Town of Taber- Recreation, Arts & Heritage

Christmas is beautiful, COVID hasn't changed that! Here is something fun for you and the family to do. Grab some hot chocolate and some snacks and hit the Tour of Lights. Thank you CIB for organizing and all the participants for lighting up Taber and spreading the Christmas Spirit!

The Town of Taber is hiring an Arts, Culture and Events Coordinator. This position is expected to be a 10 month position and will start in the new year. https://www.taber.ca/Home/Components/JobPosts/Job/112/30

RECREATION FACILITIES CLOSURE NOTICE: New Public Health Measures in effect starting Sunday, December 13, 2020. The Aquafun Centre, Community Centre and both arenas will be closed for the next four weeks (up to and including January 12) at which time the Government of Alberta will reassess the COVID-19 situation. While our doors will be locked, we will have office hours at which time we will be manning the phones If you are looking for any information, please contact us at 4...03-223-5544 (3) Monday-Friday (8:00 am-4:30 pm). Please note: Dec. 25, Dec. 28 & Jan. 1 our staff will be taking their holidays to spend with their loved ones and will do their best to return your calls on the next business day. We look forward to seeing everyone soon. In the meantime, please have a SAFE & HAPPY Holiday Season!

Thank you Chris! This is so well done! The Recreation Department feels your pain, and we miss you and all of our hockey family! We hope to see you all soon.

Family Outings - YES PLEASE Over the next 3 weeks, while you are following the new regulations, you might be looking for something to do as a family. Here are a few options for you to do as a household that you may not have thought of: 1. Community Centre - Auditorium Rental - $36.25/hr (includes basketball, volleyball, kickball, or pickleball equipment) 2. Rent the Large Ice - Adult $161.25/hr or Youth $80.75/hr 3. Rent the Small Ice - Adult $53.25/hr or Youth $42.75/hr... Call us, and let us help you with your cabin fever 403-223-5544 (3).

HURRY, before it's too late! People are racing to get to the pool before all the spots are gone! We still have spots open for Winter Swimming Lessons. We have group and private lessons available for the beginners up to those who are looking for stroke improvement. Please give us a call 403-223-5544 (3) it's quicker, and it'll save you a trip. We can't wait to help you meet your lesson needs. PSST: You might want to give the gift of swimming this Christmas! **Please remember all preschool through to SK4 levels require a responsible 16yrs old or older to be in the water during lessons. This allows us to meet our physical distancing guidelines.

Y'ALL DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS! 2020 Family Cowboy Christmas Market - IS STILL A GO December 5 (12-4pm) Community Centre FREE of Charge (Food Bank Donations would be greatly appreciated)... Visit: www.taber.ca/cowboychristmas for full vendor list *According to the enhanced public health measures, farmers' markets are approved by Alberta Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry as well as Alberta Health Services* Grab your masks, sanitize your hands at the door and come on in!! We have many local vendors who are ready to spread some Christmas cheer and help you get your shopping done. As with all of our events this year, we are putting extra emphasis on the safety of EVERYONE. Vendors screened, required to wear masks and asked to sanitize their stations often. We are asking all shoppers to do their part by: 1. Masks are MANDATORY for everyone in attendance 2 Physically distance at all times & follow the directional arrows (they won't lead you wrong and you will get to see everything) 3. Don't touch the product unless you are serious about purchasing 4. Consider joining us at a time other than right at 12pm to avoid everyone coming at once. We will be maintaining occupancy throughout the event 5. If you or any of your family members are unwell, please choose to visit us next year We are so excited to offer this Christmas event. See you Saturday!

THANK YOU TUESDAY! The Recreation Staff would like to take the time today to thank it's terrific patrons for all they are doing to keep the community safe. We are grateful that you are embracing the ever changing guidelines (sanitizing, physical distancing, reduced capacities, wearing masks and pre-registering for programs). In case you haven't visited us recently and have questions or wish to pre-register for open swim/skates, & fitness swims here are our office hours so ...you can give us a call 403-223-5544 (3): Monday-Friday 8:00am-9:00pm. Saturdays-11:00am-5:00pm Sundays-12:00pm-5:00pm Visit: www.taber.ca/swimschedule (for swim times) Visit: www.taber.ca/dropin (for skating times) Thank you for doing your part!

"THE TIMES ARE A CHANGIN" The staff at the Aquafun Centre recognized that with the changes in occupancy due to the new guidelines, there is more demand on some of the swim programs. They have answered by adding some more times (over the next 3 weeks only) to meet the demand. The new schedule is attached. Please see the following reminders prior to visiting us: 1. Masks are MANDITORY while in the building (except in the pool area) 2. Please arrive no earlier than 5 minutes ...prior to the start of the swim 3. Whenever possible, have you and your family come dressed in your swimwear to limit your time in the changerooms 4. Please remember to physically distance (2m) from others. The Lobby is limited to 4 physical distancing locations. If those 4 spots are occupied, please remain outdoors until a spot opens up 5. Consider having your family leave the pool a few minutes early to avoid change room congestion 6. Please consider showering at home after your swim to limit your time in the dressing room 7. Do not come swimming if you or your family feels unwell Our staff would like to thank you for all you are doing to help keep everyone safe. **Please remember to pre-register by calling 403-223-5544 (3).