Ritchie hired a social media reporter to photograph events in the summer 2018.
Mill Creek Cleanup
The Mill Creek Clean Up was a huge success! Thank you to the 175+ volunteers cleaning up the ravine, those who got their hands dirty helping with the BBQ and to C3 Church for their kind donation.
Mill Creek Cleanup
Job Posting - Neighbourhood Connector
Ice, Ice, Baby!!! ⛸️⛸️⛸️
The rink is generally open 8 am to 10 pm. If the rink is closed it could be for one of the following reasons: temperatures either too warm (around the freezing mark) or too cold (below -20°C), snow, maintenance.
The RCL ice rink and skate shack are volunteer operated, so we thank you in advance for your patience.
Free Community League Swim
Free Community League Swim
Ritchie Community League is ensuring we can all still make a splash in 2018.
Current swim days and times:
Saturday - Commonwealth 5-7pm
Sunday - Commonwealth 1-3
Sunday - Hardisty 1:15-2:45
Edmonton Bicycle Commuters' Society
EBC will recognize all Ritchie Community League 2016-2017 membership cards as equal to EBC membership cards.
Ritchie members can now access the following EBC services at discounted rates.
Use of EBC shop tools, stands and volunteer support: $2/hour.
Workshop and course registration: now $5 less than non-member fee! Check out the EBC web site: edmontonbikes.ca.
Caminitos Spanish Playschool
Bilingual Spanish program for children aged three to five.
No prior Spanish knowledge is required. Children learn Spanish through play guided by experienced and qualified bilingual teachers specializing in early childhood education.
Located at Escuela Mill Creek (9735-80 Avenue).
For more information or to register, please visit www.caminitosplayschool.com. We are currently accepting students for the afternoon class in the fall.
Winter Brainstorming!
We are always trying to find neat things to do as a community. Here's a few ideas so far:
Beer Tasting Group
Snow Fort Building
Youth Dance/Chill Out Space
Current Affairs Discussion
Neighbourly Skate Times
Bi-Weekly Kids Activities
Ritchie vs Hazeldean Hockey
Food Making Workshops
Snowshoeing
Curling with Cans
Traffic Safety
Local History Project
We know what interests us but we'd like to hear from you. Please email ritchieconnector@gmail.com with your ideas and feedback on fun winter events!
ACE Neighbour Contest
ACE Neighbour Contest
Congratulations to this month's winner and Ritchie's very own Klondike Kitty - Debra Cook! Dianne Hall shared this great story about her great neighbour:
"My neighbor Deb deserves a shout out. She is senior,retired teacher and has volunteered for over 30 years as Klondike Kitty singing to veterans. She has faced numerous health issues this year, but still heads out to spend time to sing and entertain at Vets homes, retirement homes, and the train that runs in the summer for seniors. She shops local, shovels walks and is always there for all the neighbours."
Hearing this story brought back a memory from 30 years ago when Deb came to my grade five class. So congrats Deb - Accent Infills has a cheque for $100 to reward you for all you've done.
As for Dianne, Transcend is providing her with a $50 voucher for coffee and other treats to stay warm this winter!
We've got lots of great prizes from local business and cash-ola from Accent Infills so remember, to nominate your pal next door. All you have to do is email ritchieconnector@gmail.com and tell us why your neighbour is ACE!
In Our Community
Caminitos Spanish Playschool: Offers a bilingual Spanish program for children aged three to five. No prior Spanish knowledge is required. Children learn Spanish through play guided by experienced and qualified bilingual teachers specializing in early childhood education. Located at Escuela Mill Creek (9735-80 Avenue). For more information or to register, please visit www.caminitosplayschool.com. We are currently accepting students for the afternoon class in the fall.
Edmonton Bicycle Commuters' Society (EBC): EBC will recognize all Ritchie Community League 2016-2017 membership cards as equal to EBC membership cards. Ritchie members can now access the following EBC services at discounted rates: Use of EBC shop tools, stands and volunteer support: $2/hour. Workshop and course registration: now $5 less than non-member fee! Check out the EBC web site: edmontonbikes.ca.
Edmonton Reptiles and Amphibian’s Society: Meets on the third Tuesday every month at Ritchie Hall from 7:30 - 9 p.m. For more information, contact Peter Daly.
Ravenwood Temple Meets the second Sunday evening of each month in Ritchie Hall at 5:30 p.m. E-mail CWAA for more details.
Scona Seniors: SCONA Seniors offers a variety of recreational and social activities at Ritchie Hall. This active group has a varied and changing schedule, so stay up to date by emailing Cathy or call 780-433-5377.
RCL Executive Spotlight: Chantal Lavoie
Chantal Lavoie is a creative, organized and energetic community member with lots of great ideas. In fact, she is the driving force behind many of the great programs that make their way to Ritchie Hall. Thanks Chantal for bringing us together and helping Ritchie to learn and explore new things!
1.What is your Role on the Board?
I am the Programs Director.
2. Why did you volunteer?
I love my community and I want to help make it better.
3. How long have you lived in Ritchie?
My family and I moved to Ritchie about three years ago.
4. Why did you pick this neighbourhood?
It is close to many great amenities you can walk to, close to our children’s school and our work. We love the 5-10 minute commute.
5. What is the best thing you’ve discovered in Ritchie?
The best thing recently is the opening of the Ritchie Market and Farrow Restaurant.
6. What is your wish for the next 5 years in Ritchie?
That we all pool our efforts together to help raise money for a new Ritchie Hall.
7. What is your favourite Ritchie Event/program and why?
This is difficult to answer because there are so many great events. It’s a toss up between the Chili Cook Off and Octoberfest.
8. What do you do when you aren’t volunteering?
I work full time as a teacher and I am busy traveling, camping, hiking, biking, skiing or swimming with my husband and three kids.
9. What book did you read last?
The Japanese Lover By Isabel Allende.
10. What’s the one thing you can’t live without?
My morning latte that I brew at home with Transcend Espresso beans. Delicious!
