Grindstone

Grindstone Theatre School

WINTER REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Ready to take the stage this winter? Find your spotlight at Grindstone Theatre School!

Warm up with creativity, confidence, and community! Our Winter Classes invite performers of all levels to explore the magic of the stage through acting, movement, and storytelling. Guided by experienced instructors, students will build performance skills, strengthen their stage presence, and collaborate on scenes, monologues, and ensemble work—all in a fun, supportive environment.

Whether you’re stepping into the spotlight for the first time or refining your craft, these classes offer the perfect opportunity to stay inspired through the colder months. The session culminates in a lively showcase where students share their work with family and friends.

Join us this winter and discover the joy of theatre—where imagination takes center stage!

RCL members get the early bird rate of $50 off at any point in registration, but are still encouraged to sign up early as spots fill up!

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Adult Classes at the Ritchie Hall

Improv 101

Mondays starting January 19, 6 to 8 pm (no class on February 16)

Learn the fundamentals of improv in a fun and supportive environment. Students will build a strong foundation of self-acceptance, spontaneity, and playfulness as they learn to make up scenes on the spot. This class will focus on the basics of improv and how to get started as a performer. Join long-practicing improviser and teacher John Battye for an engaging and high-energy experience.

$381.60 before RCL members’ discount

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Kids and Teens Classes at the Ritchie Hall

Nothing this season.

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NOTE: Not all Grindstone classes are held at the Ritchie Hall. Visit the Grindstone Class Schedule for a complete list and registration information.

For more details visit the Grindstone website: grindstonetheatre.ca/

Questions about Grindston programming? Get in touch with Jules Pepin, Education Manager at jpepin@grindstonetheatre.ca. 

Thinking Body

WINTER SESSION: January 15 to March 12, 2026

Thursdays, 8:25-9:25 pm

Discover a new way to take care of your self and your body with this method that is gentle and powerful.

A compliment to any of your health practices, Thinking Body will teach you new ways to enhance your vitality, regulate your nervous system and improve balance and muscle elasticity. At the crossroads of several practices, the method is simple and accessible. You will be both surprised and excited about restoring your physical being in all it’s potential.

Includes:

• dynamic anatomy

• neuromuscular training

• postural and core solicitation

• flexibility and tone

REGISTRATION DETAILS

$122 for Ritchie Community League members

$135 for non-members

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT the Move and be Moved website

For Questions email: irousseau.moveandbemoved@gmail.com

Ballet With Your Neighbour

WINTER SESSION: January 15 to March 12, 2026

Thursdays, 7:15-8:15 pm

Join our family-friendly Adult Ballet Class!

You can learn the foundations of ballet or get back into it for fitness, fun and artistry. And you can bring your kids 7- 17 yrs old to dance too!

Class will include a dynamic warm-up, up-to-date progressive conditioning, barre and centre work and some accessible, satisfying choreography. While doing an out-of-the ordinary activity with your children and teens.

Class is:

• accessible

• respectful of your pace and body

• using imagery to improve your posture and alignment

REGISTRATION DETAILS

Regular Registration

• Single Registration fee: $135

• Parent and Child Registration: $203

• Additional Child Registrations: $50 each

Ritchie League member Registration

• Single Registration $122

• Parent and Child Registration: $190

• Additional Child Registrations: $50 each

*Minimum participants required to run the program: 10 adults or 12 adults and children

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT the Move and be Moved website

For Questions email: irousseau.moveandbemoved@gmail.com

Intro to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Tuesday Evenings

REGISTRATION Now open for
February 2026

Women and teen girls (gr. 7 or ages 13+) - 7:15-8:15 pm

Youth, any gender (gr.4-6 or ages 9-12) - 6:00-7:00 pm

START Feb 3. Last Class Mar 10
Back again. 6-class introductory course, you will learn some of the basic concepts and techniques or keep going from past classes of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with a self-defence focus.

Be prepared to sweat, learn, and have fun in a safe and supportive environment!

What is Brazilian jiu-jitsu? A martial art that focuses on getting an opponent to the ground in order to neutralize possible strength or size advantages - great teachings of self-defense. On the ground, physical strength can be offset or enhanced through proper grappling techniques.

CLASS DETAILS

• Taught by Nat on the Mat!

• We will be working closely with partners.

• No special attire is required.

• We are non-binary, gender queer, and trans inclusive.

FEE (6 CLASSES)

Please register then provide payment.
$60 per adult (TBD on additional discounts)
FREE for youth under 18 (League pays for $30 and thanks to Kids Can Play Grant covers the next $30, making this session free)

Questions about the class? Email Natalie at bjjandyoga@gmail.com

Issues with registration or payment, email inquiries@ritchie-league.com

Fit for Life

Thursdays, 10:30 am with Deb

Fall session ON NOW!

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

Yoga

Mondays, 7:30-9 pm

Winter 2026: January 12 to April 27

No classes on February 16 or April 6

14 class pricing:

• $160 Regular

• $140 for members

• $20 drop-in

• No refunds

Please bring a yoga mat and a blanket.

Improve your physical and mental well being with yoga!

We use props to make the poses accessible to all participants, and have some yoga blocks and straps available to borrow for the class. If you have your own, please feel free to bring them!

Everyone is welcome to this fun, all level class!

This class focuses on:

• flexibility

• strength

• balance

• breath awareness

• accessibility

Ritchie Men’s Shed

Saturdays 10:00 am

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

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

$3 per person

Contacts:

Lynda

• Phone 780-437-3819

• Email lyndacalarco@gmail.com