Crafternoon

Every 2 months, starting September 2026

Crafternoon is an opportunity to hang out with likeminded crafters and work on your projects, maybe get some tips, and definitely get inspired!

Bring your favourite craft supplies or a project on the go. We'll set you up at a table, and you can craft the afternoon away!

Crafternoon Guarantee: 3 hours of dedicated no distraction time, and at least one MOM will tell you how amazing you are. ;-)

SCHEDULE

September 20, 2026

November 22, 2026

January 24, 2027

March 21, 2027

May 23, 2027

Crafternoon is a low barrier way to spend some time creating for you, in a friendly and safe environment, with rad folks who also love crafting.

NEED TO KNOW

• You must wear a mask in the crafting space.

• Coffee, tea, cold beverages are included.

• If you forgot supplies (or get bored with yours) we have some on hand!

• You get an entire table all to yourself, with a folding chair; we do have a handful of plushier/more stable chairs.

• Folks have complimented us on our pump-up playlist — filled with your fave hits from the 80s to today!

• FREE to enter, but we appreciate donations in any value to keep this event sustainable.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

• Any and all type of crafts and crafters; no experience required.

• Folks who are looking for a craft community, and who value safe and accessible spaces.

• Crafters who want to get some work done on a project while they have casual conversations.

“The best part about Crafternoon is the camaraderie and meeting new people that were enthusiastic about their hobby but also interested in what I was doing.”

— Crystal

HOSTS

Hannah has been overheard saying “Crafternoon is her favourite day of the month”, and enjoys the positive, friendly atmosphere. You’ll find her at the welcome table, and boy is she welcoming! Hannah has lived in Ritchie for 4 years, and her craft of choice is crochet.

Lisa founded Crafternoon in 2023 by accident, when she requested a rental from RCL’s hall manager who said “would you like to run this at a Ritchie event?” Lisa said YES PLEASE! and never looked back. There have been a few changes over the years, but the core values remain the same: gathering in a safer space with other crafters. Lisa has lived in Ritchie for 7 years and her craft of choice is art journaling.

Craft in the Park

Mondays, 6-8pm

Every week, your friends and neighbours take over a park in Ritchie. Bring your craft, we’ve got the snacks.

Casual, friendly, weekly.

Do you need an excuse to:

a) get out of the house?

b) work on your crafts?

c) touch grass?

Life always seems to get in the way. But RCL has your back. We’ll be popping up at a different park or green space around the community every Monday for the summer. Bring a craft, blanket or lawn chair, your favourite non-alcoholic beverage and a brave attitude.

All ages!

Free!

Freezies!

SCHEDULE

June 29: Ritchie park (behind the hall) 7727 98 street*

July 6: West Ritchie Community Garden (79 avenue and 101 street)

July 13: 77 avenue and 96 street

July 20: NO EVENT

July 27: Lilliput Park (74 avenue and 97 street)*

August 3: Escuela Mill Creek park (9735 80 avenue)*

August 10: Mill Creek Healing Park (95A street and Whyte Ave)

August 17: West Ritchie Community Garden (79 avenue and 101 street)

August 24: Mill Creek Ravine (74 avenue and 91 street)

August 31: Ritchie park (behind the hall) 7727 98 street*

*Denotes parks that also have playgrounds!

Hosted by Crafternoon’s very own Lisa K!

Cancelled if it rains and on smoke days.

YEGridez

Sundays, 12:30-2:30pm

Learn to ride an electric unicycle!

DETAILS

• Free

• All ages (under 16 must be w/ adult)

• Outside in the rink area

• Weather permitting

Join our hosts from YEGridez and learn to ride electric unicycles. Beginners can try in a controlled, easy environment, with equipment provided. If you have your own helmet and protective body gear, please bring it. At 2:30PM, those who are more seasoned are invited to join the leads on a ride off site through the surrounding neighbourhoods.

RCL or home League membership required. Please sign waiver provided upon first visit.

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

Coffee Drop in at the Ritchie Hall

Tuesday, 10am - noon

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

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!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

RCL is looking for 1 or 2 volunteers to help lead our Tuesday morning drop-in coffee time. 

Time requirement: Tuesdays 9:45am - 12:15pm

Commit for a month, the summer, or indefinitely. Volunteers set up/clean up coffee cart and foyer space, welcome visitors and join in pleasant and interesting conversation with drop-in participants. This is a wonderful group and great opportunity if you're looking to meet new people in a low-pressure role.

If this sounds like you, please email inquiries@ritchie-league.com