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Past Events and AccomplishmentsWheels for Words Event a Success Wheels for words was a great success with 88 enthusiastic people indulging in a tasty steak and Ball game on a beautiful sunny Saturday evening on June 12th at the Seaman Stadium. The goal was to bring the message of what we do to a larger audience and that was most certainly what happened. Big thanks to everyone who sold tickets for the event with a big thank you to High River Smittys, Cargill and Total Auto Care for their special support of our event. Our event team is already brainstorming for ways to improve your experience for next year so stay tuned for updated information on our new website set to launch in September, 2010. "Wheels for Words" is back!
Literacy for Life Foundation is thrilled to announce that we are partnering with the Okotoks Dawgs Baseball Club for an event on Saturday, June 12th, 2010. We are building on the “Wheels for Words” theme that has been so successful in the past. This year you are invited to “ride” to the Seaman Stadium in Okotoks and join us for a bite, beverage and ball game. Here’s how it works…
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Wheels for Words Fundraiser - or - Print and fill out this short form, and mail us your donation. SAD BUT TRUE!“Wheels for Words” Charity Motorcycle Ride will not occur in 2009 or the foreseeable future. We would like to thank all riders and their passengers, volunteers, sponsors and individuals that have pledged in the past for your participation and support in this event. The Ride has been important in our growth as an organization and has created awareness and friendships with individuals that now recognize the value of the work that is done through Literacy for Life Foundation. At this point in our organization’s growth we have the opportunity to take time in 2009 to evaluate and plan our direction in terms of fundraising. Through this planning stage we will look at the most effective method of getting our community involved in supporting our programs. Another part of the plan will be looking at creating awareness. It is critical in these economic times that business, community and individuals understand that for success in the workplace, family and community we need to pay attention to more than just the mechanics of reading and writing. Numeracy, critical thinking, problem solving, social skills, listening, document use and computer skills are all part of the literacy package Approximately 50% of individuals THAT CAN READ WILL NOT BE ABLE TO READ the paragraph below. i cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it dseno't mtaetr in waht oerdr the ltteres in a wrod are, the olny iproamtnt tihng is taht the frsit and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it whotuit a pboerlm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Azanmig huh? yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt! Imagine how difficult and frustrating it could be for those 50% that will not be able to read this paragraph or other things around them every day. What important information are they missing and how will this impact on their life? Did you know that 49% of Albertans have difficulty with everyday reading and writing activities and that half of that group have major difficulties with day- to-day literacy? Imagine living your life not being able to read simple things such as traffic signs or the directions for giving your child’s medicine! Literacy for Life Foundation is here to help adults within our community acquire those essential skills needed for economic and social success. Help Your Neighbours Master Literacy Even though we are not having the Wheels for Words event this year, we still would like to give you an opportunity to continue to support our organization. There are a number of ways you can help:
The Future We are planning some new and exciting events and happenings and we will keep in touch so you can continue to be part of them. Again we thank you for your past donations to Literacy for Life. With your renewed support in 2009, we will continue to help people in our community who struggle with challenges around literacy every day. The Ride has given us great memories. Click here to view pictures from the 2007 and 2008 Wheels for Words Charity Ride. The rides have been a success due to the support of businesses, volunteers and service clubs. Click here to visit our sponsor page.
Share the Gift of Stories Help us celebrate Family Literacy Day by sharing the gift of stories. Below is the first paragraph of a story. Different people or groups add a paragraph until everyone has helped to write the story. You can do it within your family, with other families, at work or with a group that you belong to. When the story is done hand it into Literacy for Life Foundation. All the stories will be put into a book format. Make sure you add a title for the story and who should get credit for the story (and their phone or e-mail contact number.) Each group or family that writes a story will get a copy of the book. It will also be posted on our web site at www.litforlife.com Submit it by mail to #3 1204 – 10th St. SE, High River, T1V 2B9, email – literacy @telus.net or bring it to your local library on Family Literacy Day, January 27th. (prefer it by email or on disc) Another way people can “Share the Gift of Stories” is by helping us with our Books for Babies Program. Do you have new, washable, child suitable material that you can donate to our program? Directions for making the bags are also available at the libraries and we will gladly accept the gift of the material or the material already in bag form. Donations can be dropped off at the High River, Okotoks, Black Diamond or Millarville Library, local health unit or our office. (Directions for making bags are on our web site or at the local library) Starting Paragraph- Mandy and Kelsey were sisters that lived on a ranch. They were both were very curious young ladies who were always getting into trouble. They didn't mean to but because they were so curious they often went where they shouldn't go. One day they went for a horse back ride. They usually went the same way every time but this trip was a little different. They saw a cave in the side of the hill and Mandy decided they needed to explore. They climbed to the cliff, pulled the branches away from the opening and……………. Call Literacy for Life Foundation (652-5090) or your local library for information on events happening on Family Literacy Day January 27th. Holidays are for Giving When: November 23rd , 2006 Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Where: 371 2001 Southridge Drive, Okotoks Alberta Please accept this invitation to our event and come and enjoy shopping in a unique and beautiful store staffed by helpful, friendly staff. Snacks and drinks will be served and you have an opportunity to shop at your leisure and visit with other friends of literacy. Buy your gifts and in turn give the "Gift of Literacy" to families and adults in our community. For every $25.00 spent by an individual they will have the opportunity to put their name in for our Door Prize gift. Please bring a friend, sister, mother, grandmother or others who would like to support literacy. Call our office for more information 652-5090. "Home-grown Literacy"
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Horse and wagon rides were available between the Library, Parent Link and Museum. Art Cox volunteered his time and his horses to this event. The children loved the rides even though it was a cold and snowy day.
A Legacy Library was presented to the Black Diamond, High River and Okotoks communities.
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Literacy activities were held at each location and parents and children had a great time exploring movement and literacy.
"Wheels and Words" Charity Ride
June 4th 2006
The 3rd Annual "Wheels and Words" Charity Ride was a resounding
success. 66 bikes were registered up from 13 in
2005. $9,200.00 was raised
for two great causes - Literacy for Life Foundation and FREMS Emergency
Mountain Bike Team.
Riders enjoyed beautiful weather, great scenery, and prizes galore. The scrabble run was a hit and 110 people sat down for a steak barbeque donated by Cargill and cooked to perfection by the High River Kinsmen. Check back in January for information on the 2007 ride to be held on June 3rd.
Thank you to all the local riders who collected pledges, invited others to the ride and to the businesses that provided donations and support.
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Holidays are for Giving
Help give the Gift of Literacy!
You are invited to Literacy for Life’s second annual "Give the Gift
of Literacy" fundraising event at the Hallmark/Rafters Store in Okotoks,
Alberta. Do your holiday shopping and at the same time support literacy programming
in your community. At the end of the shopping evening Hallmark/Rafters will
give Literacy for Life Foundation a cheque. This cheque will be based on the
pre GST sales total. For every dollar our guests spend on regular priced items
Literacy for Life will receive 
25%
of that dollar and 10% of the dollar on sale items.
Items can not be returned.
When: November 15th , 2005
Time: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Where: 371 2001 Southridge Drive, Okotoks Alberta
Please accept this invitation to our event and come and enjoy shopping in a unique and beautiful store staffed by helpful, friendly staff. Snacks and drinks will be served and you have an opportunity to shop at your leisure and visit with other friends of literacy. Buy your gifts and in turn give the "Gift of Literacy" to families and adults in our community. For every $25.00 spent by an individual they will have the opportunity to put their name in for our Door Prize gift.
Please bring a friend, sister, mother, grandmother or others who would like to support literacy. Call our office for more information 652-5090.
"Home-grown Literacy"
A Literacy Classroom On Wheels
Children and parents had a wonderful time in the Bus and at the host locations. Literacy Tasters were held a long side the Bus at the Longview School, Okotoks Public Library, High River Centennial Library, Diamond Valley and District Boys and Girls Club, Turner Valley School, and Millarville Community Library. Thank you to Darrell and Deb for making this a memorable time for families in the Municipal District of Foothills #31. Check out the pictures of children and parents learning about literacy. |
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View our pictures from the
2005 Wheels and
Words Motorcycle Ride
Share the Gift of Stories
Sponsored by Literacy for Life Foundation
Family Literacy Day – January 27th
Help us celebrate Family Literacy Day by “Sharing the Gift of Stories”. Below is the first paragraph of a story. Different people or groups add a paragraph until everyone has helped to write the story. You can do it within your family, with other families, at work or with a group that you belong to.
"Pajama Story Time", January 27th at 6:30 p.m. There will be two sessions – one for pre-schoolers and the second for children in families reading together. Please pre-register by phoning the High River library at 652-2917.
"The Lunch Bunch"on Thursday, January 27, 2005 from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Everyone is invited to bring their lunch and relax as three readers share passages from their favourite books. There is no admission charge. Pre-registration is not required. .
Another way people can “Share the Gift of Stories” is by helping us with our Books for Babies Program. You can help in a couple of different ways:
Starting Paragraph-
Rabbit hopped across the field with thoughts of carrots dancing in his head. It was lunch time and he had decided today was the day to visit the carrot patch. Rabbit had finally found the courage to go to Mr. Crab’s garden. Mr. Crab took great pride in his garden and had many traps and gadgets set to keep rabbits away but Rabbit had a plan. He ………….
Call Literacy for Life Foundation for further information. 652-5090
Visit your local library on Family Literacy Day:
High River Centennial Library, Okotoks Public Library, Millarville Community
Library, Longview Library, Sheep River Community Library and Blackie.
Literacy for Life 2nd Annual Christmas Party
Literacy
for Life hosted their second annual Christmas Party in December. Volunteers,
students, staff, Board and their families enjoyed good food and company.
A special guest arrived to give out goodies to the children. Thanks Santa!
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The 1st Annual Charity Motorcycle Ride 2004!
The
ultimate ride was held on September 19th 2004 and raised approximately $5,000
for Literacy for Life Foundation and AIM. Everyone had fun and survived
the fog and cold at the start of the ride. Participants raved about the
beautiful warm ride through the Highwood Pass. Remember to put it on your
calendar for next year.
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Holidays are for Giving
Help give the Gift of Literacy!
You are invited to Literacy for Life's First "Give the Gift of Literacy" fundraising event at the Hallmark/Rafters Store in Okotoks, Alberta. Do your holiday shopping and at the same time support literacy programming in your community. At the end of the shopping evening Hallmark/Rafters will give Literacy for Life Foundation a cheque. This cheque will be based on the pre GST sales total. For every dollar our guests spend on regular priced items Literacy for Life will receive 25% of that dollar and 10% of the dollar on sale items.1
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To give you an idea of how this will give the "Gift of Literacy" a $10.00 purchase at our event will purchase a Board book which goes in each Book for Babies bag given to parents of new babies. We give out 500 bags a year to families in the Municipal District of Foothills #31. If our total sales were $625.00 we could create 3 "Story in a Bags" for the libraries in our area or help one adult receive their GED. (High school diploma)
Please accept this invitation to our event and come and enjoy shopping in a unique and beautiful store staffed by helpful, friendly staff. Delicious snacks and drinks will be served and you have an opportunity to shop at your leisure and visit with other friends of literacy. Buy your gifts and in turn give the "Gift of Literacy" to families and adults in our community. For every $25.00 spent by an individual they will have the opportunity to put their name in for our Door Prize gift.
Please bring a friend, sister, mother, grandmother or others who would like to support literacy. Email Barb Milligan at milliganb@telus.net or phone 403-652-5090 (extension 3) and let us know if you are attending. We do not want to run out of snacks.
Designed and hosted by 
in collaboration with Literacy for Life Foundation
On November 20th 2006 the Bus was at the Okotoks Recreation Centre.
The visit was supported by the Okotoks United Way. Volunteers from
the Scotia Bank, Royal Bank and Community Savings helped with the Literacy
Activities.
