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The Official newsletter of your Crossroads Community Association
JULY / AUGUST 2016
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Stampede Breakfast
July 10th
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August 20th
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August 27th
Community Groups Registration
September 7th
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www.crossroadscommunityassociation.com
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Vista Heights, Belfast, Mayland Heights
Mailing address:
1803 -14 Avenue NE
Calgary, AB
T2E 1G4
[email protected]
Office: 277-6201
Fax: 277-6205
Kitchen: 276-3818
Executive
President ....................................................Larry Leach
[email protected]
1st Vice President................................ Inga McLean
2nd Vice President ...............................Chad Hande
Treasurer ......................................... Marilyn Johnson
Secretary ............................................. Beth Jamieson
[email protected]
Directors with Portfolio
Membership ...................................Jeannette Leach
Bingo Barn ......................................... Sandy Johnson
Publicity and Signs .........................................Vacant
Newsletter Editor .............................Stacy McGuire
[email protected]
Floating Directors
Jason Parè • Duncan MacDonald
Tara Pasveer • Sandy Johnson
Brijbala Bakhshi • Jerry Rourke
Other Contacts
Crossroads Community Association Mission Statement...
“Crossroads Community Association provides
programs and services to enhance the quality of life for all.”
President’s Message
We just held our last general meeting until our AGM in
September. Thank you to our Executive, Directors and
volunteers for a wonderful year. We have had many challenges
and have come through them more knowledgeable and with a
great respect for one another. I look forward to growing with you
all in the fall and beyond. Thank You.
May 28th was our 7th Annual Multicultural Festival. It was
by Larry Leach
a success thanks to our wonderful committee: Shannon, Jessie,
Brijbala and Tracy. Thanks also to our funders, the Vista Heights Action Committee,
The City Councillors office (Councillor Chabot) and The Calgary Foundation. It was
nice to see the Calgary Tower lit in honour of our community that evening.
I attended the Police Commission Dinner on behalf of the Community Association and
learned much about community policing. I enjoyed speaking with a young police cadet who
looks forward to a future in policing. Well done MacKenzie.
Our Community Garage Sale took place June 11th. Thanks to John, Wendy and
Jeremy (who sponsored the event). It came with ZERO cost to the association other
than space we provided for advertising. I hope we can make this an annual event as the
participation was outstanding. We had 28 locations and well over 30 families participate.
Facility Manager .............Tracey Cairns, 277-6201
Hours: Mon/Wed/Thurs 9am to 1pm
History Book ..................... Jerry Rourke, 601-5141
www.facebook.com/groups/118048868249237
www.crossroadscommunityassociation.com
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considered to reflect those of the community association. The information contained in this newsletter is believed to be accurate but is not
warranted to be so. The community association does not endorse any person or persons advertising in this newsletter. Publication of these
ads should not be considered an endorsement of any goods or services.
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CCA Community News
Community Board Meetings
Community meetings are held at the Crossroads Hall on the first
Sunday of the month except for holidays and summer months. The
meetings start at 7pm. We do not have meetings in July and August.
Next meeting is the Annual General Meeting on September 11.
With a little help from our friends!
Sometimes mistakes happen and last month we cancelled our Vista
Heights Community Cleanup too late to make changes in the newsletter. We simply did not have anyone to co-ordinate the event. As a
result, some people were ready to bring their items to the Crossroads
Furniture Mart.
We put up signs and had 3 volunteers at the Furniture mart parking lot to send folks to the closest alternative. Thanks to Duncan and
Michele MacDonald for their help. We had 10 folks over the day we
were able to direct over to Rundle.
Everyone was respectful including the fine folks at Crossroads
Furniture Mart. The good folks at the Ward 5 office had city trucks
monitoring the lot through the day to make sure no dumping took
place. We are beyond thankful for everyone for making the best of an
unfortunate situation.
Speaking of friends, thanks to everyone who submitted their re-
ceipts for Village beer to Crossroads. These funds will help us deliver
many great events and programs next year. Thanks to Sunridge Park
Wines and Spirits, who were our closest store to carry Village products. They were very helpful.
Larry Leach, President, Crossroads Community Association
50+ Club
Crossroads Community Association 50+ Club are seeking new
members! Are you interested in getting out of the house to socialize?
Do you love to play cards, Bingo, and build community spirit?
Join the 50+ Club! We meet every Monday from 6 to 10 pm, and on
the first Monday of every month there is a Potluck.
If interested please contact Peggy Fitzpatrick at 403-451-8508.
Community garden update
The Vista Heights community garden is now in full swing! After adding 470 kgs of compost, rototilling, and planting seedlings with Vista
Heights School and local volunteers, we now look forward to a successful growing season. If you are interested in gardening with us
please contact Rikki Schlosser at [email protected].
Pub Night!
No pub nights this summer - look for them to return in Sept!
Upper Hall - Seats 60
Pool table, shuffleboard, foosball and air hockey
plus kitchen and bar facilities.
$350 plus $350 dd
Stags: $500 plus $500 dd
Large Hall- Seats 200
Kitchen/bar facilities and projector with screen.
$600 plus $600 dd
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1250 BAR & GRILL
1250 MCKINNON DR. NE
HOLIDAY INN
OPEN DAILY FROM 6AM TO 1AM
Special Rates
for Sports teams!
Call for info.
Marlene Stevens
403-276-7466
Marlene Stevens
VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED!
Support your neighbours.
Shop local.
SAVE!!!
10% off
orders over $50
(excluding tobacco and lottery)
Not to be combined with
our special discount days.
With coupon. Expires July 31/16.
Newly renovated and located on the corner
of 16 Ave & 19 St NE
Modern restaurant with great food,
quality service, HD TVs & VLTs
Come and enjoy what we have to offer
at the 1250 Bar and Grill.
Call 403-230-1999 for more information!
Join us for our FREE annual BBQ on
Friday, July 15 from 11am-1pm.
Food and fun for the whole family.
Brand new BBQ and other prizes to be won.
A big thank you to our sponsors for their continued support!
Crossroads Community Church
MacDonalds Consolidated
Grimm’s
Freybe
Coca Cola
Canada Bread
Donations to the Food Bank or AARCS Foundation
will earn you a free raffle ticket.
Family owned and operated in your community since 1997!
Open 7 days a week: 9 am to 9 pm
Holidays: 10 am to 8pm
Mayland Shopping Centre
817-19th Street N.E.
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Crossroads Community News
Crossroads Stampede Breakfast
Crossroads Sewing Classes
Come join us on Sunday July 10th from 9 to11 am for our Stampede Breakfast at 1803 14 Avenue NE.
Join us for a sewing class and learn how to sew a top on Wednesday
evenings from 7 to 9 pm from August 10 to 31 at 1803 14 Ave NE.
Cost: $120
You will learn:
How to thread a sewing machine
How to fill and load the bobbins
How to read and use a pattern
Instructor-led series of 4 two-hour classes
~ 2 hours learning top and bottom thread paths on domestic sewing machines
~ 2 hours cutting your pattern
~ 4 hours sewing
We provide:
You provide:
sewing machines and needles
fabric
pattern
matching thread
practice threads
scissors, pins, measuring tape
iron/ironing board
Call 403-277-6201 or email [email protected] to
register.
Registration Deadline is July 25. For more information on the
classes please call De at 403-366-2577
Community group registration
This fall we will have mass group registration on Wednesday evening Sept 7th; call 403 277 6201 for times closer to the date!
Family Magic Night
Christopher Cool performs some magic on Saturday, August 20!
Doors Open - 6:15pm, Show Starts - 7:00pm
Community Members - Free, Non-Members $2.00
Contact 403-277-6201 or [email protected] to reserve your tickets.
Payment will be accepted at the door, or you must present your
Community Membership to gain free entry. Tickets must be reserved
in advance!
Concession will be open.
Get your Christopher Cool merchandise after the show!
Neighbours go extra mile
I would like to thank all our neighbours on McHugh Road in
Mayland Heights for their help after I had surgery. From providing
food, to mowing the grass and helping move furniture in and out of
the house, all help was greatly appreciated. There is no better place to
live. Thank you.
- Mike and Brenda leBlanc
Calling all Volunteers!
We are looking for volunteers for the Crossroads Community Association Stampede breakfast on Sunday July 10. If you are interested
in helping us cook, overseeing the children’s area, face painting or
help with the clean up crew. Please contact entertainmentcca@gmail.
com. We hope to see you there!
Movie Nights
Look for Movie Night to be back in October!
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
BOARD MEETINGS
Most meetings are usually held the first Sunday of
the month, except for holidays and summer months.
The meetings start at 7pm. Upcoming dates:
AGM – Sunday, September 11
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Guiding News
Campfire treats
Summer is time for sun, fun, family and of course CAMPFIRES.
Camping with Girl Guides wouldn’t be the same without a campfire
and/or campfire food. Here is a personal favourite for many of our
girls... You’ll need:
The basic ingredients... Sugar cones, Mini marshmallows, Chocolate chips and any other fillings such as bananas, peanut butter or any
other fun ingredients
What to do:
• Fill the cone with the chocolate chips and mini marshmallows
etc
• Wrap the whole cone in aluminum foil and put near fire.
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Editorial Deadlines:
Sept 2016 deadline is ............ Aug 1st
Oct 2016 deadline is .............. Sept10th
Nov 2016 deadline is ............. Oct10th
Please email your editorial submissions
and community information to
[email protected]
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President`s Message, continued from page 3
Cornerstone Youth Centre had a large attendance at their open
house June 7th. They have made it a better place for our junior high
aged youth. I encourage you all to take a tour and see what they are
doing there. It is a jewel in our community.
We continue to be the busiest community in east Calgary this
summer thanks to our entertainment committee of Brijbala, Marilyn
and Inga. July 10th will be our Stampede Breakfast; August 20th
will be our first family magic show in many years; and August 27
will be our Annual Summer Festival in Vista Heights (south end
of school field near the playground.) Read further for more details
on these and other events.
Wednesday September 7th will be our mass registration for
all community groups. If you’d like to sign up for dance, scouting,
soccer, guides, this is a great night to get your activities started. Or,
buy yourself a membership – it has its privileges.
I hope you all have a Happy Canada Day, a great Stampede and an
even better summer. Enjoy all the activities that we have on offer.
Be kind to each other Crossroads. Be a good neighbour, keep in
touch on our social media platforms and come out and meet your
neighbours at an event. It will help us keep Crossroads as the best
community in Calgary..
Larry Leach, President
Crossroads Community Association
CROSSROADS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP FORM
Please make cheques payable to:
Please check appropriate box:
Crossroads Community Association
1803 - 14 AVE NE
Calgary, AB T2E 1G4
Family $15
Senior $10
Name ______________________________________________________________________
Address _________________________________________
Postal Code________________
Email Address __________________________________ Phone _________________________
• Grill for about 5-10 minutes, turning occasionally.
• Let cool 1-2 minutes
• ENJOY!
Food will be very hot; please be careful and also, always to enjoy
the campfire safely.
For more information on Girl Guides or how to join for September please visit www.girlguides.ca
Until September - Yours in Guiding!
Free help line for teens
Need to talk? Connect with a teen who understands your unique
perspective. This free service is available to teens 24/7, 365 days a
year by calling 403-264-8336. Free counseling is also available. Visit
http://calgaryconnecteen.com to learn more.
Park n’ Play and Stay n’ Play
Park n’ Play and Stay n’ Play Offers Free Summer Fun
The City of Calgary’s Park n’ Play and Stay n’ Play supervised programs help children make new friends and learn a variety of games
and activities that they can use on their path to healthy and active
lifestyles.
Park n’ Play is for ages 6-12 while Stay n’ Play is for ages 3-5 provided they are accompanied by an adult.
Programs run weekdays and are weather dependent.
View the program schedule at calgary.ca/CommunitySummerPrograms.
July / August 2016
Going on a Holiday?
Summer is a great time to enjoy a vacation! But before you do,
make sure your home is as safe and secure as possible. The keys to
protecting your home when you are on vacation are not just the ones
you use in your deadbolt lock.
Below are a few tips to help reduce your risk:
• Double-check your insurance policy to find out if and when you
require someone to check in on your home.
• Give a trusted neighbour or friend a key and trip details and ask
them to check in on your home.
• Don’t advertise that you are going away.
• Create a lived-in appearance. Be sure the lawn is cared for while
you are away, and stop any newspapers or have flyers collected from
your door or yard. Set lights and a TV’s on timers so your home is not
dark during evening hours.
• Encourage a trusted neighbour to park their car in your driveway
while you are gone.
• Ensure that your door and window locking devices are working
and are locked when you leave.
• Disable your garage door while you are gone. Most have a switch
that can be turned off. You can also put a padlock or similar device
through the door tracks to ensure it cannot be opened.
• Put away, or secure all lawn furniture or tools (i.e. ladders) so
they can’t be used to assist a burglar in gaining access to the upper
story windows of your home.
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Crossroads Multicultural Festival
The last Saturday in May has become a “can’t miss”
weekend for our community. Our 7th Annual Multicultural Festival drew record crowds and smiles. Over 350
people attended the event this year.
Crowds were entertained by Confederation Park Scottish Country Dance Club who opened the festival.
We had square dancers entertaining outdoors on the
Atco stage and they brought participants up from the
crowd to learn the finer points. The Calgary Italian Dancers blew everyone away with their energetic performance.
Our famous international buffet drew rave reviews
again as the crowds lined up for a taste of some of the
finest food the world has to offer. Jessie Mafrica and her
wonderful crew (many of them family) outdid themselves
again this year. A friend of mine attends 20 plus cultural
festivals and he claims this one was BY FAR the best buffet he had ever seen. While we ate, we watched the Punjabi Dancers followed by Urvashi Kalajendera. Both
groups drew massive applause.
Outdoors we had our annual Hapkido demonstration thanks to Yoon’s Martial Arts School. The energy
and athleticism of these young folk, breaking boards and
performing high risk moves, continues to be a crowd favourite. The Mridul dance troop and the Canadian Step
Dancing group took us into the afternoon with wonderful
performances. The day ended with Bijan Maysami and
his new group performing Middle Eastern classics with
ancient instruments, one of which was over 10,000 years
old. It was a remarkable performance to end the day.
Enormous thanks to our funders: City Councillors
fund (Councillor Chabot), The Calgary Foundation
and the Vista Heights Action Committee. We couldn’t
have done it without you. Our wonderful committee included Shannon Keetch, Jessie Mafrica, Brijbala Bakshi
and Tracy Tanner. A dream team to be sure. Thank You
for your contribution to the pride of our community.
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Photo courtesy Rory L.
Uncle Moes Donairs
Family Foods
Big Chief Beef jerky
Co-op, North Hill
Byblos Bakery
Roma Catering
Saigon Night
Spolumbo’s Fine Foods & Deli
DJ Liquor
Hindu Society
Tim Hortons, Sunridge
Fiasco Gelato
Atco Gas
Photos courtesy Tobla H.
THANK TOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
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Concerns
How often is the newsletter printed?
The newsletter is published ten times
per year. Two issues are combined
month issues - July/August and
December/January.
Where is the newsletter delivered?
All homes, apartments and condos in
your community should receive the
newsletter.
How is the newsletter delivered?
Your community newsletter is delivered
by Canada Post.
Who pays for the delivery?
The Crossroads Community
Association pays for newsletter delivery.
If I have a ‘no-flyers’ sign on my mailbox how do I get the newsletter?
Community newsletters are classified as
official information and, as such, must
be delivered by Canada Post to every
address on every letter-carrier route.
There are no options for non-delivery
of official information mail-outs.
If you don’t receive your newsletter...
Your community association pays a lot
of money for newsletter delivery but we
need your help to monitor the delivery
and to report delivery problems.
If you, your friends or neighbours are
not receiving the newsletter please
follow these steps:
1) Talk to your letter-carrier or leave a
note or a sign on your mailbox insisting
on delivery.
2) Call Canada Post at 1-800-267-1177
and insist they initiate a case file and
reply to you with an explanation. Be
persistent!
3) E-mail [email protected] and
provide your address and postal code.
We’re on the Web!
Please visit
www.calgaryarea.com/ne
for the latest
details on Crossroads events,
programs and more!
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Community Connections
CROSSROADS
MARLBOROUGH PARK
MOUNT PLEASANT
Crossroads Community Association
Hall: 1803 14 Avenue NE Ph: 403-277-6201
Hall Rentals: Call the hall at 403-277-6201
Newsletter email: [email protected]
Facebook page: http://on.fb.me/fqqjLG
Marlborough Park Community Association
Hall: 6021 Madigan Drive NE
Hall Rentals: Call 403-248-1775
Newsletter email: [email protected]
Mount Pleasant Community Association
Hall: 602 - 22nd Avenue NW
Hall Rentals: Call 403-282-1314 or email:
[email protected]
Newsletter email: [email protected]
UPCOMING EVENTS
Crossroads Stampede Breakfast: Come join us on Sunday July 10th
from 9 to11 am for our Stampede Breakfast at 1803 14 Avenue NE.
Community group registration
This fall we will have mass group registration on Wednesday evening
Sept 7th; call 403 277 6201 for times closer to the date!
Family Magic Night: Christopher Cool performs some magic on
Saturday, August 20! Doors Open - 6:15pm, Show Starts - 7:00pm
Community Members - Free, Non-Members $2.00
Contact 403-277-6201 or [email protected] to reserve
your tickets.
Crossroads Community Sewing Classes: Join us for a sewing class
and learn how to sew a top on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 pm
from August 10 to 31 at 1803 14 Ave NE. Cost: $120
Free Summer Family Festival: Sunday, August 27 - 11:30am - 4pm
Vermillion Street and Valleyview Rd in Vista Heights.
Snacks, Crafts, Face Painting, Stilts, Games and more!
Call 403-276-1263 for more info.
Crossroads Community Association 50+ Club: We meet every
Monday from 6 to 10 pm; first Monday of every month there is a Potluck.
If interested, please contact Peggy Fitzpatrick at 403-451-8508.
RENFREW
Renfrew Community Association
Hall: 811 Radford Road NE Ph: 403-230-7055
Hall Rentals: Call 403-230-7055 and leave message.
Newsletter: [email protected]
Renfrew Bingo - The little hall with the big payouts!
Saturday and Monday evenings. Nickel Games at 6:10pm, regular
games at 6:50pm, Satellite at 8:45pm. Concession open.
Friday Pub Night: Renfrew Pub is open in the Social Room downstairs
in the hall most Friday evenings from 7pm to close. Friendly bartenders
and free pool, darts, foosball and shuffleboard. Be our guest!
RCA Stampede Day: Saturday, July 9
Stampede Breakfast & Kids Carnival in the morning and a horseshoe
tournament, canteen and beer gardens in the evening. If you can
volunteer please email [email protected]
MARLBOROUGH
Calgary Marlborough Community Association
Hall: 636 Marlborough Way NE Ph: 403-273-5894
Hall Rentals: Call 403-273-5894 or email
[email protected]
Newsletter email: [email protected]
UPCOMING HALL EVENTS:
July 16th - 7:00pm - Stampede Breakfast
July 23rd - 7:00pm - Open Stage Night - Fireside Lounge
Aug 27th - 7:00pm - Open Stage Night - Fireside Lounge
SENIORS EVENTS:
Befit & Age Well Exercise Class: Friday mornings from 9 to10am in
the main hall. Call 403-273-5894 for more info.
Walking Program: Tues. & Thurs. mornings starting at 8:30am
Call 403-273-5894 for more info.
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UPCOMING EVENTS AND PROGRAMS:
YMCA Calgary Kids In Motion: This program is available to children
ages 9-12 who might otherwise not be able to experience a summer
program. They do community volunteer projects in the mornings and
leisure and recreation activities in the afternoon. Each program is
offered two days per week during July and August and there is no
cost. For more information please call Owini Dharma (Community
Outreach Director) YMCA Calgary (403) 899-4107. Or e-mail owini.
[email protected]
Dueling Pianos: Live from Las Vegas! November 18th. Call for info.
Seniors Crib Club: Every Friday at 1pm in the Activity Room at the
Marlborough Park Community Centre. The Club runs from September
through June, no registration fees. Community memberships
appreciated. Please contact Virginia Savage at 403-366-3042.
Drop-in Tai Chi: Every Tuesday from 9:15 to 10:15am.
Drop-in Volleyball: Wednesday evening, $4 each
Marlborough Park Preschool: For anyone interested in our preschool
for the fall, registration will be ongoing all summer long and you can
register by visiting the Marlborough Park Community Association office.
RUNDLE
Rundle Community Association
Hall: 2409 - 50 St. NE
Hall Rentals: Call 403-280-4752
Newsletter email: [email protected]
The Rundle Summit Pub at the hall - Rundle’s best kept secret!
The Summit Pub also offers pool tables, dart boards, as well as cribbage
games on Tuesday and euchre on Thursdays. Wing night is still on
Wednesdays. Families are welcome! New menu! Check it out!
Playgroup: We meet in the Lower Hall from 9:00am to 11:00am on
weekdays. At the time of writing, there are openings on Wednesdays
and Fridays. You can register through the MPCA website; just look for
Playgroup.
MPCA Book Club: We meet from 7 to 9pm on the fourth Tuesday of
each month in the Lower Hall, 602 22 Ave NW. Everyone is welcome to
attend to enjoy discussing books (and snacks!) with those with similar
interests in a fun, casual atmosphere.
Our July 26th book will be The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows.
September 27th book will be Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng.
MPCA Adults Game Day: Starts up again in September
Seniors Strength & Flexibility Program: Starts up again in September
Quality School Age Child Care For Summer 2016: Pleasant Heights
After School is now accepting inquiries from parents whose children
have completed Kindergarten to Grade 6 (we cannot accept pre-kindergarten as they are considered pre-school) for fun summer childcare
for your child in a warm and caring environment. The afterschool location is out of the Mount Pleasant Community Hall (602-22nd Ave. N.W.,
Calgary) Interested parents should contact Nancy at 403-289-8233 or
587-998-0122 or by email at: [email protected].
A Day In The Park : Saturday August 6th for all the kids and families to
enjoy a fun day in the park. Later in the day Eric Filion will be presenting
live entertainment and a beer garden for the adults. Please mark the
date on your calendar and watch the web site for more information
and times.
Mt Pleasant Outdoor Pool: Now open! June 18th - September 5th
Rentals, lessons and more! For info call (403) 221-4288, visit www.
mpca.ca or email [email protected] or mpoplessons@gmail.
com
WINSTON HTS - MOUNTVIEW
Winston Hts - Mountview Community Association
Hall: 520 - 27 Avenue NE
Hall Rentals: Call 403-276-5474 or
Email [email protected]
Newsletter email: [email protected]
Book Club: This easygoing group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each
month from 7-9 p.m. at the Winston Heights Community Centre Board
Room. To join our group or for information on upcoming books, please email Kendra at [email protected]. Here’s a list of upcoming selections:
Tuesday, July 19 - Imposter Bride by Nancy Richler.
On Tuesday, August 16- If I Fall, If I Die by Michael Christie.
Winston Heights-Mountview Playgroup
Playgroup is held each Monday morning from 10 to 11:30am at the
hall. If you have any questions, or would like more information, please
contact Sarah Wiedmer Jarabak at [email protected].
Fitness for the Older Adult: Tuesday morning yoga classes starting
at 9:30am and lasting one hour. The cost is $5/person. For information,
contact Maidie at [email protected] or Sidney at 403-705-7559.
Neighbourhood Pot Luck: The third Friday of every month, the
WHMCA hosts a family-friendly pot luck dinner. There are toys and
activities for children and a great opportunity to meet new neighbours
and friends. Contact Christine at [email protected]
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A Lo�� Ba��
with Jerry Rourke
Welcome back to Part 25 of our historic feature in the
Crossroads Convenor. Every month we will feature an
excerpt from our Journey Through the Crossroads
history book. This month we are reprinting Part 10 of our feature from September
2007 - Katie Jaworenko’s farm at 2222 Vermillion Street NE. The family had lived
there since the early 1920’s and the house was torn down in 2005. This month we
look at what is currently at the site.
I have heard current and former residents would like to submit their stories
and I welcome all new submissions. Does anybody remember the old mink farms
at the end of 14th Avenue? How about the old
greenhouses? Also, I Iost the contact information
for the residents who know Lillian Mayland. Please
contact me again at the number below; I would very much like to publish some new
stories and pictures of the Mayland family. I am working on composing new stories
and updating the Journey Through the Crossroads book for the community’s 50th
Anniversary. Look for it this Fall!
Submit your stories and pictures of the past growing up in the community
to my email address: [email protected] or call me at 403-601-5141.
KATIE JAWORENKO-PART 2
Back in September of 2002,
while talking to Katie in her home,
I had no idea that this talk would
be the start of the history book
many residents now have in their
possession.
When Katie passed away in
2003, the future of her house
and history of Vista Heights was
uncertain. While I was writing
the book, her property was sold
and the garage was moved. I checked into moving the house to a
location where it could be maintained as a historic remembrance of
the pioneers that built the community but it became apparent the
house was too old to move and it was torn down by developers in
2005 to make way for a condominium.
The site remained vacant when the developer backed out of the
project, the city then took over the land and in 2007 a new building
emerged.
It is now the site of the Vista Grande. The once simple life of the
1920’s has now been replaced by a modern 21st century housing unit.
No more barns, tractors, sloughs and cattle. Even the huge pine trees
that graced the property are long gone, this being the last farmhouse
in Vista Heights. In Belfast, though, there are at least four or five farm
houses left in the community.
If anyone has any new stories to tell, please send them in and they
will get printed here in my feature and may be added to the new
book! Join me next year for another installment of “A Look Back”,
our ‘Journey Through the Crossroads’ feature. - Jerry R.
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Community News
Stampede Taxi Stands
Stampede taxi stands are designated areas near Stampede Park
where taxis will be lined-up to wait for customers. Two temporary
taxi stands will operate at all hours during Stampede. These stands
are located at the South and North entrances of Stampede Park. The
taxi stand located at the North entrance of Stampede Park will provide priority service to people with accessibility needs as this entrance
provides the most direct route to enter into the park.
Late Night Temporary Taxi Stands
Within Stampede Park there are multiple entertainment venues.
In 2016 all venues are closing at 3 a.m. To accommodate the evening
rush two additional late night temporary stands will be established.
For details, visit Calgary.ca and search taxi stands.
Acro
Jazz
Hip Hop
Fall Programs – Ages 5-12 yrs at the
Evergreen Theatre in Mayland Heights.
Register online at calgaryjazzdance.com
For info call Arlene at 403-835-4535.
Green Cart
Green Cart set to roll out next spring
After a successful pilot that saw a 40 per cent drop in garbage and
89 per cent satisfaction amongst residents, the Green Cart Program
will roll out to all single family homes beginning next spring. All
communities should have the service by fall 2017.
Here are the highlights:
- All food, yard and pet waste is accepted in the program.
- Unlimited quantity. Use paper yard waste bags for extra yard
waste that doesn’t fit in the cart.
- Green and blue carts will be collected on the same day every
week.
- Black carts will be picked up once every two weeks on a separate
day since most household waste can be recycled or composted.
Residents will receive everything they need to get started including the green cart, a kitchen pail for collecting food scraps inside the
home; a sample of compostable bags for the kitchen pail and yard
waste bags.
Once service begins, households will pay $6.50 per month. This
charge reflects the savings achieved by changing black cart garbage
collection from weekly to once every two weeks.
Green carts go beyond backyard composting
If you’re already backyard composting, keep it up. Use your green
cart for all the other materials that cannot be composted at home like
meat, bones, shellfish, dairy, weeds and pet waste.
Why we need to keep food and yard waste out of landfills
It may be hard to believe, but more than half of residential garbage is food and yard waste. Composting this material is the right
thing to do. When food and yard waste is buried in the landfill it
releases methane, a greenhouse gas that is 25 times stronger than carbon dioxide. By using the green carts we reduce dependence on our
landfills, reduce greenhouse gas and turn food and yard waste into
nutrient-rich compost.
To learn more about the Green Cart Program, visit calgary.ca/greencart.
- submitted by The City of Calgary Waste & Recycling Services.
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Area Classified Ads
ANIMAL RESCUE
Adopt - Foster - Volunteer - Donate
Our volunteers range in age from
young children to seniors and all
are animal-lovers who are looking to
make a difference.
To learn more, please visit
www.aarcs.ca
HEALTH & WELLNESS
MUSIC LESSONS
ONLY PERFECT CLEANING SERVICES
References/Bonded. Free est. Non-abrasive,
ph-neutral, biodegradable supplies + microfibre cloths for top quality residential cleaning.
Call (403) 719-4052 or (587) 434-0798.
YOGA CLASSES in new year
Monday nights at Rundle Community hall.
Thursday nights at Prince of Faith Church.
Beginners welcome! Call 403.809.2170 for
info or email [email protected] for info.
LOCAL Affordable music lessons
Ph: 587-470-7988
[email protected]
www.flamingomusic.ca
TLC CLEANING Over 18 years experience!
Licensed, insured, bonded, WCB. Excellent
rates and references. Enviro options.
Free estimates. Call Carol at 403-614-8522
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Small-Med. Home and Office Cleaning
Wk./Bi-wk./monthly rates. Enviro-friendly.
[email protected]; 403-689-9464
Hughes’ House B & B. Crescent Hts. area.
Family-friendly. Visiting relative specials.
403.804.4431 Visit www.hugheshouse.ca
CLEANING SERVICES
EAVESTROUGHING
Experienced, reliable, bonded residential
cleaner is now accepting new clients.
Please call Natasha at 403-999-3603
All Classified ads must be prepaid
Call 403-276-8108 to book your ad.
CLEANING SERVICES
Domestic Divas Maid Service
One time, weekly/biweekly, monthly
Move in-move out, For Sale, Spring Clean
Call 403-681-4608 Chemical Free Fibres!
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BED & BREAKFAST
CASH
CHEQUE
Get a new furnace, save gas and electricity,
low monthly rates. Secure Home Services.
Call Erwin at 403-863-8513.
CLASSIFIED
ADS WORK!
PILATES
NSP SERVICES: Exterior WOOD WORK
Deck and Fence Construction & Renovation
Free estimation. Ph.403-999-3603
Drop- In Pilates $8. Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30 pm
1204 Renfrew Dr. N.E. 403 277-2292
Certified Instructor - Everyone Welcome!
HANDYMAN SERVICES
PLUMBING SERVICES
Calgary Comfort
by Design Ltd
(403) 404-2255
Tony Peterson Eavestrough Quality work
prompt service. Free estimates on new installs. Call Tony 403-230-7428 (Since 1990)
Plumbing, Heating, Gas Fitting
Kitchens, Bathrooms,
Custom Showers, Garage Heaters
Crossroads Community News
The New Adventures of Engine 23
Central Library is home to a full-sized, real fire truck—and yes,
it’s inside the library! Engine 23 has retired from fighting fires and
has begun a whole new life helping children learn. Calgary’s youngest
citizens can not only read about fire trucks, but also suit up, jump in
the truck, and rush to the scene of imaginary accidents and infernos
to bring aid and assistance. Because the fire truck isn’t just a 22-tonne
vehicle in a building: it’s a suite of experiences. It’s authentic. Kids can
play on it and interact with it in a very real way.
Visit Engine 23 any time Central Library is open, or drop in for
special Engine 23 storytimes. Toddlers and Preschoolers (ages 2-5)
can drop in to enjoy fire-themed storytimes while seated atop Engine
23! Families (all ages) are welcome to drop in and join a Calgary Fire
Department firefighter for a special family storytime and the opportunity to start their very own new adventures with Engine 23.
Nature Drop-in Programs
Explore swimming and flying creatures at The City of Calgary’s
free nature drop-in programs.
Drop by Ralph Klein Park this summer for The City of Calgary’s
free nature programs. Designed for children ages 5 to 12 (with an
accompanying adult), these interactive sessions explore wetland wonders and birdwatching basics using fun, hands-on activities.
July / August 2016
Bring your budding biologist on Tuesday afternoons from 1 to
3 p.m. for Wetland Bug Safari. Get an up-close view of the cool
critters living in Canada’s largest man-made wetland, examine their
unique creature features and learn about their survival in a stormwater pond.
Prefer flying creatures? Drop by on Thursday afternoons between
1 and 3 p.m. for What Bird is That? Find out what makes a bird a
bird, explore different bird species and learn how to spot and identify
them using special birdwatching tools and clues.
The City’s nature drop-in programs run from July 5 to August 25.
Registration is not required. Due to limited staffing and supplies,
please no day camp or daycare groups of more than five children.
Visit calgary.ca/parksguide for more information.
Get moving this summer!
This summer, The City of Calgary is providing a variety of free
and affordable community programs and events for families, youth
and seniors.
Get out and get moving this summer! Visit calgary.ca/GetMoving.
Don’t forget to share your summer adventures by using the hashtag
#GetMovingYYC.
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