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Recreation Programming
Red Deer County Community Services is proud to announce the enhancement of recreation programming for fall 2019. In addition to the FCSS programming currently scheduled in Red Deer County, residents will have access to recreation programming within their own communities.
Rural recreation and fitness classes began in September across the County at local community halls and County facilities. Click on the class name below to see class descriptions, dates, locations and registration details.
- Fall Community Kitchen (Spruce View)
- Vegetable Pickling Class (Ridgewood)
- Jams, Jellies & Preserves (Ridgewood)
- Gingerbread House Decorating (Springbrook)
- Holiday Cookie Decorating (Spruce View)
- Qigong (Benalto)
- Family Taco Night (Springbrook)
- Yoga (Springbrook)
Fall Community Kitchen
Register for an evening of cooking with the Spruce View Community Kitchen. This is a great opportunity to meet other community members and have a night of socializing. Each registrant will take home 4 family dishes at the end of the evening. All supplies are provided, and any extra meals prepared are donated to a local community member or family in need. This program is offered in partnership with Spruce View FCSS and amazing community volunteers!
Location: Spruce View School
Tuesday, October 29
5 - 8 p.m.
$40 plus GST
Register online or in person at the Red Deer County Centre.
Vegetable Pickling Class
Join a local instructor to learn how to enjoy your vegetables year round! This vegetable pickling class is great for beginners or for those looking to improve or practice their pickling skills. All supplies provided.
Location: Ridgewood Community Hall
Saturday, November 30
1 - 3 p.m.
$40 plus GST
Register online or in person at the Red Deer County Centre.
Jams, Jellies & Preserves Class
Jams, Jellies & Preserves, oh my! During this class you will be taught by a local instructor and learn how to create jams, jellies and preserves using some of your favourite fruits and berries. All supplies provided.
Location: Ridgewood Community Hall
Saturday, November 16
1 - 3 p.m.
$40 plus GST
Register online or in person at the Red Deer County Centre.
Gingerbread House Decorating
Get in the holidays spirit with your friend and family at the Springbrook Fire Hall. Decorate a gingerbread house, listen to holiday music and drink hot cocoa. Prizes awarded for the best decorated gingerbread house. All ages welcome. Youth under 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult or guardian.
Location: Springbrook Fire Hall
Friday, November 15
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
$20 plus GST (per group of 4)
Register online or in person at the Red Deer County Centre.
Holiday Cookie Decorating
Before we know it the holiday season will be here and the hustle and bustle of getting caught up on shopping and baking will seem endless. Get a jumpstart on your holiday baking by joining your local community for a day of cookie decorating.
Location: Spruce View Hall
Tuesday, November 12
11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
$10 plus GST
Register online or in person at the Red Deer County Centre.
Qigong
A healing art similar to Tai Chi that combines movement, breathing and meditation for relaxation and fitness. Perfect for aging adults, new practitioners and people interested in trying something new!
Location: Benalto Family Resource Centre
Tuesdays 11 a.m. - noon
October 29 -December 3
$75 plus GST
Register online or in person at the Red Deer County Centre.
A flavour fiesta awaits! Springbrook Community members are invited to a free delicious, nutritious community dinner. Beef tacos, hard or soft taco shells and all of the toppings will be provided. Brought to you by Springbrook FCSS and Red Deer County.
Location: Springbrook Fire Hall
Wednesday, November 20
6 - 8 p.m.
FREE
Come join us in a very non-intimidating environment to develop strength, mindfulness and flexibility. This class will explore basic yoga postures while focusing on alignment, breath, and of course, having a little fun. We will wrap up our practice with Shavasana, a guided meditation to help you relax and unwind.
Location: Springbrook Fire Hall
Wednesdays 6 - 6:45 p.m.
November 27 - December 18
$40 plus GST
Register online or in person at the Red Deer County Centre.
Contact Us
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
Jo-Ann Symington
Community Services Manager
Ph: 403.357.2370
jsymington@rdcounty.ca
Lindsay Thompson
Community Services Coordinator
Ph: 403.357.2399
lthompson@rdcounty.ca
Jessica Bernard
Recreation Support Worker
Ph: 403.755.8318
Ph: 403.596.5760
jbernard@rdcounty.ca
Connor McLachlan
Recreation Support Worker
Ph: 403.755.8317
Ph: 403.596.5864
cmclachlan@rdcounty.ca
Sylvia Bolkowy
Community Services Assistant
Ph: 403.350.2158
sbolkowy@rdcounty.ca