Community Services Program & Activity Guide Spring/Summer 2014 by The City of Red Deer

SPRING SUMMER

2014

Registration for all City programs begins at 8 am on Tuesday, March 18, online or in person.

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Table of Contents .......................................................................................1 Registration Information ...........................................................................2

Aquatics ...................................................................................... 5 Adapted Aquatics ........................................................................................5 Adult Swimming Lessons...........................................................................5 Diving .............................................................................................................6 Fitness ............................................................................................................6 Leadership.....................................................................................................8 Lifesaving .......................................................................................................8 Summer Camps ...........................................................................................9 Swimming Lessons ................................................................................... 11

Arts & Culture ....................................................................... 30 Arts & Culture Summer Camps ........................................................... 30 Performing Arts - Child ......................................................................... 30 Performing Arts - Family ........................................................................ 33 Performing Arts - Teen ......................................................................... 33 Performing Arts - Adult ........................................................................ 34 Visual Arts ................................................................................................. 35 Visual Arts - Preschool .......................................................................... 35 Visual Arts - Child.................................................................................... 35 Visula Arts - Family .................................................................................. 35 Visual Arts - Teen ................................................................................... 36 Visual Arts - Adult .................................................................................. 36

Camps......................................................................................... 39

In a year when we’ve seen our fair share of snow, most of us sure are likely looking forward to spring and warm summer days on the horizon. Spring tends to lead to the search for new and fresh opportunities – and there is no better place to look for opportunities for personal development, recreation and cultural pursuits than here. Whether you’re looking forward to enjoying some outdoor activities, or for ways to pursue your current activities indoors, the Spring/Summer 2014 Community Services Activity and Program Guide is full of opportunities for fun, learning and personal development for everyone. Once you’ve delved into the guide and found something that captures your interest, you have three registration options. Please see the registration page for details about how to register for programs from the comfort of your home, either online or by phone. If you prefer to register in person at the Collicutt, G.H. Dawe Community or Recreation Centres, you can use the form on page three to organize your choices. We have put together an eclectic range of activities and programs that will suit all interests, ages and skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Bring in spring and celebrate summer with choices that are sure to bring Red Deerians a season of fun, personal well-being and community spirit. Tara Veer, Mayor The City of Red Deer Registration Information Phone Numbers: Recreation, G. H. Dawe & Michener Centre Programs Collicutt Centre Culture Services Centre

Page 2 403-309-8411 403-358-7529 403-309-4091

Culture Services Camps ......................................................................... 39 Collicutt Summer Camps ....................................................................... 41 GH Dawe Summer Camps .................................................................... 45 Recreation Centre Summer Camps .................................................... 49 Preschool ................................................................................................... 50 School Age................................................................................................. 50

Clubs........................................................................................... 55 Facilities .................................................................................... 57 Facility Location Map.............................................................................. 57 Facility Quick Pick................................................................................... 58 Culture Services Centre ........................................................................ 59 Facility Cards............................................................................................. 60 Collicutt Centre ....................................................................................... 63 G.H. Dawe Centre .................................................................................. 67 Recreation Centre ................................................................................... 69 Michener Centre ...................................................................................... 71 Parks Update ............................................................................................. 73 Community Activity Centres ............................................................... 75

Family & Community ........................................................ 76 Preschool .................................................................................................. Youth Programs ...................................................................................... General Interest ...................................................................................... Personal Development ..........................................................................

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Fitness & Wellness .............................................................. 90 Cycling ....................................................................................................... 90 Indoor Cycling .......................................................................................... 90 Family Programs ...................................................................................... 91 Fitness Classes ......................................................................................... 94 Fusion....................................................................................................... 104 Gentle Fitness ........................................................................................ 104 Nutrition ..................................................................................................105 Personal Training .................................................................................. 105 Self Defense .............................................................................................105 Strength Training................................................................................... 105 Tai Chi ......................................................................................................106 Yoga ......................................................................................................... 106 Youth Programs .................................................................................... 109

Sports...................................................................................... 110 Badminton................................................................................................110 Ball .............................................................................................................111 Ball Hockey..............................................................................................111 Basketball .................................................................................................113 Cheerleading ...........................................................................................113 Climbing .................................................................................................. 115 Dance ........................................................................................................118 Golf............................................................................................................121 Martial Arts .............................................................................................121 Rowing ......................................................................................................122 Ultimate Frisbee .....................................................................................122 Volleyball ..................................................................................................122

Your Community .............................................................. 125 Calendar of Events.................................................................................125

The City of Red Deer Community Services Activity and Program Guide is produced three times a year: March, August and December. It provides various advertising and promotional opportunities for not-for-profit-groups, agencies and commercial businesses. If you would like to advertise recreation and community-related programs in the next issue please refer to Calendar of Events.

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Please note: City of Red Deer programs have coloured titles and location lines. For more information on a program with a black title, please use the contact information provided in that listing.

ADAPTED AQUATICS School Aged Adapted Aquatics

Red Cross Swim Strokes NEW

This class is for children with mental or physical disabilities who havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yet learned to swim or are having difficulty with the Red Cross Swim Kids program. Child must be able to weight barrier in water. Collicutt Centre Sat Apr 26-Jun 21 No class May 17

6-12 yrs 8:30-9:00am

$60.00 #66390

ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS Red Cross Swim Basics Red Cross Swim Basics is to assist teens and adults with the development of comfort in the water through attainment of basic floatation, movement and breathing skills. No previous swimming experience required. GH Dawe Centre Mon Apr 28-Jun 9 No Class May 19

16+ yrs 8:00-9:00pm

$70.00 #65062

Michener Aquatic Centre Sat May 3-Jun 14 No Class May 17 Mon/Wed Apr 2-23 No Class Apr 21 Mon/Wed May 5-26 No Class May 19 Mon/Wed Jun 2-18

16+ yrs $35.00 10:00-10:30am #66360 9:00-9:30am

#66418

9:00-9:30am

#66419

9:00-9:30am

#66420

Recreation Centre Tue/Thu Apr 8-29 Mon Apr 28-Jun 16 7 sessions

16+ yrs 7:00-7:30pm 9:00-9:30am

$41.25 #66050 #66052

Recreation Centre Mon/Wed Jun 2-25 8 sessions

16+ yrs 7:00-7:30pm

$47.00 #66051

Red Cross Swim Strokes assists teens and adults with the development of one or more swimming strokes, working toward proficiency and increased endurance. Prerequisites: participants must be able to swim front crawl at least 15 metres continuously, arms recovering above the water: and back swim 5 metres continuously. GH Dawe Centre Mon Apr 28-Jun 9 No Class May 19

16+ yrs 8:00-9:00pm

$70.00 #65063

Michener Aquatic Centre Sat May 3-Jun 14 No Class May 17 Mon/Wed Apr 2-23 No Class Apr 21 Mon/Wed May 5-26 No Class May 19 Mon/Wed Jun 2-18

16+yrs $35.00 10:30-11:00am #66359 9:30-10:00am

#66429

9:30-10:00am

#66431

9:30-10:00am

#66432

Recreation Centre Tue/Thu Apr 8-29 Mon Apr 28-Jun 16 7 sessions

16+ yrs 7:00-7:30pm 9:00-9:30am

$41.25 #66053 #66054

Recreation Centre Mon/Wed Jun 2-25 8 sessions

16+ yrs 7:00-7:30pm

$47.00 #66055

Active, healthy neighbourhoods begin with children feeling connected to their local park amenities, the natural environment and other children near where they live: www.reddeer.ca/rpc

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Springboard Diving Level 1 This program offers youth the learn-to-dive program through Canadian Amateur Diving Association (CADA) Learn to Dive Program. An introduction to Basic Springboard Diving Skills. Prerequisites: Swim Kids 4. Michener Aquatic Centre Mon Apr 7-May 12 Wed Apr 9-May 7 Sat May 3-Jun 7 No Class May 17 Mon May 26-Jun 23 Wed May 28-Jun 25 Mon-Fri Jul 14-18 Mon-Fri Aug 11-15

$60.00 6:00-6:45pm #65012 6:00-6:45pm #65013 10:00-10:45am #65016 6:00-6:45pm 6:00-6:45pm 10:00-10:45am 10:00-10:45am

#65015 #65014 #65017 #65018

Springboard Diving Level 2 This program offers youth the learn-to-dive program through Canadian Amateur Diving Association (CADA) Learn to Dive Program. An introduction to Basic Springboard Diving Skills. Prerequisites: Swim Kids 4 and completion of Springboard Diving Level 1. Michener Aquatic Centre Mon Apr 7-May 12 Apr 9-May 7 Wed Sat May 3-Jun 7 No Class May 17 Mon May 26-Jun 23 Wed May 28-Jun 25 Mon-Fri Jul 14-18 Mon-Fri Aug 11-15

$60.00 6:45-7:30pm #65022 6:45-7:30pm #65023 10:45-11:30am #65026 6:45-7:30pm 6:45-7:30pm 10:45-11:30am 10:45-11:30am

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Springboard Diving Level 3 This program offers the next step of advanced dives and skills. The program follows Canadian Amateur Diving Association (CADA) Learn to Dive Program. Prerequisites: Springboard diving level 1&2 are designated as the introduction to Basic Springboard Diving Skills. Michener Aquatic Centre Sat May 3-Jun 7 No Class May 17

$70.00 11:30am-12:15pm #65029

Mom and Baby Water Work Out This class is designed to promote fun and fitness for new moms and their babies. You’ll have a challenging fitness workout with your baby in a float (bring your own or borrow ours). Babies should have good neck stability and be between 5-18 months old. All babies must wear ‘Little Swimmers’ swim diapers. (These are available for purchase at the pool.) GH Dawe Centre 6 classes Tue/Thu Apr 22-May 8 Tue/Thu May 13-May 29 Recreation Centre Mon/Wed Apr 9-May 5 No Class Apr 21 Mon/Wed May 7-Jun 2 No Class May 19 7 sessions

Adult

$30.00

10:00-10:45am #65051 10:00-10:45am #65052 Adult 2:00-2:45pm

$35.00 #66002

2:00-2:45pm

#66003

Aqua Boot Camp This intense water workout is challenging, energizing and designed to make you work. With a focus on conditioning, muscle toning and building endurance through activities such as aquatic circuit training, this workout will help you reach your fitness goals. Collicutt Centre Mon/Wed Apr 7-May 14

Adult 5:45-6:30am

$55.00 #66400

Recreation Centre Fri Apr 25-May 30 6 sessions

Adult 2:00-2:45pm

$30.00 #66001

River Run

NEW

This 45 minute workout in the river will leave your body strong and toned. We will use a variety of equipment, the river current and different exercises to create a full body workout. Come play in the river, have some fun and get a great workout! Collicutt Centre Mon/Wed Apr 7-May 14

Adult $55.00 10:00-10:45am #66401

Twinges in the Hinges – Therapeutic Water Workout

Why not give the gift of experience? With an RPC gift card, they can splash in the pool, splash paint on canvas, and everything in between. Available at all City recreation facilities with cashier services.

Many participants who find exercising on land challenging may be comfortably active in the water. This class is perfect for seniors, people recovering from an injury, people with restricted mobility, or those simply looking for light exercise. This fun class will get you moving with a focus on improving strength and flexibility. Enjoy your workout and then have a relaxing soak in the hot tub. Collicutt Centre Tue/Thu Apr 8-May 15

Adult $60.00 10:00-11:00am #66402

Recreation Centre Mon Apr 7-Jun 16 No Class Apr 21, May 19 9 sessions

Adult $45.00 11:00am-12:00pm #66000

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April 3â&#x20AC;&#x201C;June 13 $120.00 includes drop-in sessions at three pools! Course Code #66321

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Teen Stroke Improvement & Fitness This class offers a fun approach to stroke improvement for lifeguard training, or it can be an excellent alternative to the weight room. Each teen uses goal setting, aiming at improving or maintaining their stroke performance, strength and endurance as well as lifesaving support skills. We recommend that students be able to swim continuously for a minimum of 250 metres (10 lengths). Collicutt Centre Tue Apr 8-May 13 Tue May 20-Jun 24

12-15yrs 5:30-6:15pm 5:30-6:15pm

$40.50 #66403 #66404

LEADERSHIP

13+ yrs $15.00 11:00am-12:00pm #65986 11:00am-12:00pm #65988

LIFESAVING

AFLCA Aquatic Exercise

16+ yrs $150.00 8:00am-5:00pm #64045 8:00am-5:00pm #66406

AFLCA Exercise Theory

NEW

Become an AFLCA fitness leader! This course covers basic fitness principles and a variety of activity experiences. Course topics include anatomy, physiology, movement mechanics, training and conditioning, nutrition, leadership and health and fitness. It is recommended that you complete the exercise theory course prior to the specialization courses. Collicutt Centre Fri Jun 13 Sat/Sun Jun 14/15

Recreation Centre Thu/Fri Jul 3-4 Thu/Fri Aug 7-8

NEW

Become an AFLCA aqua-fitness leader! This course covers topics specific to leading fitness classes in water. Topics covered include: use of equipment, pool organization, principles of water, effects on body movement, safety in the water environment, use of music and special populations. Michener Centre Sat/Sun Apr 5/6 Sat/Sun Jul 5/6

Leadership Prep Join us to review skills that are needed for Bronze Medals, NL, AWSI and WSI. Our instructor will work on basic stroke correction, lifesaving kicks and endurance to help you succeed with your goals. For any candidate who is interested in upcoming programs, wanting extra practice before moving to the next level or currently certified and wanting practice. Register for one or multiple sessions.

16+ yrs $200.00 4:00pm-10:00pm #66407 8:00am-5:00pm

Lifesaving Society Canadian Swim Patrol

NEW

The Canadian Swim Patrol program provides enriched training for those who are ready to go beyond learn-to-swim. Swim Patrol’s three levels - Rookie, Ranger, and Star continue to develop participants’ swim strokes and provide the skill foundation that prepares them for success in the Lifesaving Society’s Bronze Medal awards. Each level of the Canadian Swim Patrol program has three modules: Water Proficiency, First Aid, and Recognition & Rescue. Swim Patrollers work on content appropriate to their ability and interest. Recommended: Swim Kids 7 completed. Collicutt Centre Rookie Patrol Wed-Fri Jul 2-4 Ranger Patrol Wed-Fri Jul 2-4 Star Patrol Wed-Fri Jul 2-4

8+ yrs

$45.00

9:00-11:00am

#66540

9:00-11:00am

#66541

9:00-11:00am

#66542

The Fee Assistance Program offers financial support to people who are currently facing some financial challenges and want to use City-operated recreation facilities. Learn more at www.reddeer.ca/rpc

Lifesaving Society Junior Lifeguard Club - JLC

Various Facilities Apr 3-Jun13 Thu – Dawe Centre Fri – Michener Centre Sat – Collicutt Centre

8-15 yrs

$120.00 #66321

5:00-6:30pm 7:00-8:30pm 9:00-10:30am

SUMMER CAMPS Junior Lifeguard Camps

NEW

Swimming and safety! This fun and exciting week will give your little lifeguard a wide variety of structured activities that build swimming, endurance, and first aid skills. They’ll perform and practice water rescues and develop leadership and lifesaving skills in a team environment. Your little lifeguard must be able to swim 25 meters and tread water for 2 minutes to enjoy the activities throughout the week. Collicutt Centre Mon-Fri Jul 14-18

9-12 yrs $183.00 9:00am-4:00pm #66124

Collicutt Centre Tue-Fri Aug 5-8

9-12 yrs $146.40 9:00am-4:00pm #66125

Do you like the water? Do you enjoy music, dance, or gymnastics? Synchronized swimming offers fun in the water while making new friends! This is a great opportunity for those new to the sport or those who can’t get enough! The camp includes three hours per day in the pool, plus gymnastics, dry land training, nutrition, games, stretching and dance. Half Day camp is in the pool only. Participants should be able to swim 25m unassisted. Goggles, nose clips & swim caps required and are available for purchase. For more information contact Lynn at 403-340-1146 or faris.lynn@gmail.com Full Day Recreation Centre Mon Jul 7-11

8+ yrs $250.00 9:00am-4:00pm #66550

Half Day Recreation Centre Mon Jul 7-11

8+ yrs 1:00-4:00pm

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The Junior Lifeguard Club (JLC) offers serious fun for kids 8 years and up who can swim at least 25m and tread water for 2 minutes. The Junior Lifeguard Club provides an actionpacked challenge for kids who love the water but who want more than ‘lessons’. The program is designed to let kids participate in activities similar to those of real lifeguards - in a safe, fun and controlled setting. But just as important, kids experience teamwork and a sense of belonging.

Red Deer Synchronized Swim Club – Summer Camp

$150.00 #66552

Whether the people on your list love spin class or spinning a pottery wheel, an RPC gift card is the perfect gift! Available at all City recreation facilities with cashier services.

Apr 27/May4

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SWIMMING LESSONS Red Cross Swim Preschool - Parented (ages 4-36 mos)

Come and join a non-parented preschool lesson designed to be fun, using lots of songs, games, and themes. The last five levels for ages 3 to 5, Sea Otter, Salamander, Sunfish, Crocodile, and Whale, build swimming skills and teach age-specific water safety. This program is designed to appeal to preschool children through games and activities that engage their imagination while they learn skills and increase their knowledge. Program levels maybe combined to offer participants greater flexibility in selecting classes.

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These introductory preschool classes are designed to include active participation of a parent or caregiver. The instructors will provide different methods for you and your child to experience buoyancy, movement and safe entries, while singing songs and playing in the water. The first three levels, Starfish (4–12 months), Duck (12–24 months), and Sea Turtle (24–36 months) focus on water orientation and water safety. Program levels maybe combined to offer participants greater flexibility in selecting classes.

Red Cross Swim Preschool Unparented (ages 3-5 yrs)

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Recreation Centre – Summer 2014 Red Cross Swim Preschool – Evening Lessons

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Red Cross Swim Kids â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10 level program

The City of Red Deer offers the Red Cross Swim Kids Programs for children ages 6 and up. Help your child develop a healthy lifestyle through swimming. Your child will learn to swim and stay safe in a fun environment that promotes a personal best and celebrates individual success. The 10 levels allow for solid progression. Children learn competitive and survival strokes, and builds their distance and speed, while focusing on making safe decisions in, on and around the water. In each level, participants are evaluated based on performance criteria and progress to the next level once all criteria have been successfully completed.

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Private Swim Lessons

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Learn to swim with your very own instructor. Private lessons are an excellent opportunity for individuals to customize their swim instruction by focusing on specific swimming skills or work towards your Red Cross Swim badge. Any age or swimming skill is welcome. Register a sibling or friend in your private lesson and pay only $75.00 for the additional participant. Please call 403-309-8411 to be transferred to your specific facility for details.

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ARTS & CULTURE

Please note: City of Red Deer programs have coloured titles and location lines. For more information on a program with a black title, please use the contact information provided in that listing.

ARTS AND CULTURE SUMMER CAMPS See Culture Services Summer Camps at a Glance in the Camps section for dates and descriptions. Culture Services will once again offer a full slate of summer day camps in performing, visual and literary arts for preschool through teens. If your child has a passion for the arts we have a camp to encourage their creativity. Small camp sizes allow leaders to provide lots of individual attention and nurture strong camper friendships. Call 403-309-4091 for more information.

PERFORMING ARTS – CHILD Rhythm Kids Introduce your child to tap, pre-ballet and creative movement through songs, dances and games. As children dance and play they will increase social skills and self esteem. Wear clothes that allow for movement and dance slippers or soft-soled shoes. Eight sessions. Unparented. Culture Services Centre Mon Apr 7-Jun 9 No Class Apr 21, May 19 Instructor: Miss Sheryl

31/2-5 yrs 5:30-6:00pm

$58.00 #65021

Children’s Dance Sampler Not sure which style of dance your young child might enjoy most? This sampler will provide a taste of tap, jazz and ballet in an informal and fun setting. Dress for movement and wear dance slippers or soft-soled indoor running shoes. Culture Services Centre Mon Apr 7-Jun 9 No Class Apr 21, May 19 Instructor: Miss Sheryl

5-7 yrs 5:00-5:30pm

$58.00 #65731

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Theatre Play Through stories, songs, movement, costumes and more, your child will explore their creativity and imagination. Dramatic play improves a young child’s language, problem solving and social skills, while expanding their perception of the world around them. Eight sessions; supplies included. Culture Services Centre Sat Apr 12-Jun 14 No Class Apr 19, May 17 Instructor: TBA

4-5 yrs $72.00 10:00-10:45am #65746

Preschool Art and Drama Exploration

NEW

Young children are naturally creative and love to explore the visual and performing arts. Through drawing, music, stories, painting, dance and creating projects with a variety of art materials, your child will learn basic skills in the arts while developing their imagination and making new friends. Supplies included. Unparented. Culture Services Centre 4-6 yrs Mon Apr 7-Jun 9 9:00-11:00am No Class Apr 21, May 19 Instructor: Shannon Woolgar

$150.00 #65747

Intro to Hip Hop Boys and girls will enjoy this introduction to the basic steps, moves and grooves of hip hop. Come have fun, get some exercise and feel the rhythm in your bones. No dance experience is necessary. Wear comfortable, loose clothing and indoor running shoes. Culture Services Centre Mon Apr 7-Jun 9 No Class Apr 21, May 19 Instructor: Miss Sheryl

8-10 yrs 6:00-6:30pm

$58.00 #65762

Strive Dance Academy Society

Drama Queens and Kings Too!

Culture Services Centre Sat Apr 12-Jun 14 No Class Apr 19, May 17 Instructor: TBA

6-8 yrs $76.00 11:00am-12:00pm #65787

Mother Daughter Belly Dancing Belly dancing is a fun and exciting activity to be enjoyed by women of all ages. This elegant form of dance combines core strength and flexibility to produce strong, fluid movement to exotic melodies and rhythms. Mother/daughter, big/little sister, grandma/granddaughter or other special pairings will love this wonderful bonding time. No previous dance experience necessary. Culture Services Centre Tue May 6-June 10 Instructor: Lorelei Miner

8 yrs+ & Adult $60.00/pair 6:45-7:45pm #65792

Drama for Kids – Improv and Theatre Games

NEW

This program is perfect for kids who love to be spontaneous and creative. Jenna will introduce drama skills through theatre games, improvisation, vocal exercises and more. Drama encourages imagination, sense of humour, problem solving, team work and self-confidence. The last class will include sharing time for parents. Culture Services Centre Sat Apr 5-Jun 7 No Class Apr 19, May 17 Instructor: Jenna Goldade

9-11 yrs 12:15-1:15pm

$76.00 #65793

Music for Young Children®

Combine your child’s talents and passion for the arts and sports at Central Alberta’s #1 School of Performing Arts and be a part of our Diamond Award winning performances. Our small classes provide certified instruction in various disciplines, including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Acro and Musical Theatre. Boys and girls ages 4 (September 1) to 18. No experience needed for entry levels. Call now to register for June Assessments (no assessment for 4-7 pre-competitive program – see our Summer Camp listing – further August assessments possible if openings remain) for our fall program. Dance excellence in a fun atmosphere. Phone: 403-3460004; e-mail: info@strivedanceacademy.ca; or, visit: www.strivedanceacademy.ca. “Dig Deep. Reach High. Strive.”

Dance Classes: Eight-week programs for 2-5 year olds

ARTS & CULTURE

This introduction to drama for young children will keep your child’s imagination humming. Participants will learn basic stage directions, play theatre games, and explore character development through creative movement and simple scenes. As they play they will also be building confidence and practicing communication and problem solving skills. 8 sessions; supplies included.

Are you looking for a positive, stimulating, noncompetitive learning environment for your young aspiring dancer? Dance Magic Studio provides exactly that! Quality instruction in a fun, upbeat and positive atmosphere - “Where Everyone’s A Star!” Offering dance classes for all ages and abilities in both daytime and evening eight week options. Programs include Jazz, Musical Theater, Ballet, Tap, Tiny Tumblers, Musical Magic for Young Children and Mom & Me classes for 2 yr olds. We also offer exciting performance opportunities for our spring eight week students; both “Show” and “No Show” class options are available. Dance Magic Studio is located at the Collicutt Center Ph: 403-309-7319 and in Heritage Plaza North (6200 67A St) Ph: 403-347-9101. Classes fill quickly so register online today! www.reddeerdancemagic.com Collicutt Centre (3031 30 Avenue) & Heritage Plaza North (6200 67A Street)

Six Week Spring into Summer Dance Classes

The High Note in Music LearningTM You didn’t know piano lessons could be so much fun! MYC offers your child the opportunity to develop piano skills as well as gain a well-rounded music education. Classes include singing, games, ear training, group and solo keyboard instruction, rhythm instruments, composition and lots of fun! Parent participation required for each class. Beginner ages: 4+ years. Classes run September to May at the Red Deer studios of the following teachers.

We can’t think of a better way to kick start your summer vacation! Six weeks of dance with the incredible Dance Magic Team. May 21 – June 25. The ultimate combo dance program for 3-5 year olds. Dancers will explore the disciplines of Jazz, Ballet and Musical Theatre throughout the course of this six week session. Register online today! www.reddeerdancemagic.com. Or contact our studio office - Collicutt Centre Ph: 403-309-7319 and in Heritage Plaza North (6200 67A Street) Ph: 403-347-9101

Heather Standish 403-341-9576 Wendy Bownes 403-307-4648 Debbielou Huskins 403-986-3606 Amanda Fitch 403-506-6489 Amy Halvorson 403-986-8291 Barbara Cumby 587-377-6148 www.reddeermyc.com

Dance Magic Studio – Heritage Plaza North Wed 3-4 yrs 10:00-10:30am Wed 4-5 yrs 10:35-11:05am Wed 2yrs+ Mom & Me 5:00-5:30pm Wed 3-5 yrs 5:30-6:00pm

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Six Week Summer Intro Dance Classes for Beginners

Kvitka Red Deer Canadian Ukrainian Dance Club – Classes for All Ages

Are you looking for an activity to fill your child’s summer break? Need something active, creative and stimulating for the kids to look forward to each week? Why not try your hand (or feet) at a dance class or two? Our six week Summer Intro Classes for beginners will introduce your child to a combination of dances from Hip Hop to Jazz & Tap! Students will meet every Wednesday evening from July 2 to August 6. It’s the perfect way to explore a new dance discipline in a fun, upbeat and positive atmosphere! Register online today! www.reddeerdancemagic.com. Or contact our studio office - Collicutt Centere Ph: 403-309-7319 and in Heritage Plaza North (6200 67A Street) Ph: 403-347-9101

Experience vibrant Ukrainian culture while enjoying the fun and exercise of Ukrainian dance. No prior dance experience necessary and Ukrainian heritage not necessary. Lessons vary from 1/2 hour to 1-1/4 hours depending on age. Registration begins September 3, 2014. For more information, please contact Irene at 403-346-5712 or Andrea at 403-7493252 or email us at kvitkardukrdance@yahoo.ca.

Dance Magic Studio – Heritage Plaza North Wed 5-7 yrs 5:30-6:00pm Wed 8-10 yrs 6:00-6:45pm

Music Together®

$60 $70

Tiny Tumblers & TuTus – Dance Magic Studio Dance Magic Studio is excited to offer this exciting eight week program for children 3-5 years of age. Our young aspiring dancers will experience creativity at its best. Learn to tumble, turn and twist in this fabulous class of creative dance and gymnastics combined! Join the talented and creative Dance Magic team providing quality instruction in a fun, upbeat and positive atmosphere – “Where Everyone’s a STAR!” Dance Magic Studio - Collicutt Centre Mon March-May 5:15-6:00pm Tues March-May 10:35-11:20am Tues March-May 11:25am-12:10pm Wed March-May 10:30-11:15am

Festival Hall Wed evenings

3 yrs-Adult Sep-May

$10/hour

Join us for an engaging session of music-making with your child. Singing, rhythmic play, movement, dance, instrument play and fun are part of what describes a Music Together class. Top-notch research, rich music, and helping families develop musical homes are some of what sets Music Together apart as a highestquality music program. There are available classes for mixed age 0 to 5 years. Tuition includes two CDs, songbook, parent guide, and nine weekly classes beginning in April. www.honeybearmusic.com Musikidz Studio (#8- 5108 52 Street) 0-5 yrs mixed age Tuition $145.00 – first child $235.00 – family No charge for sibling under 8 mos $10 new registrants’ fee Instructor: Tyra Armeneau 403-358-0530

DANCE CLASSES FOR ALL AGES & ABILITIES

Tiny Tumblers Birthday Parties “Committed to providing Musical Theatre lessons in a fun, upbeat Contemporary and positive atmosphere; supported by teachers with Cheer Dance a passion for learning and the arts. Breakdance Our goal is to share our love of dance Mom & Me and music with those in our community Hip Hop while encouraging positive growth and Zumba development in every aspect of their lives. Our non-competitive atmosphere aims to Lyrical nurture self-confidence, personal friendships and Guitar lasting, lifetime memories. Personal Ballet attention and care is taken in every aspect of your Piano Dance Magic experience.” Voice * 8 week programs for students age 2yrs-adult Adult * Convenient class options for busy families to save valuable time Jazz Tap email: office@reddeerdancemagic.com

TWO locations! Collicutt Centre & Hertage Plaza North (6200 67A St.)

www.reddeerdancemagic.com w www.reddeerdancemagic.com ww red ddee erdan emagic com Ph: 403-309-7319

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Kindermusik® at SolChild Studio

Apr 22

0-5 yrs

$135

Music Lessons – Voice, Guitar & Piano at Dance Magic Studio Finding a great local music teacher in a positive, professional teaching facility just got easy! Dance Magic Studio is now offering private voice, guitar and piano lessons to students of all ages and abilities. Not interested in private lessons? We’ve got group piano, voice and Musical Magic (Music Pups) a small group music program for young children 5months – 4 years of age! It’s never too late, or too early to begin your journey through music. Join our talented teaching staff and the team at Dance Magic Studio for your next musical experience. Lessons available from our Heritage Plaza location at 6200-67A Street. Register through the Dance Magic office at 403-3479101 or visit our website for additional info at: www. reddeermusiclessons.com

Musical Magic – Group Music Lessons for Young Children 5 mos-4 yrs The music program of Dance Magic Studio is excited to offer Musical Magic – `Music Pups``. An early childhood music and movement class. This creative and innovative music education program has been designed to help children achieve their music potential. Our classes are filled with laughter, singing, dancing, movement and instrument play. Parents learn how to enrich their child`s music environment, increase music potential and understand music development. Families receive a CD and song book with a broad variety of sounds and activities designed to stimulate musical learning! 8 week sessions are starting soon! Register online at www. reddeermusiclessons.com Ph: 403-309-7319 officeat reddeerdancemagic.com. Dance Magic Studio - Collicutt Centre Wed Mar-May 9:15-9:45am Wed Mar-May 9:45-10:15am Wed Mar-May 10:15-10:45am Wed Mar-May 11:15-11:45am

Multi-Cultural Dance Sampler

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Red Deer’s growing diversity provides a wealth of opportunity to explore other cultures. In this sampler class, four cultural dance organizations will share their traditions and invite participants to dance along. Come for fun and dancing; information on involvement with these and other cultural dance groups will be available. Price includes family of up to four people. Limited space available so register early. Culture Services Centre 4 yrs-Adult Thu 7:00-8:00pm Classical Indian Dance May 1 Mahana Polynesian Dance Troupe May 8 Red Deer Aboriginal Dance Troupe May 15 Instuctor: Chelsea Southcombe Kvitka Ukrainian Dance May 22 All four evenings $35.00

Family Storytelling Weekend Workshop

$10.00 #65989 $10.00 #65990 $10.00 #65991

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Music and movement classes for babies to 7 year olds. Your child loves music! SolChild Studio offers a safe, judgement free environment, where parents and children can explore, make music, move their bodies, and discover new ways to interact and learn. Every class is carefully researched and designed by early learning experts to fully engage the body and the brain. Families will take away new music and activities that will make learning (and parenting) easier and more fun. The highest quality home materials are included to help make music a part of every day. Eight week spring session starts April 22. Fun five day, weekly summer camps - July/August. Also offering yoga classes for all ages and families. Contact Val Hughes at 403 597-7787 or visit www.solchildstudio. yourvirtuoso.com

$10.00 #65992 #65987 NEW

Telling stories is a wonderful way to spend quality time together, while capturing treasured memories and family history. This workshop will bring a grandparent or parent and child together to learn the art of storytelling and to write their own tale based on family recollections and characters. There will be a story sharing circle on Saturday afternoon; bring a bag lunch. Culture Services Centre children 9 yrs + and accompanying adult $100.00/pair Fri Apr 25 6:30-8:30pm #65985 Sat Apr 26 9:00am-4:00pm

PERFORMING ARTS – TEEN After School Stretch and Groove

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Give your body and mind a break from school by ending your Monday with this relaxed, fun dance class. Stretching and dancing in a variety of dance forms to popular music will release stress, tone your body and re-energize your brain. No dance experience required. Dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat. Culture Services Centre Mon Apr 7-Jun 9 No Class Apr 21, May 19 Instructor: Miss Sheryl

10-14 yrs 4:30-5:00pm

$58.00 #65777

Whether the people on your list love performing on the courts or on stage, RPC gift cards are the perfect gift. Available at all City recreation facilities with cashier services.

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Teen Improv Camp

Get out of your head, let go of logic and judgement, and release your spontaneous, true self in this drama camp focussing on theatre games and improv. Improvisation seems easy and hilarious to the audience, but it takes a lot of skill, trust and practice to do well. Come prepared to laugh and surprise yourself as you build self-confidence and learn to say “yes and” to drama and life. Culture Services Wed-Fri Jul 2-4

12-17 yrs 10:00-5:00pm

$120.00 #65984

Kvitka Red Deer Canadian Ukrainian Dance Club – Classes for All Ages Experience vibrant Ukrainian culture while enjoying the fun and exercise of Ukrainian dance. No prior dance experience necessary and Ukrainian heritage not necessary. Lessons vary from 1/2 hour to 1-1/4 hours depending on age. Registration begins September 3, 2014. For more information, please contact Irene at 403-346-5712 or Andrea at 403-749-3252 or email us at kvitkardukrdance@yahoo.ca. Festival Hall Wed evenings

3 yrs-Adult Sep-May

$10/hour

Strive Dance Academy Society Combine your child’s talents and passion for the arts and sports and take their dance to the next level at Central Alberta’s #1 School of Performing Arts and be a part of our Diamond Award winning performances. Our small classes provide certified instruction in various disciplines, including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Acro and Musical Theatre. All ages. Call now to register for June Assessments for our fall program (further August assessments possible if openings remain). Dance excellence in a fun atmosphere. Phone: 403-346-0004; e-mail: info@strivedanceacademy.ca or, visit: www. strivedanceacademy.ca. “Dig Deep. Reach High. Strive.”

PERFORMING ARTS – ADULT Line Dancing

Culture Services Centre Mon Apr 28-Jun 2 No Class May 19

Adult $95.00/couple 6:30-7:30pm #65816

The Wedding Dance Are you getting married or attending a function and need some help preparing for the dance? This fiveweek intensive will teach you the basics of the Waltz, Disco Waltz (Slow Dance), Jive and Two-Step. Once you learn these four styles, you will be able to hit the dance floor with confidence. Culture Services Centre Mon Apr 28-Jun 2 No Class May 19

Adult $190.00/couple 7:30-9:30pm #65821

Country Pride Dance Club West Coast Swing Beginner/Intermediate. This fun dance is growing in popularity. Dance to blues, rock & roll, country and top-forty favourites. Come join us in a fun atmosphere. Country Pride Dance Club. Phone: 403-342-5111 or www. countrypridedanceclub.ca Festival Hall All Ages Sun Mar 23-Apr 27 8:15-9:15pm No Class Apr 20 Instructor: Country Pride Dance Club

$37.50

Country Pride Dance Club Jive/East Coast Swing Beginner/Intermediate. Learn to swing dance. A fun way to spend a Sunday evening. Country Pride Dance Club. Phone: 403-3425111 or www.countrypridedanceclub.ca Festival Hall All Ages Sun May 4-Jun 8 8:15-9:15 pm No Class May 18 Instructors: Country Pride Dance Club

$37.50

Country Pride Dance Club

Come have fun, meet new people, exercise your body and mind and let go of the stress of the day. No partner is required for this class and it is suitable for adults of all ages and abilities. Go beyond typical line dances and move to a variety of rhythms including cha cha, samba, rhumba and waltz. Ten sessions. Culture Services Centre Adult Wed Apr 2-Jun 4 Beginner 7:00-8:00pm Intermediate 8:00-9:00pm Instructor: Cynthia McIntyre

Adult Social Dance –Two Step Two step is the corner stone of country dance, but can work with other styles of music, too. This session will cover basic steps, turns, shoulder check and partner turns. It will suit beginners or those wanting to refresh their dance skills. Five lessons.

$72.00 #65803 #65804

Two Step Beginner/Intermediate. Learn the basics of two step or learn something new to add to your repertoire. Come join us in a fun atmosphere. Country Pride Dance Club. Phone: 403342-5111 or www.countrypridedanceclub.ca Festival Hall All Ages Sun Sept 7-Oct 5 8:15-9:15pm Instructor: Country Pride Dance Club

$37.50

Provide the foundation for great quality of life with recreation, parks and culture activities: www.reddeer.ca/rpc

VISUAL ARTS

Art Adventures

Visual Arts Summer Camps

VISUAL ARTS – PRESCHOOL Art Start Engaged in fun sensory activities using various drawing, painting and sculpting materials, children will develop creativity, imagination and refined motor skills while creating mini-masterpieces. New projects are included with each session. Parents are welcome to stay and participate. Supplies included. Six weeks. Culture Services Centre Session one: Apr 29-Jun 3 Tue Session two: Tue Apr 29-Jun 3 Instructor: Erin Boake

4-6 yrs

$80.00

9:30-10:30am

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1:15-2:15pm

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momstown Monet Have a preschooler who loves to craft? Join our momstown Monet Program! Designed to engage preschoolers and school agers who really enjoy crafting and love to create their own masterpieces. Each month, children will create a different project to take home. Program is held the third Monday of the month. All this plus another 30+ events a month, all included in our yearly momstown Program Pass! Central-Alberta.momstown.ca 2-6 yrs

Culture Services Centre 8-12yrs Sat Apr 5-Jun 7 12:30-2:00pm Instructor: Dawn Candy No Class April 19, May 10

$124.00 #66658

Clay Works Imaginations will be inspired through exciting projects such as tiles, animal vessels, and exploring historical ceramic works. Young people will enjoy the tactile qualities of clay while using the methods of pinch, coil, throwing, and slab building. Classes are designed for both beginners and/or ongoing instruction. Supplies included. Eight weeks. Recreation Centre Wed Apr 9-May 28 Instructor: Carlene LaRue

8-13 yrs 4:30-6:00pm

$139.00 #66661

Drawing for Kids This class provides instruction in several drawing techniques using a variety of media and papers. Subjects will range from still-life to working from imagination. Instruction focuses on exploring gesture, contour, composition, and mark-making as ways to enhance drawings. Supplies included. Culture Services Centre 8-12 yrs Sat Apr 5-Jun 7 3:00-4:30pm Instructor: Dawn Candy No Class April 19, May 10

$124.00 #66679

Fine Art for Kids Come and study classical drawing, painting, sculpture, and more while experimenting with a variety of materials. Students will make a variety of artworks inspired by artists, artworks, and cultures from the past and present. No experience necessary. All supplies included. Eight weeks. Culture Service Centre Wed Apr 16-Jun 4

7-11 yrs 9:00-10:30am

$125.00 #66680

Culture Service Centre 10-14 yrs $125.00 Wed Apr 16-Jun 4 11:00am-12:30pm #66681 Instructor: Tanya Zuzak Collard

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Hands up, it’s puppet camp! Puppets are a great way to explore art making, storytelling and performance. In this week-long camp, participants will learn different ways to make and think about puppets and will create their own characters. Join us for a mix of craft, games and story then bring your character, your alter-ego or your “mini me” to life for friends and family in a fun showcase at the end of the week. Culture Services Centre Mon Mar 24-28

6-8 yrs $124.00 10:00-11:30am #66657

$89.25

VISUAL ARTS – CHILD Spring Break Puppet Camp

Culture Services Centre Sat Apr 5-Jun 7

8-12 yrs $195.00 9:00am-4:00pm #63977

Red Deer Transit routes 4 and 11 serve the GH Dawe Centre, with stops on Taylor Dr.

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Check out the CAMPS section in this guide for a detailed Summer Camps at a Glance chart listing our week-long summer camps for ages 4 to17. If your child is a budding painter, aspiring actor or into just plain fun these camps are an excellent place to be. Our exceptional leaders provide enriching arts experiences and are creative and inspiring. Choose from Preschool, Build-A Book, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, an exciting Collaboration Camp. Our best tribute is that many of our campers come back for more!

This is the perfect class for a young artist who wants to explore several different art-making experiences. Children learn about composition, form, colour theory and art history while completing projects in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and ceramics. Supplies included.

Adult & Child Art Classes Spend time with a special young artist in your life. This class introduces children and their family/friend to new art projects with each session involving painting, drawing, sculpture, and ceramics in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Supplies included, 6 weeks. Limited number of family groupings per class. Register in person or phone 403-309-4617. Culture Services Centre

6-12 yrs & Adult for 1 child plus 1 adult $148.00 for 2 children plus 1 adult or 1 child plus 2 adults $222.00

Mon Apr 28-Jun 9 No Class May 19 Instructor: Erin Boake

6:00-7:30pm

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Creative Mamas & Papas

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Pottery for Young Adults

Come and hang out with other parents and explore the world of fine art. Learn about colour, texture, and composition and get messy with paint, pastel and more. Babies, bumps and toddlers (0 to 24 months) are welcome in this child-friendly environment. All supplies included, five weeks.

Express your personal interests through ceramics and meet new friends while starting your weekend on a creative note. Create various artworks using a number of ceramic techniques including throwing on the potter’s wheel, hand building, and glazing. Classes are designed for both beginners and ongoing instruction. Supplies included. Eight weeks.

Culture Service Centre 0-2 & Adult Session one: Apr 28-Jun 2 1:00-2:30pm Mon Instructor: Tanya Zuzak Collard No Class Apr 21

Recreation Centre Fri Apr 4 - June 6 Instructor: Dawn Candy No Class April 18, May 9

$85.00 #66698

13-17 yrs 5:00-7:00pm

Studio Prep for Young Adults

VISUAL ARTS –TEEN Young Painters Studio

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Learn the basics and some tricks of the trade in colour, design, texture and technique. Whether you are interested in landscape, realism or more abstract art, you can use painting skills to bring your ideas to life. Drawing is an excellent foundation for this class but classes are designed for both beginners and ongoing instruction. Supplies included; eight weeks. Culture Services Tue Apr 29-Jun 17 Instructor: Erin Boake

13-17 yrs 5:00-7:00pm

$130 #66702

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Do you think you’d like to study to become an artist? This course will give you a good taste of what it’s like to prepare for further education in Visual Art: creating and filling your portfolio, exhibitions, plus advice on applying for schools. We also put the fun in fundamentals as you work on drawing, design, colour theory, composition and highlighting your personal style. You’ll get to meet professional artists who walk the walk. Materials provided. Eight weeks. Recreation Centre 13-17 yrs Thur Apr 24-Jun 12 4:30-6:00pm Instructor: Tanya Zuzak Collard

$130 #66703

VISUAL ARTS – ADULT

Enhance your life through active, creative pursuits: www.reddeer.ca/rpc

MUSICAL MAGIC FOR YOUNG CHILDREN (5 MONTHS - 4 YEARS) • Quality instruction in a fun, upbeat and positive atmosphere. • Private and Small Group Voice, Guitar & Piano Lessons Available • Musical Magic for Young Children 5 months - 4 years of age

$146.00 #66682

Mixed Media Prints and Drawing

Let’s break the rules and colour outside the lines. Combine all the possibilities of monotype printmaking with drawing using a creative mix of materials and techniques. Play with texture, embossing, collage, mark making and layering in a direct, expressive way. Supplies included. Four weeks. Culture Services Centre 16 yrs-Adult Thur May 8-29 6:30-9:00pm Instructor: Susan Woolgar

Fun filled classes of singing, dancing, movement and instrument play

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$120 #66704

Pottery – Basic For those who wish to try their hand at throwing clay on the potter’s wheel. Ceramic artist Dawn Candy will teach basic wheel throwing, hand building, trimming as well as surface decoration, finishing and glazing techniques. Each person will take home a number of projects. Eight weeks. Supplies included. Recreation Centre 16 yrs-Adult Thu Apr 10 -May 29 6:30-9:30pm Instructor: Dawn Candy

$205.00 #66683

Wheel Throwing: The Next Step If you have experienced the basics of wheel-throwing then learn how to throw larger forms, add lids and handles and get even more creative with surface decoration. Previous experience in pottery/ceramics is required. Some supplies included. Ten weeks.

DANCE MAGIC MUSIC

Heritage Plaza (6200 67A St) Phone: 403-347-9101 Website: www.reddeermusiclessons.com

Recreation Centre Wed Apr 9-Jun 18 Instructor: Dawn Candy No Class May 14

16 yrs-Adult 7:00-9:30pm

$210.00 #66684

Stained Glass – Basic

Beginner Watercolour 4 weeks

If you love light and colour, you’ll love the experience of an introduction to the beautiful world of stained glass. Students will learn the basics of cutting and foiling, and complete a small stained glass project. Supplies included.

Stained Glass – The Next Step

$135.00 #66685 NEW

Learn to install a box hinge, several wiring techniques and the importance of design for structural integrity. Students will complete a small stained glass box and two stained glass panels of progressive skill and intricacy. Previous experience is mandatory. Supplies included. Culture Services Centre 16 yrs-Adult Fri May 16-Jun 6 6:30-9:30pm Instructor: Andrea Simpson

Daytime Acrylic Painting

$180.00 #66686 NEW

Explore the exciting and versatile world of acrylics. Experiment with colour and mediums to achieve a variety of effects and explore different acrylic painting techniques and applications. Students will create a variety of assigned and personally inspired paintings. This class is great for beginners and those with some experience. Materials included. Eight weeks. Culture Services Centre Wed Apr 30-Jun18 Instructor: Erin Boake

16 yrs-Adult 3:00-5:00pm

$155.00 #66687

Acrylic Painting Weekend Workshop Are you new to acrylic paints or already using them but a bit mystified by the array of mediums and gels out there? Acrylic is incredibly versatile and can be used like thick oil paint, thin watercolour or layered for colour, texture and collage effects. This weekend workshop will open up many possibilities for painting. Supplies included. Visual Arts Studio 16 yrs-Adult $120.00 Sat Jun 21 10:00am-4:00pm #66688 Sun Jun 22 12:00-4:00pm Instructor: Susan Woolgar

Visual Arts Open Studio Bring your own projects or practice your skills in visual arts media in the company of other artists. Diversely skilled artist Susan Woolgar facilitates and helps participants explore and develop; she offers guidance in a wide range of techniques to get the most out of time spent with the group. Previous experience or training in painting, drawing or printmaking is required. Supplies not included. Culture Services Centre 16 yrs-Adult Tue May 27-Jun 17 7:00–9:00pm Instructor: Susan Woolgar

$40 #66689

Culture Services Centre 16 yrs-Adult Thu Apr 10-May 1 6:30-9:00pm Instructor: Susan Woolgar

$145.00 #64091

Basic Drawing Whether you are interested is realism or a more expressive style, basic drawing skills are an important and versatile foundation for making art. Using a variety of techniques, tools, and materials, this class will help you understand perspective, mark making, proportions of the figure, design and composition - even seeing things in a new way. Supplies included. Six weeks. Recreation Centre 16 yrs-Adult Tue Apr 15-May 20 6:30-9:00pm Instructor: Susan Woolgar

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Culture Services Centre 16 yrs-Adult Fri Apr 25-May 9 6:30-9:30pm Instructor: Andrea Simpson

Discover the beautiful world of watercolour as you learn the basics of colour mixing, paint application and general composition in this fun and relaxed studio based class. A great introduction to watercolour media and techniques: learn to use washes, texture and white space to capture form and the light from within that gives watercolour its special appeal. This course is ideal for beginners or those wanting to brush-up on existing skills. Supplies included.

$105.00 #64092

Painting en Plein Air – Weekend Workshop Bring your favourite medium - acrylic, watercolour, oil and paint on location in some of Red Deer’s beautiful parks. Learn to simplify the landscape with a focus on composition and value. Surfaces and basic materials supplied. Start in the Drawing Board studio but come prepared to walk, drive or carpool to other locations. Bring an easel and seat if you have one and any special paints you wish to use. Recreation Centre 16 yrs-Adult $120 Sat Jun 14 10:00am-4:00pm #66692 Sun Jun 15 12:00-4:00pm Instructor: Susan Woolgar

Adult Sculpture Basics The world isn’t flat! Explore what it means to create in three dimensions or draw in space. Create a variety of art works using materials such as paper, clay, wire, plaster and other media. This is an excellent introductory class for those who have never attempted sculpture before. Supplies included. Eight weeks. Culture Services Centre 16 yrs-Adult Mon Apr 14-Jun 16 3:00-5:00pm Instructor: Tanya Zuzak Collard No class Apr 21, May 19

$120.00 #66693

Photography–Level 1 Get out of “auto mode” and learn how to manually set the exposure of your photographs and receive valuable feedback. Take photographs and get familiar with aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and more. A digital camera with manual setting ability and basic knowledge of how to operate your camera are required. All other supplies are included for this two Saturday course. One hour lunch break. Culture Services Centre 16 yrs-Adult $125.00 Sat May 3 9:00am-4:00pm #66694 Sat May 10 9:00am-4:00pm Instructor: Arto Djerdjerian

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Photography–Level II Expand your photo taking ability and learn how to see and use light effectively. Utilize lens characteristics and composition to create dynamic and interesting photographs. Receive valuable feedback and suggestions on improving your skills. Digital cameras with manual setting ability are required. All other supplies included for this two Saturday course. Photography Level I and/or knowledge of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO is recommended. One hour lunch break. Culture Services Centre 16 yrs-Adult $125.00 Sat May 24 9:00am-4:00pm #66696 Sat May 31 9:00am-4:00pm Instructor: Arto Djerdjerian

Photography – Level III This course will help students refine their own images with demonstrations from basic photo manipulating programs. Advanced knowledge of photography is mandatory; students are expected to bring their cameras, lenses, memory sticks or cards, and laptops for viewing and review of images. Course includes a one-hour lunch break. Culture Services Centre 16 yrs-Adult $125.00 Sat Jun 21 10:00am-3:00pm #66697 Instructor: Arto Djerdjerian Whether the people on your list love spin class or spinning a pottery wheel, an RPC gift card is the perfect gift! Available at all City recreation facilities with cashier services.

Drawing from Life Saturday Series

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Focus on capturing the true nature of your subjects in this series. Students will draw from a variety of subjects to develop life drawing skills. Meet in the Drawing Board studio but come prepared to walk, drive or carpool to other locations. We invite you to take any one or all three classes. Supplies included but feel free to bring your own or experiment with surfaces and drawing tools. Recreation Centre 16 yrs-Adult Instructor: Tanya Zuzak Collard

$82.00

Session one: Architecture Sat May 3 9:00am-4:00pm #66705 Inanimate they may be, but structures have personality add a human touch to landscapes and interiors – great and humble buildings have been the subject of many works of art. Whether you are drawn to historical buildings, barns in landscape or home sweet home – this will give you a chance to get those buildings grounded and work on perspective. Session two: Animals and Movement Sat May 31 9:00am-4:00pm #66706 Animals are an all-time favourite and offer some of the most appealing subject matter. Maybe you have a beloved animal you wish to capture or are drawn to rural or wild life. Enjoy the challenge of lively and engaging subjects while working on gesture and attention to accurate anatomical form. Session three: Botanical Drawing Sat Jun 21 9:00am-4:00pm #66708 Another perennial favourite for drawing – nature’s bounty. The quiet stillness in flowers and trees also offers expressive lines, gesture and movement as well as infinite colour exploration, subtle and not-so-subtle.

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PRESCHOOL Spring Break Preschool Camp

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Let us keep your little one busy over the spring break. Join us for a great time participating in games, sports, crafts and all kinds of exciting activities all planned out just for your child! Children must be potty trained to participate. Collicutt Camp shirt is included with registration fee. PARENTS – camp waivers are required and can be found at: www. reddeer.ca Collicutt Centre Mon-Fri Mar 24-28

3-5 yrs $91.00 9:00am-12:00pm #63969

GH Dawe Centre Mon-Fri Mar 24-28

3-5 yrs $91.00 9:00am-12:00pm #62709

SCHOOL AGE Spring Break Day Camp We’ve got things covered to keep you busy during Spring Break. Come join our qualified staff playing games, doing crafts, swimming, climbing and so much more. Early drop off & late pick is available, please enquire at registration. PARENTS - Camp waivers are required and are available on-line at www.reddeer.ca Collicutt Centre Mon-Fri Mar 24-28

5-7 yrs $172.00 9:00am-4:00pm #62514

Collicutt Centre Mon-Fri Mar 24-28

8-12 yrs $172.00 9:00am-4:00pm #62515

GH Dawe Centre Mon-Fri Mar 24-28

5-7 yrs $172.00 9:00am-4:00pm #63951

GH Dawe Centre Mon-Fri Mar 24-28

8-12 yrs $172.00 9:00am-4:00pm #63950

Early & late care is available for both Collicutt and GH Dawe Camps. We will have staff to keep your camper entertained while they are with us. You must have a child registered in a Collicutt or GH Dawe Centre camp in order to use the available care. Single day of care is available – call Collicutt at 403-3587525 or GH Dawe at 403-406-8619. Campers using late care and picked up after 5:30pm will be charged $2.20 per minute.

Girls Yoga + Dance Camp Want a full week of fun? Red Deer’s only Yoga + Dance Camp dishes up more cool moves than you can handle. Join us for five days of yoga, dance, hula hooping, karate, zumba, nutritious snacks and art. Grab your BFF, or come solo and meet new friends. For more information, visit www. breathingroomreddeer.com Breathing Room Yoga Studio + Café Jul 7-11

7-12 yrs 9:00am-3:00pm

$190

Looking for Culture Services? Take Red Deer Transit route 9 to the stop at 39 St and Mitchell Ave.

Activ Kidz Summer Neighbourhood Playground Program July-August, Mon-Fri 9:00-3:30 $10/Day, $50/Week Rotating Week Long Sessions at Neighbourhood Activity Centres: Normandeau, Highland Green, Morrisroe West, Eastview Estates, Rosedale, West Park See City of Red Deer Activity Guide or LooknBook for registration, on site drop in registration available. www.reddeer.ca/activkidz

Activ Kidz Summer Neighbourhood Playground Program Seven neighbourhood park sites across the city will be hosting programming for children aged seven to 12, and six year olds who have completed grade one. This program offers activities that promote: active living, sport discovery, unstructured play, exploring natural outdoor spaces, creative expression, building connections to their community, making new friends and having lots of fun! This program is in partnership with the Youth and Volunteer Centre and partially funded by the Red Deer and District Community Foundation. Please limit registration to one session and to the neighbourhood closest to your residence. Limited drop in spaces will be available during each week at $10/day.

Eastview Estates Activity Centre (120 Ellenwood Drive) 7-12 yrs $50.00 Mon-Thurs Jul 7-10 9:00am-3:30pm #64353 Fri Jul 11 9:00am-1:30pm Eastview Estates Activity Centre (120 Ellenwood Drive) 7-12 yrs $50.00 Mon-Thurs Jul 14-17 9:00am-3:30pm #64351 Fri Jul 18 9:00am-1:30pm Rosedale Activity Centre (2 Roland Street) Mon-Thurs Jul 21-24 Fri Jul 25

7-12 yrs $50.00 9:00am-3:30pm #64350 9:00am-1:30pm

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8-12 yrs $195.00 9:00am-4:00pm #63977

Splash Central School’s out and summer is finally here! What’s more fun than spending your free time at the pool? Come get active and energized while gaining valuable water skills in the Waterpark. Participants will be guided through a variety of aquatic-based experiences including water games, safety sessions, swimming skills and snorkeling fun, just to name a few. Don’t forget to bring your swimsuit, towel and a snack to keep you revved up! GH Dawe Centre Tue-Fri Aug 5-8

6-8 yrs $60.00 10:00am-12:00pm #65064

GH Dawe Centre Tue-Fri Aug 5-8

9-12 yrs $60.00 10:00am-12:00pm #65065

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Normandeau Activity Centre (49 Noble Avenue) 7-12 yrs $50.00 Mon-Thurs Jun 30-Jul 3 9:00am-3:30pm #64352 Fri Jul 4 9:00am-1:30pm

Spring Break Puppet Camp

Red Deer Transit can take you to the Recreation Centre. Hop on route 7, which stops on 47 Ave.

West Park Activity Centre (3811 57 Avenue) 7-12 yrs $50.00 Mon-Thurs Jul 28-31 9:00am-3:30pm #64349 Fri Aug 1 9:00am-1:30pm Highland Green Activity Centre (65 Halladay Avenue) 7-12 yrs $40.00 Tues-Thurs Aug 5-7 9:00am-3:30pm #64348 Fri Aug 8 9:00am-1:30pm Morrisroe West Activity Centre (5 McIntosh Avenue) 7-12 yrs $50.00 Mon-Thurs Aug 11-14 9:00am-3:30pm #64347 Fri Aug 15 9:00am-1:30pm

Volunteers Activ Kidz Summer Neighbourhood Playground Program The City of Red Deer Activ Kidz program is looking for volunteers! If you would like to volunteer with this program (see program description above) please contact Emily Damberger, 403-356-8926, or emily. damberger@reddeer.ca. Volunteers should be a minimum 13 years of age and will require a criminal record and child welfare check. Ideally volunteers should be available for a complete five day session. Volunteer job interview, letters of recognition, training and certificates will be provided. Excellent work experience opportunity!

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Bricks 4 Kids Summer Camps

Disney’s Stars Summer Dance Camp

Our camp themes and activities are specifically designed for children ages 5-12. Your child will have barrels of fun (and learn a bunch) as they use LEGO® bricks to explore the world of engineering, architecture and animation movie making through a friendly, team-based environment. Contact: 403-318-5858; angela.bricks4kidz@gmail.com or www.bricks4kidz.com/reddeer for camp descriptions, to register or find out about sibling discounts.

Dance a new adventure each day! This camp is a Disney lover’s dream come true. Join the team at Dance Magic Studio as they explore some of your favorite Disney classics through dancing, singing, acting, crafting and more! Guess what? You and your camper get to choose their attire based on their favorite Disney character. Each enchanted day, students will learn the basics in Jazz, Ballet and Musical Theatre, followed by Disney inspired games and crafts that we have combined to create the most memorable summer camp experience yet! Space is limited and classes will fill on a first come first served basis. Register online at www.reddeerdancemagic. com or contact our studio office at 403-347-9101.

Mine Crafters 1 Mon-Fri

Jul 7-11

Chi Challenge Mon-Fri

Jul 7-11

Mine Crafters 11 Jul 21-25

$135 half day/ $225 full day 9:00am-12:00pm 5-12 yrs

$135 half day/ $225 full day 1:00-4:00pm 5-12 yrs

$135 half day/ $225 full day 9:00am-12:00pm

Stop Motion Movie Making 5-12 yrs Mon-Fri

Jul 21-25

Angry Birdies Mon-Fri

Aug 25-29

Extreme Expedition Mon-Fri Aug 25-29 Instructor: TBA

$135 half day/ $225 full day 1:00-4:00pm

5-12 yrs

$135 half day/ $225 full day 9:00am-12:00pm 5+ yrs

$135 half day/ $225 full day 1:00-4:00pm

Dance Magic Studio - Heritage Plaza (6200 67A Street) Jul 28-31 5-6 yrs 9:00am-12:00pm Jul 28-31 3-4 yrs 12:30-3:00pm Aug 5-7 3-4 yrs 9:00-11:30am

$85 $85 $65

Little Rock Stars Summer Dance Camp Do you have a “little rock star” at home? Are dancing, singing, movin’ and groovin’ a part of your child’s daily routine? Little Rock Stars Summer Dance Camp is a camp designed for the aspiring young performer in your home. Daily activities include lessons in Jazz, Musical Theater, acting and singing! Join the talented team at Dance Magic Studio as we rock our way through this exciting four day camp. Space is limited and classes will fill on a first come first served basis. Register online at www. reddeerdancemagic.com or contact our studio office at 403-347-9101.

CAMPS

Mon-Fri

5-12 yrs

Girls on the Go Activity Camp Are you ready to enjoy a week of fun and fitness this summer? We have just the day camp for you!! Girls will be active with a variety of activities such as volleyball, swimming, tennis, yoga, dance, basketball and so much more! We will explore proper nutrition and key factors to leading a healthy active lifestyle. Contact Jackie Weddell at jackie@girlsonthego.ca or Cori Bussard at cori@girlsonthego.ca. For more information visit our website at www.girlsonthego.ca. Holy Family Gym 8-12 yrs $190.00 (includes camp shirt, daily snack and bag) Mon-Fri Jul 1-5 9:00am-3:30pm

Princess Summer Dance Camp What little girl doesn’t dream of becoming a fairy tale princess? Imaginations will soar as the team at Dance Magic Studio whisks your youngster on a memorable journey through dance, crafting, castles and more. Your little princess is encouraged to arrive in their favorite royal attire: from tutus, to mermaids and dresses galore. Each day your child will experience lessons in Jazz & Ballet along with specially designed royal crafts and games. Come live the enchanted experience of this fabulous four day camp. Register online at www.reddeerdancemagic. com or contact our studio office at 403-347-9101. Dance Magic Studio - Heritage Plaza (6200 67A Street) Aug 12-15 3-5 yrs 12:00-3:00pm Jul 7-10 5-6 yrs 12:00-3:00pm Jul 21-24 3-4 yrs 9:00-11:30am

$85

Dance Magic Studio - Heritage Plaza (6200 67A Street) Jul 7-10 3-4 yrs 9:00am-11:30am Aug 12-15 3-5 yrs 9:00am-11:30am

$85

Dancin’ Divas & Groovin’ Guys - Mix ‘n Match Dance Camp What are your kids up to this summer? Want to help your child express themselves, have fun, and gain skills through an experience they’ll never forget? Look no further! Dancin’ Divas and Groovin’ Guys is the summer camp experience of a lifetime. Students will experience lessons in various dance styles, yoga, cheerleading, outdoor activities and creative crafting at its best. The talented team at Dance Magic Studio will ensure every hour of their day is filled with fabulous friendships, fun and learning. Space is limited and programs fill quickly. Register online today at www.reddeerdancemagic.com or contact our office at 403-347-9101. Dance Magic Studio - Heritage Plaza (6200 67A Street) Jul 14,15,17,18 7-10 yrs 9:00am-3:00pm

$165

Choose from a variety of exciting visual, performing and literary arts camps throughout July and August for kids 4-17 years. Visit www.reddeer.ca/culture

CAMPS

Dance Extreme Outdoor Adventure Camp for Teens

Red Deer & District SPCA Summer Camps

Are you looking for the ultimate overnight adventure camp for your teen this summer? Dance, yoga, cheer, canoeing, hiking, camping, climbing, campfires, friendships, fun, memories and more! We will be packing every hour of every day with something fabulous. Campers are supervised by none other than the amazing team of instructors at Dance Magic Studio. Each day will kick off with three hours of dance instruction in various disciplines followed by an afternoon of outdoor adventures in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Accommodations, meals and activities are included as we travel just two hours west of Red Deer to this amazing retreat in Nordegg. Each cabin will sleep up to 20 Dance Extreme campers creating the ultimate Dance Magic slumber party! Now if this doesn’t sound like fun... I don’t know what does? Space is limited and we know there won’t be room for long so register online today at www.reddeerdancemagic.com or contact our office at 403-347-9101.

Do you love spending time with animals? Would you like to spend the dog days of summer interacting with and learning about animals? The Red Deer & District SPCA full day Summer Camps are for you! Our camps offer hands on learning, animal-themed days, games, special guests and more. Come see what it’s like to be behind the scenes at the SPCA. Visit www.reddeerspca.com or contact education@ reddeerspca.com for more information.

Dance Magic Studio – Goldeye Centre, Nordegg Aug 8-10 11-12 yrs Overnight Camp! $300 Aug 8-10 13+ yrs Overnight Camp! (includes meals, accommodations & activities)

CrossFit Kids Summer Camp CrossFit Red Deer is offering a remarkable summer camp for children ages 5-11years. CrossFit Kids goal is to forge broad, general and inclusive fitness and not to mention life skills. During the camp, children will participate in a variety of fun fitness activities including active games, obstacle courses, basic gymnastics and more. Healthy snacks are provided. For more information and registration please email CrossFit Red Deer/Ignite Fitness at info@ignitefit.ca or 403-343-0883. CrossFit Red Deer/ Ignite Fitness Mon-Fri Jul 7-11

5-11 yrs 9:30-11:30am

$75.00

Mount Calvary Vacation Bible School Please join us for our Vacation Bible School, Gangway to Galilee! Get ready to sail out on the sea of Galilee for an amazing grace adventure where the children will encounter the truth of Gods saving word through crafts, games, snacks, and exciting lessons. You can register your child online at http://www.mclcrd.org/vbs.html or at the Church on the day of VBS. If you have any questions contact Ashley Maskowitz at 403-346-3798. Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Jul 21-25

4-12 yrs No cost 9:00am-12:00pm

The Royal City Soccer Club is celebrating our 22nd annual soccer camps…the #1 grassroots soccer day camps in Canada. Open to boys and girls aged 5 to 13, we promote a fun, soccer-learning experience during July and August. Early drop-off (8-9am) and late pick-up (4-5:30pm) times offered at no extra charge. Visit www.royalsoccer.com to register or call 1-800427-0536 for more information. Discounts available.

5-13 yrs 9:00am-12:00pm 1:00-4:00pm 9:00am-4:00pm

Red Deer & District SPCA 8-12 yrs $200.00 Tues-Fri Jul 15-18 9:00am-5:00pm Red Deer & District SPCA 8-12 yrs $200.00 Tues-Fri Jul 22-25 9:00am-5:00pm Red Deer & District SPCA 8-12 yrs $200.00 Tues-Fri Jul 29-Aug 1 9:00am-5:00pm Red Deer & District SPCA 6-8 yrs $200.00 Tues-Fri Aug 5-8 9:00am-5:00pm Red Deer & District SPCA 8-12 yrs $200.00 Tues-Fri Aug 12-15 9:00am-5:00pm Red Deer & District SPCA 8-12 yrs $200.00 Tues-Fri Aug 19-22 9:00am-5:00pm Red Deer & District SPCA 8-12 yrs $200.00 Tues-Fri Aug 26-29 9:00am-5:00pm

Strive Dance Academy Society Try us on for size! Summer Camp - Ages 4 (September 1) – 7. Combine your child’s talents and passion for the arts and sports at Central Alberta’s #1 School of Performing Arts. Our small classes provide certified instruction in various disciplines; our camp provides your aspiring dancer the opportunity to sample Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Acro and Musical Theatre and to perform for you. $75.00 plus GST. Dance excellence in a fun atmosphere. To register phone: 403-346-0004; e-mail: info@strivedanceacademy. ca; or, visit www.strivedanceacademy.ca. “Dig Deep. Reach High. Strive.” Mon-Fri Mon-Fri

RCSC Soccer Camps 2014

Collicutt Centre soccer fields Mon-Fri Mornings Afternoons Full days

Red Deer & District SPCA 6-8 yrs $200.00 Tues-Fri Jul 8-11 9:00am-5:00pm

$109 $109 $169

Aug 11-15 Aug 11-15

4-5 yrs 6-7 yrs

9:00-11:00am 1:00-3:00pm

Wilderness Escape If you are between the ages of 5 and 10, we invite you to join us for the epic camp adventure, “Wilderness Escape, Where God Guides and Provides”. For more information or to register, call Christina or Sandra at 403-347-7311. This camp adventure will be held at Living Stones Church, 202040th Avenue, Red Deer. Living Stones Church (2020 – 40th Avenue) Mon-Fri Aug 11-15

5-10 yrs 9:00-11:30am

$20.00

Golden Circle Singers Perform at lodges, nursing homes, etc. New members always welcome. To book call Rose at 403-342-4047. No practices during the summer. Weekly.

Exelta Gymnastics Club Exelta Gymnastics Club, located in the Collicutt Centre, is a non-profit organization dedicated to provide Central Alberta with fun, safe and exciting gymnastics classes. We offer recreational classes for all ages along with Men’s Artistic, Women’s Artistic and Trampoline & Tumbling competitive programs, also check out our other programs like Summer Camps, Playschool, Drop in, Competitive, Cheer, Interclub and Birthday parties. For more information or to register in one of our amazing programs call 403-342-4940, email info@exelta.ca or visit www. exelta.ca

Kvitka Red Deer Canadian Ukrainian Dance Club-Classes for All Ages

1:30pm

Golden Circle Ho-Downers Perform at lodges, nursing homes, etc. New members always welcome. To book call Bea at 403-342-0418. No practices during the summer. Weekly. Wed

2:00pm

Golden Circle Square and Round Dancing Fri fee

Oct-Apr

1:00pm

$1.00 drop-in

7:30pm

$7.00/person

Thursday Night Dance Thu

Sep-Jun

Red Deer & District Garden Club Please join us at our monthly gatherings every third Thursday of the month at 7:00pm, Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 6300 – 45 Avenue. We bring in knowledgeable speakers on garden-related topics, and offer a place where like-minded individuals can share gardening knowledge and socialize. We offer perennial plant exchanges, a Flower/Garden Show, and summer garden tours in the local area annually. Membership $15.00/per year. Visit our website at www.reddeergardenclub.ca and www.facebook.com/ reddeergardenclub ...or just show up at a meeting!

CLUBS

Experience vibrant Ukrainian culture while enjoying the fun and exercise of Ukrainian dance. No prior dance experience necessary and not necessary to be of Ukrainian heritage. Ages 3 to adult are welcome to attend classes held Wednesday evenings at Festival Hall. Registration begins September 3, 2014. For more information please contact Irene at 403-346-5712 or Andrea at 403-749-3252 or email us at kvitkardukrdance@ yahoo.ca.

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Please note: City of Red Deer programs have coloured titles and location lines. For more information on a program with a black title, please use the contact information provided in that listing.

PRESCHOOL

Busy Buddies

FAMILY & COMMUNITY

Baby Buddies Enjoy an array of fun and creative play opportunities. Let our creative and entertaining instructors lead you and your child through activities ranging from circle time singing songs, learning finger plays, craft time, and activities. Space is limited to one adult and one child. Child Minding is available for siblings, contact 403-358-4385 for more information. Collicutt Centre Thu Apr 10-Jun 19 No class Apr 17

12-19 mos $85.00 8:45am-9:45am #64805

GH Dawe Centre Sat Apr 5-Jun 21 No class April 19, May17

12-19mos $85.00 11:30am-12:30pm #66711

Mini Movers and Shakers Let our energetic instructors join your toddler for a time of fun and active play! Your child will spend time in the gymnasium participating in action-packed activities, and then head back to our preschool room for snack, crafts, singing and play. GH Dawe Centre Mon Mar 31-Jun16 No class Apr 21, May 19

2-3 yrs 9:30-11:30am

$125.00 #64652

GH Dawe Centre Fri Apr 4-Jun13 No class Apr 18

2-3 yrs 9:30-11:30am

$125.00 #64651

Gym Sports of all Sorts Join us for a variety of sports and play for your active preschooler. Each week our energetic instructors will introduce a different sport and then we will head back to our preschool room for snack, play and creative opportunities.

GH Dawe Centre Mon Mar31-Jun16 No class Apr 21, May 19

3-4 yrs 1:00-3:00pm

GH Dawe Centre

3-5 yrs

Thu

May 15-Jun 5

$107.00 #64650

Let our creative and entertaining instructors lead you and your child through activities ranging from circle time singing songs, learning finger plays, arts and crafts, to activities in the Field House and Soccer Pitch, or gymnasium. Space is limited to one adult and one child. Child Minding is available for siblings, contact 403-358-4385 or 403-406-8619 for more information. Collicutt Centre Mon Apr 7-Jun 23 No class Apr 21, May 19

20-36 mos 9:00-10:30am

$95.00 #64716

Collicutt Centre Wed Apr 9-Jun 11

20-36 mos 6:00-7:30pm

$95.00 #64715

Collicutt Centre Thu Apr 10-Jun 19 10 weeks No class Apr 17

20-36mos $95.00 10:00-11:30am #64717

GH Dawe Centre Tue Apr 1-May6 Tue May 13-Jun17 Sat Apr 5-Jun 21

20-36 mos 9:30-11:00am 9:30-11:00am 9:30-11:00am

Five Alive This licensed preschool program runs once a week and will provide a broad range of active opportunities in a play-based environment. Your child will be able to experience gymnastics, swimming, dance, fitness and climbing as well as spend time in our preschool room where they will do crafts, songs, finger play and stories. Child must potty trained to attend. This course is not available for online registration. Monthly payment option available for credit card users only. Collicutt Centre

$43.00 (Parented) 6:00-7:30pm #66715

$57.00 #64647 #64648 #66709

Mon Tue

Sep 15-Jun 22 Sep 16-Jun 17

3-4yrs

$585.00 or $65.00 per month 1:00-3:00pm #65002 9:00-11:00am #65040

Gym & Swim Preschool

Parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Night Out

The Collicutt Gym & Swim licensed preschool program runs twice per and will provide 3 and 4 year olds a broad range of active opportunities in a play-based environment. Our qualified instructors will provide a host of activities including crafts, songs, finger play and stories. Included in this program your preschooler will receive 18 sessions of Red Cross based water activities. Child must potty trained to attend. This course is not available for online registration. Monthly payment option available for credit card users only.

Head out and leave your kid(s) with us. Our qualified staff will keep your kids entertained with crafts, active play and a few surprises. See Youth Programs in the Family and Community section for course codes for siblings ages 6 to12. A pizza dinner is included in the registration fee. Collicutt Centre Fri Apr 25 Fri May 23

2-5 yrs 5:00-8:00pm 5:00-8:00pm

$20.00 #64819 #64820

Collicutt Centre

GH Dawe Centre Fri Apr 11 Fri May 9

2-5 yrs 5:00-8:00pm 5:00-8:00pm

$20.00 #66676 #66678

Wed/Fri

Sep 17-Jun 19

Collicutt Centre Tue/Thu

Sep 16-Jun 17

3yrs

$945.00 or $105.00 per month 9:00-11:00am #65003 4yrs

$945.00 or $105.00 per month 2:00-4:00pm #65004

Gym & Skate Preschool

Collicutt Centre Wed/Fri

Sep 17-Jun 19

3-4yrs $945.00 or $105.00 per month 2:00-4:00pm #65006

Collicutt Centre Wed Apr 9-Jun 11

4-5 yrs $107.00 11:30am-1:30pm #64780

Collicutt Centre Thu Apr 10-Jun 19

3-5yrs 12:00-1:30pm

$90.00 #64794

Recreation, parks and culture matter â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they build strong families and healthy communities: www.reddeer.ca/rpc

FAMILY & COMMUNITY

The Gym and Skate licensed preschool program runs twice per week and will provide 3 to 4 year olds with a broad range of opportunities in a playbased environment plus 20 sessions of certified skate instructor lead lessons. Off ice our qualified instructors will provide a host of activities including crafts, songs, finger play and stories. Child must potty trained to attend. This course is not available for online registration. Monthly payment option available for credit card users only.

Preschool Sports Sampler Join us for a smorgasbord of sports, games and play for your active preschooler. After your child has honed his/her sports skills in the soccer pavilion our creative instructors will provide story time and creative learning opportunities. Children must be potty trained in order to participate.

Take Three This licensed preschool program runs once a week and will provide a broad range of active opportunities in a play-based environment. Your child will be able to experience gymnastics, swimming, dance, fitness and climbing as well as spend time in our preschool room where they will do crafts, songs, finger play and stories. Child must potty trained to attend. Collicutt Centre Fri Sep 19-Jan 23

3-4yrs $260.00 11:30am-1:30pm #65543

Terrific Buddies

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Are you unsure if your child is ready for our nonparented program? In this program your child will be progressively transitioned into independent play with instructor guidance. Play will include circle time, singing songs, learning finger plays, arts and crafts and action packed activities in the Soccer Pavilion or gymnasium. Collicutt Centre Mon Apr 7-Jun 23 No class Apr 21, May 19

30-40 mos $107.00 11:00am-12:30pm #64744

GH Dawe Centre Tue Apr 8-June 10

30-40 mos 1:00-2:30pm

$107.00 # 66606

Terrific Totz Your child will experience a broad range of active opportunities, combined with crafts, songs, finger play and stories. Caring, enthusiastic instructors will focus on development through cooperative play. Children must be potty trained in order to participate. Collicutt Centre Mon Apr 7-Jun 23 No class Apr 21, May 19

3 yrs 3:30-5:30pm

$107.00 #64758

GH Dawe Centre Thu Apr 3 May 8 Thu May 15-Jun19

3 yrs 9:30-11:30am 9:30-11:30am

$65.00 #64657 #64658

Tree Frogs This program will give your child a chance to jump onto our bouldering room and climbing wall and climb around! They will also spend time in our preschool room where they will do crafts, songs, finger play and stories. Children must be potty trained in order to participate. Collicutt Centre Tue Apr 8-Jun 17 No class May 27

4-5 yrs $150.00 11:30am-1:30pm #64714

Swim and Sport Join us for a broad range of sports, games and play for your active preschooler in both our gymnasium and program room. Included in this program your preschooler will join our aquatic staff for Red Cross based water activities. Children must be potty trained in order to participate.

GH Dawe Centre Wed Apr 23-Jun 4 No class May 7

3-5 yrs 9:00-11:00am

$90.00 #64653

Daweâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Little Dancers Daweâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Little Dancers will provide 3 and 4 year olds with a broad range of opportunities in a playbased environment plus ten dance sessions. When your child is not dancing at the Dawe, our qualified instructors will provide a host of activities for your child, including crafts, songs, finger plays and stories. GH Dawe Centre Wed Apr 10-Jun12

3-4 yrs 1:00-3:00pm

$150.00 #64655

Kidz Zone This is a fun-filled program that focuses on the development of your child in a play-based environment. Our imaginative instructors will host an action-packed program, which includes gym time, arts and crafts, story time and creative learning opportunities. They will swim during the last class. GH Dawe Centre Thu Apr 3 May 8 Thu May 15-Jun19

3-5 yrs 1:00-3:00pm 1:00-3:00pm

$65.00 #64659 #64660

Little Learners

GH Dawe Centre Alphabet and Language Fri Apr 4-Jun13 No class April 18

4-6 yrs

$107.00

1:00-3:00pm

#64342

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We are pleased to continue to provide a preschool program with a focus on academics. This program is geared toward skill development in preparation for school.

Summer Fun Experience

Fun in Four: Parented Join your active preschooler for a smorgasbord of activities. You will be able to enjoy swimming, yoga, time in the library, and dance as well as spend time in our preschool room where you can do crafts, sing songs, learn finger plays, and have stories. GH Dawe Centre Thu Apr 10-May1

3-5 yrs 6:00-7:30pm

$48.00 #66714

Little Explorers Come and join us as we explore out and about the GH Dawe Centre. We will hunt for bugs, look for rocks and discover and learn about our environment. Our creative instructors will also ensure that there is time for snack, play, crafts and circle time. GH Dawe Centre Tue Apr 8-Jun10

3-5 yrs 1:00-3:00pm

$107.00 #66713

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Little Builders Preschool Classes

Join Bricks 4 Kidz as we build our way through letters A-F with Duplo LEGO® blocks! Builders will learn interesting facts about real world objects and animals in these interactive lessons which reinforce counting, patterning, spatial awareness and fine motor skills. This is an unparented class. To register, contact Angela 403-318- 5858; angela.bricks4kidz@gmail. com; www.bricks4kidz.com/reddeer *Letters A-F #2 McVicor St Thu Apr17-May22

3-5yrs 10:00-10:45am

$60

Summer fun camp for children ages 3 to 4 years. Children will experience a variety of activities that include: literacy, art, science, music, games and much more. Children must be completely toilet trained. You must bring your child’s snack – nut aware please! Register per week. Please visit our website at www.fsca.ca or phone The Village Gate Parent Link Centre at 403-343-6400 for more information. FSCA (5409 50 Avenue) Week 1, 2, 3, 5 $30 Week 4 $25 Mon-Fri 9:30–11:30am Week 1 Jul 14-18 Week 2 Jul 21 -25 Week 3 Jul 28-Aug 1 Week 4 Aug 5 - 8 (no camp Aug 4) Week 5 Aug 11-15

Kindergarten Here I Come This program is for children who are five years of age and off to Kindergarten in the fall of 2014. Children will have the opportunity to participate in activities, songs and stories that will prepare for school readiness. You must bring your child’s snack – nut aware please! Please visit our website at www.fsca.ca or phone The Village Gate Parent Link Centre at 403-343-6400 for more information. FSCA (5409 50 Avenue) Mon-Fri Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5

Week 1, 2, 3, 5 Week 4 1:00-3:15 pm

Jul 14-18 Jul 21 -25 Jul 28-Aug 1 Aug 5- 8 (no camp Aug 4) Aug 11-15

$35 $30

Park Passport Are you looking to meet new people, give your children a chance to run and play with other children? Join FSCA staff for some fun each week at a new park in a different area of the city. This is a great way to get to know the city! Please visit our website at www.fsca.ca or phone The Village Gate Parent Link Centre at 403-343-6400 for more information. Local Parks 0-8 yrs Wed May 28-Aug 27 9:30-11:30am

momstown Central Alberta Baby Basics Calling all Baby Mamas! Have a baby under 12 months? Looking for things to do and get out of the house? Join our Weekly Baby Basics Program! Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll connect you with other moms and babies, create keepsake crafts, have special guest speakers and connect you to your Central Alberta Community! All this plus another 30+ events a month, all included in our yearly momstown Program Pass! Central-Alberta.momstown.ca

0-12 mos

$89.25

YOUTH PROGRAMS Mother and Son Fun Night

St Francis Middle School

4-10 yrs

Wed

6:30-8:00pm

Apr 2

$10/adult $7/child #66442

FAMILY & COMMUNITY

Moms, spend some quality time with your sons as you engage in a series of Sportball facilitated challenges together during this fun-filled evening, which includes a free photo to remember your special time. Dress comfortable and bring indoor shoes. Please ensure you register both mom and son(s).

Daddy Daughter Dance Night Dads, make your daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s day and celebrate spring by escorting your special girl or girls to an evening of dancing, games and sweet treats. There will be a commemorative photo for each couple to treasure the memory. Please ensure you register both the Adult and Children attending. Black Knight Inn

5-11 yrs

Wed

6:30-8:30pm

Apr 9

$12/adult $10/child #66443

Grandma and/or Grandpa and Me Grandparents of all ages, spend a special evening with your grandkids as you explore nature by engaging on a scavenger hunt, then come relax inside and enjoy some tea and cookies. Evening includes a free photo to remember your time. Bower Ponds Pavilion

5-11 yrs

Wed

6:30-8:00pm

May 28

NEW

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Family Fun Night

$10/adult $7/child #66444

Whoever you call family, bring them out for a fun evening of sport and fitness challenges. Dress comfortable. Kids under three years old are free. Kinsmen Arena Fri May 23

All Ages 6:30-9:00pm

$5/person #66445

Girls Rule This program is for girls who want to keep busy on a Saturday morning. Come and join us playing games, swimming, climbing, crafts and making new friends. Our experienced leaders will ensure you have a great time. Collicutt Centre Sat Apr 26-Jun 7 No class May 17

8-12 yrs $67.00 10:30am-12:00pm #64615

GH Dawe Centre Sat Apr 5-May24 No class Apr 19, May 17

8-12 yrs 1:00-2:30pm

$67.00 #66736

Weekend Warriors A program created just for guys. Come and hang with us as we play games, sports, swim, climb and more. Our experienced guy leader will ensure you have a great time. Collicutt Centre Sat Apr 26-Jun 7 No class May 17

8-11 yrs $67.00 10:30am-12:00pm #64617

GH Dawe Centre Sat Apr 5-May24 No class Apr 19, May 17

8-10 yrs 1:00-2:30pm

$67.00 #66737

Collicutt Centre Fri Apr 25 Fri May 23

6-12 yrs 5:00-8:00pm 5:00-8:00pm

$20.00 #64821 #64822

GH Dawe Centre Fri Apr 11 Fri May 9

6-12 yrs 5:00-8:00pm 5:00-8:00pm

$20.00 #66675 #66677

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Parent’s Night Out We are giving parents the opportunity to do...well, whatever they need to do. Our qualified staff will keep your kids entertained with crafts, active play and a few surprises. See Preschool Programs in the Family and Community section for course codes for siblings ages 2-5. A pizza dinner is included in the registration fee.

Babysitting (Red Cross) “What every babysitter should know.” This course will provide you with techniques to become a more reliable, confident and safe babysitter. Topics include baby care, questions to ask parents, age appropriate activities and an introduction to basic first aid. (Please bring a snack, lunch, water bottle and a doll or an infant size bear). GH Dawe Centre Sat May 31

11+ yrs $45.00 8:30am-4:30pm #66410

GH Dawe Centre Sat Aug 23

11+ yrs $45.00 8:30am-4:30pm #66421

Recreation Centre Sat Apr 5

11+ yrs $45.00 8:30am-4:30pm #66408

Recreation Centre Sat May 24

11+ yrs $45.00 8:30am-4:30pm #66409

Recreation Centre Sat Jun 28

11+ yrs $45.00 8:30am-4:30pm #66414

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Home Safe for Kids

Fire & Home Safety at Safety City

This one-day course is designed for those children who may be home alone for short periods of time. Topics include parent, child and sibling responsibilities, establishing and setting ground rules, handling emergencies, general safety, basic first aid and coping with fears. Fee includes a manual and a basic first-aid kit. (Please bring a bag lunch, snack and water bottle). Collicutt Centre Sat May 10

9-11yrs $35.00 9:00am-2:00pm #66426

GH Dawe Centre Sat Jun 7

9-11yrs $35.00 9:00am-2:00pm #66427

GH Dawe Centre Sat Jul 5

9-11yrs $35.00 9:00am-2:00pm #66433

Recreation Centre Sat Aug 30

9-11yrs $35.00 9:00am-2:00pm #66434

Recreation Centre Sat Apr 26

9-11yrs $35.00 9:00am-2:00pm #66425

Acreage & Farm Safety at Safety City

Safety City Fri Jul 18 Tue Aug 19

6-12 yrs 1:00-3:00pm 9:30-11:30am

$10.00 #66005 #66006

Pedal Pushersâ&#x201E;˘ Bicycle Safety Program at Safety City

5-10 yrs 4:00-6:30pm 4:00-6:30pm

July/August class times: 9:00am-2:30pm Wed Jul 2 Fri Jul 4 Thu Jul 17 Tue Jul 29 Thu Jul 31 Wed Aug 6 Fri Aug 8 Mon Aug 18 Thu Aug 21

4-10 yrs 1:00-3:00pm 9:30-11:30am 9:30-11:30am 1:00-3:00pm 9:30-11:30am 1:00-3:00pm 1:00-3:00pm 9:30-11:30am

$10.00 #66018 #66019 #66020 #66021 #66022 #66023 #66024 #66025

Pedestrian Traffic Safety at Safety City Learn 7 safety steps to cross the street, the meaning of road signs, and how to read traffic lights. Then practice driver/pedestrian skills on our streetscape. Bicycle helmets required and participants must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-register using the course code or at Safety City. For more information: 403-314-9914 or www.safetycity.ca Safety City Thu Jul 3 Mon Jul 14 Fri Jul 18 Mon Jul 28 Wed Jul 30 Tue Aug 5 Thu Aug 7 Tue Aug 19 Wed Aug 20 Fri Aug 22

4-8 yrs 9:30-11:00am 1:00-2:30pm 9:30-11:00am 1:00-2:30pm 9:30-11:00am 1:00-2:30pm 9:30-11:00am 1:00-2:30pm 9:30-11:00am 1:00-2:30pm

$10.00 #66027 #66028 #66029 #66030 #66031 #66032 #66033 #66034 #66035 #66036

Birthday Party at Red Deer Safety City

Emphasizes road safety and enhances existing skills through classroom and practical instruction. Mandatory: bicycle, helmet and must be able to ride without training wheels. Pre-register using the course code or at Safety City. For more information: 403314-9914 or www.safetycity.ca Safety City Mon/Wed May 26 & 28 Tue/Thu Jun 10 & 12

Safety City Thu Jul 3 Mon Jul 14 Mon Jul 28 Wed Jul 30 Tue Aug 5 Thu Aug 7 Wed Aug 20 Fri Aug 22

$35.00 #66007 #66008 #66009 #66010 #66011 #66012 #66045 #66046 #66047 #66048 #66049

Arts, culture and heritage are thriving in Red Deer. To get involved, visit www.reddeer.ca/culture

A fun and unique two hour celebration! Includes a brief safety lesson, opportunities for 4 to 8 year olds to drive battery-operated quads, plus family time in the party room. Participants must bring bicycle helmets. Weekdays only. Pre-register at Safety City. Payment is by cash/cheque only, cost $125.00. Call 403-314-9914 for availability.

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Learn to recognize and avoid dangers on the acreage or farm. Scenarios are introduced; safety skills are then applied and practiced through interactive displays. Participants must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-register using the course code or at Safety City. For more information: 403-314-9914 or www. safetycity.ca

Learn about fire hazards and the importance of an escape plan. Conduct a kitchen inspection and home escape plan in the Fire Safe House. Participants must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-register using the course code or at Safety City. For more information: 403-314-9914 or www.safetycity.ca

Summer Camp at Red Deer Safety City See our ad in the Camps section for dates: week long, half-day summer camps.

Early Engineers Brick Building-Life Sciences Join Bricks 4 Kidz and build motorized models of creatures from caterpillars to dinosaurs using gears, axels and LEGOÂŽ bricks while we investigate the fascinating science of living things! Engineers will build a new model every week and will take home their customized mini figure at the end of the session! To register, contact Angela 403- 318-5858; angela. bricks4kidz@gmail.com or www.bricks4kidz.com/ reddeer #2 McVicor St Tues Apr 15-May 20

5-12yrs 6:00-7:00pm

$65

Kindermusik® Music & Movement Classes at SolChild Studio Kindermusik® offers a safe, judgment free environment, where you and your child can explore, make music, move your bodies, and discover new ways of engaging the body and brain. Whether it’s swirling scarves, tapping the beat with rhythm sticks, engaging in finger play, or dancing high and low, you and your child will take home new activities that will make learning and parenting easy and fun. Kindermusik®is the most trusted Early Childhood Music program worldwide. Come find out why! Tue-Sat

0-6 yrs

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SolFamily Yoga

SolFamily Yoga is a fun, playful class where kids and their grown-ups can move energy through their bodies and learn to bring calm into their minds. The activities in a Yoga Solkids class develop character, creativity, and positive social interaction, emotional and physical intelligence/awareness, and respect for individuals’ natural abilities. Also offering; baby sign language classes, mom/baby yoga play, fusion and yoga classes for youth and adults. Visit HYPERLINK “http://www.solchildstudio.yourvirtuoso.com” www.solchildstudio.yourvirtuoso.com for full schedule and details, or contact Val at 403-5977787 or HYPERLINK “mailto:lushester@shaw.ca” lushester@shaw.ca. All classes located at D10 - 5579 47St.

GENERAL INTEREST Backyard Series – Xeriscape Your Yard Xeriscaping is a great way to save water, save money, cut down on yard work, and beautify your property... all at the same time. You will learn about plant selection, mulches selection, planning and design within budget restraints and theme creation for added variety, color, and beauty, even in the winter. Plan now and get a jump on the spring. Recreation Centre Wed Apr 9

Adult 6:30-8:30pm

$25.00 #66640

Green Deer Campaign The Green Deer Campaign encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and associations to assist in picking up garbage in Red Deer, following the winter months. Register and be entered to win a Barbecue event. Bags are provided. For more information contact 309-8411. All Ages

Apr 14-Jun 15

#66641

Better Health and More Energy Tired of being clogged and/or low on energy. Learn six gifts and eliminate four poisons that will help create the health, energy and vitality you deserve. A wealth of information will be presented to help you take your energy and your health to the next level. Recreation Centre Sat Jun 21

Adult $45.00 9:00am-12:00pm #66649

Recreation Centre Mon Jun 23

Adult 6:00-9:00pm

$45.00 #66650

Cards at the Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre Canasta Mon

1:00pm

Monthly Seniors Luncheon

Year Round $1.00 drop in fee

Cribbage Tue

1:30pm

Year Round $2.00 drop in fee

Bridge Singles Wed

1:00pm

Year Round $2.00 drop in fee

Bridge Partners 2nd & 4th Tue of the month Year Round 6:30pm

$3.00

1st & 3rd Fri of the month Sep-Jun 1:00pm

$2.00 drop in fee

Military Whist 2nd & 4th Fri of the month Sep-May 1:00pm

$2.00

Scrabble

Adult 11:30am-1:30pm 11:30am-1:30pm 11:30am-1:30pm

$8.00

Year Round $1.00 drop in fee

Tuesday mornings starting May 13. Join us for a fun game of bocce. The rules are simple and bocce is easy to learn. May 13

$2.00 drop in fee

Hearts of Harmony Love to sing? Hearts of Harmony, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, is an acappella chorus for women of all ages who love to sing and harmonize. Rehearsals are Monday nights from 7:00 to 9:30 pm at Davenport Church of Christ: #68 Donlevy Avenue, Red Deer. Join us any Monday night; you will be welcomed. Experience the joyful sound of fourpart harmony with a group of wonderful women. For more information, call Nancy at 403-357-8240, or our director, Sheryl at 403-742-4218 or check out our website at www.heartsofharmony.ca.

We welcome all men out for a hot, freshly cooked breakfast. During which time you will have the opportunity to meet and connect with others as well as hear encouraging words and personal stories. You are welcome to bring a friend or neighbor with you. Preregistration is not required, drop in and pay at the door. For more information with regards to this breakfast, contact Mark or Sandy at 403-347-7311. Living Stones Church (2020 40 Avenue) Fri Mar 21-Jun 6

Adult 6:30-7:30am

$10.00

momstown Central Alberta Belly Basics Calling all expecting mamas! momstown is the place to connect with other moms-to-be in your community! Join our prenatal program and we’ll connect you with key resources in your community. You’ll learn about prenatal nutrition, fitness, planning for baby, safety, newborn care, and more! All this plus another 30+ programs and events you can attend after baby arrives! All included in our yearly momstown Program Pass! Central-Alberta. momstown.ca $89.25

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1:00pm

Bocce at the Golden Circle

Tue

Living Stones Church (2020 40 Avenue) Wed Mar 26 Wed Apr 23 Wed May 28

Weekly Men’s Breakfast

Euchre

Fri

All seniors and retirees are welcome to join us for our monthly seniors’ luncheon. You will enjoy a fresh cooked meal while having the opportunity to meet and connect with others, and sing hymns. Each month we have either a musical special or a guest speaker. Preregistration is not required; you can drop in and pay at the door. For more information with regards to this luncheon, contact Mark or Sandy at 403-3477311.

Transit riders get more time to read, write to-do lists, listen to music and unwind after work. www.reddeer.ca/transit

Sleep Better â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Feel Better Depressed? Sick? Worried? Stressed? Fat? Angry? Discover how better sleep helps and how you can get it without drugs. Start feeling better now. Please check individual workshop themes at www. inzomniax.com. Call 403-350-8709 for more info. Inzomniax Office (Suite 205, 4711 51Avenue) Wed Apr 23 Wed May 14 Wed Jun 18 Wed Jul 23 Wed Aug 20 Instructor: Angela Hobbs

Adult 6:00-7:30pm 6:00-7:30pm 6:00-7:30pm 6:00-7:30pm 6:00-7:30pm

$25.00 #66614 #66615 #66616 #66617 #66619

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

FAMILY & COMMUNITY

Introduction to Meditation

Learn meditations to develop a calm, peaceful mind and explore personal healing. A variety of meditations are taught giving the beginner the opportunity to choose a meditation best suited to their personal strengths. Both sitting and walking meditations are explored and creative visualizations. The instructor has practiced meditation for over 25 years. www. abraherbs.com. Register: 403-352-2820. The Green Clinic (118 4818 50 Ave) Wed Apr 30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;May 21 7:00-8:30pm Instructor: Abrah Arneson

$89.25

Computer classes: Level 1 at the Golden Circle Small classes and 6 two hour sessions designed to give you basic computer knowledge of Windows 7. Adult Members $60.00 Non-Members $85.00 Mon/Wed/ Thu Mar 19, 20, 24, 26, 27, 31 9:00-11:00am Mon/Wed/ Thu Apr 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 14 2:00-4:00pm Mon/Wed/ Thu Apr 16, 17, 23, 24, 28, 30 11:30-1:30pm Mon/Wed/ Thu May 1, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14 9:00-11:00am Mon/Wed/ Thu May 15, 21, 22, 26, 28, 29 2:00-4:00pm Mon/Wed/ Thu Jun 2, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12 11:30-1:30pm Mon/Wed/ Thu Jun 17, 18, 19, 23, 25, 26 9:00-11:00am Mon/Wed/ Thu Jun 30, Jul 2, 3, 7, 9, 10 2:00-4:00pm

Computer classes: Level 2 at the Golden Circle Small classes and 6 two hour sessions designed to enhance your basic computer skills. Working with folders and files, word processing, cut, copy, paste. Adult Members $60.00 Non-Members $85.00 Mon/Wed/ Thu Mar 19, 20, 24, 26, 27, 31 11:30am-1:30pm Mon/Wed/ Thu Apr 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 14 9:00-11:00am Mon/Wed/ Thu Apr 16, 17, 23, 24, 28, 30 2:00-4:00pm Mon/Wed/ Thu May 1, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14 11:30am-1:30pm Mon/Wed/ Thu May 15, 21, 22, 26, 28, 29 9:00-11:00am Mon/Wed/ Thu Jun 2, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12 2:00-4:00pm Mon/Wed/ Thu Jun 17, 18, 19, 23, 25, 26 11:30am-1:30pm Mon/Wed/ Thu Jun 30, Jul 2, 3, 7, 9, 10 9:00-11:00am

Computer classes: Level 3 at the Golden Circle

Microsoft Office “Excel” Spreadsheet at the Golden Circle

Small classes and 6 two hour sessions on Internet techniques, downloading, saving information. Email programs and configurations, attachments, saving email information, reply, forward.

Require 4-5 people and 4 x 3 hour sessions working with Microsoft Office Excel 2010.

Adult Members $60.00 Non-Members $85.00 Mon/Wed/ Thu Mar 19, 20, 24, 26, 27, 31 2:00-4:00pm Mon/Wed/ Thu Apr 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 14 11:30am-1:30pm Mon/Wed/ Thu Apr 16, 17, 23, 24, 28, 30 9:00-11:00am Mon/Wed/ Thu May 1, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14 2:00-4:00pm Mon/Wed/ Thu May 15, 21, 22, 26, 28, 29 11:30am-1:30pm Mon/Wed/ Thu Jun 2, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12 9:00-11:00am Mon/Wed/ Thu Jun 17, 18, 19, 23, 25, 26 2:00-4:00pm Mon/Wed/ Thu Jun 30, Jul 2, 3, 7, 9, 10 11:30am-1:30pm

Adult Tue/Fri Tue/Fri

Members $105.00 Non-Members $130.00 Mar 18, 21, 25, 28 9:00am-12:00pm May 6, 9, 13, 16 9:00am-12:00pm

Kijiji at the Golden Circle Require three to five people and 1 x 3 hour session Adult Tue Tue

Members $40.00 Non-Members $65.00 Apr 1 9:00am-12:00pm Apr 8 9:00am-12:00pm

Review Class of Levels 1, 2, 3 at the Golden Circle Require four to five people and 2 x 3 hour sessions of reviewing requested topics Adult Tue/Fri

Members $60.00 Jun3, 10

Non-Members $85.00 9:00am-12:00pm

Level 4 Digital Camera & Photo Editing at the Golden Circle

Adult Tue/Fri Tue/Fri

Members $85.00 Non-Members $110.00 Apr 22, 25, 29, May 2 9:00-11:00am May 20, 23, 27, 30 9:00-11:00am

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Require four to five people and 4 x 2 hour sessions Learn how to download pictures from camera to computer: organizing, editing tools – renaming, cropping, red-eye, rotating, contrast and brightness. Bring your digital camera with photos on the memory card.

Please note: City of Red Deer programs have coloured titles and location lines. For more information on a program with a black title, please use the contact information provided in that listing.

CYCLING Beginner Road Biking Start Road Biking now: join us for a starter information session, and a six-week riding session. Learn proper bike maintenance and all things road biking. Enjoy the process of learning to ride properly and working up from 20km to 65km rides. Contact Mellisa at 403.505.8613 or email naturespath@ hotmail.ca. www.naturespathfitness.com.

FITNESS & WELLNESS

TBA Thu

May 15-Jun 19

18+ 5:00-6:00pm

$85.00

INDOOR CYCLING Beginner Spinner

Adult 5:30-6:45pm 9 sessions

$79.00 #64178

Collicutt Centre Tue/Thu Aug 5-Aug 28 Instructor: Marliss

Adult 5:30-6:45pm 8 sessions

$70.00 #64179

Powerful Cyclist Calling all experienced indoor cyclists that want to push themselves to the next level, obtaining optimum results. Maximize calorie burn and watt power by learning proper individualized bike set up, posture and the most efficient way to ride. Personalize each workout as you realize your full potential while using the newest Keiser principles, watts and cadence to improve your cardiovascular conditioning

This progressive class will introduce you to proper bike positioning, posture, technique, cardiovascular training as well as muscle conditioning exercises. This well-rounded workout will challenge each individual.

Collicutt Centre Tue/Thu Apr 29-May 29 Instructor: Linzee

Adult 7:00-8:00pm 10 sessions

$70.00 #64180

Collicutt Centre Mon/Wed Apr 28-May 28 Instructor: TBA No Class May 7, 19

Adult 1:00-2:00pm 8 sessions

$56.00 #64174

Collicutt Centre Tue/Thu Jun 3-26 Instructor: Linzee

Adult 7:00-8:00pm 8 sessions

$56.00 #64181

Collicutt Centre Mon/Wed Jun 2-25 Instructor: TBA

Adult 1:00-2:00pm 8 sessions

$56.00 #64175

Start your day off with this 60-minute heart-pumping cardiovascular workout that utilizes hill climbs, sprints, and visualization to maximize your workout. This class is geared for the recreational enthusiast, with options for the competitive cyclist.

Cycle & 6 Pack

SUMMER Collicutt Centre Tue/Thu Jul 3-31 Instructor: Marliss

Rise & Ride

Get a great cardio and abdominal workout all in one 75-minute class. The first 60 minutes is a heartpumping group cycling class followed by15 minutes of belly-busting abdominals. All fitness levels welcome.

Collicutt Centre Tue/Thu Apr 29-May 29 Instructor: Joanne

Adult 6:00-7:00am 10 sessions

$70.00 #64182

Collicutt Centre Tue/Thu Apr 29-May 29 Instructor: Marliss

Adult 5:30-6:45pm 10 sessions

$88.00 #64176

Collicutt Centre Tue/Thu Jun 3-26 Instructor: Joanne

Adult 6:00-7:00am 8 sessions

$56.00 #64183

Collicutt Centre Tue/Thu Jun 3-26 Instructor: Marliss

Adult 5:30-6:45pm 8 sessions

$70.00 #64177

Going to the Michener Centre? Take Red Deer Transit route 5 to the 40 Ave stop at the top of Michener Hill.

Saturday Spin & Tone

Spin Out

Follow at your own pace in this 90-minute complete cycling workout. We will combine cardiovascular and muscle conditioning using music and guided instruction, while we train on and off the bike. This class is suitable for the beginner to recreational enthusiast looking for a well-rounded workout. Collicutt Centre Adult Sat May 3-Jun 28 9:30-11:00am Instructor: Instructor rotation 8 sessions No Class May 17

$84.00 #64185

“Hard Core” Spin & Stretch Not for the timid, this class will give you a serious one-hour cycling workout followed by half an hour of yoga catered to the cyclists’ needs. Taught by a certified coach, racer, and yoga instructor, this workout has it all. This is an AM class. Collicutt Centre Wed/Fri Apr 30-May 30 Instructor: Suzanne

Adult 5:45-7:15am 10 sessions

$105.00 #64186

Spin into the Night This complete cycling workout will combine cardiovascular and muscle conditioning techniques for a total body workout. This class is suitable for the beginner to the recreational enthusiast looking for a well-rounded workout. Adult 8:30-9:30pm 10 sessions

$70.00 #64188

Collicutt Centre Tue/Thu Jun 3-Jun 26 Instructor: Shannon

Adult 8:30-9:30pm 8 sessions

$56.00 #64189

Spin & Tone Follow at your own pace in this 60-minute complete cycling workout. We will combine cardiovascular & muscle conditioning using music and guided instruction, while we train on and off the bike. This class is suitable for the beginner to recreational enthusiast looking for a well-rounded workout. Collicutt Centre Tue/Thu Apr 29-May 29 Instructor: Linzee

Adult 9:30-10:45am 10 sessions

$88.00 #64190

Collicutt Centre Mon/Wed Apr 28-May 28 Instructor: Amandha No Class May 19

Adult 6:45-7:45pm 9 sessions

$63.00 #64192

Collicutt Centre Tue/Thu Jun 3-26 Instructor: Linzee

Adult 9:30-10:45 8 sessions

$70.00 #64191

Collicutt Centre Mon/Wed Jun 2-25 Instructor: Amandha R

Adult 6:45-7:45pm 8 sessions

$56.00 #64193

Collicutt Centre Mon/Wed Apr 28-May 28 Instructor: Marliss/Marie No Class May 19

Adult 5:30-6:30pm 9 sessions

$63.00 #64194

Collicutt Centre Mon/Wed Jun 2-25 Instructor: Marliss/Marie

Adult 5:30-6:30pm 8 sessions

$56.00 #64195

Sunday Spin It A 60-minute heart pumping cycling class that will provide you with a great cardiovascular workout to increase your endurance, strength and power. Suitable for all fitness levels. Collicutt Centre Sun May 4-Jun 29 Instructor: Jolene No Class May 18

Adult 9:00-10:00am 8 sessions

$56.00 #64196

FAMILY PROGRAMS Baby Worx This fun, exciting and challenging workout will use the indoor track and the sports fields to combine a variety of cardiovascular and strength training techniques. This class is suitable for new moms that have completed the Strollercize class or those that have their fitness level back up. Stroller required. Collicutt Centre Tue/Thu Apr 29-May 29 Instructor: Wendy/Erika

Adult $70.00 10:45-11:45am #64210 10 sessions

Collicutt Centre Tue/Thu Jun 3-26 Instructor: Wendy/Erika

Adult $56.00 10:45-11:45am #64211 8 sessions

SUMMER Collicutt Centre Tue/Thu Jul 3-31 Instructor: Wendy/Erika

Adult $63.00 10:45-11:45am #64803 9 sessions

Collicutt Centre Tue/Thu Aug 5-28 Instructor: Wendy/Erika

Adult $56.00 10:45-11:45am #64806 8 sessions

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FITNESS & WELLNESS

Collicutt Centre Tue/Thu Apr 29-May 29 Instructor: Shannon

This 60-minute cycling class is specially designed to raise your cardiovascular ability while building on your strength, power, and endurance. Geared to everyone, from first-time exercisers to the serious cyclist.

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Strollercize

Mom and Daughter Yoga

This fun, brisk-paced and challenging 60-minute class will help to increase your cardiovascular level, as well as your muscle strength and endurance using the indoor track and circuit training techniques. Emphasis will be placed on safe postpartum movements and core/pelvic strength. All fitness levels welcome. Stroller required. Collicutt Centre Mon/Wed Apr 28-May 28 Instructor: Wendy/Erika No class May 7, 19

Adult $56.00 10:45-11:45am #64810 8 sessions

Collicutt Centre Tue/Thu Apr 29-May 29 Instructor: Wendy/Erika

Adult 1:00-2:00pm 10 sessions

Collicutt Centre Mon/Wed Jun 2-25 Instructor: Wendy/Erika

Adult $56.00 10:45-11:45am #64811 8 sessions

Collicutt Centre Tue/Thu Jun 3-26 Instructor: Wendy/Erika

Adult 1:00-2:00pm 8 sessions

Parent & Tot Cardio Funk

$70.00 #64812

$56.00 #64813 NEW

This keeping up with the kids can be a real workout! Come and combine your cardio workout with playtime. In this class, you will learn simple highenergy moves to go with popular children’s songs from past and present! Class will finish with playtime for tots and core exercises for adults. Ages 2-5 years. Collicutt Centre Tue Apr 29-Jun 24 Instructor: Jodie N

Family Yoga

NEW

Bring the family (mom/dad/children/youth) to have some yoga fun together! Class will be catered to the ages and interests of participants and may include some “team yoga.” Recreation Centre Tue Apr 8-29 Tue May 6-27 Instructor: Suzanne

Adult/Family of 4 $74.67 4:00-4:40pm #66143 4:00-4:40pm #66144 4 Sessions

For young-at-heart moms and daughters (ages eight and up): why not share a weekly work-out together? Yoga for flexibility, relaxation, muscle tone, strength and fun. New to yoga? Don’t worry. Basics will be covered and a variety of posture options will be offered to accommodate your unique and beautiful body. Recreation Centre Thu Apr 10-May 1 Thu May 8-29 Instructor: Suzanne

Adult/8+ 4:00-4:40pm 4:00-4:40pm 4 Sessions

$37.33 #66141 #66142

Tummies for Mommies Designed to restore core strength and provide total body conditioning for moms who want to get back to their prebaby bodies! This baby friendly class focuses on toning and tightening your core area and includes functional exercises to target your arms and legs. Feel free to bring toys/blanket for your baby or carrier. Babies of any age welcome. Recreation Centre Tue/Thu Apr 8-May 1 Tue/Thu May 6-29 Tue/Thu Jun 3-26 Instructor: Genelle

Adult 9:30-10:15am 9:30-10:15am 9:30-10:15am 8 Sessions

$48.00 #65563 #65564 #65565

GH Dawe Centre Tue/Thu Apr 1-Apr 24 Tue/Thu Apr 19-May 22 Tue/Thu May 27-Jun 19 Instructor: Jolene

Adult 1:15-2:00pm 1:15-2:00pm 1:15-2:00pm 8 sessions

$48.00 #66733 #66734 #66735

Running with Tykes on Bikes Join us for a one-hour beginner to intermediate cardio and strength training class that will include little tykes on bikes! Tykes must be three years+ and should be able to ride for 40 minutes with an occasional push from mom to keep up! We will stop at a playground for tykes to play on and for moms to amp up their work out for the remaining 20-30 minutes! Bring a towel/mat. Strollers welcome. Look for us on Facebook. Contact L’Angelle at 403-505-5540 or email langelle@accesscomm.ca. Family Mon/Wed Mar 31-May 21 May 26-Jul16

1:30-2:30pm

$144

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Sat May3-Jun 14 No class May 17 Instructor: Jodie N

2-5 years $54.00 11:00-11:45am #64214 9 sessions $36.00 11:15am-12:00pm #64215

NEW

Parent and Tot Dance Classes – 24 mos-3 yrs – Dance Magic Studio

Fitness Smorgasbord

Does your toddler enjoy dancing around the house to their favorite tune? Is there a wiggle to their walk and a tiptoe to their step? Experience the joy of dance and creative movement in this exciting parent and tot dance class. Our qualified instructors will introduce movement and music to your aspiring young dancer in this 8 week program for children 24 months to 3 years of age. Register online at www. reddeerdancemagic.com or contact the Dance Magic Studio office at 403-309-7319 (Collicutt Centre) or 403-347-9101 (Heritage Plaza) or office@ reddeerdancemagic.com. Collicutt Centre Tue Mar 4-Apr 29 Tue Mar 4-Apr 29 Wed Mar 5-Apr 30 Wed Mar 5-Apr 30 Wed Mar 5-Apr 30 Sat Feb 15-Apr 26 Thu Mar 6-May 1

24 mos-3yrs 10:00-10:30am 5:15-5:45pm 9:50-10:20am 10:30-11:00am 10:45-11:15am 9:45-10:15am (North) 6:15-6:45pm

FITNESS CLASSES

FITNESS & WELLNESS

This 45-minute ‘fitness sampler’ class allows you to try a variety of classes and instructors all within the same session! Each week you will take part in a different class format. Classes may include but are not limited to Zumba®, Fusion, TurboKick®, Pump It!, Killer Butts & Guts, Neon Party and more!

Adult 9:00-9:45am 6 sessions

Summer Fitness Sampler

$36.00 #64633 NEW

This class is designed for all fitness levels. It employs the three basic components of fitness: muscle toning, cardio and flexibility. We will be constantly evolving and changing to keep you motivated. This class has it all! Note: Classes will take place outside and inside, so please dress accordingly. Recreation Centre Thu Jul 10-Aug 14 Instructor: various

Recreation Centre Tue/Thu Apr 8-May 1 Tue/Thu May 6-29 Tue/Thu Jun 3-26 Instructor: Genelle

Adult 7:30-8:30pm 7:30-8:30pm 7:30-8:30pm 8 sessions

$56.00 #65557 #65558 #65559 NEW

Fresh Start

Are you ready to take control of your fitness and health? Get a Fresh Start this spring with this nonintimidating and motivating class. The focus of this class is simple, effective exercises to challenge your body’s major muscle groups. This is a beginner class that welcomes all shapes, sizes and activity levels. Recreation Centre Wed May 7-Jun 25 Instructor: Tobi

Adult 6:45-7:45pm 8 sessions

$56.00 #66323

Boot Camp

G.H. Dawe Fitness Sampler

GH Dawe Centre Sat Apr 26-May 31 Instructor: rotation

Get a little bit of everything with this class. From muscle strengthening to step, from Tabata to circuit, this class will have your movin’, sweatin’ and seeing results. It is the perfect class for a beginner or seasoned exerciser.

Adult $36.00 12:00-12:45pm #66549 6 sessions

This high-energy, total body workout will motivate and transform you mentally and physically. Improve your overall fitness with a variety of challenging exercises that will leave you lean, strong, conditioned, and empowered. Collicutt Centre Tue Apr 29-Jun 24 Instructor: Erika

Adult 5:45-6:45am 9 sessions

$63.00 #64216

Collicutt Centre Thu May 1-Jun 26 Instructor: Ashlene

Adult 5:35-6:35pm 9 sessions

$63.00 #64217

SUMMER Collicutt Centre Tue Jul 8-29 Instructor: Erika

Adult 5:45-6:45am 4 sessions

$28.00 #64869

Collicutt Centre Tue Aug 5-26 Instructor: Erika

Adult 5:45-6:45am 4 sessions

$28.00 #64870

Adventure Boot Camp

Zumba

This class is sure to please! Break out of the gym and enjoy the parks and trails that surround the Recreation Centre – together we will explore nature while getting fit. Dress for the weather as we will be outside every day! GH Dawe Centre Fri May 2-Jun 20 Instructor: Tracey

Adult $56.00 11:00-12:00am # 64622 8 sessions

Recreation Centre Mon/Wed Apr 7-30 Mon/Wed May 5-28 Instructor: Allona

Adult 5:30-6:30pm 5:30-6:30pm 7 Sessions

$49.00 #65554 #65555

Recreation Centre Mon/Wed Jun 2-25 Instructor: Allona

Adult 5:30-6:30pm 8 Sessions

$56.00 #65556

Bridal Boot Camp Your wedding and summer is getting closer every day! Do you want to look your best? Bridal boot camp isn’t only for brides! Moms, sisters, bridesmaids, gal pals are all welcome! Bridal boot camp offers a high-energy, total body workout with a variety of challenging exercise to help you reach your goals! Recreation Centre Tue/Thu Apr 8-May 1 Tue/Thu May 6-29 Tue/Thu Jun 3-26 Instructor: Tobi

Adult 6:30-7:30pm 6:30-7:30pm 6:30-7:30pm 8 sessions

$56.00 #65560 #65561 #65562

H.I.I.T. “High intensity Interval Training”

Collicutt Centre Adult Tue Apr 29-Jun 24 5:35-6:35pm Instructor: Natalie Brooks 9 sessions

$72.00 #64220

Collicutt Centre Wed Apr 30-Jun 25 Instructor: Natalie Brooks

Adult 6:15-7:00pm 9 sessions

$63.00 #64222

GH Dawe Centre Tue Apr 29-Jun 17 Instructor: Rozanne

Adult 6:45-7:45pm 8 sessions

$64.00 #64799

GH Dawe Centre Wed Apr 30-Jun 18 Instructor: Rozanne

Adult 6:45-7:45pm 8 sessions

$64.00 #64801

Recreation Centre Tue/Thu Apr 8-May 1 Tue/Thu May 6-29 Tue/Thu Jun 3-26 Instructor: Shannon

Adult 5:30-6:30pm 5:30-6:30pm 5:30-6:30pm 8 Sessions

$64.00 #65588 #65589 #65590

Recreation Centre Mon Apr 28-Jun 23 Instructor: Jaclyn

Adult 6:30-7:30pm 8 Sessions

$64.00 #66544

Collicutt Centre Mon/Wed Apr 28-May 26 Instructor: Linzee No Class May 19

Adult 7:30-8:30pm 8 sessions

$56.00 #64218

Recreation Centre Fri Apr 25-Jun 13 Instructor: TBA

Adult 5:30-6:30pm 8 sessions

$64.00 #65593

Collicutt Centre Mon/Wed Jun 2-25 Instructor: Linzee

Adult 7:30-8:30pm 8 sessions

$56.00 #64219

Recreation Centre Wed Jul 23-Aug 27 Instructor: various

Adult 9:00-10:00am 6 sessions

$48.00 #66547

FITNESS & WELLNESS

Do you have what it takes? Just as the name suggests…come experience interval training at its best! A combination of intense bursts followed by active recovery in varying formats will boost cardiovascular fitness, strength, endurance, and stamina. This class will push you past your physical and mental limits, and will not disappoint! Are you up some ‘hardcore fun’? Commit to the challenge! Class will take place in and outdoors. Basic fitness level required.

Zumba is a Latin dance/fitness experience that you will fall in love with! Made for beginners and students of every level, this class features hypnotic Latin and tropical rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program. The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning 100s of calories! Mix salsa, meringue, cumbia, reggaeton, and cha cha dance steps with a little Latin flavour, and you have Zumba!

Zumba Gold Zumba Gold is a Latin dance/fitness experience that you will fall in love with! Made for seniors and students who are looking for an entry-level dance fitness class. This class features hypnotic Latin and tropical rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program. The routines will be a gentle version of the regular Zumba class and routines. You will tone and sculpt your body while burning calories and having fun! Mix salsa, meringue, cumbia, reggaeton, and cha cha dance steps with a little Latin flavour, and you have Zumba Gold. Collicutt Centre Mon Apr 28-Jun 30 Instructor: Natalie Brooks No Class May 19

Adult 1:30-2:15pm 9 sessions

$63.00 #64224

Enjoy an evening of fun and exciting Zumba Fitness classes (refer to Zumba description for details) under black lights with a variety of instructors. Light up the night in white and bright neon clothing and accessories! Remember to bring water, athletic shoes and your glow sticks! (Note: the instructors enjoy getting together once in a while so you may participate in a Master Class where you will experience all their different styles in one night!)

FITNESS & WELLNESS

Enjoy 45-minutes of fun and exciting Zumba Fitness classes under black lights. (Refer to Zumba description for details). Wear white and bright neon clothing and accessories! Bring a friend, a sibling or maybe even your mom or dad! Bring water, athletic shoes and your glow sticks! For ages eight and up (Parent’s signature is required on youth’s Par-Q’s prior to the first class.) GH Dawe Centre Thu May 1-Jun 19 Instructor: Nicole

Youth/Adult 4:45-5:30pm 8 sessions

Adult 6:45-7:45pm 8 sessions

$64.00 #64635

$56.00 #64637 NEW

Learn to Zumba

GLOW Zumba®

GH Dawe Centre Fri May 2-Jun 20 Instructor: rotation

GLOW Zumba® For Kids & Teens (Parents Welcome)

Have you ever wanted to learn Zumba, but feel you have two left feet? This class will break down the moves and work at a slower pace. Mix salsa, meringue, cumbia, reggaeton, and cha cha dance steps with a little Latin flavor, and you have Zumba! Recreation Centre Tue May 13-Jun 24 Instructor: Melanie

Adult 12:45-1:45pm 7 Sessions

$56.00 #65591

Recreation Centre Wed Apr 30-Jun 25 Instructor: Melanie

Adult 6:00-7:00pm 8 sessions

$64.00 #65592

Ladies Zumba For your fitness pleasure a total-body fitness-party, which blends upbeat world rhythms with easy-tofollow choreography. A women’s only class, interval dance training, that incorporates meringue, salsa, rhumba and samba just to name a few. Anna-Maria brings the original dance from Trinidad while going around the world in dance in her fun filled class where you, family and friends can dance your booty off. Daycare available @ 9:30am, contact Mellisa at 403-505-8613 or naturespath@hotmail.ca www. naturespathfitness.com Body Basics Wed Apr 2-May 7 OR Wed May 14-Jun 18 OR

16+ 9:30-10:30am 4:30-5:30pm 9:30-10:30am 4:30-5:30pm

$48.00

B&B Body Blast Cardio-Core and Body Bliss Yoga combine to feed your yin and yang. Tuesday mornings experience a Body Blast ‘work out’ where you will sweat, strengthen and tone muscles with a blend of cardiovascular training, core exercises and foam rolling to release tight fascia. Thursday mornings slow down for a Body Bliss Yoga ‘work in’ to help you return to centre, recharge and reset. This morning hatha with gentle flow class is designed for those seeking the benefits of yoga. Newbies welcome. Adult 6:00-7:00am 6:00-7:00am 6:00-7:00am 8 sessions

$56.00 #64623 #64624 #64625

Cardio-Kick Driving beats support this fresh, fun and exciting 45-minute shadow boxing class that is martial artsinspired and draws from a wide array of disciplines such as karate, boxing, tai chi, taekwondo, and muay thai. You will feel empowered while relieving stress, getting fit and having fun! Ignite the warrior within! No experience necessary! GH Dawe Centre Fri Apr 25-May 23 May 30-Jun 27 Fri Instructor: Andrea

Kicks for Chicks

Adult $30.00 11:00-11:45am #64631 11:00-11:45am #64632 5 sessions NEW

Ladies! Fight for your ultimate body through this fun, sweaty, and effective fitness kickboxing workout! Strengthen, tone, and reduce fat. Increase flexibility, burn a ton of calories, and improve coordination while increasing overall fitness. (Please supply your own 180” hand wraps) GH Dawe Centre Adult $112.00 Mon/Wed Apr 28-Jun 25 11:00am-12:00pm #66730 No class May 7, May 19 Instructor: Andrea & Tracey 16 sessions

NEW

Cardio, dance…and more cardio! Let’s shake up our workout. This class includes simple dance moves to a variety of music styles with bits of step to really get you sweating. No coordination required; our goal is to learn as we go and have a good time doing it! Collicutt Centre Thu May1-Jun 19 Instructor: Jodie N

Adult $56.00 10:45-11:45am #66744 8 sessions

Pump IT! BURN A progressive twelve-week free-weight training program designed to promote muscular endurance and cardiovascular benefits. Great music, motivating instructor, various training techniques and your choice of weights will help you strengthen and sculpt your entire body! BURN stands alone or works synergistically within the Pump IT! series for maximum benefit. Options will be provided to accommodate most fitness levels. GH Dawe Centre Adult Mon/Wed/ Fri Mar 31-Jun 27 5:50-6:45am No Classes Apr 18, Apr 21, May 19 GH Dawe Centre Adult Mon/Wed/ Fri Mar 31-Jun 27 6:50-7:45am No Classes Apr 18, Apr 21, May 19 Instructor: Andrea 36 sessions

$252.00 #64645 $252.00 #64646

The Right to BARE Arms! Don’t cover up next summer! Feel confident showing off those sexy arms, back and shoulders when the heat hits! Ladies, strapless dresses and corsets? No problem! Men, get ready to bring on the gun-show! Register early to guarantee your spot! GH Dawe Centre Tue Apr 29-Jun 24 Tue Jul 8-Sep 2 Thu May 1-Jun 26 Thu Jul 3-Aug 28 Instructor: Jolene

Adult $54.00 12:10-12:55pm #64790 12:10-12:55pm #64795 11:15am-12:00pm #64792 11:15am-12:00pm #64797 9 sessions NEW

Extreme Fit

FITNESS & WELLNESS

GH Dawe Centre Tue/Thu Apr 1-24 Tue/Thu Apr 29-May 22 Tue/Thu May 27-Jun 19 Instructor: Tracey

Cardio Groove Fitness

Take your fitness to the next level with a mix of cardio and strength training. This class includes a variety of exercise styles and equipment to keep you motivated. It’s a total-body workout designed to take you to the “Extreme” and give results. Recreation Centre Mon/Wed/ Fri Apr 7-May 5 No Class Apr 18 or 21 Mon/Wed/ Fri May 7-Jun 2 No Class May 19 Mon/Wed/ Fri Jun 4-27 Instructor: Tracey

Adult

$77.00

6:15-7:15am

#65582

6:15-7:15am

#65583

6:15-7:15am 11 sessions

#65584

NEW

Booty Ball

Wake up your weekend with a stability ball workout. Engage multiple muscle systems for a full-body workout, while restoring and maintaining balance. Includes a mix of cardio and strength components. Come on out to this challenging workout where you are guaranteed to have a ‘ball’! Recreation Centre Sat Apr 26-Jun 21 No Class May 17 Instructor: Tobi

Adult 9:30-10:30am

$56.00 #65577

8 sessions

Focus on the lower body and core using resistance bands, hand weights, stability balls and other training principles. Fun warm-up followed by a continuous abs and glutes workout for a tighter, stronger midsection and butt.

FITNESS & WELLNESS

Recreation Centre Tue/Thu Apr 8-May 1 Tue/Thu May 6-29 Tue/Thu Jun 3-26 Instructor: Tracey

Adult 6:30-7:30pm 6:30-7:30pm 6:30-7:30pm 8 sessions

$56.00 #65544 #65545 #65546

Rock, Roll & Release

Killer Butts & Guts

Step n’ Kick Cardio Looking for a twist on step aerobics! Incorporating low impact kickboxing moves in a low-impact bench step aerobics routine. Including exercises for muscle conditioning and stretching.

GH Dawe Centre Tue Apr 29-Jun 24 Tue Jul 8-Sept 2 Thu May 1-Jun 26 Thu Jul 3-Aug 28 Instructor: Jolene

Adult $54.00 11:15am-12:00pm #64643 11:15am-12:00pm #64783 12:10pm-12:55pm #64641 12:10pm-12:55pm #64781 9 sessions

Recreation Centre Mon/Wed Apr 7-30 No Class Apr 21 Mon/Wed May 5-28 No Class May 19 Instructor: Allona

Adult $42.00 12:00-12:45pm #65547

Recreation Centre Mon/Wed Jun 2-25 Instructor: Allona

Adult $48.00 12:00-12:45pm #65549 8 sessions

Recreation Centre Tue/Thu Apr 8-May 1 Tue/Thu May 6-29 Tue/Thu Jun 3-26 Instructor: Allona

Adult 5:00-5:30pm 5:00-5:30pm 5:00-5:30pm 8 sessions

12:00-12:45pm #65548 7 sessions

$48.00 #65550 #65551 #65552

In this four-session workshop, you will perform a series of self-massages or myofascial release treatments by using your own body weight, a foam roller and tennis balls. This discipline promotes circulation and blood-flow to the rolled areas improving oxygen and nutrient exchange; helps to break up trigger points while soothing tight fascia. This one hour class will help alleviate and reduce muscular aches and pains, improve posture and flexibility while decreasing muscle tension and reducing the risk of injury. Recreation Centre Wed Apr 30-May 21 Wed Jun 4-25 Instructor: Melanie

Adult 7:00-8:00pm 7:00-8:00pm 4 sessions

$28.00 #66132 #66133 NEW

Stride and Stretch

Stride and stretch your way to a fit, new you. This class will combine walking exercises to strengthen and tone your muscles, finishing off with a full-body stretch! Dress for the weather as this class will make use of the beautiful Rotary Recreation Park. Options will be provided to accommodate most fitness levels. Recreation Centre Mon May 5-Jun 23 No Class May 19 Instructor: Tracey

Adult 7:00-8:00pm

$49.00 #65567

7 sessions

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NEW

Mix-it Fit

Keep your fitness goals in sight with cardio, interval training, strength and core training and more. No two workouts will ever be the same. Keep your body guessing and the results coming! Recreation Centre Wed May 7-Jun 25 Instructor: various

Adult 4:45-5:30pm 8 sessions

$48.00 #66322

Piloxing® Piloxing uniquely mixes Boxing, Standing Pilates (Balance & Stability work), and dance into a calorie torching, muscle sculpting workout! This is an interval workout that is fun and challenging. No boxing, Pilates, or dance experience required! Blend the power, speed, and agility of Boxing with the beautiful sculpting and flexibility results of Pilates. Add to that the fun dance moves, and you’ve got yourself a sweaty barefoot workout! View our schedule online. Contact: Studio Pilates 403-341-5911, HYPERLINK “http://www.studiopilates.ca” www.studiopilates.ca or HYPERLINK “mailto:colleenmanning@shaw.ca” colleenmanning@shaw.ca Visit our schedule online for additional classes! HYPERLINK “http://www. studiopilates.ca” www.studiopilates.ca Studio Pilates

Adult $14/class (or $120 for 10-class pass) Mon 10:00am Wed 6:30pm Sat 9:30am Instructors: Jude Colley / Colleen Manning – Certified Piloxing Instructors

Full body resistance training in a fun circuit style class! Combine core, cardio, and strength in an efficient 45-minute workout! Improve balance, joint stability, and coordination using Core Stix, BOSU, ViPR, Skating Slide Board, Medicine Balls and more! You’ll be able to work at your own pace under the guidance of a certified instructor, who will provide cues and corrections to ensure your safety and quality of workout. We believe in small group numbers. A max of eight participants per class ensures you get the benefits of semi-private training! A class for teens or adults who enjoy an athletic workout to improve performance in sport, or just to improve the way the body moves! This class bridges strength training with movement training. The body needs to be trained as a whole, rather than in parts. Contact: Studio Pilates 403-341-5911, www.studiopilates.ca or colleenmanning@shaw.ca View our schedule online for additional classes www.studiopilates.ca Studio Pilates

Adult/Teen $14/class (or $120 for 10-class pass) Tue 12:10pm & 5:15pm Instructors: Gary Gylander, Monica Zombori, Colleen Manning

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An energetic, fun workout at the ballet barre! The Booty Barre® workout fuses fitness techniques from Dance, Pilates, and Yoga that will tone and define the whole body (especially the booty!) You don’t need any dance experience...or shoes! You’ll love a barefoot workout! Strength, flexibility, hip mobility, cardio...and rock’n music! View our schedule online. Contact: Studio Pilates 403-341-5911, www. studiopilates.ca or colleenmanning@shaw.ca. Check out our schedule online for additional classes! www. studiopilates.ca Studio Pilates

Adult $14/class (or $120 for 10-class pass) Mon 7:00pm Tue 6:15pm Fri 9:15am Sat 10:45am Instructors: Jude, Colleen, Janine, Robyn, Selene, Hannah, Charity Instructors trained in the Booty Barre® method

The Sweat Shop-Mud Runner/Obstacle Course Training If you are registered or plan to register for any of the mud runs offered this summer. The Sweat Shop wants to train you. Train with a trainer that has earned the Tough Mudder orange head band and knows what it takes to train for and complete in the toughest mud run out there. Team Sweat Shop also completed 2 Mud Heros, a Super Spartan and Twin Peaks 11km trail run. Outdoor training starts the first week in May. Wednesdays at 6:00 pm. Locations will change each week to keep the terrain fresh and challenging. Instructor: Jen Regnier, Level 1 Crossfit Trainer and AFLCA certified trainer with six years of experience. Visit www.thesweatshopfitness.com for more details. Register today to get your spot by contacting Jen, by phone 403 505-7171, or email thesweatshop1@gmail.com.

The Sweat Shop-Boot Camps, Small Group Personal Training and Mud Run Training Train inside, outside, with a group, your dog or on your own. The Sweat Shop offers functional fitness programs and Boot Camps for all lifestyles and fitness levels. The Studio is equipped with all the latest training equipment. Boot Camps will challenge you with outdoor obstacle courses, circuits, hill training, cardio and weights. All Boot Camps and outdoor training start the first week in May. Instructor: Jen Regnier, Crossfit Level 1 Trainer and AFLCA certified trainer with six years of experience. Visit www.thesweatshopfitness.com for class schedule and all the details. Register now to get your spot by contacting Jen by phone 403 505-7171, or email thesweatshop1@gmail.com.

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FITNESS & WELLNESS

Core Stix Athletic Circuit

Booty Barre®

TRX FIT

Strength & Stretch

A suspension training workout that works your whole body! Explosive classes to amp up your TRX experience. Small class size for one-on-one instruction with knowledgeable instructors who are ready to help you increase your strength, core and endurance! Choose between a full hour, and lunchtime half hour class. Contact Mellisa @ 403.505.8613 or naturespath@hotmail.ca www. naturespathfitness.com

Free weight, plyometric and suspension training workouts designed to help you be your strongest self yet. Building full-body strength while working on your flexibility using your full range of motion, for total muscle health. Great group atmosphere: cheer each other on, be strong and have fun – not your typical weightlifting experience. Contact Mellisa at 403-505-8613 or naturespath@hotmail.ca. www. naturespathfitness.com.

Body Basics Tue Apr 1-May 6 Tue May13-Jun 20 Body Basics Mon/Wed/ Fri Mar 1-May 9 Mon/Wed/ Fri May 12-Jun 20

Body Basics Tue Apr 1-May 6 Tue May 13-Jun 20

18+yrs 5:30-6:30pm 5:30-6:30pm 18+yrs

$48.00

Early Morning Bootcamp 12:15-12:45pm 12:15-12:45pm

A great way to maximize your results, combination training of body weight, dumbbells, resistaband, stability balls, possibilities are endless. A workout that is as challenging as it is fun! No two workouts are the same, but each is full-body; no matter your fitness level, everyone can benefit from HIIT training. Bust through your fitness plateaus with HIIT. Sixweek sessions. Contact Mellisa at 403-505-8613 or naturespath@hotmail.ca or www.naturespathfitness. com.

FITNESS & WELLNESS

18+yrs 5:30-6:30pm 5:30-6:30pm

$90.00

With all great things outdoors, this class is a great way to maximize your fitness with combination training. A workout that is as challenging as it is fun! No two workouts are the same, but each is full-body; no matter your fitness, level everyone can benefit from HIIT training. Bust through your fitness plateaus with HIIT. Six-week sessions. Contact Mellisa at 403-505-8613 or naturespath@hotmail.ca, www. naturespathfitness.com. 18+yrs May12-Jun 21 OR

$90.00 9:30-10:30am 5:00-6:00pm

BalletFit

Body Basics Mon/ Tue/ Fri Mar 1-May 9 Mon/Tue/ Fri May 12-Jun 20

18+yrs

$126.00

6:00-7:00am 6:00-7:00am

Are you headed into an obstacle course this summer, hit the mud, climb the wall and jump fully prepared! Join us in our attempt to master all things obstacle this spring and come train with us. We will put you through the paces, making sure you are ready. Bootcamp-style training and running, all things we love to get down and dirty! Contact Mellisa at 403.505.8613 or email naturespath@hotmail.ca. www.naturespathfitness.com. TBA Mon/ Wed Jun 2- Aug 6

18+yrs 5:00-6:00pm

$130.00

Beginner Bootcamp Outdoor Edition NEW

A women’s only class with a blend of core ballet exercises that are done on a daily basis by ballerinas around the world to keep fit and stay flexible. Designed to increase core strength; participants will work their bodies in a whole new way that will leave you sweaty and satisfied after every workout. Daycare available for am class. Contact Mellisa at 403-505-8613 or naturespath@hotmail.ca, www. naturespathfitness.com.

100

Get a full body, cardio challenging, and strengthening mix up here and be ready to face the day when you’re done! Interval bootcamp-style training, to keep your heart rate up and working at your optimal level. Combination weight training with cardio intervals will blast through your fitness goals! This class will make you feel great all day long! Contact Mellisa at 403.505.8613 or email at naturespath@hotmail.ca. www.naturespathfitness.com for full schedule.

Big Bootcamp Training

Big HIIT Outdoor Edition

TBA Tue/Thu

$64.00

$90.00

Big HIIT

Body Basics Mon/Wed Mar1-May 7 Mon/Wed May 12-Jun 21

18+yrs 6:30-7:30pm 6:30-7:30pm

Body Basics Mon/Wed Mar 1-May 6 Mon/Wed May 12-Jun 18

16+yrs 6:30-7:30pm 6:30-7:30pm

$90.00

Body Basics Wed Apr 2-May 6 Wed May 14-Jun 18

16+yrs 9:30-10:30am 9:30-10:30am

$48.00

Want to reclaim your body and feel strong and healthy? Here we are! A bootcamp to start beginners off right. Not “once I loose a few pounds” or “once I get started again,” this is where you start. Use the great outdoors to inspire and motivate, along with our encouraging and helpful instructor, Mel. All you need is a mat, your runners and a great attitude, and we will provide the rest! Contact Mellisa at 403.505.8613 or email naturespath@hotmail.ca. www.naturespathfitness.com. TBA Mon/Wed May 12-Jun 18

16+yrs 6:00-7:00pm

$90.00

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Ladies Beginner Run

Improve your Pace when you Race

Come find your love of running. Using interval training allows you to increase your time and distance easily and comfortably. Our stroller-friendly classes have great group dynamics and the beautiful Red Deer scenery to get you moving. Work your way up from one and one intervals to six and one intervals and almost six-kilometre runs. Contact Mellisa at 403.505.8613 or email naturespath@hotmail.ca. www.naturespathfitness.com.

Improve your running pace and endurance for your overall running ability. This is an intermediate running class, starting at 5km. You will improve your strength, pace and your endurance to run 12-15km within the 8 week session, twice a week. Tuesday will focus on speed and hill training; Thursday will focus on distance improvement. You will be ready to conquer any race you decide to enter! Look for us on Facebook. Contact L’Angelle at 403-505-5540 or email langelle@accesscomm.ca.

TBA Tue/Thu May 13-Jun19 Mon/Wed May 12-Jun 18

16+yrs 9:30-10:30am 5:30-6:30pm

$75.00

CrossFit Red Deer Mommas CrossFit Mommas is designed so you may bring your children to workout with you. Not only are you on your way to achieving your fitness goals, but you are showing your children that fitness is important. Babies, young children, moms/dads, and grandparents are welcome. Free casual childcare is provided! Please email CrossFit Red Deer at info@ignitefit.ca or visit ww.ignitefit.ca for pricing and registration. CrossFit Red Deer/Ignite Fitness Mon-Fri 10:00-11:00am

CrossFit Red Deer

CrossFit Red Deer/Ignite Fitness Mon-Fri 6:00-7:00am Mon-Fri 8:00-9:00am Mon-Fri 10:00-11:0am Mon-Fri 5:00-6:00pm Mon/Wed 6:00-7:00am (Barbell Club) Tues/Thurs 8:00-9:00pm Sat 10:00-11:00am (Free for members) Mon/Wed/Fri 7:00-8:00am (On Ramp) Tues/Thurs 7:00-8:00pm (On Ramp) 9:00-10:00am (On Ramp) Sat

Cardio-MMA-Kickboxing Kick your workout into high gear and learn kickboxing techniques while developing conditioning and overall strength. Whether you want to improve on toning, cardiovascular, endurance, agility, flexibility or even learn self defense these high energy classes are designed for all fitness levels. Call or stop by for a complimentary class. Schedule available at www.kensei.ca. Kensei Martial Arts & Fitness www.kensei.ca 1-7667-50 Ave (Centre 76) 403-343-7900 Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 7:00 pm Tue/Thu/Sat 10:00 am Mon/Wed/Fri 6:00am

$144.00 5:30-6:30pm

TRX and Kettle Bells A one hour and 15 minute TRX suspension training and kettle bell training class – all outdoors. Expect a heart-hammering, sweaty good time, as you work your entire body using all of the equipment. You will experience dedicated instruction for the kettle bells and TRX as you work with two trainers in this class. Look for us on Facebook. Contact L’Angelle at 403505-5540 or email langelle@accesscomm.ca. Co-Ed Tue/Thu Apr 1-May 22 May 27-Jul17

$250.00 5:30-6:30pm

Outdoor Boot Camp Enjoy the outdoors as you amp up the heartpounding, endorphin rush you will feel as you work your entire body using various training equipment to achieve a new fitness level. No two workouts will be the same! Each class will be a full-body workout; no matter your fitness level, all are welcome. The experienced instructor will ensure you feel safe and comfortable to maximize your workout experience. Location will vary. Look for us on Facebook. Contact L’Angelle at 403-505-5540 or email langelle@ accesscomm.ca. Co-Ed Mon/Wed Apr 1-May 22 May 27-Jul17

$144.00 5:30-6:30pm

Women in the Woods! Ultimate Spa Weekend Our May retreat is sold out, but there are still a few spots left for September. Private yoga class, hiking, gourmet cooking lessons, Zumba lessons, time to shop and even our own wine Sommelier! Adorable loft suites in a Boutique Inn booked entirely for our group. Custom catering, gift bags, aromatherapy massage and hot stone pedicures. Absolutely everything is included, even wine and your spa treatment! trailrun@telus.net or www.womeninthewoods.ca Canmore, AB

FITNESS & WELLNESS

Learn how less is more! CrossFit is an excellent fullbody workout for all ages and fitness levels, which focuses on strength and conditioning combining weightlifting and gymnastics with intense bouts of interval training. If you are new to the CrossFit community try out our On Ramp (Introductory CrossFit Class) to learn the fundamental movements and skills. Please email CrossFit Red Deer info@ignitefit.ca or visit ww.ignitefit.ca for pricing and registration.

Co-Ed Tue/Thu Apr 1-May 22 May 27-Jul 17

Sep 12, 13, 14 $449.00+

With over 7,500 square feet of accessible and creative fun, the Blue Grass Sod Farms Central Spray & Play is a great place to spend your warm summer days.

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2nd Annual Women Rafting in the Woods!

Yoga/Kettlebell Mixer

10 spots left! Delicious food, adorable cabins and some of the best white water rafting in Alberta! We spend five hours on the river on Saturday, combined with some light hiking and a river side yoga/stretch class on Sunday. All meals, activities, T-shirt, certified guides, alcoholic beverages and accommodations included. Look for us on Facebook, email us at trailrun@telus.net or www.womeninthewoods.ca.

Love Kettlebells? Love Yoga? This class combines the best of both worlds. Get a great Kettlebell workout, and then work out those kinks with some yoga. Definitely a favorite among many. Drop in only!! Drop In Fee $15.00. Visit www.weberphysiotherapy. ca for more information.

Panther River, AB

Jun 13, 14, 15

$449.00

2nd Annual Women in the Woods! II Almost sold out! Register now to avoid disappointment! Waterfall hiking, river floating, horseback riding, river side yoga and massage. All in the beautiful Yahatinda. Certified guides, adorable log cabins, delicious food, sangria and bailey’s in your hot chocolate at the campfire! Cost even includes your T-shirt! Look for us on Facebook, email us at trailrun@telus.net or www.womeninthewoods.ca. Panther River, Yahatinda, AB

Sep 12, 13, 14

Women in the Woods! Local Hiking Group Our bi-weekly hiking group will meet every second Saturday morning at a new location right here around Red Deer. Red Deer has loads of great hiking all just a short drive from your doorstep. We will start at a novice level, slowly building up towards some more challenging hikes. A great way to prepare for our hiking series, or to just get out and learn some new local hikes with a fun bunch of women! Look for us on Facebook, email us at trailrun@telus.net or www.womeninthewoods.ca $199.00

Evening Kettlebell Kicker This class is geared towards kettlebellers who have done the beginner class already. The class is set up as a workout style class! It’s a great workout in a relaxing atmosphere. Come join the fun! Drop in or register online each month for a discounted rate. Drop in $10. Visit www.weberphysiotherapy.ca for information and to register. Weber Physiotherapy Studio Mon/Wed Apr 7-30 5:00-6:00pm Mon/Wed May 5-28 5:00-6:00pm Mon/Wed Jun 2-25 5:00-6:00pm No Class Apr 21, May 19 Instructor: Connie & Megan

A great way to continue or start a new fitness regime: our classes will challenge your fitness goals. Using a combination of strength training and cardiovascular conditions all with Kettlebells. This class is a great way to kick start your day. It is recommended to have done Kettlebells prior to starting this class. Visit www.weberphysiotherapy.ca for information and to register.

$60.00

Weber Physiotherapy Studio Tue/Thu Apr 8-10 5:45-6:30am Tue/Thu May 6-29 5:45-6:30am Tue/Thu Jun 3-26 5:45-6:30am Instructor: Connie

$60.00

Kettlebells 4 Runners Looking to supplement some cross training to help become a faster and stronger runner? This class is directed towards runners and will help build endurance, strength, and power-all attributes needed for better runners. We will accommodate all running levels-even if you haven’t done Kettlebells before. Visit www.weberphysiotherapy.ca for information and to register. Weber Physiotherapy Studio Tue Apr 8-29 6:30-7:15 am Tue May 6-27 6:30-7:15 am Tue Jun 3-24 6:30-7:15 am Instructor: Connie

$40.00

Momma’s Kettlebell Cross Training MOM’s! Are you looking for a daytime workout class just for women. We have just the class for you! This class is devoted to helping you feel and look fitter! We use Kettlebells, TRX trainer, Bosu Stability training and much more to challenge your body! It’s a great mix up of fitness modalities while still focusing on fundamental Kettlebell training. Visit www.weberphysiotherapy.ca for information and to register. Weber Physiotherapy Studio Tue/Thu Apr 8- May1 9:00-10:00 am Tues/Thu May 6-29 9:00-10:00am Tues/Thu Jun3-26 9:00-10:00am Instructor: Connie

FITNESS & WELLNESS

Our dates and locations are set! First hike will be June 21 (the first day of summer!), and we are heading out to Abraham Lake. Jump on our luxury bus and leave the rest to us. Gourmet lunches and snacks, T-shirt and certified guides. Five hikes in all, other locations include Yahatinda, Allstones, Canmore and Coral Creek. Hikes are $99each, or all 5 for $500. Local hiking classes will be available bi-weekly for beginners to prepare for the day hikes. Look for us on Facebook, email us at trailrun@telus. net or www.womeninthewoods.ca. Central Alberta Jun-Oct $125.00/hike

May 10-Oct 4

Good Morning Kettlebells

$449.00

Women in the Woods! Hiking Series

Red Deer & area No Class Sep 6

Weber Physiotherapy Studio $15.00 Drop-in Only Mon 6:00-7:30pm No Class Apr 21, May 19 Instructor: Tessa

$50.00

Rent one of our many facilities for a birthday party, private function, community event or meeting. Learn more at www.reddeer.ca/rpc

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Afternoon Beginner Kettlebells Looking to get back into shape- or to start a new workout regime? Why not try our beginner Kettlebells workout class. This is an instructional class geared towards first time Kettlebells . Learn basic Kettlebells fundamentals in this beginner class. The session runs for 4 weeks at a time. No drop in available. Register early to guarantee a spot. Visit www.weberphysiotherapy.ca for information and to register. Weber Physiotherapy Studio Tue Apr 8-29 1:00-2:00 pm Tue May 6-27 1:00-2:00 pm Tue Jun 3-24 1:00-2:00 pm Instructor: Connie

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$56.00 #64197

Recreation Centre Tue May 6-Jun 24 Instructor: Jolene

Adult 5:30-6:30pm 8 sessions

$56.00 #65566

GENTLE FITNESS Gentle Functional Fitness A gentle, complete workout designed to maintain or improve movements that relate to daily activities. This class is suitable for seniors or those looking for the benefits of a healthy lifestyle through gentle strength training and stretching exercises.

Looking to get back into shape- or to start a new workout regime? Why not try our beginner Kettlebells workout class. This is an instructional class geared towards first time Kettlebells . Learn basic Kettlebells fundamentals in this beginner class. The session runs for 4 weeks at a time. No drop in available. Register early to guarantee a spot. Visit www.weberphysiotherapy.ca for information and to register. $40.00

FUSION

Collicutt Centre Wed Apr 30-Jun 25 Instructor: Marliss No Class May 7

Adult $48.00 11:15-12:00pm #64206 8 sessions

SUMMER Collicutt Centre Wed Jul 2-Aug 27 Instructor: Marliss

Adult $54.00 11:00-11:45am #64207 9 sessions

Recreation Centre Tue/Thu Apr 8-May 1 Tue/Thu May 6-29 Tue/Thu Jun 3-26 Instructor: Melanie

Adult $56.00 10:30-11:30am #66137 10:30-11:30am #66138 10:30-11:30am #66139 8 sessions

Gentle Yoga for 50+

Blended Fusion The best of three worlds: a blend of yoga, Pilates, and fitness conditioning. This class will focus on increasing your flexibility, balance, and strength while allowing you to experience mind and body awareness. No previous experience required. Collicutt Centre Mon Apr 28-Jun 30 Instructor: Marliss No Class May 19

Adult 7:30-8:30pm 8 sessions

$40.00

Evening Beginner Kettlebells

Weber Physiotherapy Studio Tue Apr 8-29 6:00-7:00 pm Tue May 6-27 6:00-7:00 pm Tue Jun 3-24 6:00-7:00 pm Instructor: Keith

SUMMER Collicutt Centre Tue Jul 8-Aug 26 Instructor: Marliss

Adult 7:15-8:15pm 9 sessions

$63.00 #64198

No yoga experience? No problem. This gentle class will introduce you to yoga for overall body and core strength, balance, flexibility, relaxation, healthy breathing and stress/pain management/reduction for common problems (e.g. helping with lower back pain). Note: Participants should be able to get up and down off yoga mat on floor. Recreation Centre Tue/Thu Apr 8-May 1 Tue/Thu May 6-29 Tue/Thu Jun 3-26 Instructor: Tracey

Adult 50+ 9:30-10:30am 9:30-10:30am 9:30-10:30am 8 sessions

$56.00 #65596 #65597 #65598

NEW

YogaChair

Are you discovering the need to exercise and honour your body? This class incorporates all the advantages of challenge and self-pacing for all levels and ages (including older adult). The poses and methods using a chair will allow you to increase muscular strength, endurance, flexibility, and increase stamina, lung capacity and overall wellness. Recommended that participants bring a small blanket. GH Dawe Centre Fri Apr 25-Jun 13 Instructor: Nancy

Adult $48.00 12:10-12:55pm #64824 8 sessions

GH Dawe Centre Fri Apr 25-Jun 13 Instructor: Nancy

Adult 1:15-2:15pm 8 sessions

$56.00 #64824

Recreation Centre Wed May 7-Jun 25 Fri May 9-Jun 27 Instructor: Nancy

Adult 9:30-10:30am 9:30-10:30am 8 sessions

$56.00 #65575 #65576

Instructor: Rozanne Pyper

1 session

PERSONAL TRAINING Ignite Fitness Personal Training Ignite Fitness is a personal training studio that focuses on movements that allow you to enjoy everyday activities. We use multi-joint, functional, muscle movements that are utilized in all aspects of life. Our programs deliver fitness that is by design, broad, general, and inclusive. Our specialty is not specializing. Ignite Fitness Certified Trainers have the knowledge and experience to work with healthy individuals, persons with chronic diseases and/ or disabilities, athletes, and children. One-on-one, partner and group training available. Call for a free consultation! For more information and pricing please email Ignite Fitness/CrossFit Red Deer at info@ ignitefit.ca or visit www.ignitefit.ca.

SELF DEFENSE “Back Off” – Female Self Defense

Dancercise at the Golden Circle A low impact senior-friendly fun form of exercise. Call 403-343-6074 for more information. Golden Circle Thu Sep-May

$1 drop in fee 10:30–11:30 am

Yoga at the Golden Circle Senior-friendly, warm atmosphere and knowledgeable instructors offer a workout with gentle stretching you will enjoy.

Tue/Thu

Apr 3-Jun 26

Adult $80.00 Members $105.00 Non-members 5:15-6:15pm

Move & Groove 50+ at the Golden Circle Work on your cardio, balance and strength and meet new people at the same time. Being active helps with your overall health and well-being. Phone 403-343-6074. Golden Circle Thu Jun 12-Aug 28 No Class Jul 3

Adult $20.00 Members $45.00 Non-members 10:00-11:00am

NUTRITION The Diet Doc Permanent Weight Loss Workshop A two-hour fully comprehensive workshop with Rozanne Pyper CN, CPT. Learn about Metabolism; Your Genetic Uniqueness and Body Types; Digestion; Meal Spacing; The Science of How the Body Loses or Stores Body Fat; Hormones that affect Weight Gain vs Weight Loss; Calories and the Macronutrients Protein, Carbohydrates and Fat; Exercise – The Other Critical Variable; Modes of Weight Training and Cardiovascular Activity; and Steps to Success! GH Dawe Centre Mon May 5

Adult 6:00-8:00pm

$20.00 #64832

Collicutt Centre Sat May 24 Instructor: Suzanne

10:30-2:30pm 1 session

$40.00 #64209

STRENGTH TRAINING You must have medical clearance from your Dr. before participating in any of the following City of Red Deer programs.

Health & Fitness Assessment This evaluation can help you set a starting point by indicating your fitness and health strengths and weaknesses. The profile includes a consultation with a certified fitness trainer. The 30-minute assessment will include your choice of two fitness component assessments, while the 60-minute assessment will include assessments on all five fitness components: body composition, muscular endurance, muscular strength, cardiovascular fitness, and/or flexibility. Collicutt Centre 30-minute assessment 60-minute assessment

13-17 yrs $20.00 $35.00

FITNESS & WELLNESS

Golden Circle

Ladies, bring your friends; moms bring your daughters. Come and learn some basic strategies for personal safety and self defense as well as a brief introduction to martial arts. This class will be taught by a female third degree black belt in karate and jujits, and will include both theory and practical work. Wear loose comfortable clothing and be ready to work in bare feet. Bring a lunch/snack.

Adult $21.50 $37.50

By individual appointment only – call 403-358-7529,

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ext. #1510 for more information.

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Program Design – Beginner

YOGA

Are you always setting goals and can’t seem to reach them by yourself? We are here to help! This is an opportunity for you to meet with one of our certified trainers to discuss the various components of fitness and together you will design an individual program that will work for you and your busy schedule. We want to help you to succeed and to finally reach those goals. Please note: our program design does not include your Collicutt card Fee and/or admission into the Collicutt Centre. Collicutt Centre 13-17 yrs $35.00 Collicutt Centre Adult $37.50 By individual appointment only – call 403-358-7529, ext. #1510 for more information

Have you heard about our Smart key Program? The smart key is a computerized program that is set to specifically to meet your individual needs. You will meet with a certified trainer and together you will customize your workout plan. Your key is your “Virtual Trainer.” The program fee includes your one on one consultation with the trainer and 4 months access to the smart key system. Please note: Our smart key program does not include your Collicutt Card Fee and/or admission into the Collicutt Centre.

FITNESS & WELLNESS

Collicutt Centre 13-17 yrs $45.00 Adult $47.50 Collicutt Centre By individual appointment only – call 403-358-7529, ext. #1510 for more information

Youth Fitness Orientation Just turned 13 and want to use the Collicutt Fitness & Wellness Studio? This Youth Fitness Orientation provides you with the basic knowledge, etiquette, and skills to begin utilizing the Studio. All individuals 13-17 years of age must have completed this orientation to use the Fitness Studio. There is no charge, and one parent must be present to sign the youth consent form before youth can participate in class.

Revitalize with Yoga A Hatha Yoga class designed for beginner and continuing students to improve flexibility, strength, balance, and well-being. Collicutt Centre Fri May 2-Jun 20 Instructor: Barb/Connie

Adult 9:30-11:00am 8 sessions

$84.00 #64201

Yoga “Sampler” Have you ever wondered which yoga practice is the best for you? Come and experience a different yoga discipline each week: Hatha, Therapeutic, Power/ Ashtanga, Yin, Kundalin, Vinyasa Flow and Himalayan Tradition. Class type may change due to instructor availability. Finish each session with an understanding of the benefits yoga has to offer. Namaste Collicutt Centre Wed May 7-Jun 18 Instructor: rotation

Adult 7:15-8:15pm 7 sessions

$49.00 #64202 NEW

Pre Natal Yoga

Pregnancy is a time in your life that is unlike any other. Learn how yoga can provide you with the tools to support you throughout your pregnancy, labour, and delivery. This class is a combination of breathing, postures, relaxation, body awareness, and being part of a community of blossoming bellies. No yoga experience is required. You may come at any time in your pregnancy. Doctor consent is recommended. Collicutt Centre Mon Apr 28-Jun 30 Instructor: Delaney No Class May 19

Adult 6:15-7:15pm 9 sessions

$72.00 #64204

Hatha Yin Mix

FLK® Taoist Tai Chi™ Beginner Classes

This class opens with hatha postures and then moves into a yin yoga seated series. While focusing on the breath, you will build stronger muscles and bones and increase joint and connective tissue health by combining strengthening postures with passive deep yin stretches. This is a great class for anyone who is seeking a balance of strength and surrender as well as those seeking to increase their flexibility and balance athletic pursuits. Newbies Welcome.

Experience a relaxing, holistic, low impact exercise. Contact 403-346-6772 for more information and to register.

GH Dawe Centre Thu May 1-Jun 19

Orientation times Thu Sat

4:15-5:30pm 12:00-1:15pm

TAI CHI

Port O Call Centre (#100, 4419 50 Avenue) May 6 6:30- 8:30pm

Health Recovery Class This Tai Chi class is especially designed for people with chronic illness such as MS, arthritis, etc. or those who are recovering from stroke or surgery. Contact 403-346-6772 for more information and to register.

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11:00am-1:00pm (year-round class)

Port O Call Centre (#100, 4419 50 Avenue)

Adult 7:00-8:15pm

$70.00 #64814

Whether the people on your list love spin class or spinning a pottery wheel, an RPC gift card is the perfect gift! Available at all City recreation facilities with cashier services.

Instructor: Holly

8 sessions

Yoga Introductory-Continuation Lunch Bite Yoga Lunch Bite Yoga is just right for when you need a little pick-me-up in the middle of your day. Join Holly for this challenging, yet gentle 45-minute, mid-day breakout. Offering an opportunity for you to get in your practice and reset your day without returning to your desk in a heap of sweat. Forget about a shot of espresso. Try a bite of yoga! GH Dawe Centre Mon Apr 28-Jun 16 No class May 19 Wed Apr 30-Jun 18 No Class May 7 Instructor: Holly

Adult $42.00 12:10-12:55pm #64816 12:10-12:55pm #64817

GH Dawe Centre Mon Mar 24-Jun 9 No Class Apr 21, May 19 Instructor: Maxine

Adult 6:15-8:15pm

Annie L Gaetz Mon Apr 7-Jun 16 Instructor: Wanda

Adult 6:15-7:45pm 9 classes

$105.00 #64828

10 sessions $95.00 #66642

7 sessions

Sunny Side Up Yoga

NEW

This twice weekly morning class explores yoga postures, breath awareness and moments in meditation. Heart-centered class designed to cultivate compassion in action. Come breathe, smile, and move. Suitable for all levels. GH Dawe Centre Mon/Wed Apr 7-May 5 No Class Apr 21 Mon/Wed May 12-Jun 9 No Class May 19 Instructor: Holly

Classes include sessions on Hatha Yoga postures, breathing practices, sitting/standing postures, and deep relaxation. Join us and tone your mind as well as your body. No previous yoga experience necessary. Please bring a mat and towel to use during floor exercises, and wear loose comfortable clothing.

Adult 8:00-9:00am

$56.00 #65032

8:00-9:00am

#65033

8 sessions

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No Class Apr 21, May 19

YogaLean (holistic approach to weight loss) Losing weight is a transformational process that involves the mind, body and spirit. Therefore, YogaLean is a program designed to work from the inside out, drawing from the self-inquiry of yoga philosophy. Fifteen minutes of class is about Yamas and Niyamas, Meditation, Breathing, Positive Affirmation, Exercise, Support, Journaling and Nutrition then 60 minutes of physical and mental activities with emphasis on the practice of breathing and mindfulness, including learning to be comfortable with your body. Recommended that participants bring a small blanket, journal/notebook. GH Dawe Centre Mon Apr 28-Jun 23 No Class May 19 Instructor: Nancy

Adult 1:15-2:30pm

$70.00 #64826

Recreation Centre Mon/Wed Apr 7-30 Mon/Wed May 5-Jun 2 No Class May 19 & 28 Mon/Wed Jun 4-25 Instructor: Nancy

Adult 4:40-5:55pm 4:40-5:55pm

$61.25 #65578 #65579

4:40-5:55pm 7 Sessions

#65580

8 sessions

FITNESS & WELLNESS

Core Strength Yoga Fitness This class will focus on yoga postures and fitness routines that develop and maintain core strength. Good muscle tone/balance and postural alignment, as well as increased mobility/flexibility in core-related areas will be emphasized along with complimentary yoga breathing, body awareness and relaxation practices. Recreation Centre Tue/Thu Apr 8-May 1 Tue/Thu May 6-29 Tue/Thu Jun 3-26 Instructor: Tracey

Adult 8:00-9:00am 8:00-9:00am 8:00-9:00am 8 sessions

$56.00 #65599 #65600 #65601 NEW

Basic Hatha Yoga

This hatha yoga class includes some flow sequences â&#x20AC;&#x201C; be prepared to gain some awareness in your yoga poses! Suitable for beginning and long-time yoga practitioners. Recreation Centre Tue/Thu Apr 8-May 1 Tue/Thu May 6-29 Tue/Thu Jun 3-26 Instructor: Tracey

Adult 7:35-8:35pm 7:35-8:35pm 7:35-8:35pm 8 sessions

Fundamental Yoga for Beginners

$56.00 #65569 #65570 #65571 NEW

Never taken a yoga class or want to learn more about the basics? Then this yoga class is for you. Taught at a slower pace with a focus on alignment, breath and ease of movement for a solid foundation.

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Recreation Centre Mon Apr 7-May 12 No class Apr 21 Instructor: Deb

Adult 6:30-7:30pm 5 sessions

$35.00 #66140

Hatha Fit with Weights

NEW

A complete, total body workout. This class tones, sculpts and lengthens every major muscle group in your body. Add small, the or five pound dumbbells to specific yoga asanas, movements, and training styles using various fitness equipment. We complete our practice on the floor with a bit of core, flexibility poses and final relaxation. These intense, but easyto-follow classes will make your yoga postures and fitness routines a more complete workout for body, mind and soul. GH Dawe Centre Sat Apr 26-May 24 Sat May 31-Jun 28 Instructor: Nancy

Adult $43.75 10:15-11:30am #65030 10:15-11:30am #65031 5 sessions

Recreation Centre Thu May 8-Jun 26 Instructor: Nancy

Adult 5:30-6:30pm 8 sessions

$56.00 #65581

Relaxation Yoga Looking for that great way to shed the stress of a busy work week and settle down for the weekend? This class will concentrate on deep breathing techniques and basic positions for letting go of everyday stress and finding your inner peace once again. Recreation Centre Fri May 9-Jun 27 Instructor: Wanda/Barb

Adult 4:30-5:30pm 8 sessions

Whole Body Wake-up Yoga

$56.00 #65568 NEW

Get your day going with a full body wake-up call. This class includes stretching, strength, stamina and destressing to start your day right. Recreation Centre Tue/Thu Apr 8-May 1 Tue/Thu May 6-29 Tue/Thu Jun 3-26 Instructor: TBA

Adult 6:30-7:30am 6:30-7:30am 6:30-7:30am 8 sessions

$56.00 #65602 #65603 #65604

Yoga for Strength, Flexibility and Power This beginner class will pull from several different styles to introduce you to the many realms of yoga: challenging power workouts, softer stretching, breathing techniques, and unique explorations of energy and endurance. Recreation Centre Tue/Thu Apr 8-May 1 Tue/Thu May 6-29 Tue/Thu Jun 3-26 Instructor: Jolene

Adult 4:45-5:30pm 4:45-5:30pm 4:45-5:30pm 8 sessions

$48.00 #65572 #65573 #65574

GH Dawe Fri Apr 25-Jun13 Instructor: Nancy

Adult 5:30-6:30pm 8 sessions

$56.00 #66738

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Yoga for Inner Peace

YOUTH PROGRAMS

This four-week session is a short and sweet intro to the Himalayan Yoga Tradition. Learn to quiet and still incessant thinking. Learn to let go of unnecessary holding and tension. Experience relief from stress and strain by learning gentle, slow movement, and deep, progressive relaxation. Suitable for beginner and continuing students. No prior experience necessary. This location allows for private small group instruction. Please dress in warm, comfortable fitting clothes. Westpark Presbytarian Church Instructor: Barbara Tue Apr 8-29 Wed Apr 9-30 Tue May6-27 Wed May 7-28

Adult 4 classes 5:30-6:30pm 9:00-10:00am 5:30-6:30pm 9:00-10:00am

$28.00 #66644 #66645 #66646 #66647

Physio Yoga Take time for yourself; relax, rejuvenate, and strengthen. Weber studio offers a unique approach to yoga. Combined knowledge of a physio and yogi, Tessa will take you through a more holistic practice involving both rejuvenating and rehabilitation approach. Join us every Tuesday evening at 5pm. Drop in only- $10.00. Visit www.weberphysiotherapy. ca for information.

Yoga Flow Work as hard or as little as you need in this free flow Vinyassa yoga class. Learn the basic postures while raising the heart rate, stretching, and focusing on finding stillness in the mind. This class is for anyone and everyone. Join us Thursdays at 5 for a rejuvenating experience. Drop in only- $10.00. Visit www.weberphysiotherapy.ca for information. Weber Physiotherapy Studio $10.00 Drop-in Only Thu 5:00-6:00pm Instructor: Raelyn No Class Jun 19

This program is for youth, ages 16 & 17 who would like to access the fitness and weight room at the GH Dawe Community Centre. This one-hour session lead by certified Fitness Personnel will familiarize you to each piece of equipment and how to use it safely and effectively as well as review weight room rules and etiquette. Participants who complete this orientation will receive a Dawe Centre fitness and weight room shoe tag upon completion of the session. Only Youth with a shoe tag may gain access to the fitness and weight room. A parent and/or guardian must be present to sign a waiver at time of registration. GH Dawe Centre Sat Apr 26 Sat May 17 Sat Jun 28 Sat Jul 19 Sat Aug 30

Youth 10:00-11:00am 10:00-11:00am 10:00-11:00am 10:00-11:00am 10:00-11:00am

FREE #66610 #66611 #66612 #66624 #66625

Thu Thu Thu Thu Thu

3:45-4:45pm 3:45-4:45pm 3:45-4:45pm 1:00-2:00pm 1:00-2:00pm

#66607 #66608 #66609 #66621 #66622

Apr 10 May 8 Jun 12 Jul 17 Aug 14

GLOW Zumba® For Kids & Teens (Parents Welcome) Enjoy 45-minutes of fun and exciting Zumba Fitness classes under black lights. (Refer to Zumba® description for details). Wear white and bright neon clothing and accessories! Bring a friend, a sibling or maybe even your mom or dad! Bring water, athletic shoes and your glow sticks! For ages eight and up (Parent’s signature is required on youth’s Par-Q’s prior to the first class.) GH Dawe Centre Thu May 1-Jun 19 Instructor: Nicole

Youth/Adult 4:45-5:30pm 8 sessions

$56.00 #64637

FITNESS & WELLNESS

Weber Physiotherapy Studio $10.00 Drop-in Only Tue 5:00-6:00pm Instructor: Tessa

GH Dawe Centre Fitness & Weight Room Orientation

Yoga 4 Runners Weber Physiotherapy Studio Training for a race or running for exercise? Increase core strength and flexibility to promote a longer running stride and decrease chance of injury. April will “run” you through a series of poses to improve your running performance and true joy of the activity. Please check our website as to when our next session dates are www. weberphysiotherapy.ca Thu Instructor: April

6:30-7:30 am

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Please note: City of Red Deer programs have coloured titles and location lines. For more information on a program with a black title, please use the contact information provided in that listing.

Sports Sampler

Badminton Basics – Child 9-11 yrs

Not sure of what sport your child may like? Each week we will introduce the basic skill, equipment and rules to a specific sport at their level. A fun snapshot of sport with a focus on fair play. Badminton, basketball, climbing, floor hockey, and volleyball will be introduced. All equipment is provided. Collicutt Centre Thu Apr 24-May 22

6-8yrs 5:15-6:15pm

$58.75 #64619

BADMINTON Badminton Basics – Parent & Child

SPORTS

This program gives parents an opportunity to learn the game of badminton with their child. Our certified instructor will teach you the rules of the game along with the skills required to play and enjoy the sport. All equipment is provided. Child must be accompanied by same adult for all classes.

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Collicutt Centre Mon Mar31-May12 *No class Apr 21

6-9 yrs $93.00/pair 6:15-7:15pm #64548

This program gives children an opportunity to learn the game of badminton. Our certified instructor will teach you the rules of the game along with the skills required to play and enjoy the sport. All equipment is provided. Collicutt Centre Thu Apr10-May15

9-11 yrs 6:30-7:30pm

$69.50 #64546

Badminton Basics –Youth 12-15 yrs This program gives youth an opportunity to learn the game of badminton. Our certified instructor will teach you the rules of the game along with the skills required to play and enjoy the sport. All equipment is provided. Collicutt Centre Thu Apr 10-May 15

12-15 yrs 7:45-8:45pm

$69.50 #64602

Badminton Competitive –Youth For youth that are already competing in badminton this is an opportunity to keep your game up, as well as take it to the next level. Our certified badminton coach will lead you through drills and skills. Collicutt Centre Mon Mar 31-May 12 *No class Apr 21

13-17 yrs 5:00-6:00pm

$69.50 #64540

BALL

Youth Ball Hockey -

Tiny Tyke T-ball “Everybody gets to play – Everybody has fun”! T-Ball, is the perfect sport for getting kids started in the game of baseball and softball. Learning to “Run, Catch and Throw” is critical by this age. This program helps develop ball skills without exerting too much pressure on young players, keeping the game safe, and allowing them to have lots of fun. One of the best things about this game is that it is relatively easy to teach kids so they can play in no time even with little experience! Using parents as leaders, our program will incorporate “FUNdamentals” from Canada’s Sport for Life program to enhance your child’s physical activity experience. This program is a forerunner to Red Deer Minor Baseball and Softball programs and uses game and skill fundamentals from Baseball Canada’s & Softball Canada’s developmental programs. The program is offered on Tuesdays or Saturdays. Volunteer “Team-Leader” positions are required in order for the league to run. Each team will need a Leader and Assistant Leader. Leaders will be required to submit a Criminal Records Check (CRC). Each team will receive an equipment bag (no gloves) with Leaders’ Manual and during the first week coaches and players from Red Deer Minor Baseball’s rep program(AA and AAA teams) will be onsite to work with the kids and also help the leaders of the teams with various drills they can use to practice different skills… All players will receive a league t-shirt. Players must be age four by June 30. No Session May 17. Various Diamonds Sat May 3–Jun 28

4-5 yrs $60.00 11:00am–12:00pm #66446

Various Diamonds Tue May 6–Jun24

4-5 yrs 6:15–7:15pm

Indoor Softball Basics

$60.00 #66447

This co-ed recreational program focuses on participation, having fun and good sportsmanship through equal playing time. All players must have a pair of indoor shoes. Sticks and balls are provided. Players will register as individuals with teams being organized each Saturday. Volunteer positions include: Leader and Assistant Leader. A Leaders’ Manual is provided with complete program information. Players must be the minimum age by June 21 to participate in the appropriate program. No Session May 17. G.H. Dawe Arena Sat Apr 19–Jun 14

5-7 yrs 12:30–1:30pm

$50.00 #66556

G.H. Dawe Arena Sat Apr 19–Jun 14

8-10 yrs 1:30–2:30pm

$50.00 #66558

Ladies’ Ball Hockey This eight team league is back for another exciting season. This program is a great opportunity for general fitness and meeting new people, all while fulfilling that competitive hockey need during the spring. One referee is provided for league games and two referees for the play-offs. Individual players who are interested in joining a team can contact the Recreation, Parks and Culture department at 3098411. Kinsmen Community Arena/ G.H.Dawe Arena Adult $1,650.00/Team Mon/Wed Apr 14–Jul 9 7:00 & 8:15pm #66449

Cheney’s Zen Karate & Kickboxing

NEW

Swing batter, Swing! Learn the basics of batting, catching and throwing or improve your skills. Not a fan of Spring weather…no need to worry! Come inside and meet new friends in a fun and safe environment. Coed 7-9 yrs 5:30-6:30pm

Collicutt Centre Wed Apr 30-June 4 No class May 28

Coed 10-12 yrs $69.50 6:45-7:45pm #64661

$69.50 #64656

BALL HOCKEY Ball Hockey – Parent & Child This program gives parents an opportunity to play ball hockey with their child. Some skills and drills will be presented in a fun way with lots of game play. All equipment is provided. Collicutt Centre Tue Apr 22-May 20

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Collicutt Centre Wed Apr 30-June 4 No class May 28

6-8 yrs $58.75/pair 6:00-7:00pm #64614

Now accepting registrations! Red Deer’s largest and best equipped martial arts training facility. Proud to have served Red Deer and area for the past 31 years. Offering the finest training in traditional Zen Karate Do, Kickboxing and Muay Thai (competitive/ non-competitive), Ladies self defense and Martial arts weaponry. We offer classes for both adults and children, as well as specialized private programs. All classes are taught personally by Master Lyle Cheney and his team of professional instructors. 403-347-9020 www.cheneykarate.com #6 – 5550 45 Street (Cronquist Business Park)

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BASKETBALL

Cheerleading, Tumbling and more!

Youth Basketball Skills and Drills New to basketball or wanting to improve your game? Basic skill development will be covered throughout the course. Dribbling, passing, lay-ups and shooting will be focused on along with a few extras. A progress card will be given to help track skill development. Collicutt Centre Tue Apr 22-May 20

Coed 9-12 yrs 7:15-8:15pm

$58.75 #64620

CHEERLEADING Premier Preschool Through our unique program of preschool and fitness activities we emphasize the social, creative, emotional, physical and intellectual development of each child.

Premier Academy has a program for the beginner to the elite offering classes for three-year-olds up to adults. Choose from: • Competitive Cheerleading • Recreational Cheerleading • Tumbling/Gymnastics Classes • Birthday Parties • Open Gym • Private Lessons • Summer Camps • Licensed Preschool Call for a FREE Trial Class! We are located at #3, 7711-50 Ave. Please call us at 403-352-7744 or visit www.premieracademy.ca

Central Alberta Rowing Club Rowing is a growing sport in Alberta, inspired by Canada’s recent Olympic successes.

What makes our program unique? • Combination of preschool activities in the classroom and fitness activities in the gym • 2 day program for three year olds • 2 or 4 day program for four year olds • Optional fundraising to offset fees We are located at #3, 7711-50 Ave. Please call us at 403-352-7744 or visit www.premieracademy.ca

Cheerleading, Tumbling & Dance Camps Join us for the ultimate summer camp experience! Premier camps are designed for friendship, lots of learning and fun, fun, fun! Participants will be put into a group with other athletes of similar age and ability level to work on skills including: jumps, dance, gymnastics, stunts and pyramids, as well as other fun activities including trampoline, hip hop, yoga, crafts and more! Beginner and High Performer Camps for 5 to 16 year olds available. Please call us at 403-352-7744 or visit us on the web at www.premieracademy.ca for more information.

403-782-0732, CABC@xplornet.com or visit http://www.albertarowing.ca/

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The Collicutt Centre has three transit routes nearby. Check out route 9 with stops on 30 Ave; routes 5 and 7 stop on Lockwood Ave.

See our Rowing program listing in this section for more information, or contact us:

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CLIMBING

Climbing Kids Level 1

Parent & Child Climb Time This introductory class is a great way to spend quality time with your child. You will learn about the proper use of equipment, climbing movements and safety techniques. We will also allow plenty of practice time on the wall for your little wall crawler! All equipment is provided. Must be the same adult throughout the course. A belay test is not included with this program. Climbing waivers available at www.reddeer. ca/collicuttcentre Collicutt Centre Wed Arp 23-May 14

6-9 yrs $96.00/pair 4:30-5:30pm #64368

Little Monkeys Climbing Time to climb, play games and have fun! Come and climb our walls. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about getting you on the wall and having fun. Climbing waivers available at www. reddeer.ca/collicuttcentre

This level provides an introduction to climbing gear, some climbing safety, fun and games on the wall. Lots of time for climbing with a climbing record to see your improvement. Climbing waivers available at www.reddeer.ca/collicuttcentre Collicutt Centre Wed Apr 23-May 14

9-13 yrs 5:45-6:45pm

$69.00 #64370

Climbing Kids Level 2 Building on the learning from CK1 you will learn how to put on the harness and do all the safety checks required. You will also learn additional safety items, and skills such as the balance triangle, rest positions and more. A climbing record will be kept to see your improvement with lots of climbing time provided. Prerequisite: Climbing Kids Level 1. Climbing waivers available at www.reddeer.ca/collicuttcentre Collicutt Centre Tue Apr 22-May 13

9-13 yrs 7:00-8:00pm

$69.00 #64372

Climbing Kids Level 3

Collicutt Centre Tue Apr 22-May 13 Apr 26-May 24 Sat No class May 17

5-6 yrs $65.00 4:30-5:30pm #64363 10:30-11:30am #64367

You will learn how to tie the figure 8 knot and about indoor route grading and how to climb a route. Safety items will also be included in this level as well an introduction to foot placement and matching. Lots of climbing time will be provided and a climbing record. Prerequisite: Climbing Kids Level 2. Climbing waivers available at www.reddeer.ca/collicuttcentre

Collicutt Centre Tue Apr 22-May 13

7-8 yrs 5:45-6:45pm

Collicutt Centre Thu Apr 24-May 22

$65.00 #64364

9-13 yrs 5:45-6:45pm

$85.00 #64375

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Climbing Kids Level 4 & 5 Level 4 will learn outdoor route grading, partner safety checks and will have mastered the figure 8 knot. An introduction to body positions will be covered and understanding when to use the foot placements and matching learned in CK3. A climbing record will be kept to see your progress. Prerequisite: Climbing Kids Level 3. Level 5 will build on the previous levels and mastering the skills learned. Flagging and smearing will be introduced as well as when and how to use chalk. Body positions from CK4 will be done and used properly and all safety items from previous levels will be consistently displayed. A climbing record will be kept. Prerequisite: Climbing Kids Level 4. Climbing waivers available at www.reddeer.ca/collicuttcentre Collicutt Centre Thu Apr 24-May 22

9-13 yrs 7:00-8:00pm

$85.00 #64376

Junior Climbing A program for young climbers to push their climbing abilities to a new level by building on skills learned in Climbing Kids 4 or Learn the Ropes. The focus will be on climbing skills, techniques and training to improve overall climbing. *Prerequisite for this course is: completed Climbing Kids 4 OR Learn the Ropes. Climbing waivers available at www.reddeer. ca/collicuttcentre Collicutt Centre Wed Apr 16-May 21

11-15 yrs 7:00-8:00pm

$95.00 #65553

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Learn the Ropes This two-hour class is a great starting point if you’re interested in the sport of indoor climbing. You will learn the basics for tying in as a climber and safely holding a belay rope. All equipment is provided and no experience is necessary. A Belay Test is included with the program. Climbing waivers available at www. reddeer.ca/collicuttcentre Collicutt Centre Wed Apr 2 Tue Apr 15 Sat May 3 Thu May 22 Wed Jun 11 Wed Jul 16 Thu Aug 21

13+ yrs 6:30-8:30pm 7:00-9:00pm 12:00-2:00pm 8:15-10:15pm 6:30-8:30pm 6:30-8:30pm 7:00-9:00pm

$25.00 #64361 #64354 #64355 #64356 #64357 #64852 #64855

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4-5yrs $150.00 11:30am-1:30pm #64714

Kvitka Red Deer Canadian Ukrainian Dance Club-Classes for All Ages Experience vibrant Ukrainian culture while enjoying the fun and exercise of Ukrainian dance. No prior dance experience necessary and Ukrainian heritage not necessary. Lessons vary from 1/2 hour to 1-1/4 hours depending on age. Registration begins September 3, 2014. For more information please contact Irene at 403-346-5712 or Andrea at 403-7493252 or email us at kvitkardukrdance@yahoo.ca. Festival Hall Wed evenings

3 yrs-Adult Sep-May

$10/hour

Strive Dance Academy Society Combine your child’s talents and passion for the arts and sports at Central Alberta’s #1 School of Performing Arts and be a part of our Diamond Award winning performances. Our small classes provide certified instruction in various disciplines, including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Acro and Musical Theatre. Boys and girls ages 4 (September 1) to 18. No experience needed for entry levels. Call now to register for June Assessments (no assessment for 4-7 entry level program – further August assessments possible if openings remain) for our fall program. Dance excellence in a fun atmosphere. Phone: 403346-0004; E-mail: info@strivedanceacademy.ca or visit: www.strivedanceacademy.ca. “Dig Deep. Reach High. Strive.”

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GOLF Pitch & Putt Golf (Great Chief Park) Located between the football field and baseball Diamond 1, the golf course offers 10 holes. t’s the perfect way to settle a close game or prolong your fun in the sunshine. Whether you want to teach a child the game of golf or practice your own short game, this is the facility for you! This hidden gem is located west on Kerry Wood Drive and south on Fountain Drive. No registration necessary. Admission is $1.00 for adults and $0.50 for youth. Drop your payment in the box at the entrance sign. You must provide your own golf clubs. (Note: June 1-15 admission is free) Open: May 15-Oct 15

MARTIAL ARTS Cheney’s Zen Karate & Kickboxing Now accepting registrations! Red Deer’s largest and best equipped martial arts training facility. Proud to have served Red Deer and area for the past 31 years. Offering the finest training in traditional Zen Karate Do, Kickboxing and Muay Thai (competitive/ non-competitive), Ladies self-defense, and Martial arts weaponry. We offer classes for both adults and children, as well as specialized private programs. All classes are taught personally by Master Lyle Cheney and his team of professional instructors. 403-3479020 www.cheneykarate.com #6 – 5550 45 Street (Cronquist Business Park)

Kensei Martial Arts & Fitness Offering classes in recreational and competitive levels of MMA, Kickboxing, Jujitsu, wrestling, karate and selfdefense. Classes focus on technique, conditioning and overall fitness in a fun and motivating atmosphere. Also offer personal training packages including meal plans for groups or individuals. Children and adult class times available at www.kensei.ca Call or stop by for your complimentary introductory class. Kensei Martial Arts & Fitness 1-7667-50Ave (Centre 76) Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat 403-343-7900 www.kensei.ca

Master Rim’s Tae Kwon Do The winner of 2011 the school of the year by Taekwondo Canada, the national body of Taekwondo under Canadian Olympic Committee. Would you be happy with a child who had respect, self-discipline, loyalty, and confidence in every aspect of their life? Master Rim’s Tae Kwon Do is a school where everyone feels welcome. Both children and adults can gain confidence, expand on their physical abilities, and train their minds to establish better and stronger building blocks for life. Classes are tailored for children, adults, teens, and families and are taught by world class Master Instructors from Korea. The focus of all our classes is to help the student realize their own maximum potential regardless of age, ability, or gender. Make a change for the better and call today! 403-342-1998, 7 – 88 Howarth St (Highland Green Plaza) www.masterrim.com

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Shotokan Karate Club of Red Deer We have been teaching as a non-profit organization for 20 years in Red Deer and are members of the International Shotokan Karate Association. We invite ages 3 years up to 70 years plus to come enjoy one free class. Cost as low as $45.00 per month. For registration call 403-347-0646. Cronquist Business Park E-6 5560 45 St. Web www.reddeerkarate.com or email Cheri at info@reddeerkarate.com (Individual training also available)

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ULTIMATE FRISBEE Drop-In Ultimate Frisbee We are back for another season of sweating, laughing and disc chasing. Join us this year on the field east of CrossRoads Church (SW corner of Hwy 2 & 32nd Street). We are a community that loves Ultimate Frisbee, has respect in competition, loves to laugh and loves to have fun! All skill levels are welcome. Ages 18+. www.fb.com/RedDeerUltimateFrisbee CrossRoads Church May 7Aug 27 Wed

18+yrs

FREE

6:00-9:00pm

Central Alberta Rowing Club The club runs beginner courses and trains competitive crews on Lacombe Lake from May to November, most days of the week. A wide range of equipment is available (singles to eights, sculling and sweep). Winter training is also provided using rowing machines and gym work-outs.12 yrs and older (Youth & Adults). Please contact Andy or Sophie Nokes: 403 782 0732 or CABC@xplornet.com or visit http://www.albertarowing.ca/

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Engage your body and your mind â&#x20AC;&#x201C; recreational and cultural activities are essential to personal health and wellbeing: www.reddeer.ca/rpc

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VOLLEYBALL Girls Youth Beach Volleyball Player Development League This female program is for developing youth beach volleyball players. It is designed for players from grades 8 to 11(under 17) who are looking to learn more about the beach game or to enhance their indoor game. Athletes will be divided into two tiers based on age. Using RDC Varsity athletes and the Volleyball Canada skillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program, kids have a chance to have some fun in the sand. There will be technical development and informal games at each session, with a wrap-up celebration at the end of the program. Red Deer College Outdoor Courts Grades 9 to 11 $50.00/Team Mon/Wed Jun 2-25 6:00-7:30pm #66561

Tue/Thu

May 29-Aug 7

6:30pm

#29615

RiverBend Golf Academy Come enjoy the #1 practice facility, short course and video learning center in Red Deer. Our certified CPGA instructors will lower your scores! All prices include GST. Register in person at the Recreation Center, the Collicut Center or online at www.reddeer.ca/looknbook)

Adult Co-ed Beginner/Intermediate (16 years+)

Max 8 students

Learn the swing, chipping, putting, rules and etiquette. Perfect night out for singles, couples or friends! Mon/Thu 6:30-7:30pm 7:30-8:30pm Mon/Wed 6:30-7:30pm 7:30-8:30pm Tue/Thu 6:30-7:30pm 7:30-8:30pm

May 6, 8, 13, 15 #66571 #66572 May 26, 28, Jun 2, 4 #66573 #66574 Jun 3, 5, 10, 12 #66575 #66576

$75.00

Short Game Clinic Improve your putting, green reading, chipping, sand play + learn some specialty shots that will lower your score. We also provide the best training aids on the market to help you lower your scores. Guaranteed results! Sat Sun Sat

May 17 May 31 June 7

9:00am-12pm 9:00am-12pm 9:00am-12pm

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Ladies Golf School

$50.00 $50.00 $50.00

Max 8 students

Learn the golf swing, chipping, putting, rules, etiquette, and video analysis. Come and learn in a fun and relaxing environment. May 13, 14, 27, 28 #66583 #66584 Jun 3, 4, 10, 11 #66585 #66586 Jun 11, 12, 18, 19 #66587 #66588

$75.00

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Tue/Wed 6:00-7:00pm 7:00-8:00pm Tue/Wed 6:00-7:00pm 7:00-8:00pm Wed/Thu 6:00-7:00pm 7:00-8:00pm

$75.00

Private Instruction One lesson 45 min......$70.00 Series of three 45 min lessons .....$165.00 Series of five 45 min lessons .....$255.00 Visit www.toddďŹ skegolf.com for additional lesson program and for more information

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Kids Golf Small Fry Program (Ages 5-9 yrs) Our Instructorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s provide a fun learning environment for kids! Classes cover, putting, chipping, the golf swing, rules, and etiquette and includes games, prizes and coupons for the mini links. Sat & Sun May 3, 4, 10, 11 $60.00 Co-ed: 9:00-10:00am #66589 Boys: 10:00-11:00am #66590 Co-ed: 11:00am-12:00pm #66591 Sat & Sun May 24, 25, 31, Jun 1 $60.00 Girls: 9:00-10:00am #66592 Boys: 10:00-11:00am #66593 Co-ed: 11:00am-12:00pm #66594 Sat & Sun Jun 7, 8, 14, 15 $60.00 Girls: 9:00-10:00am #66595 Boys: 10:00-11:00am #66596 Co-ed: 11:00am-12:00pm #66597 Sat & Sun June 21, 22, 28, 29 $60.00 Co-ed: 9:00-11am #66598 Co-ed: 10:00-11:00pm #66599 Co-ed 11:00-12:00pm #66600

Kids Camps (Ages 9-15 yrs) Get your swing in gear and kick the season off right! Lessons include: video, swing mechanics, putting, chipping, sand play and mini links pass. Space fills fast! Sat May 10 9:00-11:00am #66601 $40.00 Sat May 24 9:00-11:00am #66602 $40.00

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Beginner Kids Golf League (9-13 yrs) This 6 week league prepares kids for the big course and the River Bend Junior League. Each 1hr session covers the swing, putting, chipping, rules, and etiquette. Kids can play 9 holes on the short course after the lesson. Space is limited so register early! Sun Jun 1, 8, 22, Jul 6, 13, 20 2:00-3:00pm # 66603 $70.00 3:00-4:00pm # 66604 $70.00

RiverBend Junior League 9 Holes (Ages 11 and up) The league is open to kids with on course golf experience. Play 9 holes every Sunday with prizes and age events and includes lessons, video day, year-end windup and much more! (Holiday weekends are drop in only) Limited space is available Sun Jun 1-Sep 7 4:00pm #66605 $139.00

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Family Fun Day coming August 2014 Check our web site for all additional info, events and junior tournaments www.toddfiskegolf.com or www.rbgra.ca

Calendar of Events The City of Red Deer Community Services Activity and Program Guide is produced three times a year: March, August and December. It provides various advertising and promotional opportunities for not-for-profit-groups, agencies and commercial businesses. Phone 403-309-8591 or e-mail activityguide@reddeer.ca • Event or Course Listings • General club or group information listings • Calender of Events listings • 1/4 page • 1/2 page • full page

March matt gould: totems of the masculine

March 8 - May 11

Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery Textile artist, Matt Gould, enlisted a cross section of men from Central Alberta as models and co-creators to explore the theme, “What makes you think you’re a man?” Using elemental, masculine materials like raw leather, wool, wood and steel, Gould created a series of personal, narrative totems. www.reddeermuseum.com

Red Deer College Annual Year End Exhibition

March 29 - April 27

Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery Students’ work in the exhibition reflects the many ideas and themes taught at the College, and represent the variety, materials and forms deemed vital by the next generation of young artists. www.reddeermuseum.com

April Mother Son Fun Night

April 2

St. Francis Middle School 6:30-8:00pm Moms, spend some quality time with your sons as you engage in a series of adventures and challenges together during this fun-filled evening, which includes a free photo to remember your special time. Course Code #66442

Daddy Daughter Dance Night

April 9

Black Knight Inn 6:30-8:30pm Dads, make your daughter’s day and celebrate spring by escorting your special girl or girls to an evening of dancing, games and sweet treats. Free photo opportunity will be provided. Course Code #66443

Green Deer “Leave it Better than you Found it Campaign”

April 14 - June 15

Synchronized Swimming Masters Provincials

April 26

Recreation Centre Pool 10:00am- 4:30pm RDSSC is pleased to host the Provincial Championships for our Masters Athletes. We welcome members of the community to come watch the amazing routines performed by athletes from 18-89 including former Olympians!

The 29th Middle Schools Awesome Art Show

April 29 - May 25

Presented by the Red Deer Arts Council in the Kiwanis Gallery at Red Deer Public Library. Explore the hidden and oft times turbulent world of students from five middle schools of Red Deer. First Friday Red Deer: May 2 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Call 403-348-2787 for info.

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Join community associations, schools, businesses, local groups and residents in cleaning up the litter in our parks and neighbourhoods. Green Deer is a fun opportunity to get to know your neighbours or colleagues, show community pride and reclaim your green spaces. When you register, you or your team will be entered to win a barbeque event with a barbecue and more. For more information please call 403-309-8411 or visit www.reddeer. ca/greendeer.

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Calendar of Events May Swim into Synchro

May 3

Recreation Centre Pool 10:00-11:00am Do you enjoy the water? Do you like music? Want to try something NEW? Please join us for this FREE session to try Synchronized Swimming! No experience necessary. Ages 7+ welcome. For more information or to register please contact Lynn at 403-340-1146 or HYPERLINK “mailto:faris.lynn@gmail.com” faris.lynn@gmail. com. Free.

Old Fashioned Ham Dinner

May 6, 7, & 8

Sunnybrook Farm Museum (4701 – 30 Street, Red Deer) 2 sittings at 5:00 & 6:30pm The Ladies of Sunnybrook Farm present their famous ham and scalloped potatoes dinner in the historic Hanna log house. Tickets are $15.00 and go on sale Monday, April 7. Call 340-3511 for information.

Only Women’s Fitness Fun Run

May 10

River Bend Golf and Recreation Area 9:00am Ladies, join us for the 3rd annual Only Women’s Fitness Fun Run. Distances include: 1km, 3km, 5km, 10km, 500 meter Little Ladies race and the 100 meter Diaper Dash. Proceeds go to Family Services of Central Alberta. Fun activities and brunch to follow! Register early www.onlywomensrd.ca or www.fsca.ca Call Val 403-342-6494 starstruckreddeer@gmail.com

Bev Tosh - Canadian War Brides: A One Way Passage (to love)

May 10 - August 5

Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery Artist Bev Tosh’s works are based on hundreds of personal interviews, photographs, letters, personal memorabilia and period artifacts, all stories of finding, and sometimes losing, love; stories that represent the leap of faith taken by thousands of women that built lives far from home. www.reddeermuseum.com

Fort Normandeau Grand Re-opening Weekend

May 16

Family fun throughout the May long weekend Games, food, family-fun, tours of the new exhibits and displays, and interactive activities mark the re-opening of Fort Normandeau. Come and discover the place where Red Deer began.

Joane Cardinal-Schubert

May 21 - June 18

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Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery Joane was well known in Alberta and nationally as a visual artist, poet, writer, curator and activist. This exhibition features work spanning her entire career, and includes a wide range of media including hand-tinted prints, paintings, drawings and mixed media works. www.reddeermuseum.com

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Spring on the Farm

May 24

Sunnybrook Farm Museum (4701 – 30 Street, Red Deer) 8:00am-4:00pm Join us for a special country breakfast, flea market, face painting, family activities, and a chance to meet the baby animals that are going to live at the farm throughout the summer. Antique car rally, cookie, walk, and other activities. Admission by donation. Call 340-3511 for information.

Red Deer Chamber Singers Spring Concert

May 24

Sunnybrook United Church (12 Stanton Street) 7:00pm Tickets available at the door. If you would like to join this adult choir for the 2014 fall session and/or would like more information relating to the Spring Concert, contact Sadie Braun at 403-347-5166.

MS Walk and RUN

May 25

Kiwanis Picnic Shelter Registration 7:45am RUN Start 9:00am Walk Start 9:15am Lace up to end MS. Fundraising Walk and Run. Walk is 2 or 9 km; run is 5 or 10 km with chip timing. Start/ Finish at Kiwanis Picnic Shelter. Event details, including route map, available online. Visit www.mswalks.ca to register & start your fundraising or call 403-346-0290.

Calendar of Events May Continued Hang-ups and Insights: The 6th Annual IB and AP Art Show

May 27 - June 21

Presented by the Red Deer Arts Council in the Kiwanis Gallery at Red Deer Public Library Featuring the work of the 2014 graduating students from Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School and Hunting Hills High School. First Friday Red Deer: June 6 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Call 403-348-2787 for info.

Red Deer Synchro Watershow

May 28

Recreation Centre Pool 6:00-7:00pm RDSSC would like to invite members of the community to come celebrate the achievments of all our athletes this season as they perform their routines in this annual event. From our Aquasquirts up to our Masters you will experience some amazing and fun routines. Great family entertainment. Admission by donation.

Great Neighbourhoods Month

May 2013

Celebrate Great Neighbourhoods in Red Deer by participating in one of the many local activities happening throughout the month or by hosting your own event or block party. For more information contact 403-356-8926.

June Central Alberta Children’s Festival

June 6 & 7

Recreation Centre Park, 4501-47A Ave, Red Deer Friday, 10am -7pm Saturday 10am -4pm Join us for the 8th Annual Children’s Festival. This two day event features entertainers, crafts, activities and face painting. The all-inclusive admission is $6 per person, $20 per family of four or $30 per family of four for anytime pass For more information visit www.centralalbertachildrensfestival.ca

Johnson MS Bike Tour

June 7 & 8

Start and end each day at Festival Hall Start 9:00am each day Gear up to end MS. Fully supported 2-day bike tour, total 160-180 km. Cycle 1 or 2 days through Red Deer River Valley trails, then out into scenic, rural Central Alberta. Event details, including route maps, available online. Visit www.msbike.ca to register & start your fundraising. Or call 403-346-0290.

Red Deer Artwalk Festival

June 14 - 21

Rotary Park East Artists-About-Town demonstrate their craft at select venues during the week. The Amble Gallery tour happens Thursday evening June 18; Festival Day on Saturday, June 21 is a free family event that includes demonstrations, feature artists, an Art Market and live music. www.reddeerartwalk.ca

June 15

Sunnybrook Farm Museum (4701 – 30 Street, Red Deer) 8:00am-4:00pm Join us for a special Father’s Day country breakfast, Cowboy Church service and farmer’s market. Admission by donation. Call 340-3511 for information.

Sea Creatures and Other Forms: Glass by Larissa Blokhuis

June 23 - August 24

Presented by the Red Deer Arts Council in the Kiwanis Gallery at Red Deer Public Library Vancouver Glass artist Larissa Blokhuis creates unique creatures of the deep in multiples, which show their seeming fragility and fluidity of form. First Friday Red Deer, July 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. First Friday Red Deer, August 1 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Call 403-348-2787 for info.

Mayor’s Garden Party

June 25

City Hall Park 2:00pm- 3:30pm Sit back and enjoy a cup of tea surrounded by the splendor of flowers in City Hall Park. This Victorian stylized garden party celebrates our seniors and includes live music and refreshments. Phone 403-309-4091 for more information.

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Farmer’s Day Country Fair

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Calendar of Events June Continued Down on the Farm

June 25 - July23

Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery Photographic works by David Bowering, Aaron Falkenberg and Dawn Saunders Dahl invite the viewer to consider the history and importance of agriculture; contemplate how and why farm life changed; and reflect on issues of resource management, industrialization, urbanization, and globalization. www.reddeermuseum.com

July Free Westerner Days BBQ

July 16

Living Stones Church (2020 – 40th Avenue, Red Deer) 11:00am-2:00pm Yee Haw!! Come celebrate Westerner Days with us! We are hosting our fourth annual free community BBQ complete with free Children’s activities on Wednesday, July 16th, directly following the Parade. You do not want to miss this opportunity to celebrate Westerner Days 2014 in true western fashion. All Ages. Free.

RCSC Soccer Camps 2014

Monday - Friday

Collicutt Centre soccer fields During July and August, the Royal City Soccer Club is celebrating our 22nd annual soccer camps…the #1 grassroots soccer day camps in Canada, open to boys and girls aged 5 to 13. We promote a fun, soccer-learning experience. Visit HYPERLINK “http://www.royalsoccer.com” www.royalsoccer.com to register or call 1-800427-0536 for more information.

August Pioneer Days Festival

August 16 & 17

Sunnybrook Farm Museum (4701 – 30 Street, Red Deer) 8:00am-4:00pm Pioneer breakfast, tractor pulls, tractor parade, threshing demonstrations, live music, home-made pie, children activities, concession, face-painting and more. Cost is $15.00 per family or $5.00 per person. Call 340-3511 for information.

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Blue Grass Sod Farms Central Spray & Play Annual Family Picnic August 12

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Blue Grass Sod Farms Central Spray & Play 12:00-3:00pm Bring your family and picnic blanket for an afternoon of fun in the spray park. Free barbeque, entertainment, and prizes sponsored by Blue Grass Sod Farms, Nursery and Garden Centre: proudly supporting the community of Red Deer.

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