Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of
Saskatchewan – North Chapter Newsletter
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Message from Our President |
President’s Message: Laurel Scherr
We have had an incredible summer with lots of sunshine! Our summer began with the 3rd Annual Hope Classic Walk/Run/Wheel Event held with our Family Barbeque in June at the Forestry Farm.
Swimming lessons were offered twice this year, during the fall and winter sessions, and the next session will begin September 11 at 6 pm. We’d love to see more members get involved in this great activity, so please call me if you’d like to participate. We are grateful to the Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust Fund and the City of Saskatoon who approved us for a grant which was used towards the cost of swimming lessons.
In December, our Christmas Party was enjoyed by all in attendance. The event was held at St. Luke’s School with great food, games, visiting and the Silent Auction was a lot of fun! Santa’s visit rounded out the evening. We participated in the Virtual Tree Campaign that SBHAC organized, and they are hoping this will be an annual fundraiser.
In February, the Physiotherapy Department at the Kinsmen Children’s Center offered a “Power Kids on Wheels” day camp during the school break. A few of our members took part, and our Association sponsored a lunch for the group on the last day.
I am excited about the SBHAC 2011 AGM and Conference which will be hosted by the Northern Alberta Association in Edmonton in October, and we will have strong representation from our Association. The program is full of wonderful information and great speakers. Check out the information at www.sbhana.org.
We continue to support the wheelchair dance groups, wheelchair basketball teams, disabled ski group, day programs, camps and the new wheelchair curling program. We are fortunate to have so many programs available to us, and invite everyone to get involved and share their information. Saskatchewan Wheelchair Sports Association is hoping to get an active sledge hockey group going in or near Saskatoon, as well as one in Regina, so that will be exciting. We work closely with SWSA to get information about their programs, and I attended their AGM in Regina this spring. Our newsletter as well as our website are very useful tools to keep everyone informed, and we invite all members to make submissions.
I would love to hear from our members if they have ideas for our Association or would like to get more involved. I’d also like to see some new families get involved with our Association and have been in discussions with the staff at the Kinsmen Children’s Centre to gather ideas on how we can achieve this.
In closing, I’d like to thank Shawn Scherr, our bingo captain, for his efforts. Our bingo revenues support all the programs and activities that we provide, as well as funding for families. Thanks to all the Board Members, Cinnamon, Shelley, Gene, Linda, Jackie, and Brenda who serve our members. Special thanks to Bev Turgeon for her work on the newsletter and to Dave Elder for maintaining our website.
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you! |
Fall 2011 Activities |
Please check out the following websites for details about fall activities:
- Our Association will be running a swimming program at Lawson Pool on
Sundays from 6 – 7 pm, beginning September 11 through November 6 (no class
Thanksgiving weekend). Contact Laurel at 249-1362.
- CLASI(Community Living Association Saskatoon Inc.) Fall/Winter Programs: Kids, Teens,or Young Adult – call 652-9111 or email: programming@clasaskatoon.org
- Saskatchewan Wheelchair Sports -website http://www.swsa.ca/
- University of Saskatchewan – dance programs and PAAL program website http://kinesiology.usask.ca/community-programs/activities-guide/
*Remember to submit registration cost receipts to our Association for funding support!
Bingo Report |
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We will start our Bingo Report with many thanks to those members who do their best to come and work when asked. SBHAS-N is scheduled once or twice a month from 12 – 6 pm at Club West Bingo hall located at 15 Worobetz Place in Saskatoon. It is a Come-and-Go format, which allows volunteers to work shorter shifts if required. The Teen Program has helped us with workers as well. The teens gain work experience to add to their resumé, and bingo players really enjoy seeing the teens out working for their charity. Keep up the good work! We are struggling at times to put a full team of bingo workers together and have been forced to hire. Please let me know if you’re interested in working any bingos. I will be emailing out a list of upcoming bingo dates so if you can help out please call me (Shawn) at 249-1362. Once again, thanks to all of you who do your part in our fundraising. If you enjoy the programs offered by our Association, please try to come out and work a bingo this year. Submitted by |
June – Spina Bifida Month – Hope Classic/BBQ |
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The North Chapter of the Spina Bifida Association of Saskatchewan celebrated Spina Bifida Month with a couple activities. At the June 1st Spinal Cord Clinic our Association provided treats and a “thank you” bouquet to our Spinal Cord team at the Kinsmen Children Centre.
The combined annual June BBQ and Hope Classic were held at the Forestry Farm on June 11th. There was a great turnout, everyone enjoyed the scenic walk around the park and the excellent culinary talents of Master BBQ’er Shawn Scherr.
A fun time was had by all!! |
Celebrate! Participate! Awareness! |
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Saskatoon’s First Disability Fair December 3, 2010
Shelley Elder and Chad Layton
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Kin Spin Does It Again … On September 25th, over 500 runners, walkers, wheelers, PAAL children, volunteers and the University community gathered in the bowl and participated in the 3rd annual College of Kinesiology KinSpin Run, Walk and Roll. The event raised close to $17,000 for the College of Kinesiology Special Needs Trust Fund. Thank you to Jared Carter and Sheri-Lynn Turgeon for participating and Michelle Weimer, Dance Coordinator for organizing another successful event.
This year’s event is planned for September 24th, register online at: |
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Way to go Ashley!
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Halifax 2011
Congratulations to Chad Layton! |
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Western Canadian Sledge Hockey Tournament
The Kindersley Klippers Sledge Hockey Club won Silver in the Western Canadian Sledge Hockey Tournament held in Leduc Alberta in February. |
CAOT Annual Conference The Opening Ceremonies for the National Conference included a “stellar” performance by the Kids in Motion, Sr Dance Team under the direction of Michelle Weimer, U of S, School of Dance.
Congratulations to Sheri-Lynn Turgeon (left) and Christine Scherr(right), and stand up dancers Emily Humbert(left) and Gabrielle Charpentier(right) |
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Annual Christmas Party!
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Congratulations! |
On June 12th, Jared Carter received an Athletic Award (12 and under)at the ‘Yes I Can’ awards ceremony for his passion and dedication to sledge hockey. Kristin Karst nominated Jared for the award and Garett Soparlo introduced Jared at the ceremony. Both are teachers at Venture Heights School in Martensville.
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Great Job Jared!
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National Conference Edmonton |
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Mark your calendar and register NOW for the National Spina Bifida Conference in Edmonton! Be involved, |
Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Saskatchewan – NorthExecutive and Board Members |
| Laurel Scherr , President 351 Kenderdine Road Saskatoon , Sk S7N 3SN Phone/fax (phone first): 249-1362 Email: lscherr2@sasktel.net |
Cinnamon Martell, Vice President 711 Beechmont Lane Saskatoon , Sk S7V lC9 Phone: 933-4501 Email: c.martell@shaw.ca |
| Mr. Gene Layton, Treasurer 22 Britnell Crescent Saskatoon , Sk S7H 3X8 Phone: 374-7438 Email: glayton@sasktel.net |
Linda Renaut , Past President 215 Addie Crescent Saskatoon , Sk S7N 3S9 Phone: 249-0475 Email: lrenaut@shaw.ca |
| Bev Turgeon, Newsletter Editor P.O. Box 873 Martensville , Sk S7K 2TO Phone: 933-0427 Email: bturgeon@sasktel.net |
Brenda Carter P.O. Box 2426 Martensville, Sk SOK 2TO Phone: 382-5593 Email: tbjcarter@sasktel.net |
| Jackie Jewell P.O. Box 214 Kenaston , Sk SOG 2NO Phone: 252-2867 Email: jewell_23@hotmail.com |
Shelley Elder 114 Waterloo Crescent Saskatoon, Sk. S7H 4H5 Phone: 477-0819 Email: d.elder@shaw.ca |
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Our board is here to listen, learn and represent you and your family! Please contact board members if you have questions, suggestions or are able to volunteer for any event or program! |
Membership Form |
Association Membership… Our Association is growing and new members are always welcome. We need to keep our membership current! The membership costs are: $25 per year or $65 for 3 years.
With your membership you also are registered with the SBHAC and receive our local newsletter, minutes, volunteer opportunities, voting privileges, funding opportunities, access to all programs, activities and social events. Please complete and return the following membership renewal today!!
To print a copy of the current membership form, click here.
Did You Know! |
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Spina Bifida Education Binder If your child’s school needs a free Educator binder please contact: |
We are on the web!! Thank you to our webmaster: Mr. Dave Elder!! |
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Be sure to check out the There are many interesting features from research to news items to informative useful links!
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Spina Bifida Association of Sask. – North Chapter: c/o Laurel Scherr e-mail: lscherr2@sasktel.net |