REDCLIFF REPORT - September 11 th, 2017

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1 REDCLIFF REPORT - September 11 th, 2017 Town of Redcliff Services & Info 2017 REDCLIFF PARADE AND FALL FESTIVAL You don t want to miss out on our 1 st annual Fall Festival! So much to do; Hose Coupling Competition, Legion Corn Roast & Beer Gardens, Tomato Toss, Family Games, Taste of Redcliff, Greenhouse Passport Contest, Pedal Tractors, Lions Club Family Dog Walk, Petting Zoo, Emergency Vehicle Display, Trade Show, Movie in the Park, and More! And not to forget our Parade! Watch out for more details! When: September 16 th Information: send us an to cps@redcliff.ca or call HOSE COUPLING COMPETITION Redcliff s annual Hose Coupling Competition hosted by the Redcliff Volunteer Fire Department will be held on September 16th. Teams are made up of 4 to compete for the title of Redcliff Hose Coupling Champions. To register your team call or ND ANNUAL REDCLIFF TEST OF HUMANITY The Test of Humanity Mountain Bike Race is a fundraising event held to support education for students in Africa. Are you new to Mountain biking? Try the 1 Hour Test Trail. Do you love the sport and want to try something new and challenging at the same time? Sign up for the Full Test Event. Or bring along your friends and sign up for the Team Challenge. When: September 23 rd Where: Rivervalley Park Redcliff Registration: testofhumanityalberta.com FIND US ON FACEBOOK For up to date news and what s going on, like us on Facebook: COMMUNITY AND EVENTS GUIDE Visit to view the Town of Redcliff Community Guide. All Children, Youth, Adult, Senior and Family programming can be located in this guide.

2 FAMILY & ADULTS MEALS ON WHEELS Hot and nutritionally well-balanced meals are available to eligible adults of any age on a long term or shortterm basis if they meet one or more of the following criteria: have difficulty preparing nutritious meals convalescing from a recent hospital stay chronic memory impairment recent bereavement or loss no available support system. Sample menu items include: Beef Lasagna, Meatloaf, Turkey and cheddar wrap, Breakfast, Chicken parmesan with rice pilaf, Crispy chicken burger with French fries, Penne and Sausage, Sausage and pierogis, Hot Beef Sandwich, and Grilled Chicken Stir Fry. Lunches are delivered by volunteers from Monday - Friday between 11:15 am and 11:45 am, except on holidays. (Meals for the weekend are delivered on Friday) This service is subsidized by the Town of Redcliff and is available to you at a cost of $5.50 per meal (*subject to change). Fees are paid at the Redcliff Town Office on a monthly basis. Call for information or pick up an application. PAINTING WITH VAL Grab your friends and come on out for an evening of creativity. Paint along with the facilitator and create a masterpiece, no experience needed! Price includes all materials and 1 drink ticket. Join painting with Val on Facebook for updates and samples of the paintings that will be demonstrated. Where: The Legion, Redcliff When: Thursdays; September 28, October 26, and November 23 at 6:00-8:00pm Cost: $30 Register: Online at redcliff.ca, or call TAI CHI The fall session of both Beginner Tai Chi & Awareness Tai Chi Continuing Sessions begin September 5th. Registration for Beginner Tai Chi will be accepted until September 14th. Fee is $57.50 per month plus GST or pay for 3 months and get 1 free. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES There are many Volunteer opportunities for all ages in Redcliff! Please contact Community Services at for more information. Other Community Information REDCLIFF CURLING CLUB We are looking forward to seeing our longtime friends as well as some new faces. Our registration and AGM is Monday September 11 at the curling club beginning at 7:00 PM. If you are new to Town and looking to get onto a team this curling season, either give us a call or drop by the rink. We are encouraging you to come prepared to ask questions, attend our AGM, pay your team s membership and have contact info for you team members. We have much fun and many laughs at our little rink in the past. If you want to be part of it, get yourself curling and join our Club and you will see how quickly you become part of the Redcliff Curling Club Family!!! If you have been a member at our club, we also encourage you to get the word out about this important evening at our club. If you have and questions, please call Linda at

3 REDCLIFF LIBRARY Shake, Rattle, & Read Toddler Storytime Mondays September 25 November 27 (except Oct 9 & 16) 10:30-11:30am Free! Redcliff public library in the Grant Congdon Room Parent/Caregiver Interactive Stories, Rhymes, and Play for 0-4 year olds. Free. Drop in. Author Visit and Book Signing Who: Deanna R. Sweeney, author of The Awakening When: September 16 th 2:00-3:00pm Where: Redcliff Public Library Grant Congdon Room, refreshments will be served. REDCLIFF MUSEUM The Redcliff Museum is now closed for summer. We will attempt to open several afternoons a week. However the hours might not be regular. So keep in mind that if the open sign in out then someone is in the building and feel free to come in. For special tours: Please contact or at vi.rieger@gmail.com REDCLIFF MUSEUM PRESENTS: BLACKSMITH & ROPE MAKING DEMONSTRATIONS September 16 th, 10:00am 4:00pm Come and join us for the Fall Festival. Demonstrations are weather permitting. Old Times-Hard Times Dance Mixed Company Band, with an ANTIQUE DISPLAY by Tony Schlachter When: September 23, 2017, 7pm-11pm Where: German Canadian Harmony Hall - Redcliff Tickets: In Advance $12, at the Door $15 Call , REDCLIFF LEGION Friday Night Dances Everyone Welcome! September 15 - Rosie s Band September 23 - Saturday Happy Gang Band September 29 - Mixed Company Band Time: 7:30 10:30pm Admission: Members - $5.00, Non-Members - $6.00 Meat Draws Meat draws and 50/50 are held every Saturday from 4:30 to 6:00 pm. Everyone welcome. Weekly Bus Every Tuesday at 1:00 pm the bus takes seniors to the Medicine Hat Mall. We leave from the Legion but will drive passengers home after the trip. All senior s welcome. You do not have to be a Legion member. For more information please call Ruth at

4 REDCLIFF LIONS Redcliff Lions Club Family and Pet Walk Choose from a 2km or 5km route! Free Hotdog for registered walkers! When: September 16 th, 1:30pm Where: River Valley Park To Register: Fill out a registration slip at Town Hall or Home Hardware For more information: Bob: , Phil: Yard of the Month Redcliff lions yard of month winners for August are Scott and Kathie Besplug on Main St SE Congratulations! Redcliff Lions seeking nominations for Yard of the Month! Call or text Elliot (403) ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLES SHOW AND SALE Friday September 22 nd, 1:00 6:00pm Saturday September 23 rd, 10:00am 4:00pm St. Ambrose Church, ST SE, Redcliff Contact Fred: (403) Free Admission, Concession Stand. REDCLIFF SENIOR SOCIETY Group Fitness Classes Everyone is invited to participate in group fitness classes at the Senior Center every Monday and Wednesday at 9:30am. Classes facilitated by an instructor from Medicine Hat College. Cost: $1.00 Potluck Supper and Bingo Redcliff Seniors Society is hosting a Potluck Supper and Bingo on September 21. Dinner is at 6:00pm Bingo is at 7:00pm There are 10 Prizes to be won, $5 first card, $1 extra cards. Must be a member to win. Soup and Sandwich When: September 28 th, 11:30am to 1:00pm Where: Redcliff Seniors Society Cost: $5.00 per person

5 Senior s Society Crib Results September 6, 2017 Attendance: 20 High Hand: 22 Marilyn Pachan High Score: --- Ladies Division: 1st Sharon Sept nd Sandy Vinton rd Marilyn Pachan 880 Low Lady: Irene Fitterer 768 Men s Division 1 st Mel Oerlemans nd Jim Vinton rd Stephen Pyke 867 Low Man: Bruce Johnson 738