Newsletter SNOW SHACK. is at Avonmore Community Hall Avenue. All Ages Welcome Winter Weather with a smile!

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1 Community Memberships still available! We value your membership and want to make it as easy as possible for you to stay connected with the league and your community. Get at: DQ 75 Street & 76 Ave Use on line payment: at the EFCL website: Family - $25.00 Single - $15.00 Senior $10.00 Avonmore Playschool Children 3-4yrs Upstairs of Rink Building at ( Ave) 12 children per class Classes run: Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. 9:00-11:30am Duty days not required but always welcome Please leave a message at or Jamie Konrad January/February 2014 Newsletter SNOW SHACK is at All Ages Welcome Winter Weather with a smile! This program offers fun indoor and outdoor activities, including crafts, games, snowshoeing, snow fort building, sledding and snow painting. Come dressed for the weather and be ready for winter fun! Dates Thurs., Jan. 2 Fri., Jan. 3 Sat., Jan. 4 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm Free Program Avonmore OUTDOOR RINK Sunday Jan. 5 th 1 4 pm to officially open our outdoor skating rink! This event is weather dependant. We will have the big rink open for families and individuals with some other winter activities including snow painting and snow sculptures and hot chocolate. Stay in touch Check out our website and see what is happening in

2 Avonmore Book Club Sundays Once a month New members are welcome. For more information contact Anita Lunden or lunden@telusplanet.net Parking Lot at Avonmore Hall is Private Property for Hall & Rink Patrons Only Anyone parking there for any other reason can and will be towed SPRING LEAGUE REGISTRATION Check our website at Yoga for rest and Relaxation Avonmore Hall Gentle Hatha plus Yin Tuesdays January 7 th to April 15 th 6:30 8:00 p.m For all Levels this session combines the benefits of Hatha yoga with the deep, calming stretches of Yin yoga. Is a great class for those looking for relaxation and to increase their physical flexibility. Hatha Yoga Wednesdays January 8 th to April 16 th 6:30 8:00 p.m. For all Levels this Hatha yoga class both stretches and strengthens the whole body and is a great way to increase energy and reduce stress. This class focuses on proper alignment in yoga postures, breathing techniques, and aims to increase participant's body awareness. Instructor Tori Lunden: Tori has been teaching yoga in Edmonton for four years. She's completed Hatha teacher training programs with Yoga Works, Yogi Vishvaketu and the World Conscious Yoga Family, and Yin Yoga training with Paul Grilley. Registration Cost either session for 15 classes -$ for members of any Edmonton Community League -$145 for non-members. This includes the option of attending sessions on alternative evening when you need that extra session or when you can`t make it on your regular evening. -Drop ins are welcome at $12.00 per session To pre register or for more information call Anita at Or lunden@telusplanet.net We would like to Thank Crystal Printing for printing our Newsletter Hall Rental Anyone interested in renting the please contact (780) Discount to Community Members! Free Swim! For Community League Members Only Bonnie Doon Leisure Pool Saturday 6-7pm and Sunday 4:15 to 5:45 pm Hardisty Leisure Pool Sunday 1:15 to 2:45

3 Crib Tournament Sat, Feburary 8th Doors open: 6:30 p.m. Games start 7:00p.m. Sharp $20.00 per team or $10.00 per person, individuals welcome Late lunch provided Avonmore Hall To register please call Louise at or Faye at Please donate your empty refundable bottles/cans to the Playground Project us at and we will pick them up from you. Parent & Tot Every Tuesdays 9am-11am Let the little ones play while you chat with your neighbors for more info Contact Stacey Avonmore Members Free & drop in fee $2 Avonmore Outdoor Rink Weekdays 6-9pm Weekends 12-9 pm Community members skate free Non-Members - $2.00 each Skate tags must be worn and are available with community memberships- memberships available at rink building Volunteers are welcome! Avonmore Casino We need volunteers for our Casino nights April 19th & 20th 2014 Contact Elizabeth To Volunteer Avonmore Newsletter Editor Needed Avonmore Board is looking for someone to produce our Quarterly Newsletters if interested please director3@avonmore.org Learn to Skate We'll focus on fun, participation, achievement, some songs, and of course the basics of ice-skating. Children will learn basic skating skills at their own pace. Canadian Standards Association Hockey helmet and skates (not bob skates) are a must for child! Avonmore Community Rink Saturdays January 18 th March 1 th- No class Feb 15 Preschool (3-4yrs) 2:00pm-2:30 p.m. Course Code: Kinder (5-6yrs) 2:50 p.m. - 3:35 p.m. Course Code: Children (7-12yrs) 3:55 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. Course Code: To Register: call 311 or click on attractions_recreation/ sport_recreation/ice-skating-preschool.aspx

4 PLAYGROUND NEWS Avonmore Playground Committee would like to Thank Jesse Sichnkaryk from Ultimate Gradall Inc & Black Top Paving Who donated the fill for our sledding hill and Classic Landscape for the construction of Phase II On Nov 14 we completed Phase II of our playground and the kids were able to enjoy it!! Thanks to all who have made Phase I & II possible. We are still raising money for Phase III which we hope to complete in Summer of 2014 All Donations over $25 will receive a tax receipt. All donations (made payable to the City of Edmonton) can be sent to: The City of Edmonton Attn: Susan Dack Millcreek Site 221 Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre P.O. Box 2359 Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7 Make sure you add the Project #PP to your cheque. For more information contact Susan Dack, our Community Recreation Coordinator ( ) or playground@avonmore.org Farley Mckenzie Family Fun Day Monday, Feb 17 th 12-4 pm Silent auction 12-3:30 pm Silent auction is a fundraiser for the Avonmore Playground Upgrade Project. Auctioned items will be posted on the AVONMORE PLAYGROUND UPGRADE facebook page Some Auction Items: Ski passes, Lawnmower Hospital- leaf blowers, Dewalt tools, Port-Chef BBQ, etc... Avonmore Community Rink Building Free games, crafts, skating, hockey, bon fire, sledding, sleigh rides, hot food and drinks Fun and socializing for the entire family! We are looking for volunteers to help with setup, take down & during this event. Please let us know if you devote 1-2 hrs by ing us at admin@avonmore.org Avonmore Playground Committee is looking for companies or anyone willing to donate silent auction items for this event. Please contact us at playground@avonmore.org Outdoor Soccer Registration Thurs., Feb 20 6:00-9:00pm Sat. Feb. 22 9:30 to noon We require three cheques, Alberta healthcare card, birth certificate and community membership (also sold at registration). Please at sports@avonmore.org if you are able to volunteer for registration and for any other inquiries.

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