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Social Events 2005 - for everyone!
Yee - Haw! It’s the Alberta Library Roundup!
Listen-up conference goers! Get ready for the biggest hootin’- nanny of the century at this year’s Alberta Library Conference! Dust clouds are whirling-up on the horizon from the excitement going into the sessions, displays & social events that celebrate the heart & soul of library service in this province! So roundup your partners, ‘cause we’re circling the wagons to give you the best conference ever!
Thursday April 28th:
What: First Timers Reception
When: 8:00 - 8:45 p.m. If this is your first time at the Alberta Library Conference, you will want to learn about getting the most out of your conference experience. Learn from the pros, make new friends & be eligible for some fabulous prizes! What: Opening Reception Celebrating Our Past, Embracing Our Future
When: 9:00 – 10:00 p.m. Enjoy a free glass of wine at the Opening Reception on Thursday evening in the Grand Lobby as key contributors to the Alberta library community are recognized. Friday April 29th:
What: Morning Walk n’ Run
When: 6:00 a.m. Are you a walking or running enthusiast? If the answer is yes, join the crowd for a kick-start to your morning. For the walkers in the crowd, join nature-man Mike Perry for a lively ramble around Lac Beauvert. And for those who like to roll at a faster pace, Christine Sammon and Pat Sandercock will lead a run through beautiful Jasper scenery. Everyone will meet in the Lodge’s Grand Lobby before setting off for their morning jaunt. What: Author Talk Richard Scrimger
When: 8:00 p.m. If you're looking for wit and humour, then come and listen to Richard Scrimger, columnist & author of The Nose from Jupiter, Still Life With Children, and Bun Bun's Birthday, as he talks about life as a writer for kids & parents alike. Saturday April 30th:
What: Morning Walk n’ Run
When: 6:00 a.m. Are you a walking or running enthusiast? If the answer is yes, join the crowd for a kick-start to your morning. For the walkers in the crowd, join nature-man Mike Perry for a lively ramble around Lac Beauvert. And for those who like to roll at a faster pace, Christine Sammon and Pat Sandercock will lead a run through beautiful Jasper scenery. Everyone will meet in the Lodge’s Grand Lobby before setting off for their morning jaunt. What: Bonnets & Bullwhips Banquet - NOTE: For guests not staying at the Lodge, all meal tickets – including those for the banquet - can be purchased at the Lodge’s concierge desk.
When: 6:00 p.m. Dust off a hard day’s work with a calico hanky and step back into 1905, where a delicious, old-fashioned meal will be served up along side a bevy of prizes for best costume! So, haul out those leg garters and flounce skirts, but even a pair of jeans and a flannel shirt will do! Whoop-up that pioneering spirit by coming to dinner in the Beauvert Banquet Hall as a personality from Alberta’s past – a homesteader, preacher, rancher, or teacher - or even an old fashioned librarian! What: Author Talk John Seagrave
When: 8:00 p.m. Come listen to one of the last Hudson’s Bay Factors as he tells his story about joining the class of “Gentleman Adventurers” before the collapse of the fur trade. You will be sure to enjoy this author as he intertwines history with humour. What: Aged to Perfection Wine Tasting
When: 8:00 p.m. Like all of us, wine gets better with age! In keeping with our centennial celebration, this year's wine tasting will feature Rioja wines, from the young Criazna style to the aged Gran Reservas. Ensure you register early & have this check-marked on your registration form, as this very popular event is limited to only 75 people. What: The Big Alberta Hoedown – library style
When: 9:30 p.m. NO – it’s not a square dance! But if you show up in gingham we’ll still let you in! So, shine up your shoes, and come kick up the rug as we roundup the weekend by dancing to the awesome variety of tunes played by disc jockey Tommy Kerrivan. We’ll even have a no-host bar for you to mosey up to! *Delegates staying at accommodations other than the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge are welcome & encouraged to participate in all conference activities! Meal tickets can be purchased from the Lodge’s Concierge Desk.
See y’all in Jasper!
Connie Hargreaves, 2005 Social Convener
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