| March 6, 2018 Whitemouth River Recreation Commission Monthly Newsletter News from the WRRC Greetings from the WRRC March is upon us, and for many, this is the time where we begin to think of spring! With the new season, comes new recreation programming and events. Currently, the WRRC is wrapping up a community recreation survey. However, this is still some time to complete it now! The online survey deadline is Saturday, March 9, at 11:59 pm . Physical copies can also be picked up and returned to the RM of Whitemouth Office. All physical copies are due Friday, March 9 at 4:30 pm. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey so the WRRC can offer the types of programs that interest you and your family. Click the button below to complete the survey. click here to complete the survey We are also excited to offer some new and returning programs starting this spring! This includes an ATV and Snowmobile Safety Course, a "Do It Yourself" Project Series and Vegan Cooking Classes. To find out more details, check out the rest of this newsletter and our social media pages. We are also excited about our upcoming Spring Break Day Camps! As always, stay up to date with the most current information on programs and events by checking out our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Website. (Links below) Talk to you in April! Courtney Recreation Director for the WRRC Upcoming WRRC Programs & Events Free ATV & Snowmobile Safety Presentation Tuesday, March 6th Time: 6:30-7:30 pm Location: Whitemouth School No registration required DIY Project Series The WRRC is putting together a "Do It Yourself" Project Series, where participants can create and complete a project and take it home to be enjoyed. Build Your Own Crystal Succulent Terrarium Thursday, April 26, 2018 Time: 7:00-8:30 pm Cost: $35.00 per person Location: Whitemouth, location TBA Hosted by: Jacob's Trading To Register, please contact the WRRC by clicking the button below. *A minimum of 7 people is required to run this event. Please register by April 16, 2018* click here to register Rustic Sign Night May 24, 2018 Time: 7:00-9:30 pm Cost: $45.00 per person Location: Whitemouth, location TBA To register, contact the WRRC by clicking the button above. Hosted by: Wood-n-Knots To see the available designs, check out our Facebook page by clicking the button below. Facebook Annual Interagency Meeting Saturday, March 17, 2018 Time: 9:00-11:00 am Location: Council Chambers, RM of Whitemouth Office Inviting all Community Groups and Clubs, Non-Profit Organizations, Event Committees and Community Volunteer. The purpose of this meeting is to bring together all groups from around the Whitemouth area in an annual planning session. It is our goal to have at least one representative from each group at this meeting. We will also share various community event dates and create an event list. We will also be looking at various funding opportunities available to community groups. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the WRRC. Vegan Cooking Class Back by popular demand, The WRRC is excited to offer this two-part vegan class! Part 1: Thursday, April 5, 2018 Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm Location: Whitemouth School Part 2: Thursday April 19, 2018 Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm Location: Whitemouth School More details coming soon! Spring Break for Sunrise School Division March 26-29, 2018 The WRRC is getting ready for SPRING BREAK! We are in the process of finalizing some details. Keep an eye on our Facebook page and Website within the next few days for dates, times and registration! We are also still looking for volunteers and high school students to help make these spring break activities successful. Please contact the WRRC if you are interested! The WRRC's Youth Leadership Program The WRRC is looking to start a program geared for youth, ages 13-17. The WRRC's Youth Leadership program can open doors for youth, giving them the opportunity to: Work in team settings with peers Build new skills Become involved with community programs & events Earn volunteer hours Get active Take initiative on projects Build friendships and have fun! Proposed Plan: Program beginning April 2018 When: Tuesdays, 3:45-5:30 pm Location: Whitemouth School Cost: $5.00 drop-in If you or your child are interested or have some ideas for this program, please contact the WRRC today! Contact the WRRC Community Events ATV/Snowmobile FREE Safety Presentation Time: 6:30-7:30 pm Location: Whitemouth School Provided by the WRRC No registration required. Tech Talk Parent Session Time: 7-9 pm Location: Whitemouth School Provided by the IERHA Ready, Set, Grow: Preschool Wellness Event For 2-5 year olds (born 2013-2015) Time: 1-5 pm (drop in) Location: Whitemouth School Contact: Jennifer Staerk (204) 348-2595 Ham and Turkey Easter Bingo Hosted by the Elma Community Club Time: 7:00 pm Location: Elma Community Club Admission: $2.00 per person; $0.25 per bingo card Stick Curling Bonspiel Hosted by the Whitemouth Rec Association March 9, 10, 11, 2018 WRRC Recreation Survey Deadline Online surveys are due Saturday, March 10 at 11:59 pm Click here to complete survey Free 50+ Fitness Class Every Friday at the Whitemouth Seniors Centre. Contact Elaine for more details (204) 799-2905 Chase the Ace Hosted by Seven Sister Falls Draw starts at 7:00 pm Every Friday at the Dunlop's Tourist Hotel WRRC's Interagency Meeting Time: 9:00-11:00 am Location: Council Chambers, 49 Railway Ave., Whitemouth Contact the WRRC for more details. Polar Bear Dare CANCELLED This event has been cancelled due to low registration numbers. Moon Gate Presents a Night with Sheena Grobb Come to the show, stay the night at Moon Gate Guest House, then wake to a delicious full hot breakfast with the artist. This is something we don't normally do but when Sheena comes to town, you just have to make something special. Special room rate for this event. City: Whitemouth Dates: March 17, 2018 to March 17, 2018 Event Times: 7:30pm Event Admission: $20 Visit the link for more details: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-fine-evening-with-sheena-grobb-tickets-42409453818 Think Spring-Paint Project Hosted by Seven Sister Falls Community Club Looking for a pre-spring workshop to get your creativity flowing? Join us in painting this lovely step stool for your home ~ personalized for you by you! Seven Sisters Falls Community Club Saturday, March 17th at 6:00! $60 each - includes all supplies needed ~ a beverage and dessert! Please register with Ashley Rockenstein or Jamie Mclean by Friday, March 9th. Pre-payment required to confirm your spot. You can also register by messaging the SSFCC! Fundraising Bingo Hosted by the Reynolds and Whitemouth District Chamber of Commerce Location: PR 506 Prawda Time: 7:00 pm Calling all High School Students and Community Members The WRRC is looking for community members to volunteer their time for some upcoming recreation programs and events. If you are a student, who needs to complete volunteer hours, or wanting to add volunteer experience to your resume, this is the perfect opportunity for you. The WRRC would also love to have the help from adults and seniors, interested in children's programming, arts and craft, sports, or whatever might interest you. Recreation is very diverse, we will find an area that interests you and that connects to your passion and interests. Please contact the WRRC today to get involved! Contact the Wrrc The Whitemouth Daycare Committee is presenting to the Sunrise School Division in a few weeks' time. In order to present their case with the most current numbers of need in our area, they are asking residents to fill out a questionnaire. Please fill one out and return it to the RM of Whitemouth Office. Check out their Facebook for more information and to find the questionnaire: Whitemouth Childcare or contact Melanie Kurlowich . Have a local event you'd like to include on our next newsletter? Email us at the link below and we will do our best to include your event in our next newsletter. All event listings due on the last Monday of each month. Stay Connected Visit Our Site Email us |
March 6, 2018
Whitemouth River Recreation Commission Monthly Newsletter
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Greetings from the WRRC
March is upon us, and for many, this is the time where we begin to think of spring! With the new season, comes new recreation programming and events.
Currently, the WRRC is wrapping up a community recreation survey. However, this is still some time to complete it now! The online survey deadline is Saturday, March 9, at 11:59 pm. Physical copies can also be picked up and returned to the RM of Whitemouth Office. All physical copies are due Friday, March 9 at 4:30 pm. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey so the WRRC can offer the types of programs that interest you and your family. Click the button below to complete the survey.
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We are also excited to offer some new and returning programs starting this spring! This includes an ATV and Snowmobile Safety Course, a "Do It Yourself" Project Series and Vegan Cooking Classes. To find out more details, check out the rest of this newsletter and our social media pages. We are also excited about our upcoming Spring Break Day Camps!
As always, stay up to date with the most current information on programs and events by checking out our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Website. (Links below)
Talk to you in April!
Courtney
Recreation Director for the WRRC
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Upcoming WRRC Programs & Events | |
Free ATV & Snowmobile Safety Presentation
Tuesday, March 6th
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Location: Whitemouth School
No registration required
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The WRRC is putting together a "Do It Yourself" Project Series, where participants can create and complete a project and take it home to be enjoyed.
Build Your Own Crystal Succulent Terrarium
Thursday, April 26, 2018
Time: 7:00-8:30 pm
Cost: $35.00 per person
Location: Whitemouth, location TBA
Hosted by: Jacob's Trading
To Register, please contact the WRRC by clicking the button below.
*A minimum of 7 people is required to run this event. Please register by April 16, 2018*
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Rustic Sign Night
May 24, 2018
Time: 7:00-9:30 pm
Cost: $45.00 per person
Location: Whitemouth, location TBA
To register, contact the WRRC by clicking the button above.
Hosted by: Wood-n-Knots
To see the available designs, check out our Facebook page by clicking the button below.
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Annual Interagency Meeting | |
Saturday, March 17, 2018
Time: 9:00-11:00 am
Location: Council Chambers, RM of Whitemouth Office
Inviting all Community Groups and Clubs, Non-Profit Organizations, Event Committees and Community Volunteer.
The purpose of this meeting is to bring together all groups from around the Whitemouth area in an annual planning session. It is our goal to have at least one representative from each group at this meeting. We will also share various community event dates and create an event list. We will also be looking at various funding opportunities available to community groups. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the WRRC.
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Back by popular demand, The WRRC is excited to offer this two-part vegan class!
Part 1:
Thursday, April 5, 2018
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Location: Whitemouth School
Part 2:
Thursday April 19, 2018
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Location: Whitemouth School
More details coming soon!
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Spring Break for Sunrise School Division
March 26-29, 2018
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The WRRC is getting ready for SPRING BREAK!
We are in the process of finalizing some details. Keep an eye on our Facebook page and Website within the next few days for dates, times and registration!
We are also still looking for volunteers and high school students to help make these spring break activities successful. Please contact the WRRC if you are interested!
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The WRRC's Youth Leadership Program | |
The WRRC is looking to start a program geared for youth, ages 13-17.
The WRRC's Youth Leadership program can open doors for youth, giving them the opportunity to:
- Work in team settings with peers
- Build new skills
- Become involved with community programs & events
- Earn volunteer hours
- Get active
- Take initiative on projects
- Build friendships and have fun!
Proposed Plan:
- Program beginning April 2018
- When: Tuesdays, 3:45-5:30 pm
- Location: Whitemouth School
- Cost: $5.00 drop-in
If you or your child are interested or have some ideas for this program, please contact the WRRC today!
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ATV/Snowmobile FREE Safety Presentation
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Location: Whitemouth School
Provided by the WRRC
No registration required.
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Tech Talk Parent Session
Time: 7-9 pm
Location: Whitemouth School
Provided by the IERHA
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Ready, Set, Grow: Preschool Wellness Event
For 2-5 year olds (born 2013-2015)
Time: 1-5 pm (drop in)
Location: Whitemouth School
Contact: Jennifer Staerk (204) 348-2595
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Ham and Turkey Easter Bingo
Hosted by the Elma Community Club
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Elma Community Club
Admission: $2.00 per person; $0.25 per bingo card
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Stick Curling Bonspiel
Hosted by the Whitemouth Rec Association
March 9, 10, 11, 2018
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WRRC Recreation Survey Deadline
Online surveys are due Saturday, March 10 at 11:59 pm
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Free 50+ Fitness Class
Every Friday at the Whitemouth Seniors Centre.
Contact Elaine for more details (204) 799-2905
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Chase the Ace
Hosted by Seven Sister Falls
Draw starts at 7:00 pm
Every Friday at the Dunlop's Tourist Hotel
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WRRC's Interagency Meeting
Time: 9:00-11:00 am
Location: Council Chambers, 49 Railway Ave., Whitemouth
Contact the WRRC for more details.
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Polar Bear Dare CANCELLED
This event has been cancelled due to low registration numbers.
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Moon Gate Presents a Night with Sheena Grobb
Come to the show, stay the night at Moon Gate Guest House, then wake to a delicious full hot breakfast with the artist. This is something we don't normally do but when Sheena comes to town, you just have to make something special. Special room rate for this event.
City: Whitemouth
Dates: March 17, 2018 to March 17, 2018
Event Times: 7:30pm
Event Admission: $20
Visit the link for more details: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-fine-evening-with-sheena-grobb-tickets-42409453818
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Think Spring-Paint Project
Hosted by Seven Sister Falls Community Club
Looking for a pre-spring workshop to get your creativity flowing? Join us in painting this lovely step stool for your home ~ personalized for you by you!
Seven Sisters Falls Community Club
Saturday, March 17th at 6:00!
$60 each - includes all supplies needed ~ a beverage and dessert!
Please register with Ashley Rockenstein or Jamie Mclean by Friday, March 9th. Pre-payment required to confirm your spot.
You can also register by messaging the SSFCC!
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Fundraising Bingo
Hosted by the Reynolds and Whitemouth District Chamber of Commerce
Location: PR 506 Prawda
Time: 7:00 pm
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Calling all High School Students and Community Members | |
The WRRC is looking for community members to volunteer their time for some upcoming recreation programs and events.
If you are a student, who needs to complete volunteer hours, or wanting to add volunteer experience to your resume, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
The WRRC would also love to have the help from adults and seniors, interested in children's programming, arts and craft, sports, or whatever might interest you. Recreation is very diverse, we will find an area that interests you and that connects to your passion and interests.
Please contact the WRRC today to get involved!
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The Whitemouth Daycare Committee is presenting to the Sunrise School Division in a few weeks' time. In order to present their case with the most current numbers of need in our area, they are asking residents to fill out a questionnaire. Please fill one out and return it to the RM of Whitemouth Office. Check out their Facebook for more information and to find the questionnaire: Whitemouth Childcare or contact Melanie Kurlowich. | |
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Have a local event you'd like to include on our next newsletter?
Email us at the link below and we will do our best to include your event in our next newsletter. All event listings due on the last Monday of each month.
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