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Albert Indoor Playground

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On the border of Nutana and Varsity View, within the historic Albert Community Centre, the Albert Indoor Playground (AlP) has been offering great exploration and fun for the youngest in our community for 40 years! This hidden gem of a children’s service offering, ran by volunteers, has provided enjoyment to many families over the years and has been integral in the development of the sense of community in our neighbourhoods.

At the AlP, important early development social interactions and friendships are formed between the kids at play as they weave their way through varying rooms of activities and play structures. Their caregivers have chairs and space for some much needed adult conversation, or simply to enjoy a moment to relax while their toddler is otherwise content and occupied. This clean, cozy space filled with beautiful natural lighting is completely unique and cost friendly. A must-keep in our community.

The Albert Indoor Playground has been facing a decline in memberships, and is on the brink of closure. When asked how the community can help, the AlP’s response was:

  • Our biggest ask is for families to Learn about us and sign up! Currently we are close to closure without more members. We are one of the cheaper options in Saskatoon in terms of where to take your little ones for indoor play time. As a non-profit, membership money is exclusively to pay rent, insurance, cleaning supplies, and toy replacements.
  • We could use help with promoting the Playgroup through our Facebook and Website.
  • Donations/ Sponsorship Opportunities (no tax receipt able to be issued). Reach out to albertindoorplayground@gmail.com to discuss options!

The Albert Indoor Playground Is a vibrant space where parents and caregivers can bring their children for socializatlon, creative play, crafts, and fun! The cooperative, non·profit playgroup is entirely run by volunteers and is designed for children ages 0-5. Sessions run from 9:00AM ·12:00 PM Monday to Friday, and afternoon sessions from 1-4 PM. Parents also get a chance to have a hot coffee or tea while enjoying some adult conversation with each other.

Contact Information: Email us at albertindoorplayground@gmail.com or to sign-up, visit our website at https://albert-indoor-playground.phonesites.com

Albert CC Seeks Board Members

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Albert Community Centre Management Committee Seeking Board Members

The Albert Community Centre Management Committee supervises the operation of the Albert Community Centre and is currently looking for volunteers to fill two vacancies. The Committee meets monthly on every third Friday at noon, lunch is provided, and there are no meetings in July and August.

Qualifications include:
– Community involvement;
– Interest in historical structures and preservations;
– Experience admistrating a budget; and
– Interest in the functions and use of the Albert Community Centre.

If you are interested in contributing to the management and preservation of this historic community building, please contact:
City Clerk’s Office – City Hall – (306) 975-3240 – for an application
Mr. Grant Whitecross, Chair – (306) 221-8100

Mad Hatter Tea & Talent Show

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Enjoy afternoon refreshments and great musical performances in the lovely loft of the Albert Community Centre. The talented young musicians of the Saskatoon Youth Orchestra will be performing individually or in duets and the Saskatoon Strings will showcase the best young string players in town! There will be raffle items, fancy desserts and a barista making special coffees and teas. Tickets to use for the raffle draws and special beverages are only $2 each (special beverages will be two tickets).

The Mad Hatter Tea & Talent Show is Saturday, March 19 from 2-4 p.m. at the Albert Community Centre. Tickets are only $40 adults/$20 children 12 & under.

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