May 2023 Recreation & Culture Guide

The City of Lethbridge acknowledges that we are gathered on the lands of the Blackfoot people of the Canadian Plains and pays respect to the Blackfoot people past, present and future while recognizing and respecting their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship to the land.

also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III.

NICHOLAS SHERAN LEISURE CENTRE SCHEDULE

Rental AHS (AquaLite)

11:30am -12:30pm 11:30am -1:30pm Swim & Splash 12:30pm -1:30pm

Aqua Fit

11:30am -8:30pm Aqua Fit 11:30am -12:30pm

Open Gym & Hot Tub 11:30am -8:30pm Open Gym & Hot Tub Aqua Fit

9am - 8:00pm Open Gym & Hot Tub 12pm -2pm

10am -12pm Lane Swim

Open Swim

12pm -2pm Swim & Splash Open Swim

9:15am - 11:15am Rental AHS (1 Lane)

11:30am -12:30pm 11:30am -1:30pm Swim & Splash Lane Swim

9am-10am Lane Swim

3pm- 4pm 3pm-4pm 7pm - 7:45pm Aqua Fit 7:45pm - 8:30pm Lane Swim

4pm - 7pm *Swim Lessons

2pm-4pm Rental AHS (1 Lane)

4pm -7pm *Adult Lessons 7pm -7:45pm

3:30pm -4:30pm Aqua Zumba 7pm - 7:45pm

Schedule Notes

Aqua Fit 9:1511:15a *Swim Lessons

10:30am - 11:30pm Rental AHS (1 Lane)

12:30pm -1:30pm 1:30pm - 3pm Open Swim 3pm- 4pm 4pm - 7pm Aqua Fit

Swim & Splash *Swim Lessons

3pm - 4pm *Swim Lessons

7pm - 7:45pm

Summer Lesson Registration - May 9th at 9:00AM

*Spring Lessons - No Lessons May 20th & 22nd

Victoria Day - May 22nd - CLOSED

11:30am -12:30pm

12pm -2pm Swim & Splash

9am - 8:00pm Open Gym & Hot Tub Open Swim Open Swim

12pm -2pm

Lane Swim

9am-10am *Swim Lessons

10am -11:30am Lane Swim

9:15am - 11:15am Open Swim

11:30am -1pm Rental AHS

MAY 2023 Open Swim

*Swim Lessons

Leth@recreationexcellence.com 403-320-3046 Lane Swim

Sheran Pool RecEx.ca/Lethbridge 401 Laval Blvd 1:30pm - 3pm

2pm - 4pm

10am -12pm 7pm - 7:45pm

9:15am - 11:15am *Swim Lessons Aqua Fit

4pm - 7pm *Adult Lessons 7pm -7:45pm

1pm-2pm Open Swim

5pm - 7pm Lane Swim

9am - 8pm Open Gym & Hot Tub Aqua Fit 9am-10am *Swim Lessons 12pm -2pm Swim & Splash 7pm-8pm 7pm-8pm Aqua Fit

2pm - 5pm U18 Rec Swim Leisure Swim

12pm - 1:30pm Open Swim

Lane Swim

Lane Swim 1pm - 2pm Swim & Splash

1:30pm - 4:30pm Lane Swim

9am - 12pm *Swim Lessons Open Swim

2pm - 4pm

6pm - 7:30pm

Open Swim

7:30pm -8:30pm

12pm - 8:30pm Open Gym & Hot Tub 1pm - 5pm Open Gym & Hot Tub 7:45pm - 8:30pm Lane Swim

4:30pm - 6pm 7:30pm -8:15pm Leisure Swim

Lane Swim 4pm - 5pm

STAN SIWIK LEISURE CENTRE SCHEDULE

Schedule Notes

Summer Lesson Registration - May 9th at 9:00AM

*Spring Lessons - No Lessons May 20th & 22nd

Victoria Day - May 22nd - Open Swim 1pm - 4pm and Lane Swim 4pm - 5pm

Private Rentals - Visit RecEx.ca/Lethbridge to view our Birthday and Event Bookings.

FRITZ SICK LEISURE CENTRE SCHEDULE

Schedule Notes

Summer Lesson Registration - May 9th at 9:00AM

*Spring Lessons - No Lessons May 20th

Victoria Day - May 22nd - CLOSED

Private Rentals - Visit RecEx.ca/Lethbridge to view our Birthday and Event Bookings.

Fritz Sick RecEx.ca/Lethbridge

Leth@recreationexcellence.com 403-320-3109

420 - 11 St S

Nicholas Sheran Swimming 2023

Summer Sessions

July 3rd - August 25th 2023

Stan Siwik Swimming 2023

Summer Sessions

July 3rd - August 25th 2023

AQUATICS

Henderson Outdoor Pool Swimming 2023

Summer Sessions

July 3rd - August 25th 2023

ADVANCED SWIM PROGRAMS

Lifesaving

July 3 to 7 17244 Mon to Fri 8:30am-5:00pm

Swim Instructors are responsible for teaching and evaluating candidates participating in the Swim for Life and Canadian Swim Patrol programs. The Swim Instructor course prepares instructors to apply level 1 leadership competencies and strategies designed to teach swimming and lifesaving. Prerequisite(s): 15 years old and Bronze Cross or higher.

July 17 to 19 17248

This 20 hour course will certify the successful candidate in Br. Med. Candidates must be 13 years old.

July 19 to 21 17247

This 20 hour course will certify the successful candidate in Br. Cr. Candidates must be 13 years old and have completed Bronze Medallion (need not be current). SFA CPR-C is required before taking the course.

Aug 14 to 18

This 40 hour course will certify successful candidates with the NLS Pool option award.

Candidates must be 16 years old, have a current Bronze Cross & hold a current Standard First Aid CPR-C Certification. Please bring proof of SFA/CPR C to first class.

New Dates TBA

Successful candidates will receive certification in Emergency First Aid and CPR-C. Held in the classroom of Stan Siwik Pool (1901 15 Ave N)

Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid $167.00

July 8 & 9 17249 Sat/Sun 8:30am-5:00pm

Aug 5 & 6 17253 Sat/Sun 8:30am-5:00pm

Standard First Aid provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and CPR. This course is for those who want an in-depth understanding of first aid such as: medical/legal aspects, spinal injuries, environmental injuries, bone and joint injuries, abdominal and chest injuries, burns, and medical emergencies. Includes CPR-C and AED certification. Current for 3 years.

L.S.S. Standard First Aid Recertification $100.00

July 15 17246 Sat 8:30am-5:00pm

Aug 4 17250 Fri 8:30am-5:00pm

Standard First Aid Recertification is a challenge of both theory and practical examination of all skills. Individuals using another Alberta workplace approved standard first aid as a prerequisite to recertify must provide proof of current certification in order to be eligible to recertify (e.g. copy of certification card). Individuals who are no longer current cannot recertify and must attend an original course. Individuals who are unsuccessful in completing a Lifesaving Standard First Aid Recertification course are required to complete an original course. No repeat recertification courses are permitted. Note: Must bring current First Aid Certification to course.

Note: Must bring NL certification and current Standard First Aid Cert to the exam.

Basic First Aid and caregiving skills for youth 11-15 years old. During this 8 hour course participants will learn how to provide care to younger children in a variety of age groups and how to prevent and respond to emergencies.

Prices include all materials, certification fees, and GST

REGISTER TODAY!!

Visit RecEx.ca/Lethbridge

Leth@recreationexcellence.com

ADMISSIONS, VISIT CARDS, and MEMBERSHIPS

Memberships and Visit Cards sold at:

Stan Siwik Pool: 1901 15 Ave N Nicholas Sheran Pool: 401 Laval Blvd W Fritz Sick Pool: 420 11 St S

For more information about memeberships visit: RecEx.ca/Lethbridge

Admissions and 10 Visit Cards All Prices Include GST Infant (0-2.9yrs)

(3-12yrs)

(13-17yrs)

(ID Required)

(18-59)

(60+yrs)

Memberships All Prices Include GST

(3-12yrs)

(13-17yrs)

(ID Required)

ABOUT THE POOLS - NEW CHANGES COMING

This year our Recreation Excellence leadership team conducted a facility analysis of the schedules, programs, and services, including registration, attendance, and drop-ins.

The Stan Siwik Family Leisure Pool, Nicholas Sheran Family Leisure Pool, Fritz Sick Pool, and Henderson Outdoor Pool are community treasures that serve the people of Lethbridge and Southern Alberta.

Efficient facility schedules maximize opportunities that reflect the current usage and user trends. The facility attendance for public swimming has decreased significantly since the pandemic started and has not returned to pre-pandemic levels and the data also identified an imbalance of programming across City quadrants. The proposed changes were approved by the City of Lethbridge and will be effective January 2, 2023. The new schedule provides efficiencies for pool operations and staffing while providing an equal distribution of programming across the City of Lethbridge quadrants.

Key highlights of the new schedules include:

• 10 additional weekly aquafit classes, featuring a new class on Saturdays.

• A new Friday Youth swim from 2-5 pm.

• 2 new Adult Leisure swims on Fridays and Saturdays.

• 8 New Parent & Tot and Preschool Lessons on Friday mornings .

• Expanded Learn to Swim program with an additional 48 lesson spots for children.

• More Rental space opportunities for private bookings.

• Programs with lower attendance are shifting to new times or to another Recreation Excellence facility.

Why is the schedule changing?

The facility attendance for public swimming has decreased significantly since the pandemic started and has not returned to pre-pandemic levels. As an essential part of the fiscal mandate, we strive to achieve an efficient facility schedule that maximizes usage and creates fiscally responsible recreation facilities.

Why is my class time changed?

Your class may have been moved to another facility to maximize facility usage, pool space, staffing hours, and other operational needs. We certainly understand that changes to your regular class time can be difficult to comprehend, and with 10 new classes opening, we encourage you to try one of the other available offerings.

Will it ever go back?

We don’t know. Recreation Excellence will continue to monitor and analyze the usage of the facilities along with attendance and user trends. Future schedules may be adjusted to meet the needs of the greater community while ensuring fiscally responsible recreation facilities.

How can I find out more information?

RecEx.ca has more information that you might find helpful, or you are welcome to send us an email at leth@recreationexcellence.com

Stan Siwik Leisure Centre 403-320-3054

Nicholas Sheran Leisure Centre 403-320-3046

Fritz Sick Leisure Centre 403-320-3109

RecEx.ca/Lethbridge

Leth@recreationexcellence.com

Irrigation Monum e nt and Here We Begin to Mine the Coal Monuments, 196 3

Sixty years ago, in 1963, two monuments were placed in Lethbridge that highlighted two resources that helped in Lethbridge’s development – irrigation and coal mining.

The Irrigation Monument is in front of Lethbridge City Hall and was presented to the City of Lethbridge to honour those responsible for bringing irrigation to southern Alberta.

Rollingson spent over 40 years in Lethbridge coal mines. Rosain was the last living man to have worked in Drift Mine No. 1, which closed in 1893.

The monument wass placed in front of the location of Drift Mine No. 1. This mine was opened in 1882 and was the first Galt mine in the district.

The creation and placement of this cairn was the result of the Lethbridge Historical society and the Lethbridge Miners’ Library working together under the guidance of George Watson.

That same year, the Here We Begin to Mine the Coal monument was placed in Indian Battle Park. At the dedication to the monument were many early miners including Mike and Matt Homulos, John A. Foster, George Rollingson and Charles Rosain.

Lethbridge Historical Society

facebook.com/LethbridgeHistoricalSociety/

Photo s : Galt Museum & Archives 19760214008 Frank Sherring and an unidentified man at the irrigation monument, 1963. 1976021400 Mike and Matt Homulos, J.A. Foster and George Rollingson at the unveiling of the Here We Begin to Mine the Coal monument in 1963

April 15 - June 3, 2023

MAIN GALLERY

A COLLECTION OF MEMORIES

Sheila Shaw

FOLDS

Billy McCarroll

SAOKITAPI GALLERY

KIITOKII

Trevor Prairie Chicken

PROJECT SPACE

PUZZLED

Karen Campbell

PASSAGE GALLERY

BLUE RESONANCE

Ryan Puchaslski

CONCOURSE GALLERY

RESILIENCE, INCONSPICUOUS

Mel Lefebvre

PLATFORM GALLERY

GONE CREATURES

Leah Evans

May 13 • 11am - 4pm CELEBRATION

May 13 • 7pm - 9pm

KEEPIN’ IT REEL FILMS

Inside/Out

Wednesday, May 10 @ 7pm

Jaume Plensa: Can You Hear Me?

Love Bite: Laurie Lipton

Who is David Tibet

AAC Works aacworks.ca

Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge artslethbridge.org

403.320.0555

Casa casalethbridge.ca

403.327.2272

Featured Artist: Stacey McRea, Ceramicist & Painter

May 20

ART/WORK: IATSE - Film in Alberta

May 4, 6:00pm

On Zoom

The Gallery at Casa - April Exhibitions

A COLLECTION OF MEMORIES - Sheila Shaw

FOLDS - Billy McCarroll

KIITOKII - Trevor Prairie Chicken

PUZZLED - Karen Campbell

BLUE RESONANCE - Ryan Puchalski

RESILIENCE, INCONSPICUOUS - Mel Lefebvre

GONE CREATURES - Leah Evans

Exhibition run: April 15 - June 3, 2023

Keepin’ it Reel: Art Documentary Films - Inside/Out

May 10, 7:00pm

Celebrating 10 Years - Casa Open House

May 13, 11:00am

Celebrating 10 Years - Celebration Concert with Oscar Lopez

May 13, 7:00pm

AiR Artist Talk: James Macdonald + Sara Mericle

May 25, 7pm

Galt Museum & Archives galtmuseum.com

403.320.3954

The Politics of Sound - On Exhibit

Exhibit runs until - May 7, 2023

The Galt Presents...

Protest Music with Chris Roedler, May 3, 2pm

Music with Willy Big Bull, May 7, 1:00pm

Walking Tour to “The Thing”

May 13, 11:00am & May 18, 4:00pm

The Geomatic Attic geomaticattic.ca

Lethbridge Folk Club lethbridgefolkclub.com

Lethbridge Public Library lethlib.ca

The Nick Maclean Quartet feat. Brownman Ali

May 17, 8:00pm

Open Stage

May 10, 7:00pm, McKillop United Church

Lynne Hanson

May 14, 7pm, The Cave - Lethbridge College

Red Dress Day Display

April 29 - May 31, Main Branch

Flights of Fantasy Writing Club

May 11, 6:00pm, The Crossings Branch: Friends Place

Wise Owls Pub Quiz

May 18, 8:00pm, The Owl Acoustic Lounge

Box Office Tuesday - Main Branch, Theatre Gallery:

EMILY THE CRIMINAL, May 2, 5:45pm

WOMEN TALKING, May 16, 5:45pm

EMPIRE OF LIGHT, May 23, 6:30pm

SHE SAID, May 30, 5:45pm

The Book Dragons: Truly Devious

May 25, 6:45pm

Lethbridge Symphony lethbridgesymphony.org

403.328.6808

New West Theatre newwesttheatre.com

Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden nikkayuko.com

403.328.3511

Playgoers of Lethbridge facebook.com/playgoersoflethbridgepage

Southern Alberta Art Gallery saag.ca

403.327.8770

Series VI – Brilliance of the Bard

May 8, 7:30pm, Southminster United Church

Season Tickets on Sale starting May 31.

Sake & Sushi Night , May 2, 5:30pm, Multicultural Centre

Anime Movie Night, Howl’s Moving Castle, May 4, 6:00pm

Yumi Nagashima, May 12, 7:00pm, Bunka Centre

Food Truck Fridays, May 26, 11:00am, Parking Lot

Provincial One Act Festival

May 26 & 27, Sterndale Bennett Theatre

Art Auction

May 6, 6pm

Exhibition Opening Reception | Art’s Alive and Well in the Schools

May 13, 1pm

Exhibition Opening Reception | April Matisz | TK | Lorne Power

May 13, 7pm

Bletcher Hour Reading Group #5

May 18, 6pm

Articulations with April Matisz

May 20, 2pm

Crafternoon with April Matisz

May 27, 1pm

Theatre Outré theatreoutre.ca

Drunk Improv: Flower Power Edition

May 6, 7:00pm, Didi’s Playhaus

Drunk Queer-prov

May 18, 7:00pm, Good Times

Gomorrah: Episode 4

May 20, 7:00pm, Didi’s Playhaus

Theatre Outré Takes over the Owl

May 25, 8:00pm, Owl Acoustic Lounge

uLethbridge Art Gallery ulag.ca

403.329.2666

Everything We Have Done is Weather Now: Lisa Hirmer

Until May 18, Hess Gallery

Everybody Gets a Kitten

March 31 - June 9, Christou Gallery

En Plein Air: Coutts Centre for Western Canadian Heritage

May 14, 10:00am

Knitting at Noon, May 30, Hess Gallery

uLethbridge Conservatory of Music ulethbridge.ca/music-conservatory

403.329.2304

First Friday Lunch & Listen featuring FOURtitude

May 5, 12pm, Casa Community Room

Conservatory Student Showcase

May 26, 7pm, Casa Community Room

MAY 2023 EVENTS & PROGRAMS

THE GALT PRESENTS...

special speakers and presenters for adults and seniors

Wed 03 | 2–3 pm

Protest Music with Chris Roedler

Sun 07 | 1–2 pm

Music with Willy Big Bull

Sun 28 | 1:30–2:30 pm

The Galt Presents: Stéphane Guevremont on The War in Ukraine

HANDS-ON HISTORY

interactive programs for kids of all ages, to attend with a caregiver Wed 10 | 10:00–11:00 am

Toddler Time: Plants, Seeds, and Native Gardens

Sat 20 | 10:30–11:30 am

Plants, Seeds, and Native Gardens

ARCHIVES

archives topics and presenters for adults and seniors

Fri 26 | 3:30–4:30 pm

Archives 101

CREATIVE COMMUNITY

hands-on activities connected to local history and culture for adults and seniors, including those requiring accessibility

Wed 31 | 10:30–11:30 am

Plants, Seeds, and Native Gardens

SPECIAL EVENTS

Sat 13 | 11 am–1 pm

Thu 18 | 4–6 pm

Walking Tour to “The Thing”

Hidden in the middle of the Lethbridge river valley, accessible only by foot sits a very distinctive structure. It’s believed that a group of people collected debris from across the Oldman River Valley and composed it into a rugged building. Some of the unofficial names include, The Thing and The Rust Rock Cathedral. We will be walking to this structure together, discussing the history and lore of its creation.

adults and seniors | registration required | $10 per ticket

Sun 21 | 2–3:30 pm

Flora Foundations: Land Based Learning with Kristin Krein

Join Community Program Coordinator

for a walk and talk around the Elizabeth Hall Wetlands, discussing plants and getting to know the land and plants in every season.

Kristin

adults and seniors | registration required | $10 per ticket

www.galtmuseum.com

Krein

Big Truck Petting Zoo

May 27 | 1 0 AM – 3 PM

Crossings Branch | North Parking Lot | 255 Britannia Blvd. W.

Touch and view heavy equipment up close and learn about the trucks from their operators.

MAY 13 - JUNE 17

ART’S ALIVE AND WELL IN THE SCHOOLS | LETHBRIDGE AREA K – 12 STUDENTS

SPONSORED BY ATB

OPENING RECEPTION MAY 13 | 2 -4 PM

MAY 13 - JUNE 24

APRIL MATISZ | GATHERING NEAR AND FAR, STILL

LORNE POWER | #RAINTHATSTUCK

OPENING RECEPTION MAY 13 | 7 -9 PM

ENJOY FREE ADMISSION UNTIL JUNE 24 COURTESY OF ATB

arts in lethbridge

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Celebrate 10 Years of Casa

The Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge is celebrating 10 years of Casa on May 13 and you are invited!

The Casa 10 Open House starts at 11:00am and has free activities for the whole family. Gallery and facility tours will happen at 11:00am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, and 3:00pm. Cake will be served at Noon. Look for artist demonstrations in the Clay Studio, Woodshop, 2D Studio, and Textile Studio. Art documentaries will be screening throughout the day in the Community Room. Create chalk masterpieces on Rotary Square. Create an embossed print on the printing press. Face painting, art activities and buttonmaking will be taking place in the Atrium throughout the day.

Be sure to preregister for free mini-classes and get creative! Make a Clay Tiles, a Gelli-Print Monoprint, Fabric Flowers, Textile Journals, Crochet Scrunchies, Cyanotypes & Van Dyke Prints. The uLethbridge Conservatory of Music will be

o ering Group Fiddling & Group Drumming workshops. Movement mini-classes include Pop Up Yoga, an Accessible Dance Class with Beyond Limits Dance Collective, a Family Dance with Claire Lint, and a Basic Stage Fight Choreography class. Sign-up for one class or have art classes all day. In the evening join us for a Celebration Concert Under the Sails with Juno Award Winner Oscar Lopez. Lopez played the very rst concert at Casa in 2013. We are excited to have his infectious rhythms, guitar mastery, and improvisational wit back at Casa ten years later. In the case of inclement weather, the concert will be held in the Community Room but our wish is for a delightful outdoor concert beneath Casa’s brand new shade sails. This concert is sponsored by Tourism Lethbridge. Tickets are free and are available on Eventbrite. Be sure to reserve yours today! Visit the Casa and AAC websites and social media for full information about all the event activities.

Did you know? Awards Nominations

Nominate someone today for an AACE! The Allied Arts Council celebrates philanthropic and service contributions to the arts from individuals, businesses, and organizations with the annual Allied Arts Council of Excellence Awards or AACE Awards.

Service contributions to the arts community make Lethbridge stronger and more vibrant.

Individuals who have given a lifetime of service to the arts community may be nominated for a Joan Water eld Memorial Award. Emerging artists can also be nominated to support ongoing artistic work with the Young and Aspiring Artist Awards.

Nomination deadline is May 30. Nomination packages are available for download on the AAC website: artslethbridge. org/awards-and-scholarships/

Did You Know?

SHOW YOUR LOCAL LOVE AND MAKE LOCAL ISSUES

#UNIGNORABLE

Issues like hunger, social isolation, and mental illness hurt our communities, and prevent people from getting ahead. But programs funded by local United Ways make sure people and families have the support and resources they need to thrive!

Collectively, programs and services funded by United Way of Lethbridge & South Western Alberta help thousands of people each year to transform their lives.

Families have access to nutritious food, seniors can continue to live vibrant and active lives, people have support to find and maintain positive mental health and wellbeing, and much more.

Learn more or donate at www.lethbridgeunitedway.ca

lethbridgeunitedway.ca

S PRING H OURS : Tuesday - Sunday 10 AM - 4 PM (C LOSED M ONDAYS )

EXPLORE THE EXHIBITS...

SUSTAIN-O-TOPIA

Thriving in our changing climate On display until June 25

PRETEND FORAGING IN SLEEVED BLANKETS

by Grace Wirzba April 25 - May 12

THE

March 12 - June 3

Ages 2 to 5

Explore nature with your preschooler during these 3 week sessions! Celebrate spring with outdoor activities, crafts & games!

Thursdays | 9:30am - 10:30am or 11am - Noon | $15

Spring Session Dates

May: 11, 18, 25 | June: 8, 15, 22

Register Online: Le i s u re Le th b r id ge c a

Coulees & Culture Day Camp

Discover activities inspired by theatre, art, nature & local history. Learn, grow & play at a new venue each day!

:

Ages 6 to 10

Discover fun nature themes during each month long session. Enjoy nature-based games, outdoor activities, crafts, and more!

Saturdays | 10:00am-Noon | $30

Spring Session Dates

May: 6, 13, 27 | June: 3, 17, 24

Register Online: Le i s u re Le th b r id ge c a

The Art of Folding Paper

July 24 - 28

August 14 - 18 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

AGES 6-10 | COST $200

Register Online: Leisure.Lethbridge.ca

Explore the fascinating art form of creating three - dimensional sculptures by folding paper!

Discover how to create a folded paper animal & unique sculptures formed from truncated cubes.

May 27 | 1:30pm - 3:30pm | $10

Register Online: Le i s u re Le th b r id ge c a

403.320.3064 | nature.lethbridge.ca | nature@lethbridge.ca

Located in the river valley north of CPR High Level Bridge

ART OF FOLDING PAPER

by Lev Zienchuk

T REE D ISCOVER D AY !

Help us launch our new campaign to plant: 1,000 Trees in 2023!

May 6 | 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Free!

Drop-In Activities:

Scavenger hunts, arborist demonstrations & a show-and-tell with Ladybug Arborist! Fun for all ages!

Trees Please! Special Presentation Featuring: Professor Elwood Pricklethorn

Join us for a fun & engaging theatre style presentation with a TREEmendous guy who cares about trees & wants others to understand them & care about them, too!

May 6 | Presentations start at 1:00pm OR 2:30pm

$5 per person | Call to Register: 403-320-3064

Urban Forest Presentation with: Lethbridge Urban Forestry Technicians

Join City of Lethbridge Urban Forestry Technicians to learn more about Lethbridge’s Urban Forest. Explore tree species selection, ongoing care & maintenance, pest & disease identification, and much more!

May 27 | 9:00am - 12:00pm

$5 per person | Call to Register: 403-320-3064

BIRDING WALKS

with Ken Orich

Join local bird expert Ken Orich for a morning of birding in some of his favourite hot spots in Lethbridge! Meet in a different Lethbridge park each morning!

Binoculars will be provided if you don ’ t have your ow n.

April 28, April 29, June 3, June 4 | 7:00am - 8:30am

$10 per session | Ages 16+ | Call to Register: 403 -320-3064

403.320.3064 | nature.lethbridge.ca | nature@lethbridge.ca

Located in the river valley north of CPR High Level Bridge

Helen Schuler Nature Centre

Features:

Alberta’s Prairie Crocus

Did You Know?

In Spring the Prairie Crocus (Pulsatilla patens) is the first plant to show its beauty in Alberta’s prairies. These fuzzy purple flowers are also commonly known as Prairie Pasqueflower and Prairie Smoke. The perennial is not actually a crocus, but an anemone, belonging to the buttercup family.

One folktale connects the formation of the species with the west wind, Zephyr and a nymph, Anemone. Their love caused the angry goddess of flowers, Flora, to banish the nymph from her court. When the broken-hearted Anemone died, Zephyr convinced Venus to change her body into

Helen Schuler Nature Centre

Winter Hours: Open Daily 1:00pm – 4:00pm (Closed Mondays)

a flower that would bloom when spring began.

Prairie Crocus seeds are selfplanting, a rather common trick used by prairie plants. They also increase in their abundance after a fire.

The saucer shape of the Prairie Crocus’ petals and the shininess of its petals, create a reflection that causes energy to bounce between the stamens and pistils, warming the inside of the flower up to 10 degrees warmer than the temperature of its environment.

Be aware, the Prairie Crocus is poisonous when eaten, and if picked up, it can irritate the skin.

For more information:

www.Threemountainfamily hikes.ca/prairie-crocus-springmountains/

www.naturenorth.com/ spring/flora/crocus/Prairie_ Crocus2.html

www.naturewatch.ca/plant watch/prairie-crocus/

www.natureconservancy.ca/ en/what-we-do/ resourcecentre/featured-species/ plants/prairie-crocus.html

www.galtmuseum.com/ ethnobotany-1/prairie-crocus

https://funflowerfacts.word press.com/2013/04/12/funflower-facts-pasque-flowerpulsatilla/

For information about our Field Trips please visit: www.naturelethbridge.org

Did You Know?

Photo: Teresa Dolman

Photo: Penny Dodd

Photo: wildaboutflowers.ca

The best parts of summer are about making memories. Give your kids a summer they’ll remember. We have a summer camp for everyone – challenging, creative and confidence-building experiences for youth of all ages.

SUMMER

Mountain Bike Camp – Sweet Shredders

Aug. 8 to 11 • 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.

Mountain Bike Camp – Youth Rippers

Aug. 8 to 11 • 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m

Totally Dance and Move

July 4 to 7 • 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Totally Dance Fusion

July 4 to 7 • 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

July 4 to 7 • 1 to 4 p.m.

July 10 to 14 • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

KODIAKS CAMPs

• Session 4: July 31 to Aug. 4 • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Session 5: Aug. 14 to 18 • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Culinary Creations Boot Camp • Ages 12 – 17

• Session 1: July 10 to 14 • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Session 2: July 17 to 21 • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Session 3: July 31 to Aug. 4 • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

DIY Carpentry

• Ages 11 – 14 • July 31 to Aug. 4 • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Ecosystem Explorers

• Ages 7 – 10 • July 24 to 28 • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Forensic Explorers

• Session 1: July 10 to 14 • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Session 2: July 17 to 21 • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mountain Bike Camp – Tiny Tots

• Ages 4 – 5 • Aug. 8 to 11 • 8:30 to 9:15 a.m.

Mountain Bike Camp – Junior Jumpers

• Ages 6 – 8 • Aug. 8 to 11 • 9:20 to 10:20 a.m.

Developmental Basketball (Jr.) • Ages 11 – 14

• Session 1: July 31 to Aug. 4 • Various times

• Session 2: Aug. 14 to 18 • Various times

Developmental Basketball (Sr.) • Ages 14 – 18

• Session 1: July 31 to Aug. 3 • 6 to 9 p.m.

• Session 2: Aug. 14 to 17 • 6 to 9 p.m.

Developmental Volleyball – Female (Sr.)

• Ages 14 – 18 • Aug. 21 to 25 • 9 a.m to 4 p.m.

Developmental Volleyball

– High Performance (Jr.)

• Ages 11 – 14 • Aug. 8 to 11 • 6 to 9 p.m.

Developmental Volleyball

– Learn to Play (Jr.)

• Ages 11 – 14 • Aug. 8 to 11 • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Developmental Volleyball (Sr.)

• Ages 14 – 18 • Aug. 21 to 25 • 6 to 9 p.m.

BE FIT FOR LIFE Spring Activties

Spring has Sprung and it's Time to get Outside!

With warm weather fast approaching getting outside is more inviting than ever. Spring brings sunshine, growth, and the days are longer. Being outside promotes better mood, boosts energy, and increases Vitamin D levels.

Get out and enjoy the sunshine, fresh air and warm temperatures by going on a spring time walk, bike, scooter or hike. Our city has great parks and pathways to explore for all levels of users.

Start planting your garden! Bring colour to your yard with flowers, and plant vegetables like cucumbers and tomatoes or fruits like strawberries or raspberries. They are resilent and easy to grow.

Plan a BBQ for your friends and family. Make it a potluck and have everyone bring something different from their culture/family. Incorpate music, dancing and games like horseshoes, hide and seek or Red Rover. Spending time with family/friends supports positive connections and mental health.

Most importantly, spending time outside is fun, inexpensive, and easy to do. There are so many options to incorpate movement, play, and learning. Explore the coulees behind Lethbridge College or the Univeristy, Helen Schuler Nature Centre, Legacy Park, Nicholas Sheran Park or others. Throw a ball or frisbee in the backyard, kick a soccer ball around or draw hopscotch on the sidewalk. Spring has sprung and it's time to get outside!

For more information, call 403-382-6919 or go to lethbridgecollege.ca/befitforlife

Did You Know?

NEED READING MATERIAL

We’ve got you covered with interesting local features from Health to Home, Travel to Sports and everything else!

VISIT MYLH.CA AND CLICK SPECIAL SECTIONS OR SCAN HERE TO READ!

SUMMER 2023 YOUTH PROGRAMS

JUNIOR ICE: SOCIAL SKILLS & LIFE SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM (BUILDING AWARENESS OF POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH, COPING SKILLS, FLEXIBLE THINKING, MOTIVATION AND SELF REGULATION)

AGES 12-15

JULY 4 - AUGUST 10, 2023

MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND, THURSDAY

TIMES: 9:00AM TO 12:00PM

PROJECT ICE: EMPLOYMENT READINESS & LIFE SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM (PRE-EMPLOYMENT READINESS SKILLS, HYGIENE, BUDGETING, MENTAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT, REGULATION, EMPLOYMENT GUESTS SPEAKERS)

AGES 15+

JULY 4- AUGUST 29, 2023

TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY

TIMES: 1:00PM TO 4:00PM

For more info on dates and details, call our intake coordinator at 403-524-2522 or email contact@keyconnectionsconsulting.com

PUBLISHING DATE: May 17, 2023

BOOKING DEADLINE: May 5, 2023

SENIORS DIRECTORY

PUBLISHING DATE: June 24, 2023

BOOKING DEADLINE: June 9, 2023

RECREATION & CULTURE - ANNUAL BOOKING DEADLINES

Includes: Cavendish Farms Centre, Nicholas Sheran, Adams, Henderson, Civic & Labor Club.

Summer Ice (May - August)

Sports Camps

Recreation Hockey..........................................

Private Rentals

Summer Arena Floor (May – August)

Recreation Ball or Inline Hockey

Jan 15

Jan 15

Jan 15

Private Rental ...................................................

Winter Ice (September – April)

School (Public and Private)

Tournaments

Leagues

Private Rentals

For additional information phone 403-320-3009

Summer and Winter Use

SPECIAL

Runs, Festivals, Other Public Events

Public Events

Feb 1

Feb 1

June

May 1

May 1

July 1

Includes: Henderson Pool (outdoor), Fritz Sick Pool (indoor), Stan Siwik Family Pool (indoor) & Nicholas Sheran Pool (indoor).

School Class Lessons (September – June)

…………………………………………………..June 15

(ECS, Grade 4, Grade 5, High School) ……………………. late applications will be accepted

School Join Public Swims ................... September 15 (October – December 31)

School Join Public Swims December 1 (January 1 – June 30)

For information and applications contact:

Fritz Sick Pool 403-320-3109

Nicholas Sheran Leisure Centre Pool 403 -320-3047

Stan Siwik Family Pool 403-320-3054

Henderson Lake Pool 403-320-3054 When Closed and 403-320-3056 When Open

403-320-4040

October 1

Includes Culver City Room & City Hall Foyer Currently Accepting Applications Call 403-320-3020 for Information

Private Events

One month prior to event For applications phone 403-320-3011.

GYMNASIUMS

Includes: Fritz Sick Gym #1, Lethbridge School District #51 and District # 4.

Summer

Schools/Fritz (Fall/Winter)

For School Gyms, phone 403-320-3011

For Fritz Gym, phone 403-320-3011

April 1

May 1

Includes: Sterndale Bennett Theatre, Yates Theatre and meeting spaces. Call 403-320-3009 for information and to apply for space.

Theatre Rentals 403-359-6543

Phone 403-320-3020 for a contact list.

BALL FIELDS & SOCCER FIELDS PEENAQUIM PARK SOFTBALL COMPLEX

(May – September) Includes: school diamonds & fields, and parkland fields.

Deadline

March 15

For additional information, phone 403-320-3011

Elks Community Recreation Area, John Martin Recreation Area, Rotary Shelter, Legacy Shelter and Henderson/Horseshoes Group Picnic Shelters

Open May 1 – September 30 Yearly

Baroness, Kiwanis, Nicholas Sheran & Popson Park Group Picnic Shelters

Open Year Round. Available on a “first come” basis for available times/location.

Softball Complex Office

403-327-6393

For additional information, phone 403-320-3020

ICE CENTRES SWIMMING POOLS

City of Lethbridge Cemetery Services

Mother's Day at the Cemeteries

Cemetery Services is offering a free rose to the first 300 visitors who would like to remember their loved one on Mother's Day.

Roses may be picked up beside the Mountain View Cemetery office on Sunday, May 14th from 10am-1pm or until they are gone.

The Cemetery office is located in the center of Mountain View Cemetery

FREE summer programs for all ages!

Paint yellow fish by storm drains that say “Rainwater Only”

Get involved today!!

www.lethbridge.ca/yellowfishroad **get a kit to keep for a couple weeks**

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2023 BLITZ DAYS: **show up these days and times to paint some stormdrains**

Wednesday, June 7

Willow Pointe Park (West): 5pm to 8:30pm

Wednesday, July 12

Norbridge Lions Park (North): 10am to 12pm

Wednesday, August 9

Kinsmen Park (South): 10am to 12pm

**adults must be present for duration of Blitz Days** weather dependent**

Adopt

www.lethbridge.ca/

For more information, contact: Stephanie Vehnon

E: yfr@lethbridge.ca

P: (403) 320-4988

PRESENTED BY LETHBRIDGE SPORT COUNCIL

Stay Safe on Two Wheels

TOP TIPS FOR SAFE BIKING

Riding a bicycle, skateboarding, in-line skating, and riding a scooter are great ways to be active, get around, and stay fit. Here are some tips to help you stay safe:

Bike Safety

If you ride on the road, ride on the right side of the road so you're going in the same direction as traffic.

Look behind you (shoulder check) when you turn or move out to pass Learn and use hand signals.

Watch the road for hazards like debris, grates, or holes

Remember that poor weather can affect the road conditions and how well you can see and be seen

Watch for people walking, animals, and others on bicycles when you ride on shared places like bike paths or trails

Protective gear - Bike helmets protect people of all ages. It's the law in Alberta that anyone younger than 18 years must wear a helmet when riding a bicycle.

Make sure your bike helmet has a CSA, Snell, or ASTM sticker

Take the Helmet YES Test to a to make sure your helmet fits properly It should be snug, level, and stable.

Replace your helmet every 5 years, or whenever recommended by the helmet manufacturer or, after you've been in a crash.

Set a good example for children by wearing your bike helmet

Let your child choose their own helmet, they'll be more likely to wear it.

Equipment check - A bicycle should be the right size for the person riding it. Adjust the seat to fit your height. Make sure your bicycle is working properly, and do an ABC quick check before every ride:

A is for air: Make sure the tires are firm.

B is for brakes, bar, and bell: Check that your brake levers work and the handlebars are the right height, and test your bell.

C is for chain: It should be tight and well lubed

Skateboards, in-line skating, and scooters are great ways for everyone to be active. Here's what to do before you start these activities:

Know your abilities; don't do anything too advanced without training or practice. Check for hazards in the area where you're riding or playing Wear a helmet to lower the risk of head injury. Falls happen so wear protective gear like wrist guards, elbow pads, and knee pads They lower the risk of injuries and make the activity more fun to learn and practice. If you're with children, supervise actively. Stay where you can see, hear, & reach them. Lead by example to show children how to be safe. Teach them to safety rules and make sure they follow them.

Come to SportFest to learn bicycle safety at the 'bike rodeo'. Practice the rules of the road riding a real bike on a course.

JUNE 3RD, 10 AM - 4 PM

Source: https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Alberta/Pages /bike-and-small-wheeled-recreationsafety-overview.aspx

WWW.SPORTFEST.CA

Did You Know?

City of Lethbridge Skating Programs

Recreation Skating Shinny Hockey/Ringette

Beginner Skate : A slower-paced time for people to practice their skating basics. Skating aids are allowed during this skate. Helmets are recommended.

Family Skate : A special time for parents and children (17 yrs. of age & under) to enjoy a skate together.

Parent & Tot Skate : Free Fun time for parents & pre-school children to learn how to skate. Helmets are recommended.

Public Skate : A skate open to everyone to enjoy.

Senior Skate: A skate open for everyone 55 years and over.

Figure Skate : A time for skaters of all ages to practice figure skating skills.

Youth Shinny Hockey : For ages 5 to 15 years, shinny hockey is played with a sponge puck with no body contact and no slap shots. Play is on half ice and is coordinated by Ice Marshals. Players require a hockey stick, skates and a helmet.

Adult Shinny Hockey : Informal hockey for adults is played with a hard puck with no body contact or slap shots. It is played on full ice and is selfsupervised. Protective equipment is required.

Senior Shinny Hockey : Senior shinny hockey is for adults 55 and over with no body contact and no slap shots. Protective equipment is required.

Ringette Shinny : For all ages. Ringette shinny is played with a regulation ring, with no body contact. Players require a ringette stick, skates, gloves, and a helmet with a cage.

Pass Fees

Pass Definitions

Locations

During Paid Public Program Hours Only:

Help us Preserve the Coulees

Mountain Biking in the River Valley

Did you know?

Lethbridge has an impressive pathway and trail network with over 260km of paved and unpaved trails.

The environment in the River Valley is very fragile. Coulee slopes are extremely susceptible to long-term damage from erosion, soil compaction and the spread of invasive plants and weed species.

Activities such as building jumps causes erosion in the coulees.

What you can do:

Only ride bikes on the designated pathways to avoid long-term damage to the coulees.

2. Don't build jumps. Instead, head over to Botterill Bottom Park! This Mountain Bike Park (accessed through Indian Battle Park) features jumps, moguls and trick stunt areas. This fun park is open year-round and is free to use!

3. If you see someone building a jump, report it by calling 311.

1.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

May 2023

Join The Southern Alberta Ethnic Association to celebrate a festival full of delicious food and of course signature Tacos. Free admission to view the entertainment: Mariachi singer, Imitation of Selena, Traditional dancers, Hot sauce competition. Tacos, drinks, and other food items will be available for purchase. Come ready to eat and have some fun!

MAY 6 Helen Schuler Nature Centre Presents: Professor Elwood Pricklethorn

Join us at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre for a fun and engaging theatre style presentation, with a TREEmendous guy, who cares about trees and wants others to understand them and care about them too! Discover the magic of trees through the Professor’s eyes and his green-coloured lenses. Don’t miss an opportunity to connect with one-of-a-kind nature celebrity.

421 6th Avenue, S 12:00pm-7:00pm Free Admission P: 403-320-1577 www.saea.ca

Helen Schuler Nature Centre

300 Indian Battle Rd, S Presentations start at 1:00pm OR 2:30pm $5 per person

Registration: Call 403-320-3064 www.nature.lethbridge.ca

MAY 13

Casa 10 Celebration Concert with Oscar Lopez

Casa 10 Celebration Concert Under the Sails with Oscar Lopez. Lopez reprises his first concert at Casa 10 years later! Oscar’s infectious rhythms, guitar mastery and improvisational wit will make you marvel and definitely want to get up and dance.

CASA

Rotary Square, Casa, 230 8 St W 7:00pm

Free-Ticket Required

For more info and free tickets: www.casalethbridge.ca

MAY 28

2023

Lethbridge MS Walk

The MS Walk will be held at the Henderson Lake Park, May 28, 2023. Opening Ceremonies 11:00 am. Come join the MS Community for a great day, in support of a great cause.

Henderson Lake Park 1103 31a Street S, Lethbridge

Opening Ceremonies @ 11:00am

For more info visit: www.msspwalk.donordrive.com

MAY 30

Lethbridge Foodie Fest

Foodie Fest brings food trucks to Galt Gardens on the last Tuesday of the month, May through August. Enjoy a variety of delicious eats and treat from local food trucks. You can also grab a Foodie Fest Map and explore downtown Lethbridge through free food samples at participating restaurants. You’ll get to try tacos, bubble tea, sweet treats, savoury goodies, and more.

Every Saturday Lethbridge’s parkrun

Join the PARKRUN movement! A new program is in town for anyone who loves to walk, jog, run or volunteer in our city parks! Meet us at the Kinsmen Picnic Shelter for weekly Parkruns every Saturday. Join the community in active & healthy living!

Galt Gardens 601 - 3rd Avenue South 12pm-8pm

Free Event

For more info visit: www.downtownlethbridge.com

*Kinsmen Picnic Shelter*

Henderson Lake Park 9:00am

For more info or to register go to: www.parkrun.ca

Every Monday and Tuesday

Toastmasters Clubs

Mondays - Coulee Commentators

Tuesdays - Downtown City Speakers

Perfect your speaking, presenting, communication, leadership, listening skills & more in a supportive, self-paced, fun atmosphere. Come check out our club and see what we are all about!

12:00pm - 1:00pm

For more info or to register go to: www.coulee.toastmastersclubs.org OR

www.downtowncityspeakers. toastmastersclubs.org