Teddy bear picnic comes to Kinsmen Park

Justin Seward
Times Reporter

 

A new initiative is encouraging families to enjoy a relaxing afternoon by taking part in a Teddy Bear Picnic, with the stuffed bears being donated to the Alberta Children’s Hospital.
The event, which is hosted by Re-Max Landan Real Estate, will feature fun activities for kids at Kinsmen Park on June 6.
“We’re going to have guest speakers, freezies and frisbees for the kids,” said Danielle Stahl, co-event organizer. “It’s going to be a lot of fun.”
“We’re asking people to, but not obligated to, bring new or gently used blankets to sit on while they’re there, new teddy bears, non- perishable items and toiletries.”
The toiletries and non-perishable items will be donated to the Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) and the Wheatland Crisis Centre. The blankets will be dropped off at the Mustard Seed and the bears will go to Alberta Children’s Hospital.
Stahl is hopeful that events like these will promote the overall area and attract more festivities.
“It’s always nice to have more events in Strathmore for families,” she said. “It’s something that we came up with. It’ll be nice to give a little and have an event for the families.”
There will be prizes for the colouring contest, with the poster available in your local newspaper (May 22 issue of the Strathmore Times, Page 20) to bring with you before you attend. Extra copies of the newspaper are available at the Strathmore Times office.
The Teddy Bear Picnic will take place on June 6 at Kinsmen Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.