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Fitness Workshops
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This introductory course will teach you the basics in setting up and using the resistance training machines, cables stations and cardio equipment. This hands on, fun and interactive workshop will also cover basic nutrition, facility rules, etiquette, and safety. Fall Dates: September 15, November 20 Winter Dates: January 15, March 19 Times: 9 am – 12 pm Location: Bold Center Cost: $25 Ages: 12 - 15 Access Fitness II This course will take your Access Fitness basics to the next level. You will be working with the trainer on more specific exercises using the free weights and cable machines so that you are more confident in the fitness centre. Fall Dates: September 15, November 20 Winter Dates: January 15, March 19 Times: 1 - 3 pm Location: Bold Center Cost: $20 Ages: 12 - 15 Prerequisite: Access Fitness I Fit Start - Gym Smart - NEW & FREE Does working out in the gym seem intimidating? It’s easier than it looks. This 45 minute workshop will cover basic set up and use of the equipment so that you can feel more confident in the gym. Pre-registration is required. Fall Dates: September 8 and 10, December 15 Winter Dates: January 5 and 7 Times: Tuesday(s) 10:00 - 10:45 am OR Thursday(s) 5:30 - 6:15 pm Location: Bold Center – Fitness Center Cost: Free Ages: 16+ To Infinity & Beyond The infinity or mini loop band, is a versatile and portable piece of equipment that can be used almost anywhere. In this low impact workshop you will learn dynamic muscle conditioning exercises isolating specific muscle groups while challenging the stabilizer muscles. Finish off this total body workout with a relaxing infinity band stretch. Band are provided in the class. Available for purchase at the Bold Center fitness desk. Pre-registration is required. Dates: Thursday, September 10 OR December 10 Times: September 5:30 - 6:30 pm | December 7 - 8 pm Location: Bold Center Cost: $15 Ages: 16+ Triathlon 101 - PART I Workshop Triathlon is a sport that involves swimming, biking and running – but it doesn’t have to be complicated! Find out what this cool multi-sport is all about, and everything you need to “tri” it. The workshop offers a 1 hour classroom introduction to the sport, basic equipment and skills, how to train and recommendations on local races. Pre-registration is required. Dates: September 9 Times: 5 - 6 pm Location: Bold Center Cost: $15 Ages: 10+ Healthy Back – functional core Do you suffer from back pain? Would you like to be stronger and more efficient in your day to day movement? Do you wish you had a smaller waistline and better posture? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this class is worth checking out. Dates: November 6 OR February 3 Times: Friday 10 - 11 am OR Wednesday 7 - 8 pm Location: Bold Center Cost: $15 Ages: 16+ Muscle Release (SMR Stretching) Self-Myofascial Release. Do you suffer from muscle tension? Do you wish you were more flexible? This workshop will teach you how alleviate tension in those knots and fascia, allowing you achieve greater muscle length. (There are some contraindications for this workshop, Please contact the trainer for more information). Dates: October 16 OR January 20 Times: Friday 10 - 11 am OR Wednesday 7 - 8 pm Location: Bold Center Cost: $15 Ages: 12+
FREE EVENT! Everyone is welcome for sledding, curling, hot lunch, crafting, and much MORE!
Monday, February 15, 12-3 PM Alexander Hamilton Park
FREE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE EVENT.
Visit www.laclabichecounty.com for a bus schedule with stops and times.
Help us fill an ice fishing tent with donations for the food bank!
If the temperature dips below -15, join us at the Bold Center. Follow @llbcountyFCSS on Facebook for updates.
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adult recreation leagues adult recreation leagues Co-ed Volleyball Bump, Set, and Spike in this social, recreational volleyball league. The season will include round robin play with playoffs. This is a self-officiated league. Individual players can contact us at 780.623.3829 and we will try to help you find a team. League is limited to 6 teams for this year due to COVID-19 requirements. Dates: Wednesdays, September 23 - December 16 (#023) Times: 7 - 10 pm Location: Cenovus Fieldhouse 2 - Back Court Ladies Volleyball Similar in style and format as the Co-Ed Volleyball but this is a Ladies’ only league. Individual players can contact us at 780.623.3829 and we will try to help you find a team. League is limited to 6 teams for this year due to COVID-19 requirements. Dates: Wednesdays, January 13 – March 31 (#025) Times: 7 - 10 pm Location: Cenovus Fieldhouse 2 - Back Court Cost: $275/team Ages: 16+
Cost: $275/team
Ages: 16+ Adult Pickleball Get out and enjoy some friendly, drop-in style play in this selfled pickleball program for ages 50 and up. All levels welcome. did you know? Bold Center traffic in 2019 saw over 357,000 visits, truly making the Bold Center the hub of the community. Equipment provided or you can bring your own. Participants can register, pay drop in fee or use All Access Pass/membership. Dates: Fall Session: Mondays & Wednesdays, September 14- December 16* (#107)
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Winter Session: Mondays & Wednesdays, January 4 – March 31 (#370) 10 - 11:30 am Cenovus Fieldhouse 1 $67.50*/$62.50 50+
board games & Snacks Making new friends as an adult is hard. Luckily, FCSS is here to help. Join us for board games and snacks!
Pickleball Clinic This Pickleball Clinic is for new and intermediate players. If you have wanted to try this popular game or are already a player and want to improve, this clinic, run by a certified coach, will teach basic skills, drills and game play. Emphasis will be on fun and developing advance shots and when to incorporate them into a game. Equipment will be supplied, or you can bring your own.
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Saturday, September 19 (#106) 1 - 4:30 pm Cenovus Fieldhouse 1 $35 16+
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Child & youth programs
ActiveStart ii This multi-sport program offers fun and challenging activities to help young children improve their gross motor skills. Instructed activities will focus on skills associated with most organized sports such as running, kicking, hitting, and ball handling.
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Fall Session: Wednesdays, September 30 - November 4 (#359) Winter Session: Wednesdays, January 13 - February 17 (#360) 4 – 5 pm Cenovus Fieldhouse 1 $60 4 - 5
Active Kids This program gives kids the opportunity to get active and have fun. Each week there will be different activities, sports, and team challenges where fun is the focus. Participants will learn physical literacy, sport skills and rules all in a supportive environment.
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Fall Sessions: Tuesdays, September 29 - November 3 (#388) or November 10 - December 15 (#390)
Winter Sessions: Tuesdays, January 12 - February 16 (#389) or February 23 – March 30 (#391) 6 – 8 pm Cenovus Fieldhouse 1 $60 6 - 12
Jr Jammers This basketball development program will build participant’s dribbling, passing, and shooting skills with fun drills and scrimmages.
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Fall Session: Thursdays, September 24 - October 29 (#260) Winter Session: Thursdays, January 7 - February 11 (#361) 6 – 7 pm Cenovus Fieldhouse 2 - Back Court $60 6 - 9
Programs, events and services all subject to change based on Provincial health regulations, safety measures and restrictions due to COVID-19. Visit boldcenter.ca or laclabichecounty.com for updates.
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Jammers Participants in this intermediate program will further develop their dribbling, passing, shooting skills and learn blocking, stealing and rebounding through fun drills and game play.
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Fall Session: Thursdays, September 24 - October 29 (#261) Winter Session: Thursdays, January 7 - February 11 (#369) 7 – 8 pm Cenovus Fieldhouse 2 - Back Court $60 10 - 13
Fun Fit Monday Have your kids join us for this fun, active, and creative recreation program. Participants will get to experience a variety of activity stations and sports. Register early to ensure you get a spot.
Dates: Times: Location: Cost: Ages:
Monday, October 26 (#074) 12:30 - 4:30 pm Cenovus Fieldhouse 1 $20 6 - 12
Fun Fit Fridays Same fun and active program as above, just scheduled on noschool Fridays this time! Watch for themes and updates on the Bold Center Facebook page!
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Fridays, September 25 (#073), November 20 (#075), December 4 (#076), January 15 (#368), March 5 (#365), and March 19 (#362) 12:30 - 4:30 pm Cenovus Fieldhouse 1 $20 6 - 12
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what is fcss?
Lac La Biche County Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) is a partnership between Lac La Biche County and the Government of Alberta. The mandate of FCSS is to provide locally-driven, preventative social initiatives that enhance the well-being of individuals, families and the community. Our FCSS is one of 206 programs across the province providing services as outlined by a provincial FCSS Act and Regulation. All these programs collectively ensure Albertans have access to a strong network of preventative social supports. Our programs aim to establish a healthy community of empowered individuals, resilient youth, supported seniors, and healthy families. We also provide a mix of direct programs and grant funds to support community organizations. We are strengthening community partnerships and looking at barriers to increase social support systems in the community. We are working on strategies to reduce complex social issues like unstable housing and poverty.
BLOCK PARTIES Connect with your community and get to know your neighbours—throw a block party in your area today! FCSS can help you plan the perfect event, providing a gift card for food, street signs, a binder with activity ideas, and more.
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX PROGRAM (CVITP) FCSS has offered tax preparation help for seniors with modest income and simple tax situations for many years, and is now extending this free service to all individuals with modest income and simple tax situations.
GRANTS Both Lac La Biche County and FCSS offer separate grant programs that help community groups, non-profits, and individuals offer programs, events, and activities that strengthen the community. To learn more about both Lac La Biche County community grants and FCSS grants, visit laclabichecounty.com.
INTERAGENCY The Lac La Biche County Interagency is a group of service agencies and community members who meet to share information and ideas, and discuss current trends and issues that affect residents’ quality of life. All interested groups and individuals are invited to attend bi-monthly meetings.
County is an excellent way to discover what you’re good at while you build new skills. All the while, you’ll make a positive impact on children, families, seniors, newcomers and long-time residents in the area, secure in the knowledge that you’ve made your community a better place to live, work and play. Not sure where to volunteer, or how to begin volunteering? FCSS provides supports that make it simple.
UNSTABLE HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS Lac La Biche County FCSS has been working on solving nthe issues of unstable housing and homelessness. Follow @ llbcountyFCSS on Facebook for future updates about their work in this area.
ALBERTA CLASS 7 LEARNER’S LICENCE PREP COURSE F o l l o w @ l l b c o u n t y F C S S o n F a c e b o o k f o r u p c o m i n g d a t e s .
A free interactive course for youth aged 14+ who want help to prepare for the written Learner’s Licence test!
Lac La Biche County
