| Administration Office: 827-3362 | Public Works: 827-3610 | Recreation Centre: 827-2446 | FCSS: 827-2296 | Tourism Centre: 827-3300
ext. 21 | Receptionist Judith Coughlin Community Focus Weekly is a supplement ext. 23 | Accounts Payables, Receivables, & Tax Clerk Louise McMann to the quarterly newsletter publication ext. 24 | Payroll Clerk Diane Fournier created by the Town of Grande Cache. ext. 25 | Chief Financial Officer Carolyn Ferraby ext. 27 | Manager of Economic Development & Tourism Tara Wignes For a copy of the current newsletter please visit our website below . ext. 28 | Marketing Officer VACANT ext. 30 | Development Officer Debbie McCann ext. 31 | Executive Secretary Lisa Brown ext. 31 | Chief Administrative Officer Darren Ottaway ext. 33 | Mayor Louise Krewusik
December 2nd, 2008
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Next Regular Council Meeting ‐ December 10th @ 9:00am
SO YOU FEEL YOU HAVE NOTHING TO DO?
THERE IS SUPPORT!
Christmas Party at the Rec Centre
Christmas at the Pool:
A Support Group has been formed by F.C.S.S.
Dec. 5 ‐ Coco & kisses 1:30–3 pm & 6–8 pm and AADAC for people who are affected by Dec. 8 – Iceberg 6:30–8 pm loved one’s misuse of drugs and alcohol. The Dec. 10 ‐ Decorate gingerbread cookies group offers a chance to share and learn 6:30–8 pm Dec. 12– Candy cane swim 1:30–3 pm & about addictions. Held every Tuesday from 6–8 pm 6:30 ‐ 7:30 p.m. at the F.C.S.S. Office. Dec. 15 ‐ Iceberg 6:30–8 pm Contact Joan at 827‐2296 for more info. Dec. 17 – Christmas theme swim 6:30–8 pm Dec. 19 – Santa will be at the pool 1:30–3 pm & 6 ‐8 pm ‐ Midnight Teen Swim 11pm ‐ 12midnight
Dec 3 ‐ Craft Making 4 pm ‐ make snow flakes, paint wooden tree decorations, & more! Sleigh rides cancelled
Dec 4 ‐ Holiday Caroling 6 pm ‐ Meet at the Rec Centre to head out to spread Christmas spirit! Feel Free to bring a snack to share. Hot chocolate and apple cider will be provided after at the Rec Centre.
Dec 5 ‐ Christmas Classics Movie Marathon 1 pm ‐ Featuring Home Alone, A Christmas Carol, & more. $3/person for all movies. Call Rec. Centre for more info.
Drop‐In Activities
Dec. 13 ‐ Crafts & the Sugarplum Fairies movie 7‐9 pm in the recreation lobby. Dec 14 ‐ Crafts 1‐5 pm ‐ a fun filled day of crafts, cookie decorating, skating, and a special guest appearance from Santa. Fun for the entire family!
Volleyball Tuesday Nights: 6:30‐8pm until December 16 *Excluding Remembrance Day Basketball Wednesday Nights: 7 ‐ 8pm until December 17th
Friday Night is Movie Night
2008 Holiday Light Competition
Join us Friday’s at 9pm for a movie in the lobby of the Rec. Centre. New and old titles will be played. Film ratings will be enforced so call ahead or check our website for movie details.
Hosted by the Grande Cache Arts and Culture Committee. Recognition for top displays of holiday decorations and lights in the categories of Best Street, Industrial, Eco‐Friendly & Overall. Entry Deadline: December 1st. Entry forms are available at the Recreation Centre, Town Office or at www.grandecache.ca. You must be entered to participate. Judging Date: December 10th Winners will be announced on December 14th at our Christmas Holiday Celebration. Call 780‐827‐2446 for more information
Public Works Christmas Hours Closed: December 25, 26, & January 1
Garbage: If your garbage pick up falls on Dec. 25 it will be picked up on Mon. Dec. 30. If your garbage day falls on Jan. 1 it will be picked up on Fri. Jan. 2.
Landfill Closed Dec. 24, 25, 26, 31, & Jan 1 Regular hours for the rest of the season! Tues to Fri 1 ‐ 5 pm & Sat to Mon 9 am ‐ 5 pm
Arena Cancellations: Saturday, Dec. 6 ‐ Public Skating Cancelled Saturday, Dec. 13—Public Skating Cancelled
Grotto Climbing Wall Closed: The Climbing Wall will be closed until January 2009
NEW PHONE SYSTEM AT THE REC CENTRE
Next time you call the Rec Centre, you will be asked to enter an extension number to reach the right person: Duane Didow, Manager: Ext. 22 Thomas Phillips, Coordinator: Ext. 24 Kevin Gramm, Operations Superisor: Ext. 34 Sheri Budd, Program & Events Supervisor: Ext. 32 Marcel Layes, Maintenance Supervisor: Ext. 26 Christin Gillis, Aquatics Supervisor: Ext. 23 Melanie Hryniuk, Administration & Facilty Bookings: Ext. 21 Creative Kids Preschool: Ext. 37
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING Stop by the Tourism & Interpretive Centre and check out the Gift Shop! You’ll be surprised at the wildlife items, books, animal tracks, adult and children’s clothing, stocking stuffers, and unique jewellery! Open Monday ‐ Saturday 9:00 a.m. ‐ 5:00