Tuesday, March 01, 2005
March Update
2004-2005
Monthly email for The Paralympic Sports Association (PSA)-
MARCH EDITION
Quote of the Month:
"Winter is on my head, but eternal spring is in my heart.”
Victor Hugo
French dramatist, novelist, & poet (1802 - 1885)
THE GREAT HUMAN RACE
This year the GREAT HUMAN RACE will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2005. GRAB YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND NEIGHBOURS--- let’s all get involved!!! Prizes for top three pledges collected.
For more information or to register please contact Kim at the PSA office at 439-8687.
PROGRAM PICTURES
Sledge Hockey March 8
Square Dancing February 28
Floor Hockey February 28
Tae Kwon Do March 9
Fun For Kids March 13
Swimming March 12
PROGRAM GUIDES AND NEWSLETTERS
Keep your eyes on the mailbox… Spring and Summer Programs and Newsletters should be reaching a mailbox near you with in the next couple weeks!!!
SPRING AND SUMMER PROGRAMS & SPECIAL EVENTS
Awards Banquet & Dance Saturday, June 11
Roller Sledge Hockey Tuesdays May 3 - June 21
Outdoor Soccer Thursdays, May 5 - June 23
PSA Family Paddle & Picnic Saturday, June 18
Great Human Race Saturday, May 7
Mothers' Retreat Friday to Sunday, May 13 - 15
Camp Unity July 24 - 29
Track and Field Sunday, June 26
Canoeing Program Mondays, May 30 – June 27
One for All Summer Day Camps
Teens 13 t o 17 years old July 4 - 8
8 to 13 years old July 11 - 15
5 to 8 years July 18 - 21
5 to 8 years August 8 - 12
8 to 13 years old August 15 - 19
Adults 18+ August 22 - 26
Call Fiona at the PSA office for more information or to register---- 439- 8687!
OLDTIMERS HOCKEY CHALLENGE
Oldtimers Hockey Challenge is a family event that has been helping out Edmonton Charities for 16 years. NHL Legends will be coming to Edmonton to play a hockey benefit game against the Edmonton Police Faded Blues hockey team. The game will take place on Thursday, March 17, 2005 at 7 pm at REXALL Place.
PSA has been offered some COMPLIMENTARY tickets for this event.
If you are interested in attending please contact Fiona in the PSA office at 439- 8687 by Wednesday, March 9th, 2005.
MOTHER’S RETREAT WEEKEND
YIPPEEE FOR MOMS!!!! From May 13 – 15 Mother’s have the opportunity to GET AWAY and do… well… whatever THEY want to do. They can relax, chat, read a book, do crafts, get spoiled with a foot rub or try some Yoga. The Mother’s Retreat will take place at the Black Cat Ranch near Hinton. (http://www.agt.net/public/bcranch)
For more information and to register please contact Kim in the PSA office at 439- 8687.
(Please Register before April 1, 2005)
DISABLED CANOEING PROGRAM
The Paralympic Sports Association and Edmonton Community Services are partnering to offer this exciting opportunity for people with disabilities and friends and family members to learn canoeing skills. A certified canoe instructor and volunteers will be on hand to work closely with the participants and provide instruction. Skill development, safety and FUN will be emphasized. All equipment including safety and adapted equipment will be provided. The program will run for 4 weeks starting May 27 – June 30th. More information will be in the Spring/Summer Program Guide, or you can contact Fiona in the PSA office at 439-8687.
VAN WHEELCHAIR LIFT FOR SALE
Braun, wheelchair lift, Model #L100U44, for any minivan, was $4300 new, used for 6 months, and will sell for $1199. Contact Fiona in the PSA office for more details. 439-8687.
Sincerely,
Carla, Kim & Fiona
Paralympic Sports Association
(780) 439- 8687
[email protected]
Tuesday, February 01, 2005
February Update
2004-2005
Monthly email for The Paralympic Sports Association (PSA)-
FEBRUARY EDITION
Quote of the Month:
We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.
-Sir Winston Churchill (1874 - 1965)-
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PSA PROGRAMS- PART II
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Square Dancing January 10 – May 30
Sledge Hockey January 11 – March 24
Tae Kwon Do January 5 – April 27
Games Club January 6 – May 26
Fun For Kids January 15 – March 19
Swimming January 15 – March 19
Kids Being Kids January 16 – March 20
Disabled Curling January 9 – February 13
Floor Hockey January 10 – April 25
Teen Group January 22 – March 12
Note: Cancellations on program dates vary. Please contact Fiona at [email protected] for any inquiries in regards to program dates.
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REGISTER AT ANY TIME
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IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO GET INVOLVED!!!! Do you want to try one of the PSA programs but think you missed the registration date? NO PROBLEM!!! Just a quick reminder YOU CAN REGISTER AT ANY TIME for the PSA programs (if space available). Contact Fiona in the PSA office 439- 8687!!!!
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GLOBAL NEWS STARS
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As a part of the Brier being held in Edmonton next month, Global news has been visiting various Curling Clubs in the City, including the Shamrock Curling Club, where our PSA Wheelchair Curlers throw some rocks. The segment will be airing on Global News at 6:00 pm tonight Tuesday February 1st. Thank you to our members who were able to attend.
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SILVER SKATE FESTIVAL
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Children's Ability Fund SILVER SKATE FESTIVAL--- HAWRELAK PARK--- Saturday February 19, 2005
This year marks the 15th anniversary for the Edmonton Winter Triathlon and Silver Skate Festival, which take place the third Saturday in February.
Come out and enjoy an exciting day of outdoor activities from Dutch style skating "Kortebaan", children's Polar Bear Party, snow sculpting, free ice skate rentals, free sleigh rides, face painting, performances by the National Ice Theatre of Canada... and of course, your favorite Dutch treat.
The Festival begins with the Edmonton Winter Triathlon. This event encompasses a 5km run, 5km skate & 5km ski around Hawrelak Park and is fun for individuals and teams.
The PSA Sledge Puppies will providing a SLEDGE HOCKEY Demo at 1:30 pm for all to see, in addition PSA will bring out sledges from the SLEDGES IN SCHOOL Program (Sledges sponsored by Children's Ability Fund) for ANYONE to try!
For more information contact Kim in the PSA office at 439-8687
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ATTENTION ALL TEENS
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The Teen Group Motivational Speakers Night has been rescheduled for February 19th, 2005 from 7:00- 9:00 pm at the Central Lions Senior Recreation Centre (11113- 113 Street) for an evening of Motivational Speakers.
Information regarding the Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability YOUTH EXCHANGE in Ottawa for TEENS will be provided. This is a wonderful experience for TEENS and I hope many of you apply!
You do not have to be registered in the Teen Group to attend this session. We invite and encourage ALL teens to attend this evening!
Please contact Fiona in the PSA office at 439- 8687 if you have any questions and would like to attend the Motivational Series on February 19th!
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THE GREAT HUMAN RACE
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This year the GREAT HUMAN RACE will be held on Saturday, May 7th, 2005. GRAB YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND NEIGHBOURS--- let’s all get involved!!!
For more information or to register please contact Kim at the PSA office at 439-8687.
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Well I hope that everyone survived the cold freeze and are thawing out. (Knock on wood) PSA wishes everyone in a month of love. Have a HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!
Sincerely,
Carla, Kim & Fiona
Paralympic Sports Association
[email protected]
Saturday, January 01, 2005
January Update
2004-2005
Monthly email for The Paralympic Sports Association (PSA)-
JANUARY EDITION
Quote of the Month:
"Individual commitment to a group effort ... that's what makes a team, company, society, civilization work" -Vince Lombardi
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PSA PROGRAMS START UP IN 2005- IMPORTANT DATES
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Square Dancing January 10
Sledge Hockey January 11
Tae Kwon Do January 5
Games Club January 6
Fun For Kids January 15
Swimming January 15
Kids Being Kids January 16
Disabled Curling January 9
Floor Hockey January 10
Teen Group January 22
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REGISTER AT ANY TIME
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Just a quick reminder YOU CAN REGISTER AT ANY TIME for the PSA programs (if space available). Whether you want to try something new or just missed out on the first round contact Fiona in the PSA office 439- 8687!!!!
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BOWLING AND GAMES – REGISTER NOW
Come out and join us for a fun day of Bowling and Games. This event was great fun last year and we expect another fantastic turn out. For this event we will require payment prior to February 6th. If you register you must send a cheque for the appropriate amount.
You must register BEFORE JANUARY 28TH!
WHEN: Sunday, February 6, 2005 from 2:00- 5:00pm
WHERE: RED’S in West Edmonton Mall
COST: $10/ individual or $30/ family of four
Please contact Fiona at the PSA office at 439- 8687 or by email at [email protected]
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ATTENTION ALL TEENS
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The Teen Group will be meeting on January 22, 2005 from 7:00- 9:00 pm at the Central Lions Senior Recreation Centre (11113- 113 Street) for an evening of Motivational Speakers.
Information regarding the Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability YOUTH EXCHANGE in Ottawa for TEENS will be provided. This is a wonderful experience for TEENS and I hope many of you apply!
You do not have to be registered in the Teen Group to attend this session. We invite and encourage ALL teens to attend this evening!
Please contact Fiona in the PSA office at 439- 8687 if you have any questions and would like to attend the Motivational Series on January 22nd!
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I hope that everyone enjoyed their holidays and are looking forward to another great year. HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!
Sincerely,
Carla, Kim & Fiona
Paralympic Sports Association
[email protected]
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