GREAT SUMMER NEWS FOR GLENWOOD!
**NEW** Summer FREE Community Swim times at Edmonton’s OUTDOOR swimming pools!
Glenwood has joined with a few other city communities to offer Glenwood members FREE swims at the city’s outdoor pools this summer! Each pool has designated days/times, and their opening dates vary. Just make sure you have your actual membership card from 2009-2010, and you will get in for FREE!
5pm to 7pm on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays
WEST – Fred Broadstock Pool (Open July 1st to August 29th)
CENTRAL – Oliver Pool (Open June 5th to August 29th)
NORTH – Borden Park – Pool (Open June 5th to August 29th)
7pm to 9pm Every day of the week
SOUTH – Mill Creek Pool (Open May 22nd to August 29th)
DID YOU KNOW? Outdoor pools are available for rent to individuals every evening at 7pm (except Mill Creek) for approximately $70 an hour (including a lifeguard). A great birthday party activity, family reunion event, or friend get together. Call Cheryl Bell with the City at 780 495-9862 if you are interested.
MEMBERSHIPS STILL AVAILABLE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS GREAT MEMBERSHIP PERK! Only $25 per household, and FREE for Seniors 60 and older who live within Glenwood.
Call Michele at 780 439-3169 to get yours before the summer gets here!
The Glenwood boundaries are from 156 Street west to 170 street, and from 95 Avenue north to Stony Plain Road.
SUMMER DAYCAMPS FOR KIDS 3-5years AND 5-7years!
Glenwood is fortunate enough to be getting THREE registered programs running out of our hall this summer. Registration is May 4th, and the programs fill up fast, so it’s best to register in the first couple of days. Call 311, or go online at http://eReg.edmonton.ca (with your personal barcode and pin number) to register.
July 12-16: Junior Chefs, 3-5yrs (am) 9-11:30am Code # 354544
Learn to cook up some yummy treats! With a cup of games, a tablespoon of songs and a sprinkle of crafts, you’ll have a recipe for fun.
July 12-16: Mini Multi Mania, 5-7 yrs (pm) 1:30-4pm Code # 354683
It’s a new adventure everyday! Filled with activities ranging from soccer and mini golf in the park, inspiring art experiences, dramatic play and adventures in the valley.
August 9-13: Green Thumbs, 3-5 yrs (am) 9-11:30am Code # 354590
Come and get the scoop on growing flowers and vegetables. Learn some neat ways that our insect friends help us out in the garden! Planting seeds, crafting some beautiful bugs and making cool garden markers are all part of the fun!
GREEN SHACK PLAYGROUND PROGRAM IS BACK!
The community league is once again supporting the drop in playground program for kids ages 6-12 years old. This is FREE to participants, just drop in with your kids, grandkids or visiting friends for games, crafts and other fun activities! No membership required. The program runs rain or shine, as they use the rink shack if the weather is bad. Stop in at the community hall playground to see what it’s all about.
Open Monday to Thursday 10:30am to 5pm, Fridays from 1:30 to 5pm
SCRAPBOOKING DAY OUT – MAY 15th 10-6pm!
Come and join us for a day that gives you uninterrupted time to scrapbook or make cards! You will be provided with your own 6 foot table (plenty of work space!), lunch, snacks and beverages, and access to my stamps and inks.
Please bring materials for your scrapbooking or card making projects.
Registration for the Scrapbooking Day is $20. Pre-registration is required, as space is limited! Please RSVP by email (kewchuk@telus.net) or phone (780)489-5955 to hold your spot! All the details are on my website
http://createwithkatherine.myctmh.com
TUESDAY NIGHT EUCHRE
Euchre is a ‘trick-taking’ card game played in groups of 4 with partners. Beginners are welcome because the more players, the better! Join us for Euchre EVERY Tuesday night at the Glenwood Community Hall. Registration is at 6:30pm, games begin at 7pm.
HALL RENTAL
Seats 100 people in theater style seating, 80 seated at tables. Our beautiful new kitchen boasts a rinse sink, huge cooler/fridge, double oven, stove and griddle top and a super quick dishwasher. There is tons of prep space and it’s all stainless steel – so it’s quicker to clean up!
We are the first community league in the city of Edmonton to offer FREE WiFi in our neighbourhood! That means that if you are in the hall, you will be able to use your Blackberry, Ipod, cellphone or laptop to log on to the internet! Functions at the hall will also have access to the FREE internet connection. We are joining the Free WiFi Project. Visit the website for more details.
Friday/Saturday rentals: Members $150*, Non-Members $400
Sunday–Thursday rentals: Members $75*, Non-Members $150
Call the Facility Director, Charlotte at 444-0411
* Must be a member in good standing.
SAVE THE DATE!!!!!!!!!
Glenwood is once again hosting a HUGE fall bash on September 11th, 2010. Mark your calendars for great food, fun, music and more!
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