Your AGCL September Newsletter

Volume 46 Issue 6| Sept 2019

Aspen News

Making the neighborhood you want to live in!

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Harvest Fest!

When: Sunday Sept 22

Time: 11-2pm

Where: AGCL Hall

It’s that time of year again! Come out and join us for our annual Fall Festival, which will proudly have a ‘safety’ theme this year. Bring cash for BBQ, beer gardens, and to purchase your 2019/2020 community league membership.

BBQ lunch
Giant obstacle course
Police and fire department
AMA Driving Simulator
PAWS in the Rink! The rink will be 'open' as a off leash dog area for the event. Adults MUST be present in the rink with their dog at all times, and are responsible for cleaning up after their dog.

Membership Director Needed

Fall is fast approaching and we are looking for a new Membership Director for Aspen Gardens Community League. This is a very important volunteer position. The Membership Director is responsible for coordinating the membership drive each year, and helps to sell memberships throughout the year.

Please consider becoming involved and giving back to your community!

Contact Kim Ruff, President, for more information: President@aspengardens.ca

Community Programs

COMMUNITY SWIM

Continues at Confederation Pool (11204 43 Ave). Saturday and Sundays from 4-5:30 pm. You MUST bring your current AGCL membership card.

For our 55+ neighbours

PETROLIA SENIORS GROUP (55+) Invites YOU to come to ENJOY: LUNCH and a PROGRAM ($18 except December). Every Third Tuesday, 11:45 a.m. (sharp) to 2:00 p.m. at Greenfield Community Hall (3803 – 114th Street NW).

September 17th – Dr. Melanie Moore – Historian. Trials, Tribulations & Triumphs of a One-Room School Teacher in Early Edmonton”
October 15 - Brad Ward, Auctioneer. Antiques Road Show comes to Petrolia seniors! Bring an antique for Brad to appraise!
Nov 19th - Rod Andersson - Anderson Learning Systems "Late Blooming" - the last third of your life can be the best third.
Dec 10 - Turkey dinner with trimmings. $25. Musical entertainment and carol sing.

To CONFIRM your attendance or for more information, call: Nick 780-435-1045 or Betty 780-434-0711

An additional “outing” is offered each month for your enjoyment. For more information call Joyce – 780-435-6388

As always, keep up to date with other seniors activities in Southwest Edmonton by following SWESA

From the City of Edmonton

The City of Edmonton's Park Bench provides an overview of city events and information.

Community Membership

Community Membership is available for purchase at Harvest Fest or 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

Community Bulletin Board

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

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

DOTERRA Essential Oils Made Easy, for Your Home and Family. Free 15-30 minute household consultation. Integrate the magic if the plants to detoxify your entire home. Lisa Hamm: 780-695-4443, lisamichellehamm@gmail.com

HAPPINESS IS YOU PHOTOGRAPHY

Family, maternal, newborn and personal branding photography sessions offered. Please contact Tara Needham at 780-916-3294 or email happinessisyouphotography@gmail.com. Visit my website at happinessisyouphotography.com

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