June 2012 - Townsite of Redwood Meadows
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June 2012 - Townsite of Redwood Meadows
A monthly volunteer-driven publication from the Redwood Meadows Community Association Chatter in the Woods June 2012 Volume 19, Issue 6 READ THE CHATTER ONLINE AT WWW.REDWOODMEADOWS.AB.CA Inside this issue: Babysitters list p.31 BCCA Programs p.33 Classifieds p.2 Council Update p.3 Environmental Ideas p.26 Fitness p.30 Kindergarten News p.27 Nutrition p.22 Redwood Calendar p.6 RMSC p.12 Wild Rose Update p.28 Bring on summer! The warmer temperatures are finally here and so are the many opportunities to volunteer, play sports and get involved in our community. If you enjoy volleyball and would like to meet some new friends, check out page 5 for the scoop on adult drop-in volleyball. Do you dislike driving to get your groceries? Many of your neighbors do too and have already started supporting local producers (most of whom deliver) listed on pages 9 and 14. Our brand new local primary care clinic has a new name—read on to find out what it’s called and when you can make your first appointment. Canada Day is just around the corner and we need volunteers. See page 4 for details. The Wild Rose Club is celebrating its 25th anniversary—see page 28 to find out how they will mark this special occasion. Don’t forget to join Martin Parnell this Sunday for our second annual fun run, brunch and family-friendly silent auction— you just might be able to get Dad something special for Father’s Day—more on page 17. SLOW DOWN! The warmer temperatures are here and our community’s children are back outdoors on their bikes and skateboards every day. The speed limit throughout the ENTIRE community is 30km/hour. Please obey the limit—this is for everyone’s safety. The Colin Rudolph Memorial Skate Park—Now Open! The ice is gone and the ramps on the rink are set for another season of board and bike activity! With the final installation of equipment in late May, the Skate Park will keep users of all levels challenged and having a blast. The RMCA would like to thank the local crew of dads who came out to put the community park back together. This ain’t no Lego set! Thanks to Dan Watson, Bart Frasca, Dave Dunay, Glen Van Camp, Trevor Davis, Warren Cleaver, Zak Schnell and Mark Madeiros. Special thanks to Megan Bishop for feeding this hard-working crew! CHATTER IN THE WOODS CLASSIFIEDS is a monthly, volunteer-managed publication of the Redwood Meadows Community Association and is distributed via email to residents of Redwood Meadows and the surrounding area. The Chatter is also available online at Is your dog on a raw food diet? Would you like some FREE food? Bison hearts, kidney & tongue FREE to a good raw dog food home. Naturally raised & drug free meat., call 403-949-2879 Interested in scrapbooking? Whether you're a pro, or just wondering what to do with all of those old photos on your computer, this group is for you. Just a chance to hang out and scrapbook together. Email Faith at [email protected]. www.redwoodmeadows.ab.ca. Receive a link to the Chatter on the first day of each month by emailing us at: [email protected] A limited number of printed copies are available from the Chatter boxes at Redwood House, mailboxes and at the BCCC in Bragg Creek. Contact the EDITORIAL TEAM at [email protected] Advertising Rates Business Card $25.00/month Quarter Page $35.00/month Half Page $50.00/month Full Page $95.00/month Position wanted as live-in caregiver: 2 years of professional experience, CPR and first aid training, references available, call 587-892-1781 or email [email protected] For sale: If interested in above items, call Kasia at (403) 949-4994. For sale: Two wooden espresso colored bar stools with backrest. Originally from Ikea, no longer available. Seat height 29” from floor. Metal plated foot rest, excellent condition and comfortable! $60 for the pair. Email [email protected] or call 949-2238. Two Enviro Cycle rotating composters—the Cadillac of composters! Easy to rotate for perfect mix and air circulation. Buy new at $199, will sell both for $150. Email [email protected] or call 9492238. Three-tiered white shelving unit with yellow frame sides from Ikea. 42” tall x 32” long x 16” wide with two shelves 12” deep. Email [email protected] or call 949-2238. Payment is required with your advertisement. Discount rates are offered for sixmonth or one-year commitments. The Chatter is printed by the Bragg Creek Business Centre: crib with mattress and linens play pen changing table Peg Perego stroller with clip on car seat umbrella stroller high chair Britax car seat girl’s clothes: baby to size 3-4 other misc items 403-949-3331 2 CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012 TOWN COUNCIL NEWS Emergency Planning is in Place for Possible Spring Flooding Council has reviewed the townsite plan in the event of spring flooding. We feel we are ready for the potential emergency with personnel and proper equipment in place. We do ask that all residents add the townsite of Redwood Meadows as a follow on your Twitter and Facebook accounts as we will be sending out any urgent messages via social media. We will also be using the town website, mass email and even regular mail and phone calls if necessary. Hopefully, we will escape the flood threat this year, but if flooding happens, we are prepared. You may have noticed some work being done to the water pipes throughout the townsite. Leaks have been detected, and crews are working to pinpoint the problem spots and make repairs. Some of the digging will have to take place in July and August when the water table is lower. We apologize for any inconvenience, but the work is essential for the betterment of the community. There's still no official word on when Eastlink will be upgrading their services in the town. We have been told that the plan is to install fibre optic cable to increase internet speed and improve cable. As I write this, work has started on the installation of the skateboard park in the hockey rink. A special thank-you to all the volunteers who helped out. Redwood Meadows is a better community thanks to all our volunteers. The skateboard park should be up and running by the time you read this. Council meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month at the town office, and everyone is welcome to attend. This month's meetings are set for June 6th and 20th. Darcy Curle, Councilor CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012 3 REDWOOD MEADOWS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 4 CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012 CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012 5 REDWOOD HOUSE JUNE 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 1 Sat 2 Fitness 9am 3 4 5 6 7 8 Right To Play Fun Run & RMCA Brunch Fitness 9am TKD 7pm Fitness 6:30pm ZUMBA 6:30pm KINDERMUSIK 9:30am Fitness 6:30pm TKD 7pm Fitness 9am 10 11 12 13 14 15 TKD 7pm Fitness 6:30pm ZUMBA 6:30pm Council 7pm VERGE Permaculture Walk-About Fitness 6:30pm TKD 7pm Bulk Buy Pick Up 6-7pm 17 24 6 16 BANDED PEAK GRAD NIGHT 18 19 20 21 TKD 7pm Fitness 6:30pm ZUMBA 6:30pm Fitness 6:30pm TKD 7pm 25 26 27 28 CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012 9 22 23 29 30 Do you have an exciting story to share with the community? Send it to us at ... [email protected] THANK YOU ADMAKI, FROM THE REDWOOD MEADOWS SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE The RMSC has a new look! Actually, it is not a new look per se, but it is our first-ever look … and we love it! Great big thanks to Tanya and Mark Kamachi of AdMaki for creating this fantastic logo. We think it says it all - a tree with a house inside it, just like our wonderful forested community. The house can also be viewed as an arrow, which signifies growth, change and moving forward (and is also connected to the recycle logo). By having the tree shape as the focus (and larger than the house), this logo communicates that our community's priority is preserving the natural ecosystem that we call home. Let us know what you think! Email [email protected] CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012 7 Following our recent “Name the Clinic” Children’s Contest, Mountain Wood Health Services is pleased to announce our new name! “Care in the Creek Health Clinic” First place: Kieran Brown of Redwood Meadows. Second Place: Michela & Elle Rae of Springbank Third Place: Tianna Starnino of Wintergreen Gift certificates from local bookstore The Best Little Wordhouse in the West for $50, $25 and $25 respectively will be awarded! Congratulations to our winners and a big thank you to everyone who participated! 8 CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012 Redwood Meadows Community Bulk Buy Program Support the local food movement by voting with your pocketbook! You can show your support for local farmers through bulk buying. Stock your freezer for barbeque season, order freshly ground pastry flour to make beautiful fruit pies (with fruit from Spud, of course), or order nuts and dried fruits from Grainworks for hearty, healthy trail mix to keep you going on summer hikes. Bulk food ordering is easier than ever. If you haven’t registered with the program, email Shana at [email protected] to receive emails reminding you when to place your order. Then simply go to www.redwoodmeadows.ca and follow the “Sustainability” link to the bulk buy information. Just in case you missed it, you may also wish to check out the local food producers list on page 14 for even more local products and services available in our area. Eat well! Producer Products Discount Contact Hoven Farms Organic, grass fed, naturally raised beef 13% www.hovenfarms.com Bowden Chicken Naturally raised chicken, turkey, eggs Organic grains, flour, beans and baking products Pesticide-free fruit, (some organic), homemade jellies and dried fruit Organic produce and groceries 10% www.bowdenfarmfreshchicken.com Friday, June 8th Wholesale www.grainworks.com Friday, June 15th 2-3 business days No preorders available Available to purchase at bulk delivery on June 15th, 6 -7 pm Grainworks Avalon Orchards Spud $25 off first 3 orders; free delivery on orders over $45 www.spud.ca Order by Friday, June 8th Order when you like Delivery date Friday, June 15th between 6 -7 pm at Redwood House Same Delivery to your door The Chatter in the Woods welcomes your letters, articles, advertisements and notices of interest to our community members. Deadline for submissions is the 15th of the month prior to publication. Email [email protected]. CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012 9 RM SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE Community Walkabout with Verge Permaculture Join Rob Avis, from Verge Permaculture, for a practical discussion about the concept of permaculture as we visit different sites on a walk through our community. Learn what possibilities exist for the application of permaculture principles for your own home and yard! *Dress for the weather, as we will go rain or shine!* Where: tour begins and ends at Redwood House When: Wednesday, June 13th from 6-9:30 pm Registration: $20 per person; call Wanda at Redwood townsite office, at 949-3563 or email at [email protected] Brought to you by the Redwood Meadows Sustainability Committee and Verge Permaculture 10 CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012 ‘Docs in the Creek” is a reality! After two and half years of planning, negotiating and holding our vision of a local primary care option for our community, your Mountain Woods Health Services Board is delighted to announce to the greater Bragg Creek and area residents that we have an opening date for our new ‘family care centre’ – the new Premier’s moniker for local primary care clinics! The newly built-out clinic at 20 White Avenue (occupying ½ the space of the current pharmacy in the Village Market Mall) will be handed over to our physicians on July 1st, 2012. During the month of July, clinic staff will be busy setting up equipment, training on procedures and EMR’s (electronic medical records) and taking initial appointments for patient visits. Kieran Brown, resident of Redwood Meadows, winner of the MWHS clinic naming competition with MWHS board members Sharon Bayer and Andi Gabb. Patient visits are slated to begin August 6th. The new telephone number that prospective patients can call to schedule appointments for August and beyond will be announced when it is available. Tianna Starnino of Wintergreen, saying she was delighted to see our young community members take the initiative to become involved in the naming of their family care centre. A grand opening ceremony is being planned for early Fall…..watch for announcements relative to this event in the press and on our Our new facility will be called “Care in the Creek’ website. Family Care Centre. The name was selected by the MWHS board from the entrants to a contest extended to local schoolchildren. Kieran Brown of Redwood All enquiries may be sent to [email protected] and additional information reMeadows was the author of the winning name. garding progress and the ongoing fundraising camSharon thanked all entry participants, especially run- paign can be found at www.mountainwoodshealth.com. ners up Michela & Elle Rae of Springbank, and Open Houses for future planning of Bragg Creek Community Centre and Site Sunday, June 17th: 12:00 to 3:00 Wednesday, June 20th: 5:00 to 8:00 The site of Bragg Creek Community Centre and facilities has served us well but is getting a little worn and in need of renovation. The Bragg Creek Community Association has set up a Physical Site Development Plan Committee to vision the future of this site and the Bragg Creek facilities. This month the committee is hosting 2 open house seeking community and user consultation and comments on the conceptual drawings for this site. Physical Site Development Plan Committee members- Robert Sadee, Mike Wattam, Stella George, Sandra Pelkey, Mike Medwid, Candace Perko, Michelle Shewchuk, Jason Curtis- will be available to speak to the ideas represented in the conceptual drawings. Your feedback will be collected and incorporated as the BCCA moves forward in developing a vision for our Centre’s future. CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012 11 RM SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE Earth Day 2012— Thank You Volunteers! When you add it all up, it really is extraordinary how much people power is required to pull off a fantastic community event. The Redwood Meadows Sustainability Committee (RMSC) is a core group of six dedicated individuals, but it took almost thirty to make this a great day! First of all, this event would never have happened without the vision, hard work and dedicated hours of committee head, Shana Barbour-Welsh. Many thanks go to the rest of the committee for their support and contributions - Ann Sullivan, Wanda Urbanowicz, Flora Giesbrecht, Mike Brown and Catherine Watson. Next, here is a list of all the fine people who offered their help and gave of their time: Sandra Martin, Vivienne Beisel, Christine Acton, Megan Bishop, Cat Dunay, Ruby Norrie, Shannon and Tessa Kaltenbrunner, Joan Dixon, Kari Kostyan, Jess Macht, Adam Williams, John Welsh, Rebecca Larocque, Natasha Barrie, Faith Miller and Jola Muran. Finally, thanks to the young folk, our earth-loving volunteers of the future (and present!) – Mairenn, Darian, Rachael, Olivia, Sonya and the Springbank Cubs. Surely we have missed a few of you, and we apologize, but thank you too!! Hope to see you next year. Wanda Urbanowicz RMSC Member The Redwood Meadows Sustainability Committee (RMSC) would like to announce the winners of the prizes for participating in our Waste Management and Recycling Survey in April. Congratulations go to Rollie Nichol and Julie Kavanagh who each won a $50 gift certificate for dinner in Bragg Creek. Thank you to all of you who took the time to complete our survey. Analysis of the data has commenced and will be available by the end of summer. The Redwood Meadows Sustainability Committee has created a new book and film library with titles that focus on current and pertinent issues related to sustainability (of course!!). All titles can be accessed from Redwood House, Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm. Loans will be based on an honour system, so there are no fees involved, but please make sure you sign items out and bring them back in the allotted time (if items are not returned, fees will apply so that we can purchase a replacement). Book loan: 2 weeks Film loan: 3 days If you have any related books or films you would like to donate to our library, please contact Shana at [email protected] or phone 949-2490. 12 CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012 A Heartfelt Thanks for Community Support Residents of Redwood Meadows/Bragg Creek: Our names are Alexa T., Madison M. and Keely A. We are three 11- and 12-year-olds who go to Springbank Middle School. We are doing a project to raise $25,000 for Easter Seals Camp Horizon, a camp for persons with disabilities just outside Bragg Creek. We decided that half of the money we raised would go towards updating and renovating the camp, and the other half would go towards keeping up the 50 percent subsidy for campers who can’t afford to pay the entire registration fee. Some of you may have seen us in the newspaper or at tables at local events. You may also have heard about us from your friends or family, or seen our video at www.indiegogo.com. It has been great to have the community behind us throughout our campaign. Without you, we would never have made it this far! No matter how you helped, donating $10 or $1,000, emailing links to people you know or encouraging us, it’s because of you that we succeeded. So thank you very, very much for all of your support and encouragement throughout all of our project. We really appreciate it! What you may not know is that we made our goal! In Thank you very much for all of the support from our fact, we have gone a couple of hundred dollars over. community. You, as a group, are what made this So we wanted to thank you so much for all of your happen. Keely Anderson, Redwood Meadows support during our project. CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012 13 LOCAL FOOD PRODUCERS 2012 Ryan’s Honey & Fallen Timber Meadery Honey & Mead Kevin Ryan Nathan Ryan Water Valley (403) 637-2662 www.fallentimbermeadery.ca [email protected] Buckler Farm Charlie Buckler Kim Buckler Cochrane (403) 932-6097 www.bucklerfarm.ca [email protected] Travis Eklund Kara Eklund Edith Wearmouth Lori-Anne Eklund Cochrane (403) 932-5792 www.WineGlassRanchAlberta.com [email protected] Erin Butters Cochrane (403) 932-3449 [email protected] Marion Wearmouth Cochrane (403) 932-4088 [email protected] Berries & Vegetables WineGlass Ranch Beef Lazy JL Ranch Beef Marion ‘s Meal Beef, Lamb, Chicken Eggs, Vegetables & Lamb Sundance Fields Clarence Krahn Ingrid Krahn Aleah Krahn Olds (403) 335-9102 www.sundancefields.com [email protected] Elk, Bison, turkey, chicken Bernie Pagenkopf Linda Pagenkopf Airdrie (403) 935-4907 (403) 975-4907 www.albertafarmraisedelk.com [email protected] Buffalo Horn Ranch Judy & Peter Haase Olds (403) 556-2567 www.buffalohornranch.ca [email protected] Sheila Hamilton Armena (780) 672-9799 www.sunworksfarm.com [email protected] Will & Laurel Pederson Cochrane (403) 932-6352 CSA Vegetables, Chickens, Eggs & Pork Uncle Bernie’s Bison Sunworks Farm Chicken, Eggs, Pork, Duck, Geese, Beef & Bison Right Off the Farm Beef 14 Helping Hands Cochrane Bernie’s Bakery Bernhard Fortner (403) 932-9066 Nourish Whole Health Jackie Skrypnek Cochrane Butchery (403) 932-4096 (403)981-3300 www.nourishwholehealth.ca CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012 Twisted Basil (403) 932-6727 [email protected] Leslie Thorson www.twistedbasil.ca Madeleine Du Toit www.cochranebutchery.com FULL OF OURSELVES A Wellness Program To Advance Girl Power, Health, and Leadership For girls entering Grades 6, 7, and 8 Developed by professionals at the Harvard Medical School, the goal of the program is to help girls stay healthy and confident by teaching healthy attitudes and behaviors about eating, exercise, and body image. Girls will explore a variety of topics: self and body acceptance, media literacy and ways to counter unhealthy media messages, how to respond to teasing and bullying based on weight, techniques for dealing with stress, the power of positive thinking and action, and the importance of healthy relationships. Thursday, June 28 – Friday, June 29 at Redwood House 11:00am -3:30pm parents, siblings, and girls in the community entering grade 4 and 5 welcome for a sharing of learning at 3:00pm on Friday. Program Cost: $85.00 (some scholarship assistance available based on need) Facilitator: Jenny Hogg Ashwell. To register and for more info contact [email protected] by June 24, 2012 NOTE: Space is limited to approx. 12 girls CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012 15 Native Plants: Better for the Environment, Less Work for Gardeners In May, the Redwood Meadows Sustainability Com- (which means less pollution entering our natural mittee (RMSC), in partnership with the Alberta Native Plant Council and Rocky View County, held a native and invasive plant species seminar to help educate residents about the importance of gardening with native plants and avoiding the use of invasive plant species. The seminar was also part of the RMSC's goal of achieving Audubon International Green Neighbourhood certification by bringing a focus of native landscaping to our community. Invasive species are considered those that are not native to an area, have been introduced (usually for ornamental reasons), and thrive to such a degree that they severely outcompete native species. Typically, they grow aggressively in the absence of natural controls and adversely impact native habitats. These species fall into two categories: prohibited noxious – known to be detrimental to human or animal health or the general environment; landowners are required to eradicate these weeds under the provincial Weed Act ; locally, this includes species such as Spotted Knapweed, Orange Hawkweed and St. John’s Wort noxious – also detrimental to human/animal health and the environment, but only need to be controlled (not eradicated), usually by preventing seed production or transport of seeds in substances such as hay or dirt; includes the Canada Thistle and Ox-Eye Daisy. Native species, on the other hand, are those that have evolved over time and have become adapted to our local climate and soil conditions. They grow well and easily in our green spaces, requiring little, if any, additional help. (In fact, because they are so perfectly suited, any extra “food” applied to your garden ends up helping your weeds the most!) Plants are natural sources of food and shelter for many living creatures. From an ecological perspective, animals and other critters follow the plants they require to survive, so if native plants are abundant, so will be the other living things that depend on them for their survival. Native plants need less water, fewer chemicals 16 CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012 systems), less work to help them grow, and less maintenance; they can save you a lot of time, frustration and money. Most importantly, they support the natural ecology of the area. Additionally, supporting native plant growers helps to support local business, as these species are not well offered at conventional garden centres. There are several native plant growers operating within a short drive to Redwood. The following were presenters at our seminar, offer a wide variety of native plants, and are amazing resources for planting your own native garden: Wild About Flowers – located in Turner Valley; www.wildaboutflowers.ca Bow Point Nursery – located in Springbank; www.bowpointnursery.com Eastern Slopes Rangeland Seeds – located in Cremona www.nativeplantproducer-esrs.com The Alberta Native Plant Council is another great resource to check out at www.anpc.ab.ca. To plant a native garden, follow these simple steps: Site evaluation – determine sun, drainage, shade and slope aspects of the site Plant preference – decide on what kind of plants you want: shrubs, biennials, etc. Plant characteristics – look into the height, width, time of flowering, fall colour, etc. Special features – consider bloom time, attraction to pollinators, deer resistance, etc. The native grower websites above will allow you to find all the information you need to fulfill these four steps when you select a species of choice. Using these resources will make it easy for you to plant your own native garden that will thrive without a lot of work from you and which will help to support the natural systems in our area. Shana Barbour-Welsh, RMSC For more information on invasive plants and how to control them, go to: Rocky View County - www.rockyview.ca/weeds Alberta Invasive Plant Council - www.invasiveplants.ab.ca Government of Alberta - www.agric.gov.ab.ca/app21/infopage?cat1=Diseases% 2FInsects%2F%20Pests&cat2=Weeds Redwood Meadows Updater Want to know what’s going on in your community? Sign up for the Redwood Meadows Updater and keep up-to-date with the local scene. You’ll receive notice of issues and upcoming events by email. To register for the Redwood Meadows Updater, send an email to: [email protected]. HELP OUR MAN IN A MILLION, RAISE A MILLION! $1 million, 5 years, 10 quests, 20,000 children In 2010, as part of “Marathon Quest 250,” Martin Parnell ran 250 marathons in one year. His objective was to raise $250,000 for the humanitarian organization Right to Play. By March 2011, he had raised $322,000. This amount helped 6,400 children. -friendly silent auction and hear more about Martin‘s great mission and how your family can have a part in helping 20,000 children! Your $50 tax-deductible donation gives one child a Right To Play program for one year. You do not have to collect pledges! All registrants are eligible for draw prizes and to bid on super auction items. Learn more about Right to Play and Martin’s Quest for Kids mission. In June 2011, Parnell travelled to Benin in West Afri- Bid on super Father’s Day gifts like Breakfast with Martin followed by a run in a favourite location. A ca and visited several schools that use the RTP programs. While participating with the children in sport signed 250 Quest cap is included as a special meand activity-based games, Parnell was able to see the mento! power of play-based learning. Returning to Canada, All proceeds in aid of Right to Play and Redwood he realized that he wanted to do more. With this in mind, he came up with “Quests for Kids,” in which Meadows Children’s Programming. he will attempt to complete 10 Quests in 5 years and Download your registration form at www.redwoodmeadows.ab.ca and register today! raise $1 million for RTP, which will consequently benefit 20,000 children. Join Martin Parnell and the RMCA on Sunday, June Please contact [email protected] to learn how you 3rd for our second annual fun run, brunch and family can help with this great community event. CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012 17 Volunteer Profile: Travis Hurst—Helping out on the Playing Field When you meet Travis Hurst, you may not immediately “get” his sense of humor. He has a dry, sarcastic wit that can be hard to catch, but once you do, you might not be able to stop laughing. Take, for example, this volunteer profile. Because of his busy schedule and dedication to his two L-R: Lucas, Travis and Adam Hurst toddler boys, I emailed Travis a list of questions about his volunteer coaching to tackle in his spare time. He emailed back hilarious, made-up answers, joking that winning was everything. He thought it was funny when a team of 6 to 10 kids all went their own way at practice. “During play a couple of kids would sit in the net, one or two would stand with their parents, one would run the opposite direction from the play and two would be chasing the ball.” Travis works for the Energy Resources Conservation Board. In his spare time he emphasizes family, church, and the outdoors. “I think outdoor play is very important for kids,” he says. “Through organized sports, kids learn to work as a team, hopefully learn to play sports, build confidence and meet other kids.” He also thinks the Redwood Meadows spring sports program is a great way for parents to meet other parOf course, he thinks just the opposite. He spends ents. But, if you happen to meet Travis on the field, I three nights a week coaching his boys and a slew of recommend you take his advice: “Don’t take me seriother Redwood Meadows kids in both t-ball and soc- ously.” cer. “I want to be involved with Lucas and Adam’s extra-curricular activities,” he says. “I hope I never There are many ways to volunteer in Redwood miss one of their games.” Meadows. Right now, the RMCA is looking for Canada Day volunteers. If you’d like to help, email redTravis has an enthusiasm for volunteering and, true [email protected]. to his personality, sees the humor in coaching little Faith McLean kids. Support a Local Rider in the Ride to Conquer Cancer On the weekend of June 23 and 24, 2012, more than 2,000 riders are expected to be on the road, cycling 220 kilometres along the majestic Rocky Mountains from Calgary to Chain Lakes and back in the third annual Ride to Conquer Cancer. Every rider will have raised a minimum of $2,500 for the Alberta Cancer Foundation and its research for treatment and a cure for this disease. I am registered this year and looking forward to the ride. I have a personal fundraising goal of $3,000. If you normally make charitable contributions, please consider supporting my fundraising effort. Simply visit conquercancer.ca or follow the link to my personal page to see the event information: Click here to visit my personal page. 18 CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012 Click on the donate button, enter my name, and you will be directed to the area where you can donate online, or if you want, a form can be printed out and you can send in your donation. Every penny of your donation goes to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, and you will be issued a tax receipt. If you choose to donate to the Alberta Cancer Foundation by supporting my fundraising effort for this ride, then I thank you immensely. You can contact me via email at [email protected]. Again, thank you for your support. Nick Chodyka 2012 Enbridge Rider to Conquer Cancer CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012 19 Get your next party bouncing with a Bounce House rental! Reserve by email [email protected] or call 403-613-8191 Find us online: www.bouncecountry.ca www.facebook.com/bouncecountry KANANASKIS COUNTRY CHRISTMAS IN REDWOOD 2012 – BOOKING NOW! 21st Annual Sale - Save the date! FRIDAY EVENING SALE & RESIDENTS’ RECEPTION Friday, Nov. 16, 6 - 9 PM Saturday, Nov. 17 & Sunday, Nov. 18 Hours: 10 AM - 5 PM TWO GREAT LOCATIONS Please contact one of the co-ordinators listed below to receive information for the venue of your choice FOR REDWOOD HOUSE Contact Carol Scarratt at 403-949-2238 or email [email protected] FOR REDWOOD MEADOWS GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE Contact Val Brown at 403-991-2092 or email at [email protected] We are very proud to continue the traditions of past years and also introduce new vendors, merchandise and activities for the 2012 Christmas season. Early-bird discount rate in effect until June 30th on bookings. Call now to reserve your space! 20 CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012 Try an Orienteering Clinic for Free in Redwood Meadows Last September you may have noticed a large number of people running around Redwood Meadows with maps and compasses, trying to find controls with orange and white flags. They were members of the Calgary Orienteering Club (http:// orienteeringcalgary.ca/) and they were here for their yearly Club Championships. Orienteering is a sport that combines running and navigation. Imagine a cross-country running race where everyone picks his or her own route. Orienteering is suitable for all ages and fitness levels. It can be enjoyed as a walk in the woods or as a competitive race combining strategic thinking, navigation, strength, and high-intensity cross-country running. On June 20, the Calgary Orienteering Club will return for one of its weekly Wednesday night meets, and this time we would love it if the community came out and tried this really fun sport for free. We’ll give anybody who shows up at 6:30 pm at the skate shack a quick clinic and then you’ll get a map and you’re off. All you need to bring is stuff you would wear when you go running and a compass if you have one (if not, we have plenty to lend out). Everyone from 5 years and up is welcome, but you’ll probably want to shadow your younger kids on the course. It will be a great way to look at our community from a whole new perspective and find some spots you may never have seen before. We hope to see lots of you on the sports field on June 20 between 6:30 and 8 pm! Eduard Spelier VP Technical for the Calgary Orienteering Club and Redwood Meadows resident Summer’s here—lock your doors! A few weeks ago I had someone attempt to break into my home in Redwood—here’s what happened. I startled awake from a deep sleep by the excited barking of our dog. There was someone yanking at the exterior door which leads directly into our bedroom. Socked and scared, I yelled out “get out of here” but it had no effect. Heart pounding as the person continued to try to get in I yelled “Get out of here, or I will call the police.” A soft voice then said “Don’t call the police. My name is Angie. It is spelled A-N-G-I-E.” She was still trying to get in, and I didn’t know if there were others with her. In a stronger tone I yelled “I’m calling the police” at which point she stopped, walked off the deck, and staggered across the lawn, wearing only a thin sweater. The clock showed 5:25 am. With a pounding heart I phoned 911 and was then connected to Cochrane RCMP. They said they would send a car into Redwood to try to find her and take her to a shelter. I hope that happened as it was below zero that morning. I was very glad that all the doors were locked and my guard dog was on duty. A Redwood Resident CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012 21 NUTRITION Healthy Snacks and Water Keep Little Athletes Going Strong With the onset of warm weather finally upon us, we break out the lawn chairs to watch the kids play sports. They run around like crazy people and flop to the ground afterward to inhale a snack provided by an obliging parent. However, have you ever really considered your kid’s sports nutrition? Kids typically expend upwards of 25 percent more energy than adults when active due to lack of coordination and economy of movement. This could be the reason parents so often hear “I’m starving!” at any given time of day. Consider what and when you feed your kids to keep hunger at bay. After exercise, the aim is to rehydrate and replace energy losses. Post-exercise snacks and meals can determine how fast your little athletes recover. Ensure they eat something within a half hour of finishing their session. Fruit right away is ideal as it is juicy, high in fibre, and full of antioxidants. However, research indicates that taking in a little protein with some carbohydrate enhances recovery time, so make sure that a more substantial snack or meal is taken within about two hours post-exercise. Finally, hydrate! Kids sweat less than adults, become hotter, and succumb to heat faster, and they often don’t respond to thirst signals. Encouraging water Pre-exercise snacks should be easily digested and eatintake throughout the day, drinking a glass of water en about an hour before exercise so they don’t sit in before exercise, and topping up with drinks about the stomach. Serve pre-exercise meals 2 to 3 hours every 15 minutes and after exercise will prevent dehybefore game time. During exercise, kids shouldn’t dration. Kids don’t need sports drinks for hydration; need anything to eat if their session lasts an hour or water or diluted fruit juice is just fine. This article was less. However, longer sessions require some highwritten with kids in mind but the concepts here apply to carbohydrate, low-fat choices available to maintain adults too! energy levels, prevent low blood sugar, and promote performance. Bags of chips, chocolate bars, and sugCathleen Fisher ary treats are not optimal choices as they don’t offer Holistic Nutritionist & Fitness Professional adequate nourishment or serve to maintain energy www.fitnutrition.ca levels during activity. Pre-exercise meal Pre-exercise snack Tuna, cheese, peanut butter sandwich Porridge with raisons, apples & cinnamon During exercise snack Post-exercise snack Yoghurt & fruit Diluted fruit juice Fresh fruit Cereal & milk Dried or fresh fruit Nuts & raisons Homemade muffin Mini bagel Pancakes Pasta & tomato sauce Homemade muffin Fabulous Banana Berry Muffins Mix dry & wet ingredients separately, combine and fold in berries. Bake 20 minutes at 375”C or until a toothpick comes out clean. Makes 12 yummy muffins. Recipe slightly stolen from Looneyspoons by Janet & Greta Podleski 1 cup quick oats ½ cup each unbleached white and whole wheat flours ¼ cup wheat germ ½ cup sugar 1 ½ tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 22 CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012 ½ tsp salt (sea salt please) 1 ½ cup mashed ripe banana 1 egg ¼ cup melted butter 1 cup blueberries Bragg Creek Ladies Auxiliary – Local Heroes Work Hard for Community The Bragg Creek Ladies Auxiliary, a fundraising arm of the Bragg Creek Community Association (BCCA), is a group of impressive and dedicated women who make generous financial and service contributions to our community. This small group of local unsung heroes works hard to serve Bragg Creek and surrounding communities. Founded in 1958, The Bragg Creek Ladies Auxiliary began as a group of women working to support community initiatives. In the 1990s the auxiliary boasted 100 members; now just 14 ladies continue the group's work. “We need new members. We have to continue the legacy that started back in 1958,” said Handrahan. “These community-minded women really want to make a difference,” said Ladies Auxiliary Vice President Jane Prebushewsky. Since 2002, the organization has donated over $18,000 to local groups and the BCCA. Money raised has helped landscape and provide supplies for the community centre as well as support events like Bragg Creek Days and the Easter pancake breakfast. Local organizations such as the Bragg Creek Food Bank, Bragg Creek Community Church, Bragg Creek Performing Arts, Bragg Creek Hockey, and the Bragg Creek Community Kindergarten have also benefitted from their fundraising. Each year the group organizes a major fundraiser. In recent years, they have hosted a Valentine’s dance, two Western dances, a Caribbean Calypso, and Shanghi Nights. “When so few of us band together and pull off amazing events, it’s a real accomplishment,” said Handrahan. The ladies in the group have formed life-long friendships through the organization. “[It] allows me to be part of fundraising events and part of people’s lives in this community,” said Prebushewsky. “These ladies are amazing,” said Handrahan. “We sincerely care for each other and we’d all band together to help one another if asked.” “I joined to meet people and my life has never been The Ladies Auxiliary has also donated to the Red- the same,” adds Prebushewsky. “I’ve never had wood Meadows Fire Department, Camp Horizon, friendships like the ones I made through the Ladies Banded Peak School, Junior Forest Wardens, Seniors Auxiliary.” Housing, Stars, 4-H, Brownies, Girl Guides, Scouts, and Beavers. Prebushewsky says that volunteering for the Ladies The group helped provide a life-saving legacy to the Auxiliary is a way to help make this community a community by paying half of the cost of the defibrilla- better place to live. “We all have a responsibility to tor located in the Bragg Creek Community Centre. the community we live in because if we don’t do something, no one will.” In their role as a service organization, the Bragg Creek Ladies Auxiliary also provides and serves re- In 2013, they hope to host a Maritime Kitchen Party freshments at every memorial service and funeral Lobster Dinner with Newfoundland music and dancheld at the community centre. Every November 11, ing. the ladies provide and serve food at the Bragg Creek Remembrance Day Luncheon. “Remembrance Day is The June 2012 meeting will be a sushi night, hosted near and dear to all of us as it supports our veterans,” by Red Seal Chef Prem Singh, who will teach memsaid Ladies Auxiliary President Julie Handrahan. “It’s bers how to make sushi. The group meets every 3rd a way to give back because if it wasn’t for our veter- Wednesday at 7 pm at the Bragg Creek Community ans, we wouldn’t have the world we have today.” Centre. The annual membership fee is $5. For more information, please contact Julie at 403-949-5514 or Jane at 403-949-3262. Carmen Solana-Martin Do you have a story to share with the Redwood Meadows/Bragg Creek community? Send it to us at [email protected] CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012 23 SMILING CREEK ENTERPRISES LTD. 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A Little Bit Naughty Line Bring in this coupon for 10% off total purchase CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012 25 Build your own Local Food Chain Last month I got so worked up about corn and genetically modified foods that I completely forgot to get excited about local producers, of which there are many. Carrots, oats, canola, chicken, bison, beef – we have a relatively wide range of delicious made-in -Alberta options. I have to say, though, that I'd sure miss apples and citrus fruits on a 100-mile diet. The project is still in its early stages, but if you would like to jump in and help in some way, whether as a researcher, gardener or allround helper, contact Shana Barbour-Welsh What if you took things one step further than buying at 949-2490. locally and grew your own food? Or baked your own bread? Or gathered honey from the hives in Maybe you're more interested in eating someone your backyard? Changes like that require more than else's good food than in growing your own. If so, a passing interest in food; they could require a com- check out the list of local producers in the Chatter plete lifestyle overhaul. Rob Avis of Verge Permacul- this month on page 14. The list was compiled by ture (vergepermaculture.ca), who spoke at Redwood Mireille Hamel, a Cochrane woman with a keen inHouse in early May about his sustainable home in terest in supporting local producers and building southeast Calgary, has made those changes and then community. It includes sources for berries, vegetasome. He and his family have transformed their For- bles, honey, beef, bison, chicken and more. est Lawn property into an urban garden and a model of sustainable living. This might be the month for you to try Redwood's bulk buy program, details of which are also in this But of all the amazing things Rob said about worm edition of the Chatter. Stock up on organic grains, composting (a great option where we live, by the beans, nuts and baking supplies as well as local and way), greenhouse-building, soil-enhancing, and gen- ethically raised chicken, bison, beef and eggs. erally decreasing one's footprint on the Earth, the comment that most hit home with me was: “Start If you like to spend time in the kitchen – and you'd from where you are, and don't feel guilty.” better if you bought all those baking supplies! – you might like eatingfromthegroundup.com. This site Not all of us have the time, skill or inclination to has recipes, tips and tricks for making everything make huge changes in our lives. Too often we look at you can think of from scratch, including butter, yoall the things we could or should be doing and we gurt (in a slow cooker), granola bars and vanilla exget overwhelmed, throw up our hands in despair, tract. The author of the site recently released a book, and give up. Or is that just me...? At the moment, her first, called The Homemade Pantry, in which she eating locally and sustainably is almost a fringe describes how to make everyday foods and promovement, but it seems to be gaining momentum. cessed foods from scratch. Toaster pastries will probably never be good for you, but the homemade verIf you want to start small in your local food initiative sion has to be more nutritious than Pop Tarts! (my specialty, as someone who can't see the big picture for the details), here are a few ideas. And one last thing that you can't do until later this summer. Get involved in the Calgary Urban Harvest Get involved in the research and planning of a new project calgaryharvest.com), in which you can voluncommunity greenhouse. The Redwood Meadows teer to pick fruit from trees registered in the proSustainability Committee (RMSC) is gathering the gram. Crabapple jelly, anyone? names of people who share an interest in community Ann Sullivan gardening and would like to see a greenhouse in the neighbourhood. 26 CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012 The Little Schoolhouse May News 2012 Who can believe it is May already – where did the Mother’s Day extra special by providing a concert of year go? And what wonderful weather we had – off songs followed by cupcakes. It was a wonderful cereand on, of course. Typical May weather in the Creek! mony that brought more than one tear to a mother’s eye. The wonderful crafts presented to each Mom With the school year almost over May brought more were the icing on the cupcake. Thank you Miss Kimthings about spring, a celebration for Moms, and fiberly, Miss Jude, and Miss Gloria for putting together nal field trips. such a memorable event. The Pre-Kindergarten Class spent time learning about ponds and the things that live in them including frogs and fish. Parents, watch out for any creatures hiding in the pockets of pants! The importance of seeds and how they grow into trees and plants was also discussed. The Junior Kindergarten children spent most of May studying animals as they planned for their trip to the zoo. A trip to the zoo is always a fun time and both parents and children enjoyed the adventure. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped make this trip possible. These children also spent May completing their Jolly Phonics program. The General Meeting held in May brought in new board members who are eager to make our Little Schoolhouse even better than it already is! Thank you to the past board members for your contributions and congratulations to the new board. May also brought some sad news as we learned that Miss Kimberly would not be coming back to the school in the Fall. We wish Miss Kimberly all the best in her future endeavours and thank her for the time she spent teaching and enriching the lives of our children. Thank you. The Little Schoolhouse offers classes for 3 year olds (Pre Kindergarten), 4 year olds (Junior Kindergarten) and Kindergarten. The Kindergarten class is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am to 3:00pm, the Junior Kindergarten class is on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 – 11:30am, and the PreKindergarten class is on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Kindergarten children had a fabulous project this month. They received their Painted Lady Butterfly larvae and were able to observe them spin cocoons and turn into butterflies which will be released in June. Fairy Tales and Folk Tales were also a focus in May where children were encouraged to act out familiar tales. May also saw two field trips for the children – a trip to the zoo at the beginning of May (a success despite the damp weather!) and a trip to the Fall 2012 registration for Kindergarten, Junior KinChildren’s Festival. Once again, thank you to the staff dergarten and Pre-Kindergarten is ongoing. For more and volunteers for making these trips so much fun. information about our programs and how to register, The Kindergarten class also conducted some work please check out our website at this month and learned about rhyming, phonemic www.thelittleschoolhouse.ca awareness, and word recognition while studying their Fairy Tales. In math they continued their countCarmen Ryan (Parent) ing, matching, sorting, and patterning skills. All of the children at The Little Schoolhouse made CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012 27 WILD ROSE SENIORS Wild Rose Seniors Club—Celebrating 25 Years! As you may already know, our club is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year. A reunion of former and current members is planned for September 23rd at Redwood House. Attendance is by invitation only, so if you are a former member and would like to attend please contact us through the Redwood Meadows Townsite office to receive a personal invite. The club’s inaugural meeting was held in the home of Don & Marg McKeague and was presided over by the first President Mike Magnusson. At its formation, there were 20 members 55+, who came together to enjoy each others’ company, playing bridge, and sharing dinners. To quote a Newsletter Release October 23, 1987 the Club was intended to “provide the opportunity for social, cultural, educational, and sporting activities.” The current age for membership is 50+. In 1987, Redwood House had not yet been completed so members took turns hosting meetings and dinners at each others’ homes. In 1991, Phase I of Redwood House was completed so that the club was able to move into its current location in the Wild Rose Room. Over the years the club has been involved in many diverse activities such as planting flower beds around the community and encouraging residents to beautify their homes. This activity was highlighted in 1999 when as part of the celebration of the ‘International Year of the Older Person’; their logo was designed and planted in flowers at the entrance to Redwood House. It was a beautiful sight if you recall it. The Wild Rose Club has existed for 25 years as a result of the enthusiasm, hard work and dedication of its members. Our weekly Coffee and Muffins social time Wednesdays at 10:00 am at the Wild Rose Room will resume October 10, 2012. We welcome those 50+ to join us for refreshments and consider becoming members. Our membership dues are quite reasonable and can be prorated for new members. Membership provides access to club outings and pot luck dinners, for example our fall dinner in October and our Christmas dinner in early December. Our club can only continue to survive through the influx of new members. You are cordially invited to find out more about us and consider being part of our next quarter century! Chair, 28 CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012 25th Contributed by Jim Arnett Anniversary Event Committee CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012 29 FITNESS Fitness: Embrace your Mediocrity and Move on Were you one of those naturally gifted athletes in school? You know, the ones who were adored by gym teachers and admired by fellow students? The ones who trained hard during the week and competed on weekends? No? Me neither. As I recall, my childhood exercise consisted of riding my bike to the candy store or walking to Patty-Ann's house to play in her basement. The same advice applies to people who weren't jocks in school. Embrace your mediocrity, and then look forward. Find an activity that you like. It doesn't have to be pumping iron at the gym or running on a track. Just get moving in some way. Challenge yourself to try something new. Summer is coming, the perfect time to try hiking, biking, inline skating, canoeing, kayaking... Okay, I did play soccer – not that well – and compete You're never too old to teach your body new tricks, in track and field. But I never considered myself a so get out there and have fun. And maybe get fit in skilled athlete, just someone with a lot of energy to the process. burn. The good news about having a less-than-stellar athletic background is that I have no glory days to Ann Sullivan look back on. There's nothing but fitness mediocrity Ann leads fitness classes for groups or one on one. to live up to now. [email protected] or 949-8287 On the other end of the spectrum, a friend of mine competed at a high level in martial arts all through school. As an adult, she could also ski, bike, swim, run and climb better than most women I know. But she only ever compares herself to her younger, fitter, faster self – and she always comes up short. She's still fitter than most women her age, but that's not good enough. If you're like my friend, still comparing yourself unfavourably to the glory days of your youth, well, enjoy the memories, but if you're not as fit as you once were, maybe it's time to get over it. Set yourself a new goal and get going. The Chatter in the Woods welcomes your Our volunteer-run newsletter is also looking letters, articles, advertisements and notices of interest to our community members. for people to help keep it running smoothly. Deadline for submissions is the 15th of the month prior to publication. Send submissions to [email protected]. 30 CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012 If you are interested in layout, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at: [email protected] or call Ann at 403-949-8287 for details. Redwood Meadows Babysitters List Name Age Courses Phone Alexandra Sargent-Laskin 13 St. John's Babysitting & Home Alone Safely 949-4424 Aly Mohun 15 Red Cross Babysitting 949-4944 Anita Doglioni Majer 11 St. John’s Babysitting 949-4120 Bernadetta Mayer 15 Red Cross Babysitting 949-2416 Brian Goerzen 12 Red Cross Babysitting 949-0054 Chris Thornton 13 Red Cross Babysitting 949-4968 Kathleen Griffin 14 Red Cross Babysitting 949-2428 Kathryn Gibbesch 25 Nanny; CPR, babysitting course 587-433-8252 Keely Anderson 11 Babysitting Course 949-8287 Lauren Armeneau 16 Babysitting Course 949-4119 Logan Schnell 11 St. John’s Babysitting, Home Alone 949-2825 Lucy Talman 16 Home Alone Babysitting Course and First Aid 949-3785 Megan Harvey 16 Babysitting Course 949-3110 Natasha Black 14 Alberta Safety Council Babysitting Course (YMCA) 949-3337 13 Home Alone, Red Cross Babysitting Certificate 949-3510 Rachel Holloway 15 St. John’s Babysitting, Home Alone courses 949-0074 Sabrina Gosselin-Epp 11 Babysitting Course 949-2090 Scott Goerzen 14 Red Cross Babysitting Certificate; backcountry emerg. workshop 949-0054 Quinta van der Lee To have your name added to the babysitter list, email [email protected]. CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012 31 Unlocking the Doors To Autism With Michelle Lane, (BA, AMS, MAAA) The Lane Montessori School Toronto To learn more about this amazing professional development course with Michelle or to register, contact Carol Scarratt at [email protected] or 403.949.2238. Don’t delay as space is limited with early bird discount in effect. 32 CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012 CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012 33 Physiotherapy Massage Therapy Active Release Techniques (ART) Acupuncture & IMS Gait Assessments Golf Injury Treatment Fitness Programs & Consulting Treatment that makes you better: 30 or 60 minute appointments, one-on-one, manual therapy. Private, relaxing atmosphere, with friendly, experienced therapists. Look for us in our new location soon! Working together to meet YOUR needs. 403-949-4008 www.braggcreekphysio.com 34 CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012