 Squats 25 Jumping Jacks (high or low impact) 15 Wall Pushups or on floor if you wish 30 Squats 25 Lunges (alternating legs) 30 Arm Circles (forward 15, backward 15) 20 Mountain Climbers 2 Minute Wall Sit 15 Crunches 20 High Knees 25 Lunges (each leg) 20 15 Wall Pushups or on floor if you wish

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500 - 11th Street South • 403-320-2222 www.lethseniors.com

25 Jumping Jacks (high or low impact) 25 Mountain Climbers 30 Arm Circles (forward 15, backward 15) 30 Abdominal Crunches 1 Minute Balance (right leg then left leg) 20 Squats 20 High Knees 2 Minute Wall Sits 25 Jumping Jacks (high or low impact) 25 Lunges (each leg) 30 Wall Pushups or on floor if you wish 15 Abdominal Crunches 1 Minute Wall Sit

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Decide on what words/ names you want to use. (try for 4 or more). Find the corresponding exercise by the letter. Eg: Happy. Your workout will then include:

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PARENT ISOLATION SURVEY

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UNITED WAY HELPED JAYCE’S KIDS DEVELOP CONFIDENCE IN THEIR READING SKILLS...

“When I learned that my daughter, Nadine, was reading at a pre-K level in grade 2, it felt like a punch to the gut. I’m a single mother of four kids and had just entered university. I was so busy, I didn’t realize she was floating under the radar. Once I knew, though, my focus became enhancing all my kids’ learning abilities.

At first, I thought a literacy camp would just give Nadine extra practice, but right away, she showed so much improvement. She came home every day with stories about reading books with the volunteers, and I thought, ‘I want my daughter to have this much excitement reading with her mom.’ Within the first week, I was getting pamphlets on how to make reading fun and engaging for parents, too. I was glad to get them—they’ll help me in the future with my two younger children.”

SHOW YOUR LOCAL LOVE.

DONATE TODAY LETHBRIDGEUNITEDWAY.CA

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–Jayce, program participant

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Monthly Calendar | June 2020

DISCOVERY WALK Not able to get outside right now?

Come along for a Virtual Walk with a local naturalist & discover the seasonal changes occurring in the Lethbridge River Valley!

Saturday Mornings at 10am Check out our YouTube channel & join Jr. Naturalists leader Taylor as he explores the Oldman river valley.

Tune in to our YouTube channel & join Ruth on an adventure every Wednesday!

SPOT THE FAWN May 22 - June 18

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Visit the Nature Centre and explore one of our self-led outdoor trail activities.

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Discover more about baby dear as you try to “spot the fawn� in the Lethbridge Nature Reserve & in Indian Battle Park.

403.320.3064 | lethbridge.ca/nature | hsnc@lethbridge.ca Located in the river valley north of CPR High Level Bridge

Learn about the local environment through a series of activities that encourages youth to get outdoors.

Coulees

&C ulture SUMMER DAY CAMP

LEARN, GROW, & PLAY AT A NEW VENUE EACH DAY!     

New West Theatre Fort Whoop-Up Nature Centre Galt Museum SAAG

Campers will participate in activities inspired by theatre, art, nature & local history.

Ages 6-10 | Cost $175 Space is limited to 7 campers.

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8:30am - 4:30pm City of Lethbridge

July 27- 31

T O R EGISTER V ISIT LEISURE . LETHBRIDGE . CA

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Enjoy the benefits of being OUTSIDE! Challenge yourself to try at least one of these fun activities every week.

New challenges will be posted on Facebook every Tuesday.

These worksheets are also available on the Nature Centre’s website if you would like to print them at home.

lethbridge.ca/nature

Challenge Rules 1. Share your photo of a completed challenge on social media

(Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram).

2. Tag a friend and

challenge them to complete the Get Outside Challenge!

3. Tag the Nature Centre City of Lethbridge

in your post.

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4. At the end of each

month a winner will be selected for a fun outdoor prize!

403.320.3064 | lethbridge.ca/nature | hsnc@lethbridge.ca Located in the river valley north of CPR High Level Bridge

AVIAN S UMMER A film by Rick Andrews

ONLINE FILM PREMIERE | JUNE 25, 2020 “Avian Summer" is a locally produced wildlife documentary by Rick Andrews Discover the variety of birds that migrate into Southern Alberta each spring, where they come to find a mate & raise the next generation, before migrating south again in the fall.

available for online rental or digital download. all proceeds benefit helen schuler nature centre.

LIVE QUESTION & ANSWER WITH RICK | JUNE 25 at 8pm Rick Andrews is a conservation wildlife photographer & film maker from Southern Alberta.

His work connects people with wildlife while promoting the importance of protecting & restoring our natural world for future generations.

For more information visit: naturecentre.ca/aviansummer

Hosted in partnership with...

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Join us for a live Q & A with Rick Andrews on the Helen Schuler Nature Centre Facebook page.

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GOLDEN BEAN + BUMBLE BEE = ?

Photos by: Kiann Bohnert, Spring 2020

Thermopsis rhombifolia Otsiikin

Did You Know?

Both Golden Beans and Bumble Bees are native species of Southern Alberta.

Learn More About: Native Flowers: https://

www.naturewatch.ca/plantwatch/goldenbean/

Native Bees: https://

www.albertanativebeecouncil.ca/ bumblebees

Being safe in parks: https://

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www.lethbridge.ca/Things-To-Do/Parks/ Pages/default.aspx

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Bombus huntii/ternarius, TBD Naamoo

www.NatureLethbridge.ca

Lethbridge Naturalist Society: http://www.naturelethbridge.ca/

There are five main families of native bee species found in Southern Alberta.

Bumble Bees are from the Apidae family, are social, and most similar to the introduced Honey Bee. Native bees are essential in pollination of native plants.

Bombus huntii, out early in spring, pollinating 10-18 flower/min, are useful in commercial pollination. +++++++ Native species = Naturally occurring Non-native species = Introduced

Healthy Habits Bingo

For more information, call 403-382-6919 or visit lethbridgecollege.ca/befitforlife.

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Use this game to help improve your overall wellness and have fun!

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Thank You Lethbridge and Southern Alberta For all your support and trust and for voting us the

#1 Childcare in Lethbridge.

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We are the First Spanish Immersion daycare in Lethbridge.

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We offer Full-time, Part-time and Drop-in Services for children from 0-6 years old.

Proudly Serving Our Community Since 2008.

We are an Accredited Centre.

We invite everyone to Follow us on and

1215 3rd Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0J7 Tel: 403-524-3436 • Fax: 403-524-3437 Email: smlcmontessori@gmail.com • Website: www.lethbridgesmlc.com

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Celebrate in your own Backyard

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Ways to Celebrate Canada Day in Your Backyard 2020 #YQL • Enter the Nickel the Beaver Colouring Contest (see pg 28-29) • Enter the Yard/Window/Business decorating contest (see pg 30-31) • Check out the Yapp App for activities and ideas: my.yapp.us/TKAJ32 • Celebrate Canada Day in Your Backyard printable Activity Booklet • Celebrate in Your Backyard Activity Bags (limited to 1000 available)

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• Check out the July Recreation & Culture Guide for activities

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Follow the instruc�ons below to be entered into the draw to win a prize package from our local businesses!

1st ‐ $75 Prize Value

2nd—$50 Prize Value

Deadline: June 29, 2020

Draw: July 01, 2020

Colour Nickel the Beaver, Lethbridge’s Canada Day Mascot on the next page!

Take a photo or scan your coloured page and email it to: leisure@lethbridge.ca

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Be sure to include your

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Child’s Name

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Parent or Guardian Name

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Age

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Phone Number

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Email Address

3rd—$25 Prize Value

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Decorate for Canada Day 2020 3 Categories to Enter Category #1 Decorate Your Yard

Category #2 Decorate Your Windows Category #3 Decorate Your Business

How to Enter: Decorate your yard, windows or business and take a photo. Email the photo to leisure@lethbridge.ca along with your Name (Business Name if applicable), email address & phone number

Important Dates: Deadline to submit photos:

June 21

Voting through Facebook Voting Poll: June 22 - 29 July 1

Rules: Business, Yard or Window must be within City of Lethbridge limits Decorating must be Canada Day Themed

Must be family friendly (no alcohol, cannabis, or coarse language)

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Winners Announced:

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Pathway to Participation is an initiative of the Lethbridge Sport Council with financial support from the Recreation and Physical Activity Division, Government of Alberta.

The initiative is directed by an Advisory Committee.

lethbridgesportcouncil.ca/pathway

June is NATIONAL INDIGENOUS HISTORY MONTH June is National Indigenous History Month - a time for all Canadians to reflect upon and learn the history, sacrifices, cultures, contributions, and strengths of First Nations, Inuit and Metis people.

The Lethbridge Sport Council is working with an Indigenous Sport Advisory Committee to recognize sport history that represents and reflects contributions of Indigenous people to Lethbridge and area.

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Lethbridge Sport Council and Pathway to Participation would like to recognize four individuals during the month of June, who showcase excellence in sport for all, including indigenous peoples.

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Chad Chiefmoon

Isiah Day Chief

Darcie Vielle

Learn more on our website

Mary Ellen Little Mustache

www.lethbridgesportcouncil./pathway

Pathway to Participation is an initiative of the Lethbridge Sport Council with financial support from the Recreation and Physical Activity Division, Government of Alberta.

The initiative is directed by an Advisory Committee.

lethbridgesportcouncil.ca/pathway

Make the Stick Jump – A Traditional Game

Source: www.activeforlife.com

Who doesn’t love the idea of making sticks jump?

Five sticks approximately eight inches in height are stuck into the ground at different distances from a line. Each stick has between one and five lines painted or drawn on it. The closest stick will have the smallest number and the farthest stick the highest. One at a time, kids stand behind the line and take turns throwing rocks, bean bags, or hacky sacks at the sticks. If an object hits a stick directly, it will make the stick “jump” and points are awarded for that stick.

Looking for more? Visit the article ‘Five Indigenous games to play with your children” to see more on this and other games, including ‘One Foot High Kick, Snow Snake, Lacrosse, and Siturtaq/Monkey Dance’ https://activeforlife.com/five-indigenous-games-to-play-with-your-children/

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Equipment required: Five (approximately eight-inch) sticks and objects to throw (rocks, bean bags, etc.)

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To learn more, check out the blog post on our website:

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https://lethbridgesportcouncil.ca/blog/post/active-girls-home

RECREATION & CULTURE - ANNUAL BOOKING DEADLINES ICE CENTRES

SWIMMING POOLS

Includes: ATB Centre, Nicholas Sheran, Adams, Henderson, Civic & Labor Club.

Includes: Henderson Pool (outdoor), Fritz Sick Pool (indoor), Stan Siwik Family Pool (indoor) & Nicholas Sheran Pool (indoor).

Summer Arena Floor (May – August) Recreation Ball or Inline Hockey .......................Feb 1 Private Rental ...................................................Feb 1 Winter Ice (September – April) School (Public and Private)................................ June Tournaments.....................................................May 1 Leagues ............................................................May 1 Private Rentals .................................................July 1 For additional information phone 403-320-3009

ENMAX CENTRE Summer and Winter Use ...............................403-320-4040

SPECIAL EVENTS PERMITS (PARKLAND & PARADE) Runs, Festivals, Other Public Events Public Events ........................................... October 1 Private Events.................... One month prior to event For applications phone 403-320-3011.

GYMNASIUMS Includes: Fritz Sick Gym #1, Lethbridge School District #51 and District # 4.

Summer ..........................................................April 1 Schools/Fritz (Fall/Winter)................................ May 1 For School Gyms, phone 403-320-3011 For Fritz Gym, phone 403-320-3020

BALL FIELDS & SOCCER FIELDS (May – September) Includes: school diamonds & fields, and parkland fields.

Deadline ..................................................... March 15 For additional information, phone 403-320-3011

PEENAQUIM PARK SOFTBALL COMPLEX Softball Complex Office ...................... 403-327-6393

Application forms, fee and facility information available on our website at

www.lethbridge.ca/leisure

School Class Lessons (September – June) …………………………………………………..June 15 (ECS, Grade 4, Grade 5, High School) ……………………. late applications will be accepted School Join Public Swims ...................September 15 (October – December 31) School Join Public Swims ......................December 1 (January 1 – June 30) For information and applications contact: Fritz Sick Pool 403-320-3109 Nicholas Sheran Leisure Centre Pool 403-320-3047 Stan Siwik Family Pool 403-320-3054 Henderson Lake Pool 403-320-3054 When Closed and 403-320-3056 When Open

CITY HALL Includes Culver City Room & City Hall Foyer Currently Accepting Applications Call 403-320-3020 for Information

YATES Includes: Sterndale Bennett Theatre, Yates Theatre and meeting spaces. Call 403-320-3009 for information and to apply for space.

Theatre Rentals .................................. 403-359-6543

COMMUNITY HALLS Phone 403-320-3020 for a contact list.

GROUP PICNIC FACILITIES Elks Community Recreation Area, John Martin Recreation Area, and Henderson/Horseshoes Group Picnic Shelters Open May 1 – September 30 Yearly 2021 Shelter Bookings - ONLINE ....October 1, 2021

Baroness, Kiwanis, Nicholas Sheran & Popson Park Group Picnic Shelters - Open Year Round.

Available on a “first come” basis for available times/location.

For additional information, phone 403-320-3011

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Summer Ice (May - August) Sports Camps ................................................. Jan 15 Recreation Hockey.......................................... Jan 15 Private Rentals ............................................... Jan 15

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GROUP PICNIC FACILITIES APPLICATION DEADLINES October 1, 2021: Family & Adult Social Events Booking Process Recreation & Culture is excited to announce ONLINE PICNIC SHELTER BOOKINGS for the 2021 Picnic Shelter Season.

ONLINE bookings for all Picnic Shelters for the 2021 booking season will be open for online booking on October 1, 2020 and will be available first come first served with payment due in full at the time of booking.

2021: All Picnic Shelter Bookings - Revised Booking Process All applications for all picnic shelters for the 2021 season can be made ONLINE starting October 1, 2020 with full payment due at the time of booking.

All Online Bookings are Final Cancellations can be made up to 2 weeks prior to the event, however a 50% total booking cancellation fee will be applied to all cancellations not weather related.

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2021 Picnic Shelter Fees (plus GST)

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Elks, John Martin, Rotary - Full Day Rate

$495.00

Popson and Henderson Horseshoe - Full Day Rate

$270.00

Baroness, Kiwanis, Nicholas Sheran - Per Hour Rate Fee Schedule & Application Forms Available at

www.lethbridge.ca/leisure

$37.00

GROUP PICNIC FACILITIES Booking Information at a Glance Fee Schedule & Application Forms Available at

www.lethbridge.ca/leisure All fully-serviced, fenced facilities - Available May 1 - September 30 Alcohol Permitted (Requires License) ROTARY (Sports Park 28st & 30 Av N)

ELKS (Indian Battle Park)

JOHN MARTIN (Pavan Park)

three grills 76 x 60 cm four gas burners - one griddle - ice dispenser - serving window (2) commercial upright cooler - upright freezer - electric cook top - sink, hot & cold water 300 sq. m. half with overhead shelter - 27 tables, seats 200 - sound system - fireplace playground four grills 70 x 70 cm - four gas burners - one griddle - roasting ovens/corn cooker serving window - commercial upright cooler - electric stove withoven - sink, hot & cold water 139 sq. m. half withoverhead shelter -17 tables, seats 140 - sound system - fireplace playground

our grills 70 x 70 cm - four gas burners - one griddle - roasting ovens/corn cooker serving window - commercial upright cooler - electric stove with oven - sink, hot & cold water 200 sq. m. half with overhead shelter - 25 tables, seats 180 - sound system - fireplace playground

All fully-serviced, fenced facilities Alcohol NOT Permitted POPSON PARK (Popson Park)

HENDERSON HORSESHOE (Henderson Lake)

commercial style - barbeque -serving window -domestic fridge -electric stove with oven - sink, hot & cold water 12 tables, seats 72 - 250 sq. m. half with overhead shelterfireplace - open fire pit/ circle - AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND commercial style barbeque - commercial upright cooler - electric stove with oven sink, hot & cold water - 10 tables, seats 60 - 12 horseshoe pitch facility AVAILABLE MAY 1 - SEPTEMBER 30

BARONESS

KIWANIS

(Indian Battle Park)

(Henderson Lake)

NICHOLAS SHERAN (Nicholas Sheran Park)

Unfenced Outdoor Facility NO ALCOHOL Open Year Round Smaller cover Electricity + Lights Drinking Water No Stove or Firepit 6 Tables, Seats 36

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Alcohol NOT Permitted

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Xx is for Xeriscaping

Xeriscaping is gardening with plants from southern Alberta or plants that do not need very much water. If we use less water on our plants and grass, then there is more water for everything and everyone else.

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This coloring page courtesy of:

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Picture by Shanell Papp www.shanellpapp.com

Lethbridge Historical Society The full Lethbridge ABC coloring book is available to download and print at www.lethbridgeplaques.com and www.lethbridge.ca

the Lethbridge river valley is home to more than

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deer & skunks

Beavers, bats, marmots, foxes and raccoons can be seen making their homes all over the valley.

lethbridge.ca/parks

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Take an early morning walk along one of our many river valley trails and see how many species you can spot!

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Found a needle?

403-332-0722

Give us a call

Call the ARCHES Needle Debris Hotline to have someone come collect the needle. You will be asked to provide a description of where the needle is located.

Send us a text

If you prefer texting to calling, you can send a text message to the ARCHES Needle Debris Hotline. Please include a detailed description of where the needle is located so we can collect it as soon as possible.

Snap a photo They say a picture is worth a thousand words. This step is optional, but sending a photo of the needle location along with your message to the hotline helps ensure the needle is located and collected.

Use your maps app to share the location where you found the needle. This step is optional, but the more information the better!

The Needle Debris Hotline operates from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm on weekdays and 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on weekends. If you find a needle outside of operational hours, leave a detailed voicemail or text message and we will get to it as soon as possible.

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Drop a pin

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Classic Games Fortune Teller

Kick the Can

Capture the Flag

Cat's Cradle

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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT We’re looking for YOU to be a volunteer with TARGET HUNGER! Target Hunger is the annual food drive done every year on the second Saturday in June, when volunteers pick up donations from each household in town, requesting community members to donate the most wanted food items for our local food banks.

COVID-19 UPDATE: At this time, Target Hunger is considered a safe-fundraising event and will recruit food as an essential service. In light of the current situation, Target Hunger 2020 still plans to move forward, and we appreciate the ongoing community support. We will continue to keep volunteers informed and updated with health and safety measures relating to Covid-19, and will comply with all health measures and social distancing recommended by Alberta Health Services to ensure a safe event for all participants.

NEW THIS YEAR: We are phasing out of the yellow bags to reduce single-plastic use! Volunteers are now only required to PICK-UP donations from their route! We do have a limited supply of bags available for volunteers interested in dropping off bags prior to the pickup date, those interested should connect with Target Hunger Coordinators.

As this is a city wide event, we are looking for volunteers to help us collect food donations throughout the city! Each volunteer will be assigned a route somewhere in Lethbridge and as this route may have up to 150 houses, someone in your volunteer party must have access to a vehicle. You can also sign up to help sort food at the food banks on event day!

Sign Up Online: Volunteer to pick up donations on an assigned route, or to help sort food at one of the food banks on event day. Routes will be available on a firstcome-first serve basis, and online sign-up will be available May 1st at www.targethungerlethbridge.com Email: targethunger.volunteer@gmail.com to connect with our Target Hunger Coordinators, or connect with either food bank: Lethbridge Food Bank (403) 320-1879, or Interfaith Food Bank (403) 320-8779

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This year our goal is to raise 100,000 pounds of food! The more groups we have to help out, the more food we can gather for our local food banks. If you want a chance to make a difference in your community, this is it!

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Piling up paint cans?

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Helps you put waste in the right place!

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an hour-long walk in the summer through one of

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Bring along a bird book to help identify your discoveries!

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READ ON ADULT LITERACY AND LEARNING

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What does Read On do? We:

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help adults improve their reading, writing, numeracy, computer, speaking, and listening skills. We do this through one-on-one tutoring and classes listed in this brochure (currently only offered online during COVID).

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provide learning assistance for adult Lethbridge residents, up to Grade 9 or CLB 7. Priority is given to Canadians and Permanent Residents. VISA residents are welcome to join classes if there is room. If you are an agency or an agency client, please speak to staff for more information.

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have flexible scheduling making it possible for adults to be tutored One-on-one when it works for them. Our classes are offered on the days and times listed.

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offer low-cost assistance. There is a one-time $30 registration fee for tutoring and each class. If the registration fee is a problem, speak to Read On staff. For some classes, a textbook fee is also included.

One-on-one tutoring is not provided for Conversation Skills, and is only for one hour per week.

At this time, tutoring is done online. A one hour appointment is required to register and be assessed through Zoom. You will need a computer or smartphone to complete the assessment and for your online tutoring. To make an appointment, please email: literacyservices@lethlib.ca, call 403-320-4701, or fill out the online form at www.lethlib.ca/readon.

Lethbridge Public Library Main Branch 810 5 Ave. S. Lethbridge, AB T1J 4C4

www.lethlib.ca/readon Contact Us: 403-320-4701 literacyservices@lethlib.ca

Read On Adult Literacy and Learning Classes

Class—Registration opens May 11  Classes are only offered online at this time. You must have

a computer or smartphone with internet access to join a class.

A printer could also be helpful.  Confirmation: your spot is confirmed once your registration form, assessment and

payment is complete. You will be called by staff to make payment over the phone.

 Refunds: given if a class is permanently cancelled; you withdraw a week prior to the

class starting; or we cannot locate a One-on-One tutor for you.

 Credit: given for a different class if you decide to withdraw within the first two classes

providing we can find a student to fill your spot.

 Changes: if a tutor is sick or away we will give you as much notice as possible. If less

than 3 students register for a class, it may be cancelled.

 Attendance: is very important. Call your tutor if you cannot come to your lesson or class.

If it is too difficult for you to attend your lessons, your spot will be given to a student on the waiting list.

ESL Time for Rhymes

Thursdays, June 4—July 09 9:30 — 10:30 a.m.

Online with Zoom. Limited to 6 parents with their preschool aged children. No registration fee.

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Information in this brochure may change.

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Canadian Citizenship

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Wednesdays, July 8—Sept 9 7:00 — 9:00 p.m.

Online with Zoom. Limited to 8 students—$40.00 registration fee (includes textbook)

Computer Basics

Wednesdays, June 3– Aug 12 (No class on Canada Day—July 1) 1:00 — 3:00 p.m.

Online with Zoom. Limited to 7 students—$30.00 registration fee.

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 To make our conversation classes a good experience for students, a student’s speaking and

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Level 2

Thursdays 6:30— 8:00 p.m.

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Tuesday’s 6:00—8:00 p.m.

Online—Zoom

June 2—Aug 11 (no class June 30)

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Thursday’s Online—Zoom 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.

June 4—Aug 13 (no class July 2

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Read On is funded by: Indigenous and Community Connections/Alberta Advanced Education and the Lethbridge Public Library

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listening levels determine which class they will be placed in. This ensures the classes will run smoothly and allow for the best possible learning to take place.

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PRESENT FILM SCREENINGS

INVASION & ILLUSIONS OF CONTROL Free for all to attend!

June 28th, 3:30pm–6:30pm Online screening via Zoom LPIRG will be hosting this Cinema Politica live film screening online via Zoom! Once you have registered, you will receive a link to the online screening via Zoom. Register for this online screening via Zoom by emailing LPIRG at pirg@uleth.ca Please note both films have themes of colonization and violence.

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INVASION (2020) Directors: MICHAEL TOLEDANO, SAM VINAL, FRANKLIN LÓPEZ 18 minutes, English

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ILLUSIONS OF CONTROL (2019) Director: SHANNON WALSH 87 minutes, English, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, with English subtitles

there are over

225 km trails throughout Lethbridge How will you use these paths to meet your recommended 150 minutes of moderate (brisk walking) to vigorous (rollerblading or running) physical activity each week?

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Why not try a new activity and pathway each week? lethbridge.ca/parks

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of paved, natural or gravel

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We are an emerging coalition of volunteers from various faith practices in our community, promoting peaceful coexistence.

We affirm The Charter for Compassion (www.CharterforCompassion.org) The principle of compassion lies at the heart of all religious, ethical and spiritual traditions, calling us always to treat all others as we wish to be treated ourselves. Compassion impels us to work tirelessly to alleviate the suffering of our fellow creatures, to dethrone ourselves from the centre of our world and put another there, and to honour the inviolable sanctity of every single human being, treating everybody, without exception, with absolute justice, equity and respect.

It is also necessary in both public and private life to refrain consistently and empathically from inflicting pain. To act or speak violently out of spite, chauvinism, or self-interest, to impoverish, exploit or deny basic rights to anybody, and to incite hatred by denigrating others-even our enemies-is a denial of our common humanity. We acknowledge that we have failed to live compassionately and that some have even increased the sum of human misery in the name of religion.

We therefore call upon all men and women to restore compassion to the centre of morality and religion; 

to return to the ancient principle that any interpretation of scripture that breeds violence, hatred or disdain is illegitimate

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to ensure that youth are given accurate and respectful information about other traditions, religions and cultures

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to encourage a positive appreciation of cultural and religious diversity

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to cultivate an informed empathy with the suffering of all human beings - even those regarded as enemies.

We urgently need to make compassion a clear, luminous and dynamic force in our polarized world. Rooted in a principled determination to transcend selfishness, compassion can break down political, dogmatic, ideological and religious boundaries. Born of our deep interdependence, compassion is essential to human relationships and to a fulfilled humanity.

It is the path to enlightenment, and indispensable to the creation of a just economy and a peaceful global community.

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We invite feedback to help prioritize the work we are doing.

Take part in our 8 minute survey: https://bit.ly/2McBuKp

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Monthly Meetings: 3rd Thursday of each month, 7—8:30 pm.

Tymmarah (Tymm) Mackie, Co-Chair 403-360-4967 Tymmarah.Mackie@Lethbridge.ca https://www.facebook.com/ LethbridgeInterfaithNetwork/

LDIA is a community-based network addressing racism and discrimination to help make Lethbridge more welcoming and inclusive. The Alliance supports the City’s leadership as a municipal signatory to Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities (CIM).

Monthly Meetings, 2nd Thursday of each month, 10:30 am - 12 Lunch and Learn session follows each meeting from 12:10 - 1 pm details on our website...

Website: www.ldiayql.com Facebook: LethbridgeDIA Email: info@ldiayql.com

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Co-chairs, Victor Iyilade Jr. & Jerry Firth, would like to hear from you

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Download the apps or go to lethbridge.ca/covid19 or lethbridge.ca/covidsupport to find help with:

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HORNS RECREATION

Community Programs

June 2020

COVID-19 Update Horns Recreation misses you and hopes you and your loved ones are staying safe!

We look forward to welcoming you back to our facilities and programs soon. While our facilities remain closed, we have a number of resources to support your fitness goals from home.

Home Workouts Horns Recreation is pleased to present free home workouts through our Instagram page.

Follow us @hornsrec for daily workouts from our talented personal trainer Sheila.

Heart Smart #WellnessConnected Challenge U of L Wellness and Horns Recreation are partnering to bring you fun, healthy, and active wellness challenges each week. Wellness challenges and videos will be posted on our Instagram and Facebook page.

Summer Camps Horns Summer Camps are still being planned, online and in person. Please visit our Community Programs website for U of L Summer Camp Updates (includes Camps run by the Music Conservatory, Destination Exploration and Horns Recreation) online at http://go.uleth.ca/sportrec.

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Locker & Memberships Update

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sport & Recreation Services have put ALL memberships and locker leases on hold. Any locker lease set to expire on April 30, 2020 has been extended to September 16, 2020; any locker that is set to expire during the closure will be extended appropriately. This extension should give sufficient time to either renew or to claim your deposit once we reopen.

For all of our program dates, registration information, and more, visit us at uleth.ca/sportrec or scan the code on your phone!

Questions? (403) 329 - 2706 | sportrec.csc@uleth.ca | @hornsrec

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