Thorsby & District Regional Recreation & Parks Board

 

Members

Representing Name Position
Village Rep Derrell Flett
Cheryl Filipic Vice-Chair
Paula Pawlick Treasurer
Telfordville Laurie Abel
Morrowdale Vivian Martinoff
Sandholm Doris Mason Chair & County Rep.
Strawberry Ollie Richter
Council Rep Barry Rasch
Youth Rep Joey Bendoritis
County Rec Director Dean Ohnysty
County Community Coordinator Andrea Beckon
Recreation Manager Laurie Gellert Secretary

Philosophy

The Councils, Board and Staff jointly strive to provide health, fitness and social opportunities for all individuals and families in Thorsby and area. Together we will foster a strong sense of Community, encouraging residents to contribute and enjoy the benefits of recreation, culture and parks.

Meetings

The Recreation Board meets August - May on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the meeting room at the Recreation Complex. These meetings are open to the public.

Grants

Limited funds are available to assist local clubs with recreation related costs. Grant applications are due at the end of March every year for funding consideration. (Download: Grant Application (PDF 76 Kb) 

2008 Grant Recipients

  • Thorsby Toddler Time
  • PeeWee Minor Fastball 
  • Thorsby Communities In Bloom 
  • Thorsby Soccer Club
  • Thorsby League Bowling
  • Strawberry Ball Club
  • Tiny Tots Playschool
  • Morrowdale Community Hall 
  • Rundle Mission 
  • TADS Program Board
  • Thorsby Elementary School Parents Assoc.
  • Thorsby Cadets
  • Sandholm Community Hall 

Scholarship

Criteria

  • The eligible student must be registered in a post secondary institute.

First choice will be given to a student:

  • Registered in Recreation or Recreation related studies or Culture which includes Art, Drama and Music Studies.

Second Chioce will be given to a student:

  • Registered in Arts or Education Studies AND have a strong volunteer involvement in school and/or Community Recreation Activities.

The amount of this scholarship is $500.00 and the Thorsby High School will choose the qualified recipient and inform the Thorsby & District Recreation & Parks Board.

 

Thorsby & District Community Hall Contacts

Thorsby Community Hall Laurie Gellert 789-4043
Telfordville Community Hall Tracy Musson 789-2532
Morrowdale Community Hall Vivian Martinoff 789-2432
Sandholm Community Hall Doris Mason 389-2381
Strawberry Community Hall Cindy Miller 789-2446