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President’s Message Good day! Updates from the Stonebridge Community Association: We had another successful Movie in the Park event in September, which is a favourite for many of our Stonebridge residents. A huge thank you to all our sponsors and volunteers for making this a sucis our Trade and Craft Show on Sunday, November 10th in St. Kateri Tekakwitha School Gym, which is a great start to the holiday season! Winter programming is coming up, with registration beginning online on December 26th and programs starting up in January. More details are available in this newsletter, with updates on our website as they come available – ourstonebridge.ca. We are always looking for further support and volunteers to help with community events and initiatives. With increased volunteer support your community can provide more services. The community association has been approached with the idea of organizing a community patrol, so if you are able to take charge of this program, please let me know at [email protected]. It takes volunteers like you to transform ideas into action. We have a rink committee working hard on fundraising for a new community rink, but they are in need of assistance and support from the community to make the plans in Always look to our website for the latest community and civic news, City of Saskatoon updates, and programs offered by the community association. You can also follow our community association page on Facebook for notifications on what we’ve got coming up. You can contact me with feedback or suggestions at [email protected]. Alena Sherwood Stonebridge Community Association

Inside This Issue: Pages 2-5 – Winter Programming Page 6 – New Babysitter Listing Page 6 – Rink Fundraising Update Page 7 – City Councillor’s Message Page 8 – Tradeshow Reminder

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SCA BOARD MEMBERS

Vice President of OperationsMichelle Martel

Vice President of Community

Special Events Coordinator

Newsletter Communications

Online Communications Coordinator

Volunteer and Memberships

Soccer Coordinator

Basketball

Community Watch

Heather Tones White

Message

Updates from the Stonebridge Community Association: We had another successful Movie in the Park event in September, which is a favourite for many of our Stonebridge residents. A huge thank you to all our sponsors and volunteers for making this a successful event. Next up

, November 10th in St. Kateri Tekakwitha School Gym, which is a great start to the holiday season!

Winter programming is coming up, with registration beginning online on th and programs starting up in January. More details are

available in this newsletter, with updates on our website as they come

We are always looking for further support and volunteers to help with tiatives. With increased volunteer support your

community can provide more services. The community association has been approached with the idea of organizing a community patrol, so if you are able to take charge of this program, please let me know at

[email protected]. It takes volunteers like you to transform ideas into action. We have a rink committee working hard on fundraising for a new community rink, but they are in need of assistance and support from the community to make the plans into a reality.

Always look to our website for the latest community and civic news, City of Saskatoon updates, and programs offered by the community association. You can also follow our community association page on Facebook for

got coming up.

You can contact me with feedback or suggestions at

City Councillor, Ward 7

[email protected]

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BOARD MEMBERS2019-2020

President

Alena Sherwood

Vice President of Operations Michelle Martel-André

Vice President of Community Engagement

Amanda Williams

Treasurer Janelle Kirzinger

Secretary Vacant

Special Events Coordinator Trystan Meyers

Newsletter Communications Coordinator

Dylan Youngstrom

Online Communications Coordinator Vivian Balajonda

Volunteer and Memberships Tyler Strand

Soccer Coordinator Blair Pisio

Eric Sanderson

Basketball Coordinator Vacant

Indoor Programs Vacant

Rink Coordinators BrahmEnslin

William Kuchapski

Community Watch Coordinator Vacant

Members at Large Brittany Davidson

Caitlin Gill Neil Seaman

Heather Tones White

City Councillor, Ward 7 Mairin Loewen

[email protected] 306.229.5298

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WINTER PROGRAMMING PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE – VISIT OUR WEBSITE (ourstonebridge.ca) FOR LATEST PROGRAMMING INFORMATION.

Here’s a preview of what the Stonebridge Community Association will be offering for winter programming. Online registration will begin December 26, 2019 and end January 15, 2020.

In-person payment drop-off will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2020, from 7:00PM - 8:00PM at the Community Resource Centre at the Chief Whitecap/St Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic School Joint - use building (use Community Entrance.) A non-refundable membership fee of $10 per family per year is required to participate in programs and must be purchased or presented at the time of program sign-up (memberships expire each year on July 31st). A fee of $15 will apply to late registrations. Programs may change. Please consult the website (ourstonebridge.ca) for the latest program information.

SCA honours other community association memberships. Cost-as-a-barrier assistance and/or KidSport applications are available for those facing financial hardships. To inquire/apply, please contact Michelle at [email protected] or ask a volunteer at payment drop-off night. All inquiries are kept confidential.

PRESCHOOL BALLET A happy introduction to dance. Ages 3 & 4. Wednesday 6:00pm - 6:45pm Dates: January 22nd to March 18th (no class February 19th). Location: Multi-purpose Room. Cost: $40 PRESCHOOL JAZZ DANCE A happy introduction to dance. Ages 3 & 4. Wednesday 6:45pm - 7:30pm. Dates: January 22nd to March 18th (no class February 19th). Location: Multi-purpose Room. Cost: $40 HIP HOP A happy introduction to dance. Ages 5 & 7. Wednesday 7:30pm - 8:15pm. Dates: January 23rd to March 20th ( or February 20th). Location: Multi-purpose Room Cost: $40

STONEBRIDGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION PROGRAMS WINTER 2019

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ART CLASS Introducing children to simple fundamental drawing skills and understanding. Wednesday 7:00pm - 8:00pm. Dates: January 22nd to March 18th (no class February 19Location: Community Resource Room. Cost: $50 plus materials (kids should bring their own sketchbook or no KINDER SOCCER Learning basic soccer skills while having fun! registering (no experience necessary!) Kids born in 2015 & 2016. Choose either Tuesday 6pm – 6:45pm, Wednesday 6pm Dates: Tuesdays: January 28th to March 24

Wednesdays: January 22ndto March 18Thursdays: January 23rd to March 19

Location: Chief Whitecap School Gym (Wed) or MultiCost: $40 BABYSITTING COURSE 4 week course (2 hours each session). Course is aimed at 11younger children. The Babysitting course, refreshed and revised, now has a greater emphasis on First Aid skills. The Canadian Red Cross Babysitting course covers everything from managing difficult behaviours to essential content on leadership and professional conduct as a babythe responsibility that older youth feel when caring for younger children. This updated curriculum, complete with new science, also provides improved learning when it comes to giving the appropriate care ian emergency. Tuesday 6pm - 8pm. Dates: January 28th, February 4th, 11th, 25Location: Community room at Chief Whitecap School.Cost: $60 (includes personal first aid kit, manual, certificate.

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simple fundamental drawing skills and understanding. Ages 6-12.

Dates: January 22nd to March 18th (no class February 19th)

Cost: $50 plus materials (kids should bring their own sketchbook or notebook and pencil crayons to class).

Learning basic soccer skills while having fun! Coaches are needed - please consider signing up to coach when

:45pm, Wednesday 6pm – 6:45pm or Thursday 6pm – 6:45pm.to March 24th (no class February 18th).

to March 18th (no class February 19th). to March 19th (no class February 20th).

ocation: Chief Whitecap School Gym (Wed) or Multi-purpose Room (Tues & Thurs).

4 week course (2 hours each session). Course is aimed at 11 - 16 yearolds interested in taking responsibility for course, refreshed and revised, now has a greater emphasis on First Aid skills.

The Canadian Red Cross Babysitting course covers everything from managing difficult behaviours to essential content on leadership and professional conduct as a babysitter. Babysitting promises to deepen and enhance the responsibility that older youth feel when caring for younger children. This updated curriculum, complete with new science, also provides improved learning when it comes to giving the appropriate care i

, 25th, and March 3rd. Location: Community room at Chief Whitecap School. Cost: $60 (includes personal first aid kit, manual, certificate.

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tebook and pencil crayons to class).

please consider signing up to coach when

6:45pm.

16 yearolds interested in taking responsibility for course, refreshed and revised, now has a greater emphasis on First Aid skills.

The Canadian Red Cross Babysitting course covers everything from managing difficult behaviours to essential sitter. Babysitting promises to deepen and enhance

the responsibility that older youth feel when caring for younger children. This updated curriculum, complete with new science, also provides improved learning when it comes to giving the appropriate care in the event of


Stay Safe! 6 hour course (2 hour sessions over 3 weeks). Children 9-13 years old, who are preparing to be able to stay safe at home on their own. Real-world scenarios often call on children to respond to challenges. The Stay Safe! program teaches applicable and age-appropriate skills, while increasing and reinforcing a youth’s capacity to improve his or her own safety. Whether in their community or on their own, this group will be given better tools to Stay Safe! in a variety of different situations. Tuesday 6pm-8pm. Dates: March 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st. Location: Community room at Chief Whitecap School. Cost: $40 (includes manual & certificate) YOGA An introductory class for those who have little to no experience with yoga, or for experienced students who want to bring it back to basics. Ages 16+. Tuesday 7:45pm - 8:45pm. Dates: January 28th to March 24th (no class February 18th ). Location: Multi-purpose Room. Cost: $50 BARRE Postures inspired by ballet and other disciplines. Isometric strength training, combined with small isolated movements, lift, tucks and pulses. Ages 16+. Tuesday 6:45pm - 7:45pm. Dates: January 28th to March 24th (no class February 18th). Location: Multi-purpose Room. Cost: $60 SHINE DANCE FITNESS High intensity mix of dance-based cardio & strength training for a calorie-crushing total body workout. Ages 16+. Monday 6:00pm - 7:00pm. Dates: January 20th to March 30th (No Class January 27th, February 17th, March 9th) Location: Multi-purpose Room. Cost: $40 PILATES Beginner level. A modernized version of Pilates, to improve your strength, flexibility and posture. Ages 16+. Monday 6:00pm - 7:00pm. Dates: January 23rd to March 19th (No Class February 20th) Location: Multi-purpose Room. Cost: $60


DROP-IN BADMINTON Courts and birdies provided – no scheduled games – just come along, singly or in pairs/groups and arrange a game with other participants. Aimed at adults, but children are welcome when accompanied by an adult (18+). Family (Adult accompaniment (18+) required) – Monday 8:00pm-10:00pm. Dates: January 20th to March 30th (No Class January 27th, February 17th, March 9th). Adult only – Tuesday 8:00pm to 10:00pm. Dates: January 28th to March 31st . Location: Multi-Purpose Room. Cost: $15 per participant. BEGINNER DROP-IN PICKLEBALL Courts and nets provided – no scheduled games – just come along, singly or in pairs/groups and arrange a game with other participants. Ages: Adult (16+) Wednesday 8:00pm-10:00pm. Dates: January 22nd to March 25th (no session February 19th). Location: Prince Philip School gym. Cost: $25 per participant. Program is in partnership with South Nutana Park Community Association. ADVANCED DROP-IN PICKLEBALL Courts and nets provided – no scheduled games – just come along, singly or in pairs/groups and arrange a game with other participants. Ages: Adult (16+). Wednesday 8:00pm-10:00pm. Dates: January 22nd to March 25th (no session February 19th). Location: Chief Whitecap gym. Cost: $25 per participant. Program is in partnership with South Nutana Park Community Association. DROP-IN VOLLEYBALL Courts and nets provided – no scheduled games – just come along, singly or in pairs/groups and arrange a game with other participants. Ages: Adult (16+) Thursday 8:00pm-10:00pm. Dates. January 23rd to March 19th. (no session February 20th) Location: Chief Whitecap gym. Cost: $15 per participant.


New Babysitter Listing! Kaedan Schafer is an eleven year old boy who recently passed his Babysitting course in October. He has experience babysitting ages 4 - 8. He is very responsible, energetic and dependable. Maximum would be two children at one time. He also has experience with toddlers with some supervision. Contact: 306-716-3990

Rink Fundraising Update We are so happy with the amount of community support and involvement for our upcoming outdoor rink, whether from businesses or residents, and we would like to thank you all as we look forward to its construction in Alexander MacGillivray park. We are eagerly planning more events and fundraising opportunities in the near future as we continue the fundraising phase through 2020.

We will have an information table at the upcoming Stonebridge trade show, in case you have any questions about the rink or would like to get involved. We are always looking for ways that Stonebridge businesses or residents can either partner, donate financially or with services in kind as we will begin the planning stages in late 2020.

We would like to make this a community build from start to finish, and so if you have the ability to get involved in any level, whether it be fundraising, construction or operation, please contact either of the two rink coordinators, BrahmEnslin or William Kuchapski.

If you’d like to join our volunteer team or our Rink Committee, we would love to hear from you.

Best wishes, BrahmEnslin


City Councillor’s Message

Hello Stonebridge Residents,

November is the month of budget deliberations at City Hall, and this year marks the beginning of the city’s first application of a multi-year budgeting process. This process is being introduced to further improve planning, transparency, and accountability to residents. This budget projects a property tax increase of 3.23% in 2020 and 3.54% in 2021.

Below is a brief snapshot of the way your property tax dollars are proposed to be distributed in 2020/2021. Of course, until the budget is finalized at the end of November this allocation is subject to change.

If this budget were to pass without changes, the average Saskatoon household would pay approximately $5.08 more per month in property tax in 2020, and $5.57 more per month in 2021.

If you have questions or feedback about this budget process I would be happy to chat. As always, please feel free to contact me with any concerns or ideas you may have about the neighbourhood or the city in general.

All the best,

Mairin Loewen City Councillor for Stonebridge 306-229-5298 [email protected]


Tradeshow & Craft Sale Reminder

This year’s Stonebridge Craft Sale is taking place Sun Nov 10. If you are interested in being a vendor at the show, please email [email protected].

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