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SCA BOARD MEMBERS 2017-2018

President Alena Sherwood

Vice President of Operations Michelle Martel-André

Vice President of Community Engagement

Michelle Donald

Treasurer Rish Malhotra

Secretary Caitlin Gill

Special Events Coordinator Tarra Unterschute

Newsletter Communications Coordinators

Nadine Kanigan Heather Tones White

Online Communications Coordinator Vivian Balajonda

Volunteer and Memberships Tyler Strand

Soccer Coordinator Blair Pisio

Basketball Coordinator Paul Fraser

Indoor Programs Tracy Scarlett

Rink Coordinator open

Community Watch Coordinator open

Members at Large

Michelle Pharis William Kuchapski

Matt Strawson Alexis Dahl

Andrew Clarke Joel Anderson Neil Seaman

President’s Message

Good day, neighbours! Updates from the Stonebridge Community Association: our Annual General Meeting was in September, where a new executive was voted in, and some amendments were made to our bylaws. One change that we’ve made is to move our AGM to April instead of September, to avoid having a board changeover right at the beginning of our fall activities. So, look out for another AGM announcement coming up in the new year!

We had another successful Movie in the Park event in September, which is a favourite for many of our Stonebridge residents. A huge thank you to all our sponsors and volunteers for making this a successful event. Next up is our Trade and Craft Show on Saturday, November 25th in Chief Whitecap School Gym, from 10am to 4pm, which is a great start to the holiday season!

Winter programming is coming up, with registration beginning online on December 27th and programs starting up in January. More details are available in this newsletter, with updates on our website as they come available – ourstonebridge.ca.

We are always looking for further support and volunteers to help with community events and initiatives. With increased volunteer support your community can provide more services. The community association has been approached with the idea of organizing a community patrol, or fundraising for a skating rink, so if you would like to volunteer to head up either of these programs, please let me know at ourstonebridge.info@gmail.com. It takes volunteers like you to transform ideas into action.

Always look to our website for the latest community and civic news, City of Saskatoon updates, and programs offered by the community association. You can also follow our community association page on Facebook for notifications on what we’ve got coming up.

You can contact me with feedback or suggestions at ourstonebridge.info@gmail.com.

Alena Sherwood Stonebridge Community Association

City Councillor, Ward 7 Mairin Loewen

Mairin.loewen@saskatoon.ca 306.229.5298

Inside This Issue:

Winter Programming – Page 2

Stonebridge Schools Updates from the Principals – Page 3

Shop Local – Shop Stonebridge! – Page 5 Winter Events in the Community – Page 8

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Winter Programming

Online sign up will begin Wednesday, December 27, 2017 and end Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at ourstonberidge.ca. In-person payment

drop-off will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2018, from 7:00PM-8:00PM at the Community Resource Centre at the Chief Whitecap/St Kateri

Tekakwitha Catholic School Joint-use building. (Use Community Entrance). A non-refundable membership fee of $10 per family per year is required

to participate in programs and must be purchased or presented at the time of program sign-up (memberships expire each year on July 31st). A fee of

$15 will apply to late registrations. Programs may change. Please consult the website (ourstonebridge.ca) for the latest program information. SCA

honours other community association memberships. Cost-as-a-barrier assistance and/or KidSport applications are available for those facing financial

hardships. To inquire/apply, please contact Michelle at ourstonebridge.info@gmail.com or ask a volunteer at payment drop-off night. All inquiries are

kept confidential.

TODDLER TIME

A social gathering for parents and toddlers to meet and play. Ages 0-3. Monday 10am-11:30am. Dates: January 15th to March 19th. No class

February 19th. Location: Circle Drive Alliance Church. Cost: $40

PRESCHOOL BALLET

A happy introduction to dance. Ages 3&4. Choose either Wednesday 6:00pm-6:45pm or Wednesday 6:45pm-7:30pm. Dates: January 17th to March

14tht (no class February 21st) Location: Multi-Purpose Room. Cost: $50

HIP HOP

A happy introduction to dance. Ages 5&7. Wednesday 7:30pm-8:15pm. Dates: January 17th to March 14th (no class February 21st). Location: Multi-

Purpose Room. Cost: $50

ART CLASS

Introducing children to simple fundamental drawing skills and understanding. Ages 6-12. Thursday 7:00pm-8:00pm. Dates: January 18th to March

22nd (no class January 25th or February 22nd). Location: Community Resource Room. Cost: $50 plus materials (kids should bring their own

sketchbook or notebook and pencil crayons to class)

KINDER SOCCER

Learning basic soccer skills while having fun! Coaches are needed - please consider signing up to coach when registering (no experience necessary!)

Kids born in 2014 & 2015. Choose either Tuesday 6pm-7pm, Wednesday 6pm-7pm or Thursday 6pm-7pm. Dates: January 16th to March 15th. (No

class January 25th (Thursday) or February 20th -22nd) Location: Chief Whitecap School Gym (Tues & Wed) or Multi-Purpose Room (Thurs). Cost: $40

YOGA

An introductory class for those who have little to no experience with yoga, or for experienced students who want to bring it back to basics. Ages 16+.

Tuesday 7:30pm-8:30pm. Dates: January 16rd to March 13th (no class February 20th). Location: Multi-purpose room. Cost: $50

BUNS & TUMS

This ultimate body sculpting class will feature exercises to tone and reshape the arms, glutes, and legs while strengthening the core. Ages 16+.

Tuesday 6:30pm-7:30pm. Dates: January 16rd to March 13th (no class February 20th). Location: Multi-purpose room. Cost: $60

JAZZERCISE

High intensity mix of dance-based cardio and strength training for a calorie-crushing total body workout. Ages 16+. Monday 6:00pm-7:00pm. Dates:

January 15th, February 5th, February 12th, February 26th, March 5th, March 19th, March 26th). Location: Multi-purpose room. Cost: $45

DROP-IN FAMILY BADMINTON

Courts and shuttles provided - no scheduled games - just come along, singly or in pairs/groups and arrange a game with other participants. Aimed at

adults, but children are welcome (when accompanied by an adult (18+). Monday 7:00pm-9:00pm. Dates: January 15th to March 26th. (No session Jan

22nd, Jan 29th, Feb 19th, March 12th or April 2nd). Location: Multi-purpose room. Cost: $15 per participant

DROP-IN ADULT BADMINTON

Courts and shuttles provided - no scheduled games - just come along, singly or in pairs/groups and arrange a game with other participants. Age: 16+.

Tuesday 8:00pm-10:00pm. Dates: January 17th to March 14th. (No session February 20th). Location: Chief Whitecap Gym. Cost: $15 per participant

DROP-IN PICKLEBALL

Courts and equipment are provided - no scheduled games - just come along, singly or in pairs/groups and arrange a game with other participants. Aimed at adults, but children are welcome when accompanied by an adult (18+). Location: Chief Whitecap Gym.

Wednesday 8:00pm-10:00pm. Dates: January 17th to March 14th (no session February 21st). Cost: $15 per participant

Thursday 7:00pm-9:00pm. Dates: January 18th to March 15th (no session January 25th or February 22nd). Cost: $15 per participant

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Stonebridge Schools Updates

Chief Whitecap School

Greetings to all who are a part of our Chief Whitecap family!

It has been a great school start-up and first month of school. We have learned much about building new

relationships, learning new routines and what it means to be part of an unprecedented school opening. We

thank Donny Speidel for his support in arranging for the amazing cultural display at our opening ceremony,

our partners at Whitecap Dakota First Nation who put on a fantastic BBQ for us on our special day, as well as

the many dignitaries who joined us. It was a great way to celebrate our official start together. There have

been minor bumps in the road as we learn together but the success of this last month has been because of

the support of our families, staff, partners, and students who have come together with a positive attitude and

a collaborative spirit.

An extra thank you also goes out to our Parent Council, School Community Council, Parent Playground

Committee members, and all of you who have volunteered your time in some way. We had our first official

SCC meeting on September 20 where we voted in members who will take on an official role on these

committees.

We have been working hard as a school to learn school-wide expectations and how to be a good friend, a

safe student, and a productive learner. We have been learning about respect through our cultural liaison

workers during our invitational morning smudges and in our classrooms.

Kindergarten Open House

Tuesday, January 16, 2018 from 6:30 – 8 pm we are having a Parent Open House for all children turning 5 as

of January 31, 2019. We invite families who live in the Stonebridge and Willows neighborhoods to come meet

our administration and teachers who will explain the kindergarten program at Chief Whitecap School. We are

accepting registrations for the 2018-2019 school year.

Friends of Chief Whitecap Playground Fundraising Committee

The committee has been working hard raising money for our senior playground with Steak Nights and bbq’s.

Please watch for further events or visit their Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/CWEPlayground/

Harold Robertson

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St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic School

It is hard to believe that we are already into November and preparing for Christmas here at St. Kateri Tekakwitha School. The past few months have been very busy and rewarding as we come together as a brand new community of faith and learning. So many things have been going on: extracurricular sports and clubs are in full swing, we have had school fundraisers and celebrations and we are beginning 3 way conferences and student reporting very soon. Our Catholic School Community Council has been created and is already doing many things to support the programming here. As well, our playground committee has been hard at work for one full year and the fruits of their labour are evident in our beautiful playground facility that just opened. Thank you to the community for their patience and support. Fundraising continues for a second playground as well. As we move into winter, we have many events planned-to keep up on what is happening; you can go to our website, where you will find a yearly calendar and our bi-weekly newsletters: https://www.gscs.ca/studentsandfamilies/schools/kat

St. Kateri Tekakwitha Important Dates (Winter):

Thurs. November 23-3 way conferences (3:30-8pm)

Fri, November 24-3 way conferences (all day)

Wed. November 29-Progress reports go home

Wed. December 13-Christmas Concert - 7pm

Fri, December 22-Last day of school 2017

Mon, January 8-Back to school

Thursday, January 25-Kindergarten Open House-7:30pm

Mon, January 29-PLD-no school for students

Wed, February 14-Ash Wednesday (beginning of Lent)

Mon, Feb. 19-Family Day

Tues, Feb 20-Fri, Feb 23-Mid winter break

God Bless to all

K. Gauthier and J. Kish

St. Kateri Tekakwitha Administration Team

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Need a babysitter?

Check out the Stonebridge Babysitter Registry

ourstonebridge.ca/community/child-care-listings

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Shop Local – Shop Stonebridge!

Save the date!

Trade & Craft Show - Nov. 25th

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We would like to make your business search easier!

Looking to find a great gift for a special woman in your life? Looking for a medical professional that is nearby? What about a home-based business like Discovery Toys? The Stonebridge Community Association has started an online Business Directory for your Stonebridge shopping/service needs! A few of the businesses listed on our website are:

• Saskatoon Naturopathic Medicine

• Red Lotus Centre

• Saskatoon Physiotherapy

• Cornerstone Dental

Check out our website at ourstonebridge.ca/business-directory/ for more information.

We are in the growing phase so if you know a business that should be on this list, please direct them to the website or have them contact the VP Community Engagement, Michelle Donald at michelle@donaldphysiotherapy.com for more information.

*** Please note that the Stonebridge Community Association does not vet or endorse the businesses that are listed within our Directory.***

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Thank-you to everyone who came to Stonebridge’s 1st ever Pumpkins in the Park!

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Winter Events in the Community

Family Fun Fridays

Join SPL employees in the Joint-Use Community Resource Centre at Chief Whitecap & St. Kateri Tekakwitha Schools (812 Gordon Rd) every week for stories, crafts & technology play.

Fridays / Nov 3, 17, 24, Dec 1, 8, 15 / 10:00 - 11:00 am

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