Thank You
We would like to thank all the volunteers who helped with the Spring Plant Fundraiser pick-ups. All proceeds go towards our community beautification initiatives.
Thank you to all our RCA partners, tenants, and volunteers, who have helped us out during our fantastic Block Party event on June 1, and 2024 Membership Drive. Without your support these events would not be possible.
Special thanks to Ecco Recycling for your donation to the kids’ activities and games for our RCA Block Party.
Upcoming Events
End of School Dance Party
June 28 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Join us for our fun-filled neon themed end of school year dance party! There will be a neon themed costume contest with prizes, games, crafts, a tattoo table, cotton candy, and a paid cash concession. The cost is $3 for members and $5 for non-members. Please pre-register online or pay cash at the door. Parents get in free with paid kids’ admission. www.riverbendcommunity.ca.
Spring Parade of Garage Sales
The spring Parade of Garage Sales will take place on Saturday, June 8 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Registration has been open since the end of April. Thank you to our event sponsor, the Tarryn Hamilton Real Estate Team. For more information, please visit www.riverbendcommunity.ca/events/parade-of-garage-sales.
2024 Slo-Pitch Registration Open
Riverbend Slo-pitch league is a non-contact league (no sliding into bases and home plate is a mat). Each team supplies and umpires their own games. This is a fun league, so we do not track wins or losses for teams. Each team is provided with six or seven game balls, and bases are supplied and kept at the diamond.
The league starts the first weekend in June and ends the second weekend of September. Games are Sundays in June, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays in July and August, with the year-end tournament occurring the second weekend of September. Games take place at Holy Angels School diamond.
Must be 18 years of age to join. Must purchase an RCA membership to register.
Please register online at www.riverbendcommunity.ca/programs/adult-sports-leagues-programs.
Good Food Box Program
The content varies monthly, due to seasonal availability. The boxes contain the maximum produce to ensure our clients are getting the most value for the price. Please note there will be no Good Food Box Program for July and August.
• $30 Small Box (20 to 25 lbs.)
• $35 Medium Box (30 to 35 lbs.)
• $40 Large Box (40 to 45 lbs.)
Order deadline: Monday, June 17
Pick up: June 27 between 5:00 and 7:00 pm at the community centre.
Order online at www.riverbendcommunity.ca/programs/community-programs/good-food-boxes-community-kitchen.
55+ Cards and Coffee
Next Date: June 14
Join us in the Elbow room every second and fourth Friday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.
$2 donation appreciated. No pre-registration necessary.
*Please note there will be no Seniors Cards and Coffee in July and August.
*Due to the End of School Dance Party, there will be no Cards and Coffee on June 28.
Food Truck Fridays
Join us every Friday in July from 4:00 to 7:00 pm for a variety of food trucks at our RCA Community Hub! YYC Food Trucks will be onsite!
Volunteer With Us! Join the RCA Team!
Volunteering is a powerful way to make a difference and strengthen the bonds within our community. Whether young or young at heart, there are opportunities to contribute and create positive change. Consider volunteering with RCA to:
• Allow you to learn something new, explore new interests, and acquire new skills.
• Connect with people across generations.
• Bring ideas forward.
• Use board experience toward your annual professional development hours.
We are looking for all ages of volunteers, whether you’re a teenager, a working professional, or a retiree. Join RCA, leave a positive mark in our community, and be part of the collective effort to create a stronger, more vibrant Riverbend!
We are also looking for enthusiastic residents to join our board of dedicated and talented directors.
We have two open positions:
• Director of Memberships and Partnerships.
• Director of Community Beautification.
Every small act of kindness adds up to something extraordinary. Visit https://www.riverbendcommunity.ca/volunteering and sign up today!
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