REDCLIFF REPORT
For November 10
Town of Redcliff Services & Info
FAMILY PROGRAMMING
Join us for an evening of Teen sport activity and family activity nights. Upcoming events:
November 7th, Teen Activity at Parkside School from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Teens 13 years and
older can participate in a variety of active play. November 14th, Teen Activity, the Redcliff Youth
Centre will facilitate activities at Parkside School from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. On November 28th
a Family activity will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Parkside School. For more
information please call 548-3232.
NOVEMBER IS FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION MONTH
Families and community members can play a key role in preventing family violence. People
impacted by family violence usually turn first to those they trust. This is usually extended family,
friends, neighbors, co-workers or spiritual leaders. After that, people may reach out to a service
agency or seek out government services such as police, courts and child protection. Families
dealing with violence are often not aware of the wide range of services that could help them. If
they do not know, they may hesitate to come forward. Other community members can help
support them to connect to sources of help. Community members who can make a difference
include men, women and youth who understand the: power and control dynamics of family
violence. Safety risks of violence in the home, connection between violence in the home and
bullying on the playground and in the streets. What individuals can do: Encourage your local
public library to carry magazines and books about family violence. What communities can do:
Encourage a community standard that family violence and bullying are wrong. What schools
can do: Help children learn non-violent ways of dealing with conflict. What employers can do:
organize training sessions on family violence and ensure supervisors are aware of family
violence warning signs. If you or a loved one is being affected learn the family violence warning
signs, what to do and where to get help. Visit www.familyviolencealberta.ca or phone the 24hour Family Violence Information Line 310-1818
ANYONE CAN FALL IT CAN HAPPEN TO YOU
The annual senior’s falls prevention awareness campaign, Finding Balance, runs throughout
November across Alberta. Finding balance raises awareness about senior’s falls and educates
older adults, their families and caregivers about fall prevention. Senior’s living independently or in
care facilities can prevent falls by keeping active, having their medications reviewed, watching
their step and speaking up about dizziness. There are many ways Finding Balance can support
your efforts to reduce senior’s falls in your community. Prevent it from happening to you. Anyone
can fall, but as you grow older, the risk increases. Falls are the leading cause of serious injuries
in older adults. The facts don’t lie: Every year, 1 in 3 Alberta Seniors will fall. The good news is
that you can take steps to prevent this from happening to you. Here are some tips for fall
prevention Keep active-Exercise for strength and balance. Regular physical activity and exercise
can increase muscle strength, improve balance and help prevent you from falling. Ask your
doctor or healthcare provider about the best type of exercise program for you. Do at least 30
minutes of activity every day. Walk, dance or take an exercise class. For more information, call
Health Link Alberta Toll free 1-866-408-5465.
CHRISTMAS CRAFT CLASSES
Snowflakes & Reindeer Ages 4-6
Monday, December 8th from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Class will take place at the Library. Cost $17
plus GST until November 28th After November 28th $22 plus GST.
Snowflakes & Reindeer Ages 7-9
Wednesday, December 10th from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
We will make lovely sparkling snowflake popsicle snowflakes to be hung in your Christmas
trees. Your little hands will make wonderful reindeer prints on Christmas cards to hand out for
the season! To register please call 548-3232.
TOWN OFFICE ACCEPTING FOOD DONATIONS
Help the Town of Redcliff raise donations for the Chat 94.5 Food Drive. Last year’s accumulation
fulfilled 112, 327 pounds of food! Donations can be placed in the food bin located at the town
office. End date for donations is November 14th, 2014
More and more, Canadians are stuck in part-time, temporary, low-paying jobs, thanks to a
nationwide loss of hundreds of thousands of manufacturing jobs. Because of this, many are
forced to depend on government benefits, and that assistance is not doing enough.
“Low income is just one part of the equation that leads to food insecurity and the need for food
banks,”
“Just as important are the systems, led and managed by our federal, provincial and municipal
governments that exist to ensure Canadians do not fall into destitution. These overlapping yet
underco-ordinated and sometimes conflicting systems are failing too many.”
REC-TANGLE PUBLIC SKATING
The Rec-Tangle is now open!
as follows:
Monday – Friday
Tuesday & Thursday
Saturday
Sunday
FREE Public Skating, courtesy of the Medicine Hat Kinsmen, is
9:30–10:30 am
6:30-7:30 pm (Rec-Tangle closed November 11th )
5:45–6:45 pm (occasionally cancelled due to tournaments)
5:30–6:30 pm
FAMILY BOARD GAME DAY
Saturday, November 15th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Library. Spend a lovely afternoon
with your family at the second annual International Board Game Day. Choose from any one of
about 20 different games that are suitable for a variety of age levels and skills. Last year’s
international Games Day at the library was a huge success, so don’t miss it. Hosted by the
Friends of the Redcliff Library. Games are courtesy by Redcliff FCSS.
KIDS PLAY GROUPS/FAMILY GYM NIGHT
If you would be interested in participating in or supervising either of these activities, call
Community Services at 548-3232
Other Community Information
SENIOR’S SOCIETY
Is having a Pot Luck Supper & Bingo on Thursday, November 20. Cocktails 5:00 p.m. Dinner
Begins at 6:00 p.m. Master card $5, $1/extra card. Must be a member to win.
ADULT DROP IN VOLLEYBALL
Begins October 14th from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Parkside School gym. Please use the
second street entrance.
DREAMS
Girls Club
Join us at the Redcliff Youth Centre from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. most Thursdays for baking,
crafts, guest speakers, outings, wellness activities and more. Age 10-17 welcome.
November 13th-Affirmation activity
November 20th-Jamie from the Women’s Shelter will be joining us to talk about healthy
relationships
November 27th-No Group
DREAMS Student Lunch and Learn Parkside School
November 19th beginning at 11:35 a.m. Canadian Mental Health Association will be discussing
grief and loss. Homemade soup and a bun will be served by the Redcliff Youth Centre.
Community Family Movie Night
DREAMS will be showing The Wizard of Oz on Friday, November 21 st from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30
p.m. at Margaret Wooding School
REDCLIFF LION’S CLUB
November Yard of the Month
The Lion’s Club would like to congratulate Mark & Diane Clares, recipients of the November Yard
of the Month! Viewing at 8th Avenue and 2nd Street SE
Unsung Hero-Congratulations to Sylvia Bergdahl the Redcliff Lion’s Unsung Hero for the month
of November!
Lion’s Club Monthly Meetings
Redcliff Lion’s meet every 2nd Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. and every 4th Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
For more info contact Phil at 548-6947.
REDCLIFF LEGION
Friday Night Dances
Admission Members $4.00 Non- Members $5.00 Dances start at 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Everyone welcome!
November 14- Harvey Fleck Band
November 21- Lavern Roth Gang
November 28- Mixed Company Band
Music Jams
November 18 Music Jam starts at 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Bring your Instruments and Dancing
partners.
Legion AGM
A General Meeting will take place at the Legion on November 20 th. Nomination of Officers.
Legion AGM for members only.
Redcliff Legion Remembrance Day
Parade meets at the Legion at 9:00 a.m. Parade forms will be placed up at 9:45 a.m. in front of
the Legion.
Weekly Bus
Every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. 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 526-7885.
Draws – Meat draws, 50/50 and Queen Draw every Friday and Saturday at the Redcliff Legion
from 4:30pm-6:00 pm. Everyone is welcome.
REDCLIFF MUSEUM
Museum board meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 at the museum. Please
join us if you have an hour or two to spare every month. We are in need of new members and
people with fresh ideas as well as volunteers. We look forward to seeing you at the Museum