Intro to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Tuesday Evenings

February 4 - March 4, 2025

• Women and teen girls class grade 7 and up (13+) - 6:45-7:45 pm

• Youth ages 9-12 can register with a female guardian or sibling over 13

In this 5-week introductory course, you will learn some of the basic concepts and techniques of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with a self-defence focus.

Be prepared to sweat, learn, and have some fun in a safe and supportive environment!

What is Brazilian jiu-jitsu? A martial art that focuses on getting an opponent to the ground in order to neutralize possible strength or size advantages - great teachings of self-defense. On the ground, physical strength can be offset or enhanced through proper grappling techniques.

CLASS DETAILS

• Taught by Nat on the Mat!

• We will be working closely with partners.

• No special attire is required.

• We are non-binary, gender queer, and trans inclusive.

FEE (5 CLASSES)

Community League membership $5

Non-members $30

Please register then provide payment

Questions about the class? Email Natalie at bjjandyoga@gmail.com

Issues with registration or payment, email inquiries@ritchie-league.com

Fit for Life

Mondays 10:30 am with Barb

Thursdays 10:30 am with Deb

Move to the oldies in this mixed-level class offering exercise for every body! The workout includes components of low-impact cardio, strength training, balance and flexibility for a well-rounded one-hour workout! 

We have chairs if you need one for stability or to complete the workout seated and we have weights.

Cost: $8 per drop-in, $40 for a 5-class punch card or $72 for a 10-class punch card.

Show Receipt at first class to get punch card.

Questions? Contact Deb: debproc72@gmail.com

Yoga Class

Mondays, 7:30 to 9:00 pm

Winter series: January 13 - March 31, 2025

No class on Family Day ( Feb 17th)

11 weeks,

• $132 Regular

• $ 110 for members

• $20 Drop in

Improve your physical and mental well being with yoga!

This class will focus on:

• flexibility

• strength

• balance

• breath awareness

• accessibility

We use props to make the poses accessible to all participants, and have some yoga blocks and straps available to borrow for the class. If you have your own, please feel free to bring them!

Please bring:

• Yoga mat

• Blanket, layers of clothing

• Firm yoga blocks if you have them

• Socks

Everyone is welcome to this fun, all level class!

Ballet With Your Neighbour

Thursdays, 7:15-8:15 pm

Winter Session: January 23 - March 13

Curious about ballet? Have been wanting to join for a while? This is your chance to discover our family-friendly class.

Yes, you can bring your kids aged 7-17!

All are welcome.

REGISTRATION DETAILS

Regular Registration

• Single Registration fee: $135

• Parent and Child Registration: $203

• Additional Child Registrations: $68 each

Ritchie League member Registration

• Single Registration $122

• Parent and Child Registration: $190

• Additional Child Registrations: $68 each

*Minimum participants required to run the program: 10 adults or 12 adults and children

DOWNLOAD INFORMATION SHEET

For Questions email: irousseau.moveandbemoved@gmail.com

Men’s Shed

Saturdays 10:00 am

Visit us for coffee, conversation and projects.

The Ritchie Community League Board hosts a Men’s Shed at the community hall. We gather weekly over coffee to share stories, bounce around ideas for community projects that need doing, and build or fix something!

QUESTIONS? Contact mensshedritchie@gmail.com

Dan Desnoyers: 780-920-4587

Doug Hartman: 780-919-3696

WHAT IS A MEN’S SHED?

Men’s Sheds started in Australia over 30 years ago when a few retired guys got together to restore furniture and fix lawn mowers. There are now thousands of Sheds across the world, including over 10 in the Edmonton area. Each one is unique in that the men decide what they want to do. Many start as informal coffee gatherings and grow into collaborating on projects for companionship, training, teaching, mentoring, and to improve their community.

Find us on Facebook @MensShedsEdmonton

WHY A RITCHIE SHED?

In Ritchie, there have been few opportunities for guys to gather together and share stories. Our Shedders do that and also put their combined experience to good use, helping to maintain and improve our community facilities. 

Our Shed is led by two community members, Dan and Doug, who have been with our Shed since the beginning. As a very experienced certified carpenter, Dan regularly brings his youthful community insights, professional guidance, job safety and quality control skills to our Shed. A retired banker, Doug loves coffee chats and herding the guys to dive into hands-on projects. Each week is different.

Please feel free to contact either one of them at their numbers above.

MEN’S SHEDS BENEFITS THEIR MEMBERS: 

• By having fun! They enjoy activities they have always loved or discover new ones.

• By making friends. 

• By getting involved in their community. 

• By having a chance to share their own knowledge or skills, and learn from others. 

• By being in a place where they can be themselves.

• By experiencing support that can enhance mental health.

• By reducing isolation. 

ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE 

Since we began in April 2023, these have been some of our activities.

• Held weekly Saturday Shedder meetings 

• Assembled 3 insulated dog sheds for Second Chance Animal Rescue Society

• Co-hosted evening presentations to the community

• Learned how to play pickleball

• Refurbished children’s games

• Performed numerous maintenance, building and repair projects for the Ritchie Community League hall, inside and outside

• Modified space in the hall to become the home of our Ritchie Men’s Shed

• Partnering to assist with the West Ritchie Community Garden

Grindstone

Grindstone Theatre School

Winter 2025 January 12 - March 10

Start your 2025 off right by trying something new in Grindstone Theatre School classes! With a range of acting, writing, and movement classes for kids, teens, and adults, there is something for everyone. Tickle your funny bone, enter your main character era, and get in the spotlight!

RCL members get the early bird rate of $50 off at any point in registration, but are still encouraged to sign up early as spots fill up!

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Adult Classes at the Ritchie Hall

Improv 101

Mondays! January 13 to March 10, 6 to 8 pm

**There is no class on February 17th, 2025**

Learn the fundamentals of improv in a fun and supportive environment. Students will build a strong foundation of self-acceptance, spontaneity, and playfulness as they learn to make up scenes on the spot. This class will focus on the basics of improv and how to get started as a performer. Join long-practicing improviser and teacher John Battye for an engaging and high-energy experience.

$360 before RCL members’ discount

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Kids and Teens Classes at the Ritchie Hall

Drama Discovery 1, Ages 5-8

Sundays! January 12 to March 9, 9:30 to 11:00 am

Learn about theatre through play! Whether your child is a jokester, a seeker of the limelight, or even a quiet and curious creator, they will love this class. Students will learn how to share a story with their audience through physical and vocal exercises. They will work together with their class pals to create a fun and imaginative show to perform for their friends and family.

No experience necessary! This course is designed to be repeated as the material changes each term.

$230 before RCL members’ discount

NOTE: Not all Grindstone classes are held at the Ritchie Hall. Visit the Grindstone Class Schedule for a complete list and registration information.

For more details visit the Grindstone website: grindstonetheatre.ca/

Questions about our programming? Get in touch with Jules Pepin, Education Manager at jpepin@grindstonetheatre.ca. 

Bridge

Every Friday at 11:00

Doors open: 11:00am
Games start: 12:00pm

$3 per person

Contacts:

Lynda

• Phone 780-437-3819

• Email lyndacalarco@gmail.com

Dawn (Treasurer )

• Phone 780-705-8950