Fun2010-2011

LOW-COST

IN LETHBRIDGE

Parks & Pathways

Our pathways are a great way to explore Lethbridge any time of year!

Alexander Wilderness Park

Botterill Bottom Park

Bull Trail Park

Cottonwood Park

Elizabeth Hall Wetlands

Henderson Lake Park

Indian Battle Park

Nicholas Sheran Park

Pavan Park

Peenaquim Park

Popson Park

For more information, go to: [ www.lethbridge.ca [ Enjoying Lethbridge [

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Playgrounds

Visit www.lethbridge.ca for more information

Spring, summer, fall and winter; our playgrounds and parks are maintained year-round...

West1 Algonquin Park2 Assinaboia Park3 Blackfoot Park4 Canyon Crest Park5 Columbia Park6 Copperwood Park7 Dalhousie Court Park8 Heritage Park9 Heritage Pointe Park10 Lafayette Park11 Laval Court Park12 Laval Park13 Nicholas Sheran Park14 Mt. Blakiston Park15 Mt. Crandell Park16 Princeton Park17 Queen’s Park18 Ridgewood Park19 Rotary Park20 Sheridan Park21 Squamish Park22 Sunridge Park23 Trinity Park24 West Highlands Park25 William Pierce Park26 Willow Brook Park27 Willow Pointe Park

North 1 Adam’s Park2 Bluefox Park3 Chinook Park4 Cougar Park5 Dominion Park6 Elma Groves Park7 Ermineview Park8 Georgetown Park9 Jock Palmer Park10 Kodiak Park11 Labor Club Park12 Norbridge Park13 Park Meadows Park14 Pavan Park15 Rideau Court Park16 St. Basil’s Park17 St. Edward’s Park18 St. Francis Park19 Stafford Tot Lot20 Staffordville Park21 Ted Petrunia Memorial

Park22 Ventura Park23 Vista Park

South1 20-30 Club2 29th Street Tot Lot3 Cedar Park4 Gyro Park5 Fairmont Park6 Fairmont Garden Park7 Henderson Park8 Henderson Park East9 Henderson Pool10 Indian Battle Park11 Kings Park12 Kings Tot Lot13 Kinsmen Park14 Kiwanis Park15 Lakeview Greenstrip16 Lion’s Centennial Park17 McKillop Tot Lot18 Palm Park19 Ravine Park20 Scenic Heights Park21 Sequoia Park22 Tudor Park

SkatingWhatever the weather outside, a day at the ice arena is always pleasant!

Free Public Skates weekly (Various Arenas – Seasonal)

Free Parent & Tot Skates weekly(Various Arenas – Seasonal)

Public Skating (Drop in) Sept. ’09 - Aug. ’10(SubjecT To chANge)

• Adult: $3.50• Youth/Senior: $2.50• Infants (Under 3) FREE• Family: $9.00

Shinny hockey (Drop in) 2009 - 2010• Adults $ 7.00• Youth Senior/$5.00

Public programs available at:Civic Ice Centre • 6 Ave. & Stafford Dr. S.Labor Club Ice Centre • 2020 - 18 Ave. N.Nicholas Sheran Ice Centre • 401 Laval Blvd W.

24 hour Info Line: 403.320.4971

For more information, go to: www.lethbridge.ca/leisure

Swimming

Refreshing waters await you!

Admission:Child/Senior $2.75Adult $4.25Family $13.00Children under 3 free

Pool Listings:YEAR-ROUND:Fritz Sick Pool • 420 - 11 St. SouthNicholas Sheran Pool • 401 - Laval Blvd. WestStan Siwik Family Pool • 1901 - 15 Ave. North

SUMMER:Henderson Lake Outdoor Pool • 2710 Parkside Dr. SouthWestminster Community Pool • 411 - 16 St. North Gyro Spray Park • 401 Laval Blvd. WestRotary Water Feature • Galt Gardens

24-Hour Info Line: 403.320.4970

Pass Sales: Pass sales available January, June & September offering 10% discounts.

Helen Schuler Nature Centre

Visit www.lethbridge.ca/hscc for more information

Open year-round for all kinds of activities...

All Ages/Family • Nature Walks • Extreme By Nature • Ages 11-15 – Some programs

require minimal fee• Guest Speakers • All Ages

children’s Programs• Junior Naturalists • Ages 6 – 10 • Seasonal Exhibits (3 per year )• Special Events/Festivals

Self guided Programs• 3 Self Guided Trails (Nature Reserve) - All Ages/Family • Pond Kit (Week long rental of pond exploration

bin) - All Ages - $25• Nature Packs (Nature Activity Backpacks) - All Ages/Family

Arts in Lethbridge

A community enriched by artists and art organizations engaged in disciplines of the arts

Activities Include:• Annual Art Walk • Acrylic, Water Color & Oil Painting Programs• Sculpture, Clay Wheel, Drawing & Fabric Arts• Art Exhibits (6 week rotation)• Film Festival • Lethbridge Playgoers performances • SAAG Cinema

The university of Lethbridge Art gallery - Free Admission• Culture Vulture Saturdays ( U of L ) • Music @ Noon (U of L )

bowman Arts centreLethbridge’s only community arts centre located in the Bowman school heritage building. Home to two galleries as well as providing studio space for community arts guilds

Allied Arts council of LethbridgeArts information centre providing up to date information on dance, literary, music, theatre and visual arts events in Lethbridge as well as coordinating an Annual Art Walk in September.

Southern Alberta Art galleryThe Southern Alberta Art Gallery is dedicated to the learning and growth of our visitors and community. Year round we offer a series of changing exhibitions of contemporary art featuring local, national and international artists. In addition to our exhibition program we present a range of art related programming at an affordable rate.

Tuesdays at NoonTuesdays 12PM – 1 PMFreeThis weekly film series offers complimentary coffee and tea while allowing you the chance to relax and view films about contemporary and historical art. Visit our website for all of the upcoming features!

SAAg cinema*Second Wednesday of the month at 7PMCost: $6 members / $8 regularFeaturing independent, Canadian, and foreign films, this monthly film series allows you the chance to see films that wouldn’t otherwise be screened in Lethbridge.

* Shown at Galaxy Cinemas in Park Place Mall September through November and January to June. July, August, and December films are screened at the Empress Theatre in Fort Macleod.

Arts in Lethbridge

Visit http://saag.ca to find out about our full range of programs or call 403-327-8770 ext. 0

for more information and registration.

exhibition admission:General: $5Student/Senior: $4Group $3/person (over 10 people)Children under 12: FreeMembers: FreeAdmission free to all on Sundays

F@N clubFriday Afternoons from 12:30 – 4:30Ages: 6 – 9Cost: $22.50 members / $25 regularFor an afternoon of learning about the principles of art, seeing current exhibitions, and making art, join us at the gallery!

Lethbridge Public Library

Visit www.lethbridgepubliclibrary.ca for more information about events at the Main Library and also at the new Crossings Branch Library

Free programs for all ages!

• Friday Night Films

• Art Exhibits

• Kids/Adult Book Clubs

• Story Line

• Bookmobile

• Author Visits

• Environmental Education Nights

• Concerts

• Law at Lunch

• Babes in Library

• Time for 2’s

• Page! break Writer’s Café

* current Issues- Lecture series

• TAG - Teen Programs

• Travel Chats

• Videoconferencing & more!

Family Centre Society of Southern Alberta

An invaluable resource for all Children, Families and the Community of Lethbridge. Take part in one of the many free or registered programs below…

coPeing With Toddler behaviour 8 week program.

Parents and children Together Playgroups (PAcT)A weekly interactive play group for all families with children ages 0 – 5. Our play groups provide a nurturing time for parents and children to share art experiences, story times, singing and free play. PACT is offered as a drop-in as well as, a registered class.

Me & My DadA Drop – in PACT program specifically for Dad’s and their

Children (0-5). Saturdays

Parent Talk and Kids & ConversationsA warm and friendly play environment where toddlers and pre – preschoolers can mingle together while parents / caregivers can chat and learn about parent related topics from a community facilitator.

VoicesA program for Moms and daughters (12+) who want to get along better. It focuses on building new skills and letting go of past ways and past hurts.

Worry DragonsFor school age kids who worry too much. This program provides a safe and fun place in which kids can identify and talk about their worries. These kids will be given a box of tools to manage their anxiety.

Visit our website at www.famcentre.ca for more information. Or stop by the centre

and pick up a program guide! 403 320-4232

Galt Museum& Archives

Visit www.galtmuseum.com

for more information

A community meeting place which tells the stories of the unique and colourful history of southwestern Alberta. Interactive, entertaining, educational exhibits, programs and special events for all ages, museum store and more!

Open year-round!

Low cost:• Special exhibits (3-6 per year)• Special events (Robbie Burns Day, Eggstravaganza & more!)• Saturdays at 1 p.m. weekly family program• Café Galt lectures monthly• Treasure hunts & activity backpacks (included with

admission)• Exhibit tours, ghost tours, hospital tours, cemetery tours,

downtown walking tours

Free!• Museum Community Days 4-6 times per year• Wild Tales on Park Trails summer tours (a program with Helen

Schuler Nature Centre)• Walking paths• Gardens• Audio tours• Self-guided driving tours• Archives & collections research

More fun, activities & programs!

YMCA• Fitness facility, swimming pool and programs for all ages and

abilities. Drop in fees and subsidy programs available. Visit www.lethbridgeymca.org

YWCA• Fitness facility and family programs. Visit www.ywcalethbridge.org

FORT WHOOP-UP• Located in Lethbridge’s scenic river valley Fort

Whoop Up offers museum exhibits, hands on activities and special events at reasonable drop in fees. Visit www.fortwhoopup.com

NIKKA YUKO JAPANESE GARDENS• Open May through October, Lethbridge’s

Japanese garden of tranquility. Visit www.nikkayuko.com

KIDSPORT ALBERTA• Kidsport provides support to children in order to

remove financial barriers preventing them from playing organized sport. Visit www.kidsport.ab.ca

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