Program Guide - March 2026

Arctic Spas Rec Complex

MARCH

Program Guide Local recreation for families and youth.

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2026

Arctic Spas Rec Complex Day-use & Membership Costs

*one time fee

Lost & Found Reclaim Lose something? Don't let your gear get cold!

Lost and Found item reclaim from March 2nd–20th at the Rec Complex. All Lost & Found items will be on display to be picked up by their owners.

Make sure to check the display for lost toques and forgotten jackets.

All remaining items will be donated after March 20th.

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Think Twice: Spotting and Stopping Fraud Scammers are getting smarter – are you? With new tools like artificial intelligence, fraud is becoming more convincing than ever, and it is important that we stay up to date. In this session for adults 55+, we’ll be breaking down how scams work, highlighting key red flags to watch for, exploring the intricacies of artificial intelligence, and sharing practical tips to protect yourself in an increasingly digital world. A light lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Featuring Julie Matthews, consumer protection expert

X Date: Friday, Mar. 27, 2026 X Time: 12 to 3 p.m.

X Location: Thorsby Arctic Spas Recreation Complex, 4901 48 Ave., Thorsby X Registration: Register online

*Email your dietary restrictions to carla@leduc-county.com by March 20

Special Monday, March 16th 3-4:30pm Arctic Spas Rec. Complex Lobby Make a LEGO Leprechaun trap!

All finished traps will be set in the lobby and await a visit from the leprechaun!

Free for all, all ages welcome (children under 7 please bring adult supervision)

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Stay n’ Play Wednesdays 10am-12pm

A place for parents and their young children to learn, play, and socialize together.

Early Childhood Play Enriching your child’s early years by sharing in weekly parent and tot activities.

For parents and caregivers of children 0-6yrs of age. Join our parenting community as we come together to share experiences through play and socialization.

Over the next 5 weeks we will be diving into the world of emotions, with a special guest presenter from Leduc County. Kimochis help parents teach their children about emotions by transforming abstract feelings into tangible, playful characters like Cloud, who is moody, or Bug, who is shy. These tools provide a "common language" for families, allowing children to identify and express complex emotions in a healthy way. *Free, located in the Rec Complex Fieldhouse

Kimochis Special: Feb 25th - March 25th Big Feelings, Big Fun The Kimochis are plush characters, each of which represents a feeling that they are dealing with in corresponding storybooks. While they look like toys, they are also powerful communication tools!

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4901-48Ave, Thorsby AB

Arctic Spas

RECREATION COMPLEX introduces

Homeschool Hub We are proud to offer our homeschool play program, Homeschool Hub. A monthly play group hosted by Arctic Spas Rec Complex.

With planned activities, games, and equipment there’s no need to bring anything but your passion for play.

Wednesday, March 18th 1-2:30pm Recreation This monthly program brings homeschool families together for themed play sessions and engaging activities. Each month, we will explore new activities through hands-on play and group games. Parents are encouraged to participate in the fun; creating a collaborative and engaging environment for our kids to play and enjoy local recreation along side their peers.

This month we will be battling it out with indoor laser tag, a water table, Swamp Ball, Potato Sack Races, and Giant Tetris!

Why Come Play?

Homeschool Hub is a local program for the youth of our homeschool community to come engage in enriching activities. Held in the Fieldhouse, children will participate in planned recreation and meet new friends.

Local Activity

Boredom Buster

Social Enrichment

Physical Education

All Ages welcome. $2 per child, parents are free.**

4801 49 Ave. Thorsby AB

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780-789-4041

Family drop-in Thorsby

Leduc County Family Resource Network

Our Family Resource Network hosts weekly family drop-in programs offering a variety of activities, tools and resources to support childhood development. Get more information at www.leduc-county.com/frn

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Resources

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Crafts

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Programs

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Referral

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Games

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Supports

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Coffee

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Wifi

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Kid Kits

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Snacks

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Computer use

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Much more

Drop in location Thorsby: 4711 48 Ave. In the modular building across from Arctic Spas Recreation Complex Tuesdays from 2 to 8 p.m.

Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All families welcome!

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BASKETBALL PICKUP

Arctic Spa’s Recreation Complex is proud to present pickup basketball Hosted in the south side of the facility; the fieldhouse will be open to all, aged 16+. Please bring clean indoor runners.

The drop-in rate is $5 per player, free to those with TRC memberships.

TUESDAY EVENINGS DROP-IN FIELDHOUSE

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RECREATIONAL

SKATING

Arctic Spas Recreation Complex is proud to offer weekly free ice times to our community.

Shinny

Public Skate

Tuesdays 3-4:45pm

Thursdays 3-4:45pm

Shinny is an unstructured, non-competitive game open to all skill levels, where players organize themselves for a fun, casual game of hockey. It's a great way to enjoy hockey without the pressure or cost of a formal league.

Public skate is our scheduled ice program where the public can skate for fun & recreation. It provides a dedicated time for individuals & families of all skill levels to enjoy a leisurely skate.

Hockey sticks, pucks, and other equipment are permitted during shinny.

Hockey sticks, pucks, and other equipment are not permitted during public skate.

Sticks, pucks, nets

Sticks, pucks, nets

The LAST day of Shinny & Public Skate will be March 17th & 19th respectively. **Please note: helmets are mandatory for all participants on the ice rink.

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DROP-IN

$3

Per Person

PICKLEBALL

Arctic Spas Recreation Complex - Fieldhouse

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 9am-Noon THURSDAYS For more information:

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7-9pm

SENIORS

BOWLING Arctic Spas Recreation Complex

TUESDAYS 1-4pm

Bowling Alley

For more information:

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$5

Per Person

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Upcoming Registered Sessions Registration is required for all upcoming sessions and space is limited. Call us at 780-979-2385 or 1-888301-FCSS to learn more.

Service Canada & Canada Revenue Agency Outreach Clinic

Representatives from Service Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency are coming to your community.

Service Canada will be onsite to assist with the following: • • • • • • • •

Get a Social Insurance Number (SIN) Sign up for My Service Canada Canadian Dental Care Plan Employment Insurance (EI) Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Old Age Security (OAS) Passport Information General Government of Canada information

Canada Revenue Agency will be onsite to assist with the following: • • • • •

Unlock your CRA Account Notice of Assessment Tax Slip Information (T4, T5007, and more) Account updates (address, phone number, direct deposit, etc.)

Benefits and Credits information: Disability Tax Credit, Canada Child Benefit, GST/HST Credit, Canada Workers Benefit

Please bring your Social Insurance Number and Government issued photo ID. If you need a Social Insurance Number please bring: your birth certificate, certificate of Indian Status and any other forms of federal or provincial identification you may have.

Date: Monday, Mar. 23, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Arctic Spas Recreation Centre, 4901 48 Ave., Thorsby

Think Twice - Spotting and Stopping Fraud Scammers are getting smarter – are you? With new tools like artificial intelligence, fraud is becoming more convincing than ever, and it is important that we stay up to date. Enjoy an engaging afternoon focused on breaking down how scams work, highlighting key red flags to watch for, exploring the intricacies of artificial intelligence, and sharing practical tips to protect yourself in an increasingly digital world. A light lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Date: Friday, Mar. 27, 2026 Time: 12 to 3 p.m.

Location: Arctic Spas Recreation Complex, Thorsby

Walking with Grief: Grief support group

Have you experienced the loss of a loved one? Join us for a free in-person grief support group where you will learn about the nature of the grief process, emotion and healing. You will learn to build a community with individuals experiencing similar challenges, gain practical strategies for navigating grief and emerge with a clearer direction for moving forward. In partnership with Karunia Counselling, this five-week session will be facilitated by a Registered Psychologist and a Registered Social Worker.

Dates: Wednesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Location: Calmar Program Centre 4815 49 Street, Calmar, AB.

Community Volunteer Income Tax Program The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is now completing 2025 income taxes for people with low-to-modest income and a simple tax situation for free. This can include seniors, students, social assistance recipients and newcomers to Canada.

The volunteer program does not complete returns for people who are deceased, bankrupt, or have business, farming or rental income. Assistance to complete past year tax returns is also available.

In order to be eligible to receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement, GST Tax Credit, Canada Child Benefit or the Canada Workers Benefit, your 2025 tax return must be filed. Income taxes are due by April 30.

Leduc County: 780-979-2385 | New Sarepta: 780-490-8082 | Thorsby: 780-789-4004 Calmar: 780-985-3604 ext. 233 | Warburg: 780-848-2828 | City of Leduc: 780-980-7109

ARCTIC SPAS REC COMPLEX

Fitness Classes Located in the Dance Studio

Don't just show up—step up. Find your strength in the crowd and your power in the pack

Jody Bushey

Own Your Fitness Tuesday

Thursday

jodybushey@rocketmail.com

6:45 PM

6:45 PM

Personal training sessions available

Sandra Neis

Sundance Yoga Wednesday

sundancebeachyoga@gmail.com

10-11:30 AM

Group Fitness Classes

Larissa Kuzio

Wednesday

Wednesday

6 PM - Kickboxing

7:15 PM - IgnitHER

dashoffemmecoaching@gmail.com

Charley Ware

Personal Training

charleyanna8143@gmail.com Personal training sessions available

thorsby.ca/recreation

780-789-4041

4901-48 Ave. Thorsby AB

Arctic Spas Recreation Complex

March 2026 SUNDAY

MONDAY 2 LEGO Club

1

TUESDAY 3

Pickleball 9am-Noon, $3

3-4:30pm, Free Lobby

8 Daylight Savings

Fieldhouse

4

Drop-in Play 2-7pm FRN Modular

TRC - Lost & Found item reclaim begins

Seniors Bowling Pickup Basketball 7-9pm, $5 1-4pm, $5 Fieldhouse Rec Complex

items will be out for reclaim for 3 weeks

Shinny 3-4:45pm, FREE

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10

PD Day No School

Pickleball 9am-Noon, $3 Fieldhouse

Drop-in Play 2-7pm FRN Modular

Seniors Bowling Pickup Basketball 1-4pm, $5 7-9pm, $5 Rec Complex Fieldhouse

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LEGO Club 3-4:30pm, Free Lobby

St. Patrick’s Day Special Make a LEGO Leprechaun Trap!

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St. Patrick’s Day

Pickleball 9am-Noon, $3 Fieldhouse

Drop-in Play 2-7pm FRN Modular

Seniors Bowling Pickup Basketball 1-4pm, $5 7-9pm, $5 Rec Complex Fieldhouse

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24

LEGO Club 3-4:30pm, Free

Feb.25-Mar.25 10-10:30am (part 2)

11

Fieldhouse

Drop-in Play 2-7pm FRN Modular

Seniors Bowling Pickup Basketball 1-4pm, $5 7-9pm, $5 Rec Complex Fieldhouse

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Kimochis Special 5 part event Feb.25-Mar.25 10-10:30am (part 3)

Fieldhouse

Drop-in Play 2-7pm FRN Modular

Seniors Bowling 1-4pm, $5 Rec Complex

Pickup Basketball 7-9pm, $5 Fieldhouse

Drop-in Play 9am-4pm FRN Modular

Public Skate 3-4:45pm, FREE

Pickleball 7-9pm, $3

Fieldhouse

Drop-in Play 9am-4pm FRN Modular

Public Skate 3-4:45pm, FREE

Pickleball 7-9pm, $3

Kimochis Special 10-10:30am (part 4)

Homeschool Hub (Homeschool Play Program)

Pickleball 9am-Noon, $3 Fieldhouse

Drop-in Play 9am-4pm FRN Modular

Public Skate 3-4:45pm, FREE

Pickleball 7-9pm, $3

Arena

1-2:30pm, $2 Fieldhouse

Fieldhouse

Drop-in Play 9am-4pm FRN Modular

Pickleball 7-9pm, $3

Feb.25-Mar.25 10-10:30am (part 5 - Final)

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Last day to pick up Lost & Found items

28

Fraud Prevention Seminar 12-3pm, Free Fieldhouse *registration required

Fieldhouse

(2) Stay n’ Play 10am-Noon Rec Complex

(3)

Pickleball 9am-Noon, $3 Fieldhouse

Drop-in Play 9am-4pm FRN Modular

Pickleball 7-9pm, $3

Spring Break

Fieldhouse

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27

Pickleball 9am-Noon, $3

Kimochis Special 5 part event

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Fieldhouse

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10am-Noon Rec Complex

SATURDAY

Fieldhouse

19

Stay n’ Play 10am-Noon

FRIDAY

Fieldhouse

Pickleball 9am-Noon, $3

Arena

(1) Pickleball 9am-Noon, $3

Fieldhouse

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Stay n’ Play 10am-Noon Rec Complex

18

Pickleball 9am-Noon, $3

Arena

25 Stay n’ Play

Pickleball 9am-Noon, $3

Lobby

5

Kimochis Special 5 part event

Shinny 3-4:45pm, FREE

22

THURSDAY

Stay n’ Play 10am-Noon Rec Complex

Shinny 3-4:45pm, FREE

Spring forward

15

WEDNESDAY

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Complex Closed Good Friday

(4) Complex Closed