The HUB

The Hub: A Place for You to Shine!

The Hub is a weekly arts program aimed at serving our vibrant community of people with developmental, cognitive, and physical disabilities! This program celebrates individuals through arts and culture activities to find meaningful outlets for self-expression and growth!

The City of Red Deer, the YMCA Northside Community Centre and several granting agencies across the city and region helped us re-create the magic in a new space. We at the Red Deer Arts Council believe that these folks matter and deserve a space full of creativity, self-expression, belonging, and social integration.

We have implemented a fee to attend the Hub of $2.00 per visit by individuals with diverse needs. This amount, payable in cash upon arrival, will be used towards the continuing administration of the program, art supplies, equipment, rent, and leadership costs. A receipt is provided upon payment. Forgot your cash? No problem. We don't want to turn anyone away, and if you need to discuss an alternative, please talk with Jason or Suzanne. We want to help and we want to ensure you feel welcome and included.

September to June SCHEDULES

2026		10:30 - 12 pm	1 - 2 pm	2 - 3 pm
Sept	2	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	Show and Tell/Open Stage
	9	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	Yoga With Suzanne
	16	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	Karaoke/Open Stage
	23	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	Dance with Nikky
	30	No Hub
Oct	7	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	Show and Tell/Open Stage
	14	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	Qi Gong With Lyla
	21	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	Karaoke/Open Stage
	28	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	Dance with Karin
Nov	4	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	Show and Tell/Open Stage
	11	No Hub
	18	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	Karaoke/Open Stage
	25	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	Dance with Nikky
Dec	2	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	Show and Tell/Open Stage
	9	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	Qi Gong With Lyla
	16	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	Karaoke/Open Stage
	23	No Hub
	30	No Hub
2027
Jan	6	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	Show and Tell/Open Stage
	13	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	Yoga With Suzanne
	20	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	Karaoke/Open Stage
	27	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	Dance with Nikky
Feb	3	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	Show and Tell/Open Stage
	10	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	Qi Gong With Lyla
	17	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	Karaoke/Open Stage
	24	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	Dance with Karin
Mar	3	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	Show and Tell/Open Stage
	10	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	Yoga With Suzanne
	17	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	Karaoke/Open Stage
	24	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	Dance with Nikky
	31	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	To Be Announced
Apr	7	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	Show and Tell/Open Stage
	14	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	Qi Gong With Lyla
	21	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	Karaoke/Open Stage
	28	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	Dance with Karin
May	5	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	Show and Tell/Open Stage
	12	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	Yoga With Suzanne
	19	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	Karaoke/Open Stage
	26	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	Dance with Nikky
June	2	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	Show and Tell/Open Stage
	9	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	Qi Gong With Lyla
	16	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	Karaoke/Open Stage
	23	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	Dance with Karin
	30	Art With Wendy	Strum and Drum With Dean	To Be Announced

The Hub facilitates different activities each week:

• Mixed Media Art: an opportunity for participants to create a new project each week while learning techniques, styles, and creating something from the heart. (10:30 am – 12:00 pm)
• Strum & Drum: an active participation concert with recreational drumming! (Teacher: Dean Ray, 1pm – 2 pm for)
• Move Together: a chance to dance, do yoga, try new movements, and be creative and active together. All movement activities are adaptive and accessible for all abilities.
• Creative Open Stage, featuring Karaoke! : An opportunity for individuals to present their talents on an open stage
• If there is a 5th Wednesday during any give month, the standard schedule applies with the 2-3pm slot holding a unique activity.

REGISTRATION FORM

Join us for the program at the YMCA Northside Community Centre! Sessions are drop-in, but check-in is required at the front desk. All activities are free to the public and you may stay on site between activities and socialize with friends over lunch in the grounds. We’re so excited to welcome the many Friends of the Hub to these programs!

We are grateful to the Red Deer & District Community Foundation, Servus Credit Union, the Lifelong Learning Council of Red Deer, ATB, and the City of Red Deer for their support of this program!