Current News

…as of Friday, September 21, 2018

Argyll Community's Annual General Meeting

September 26th — 7:00 PM

Our annual meeting will be held in the Lounge Area of the community center. Anyone wishing to bring forward a concern or discuss an issue can attend. An agenda will be circulated at the meeting but items can be added at the start. All residents of Argyll are voting members of the community league.

EJCA Fall Bazaar 2018

Saturday, October 20 the Edmonton Japanese Community Association holds its annual Fall Bazaar where you can sample Japanese Food, buy some Christmas Gifts, see Japanese Cookbooks and even Children's books in English. This is also a bake sale with cookies, cakes, and lots of baked goodies. A silent auction will also be held for those who wish to contribute to supporting the many programmes of the organization.

Things get underway at 11:00 AM on Saturday and continue through to 2:00 PM. This is an annual event helping the EJCA programs (operated by all the various volunteer groups) supported by their association. It's also a great opportunity to explore some of the Culture on display.

Progressive Supper

Deadline is October 14 to sign up!

Each year we invite residents of Argyll to join together and engage in a little one-on-one time with each other over a supper. This event is only open to residents of the Argyll neighbourhood for obvious reasons. Its purpose is to foster community and have fun.

The Sixth edition of the Argyll Community Progressive Supper will be held on October 20^th 2018 from 4:00 – 8:00 PM. This event is a great way to meet your neighbours and share your love of living in Argyll. We cater to special dietary needs as well.

It is coordinated by Steve Dytiuk of the Events Committee and involves some simple requirements for participating. You begin by signing up for the event. Steve has an electronic method of signing up which will be HERE once it's activated. The deadline for signing up is October 14^th. This is a great chance to find out more about the lives and interests of the people who live in this area and to spend an evening traveling from home to home sharing a meal in four courses. Children are included in this activity.

Last year's supper was a huge success. This is an Argyll Residents only event in case you're reading this from outside our neighbourhood. Steve can be reached by phone at: 780.475.7019 if you cannot sign up online or have questions.

Playground Opening — Community Day

On September 15th we gathered for our annual Community Day event. We normally do an outdoor movie in the park but this year did not allow us to be outside. All the fun was not just indoors, however.

This year we joined together with the Playground Redevelopment Committee to officially open the playground. It was a long construction phase which included some delays and some time for the sod to take root. But since the middle of August the fences have been down and children have been exploring all the features available to them.

Our celebration also included a fireworks display to let the children know just how special this is. The movie night carried on and everyone who attended had a smile on their face. Although it may not be new to everyone we hope all the children in the neighbourhood (and in adjoining districts) come and have some fun in our new facility.

Be sure to make time to join us for next year.

Parent & Tot Playgroup

Our Parent & Tot Playgroup operates out of the community hall. The group use the lounge area of the hall on the last Friday of each month from 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon. The program is for parents/caregivers and their young children ages 0-5 to drop by and make friends with other families in Argyll as well as have fun. This is a free service for community residents and we ask you to bring your own snacks and beverages.

Japanese Drumming Beginner Workshops
& Taiko Apprentice Recruiting

This Fall the Taiko Drummers are happy to offer their regular series of beginner workshops. These are 2.5 hour sessions which lets you try something new, share the experience with friends, and enjoy a big part of Japanese culture. They cover the basics of taiko, and you will learn a song as you practice. No previous experience is required, workshops are open for those aged 13 and up. Beginner workshops start in October. Check the dates on their web site at: www.kitanotaiko.ca/workshops. You can also register online at the bottom of the page.

Apprentice Recruitment 2018

During this workshop season they will also be recruiting apprentices. If you would like to join the Kita no Taiko performing group this is the way to get into sync with the performing group. Apprentices must complete Levels I and II of their regular workshops (not beginner level), and then applicants will be reviewed. Successful applicants can expect to be in the program for a year, after which time they will make the decision whether to accept you into the group. Apprentice applicants should be open to all aspects of taiko: physicality, musicality and community. Questions can be directed to info@kitanotaiko.ca.

Taiko workshops and practices are held in the Argyll Community Hall and performances of the group are held in a host of locations before a wide variety of audiences.

Argyll YOGA

Argyll Community is pleased to be able to present this Hatha Yoga Programme to both residents and the general public. Classes are held during winter and spring the lounge area of the hall each Monday evening from 7:30 — 9:00 PM.

This is Hatha Yoga with a focus on alignment, core stability and awareness of body and breath. Our instructor is Renee Giammarioli (an Argyll resident) who is a Yoga Association of Alberta Certified Yoga Instructor and is also a physiotherapist.

We limit the class to 12 students. Contact Renee if you are planning to register. Also be sure to let her know if you have a recent injury or some physical limitations. You can call Renee at 780.903.1911. We also offer an 8-week class in the new year and another in spring.

The Jammers

Each week a group of musicians spend a little time together playing songs and keeping time. They meet on Thursdays from noon until 3:00 PM in the main hall of the Argyll Community Centre. They welcome any instrument you are willing to jam with. Electric and Acoustic instruments are both welcome.

If you want to sit-in on what they get up to each week, then contact Ken by phone and get the details for their next jam. You can come and sing, play along or just relax and enjoy the music. Call Ken 780.466.8127 for more information. There is a $2.00 fee for use of the hall.

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