August 2017
Abbey Centre Newsletter
Family Fun Fest August 26 Abbey Centre Blackfalds
Your Monthly News & Updates
Recycle 4 Reward Winner 
 
Congratulations to Kim S. who is the winner of July's R4R of a $50 gift card from Sun Life Financial. Thank you for recycling! 

Learn how you can win a $50 gift card from    East Side Mario's, the Recycle 4 Reward Sponsor for August.
 
Fall/Winter Community Guide

Stay tuned for the release of the Fall/Winter 2017/18 Community Guide hitting shelves the week of August 21st. Check out the many new fitness, arts & culture and free FCSS workshops and Town events.

Early registration for Abbey Centre annual members will begin Tuesday, August 29 (sorry, online registration is not available at this time).

Regular registration starts September 1
.
To register on or after Sept. 1, visit the Abbey Centre or go online.
Discover Camp Curious and make friends and memories to last a lifetime!
 
 
Hard to believe we are already halfway through the summer but that doesn't mean the fun is over just yet!
Re
gister your kids for the only summer camp that promises fun and adventure for 3 different age groups:  
  • CC Mini Ages 3-5, 10 spots, $85/week
  • Explorers Ages 6-8, 20 spots, $170/week
  • Trail Blazers Ages 9-11, 20 spots $170/week
Check out the Camp Curious brochure for more details or visit www.blackfalds.com/campcurious to download the registration form and for more info.

There are only a few more spots available
so register today!


THANK YOU for the great support of the first ever Abbey Centre Super Kids!
For all of those who participated and volunteered in the very first annual Super Kids, we wholeheartedly thank you!

Everyone had a great time and kids were happy to receive their SuperKids medals.  Don't forget to save the date for next year Saturday, July 7, 2018.

Also a special thanks to our sponsors - we would never have been able to do this event without your support!

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 year. Certain restrictions do apply.

   

Upcoming Events
Family Fun Fest

Bring the family do wn for a fun day of bouncy castles, face painting, live magic show, stilt walkers, balloon animals, circus performance by Flyin Bob `one man three ring circus' featuring his circus camp and tight wire walking, plus appearances by Skye and Chase from Paw Patrol.
Free for all ages!
Please note: Admission to the Abbey Centre still applies.

We are also celebrating the Great Trans Canada Trail, which connects Blackfalds to Lacombe and Red Deer including an indoor portion that runs right through the Abbey Centre.  

McKay Ranch Outdoor Aquatics
Make a Splash at the McKay Ranch Outdoor Aquatic Centre


Come visit the best water playground in Central Alberta! With two water slides, spray park, a Jr. Olympic pool with a diving board, a small climbing wall, a leisure pool with vortex, two small slides and a basketball hoop; the outdoor aquatic centre is the place to be on a hot summer day.
For pool hours please refer to Summer #1 Pool schedule until August 13. Summer #2 Pool schedule will take effect on August 14.The last day of the season is Monday, September 4, 2017 so don't miss this fun family destination.
Programs & Classes
The love of swimming starts here

The benefits of swimming are endless, and your child should learn to swim as early as possible. Making sure that your child is comfortable in and around water is essential to their safety.
The McKay Ranch Aquatic Centre offers certified Red Cross swim lessons that can help improve kids' overall physical and mental health. Hopefully, they will fall in love with the sport and lap it up for years. Register your kids to guarantee your spot today!

Visit the www.blackfalds.com/abbeycentre and click on the Outdoor Aquatic Centre link.

  More Info  
Swim Lesson Schedules

Starting August 14, please follow the Summer Session Swim Lesson Schedules 4. Private lessons and drop in Aqua Fitness classes are also available. 
Please check out our registration online or call Guest Services to check on availability of the lesson you are interested in. 

  More Info  
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.

Please note
: There are no evening Drop-in Fitness Classes for the month of August. Sorry for any inconvenience.


Drop-In Fitness Classes Cancellations

Please note the following classes are cancelled:
August 3 - Spin & Strength
August 8 - Spin & Stretch
August 9 - Ab Attack
August 10 - Spin & Strength

Food Services

We Can Now Accept Gift Cards at Food Services!

To provide our members and guests the best service delivery we recently installed a new computer system in Food Service.  We are happy to announce that you are now able to use your Abbey Centre Gift Card to pay for your purchases. Our new system will provide a better user experience and has extra capabilities for staff to be able to serve you better.
Shaker Cards

Like protein shakes?  Make sure to check them out at Food Services and start your reward card. Purchase 9 shakes and get your 10th one FREE!  Also, for the first 80 people to start a card you will also get a shaker cup - it will come in really handy when you make your shakes at home.
Child Minding Services
Summer Hours
Child Minding Summer Hours are:

Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Closed evenings, weekends and holidays.

We will be switching back to Fall hours Sept. 4, 2017.
Border Paving Fitness Centre
Orientation Dates & Cancellations
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.

Orientation are not available on the following dates:
Aug. 3 - 11 am, Aug. 6 -11 am & 1 pm, Aug.7 - 7 am, Aug. 9 - 7:30 am & 12 pm, Aug. 10 - 11 am, Aug. 25 -  5 pm & 7 pm, Aug. 26 - 3 pm.
Sorry of any inconvenience.

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
  • Civic Holiday Hours - August 7
8:00 am to 8:00 pm
  • Annual Membership expiring in August?
    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. 
  • Field House Drop-In Schedule
    Daily drop in activities (which may include badminton, pickleball and basketball) are set up daily. See Field House Drop-In Schedule
  • Field House Closures
    August 26 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. for Family Fun Fest
  • 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 trainer@blackfalds.com 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.

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