Spring 2013
Kinsmen Heritage Dinner/Dance
Edition
Monday, February 25
Recreation
Special Events Schedule
Community Centre
5-8 pm
Tickets can be purchased at Taber IDA
This Issue Features:
Taber Community Spring Registration
Senior Girls 1A Basketball Provincials
March 14-16
St. Mary’s School
Come out and support the local girls!
Girls Slow Pitch
Taber & District Soccer Association
Taber Viper Swim Club
Taber Football Association
Taber Minor Baseball
Legacy tae kwon do
Taber Minor Hockey
TABER MUSEUM PRESENTS:
Early Childhood Mapping Project
COWBOY POETRY
2013 Southern Alberta Summer Games
March 23, 13
Taber Night Hawks
Starts at 11:00 am
Merritts Ultimate Taekwon-Do
Taber Karate School
Chili/bun and desserts available to
purchase throughout the day.
Relay For Life
May 24 & 25
(St. Patrick’s Track weather permitting)
Join a Team, Form a Team, Volunteer or Just come
out for the entertainment & cheer them on!
Taber Skating Club
Taber Pistol & Revolver Club
Taber & District Irrigation Impact Museum
Taber Public Library
Taber Kinsmen
Taber Lions Club
Taber & District Adult Learning Association
Aquafun Centre
-Programming
-Spring Swim Lesson Schedule
If your organization would like to advertise or have an upcoming event that you would like to see in future Editions please
contact Marty @ 403-223-5544 (3)
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-Birthday Parties/Private Rentals
Special Events
Taber Community
Spring Registration
Planning a Special Event?
Do you know about:
Come out and Do all your registering at once.
Representatives from:
Taber Minor Hockey (Th. Lg Ice Lobby / Sat. White Room)
Taber & District Soccer Association (Grey Room)
Taber Viper Swim Club (White Room)
Taber Football Association (Blue Room)
Legacy tae kwon do (White Room)
Girls Slow Pitch (Blue Room)
Taber Minor Baseball (Blue Room)
Early Childhood Mapping Project (Grey Room)
will all be present to answer questions you may
have and help you with all your registrations.
February 28 5-8 pm
&
March 2nd 9am-1pm
Any other organizations interested in taking part in the
registration, please call 403-223-5544 (3).
Look inside this flier for
more information on these
and other organizations
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PRIVATE RENTALS
Are you planning a party or family event? Is your business or
club planning an event? Why not consider a private rental of
the Aquafun Centre for a unique, fun experience for all.
Rates (Including GST)
Youth Group $105.75/hr
Regular rate
$211.00/hr
**Rates based on less than 100 people
OR you may want to consider renting our arena. This is a great
idea for birthday parties, family or work gatherings for a little
ball hockey, rollerblading or dodgeball just to name a few.
Rates include GST
Small Ice Youth rate:
$37.50/hr
Small Ice regular rate: $46.50/hr
Large Ice Youth rate: $70.75/hr
Large Ice Regular rate: $141.00/hr
All rentals must be made in person at the Aquafun Centre
or contact (403) 223-5544 (ext 3) for information.
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Spring 2013 Swim Lesson Session
Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Mar 18-May 13 Mar 19-May 14 Apr 10-May 1 Mar 21-May 16
Excl. Apr 2
Excl. Apr 1
1Hr Classes
Excl. Apr 4
Saturdays
Mar 16-May 11
Excl. Mar 30
9:30-10:00
3:45-4:15
9:15-10:15
3:45-4:15
8-8:45
SeaOtter
Swim Kids 1
Salamander
SeaOtter
Swim Kids 5
Starfish/Duck
Swim Kids 4
SeaOtter
Salamander
Swim Kids 8/9
10:05-10:35
4:20-4:50
10:20-11:20
4:20-4:50
8:50-9:35
Salamander
SeaOtter
Sunfish
Seaturtle
Swim Kids 6/7
Crocodile
Salamander
Whale
SeaOtter
8:50-9:20
Sunfish
10:40-11:10
Sunfish
SeaOtter
Mar 20-May 15
9:25-9:55
Excl. Apr 3
SeaOtter
11:15-11:45
3:45-4:15
Salamander
Swim Kids 3
9:40-10:10
Seaturtle
Swim Kids 4
Salamander
4:20-4:50
Swim Kids 1
10:00-10:55
Swim Kids 2
Swim Kids 10
8:30-9:15 pm
Adult
10:15--10:45
Swim Kids 2
Registration Begins March 6 @ 8am
Swim Kids 1 - Swim Kids 4
$39.00
2. Duck 12-24months (Parented)
Swim Kids 5 - Swim Kids 9
$47.00
3. Seaturtle 24-36 mon (parented)
Swim Kids 10
$55.50
4. SeaOtter 3-6 years
Private Lessons(1/2 hour)
$21.50
5. Salamander 3-6 years
Adult Lessons
$47.00
6. Sunfish 3-6 years
7. Crocodile 3-6 years
Taber Girls
Slow pitch
Pee-wee ages 8 -12
Monday's and Wednesday's
Bantam ages 13 - 16
Tuesday's and Thursday's
Season starts in May and ends close to
the end of the school year
Registration:
Feb 28 (5-8pm)
&
Mar 2 (9am-1pm)
Blue Room
8. Whale 3-6 years
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Taber & District Soccer Association
Looking for Aquatic Exercise Options?
Taber Registration Details:
Register at the Spring Registration Event at the Civic Centre in Taber being held in the Grey
Room.
Thursday – February 28, 2013
5pm-8pm
Saturday – March 2, 2013
9am-1pm
Coaches are Needed!
The Aquafun Centre offers a variety of programs to meet the fitness
needs of the community. These include:
Aquafit: Aerobic Fitness in the water, instructed by Aquafun Centre staff. This
program is offered 4 days per week at a variety of times to choose from. We lead
the activity but you are responsible for how hard your heart pumps.
Times: Monday 6:10 – 7:00 pm
Tuesday/Thursday 10:00 – 10:50 am and 8:40 – 9:30 pm
Refs are Needed!
Saturday 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Age Division
Day(s) Played
Year Born
Times
Price
U4 – parented
Tuesday
2009
5:00 - 5:45pm
$40.00
wearing flotation belts. This offers a unique fitness experience.
U5 – parented
Tuesday
2008
5:00 - 5:45pm
$40.00
Times: Wednesday 6:10 – 7:00 pm
U6
Tues/Thurs
2007
6:00 - 7:00pm
$65.00
U8
Tues/Thurs
2005-2006
6:30 - 7:30pm
$80.00
U10
Mon/Wed
2003-2004
6:30 pm
$85.00
U12
Mon/Wed
2001-2002
6:00 & 7:20pm
$85.00
U14
Tues/Thurs
1999-2000
$90.00
Monday to Friday 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
U16
Tues/Thurs
1997-1998
$110.00
Saturday 11:00 – 11:55 am
U18
Mon/Wed
1995-1996
$110.00
Tues/Thurs/Fri 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Deep Water Aquafit – is offered once per week with all participants
Adult Swim: Whether for fitness or relaxation, for those aged 18 or older, the Aquafun Centre is a great place to unwind.
Times: Wednesday 8:30 – 9:30 pm
Fitness Swim: The 25 m pool is available to lane swimmers and aquajoggers. Also,
relax in our hot tub, sauna, or steam room.
Times: Monday to Friday 6:00 am – 8:45 am
Senior Swim: The entire facility is open for seniors aged 55+ for swimming,
A separate $50.00 Uniform is required for all players in U12, U14, U16 & U18
New this year, special requests allowed only for siblings.
There will be a CLEAT SWAP> donate cleats or pick up a pair for $5.
For more information on Taber registrations call Corinna Miller @ 403-330-7426.
Bow Island Registration Details
socializing, or relaxing in our hot tub, sauna and steam room.
Times: Mon/Wed 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Tues/Thurs/Fri 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
Please Note: All times mentioned are subject to change for Stat holidays,
Summer months (July & August), and School Vacations.
Register at the Community Meeting Room (behind the Town Office).
Monday - February 25
3:30 – 6:00pm
Tuesday – February 26
3:30 – 6:30pm
Thursday – February 28
3:30 – 6:30pm
For more information on Bow Island registrations call Rod Taylor @ 403-833-3313.
Vauxhall Registration Details
or
Register at the Vauxhall High school.
Tuesday – February 26
5:00-7:30pm
Wednesday – February 27
5:00-7:30pm
For more information on Vauxhall registrations call Jennifer Banman @ 403-382-1911.
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Aqualine 403-223-4322
www.taber.ca
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
The Taber Vipers Swim Club is a club for children
and youth ages five to eighteen.
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This club that provides opportunities for girls and boys to
develop their swimming skills in a fun environment and be
trained to compete at swim meets.
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Swim club goes from May 1st until Provincials in mid August.
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Why should you join?
*if your son/daughter loves to swim
*to stay in shape for other sports
*recovering from an injury; swimming is a great
way to improve and maintain their fitness level.
*a great environment for your child to build
confidence & self-esteem and learn patience.
Taber & District Community Adult Learning - Take a Class
The Take a Class catalogue is published twice a year in September and January. Taber Adult Learning
*build valuable lifelong friendships all over
Southern Alberta.
provides a variety of unique educational courses in Computers, Crafts, Finances, Recreation &
Exercise, First Aid & Safety, Foods and much more! What did you learn today?
Rookie Program (8 & under)
We offer a variety of educational classes in computers, fitness and recreation, crafts, finances, first aid
and safety, foods and much more! Taber Adult Learning provides a variety of unique educational
The Vipers provide a 2 month Rookie program which allows 1st
time swimmers the opportunity to swim three times a week during the months of May and June to experience what our club is all
about
courses in Computers, Crafts, Finances, Recreation & Exercise, First Aid & Safety, Foods and
much more! What did you learn today?
A copy of the book is available on our website. www.taberadultlearning.com
Bursaries are available for low income learners who can not pay the registration fees for classes.
How to Register
By Phone: 403-223-1169
By Mail: Box 20, Provincial Building, 5011 – 49 Avenue, Taber, AB T1G 1V9
In Person: Visit us in the Taber Provincial Building
Online at www.taberadultlearning.com
Contact Information:
If you require more information about the Taber Vipers
See back page for registration date and times
Contact Carla Saunders 403-223-1194
Register Feb 28 (5-8pm) & Mar 2 (9am-1pm)
in the White Room
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Taber Football Association
Will be taking registrations
Feb 28 (5-8pm) or Mar 2 (9am-1pm) in the BLUE ROOM
for:
Atom
Gr 3-5
PeeWee
Gr 6&7
Bantam
Gr 8&9
High School Gr 10-12
We meet the needs of our local communities and the
world.
Taber Lions Club
Our 1.3 million men and women in 200 countries and
geographic areas conduct vision and health screenings, build parks, support eye hospitals, award scholarships, assist youth, provide help in time of disaster
and much more.
*Pricing yet to be determined*
For further info contact:
Mandy 403-223-6314
Join us in making our communities and the world better places to live.
Taber Minor Baseball
Come out to register your child:
Feb 28 (5-8pm) or Mar 2 (9am-1 pm) BLUE ROOM
Category
Tee Ball
Rookie
Minor
Major
Junior
Age
5&6
7, 8 & 9
10 & 11
12 & 13
14, 15 & 16
*Pricing yet to be determined*
70 Years
Our club is actively recruiting members.
For membership information please contact
403-223-3187
For further inquiries please contact [email protected]
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Taber Kinsmen
Have you ever wanted to give back to the
community and have a lot of fun doing it?
The Kinsmen is a service group which has partnered with the community to do projects such as:
Kinsmen Chin Park, Taber Public Library, Taber
Skate Park, MD of Taber Park playground equipment & ice rink, Free Friday night public skating,
and Taber Senior’s Annual Awards dinner, just to
name a few.
The Taber Club has a dinner Meeting every other
Wednesday @ 7 PM (September-June). This is a
great way help make Taber a great place to live,
while meeting new friends, business contacts and
enjoy a lot of social events.
Visit their website:
www.taberkinsmen.com
for more information.
If interested in joining or for enquiries call:
Mark @ (403) 332-2843 or
Glen @ (403) 330-9444
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TABER MINOR HOCKEY
For info. visit: www.taberminorhockey.com Bulletin Board: with game times and upcoming events is located just inside the arena lobby. Registration: is Registration for upcoming Sep ‐ Mar season will be of February 28 (5‐8PM) & March 2 (9am‐1pm) @ the Community Centre. There is a late registration in early September (if needed). See our web‐
site or the Taber Times in late February and August for our ad with addi‐
tional specific information Registrations after season has started may be accepted depending on availability of player positions and AMH rules. Pre‐season 3on3 Tournament: held in early September and is open to most age groups. Warm‐up Camp: is held for 2 weeks in mid‐September and pre‐
registration is required to participate. Mainstream Hockey teams: range from 5‐18 years of age and are made up of various skill levels. Pond Hockey: a registered program open to all youth ages 4‐18 as an alternative to the “mainstream” hockey program. This is once a week with no travel. Taber Public Library
Look what’s happening at your library………..
Family Movie Night – movie night will be held the last Friday of
every month except during July and August. Movies start at 6:45!
Bring your own treats or enjoy our popcorn which is provided
courtesy of the Alberta Treasury Branch! We are also pleased to
present two new programs “Welcome to the Senior’s Movie” and
“Teen Movie Night”. Check the library’s website
www.taberlibrary.ca for coming attractions and other programs
that are offered free of charge!
Tots ‘n Tales - Thursdays – 10:30 - a half hour of stories and songs
for pre-schoolers and their caregivers.
Kid’s Craft Corner- Saturdays – 10:30-11:30 - for a listing of dates/
crafts visit our website or visit the library. Children under the age
of five must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the
program. Kids can also participate in colouring, play dough and
lego centres on craft days.
The Taber Public Library is open for your convenience………
Also offering: Clinic for Referee Certification Clinics for Coach Certification Tuesdays
10:00 to 5:30
Weekly extra goalie instruction Wednesdays
10:00 to 5:30
Power skating instruction for participating teams Thursdays
10:00 to 9:00
We support AMH Sanctioned Events: Fridays
10:00 to 9:00
Saturdays
10:00 to 5:30
Atom 4 on 4 tournament Peewee skill competition Bantam Pioneer Chrysler Cup Male & Female Winter Games Provincial Playoffs For more details contact Diane (403)223‐2479. For more information about the Taber Public Library please call
403-223-4343 during hours of opening, or visit our website at
www.taberlibrary.ca , or you can email us at [email protected].
We are located at 5415 – 50th Ave.
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The Town of Taber & the MD of Taber are proud to
host the 44th Annual Southern Alberta Summer
Games July 3-6, 2013. Planning has already begun but
we are seeking a few more individuals for key positions.
These include:
Equestrian Chairperson
Cribbage Chairperson
Badminton Chairperson
Photography Chairperson
Ceremonies Director
Fundraising Director
Medals Director
Cultural Director
Facilities Director
For more information on these position please contact
Aline Holmen, Leisure Services Manager at
[email protected] or call 403-223-5544 ext 4. The
Summer Games is a Community based event with volunteers being key to the overall success. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Want to learn to fly R/C Planes?
Taber Arenas
Come fly the friendly skies
We are on the WEB at www.tabernighthawks.ca
Or you can reach us at [email protected]
There is open ice
times for the large
and small ice
surfaces
enquire at the
Aquafun Centre for
more information or
to book.
Don’t be intimidated, our members possess flying skills from
beginner to advance levels and have been in the hobby from
months to decades.
From the first visit, you will make at least one new friend
who will be glad to help you learn about remote control
airplanes, our club, field and facilities.
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Taber Pistol & Revolver
Club
Indoor Handgun Range
Practice each MONDAY
7 pm
October-April
@ 7211 50 Street (Legion Youth Center)
For Information Contact:
Arthur Carlson 403-725-2250
Greg Nelson 403-222-2278
Dave Laurie 403-223-3894
Morgan Rockenbach 403-360-2408
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Taber Skating Club
Box 4471 Taber, AB
T1G 2C8
First Session runs from September thru December.
Second session runs from January thru March.
10 weeks per session.
Fundraising will be required
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PRECANSkate: (3-5 year old skate through play)
5:15 - 5:45 Tues. or Thurs. or both days at discount rate
1day/wk
$110/1 session, $200/2 sessions
2days/wk
$200/1 session, $370/2 sessions
CANSkate (all ages interested in learning to enhance their skating skills, group
format)
5:15 - 6:00 Tues. or Thurs. or both days at discount rate
1day/wk
$140/1 session, $250/2 sessions
2days/wk
$250/1 session, $450/2 sessions
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PRECANPower: (must be able to skate across rink)
Wednesday 3:45 - 4:30 $ 135
Full year $240
CANPower 1:
Wednesdays 5:15 - 6:00 $135
Full year $240
CANPower 2:
Wednesdays 4:15 - 5:15 $145
Full year $260
(Levels are determined by skill, CANPower is to help enhance speed and power. Skaters use hockey sticks and do speed and skill drills.)
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STARSkate is a step up from CANSkate, where you learn to figure skate; dances
jumps, spins etc.. STARSkate group lessons are on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Private lessons are available with our Professional Skate Canada Coaches and we offer
optional ice packages.
For more information contact Registration Chair TRISH HORVATH @ 2230260
For more information on our programs go to: www.skatecanada.com
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