Figure skating and Ukrainian dance were among the activities starting their new seasons that were discussed by the Norquay Recreation Board at its regular meeting on September 14.
Regarding figure skating, Melissa Czornobay said that registration will be held on Monday afternoon at the north entrance of the Covenant Church.
The new instructor is Heather Jaleb, who will hold practices Fridays when the rink kitchen will be open. Lesson times will be set once registration is complete, she said, adding that the club executive committee is comprised of Kaeley Kish, president and Nicole Korpusik, vice-president. She has agreed to serve as secretary-treasurer.
Registration was held and the fi rst set of lessons for the Ukrainian dance students were taught September 14 at the Covenant Church, Lilia Livingstone said.
More than 30 children aged four to 17 years were registered, she said. There is also the possibility of an adult dance group. Registrations are still being accepted, and persons are asked to contact Jennifer Lindgren, the dance club president, with any questions or to register.
Ukrainian dance lessons will continue to be held weekly on Monday nights, with specific group lesson times to be determined, she said. The club plans to hold a bottle drive as its fall fundraiser.
Nicole Korpusik reported that the curling club is currently seeking to hire an ice technician. Persons interested in the position are asked to contact Jeremi Korpusik.
Laura Dahl said that the walking club will resume its meetings in November. Persons wishing to register are asked to contact Dahl.
Discussing Norquay School items, Nicole Korpusik said that a new playground had been installed over the summer and teams for both girls and boys junior and senior volleyball have been formed.
The cross-country team has a strong younger group from grades 3 to 6, as well as three students from the higher grades. She said the annual Terry Fox Walk was to be held September 30.
Discussing soccer, Melissa Czornobay said that soccer had wrapped up the season at the end of June and the club is looking for persons to serve on its executive committee. An organizational meeting will likely be held in March for the 2016 season.
Dodi Abbott said that the Norquay Library changed its computer system during the week of September 17 to 24.
The NICE Centre will be resuming its regular activities after the summer hiatus, Deshan Kortello said. As always, the Centre welcomes new members at any time. Membership is open to anyone regardless of age; one does not have to be a senior citizen in order to be a member of the NICE Centre.
Regarding the horticulture club, Deshan Kortello said that the horticulture show, which was held on August 12, featured 13 exhibitors with 227 entries, “which was a great representation.” A number of Norquay gardeners had entries in the Provincial Horticulture Show held in Sturgis and club members are looking at ideas to improve the Norquay show.
Reporting on the Tail Twisters 4-H Club, Reagan Foster said that the annual registration night and general meeting is planned for October and projects include archery, light horse, and possibly crafts. A riding clinic with Heather Barzele as the instructor is also being planned for this fall.
Regarding the Playschool, Nicole Korpusik said that new pieces of playground equipment, as well as new lockers, were successfully installed. Classes for three and four-year old students started on September 8 with Jordan Musey as the new teacher. The classes for the three-year-old are on Tuesday mornings, and for the four-year-olds, on Tuesday afternoons. There is an additional optional Thursday morning class for four-year-old students.
The beginner students with the Timberline Band met the instructor and were introduced to a number of instruments, Reagan Foster said. The band members will be selling chocolates as a fundraiser this fall.
Korpusik also said that a start-up meeting for the Norquay Nighthawks will be soon held.
Deshan Kortello said that members of the Active Aging Group are waiting confirmation of the date of a refresher course being held in Canora in October.
