Acadia Valley News Apr 6
Reported by Yolanda Kuhn
So, yesterday morning it was -19! It most certainly does not feel like spring! The long-term forecast shows that we should see some positive double digits by next week. I sure hope they’re right for a change because this winter feels like it will never end!
The colder weather has been excellent for Arena ice conditions. But our volunteer Zamboni driver is pulling the pin! Today will be the last day to skate. Thank you to Mackenzie and Marissa who did a fantastic job looking after the rink for us this year. Although it’s not in their job description I’m pretty sure they tied a lot of skates this year! Also thank you to Darcy Brown and Reese Skappak for running youth shinny for us this year. Mackenzie and Marissa also ran our FREE skating lessons. We had 17 kiddos registered this year.
The Cactus Gym Club is planning on starting their spring session the end of April. Contact Candace Castle for more information or to register. 1-403-664-5131.
I would like to congratulate the W.P.S. grade 4-6 mini basketball team for having an outstanding season. They were undefeated in all their games!
Last Saturday we were fortunate to have King of Wands Wellness bring us another retreat. It was the first time I was able to attend, and it was fantastic. We were lucky to be the first event that Clay Cups mobile bakery attended. We were also treated to a delicious lunch provided by Kelly Skappak. I personally can’t wait for the next one!
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Here is a write up from Chantelle Dalshaug
A heartfelt thank you to everyone that came together for the King of Wands Wellness RISE Retreat at the Acadia Valley Community Hall. The retreat was put on by Chantelle Dalshaug (Kuhn) with the intention of gathering and healing as a community, releasing all from the winter season that no longer served us, and celebrating the awakening energy of Spring. It was a beautiful day that featured - Gentle Flow and Restorative yoga sessions with local instructors Jamie Ross and Amanda Yake Kovitch, a powerful sound bath with a wall of gongs, chimes, and Tibetian sound bowls by Sacred Spiral Sound Healing out of Medicine Hat, reflection, guided journaling, and group hypnosis with Trena Benson (CCC) of Lethbridge and local Marcy Logan of Wholistic Winds. Collaborative guided Conscious Connected Breathwork and healing Crystal Bowl sound bath with Chantelle Dalshaug and Angela Donaghy. There was delicious nourishment provided by Kelly Skappak catering and we were lucky to be the first group of people to enjoy gourmet coffee and baking out of The Clay Cup’s new, adorable food trailer. It was such a special day of turning in, connecting, sharing, and embodying self care on all levels of mind, body, and soul.
For more information about King of Wands Wellness, online group or private 1:1 Breathwork, and upcoming retreats please visit www.kingofwandswellness.com
The W.P.S. Student’s are selling hanging baskets as a fundraiser again this year. They will be delivered on May 12th (just in time for Mother’s Day)
Thanks for reading this week. I will leave you with a quote from Denzel Washington “You pray for rain, you gotta deal with the mud too. That’s part of it.”