2016 spring program guide

2016 Recreation Guide

Spring

2 Facility Information

Arctic Spas Recreation Complex 4901-48 Avenue Box 297 Thorsby, AB T0C 2P0 Phone: 780-789-4041 Fax: 780-789-3333 Email: recreation@thorsby.ca www.thorsby.ca

SPRING Hours of Operation AS OF APRIL 1

Holiday Closures

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Monday

9:00am– 5:00pm

Tuesday

9:00am– 7:00pm

Wednesday

9:00am– 7:00pm

Thursday

9:000am– 7:00pm

Friday

9:00am– 5:00pm

Saturday

11:00am– 5:00pm

Sunday

CLOSED

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March 25 & 28

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May 23rd

Birthday Party Packages!

Bowling Party! $70 Start your party with some crazy neon bowling and enjoy cake & present celebrations in our private meeting room. Package includes bowling lanes for 1.5 hours & meeting room for 3 hours.

Fieldhouse Fun! $100 Have free reign of the Fieldhouse for your child’s birthday party! Cake & presents can be enjoyed in this space. Rental includes fieldhouse for 3 hours, and use of our equipment.

The Ultimate! $120 Want to do it all at our facility? Package includes bowling lanes for 1 hour, fieldhouse for 1 hour, and the meeting room for 2 hours. www.thorsby.ca/recreation

3 Facility Information

2016 Facility Fees Single Monthly Toddler (3&U)

Flex

Annual

FREE

FREE

FREE

FREE

Child (4-11)

$4

$22

$36

$220

Youth (12-17)

$5

$28

$45

$280

Adult (18-54)

$7

$39

$63

$390

Senior (55-74)

$5

$28

$45

$280

Senior (75+)

FREE

FREE

FREE

FREE

Family

$19

$105

$171

$1050

(2 Adults & All Kids)

League Bowling

$9

Golden Agers Bowling

$7

Key Fob

$10

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Purchase a key fob with your membership for unlimited access to the facility!

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A Monthly Membership gives you unlimited individual admission for one month. A fantastic option that pays for itself after just six visits!

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With an Annual Membership, you can do your thing for 12 months, for the price of 10 months! This is our most convenient and

One Time Purchase

Ice Rental Local

Admission fees include access to everything that our facility has to offer: bowling, racquetball, the weight room, ice rink, field house and dance studio.

economical membership plan

Room Rental Non Local

Minor

$83

$127

Junior

$100

$138

Adult

$132

$166

Free Wi-Fi Now Available!

Hourly

Daily

Craft Room

$18

$77

Dance Studio

$29

$123

Network: TRC Public

Fieldhouse

$42

$179

Password: recreation

Registration Reminders How to Pay

Cancellations

NSF Fee

Payment is required in-full at the time of registration. Cash, debit or personal cheques are all accepted. Post dated cheques will not be accepted.

Cancellations must be submitted prior to the registration deadline or a minimum 7 days before the program start date. Refunds will not be granted after the deadline.

A $28 NSF fee will be charged for all NSF cheques. All NSF payments must be made with debit or cash.

Waivers must be filled out at time of payment. Waivers and payments are required for registration to be complete.

Our new recreation software will now allow online transactions! Memberships, facility bookings and program registrations will all be available to book online now!! Registration and bookings are just a quick click away! Online registration can be paid via credit card for your convenience.

Visit our website for ONLINE program registration! www.thorsby.ca/recreation

Spring 2016

4 Community Contacts Organization Ag Society Band Parents Cadets Chamber of Commerce Community Events Sign Community Fit Ltd. Communities in Bloom Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) Fish & Game Just 4 Kix Dance Co. League Bowling Legion Library Lions Club Minor Hockey Minor Soccer Outlaws Cheer Posse PTA - Thorsby Jr/Sr High School RCMP Seniors Club Thorsby Community Programs & Events TEPA - Thorsby Elementary School Thorsby 4-H Multi Club Thorsby Parks & Recreation Thorsby Recreation Advisory Committee Tiny Tots Playschool Tiny Tots Playschool - President TOPS Volunteer Fire Department Warburg Skating Club

Contact Diane Miller Thorsby High School Sue Faraschuk Bev Alcorn Arctic Spas Recreation Complex Sherri Morrissey Barry Rasch Patti Adams Bruce Jehn Krista Sutherland Pat Noble Phyllis Maduik Audrey Brosseau Bev Alcorn Dwight Dempster Lance Hayman Amanda MacGregor Denise Seib Rene Kyshyk Gladys Paul Kristen Szepesy Kim Chung Shauna Borys Kelley Probe Kelley Probe Sharon Powlik Sherri Morrissey Jane Hanas Leduc County Dawn Gruniger

Phone 780-985-2037 780-789-3983 780-868-2585 780-789-3092 780-789-4041 780-789-2601 780-789-4065 780-789-4004 780-848-2242 780-696-3675 780-848-7748 780-789-3606 780-789-3808 780-789-3092 780-789-3061 780-789-3049 780-278-1494 780-789-2186 780-789-3951 780-789-3825 780-789-4041 780-789-4035 780-789-2205 780-789-4041 780-789-4041 780-789-0044 780-789-2601 780-789-3789 780-955-7099 780-848-2475

Thorsby & District Community Hall Contacts Centre Lodge Community Centre Genesee Community Hall Glen Park Community Hall Morrowdale Community Hall Rundle’s Mission Sandholm Community Hall Sundance Beach Community Hall Strawberry Community Hall Sunnybrook Community Hall Telfordville Community Hall Thorsby Community Hall Wilton Park Community Centre

Caroline Halladay Donna Cygan Mike Bott Elaine Fensky Colleen or Cindy Doris Mason Harold Wynne Cindy Miller Cheryl Krawic Tracy Musson Inga Dueck Carol Kozial

780-789-3089 780-848-7798 780-919-1250 780-789-2104 780-389-2422 780-389-2381 780-985-2441 780-789-2446 780-789-9193 780-718-9549 780-789-3011 780-985-2478

www.thorsby.ca/recreation

5 Pre-School Programs Stay ‘n Play Thorsby

Kidz Korner

A Leduc Regional Parent Link Centre program where you will enjoy interactive play time with your child without the distractions of home.

Enjoy some sessions of Kidz Korner before school is out and summer is crazy busy! The kids will participate in crafts, mini sports games and action packed fun!

Date:

Wednesdays

Dates: Two Thursdays a month

Time:

9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Cost:

FREE

May 5th: Mother’s Day Gift | May 19th: Floor Hockey & Scavenger Hunt

Place:

Early Learning Centre

Contact: Carol @ 780-955-3555 ext. 3290

June 2nd: Outside Water Games | June 16th: Father’s Day Gift

Goodbye Mealtime Struggles Workshop

Cost: $15 if pre-registered or $5 drop-in

Are you a parent of a child 6 months to 5 years? Want ideas to make mealtimes happy times? Join an introductory workshop for free with other parents, a pediatric Occupational Therapist and a Registered Dietitian and discuss mealtime choices for kids.

Ages: 0-5yrs

Explore the many reasons behind mealtime struggles and decide which first step strategies best fit your child and family.

Date: April 4th, 2016

Place: Arctic Spas Recreation Complex Contact: Kristen @ 780-789-4041 or kszepesy@thorsby.ca

Thorsby Municipal Library The Library has many wonderful programs going on all the time!

Remember to come and check us out and participate in our weekly activities.

Dates: 1st Tuesday of each month: Teen Program

Time: 9:45am– 12:00pm Place: Craft Room at Arctic Spas Rec Complex Call 780-979-2386 or email lrplc@leduc-county.com to register your child.

2nd Tuesday of each month: Children’s Program 3rd Friday of each month: Toddler Program 2nd Friday of each month: Baby Program Times: Teen Program starts at 4:30pm

Kids Have Stress Too Workshop By helping children learn positive coping strategies to deal with stress, you can help build their resiliency, and prevent stress from escalading to destress, anxiety and meltdowns.

Children’s Program starts at 3:30pm Toddler Program starts at 10:30am Baby Program starts at 10:30am

Date: Wednesday, April 27th

Cost: FREE

Time: 6:30pm– 8:30pm

Place: Library

Place: Craft Room

Contact: Mary-ann Rosenau or Audrey Brosseau @ 789-3808

Contact: 780-979-2386 or lrplc@leduc-county.com

Library Hours are as follows:

Child minding may be provided for parents to attend, please inquire when registering.

Tuesday 12:00pm– 7:00pm

Coming Soon…

Thursday 10:00am– 5:00pm

Ice cream, poutine, slushies and more! Coming to the complex THIS SPRING!

Wednesday 12:00pm– 7:00pm

Friday 10:00am– 5:00pm Saturday 11:00am– 2:00pm

Spring 2016

6 Seniors Programs Foot Doctor

Bus Transportation to Leduc

Professional foot care service offered every third Tuesday of the month. Please make your appointment in advance.

Time: Time will vary according to your booked appointment

Need to go to Leduc for an appointment? Have shopping to do? Or want to visit at the hospital? Leduc Foundation in conjunction with the County of Leduc will be operating bus service from Warburg to Leduc (stopping in Thorsby and Calmar) the FIRST and THIRD Thursday of each month.

Place: Craft Room @ Arctic Spas Recreation Complex

Date: 1st an 3rd Thursday of each month

Contact: Irene McPherson at 780-789-3176

Time: Time dependant on participants

Date: Every 3rd Tuesday of the month

Cost: $8 Warburg | $7 Thorsby | $6 Calmar

Thorsby Seniors Club

*Fares must be in exact change only*

Get active in your community, meet some new people or enjoy some time with your friends. The Thorsby Seniors Club holds regular activities and meetings and is always welcoming new members!

Contact: Please contact Cloverleaf Manor at 780-848-7717 to reserve your spot. Seating is limited to 18, and is on a first come, first serve basis.

Place:

Volunteer Income Tax Program

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Lower Level - Thorsby Community Hall

Bingo

Thursdays

6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

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Birthday

2 Wednesday

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Pot Luck

Last Wednesday 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

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1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Contact: Phyllis Madiuk @ 789-3606

Need a hand with your taxes? Bring them by the FCSS office, and they will get done correctly for you. This program is for low income seniors , families, and individuals who have simple income tax needs.

Office Hours: Thursdays

Golden Agers Bowling Come visit your friends or meet some new people while you have fun and get fit bowling.

Date:

Tuesdays Year Round

Time:

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Cost:

$7.00 including shoe rental

Place:

Bowling Alley

Contact: 789-4041

Time: 1:00pm– 5:00pm Contact: FCSS @ 780-789-4004, please leave a message regarding the volunteer income tax program

Seniors Appreciation Supper Seniors Appreciation is coming up! This year it will be a Hawaiian theme! Enjoy a catered supper and some Hawaiian dancers as the entertainment for that evening.

Date: June 5th, 2016

Do you want to be an active senior in our community? Then these are just the programs for you! Check them out and join in on all the fun events planned right here in Thorsby!

www.thorsby.ca/recreation

Time: Festivities start at 5:00pm Cost: Seniors are FREE and their families are $15 a plate Place: Fieldhouse at Arctic Spas Rec Complex Contact: Patti Adams FCSS @ 780-789-4004, please call to reserve and purchase your tickets no.. There will be no tickets at the door for this event.

7 Sports & Activities Outdoors It’s Yours!

Early Dismissal Sports Intermurals

Come on an exciting wildlife adventure! Learn ecology, forestry, outdoor skills, and leadership skills regarding nature and the outdoors! Kids will receive their very own wildlife activity book with this program.

Early dismissal Wednesdays we will be participating in sports Intermurals! Come on out and bring all of your friends for an afternoon of fun.

Date: Tuesdays starting April 19th Time: 3:30pm– 5:00pm Ages 6+ Cost: $20 for 6 week program Place: Kids will meet at Rec Complex Contact: Kristen @ 789-4041 or kszepesy@thorsby.ca

Thorsby Bandits Baseball

Dates: April 6th: Dr. Dodgeball Tournament May 4th: Basketball Tournament June 1st: Street Hockey Tournament Time: 2:45pm– 5:00pm Cost: FREE Ages: 7+ Place: April 6th & May 4th: Fieldhouse June 1st: Tennis Court Outside

Want to play baseball? Here is your chance right in Thorsby!

This year we will be kicking off the league with multiple teams!

Contact: Kristen @ 789-4041 or kszepesy@thorsby.ca

Pre T-Ball (Birth Year 2012-2011)

Want to be the all-star soccer player on your team this spring?

Or do you just love soccer so much that you want to work on your skills once a week, and have some fun with your friends?

The kids will learn and practice skills, as well as enjoy the game of soccer itself.

Date & Time: Thursday’s 5:00pm– 5:45pm Cost: $40 Regular T-Ball (Birth Year 2009-2010) Date & Time: Thursday’s 5:45pm-6:00pm Cost: $40 Rookie (Birth Year 2007-2008) Date & Time: Games will be Monday through Thursday, times of games TBD

Spring Soccer Skills

Dates: Mondays starting April 4th Time: 3:30pm– 5:00pm Ages: 7+ Cost: FREE 6 week program Place: Indoor @ Fieldhouse in Complex

Cost: $60

Contact: Kristen @ 780-789-4041 or kszepesy@thorsby.ca

Mosquito (Birth Year 2005-2006)

*Spaces are limited to 20 kids, register today!*

Date & Time: Games will be Monday through Thursday, times of games TBD

Thorsby Mixed Adult Slo-Pitch League

Date & Time: Games will be Monday through Thursday, times of games TBD

Interested in joining a fun, recreational slo-pitch league? We are looking for 4 to 6 teams to be a part of a league in Thorsby.

All games will be played at the Arctic Spas Recreation Complex ball diamonds. Time and fees to be announced, games will be on Friday evenings.

Cost: $85

For more information or to register your team please contact:

Contact: Registration forms are at the complex, call Sherri Morrissey @ 780-789-2601 or lola_rmt@hotmail.com

Sherry Morrissey @ 780-789-2601 or lola_rmt@hotmail.com

Cost: $85 Pee Wee (Birth Year 2003-2004)

Kelley Probe @ 780-789-4041 or kprobe@thorsby.ca

Spring 2016

8 Upcoming Community Events & Programs

Robert Dale Rogers Guest Speaker

Women’s Health & Fitness Day

April 12th

April 23rd

Robert has been a herbalist for over 40 years, and is a professional member of the American Herbalist Guild. He earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Alberta, where he is presently an assistant clinical professor in Family Medicine. Robert also teaches plant medicine at the Northern Star College in Edmonton, and is on the editorial board of the International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms, and Discovery Phytomedicine.

Join our annual women’s event! This year will include a keynote speaker, catered lunch, take home gift, 4 sessions of your choice. Some examples of the sessions are: hard core fitness, yoga, meditation, wine tasting, self defense, Zumba, aerobics at it’s best, nutritional seminars, energy building., women’s fitness and wellness attire accessories and more!

Join Robert at the Thorsby Municipal Library as he teaches on the wonderful health benefits of plants and herbs that are found or grown in the Pigeon Lake Area.

Place: Thorsby Municipal Library Time: 7:00pm Cost: This is a FREE event for all community members in partnership with Thorsby Communities in Bloom.

Contact: Mary-ann Rosenau @ 780-789-3808

Recycle Your Bicycle Projected Start Date: May 9th Recycle your bicycle program is back in action this spring! Do you have a bicycle that your child has outgrown? Does your child need a bike? Come down to the Arctic Spas Recreation Complex and take a look at all the bikes that have been restored and take one home for your child. This program runs throughout Spring. *Donations are accepted and of course appreciated! If you have a bike that you would like to donate to the program or have any questions at all please contact the recreation complex @ 780-789-4041

REGISTER TODAY! Registration is accepted on a first come, first served basis. Space is limited and we cannot guarantee first session choices.

Register online at https://www.regonline.ca/ cflwomansday2016 Find a PDF of the registration package at www.communityfitltd.weebly.com/events or check out the link Facebook.com/CFLLTD/events

Tangle Ridge Ranch Guest Speakers May 17th Vicky and Shayne Horn started with a blank quarter of land south of Thorsby, but this couple had a clear vision to create a sustainable farm that would provide a healthy living lifestyle for their future family. Join the Horns as they explain how they raise high quality lamb without any use of pesticides or chemicals.

Place: Thorsby Municipal Library Time: 7:00pm Cost: This is a FREE event open to all Contact: Mary-ann Rosenau @ 780-789-3808

Thorsby Mudslayer June 4th Registration is open for our 3rd annual Mudslayer! Use it as a team building challenge, stag/stagette activity, practice for other races you are running, or just a fun family adventure! It would not be right if we didn’t add some new, tougher obstacles!

Time: Races start at 10:00am

Place: Lion’s Park

Contact: Sherri Morrissey at communityfit@gmail.com or 780-789-2601

www.thorsby.ca/recreation

9 Fitness & Lifestyle

MudRun Training

Spin & Sculpt

This fitness class welcomes participants of all ages and levels of fitness, and provides a total body workout through interval training. Each session combines circuit training, cardio, core strengthening, body sculpting and/or flexibility. This class uses a variety of equipment including Moveball, TRX, ropes, weights, power bands and more.

The best benefits of a spinning class combine with a sculpting routine which involves the use of fitness equipment to bring you a great overall workout, this class is great for burning fat and increasing muscle definition.

Date: Mondays ongoing

Cost: $12 drop in or 10 sessions punch pass for $100

Time: 7:00pm– 8:00pm

Place: Dance Studio

Cost: $12 drop in or 10 session punch pass for $100

Contact: Sherri Morrissey @ 780-789-2601 or visit www.morrisseywellness.com to register

Place: Fieldhouse

Date: Mondays ongoing Time: 10:30am-11:30am

Contact: Sherri Morrissey @ 780-789-2601 or visit www.morrisseywellness.com to register

Hard Core Strength

Power Up

This class will focus on full body strength and core conditioning. The movements will train the body to improve function. It is low impact. Although there is no cardio, the strength base will trim pounds and build power.

This work out is functional and will improve your power, coordination, agility and flexibility. Body weight resistance and strength circuits will challenge you! This class finishes with 20 minutes for much needed stretching that includes a combination of PNF, rollers, straps and static movements.

Date: Wednesdays ongoing

Date: Fridays ongoing

Time: 7:00pm– 8:00pm

Time: 9:00am-10:00am

Cost: $12 drop in or 10 session punch pass for $100

Cost: $12 drop in or 10 session punch pass for $100

Place: Fieldhouse

Place: Fieldhouse

Contact: Sherri Morrissey @ 780-789-2601 or visit www.morrisseywellness.com to register

Contact: Sherri Morrissey @ 780-789-2601 or visit www.morrisseywellness.com to register

Learn About Living Food From recipes, to how and why to grow wheatgrass and other sprouts. Join Rob Schmidt for two classes about living food and why is it good for you! In the first class you will learn about wheatgrass and sprouts. In the second class, you will learn about making a blended dressing as well as a 2,000 year old bread recipe. Taste testing will take place.

Date: April 30th & May 14th Time: 2:30pm– 4:00pm Cost: FREE Admission Place: Craft Room at Arctic Spas Rec Complex

May Long Weekend 2016 Save the date for May 21st and 22nd! There will be tons of fun-filled activities for the entire family!

Spring 2016

10 Fitness & Lifestyle Bent Lizard Yoga

Spring Yoga

Regular yoga classes every Tuesday, 60 minute Hatha flow classes, taught by ryt200 Lesya Lizotte. All levels welcome, no need to register, drop in or punch passes are available. Come out and clear your mind, relax and build strength!

Open to both beginner and also those who practice yoga regularly, this 7 week session will introduce and expand on hatha yoga practices for gaining strength, flexibility, range of motion and mind– body awareness. If you love yoga, or want to try yoga then this class is for you!

Date: Every Tuesday Morning and Evening Time: 9:30am & 6:00pm (Tuesdays) 6:00pm– 7:00pm (Sundays) Price: $10 drop in per class Place: Racquetball Court (Tuesday Evenings) Dance Studio (Sunday Evenings) Contact: Lesya Lizotte - phone or txt @ 780-499-1370, or email llizzy1980@yahoo.ca

Core N More This work out is going to focus on your core, legs, and glutes using circuit interval training. It will strengthen and sculpt your lower body. Cardio blasts added for a better burn! Children of any age welcome. Childcare is not provided, but there will be a space set up for them to play.

Date: Continuing Tuesday mornings Time: 10:00am– 11:00am Price: $12 drop in or 10 session punch pass for $100 Place: Fieldhouse

Date: Thursday evenings starting April 7th Time: 6:00pm– 7:00pm Price: $50 for 4 week session or $15 drop-in Place: Racquetball Court at the Arctic Spas Rec Complex Contact: Chandra Klatt @ 780-910-2564

CrossFit Body Blast Encouraging all ages and levels of fitness to this circuit interval training with core strengthening , cardio, and strength training.

This class will use a variety of portable equipment including but not limited to: TRX fusion, free weights, body bars, and will finish with some full body flexibility. Spaces are limited so please call or email to register.

Date: Continuing Thursday evenings Time: 7:00pm– 8:00pm Price: $12 drop in or 10 session punch pass for $100 Place: Fieldhouse Contact: Nikki Rosenke with Fortitude Fitness @ 780-233-5570 or rosenkenikki@gmail.com

Contact: Nikki Rosenke with Fortitude Fitness @ 780-2335570 or rosenkenikki@gmail.com

Circuit Training 20/20/20 Circuit training it an excellent boredom buster! This class offers three segments of different types of cardio, strength and core based on formats that can change every single week. Whether you’re flipping tires, bouncing on the trampoline, doing squats, holding planks, or conditioning on the stability ball - your mind won’t have time to wander, and your body will turn into a calorie burning machine! All fitness levels welcome!

Date: Tuesdays starting April 5th Time: 7:00pm– 8:00pm Price: $10 per class (Class will run for 8 weeks or longer if there is enough participants present) Place: Fieldhouse Contact: Lisa Green @ 780-983-4901 or email comeworkout@outlook.com

www.thorsby.ca/recreation

11 Fitness & Lifestyle

NEW PROGRAM!!

TEEN FITNESS FUSION Teens will have the opportunity to learn how to work out properly, use the weight room, the fieldhouse and learn an applicable workout according to their own personal fitness goals. When each teen has completed their course they will receive a free one month membership to our facility! Fitness should start at a young age, and teenagers need to be aware of how to keep their body healthy both mentally and physically with exercise and proper eating patterns!

Date: Girls Teen Session starting April 5th | Boys Teen Session starting April 7th Cost: $30 enrollment fee Time: 3:30pm– 5:00pm Ages: 13+ Place: Weight Room & Fieldhouse Contact: Kristen @ 780-789-4041 or kszepesy@thorsby.ca *MAX 10 TEENS PER SESSION* Teens receive the following with their enrollment fee ($30): -6 week session with a certified CSEP-CPT, NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist personal trainer -A fitness book, “The Big Book of Exercises” for men or women -Set of 3 resistance bands -Yoga Mat -Aluminum 750ml Water Bottle -A one month free membership to our facility -The opportunity, with parental consent to use the weight room if under 16 years of age

Spring 2016

Upcoming Events RODZILLA! Come out and enjoy an hour show from the very talented, Rodzilla!! Rodzilla is a travelling child entertainer with a multitude of tricks up his sleeve! Illusions, magic, ventriloquism, will interactions with the crowd, and much much more! Come out and enjoy an a morning of fun, laughter, and prepare to be amazed!! All ages family event!

Date: Friday, April 22nd Time: Show starts at 11:00am Cost: $15 per family or $5 a person Place: Fieldhouse @ Thorsby Complex Registration is recommended Party In The Park!

A one day work shop focused on self esteem and youth empowerment! The girls will partake in activities, have lunch and three snacks provided as well as a grab bag of goodies at the end of the day!

Date: Saturday, April 16

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Time: 8:00am– 5:00pm Cost: $40 per girl Place: Arctic Spas Rec Complex *MAX 75 GIRLS*

Kick off summer in style! Come down for face painting, activities, bouncy castles and MUCH MORE! Date: June 23rd Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm All Ages Family Event Cost: FREE Place: Recreation Complex Grounds

Volunteer Appreciation Night A night of entertainment hosted by FCSS, supper and door prizes in honour of celebrating our wonderful volunteers of our community!

Date: Sunday, April 10th Time: Festivities start at 5:00pm Place: Thorsby Community Hall Contact: Call Patti @ 780-789-4004 to purchase tickets