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Greetings Yellowbird!

When we think of Yellowbird and Winter two things come to mind: skating at the outdoor rink and Family Day! The rink has been open for business for weeks now it is wonderful to see so many community members out playing hockey, learning to skate, or just cruising around. Warming fires are lit on Friday and Saturday evenings.

We are happy to be hosting a Family Day event on February 20th. Come down to the hall between noon and 4 pm for skating, snowshoeoing,hot dogs, hot chocolate and cookies. Snowshoes will be available to try, but as always the rink is "bring your own skates". Bannock will be prepared on the fires by the Girl Guides for all to enjoy.

Outdoor Soccer Registration Spring 2023 is open from February 1- Feb 28.
1. Buy or have your current community league membership http://www.yellowbirdcl.com/ or
https://business.facebook.com/YellowbirdCL/
2. This year all registrations will be online only. Please register online at emsasoccerportal.com
beginning February 1, 2023 ending February 28,2023. Player will be accepted until March 8,2023
(Waiting List)
3. Soccer Season is estimated to begin May 2, 2023.
4. Volunteer and Uniform Deposits will be collected at the first practice.
5. Playing times may be subject to change.

Volunteer Deposit	Uniform Deposit	Age Group	Birth Year	Playing Times	Fees
$200	None	U4 Grassroots	2019	Saturday AM	$95
$200	None	U5 Grassroots	2018	Saturday AM	$95
$200	None	U6 Grassroots	2017	Saturday AM	$95
$200	None	U7	2017-2016	Mon/Weds	$115
$200	$50	U9	2015-2014	Tues/Thurs	$165
$200	$50	U11	2013-2012	Mon/Weds	$175
$200	$50	U13	2011-2010	Tues/Thurs	$195
$200	$50	U15	2009-2008	Mon/Weds	$210
$200	$50	U17	2007-2006	Sun/Thurs	$225
$200	$50	U19	2005-2004	Sun/Thurs	$235

Community Soccer Volunteer Requirements:
Yellowbird & Ermineskin soccer is run entirely by volunteers. Some key positions we need filled:
Coaches and Assistant Coaches: Soccer couldn’t happen without these dedicated parents! Never
coached before or want to brush up on some skills? EMSA offers 3 hour courses at all age levels and
YBCL will reimburse your course fee with a receipt.
Team Manager: Help the coach manage practice schedules, communication with team players and
collect deposits and funds for the program.
Sports Equipment Helpers: Coordinate equipment movement to the games,set net in U-9 up age group.
Safety Coordinator: This role will require attendance to each and assure execution of our security plan
.
For more information regarding the Yellowbird soccer program contact: Soccer Coordinator:
soccer@yellowbirdcl.com

Refund Policy
No refunds will be issued after April 25, 2023. Please note, refunds issued prior to April 24, 2022 will be subject to cost refund structure from SWEMSA.

With the purchase of your community league membership, you are supporting your local neighbourhood, plus...

reduced hall rental rates
free Saturday swimming at confederation pool 4-5.30
ability to enroll in community sports programs such as soccer
receive our community league newsletter to stay informed of all our great events and upcoming meetings
free access to tennis courts, hockey rink, family skating rink and basketball courts
access to annual events such as family fun day, Halloween party and September BBQ
10% off Acclaimed! Heating, Cooking and Furnace Cleaning
Reduced rated to City of Edmonton recreational facilities such as 20% off annual memberships and/or 15% off multi admission pass
Wholesale pricing at any Cloverdale Paint location when you show your card and mention EFCL (code 057EFCL)
10% discount at House of Wheels, Alberta's largest indoor skate park for scootering, skateboarding and BMX.

Representatives from the Yellowbird Board of Directors attended a meeting with the City of Edmonton regarding the Capital Line LRT extension that will have a large impact on the traffic along 111 St. at 19 Ave and 23 Ave. Their report of this preliminary meeting includes the following takeaways:

The project will have two phases: Phase One (Century Park to Ellerslie including the Twin Brooks station) and Phase Two (Ellerslie to Desrochers)
Early works on Phase One have begun
Stormwater and lift station work started in the NE corner of 23rd ave and 111 st
Detailed Design and Construction to start in 2024
Phase One Project Completion 2027/2028
For more information or to sign-up for email updates about the project visit Edmonton.ca/capitalsw

Did you know that the Yellowbird Community Hall is one of the meeting locations for Southwest Edmonton Seniors Association (SWESA)? We will be sharing a small sample of SWESA events in our newsletter going forward, to increase awareness of accessible, senior focused programming in our area.

Coffee and Chat
Seniors, do you remember the coffee shop in your little town or in your neighbourhood?
They were everywhere, a gathering place for the community, a homey place where you
would feel welcome and included.
The “coffee shop” concept is alive and well! SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Association
has three locations for Cafe SWESA. Cafe SWESA meets at the Yellowbird Community Hall on Thursdays 9:30 am - 12:00 pm (No meeting Feb 23). All kinds of interesting people gather, hear lots of opinions, share information, laugh a lot, commiserate and make everyone feel at home.
To find out about all Café SWESA times and locations, check page 10 of our Program
Guide at http://swesa.ca/program-guide/ or drop by our office at the Blue Quill Community Centre.
11304-25 Ave. NW
587-987-3200

In Search of: Volunteer Senior's Companion
Our 95 year old mother is limited physically but remains vibrant and engaged in life. We are seeking a volunteer to do weekly visits with her at Wedman House (10525 -19^th Ave NW). This would also involve periodically purchasing small personal items for her. A stipend to cover shopping time & expenses is available. If you’d enjoy bringing new life to an often lonely senior please contact: Brian at bfa@shaw.ca

Abundant Community Edmonton "Creating a Neighbourly Vibe" Workshop
Interested in getting more connected on your block, building floor or cul-de-sac?
Join Neighbourhood Services / Abundant Community for a workshop on creating a neighborly vibe!
The “Creating a Neighbourly Vibe” workshop is held twice per month.
See all upcoming eventdates here and register today!
Upcoming Workshops: Feb 9 at 1:30 pm and Feb 23 at 6:30 pm

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Upcoming Events

Family Day Event - February 20th
Community Wide Garage Sale - Date TBD
Herb Pot Make and Take Event - Date TBD

Board of Directors Contact Information

President	Michael Karpow	president@yellowbirdcl.com
Vice President	Cheryl Fix	vicepresident@yellowbirdcl.com
Secretary	Susan Thompson	yellowbird.secretary@gmail.com
Treasurer	Cheryl Karpow	yellowbird.treasurer@gmail.com
Casino	Cheryl Karpow	casino@yellowbirdcl.com
Civics	Michael Karpow	president@yellowbirdcl.com
Community Garden	Julie West	garden@yellowbirdcl.com
Editor	Emily Weisbrot	editor@yellowbirdcl.com
Facilities	Jay Reiz	buildings@yellowbirdcl.com
Grants	Sherry Robinson	grants.yellowbird@gmail.com
Membership	Cheryl Fix	membership@yellowbirdcl.com
Play Group	Barbara Petrunia	playgroup@yellowbirdcl.com
Programs	Jamie Davenport	programs@yellowbirdcl.com
Programs	Susan Thompson	programs@yellowbirdcl.com
Soccer	Humberto Capriz	soccer@yellowbirdcl.com
Social	Rebecca Yochim	social@yellowbirdcl.com
Tennis	Craig Miller	tennis@yellowbirdcl.com

Upcoming Events

Family Day Event - February 20th

Community Wide Garage Sale - Date TBD

Herb Pot Make and Take Event - Date TBD