Christmas is coming! Why not purchase your presents from Discovery Toys and help support our Youth Room Toyraiser! Visit www.discoverytoys.com/publicstore/event/44754/AMCA/default.aspx to make an order!
Ladies Fitness Drop In
Fun had by all at the Kids Play Day!
Thanks to everyone for a fun morning of crafts, snacks, games and fun!
Craft Time
Ball Pit
Balloons
Water balloon game
Ice cream and popsicles
Water Squirters
Ice cream cones
We Want to Hear from You! Please Help Plan for the Future of Abbey
Please take a few minutes and fill out this short survey regarding the future of our community!
Abbey's Attic Thrift Store is OPEN!
Stop by for some fantastic deals and support our community initiative. We are always looking for volunteers so please let us know if you are interested in helping out! More details on hours are located on the Thrift Store Link under amenities.
Looking for Board Members
The ABC Centre will soon be looking for new board members to oversee the operation of the centre. If you are interested or have questions please contact us!
THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS AND DONOR
HUGE thank you to all the volunteers who pitched in to get the thrift store painted. The room looks fresh and clean and is ready for setup! We would also like to thank Community Futures Southwest for the financial assistance!
Upcoming Paint Bee and Thrift Store Donation Drop Off Dates
It is time to clean out the attic and basement!
The Abbey Business & Community Centre is excited to announce we are opening a thrift store this summer with all profits benefiting our community!
Donations will be accepted on the following dates:
Monday June 13: 9-11:30 am
Tuesday June 14: 6-8pm
Wednesday June 15: 9-11:30 am
Thursday June 16: 9-11:30 am
Monday June 20: 9-11:30 am
Tuesday June 21: 6-8 pm
Wednesday June 22: 9-11:30 am
Thursday June 23: 9-11:30 am
June 27-July 10: TBA
*Please bring all donations to the ABC Centre during these posted hours only. Keep in mind the centre is under video surveillance and we will require all after hour drop-offs be picked up.
We are looking for functioning, good quality, clean donations. We will accept:
-Toys
-Clothes, Shoes and Jewelry
-Tools
-Board Games, Books, Movies
-Kitchenware, Ornaments
-Small Appliances, Furniture
-Sport equipment
-Seasonal
We are also looking for display items, totes, etc. to setup the store
We cannot accept: Undergarments, Large Appliances, Mattresses, TV’s, Large Exercise Equipment, Large sets of Hardcover Books/Encyclopedia’s, Federally Regulated Items such as: Used Helmets, Safety Gates, Car Seats, Jolly Jumpers, Walkers, Etc.
We look forward to this exciting new community venture and appreciate everyone's willingness to help get us established! Stay tuned for details on our grand opening.
Spring Flowers have Arrived
This year's Spring Flower Fundraiser was another success. Thanks to everyone for your orders. Enjoy your plants!
Exciting News... the ABC Centre is opening a Community Thrift Store this Summer!
We are currently looking for hangers, clothing racks, shelves, crates and other display items. If you have any of these that you would be willing to donate or sell please let an ABC Board Member know or contact Jenn at abccentre336@gmail.com or 291-7415. We will be accepting donations of clothes, houseware, furniture, tools and toys at a later date so keep watching for details!
Summer Student Position
Summer Employment Opportunity- Abbey SK
Village of Abbey and Abbey Business & Community Centre
Position: Community Development Assistant
The Abbey Business and Community Centre, along with the Village of Abbey are seeking a part time summer student to assist with community enhancement under the Student Summer Works Program. The student will work alongside Abbey’s Economic Development Officer to promote community events, manage projects and secure grants. The candidate will also work under the Village of Abbey on landscaping and beautification projects. This position will perform other duties as required.
Details:
24 hours per week
$15 per Hour
July 4-Aug 26 2016
Position Requirements:
Currently enrolled in high school or a recognized post secondary institution and returning to full time studies in the fall
Students not returning to school in the fall are not eligible for this position
At least 15 years old
Legally entitled to work in Canada
Resumes, including a cover letter, must be submitted before midnight on May 15 2016 to:
Jennifer Biensch
abccentre336@gmail.com
ABC Centre
Box 215 Abbey SK S0N 0A0
This position is partially funded by the Student Summer Works Program
Steak and Lobster Night
Our 3rd Annual Steak and Lobster Night was a huge success once again! Thanks to all the organizers, sponsors, volunteers and attendees. This event makes it possible to keep the doors of the centre open and we truly appreciate the overwhelming support from everyone involved!
Thanks to the following sponsors:
Peavey Mart, Abbey DU Chapter, Glass Slipper Spa, Dawn Williams, GMAC's Ag Team, Sandhills Welding, Sharyl Erickson Insurance, Justin Duncan, SWP, Jay Dee, Full Line Ag, Alpine, Pat and Ryan Prentice, Enerplus, Pioneer CO-OP Abbey, Redhead Equipment, Fifer Tire, Richardson, David and Dolly Foy, Foy Welding, Coburn Farms, Clayhill Quarters, Brawn Farms, Thorburn Grain and Cattle, Peterson Farms, Mike and Paulette Heard, Jodanco Oil, Rocking R Contracting, Innovation Credit Union, SWT, Macmor Industries, Swift Current Broncos, Viterra, Original Joe's, Al's Hardware, Medicine Hat Lodge, Beefeater Restaurant, Marlin Travel, Investor's Group, Yours Trulee, Montgomery, Simpson Seeds, Grower Direct, Abbey Hutterite Colony, Ranchhouse Meats, Bono Holdings, Lee Bells, Pic's.
We can't express how grateful we are for the overwhelming support!
Easter Party
We had a great turnout to the annual ABC Centre Easter Party. Thanks to everyone who helped organize and all the families who participated!