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Town of Bon Accord
Community Newsletter JUNE
Volume 1, Issue 2
Dates to remember: Regular Council Meetings: June 3 and 17 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers Summer Schedule_ July 15 and August 19 Town Wide Garage Sale: Saturday, June 7 Summer Day Camp Registration– ongoing Harvest Days- August 8-10 Bon Accord Outdoor Movie Event– July 26 Canada Day Pancake Breakfast– July 1, 9:30 a.m.
Summer Day Camps! Are you looking for Child Care this summer? Do you want to fill some of those long summer days with fun and adventure?
week theme camps with a choice of half-day, or full-day timings. Or you can register your child for the weekly all-day Field Trip.
Bon Accord Community Services will be offering their NEW Summer Day Camps for kids ages 6-12.
Activities will include outdoor fun, active games, arts and crafts and Field Trips.
We are offering six, one-
Bus to Swim Registration– ongoing
through the schools or at Town Office in early June. Contact Community Services for more information, 921-2137.
There will be a Summer brochure available
Day Camp Schedule
Seniors Week– June 2– 8 Used Book Sale– June 7
July 7-11 “Hippy Week” Join us for a week of hippy crafts and games, including tye -dying clothes, root beer floats and an afternoon of public swimming! July 14-18 “Harry Potter Week” Compete for admission to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Wednesday we’ll take a class in astronomy at the Telus World of Science.
Inside this issue: Outdoor Movie Event
2
Town Wide Garage Sale
2
Bon Accord Youth Centre
2
Harvest Days
3
Morale Mail
3
Canada Day
3
Bus To Swim
4
July 21-26 “Week of Enchantment” Dress up and pretend to be various fictional characters like Pirates, Knights and Princesses! July 28-August 1 “Wild West” This is a week for the homegrown farmers and cowboys in the area! Come out and try your hand at some farm chores and take a trip to the Ukrainian Village August 5-9 “Week of Wacky Olympics!” Join us while we conquer difficult obstacles and dominate in various team sports! Take a trip to TELUS Field to cheer the Cracker Cats on, after a trek to the Valley Zoo! August 11-15 “Wet n’ Wild” Enjoy a week of fun in the sun and water with Slip and Slides, water guns, water balloon capture the flag and more! Wednesday will also feature a trip to Long Lake.. **About the themes: All weeks follow the same basic schedule. The theme generally applies to guest speakers, crafts and optional field trips. We reserve the privilege of changing the schedule as we find necessary.
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Bon Accord Youth Centre Hey there! So summer is almost here and I know that there are some questions circulating about the future of the Youth Centre. So let me set the record straight so you can prepare for the summer fun! The Youth Centre will not only be open but we are also going to be open more! YEAH! We will continue to be opened on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30 p.m. for pre teens and 7:30-9:00 p.m. for teens and in July we will add one more night. We will also be having different activities including: Girls Night sleepover
Game-fest! A gamers marathon
Crazy Crafts
Theme Movie Nights!
And sooo much more! The new and improved Youth Centre called the LOUNGE is located behind the library and can be entered through the back doors. We have a whole bunch of fun board games, movies and a Wii. There will be calendars available at the Library and the Town Office for you to pick up with information about when all the fun stuff is going to happen! I am super stoked about the summer! We are still looking for volunteers to help out so if you are a parent or just someone that likes to have fun with teens come on over. Catch you on the Flip Side... Amanda Richardson Bon Accord Youth Coordinator **NOTE** Misprint: We have to apologize for our misprint of the ages for the Youth Centre. Our times and ages should have stated : Wednesday evenings from 6:00—7:30pm for youth in grades 4-7, and 7:30—9:00 p.m. for youth in grades 8+.
“I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the community, and as long as I live it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can.” ~George Bernard Shaw~
Town Wide Garage
Bon Accord Outdoor
It’s almost here! Our 3rd Annual Town Wide Garage Sale is set for Saturday, June 7, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
It’s back! The Bon Accord Outdoor movie will take place at dusk on Saturday, July 26, 2008 on the grounds of Lilian Schick School.
RAIN OR SHINE!
Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a FUN evening with
your family. There will be concession stands on site.
Movie is TBA.
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Morale Mail Do you have a family member deployed Over Seas?? The Towns of Bon Accord and Gibbons are now a drop-off point for care packages going to Military Members over-seas. This is a FREE service! A pamphlet is available at both Town Offices that explains exact requirements. Are you a spouse, partner or family mem-
ber of a Military person?? Are you unable to get to the MFRC to use their programs? We are looking at offering some programming for military families and would like to talk to you! Please call Kelly Taylor at 777-2805 if you have any questions about our drop-off program or to discuss your ideas about other programs..
Harvest Days are Coming! The Planning Committee for Harvest Days 2008 would like to invite you and your group/business to consider how you would like to get involved. Although there are core activities already being planned, there is room for much more. We invite you and your group/business to brainstorm and
come up with something you would enjoy doing. Contact Committee Chairperson Patty Chabot at 9513364, let her know what you are planning so your activity can be coordinated with the others and included in the advertising. The Saturday Parade is an excellent opportunity for your group/business to make themselves more visible in the community. If you have an entry, call Ann or Dave at 718-1802 or 868-4119 to add your entry to the
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Canada Day! On Tuesday, July 1 plan to spend the day in Bon Accord enjoying our Pancake Breakfast from 9:30-11:00 at the Train Park. Have a piece of cake and sing “Happy Birthday” with us at noon. Other events will include bike decorating, face painting and games. For more information, contact Community Services at 921-2137.
August 8-10 parade list. Perhaps a table at the Farmers Market might work for you; if so contact Kay Ozipko at 921-2195 or Traci Cockcroft at 921-3673 for the Bench Show (exhibits). Individual volunteers are also invited to contact us, as there are a number of activities that will need extra manpower. One job that especially needs volunteers is the final clean-up at the arena on Sunday.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO THE GOLDEN GEMS!! AND HAPPY SENIORS WEEK! Seniors make a difference in the lives of Albertans every day. From supporting family members and friends to assisting charities and volunteering. Seniors are deeply involved in our communities and their contributions benefit Albertans of all ages. We would like to congratulate all the Seniors of Bon Accord on the 35th Anniversary of the Golden Gems Club.
A few facts: There are 373,000 seniors in Alberta as of May 2008. Population projections suggest that the number of seniors in Alberta will increase to 505,800 by 2016. By 2031, approximately one in five Albertans will be over the age of 65. Most seniors own their homes (67
per cent). Approximately four out of five seniors who own their own homes have paid off their mortgage. Seniors are involved in their communities. Approximately one in five seniors participated in some form of volunteer work in 2000, over 80 per cent made financial donations to charities in 2000.
TOWN OF BON ACCORD
Other Town Events: Box 779 5025-50 Avenue Bon Accord, AB
SENIORS DROP IN- Tuesdays at the Jewel Box at 1:00 p.m.
T0A 0K0
(780) 921-3550 Town Office (780) 921-2137 Community Services (780) 921-3585 Fax
COUNCIL MEETING- Tuesday, June 3 at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD MEETING– Thursday, June 5 AT 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM- 7:00 P.M. at the Train Park. TOWN WIDE GARAGE SALE- Saturday, June 7, 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. USED BOOK SALE– at the Library on Saturday, June 7 at 10:00 a.m. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEETING– on Monday, June 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Library YOUTH CENTRE– Wednesday from 6:00—9:00 p.m. in “The Lounge” SHREDDING DAY– Sunday, June 22
“A Warm Hearted Community”
MOMS AND TOTS– Fridays in the basement of the Town Office at 9:30 a.m. They are closed for July and august.
Congratulations to Karen Melnyk… our new Town Councilor! Karen moved to Bon Accord in April 2007. She has extensive experience in the field of recreation and coaching as well as adult education. She is looking forward to working with the town bringing with her many new ideas!
Does your club organization have Events they need advertised? Please submit your events or meeting times to Community Services before the third Friday of the month and we will advertise for you in our Community Newsletter.
Bus To Swim Learn to swim by taking our Bus to Swim program. A bus will pick you up in the Bon Accord or Gibbons, take you to lessons, and drop you off again. This is a daily lesson that follows the Red Cross Badge Program. Where: Harbour Pool Fort Saskatchewan When: 3:00-4:00 p.m. Date: July 14-July 24 Fee: $65.00
Register by: July 4, 2008. Late registrations cannot be accepted. Bus Times: Bon Accord Town Office: -up-2:10 p.m. 4:45 p.m.
Pick Drop-off–
Gibbons School : Pick-up– 2:20 p.m. Drop -off– 4:40 p.m. Contact Community Services at 921-2137 for more information.
Community Newsletter JUNE
Volume 1, Issue 2
Dates to remember: Regular Council Meetings: June 3 and 17 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers Summer Schedule_ July 15 and August 19 Town Wide Garage Sale: Saturday, June 7 Summer Day Camp Registration– ongoing Harvest Days- August 8-10 Bon Accord Outdoor Movie Event– July 26 Canada Day Pancake Breakfast– July 1, 9:30 a.m.
Summer Day Camps! Are you looking for Child Care this summer? Do you want to fill some of those long summer days with fun and adventure?
week theme camps with a choice of half-day, or full-day timings. Or you can register your child for the weekly all-day Field Trip.
Bon Accord Community Services will be offering their NEW Summer Day Camps for kids ages 6-12.
Activities will include outdoor fun, active games, arts and crafts and Field Trips.
We are offering six, one-
Bus to Swim Registration– ongoing
through the schools or at Town Office in early June. Contact Community Services for more information, 921-2137.
There will be a Summer brochure available
Day Camp Schedule
Seniors Week– June 2– 8 Used Book Sale– June 7
July 7-11 “Hippy Week” Join us for a week of hippy crafts and games, including tye -dying clothes, root beer floats and an afternoon of public swimming! July 14-18 “Harry Potter Week” Compete for admission to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Wednesday we’ll take a class in astronomy at the Telus World of Science.
Inside this issue: Outdoor Movie Event
2
Town Wide Garage Sale
2
Bon Accord Youth Centre
2
Harvest Days
3
Morale Mail
3
Canada Day
3
Bus To Swim
4
July 21-26 “Week of Enchantment” Dress up and pretend to be various fictional characters like Pirates, Knights and Princesses! July 28-August 1 “Wild West” This is a week for the homegrown farmers and cowboys in the area! Come out and try your hand at some farm chores and take a trip to the Ukrainian Village August 5-9 “Week of Wacky Olympics!” Join us while we conquer difficult obstacles and dominate in various team sports! Take a trip to TELUS Field to cheer the Cracker Cats on, after a trek to the Valley Zoo! August 11-15 “Wet n’ Wild” Enjoy a week of fun in the sun and water with Slip and Slides, water guns, water balloon capture the flag and more! Wednesday will also feature a trip to Long Lake.. **About the themes: All weeks follow the same basic schedule. The theme generally applies to guest speakers, crafts and optional field trips. We reserve the privilege of changing the schedule as we find necessary.
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C O MMU NI T Y N E WS L E T T E R
V O LU M E 1 , I S S U E 2
Bon Accord Youth Centre Hey there! So summer is almost here and I know that there are some questions circulating about the future of the Youth Centre. So let me set the record straight so you can prepare for the summer fun! The Youth Centre will not only be open but we are also going to be open more! YEAH! We will continue to be opened on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30 p.m. for pre teens and 7:30-9:00 p.m. for teens and in July we will add one more night. We will also be having different activities including: Girls Night sleepover
Game-fest! A gamers marathon
Crazy Crafts
Theme Movie Nights!
And sooo much more! The new and improved Youth Centre called the LOUNGE is located behind the library and can be entered through the back doors. We have a whole bunch of fun board games, movies and a Wii. There will be calendars available at the Library and the Town Office for you to pick up with information about when all the fun stuff is going to happen! I am super stoked about the summer! We are still looking for volunteers to help out so if you are a parent or just someone that likes to have fun with teens come on over. Catch you on the Flip Side... Amanda Richardson Bon Accord Youth Coordinator **NOTE** Misprint: We have to apologize for our misprint of the ages for the Youth Centre. Our times and ages should have stated : Wednesday evenings from 6:00—7:30pm for youth in grades 4-7, and 7:30—9:00 p.m. for youth in grades 8+.
“I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the community, and as long as I live it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can.” ~George Bernard Shaw~
Town Wide Garage
Bon Accord Outdoor
It’s almost here! Our 3rd Annual Town Wide Garage Sale is set for Saturday, June 7, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
It’s back! The Bon Accord Outdoor movie will take place at dusk on Saturday, July 26, 2008 on the grounds of Lilian Schick School.
RAIN OR SHINE!
Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a FUN evening with
your family. There will be concession stands on site.
Movie is TBA.
V O LU M E 1 , I S S U E 2
C O MMU NI T Y N E WS L E T T E R
Morale Mail Do you have a family member deployed Over Seas?? The Towns of Bon Accord and Gibbons are now a drop-off point for care packages going to Military Members over-seas. This is a FREE service! A pamphlet is available at both Town Offices that explains exact requirements. Are you a spouse, partner or family mem-
ber of a Military person?? Are you unable to get to the MFRC to use their programs? We are looking at offering some programming for military families and would like to talk to you! Please call Kelly Taylor at 777-2805 if you have any questions about our drop-off program or to discuss your ideas about other programs..
Harvest Days are Coming! The Planning Committee for Harvest Days 2008 would like to invite you and your group/business to consider how you would like to get involved. Although there are core activities already being planned, there is room for much more. We invite you and your group/business to brainstorm and
come up with something you would enjoy doing. Contact Committee Chairperson Patty Chabot at 9513364, let her know what you are planning so your activity can be coordinated with the others and included in the advertising. The Saturday Parade is an excellent opportunity for your group/business to make themselves more visible in the community. If you have an entry, call Ann or Dave at 718-1802 or 868-4119 to add your entry to the
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Canada Day! On Tuesday, July 1 plan to spend the day in Bon Accord enjoying our Pancake Breakfast from 9:30-11:00 at the Train Park. Have a piece of cake and sing “Happy Birthday” with us at noon. Other events will include bike decorating, face painting and games. For more information, contact Community Services at 921-2137.
August 8-10 parade list. Perhaps a table at the Farmers Market might work for you; if so contact Kay Ozipko at 921-2195 or Traci Cockcroft at 921-3673 for the Bench Show (exhibits). Individual volunteers are also invited to contact us, as there are a number of activities that will need extra manpower. One job that especially needs volunteers is the final clean-up at the arena on Sunday.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO THE GOLDEN GEMS!! AND HAPPY SENIORS WEEK! Seniors make a difference in the lives of Albertans every day. From supporting family members and friends to assisting charities and volunteering. Seniors are deeply involved in our communities and their contributions benefit Albertans of all ages. We would like to congratulate all the Seniors of Bon Accord on the 35th Anniversary of the Golden Gems Club.
A few facts: There are 373,000 seniors in Alberta as of May 2008. Population projections suggest that the number of seniors in Alberta will increase to 505,800 by 2016. By 2031, approximately one in five Albertans will be over the age of 65. Most seniors own their homes (67
per cent). Approximately four out of five seniors who own their own homes have paid off their mortgage. Seniors are involved in their communities. Approximately one in five seniors participated in some form of volunteer work in 2000, over 80 per cent made financial donations to charities in 2000.
TOWN OF BON ACCORD
Other Town Events: Box 779 5025-50 Avenue Bon Accord, AB
SENIORS DROP IN- Tuesdays at the Jewel Box at 1:00 p.m.
T0A 0K0
(780) 921-3550 Town Office (780) 921-2137 Community Services (780) 921-3585 Fax
COUNCIL MEETING- Tuesday, June 3 at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD MEETING– Thursday, June 5 AT 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM- 7:00 P.M. at the Train Park. TOWN WIDE GARAGE SALE- Saturday, June 7, 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. USED BOOK SALE– at the Library on Saturday, June 7 at 10:00 a.m. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEETING– on Monday, June 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Library YOUTH CENTRE– Wednesday from 6:00—9:00 p.m. in “The Lounge” SHREDDING DAY– Sunday, June 22
“A Warm Hearted Community”
MOMS AND TOTS– Fridays in the basement of the Town Office at 9:30 a.m. They are closed for July and august.
Congratulations to Karen Melnyk… our new Town Councilor! Karen moved to Bon Accord in April 2007. She has extensive experience in the field of recreation and coaching as well as adult education. She is looking forward to working with the town bringing with her many new ideas!
Does your club organization have Events they need advertised? Please submit your events or meeting times to Community Services before the third Friday of the month and we will advertise for you in our Community Newsletter.
Bus To Swim Learn to swim by taking our Bus to Swim program. A bus will pick you up in the Bon Accord or Gibbons, take you to lessons, and drop you off again. This is a daily lesson that follows the Red Cross Badge Program. Where: Harbour Pool Fort Saskatchewan When: 3:00-4:00 p.m. Date: July 14-July 24 Fee: $65.00
Register by: July 4, 2008. Late registrations cannot be accepted. Bus Times: Bon Accord Town Office: -up-2:10 p.m. 4:45 p.m.
Pick Drop-off–
Gibbons School : Pick-up– 2:20 p.m. Drop -off– 4:40 p.m. Contact Community Services at 921-2137 for more information.
