Aspen News
Making the neighborhood you want to live in!
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Winter Fest will be held on
February 24th, 2-5pm
at the community hall. We will have sleigh rides, beer gardens, hot chocolate and lots of fun winter activities for the whole family. Come out and celebrate winter with your friends and neighbors!
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Little Aspen Playschool is a parent-run, non-profit playschool that has offered a three hour play-based program in the community since 1986. Our two experienced and dedicated teachers create a safe learning environment for three and four year olds with familiar routines, songs, crafts, stories and free play indoors and out. We offer involvement without in-class duty days and no obligatory fundraising.
Come see for yourself at the
Open House on February 6, from 6-8pm. Registration begins February 22
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We need to ensure that our community remains vibrant, active and inclusive of all it's members. We are looking for new
community league
members to take on board roles. No experience is necessary to sit on the board and all voices are welcome. Time commitment of each position does vary, but you can expect to meet monthly for about 1 to 1.5 hours. We are lucky to have a larger board, so that means there is lots of hands to help one another out!
We are currently seeking postilions for:
- President
- Vice President
- Treasurer
If you are interested, please contact president@aspengardens.ca
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Important Upcoming Community Events
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We have important community events approaching. Spread the word!
- Little Aspen Playschool: Open House Feb 6; Registration Feb 22
- Annual General Meeting March 12
- Soccer registration - online registration this year! Watch e-blasts for more information.
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PETROLIA SENIORS GROUP
(55+) Invites YOU to come to ENJOY: LUNCH and a PROGRAM ($15 except December). Every Third Tuesday, 11:45 a.m. (sharp) to 2:00 p.m. at Greenfield Community Hall (3803 – 114th Street NW).
January 15th, 2019
- Bob Layton –Newscaster and 630 CHED Radio Personality. Hear Bob tell Hilarious Stories from his Radio Experiences- (seating is limited)
To CONFIRM your attendance or for more information, call: Nick 780-435-1045 or Betty 780-434-0712
An additional “outing” is offered each month for your enjoyment. For information call Joyce – 780-435-6388
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As always, keep up to date with other seniors activities in Southwest Edmonton by following
SWESA
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Aspen Gardens has once again been selected for Winter Green Shack! 4 weeks of programming will be running from January 5th - February 1, 2019 at the community park.
Tues & Thurs 3:30-6:00 pm
Saturday 1-5 pm
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Community Rinks & Family Friday Night Skate
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Aspen Gardens rinks are officially open
! Posted hours for the big rink and the skate shack are
4:30-10pm M-F and 12-10pm weekends
. Rink and skate shack will be closed if the temperature is below -20 or above 0 (at our discretion). If the lights are off and the shack is locked, the rink is closed. In this case, please do not email us, as we have closed them.
On Friday's we are happy to host
Family Skate Night
for everyone with an up to date
community membership
. We hope to have them every Friday, weather and volunteer dependent. Please watch for e-blasts that may signal if this event is cancelled.
- All 3 ice surfaces are open - music, hot chocolate and a treat provided by AGCL.
- Go green and bring your own reusable mug for the hot chocolate!
- Please remember: NO PUCKS are allowed on the pond
- Shiny game in the hockey rink! Please remember for shiny, the only equipment players may have is helmets, sticks and gloves. We need to keep all players safe - so other hockey equipment is not permitted.
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From the City of Edmonton
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The City of Edmonton's
Park Bench
provides an overview of city events and information.
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Community Membership
is available for purchase online and has it's benefits, including discounts at:
- 15% on multi-admission passes to City of Edmonton recreation centres
- 20% on annual passes to City of Edmonton recreation centres
- discounts at the following local retailers:
- 5% at Petrolia Liquor Store
- 10% at Square One Coffee
- 10% at Blue Sky Dogs
- 10% at Stone & Wheel Pizza
- 10% at Roma Pizza & Donair
- 10% at Anava Esthetics Studio
- No GST at Westbrook Drycleaners
- Good Stock Restuarant & Catering
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BLUE SKY DOGS PROFESSIONAL DOG WALKING AND PET CARE:
Dog walking, Pet Sitting, and Pet Visits. Licensed, Insured and Bonded. Visit blueskydogs.ca, email tim@blueskydogs.ca or call 780-903-8016. 10% discount for AGCL members!
WESTBROOK TUTORING SERVICES:
Certified Teacher with 25 years experience is interviewing new families for the Fall 2018 school year. Students of all ages and abilities welcome. I tailor my approach to the unique learning styles of each child. Committed to developing longstanding rapport with families in the community. References available, call Nicole @ 780-218-1319.
MUSIC LESSONS:
Piano lessons in your own home, beginners a specialty. Evening, afternoon, daytime spots avail. Richard Van oosterom, B.Mus, [M. Mus (courses)] piano, theory, harmony, RCM, and university exam preparation. 780-437-2391 (home), 780-292-3489 (cell), rjvano@primus.ca or
www.mauranuimusic
MASSAGE THERAPIST:
Gabriella Rozsa B.A., R.M.T. is accepting patients weekday mornings and weekends. Professional home based business; 15 years clinical experience, licensed RMTA. Call 780-757-3848 or email grozsa@shaw.ca
JIM’S HOME MAINTENANCE SERVICE:
Experience with plumbing, painting, install and repair of toilets, faucet, drywall, cleaning roofs, gutters, grout and silicone bathtubs. $30/hr, 20% off AGCL members. Jimxu4808@gmail.com
TOOL MAN TIM (TMT), NEW HANDY MAN in the HOOD:
Light yard and home maintenance, rototilling, small projects, long time recently retired (early) AG resident, building a small local client base. Give Tim a call to see if he can help you. 780-940-6800, Bigtracker@shaw.ca
HANDMADE CROCHET NECK COWLS, WRIST BANDS, & NECK WARMERS:
100% Alberta grown ALPACA wool. Eco-friendly, non-allergenic, soft & soothing. Great for gifts! Contact: mmerrikka@gmail.com
ANDROMEDA INSPIRATION
2.5 inch wide crocheted wrist bands, with removable Angel Bear finger puppet. Also in Andromeda cowls and skinny wrist band party favours. Makes great You and Me gifts/ friendship gifts. Made with Merino wool, silk noil, mohair, firestar Art Yarn. Puppet in cotton and merino. Please email Monica at mmerrikka@gmail.com
DOTERRA ESSENTIAL OILS
My name is Lisa and I am a wellness advocate with Doterra essential oils, living in Aspen Gardens. These oils are a certified pure, therapeutic grade, do not contain fillers or synthetics as many other brands do; they are utterly amazing. They are versatile in their use and can support your health and vitality as aromatherapy and by making natural household cleaners. For interest, please contact me by phone:
780-695-4443
, email
lisamichellehamm@gmail.com
or website:
www.mydoterra.com/lisahamm2
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Aspen Gardens Community League | www.aspengardens.ca
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