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Serving the Communities of Whyte Ridge & Linden Ridge The Spirit Winter 2014 PRESIDENTS REPORT 1 Things are continuing to progress smoothly for us at the club as we quickly move into the winter months. Our landscaping updates are almost complete with the native plants being the last component to be implemented. If you haven't had a chance yet, I encourage you to take a walk through the grounds and see what we have done, with updates to the paths, new trees planted, benches and our butterfly garden. I can't wait until Spring when we can see this all in full bloom. Thank you to all involved with this landscaping project. We continue to work with Harold Funk Architect Inc. on the feasibility study for the expansion of the club. We held our first workshop on October 4th, and thank you to those who came out and shared their ideas on the initial floor plans. It was very interesting hearing everyone's different thoughts and helped to move us to the next phase of this project. Plans are being revised based on this workshop as well as the survey responses, and they will be ready for a 2nd review on Dec 14th when we will be holding our next workshop at the club from 1-3pm. I hope you can make the time to drop in to this workshop and have your say and share your ideas. If you have not completed the survey yet and/or would like more information please visit our website www.whyteridge.ca or send me an email. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the volunteers that have come out and helped at the club this past year. Without the help of volunteers in the community we would be forced to close the club, and your help does not go unnoticed. I would also like to give a special thank you to all of the board members who have worked tirelessly this past year. We are all volunteers, most with full time jobs and families with children, and your commitment to the club has been and is greatly appreciated. On that note, we are still always looking for new and fresh faces as well as welcoming back previous volunteers to help out at the club, whether it be for a few hours for an event or as a board member. We have a great group of people who would love to meet you. If you would like more information on how you can contribute to the club please feel free to contact me at [email protected]. I look forward to hearing from you. Have a wonderful holiday season and we hope to see you at our Winter Carnival! Robyn McCarthy Winter Carnival on Dec 7, 1-4 pm Christmas Contests Winter Fitness Classes New and exciting WRCC programming for teens, adults and children Free BodyShop Skin Care Clinic for girls aged 12-17 Vacant Board Positions This issue of the Spirit for information on: H a v e a W a r m a n d H a p p y H o lid a y s e a s o n !
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Serving the Communitiesof Whyte Ridge & Linden Ridge
The SpiritWinter 2014
PRESIDENTS REPORT 1Things are continuing to progress smoothly for us at the club as we quickly
move into the winter months. Our landscaping updates are almost completewith the native plants being the last component to be implemented. If youhaven't had a chance yet, I encourage you to take a walk through the groundsand see what we have done, with updates to the paths, new trees planted, benchesand our butterfly garden. I can't wait until Spring when we can see this all in fullbloom. Thank you to all involved with this landscaping project.
We continue to work with Harold Funk Architect Inc. on thefeasibility study for the expansion of the club. We held our firstworkshop on October 4th, and thank you to those who came out andshared their ideas on the initial floor plans. It was very interestinghearing everyone's different thoughts and helped to move us to the nextphase of this project. Plans are being revised based on this workshop aswell as the survey responses, and they will be ready for a 2nd review onDec 14th when we will be holding our next workshop at the club from1-3pm. I hope you can make the time to drop in to this workshop andhave your say and share your ideas. If you have not completed thesurvey yet and/or would like more information please visit our websitewww.whyteridge.ca or send me an email.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the volunteersthat have come out and helped at the club this past year. Without thehelp of volunteers in the community we would be forced to close theclub, and your help does not go unnoticed. I would also like to give aspecial thank you to all of the board members who have workedtirelessly this past year. We are all volunteers, most with full time jobsand families with children, and your commitment to the club has beenand is greatly appreciated.
On that note, we are still always looking for new and fresh faces aswell as welcoming back previous volunteers to help out at the club,whether it be for a few hours for an event or as a board member. We have a great group of people who would love to meet you. If youwould like more information on how you can contribute to the clubplease feel free to contact me at [email protected]. I look forwardto hearing from you.
Have a wonderful holiday season and we hope to see you at our Winter Carnival!
Robyn McCarthy
Winter Carnival on Dec 7, 1-4 pm
Christmas Contests Winter Fitness Classes
New and exciting WRCC programming for teens, adults and children
Free BodyShop Skin Care Clinic for girls aged 12-17
Vacant Board Positions
This issue of the Spirit for information on:
Have a Warm and Happy
Holiday season!
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SITE DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDRAISING REPORT 1Hey Whyte Ridge! Here's the winter update on site development and
fundraising activities since my last report in the fall edition of The Spirit.
The fall months continued to be busy with building expansion plans andfinalizing components of the landscaping work. Please visit our website(http://whyteridge.ca/) for updates on site development, and make sure youfill out the survey to help guide the process. Here's an overview of whatwe've been up to since the last edition of the Spirit.
Landscaping
Hopefully you've had a chance to see the new landscaping work that hasnow been completed on the site, as discussed in my last article. J. RossProperty Maintenance and Landscaping Limited did the majority of workduring the week of September 14. This included installing new native treesaround the northern part of the site with new native shrubs/saplings,finishing the line of elm trees along the Cloverwood-side path, establishingthe butterfly garden in the centre of the property", and tidying up theexisting limestone pathway, including a resting spot. A bench has beeninstalled at the butterfly garden and hopefully by the time you read this thesecond bench will be installed at the resting spot.
Native Plant Solutions (NPS) started their work to establishing a new areaof native prairie grasses along the northeast side of the property, with roto-tilling the sod on September 10. It was interesting that as I took the picturesof this area a train chugged along the track, as a reminder about therelationship with trains and prairie grasses, as explained in a previousarticle. The photographs also show the existing tall grass prairie next to thetrain track in this area. Again, by the time you read this article NPS shouldhave replaced the soil in the flowerbed near Fleetwood.
The plans for next spring are to install a few more trees to the west of the westhockey pen and further naturalize the north end of the property. We'll also beadding more flowers to the butterfly garden and we'll be gearing up for the July 1Nature Manitoba garden tour. Whyte Ridge was selected as a destination for thetour next year and the group (apparently involving hundreds of members) willbe touring selected gardens in our Community, including the butterfly garden atthe Community Centre. Pressure's on to get it looking nice!
Next spring NPS will be seeding the flowerbed near Fleetwood withwildflowers and seeding the roto-tilled area with a mix of prairie grasses andflowers. In terms of stopping the mowing (which was preventing the grassesfrom growing this year), since the last article we've installed signage, haddiscussions with City staff, and had a site meeting with the foreman of themowing crew, and the situation seems to have been resolved. We did get concernsexpressed by a Resident about the prairie area increasing numbers of risks ofskunks and risks of rabies, and risks of wildfires and smoke if we conduct acontrolled burn. The City Naturalist has assured us that these risks are veryminor, and are outweighed by the benefits of creating an interesting area ofnatural habitat.
The plan over the next few months includes further meetings with provincialHistoric Resources Branch staff regarding developing the interpretive signs at theresting area (discussed in a previous article). I hope to apply for funds under theHeritage Grants Program to assist, so that we can develop and install these signsnext spring. Hopefully by the time you read this I have had a site meeting withthe new staff person at Trails Manitoba and we'll be on our way to having ourpathway recognized by the TransCanada Trails network.
Building Expansion
We've been working closely with Harold Funk Architect Inc. (HFA) on thebuilding expansion feasibility study since the last edition of The Spirit. Of
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The second workshop will be held on December 14,from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Community Centre.
HFA will present a refined floor plan and elevationsshowing another level of detail, and will adjustspace planning to address the comments receivedin the October 1st open house, and any feedbackreceived via the website. Therefore it is important for you to review and weigh in on the variousoptions if you want to have input to this process.
Go to www.whyteridge.ca to review the materialsand click the Contact Us tab to either provide a
comment or email Nick directly [email protected].
Please try to attend the December 14 workshop,as this is where decisions will be made about whatthe building expansion project will look like.
And don’t forget the survey!
primary importance is the community survey, located on our website, as it iscritical that the new building integrate input from the Community. If you haven't filled it out, please do so as soon as you can. Based on a review of results as of the end of September, most respondents
(92%) were in favor of adding to/renovating the community centre. The majority have lived in the community for 5-15 years, with the main agegroups being primarily 30-55 and 5-15. Most (80%) are aware of the variousprograms currently available, through the newsletter, website or Facebook.Most (66%) drive to the community centre and most (46%) comeseasonally, for soccer games or hockey, with 20-30% visiting either weekly ormonthly. Approximately half of the respondents use other communitycenters, primarily for hockey, but most feel that community centre isconvenient for most activities.
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The majority of survey respondents (60%) ranked currentprograms/events as “average”, with suggestions for improvements includinglarger indoor space, better washroom facilities, more programs, teen dropin/dances, and a splash pad.
In general, survey respondents rated the community centre as “average”for children, teens, and adults, and while there were few responses forseniors those that did felt it was poor to average. Most respondents indicatedthat they would like to see more indoor activities, such as soccer, basketball,dance, exercise, and martial arts. They indicated that in the past they usedthe community centre for skating, hockey, soccer, fitness classes, and socialevents such as birthday parties.
Half (52%) of the respondents thought the current building functionalitywas “average”, with suggestions for larger more comfortable indoor spaces.One respondent was concerned that the priority should be to try to getmore volunteers and make small changes before taking on a huge project.The majority of respondents (68%) also felt the existing facility was not veryvisible, very small, dated and shabby, with limited amenities that did notreflect the vibrant, bustling, upscale community. As indicated, mostrespondents (92%) were in favor of adding to/renovating the communitycentre. One respondent was concerned that having it too big might benegative and perhaps the focus should be on smaller improvements in theshort terms until there is more volunteer support.
Respondents suggested that there could be improved seating, play area fortoddlers/babies, renovated washrooms, larger indoor space, improvedheating in the winter, a bigger kitchen, and an improved loading area. Mostrespondents agreed that common/comfortable observation spaces wouldencourage people to stay longer (e.g., parents during children’s hockey andskate with Santa events).
The majority of respondents (75%) preferred changes to focus ondurable/easy maintenance interiors and natural looking exteriors. In termsof anticipated use of the new community centre, most respondentsindicated that it should be for hockey and soccer and fitness classes,followed by basketball, youth drop in and dance, then a day care and racquetsports, among others.
Based on reviewing these responses, a September 9 engineering siteassessment, research on zoning/by-law requirements andmeetings/discussions with Board members, HFA began to develop optionsfor building expansion.
One aspect discussed initially was the option of a field house. This wouldconsist of a large facility - likely similar to the indoor soccer facility at theuniversity of Manitoba (U of M). It would require removal of one of thesoccer fields - likely the north field, and would likely not be able to bephysically connected to the existing facility. Like the U of M facility it wouldservice a large area of Winnipeg. While this would generate significantrevenues, the general consensus was that this would be contrary to the spiritof the Community Centre, which focuses on providing opportunities forCommunity Residents to meet and enjoy sports and recreation activitiestogether. For these reasons this option was not carried forward in thefeasibility study, and the focus was on a gymnasium-based expansion.
75% of the respondents preferred changes to focus on durable/easy maintenance interiors and natural looking exteriors.
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HFA noted that a substantial constraint to expansion is the presence ofthe transformer box immediately to the south of the existing building. This would likely be prohibitively expensive to relocate and basicallyremoves options to expand immediately to the north of the building. Plus, developments to the south at the main/Fleetwood entrance provideopportunities to create a fresh new face to the facility. Another constraint tothe expansion is the total size of the building. According to building code ifthe building size exceeds 17,200 square feet, it requires an expensivesprinkler system, or a firewall dividing it into smaller components. It mayalso require parking beyond the capacity of the existing space. In addition tohaving cost implications, it is likely that a community centre much biggerthan this would be bigger than most other community centres and createconcerns for the City in terms of equitably distributing sports andrecreation space across the City.
Based on this information HFA developed three concepts for buildingexpansion, as shown in the schematics. In addition to gymnasium space,new space was divided into general components that consisted of office,kitchen/bar, storage, washrooms and circulation/gathering. A required sizeof these types of space was based on research on what is typical/successful interms of functional area. The focus was then on how each of these spacesinteracted with one another, in terms of location, efficiency and aesthetics.
Option 1 has the gym on the east (train track) side of the property, with alarge open gathering area. The storage/kitchen/bar is joined to the gym withwashrooms/change rooms further away. Option 2 has the gym on the west(Cloverwood) side of the property, which creates a morecohesive/integrated, less linear facility, but requires the hockey pen to bemoved slightly north, with some adjustments to pen entrances (the optionto do something similar to the east pen was not pursued as this is asphaltedarea). Option 3 is similar to option 1, but with a smaller gathering area, andenclosure of the existing approach walkway.
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These options were presented at the October 1 Community openhouse. In general, attendees all agreed that expanding the facility andbuilding a gymnasium is important. There was concern that thegymnasium should be expanded slightly to allow room for benches orareas for spectators. Preferences were split between option 1 and option3. Concerns were expressed with option 2, in terms of moving theexisting hockey rink and proximity to Cloverwood residents. It appearsthat some type of hybrid between option 1 and 2 might be the bestsolution, as some elements from both options were preferred. There wasinterest in having both the change rooms and kitchen/bar area directlyconnected to the gymnasium, and most participants seemed to like theidea of a central gathering hub to allow for visiting both before, afterand during events taking place throughout the community centre. The concept of having the boardroom doubling as a smaller multi-purpose space was also well received. There were some concerns aboutreducing the amount of corridor space due to supervision issues.Participants also raised the need to upgrade the interior of the existingbuilding as part of the expansion project, in terms of flooring, walls, etc.
The second workshop will be held on December 14, from 1:00 to 3:00 pmat the Community Centre. HFA will present a refined floor plan andelevations showing another level of detail, and will adjust spaceplanning to address the comments received in the October 1 openhouse, and any feedback received via the website. Therefore it isimportant for you to review and weigh in on the various options if youwant to have input to this process. Use the website (whyteridge.ca) toreview the materials and click the Contact Us tab to either provide acomment of email me directly. Please try to attend the December 14workshop, as this is where decisions will be made about what thebuilding expansion project will look like. And don’t forget the survey!
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Communications Report 1While I’m writing this report, it’s warm outside and the fall
colored leaves have yet to completely fall. It’s hard to imaginethat by the time this is published, there will most likely be
snow on the ground and the holiday season fast approaching.
I started with the Board as the Communications Director in 2011 andhave once again taken on this role. I’d like to thank Ines who has done afantastic job over the past few years, as it’s easy to take over when it’s alreadyrunning smoothly. In the role of Communications Director, I correspondvia email with our fitness instructors, local schools, Board members, localorganizations, as well as members of the community and compile their
If you are interested in comingaboard as ProgrammingDirector, feel free to email me [email protected]
With the current programsalmost running themselves, aswell as room for new growth,this is a very rewarding position.
submissions for our electronic newsletter and website. I then forward thisinformation to our publisher who does all the work in putting ournewsletter together. I update our website (using a program very similar toWord) but leave all the web technical work to our website guru. Thisposition is actually quite easy- if you have access to a computer, you can doit! As of April 2015, I will be resigning from the Board and am hoping that aresident of Whyte Ridge, Linden Ridge or Bridgewater will offer to join ourBoard as Communications Director. If you have any questions or areinterested, please email me at [email protected]
In other news, our new Programming initiatives have been showingsuccess. One of the highlights of the fall was our new RecreationalCheerleading program, which will once again be offered in the winter.
In addition, we offered a mobile My Gym program foryoung children, which took place and will continue todo so on Sunday mornings. Zumba, DownDAWG yogaand Bellyfit were also successful and will hopefullycontinue to grow over the winter. We have developed asolid core of Kickboxers, and hope more members ofour community come and try this program out as it’s agreat way to get a cardio workout while having a greattime punching and kicking pads. Our hip-hop danceprogram was also able to continue for the 2014-2015year and the small class sizes allows for great instruction.Our instructor, Jennifer, also teaches at the MarquisDance Academy, but our low price and small class sizemight have an advantage! If you are interested incoming aboard as Programming Director, feel free toemail me at [email protected]. With thecurrent programs almost running themselves, as well asroom for new growth, this is a very rewarding position.
With the holiday season and New Year approaching,we all think about new resolutions that we would like tomake: fitness goals, spending more time with familiesand many others. This year, I challenge you to make anew resolution- taking part in our community byvolunteering with the Whyte Ridge Community Centre,either as a Board member or simply volunteering at anevent. It’s a great way to meet people in the communityas well as to help make changes that you have beentalking about for years. Come out and help make ourcommunity even better, because communities start withyou. Email me at [email protected]
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Fall CarnivalThe Whyte Ridge Fall Carnival took place on September 7, 2014. We had
a great turn out on a beautiful fall day! The amazingly artistic face painters,balloon twisters, crafts and bouncer were a big hit with the many familiesthat came out for the afternoon. We also offered a Henna artist and somegames like tug-of-war, potato sack race and mini basketball hoop. Fun-KeyDucks provided musical entertainment - they got the little ones movingwith a lot of upbeat, fun songs. The Cheerleaders from HGI showcased theiramazing talent and inspired quite a few kids to try out some basic moves forroutines. We also had a display exhibiting the Community Centre’s SiteDevelopment plans for expansion and landscaping.
Special guests included Lionel from Boston Pizza who handed outcoupons and tattoos to the kids. Everyone enjoyed a variety of pizza fromBoston Pizza. Thank you, Boston Pizza!
Special thanks to all the volunteers who helped out with this event fromWhyte Ridge Baptist Church, HGI Middle School, St. Maurice School, andthe board members of Whyte Ridge Community Centre. Volunteers arealways hugely appreciated - you help make the event a success!
Lastly, a big thank you to our sponsor, Linden Ridge Orthodontics fortheir donation! Without you, these events wouldn’t be a possibility.
We hope that with continued support from the community, Whyte RidgeCommunity Centre will be able to host more events like these in the future.Hope to see you all out at the Winter Carnival!
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Henry G. Izatt Middle School As we prepare for the winter months, we are enjoying every glorious moment
of this autumn weather. Our HGI Cross Country season was excellent and we arebeginning the Volleyball Season with enthusiasm. We are fortunate to have such asupportive community. We are always looking for community members willingto take the online “Respect in Sport” and to volunteer their time to supervise, co-coach, or be a team coach. If you are interested, please email our PhysicalEducation Team [email protected] or [email protected] to letthem know and indicate the sport.
Last year, our school was visited often by teaching or admin teams fromother Divisions, with the objective of gaining information or seeing some ofour initiatives in action. This year, HGI has planned one open house amonth. Our purpose: To encourage the opportunity for visitations to HGI,inviting our teachers and students to highlight innovations/initiatives in aplanned way as opposed to “impromptu visits”. When individuals or teamsfrom the Community or other Schools/Divisions would like to visit HGI,the participants can choose from the following dates and links:
December 16, 2014 (day 2) 8:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hgi-open-house-december-16-2014-tickets-13249976035
January 27, 2015 (day 4) 8:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hgi-open-house-january-27-2015-tickets-13250058281
February 24, 2015 (day5) 8:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hgi-open-house-february-24-2015-tickets-13250493583
March 24, 2015 (day 1) 8:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hgi-open-house-march-24-2015-tickets-13250531697
April 28, 2015 (day 3) 8:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hgi-open-house-april-28-2015-tickets-13250573823
May 26, 2015 (day 3) 8:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hgi-open-house-may-26-2015-tickets-13250650051
Participants are asked to register their attendance via the associatedEventbrite link for the chosen date and indicate their area of interest. It isunderstood participants many not be able to stay the entire school day; partday visits are also invited.
This year, we are hosting a winter carnival at HG on December 6 from10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. In addition to having community crafters on site inreadiness for holiday gift-giving, we are hoping to provide a carnivalatmosphere for our community families. Our HGI Winter Concert willfollow the carnival that week and will be held on December 10 at the schoolbeginning at 7:00 p.m.
After the winter break, we are looking forward to welcoming Ms.Gopalkrishna to HGI. She is an “artist in the school” and will be workingwith students on the art technique of Batik.
Community members are invited to keep up to date with school events by visiting our website: http://www.pembinatrails.ca/henrygizatt/
Please feel free to tweet community/school information using #HGIMS or check our twitter feed for information and updates.
Enjoy the joy this time of year brings.
Sincerely, Peggy Hobson Mike Pizzi
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WINTER FITNESS CLASSES AT THE WHYTE RIDGE CC.
Children’s ClassesTots and Rocks Level 1
Tots and Rocks level 1 is developed to teach children 6-8the fundamentals of Curling. Being active at a young agewill help your child develop an appreciation for activeliving early in life and is something that will benefit themlater in life. Using concepts from the game of curlingyour child will learn fundamental movement skills suchas running, jumping and balance while at the same timelearning the sport of curling too.Saturdays | 9:00-10:00 am | January 24-March 14$80.00
Contact [email protected] or at 204-925-5723 to register.
Adults ClassesInterval Challenge
This class may consist of HIIT, Tabata, bootcamp andinterval style training alternating between cardio movementsand muscle conditioning exercises. Increase your body'scardiovascular conditioning and muscle strength in one totalbody workout. Equipment to bring: mat, weights, jumprope, towel, water.
2 drop in classes will be held on December 1 and 8, 2014
Mondays | 7:30-8:30 pm $10.00 per class
Winter session:Mondays | 7:30-8:30 pm | January 12-March 16, 201510 week course | $80.00 | Drop ins $10
To register contact Annie at [email protected] or at 204-479-7073
WRCC Yoga Classes-2015 Session With Bev Campbell, Yyoga Certified
A gentle form of yoga that focuses on proper bodyalignment with the use of props. Poses are taught in aprogressive way ensuring safety and continuity. This class hasbeen designed for all ages. We have students from 14 to 73years of age. You will develop body awareness, mental andphysical focus, flexibility and strength. Please bring a Yogamat, blanket, Yoga block (if you have one)!
Level I and IITuesdays | 6:30 -7:30 pm | January 20–March 24, 201510 week course | $80.00 total (drop ins are welcome – $10.00 class fee)
Call or email Bev Campbell at 204-488-7133 [email protected] Register early as space is limited.
FUSION with GloriaThis hybrid workout combines yoga, pilates and strengthtraining. It's a fresh mix-up to challenge your muscles ina new way and keeps the workout motivation ramped up!Equipment required: mat, light weights, towel and waterWednesdays | 8:00-9:00 pm | Jan 14-March 18, 201510 week course | $80.00Drop-ins $10.00
To register contact Gloria at [email protected] or 204-254-5403
Ashtanga YogaAshtanga Yoga is a mindful flowing yoga that willdetoxify your body, increase your strength and flexibility,and calm your mind. Great for all levels!Thursdays | 6:45-7:45pm | January 15-March 19 10 weeks | $105
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WINTER 2014 PROGRAMMING AT THE WHYTE RIDGE CC.
Children’s Programming
Whyte Ridge Recreational Cheerleading for Kids (Ages 5+)
Cheerleading focuses on strength, balance and flexibility,all of which skills will be coached and advanced thoughthis program. This recreational Cheerleading team willbe mainly learning how to stunt. Cheerleading dance andjumps will come after but minimum tumbling will betaught. Stunts, in this age group, range from basic two-legged stunts to two-legged extended stunts and tosses.There are numerous variations of each stunt. At the endof this program participants will take part in a fun teamperformance that involves everything they had learned.Wednesdays | 6:00-7:30 pm | Jan 14-March 18, 2015 $60.00 (10 sessions)
2-4 year olds Terrific TotsIn addition to having fun with structured games, andfascinating adventures, our Terrific Tots learn beginninggymnastics, gain fine and gross motor proficiency, andstrengthen manipulative skills.
The youngsters become more independent as teachers arenow interacting more directly with them. Parental in-volvement is gradually decreased through inviting activitieswith love and understanding, and the children exude prideand self-esteem as they are treated like “big kids.”
In this age group, teaching physical skills is a top priorityin this 30-minute program.Sundays | 9:00-9:45 am | January 11-March 15, 2015$70.00 (10 sessions)Drop-Ins will be accepted only if there is space, Drop-In fee $10. (exact change required)
Campfire Guitar (Ages 8+)In partnership with the Manitoba Conservatory of Music& Arts, the Whyte Ridge Community Centre will beoffering individual instruction and group lessons in thecommunity this winter!Sundays, | 2:00-3:00 pm | Begins January 25$120 for 8 week sessionCall us at 204-943-6090 to register today! For moreinformation email us at [email protected] , or visit ourwebsite at www.mcma.ca
Teen and Adult Programming
downDAWG yogaTry it for free on Monday, Jan 5 from 6:15 to 7:15pm
What is downDAWG Yoga? It is Flow Yoga mixed withHip Hop Music. It is a fitness class using yoga postures,in a fun group environment to popular music. We leaveout the typical “yoga environment” and create a funkyyoga party. We offer the chance to get into your favoriteyoga flow sequences, get your heart rate pumping whilerocking to electric beats all class long. No dance oryoga experience necessary, as the music melds in withthe moves, and the moves are in tune with your breath,giving participants the ultimate, fun and funkyworkout. This is offered by the only certifiedinstructor in Winnipeg.Sundays | 10:00-11:00 am | January 18–March 22, 2015$75.00 (10 sessions)Drop-ins $10.00/class, availability depends on number ofregistered participants
Zumba
Students will learn the steps to four basic rhythms(merengue, salsa, cumbia, reggaeton) as well as learningsix more rhythms (belly dance, flamenco, tango, samba,plus two new high-intensity rhythms, soca andquebradita). Also incorporated is Zumba Core, whichwill help strengthening core muscles, enhances balanceand stability, and improves posture and alignment tohelp amp up every move.Mondays | 6:15-7:15 pm | January 19-March 30 (no class on February 16) | $66.00 (10 sessions)Drop-ins $10.00/class, availability depends on number ofregistered participants.
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Need information on Whyte Ridge? Try here.www.whyteridge.ca
Community Centre Information:www.whyteridge.ca
NOTICE:Submissions for the March edition of The Spirit are due Feb 4. We encourage anyone especially youth to submitarticles or stories. Let us know what you want to see in The Spirit, If you have ideas please contact us at:
Muay Thai Cardio Kickboxing A high intensity class focusing on cardiovascular healthusing the basic techniques of Muay Thai. This class willhave you sweating and burning lots of calories. We takebasic Muay Thai techniques and apply them to this fun,energetic and fast paced hour of power. All skill levels arewelcome (bring your own wraps or purchase for $12 atfirst class, also bring towel or mat)Thursdays | 8:15-9:15 pm | January 8–March 12, 2015$125.00Attendance at first class is required(we now provide gloves!!)
BellyFit (Women only)Free Class on Monday, September 12 from 6:15-7:15 pm
Bellyfit is the holistic fitness experience for women thatblends the power and wisdom of ancient cultures withthe research, technology and trends of the modernworld. Designed exclusively for the female body, mindand spirit, Bellyfit offers a full body, full of spirit,extraordinary exercise experience in a safe, effective,intelligent group fitness format guaranteed to satisfywomen's desire to feel beautiful, strong and healthy.
In the first half hour of the class, burn mega calories,relieve stress and get the sweat flowing with fun, easy tolearn cardio moves infused with the ancient andbeautiful fundamentals of Belly Dance, Bollywood andAfrican Dance. During the second half of the class, enjoysculpting, toning and tightening with Pilates inspiredcore work, a deep yet relaxing Yoga inspired stretch andmindful Mudra Meditation.Sundays | 11:30-12:30 am | January 18-March 22 $66.00 (10 sessions)Drop-ins $10.00/class, availability depends on number ofregistered participants
Adult Hip Hop, 18+Sundays | 7:00 – 8:00 pm | Jan 18 – March 22, 2015$85.00 (10 sessions)
Boot Camp! - Get strong & tone up! Boot camp like you've never seen it before. A variety ofequipment and exercises will also help improve yourcardio in this kick butt circuit class. A full body programthat can be tailored & modified for all levels. Want results? This class is for you. While no equipment is necessary for this class, participants are encouraged tobring any equipment they have, e.g. dumbbells, tubing,mats, balls, kettle bells, etc.Mondays | 6:00-7:00 am | January 12- March 23, 2015(no class February 16)$80.00 (10 sessions)Drop-ins $10.00/class, availability depends on number of registered participants.
Whyte Ridge Community Centre Public
Skating Hours
Monday – Friday 4:30-9:30 pmSaturday 12:00-8:00 pm | Sunday 12:00-8:00 pm
Family Hours: Saturday & Sunday 1:00 – 3:00 pm
One rink will be designated for family skating. No pucks or sticks. Parents, we ask that you help
enforce this rule during family hours.
Pleasure rink will be back this year!!! Openall the time (behind the C.C)
Book Donations
The Whyte Ridge Community Centre is looking for
donations of gently used books for young children,
tween, teen and adult age groups.The goal is to
have books available at the Community Centre for
kids to read, especially when they need a rest from
skating. Please drop off your books during public
skate times.
Cross-Country Ski Trails
The Whyte Ridge Community is excited to once again
have a groomed ski trail. The trail will start at the
Basketball courts- just look for the signs. The trails
will be groomed on an "as needed basis" and
weather dependent.
On-Line registrations now open athttp://whyteridge.ca/wp/wrcc-
programming/
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PAL (55+)Life is always better with good PALs!
Especially when it comes to helping to keep usmotivated to stay active over the winter. Whether youare looking for regular workouts, yoga or think this isthe perfect time to try a different kind of stretchingand think it’s finally time to pick up a paintbrush and
challenge your creative side.
Pembina Active Living 55+ is a non-profit, organization in SouthWinnipeg committed to enhancing the lives of all adults 55+ through a widevariety of programs and events both informative and social. Weekly gamesof bridge, cribbage, movies as well as learning opportunities so you canfinally master e-mail or Word.
PALs and it’s over 400 members seek to enhance the lives of all those 55+ living in South Winnipeg by providing another way to meet new people in your community who, like you, are looking to stay active and involved.
Programs are offered out of South Winnipeg’s Community Centers and atour Barnes Street home.
See our new winter 2015 calendar of events at www.pal55plus.com.
PAL (55+) [email protected]
SPORTS Soccer ReportHi soccer enthusiasts,
The lovely October weather felt more like outdoor soccer season than the beginning of indoor season! But outdoor soccer is over and indoor soccer hasstarted. Congratulations to all Whyte Ridge outdoor teams on a great season andespecially to our 8 finalists and champions.
Whyte Ridge is hosting 11 teams for the indoor season. Thank you to our sponsors for keeping the registration costs manageable. Please try tosupport our platinum sponsor Linden Ridge Orthodontics and gold sponsorRanger Insurance whenever possible to recognize their contribution to oursoccer program.
Due to the rising popularity of soccer as a year round sport, we are fortunateto have the new University of Winnipeg indoor facility open this season. Finding practice space is still a challenge and we look forward to the expansion of our community centre to alleviate our reliance on school gym space withinthe division.
Finally we would like to thank all the volunteers who make the Whyte Ridgesoccer program successful. So many members of our community give their timeas conveners, coaches and equipment managers so that our children can have apositive soccer experience. We are always looking for interested and capablepeople to make the program better.
We are currently in need of volunteers for the following positions:
Soccer Director | Mini Soccer Director | U4 ConvenerU9 to U12 boys convener | U13 to U18 girls convener
Have a great indoor season!Pablo Szajt
Birthday Parties Rental Opportunities
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Rental of the Community Centre is availablefor all types of group events, including butnot limited to wedding receptions, meetings,
reunions & birthday parties.
Zumba instructor offers Children’s Zumba Birthday Parties!
Address: 170 Fleetwood Road, Whyte RidgeCapacity: Multipurpose room - 96 people
Fee: $30 / hour | Deposit Required: $100 for rentalsending before 6 pm or $150 for all other rentals
**PLEASE NOTE**You MUST be 18 year of age or older to book the Community Centre.You will be required to sign a Hall Rental Agreement outlining
your responsibilities.
Check the rental calendar online at www.whyteridge.ca for available dates!
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President Robyn McCarthy Past President Jonathan Steinfeld Vice-President Volunteer needed Treasurer Qing Yang Secretary Beverly Rapinda Communications Director .................................... Kimberly O'Hara Site Development Nick BarnesFundraising Director Volunteer needed Special Events Director Volunteer needed Soccer Director Pablo SzajtBasketball Director Mike Weekes Hockey Director Volunteer needed House & Grounds Director Volunteer needed Rentals/Programming Director Volunteer needed Director at Large Kathy Drill Canteen Director Volunteer needed
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