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 $5.00 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.

MARCH & APRIL SCHEDULES

2026		10:30 - 12 pm	1 - 2 pm	2:30 - 3:30 pm
March	4	Art	Strum & Drum	Karaoke
	11	Art	Nikky / Dance	Karaoke
	18	Art	Strum & Drum	Karaoke
	25	Art	Strum & Drum	Suzanne / Yoga
April	1	Art	Strum & Drum	Karaoke
	8	Art	Karin / Zumba	Karaoke
	15	Art	Strum & Drum	Karaoke
	22	Art	Strum & Drum	Lyla / Chi Gong
	29	Art	Strum & Drum	Karaoke

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 the 1st, 3rd, and 4th Wednesday each month.)
• 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. (Replaces either Strum & Drum on the 2nd Wednesday or replaces Karaoke on the 4th Wednesday each month.)
• Creative Open Stage, featuring Karaoke! : An opportunity for individuals to present their talents on an open stage. (Teacher: Jason Steele, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd Wednesday each month.)
• If there is a 5th Wednesday during any give month, the standard schedule applies.

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!