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Community Directory
Canadian Parents for French
Phone: 403-556-6774 Shawna Craven
Olds, AB
E-Mail: info@cpfalta.ab.ca
Website: www.cpfalta.ab.ca
CPF is the national network of volunteers which values French as an integral part of Canada and which is dedicated to the promotion and creation of French second language learning opportunities for young Canadians.
Hi Neighbour Welcome Service
Phone: 403-556-6785 Jean Statham
Street Address: c/o 4117 Silverpark Estates Cl
Olds, AB T4H 1B4
Hi Neighbour has been welcoming newcomers to Olds for the past 35 years. The hostess also visits newlyweds who reside in Olds, presenting them with gift certificates from various local businesses and pertinent town, school, community service and social activity information. Please give Jean a call if you would like a newcomer or newlywed couple visited. These people do appreciate a friendly smile and welcome the information.
Mountain View Film Group
Phone: 403-556-8464
Mailing Address: PO Box 3882, Olds, AB T4H 1P6
E-Mail: film@oldsmuseum.ca
Website: www.oldsmuseum.ca/film.html
The Mountain View Film Group is a non-profit organization and a member of the Toronto Film Group. The Film Group shows movies once a month that may not be part of the regular circult in Olds. Any profits from showings are used to support local initiatives. The Film Group is associated with the fundraising committee of the Olds Historical Society. Historical Society members receive discounts on tickets. Any member of the public is welcome to attend Film Group meetings and help select movies to be shown.
Movie dates and times check local media or website above
Meeting dates, times and location contact Mountain View Museum above
Mountain View Museum / Olds Historical Society
Phone: 403-556-8464
Street Address: 5038 50 St
Mailing Address: PO Box 3882, Olds, AB T4H 1P6
E-Mail: mvmuseum@oldsmuseum.ca
Website: www.oldsmuseum.ca
This heritage museum tells the story of the settling of the Olds area through various displays. It also offers opportunities to research the area through information in the Archives, public access computer and website.
Hours: 9.30 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday
Meetings 7.00 pm monthly (call for dates), Mountain View Museum
Membership Fees $12.00/year
Lifetime Membership $120.00 (discounts for couples)
Newcomers Coffee Get Together
Phone: 403-556-6785 Jean Statham
Street Address: c/o 4117 Silverpark Estates Cl
Olds, AB T4H 1B4
Welcome to Olds! You’re invited to our Newcomers’ Coffee Get Together for ladies at Spare Time Bowl. The purpose of our Coffee Party is to meet new friends in the area so that everyone may get involved in the community. All ladies are welcome who live in Olds or the area. Lounge location not suitable for children (please see Mom’s Time Out in this directory).
Meetings 9.30 am to 11.00 am every 1st Monday, Oct to May, Spare Time Bowl, Cost $1.50 each
O. R. Hedges Park Campground
Phone: 403-556-2299 Seasonal only
Hours: May to September
Street Address: 5013 54 St (across from Cow Palace)
Olds, AB
E-Mail: aw.taylor@shaw.ca
The campground is owned by the Town of Olds, and leased to and operated by the Olds Lions Club. NEW for 2009 - we now take RESERVATIONS. Call 403-556-2299. Reservations for the 2009 camping season will be taken AFTER 1 May 2009. No reservations will be taken for the 2009 season until 1 May 2009. Located close to downtown Olds, the campground is fenced for security and offers 46 serviced sites, each with electricity and water. Showers, washrooms and a sewer dumping station are located in the campground. Weather permitting, O.R. Hedges Campground is generally open from May through to September. Payment is collected and monitored by the on-site Manager. Stock trailers are not allowed anywhere within the campground.
Fees, per site, per night (subject to change)
- Power & Water $28.00
- No Services, or Overflow Camping $19.00
- Tenting (No Services) – this rate is available only if tent is not located on a serviced site $15.00
Olds & District Kiwanis Music Festival Society
Phone: 403-556-8962 Wendy Durieux, Coordinator
Mailing Address: PO Box 3934, Olds, AB T4H 1P6
Website: www.oldskiwanis.org/musicfestival.htm
The society holds an annual Festival to promote musical and speech art talents of young people in Olds and district. This celebration of the performing arts focuses on teaching and learning, and includes entries in piano, band and instrumentals, voice and choir, musical theatre, speech arts and choral speech, strings, and creative music. Over the past 25 years, the cost of operating the Festival has increased, with a current budget in excess of $35,000. Donations or volunteer support are always welcome, and charitable receipts are issued for all monetary donations.
2009 Music Festival March 8 to 27 2010
Grand Concert 30 March 2010, Fine Arts Centre
Musical Theatre Showcase 20 March 2010, Fine Arts Centre
Olds & District Music Teachers Association
Phone: 403-556-2828 Doris Sawatzky, President
Mailing Address: c/o 5868 Imperial Dr, Olds, AB T4H 1G6
The Olds & District Music Teacher's Association is a non-profit society and registered charity whose purpose is to provide professional development opportunities to music teachers of all disciplines by means of workshops, masterclasses, and regular meetings; to provide scholarships to music exam students; and to provide performance and other learning opportunities to music students through masterclasses/workshops, an annual recital, and other means as may be determined by the members. Our association is open to all music teachers.
Olds Agricultural Society
Phone: 403-556-3770 Fax: 403-556-3333
Hours: 900 am to 500 pm Monday to Friday
Street Address: 5116 54 St
Mailing Address: PO Box 3751, Olds, AB T4H 1P5
E-Mail: office@oldsagsociety.com
Website: www.oldsagsociety.com
Farmers Markets - 4.00 pm to 6.30 pm every Thursday, May to September
Olds Agricultural Society (OAS) promotes awareness and understanding of agriculture’s vital role in the community, respectful of a rich heritage with a progressive focus on innovation for the future. OAS provides dynamic leadership and vision as a crucial contributor of community development in the town of Olds and surrounding rural area, through independent and collaborative events and programs organized and delivered with professionalism, focusing on the community’s goal of satisfaction through utilization of its people. OAS is committed to economic self-sufficiency and accountability and promoting and facilitating the same in this community. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the operations of the Society and the annual Olds Fair & Rodeo.
The objectives of the Olds Agricultural Society are: To encourage improvement in agriculture, horticulture and the quality of life in the agricultural regional community. To facilitate, host, promote and sponsor exhibitions, fairs and other agricultural activities and events. Be client-oriented to identify community needs and wants and investigate all possible means of delivery including community linkages and partnerships.
Olds Aquatic Centre
Phone: 403-556-POOL (7665) Fax: 403-556-7676
Street Address: 5303 46 Ave
Olds, AB T4H 1E8
E-Mail: pool@olds.ca
Website: www.olds.ca/rec.html
Facility hours and programs change throughout the year and are subject to change without notice. Current schedules are available at the Aquatic Centre, at Town Office, and from the Town of Olds website. Owned and operated by the Town of Olds, the Olds Aquatic Centre officially opened to the public in November 2002, and features a 25-metre lane pool, a waterslide, a tot pool with beach-type entry, a whirlpool and multi-purpose room. The facility is wheelchair accessible. The Aquatic Centre offers a wide range of swim programs, lessons and activities, including special swims and activities during school breaks, lifesaving and leadership courses, and scuba courses.
Olds Art Club
Phone: 403-556-4476 Doris Stephenson
Mailing Address: Box 3740, Olds, AB T4H 1P5
The Olds Art Club has been encouraging and supporting artists in Olds and area for about 60 years. Classes are held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month - September to April.
Olds Calico Capers Square Dance Club
Phone: 403-556-6423 Glen & Donna Coonfer or 556.2616 Ed & Marlene Potter
E-Mail: pottere@telusplanet.net
The club dances every Wednesday. The dance level is Phase 2 and 3 Rounds and Mainstream Squares. Beginner lessons are offered every Fall for a minimal charge – watch for signs around town!
Dances 7.30 – 10 pm every Wednesday, Olds Evergreen Hall, 5237 52 St
Olds Central Highlands Golf Course
Phone: 310-9297 Reservations - toll free Alberta Fax: 403-556-6059
Street Address: 4 km east of Olds on Hwy 27 and 1 km north
Mailing Address: RR 1 Site 2 Box 13, Olds, AB T4H 1P2
Website: www.oldsgolf.com
This 18-hole course features a 5-hole Par 3 course, a driving range, practice green, elevated tee-boxes, sand and water hazards, and well-groomed grass greens to challenge the beginner and experienced golfer. Other facilities include pull and power cart rentals, full-service Pro Shop, full Clubhouse facilities, tournament facilities, and licensed premises.
Olds Community Choir
Phone: 403-556-6027 Anja or 403.556.6112 Kate
E-Mail: oldscommunitychoir@yahoo.ca
This mixed community choir (approx. ages 16 and up) rehearses and performs choral music of many styles and periods. The choir holds annual Christmas and Spring concerts, and also performs at various functions throughout the year. Music is loaned to singers from our choral library. All singers are welcome.
Rehearsals 7.00 pm Mondays, September to April, Olds Hospital Chapel
Fees (subject to change) $40.00/year
Olds Community Garden Guild Society
Phone: 403-556-2005, Barb Hazenveld
E-Mail: barbhaz@telus.net
Olds Didsbury Flying Association
Phone: 403-507-5144 Emrie Strohschein, Treasurer
Mailing Address: PO Box 3766, Olds, AB T4H 1P5
Membership in the club is open to anyone with an interest in aviation and a desire to be part of a group of aviation enthusiasts.
Meetings 7.30 pm every 1st Tuesday, Olds-Didsbury Airport Terminal Building
Fees $50.00/year + GST
Olds Fashioned Christmas
Phone: 403-556-6981 Seasonal only
Street Address: Town of Olds Office
Mailing Address: 4512 46 St, Olds, AB T4H 1R5
E-Mail: olds-fas@olds.ca
Website: www.olds.ca/ofc.html
Olds Fashioned Christmas is a series of community, cultural and recreational events that take place in Olds during November and December. A volunteer Coordinating Team plans year-round to coordinate 300 volunteers and 11 associations who work together. Team members are appointed by the Town of Olds. If you would like to volunteer, please contact the Olds Fashioned Christmas Office through the Town of Olds, at 556-6981.
Olds Garden Club
Phone: 403-556-7994 Herb Rott, President
Olds, AB
The garden club invites people of all ages interested in gardening, to share knowledge, exchange ideas, share experience, and enjoy local scenic tours. Meetings every 2nd Thursday of Month, call for time and location
Olds Grizzlys
Phone: 403-556-1121
Street Address: C-5133 52 St
Olds, AB T4H 1G9
E-Mail: admin@oldsgrizzlys.com
Website: www.oldsgrizzlys.com
The Olds Grizzlys are a community-owned Junior A hockey club in the Alberta Junior Hockey League, which is a development league for university and college young men aged 16 to 20 playing a 60-game season, with 30 games at home and 30 on the road, plus playoffs. Practices are held at the Olds Sportsplex daily. The Club has 67 Lifetime Members and over 100 volunteers. The Olds Grizzlys are in their 29th year of operation. Fans are invited to Home Games held weekdays with 7.30 pm game starts, and almost every weekend, with games at 7.30 pm. The regular season runs from September to February, with playoffs following. Visit our website for news, statistics and game schedules. Home games are also broadcast on the local radio station, 96.5 CK-FM. The Grizzlys won the National Centennial Cup Championship in 1994 when Olds hosted the event.
Olds Handicraft Guild
Phone: 403-556-7450 Barb MacDonald, President
Old, AB
The Handicraft Guild consists of a group of individuals interested in all forms of crafts.
Meetings 1.30 pm every 3rd Thursday, Olds Evergreen Centre
Fees $5.00/year
Olds Kiwanis Performing Arts Society
Phone: 403-556-3688 Rita Thompson, Chair
Mailing Address: PO Box 3733, Olds, AB T4H 1P5
Website: www.oldskiwanis.org
The Olds Kiwanis Performing Arts Society was formed as a result of the Olds Kiwanis Club involvement with the Trans Canada Theatre. The purpose of the Society is to develop and encourage awareness and appreciation of arts in the community by presenting professional performances by local, regional, and national artists.
Olds Municipal Library
Phone: 403-556-6460 Fax: 403-556-6692
Street Address: 5217 52 St
Olds, AB T4H 1H7
E-Mail: oml2@libs.prl.ab.ca
Website: http://oml.prl.ab.ca
The library offers varied and interesting programs for all age groups throughout the year. All programs occur at the library, located at 4901 50 Avenue in Olds. Registrations are taken at the library. Watch posters, newspapers for upcoming programs and our website. All children must have library membership and pre-registration is required. A library card allows you to access our many databases. Check out “ask a question, reference requests, genealogy, auto repair and many more!
Olds Sportsplex
Phone: 403-556-3244 Bookings, inquiries / Events
Street Address: 5133 52 St
Olds, AB
E-Mail: community@olds.ca
Website: www.olds.ca/rec.html
The Sportsplex is owned and operated by the Town of Olds. The main ice surface (200’ X 85’) is used from approximately May 1st to August 10th, for non-ice functions (dances, shows, banquets, graduation, etc.), and from mid-August to April for ice rentals. The auxiliary ice surface (180’ X 85’) is used from April 1st to October 15th for non-ice functions, and from approx. 1 October to March 31st for ice rentals. The upstairs Concourse is also available for rentals, dances, shows, meetings and other functions. Book all these facilities through the Town of Olds Sportsplex Staff.
Prairies to Peaks Tourism Association (P2P)
Phone: 403.556.1049 Kathie Vance
Mailing Address: 5119 49 Ave, Olds, AB T4H 1G2
E-Mail: info@P2Palberta.com
Website: www.P2Palberta.com
Experience Authentic Alberta! Prairies to Peaks Tourism Association (P2P) is an umbrella organization, collaboratively promoting the region and its assets; providing tourism leadership, education, resources and opportunities. P2P brings private and public sectors together to build and maintain an effective tourism economy and introduce our "Authentic Alberta" to the world. Members are promoted year round via web, magazine and newspaper ads, journalistic articles and regional cross promotions. P2P assists with marketing grants, free training opportunities, advertising and market evaluation. Rates and benefits are member-driven. Nominated for 3 province-wide awards in 2 years, recognizing P2P's "significant contributions to the tourism industry in Alberta".
Sons of Norway
Phone: 403-556-2401 Barb Olsen
Street Address: Fjellsyn Lodge
Mailing Address: c/o RR 1 Site 3 Box 18, Olds, AB T4H 1P2
A short business meeting is followed by a time for entertainment, a learning activity or fellowship. The lodge is involved in, or supports, a variety of activities within the community. There is an opportunity to learn the Norwegian language, cooking, rosemaling, chip carving, Norwegian knitting, Hardanger and other cultural opportunities. There is no need to be of Norwegian descent, but to show an interest in Scandinavian heritage, regardless of nationality.
Meetings 8.00 pm every 4th Monday except June, July & August, Evergreen Centre
Threads of Kindness
Phone: 403-335-9132 Lois Wilson
Mailing Address: c/o RR 1 Site 12 Box 11, Didsbury, AB T0M 0W0
Threads of Kindness is a group of quilters who meet weekly to make quilts to be given to families and individuals in the community who might need a helping hand. Interested women may join the group at any time for fun, fellowship and quilting with the hope of making a difference in someone’s life. Meetings 10.00 am every Tuesday except July & August, Olds Legion
Tourist Information Centre
Phone: 403-556-6981
Street Address: Town of Olds Office
Mailing Address: 4512 46 St, Olds, AB T4H 1R5
The self-serve Tourist Information Centre in Town Office is open year-round, and provides local and regional travel information, including campground and accommodation guides.
Travel Alberta
Phone: (800) 661-8888
Website: www.travelalberta.com
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