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Don’t let the spring showers get you down!There’s lots going on around Bashaw this month. And allthese events happen because of our great volunteers.We are excited about our BIG meeting on April 13.Over 40 local organizations have been invited and we hopeto see representation from them all.In honor of Volunteer Week, and to thank everyone whopours heart and soul into making Bashaw the best it canbe, 1 year old Colorado Spruce seedlings will be availableat BDSS after May 9. We chose seedlings to fit in withthis year’s Volunteer Week theme—”Volunteers are the roots of our community”Deadline for May Community Connections:April 22, 20164909-50 St. Box 568780 372-4074 fax 780 372-3951frontdesk.bdss@gmail.com
Food BankOpen Tuesdays9am - NoonThank You to all who havecontributed to the BashawFood Bank. All donationsare appreciated!Home Support ProgramOffers light housekeeping, lightmeal preparation, help withlaundry, and localerrands.If you are a senior, or have healthconcerns and would like someextra help in your home, please call780 372-4074. 17/hr plus 0.40/km (out of town)Meals onWheelsDelivered hot to yourdoor 5 days/week, 3course dinner preparedat Bashaw Meadows. 6.00/ meal.To register or find outmore, call BDSS at780 372-4074Warmest thanks to all whofaithfully deliver the mealsevery day, all year long!Now available:Frozen meals for 7.00/meal. For more infoplease call 780-372-4074We’re still feeding hungry tummies every day at School.Warm thank yous to: Scott & Korine KohlmanIlene WrightTarrel SternerIlene StewardRon HillisMelody WalkerOur Grocery Wish List: Pancake MixCereal, OatmealBread or Gift CertificatesTo advertise your non profit eventscall BDSS 780 372-4074 or email:frontdesk.bdss@gmail.com1/4 page 10 1/2 page 20 Full Page 35Over 600 local households will see our advertising!
Generations DaycareWith Spring in the air we hope to get out in the community more!We are going to start some seedlings soon so we can plant them outdoors when we are able to. Thank you to Sheila McMillan for all thepots, seeds, and dirt that you kindly donated for this project! We are stilllooking for potting soil to fill our new large outdoor pots. Please let usknow if you can help us out.We also received many jars for a project we are doing inside. We have filled jars with realfood to add to our kitchen centre. Thank you to The Fowler family and Sheila McMillan forall these jars. Many families have donated items to our program.Thank you to the Bleakley, Pierson, Sjogren, and Ball families along with Baba Karen forthe clothes, toys, books, craft supplies, bingo dabbers and bibs.We are looking to add items to a loose parts project. If you have many items the same suchas milk lids, spools, corks and other like items that we won't choke on, we would greatlyappreciate them as we love reusable junk! We are always in need of food coloring as well.BashawPreschoolWe are looking forward tospending time in our community.We are looking for placesto visit.if you would loveto have a couple groups ofpreschoolers visit pleaselet us know.We tried without any luckto catch a Leprechaunagain this year.Miss Marci promised the childrenthat if we caught one and madehim laugh, he would give us hisgold and we would all go toDisneyland. We used all kinds ofglue, and tape and we still werehoodwinked! Maybe we will gethim next year!!Battle River Rural CrimeWatch Society AGM& PresentationThursday, April 7, 20167pmCamrose CountyCouncil ChambersGuest Speaker Julie MatthewsFormer Trouble ShooterGlobal News EdmontonNowSenior InvestigatorService AlbertaAll Welcome!
NEWS FROM BASHAW & AREA SENIORS ACTIVITY CENTREThe Annual General Meeting of the Buffalo LakeGolden Age Club (aka Happy Gang Centre/Bashaw & Area Seniors Activity Centre) was heldon March 23, 2016. There was a very good turnoutof members and guests. After the meeting thoseattending enjoyed some coffee, cake and goodvisiting.Coffee and treats will be available by donation.Most activities will be available to anyone droppingin. If you want to have a friendly game of cribbage,the crib boards and cards will be there. If you wantto have a game of darts, the dart boards are available. Also available are pool tables and table shuffleboard. A table will be set up to play other gamesElection of Officers was held. The new President is and/or put together jigsaw puzzles. If you just wantto get to know more people in town, especially ifHelen Weins, new Treasurer is Carolyn Hoyle andreturning to Vice-President is Marg Alexander and you are new, this will be a good place to do so. Ifyou just want to have a place to visit with “old”to Secretary is Sheila Hetchler.friends, this will be a good place to do so.We look forward to an exciting year.Regular activities will continue as alreadyOf particular interest at the meeting was discussionestablished:regarding having the Centre open for more “drop-in”Monday–Hula:1pm,500: 1pm and Ukulele: 5pm.activities. Although there are regular games andTuesday–Bridgeat1:30p.m. if enough interested –activities, including card games, darts, floor curling,phone Carolyn 780-372-3672hula and ukulele, some would like to see a time forWednesday – First Wed. of the month -Regularsocializing without pre-determined activities.meeting at 1:30 followed by coffee & cookies andsocializing. Anyone interested may attend.As a result it has been decided to have the Ba(meetings not held in July & August)shaw & Area Seniors Activity Centre/HappyThursday - Cr ibbage at 1 p.m.Gang Centre open from 10 a.m. to noon fromFriday – Darts at 10 a.m., Floor Curling at 1:30 p.m.Monday to Friday, starting April 4.Membership in the Buffalo Lake Golden Age is not mandatory for any activity but it is welcomed.We look forward to seeing everyone.Volunteer Week Coming Up! April 10-16To celebrate this year’s volunteer week, BDSS and Bashaw Adult Learning are hosting a BIG(Bashaw Interagency Group) Meeting. It’s a chance for all local agencies to meet together,and with over 54 groups in town, there will be lots to hear and learn. It’s open to all!Bashaw Interagency Group (BIG) MeetingWednesday, April 13, 2016 10 am - 2 pmBashaw Neighbourhood Place
Bashaw & District Support ServicesApplications are invited for a position asPROGRAM ASSISTANT – Temporary (Summer Position):Details of the position: Organize and deliver Summer Reading Program, Summer in the Park Program, Precision Reading Program, and other related programs. Attend necessary training and meetings. Assist senior staff with other BDSS duties, including reception, programplanning and evaluation. Provide support in additional program delivery. Assist with fundraising opportunities and events.The Successful Candidate will: Be at least 15 years of age. Have related experience/education in working with children, and designing/delivering programming. Must intend on returning to school in Fall 2016. Receive an hourly wage of 13.00/hour. Provide a current Criminal Record Check and CYIM Check.Preference will be given to applicants who possess related work experience.Deadline for Applications: Friday, April 22, 2016Interested candidates are invited to submit applications to:Bashaw & District Support Services4909 – 50 StreetBox 568, Bashaw, AB T0B 0H0Telephone: (780) 372-4074Fax: (780) 372-3951Email: frontdesk.bdss@gmail.com*We thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only candidatesselected for an interview will be contacted.*Hiring to commence pending funding approval.Don’t forget that BDSS is on Facebook!! Send usa friend request and we will keep you in theloop!!
Happy Spring! We hope everyonehad a Happy Easter spent withloved ones!Events coming up at the Bashaw Ag Society!April 16 - RV Storage move out day 10amApril 23 - Spring Round upJune 10 - Farm Safety DayJune 25 & 26 RodeoIf any of these events interest you and you wouldlike to get involved or volunteer for any of themplease contact Natasha at 403-805-8285! We reallyappreciate all the work our volunteers do for us!We also plan on cleaning up the area where wehad the skating rink on April 16 at 10am. IF youare available to come out and help lend a hand toget all cleaned up for the summer months wewould really appreciate as much help as we canget. "Many hands make light work”Line Dancing every Wed at 6:30pm Drop insWelcome! 5.00 for adults 2.00 for kids under 18.For more information call Marlene Drewes at780-372-2025“Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's party!'”Robin Williams
BashawCommunityChurchSunday Services10:00amWednesday BibleStudy7:00pmAll Welcome
Greetings!Family WellnessBased on the Disney film and J.M. Barrie's enchanting play, Disney's Peter Pan JR. is a modern version of thetimeless tale about a boy who wouldn't grow up. with no flying required! The musical includes new arrangements of classic Disney songs and a story featuring one rousing adventure after another.Wendy Darling loves to tell stories to her brothers, Michael and John. But when her father announces shemust move out of the nursery, Peter Pan comes to visit the children and whisks them away to Neverland.Their journey introduces them to the Lost Boys, Mermaids, Indians and even the infamous pirate, CaptainHook! It’s Peter to the rescue when Wendy is taken captive by the dreaded captain, who has his own sinister plans in mind for our hero.Winner of 9 Tony Awards when it debuted in 1964, Fiddler On The Roof has touched audiences worldwidewith its humor, warmth and honesty. Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poordairyman, his wife Golde and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values. Rich in historical and ethnicdetail, Fiddler On The Roof's universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality andreligion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness.Make sure to take your families and enjoy both of these fabulous musicals!Tickets for both shows are available at the Bashaw School. Tickets are 10 for adults and 5 for students. Look in Community Connections for further information about the shows!I recently had the privilege of attending an invitational Roots Of Empathy seminar in Edmonton. Thefounder, Mary Gordan was addressing the room and gave an inspired and impassioned talk to those in attendance, regarding emotional literacy and the impact Roots Of Empathy has had on children in Canadaand internationally. It was a true honour to attend and I felt very inspired and grateful for the experience.We will hopefully have Roots Of Empathy in the classrooms again this fall.Literacy has a prominent role in our schools and community. There are severalgreat programs in place in the school, at the library and at BDSS. Family literacy was promoted at the school recently thanks to the partnership of BashawAdult Learning Council, Bashaw School and BDSS. Families had an opportunityto learn literacy and math games to enhance targeted skills and memory fortheir children, by playing the award winning Box Cars One Eyed Jacks series. Itwas a blast and families were able to take home kits and resources to continuein their own homes. There is also a book bank being set up for anyone to comeand get new or gently used books at BDSS. Families can take these books homefree of charge to build on family literacy time and learning at home.Books For Babies:We are also starting a new program called Books For Babies. Please look inCommunity Connections for more information regarding dates, times, registration.Books for Babies is a program that encourages parents of infants between birth and18 months to share books with their babies. It supports all families in developing early literacy and language experiences and promotes healthy family relationships.A four-week program delivered in a group setting.Each family is provided with a sturdy book bag, books and easy-to-read informationWays to enjoy books together are modeled and sharedParents are introduced to their local library, book bank, BDSS, Bashaw Adult Learning and other available resourcesParticipants have an opportunity for informal, social time with other parents arounda light snack
Calling All Volunteers!24th Annual Big ValleyJamboreeJuly 28-31, 2016Bashaw & District Support Services(BDSS) is r etur ning to BVJ 2016 to r aise fundsfor our programs.We are looking for volunteers to help us 2-4 hrs/day in exchange, you will receive FREE camping,as well as FREE daily entrance passes to BVJ(Value of more than 150/day).For more information or to register tovolunteer, please contact BDSS at (780) 372-4074 .Volunteers must be 8 years of age or older!HURRY – Spots are filling quickly!Bashaw Women’s InstituteIS HOSTINGGrandmothersTeaWednesday May 4, 2016Bashaw Community Hall2 - 4pm 4 at the doorEveryone Welcome!You Are Invited ToBashaw Art ClubAnnual Show and SaleSunday May 1, 2016Happy Gang CentreMain Street, Bashaw AB10:30 am to 4:30 pmFree AdmissionRefreshments"Original Watercolor painting by Lois Wilkie"
Bashaw’s Childrens Book BankStudies have shown that book ownership in childhood enhances both early childhood literacy and lateracademic success. Many families find that they have books that their children have outgrown or publishers and retailers have books that they cannot use. The Book Bank will connect demand and supplyand provides children and families with the tools that they need to develop and build their literacy. TheBook Bank makes book ownership available to all children, regardless of family income. It is our hopethat a visit to the Book Bank will be much like a visit to a favourite bookstore, except that the books arefree of charge.BASHAW BOOK DRIVE: April 20161. Many families don’t know what to do with the children’s books their own kids have outgrown. A community book drive creates an opportunity to give beloved children’sbooks a second life. Families can take pride in knowing that other families throughoutBashaw and area will cherish this otherwise dormant resource.2. It’s a great way for families to discuss the idea of resource sharing with others.3. A fun way to be more environmentally conscious! Participating families help reduce thenumber of books that end up in landfill through responsibly recycling the books they/their families have outgrown.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORChildren’s books for kids aged birth to 12 years oldTeen or young adult books ages 13- 18 years oldChildren’s books printed within the last ten years, so a print date of 2005 - present.Children’s books in new or gently used condition – no missing covers, torn pages, orpages with colouring/writing on them.*A great rule of thumb: if you would gift it to someone, then it’s good enough for our use.Books can be dropped off at Bashaw Neighbourhood Place!Monday thru Friday 9:00 – 4:00 p.m.
***WANTED***One or two personsto cut and trim grassat St. Peter’s LutheranChurch and Cemeteryon HWY 53.All equipment provided.For info and details.Contact: 403-784-3437Volunteers Rock!The Town of Bashaw Beautification Committee extends a heartfelt thanks to the 2015 committee members:Dwayne BamberTerri Brown-GustTheresa FullerBryan GustMary KinsellaPenny ShantzDarlene SinclairDianne WellsMurray HolroydMarilyn KerikTy WilsonMany thanks to every volunteer that generously donated their time and labor working on our 2015 projects:Spring Community CleanupSouth Main Street Town EntranceValley Lodge CrescentDairy Corner CleanupCentennial Walking TrailPrivacy Strips at Public Works YardHeritage Park Trim & Cleanup by arenaFitness Park Cleanup & Hedge plantingHelicopter Park Cleanup & Mat InstallationTennis Court & Pump Station Cleanup & TrimFire Hall Trim & CleanupSo often we would start working on a neighbourhood project and residents would stop what theywere doing and pitch in.We are so fortunate to have so many community members willing to donate their time to makethis community a proud place to be a part of. We are truly blessed to have so many volunteers inour town.
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Bashaw BusSocietyBashaw & District Support ServicesCamrose Trip April 14 & 28 15/personBashaw BusAnnual General MeetingTuesday Mornings 9am - Noon 6/personCall 780-372-3631 to book your spotApril 25, 7pmBDSS Boardroom4909-50 StCharters also available 30/hr 0.75/kmPlease join us!Bashaw Library 780 372-4055Remember the Bashaw Library is on FaceBook!bashawlibrary@prl.ab.caSomething to Crow About!!!! Thank you to the 2015visitors to the Library! All 10,891 of you!!!!Keep on comin’!Our annual spring cleaning Bee is April 23 at 9:30 a.m.We’d love your help if you could join us. Please bring yourown cleaning supplies( ie. pail, dusting cloth )We’re hatching chicks again.Come in and guess which onewillhatch first!Now onFacebook!Monkey Business PlaygroupWed. April 6 & 2010:00-11:30amMother Goose Rhyme TimeWed. April 13 & 2710:00-11:30amComing Soon Cinderella’sClosetAsk at theLibrary formore details.Lego MindstormApril 6 to 25Open: Mon 1:30-4:30pm Tues, Wed, Thurs,Fri 10am-4:30pm Saturday 10am-noonClosed for lunch 12:30-1:30pmThanks to a qualified volunteer, we can now offer free help with Income Tax returns for seniors and lowincome adults. Call Cindy to find out more or to make an appointment.
April urday2Thrift Store 10-4Happy Gang Darts10amFloor Curling 1:30Legion Darts 7pm3Majestic Jam1-4pm4 Happy Gang“500” 1pm5 TOPS 10amUnited ChurchUkulele 5pmThrift Store 10-467Legion Bingo 6:30Thrift Store 10-4 Thrift Store 10-4Happy GangCrib 1pmHappy GangCanasta 1:3089Happy Gang Darts10amFloor Curling 1:30Legion Darts 7pm10Happy GangCanasta 1:3011 Happy Gang 12 TOPS 10am“500” 1pmUnited ChurchUkulele 5pmThrift Store 10-413Legion Bingo 6:30BIG Meeting 10-214 Camrose Bus 1516Run 9amThrift Store 10-4Thrift Store 10-4Happy Gang DartsHappy Gang10amCrib 1pmFloor Curling 1:30Legion Darts 7pmVolunteer Week17Happy GangCanasta 1:3018 Happy Gang 19 TOPS 10am“500” 1pmUnited ChurchUkulele 5pmThrift Store 10-42021Legion Bingo 6:30Thrift Store 10-4 Thrift Store 10-4Happy GangCrib 1pm2223Happy Gang Darts10amFloor Curling 1:30Legion Darts 7pm24Happy GangCanasta 1:3025 Happy Gang 26 TOPS 10am“500” 1pmUnited ChurchUkulele 5pmThrift Store 10-427Legion Bingo 6:3028 Camrose Bus 2930Run 9amThrift Store 10-4Thrift Store 10-4Happy Gang DartsHappy Gang10amCrib 1pmFloor Curling 1:30Legion Darts 7pmExciting News From the Happy Gang CenterThey are now open 10am to NoonMonday through Fridaystarting April 4
activities. Although there are regular games and activities, including card games, darts, floor curling, hula and ukulele, some would like to see a time for socializing without pre-determined activities. As a result it has been decided to have the Ba-shaw & Area Seniors Activit
