Programs for Adults

Knitting? Scrapbooking? Fixing bikes? Here's a chance to do your favourite things near home. The league welcomes your suggestions for new programs and is available to work with you to bring your favourite activities to the community for all to enjoy.

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Bridge Club - Wednesday Afternoon

Open to all avid bridge players and those interested in learning bridge! The Highlands Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club meets every week in the lounge to play a great pastime!

Bridge Club - Women's

Open to all avid female bridge players and those interested in learning bridge! The Highlands Women's Bridge Club meets every week in the lounge to play a great pastime!

Bridge Club - Thursday Evening

Open to all avid bridge players and those interested in learning bridge! The Highlands Thursday Evening Bridge Club meets every week in the lounge to play a great pastime!

Canine Drop In

Are you interested in meeting with other Highlands dogs and their owners to practice obedience and socialization? This is a community drop in, hosted by Amanda Lussier who is a local dog trainer, where all all dogs (non-agressive) are welcome to come an play. Join Amanda and her canine buddies for weekly canine interactions!

Community Garden

The Highlands Community garden is going into its third season and offers plots for rent to those who want to eat local, meet new folks from the neighbourhood and play in the dirt.

To secure a spot for this summer's growing season, please contact Monica Danen at mdanen@gmail.com

A valid community league membership is required to rent a plot. Memberships are available online at www.efcl.org or drop by Mandolin Books & Coffee Company on 64 Street and 112 Avenue for a coffee and purchase a membership at the same time.  Membership offers two free swim passes and other great benefits.

Please note that limited gardening plots are available.

Craft Night

Join a group of like minded people as you sew, knit, scrap, crochet or quilt the night away. Enjoy your crafting while socializing with friends, family and neighbours. Please bring your own inspirational beverage and snack.

Gardening Club

The neighbourhood garden club is the perfect place to share ideas and pick up creative tips for indoor gardening from seasoned green thumbs. Men and women of all ages are welcome to join this friendly group, which meets year round and enjoys social activities such as corn roasts and barbecues.

Potluck Social

Join your neighbours for a casual potluck supper in the community lounge. We promise good food and good fun for all ages.

Pub Night

Every month from September to June, a group of community members or a club hosts a pub night at the Highlands Community Centre. Pub nights are typically themed featuring great music, munchies and prizes. Drinks and snacks are reasonably priced and frienships come easily. All are welcome!

To host a pub night or for more information, please contact Mark, the Pub Night Coordinator at mmmilne@shaw.ca

Skating

During the skating season, the following Skating Guidelines are strongly enforced during all public skate times. Please take a moment to read through this document as it is important to all skaters sharing the ice.

Sports

The Highlands Community League has a dedicated Sports Director who is very interested in starting a number of programs for community members. Currently Soccer is the main focus of the sports program, but there is potential for other community sports including basketball, floor hockey, ice hockey and tennis.

Curling, lawn bowling and tennis are available in the community through private clubs. Please visit the Sports page for more information.

Swimming

As of January 2012, the Highlands Community League does not have a swimming agreement allowing league members to access City of Edmonton swimming pools; however we are looking into participating in a community swim with Eastglen pool.

Updates will be posted in upcoming editions of the Highlands/Bellevue HIGHLIGHTS E-newsletter and in this space.

In late January, the EFCL, the City of Edmonton and leagues across Edmonton are investigating a new pool allocation strategy that features a specific day and time for community swims. For more information or to voice your opinion, please contact Shahryar Khan, EFCL at (780) 437-2913.

Yoga - Yin/Gentle

This gentle class will focus on the basics of yoga and deep slow stretches, perfect for those who are looking for a way to relax and refresh at the end of a busy week.  Physical postures, breathing and relaxation techniques will be offered in an easy-to-understand style and participants are encouraged to work at their own pace and to their own abilities. Those with particular physical needs are welcome to join this class and modifications will be offered so that all can enjoy the practice.

Yoga - SATTVA (Beginner/Experienced)

SATTVA Yoga uses body, breath and mind to create a dynamic yoga practice designed to bring balance, happiness and freedom to the practitioner. This six week session is perfect for beginners or for those looking to deepen an existing yoga practice.

Potential Programs

The following programs have been available in the past and can be run through the league depending on community interest.

• Babysitting Course
• Belly Dancing
• Scrape Booking/Card Making

If you are interested in one of the programs above or another activity that is not listed, please contact our President by clicking on the e-mail icon below.