Rec-Create RD: City of Red Deer Arts & Recreation

09/18/2026

Ready to take your first aid training skills to the next level?
The City of Red Deer is offering the Lifesaving Society First Aid Instructor/Examiner course at the Collicutt Centre. This course prepares instructors to teach and evaluate first aid skills and deliver Lifesaving Society courses including Emergency First Aid, Standard First Aid, CPR and Oxygen Administration.

This is a great professional development opportunity for current Lifesaving Instructors looking to expand their qualifications and teach first aid programs.

📅 October 24 – 25, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
📍 Collicutt Centre
📋 Registration is open https://looknbook.reddeer.ca/RedDeer/public/booking/CourseDetails/44916

Prerequisites:
• Current Lifesaving Instructor certification
• Current Lifesaving Standard First Aid or Government of Alberta workplace-approved Standard First Aid
Register now and expand your skills as a first aid instructor!

09/18/2026

Looking to expand your skills in inclusive aquatic programming?
The City of Red Deer is offering the Lifesaving Society SwimAbilities® Instructor course at the Collicutt Centre. This course prepares instructors to teach and evaluate participants in the SwimAbilities® learn-to-swim program and apply strategies designed to support swimmers who require additional support.

This is a great professional development opportunity for aquatic staff, instructors and organizations looking to build their team’s skills in inclusive swim instruction.

📅 January 8–9, 2027
⏰ Friday from 5 – 9 p.m. & Saturday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
📍 Collicutt Centre
📋 Registeration is open
https://looknbook.reddeer.ca/RedDeer/public/booking/CourseDetails/44909

Spaces are limited, so surrounding aquatic professionals are encouraged to plan ahead and register early.

09/18/2026

Looking for a more peaceful way to enjoy the pool? Join us at the Michener Aquatic Centre for Sensory Swim on Saturday, September 26, from 3–4:30 p.m.

This drop-in swim is designed with sensory comfort and inclusion in mind, creating a relaxed environment with:
✨ Lower noise and fewer distractions
✨ A calm, low-stimulation atmosphere
✨ Space to enjoy the water at your own pace
✨ A welcoming experience for individuals with sensory sensitivities

Come take a break, enjoy the water and swim in a space designed with comfort in mind. See drop-in swim opportunities at the Michener Aquatic Centre here: https://bit.ly/4yFna2o

09/16/2026

Meet Shelby, a fantastic Fitness & Wellness Leader at the G.H. Dawe Community Centre.

With a Massage Therapy Diploma and her Alberta Fitness Leadership certification, Shelby brings both knowledge and enthusiasm to every class she teaches. She is currently teaching a variety of classes for you to drop-in and see for yourself.

🏋️ Mondays, Strength & Stamina at 5:15 p.m.
🔥 Wednesdays, Track & Turf at 5:15 p.m.
💪 Thursdays, Fit Mix at 9:30 a.m.
⚡ Saturdays, Saturday Sweat at 9:30 a.m.

When she’s not helping others reach their fitness goals, Shelby loves paddle boarding, exercising & staying active and spending time with her boys. When asked why she loves working in recreation, Shelby says it’s because the people are amazing and it helps keep her consistent with her own goals.

Did you know if you have a monthly Recreation All Access or Plus Pass, drop-in classes are included? Check out the G.H. Dawe Community Centre fitness schedule with 24 classes each week to choose from: https://bit.ly/406laSV

09/08/2026

This swim experience is calm, comfortable, and welcoming!
The Michener Aquatic Centre is hosting a Sensory Swim on Saturday, September 26, from 3 – 4:30 p.m., designed to support sensory comfort and inclusion.

This drop-in swimming experience offers:
✨ A quiet, low-stimulation environment
✨ Minimal background noise
✨ A supportive space for individuals with sensory sensitivities

Come as you are and enjoy a peaceful time in the water.
Explore all drop-in swimming opportunities here https://bit.ly/3zP4u7z

09/04/2026

Head to the Michener Centre gym for drop-in pickleball and volleyball throughout the week. Grab a friend, bring your equipment and join some active, recreational fun!

🏓 Drop In Pickleball
Monday to Friday mornings
9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

🏐 Drop In Volleyball
Friday evenings
7 – 9 p.m.

Bring your own equipment. Drop in admission is required, or use your Recreation Pass. For more information on drop-in sports, visit https://bit.ly/3Hru0mZ

09/04/2026

Don’t miss the opening of Serendipity by Alberta artist Margriet Hogue tonight at Viewpoint Gallery from 5 to 8 p.m., admission is free!

Join us at Viewpoint Gallery tonight from 5–8 p.m. as we celebrate the opening of Serendipity, a solo exhibition by Margriet Hogue.

Serendipity reflects on the ever-changing colours and textures of nature throughout the year. Drawing on the language of double weaving, Hogue layers colour, texture, and form to evoke a sense of continuity and connection. Her work speaks to the tactile memory of weaving, where every interaction of thread contributes to a larger, cohesive whole.

Margriet Hogue is a visual artist based in central Alberta, on Treaty 6 and 7 territories and the homeland of the Métis Nation. Born in the Netherlands, she spent her formative years in Venezuela before immigrating to Canada. She studied textiles and design at Olds College and weaving at the Banff Centre for the Arts. In 1989, Hogue established a needlework business specializing in researching and reproducing antique samplers, offering workshops across North America and online. Her turn toward abstract painting was inspired by the freedom it offered from the structure and detail of her needlework and weaving background.

Everyone is welcome, and admission is free.

What: Opening Reception
Where: Viewpoint Gallery, Intermediate School Building, 5205 48 Ave
When: Friday, Sept. 4, 5–8 p.m.

If you are unable to make the reception, you are still welcome to come and view the exhibit from Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., from September 3 until October 28.

Learn more at reddeer.ca/viewpoint