RAD Self-defence

RAD PROGRAM is running again in 2026 - stay tuned for dates.

This is a two-day course that runs on a Saturday and Sunday, from 9 am - 4:30 pm.

Visit RAD homepage for more information

Who is delivering the courses?

RAD is an international non-profit organization that offers affordable and practical self-defence for women ages 12+. This course is for all abilities and available to those who have already taken RAD (free of charge).
The Edmonton chapter coordinators is collaborating with the Ritchie Community League to ensure an affordable and impactful course.

The RAD coordinators volunteer their time to screen and vet volunteer instructors. Volunteers are Edmonton Police Service civilian staff and officers and other front line emergency responders.

What to Expect

Saturday

• The first part of the course is to build understanding and awareness of personal safety and knowledge in what to look for.

Sunday

• The second part of the course is teaching skills, fit-to-participant that will get themselves out of a harmful situation.

• The skill building part of the course is tailored to the individual meaning there are multiple tools available and can accommodate most mobility issues.

• There is also an optional scenario part of the course where skills are practiced in meaningful practice. The scenarios teach women how to get passed the panic state of mind and into action.

• There are always female instructors in each course. Male volunteers in the scenarios wear a fully padded suit so you can unleash your full potential.

Ages and Requirements

• For ages 12-15 year olds, a participating guardian must also be enrolled in the course.

  (This is because of the content being introduced.)

• For ages 16-18 year olds, participation requires guardian approval but the guardian does not need to enroll

• Suitable for different ages and abilities

Cost: $41.50

Registration:

Sign up to get a notification when the registration is open. For Ritchie members, a minimal number of spots be reserved per month and then released a week prior to the course start date.

Visit RAD homepage for more information or email infor@radedmonton.ca

Ritchie Lunch (TBD)

We’re working on Lunch

We are working to develop a new program and looking for something to co-lead and plan with other great community folks.

This would be a monthly or bi-weekly Tuesday Lunch for seniors, new parents, anyone who has time to connect.

• January 20 (tbd)

• February 3 (tbd)

• February tbd

Open to Ritchie and Hazeldean Residents.
Connect with your neighbours and enjoy soup and buns, with various extras.

What’s being served?

• Veggie and/or Meat based soups

• Excellent Local Buns

• Cheese and veggies

• Coffee and tea

• Sometimes sweets

Want to join the team, serve or help out?

• Join the planning team with other great community people

• Help do inventory or get supplies

• Help set-up, serve, and clean-up

Pub Night

Come down to the Ritchie Hall on the last Saturday of the month for drinks, snacks, games and tunes. Bring your neighbour!

Check each month (see below) for special music guests, special games night (like Bingo or Crib night) or special activities (like re-gift exchange).

Is it family friendly? Children and teens are welcome to join pub night, seated at tables. If your kid needs a place to run around, pub night, it’s not set up for that inside, but we sure do have a playground outside!

Is there live music? Sometimes. Pub Nights are for the community by the community. Sometimes it’s games or solo artists or just chill vibes. 

Do we only serve beer? Each month we add something or try something different. We now offer cider, wine on request, and Edna’s premium mocktails (that can also Not be a mocktail). 

Do we serve food? We don’t have full food service, but we do serve Lucy‘s pizza buns from Hazeldean bakery and other snacks.

Upcoming Pub Nights

Details:

• Bent Stick brews, cider option, NA options

• Snacks for purchase - Lucy’s pizza buns & exclusive to Ritchie, cheese buns.

• $5 admission at the door (price of admission includes one drink ticket for Ritchie resident members)

• There will be music, sometimes live and sometimes special playlists

For Community. By Community. Come and Help Out. Meet your neighbours.

• Set-up the seating / entry / games on tables

• Entry table for ticket and memberships and door watching

• Sell drinks and food (pro-serve not required)

• Pro-server to supervise event (all night) and serve when bar gets busy

• Tear down and clean up with help from friends

Questions? Ask the team: pubnights@ritchie-league.com

Snow Angels

RITCHIE SNOW ANGELS

Let's help each other keep Ritchie's sidewalks clear and accessible this winter!

Ritchie Community League is encouraging you to become a "Snow Angel" and shovel sidewalks for our neighbours this winter.

Offering and asking for help are both important ways for our community to come together and keep our walks clear all season long!

OFFICIAL KICK OFF EVENT!

Join us at Ritchie Hall on October, from 11am to noon. There will be a short presentation about this program, and you will be able to pick up your shovel or register for assistance. Coffee, hot chocolate and sweet treats will be served.

LOG YOUR HOURS

Hey volunteers! We would really appreciate if all Snow Angel volunteers filled out a time sheet.

We track volunteer hours for grants, and to celebrate how AWESOME you are!

If you have general volunteering questions, or can’t access the time sheet, please check in with volunteers@ritchie-league.com and our Volunteer Support Team would be happy to help out.

DO YOU WANT TO SHOVEL?

There are a few easy ways to become a Snow Angel!

1) Call or text 780-433-7137

2) Stop by the hall on Tuesday or Saturday morning, 10am-noon, to pick up your shovel.

3) Register online or send us an email.

Youth are welcome to register alongside an adult family member.

DO YOU NEED HELP SHOVELING?

Call 780-433-7137 we will connect you with a Snow Angel.

This program is run by Ritchie Community League volunteers.

Questions? Please email snow-angels@ritchie-league.com or call/text 780-433-7137.

West Ritchie Garden Meetup

Last Wednesday of the month @ 7 pm

Season Series: April 2025 - September 2025

Location: 7900 A 101 St NW Edmonton, AB T6E 0B9

Would you like to join our garden committee to help run the garden? 

The monthly meeting will occur in the garden on the last Wednesday of the month. It is a casual, BYOB meet-up where we talk upgrades, priorities, issues, grants, and stories.

All RCL volunteers must be RCL members/associate members. If you’re up for it, volunteers will help make garden clean-up, grant applications, or Instagram management easier. 

What we need:

A small monthly commitment (1-5 hours) during the gardening season

What you get out of it:

• Your voice will shape the future of the garden, including how grants are spent, how maintenance is assigned, and more

• You will be guaranteed one garden plot for your effort

• If you need a letter or reference for your time, one will be provided

The best part? The garden crew is a lot of fun, and the people are nice. We would love to have you join.   

For more information about the West Ritchie Community Gardens visit our info page

Email Hanna at garden@ritchie-league.com to sign up, or feel free to show up at the picnic tables around 7.

We will cancel or reschedule if the weather is particularly unpleasant.

Commonwealth Rec Centre (Free Access)

SATURDAYS, 3 - 5 pm
SUNDAYS, 1 - 3 PM

Show your Ritchie membership card on entry.

What can you do at Commonwealth?

• swim in the pools

• run the track

• work out on the equipment

• shoot some hoops in the gym

• kick a soccer ball around the field house.

PLUS…discounted admission to ALL city rec centres

NOTE: Commonwealth is scheduled for a maintenance shutdown  (no swims) July 6, 2026 - Aug 28, 2026 use Bonnie Doon Leisure Centre instead.

Use the Community League Wellness Program to purchase memberships and passes to city recreation centres at up to 20 per cent off regular prices.

Community swims do not take place on Statutory Holidays or days the facilities close early: Sept 6, Sept 7, Sept 13, Sept 14, Sept 27, Oct 11, Apr 5