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Town’s seniors programs start in September

   The Town of Drumheller is again offering different programs for the area’s seniors to enjoy over the September to May season.
   The Badlands Community Facility is the place to go for the Seniors Drop-In Walking Program.
   Drop-in walking began Monday, September 8, and costs a toonie for non-BCF members.
   The drop-in walking runs every Monday at BCF from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.
   Rose Poulson, Senior Services Coordinator for the Town of Drumheller, said the walking program is relaxed and low key, and offers stretching prior to walking along with key tips for walking and using the track.
   Poulson said she also tries to bring in a guest speaker to share fitness and fitness-related information every couple of months.
   She said the track at BCF is a good place to start for those looking to get back into walking because of all the benefits walking on the track provides, including going at their own pace, the track cushioning, and the absence of tripping hazards.
   A free seniors drop-in art class is also offered, and it runs the second Tuesday of every month at 2:00 pm
at the BCF .
   Poulson invites seniors to come out and enjoy themselves and learn something new.
   “We have a wonderful local artist who has volunteered to run the program this year and all the art supplies are provided.”
   It’s a great way to come and meet new people and create wonderful art, said Poulson.
   The exact space at BCF for the art class is to be determined.
   Another free drop-in class for senors is the Computer assistance class in the Drumheller Public Library.
   Seniors can bring in their laptop or iPad for aid with their devices from the volunteer hosting the class.
   A new program being offered this year is the Sit and Be Fit program, which is a program in the BCF’s new fitness on demand system.
   The class will be Wednesdays at the Badlands Community Facility for a toonie, starting September 17.
   There is also a seniors fitness orientation held the first Friday of every month.
   A volunteer provides hints and tips and helps seniors with any questions they may have on using the fitness equipment.
   Regular drop in rates apply for non-members.
Copies of the monthly calendar of events and activities aimed at those who are 55 plus is available at the Drumheller Public Library, or Poulson would be more than happy to e-mail a calendar out to those interested.
   Email Poulson at rpoulson@dinosaurvalley.com or call her at (403)823-1317.

Gearing up for Coats for Kids

   As summer begins to progress to fall, and the evenings get chillier, it is a subtle reminder that cooler days are around the corner.
   It is because of this, once again Western GM is getting ready for Coats For Kids.
   This is the sixth annual Coat For Kids campaign, and its objectives are simple: to collects as many good reusable winter outer garments. This could include jackets, snow pants, mitts and toques.
   Western GM partners with Alsoc Uniforms and Linens, which launders the donations. Freson Bros. also chips in with refreshments for those donating to the cause.
   The Salvation Army takes charge of the donations and distributes them free of charge to children and adults in the Drumheller area in need.
   This year’s Coats For Kids runs from Wednesday, September 24 to Friday, September 26. During that time donations can be made at the Western GM Showroom.
   For more information on the campaign, contact Western GM at 403-823-3371.

East Coulee School Museum receives CFEP funding

   The East Coulee School Museum is one step closer to taking on Phase 1 of its improvement and renovation plan, thanks to a boost from the Alberta Government.
   This week the museum received a Community Facilities Enhancement Program (CFEP) Grant for $25,000, putting them closer to their goal, and allowing the museum to tackle its most pressing need, its boiler.
   Executive director Barb Steeves is happy they were successful in their application for the grant, but understands there is still some hard work ahead.
   “This is a big leap forward in the money needed to get this project rolling, but we are still looking forward to matching funds,” said Steeves.
   For almost 80 years, the museum was famously heated by its coal fired boiler heating system. This, however, is no longer functioning. While they will keep the original boiler in place, they will be installing a modern heating system to keep the museum functioning.
   Along with the boiler, Phase 1 also includes foundation work and improvements to get the building up to fire code.
   With this donation, Steeves explains they have raised about $60,000 of the approximately $101,000 needed to complete the phase. They have hired a mechanical engineer to begin installing the new heating system.
   The East Coulee School Museum was recently granted a heritage resource status designation by the town of Drumheller, the first of hopefully many in the valley. This will allow possible access to more funding to continue restoring the iconic museum. Steeves says they have begun to explore this option and have tasked a grant writer to help them.

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