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
This is not a drop-in program, and all registration is completed through Girl Guides Canada. Questions, please email inquiries@ritchie-league.com and Jil will put you in touch with the program leaders.
Girl Guides runs during the “school year” and registration beings in May for fall start.
4th Edmonton Spark Unit
Ages 5-6, 6-7pm
2nd Edmonton Ember Unit
Ages 7-8, 6-7:30 PM
2nd Edmonton Pathfinder Unit
Ages 12-14, 7-9pm
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 Rec Centre?
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.
Community swims do not take place on Statutory Holidays or days the facilities close early.
Commonwealth Closures
Closed June 20, 2026 for Elks game - no access
Closed June 29 through September 4, 2026 for maintenance. Members can use Bonnie Doon Leisure Centre instead. NEW times are as follows:
Saturday, 5-7pm
Sunday, 4:15-5:45pm
Discounted admission to ALL city rec centres!
If Saturday and Sundays just aren’t enough, RCL members can use the Community League Wellness Program to purchase memberships and passes to city recreation centres at up to 20% off regular prices.
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
Parents & Tots Meetup
Mondays (every other)
Bi-weekly
10 am to 12:30 pm
Please check the Ritchie Calendar to confirm closed hall dates and cancelations.
There is no meetup on July 13.
Are you a parent with little ones (0-3) looking to meet other families in your neighbourhood? Join us at Ritchie Hall every second Monday to enjoy a cup of coffee and connect with other parents in a welcoming, family-friendly space.
A perfect excuse to get out of the house with your kiddo. No registration needed, just drop in and say hi!
There is no cost to drop-in but we ask that you consider purchasing a league membership (from your home league) or donate what you can.
Cost: Free!
Mondays, every week, until August 10. Check calendar for upcoming dates.
Drop in anytime
CONTACT: Inquiries@ritchie-league.com for any questions or if you’d like to share ideas or help set-up
For Community. By Community.
RCL is looking for 1-2 volunteers to help lead our Monday Parent Tot drop-in time.
Time Requirement: Mondays 9:45am - 12:30pm
Our Monday drop in parent group is looking for 1 or 2 more volunteers so our group can run on a weekly basis. Volunteers set up soft mats, make coffee, greet participants, visit, and clean up. This is a great opportunity to participate in the community with your baby and meet other parents in the neighbourhood.
If this sounds like you, please email inquiries@ritchie-league.com
Sportball
Tuesdays evenings
Please check the Ritchie Calendar to confirm dates, times, and cancellations.
REGISTRATION OPEN!
The Ritchie Community League is subsidizing $50 of the participation fee with thanks to Every Kid Can Play grant. RCL members can access an additional 25% (email Vice-President@Ritchie-league.com for discount code)
Multi-sport skills and fun
Edmonton Sportball
Join neighbourhood kids at Ritchie for a weekly sport/active program. This fun and engaging program lets kids try just about everything including soccer, baseball, basketball, football, hockey, volleyball, golf, and tennis.
Backed by Sportball methodology and led by trained coaches, Multi-Sport teaches kids new skills through new ways to move. You never know – it might just be where your kiddo gets introduced to their new favourite sport.
From January until the end of June, kids will learn multiple sports with trained, skills based coaching. Learn more about Sportball.
2026/27 Schedule
Fall 2026: September 8 - Oct 27. Tuesdays at the hall
5:00 - 5:45pm - ages 2-3.5 yr (Parent Participation)
5:50 - 6:50pm - ages 3.5-5 yr (Drop Off)
6:55 - 7:55pm - ages 5-8 yr (Drop Off)
Winter 2027: November 3 - December 15. Tuesdays at the hall
5:00 - 5:45pm - ages 2-3.5 yr (Parent Participation)
5:50 - 6:50pm - ages 3.5-5 yr (Drop Off):
6:55 - 7:55pm - ages 5-8 yr (Drop Off):
For registration information, email Edmonton Sportball
Jan - June 2027 also live now. Same rates & discounts apply. Visit Sportball and search “Ritchie”.
disCOunt
Thanks to the Every Kid Can Play & RCL, these classes are discounted by $50 for everyone!
RCL members receive an additional 25% off (email Vice-President@Ritchie-league.com to access)
Ritchie Community League members will receive priority access to register for all future sessions and camps.
If you know of a family in Ritchie with young people that are not members but could really benefit from programs like this, reach out to Executive@Ritchie-League.com.
Personal Self Defence Edmonton
Ages 13-must have an accompanying adult participating
RCL is teaming up again in 2026 - Starts again in March.
Please check the Ritchie Calendar to confirm dates, times, and cancelations.
This is a two-day course that runs on a Saturday and Sunday, from 9 am - 4:30 pm.
Visit PSD Edmonton homepagefor more information
Who is delivering the courses?
PSD (formerly named RAD) is an international non-profit organization that offers affordable and practical self-defence for women ages 13-100 (ages 13-15 must be accompanied with a participating adult)
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 to ensure an affordable and impactful course.
The 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. They wear full-body protective gear so you can unleash and know what you’re capable of.
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 PSD homepage for more information or email infor@radedmonton.ca
Ritchie Lunch (TBD)
Help us make Lunch happen!
We are working to develop a new program and are looking for some community-minded volunteers to join the planning team.
Our goal: a monthly or bi-weekly lunch for seniors, new parents, or anyone in the neighbourhood who has time to connect over a cup of hot soup.
What we need: a league representative willing to lead the planning process, and who can start volunteering as soon as possible.
We’re also hoping to partner with up to three other organizations to plan and execute these lunches. If your organization demonstrates leadership in caring for community, and if your values align with those of Ritchie Community League, this could be a great opportunity to collaborate!
Open to Ritchie and adjacent communities.
What’s being served?
Veggie and/or meat based soups
Buns from beloved local bakers
Cheese and veggies for snacking
Coffee and tea
Want to be part of the magic?
Join the planning team
Help track inventory or source supplies
Help set up, serve, and/or clean up
Strength and Stretch
Mondays, 10:30 am with Deb or Dana
Please check the Ritchie Calendar to confirm dates, times, and cancelations.
Summer break starts July 12
Come join for some strength training and gentle stretching to help keep us strong and mobile.
Designed for 50 and older, class offers several levels of intensity so anyone can join and can work at their own pace.
This will also include some yoga style stretches to help mobility, flexibility and balance. Come socialize with a great group of participants as well. Hope you can join us.
Cost: $5 per drop-in, $40 for a 10-class punch card.
Show receipt at first class to get your punch card.
You can also purchase your punch cards before or after class.
Questions? Contact Dana: danaarmit@gmail.com or Deb: debproc72@gmail.com
Pub Nights
Please check the Ritchie Calendar to confirm dates, times, and cancelations.
Come down to the Ritchie Hall on the last Saturday of the month for drinks, snacks, games and tunes. Bring your neighbour!
Check each month (see below) for special music guests, special games night (like Bingo or Crib night) or special activities (like re-gift exchange).
Is it family friendly? Children and teens are welcome to join pub night, seated at tables. If your kid needs a place to run around, pub night, it’s not set up for that inside, but we sure do have a playground outside!
Is there live music? Sometimes. Pub Nights are for the community by the community. Sometimes it’s games or solo artists or just chill vibes and a great playlist.
Do we only serve beer? Each month we add something or try something different. We now offer cider, wine on request, and Edna’s premium mocktails (easily converted to cocktails 😉).
Do we serve food? We don’t have full food service, but we do serve pizza by the slice and other snacks.
Upcoming Pub Nights
June: Trivia
July: Patio Lanterns
DETAILS:
FREE admission
Bent Stick brews, cider option, NA options; all $5
Snacks for purchase: pizza by the slice, Hawkins Cheezies
There will be music, sometimes live and sometimes special playlists
For Community. By Community. Come and Help Out. Meet your neighbours.
Set-up the seating / entry / games on tables
Entry table for ticket and memberships and door watching
Sell drinks and food (pro-serve not required)
Pro-server to supervise event (all night) and serve when bar gets busy
Tear down and clean up with help from friends
Questions? Ask the team: pubnights@ritchie-league.com