RAD May Weekend

This is a two-day course that runs on a Saturday and Sunday, from 9am-4:30pm.

• May 18-19

• June 15-16

• More dates and registration here.

Who is delivering the courses?

RAD is an international non-profit organization that offers affordable and practical self-defence for women ages 12+. This course is for all abilities and available to those who have already taken RAD (free of charge).
The Edmonton chapter coordinators is collaborating with the Ritchie Community League and City of Edmonton to ensure an affordable and impactful course.

The RAD coordinators volunteer their time to screen and vet volunteer instructors. Volunteers are Edmonton Police Service civilian staff and officers and other front line emergency responders.

What to Expect

Saturday

• The first part of the course is to build understanding and awareness of personal safety and knowledge in what to look for.

Sunday

• The second part of the course is teaching skills, fit-to-participant that will get themselves out of a harmful situation.

• The skill building part of the course is tailored to the individual meaning there are multiple tools available and can accommodate most mobility issues.

• There is also an optional scenario part of the course where skills are practiced in meaningful practice. The scenarios teach women how to get passed the panic state of mind and into action.

• There are always female instructors in each course. Male volunteers in the scenarios wear a fully padded suit so you can unleash your full potential.

Ages and Requirements

• For ages 12-15 year olds, a participating guardian must also be enrolled in the course.

  (This is because of the content being introduced.)

• For ages 16-18 year olds, participation requires guardian approval but the guardian does not need to enroll

• Suitable for different ages and abilities

Cost: $41.50

Registration:

Sign up to get a notification when the registration is open. For Ritchie members, a minimal number of spots be reserved per month and then released a week prior to the course start date.

Visit RAD homepage for more information or email Jennalea.Dermott@edmontonpolice.ca.

Ritchie Volunteer Meetup

2nd Sunday of the Month from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm

• April 14

• May 12

• June 9

Join us on on the 2nd Sunday for our monthly Ritchie Volunteer Meetup, hosted at the Ritchie hall. We LOVE our volunteers, and we want to match your interests and skills with the right tasks and responsibilities.

Come hang out with your neighbours on Sunday afternoon, meet our Volunteer Director, and help your community with a simple - but important - task. Tasks change each week - See below for the schedule.

The snacks will be flowing, and we'll have some tunes to keep us inspired. First one here gets to make the playlist!

Kids are WELCOME! Let’s make this a regular family thing.

Bring your lunch and/or bring a snack to share!

Here is a general listing of some of the things we have done together in the past.

• Changing the Hall sign

• Putting up posters around the neighborhood

• Planning future events

• Cleaning, organizing, and maintaining things

• Preparing and delivering Ritchie Crew swag, welcome packages, and memberships

• Event planning

• Ritchie Swag inventory management

• Committee meetings

For more information on volunteering visit our Volunteer pages.

RAD

This is a two-day course that runs on a Saturday and Sunday, from 9am-4:30pm.

• April 20-21

• May 18-19

• June 15-16

• More dates and registration here.

Who is delivering the courses?

RAD is an international non-profit organization that offers affordable and practical self-defence for women ages 12+. This course is for all abilities and available to those who have already taken RAD (free of charge).
The Edmonton chapter coordinators is collaborating with the Ritchie Community League and City of Edmonton to ensure an affordable and impactful course.

The RAD coordinators volunteer their time to screen and vet volunteer instructors. Volunteers are Edmonton Police Service civilian staff and officers and other front line emergency responders.

What to Expect

Saturday

• The first part of the course is to build understanding and awareness of personal safety and knowledge in what to look for.

Sunday

• The second part of the course is teaching skills, fit-to-participant that will get themselves out of a harmful situation.

• The skill building part of the course is tailored to the individual meaning there are multiple tools available and can accommodate most mobility issues.

• There is also an optional scenario part of the course where skills are practiced in meaningful practice. The scenarios teach women how to get passed the panic state of mind and into action.

• There are always female instructors in each course. Male volunteers in the scenarios wear a fully padded suit so you can unleash your full potential.

Ages and Requirements

• For ages 12-15 year olds, a participating guardian must also be enrolled in the course.

  (This is because of the content being introduced.)

• For ages 16-18 year olds, participation requires guardian approval but the guardian does not need to enroll

• Suitable for different ages and abilities

Cost: $41.50

Registration:

Sign up to get a notification when the registration is open. For Ritchie members, a minimal number of spots be reserved per month and then released a week prior to the course start date.

Visit RAD homepage for more information or email Jennalea.Dermott@edmontonpolice.ca.

Ritchie Potlucks

LET’S GATHER TOGETHER AND SHARE A MEAL AND GREAT COMPANY

• April 19

• May 17

• June 21

RITCHIE MEMBERS ONLY*
All ages, connect with your neighbours and try new foods. Bring a dish to share with at least 5 other people besides your family.  (10 servings)

• Main dish

• Side dish

• Salad

• Appetizer

• Dessert

• Snack/appetizer

• Your speciality!

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Please use the Alberta Health and Safety Guidelines when preparing your food.

2. Print out your POTLUCK FOOD CARD to bring with you. (Or You can fill one out at the event.)

3. Confirm your Ritchie membership. Here are instructions LOOK UP YOUR MEMBERSHIP (OR you can purchase a membership at the event)

*Due to Alberta Health Services guidelines and our insurance coverage we must restrict this event to Ritchie Members only. You will have the opportunity to lookup or purchase your membership at the door.

Other Volunteer Needs:

• Set up

• Check in

• General assisting

• Clean up

In leu of bringing a dish or in addition to