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DIDSBURY COMMUNITY LIVING GUIDE Summer 2017

Celebrate Canada 150!

This year, the Town of Didsbury is honoring Canada 150 by planning a number of Canada 150 themed events and programs! To see what’s happening in YOUR community, visit www.didsbury.ca or follow us on Facebook at @DidsburyCanada150

DIDSBURY COMMUNITY LIVING GUIDE Town of Didsbury 2037 - 19 Avenue, Box 790 Didsbury, Alberta

HOURS OF OPERATION: Main Town Office Legislative/Dev. Services Public Works/Ifrastructure Didsbury Aquatic Centre

Didsbury Neighborhood Place Didsbury Arena Office Didsbury Municipal Library

Didsbury & District Museum

8:30 am - 4:30 pm Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 4:30pm Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Mon-Fri 7:00 am - 9:00 pm Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Saturday 12:00 pm-7:00 pm Sunday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Mon-Fri 12:00 pm-5:00 pm Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Wed/Thur 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Fri/Sat 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Tues-Fri 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Saturday

CONTACT INFORMATION: TABLE OF CONTENTS Special Events..........................................3 Youth Programs...................................4 - 6 General Interest...........6 - 8, 10, 11, 14, 15 Senior Supports & Programs...................9

Didsbury Information Line Main Town Office Main Fax Line Legislative/Development Services Public Works/Infrastructure Didsbury Aquatic Centre Didsbury Arena Office Didsbury Neighborhood Place Didsbury Municipal Library Didsbury & District Museum

403.335.2030 403.335.3391 403.335.9794 403.335.3391 403.335.8343 403.335.7369 403.335.7369 403.335.8719 403.335.3142 403.335.9295

Waste Management Information......13, 14 Aquatic Information.........................16 - 19

EMAIL INQUIRIES: inquiries@didsbury.ca

Volunteer Opportunities..........................20 Didsbury Canada 150.............................21 Community Contacts........................22, 23

Like Us - Town of Didsbury

Follow Us - @TownofDidsbury

Follow Us - @TownofDidsbury

Visit Us - www.didsbury.ca

Circle of Supports...................................24

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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS SUMMER CANADA DAY COLOR RUN!

2017 Annual Community Block Party!

Friday, June 9, 2017 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Main Street, Didsbury

Saturday, July 1, 2017 9:00 am to 11:00 am Didsbury Memorial Park Pathway Register before June 15 to get a Color Blaze Run Package! Call 403-335-7369 or stop in at the Didsbury Memorial Complex to register TODAY!

Come for the FREE Family Fun!

CANADA DAY CELEBRATION! ORKS FIREW K!!!

AT DAScRhool Grounds

Saturday, July 1, 2017 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Didsbury Memorial Complex grounds

s Ford

At Ros

Live Band | Games & Entertainment | Ice Cream | Farmers Market | Much MORE!

ARENA BOARD ADVERTISING

Canada 150 Cookbook In honour of Canada 150, the Town of Didsbury is creating a cookbook sharing traditional family recipes from families within our community and beyond!

Deadline for recipe submissions is September 21, 2017.

The Canada 150 Cookbook will be published and available for purchase in early November 2017! Visit www.didsbury.ca for a recipe submission form or contact Sarah Eichhorst at 403-335-3391 ext. 1111 for more information.

Contact Sarah Eichhorst at seichhorst@didsbury.ca or call 403.335.3391 ext. 1111 to inquire about our advertising

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YOUTH PROGRAMS DOSCA

Summer Fun 2017 Registration Open NOW! Where: Didsbury Neighborhood Place 106, 2034 - 19 Avenue 403.335.8719 When: Camp runs from July 3 - August 30 at the Didsbury Curling Rink.

Who: Children 5 - 12 years old (Must have completed ECS in June to register).

What: Summer Fun is a licensed week-long day camp program. The camp runs for 8 weeks, put on by the Town of Didsbury. Daily activities include swimming, crafts, science, games, volunteering, in-town field trips, out-of-town field trips, and Ice Cream Fridays! An exciting day camp experience your children will never forget. They will be begging to come back week after week.

The Didsbury Out of School Care Association (DOSCA) offers Before and After School Care for children 5-12 years.

This licensed program offers a range of ageappropriate activities for attendees and allows children to have fun and meet friends in a safe environment. It is located in the ECS wing of Ross Ford Elementary School.

Full day Friday programs, and Christmas and Spring Break camps are offered throughout the year as well. These full day programs are held at the Didsbury Memorial Complex in the Multi-Purpose Room or at the Train Station.

For more information contact 403.335.8719 or tdegraaf@didsbury.ca.

Register by June 16, 2017 for reduced rates!

For more information contact: Didsbury Neighborhood Place 403.335.8719 or drop in to 106, 2034 - 19 Avenue.

DOSCA Program 2017/2018 Book your child’s spot for the upcoming school year

Where: Didsbury Neighborhood Place #106, 2034 19th Ave 403-335-8719 When: 2017/2018 School Year Who: Children 5-12 years old What: DOSCA is a Before and After School Care Program that provides a fun safe place for children to go when their parents cannot be with them. DOSCA provides for the growing needs of children by supporting the physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of your child(ren). DOSCA strives to have caring qualified staff, high levels of health and safety standards, and better than adequate child-staff ratios. We are a licenced facility through Central Alberta Child and Family Services.

For more information contact: Didsbury Neighborhood Place 403-335-8719 or drop in to #106, 2034 - 19th Ave or visit www.didsbury.ca for more information.

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YOUTH PROGRAMS DIDSBURY PARENT LINK CENTRE Mountain View Parent Link is a FREE program for children aged 0-6. At Mountain View Parent Link, children learn through play. Explore our Didsbury play centre with your children and nurture their development through literacy, songs, art, and play. Mountain View Parent Link offers drop-in play, structured activities, family fun events and parent education. The centre also offers the opportunity for parents to support the development of their children by completing developmental check-ups. Check out our NEW Developmental Screen online at www.mountainviewparentlink.org/check-ups/.

Parents have access to the Triple P Parenting Program during centre hours or by appointment. Triple P is proven to reduce parental stress, help parents manage their children’s behaviors and helps parents to support children to get along better with others.

Didsbury Parent Link Centre is one of five centres in Mountain View County - you can play everyday! Please check out our calendar and hours online, on Facebook or call to speak to our facilitator for more information.

The Didsbury program is located at: Didsbury Neighborhood Place 106, 2034 19 Avenue For program information call: 403.559.7894 or check out our web page: www.mountainviewparentlink.org Like us Mountain View Parent Link Didsbury, Alberta

Young Chef’s - Snack Attack

PAINTASTIC!

Join us while we create some awesome lunch ideas! We will make easy, healthy quick snacks to take with you for lunch or to have after school!

Wed, August 9 from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm In the MPR Kitchen, Didsbury Memorial Complex.

Cost is $40.00 per child. Ages 6 - 12.

Join us as we create master pieces on canvas! All supplies and snacks are provided.

Tues, August 8 and Tues, August 22, 2017.

Ages 7-12. $15.00 per person. 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm.

Call DNP at 403-335-8719 to register by Wed, August 15, 2017

Call DNP at 403-335-8719 to register by Wed, August 2, 2017

Are you in Grades 5-12?

Looking for a fun Volunteer Opportunity?

SASS, Students and Seniors Sharing, is an Intergenerational Program sponsored by Didsbury Family and Community Support Services designed to provide students with the opportunity to volunteer at Aspen Ridge Lodge and Bethany Care Centre. This program runs November through May on Tuesdays from 3:30 - 4:30 pm at Bethany Care Centre and Wednesdays from 3:30 - 4:30 pm at Aspen Ridge Lodge.

Community service is becoming increasingly important to junior and senior high school students when applying for scholarships, university entrance, and job applications. Upon completion of the program, documentation of volunteer hours and personal references based upon the student’s individual performance will be available.

For further information about SASS and to register, contact Didsbury Neighborhood Place at 403-335-8719 or stop in at #106, 2034 19th Ave in Didsbury.

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YOUTH/GENERAL INTEREST DIDSBURY HIGH SCHOOL BAND

MOUNTAIN VIEW COMMUNITIES ADULT LEARNING SOCIETY The Mountain View Communities Adult Learning Society promotes learning, family literacy, non-credit and credit education to learners through Mountain View County. The Society offers a variety of lifelong learning programs throughout the year, such as: Ÿ English Learning Language Ÿ Family Programming Rhyme Time, Teaching Important

Ye a r E n d J a z z C o n c e r t Wed, June 7, 2017 at 7:00 pm Trans Canada Theatre in Olds Hosted by Grade 9 and Senior Jazz Bands Admission by donation.

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Educational Strategies or T.I.E.S. Books for Babies Employment Skills Assistance Beginner and Advanced Spanish French Language Learning G.E.D. Preparation Basic Computers General Interest courses such as Floral Design

We can custom-design and deliver a corporate training plan for your organization. Examples include: Introduction to Workplace Supervision.

Call 403.518.7020 for more information.

Ye a r E n d B a n d C o n c e r t Thurs, June 8, 2017 at 7:00 pm Trans Canada Theatre in Olds Hosted by DHS Concert Bands.

Admission by donation.

For more information on these events, call M r Wa s s m e r a t 3 3 5 . 3 3 5 6

DIDSBURY DUCKS UNLIMITED Didsbury Ducks Unlimited is your local non-profit wetland conservation organization. For more information on your local chapter or on Ducks Unlimited Canada, please contact Alana Gibson at 403.335.8352 or visit www.didsburyducks.ca.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS GED Preparation Session: September 19-November 30, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights in the Didsbury High School, room 138.

Video conference instruction delivery is through Academic Express, supported with optional weekly learner support with a trained adult facilitator. Session is FREE and includes all textbooks, calculator, even your GED exam fee. If you're an Albertan, 18 years of age or older and have been out of school for at least one year, this FREE program is for you. Limited spots available. Register online: www.mvcals.org.

Registration deadline: Thursday, September 14 at 12noon.

Join our team of volunteer Learning Coaches: It's amazing what just a few hours a week can do to improve another adult's life. Help another adult in your community learn to speak, read or write English more proficiently, improve their math skills or learn how to use their computer.

Adult coaches are matched to an adult learner in their community.

Together they develop a schedule and decide on the public meeting spot.

Training is provided. You do not need to be a qualified teacher; you need only the desire to help others learn. Interested? Email admin@mvcals.org

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GENERAL INTEREST DIDSBURY MUNICIPAL LIBRARY Telephone: 403.335.3142 Craft-Kinder. Fridays at 10:30 am. May 5, 12, 19, 26, 31 and May 5, 12, 19, and 26, and June 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30.

Come and join Rachel and the library crew for some stories and craft. Geared for ages 3 to 5, however, everyone is welcome!

Knit Night at the Library. Wednesdays at 6:00 pm. Join us for an evening of crafting and conversation. No registration required. Crocheters welcome.

“Who Picked This Book?” Club meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 2:00 to 3:30 pm at the library. Please join us for friendly chats and yummy refreshments. June's book choice is Rather Be the Devil,

by Ian Rankin. July and August are Readers' Choice. Everyone welcome!

Makerspace. Hours: Wednesday 1:00 pm - 7:30 pm; Thursday 1:00 pm - 7:30 pm; Saturday 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm The Makerspace is a place for creative minds to gather and do what they do best - make. Come see our 3D printers in action, and while you're here why not take a shot at designing a print yourself with Tinkercad? If that's not your cup of tea, we also have a Wacom Bamboo drawing tablet and the full Adobe Creative Suite for you to use to bring your imagination to life. If you've never used a drawing tablet before but are interested in getting started, we offer one-on-one lessons to help get you started. And if you prefer to get your hands dirty with traditional mediums, we have a fully stocked Art Cart, with everything from colouring pages and stickers to coloured pencils and origami paper. Stop by in the afternoon on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday to play on our Xbox One, and choose from our selection of fantastic video games. Kids can stop in and play with Lego and K'nex. We also offer laptops, GoPro cameras, handheld GPS's, and more for you to check out and take home with you, so your creativity isn't confined to the Makerspace.

Business Community · Webb’s Bulk Food · Trinity Rose Medical Clinic · Didsbury Neighborhood

Place · Didsbury Career High

School · Accu-Tax Farm Services

Ltd. · Didsbury Army Cadets · Mountain View

Therapeutics · Zion Household Thrift Store · Vape It Ltd.

403.507.3357 2034-19 Avenue Didsbury dwilson.vsm@gmail.com

A Novel Affair: Saturday June 10 Five hosts have chosen a book and are volunteering to prepare a 'feast' around the theme of that book. Choose your favourite book theme, purchase tickets at the library for $50 each, enjoy the dinner at the home of your host, then join us at the Library for an after party. Good food and great fun with friends old and new … A truly 'novel' experience!

“What to Expect When You're Electing!”: June 19 Municipal Elections will be in October of this year. Join Christofer Atchison, Manager of Legislative and Development Services for the Town of Didsbury in an informative session on Monday, June 19, at 7:00 pm at the Didsbury Library. Come learn more about the upcoming Municipal Elections. Together we will be exploring what it takes to become a candidate, the processes, procedures, and roles and responsibilities of the elected and the electors.

Summer Reading Program: July 4 to August 25 8 weeks of activities that encourage and promote reading that will help your 5 to 12 year old maintain their reading skills over the summer months. You must register your children in person in the library or online at our website.

Registration opens June 5. There will be some open drop-in sessions and some pre-scheduled groups, but all children must be pre-registered. More details will be available in the Library before June 5. Canada Summer Jobs staff are planning a fun-filled summer for your children. No registration fee, but donations are gratefully accepted.

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GENERAL INTEREST Didsbury Library (continued).......

Art Exhibit: Loom July 26 to August 23 Basic in construction, yet intricate in output—looms are the apparatus that brings Liv Pedersen's narratives to life. Since the 1970s, the artist has been creating small-scale weaving using a primitive Dutch plank loom. The Library will be hosting this exhibition from July 26 to August 23. As well, we will be hosting a weaving workshop on Saturday, July 29. The artist is building the dutch plank looms for a workshop participants to use, but we're asking that people who sign up bring a variety of yarn that they might have lying around the house to share with the group.

Mountain View Arts Festival: September 9 and 10 The Library will be sponsoring a project engaging writers and artists in collaborative works. “Interpretive Expressions” will engage local artists and writers, collaborating on works, written and visual, that will be displayed in our gallery during the Festival, and (hopefully published in books to be sold to raise money for the library expansion). During the Festival, we will be hosting a writers' panel with four authors of the Canadian Historical Brides series: Each of the Canadian Historical Brides novels features one of the ten Canadian provinces and two of the novels feature the three Canadian Territories. These novels combine fact and fiction to tell the stories of the immigrant brides and grooms who came to Canada from diverse backgrounds to join in marriage and build the foundation of the free and welcoming country that is Canada.

TechMate Sessions. Need help with devices or technologies? Make an appointment with our staff for a “Tech Mate” session and we will try to help. (403)335-3142 Canada 150 Family Reading Challenge.

Challenge your Family to read 150 books by Canadian authors by December 2017 to celebrate Canada's 150 Birthday! Pick up your logbook at the Didsbury Library, 2033 19 Avenue, today and start your family on the Canada 150 Reading Challenge. The library not only has logbooks for you to use, but also loads of suggested titles and lists for all ages and interests. We will host a wrap-up party at the end of the year – or early in the New Year at which time all participants logbooks will be entered into a draw for a fabulous family gift basket of Canadian games, books, and gift cards worth $150.00!

Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or go to dml.prl.ab.ca to find out everything that is going on at your library. We’re a busy place.....we’re your place!

JUMPSTART Canadian Tire Jumpstart is a charitable program that helps kids in financial need participate in organized sports and recreation such as soccer, dance, hockey and swimming. Participation in sports and recreation increases a child’s chance of success through a healthier lifestyle, increased self confidence, the opportunity to learn leadership skills and more positive relationships and support networks.

Funding is available to children between the ages of 4 and 19.

Participation must be in an approved organized sport or recreational activity of the child’s choice, and funding may be applied to cover the costs incurred for registration, equipment or transportation.

For further information or an application form, contact Jolene at Didsbury FCSS, 403.335.8719 or jsanford@didsbury.ca.

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SENIOR SUPPORTS & PROGRAMS SENIORS WEEK June 5 - 9, 2017

DIDSBURY & DISTRICT SENIORS SUPPORT SERVICES

Stories that Transform a Nation Didsbury FCSS and the Canada 150 Committee presents, a Storytelling Concert to Celebrate Canada 150! Storytellers, musicians and poets share stories of Canada told from the heart of the oral tradition.Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 7:00 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room at the Didsbury Memorial Complex.

Seniors Supports is managed by Didsbury FCSS and focuses on supporting district and community seniors by providing a variety of services. A weekly social program called Friends and Fun is hosted by Seniors Supports every Thursday afternoon at 1:30 pm in the Train Station. The last Friends and Fun before the summer is Thursday, June 29. This is an opportunity for seniors to play games and enjoy different activities. This is a FREE program for all district and community seniors and we invite any resident to join. For more information call Didsbury Neighborhood

Seniors Week Celebration Didsbury FCSS invites all seniors to come enjoy refreshments, snacks, door prizes and the Didsbury Valley Voices on Thursday, June 8 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room at the Didsbury Memorial Complex.

Ice Cream Social Didsbury FCSS and the Didsbury Museum invite you to an Ice Cream Social! Join us for some yummy ice cream and help use create a Canada 150 legacy project. Wednesday, June 7, 2017 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Didsbury Museum.

Didsbury Community Living Guide

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Contact Sarah Eichhorst at seichhorst@didsbury.ca or call 403.335.3391 ext. 1111 for information about our rates!

DIDSBURY 5-0 CLUB Here is a list of the upcoming activities: Carpet Bowling - Mondays & Fridays at 10:00 am. Call Carol at 403.335.4656.

Floor Curling - Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:00 am. Call Carson at 403.335.4954.

Floor Shuffle Board - First & third Wednesday of each month. Call Wayne at 403.335.4656.

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GENERAL INTEREST MOUNTAIN VIEW ARTS SOCIETY Incorporated as a non-profit society in 2012, the Mountain View Arts Society promotes and encourages a variety of artistic opportunities and events for the enrichment and enjoyment of the general public.

Upcoming Events in 2017: · August 5 & 6 – 2nd Annual Days of Yore, Heritage Day Weekend · Sept 9 & 10 - 7th Annual Arts Festival, Throughout town Days of Yore - Saturday & Sunday, August 5 & 6, 2017 Two days, dozens of historical reenactors, sword fights, big cannons, and live combat! Heritage Weekend in 2017 is August 5 & 6 (August long weekend). We are filling the weekend with another "Stroll Through the Ages", including The Sons of Fenrir Vikings, Dragons Own Medieval Combat Group, WWII First Special Service Force Reenactment Group, The Cannoneers, Yankee Valley Yankees, the Victorian Society of Alberta, and the 78th Fraser Highlanders Group, (and maybe just one more we're keeping as a special Canada 150 surprise!). The Days of Yore Village will also be full of heritage arts & traditional crafts from 9th Century Scandinavia, 11th Century England, 18th Century Scotland, 18th Century England, and 20th Century Germany.

Everything takes place at Rosebud Park at the east end of town, across Hwy 582 from the campground. Wait until you see the Grand Finale Surprise on Saturday afternoon. This will should be “a blast” to watch!

This is the only major event on the long weekend in Mountain View County. Camping is available at both the Rosebud Valley Campground and the Didsbury Elks Campground (Cipperley's), as well as local campsites in Olds and Carstairs.

REMEMBER TO MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE 7th Annual Mountain View Arts Festival Saturday & Sunday, September 9 & 10, 2017 For more information, call 403-335-9445 or e-mail info@mountainviewartssociety.ca.

Society Site: www.mountainviewartssociety.ca Festival Site: www.mountainviewartsfestival.ca Follow us on twitter at http://twitter.com/MVArtsFest And on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/mvartsfest

DIDSBURY ELKS CAMPGROUND CIPPERLEY’S POND The campground is owned and operated by the Didsbury Elks. We have 50 sites as well as group camping and tenting areas. There are caretakers on site, fishing, day use area, fire pits, horseshoe pits, washrooms with showers and more. Phone 403.586.3748. The campground opens on May long weekend weather permitting.

Didsbury Elks - 50 Years of Service in Our Community!

Annual Parade

Didsbury Elks Pre-Parade Pancake Breakfast August 18, 2017 8:00 am to 10:00 am

August 18, 2017,11:00 am Judging begins at 10:30 am

20 Street in front of Elks Hall For more information contact Shelley Fakir 403-335-9213 or Margo Ward 403-556-5201

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GENERAL INTEREST DIDSBURY MUSEUM UPCOMING EVENTS

The Museum will be taking part in the Mountain View Arts Festival on September 9 & 10. We will have a parade of scarecrows, bench fair and lots of fun things to do and see! Watch for further information throughout the summer.

2110 21st Avenue, Didsbury 403.335.9295 ddhs@telusplanet.net

FUNDRAISERS: The Didsbury Museum has a number MODEL RAILROAD CLUB: Our train display is of fundraisers coming up through the summer! Make growing. Come on over and check out the newest sure you mark the following dates in your calendar. changes and additions. The Mountain View Model Railroad Club meets at the Museum every second June 3 – The Museum is holding its annual pie social Saturday until the end of June. For more information from 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm. This is one of the more popular please call Rick Astle at 403.556.8121. If the members fundraisers that is held at the Museum. All of the pies are are not here you are more than welcome to view the home-made & mouth-watering delicious. Bring the model. family and satisfy your sweet tooth. The cost is $5 for members, $7 if you're not a member of the museum and If you wish to make a request or donation to the 3 yr. and under are free. Tour the museum when you're Museum please contact us. here.

July 22 & 23 - In honor of Canada 150 we are busy planning a Heritage Home & Garden Tour. Many of the historic homes will be open for us to tour. There are beautiful gardens in the area that we will be invited to stroll through as well. We are still working on the details so watch for information as it becomes available.

If you would like your home and/or garden to be part of the tour please give us a call at the Museum.

August 30 – The Museum is pleased to announce that the historic play “CIRCA” will be performed with 3 shows times available. This interactive show will showcase our local history and is suitable for all ages. Please watch for times and costs

On behalf of the Museum Board have a wonderful and safe summer. Please come & visit, we'd love to see you. Tuesday – Friday from 9 – 4:30 and Saturday from 1 – 4pm. For special tours please call Dean at 403-335-9295.

COFFEE & CONVERSATION: Join us for an afternoon coffee, conversation and company on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm.

There will be different guest speakers from time to time.

There is no charge for this event although donations are gracefully accepting.

Jazzercise is a calorie-torching, hip-swiveling, Shakira’d-be-proud dance party workout to put your abs to the test. It has a hot playlist to distract you from the burn. Our classes - Strike, Fusion, Core, Strength and Dance Mixx - will leave you breathless, toned and coming back for more.

Start working it ..... with Jazzercise.

ELEMENTS OF ART AT THE MUSEUM: In June, stop by the Didsbury Museum to see Dee Trewin’s garden art using re-purposed materials.

Zion Church Mon/Wed/Fri @ 9:00 am (Child minding available)

If you are an artist and would like to showcase your work for the 2017 - 2018 season, give us a call to reserve the space.

Didsbury Memorial Complex Multi-Purpose Room Mon/Wed @ 8:00 pm Tues/Thur @ 6:00 pm

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WASTE MANAGEMENT WA S T E M A N A G E M E N T C O L L E C T I O N

Didsbury Household Blue Bin Recycling will accept: Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

Paper Flattened cardboard Small metals Clean glass Plastics (lids off)

Non-acceptable materials:

Didsbury Community Living Guide Contact Sarah Eichhorst at seichhorst@didsbury.ca or call 403.335.3391 ext. 1111 for information about our rates!

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Waxed cardboard Ceramics Light bulbs Mirrors Tupperware Styrofoam packaging Disposable diapers Kitty litter Electronics Clothing Liquids of any kind

Recycling Didsbury Bottle Depot

Didsbury Landfill

2205 - 19 Street 403.335.4672 Monday through Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Two km NW of Didsbury 403.335.2005 Monday through Saturday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Please contact the landfill for a list of free product disposals.

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plant waste Pasta, rice, bread Coffee grounds and Filters Tea bags Fruits and vegetables Dairy products Egg shells Meat and fish Solid fats Cat litter and feces Small bones

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material û Metal, foil or styrofoam û Synthetic materials like

vinyl, nylon or polyester û Feminine hygiene products or diapers û Tree trunks, branches or roots û Sod û Large bones such as carcasses or soup bones û Paper products

Please visit www.didsbury.ca and view the Waste Pick-Up Map to find out what day your cart will be picked up. Please have carts curbside by 7:00 am.

Fruit Baskets and Meat Trays can be made with 24 hour notice

Full bakery, deli, meat and produce departments Bio Bags and kitchen compost bags are available for sale at Didsbury AG Foods or Home Hardware.

ATM Machine on Premises

Store Hours 8 am to 9 pm Mon to Fri 8 am to 6 pm Saturday 8 am to 6 pm Sun & Holidays

Free Grocery Delivery Mon., Wed., & Fri. 10 am to 3 pm 403.335.4391

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2405-20 Street Didsbury, AB 403.335.9595

GENERAL INTEREST TOP NOTE MUSIC SCHOOL 2029-19 Avenue in Didsbury 403.335.8563 Sharing the Love of Music!

DRUM CAMP - July 12-14, 2017: A great chance to learn the basics of playing the drum set. The participants will have the opportunity to learn to read drum music. Time 1-2 pm each day.

PIANO CAMP - July 12-14, 2017: The child, youth or adult will have an opportunity to learn the basics of piano, with proper hand position, posture and learning how to read piano music. Time 2:30-3:30 pm each day.

DRUM CAMP - July 17, 2017: A great chance to learn the basics of playing the drum set. The participants will have the opportunity to learn to read drum music. Time 1-3 pm.

SONG WRITING - August 7-11, 2017: Learn song writing techniques and write your own song. Monday to Friday, 10 am to 12 noon each day.

SINGING CAMPS - August 7-11, 2017: Learn the basics of singing, breath control, stage performance, microphone control ... and much more! Monday to Friday, 2-4 pm each day.

BEGINNER GUITAR - August 14-18, 2017: Learn the basics of guitar, how to tune the guitar, learning notes and chords, play a song by the end of the week! Monday to Friday, 10 am to 12 noon each day.

Please call us at 403.335.8563 to register or text 403.390.2002 for more details.

MOUNTAIN VIEW FOOD BANK The Mountain View Food Bank is located at 4025 - 50 Street in Olds and is open on Tuesdays from 9:00 - 1:00 pm.

Please contact us at 403.556.1693 for more information.

Didsbury Ag Society’s 2017 Event Calendar Monthly Family Fun Gymkhanas May - September

Didsbury Fair & Rodeo August 18 - 20

Community Gardens May - October

Thunder on the Prairies August 18

55 Annual Horse Show July 8 & 9

Antique Tractor Pull August 20

Antique Tractor Olympics July 16

Poker Rally September

Farmers Market Wednesdays July - September

Christmas Craft Sale October 29 - Zion Church

For more info contact: Kerry Johnston by email didsagso@telus.net, call 403.335.4494 or visit www.didsburyagsociety.org

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GENERAL INTEREST DIDSBURY NEIGHBORHOOD PLACE Didsbury Neighborhood Place offers a number of services to Didsbury and area residents including: Family and Community Support Services (FCSS), Didsbury Out of School Care Association (DOSCA) and Mountain View ParentLINK. Residents are encouraged to contact or visit Didsbury Neighborhood Place for information on the programs and resources that Didsbury Neighborhood Place offers. These programs and resources offer encouragement, connection and growth for our community and residents. A job board and resource lending library are also available to be accessed by the public. Didsbury Neighborhood Place has meeting space available for rent ($12/hr Community Groups, $20/hr Non-Community Groups).

Are you interested in volunteering? Didsbury Neighborhood Place has information available for you on the many volunteering opportunities available in the Didsbury community.

Didsbury Neighborhood Place is now open during lunch hours!

Please call 403.335.8719 for more information.

FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES - (FCSS) Designed to provide preventative social programming within our local community, Didsbury FCSS offers a number of services within the community: grant dollars to community non-profit groups, information and referral services at Didsbury Neighborhood Place, short-term family and marriage counseling, volunteer support and recognition and a variety of guest speakers throughout the year. For more information on FCSS grants, please contact Jolene Sanford at Didsbury Neighborhood Place at 403.335.8719 or by emailing jsanford@didsbury.ca

DIDSBURY GOLF CLUB 403-335-3635 www.didsburygolfclub.org

SHOWCASE DIDSBURY

WEEKLY SCHEDULE Monday Evenings: Men’s League Tuesday Evenings: Ladies drop in Wednesday Mornings: Seniors (50+) Thursday Mornings: Juniors (starting July 6) Thursday Evenings: Ladies “Fun” Night

Didsbury Curling Rink September 21, 2017 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Club Tournaments June 24 - Two Person Best Ball July 15 - Mr/Mrs. and Him/Hers August 12 - Club Championship September 23 - GTA Junior Golf Fundraiser September 30 - Club Wind Up TBA - Glow Golf

Come down and check out all that Didsbury has to offer you and what you have to offer Didsbury!

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays are “Buck a Hole” with the rental of a power cart!

If you are a non-profit or community organization, call Didsbury Neighborhood Place at 403.335.8719 to book a table or for more information.

Complimentary Dinner Provided

The restaurant is OPEN and the view from the patio is amazing! Come enjoy the course and food today!

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AQUATIC INFORMATION SPRING SWIM LESSONS

SUMMER SWIM LESSONS

Saturday Sessions: May 6 to June 24, 2017

Monday to Thursday (2 weeks per session)

Time

Instructor One

Instructor Two

SK Level 1/2

Sea Otter/ Salamander

Session 1: July 3 to July 13 Session 2: July 17 to July 27 Session 3: July 31 to August 11 (second week will run Tuesday to Friday)

Session 4: August 14 to August 24

9:00 - 9:40 9:40 - 10:20

SK Level 3/4

Sunfish/ Croc/Whale

10:20 - 11:00

SK Level 8/9/10

SK Level 5/6/7

11:00 - 11:40

SK Level 1/2

Starfish/Duck /Sea Turtle

Tuesday/ Thursday Sessions: May 2 to May 25, 2017 Time

Inst One

Time

Inst Two

4 - 4:30

SeaOtter/ Salamander

4-4:30

SK 1/2/3

4:30 - 5

SK 1/2/3

4:30-5

SK 4/5/6

4-5

TIME 9:00 - 9:30

INST 1 Swim Kids 1/2

INST 2

INST 3

Sea Otter/ Salamander 9:00 - 10:00 Swim Kids 8/9/10

9:30 - 10:00

Sunfish/Croc/ Whale 9:30-10:15 Swim Kids 5/6/7

10:00 - 10:30

10:30 - 11:00

Swim Kids 3/4

Sea Otter/ Salamander

Starfish/Duck/ Sea Turtle (P&T)

Registration for summer lessons opens on June 5, 2017. Don’t miss out!

SK 7/8/9/10

Tuesday/ Thursday Sessions: May 30 to June 22, 2017 Time

Instructor One

1:00-1:30

Sea Otter/Salamander

1:30-2:00

Sea Otter/Salamander

2:00-2:30

Sunfish/Croc/Whale

For registration and information call 403.335.7369 or email didsburypool@didsbury.ca

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AQUATICS INFORMATION HOLIDAY WEEKEND POOL HOURS

CANADA DAY

HERITAGE DAY

July 1, 2017

August 7, 2017

Lap Swim/P&T - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm FREE Public Swim! - 1:00 pm - 5:00pm

Lap Swim/$2 P&T - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Public Swim - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Family Swim - 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

DIDSBURY AQUAJETS SWIM MEET

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS Do you or your children want to: Ÿ Learn to swim Ÿ Refine techniques Ÿ Increase endurance Ÿ Increase comfort in the water Ÿ Learn a new stroke Ÿ Gain new skills for your beach vacation

Due to a swim meet being held at the Didsbury Aquatic Centre, the pool will be closed to public swimmers on the following dates.

FRIDAY, JUNE 2 - 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm SATURDAY, JUNE 3 - 7:00 am to 7:00 pm

The Didsbury Aquatic Centre is now offering dedicated 30 minute Private Lessons spread over 4 weeks.

FRIDAYS - July 7 to July 28 & August 4 to August 25

There will be no scheduled swims during these times. Spectators are welcome Saturday, June 3. Come out and support your local Didsbury Aquajets!

4x 30 minute private classes - $80.00 4 x 30 minute semi-private classes - $65.00 per swimmer

Call 403.335.7369 for more information and to register!

Pool Party

Aquatic Fitness 403.335.7369

Why not have a pool party!

Only $120.00 + GST. Didsbury Aquatic Centre offers a 1 hour private pool rental for you & your guests along with a complimentary classroom rental during the weekends!

Call 403.335.7369

Senior Swim: 55+ Tuesday, Thursday 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Aquafit: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Deep Water Workout: Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm 17

Free Sponsored Family Swim Last Sunday of each Month 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sponsored by: Grasse Lumber Sales Ltd.

Thank you Grasse Lumber!!!

AQUATIC INFORMATION SPRING 2017 - SCHEDULE April 24 - June 30, 2017 Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Early Bird 7-9

Early Bird 7-9

Early Bird 7-9

Early Bird 7-9

Early Bird 7-9

Schools 9-11

Schools 9-11

Schools 9-11

Schools 9-11

Schools 9-11

Aquafit 11-12

Senior Swim 11-12

Aquafit 11-12

Senior Swim 11-12

Aquafit 11-12

Lap Swim/ P&T 12-1

Lap Swim/ P&T 12-1

Lap Swim/ P&T 12-1

Lap Swim/ P&T 12-1

Lap Swim/ P&T 12-1

School Rental 1- 2:30

PreSchool Lessons 1-2:30

School Rental 1-2:30

PreSchool Lessonsl 1-2:30

School Rental 1-2:30

Public Swim 2:30 - 5/ Private Lessons 3:30 - 5

Swim Club 5-6:30 Public Swim 6:30 - 8

Adult/Lap Swim 8-9

Public Swim 2:30 - 4

Public Swim 2:30 - 4

Public Swim 2:30 - 4

Lessons 4-5

JLC 3:45 - 5

Lessons 4-5

Swim Club 5-6

Swim Club 5 - 6:30

Swim Club 5-6

Public Swim 6-8

Public Swim 6-8

Public Swim 6-8

DWW/ Adult Swim 8-9

Adult/Lap Swim 8-9

DWW/ Adult Swim 8-9

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Public Swim 2:30 - 5/ Private Lessons 3:30 - 5

Saturday

Swimming Lessons 9-12

Sunday

CLOSED 7-12

Lap Swim/ P&T/Private Lessons

Lap Swim/ P&T/Private Lessons

12-1

12-1

Rental Time 1-2 Public Swim 1-4

Public Swim 2-5 Swim Club 5 - 6:30

Public Swim 6:30 - 9

Rental Time 4-5 Public Swim 5-8

CLOSED

$10 Family Swim 5-7

CLOSED

AQUATIC INFORMATION Summer 2017 - SCHEDULE Effective July 2, 2017 - Subject to change Sat

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Early Bird 7-9

Early Bird 7-9

Early Bird 7-9

Early Bird 7-9

Early Bird 7-9

Lessons 9-11

Lessons 9-11

Lessons 9-11

Lessons 9-11

Public Swim 9-11

Aquafit 11-12

Senior Swim 11-12

Aquafit 11-12

Senior Swim 11-12

Aquafit 11-12

Lap Swim/ P&T 12-1

Lap Swim/ P&T 12-1

CLOSED

CLOSED

Lap Swim/ P&T 12-1

Lap Swim/ P&T 12-1

Lap Swim/ P&T 12-1

Lap Swim/ P&T 12-1

Lap Swim/ P&T 12-1

Rental Time 1-2

Summer Camp 1-2

Summer Camp 1-2

Summer Camp 1-2

Public Swim 1-4

Public Swim 2-5

Summer Camp 1-2 $2 Public Swim 1-5

Public Swim 2-5 & Private Lessons (3:30-5)

Swim Club 5-6

Public Swim 2-5

Public Swim 2-5

Public Swim 2:30-5

Swim Club 5-6

Swim Club 5-6

Swim Club 5-6

Swim Club 5-6

Public Swim 6-8

Public Swim 6-8

Public Swim 5-8

Public Swim 6-8

DWW/ Adult Swim 8-9

Adult/ Lap Swim 8-9

DWW/ Adult Swim 8-9

Rental Time 4-5

Public Swim 5-7

CLOSED

$10 Family Swim 5-7

CLOSED

Adult/ Lap Swim 8-9

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Public Swim 6-9

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteer Didsbury Volunteer Didsbury has the following opportunities available: Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

Community Services Board - Community Services Board Member Didsbury & District Museum - Data Inputting Didsbury & District Senior Support Services - Board Members Didsbury Historical Walking Tour - Didsbury Walking Tour Animator/Performer Volunteer Community Leader - MADD Canada Tuck Cart Attendant - Didsbury Bethany Care Centre Porter - Didsbury Bethany Care Centre Quality of Life Ambassador - Didsbury Bethany Care Centre Palliative Care - Didsbury Bethany Care Centre Ice Cream Server/Float Maker - Didsbury Bethany Care Centre Childcare Provider - Mountain View Parent LINK “Art the Bear” Caretaker - Mountain View Arts Society Marketing Manager - Mountain View Arts Society Ticket Takers and Ticket Sellers - Mountain View Arts Society Ushers - Mountain View Arts Society Volunteer Coordinator - Mountain View Arts Society Volunteers for Festival - Mountain View Arts Society

For more information on these opportunities, contact Didsbury Neighborhood Place at 403-335-8719 or amcmane@didsbury.ca

Volunteer Opportunities Didsbury District Health Services

For information on volunteer opportunities within Didsbury District Health Services, please contact Dawna Faryna, Volunteer Coordinator at 403-910-2984 or dawna.faryna@ahs.ca

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DIDSBURY CANADA 150

WANT TO STAY UP TO DATE ON EVERYTHING CANADA 150?

Visit our website at www.didsbury.ca to see a list of all our Canada 150 programs and events.

Like us on facebook at our special Canada 150 page! @DidsburyCanada150 Don’t miss out on all the fun!!

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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION LISTING CHURCHES

PRESCHOOL/DAYCARE

SERVICE GROUPS

Bergthal Mennonite Church . Analisa ...................................403.335.4451

Didsbury Out of School Care Assoc.

Tammy de Graaf....................403.335.8719

Careers 4 Everyone Main Office............................403.556.3808

Knox United Church ..................403.335.8373

Didsbury Preschool Cherrie Crawford...................403.335.8818

Chinook Arch Victim Services Society Roberta Hammer.....................403.556.6777

Redeemer Lutheran Church Rev. Robert Mohns................403.335.3161

Kidsbury Daycare MJ Paul..................................403.335.3228

Didsbury/Carstairs Citizens on Patrol Al Hansen...............................403.335.8755

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church John Kohut.............................403.335.8860

Kidz Playhouse Daycare ....................403.335.4757

Didsbury & District Chamber of Commerce Chamber Office......................403.335.3265

St. Cyprian’s Anglican Church Rev. David Asher....................403.335.4664

SCHOOLS

Didsbury Cemetery Committee Gary St. Jacques....................403.700.4383

Didsbury Career High School Main Office...........................403.335.3407

Didsbury & District Fire Department Office....................................403.335.3222

Didsbury High School Main Office..........................403.335.3356

Didsbury Elks Lodge #514 Bill Ward..............................403.335.4655

Holy Trinity Catholic School Main Office..........................403.556.9444

Didsbury Lions Club Raymond Lea.......................403.335.3798

Koinonia Christian School Main Office..........................403.335.9587

Didsbury Municipal Library Main Office..........................403.335.3142

Ross Ford Elementary School Main Office..........................403.335.3234

Didsbury Out of School Care Assoc.

Tammy de Graaf...................403.335.8719

Westglen Middle School Main Office..........................403.335.8700

Mountain View Arts Festival Kathleen Windsor.................403.335.9445

Didsbury & District Historical Society Frankie Kelly........................403.335.3633

SENIORS

Order of the Royal Purple #317 Joan Hannah.........................403.335.4511

Didsbury Neighborhood Place Main Office..........................403.335.8719

Didsbury & District Health Services Auxiliary Sharon Barefoot...................403.335.7268

Zion Evangelical Missionary Church Mike Morgan..........................403.335.3629

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS 1st Didsbury Scouts Linda Rose............................403.335.4846 5-0 Club of Didsbury Joyce Sloan..........................403.335.3443 Didsbury Agricultural Society Main Office .........................403.335.4494 Didsbury Army Cadets Dave Kenney........................403.335.4719

Didsbury R/C Fun Flyers Ray Aire...............................403.556.7609 Randy Smith.........................403.556.3648 Ducks Unlimited Alana Gibson........................403.335.8352 Girl Guides of Canada Linda Reade.........................403.556.6647

Didsbury & District Senior Support Services Main Office..........................403.335.4391 Mon. - Fri. 9:30am - 12:00 pm Mountain View Senior’s Housing Sam Smalldon......................403.556.2957

Didsbury Community Living Guide

Melvin Hall Alana Gibson........................403.335.8352 Mountain View Bridge Club Marilyn Logan.......................403.335.2385 Theatre Didsbury Derek Lewis.........................403.335.4777 King Hiram Lodge #21 Jim Allison...........................403.335.8339

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Contact Sarah Eichhorst at seichhorst@didsbury.ca or call 403.335.7369 for info about our rates!

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION LISTING SPORTS & FITNESS

SUPPORT GROUPS

SUPPORT GROUPS cont’d

Didsbury Aqua Jets Swim Club Lisa Sauve............................403.335.8115

Accredited Supports to the Community Main Office............................403.556.4110

Early Childhood Program Andrea Reid..........................403.335.7292

Didsbury Curling Club Jennifer Bommarito..............403.335.3753

Alcoholics Anonymous Rick........................................403.335.8385 Calgary & District Help.........403.777.1212

Mtn. View Food Bank Society Main Office..........................403.556.1693

Didsbury Figure Skating Club Rose Schroeder......................403.335.8571

Chinook Arch Victim Services Society Roberta Hammer..................403.556.6777

Didsbury Football Club Mark Lefebvre......................403.335.2838 Duke Moreau........................403.335.4948

Christmas Helpers Linda Sirr.............................403.335.4832

Didsbury FunTeam Hockey League didsburyfunteamhockey@gmail.com

Didsbury Home Care/Day Support Faye Byrgesen......................403.335.7603

Didsbury Golf Club Clubhouse .............................403.335.3635

Didsbury Mental Health Main Office..........................403.335.7285

Didsbury Ramblers Minor Hockey Assoc.

Stacey Lodermeier.................403.335.8294

Healthy Families Tracy Gustafson.................403.901.5660

Mtn. View Community Literacy Main Office......................... 403.518.7020 Rosebud Health Foundation Leone Regner........................403.335.7626 RCMP ....................403.335.3382 Street Teams Safe House Society Leslie Evans.........................403.228.3390 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Gen Andrews........................403.335.4648

Didsbury Lacrosse Club Tricia Kruger.........................403.816.2508 Didsbury Minor Ball Association Ryan Mierke...........................403.650.9748

Is your community group or organization not on the list?

Send your information to Sarah Eichhorst at seichhorst@didsbury.ca to be included in this free service!

Didsbury Minor Soccer Association John Brazzale.......................403.335.9472 Iwa Yama Karate Hal Perison............................403.559.7284 Ladies Fitness Class Drew Taddia..........................403.510.4915 Mtn. View Colts Junior B Hockey Club Don Edwards.........................403.507.3262

Lions Club Shuttle Bus Booking a Ride Information on Shuttle Bus please call 403.507.0208 Mondays, Wednesdays, Friday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm www.didsburylions.ca

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The next edition of the Didsbury Community Living Guide is scheduled for delivery in early June 2017. If you have upcoming events, programs, meetings or schedules for the months of September, October and/or November, please send them to Sarah Eichhorst at seichhorst@didsbury.ca or call 403.335.3391 ext. 1111