Your monthly news & updates |
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McKay Ranch Outdoor Aquatic Centre 2022 Season |
We are open for the 2022 pool season!
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Save more on Thrifty Thursday! |
Each month, we offer cost savings on different Abbey Centre services available only on the first Thursday of the month.
Please check the monthly newsletter, Facebook page, or posters around the Abbey to check out what service we are showcasing and where you can save!
June 2nd Thrifty Thursday
Chance to win 3 month FREE locker rental
Visit or contact Guest Services to enter your name in the draw. Winner to be drawn at end of the day.
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Abbey Centre Sponsorship Opportunities |
Are you an individual, business, or industry that would like to support your community while promoting yourself or your business and receiving lasting recognition?
We have various sponsorship opportunities available that will allow you to show your community commitment to 150,000 + users a year!
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Spotlight on Safety - Fire Safety
As the weather warms and the ground dries out we all have to do our part to ensure backyard/campfires are safely put out and to properly dispose of lite cigarette butts by putting them in the receptacles mounted on east/front side of the Abbey Centre main doors.
We all want to enjoy a warm, fun summer without smoke and to not put ourselves or buildings in jeopardy of damage or destruction by fire.
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Name: Kate Penner
Job Title: Children’s Services Programmer (Chaos Coordinator)
Hometown: Sylvan Lake, AB
How long have you worked at the Abbey Centre? I have been with the Town of Blackfalds for 10 years, at the Abbey Centre for 8.
What is your favorite program/part of the Abbey Centre
I love the dino park because…DINOSAURS!
Best movie ever? Jurassic Park
Favorite holiday destination? Scotland
The best part of my job is… My job is planning fun. Between events and children's programs, I get to bring joy to families.
My favorite sport or hobby? Taking my dog on adventures.
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Congratulations to Tyler G., the May Recycle 4 Reward winner of a $75 gift card sponsored by Central Alberta Coop.
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Interested in being a Recycle 4 Reward sponsor?
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Sports Leagues & Tournaments |
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Thank you to all the teams who have registered this season!
If you are interested in watching a game and cheering on our local players, please visit our website here. |
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Join in on the FREE Blackfalds Community Health Fair during Alberta Rural Health Week!
Details:
June 1, 2022 | 4:00 - 6:30 pm
Free BBQ, Prize Draws
Eagle Builders Centre | 5302 Broadway Avenue
Come meet our community and regional healthcare and health service providers!
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The Abbey Center is supporting Seniors' Week on June 6 with complimentary day admissions for Seniors (60+).
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Recreation and Parks Month! |
For the month of June, take your family on a tour of all our local playgrounds and fill out a playground passport.
Once all questions have been answered, return to the Abbey Centre and be entered in to win a $50 Abbey Centre gift card!
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Celebrating Water Safety Week - June 4 - 11, 2022 |
For the month of June, we will be holding a colouring contest for kids up to the age of 12.
Stop by the table by Guest Services to get your colour sheets.
Return your completed sheet by June 30 to be entered into the draw for a free Abbey Centre Child's punch pass.
Be sure to write your name, age, and phone number on the back of your colour sheet.
Good luck to all our participants!
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Free family entertainment every Thursday at 6:30pm from July until August!
Ag Society Amphitheatre
Abbey Centre | 4500 Womacks Rd
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Blackfalds Days returns after a two-year hiatus and the Town of Blackfalds invites everyone to come together on June 16-19 for the festivities!
The Town will be hosting various events for all ages, including a double feature drive-in movie, Kids Zone, Community Market, concerts, and a firework show.
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Spring/Summer Program & Activity Guide |
The 2022 Spring/Summer Program & Activity Guide is online!
The guide includes upcoming classes, lessons, and community events. You will be able to get all the details for Fitness, FCSS, Arts & Culture, and community programs.
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This option is so popular, we decided to keep the track-only option for the whole year!
This option gives members and guests access to the running track for the entire day for only $2!
$20 track-only punch-pass!
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For kids ages 6 - 10, this camp is a home away from home on PD Days and Spring Break. Synchronized with the Wolf Creek school calendar, the Abbey Centre is the place to be!
These camps are jam-packed from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with games, crafts, sports, and adventures that will keep kids active and stimulated throughout the day.
The cost is $35/day. Extended care is available for $5 (Drop off 8:00 a.m. | Pick up 5:00 p.m.).
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We would like to welcome back Mobile Meals & Munchies as our Food Services provider for the summer season!
Only Mobile Meals & Munchies patrons will have access to the outdoor eating area this 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 with this change, and we look forward to hosting you again this summer!
Food Services is open Monday - Sunday 11 am - 7 pm
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Children's Services Kids Corner |
Why did the kid eat his homework?
Because his teacher said it was a piece of cake!
Take a visit to the Blackfalds inclusive playground and do a scavenger hunt!
1. Something blue
2. Something flying
3. Hill
4. Flower
5. Something red
6. Swing
7. Something round
8. Slide
9. Something square
10. Hill
11. Something metal
12. Someone walking their dog
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It's Always Fun in Child Minding! |
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.
Please note that we no longer offer off-site care.
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Meet Our Fitness Instructor - Jessica |
How long have you been a Fitness Instructor?
- I have been teaching group fitness for the past 6 years
What fitness Certifications do you have?
- I have certifications in Portable equipment, Spin, Mind /Body and meditation. I am planning on adding a Resistance training certification to that list in the future.
Why is fitness one of your passions?
- I was never very athletic or sporty growing up and instead discovered my love of fitness later in life as a way of de-stressing and just feeling better about, well, everything. I love the high of all those endorphins you get while working up a good sweat, the feeling of being stronger and more capable of something than you were the day/week/month before. But also, the calm of learning to breathe and just be in a mindful space. I hope to pass that on to all of my class participants.
What do you want to help your clients achieve?
- To help them find that happy balance of whatever combination of those elements they require.
A fun fact about you.
- If you look up “crazy chicken lady” in the dictionary, you might see my face. Chickens , gardening and fitness. They’re my things.
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Each month we are highlighting one of our pieces of Matrix equipment to help people familiarize themselves and to get some pointers on its use.
This month we are showing off the Matrix Kranksycle
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Book your Free Fitness Centre Orientation Today! |
We offer FREE Fitness Centre orientations.
Youth 12 - 17 years of age are required to have an orientation before accessing the Fitness Centre or Running Track. Youth 12 - 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Only 1 cohort per orientation. Masks will be mandatory during orientations.
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Personal One-on-One Training available |
Looking for a personal trainer to get you going or keep you on track? The Abbey has a number of certified personal trainers who will work with you to develop a fitness program that is just right for you!
One-on-One Rates
1 Session $50.00
3 Sessions $142.50
5 Sessions $225.00
10 Sessions $425.00
20 Sessions $800.00
*GST is included in the rates
Please purchase your session prior to scheduling training times.
We recommend you meet the trainers prior to purchase so we can match you with the best trainer possible.
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Abbey Membership and Admission |
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Perks of being an Annual Member
Annual members are eligible to register early in Town programs and classes, receive two (2) complimentary day passes upon membership activation or renewal and have the ability to place their membership on hold (certain restrictions do apply).
Membership forms are available at the Abbey Centre or can be downloaded here.
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Online Program Registration & Memberships |
Our online registration system is a fast, easy and convenient method of viewing and registering for Town of Blackfalds programs.
Mon - Fri | 5:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sat - Sun | 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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Statutory Holiday Hours
Field House Drop-In Schedule
Clothing & Clean Shoes Policy
All Fitness Centre/Track users are required to wear athletic gym apparel. No bare chests. Clothing must be free of inappropriate or offensive language/graphics.
Clean, dry shoes are required in the Fitness Centre/Track and Field House.
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