Congrats to the ACE Community of Longview who has been recently approved for $1000 from SOGO Active through Communities ChooseWell (Communities ChooseWell is an energizing healthy eating and active living initiative supported by Alberta Health and Wellness and managed by the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association) to run a fitness challenge with both school kids and anyone else who is interested using the Participaction suggestions and calendar. This challenge will run from April 1 until the end of June, culminating with a big party in the Centennial Park on Saturday, June 23 from 1-4 PM.
A second, even bigger bit of news to celebrate is that the ACE community team in Longview has just heard from the Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation (ASRPWF) that they have received a $13,500 grant for a 15-week summer exercise program slotted to run in the local refurbished park. This program is entitled GO ME (GO OUT MOVE & EXERCISE) and will entail 3 different classes for 1) Moms and Tots, 2) Seniors, 3) Adults and Youth, three times a week, from June 1 to mid September. The aim is to also purchase some extra fitness equipment like exercise balls, weighted hula hoops and even a small shed to store the equipment in the park.
The final tidbit of info from Longview is that they are planning a Volunteer Appreciation Dinner for all of Longview's Volunteers from all of the groups in the town to be held on Saturday, April 21 during National Volunteer Appreciation Week.
Way to keep the community both active and engaged, Longview! We might be heading your way to participate in those workouts in the park now that the snow has finally said good bye!
Showing posts with label Caroline youth. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Caroline youth. Show all posts
Friday, March 30, 2012
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
The Youth in Caroline Making a Difference
We wanted to send out kudos to the youth of Caroline – one of our new Diversity Friendly communities. This Christmas, once again, the students, families and staff of Caroline School came through making their 2011 Food Drive a huge success. Each classroom in the school (Kindergarten to Grade 12), compiled and donated a Christmas Hamper to the local food bank that contained the necessities of a complete Christmas dinner.
The Caroline School students continued to give back over the past holiday season with the help of ACE Communities. As part of their recent Ignite Tour, the Directions Class of Caroline School had the great opportunity to sit in during a discussion of their recent ACE grant that the community/area received.
ACE Ambassador, Ian Hill, spoke to the students on how one person can make a great difference in the lives of many. In concluding his speech, Ian passed out a 5 or 10 dollar bill to each of the Directions Students. The students were asked to invest and “grow” their money and use it to lighten the burden of others.
Using this money, some students inspired their parents to join and create Operation Christmas Child show boxes and some purchased Christmas gifts to be donated to local families through Neighbourhood Place. One group of students, however, took Ian’s advice and made their money grow.
Students Tessa Smith, Cody Rowell and Brody Hamilton pooled their money and invested it into supplies to put on a hot chocolate and bake sale. The three students baked goods at home and advertised around the school. In the end, the students’ $20 grew to $80.25 profit that was then donated to the local food bank to aid in the purchasing of required food items. Presentation of the money was made to Mrs. Nancy McLean.
Way to go, Caroline! We can’t wait to see what you all do next.
The Caroline School students continued to give back over the past holiday season with the help of ACE Communities. As part of their recent Ignite Tour, the Directions Class of Caroline School had the great opportunity to sit in during a discussion of their recent ACE grant that the community/area received.
ACE Ambassador, Ian Hill, spoke to the students on how one person can make a great difference in the lives of many. In concluding his speech, Ian passed out a 5 or 10 dollar bill to each of the Directions Students. The students were asked to invest and “grow” their money and use it to lighten the burden of others.
Using this money, some students inspired their parents to join and create Operation Christmas Child show boxes and some purchased Christmas gifts to be donated to local families through Neighbourhood Place. One group of students, however, took Ian’s advice and made their money grow.
Students Tessa Smith, Cody Rowell and Brody Hamilton pooled their money and invested it into supplies to put on a hot chocolate and bake sale. The three students baked goods at home and advertised around the school. In the end, the students’ $20 grew to $80.25 profit that was then donated to the local food bank to aid in the purchasing of required food items. Presentation of the money was made to Mrs. Nancy McLean.
Way to go, Caroline! We can’t wait to see what you all do next.
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