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OPTIONS’ Day Program Newsies’ Newsletter

July 2018

HAPPY 151st BIRTHDAY, CANADA!

Fun fact #1: From 1868-1965 Canada had a much different flag, called the Canadian Red Ensign. Lester Pearson wanted to replace the old flag to promote Canadian identity and national unity.

Fun Fact #2: Canada Day celebrates the anniversary of the constitution act, which united Canada in 1867. We began with only 4 provinces: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and

Quebec. The rest soon followed.

Ideas for how to celebrate this year!

BBQ, parties, dancing, wearing red and white, attending the parade, watching

fireworks, and visiting numerous spots around the city that offer activities including:

Prince’s Island Park, Eau Claire, and East Village.

Fort Calgary will be hosting an action-packed day. You can enjoy a FREE pancake

breakfast, take silly photos in the photo booth, pet animals at the petting zoo,

watch fireworks from Globalfest, listen to live music, try multiple foods at the food

trucks, make your own crafts, get a cool fake tattoo, and much, much more!

July 2018

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Closed for Canada Day

Fitness & Recreation Women’s Group Explore your City Newsies Music & Movement

Cooking Fitness & Recreation Explore your City Fitness at SLC Sign Along/Karaoke

Wellness Class/Yoga Bowling Explore your City Sensory Voice It!

Cooking Women’s Group Men’s Group Everything Art Swimming Bowling Dance

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Cooking Outdoor Adventures Wellness Class/Yoga Explore your City Theater Arts Sing along/ Karaoke





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Closed for Staff Development

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YEE-HAW! It’s that time of year again!

The Calgary Stampede is back in action.

We wanted to give you a little history around The Indian Village. The aboriginals have been involved with the Stampede since the beginning. In the early days, they would camp out with their horses on

50th avenue where the power line runs between MacLeod Trail and Elbow Drive. Everyday they rode their horses to the Stampede grounds. Today you can visit the Indian Village at the

Stampede, and enjoy their culture which includes: native dress, teepees, dancing,

abodes, drumming, powwows, and beaded crafts. They are also a part of the Stampede parade. Riding

their horses in beautifully made cultural dress.

We also found some tasty treats you can try… If you dare.

• Cricket Grilled Cheese • Kangaroo Pizza

• Deep-fried Banana Peppers • Bacon Onion Bombs • Goats Head Soup

• Smoking Charcoal Ice cream • Deep-fried Pineapple Rings

• Deep-fried Bacon Wrapped Reese’s Cups

• Ice Cream Cookie Dough Sandwich’s

And if you’d like to catch some live entertainment, they’ve got something for everyone.

• Live Bands • Kick-off Parade

• Calgary Stampede Showband • Dance Acts

• Native Drumming and Music • Rodeo Events • Fireworks

• Midway rides, and much, much more!

ABRA-KADABRA! OPTIONS’ had a magic show! Clients and staff were able to enjoy magic tricks, and a

dance party with bubbles! Christopher, the magician, preformed card tricks, and disappearing tricks. We thought he was very funny. He even pulled a rabbit out of a hat,

and a magic wand out of his nose! We hope to see him again.

We would also like to congratulate Chantelle and Colleen on their new arrivals. Everyone at the day program is beyond excited about the new additions to your

families. Please visit us lots!

Monday, July 30th, 2018. What friendship means to us:

❖ Laughter

❖ Talk about our feeling

❖ Friends are like family

❖ Loyalty

❖ Trust

❖ Respect

❖ Support

❖ Empowerment

❖ Friends bring out the

best in you

❖ They bring joy

❖ Enjoy food together

❖ Share good and bad

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