February 2018
Abbey Centre Newsletter
Your Monthly News & Updates
Recycle 4 Reward Winner 
 
Congratulations to Nicole V. who is the winner of January's R4R of a $50 gift card sponsored by 
Rootz Hair Design .
 Thank you for recycling!

Learn how you can win a $50 gift card from  Blackfalds Chiropractic Centre, the Recycle 4 Reward sponsor for February.

Please contact Carol Simpson if your business is interested in being a sponsor for the Recycle 4 Reward Program in 2019. 
 
Fall/Winter Community Guide
Have you signed up for  your  winter activity classes yet? You can register now for Winter and Spring.  Check out the Community Guide for details or browse through the Programs Calendar for fitness,  FCSS and Arts & Culture.

Visit the Abbey Centre or go online to register.

Hard copies of the Community Guide are available at several locations around town including the Abbey Centre, Town office, IGA, Servus, and Wadey Centre.

Get yours today or view online.
Annual Membership has its privileges
Being an annual member not only gives you access to all the amenities the Abbey has to offer, and also provides:
  • Early registration for all programs
  • Two complimentary day passes upon membership
    renewal or activation
  • Unlimited access to drop-in fitness and aqua-fit classes
    Abbey Centre Membership
  • Eligibility for electronic funds transfer (EFT) program
  • Ability to "hold" membership up to twice a membership year. Certain restrictions do apply.

   
Upcoming Events

Winterfest 2018
Date: February 19, 2018
Time: 9 am to 5 pm
Location: Abbey Centre  | Field House

 4500 Womacks Road

Penguin Dippers Needed! Information package available online here:   Information Package
 

Super Kids 2018
Date: July 7, 2018
Time: 9 am 
Location: Abbey Centre  | 4500 Womacks Road
Planning is well underway for the return of this fantastically, fun event!


Currently seeking sponsors.
Contact:   Carol Simpson | Guest Services Officer
Phone: 403.885.4039



Programs & Classes
Get Amped for CAMPED

C'AMPED for kids ages 6-10 is home away from home on PD days and Spring Break. Synchronized with the Wolf Creek & Red Deer Catholic school calendars, the Abbey Centre is the place to be.
Camps are jam-packed with games, crafts, sports and adventure that will keep kids active and stimulated throughout the day from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
$35/day. Extended care (drop off at 8:00 a.m. and pick up at 5:00 p.m.) is available for $5.

See dates and details at www.blackfalds.com/camped


Drop In Fitness available with membership or paid admission
Drop In Fitness

The Abbey Centre offers weekly drop-in Fitness classes that are included with a membership or paid admission.



Food Services
Spot the Dot
The Abbey Centre is launching the Spot the Dot initiative starting Feb. 1, 2018.

All food offered in the vending machines and a Food Services will be marked with a red, blue or green dot to differentiate low nutrient foods from moderate to high nutrient food choices.  We hope this will guide you in making a quick informative decision!


Child Minding Services
Children Services Survey

Last Day: February 15/18

Your feedback is important and will enable us to see what we are doing well and provide opportunities to see where we can improve our service delivery. The survey is short and should take not longer than 5 minutes to complete.  

For your convenience tablets with the survey are also available at Child Minding and Guest Services.


Parent Information
Please review our information sheet for rates, ratios, cancellation policy and much more.

Fall/Winter Hours

Mon - Thu | 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Mon - Thu | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Fri | 8:30 am - 2 pm

Sat | 8:30 am - 1 pm  

Sundays & Holidays 
Closed

Border Paving Fitness Centre
Free Fitness Centre Orientations

We offer FREE daily fitness centre orientations. Youth 12 - 17 years of age must have an orientation in order to access the Fitness Centre or Running Track.
Please book your orientation in advance by calling 403.885.4039 or email Guest Services.

Registration will be closed 20 minutes prior to the scheduled times.

Did You Know?
Online Registration

For first time users:
To get you into the online system, please contact  Guest Services to create your account. Once your account is set up, allow 10 - 15 minutes for the system to update before logging in.

Users with an account:
Please contact Guest Services to set up your username and password.

Can't log in?
Contact Guest Services Mon - Fri | 5:30 am - 10:00 pm and Sat - Sun | 7:00 am - 10:00 pm.
Important Reminders
  • Holiday Hours for February
Family Day 11 am - 5 pm
  • Annual Membership expiring in February?
    Renew your membership and receive two free day admissions! Email Guest Services or call 403-885-4039.
Please be advised that due to software requirements,  
EFT Annual Memberships monthly fees
must be charged to a credit card. 
February 17, 2018 Field House 2 & 3  CLOSED All Day
February 19, 2018 Field House 1 & 2 CLOSED All Day
February 23, 2018 Full Field House Noon - 10 pm
February 24, 2018 Full Field House CLOSED All Day
February 25, 2018 Full Field House CLOSED until 6 pm
  • Clothing Policy & Clean shoes
  • The Abbey Centre is a family friendly facility and clothing should be appropriate for all ages. Please NO sport bras, short shorts, deep scoop tank tops, bare chests or exposed midrifs. Clean, dry shoes are required in the Fitness Centre and Field House.
  • Need a personal trainer?
    Let our personal trainers help you achieve your goals, call 403.885.0183 or email [email protected] for more information. See Rate Sheet. 
  • BOLT Transit re-load station
    You can re-load your Bolt Transit fare card at the Abbey Centre. See BOLT for more details.

Abbey Centre | 4500 Womacks Rd | Blackfalds, AB
403.885.4039 | Email | Website
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