Month: August 2025

DINNER THEATER

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We will be doing a group event at Jubilations Dinner Theater again in October. Make your plans to attend.

DATE:          Wednesday, October 22, 2025

TIME:          Doors open at 5:00 pm, theater doors open at 6:00 pm

COST:           $30.00 per member, $50.00 per non-member

SHOW:          Abbamania: Back to the Disco Dimension

FULL DETAILS:        POSTER

PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BY OCTOBER 8

Casino – 2027

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We have received AGLC confirmation that we will be granted a casino in the 2nd quarter of 2027 (April-June). Specific dates are still forthcoming. If you are at all able, please put your name on the volunteer list. Many hands make light work! Contact the office at 780-428-8842.

August 18 BofD Meeting Highlights

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Your Board of Directors met at St. Albert Legion on Monday, August 18.

There were a couple of highlights you should know about.

  1. Rick Meunier has been appointed as our interim Vice President to fill in until the next AGM.
  2.  As I said in the previous post, we were considering closing our Saturday pool sessions due to very poor attendance.
    • This is now confirmed as the city has amended our contract. We will no longer have the Saturday 4:00 pm pool time
    • We as a society have pledged access to water therapy as part of our mission, therefore we will be subsidizing individual memberships at pool facilities of your choice. (City of Edmonton, YMCA. St. Albert or Sherwood Park rec centers, etc)
    • The value membership for seniors at City of Edmonton small to medium sized recreation sites (includes the ACT Center) costs $442.00 for a 1 year membership. Therefore we will subsidize individuals for their pool fees up to a limit of $442.00 per year. Receipts will be required. This subsidy will not count against your $1500.00 reimbursement limit. This will go into effect as of September 2, when the new contract with the city begins.
    • We will continue having the Tuesday sessions with a qualified exercise therapist present to lead the workout routines in a safe, adaptive manner. Here is the link to the Swim Program page for complete details
  3. Please take advantage of this opportunity to get out and to keep moving if you are able to do so!

ACT POOL SCHEDULE

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Please be aware that your board is considering eliminating the Saturday scheduled pool time at the ACT center. The final decision will be based on the fact that the time slot is not being utilized. There appear to be only 2 people using the pool on an intermittent basis.

Following up on the above statement, the new pool contract with the city comes into effect September 1 and our Saturday time slot is now officially eliminated. Stay tuned for more news re some form of reimbursement for individual recreation center memberships to help us carry on with our water therapy.

If you have any thought regards this policy change please do get in touch with the office and voice your feelings.

780-428-8842

Lester Campbell

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It is with heavy heart that I have to inform you that our long time WPSS member and friend, Lester Campbell has passed away. We send our heartfelt and sincere condolences to Donna and the Campbell family. Donna, know that the WPSS community is there for you.

Lester MacNeil Campbell of Edmonton, AB, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025 at the age of 87 years. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Donna; children Beryl Clement (Ken Hanlin), Neil (Leanne), and Roxanne Wilson; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his sister Shirley Stensrud; and numerous nieces and nephews. Lester was predeceased by Albert Campbell, Donald Campbell, Tommy Campbell, Margaret Pike, Doreen Haugen, William Campbell, George Campbell, Bob Campbell, Stuart Campbell and their spouses. A service will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, August 28, 2025 at the Round Hill Hall. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.