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Sir John Franklin Community Centre is located in the River Heights South area of Winnipeg, Manitoba. We offer a wide array of activities for our community including team sports, recreation, facility rental and provide a focus for community events.

We are between Corydon and Grosvenor in the south-western part of River Heights. Our Catchment AreaAccess us from beside the tracks at Corydon Ave. or via the back lane off Grosvenor. We are located at
1 Sir John Franklin Rd.
Winnipeg MB, Canada, R3N 0J9
phone (204) 489-9537
email: office@sjf.ca

Our hours are seaonal and dependent on events and scheduled activities. Please check our calendar (below).

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The Glenn McLoeod Memorial Tournament:
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January 2010 News

BINGO needs more players!

[January 2010] We are hoping to attract more people back to The Sir John Franklin's BINGO. There are set costs associated with holding a BINGO, and we need a few extra people to keep the game viable. We're going to try starting some special games, a Lucky Star game and a few other things. If you enjoy BINGO, or would like to try it, this is the time to come out to Sir John Franklin Community Centre. We have just a few weeks to get more people out with our new initiatives.

A Warm or Cold January? What's up?

[January 2010] We have had some chilly weather and now it has gone back up and is hovering around freezing temperatures. The ice is still in good shape, so get out and enjoy the facilities here at Sir John Franklin. The slide is in great shape, with a long, fast and smooth ice run-out. The kids love it!

This draw is a gas!

[January 2010] The popular gas draw is back. Tickets are just $2 each and you could win a $350 gas card from Petro Canada. Books of 10 tickets will be in the hands of SJF sports teams and other community members. The tickets are at the office and the canteen, too, so stop by an increase your chances of a big break a the pumps.

The Winter Carnival tournament Social on Saturday Februrary 6th

[January 2010] Mark your calendar for the annual winter social night of the 6th. This is what was once known as the the classic 'Broomball Social', so we're looking for a set of brooms and we may include that component.

Corydon Corridor Committee hears consultants

[January 2010] A team of consultants including engineers and architects made presentations to the Corydon Corridor Committee group. They are going to get the ball rolling. We welcome aboard Bridgeman Collaborative Architecture in our exploring how the future of our clubs could be brighter and more sustainable. They will use their special skills to listen to each club's needs and objectives. They are also going to be involved in raising the funds required to pay their fees.

Winter Carnival Silent Auction

[January 2010] The Winter Carnival tournament week will include the return of our annual silent auction. If your business is interested in getting involved with a donation, gift basket, etc., please contact the office as soon as possible.

December 2009 News

Rinks are open!

[December 2009] Come on out and enjoy the great skating on all of our four rinks. We have three hockey rinks with boards and nets, and one pleasure rink. (No pucks on the pleasure rink, please). We're also open each evening under the lights. This is the place to be all winter, so bring your skates and enjoy your community centre. The canteen is open much of the time in the evenings, so bring along a little cash for snacks.

Santa drops in to flood the ice!

[December 2009] The first weeks of cold weather allowed for a rapid start of our ice season, despite a very mild November. We were pleased to get a hand by Santa Claus, who was checking out the community and did a spell at the rink. He says our rinks will be in great shape all winter, so we're taking his workd for it.

Rock and Read restarts in the new year

[Dec, 2009] Rock and Read is a great program we run here at Sir John Franklin, aimed at younger children and their caregivers. We will be starting again early in 2010. Contact the office for details or telephone Angela at 489-7392.

Pre-Teen Dances, anyone? Please?

[December 2009] Pre-Teen dances have been a long tradition at Sir John Franklin. But we are not holding them, so far, this year. These activities have been popular and the kids (grades five and six) really appreciate something to do outside of school. We rely on volunteers and parents to bring them back. It is not terribly difficult to organize and the system has been well-established. We just need a couple of parents to take it on again. Please call us here at SJF and we'd be happy to have you on board. If you have not volunteered for your community centre in the past, this may be your year for giving a little of your time to the young people in our neighbourhood.

NEW PROGRAM: Mom & Tot Fitness Classes

This 50-minute strength and muscle training class is great for the mom with an older baby as well as for those moms who have returned to work. The class focuses on toning and strengthening as well as core work to help you continue your postnatal fitness activity while your tot spends time nearby playing with the many toys!

Ideal for moms with tots who are walking and enjoy some independent play, up to tots age 2.
Class starting Sundays, January 17, 2010 from 11:00-11:50am.
This class runs for 6 weeks, ending Sunday, February 21st.

  • What: Totally Fit Mom! mom & tot fitness class
  • Who: Postnatal women, any fitness level
  • When: Sundays, 11:00am - 11:50am
  • Where: here at Sir John Franklin Community Centre, 1 Sir John Franklin Road
  • Cost: $60 (cheque or credit card)  PLEASE REGISTER AT http://www.totallyfitmom.ca/Mom_and_Tot.html

Corydon Corridor Community Committee (C4)

[December 2009] The three community centres in our area along Corydon Avenue have been very busy seeking collaborative alignments, where we can share our best thoughts for moving forward together to make each of our community centres stronger. We're going to start a new web page where we can provide you with the range of documents we generate, to give our communities a window into what we're working on.

Hockey

[December 2009] We are hosting five teams at SJF this year. Three boys' teams and two girls' teams. Come out and support your teams! The Glenn McLeod Memorial Tournament is scheduled here at Sir John Franklin from February 1 to 7th. The team slots are nearly full, so if you are interested in playing, you have to get your registration in now. Call the club for registration information.

Badminton

[December 2009] We have not yet started badminton this year. Sunday afternoons are a possible time.

November 2009 News

Craft Sale

The annual CRAFT-BAKE-GIFT SALE is once again upon us. This favourite is becoming more treasured as it contrasts more and more to the retail world of Christmas shopping. Here you will find hand-made items, knitting and sewing, craftspeople's work and things you can afford and appreciate. A fun atmosphere for the whole family.

Mark your calendars for
Saturday November 28, 2009
9:00a.m.-4:00p.m.
Lunch Available • Free Admission

For Table Rental call Evelyn at 895-1823

Indoor Playground relaunches Nov 30!

We know you've been asking for it, and we're finally ready to announce the return of Indoor Playground! This has been one of our most popular programs in the past, and we are delighted to welcome families back to join in the fun.

The Indoor Playground is a drop-in program that provides children with space to exercise their bodies as well as their imaginations, and to offer parents and caregivers an opportunity to meet. Activities and toys are varied from week-to-week and are available for children 0-10 years old.

The Indoor Playground makes use of a two rooms in the Community centre.  A playroom downstairs, which includes crafts, games, puzzles, dress up clothes, a kitchen area, building toys, a sandbox or water table, as well as many other small toys.  A gym upstairs, which provides riding toys for a variety of ages, a "Safety Zone" for toddlers, and coffee for the adults.

Please come and join us on Monday and/or Wednesday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. There is a drop-in fee of $3.00 per child per visit (children under 6 months are free with a sibling) Please feel free to contact the centre if you have any questions 489-9537.

PROGRAM STARTS: NOVEMBER 30, 2009


September 2009 News

Registration nights

[Sept 2009] Fall Registration was Wed Sept 9 from 6-9pm and Sat Sept 12 from 10am-2pm. If you missed out, please contact the office to see if there is still a chance to register for the fall programs.

Rock and Read starts in October

[Sept 10, 2009] Rock and Read is a great program we run here at Sir John Franklin, aimed at younger children and their caregivers. We will be starting sometime in October. Contact the office for details.

Tiny Tots starts in September 29th

[Sept 10, 2009] The Tiny Tots program is designed for children aged 2-5.The yong ones take part in 2 fun-filled hours of educational activities Tuesday and Thursday mornings starting at 9:20 AM. See here for more details.  Activies include Free play, Craft, Group time, Story time and Gym/outdoor play.

There will be new themes and child inspired activities each week.  New Session starts on September 29, 2009 and is 10 weeks and there are only 20 spots available. For more information click here and contact Angela Stevens at 489-7392.

Yoga has restarted at SJF

[Sept 10, 2009] Get mind and body aligned while you stretch and focus through yoga. This class is suited to beginner and intermediate yoga. A special for just $5 for your first class makes this one to give a chance! Please check all the details here.

Karate at SJF starts September

[Sept 10, 2009] Adults and kids can get started or advance in their Karate skills at SJF. We have had many years of karate at SJF and we'd like to see you coming out to join us. See all the details here.

Gymnastics at Crescentwood

[Sept 10 2009] Our neighbouring community centre Crescentwood has a great reputation for their gymnastics program. Check it out! 

Where: Crescentwood Community Centre

When: Saturdays starting Saturday September 19, 2009

The Crescentwood Gymnastics program is open to girls and boys starting at age 3. We have both recreational and more challenging competitive girl’s classes. Our recreational classes run on Saturday during the day and the competitive Groups train twice a week on Saturday and Tuesday evenings. Any questions about the program please feel free to call Louise at 996-5767.

To Register: Visit Crescentwood Community Centre, 1170 Corydon Ave or calll 452-9844

Pole Dancing continues!

[Sept 10, 2009] Ladies: if you're into something a little different, fun and a great workout, give pole dancing a try! Read more here or Contact the office for details.

 

June 2009 News

Corydon Corridor Committee

[June 17, 2009] Representatives from the three local community centres (Sir John Franklin, Crescentwood and River Heights) have continued to meet and look forward to posting some information on our respective web sites this summer to give the community about some ideas for our collective futures. Many of our activities and services have been developing co-operative steps, so we are looking for strengthening those ties and exploring new ones to improve sharing, efficiency and more.

Raffle Update: draw date June 25th

[June 17, 2009] Our door to door fundraising campaign is ongoing. Volunteers are needed to assist to cover our whole community. The raffle tickets are selling quickly, and if you have not bought any, drop by the community centre to pick some up. The draw date is June 25th, so there are very days remaining. The price is cheap at $2, the prize is great with a $350 Co-Op gas card plus $60 in car washes, so it is a great deal!

BINGO and more

[June 17, 2009] Remember to come out to BINGO every week here at SJFCC, Thursdays at 7 PM. We run weekly throughout the summer and our facility is air conditioned for your comfort! The parking is great, too. Enter off Corydon Ave near the railway tracks or from Grosvenor through the back lane beside the fire hall. We've been running our BINGO for many years and we count on your support to make BINGO a success in the future.

Wading Pool

[June 17, 2009] The summer is starting to heat up and we are looking forward to the opening of our wading pol. Check for updates from the city here. We expect our pool to be open Wednesday and Thursdays from 11:00 am through 5:30 pm, starting on July 2 and wrapping up September 3.

Tennis Courts - free for the public

[June 17, 2009] Sir John Franklin is blessed with five tennis courts. We have three excellent ones right beside the centre and two in a little rougher shape on our other site off Wellington Crescent. Remember that our courts are free to the public and cannot be reserved or booked ahead. Commercial lessons are not run on our courts, so just come and use our courts for fun. Please be respectful and limit your time on the court if there are people waiting for a time. If you are having trouble getting on a court, please contact someone in the centre.

Tiny Tots: Register now for the fall of 2009

[June 17, 209] We are now taking registrations for the fall. If you would like to participate, we'd love to have you and your child involved. Please call. drop by or send us an email message to get started and organized for the fall of 2009.

Hockey: Registration details

[June 17, 2009] Preparations have begun for the 2009-2010 season. Registrations dates have been set for the fall.

  • AA Ranger @ Roblin Park CC on Wednesday August 26th, 6:30 - 9:30 PM
  • A1 and House League @ Roblin Park CC on Wednesday August 26th, 6:30 - 9:30 PM
  • A1 and House League registration at SJFCC Wednesday September 2nd, Wednesday 9th 6-9 pm and Saturday 12th from 10 am - 2 pm

AA Ranger registration is going to be on August 26th at Roblin Park CC from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM. At this time anyone wishing to register for A1 hockey may also do so on this date. September 2nd, 9th and 12th are also going to be dates for Hockey Registration at SJFCC. 2nd, and 9th from 6-9 pm and the 12th 10 am-2 pm. Registration fees this year will be set at the APHA August meeting on the 20th. It is projected that registration fees will be raised at least $20. The city has raised its cost/hour from $145-$170.


May 2009 News

Last Chance Pre-Teen Dance May 22

[May 20, 2009] Attention all grade five and si kids! We're holding the Last Chance Pre-Teen Dance this Friday evening, May 22nd at 7 PM - 9:30 PM. Admission is $4.00, and only kids in grades five and six are allowed. COme out and dance to some great music. Make sure you arrange for a responsible adult to pick you up. This is your last chance until next school year!

Annual General Meetings May 20, 2009

[May 20, 2009] Our report to the community was read out. Here is the text for those who were unable to attend the meeting.

The executive of SJFCC is pleased to report that we’ve had another good year.  In 2008-09, the centre was open and accessible to the public more than it has in recent years thanks to the hard work and dedication of our staff and volunteers. We are also proud that this year, our skating rinks were open longer than ever into the end of March, providing a free and fun venue for families to come out and skate! 

Our sports registrations continue to be strong and some new programs have started, such as Tiny Tots.  We hope to be able to expand the availability of programming at Sir John Franklin CC in the coming years.  We also want to further spread the word throughout the community about our existing programs, such as free badminton on Sunday afternoons. 

This year, the board has continued to move forward with much needed repairs and upgrades to the centre.  Furthermore, we have taken additional measures to combat the impact of graffiti on the centre.  Some of you may have noticed that we have been keeping our outdoor lights on more at night throughout the year.  We have found that this has helped to reduce the graffiti on the centre’s buildings.  It is our goal to be able to provide a safe and accessible place for the community.  Unfortunately, we regret to report that we have run a budget deficit for this fiscal year. However, it is important that upkeep of the centre is maintained without delay.  The executive have met and formulated a plan to ensure that next year, the centre stays within budget while continuing to move ahead with taking care of the needs of the community.

Part of this plan includes increasing our fundraising efforts.  Our Winter Carnival continues to be a fundamental part of our fundraising, as well as a great community event.  We are also pleased that the 50/50 fundraising game at bingo has raised approximately $8000 for the centre in the past 2 years.  Sir John Franklin has also started a door-to-door campaign within our catchment.  The response to date shows the value that the community puts on this centre as an important part of our community.  We will also be doing fundraising through our sports programs, the first of which will be a raffle, which we are waiting for MGCC approval.  A big thank you to the community for your support.

Of course, all of this couldn’t be done without our great staff and volunteers.  This year, SJFCC was pleased to nominate and award two of our board members at the Volunteer Recognition Awards:  Dave Gilmore, who has been a tremendous help and resource with House and Grounds and with the centre’s accounting and Brenda Sturko who works hard to manage our canteen.  We would also like to send a big thank you to our general manager Abbie Bajon who has been integral in coordinating and managing the day to day activities at Sir John Franklin.  Volunteers are at the heart of all community centres.  Sir John Franklin continues to require additional volunteers who can devote some time to ensuring that this community centre continues to play a strong role in the community.  We recognize the demands on everyone’s schedules.  For this reason, we are making changes to our by-laws to allow people to participate as general members, without having to be tied to a specific task.  We believe this will allow volunteers more flexibility in their roles, whether it is with something small and specific, or even sharing of responsibilities to ease the burden on any one volunteer role.  We ask again that community members step forward to help out in any capacity that you can. 

Of special note, we would like to inform the community of an important initiative that has begun.  Recently, the Board has appointed members to the Corydon Corridor Community Committee.  This Committee consists of membership from SJFCC, River Heights CC and Crescentwood CC.  It was formed in recognition of the proximity of the three centres, the closeness of the communities served by them, and the efficiencies and better service to the community that could be reached by having the three community centres working more closely together.  While this initiative is still in its early stages, we believe that we will see some exciting results that will benefit everyone involved in community centres in our combined areas.  Community consultation and support will be key in this endeavour, and the Terms of Reference and Minutes of this committee are available on our website or through our office.

Thanks again for coming out to the Annual General Meeting.  We will now move forward to our specific program reports.

A number of things were covered at the Annual General Meeting today. Included some of the points included

  • Elections took place and most of the positions were filled by people who have volunteered last year. Some notable positions remain vacant, so we are asking members of the community to come forward to serve on the board as a service to their community.
  • As you can read in the message above, we ran a deficit this year. It was largely due to required repairs and being open more hours for the community. We have money in the bank to cover our deficit this year, but we are focusing on staying within budget this coming year. The final decifit for tthe general fund was approximately $9,700. The other (restricted) fund maintains a positive balance, in the order of more than $41,400.
  • The 2025 plan for the future of community centres in the city is something SJFCC is partaking in. (See next news item, below). Details can be seen on the City of Winnipeg web site.

Community Centres on Corydon Look to the Future

[May 15, 2009] Community Centre staff and volunteers in Crescentwood, River Heights and Sir John Franklin are exploring ways to collaboratively enhance, develop and deliver programming and activities.

A committee was formed in February, with equal representation from each Community Centre, to examine synergies in funding, participation and the use of available space in the three Centres.

The committee will investigate an evolution of the informal partnerships that have existed between the Centres for many years, to determine the potential benefits to the larger community.

Members of the committee have been appointed by their respective Community Centre boards and report to those boards. Information on the committee’s work will be available through newsletters, recreation program guides and websites under the direction of each facility.

Community consultation and support will determine the success of any initiative.

For more information, please contact:

  • Keith Wilson, President, Crescentwood Community Centre (452-9844)
  • Carmine Militano, President, River Heights Community Centre (488-7000)
  • Naomi Patey, Acting President, Sir John Franklin Community Centre (489-9537) 

Updates from your board

[May 13, 2009] Here are a few quick notes from this month's board meeting.

  • The Annual General Meeting is May 20th at 7 PM. Please come! We will be electing all positions, and all are available for nominations from the floor. We appreciate new members from the community. If you have not volunteered for your community centre, this may the year to step up to do your part.
  • Wading Pool hours will be the same as last year, Wednesdays and Thursdays, once the summer season starts.
  • Repairs and maintenance continue throughout the centre on both equipment and our facility.
  • Baseball diamonds are not quite ready because the hockey rink temporary lighting and boards still need to be removed.
  • We have two baseball teams this season, Rookie and Mosquito ages, with coaches, incorperating some children from Tuxedo Community Centre. Rally Cap ages are organized to play through River Heights Community Centre.
  • Fundraising efforts door to door through our community continue. Thank you to all the people who have donated money. We will be recognizing donations with charitable tax receipts and their names on a plaque.
  • The canteen is now closed for the season aside from special events and Thursday nights during BINGO.
  • Badminton had eight people showing up regularly but has had fewer lately. We will start regular Badminton again in the fall.
  • Soccer kids are using the fields, including the north rink area for the younger ones, which is turning out well.
  • A new fiscal year has started April 1st for the community centre.
  • A 'Pole Dancing' exercise class is being run at Sir John Franklin, and is doing very well.
  • The Special Sports for Special Kids (or 'S3K') program was supposed to start this week but was delayed because of weather. This will be the starting year for the program aimed at kids with special needs.
  • Some vintage hockey nets from our Sir John Franklin Community Centre will feature in a film about hockey legend Don Cherry being shot in Winnipeg. Apparently the heart-shaped nets are not as easy to find any more.

April 2009 News

S3K: Special Sports for Special Kids

[April 22, 2009] Children with disabilities and special needs often cannot participate in community centre sports, including baseball and soccer. Earl Grey Community Centre, in cooperation with others centres including Sir John Franklin have joined efforts to create a program aimed directly at these children, which will start this May.

Special Sports for Special Kids, or S3K, will host both T-ball and Soccer for special needs children aged 9 to 14 years of age. These children have mostly mental disabilities including developmental delays, Down Syndrome and others. The children with a high level of physical activity will do soccer, while the less mobile children will participate in T-ball.

There are 8 weeks of sports planned on TUESDAYS from 6 to 7 PM, at Earl Grey CC, along with a wrap-up and T-shirts. This will not be a drop-off program, so participants will require their parent, guardian or other approved care-giver with them.

Registration is in April, and may already have closed, but contact Earl Grey Community Centre to see if there are options for your child. We hope to see this program expand in the future if things go well. Call them at (204) 452-2074 - or find directions.


March 2009 News

Fundraising efforts underway, supporter recognition

[March 22, 2009] We have started a door-to-door fundraising campaign for Sir John Franklin Community Centre. We are taking a new approach this year, recognizing your support in new ways. Donors who qualify as FRIENDS, SUPPORTERS and PARTNERS will have their names engraved onto name plates which will be framed and displayed prominently in the centre.

  • Friend: $25 - $49 you get a tax receipt and name engraved in Friend category
  • Supporter: $50 - $99 you get a tax receipt and name engraved in Supporter category
  • Partner: $100 + you get a tax receipt and name engraved in Partner category

Charitable contribution tax-receipts will be issued for all donations over $10, by the City of Winnipeg by mail in February. A community centre member will be knocking at your door or leaving a letter in your mailbox if you are not home. If you would like to donate by phone, give us a call or drop off a cheque made out to Sir John Franklin Community Centre. Include the name(s) you would like engraved, up to 25 letters. [more details on SJF Fundraising]

Wanted: Commercial Carpet donation

[March 22, 2009] We need to upgrade and refresh the rental board room at Sir John Franklin, including new flooring. We are looking for the donation of a commercial grade carpet in good condition measuring at least 18' x 32'. Maybe now is the time to update your business office space and donate your old carpet to your local community centre!

New interim president at SJFCC

[March 22, 2009] Our community centre board President John Young has asked to be allowed to step down for personal reasons, and the board has appointed our past-president Naomi Patey to the position of Acting President until our AGM, at which time an election will take place for the new President. The annual general meeting is held toward the end of May. We thank John for his substantial support to the community centre over his two terms and look forward to his continued support in his new position of Past President.

School Registration for next year

Schools within our area are planning for the 2009/2010 school year and would like to know your intentions. Carpathia School is located between Carpathia and Lockwood Streets, one block north of Corydon Ave. Carpathia School is taking registrations for children aged from nursery and kindergarten through grade six for the next school year. For more information, please contact the school at 488-4514. Carpathia has before and after school care, lunch program and a variety of programs.

Fundraising

Sir John Franklin Community Centre will conducts a door to door campaign to raise some money for the centre. If anyone is able to volunteer for this activity or would like to donate money to the centre, please call us at 489-9537 or email office@sjf.ca 

Newsletter Feb 2009

Download your February 2009 issue of our Explorer Newsletter here!
There are reports on the winter activities, an overview of the carnival and details on the summer registration dates. You can print it out and put it on your bulletin board. Printed versions of the newsletters were sent home with kids in the local elementary schools. If you know of a place that would like to distribute a number of copies, let us know and we'll print some for you next time.


February 2009 News

Carnival Report and more

[Feb 18, 2009]. Since our last update, we have completed the annual Winter Carnival with excellent success. We have also had a period of warm weather and even rain, followed by a return to seasonal cold weather, bringing our ice rinks back to good condition. We encourage everyone to come out and enjoy the free public skating and hockey.

BINGO continues at Sir John Franklin. We encourage you to make sure you and your neighbours know we have this weekly event at our centre. It is a great thing to do on a weekday evening.

Pre-Teen Dances continue, and we look forward to the next one March 20th.

Hockey: we're in the playoffs later this month. We're in the middle of the pack as far as wins goes, which is good. We have players all over the city. We have had our challenges with weather but the final weekend for the tournament was beautiful, resulting in good spectator numbers.

We held the baby sign language classes last month which was a success.

Soccer for young kids will be through a house league this summer, like last year. We plan to organize the little ones into the actual ages: 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8s. Kids aged 9 and over will integrate into the larger River Heights Community Centre teams.

If you have extra skates, helmets and hockey sticks, we are collecting them to build our loaner collection here at the centre. There are plenty of kids who don't have the equipment, so we appreciate any donations of your pre-loved equipment.

Spring Sports Registration March 4th and 7th

If you want to sign up for baseball and soccer this summer, Wednesday March 4th between 5:30 - 8:30 PM and Saturday March 7th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. If you missed the dates, please contact the community centre to see if there are late options. If you are interested in softball, please contanct Tuxedo Community Centre.

February 2009 - Annual Carnival

[Feb. 2009] Sir John Franklin Community Centre held the annual winter carnival on the first weekend in February. Remember to watch for this event around this time annually. Come by for free skating, use the toboggan slide, try curling and join in the fun.

We had an inflatable bouncer set up in the gym Saturday from 11 to 3. An announcement at Carpathia School helped with a big turnout of kids at the community centre for the weekend. The canteen was open and there was an outdoor BBQ as well.

There were lots of hockey games to watch, too! The tournament was going on all week, with the finals on the weekend.


January 2009 updates from your board

[January 13, 2009]

The ice is in great condition and the community centre is humming with activity. There is lots of hockey going on and public skating.

Mark your calendars for the upcoming annual house league hockey tournament, Feb. 2nd through 8th. Check here for more details.

The toboggan slide is open, so bring your tobaggans and enjoy the thrill. Use of this facility is at your own risk.

Badminton starts again January 18th, every Sunday. Check the calendar (above) and the details on the sport here.

The next pre-teen dance is on Friday, January 23rd, 2009 - The theme will be Pyjamarama.

October updates from your board

[Oct. 16, 2008] Here are a few items of general interest from the October SJF Board meeting:

  • An art group has been meeting at SJF for many years. You may have seen some of their work at gathering of Winnipeg artists and art sales. The group of artists meets at our community centre on Tuesday evenings. Drop by and meet them. You never know, you may be here weekly with your paints and canvas.
  • In the interest of safety, hockey coaches are being asked to wear a helmet whenever they are on the ice.
  • The new Tiny Tots program is going well, with 10 children registered and attending regularly. There is still more room, so come join us.
  • Hip-Hop Dance has started and is running Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 7:30 PM at SJFCC. It is fun and a good work-out, too. Come join us!
  • Repairs have been made to our tractor, ice conditioning equipment and rinks. It looks as if we are well-prepared for the coming winter skating and hockey season.
  • Having a social? We've got a great space for about 200 guests, with lots of booking opportunities. Our rates are excellent and we have ample parking.
  • BINGO continues every Thursday night at SJFCC. Please come and join the many people who make the SJF BINGO part of their weekly recreation. Your participation at the BINGO can help the community centre.
  • Baseball had a sucessful season in 2008 at SJF. Thank you to all the coaches and other volunteers who made it all possible for all the children.
  • Badminton hopes to restart Sundays once hockey season begins. Please contact Tasia.
  • We will try to encourage the city to improve the playground equipment beside our community centre.

SJF Tiny Tots pre-school program Tuesdays & Thursdays

[Oct 2008] Families with very young children have a new program at Sir John Franklin Community Centre. The two hour morning sessions will run twice a week and are aimed at children aged 2 to 5 years old. The children will take part in two fun-filled hours of educational activities. There will be new themes and child-inspired activities each week. THe structure will include:

  • Free Play
  • Crafts
  • Group Time
  • Story TIme
  • Gym or Outdoor Play

The first 10-week session started Sept 30th and runs through December 4th, 2008.
It is not too late to register, please call Sir John Franklin Community Centre at 489-9537.
There are only 20 spaces, so register early to avoid disappointment.

For more information, call Angela Stevens (489-7392) or Raquel Godin (489-9278).

Pre-Teen Dances

[Oct, 2008] Attention grade five and six kids! The first Pre-Teen Dance started the season of social activities for you, at Sir John Franklin Community Centre. Have some fun with your school buddies, meet new friends from other schools and listen to some great music. Of course the canteen is open, too! Admission is $4.00 and the usual safe rules apply. Check out the web page for dates.

Hip Hop

[Oct. 2008] Hip Hop lessons are back at SJFCC. See you there! More details - check it out now!

Indoor Playground to be rescheduled

Indoor Playground used to be in the Tuesday and Thursday time slot, the one now occupied by the new Tiny Tots program. We are finding a new time for that program, perhaps once a week. Please give us a call to let us know what works best for your needs and we'll take it into consideration. We welcome new and return families and friends at both Indoor Playground and the new Tiny Tots programs.

Sir John Franklin school field to change ownership

[Aug, 2008] The Winnipeg School Division has identified as surplus the property between Lanark and Beaverbrook streets at Grosvenor Ave. A public consultation process has been put in place, commencing with a public meeting Monday, April 28th, 2008 at Carpathia School. That meeting had a good turnout and several people spoke in favour of retaining the space as public recreation space. One presentation was made, representing the wishes of a group of local residents.

  • Completed: 7 PM, Mon., April 28th, 2008 - first public consultation meeting, Carpathia School
  • Completed: June 17th, 2008 - second public consultation meeting at Carpathia School

The sports field has been essentially a public recreation field for nearly 20 years and has established itself as a busy site of organized soccer for both children and adults. The future of the property will be determined in the next few weeks, with public input. It could possibly remain as a public space for continued use by those who have enjoyed it. Or it could be developed for residential or other use. The impact on recreational opportunities in the community could be significant. [More details here]

Plan 2025 charts the future of Community Centres

[April, 2008] The GCWCC (General Council of Winnipeg Community Centres) is working with a new plan to chart the future of community centres in Winnipeg. This is an important document for our community centre and public. Review the PDF documents here.

Phil Samyn volunteer of the year

[April 6, 2008] Hockey convenor Phil Samyn will be recognized as Sir John Franklin Community Centre's volunteer of the year. He will be honoured in a ceremony April 17th at Crescentwood Community Centre. This well-earned honour is presented by the City Centre Community Centres Board. Congratulations, Phil, and thank you for all the hard work with the appreciative hockey players.

Badminton a hit, started

[Feb 13, 2008] We've launched our Badminton sessions at Sir John Franklin this month. Drop by Sundays from 11 AM - 1 PM. All ages. Tasia Lightly, an accomplished badminton player, is providing free coaching so this is an excellent opportunity for members of our community. Please check the online calendar (above) as there are a few weeks when there will be no session.

Explorer Newsletter

[December 2007] download and print out our January 2008 edition of the SJF Explorer newsletter in PDF format..It is just two pages this issue, so read it on yourscren or print it out to stick on the fridge!

New General Manager

[Sept 19, 2007] Sir John Franklin Community Centre would like to welcome Abbie Bajon (say 'by-on') as the new General Manager at Sir John Franklin Community Centre. Abbie comes to us with good experience working within a community centre in our part of the city, and we look forward to having her help us guide the centre to the future.

Calendar on web site

Our online calendar is featured above in the weekly agenda view as well as the standard calendar grid on the dedicated page. This calendar allows you to view by week or month, go forward and back in time and even subscribe to it if you have a compatible calendar program on your computer, including any iCal-compliant program or GoogleCalendars.

Attention coaches and program leaders: you can directly update the calendar. Contact the office for details and an invitation to gain access to edit the calendar content. There are other great features including the ability to invite people, ask for their confirmation and send reminders for events.

Under the 'i'... Bingo every Thursday

Sir John Franklin Community Centre has Bingo every Thursday evening, 7:00 p.m.
Join us for an evening of fun and hope that you'll be a winner. Most of the revenues stay in the community to support club operations and programs. Come out and try your luck. Ensure the future of BINGO here by making it not a loss for the community centre.

Hall Rentals

Need a reasonably priced hall with air conditioning, large parking lot and 200 person capacity? Great for socials, family gatherings, birthday parties, sports wind ups, etc.
Contact the office: phone: 489-9537 or email: office@sjf.ca


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