Ritchie Family Neighbourhood Choir

Sundays 6:30 - 8 pm

Please check the Ritchie Calendar to confirm dates, times, and cancelations.

Spring session starts May 3

Rehearsals: May 3 through June 28

Welcoming singers of all levels and most ages! Come sing together with some very beginner-friendly songs, and build community with your neighbours.

This multi-generational choir will learn four choral pieces, chosen for a range of vocal abilities, led by experienced chorister and teacher Sheila
Macdonald.

Adults and *children age 6+* are welcome.

Children under 18 must join with an adult. Following the "rehearsals" we will host a short recital to which friends and family are invited. Please be prepared to commit to all rehearsals to the best of your ability. This is not a 'drop-in' program.

Pre-registration is encouraged by emailing inquiries@ritchie-league.com or calling/texting 780-433-7137

Candlelight Yoga

Fridays April 17 - May 29

6:30-7:30PM

Drop in: 18$ members, 20$ non-members

75$ for the full session.

No class May 1 & 8

Contact Dana at danaarmit@gmail.com for info and to register.

Consult RCL calendar for class cancellations.

Ritchie Public Market

Tuesdays 3:30 - 7:30 pm

Please check the Ritchie Calendar to confirm dates and times.

The Public Farmers Market operates every Tuesday from June 2 until September 29, 2026

The market will hosts fruit, local veggies, artisan handicrafts, meats, seafood, etc. Let's not forget the food trucks that will be there as well. We look forward to having you visit us often this summer.

Questions about the market or any vendors wishing to join, can email Patrick at 780-913-2586 or moffatmarket@gmail.com.

See you at the market!

Volunteer at the Ritchie Community League table!

The Ritchie Community League hosts a table at the Market selling merch and memberships. SIGN UP to volunteer for one or more shifts this summer!

Meet people, sell merch and memberships and have fun!

Fit for Life

Thursdays, 10:30 am with Deb

Please check the Ritchie Calendar to confirm dates, times, and cancelations.

Winter session ON NOW!

Check the Ritchie League Calendar to confirm dates

Though this workout is designed for 50 plus, anyone can participate and get a good workout! The class offers several levels of intensity so you can work at your own pace. 

It includes a variety of workouts including some cardio, strength, posture, balance and flexibility and stretch. 

We have chairs for core work, balance and stretch. We also have some weights or you are welcome to bring your own.  Most importantly, we have a ton of fun getting fit!  Come join us!

Cost: $5 per drop-in, $40 for a 10-class punch card.

Show Receipt at first class to get punch card.

You can also purchase your punch cards before or after class.

Questions? Contact Deb: debproc72@gmail.com

Ritchie Men’s Shed

Saturdays 10:00 am

Please check the Ritchie Calendar to confirm dates, times, and cancelations.

Visit us for coffee, conversation and projects.

The Ritchie Community League Board hosts a Men’s Shed at the community hall. We gather weekly over coffee to share stories, bounce around ideas for community projects that need doing, and build or fix something!

QUESTIONS? Contact mensshedritchie@gmail.com

Trevon Romanuik: 780-604-8676

Doug Hartman: 780-919-3696

Or visit our Facebook page!

WHAT IS A MEN’S SHED?

Men’s Sheds started in Australia over 30 years ago when a few retired guys got together to restore furniture and fix lawn mowers. There are now thousands of Sheds across the world, including over 10 in the Edmonton area. Each one is unique in that the men decide what they want to do. Many start as informal coffee gatherings and grow into collaborating on projects for companionship, training, teaching, mentoring, and to improve their community.

Learn more about Men’s Sheds here: https://mensshedscanada.ca/

WHY A RITCHIE SHED?

In Ritchie, there have been few opportunities for guys to gather together and share stories. Our Shedders do that and also put their combined experience to good use, helping to maintain and improve our community facilities. 

Our Shed is led by two community members, Dan and Doug, who have been with our Shed since the beginning. As a very experienced certified carpenter, Dan regularly brings his youthful community insights, professional guidance, job safety and quality control skills to our Shed. A retired banker, Doug loves coffee chats and herding the guys to dive into hands-on projects. Each week is different.

Please feel free to contact either one of them at their numbers above.

MEN’S SHEDS BENEFITS THEIR MEMBERS: 

• By having fun! They enjoy activities they have always loved or discover new ones.

• By making friends. 

• By getting involved in their community. 

• By having a chance to share their own knowledge or skills, and learn from others. 

• By being in a place where they can be themselves.

• By experiencing support that can enhance mental health.

• By reducing isolation. 

ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE 

Since we began in April 2023, these have been some of our activities.

• Held weekly Saturday Shedder meetings 

• Assembled 3 insulated dog sheds for Second Chance Animal Rescue Society

• Co-hosted evening presentations to the community

• Learned how to play pickleball

• Refurbished children’s games

• Performed numerous maintenance, building and repair projects for the Ritchie Community League hall, inside and outside

• Modified space in the hall to become the home of our Ritchie Men’s Shed

• Partnering to assist with the West Ritchie Community Garden

• Hosted a Birdhouse Build event for Father’s Day 2025

Bridge

Every Friday at 11:00

Please check the Ritchie Calendar to confirm dates, times, and cancelations.

Doors open: 11:00am
Games start: 12:00pm

$3 per person

Contacts:

Lynda

• Phone 780-437-3819

• Email lyndacalarco@gmail.com

Girl Guides

Wednesday Evening

Please check the Ritchie Calendar to confirm dates, times, and cancelations.

Starting on September 4th

4th Edmonton Spark Unit

ages 5-6 Wed @ 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM

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2nd Edmonton Ember Unit

ages 7-8 Wed 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM

2nd Edmonton Pathfinder Unit

ages 12-14 Wed 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Commonwealth Rec Centre (Free Access)

SATURDAYS, 3 - 5 pm
SUNDAYS, 1 - 3 PM

Show your Ritchie membership card on entry.

What can you do at Commonwealth?

• swim in the pools

• run the track

• work out on the equipment

• shoot some hoops in the gym

• kick a soccer ball around the field house.

PLUS…discounted admission to ALL city rec centres

NOTE: Commonwealth is scheduled for a maintenance shutdown  (no swims) July 6, 2026 - Aug 28, 2026 use Bonnie Doon Leisure Centre instead.

Use the Community League Wellness Program to purchase memberships and passes to city recreation centres at up to 20 per cent off regular prices.

Community swims do not take place on Statutory Holidays or days the facilities close early: Sept 6, Sept 7, Sept 13, Sept 14, Sept 27, Oct 11, Apr 5

Coffee Drop in at the Ritchie Hall

Tuesday, 10am - noon

Please check the Ritchie Calendar to confirm dates, times, and cancelations.

No meetup on July 1 due to the stat holiday.

Come warm up and hang out at the hall on Tuesday mornings for “Coffee and Conversation”.

Meet a neighbour at the hall, or pop by on your own. Bring your wee one for playmat time, bring your neighbourhood stories, bring your studying, or bring a book.

Caregivers of little ones 5 and under are invited to bring your balls, run bikes and ride-on toys and let the little ones have 'free run' of our large hall. Coffee is on for parents. 

Hosted by our Hall Manager, this is also a great time to chat with her about your upcoming rental or program idea, or to pick something up.

An RCL or other Edmonton League membership is required, and available to purchase on site. Supervision is not provided - parents are expected to stay in the space and monitor safe play. Hall Manager is present if there are any concerns. 

NEED TO KNOW:

• drop-in, no registration required

• free parking in our lot

• it’s FREE!

• everyone is welcome!

Snow Angels

RITCHIE SNOW ANGELS

Let's help each other keep Ritchie's sidewalks clear and accessible this winter!

Ritchie Community League is encouraging you to become a "Snow Angel" and shovel sidewalks for our neighbours this winter.

Offering and asking for help are both important ways for our community to come together and keep our walks clear all season long!

LOG YOUR HOURS

Hey volunteers! We would really appreciate if all Snow Angel volunteers filled out a time sheet.

We track volunteer hours for grants, and to celebrate how AWESOME you are!

If you have general volunteering questions, or can’t access the time sheet, please check in with volunteers@ritchie-league.com and our Volunteer Support Team would be happy to help out.

DO YOU WANT TO SHOVEL?

There are a few easy ways to become a Snow Angel!

1) Call or text 780-433-7137

2) Stop by the hall on Tuesday or Saturday morning, 10am-noon, to pick up your shovel.

3) Register online or send us an email.

Youth are welcome to register alongside an adult family member.

DO YOU NEED HELP SHOVELING?

Call 780-433-7137 we will connect you with a Snow Angel.

This program is run by Ritchie Community League volunteers.

Questions? Please email snow-angels@ritchie-league.com or call/text 780-433-7137.

Ritchie Skateboarding

Ritchie Skateboarding

Learn to Skate

Saturdays, 10:00 am

Please check the Ritchie Calendar to confirm dates, times, and cancelations.

We’re teaming up with Edmonton Skateboarding Association (ESA) to bring Ritchie and area skateboarding (indoor / outdoor).

Learn more about ESA here.

Under 16 Intro to Skate: 4-class sessions, introductory lessons on Saturdays from Jan-April 2026. Ages 6-16

Each class is 45 minutes of instruction and 45 minutes of practice/free skate.

Cost: $5 (thanks to Every Kid Can Play and ESA)

• Session 1: January 17 - February 7 @ 10am

• Session 2: February 21-March 14 @ 10am

• Session 3: March 21 - April 18 @ 10am (no class March 28)

League members - you will have first access to register as spots are limited. An email with registration link will be sent first week of January 2026.

Questions about the program? Contact David by email edmontonskateassociation@gmail.com.

Over 30 and new to skateboarding? We’re working on something for you too!

• Chill time for new skaters (not for advanced or aggressive riders)

• Monthly fee and dates TBD