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February 2nd, 2015

The Week in REC!

Public Skating for the week of February 2-8 , 2015

All the Public Skating information, including admission prices, skate rentals and more can be viewed on the front page of the Winter Brochure and also on the City’s website, at www.rossland.ca, Arena. 

                                                Wednesday, February 4,   6:30-7:45pm

Sunday, February 8,    2:30-4:00pm

Sunday, February 8,    6:00-7:30pm

Morning Yoga with Marnie Laser – starts Tuesday, Feb. 3!!

Start your day off with a mindful practice to stretch and strengthen your body, open your heart and steady your mind. This class will include a centering followed by breath work, asana, and relaxation. You will be encouraged to meet your body where it’s at and gently guide it to a new level of well-being both on and off the matt. A morning practice is a great way to awaken your awareness and integrate your body/mind so that you are ready to receive what the day may bring. All welcome, please bring a yoga mat and a blanket.  Date: February 3-March 12.  Time: Tuesdays; 6:30-7:30am.  Location: Miners’ Hall.  Fees: $45/5x punch pass or $10 drop-in fee

Folk Dancing on Thursday February 5!

English Country and Contra Dancing in the Miners Hall on Thursday from 7:15-9:15pm!  No experience necessary and you don’t need to bring a partner.   Come as you are and expect to have fun, learn a few new steps and meet a few new people!  Drop in is $8.00 per person.                                

Huge Minor Hockey Tournament this weekend!

Come cheer on the Atom House Development Players this weekend at the Rossland Arena!  Games start at 7:30am on Saturday and Sunday.  The Concession will be open with hot food and drink to enjoy while you’re supporting the Youth. 

Stingrays Swim Club

For the New Year winter session, the Stingrays are offering a Trial Memberships (5 practice days with the team) for $25.00; One night per week for $125.00; Two nights per week for $200.00.  Take your swimming to the next level!  Check out the Stingrays on Monday and / or Tuesday nights at the Trail Aquatic Centre.  Juniors Swim from 5:00-6:00pm and Seniors from 6:00-7:00pm.  Their website is; www.trailstingrays.ca

Prenatal Yoga – starts Feb. 1st!

This class provides an opportunity to deepen your relationship with your body and baby through gentle yoga postures, deep breath work and mediation.  Dates:  February 1-March 8 (no class on February 15).  Times:  Sundays from 4:00-5:00pm. Class is $75.00 for the set or $15.00 drop in.  Please contact the Recreation Department at 250-362-2327 to register, or at recreation@rossland.ca

Adult Co-Ed Recreational Hockey – only a few weeks left!!

Get your game on, get fit, and meet new people when you come out and play co-ed recreational hockey! This is fun, non-contact hockey and full equipment is necessary!  Tuesdays Hockey (Tuesdays, 9:45-11:00pm)

is good for those with a little experience, Sunday Hockey  (Sundays, 9:15-10:30pm)  is good for those who are just learning the game and Thursday is fast and fun!  (Thursdays, 1:45-3:15pm ($10/drop-in option only)

Goalies play for free! $80/punch pass or $10.00 to drop in! 

NEW!! BEGINNERS Only “Thrift Store Hockey”, starting February 15th! 

This is a great opportunity for those who don’t know how to play, to come out and learn the rules of the game, the basics of skating and have fun!  All you need is a stick, a helmet and a pair of skates.  If you don’t have skates, you can rent them from the Arena for $5.00.  Erika will Coach the group in the rules of the game and introduce you to the love of hockey! 

Rossland Youth Action Network

The Youth Action Network is getting going for its 2014 / 2015 season!  Mike Kent has lots of great programs and opportunities to roll out this year and the excitement is just starting!  If you are a Youth between the ages of 12 and 18 or you have a Youth in that age bracket, please check out the website at www.rosslandyan.ca or “like” them on Facebook at, www.facebook.com/RosslandYAN.  The Youth Action Network guarantees that teenagers in Rossland have “something to do”!  

CBT Scratch Editing Meeting for Youth 12 and up!

Interested in helping with editing decisions for the next issue of Columbia Basin Trust’s Scratch magazine? You get to help decide which photos and articles will end up in the magazine.  Head to the Seven Summits Centre for Learning on Wednesday, February 4 from 3:30-6:00pm.  YAN will provide food and refreshments! 

The Rossland Makerlab is back!

Starting up again on Thursday, January 8 – drop in and get support in creating 3D Models, printing on the 3D printer and all things technology based.  Every Thursday at the Seven Summits Centre for Learning, from 7:00-8:30pm for youth 12-18 yrs old.

Parkour & Freerunning 

Parkour is the “Art of Movement”.   Involvement in Parkour requires consistent, disciplined training with an emphasis on functional strength, physical conditioning, balance, creativity, fluidity, control, precision, spatial awareness, and looking beyond the traditional use of objects.  The Parkour program is located in the RSS Auditorium from 7:00-8:30pm.    Tuesdays is Pure Parkour for kids ages 8 years and up.  Thursdays is Parkour and Freerunning for advanced athletes and you must be invited by an Instructor.   Parkour starts up again on Tuesday, January 6!

Rossland Public Library

The Library has lots of great programs and events running in the next few days, weeks and months!   On Fridays at 11:00am the Books and Babies songs and story time happens for little ones 0 to 30 months.   Every Thursday from 3:00-4:00pm there is something  going on in the Library for school aged kids.  The Page Turners program is for kids 8-11 years old, the second Thursday of each month from 3:00-4:00pm.  The Board Games Club for kids 6-12 years runs the fourth Thursday of each month from 3:00-4:00pm

The Charles Bailey Theatre Series

The Little Prince

The Little Prince (Monster Theatre) is showing on Sunday, February 8 at 2:00pm at the Charles Bailey Theatre in Trail. 
Join The Little Prince on a 45 minute spectacular adventure as he celebrates open-mindedness, open-heartedness and the beauty of imagination.   Puppets, masks, original music and a little theatre magic.  $20 info at www.trail-arts.com/ 250-368-9669

Till Death

Showing on Sunday February 8 at 7:30pm at the Charles Bailey Theatre in Trail.  Six Queens.  Six Love stories.  Six Deaths.  One Actress!  $15 in Advance / $20 at the Door  info at www.trail-arts.com/ 250-368-9669

Viva La Prom!  Saturday, February 14

The Rossland Rotary presents the Viva La Prom Valentines Dance at the Miners Hall.  You can purchase your ticket at the Powderhound and then present your ticket at the Flying Steamshovel to receive a special discount on dinner!!  Proceeds go towards the development of the Skatepark! 

Ages & Stages Day – Feb. 23

The Family Action Network and our area’s service providers are hosting a Screening Day for children up to 5 years old.  Learn about your child’s development using a play based approach.  Meet with a service provider to check your child’s development and to ask questions about important topics such as:  sleeping, eating, large and small motor skills, speech development and social and emotional development.  To book your family appointment, please call the Family Action Network, at 1-855-368-3707.  Screening Day is being held at the Rossland Summit School, Strong Start Classroom at 2390 Jubilee Street. 

V‑DAY

V-Day 2015 in Trail, Castlegar, & Rossland, joins the one billion rising for justice campaign!    Join us as we Demand Justice for Women and Girl Survivors of Violence.   The Columbia Phoenix players will be performing the Vagina Monologues in Trail, Castlegar and Rossland at the end of February.  The cast is made up of performers from Fruitvale, Trail, Rossland, Castlegar, Robson and all points in-between.  Their performance is part of a worldwide campaign to raise awareness about violence against women and promote support and justice for survivors.  All the profits from the performances will go towards programs at FAIR Trail and Castlegar & District Community Services to support vulnerable women and survivors of violence.

Come out and enjoy this provocative, moving, and humorous performance in the Kootenays .   Dates are; February 13th at the Ione Hall Trail, February 14th at the Old Theatre, Castlegar, February 20th at The Miners Hall Rossland.  

Tickets are $12 in Advance and $15 at the Door. All performances start at 7.30 pm.  Tickets are available at Out of the Cellar in Rossland, L’Bears Foods in Trail and Mother Nature in Castlegar.  For further details or enquires contact Helen James at 250-231-4178 

Recreation Programs to check out! 

The Winter Brochure is available online at www.rossland.ca, then Recreation Program Guide, and in hardcopy at the Public Library and the Credit Union.   There are lots of great, new programs to check out!  Many of the REC Programs have a drop in option, or you can register even after the starting date.  Please let us know if you’re interested in either option, for one of the programs listed. 

Prenatal and Preschool Programs

·         Prenatal Yoga

This class provides an opportunity to deepen your relationship with your body and baby through gentle yoga postures, breath work and meditation.   Dates will be February 1-March 8, 2015 (no class on February 15, 2015) Times are Sundays, 4:00-5:00pm and fees are$75.00 The classes will be held at the Miners Hall. 

·         Preschool Spanish Class

Introduction to Spanish through songs, games and fun!  Join us to take on the melodious and exotic tone of Spanish.  Parents take part in the sessions and assist their children. Families who took the first semester class will continue to learn new words and phrases while new families will catch up quickly in this fun and engaging format. Dates and Times:  January 15 – March 12, 2015, Thursdays, 10:00-10:45am. 

·         Preschool French Class

Capturing your children’s interest for language starts here with an introduction to French through songs, games and fun.  Parents take part in the sessions and assist their children.  Families who took the first semester class will continue to learn new words and phrases while new families will catch up quickly in this fun and engaging format.  Dates and Times:  January 14 – March 11, 2015,   Wednesdays, 10:00-10:45am

·         Tumbleweeds:  A movement based parent / tot program for children ages Infant to 4 years – designed specifically to encourage children to explore movement through play based activities.  Physical strength, flexibility, balance and coordination will be emphasized through the various activities.  Each week is structured around a play-based routine including; free play, warm up songs, specialized activities, parachute games and ending with a story.  Session #2:  January 13-March 3, Tuesdays, 10:30-11:15am in the Miners Hall.  Please register with Rossland Rec. 

Children’s Programs

·         Karate for kids ages 6-14 years starts up again this week!  The session runs from January 6 to March 31, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30pm.  If your child is interested in Karate and would like to try to program before committing to it, please don’t hesitate to check it out!  Scott will be happy to answer all your questions!    

·         Spanish Classes for Kids! 

Beginners or intermediate, everybody is welcome to learn!  This class continues from the Fall Session but is open to new children who would like to learn Spanish and are motivated to learn.  Continuing students will enjoy     learning more advanced words and phrases.  Emilie is an experienced Tutor with a European French background. 

Dates and Times:  January 16 – March 13, 2015,   (no session February 20, 2015), Fridays, 3:00 – 4:15pm.  For kids ages 6-10 years. 

                               
Youth Programs

·         Co-Ed Youth Hockey:  for kids ages 11-13 years on Mondays from 3:30pm-4:30pm.  This is a new program for older kids who would like to play fun, non-contact hockey.  Players learn skills and drills and enjoy a game of scrimmage hockey at the end of each session.   Players are required to have full hockey equipment including a helmet in order to come onto the ice.

·         French Tutorial Class

This class is designed for youth are currently learning French and could use additional tutoring assistance.          Emilie is a trained Tutor and will oversee the completion of homework – providing assistance and support. 

Dates and Times:  January 12 – March 9, 2015, Mondays, 3:00 – 4:15pm.  For kids ages 11-14 years.   

 

Adult Programs:     

·         Yoga – Winter Wisdom Flow with Danielle Hachey, Registered Yoga Teacher 

Hibernate, percolate, rejuvenate, cultivate, insulate…….A restorative Flow Practice that will focus on the inner       wisdom of the winter season, while warming up the toes and keeping alignment in breath, body and mind. 

DATES:  January 5 – March 9, 2015, TIMES: Mondays, 6:00-7:00pm, LOCATION: Miners Hall,

FEES: $45.00 5x pass or $10/drop-in $10.00

·         Yoga for Snow Sports (Snow + Yoga = Snoga!) with Cynthia Anonuevo, Registered Yoga Teacher 

This yoga class is designed to help you build balance, strength and coordination your snow sport.  The focus of this class is to use breath, movement, and relaxation techniques to condition your mind and body to enhance and compliment your snow sport experience.  However you play in the snow, this class is for you!  All levels of experience are welcome.  DATES:  January 8 – March 12, 2015, TIMES: Thursdays, 6:00-7:00pm, LOCATION:  Miners Hall, FEES: Drop In:  $10.00 or 5x Punch Pass:  $45.00

·         French Classes for Adults with Emilie Ramboux  

Discussion group oriented with a focus on oral proficiency, vocabulary and idioms to improve your knowledge and fluency in French.  Beginners, intermediate and advanced are all welcome! 

DATES:  Full Session: Jan. 12 – March 9, 2015, Mini Session:  Jan. 12 – Feb. 2, 2015, TIMES: Mondays, 6:00-7:30pm, LOCATION: Arena Lounge, FEES:  $140.00 (Full Session), $65.00 (4 classes)

·         Basketball:  Indoor, drop in basketball at RSS starts up this week, on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-9:00pm.

·         Pickleball:  Indoor Pickleball at RSS starts on Wednesday from 6:00-7:30pm this week. 

·         Spanish Classes for Adultswith Emilie Ramboux  

Discussion group oriented with a focus on oral proficiency, vocabulary and idioms to improve your knowledge and fluency in Spanish.  Beginners, intermediate and advanced are all welcome! 

DATES:  Full Session: Jan. 14 – March 11, 2015, Mini Session:  January 14 – Feb. 5, 2015, TIMES: Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30pm, LOCATION: Arena Lounge, FEES: $140.00 (Full Session), $65.00 (4 classes),

·         Disc GolfKootenay Rockies Disc Golf Society

Disc golf is played much like traditional golf. Instead of a ball and clubs, however, players throw a flying disc at a basket and try to get their disc into a basket in the fewest number of throws. Disc golf is becoming very popular and Rossland has Thin Air, an outstanding disc golf course for summer play.   For the winter, the Kootenay Rockies Disc Golf Society are offering indoor disc golf Fridays at 7:00PM to 9:00PM from January to mid-March at the RSS gym. A variety of fun putting games will be played on a short indoor course.  Baskets will be provided, however if you have a practice basket bring it along.   Players should bring their own discs but if you want to try disc golf and don’t have a disc there will be discs available. There are no fees.  DATES:   January 16-March 13, 2015, TIMES:  Fridays, 7:00-9:00pm, LOCATION:             RSS Gym,  COST: FREE!

 

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