We so enjoyed having each and every one of you this summer. Our last day of operations for the McKay Ranch Outdoor Aquatic Centre is September 5. Facility and pool hours are 11 am - 5 pm.

We'll see you again May 22, 2023!

Each month, we offer cost savings on different Abbey Centre services available only on the first Thursday of the month.

Please check Facebook page, or posters around the Abbey to check out what service we are showcasing and where you can save!

Sept 1st Thrifty Thursday

Sign up for an ongoing monthly membership and get your first month complimentary.

One membership per account of any age group. Financial information must be provided at the time of membership set-up

Must stay enrolled for minimum 2 months.

Hi! My name is Diana Panelli, and I am AFLCA/Fitness Alberta certified in Group Exercise, specializing in Portable Equipment, as well as working towards my certification in Fitness for the Older Adult. You may recognize me from the Guest Services desk at the Abbey Centre, where I held a temporary position there while working towards completing my fitness certifications!

Although I have a lifelong love of camping and hiking and had previously dabbled in attending group exercise classes, my fitness journey didn't really blossom until I was in my 30's. I started with at-home workouts, leading me to start running via the Couch-to-5K program, continuing on to run in various 5K's which then led into 10K's, and I have both a Spartan Sprint and a Spartan Super under my belt. After developing a LOVE for fitness exploration, especially discovering the undeniable positive effects it has had on my mental health, I feel like it has been something I had missed out on my entire life! And it has steadily built into a passion of embracing new challenges, pushing limits and pursuing a lifelong journey of learning, self-development and personal growth. 

Early in 2021, in the midst of the Covid pandemic, I trained via Zoom to become a certified Level 2 Spin Instructor, and I've been teaching spin since March of 2021. It was something that kind of came out of nowhere and took me by surprise, but it absolutely lit a fire inside me! I've always loved to learn, and been a people-helper by nature. I LOVED the training program, and having an opportunity to inspire, lead and/or introduce people towards health and fitness prompted me to leave my 20+ year career in Office Administration to pursue a full-time career in the fitness industry. I love having the opportunity to help others stay healthy and functionally fit, while challenging themselves, meeting their personal goals, and improving their mental health!

I am extremely grateful to remain as a permanent team member at the Abbey Centre, while continuing to see everyone I've met in this community while I worked in Guest Services. And I'm VERY excited to have been given the opportunity to continue to grow and develop my career in my new permanent position as Fitness Programmer!

Congratulations to Jaci H., the August Recycle 4 Reward winner of a $75 gift card sponsored by Go Travel.

Learn how you can win a $75 gift card from Piper Creek Pet Resort the Recycle 4 Reward sponsor for September.

Interested in being a Recycle 4 Reward sponsor?

Email the Guest Services Team Lead to book your spot!

Only Mobile Meals & Munchies patrons will have access to the outdoor eating area during the pool season, however, members and guests are welcome to bring their food from home or bring in food from other restaurants, but it must be eaten within the Abbey Centre itself (common/public areas i.e. tables or field house bleachers) or outside in the green space.

No outside food will be allowed in the Outdoor Aquatic Centre other than water/sports drinks in non-breakable containers. Thank you for your cooperation.

Food Services is open Monday - Sunday 11 am - 7 pm until September 5 and offer a variety of food options.  

Why did the kid eat his homework?

Because his teacher said it was a piece of cake!

Worry Stones

Does your child have anxiety about starting school or daycare? Help them by making a worry stone! If you rub your worry stone, it helps all your worries go away!

1.      Pull off a small amount of clay. Use 2 or 3 colors

2.      Push the clay together to form a ball

3.      Roll and twist the clay in your hand to make a “snake”

4.      Then take your snake and squish it together or coil it

5.      Roll it into a ball

6.      Press your thumb into the ball until you have an indentation you can rub your thumb into

7.      Bake at 230 degrees for 30 min (Use a foil pan for less clean up!)

Children aged 3 months to 10 years can be dropped off to receive quality care by our friendly and professional staff.

Spots are limited to 3 hours/day. We are now operating under our fall hours.

Please note that we no longer offer off-site care.

Click here to learn more about Child Minding Services

We highlight one of our Matrix equipment pieces each month to help people familiarize themselves and get some pointers on its use.

This month we are showcasing the Sprint 8 program.

Read more about it online here.