The Warbler OCTOBER 2014 WEST MEADOWLARK COMMUNITY LEAGUE NEWSLETTER West Meadowlark Community League Hall - 9311 - 165 Street, Edmonton, AB T5R2S5 Telephone: 780-484-6132 www.wmcl.org Email: [email protected] Facebook Group: West Meadowlark Community League Twitter: @WMeadowlarkCL HALLOWEEN SCAVENGER HUNT Hey kids! Wear your best Halloween costume and come down to the West Meadowlark Hall at 6pm on Friday, October 31st, to get your Scavenger Hunt instructions and challenge sheet then go trick or treating with your family and friends! Collect the clues and once you’ve completed your assignments then come back to the hall and participate in a lucky draw. All children are welcome to participate and parents are encouraged to accompany their children in the Scavenger Hunt. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. BINGO NEWS Our next BINGO is on Sunday, November 2nd from 11am to 4pm at Castledowns Bingo Hall. All volunteers are welcome and each volunteer receives a $40 credit that can be used towards any WMCL program or other approved programs. Call Faye 780-444-8852, Irene 780-484-1878 or Theresa at 780-484-7076 Many thanks to the volunteers who helped with the Bingo on Sunday, October 5th: Robert & Ines McGowan, Naomi Gienow, Mike & Lee Grimard, Gerry Lewis, Bernice Wilson, Maureen & Steve Poole, David Jones, Bob & Irene Lowe, Theresa Taylor and Rose Froese. Thank you! CRIB NIGHT CRIB NIGHT at West Meadowlark is starting up again. Upcoming dates are November 12th & December 10th. Registration starts at 6pm and crib starts at 7pm. Come out for an evening of fun, food and prizes. Call Bob at 780-484-1878 for more information. See you there! MARK YOUR CALENDARS: PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6TH 10AM TO 12PM More information will be available in the next newsletter. NEXT WMCL MEETING WED, NOVEMBER 5TH WMCL HALL AT 7PM ALL WELCOME - PLEASE JOIN US! 2014/2015 WEST MEADOWLARK MEMBERSHIPS ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE Your Membership entitles you to the following: Participation in Community based sports such as SOCCER, HOCKEY, SOFTBALL, BASKETBALL or Community League operated PLAYSCHOOL programs. FREE West Edmonton Mall Attraction Pass with the purchase of a FAMILY membership only. (For West Meadowlark Residents ONLY— WEM pass is available until December 18th only). Skate FREE at WMCL skating rink or any other Edmonton Community League rink during posted operating hours. FREE admission to WMCL events such as the Membership BBQ, the Children’s Christmas Party and the Spring Carnival. FREE FAMILY swim at Jasper Place pool on Sundays between 4-6 pm. FREE admission for WMCL members on Tuesdays between 7-8 pm at the walking track at the St Francis Xavier Sports Centre. Discounted rates on WMCL programs such as Zumba and Workout Buddies and a discounted rate on renting the WMCL Hall. Discounted rates for passes at City of Edmonton Sports & Fitness Facilities. If you would like to purchase a membership, please contact Tanys at 780-481-1804 or Maureen at [email protected] FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $30 (INCLUDES THE WEM FAMILY ATTRACTIONS PASS) ADULT (NO KIDS) $15 SENIOR $10 THE WMCL IS LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN LEADING A COMMUNITY CHOIR TO PRACTICE AND PERFORM AT OUR PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA ON DECEMBER 6TH. IF YOU LOVE MUSIC, HAVE CHOIR EXPERIENCE AND WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER TO LEAD THE WMCL CHOIR, PLEASE CALL MAUREEN AT 780-484-6132 FOR MORE INFORMATION! Imperato Tile & Stone Inc. For all your tile and stone needs call Cory at 780-940-0825 FREE FAMILY SWIM AT JASPER PLACE POOL ON SUNDAYS FROM 4PM TO 6PM. You must show your valid 2014/2015 WMCL Card for FREE admission to the swim! HEY KIDS! LIKE TO SING? HOW ABOUT JOINING THE WMCL CHOIR? EMAIL US OR CALL US TO LET US KNOW IF YOU’RE INTERESTED! Practice will be once a week at the WMCL Hall and performance will be at our Christmas Party on Saturday, December 6th from 10am to 12pm. Call: 780-484-6132 or email: [email protected] We’re looking for a handy person who might be interesting in doing a little painting around our hall. We need our office painted and some painting in our garage. If you’re interested give us a call and leave us a message at 780-484-6132 or email us at [email protected] Get ACTIVE this fall with WMCL! Zumba by Fusion Dance Sundays: 11am to 12pm and Wednesdays 7pm to 8pm $100 (WMCL members) or $120 (non-members) for a 10 class punch card, or use WMCL credits. Try your first class for free! Workout Buddies Thursdays: 6:30pm to 7:30pm (Starts September 11) $50 (WMCL members) or $80 (non-members) for a 10 class punch card, or use WMCL credits. Try your first class for free! Walking Club at St. Francis Xavier Sports Centre Tuesdays: 7pm to 8pm FREE admission by showing your 2014/2015 WMCL membership card! Family Swimming at Jasper Place Pool Sundays: 4pm to 6pm FREE admission by showing your 2014/2015 WMCL membership card! For more information about any of these programs, email [email protected] or call 780-484-6132 and leave a message! FAMILY MOVIE AFTERNOON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH 2PM TO 4PM AT THE WMCL HALL. ENJOY A FAMILY MOVIE ON OUR BIG SCREEN! 311 CONTACT CENTRE Citizens can call 311, 24-hours a day, every day of the year for access to City of Edmonton information, programs and services! Register a Bylaw Complaint, General information, Program Registration, Purchasing a Pet License, Transit Information, Booking of City of Edmonton Inspections, Facility Scheduling Information. POPCORN AND REFRESHMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR $1 Are you receiving a copy of The Warbler newsletter in your mailbox every month? 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