Martensville Community Access Centre

■Who We Are

The Martensville Community Access Centre is YOUR connection in our community. We create and facilitate programs, resources and services that are relevant to the members of our vibrant and growing community. Drop in to our local resource centre, located in the Martensville Civic Centre, to find information about our community and a variety of resources including education, employment, legal resources, health resources, family resources, and a local job bank. We also coordinate a variety of programs for people of all ages, including Baby Babble & Toddler Talk, Ah-Ha! Homework Club, Storybags, Mathbags, 1 on 1 Computers, and community events including Canada Day and Are You Smarter Than A Martensville 5th Grader. See our Resources page or Programs page for more information. If you are looking for information or have ideas for programs and resources, please Contact Us.

■News

■January 27th, 2012

Over the next year the Community Access Centre will focus on Older Adults and Seniors in our community. If you are an Older Adult or Senior stop by and let us know what you would like to see available in Martensville. We also invite you to fill out the form below and bring it into the Community Access Centre.

Survey 2012

Hello Older Adults and seniors:

What would you like to see in our Community?

What types of resources or information would you like to see available in Martensville? ______________________________________________________________________________

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What types of physical activity or in motion activities would you like to see offered in Martensville? ______________________________________________________________________________

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Would you be interested in drop in programs where you bring your own supplies and projects? (ie. Crafts, sewing, knitting, quilting)? If so, what types interest you most? ______________________________________________________________________________

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Would information session or clinics on healthcare and safety topics be helpful to you? (ie. Fall prevention, blood pressure clinics, etc) If so, what types interest you most? ______________________________________________________________________________

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Are you interested in Volunteer Opportunities in Martensville? If so, what types interest you most?

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Any other comments, concerns or questions?

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We would like to give a special thank you to Mr. Mojelski and his grade 10 art class at Martensville High School who have been working very hard on a new Logo Design for the centre!! We cannot wait to share the unveiling of the design, the artist and the inspiration behind the new logo!!

2012 Upcoming Martensville Community Access Centre Events!

Friday, January 27th, 2012 – Family Literacy Day

Passports can be picked up at the Martensville Community Access Centre or at the Martensville Library.

Sunday, July 1st, 2012 – Canada Day in Martensville

Festivities will take place @ the North Ridge Centennial Community Centre. The day will include activities for the whole family, Canada Day cake, fireworks and an outdoor Movie Theatre.

Saturday, November 17th, 2012 – Are You Smarter than a Martensville 5th Grader?!

Local grade 5 students put their knowledge to the test as contestants attempt to prove that they are smarter than a Martensville 5th Grader!

Upcoming Martensville Events!

Saturday, February 4th, 2012 - Winter Funfest

This Winter festival focuses on bringing our community together through fun, family oriented activities. Activities include:

Minute to Win it Games, Create a Stuffie, Family Movie Night, Snowshoeing, Snooshing, Snowball, ,Ice Fishing, Coffee Can Curling,Weiner Roast at Bonfire

Calling all volunteers! There is an opportunity to volunteer within the community for our upcoming Winter FunFest on Saturday, February 4th. If you have any questions or would like more information on any of the events please phone Colleen at 931-3385.

Friday, April 27th & Saturday April 28th, 2012- Martensville Business Expo 2012

Event is organized and Sponsored by:The City of Martensville & the Martensville Community Access Centre

For further information on attending or participating, please contact:

The City of Martensville 931 - 2166 ext. 26 or 931 - 3385

Martensville Community Access Centre 242 - 0362

Event Sponsors:

Wrench Fitness and North Prairie Developments Ltd.

Martensville Buster Days

This is a community celebration of Martensville. Come on out and show your community spirit!!

Dates: TBA

Winter Programs, Projects and Events

AH - HA!! Homework Club

Dates: Tuesday & Thursday 6:30p.m. - 8:00p.m.

*Note: if there is a week with no school on the Friday Ah - Ha! Homework Club will run on Wednesday instead of Thursday. Please watch for calendars!

Start date: January 3rd, 2012

Year end date: May 31st, 2012

Coordinator: Ali Strunk

Fee: Free of Charge

A special thank you goes out to Diane and Steven Chivilo for their contribution of $900.00 to the Ah-Ha! Homework Club. This is the Chivilo’s 3rd annual contribution to this program. Thank you so much for all of the support!!

Baby Babble & Toddler Talk

Date: Wednesdays 1:00p.m.-3:00p.m.

Start date: January 18th, 2012

Fall session end date: March 14th, 2012

(No Session on February 22nd, 2012)

Facilitator: Kristee Lynn Adrian

Fee: $2 Drop in or $12 for the entire winter session

Youth Project

If you are a youth in Martensville and are interested in getting involved in sharing your ideas to make Martensville a great place for youth, or want get involved in upcoming events look Jessica up on Facebook! We want to hear from you!

Facilitator: Jessica Fisher

Email: youthcoordinatormcac@hotmail.com

Facebook Page: Hey You, Speak Up!

Facebook: Jessica Fisher

Watch for upcoming events!!

Storybags

2012 Storybags memberships are available for $25.00. Come on in and check out our growing selection.

Daycare & Babysitter Lists

Are you currently looking for Daycare Provider? Are you looking for a Babysitter so that you can head out for an evening? The Access Centre has Daycare and Babysitter lists available.

Calling all Daycare Providers! Are you currently accepting new families? Give us a call and we will add you to our Daycare Network.

Calling all Babysitters! Have you completed your babysitting course and looking for a way to get jobs? We have a Babysitter list that we can add you to. Stop by and find out the details.

Public Computers

We have computers available to use during regular office hours. We offer 1 on 1 computer lessons, just ask for details!

Volunteerism

Hey all volunteers! We are in need of your help with Canada Day, Are You Smarter than a Martensville 5th Grader?!, Ah - Ha! Homework Club, 1 on 1 Computers, Storybags and other community events. Any amount of time would be greatly appreciated.

Submit your 2011 Volunteer Hours to us!!

Volunteer Hours

Great Job Martensville! We have now reached over 16, 000 hours that you have generously volunteered in 2011! If we missed you, you can still submit your 2011 Volunteer Hours to us ASAP!!’

Start keeping track for 2012. Let’s see if we can beat our total again this year!

News Archive

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Quick Facts

Martensville families welcomed approximately 183 babies into their homes 2011!

Martensville Business Expo 2012 will be held on April 27th & 28th.

We have collected over 16 000 volunteer hours from Martensville residents!! Hurray!! Have you volunteered lately? The Martensville Community Access Centre wants to know!! Please submit all of you volunteer hours.

Hours of Volunteer Time
16,000 Hours Good work everyone! Thank you all for your amazing generosity!