Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues

Friends and Neighbours Hangout
2024-12-05 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton) | Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues, 12122 68 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5B 1R1, Canada
Come to our holiday mixer to celebrate the season and build connections in our growing associate membership community. The mixer offers a unique opportunity for associate members to expand their professional networks, connect with community leaders, engage in meaningful conversations, and potentially form collaborations benefiting their neighbourhoods and community projects.
This event will be held at EFCL’s office at the Jerry Forbes Centre –- 12122 68 Street.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/friends-and-neighbours-hangout-tickets-801813394447

Sunday Night Magic (the Gathering)
2025-01-05 18:00 - 21:30, 2025-01-12 18:00 - 21:30, 2025-01-19 18:00 - 21:30, 2025-01-26 18:00 - 21:30, 2025-02-02 18:00 - 21:30, 2025-02-09 18:00 - 21:30, 2025-02-16 18:00 - 21:30, 2025-02-23 18:00 - 21:30 | Beverly Heights Community League, 4209 111 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5W 0K2, Canada
Bring your Commander deck and join other Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts Sundays from 6-9pm. In the Family Centre door, 4209 111 Ave. Free for community league members (from any community) and guests.

Generating Your Premium: An Insurance Workshop
2025-01-09 12:00 - 13:00

Keep Your Grant Money Flowing – Complete The CLOG Early
2025-01-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual, Edmonton, Canada
Don’t leave your League’s CLOG application to the last minute. Trust us. – The Community League Operating Grant is due every year in March. This grant application is required for all Community Leagues. Hop on this info session and save valuable time filling out your League’s application.
In this event we will discuss:

The online form used to submit the CLOG application
The information required from Leagues for the yearly grant
The intake process
Any questions Leagues have about the grant application process

Check out the CLOG page efcl.org/clog
Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/keep-your-grant-money-flowing-complete-clog-early-tickets-797118190967
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Other Upcoming EFCL Events: https://efcl.org/events

Meyonohk Winter Fun Day
2025-01-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Meyonohk School, Lakewood Road South Northwest, Edmonton, T6K 3Y5, Canada
Bring your toboggan, crazy carpet and warm gear to have some fun in the snow with your neighbours! Washrooms, games and hot chocolate available on site. Kids must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Event will be cancelled if the temperature drops to -20 Celsius or colder.
All Lakewood Community Members are welcome! No membership necessary to participate. Memberships will be made available to purchase at our event.

Yin Yoga & Sound Bath
2025-01-19 16:00 - 18:00 | North Millbourne Community League, 980 Millbourne Rd E Northwest, Edmonton, Alberta, T6K 2K2, Canada
Join us for a relaxing evening of yin yoga (gentle stretching/restorative poses) and a sound bath (Sound baths are a meditative practice involving the use of resonant music.)

Renaissance Dance Class at Ritchie Community League
2025-01-20 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-01-27 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Ritchie Community League, 7727 98 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 5C9, Canada
Step back in time and join us for an interactive class exploring the rich tapestry of historical dance styles! Experience the charming Inn’s of Court’s Almans and Pavanes. Have fun learning the joys of French circle dances. Enjoy the lively dances and sounds of traditional English country dancing. Come and connect with others as you learn the dances that have captivated dancers for centuries.
Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a curious beginner, this class offers something for everyone. Experience the joy of dancing in a welcoming environment. All dance styles are danced at a walking speed. The class blends historical techniques with community spirit. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Bring a comfortable pair of shoes, and a water bottle. Why not bring a friend to dance with and enjoy the fun. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to dance through time!
Join the instructors Jeanette Dunnett and Leslie Johnson in this exciting class. Jeanette has been dancing for 18 years and teaching for 15 years. Jeanette specializes in English Country dancing and teaches all four styles. Leslie has been dancing for 31 years. She has 30 years of experience playing historical dance music. Leslie’s specialty is Almans, Pavans, and French circle dances.
Members of all community leagues are welcome.

Cost $10.00 per class for non-RCL members, $8.00 per class for RCL members.
Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing that are easy to move in.
Bring a water bottle.
Children welcome if accompanied by an adult.

For registration or more information, please contact:
jdunnett26@gmail.com or lmainjohnson@gmail.com

The Future of Civics in Community Leagues
2025-01-21 18:30 - 19:30

Music Trivia
2025-01-25 19:00 - 23:30 | North Millbourne Community League, 980 Millbourne Rd E Northwest, Edmonton, Alberta, T6K 2K2, Canada
Join us for a fun evening of music trivia, craft beer (full bar available) and a dance to follow!!! Don’t worry if you don’t think you are good at music trivia – it’s all part of the fun! Adult only event.

Community Leagues 101: The history and purpose of Edmonton’s unique community-building movement
2025-02-06 12:00 - 13:00

Tipaskan Winter Fun Day
2025-02-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Tipaskan School, Lakewood Road North Northwest, Edmonton, T6K 4A3, Canada
Bring your toboggan, crazy carpet, snow person making tools and warm gear to have some fun in the snow with your neighbours! Washrooms, games and hot chocolate available on site. Kids must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
We will be hosting a snow person building contest (weather permitting)! The City of Edmonton, Community Services Department has generously donated a prize bundle containing a household recreation centre pass and four adult Muttart Conservatory passes.
Event will be cancelled if the temperature drops to -20 Celsius or colder.
All Lakewood Community Members are welcome! No membership necessary to participate. Memberships will be made available to purchase at our event.

Hugs, Kisses and Kitty Wishes
2025-02-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Athlone Community League, 13010 129 Street, Edmonton, Canada
Come meet some of Edmonton Cold Weather Animal Rescue Society’s most eligible kitties.

Ritchie Workshop: Neighbouring for Climate
2025-02-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Ritchie Community League, 7727 98 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 5C9, Canada
Come learn about the City of Edmonton’s Neighbouring for Climate program and meet other climate-conscious folks from Ritchie, Hazeldean, Argyll and King Edward Park!
This 2-hour in-person event is an opportunity to help build local solutions, meet your neighbours, and uncover the resilient resources of our community.
Using worksheets, prompts, and a small group format, we will be brainstorming ideas for some of the Neighbouring for Climate cards. These plans will help our communities tackle climate change on a super local level.

How to form a Sustainability Committee
2025-02-12 18:30 - 20:00

Family Day Pancake Breakfast
2025-02-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Southwood Community League, 1880 37 Street, Edmonton, T6L2R2, Canada
Come celebrate Family Day by enjoying a pancake breakfast and getting to know your neighbors.
Community members: $2 per person, ages 3 and up.

Westwood WinterFest
2025-02-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Westwood Community League, 105 Street Northwest, Edmonton, T6E 4S1, Canada
Date: Family Day | February 17, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Westwood Community Hall, 12139 105 Street NW
The short days of winter are starting to get longer and we’re gearing up for our annual WinterFest at the Westwood Community Hall! We’ll have hotdogs, marshmellows, coffee, hot chocolate, and all the fixings. We look forward to seeing you there!
Check our social media and upcoming newsletters for more information on date and time as February approaches!

Crafternoon!
2025-02-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Ritchie Community League, 7727 98 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 5C9, Canada
Crafternoon is an opportunity to hang out with likeminded crafters and work on your projects, maybe get some tips, and definitely get inspired!
Bring your favourite craft supplies or a project on the go. We’ll set you up at a table, and you can craft the afternoon away! There will be snacks, and friends new and old. Admission is “pay what you can”, and this event is open to members and non-members of Ritchie.
WHAT TO BRING

A mask; these are required in the crafting space to help keep us all safe

Your own supplies or project to work on. We do not provide materials or instruction.

Arts and crafts supplies for our Swap Table! You are welcome to take items from the table, even if you didn’t bring any. Anything leftover at the end of the day will be donated to the Reuse Centre.

We are an environmentally minded Community League, so we ask that you bring your own refillable water bottle or cup.

Cash or card, “pay what you can” admission is payable by either at the door (minimum $5).

West Jasper Sherwood Community League Winter Festival
2025-02-23 14:00 - 16:00 | West Jasper Sherwood Community League, 152 Street Northwest, Edmonton, T5P 4N9, Canada
Please join us for our annual Winter Festival at the hall! Feb 23rd from 2pm-4pm. Free for all to attend.

Horse & buggy rides, Sugar Shack is back, skating (skates provided), loads of kids activities (snow painting, broomball, angry birds, etc), fire pits, snacks, hot chocolate, and MUCH MORE!

Come see us at the welcome table to enter the door prize draw, $100 gift card grand prize and 3x $20 gift cards available to be won for West Jasper or Sherwood residents only.

We are also welcoming a very special live musical performance by Edmonton’s well known Sticks And Stone percussion band. Check them out at sticksandstonepercussion.com
