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SEPTEMBER 2016
DELIVERED MONTHLY TO 3,800 HOUSEHOLDS
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WEST HILLHURST
WARBLER
THE OFFICIAL WEST HILLHURST COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
TASTE Returns!
SATURDAY,
SEPTEMBER 17th
TICKETS & INFO:
[email protected]
A once-in-a-lifetime celebration
Join us Oct. 16, 2016 as SAIT turns 100!
West Hillhurst community Association
BBQ lunch for 2,500 | car, truck and helicopter show | fun activities | live music
time capsule reveal | giant cake | spectacular fireworks
1940-6th Ave NW
Calgary, AB – T2N 0W3
Phone: 403.283.0464 | Fax: 403.270.0482
[email protected] | www.westhillhurst.com
To accommodate the fireworks, the City of Calgary requires 8 Avenue NW,
east of 12 Street NW, to be closed Oct. 16 from 4 pm to 9 pm. Signage and
detour information will be posted closer to the event date.
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The Countdown is ON to TASTE 2016!!
Only a few weeks remain until WHCA’s fabulous fundraiser, TASTE of the Neighbourhood 2016! This will be
a great chance to get together once again with neighbours and friends at this cocktail party style event on
Saturday, September 17th from 6-9 pm.
A great variety of restaurants & specialty shops from our
area will be taking part in this year’s event. Returning
SERIOUS FUN
Adults • Teens • Kids 3+
• African • Tap • Indojazz • Lyrical • Modern
• Ballet • Hiphop • Breakdance • Jazz
• Drumming • Musical Theatre • Boys Only
• Highland • Bellydance • Flamenco
• Latin & Ballroom • Zumba • Aerial Fusion
• Gyrokinesis • Triple T • Body Balance
• and more!
www.freehousedance.com
2020, 12th Avenue NW
403-282-0555
Please join us for the
6 ANNUAL WALK FOR THOMAS!
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Sunday, September 25th
in support of Neuroblastoma Research.
Queen Elizabeth Elementary School, 402 – 18th St. NW.
Registration and refreshments at 9:30 am.
3km Walk starting at 10 am.
A tasty barbecue lunch for all participants will follow. We are so grateful
for the continued financial and in-kind support of all of our sponsors
and hope you and your family will be there to share in this worthwhile cause.
This year will see the event partnered with the Alberta Children’s Hospital
Foundation, in support of the Thomas Mueller Phage Display Project.
Donations will be accepted at the event and lots of great merchandise
will also be available.
Please find us on facebook or go to peloton65.com for more information.
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once again will be Dairy Lane Café/Blue Star Diner,
Brasserie/Wine Bar, Midtown Kitchen & Bar, Springbank Cheese Co. and Peasant Cheese Shop. Molly
Malone’s (under new ownership) and the new Hayden
Block Smoke & Whiskey will add to the mix with possibly a few more surprise vendors too. For your enjoyment, Village Brewery, Wild Rose Brewery and Kensington Wine Market will be sampling some tasty beer
& wine, in addition to our Cash Bar that will be available
throughout the evening. Non-alcoholic beverages will
be available too. These vendors will be donating their
food & beverage samples for the event so please do
your best to support them in the months to follow!
Our Silent Auction is coming together with generous
donations from local & city wide businesses so please
remember to bring your credit card to collect some fantastic items and experiences while supporting WHCA
(and it’s always fun to outbid your friends!). The party
continues after the tastings so plan to stay and mix it
up with your neighbours & friends as our DJ spins some
tunes late into the night!
At press time there were still plenty of tickets available
for TASTE 2016. Make sure to get yours soon as additional tickets will NOT be available at the door for this great
WHCA Member & Guest event. We are very grateful to
our sponsors Dr. Esther Lee of Riverside Dental and
Dave Greenwood & Mike Dreger of Century 21 Realty
for their generous support of TASTE 2016. Tickets are
included with our various levels of Sponsorship--please
contact Morgan at [email protected] for more details on this exciting opportunity to show your support
for WHCA!
A few reminders: It’s going to be a great night and we
encourage everyone to enjoy the evening responsibly.
Please consider walking to WHCA and making use of
designated drivers, taxis or other driver services to get
home safely. All ticket purchasers will be included on
a check-in list at the door. Don’t forget to bring some
cash for beverage tickets (over & above the samplings
included in your ticket price) and a credit card for that
fantastic Silent Auction package you are sure to bid on!
If you have any items to donate for our Silent Auction
please let us know at [email protected].
Can’t wait to see you at TASTE of the Neighbourhood
2016!!
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WEST HILLHURST
Go-GEttERS ASSocIAtIon
O u r new membership year has just begun and
memberships are up for renewal or for new persons
to join. The membership year is from September 1st,
2016 – August 31st, 2017 and the cost is $25.00 per
person. Please come in to fill out our membership
forms to participate in all we have to offer.
Go-Getters is hosting a fall partners bridge tournament. It is scheduled for Saturday, September 17th
with two sessions. Start times are 10:00am & 1:00pm;
the cost is $25.00/person with lunch and cash prizes
included. Grab a partner and enjoy a day playing
bridge. Registration must be received by Friday, September 9th, 2016. Come on in to register and cash or
cheque only will be accepted for registration fees.
You do not need to be a member to join in this tournament.
September brings back our full schedule. Carpet
bowling, line dancing and balance core & more resume. The monthly luncheon is set for Monday, Sept.
12th at 12pm. Also on the calendar is a wiener roast
out back, a card making class and a flower arranging class. Trips planned for this month include: Pasu
Farms, a Mystery trip, Stage West, Rosebud and the
Elbow River Casino.
If you are age 50 plus, the West Hillhurst Go-Getters
Association is the place for you! Among our many
programs are Carpet Bowling, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Canasta, Crib, Euchre, Whist and Bridge. We have our
own bus and do day trips to various locations within
Calgary and Alberta. We have a monthly luncheon
and lots of opportunities for volunteers. Memberships for our membership year (Sept. 1, 2016 – Aug
31, 2017) are $25.00 each. Come on in and check us
out. We’d love to see you.
BINGO is held every Wednesday starting at 12:00
noon and you don’t have to be a member to join us
(you do have to be 18 or older though). Visit us online at www.gogetters.ca or call us at 403-283-3720.
Drop in and visit us anytime, Monday through Friday
from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.
GENERAL MANAGER’S
MESSAGE Bryan Polak, General Manager
Hello WHCA Community,
Welcome back everyone! Hope everyone had a wonderful summer. We have been very busy getting ready for the
arena renovation. The arena doors will be locked so the only
entrances into the building will be the front of the building
past the amazing garden or past the tennis courts and into
the health club. We hope the closure will be only 4-5 months
and will keep everyone informed as the project moves on.
Taste of the Neighborhood is coming up fast so remember to get your tickets. It will be an amazing event!
Stop by and give us your feedback on the facility, programs we have or you would like to see here, events that
you would like to see here, or anything else we can do to
make our building even better!
As always, please check the WHCA website, Facebook,
Twitter, and watch your emails for new health club programs and for community updates.
Thank you.
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West Hillhurst
Community Association
West Hillhurst Community Association
1940 – 6 Avenue NW, Calgary AB T2N 0W3
P: 403-283-0464 • F: 403-270-0482
[email protected] • www.westhillhurst.com
Facility Administration Hours: Mon-Fri 8-5
Building Closed all Civic/Stat Holidays
WHCA Board Of Directors
President
Vice President
Past President
Treasurer
Secretary
Brent Alexander
Gerard Van Ginkel
John Wildenborg
Jan Cerny
Kerry Baird
Planning
Transportation
Newsletter
Community
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Community Garden
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On Site Facility Contacts
On site after hours assistance
Learn to Skate
Preschool
Squash & Tennis Bookings
Health Club Manager
Committee Chair Persons
Gerard Van Ginkel
Kerry Baird
Carla Fiorentino
Jo Larson
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Richard Raap
Chris Koper
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Tammie Yearwood
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Carla Fiorentino
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Facility Administrator
Directors
Melissa Buirchell
Christine Fraser
Ehren Goodall
Jo Larson
Dion Lobreau
Craig MacLellan
Richard Raap
Jordan Stuart
Kail Ross
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EVENTS
“FUNFest”
1st Annual WHCA “FUNFest” is being held on September
24th 2016. Festivities include; mini soccer tournament,
carnival games, roving entertainment, bouncy castles,
food trucks, balloon toss, 3 legged races, face painting,
and much more! Family carnival open for all ages. If you
are a U6 or U8 participant and interested in playing in
the soccer portion of our event you must register online. Registration to be placed on a soccer team closes
September 9th.
Please note ** you do not have to play in the soccer
tournament to join us for festivities. This is a community
family event – providing an opportunity to meet more
neighbors!
Visit our website for more event details and tournament
information/registration
http://www.westhillhurst.
com/whca-soccer
Date + Time: Saturday September 24h from 11am – 4pm
Magic Night
Join us for an exciting night of magic on Friday October 14th. Christopher Cool - Calgary’s funniest and
most kid friendly magician will be hosting a stage
show at West Hillhurst on Friday October 14th. Fun
way to get into the Halloween spirit! Please few our
website for further details.
Date: October 14th 2016
Doors open at 6pm
Magic Show: 6:30 – 8:00pm with a 15 minute intermission
Tickets $5
http://www.westhillhurst.com/whca-events
Spooktacular
Friday October 28th
Looking for a fun family Halloween Event!? Put your
costumes on and come down to West Hillhurst on Friday October 28th. Activities include; Pumpkin decorating, Skeleton rely, A mad scientist performance, and a
family dance! Something for all ages.
Doors Open at 5:30pm
Mad Scientist Fire and Ice Show 6:15-7pm
Family Dance 7:15 – 8:30pm
Event ends at 9pm
Children 2 and under are free
Ages 3 – 9 = $6
Ages 10 + = $10
Confederation
Park 55+
Judy Cairns
Memberships for the September 1, 2016 to August 31,
2017 membership year are now on sale. New memberships or renewals can be purchased for $30.00/person.
Registration for fall classes started August 17 but it’s
not too late to register in a class/club. Check out the
Fall Brochure for information on all the Centre’s activities and then drop by our facility any weekday between
9:00am and 3:00pm to sign-up. (Payment by cheque or
cash ONLY.)
Want to try a class before registering in the entire session? Drop-in and give a class a try (some restrictions
apply) for just $9/member, $11/non-member or purchase an Access Card (10 drop-in sessions) for $85.00/
member, $105.00/non-member. Learn more at yycseniors.com or call the Centre at 403.289.4780.
Coming up in September
Saturday Dances – Doors open at 6:30; Dance 7:30;
Tickets $12
• September 10: For Old Tymes sake
• September 24: Black Velvet
To learn more give us a call at 403.289.4780, visit
yycseniors.com or drop by the Centre at 2212 13
Street NW.
Volunteer
With all our activities and classes starting up again in
the fall, this is the perfect time to try out new volunteer
opportunities! Contact Janice at (403) 289-4780 to see
what’s available.
Stay Active • Stay Involved • Stay Connected • Join Us
SEPTEMBER MOON C ALENDAR
New
Moon
Sept 1
First
Quarter
Sept 9
Full
Moon
Sept 16
Last
Quarter
Sept 23
New
Moon
Sept 30
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WHCA GREEN
COMMITTEE
Chris Koper, [email protected]
The summer is going by so fast. I am proud to announce
the Calgary Foundation (have a look at their website for
all they do!) honored the green committee with a small
grant and the garden talks we have been putting on in
the gardens once a month will be FREE to anyone interested. Here are the dates and the topics:
Sept. 10- Extending the Growing Season and more
• Protection against frosts and prolonging the harvest including cold frames
• Harvesting techniques and storage of root crops
• The composting system
• Perennial edibles
Oct 15- More soil - amending the soil now rather than
in spring
• Garlic and other crop planting and seeding
• Planning for next year: crop rotation, expanding or enhancing the garden
• Preserving and fermentation techniques
• Leaving the garden looking beautiful and cared for Throughout the winter month
The talks are outside weather permitting and are casual
and fun! The times are 10 am to noon.
Are you having trouble with critters (squirrels and rabbits
etc.) in your garden? Try one of these options:
Garden centers have sprays for specific critters, or mince
garlic, Tabasco sauce, in water and let sit over night. Spray
your plants, but remember each time it rains you many
need to reapply. Coffee grounds and crushed eggshells in
the garden are a deterrent and also good for the garden
as they compost. Also sprinkling cayenne pepper around
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prized plants will make the plants undesirable.
It is good practice to add some compost of some kind to
your gardens (flower beds too) every year spring or fall to
add nutrients for the plants that have leached out from
watering and the plants themselves.
If you are strolling thru the gardens at West Hillhurst
you will see the incredible work of individuals that have
rented a garden bed as well as the work of many children learning about gardening. If you have children you
would love to learn about gardening, please email us at
[email protected] and we will be sure to contact you in the spring with the opportunities for fun and
learning.
End of September or early October WHCA Green Committee is building a giant chess/checker board patio near the
gardens. Charter Landscapes is donating their time and
expertise to make this build possible. If you are interested
in helping out and being a part of the fun, or having your
name/ company’s name engraved on one of the squares,
please contact Chris at [email protected]
Did you know that gardening provides health benefits?
Gardening provides physical, mental, and even spiritual
benefits. People are realizing that a connection with the
land is important for health, happiness, fitness and overall well being. Gardening gets you outside, breathing
fresh air, constant movement, and calorie burn. Gardening may also help relieve depression. Sometimes gardening is rooted in the feeling of being disconnected from
nature. Getting out and getting your hands in the earth
and witnessing growth can be uplifting.
Walking barefoot on the open ground (not concrete) is
said to transfer free electrons from the grounds surface
into your body that spread throughout your tissues.
Grounding has been shown to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, improve sleep, and enhance your well being.
Many a gardener will attest to the sense of well being received from sticking your hands in the dirt as well, as the
pleasure of eating your own home grown food!
Consider turning a small area in your yard into a garden,
or getting a garden plot at a community garden! You
get outside, gain exercise getting to and from the garden, meet other community members giving a sense of
belonging. At the WHCA Community Garden we bring
people together and do fun events as well as help people
learn. Come see the gardens and have a chat with us if
we are there!
We hope to see you at the WHCA in the future!
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WHCA PROGRAMS
Jennifer Waller
WHCA INTERNAL PROGRAMS:
Contact WHCA Directly: Email: [email protected]
Phone: (403) 283-0464
Visit Our Website: www.westhillhurst.com
Main Building Location:
Use South or East Building Entrances
Adult INDOOR/OUTDOOR Pickleball – Monthly Registration &
Drop-In Options Available
Bring your Pickleball/paddle racquet and enjoy this exciting
sport that’s growing in demand! Low impact activity, perfect
for adults and seniors who enjoy the game but could do without running a full length court. $5.00 drop-in option available
on-site or $25 + GST/month per member
Dates:
Inside (Main Gym)
Days/Times: Monday - Saturdays or Raining (Calendar Available on-line, WHCA website)
Register online:
www.westhillhurst.com
Dates:
Outside (Tennis Courts 2 & 3)
Days/Times: Mondays - Fridays (Calendar Available on-line,
WHCA website)
Register online:
www.westhillhurst.com
Tai Chi - Free Member Program ** Registration Required
In this class, students will begin learning the 108 move Yang
sequence. Principles of alignment and instruction on foundational patterns will also be taught. No previous Tai Chi experience is necessary, but please bring flat shoes and loose fitted
clothing. All levels welcome.
Dates:
Ongoing Monthly Registration
Times:
Saturdays - 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Room:
Upper Studio A
Cost:
No Charge - Valid WHCA Membership Required
Register online: www.westhillhurst.com
Energy Therapy – Learn to govern your life force and gain
more control over your life. You will learn methods that are flexible and accessible for everyone. Yuan Gong (Qigong) is a practice that is complete and deep. You can expect positive changes in your energy, a calmer mind and more physical freedom.
Dates:
Tuesdays– September 13th – October 25th
Times:
5-6pm
Instructor: Sabine Goubau
Info:
[email protected] - www.humanlifescience.ca
Preschool Programs
Preschool programs run Monday – Friday from 3:15-4pm. Each
program has a separate registration, however, sign up for two
and receive a discount!
Preschool Yoga
Yoga helps children by giving them tools to calm themselves
and focus while at the same time channeling that energy in
more appropriate and functional ways. Guided visualization
fosters creativity and allows children to learn to visualize spe-
cial places, people, and things that are important to them as
well as use their vivid imaginations.
Registration: www.westhillhurst.com
Date:
Fridays – Sept 9 to October 14 Or Tuesdays–
Sept 6 to October 11th
Time:
3:15 – 4:00pm
Creative Movement through Yoga and Ballet
Creative movement explores elements of ballet, yoga, stretching and free movements. Through the exploration of music and
rhythm children explore a variety of movements. Classes are
based on listening and creating stories and learning to play
them out through music and dance. Stories may include classical ones such as: three little pigs and a wolf, swan lake etc.
Teachers will be open to suggestions on stories. (If your little
one has her/his favorite story or a book) just let us know!
Date:
Mondays – Sept 12 to October 31
Or Wednesdays – Sept 7 to October 26th
Time:
3:15 – 4:00pm
Zumba Kids
Zumba is fun upbeat dance class that helps develop a healthy
lifestyle and incorporate fitness into children’s everyday lives.
Classes incorporate key elements such as leadership, respect,
team work, confidence, self-esteem, memory, creativity, coordination, balance and cultural awareness.
Date:
Thursdays – September 8th – October 27th
Time:
3:15 – 4:00pm
Fall/Winter 2016 - 2017 Learn to Skate Programs
Dear West Hillhurst Community Members,
We are pleased to announce that our arena will be undergoing
some much needed renovations this upcoming Fall and Winter
season. In an effort to provide skating programs without interruption, we will be operating out of the Brentwood Sportsplex
(1520 Northmount Dr NW) until Spring 2017.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Cheers, Donella Swan, Learn to Skate Program Director
[email protected]
Program Descriptions:
PreCanSkate: Ages 3 and up, kickstarting skating achievement and
learn the very basics while learning to stay stable on their feet!
Classes offered:
September 19 - March 18. Mondays - 5:15 - 5:45 PM
Saturdays - 11:00 - 11:30 AM & 11:30 - Noon
Cost: $350
CanSkate: Ages 4 and up, learn the fundamentals of skating,
incorporating speed, power and control to set them up for success in any skating discipline such as figure skating, hockey and
ringette.
Classes offered:
September 24 - March 18
Saturdays - 11:00 - Noon
Cost: $575
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WHCA PROGRAMS cont’d
Squirts: Learn the fundamentals of Hockey and Skating! This
program is currently on hold through our arena renovations
until further notice. Keep checking our website for more details.
CanPowerSkate: Work on improving skating technique in the
disciplines of hockey and ringette to improve your game! This
program is currently on hold through our arena renovations
until further notice. Keep checking our website for more details.
StarSkate: Learning the fundamentals of figure skating in
group or private lesson format. This program focuses on three
main figure skating disciplines: Free Skate, Ice Dance and Skating Skills.
Classes offered:
Two and Three-Day Packages Available
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 4:15 - 5:45 PM
Cost Range: $800-$1150
**Some Volunteer hours will be required to participate in this
program. Further details given upon registration**
StarSkate Preliminary Prep: Designed for first-year StarSkaters
as an introduction to our figure skating program and learning
in a fun and supportive group environment.
Classes offered:
Variety of Packages Available
Monday/Wednesday OR Wednesday/Friday OR Friday/Monday
4:15 - 5:45 PM
Cost Range: $700
**Some Volunteer hours will be required to participate in this
program. Further details given upon registration**
AdultSkate Fundamentals: Learning to skate is fun at any age!
Join our AdultSkate class to learn the basics of skating alongside other Adult Skaters with a certified Skate Canada Coach.
Classes offered:
Wednesdays - 5:15 - 5:45 PM
Cost: $350
AdultSkate Bootcamp: Previous skating experience required.
This high-energy class is designed to get your heart pumping
and develop muscle strength while having fun out on the ice.
Classes offered:
Fridays - 5:00 - 5:45 PM
Cost: $400
Adult Figure Skating: Skating is a passion for life. Ages 18 and
up, for those wishing to continue learning in the figure skating
discipline, come down and skate with our Professional Coaches
and enjoy the freedom to practice at your leisure!
Classes offered:
10
Variety of Packages Available
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 4:45 - 5:45 PM
Cost Range: $250 - $500
WHCA Community Gardens
[email protected]
Join Calgary’s cottage Gardner at West Hillhurst on August 6th
from 10am-12pm to discuss the following topics;
Water conservation methods, mulching diffusion watering
Harvesting early crops and replanting-succession planting
The flower garden in the community garden; pollinators and
other beneficial insects
Now is not the time to think your garden can survive without
attention
Cover crops and dynamic accumulators
Urban critter control, including human activities
Preventing crop waste
Planning a celebration of the garden and community
Cost: $10
Registration available online www.westhillhust.com
WHCA HEALTH CLUB PROGRAMS
Entrance to Classes: Northwest Health Club Doors - Beside
Tennis Courts
Summer Classes
Try one of our fitness classes without the commitment of the
entire program - $12.00 drop-in fees!
Yoga – Monday AM
Yoga with Sabina - An energizing morning practice can work
as a natural stimulant to set you up for a productive day. Take
an hour out of your morning to practice Yoga with Sabina and
you’ll start your day wide-awake and full of life!
Dates: September 9th – October 28th
Time: 6:10 – 7:10am
Location: WHCA Fitness Dance Studio
Instructor: Sabina
Registration: www.westhillhurst.com/programs
Total Body Conditioning - Monday Afternoon
As we age, functional fitness becomes a matter of necessity.
We need to target muscles that are required to carry out our
activities of daily living, including our heart muscle! Cardiovascular fitness is just as important as traditional resistance training. This class will contain all components of fitness, including
a proper warm-up, cardiovascular workout, muscular strength
& endurance exercises, balance, and cool-down and stretch.
There will be a focus on core strength and stability throughout
all components of the workout, which may improve postural
alignment and coordination, but foremost, this workout will be
functional and fun! All levels welcome.
Time: 1:30- 2:30pm
Instructor: Dawn
Adult Beginner Ballet –Monday PM
The class focuses on overall body strengthening, core and bal-
ance. The first part of class starts with basic movement at the
barre that tones feet and legs muscles followed by ballet in the
center and arm exercises with terraband. The class winds down
with core strength exercises and stretching. Compromises elements of classical ballet, barre, and yoga. All levels welcome!
Dates: September 12th – October 31st
Time: 5:05 – 5:55pm
Instructor: Sabina
Morning Warrior – Tuesday AM
Morning warrior is a combination of strength, cardio, muscle
endurance, flexibility, core, and functional movement patterns.
You get everything you need in our 45 minute early morning
bootcamp to keep you going all day!
Time: 6:10am – 6:55am
Instructor: Karen
Rise N Shine Yoga - Tuesday AM
Discover Yoga! Surya Namaskar, the Sun Salutation, is a series
of postures performed in a single, graceful flow. Sun salutations
are typically performed at the beginning of a yoga routine as a
full-body warm-up. The basic sun salutation is appropriate for
any level of fitness. It helps to build strength and increase flexibility A gentle way to get fit. No experience necessary.
Time: 7:00am – 8:00am
Location: Upper Studio A
Instructor: Vandana
Seniors Yoga – Tuesday Afternoon
This class is for those who want to work at a modified easier
pace. This class mixes together Tai Chi, Cardio - low impact,
weights, balance and core stability. A gentle way to get fit. No
experience necessary.
Dates: Tuesdays September 6th – October 11th
Time: 1:30-2:30pm
Instructor: Vandana
Spin Fit – Tuesday PM
Spin n Strength is 60 minutes of efficient, quality functional
movements that will enhance your overall full body strength
and conditioning. This class will utilize the bikes, resistance
training as well as core exercises to give you a total body blast!
Time: 6:35 – 7:25 pm
Location: Fitness Center Dance Studio
Instructor: Karen
Spin Fit – Wednesday AM
Time: 6:10am – 6:55am
Instructor: Karen
Cardio and Tone – Wednesday AM
Tighten and Tone all regions of the body including the back,
arms, legs, and butt. Using cardio intervals and weights to
improve your endurance well incorporating body weight and
core exercises to give you a total body workout.
All levels welcome.
Dates: September 7 – October 26th
Time: 9:10am - 10:10am
Instructor: Karen
Fusion – Wednesday Afternoon
Fusion is a non-purist approach to traditional forms of mind &
body training. It is a beautiful blend of Yoga, Pilates & Fitness
Conditioning that challenges strength, balance & flexibility, as
well as increasing stamina. Fusion brings awareness to breathing techniques, proper exercise execution and mindfulness in
order to provide participants with a more meaningful workout
that focuses the mind and cleanses the spirit. No previous Yoga
or Pilates experience is necessary. Participants are required to
bring their own yoga mats.
Time: 1:30 -2:30pm
Instructor: Dawn
Bike n’ Barre – Wednesday PM
This 60 minute class consists of 30 minutes on the bike to get
your heart pumping, followed by a 20 minute Barre workout
that will isolate, strengthen and tone your muscle groups.
Time: 5:00 – 5:50pm
Instructor: Karen
Zumba Gold Trial Class – September 15th
Don’t know if Zumba is for you!? Come try a free class September 15th from 2-3 pm with Deanna. An easy to follow dance
fitness program that lets you move at your own space while
having fun!
Zumba Gold – Thursday Afternoon
A fun easy to follow dance fitness program that lets you move
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to your own speed. An invigorating, community-oriented program that feels fresh and exhilarating. Zumba Gold provides
modified, low impact moves geared for the person just starting
or the active older adult.
Dates: September 22nd – October 27th
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Instructor: Deanna
Bootcamp Express – Thursday PM
This fast paced 45 minute class will challenge every muscle
group, utilizing body weight, bosu Balls, kettle bells, bands,
and weights while always incorporating bursts of cardio to improve strength, cardio, and coordination.
Time: 5:30 – 6:15pm
Instructor: Karen
Rise N Shine Yoga - Friday AM
Discover Yoga! Surya Namaskar, the Sun Salutation, is a series
of postures performed in a single, graceful flow. Sun salutations
are typically performed at the beginning of a yoga routine as a
full-body warm-up. The basic sun salutation is appropriate for
any level of fitness. It helps to build strength and increase flexibility A gentle way to get fit. No experience necessary.
Time: 8:00am – 9:00am
Instructor: Vandana
Seniors Yoga – Friday Afternoon
This class is for those who want to work at a modified easier
pace. This class mixes together Tai Chi, Cardio - low impact,
weights, balance and core stability. A gentle way to get fit. No
experience necessary.
Dates: Tuesdays September 9th – October 28th
Time: 1:30-2:30pm
Instructor: Vandana
Full Body Blast – Friday PM
A 45 minute class that consists of circuits or interval training
which includes training for all muscle groups and cardio blasts
to build stamina.
Dates: Fridays September 9th – October 28th
Time: 4:10 – 4:55pm
Instructor: Karen
Hatha Yoga –Saturday AM
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Hatha Yoga is one of the eight limbs of Yoga. The early morning
hour yoga class focuses on asanas while incorporating flow of
movement and breath. It’s a perfect way to start your day! The
class gives physical strength, as well as, mental rest that energizes your body for the rest of the day.
Time: 7:00am – 8:00am
Instructor: Sabina
Adult Ballet/Strengthening –Saturday AM
The class focuses on overall body strengthening, core and balance. The first part of class starts with basic movement at the
barre that tones feet and legs muscles followed by ballet in the
center and arm exercises with terraband. The class winds down
with core strength exercises and stretching. Compromises elements of classical ballet, barre, and yoga. All levels welcome!
Time: 8:00am – 8:55am
Instructor: Sabina
Sattva Yoga – Saturday Afternoon
Sattva is a complete yoga practice which includes centering,
breathing techniques, gentle stretches, and reflection. Breathing techniques revitalize & cleanse the body, as well as focusing the attention inward. A gentle Vinyassa class for all levels
of yoga. Props will be used to ease poses for those who need
assistance. The class is a healing practice for backs, hips, and
shoulders.
Time: 12:05 - 12:55pm
Instructor: Rosemarie
Spin and Strength – Sunday Morning
Time: 9am-10am
Instructor: Karen
Tykes Tennis – 4 & 5 years old
Tykes Tennis a preparatory program that emphasis on tennis mechanics, motivation, skill building, and fun! Coach Luis
uses games to help children develop certain motor skills . Luis
makes tennis fun by helping the children experience success
by tailoring his program for each kids needs.
Fall Outdoor Programming: September 6th – Oct 11th
Day and Time: Tuesdays 5-5:30pm
Information and Registration: www.westhillhurst.com/pro-
grams
Junior Tennis – 6 & 7 years old
Junior Tennis is a preparatory program with emphasis on tennis mechanics, motivation, skill building, and fun! Luis uses
games to help 6 and 7 year old children learn many of the activities involved in tennis. He keeps each session short, super
fun and constantly gives positive feedback and support. While
not all players are able to make the ball get over the net right
away, we always make sure the child feels like he/she is constantly winning!
Fall Outdoor Programming: September 6th – October 11th
Day and Time: Tuesdays 5:30-6pm
Information and Registration: www.westhillhurst.com/programs
Learn to Play – U10
Learn to Play tennis introduces tennis to ages 8-10 in a fun and
interactive way and ensures immediate success. Coach Luis
teaches fundamental skills to play the game - agility, balance,
coordination, running, jumping, and spiking. Luis uses modified tennis balls, racquets, nets and courts, so young players
can enjoy the game and have successful learning experiences.
Ages 8 -10
Fall Outdoor Programming: September 6th – October 11th
Day and Time: Tuesdays 6-7pm
Learn to Rally – 11 – 17 years old
Learn to Rally offers a higher level of focus and engagement in
training. Players develop an understanding of competing and
learn how to effectively manage mistakes in a positive manner and consistently work hard and be committed to improvement. Players will focus on adapting to changing rhythms and
maintaining balance in different situations.
Fall Indoor Programming: September 6th – October 11th
Beginner Tennis – Adult
If you’ve never played tennis before, or for a long time, then
Beginner Tennis is for you! It is an easy and fun way for adult
beginners to get into the game. During the seven week course
you will be taught new skills and be shown how to serve, rally
and score, so that by the end, you will be able to enjoy fun
matches with your friends, family or other people you meet.
Ages 16 +
Fall Indoor Programming: September 6th – October 11th
Team Tennis
New to West Hillhurst Fall 2016! Community Team Tennis (CTT)
is an exciting new tennis program that provides new participants to the game of tennis an opportunity to combine practice and play, with a focus on skill development through match
play. CTT promotes a game-based approach to stimulate and
maintain excitement and enjoyment for young participants.
CTT helps tennis compete with other major sports such as soccer and hockey that have the ability to move children quickly to
game scenarios. The program operates much like a recreational
house league where beginning players can play in a friendly,
learner-based team environment.
Fall Indoor Programming: September 23rd – December 16th
Day and Time: Fridays (U8 – 5:30-6:30pm) (U10 6:30-7:30pm)
Youth Pickleball
New to WHCA this fall! Interested in a new sport!? Come try
pickleball. This exciting paddle sport combines badminton,
tennis and table tennis, and is played using a paddle and a
whiffle ball over a lowered net.
Fall Programming: September 12 – December 12
Day and Time: Mondays 5-6pm
Squash Fundamentals– 6 - 8 years old
A great class for young children, ages 6 to 8, to learn the basics
of the game, or improve their skills if they have taken some lessons. Sessions will introduce basic techniques, movement, and
improve their fitness level.
Fun squash-specific games will be played to make sure kids
have a great time while learning the game. All equipment is
provided. Non-marking, indoor court shoes required.
Fall Programming: September 12 to December 12 ** No classes
Thanksgiving and Halloween
Day and Time: Mondays 4-5pm OR Saturdays 9:30-10:30am
Squash Intermediate– Core Class
This class is aimed at 9-14 year olds with 1-2 years playing experience. Juniors in this session should know the rules and be
able to consistently hit the ball. This session will incorporate
fun conditioned games and the basic techniques required to
improve your child’s game. All equipment is provided. Nonmarking, indoor court shoes required. ** Interested in more
instructional court time. Intermediate add on option;
Wednesdays 4:15- 5pm
Fall Programming: September 17th to December 10th
Day and Time: Saturdays 10:30am – 11:45am
Squash Intermediate– Add on
This class is aimed at 9-14 year olds with 1-2 years playing experience. Juniors in this session should know the rules and be
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able to consistently hit the ball. This session will incorporate
fun conditioned games and the basic techniques required to
improve your child’s game. All equipment is provided. Nonmarking, indoor court shoes required.
Fall Programming: September 21st to December 7th
Day and Time: Wednesdays 4:15-5pm
Teen Squash
This class is designed specifically for teens that are coming to
the sport a bit later and don’t necessarily want to be on court
with kids younger than them. The aim of this class is for teenagers to learn the basic skills required and get them to a level
where they can do basic drills and play games. The session will
also give teens a great workout and improve their fitness. All
equipment is provided. Non-marking, indoor courts shoes required
Fall Programming: September 9th – October 28th
Day and Time: Fridays from 2-3pm
WHCA Squash Instructor- Anna Pentland
Now offering private, semi-private and small group lessons for
all ages. Squash lessons are 45-mins and will be organized and
coordinated with your availability through Anna: [email protected].
For further information on our WHCA squash trainers and
squash programs please visit www.westhillhurst.com/squash
Pre-season Training Clinic
Come and get fit and ready for the 2016/17 squash season with
our Pre Season Training Clinic. The hour and a half will include
drills for technique, movement and shot selection AND squash
specific fitness training. Come and get your mind and body
ready for the squash season!
Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting Aug 16 to Sep 1. 7pm –
8:30pm
6 Sessions
$120 if you sign up for all six.
$25 drop in rate, based on availability.
Bare Bones Season Opener Squash Tournament
Save the Date!! September 22-24 2016
General Health Club Information
WHCA Health Club Packages
Note: A current WHCA membership is required for all health
club package holders / purchasers
All memberships include towel service.
Email: [email protected]
Visit us online for more details: www.westhillhurst.com
Health Club Memberships
Annual, Monthly, and Drop-In Memberships Available
Visit www.westhillhurst.com or call 403-283-0464 ext 1.
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WHCA Personal Training
Contact Karen Branford at [email protected]
for pricing, scheduling and general information.
Dance Studio Rental Opportunities
Looking for somewhere spacious to teach your class?
This gorgeous studio offers full length mirrors, surround-sound
stereo system and wood flooring.
The studio currently offers a wide-range of classes, from Karate
to Cycling and everything in between. If you are a fitness,
yoga, or dance instructor and are looking for space to rent for
classes, or private practice time, please contact us.
34 x 40ft (1360 sq ft)
Capacity: 60
$35/hour
Spin Bikes: $50/booking slot
The studio is rented on an hourly basis.
EXTERNAL WHCA PROGRAMS
Contact Organizer/Organization Directly For Information
JAZZERCISE WITH JUDY
You might think this class belongs in the 80’s - think again!
Jazzercise is a 60-minute fitness class combining cardio,
strength, and stretch moves for a total body workout. Judy
takes moves from hip-hop, yoga, Pilates, jazz dance, kickboxing, and resistance training and bundles them into one hour.
All ages, levels and sizes welcome, so come join her today! You
will burn up to 500 calories in one session and get your first
week for free. You have nothing lose but a few pounds and gain
a few friends in the process.
Classes: Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Health Club North Entrance - Dance Studio
Email Information: Judy at [email protected]
JKA KARATE (jkaiwayama)
Strengthen your mind, body, and spirit!
Beginner Children: Tuesdays 5:00-5:45 pm and Fridays 5:006:00 pm
Beginner Adults:
Tuesdays 5:45-6:30 pm and
Fridays 5:00-6:00 pm
Intermediate/Advanced: All Ages Thursday 7:30-8:30
pm and Friday 6:00-7:00 pm
Contact Information: Kelly Novak at 403-804-5007
Email:[email protected]
Website:
jkaiwayama.com
KUK SOOL WON – Korean Martial Arts & Self Defense
Although relatively new to western Canada, Kuk Sool Won is
the Korean martial art and self-defense system practiced in
Europe and the US. To sum up this martial art in four words:
comprehensive, versatile, wide-ranging and all-inclusive. All
aspects of the martial arts are represented in its syllabus, including: kicking, punching, throwing, falling, joint locks and
pressure points. Through practice, patience and perseverance,
the Kuk Sool Won student increases their physical fitness, selfesteem, self-confidence and self-awareness, whatever their
age or physical ability.
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2016 TASTING SCHEDULE
Tastings start at 7 pm unless otherwise indicated
Classic Single Malts
Cabernet Franc
Agave Spirits
This is our “classic” introduction to the world of single malt Scotch whisky. You’ll discover a little
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history, how it’s made and sample six distinct styles.
One of the most interesting and tasty red varietals and sadly often overlooked. Grown primarily in
Thr Sep 15
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Bordeaux and the Loire Valley. Let’s explore the secrets of Cab Franc together.
When most people think of Agave Spirits they immediately think of Tequila, but there is so much more to
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Fri Sep 16
it than that… Hunter Sullivan will walk you through a range of ages/styles of Tequila & Mezcal.
Tue Sep 13
Canadian Single
Malt Whisky
Tue Sep 20
Lagavulin @ 200
Thr Sep 22
Raucous Rums
Fri Sep 23
Gin Glorious Gin
Tue Sep 27
The “Alberta” Frontier
Thr Sep 29
Cheese Please
Fri Sep 30
Rediscovering
Aussie Wine
Tue Oct 4
Hoptical Allusions
Thr Oct 6
Tight Wad
Tue Oct 11
Rare Malts
Thr Oct 13
Canadian Harvest
Fri Oct 14
Spirit of the Speyside
Tue Oct 18
En Français! Édition
Vallée du Rhône
Thr Oct 20
Italian Wine Festival!
Fri Oct 21
Le Coeur du Cognac
Tue Oct 25
Colouring Outside
the Lines
Thr Oct 27
Some of the most notable beers are off those found well off the beaten path. We’ll examine the
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strange, interesting, and outlandish beers that straddle style guidelines and challenge palates!
Cheese Please
Fri Oct 28
Peasant Cheese, our next door neighbor in Kensington, will guide us as we explore the world of wine from
Argentina, Chile and Patagonia. Stand up format.
It’s time to have another look at Canadian single malt whisky. Showcasing expressions from Glen Breton,
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Stalk & Barrel, Yukon Brewing & Distilling and Shelter Point, including the oldest Canadian single malt!
200 years is quite a milestone, so we’re celebrating everything Lagavulin. We’ll sample four
distillery expressions including the 200th Anniversary bottling.
We’ll round up some of the finest sipping rums the world has to offer. Come sip a sampling of new,
old and rare offerings, including unique independent rum bottlings.
Is Gin your secret weakness? Don’t worry, you aren’t alone! Gin is experiencing a “Ginessaince”
and this revival of interest means there are new gins to explore. Join us for an exciting tasting.
Two years after the “beer” rules changed in Alberta, there was an explosion of Craft Brewing. We’re
going to taste some of the best new beers that Alberta has to offer in a no-holds-barred battle royale!
Our Spanish shipment has just arrived and we’re eager to pull some corks! Come drink and taste
a fine range of Spanish wines and cheeses! Stand up format.
After being relegated to the back benches for a few seasons Australian wine is back. Come taste
some of our new and old favorites, all exclusive to the Kensington Wine Market.
Think the IPA is a passing style? Hops go so much further than pale ale and this tasting is going to get to
the bottom of it. From pilsner to stout, hops give the rhythm to the song that’s beer.
Great tasting wine doesn’t have to be expensive. This hugely popular tasting searches for high quality/
low price ratios. We always find’em!
Only the rarest whiskies, those 20+ years of age, those from closed distilleries and/or the exceptionally
rare qualify for this tasting.
Just in time for Thanksgiving, a lovely wine tasting of Canada’s best kept secrets. Enjoy a delicious
tray of Peasant Cheese’s finest Canadian producers. Stand up format.
The heart of Scotland’s whisky industry is home to more than half of the country’s distilleries. We
will journey from Elgin, through Rothes, Aberlour, Dufftown and Keith on a tasting of discovery.
Join our resident francophone, Christine Parent, for a tasting of the best of Rhône valley wines. Joignezvous à notre francophone en residence, Christine Parent, pour une degustation de vin conviviale, en
français! Région à l’honneur: Vallée du Rhône. This tasting will be conducted in French.
Mama Mia, it’s going to be a feast! The food, the wines, the music… all Italian!
Cognac is one of the world’s finest spirits and the world is now turning its attention to some of the
smaller producers. We’ll sample a very fine range from Montifuad, Bouju, Delamain and others!
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DIVORCED? SEPARATED?
- WE CAN HELP DivorceCare is a weekly seminar/support
group that will help you heal from the hurt.
It’s a warm, caring environment led by people
who understand what you are going through.
Visitors welcome - first two lessons are free
Contact & Information: www.kuksoolwoncalgary.com
YOGA
All Levels
For students with experience. Attention is given to alignment allowing students to transition from one asana to
another with control strength and grace.
Dates/Times: Mondays 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Thursdays 6:15 - 7:15 pm
Level 1 / Beginner
For students with little or no experience. Slow, deep practice focusing on alignment through breath and awareness.
Registration: Ongoing
Contact:
Debby at yogamaya.ca for more information)
Date/Time:
Thursdays 5 - 6 pm
YIN YOGA
Yin Yoga targets the deep connective tissues of the body
such as ligaments, fascia and even our bones and joints.
Long holds are practiced in stillness creating a deep, quiet
and meditative practice. All levels welcome.
Date/Time:
Saturdays 10:45am-11:45am
Contact/Registration: Debby at 403-283-9747
www.yogamaya.ca
ZUMBA
Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That’s exactly
what the Zumba program is all about. It’s an exhilarating,
effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning
dance fitness-party that’s moving millions of people toward
joy and health. Participants from Beginner to Advanced will
enjoy the benefits of a Zumba class.
Dates/Times: Mondays & Wednesdays - 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm
Contact:
Jocelyn at 403.667.0435
Email: [email protected] or visit www.zumbajoc.ca
Contact us today for more information
403-720-2048 / 403-247-6673.
Tuesdays at 7:00 pm
Central Church 1920 -13 Ave NW
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Sharks apparently are the only animals that never
get sick. As far as is known, they are immune to
every known disease including cancer.
TRANSPORTATION
Kerry Baird
Crowchild: On July 20th the City approved some short
term solutions for Crowchild ahead of studies completions.
Here is what they presented to the city council.
http://agendaminutes.calgary.ca/sirepub/agdocs.aspx?
doctype=minutes&itemid=44459
These recommendations were approved.
Crowchild Trail at Kensington Road NW
Description:
Northbound Crowchild Trail to Westbound Kensington
Road ‐ left turn restriction during AM Peak period.
AND Pedestrian only crossing of Parkdale Boulevard at
Kensington Road.
Recommendation:
Implement turn restriction.
Benefits:
Anticipated ~60% improvement in delay for Northbound Traffic during AM and PM Peak period.
Timing and Funding:
Work can be completed as part of Roads Optimization
program, implementation anticipated in Q4 2016.
Parkdale Boulevard at Kensington Road NW
Description:
Pedestrian only crossing of Parkdale Boulevard at Kensington Road.
Recommendation:
Install Pedestrian only crossing of Parkdale Boulevard at
Kensington Road.
Benefits:
Improved connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists to
get to the Bow River Pathway.
Timing and Funding:
Work can be included for Traffic Signal construction in
2017, completion by Q4 2017.
Crowchild Trail at 24 Avenue NW
Description:
Northbound left turn restriction
Recommendation:
Permanent installation of northbound left turn restriction, using lane control signage and gate arms.
Benefits:
~ 90% delay improvement for NBT in PM peak and
~62% delay improvement in AM peak.
Timing and Funding:
Work can be included for Traffic Signal construction in
2017, completion by Q4 2017.
Crowchild Trail between 23 Avenue and 24 Avenue
NW
Description:
Revise un‐signalized left turns on Crowchild Trail
Recommendation:
Revise un‐signalized left turns on Crowchild Trail to
right in/right out access only.
Benefits:
Provides safety performance improvements for Crowchild Trail.
Timing and Funding:
Work can be included for construction in 2017, completion by Q4 2017.
Crowchild Trail at 16 Avenue NW
Description:
Ramp from Westbound 16 Avenue to Northbound
Crowchild Trail
Recommendation:
Construct new ramp to connect westbound 16 Avenue
to Northbound Crowchild Trail
Benefits:
Provides a direct connection between 16 Avenue and
Crowchild Trail, anticipated reduction in traffic on Banff
Trail and 24 Avenue NW.
Timing and Funding:
Identified as part of Foothills Hospital/Stadium/Banff
Trail Station Transit Oriented Development, a funded
project in Investing in Mobility, 2015‐2020 timeframe,
funding to be confirmed.
Whittier D Skaug
Financial Advisor
403-220-1675
1423 Kensington Rd. N.W.
[email protected]
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SUMMIT KIDS
Hold tight…
We’ll be back soon with more fun than a bouncy
house can handle!
We will re-open on Monday, September 12th
Monday to Friday, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. $2 per adult
and $1 per child – No registration required!
Until then…. Check out our website: summitkids.ca/
whca-programming for more exciting programs!
Summit Kids- WHCA Campus
Did you know that we have a BEFORE and AFTER
school care program located within WHCA? We
offer out of school programming for kids between
Kindergarten to Grades 6!
Plus… we also offer SUMMIT LAUNCH- An extendedday Kindergarten enhancement program designed
specifically for this age group!
We provide transportation to and from Queen
Elizabeth, Banff Trail, Capitol Hill, Hillhurst, Briar Hill,
and King George Schools.
For more information, please call 403.477.0798 or email
[email protected]
SUMMIT KIDS
Every parent wants the best for their kids- to be happy,
healthy and safe…
Summit Kids can help you with that.
Summit Kids has partnered with Kidproof Canada- a world
class education publisher that creates exclusive safety curriculum and custom prevention solutions to reduce harm and
protect kids around the world - to present to you: SummitUthe children safety courses that are right for your children!
Safe Sport
Safe Sport is a comprehensive child safety course that encourages children to get involved in sports, and emphasizes the
fundamental safety aspects of doing so. Safe Sport discusses
how to be a Super Sport, stay safe at away games, prevent
injuries, increase self-esteem, deal with sport-bullies, and the
health benefits of keeping active. Sports can be an excellent
source for kids to grow, learn and develop team spirit, but it
is important to ensure kids are taught boundaries, limitations
and skills to make safe choices in often difficult situations.
2-hour session (6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.) - $30 +gst
Monday, September 12
Wednesday, October 12
Saturday, November 12
Stranger Smarts
Stranger Smarts is a dynamic, non-threatening two hour child
safety workshop that captures the attention of students and allows them to learn how to make safe choices when approached
by strangers. The lessons help to reduce fear and anxiety by
providing children with skills, knowledge and confidence they
need to react safely and make safe choices in potentially unsafe
situations.
Wednesday, November 16
At Home Alone
Does your child spend a few hours home alone before or after school due to your work schedule or other commitments?
This popular entertaining 2-hour workshop is designed exclusively to prepare children to look after themselves during these
times. Your children will learn important skills through interactive lessons and role play that help make both you and your
child more confident when they are at home alone.
2-hour session (12 p.m. – 2 p.m.) - $30 +gst
Saturday, September 10
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Saturday, October 8
2-hour session (6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.) - $30 +gst .
Monday, November 21
First Aid for Kids
First Aid for Kids class is an active and informative two (2) hour
program that teaches students how to safely respond to medical emergencies such as cuts, burns, choking, broken bones,
allergies and accidents. First Aid training at a young age helps
to build confidence and self-esteem, as well as teamwork and
communication skills. This program is a valuable addition to
your child’s safety education plan - excellent when added to
the At Home Alone Program or Babysitter Training!
Saturday, October 8
Bullyproofing
In a two hour interactive, non-threatening manner, children
learn how to become ‘Bullyproofed’. This program is designed
to be preventative and proactive, so that children can avoid being bullied, and if they are bullied, know how to stop it. The
focus is on understanding complete acceptance, not just tolerance of others. Stude nts learn by working through scenarios,
role play and group activities to help reinforce important messages.
Wednesday, September 21
Monday, October 17
Never Bee Lost
Are you wondering when it’s safe to leave your child at home
alone for a few hours? Our most popular and “absolute musthave” course for every student who plans on being at home
alone. This entertaining child safety workshop is one of our
most popular courses and is designed to prepare children to
look after themselves while at home alone.
Monday, October 24
Babysitter Training
This popular course is packed full of advice, guides, tips, and information based on real life experiences, from kids and experts
in the know. A trained Kidproof Babysitter is safe, reliable and
in demand! Becoming a babysitter is serious business. The life
of a child is in your hands. What you do, or don’t do, can make
the difference.
2, 4-hour sessions (12 p.m. – 4 p.m.) - $55 +gst
Saturday, Sept 24 & Oct Oct 1
Saturday, Oct 29 & Nov 5
Saturday, Nov 26 & Dec 3
Safe Kids
This one hour program is a fun and entertaining child safety
class designed to help kids learn about injury prevention and
how to safely respond to an emergency. Safe Kids delivers valuable skills in a non-threatening and memorable way. Safe Kids
focus is on preventing common household, playground and
traffic injuries, as well as teaching kids about Emergencies and
calling for help.
Monday, November 28
I Wanna Walk
Walking to and from school can be a great way to stay fit and
healthy. However, it is important that students learn to stay
safe along the way. Students learn how to safely react to bullies, traffic and strangers. I Wanna Walk program is a two (2)
hour child safety education class that prepares kids ages eight
and up to walk to and from school safely.
Monday, October 3
Monday, December 5
Cybersafe Early Years
It is impossible to ignore any longer, and vital to prepare kids at
an early age to be cyber safe. The Internet is a place, not a thing.
With the increasing use of tablets, mobile games, learning software and eBook readers, parents and schools are turning to the
Internet as a teaching tool, with many kids starting as young as
preschool. The early years is the best time to begin to lay the
foundation of what safe online behavior is, how to be a good
online citizen, and the differences between the real world and
the online world.
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IN & AROUND
SCHOOLS
Parks Foundation Calgary for a $17,000 grant from
their Building Communities Program.
SUMMIT KIDS cont’d
Westjet for their Gift of flight which we raffled off and
made $10,000!
Thursday, September 8
1-hour session (6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.) - $20 +gst ...
Monday, November 7
Wednesday, December 7
Many families, individuals, and businesses in our community that have made contributions to help bring the
dream into a reality.
Kirsten Tudor
West Hillhurst Preschool still has openings in our afternoon programs for the 2016/17 School Year. Register
now for the opportunity for your child to participate!
West Hillhurst Community Preschool is a play-based, local preschool program that runs from September to June.
We offer morning and afternoon classes for three and four
year old children and are located in the West Hillhurst
Community Centre. Information and registration details
can be found at: www.westhillhurstpreschool.com.
Queen Elizabeth School News
Deb Hamilton
Queen Elizabeth School News We look forward to
welcoming our returning students and new ones to our
growing family at Queen Elizabeth Elementary School.
We hope that you had a fantastic summer vacation and
are excited to experience all of the great friendships and
learning that this new school year will bring.
Dates to remember in September:
September 6: First day of School! 8:43am Come early
and stay afterwards to catch up with old friends and
meet new ones September 9: Early dismissal 12:15pm
September 26: School Council Meeting 6:30pm
We will know by late November how much we will be
granted from the Alberta Government’s CFEP program,
which is a major contributor for this scale of project. As
this number is uncertain at this time we will still continue to actively fundraise until we know the final numbers, then we can finalize and order equipment.
We have scheduled the build for May 36, 2017, so mark
your calendars as we will be in need of many volunteers
to help make this a successful build.
We are inviting everyone, big and small to participate
in our online survey (under 10 questions) to let us
know what is important in an outdoor space for you.
We would love as many responses from children, parents, teachers, and any community members that will
use our outdoor space. So please go to https://www.
surveymonkey.com/r/Q7D5SZN or find the link on our
facebook page Queen Elizabeth Elementary Playground
Revitalization or qee.blogablility.ca.
We appreciate all of the participation in our efforts to
help build an amazing new playground as well as create an inviting outdoor space for all to enjoy. If you
would like to be involved please send us an email at
[email protected].
IN & AROUND
CALGARY
New to Canada?
The Queen Elizabeth Elementary School Playground
Revitalization Committee is excited to start off the new
school year with a few thank you’s, an quick update, and
a request for your input.
Arriving in a new city can be overwhelming. In Calgary, there are many resources and services to assist
newcomers, community organizations to help you get
settled, and immigrant serving agencies who can help if
you’re new to Canada.
A couple big thank you’s to:
Truman Homes for a combined cash/in kind donation
of $25,000, we appreciate your support for this school
and community.
The Newcomers Guide to Calgary (available in English
and Arabic) provides important information for new
residents in an easy to download and print format.
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For more information, visit calgary.ca/newcomers.
Social Netiquette
This much needed program helps students develop proper
social etiquette, good citizenship and critical thinking skills
when it relates to meeting people, sharing information
and socializing through Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and
Online Gaming. Popular sites such as Facebook, Twitter,
Youtube, Instagram, Xanga, MSN Spaces, and LiveJournal
are reviewed and special attention is given to protecting
personal identity, safe online practices and cyberbullying.
Tuesday, October 11
Monday, November 14
A Girl’s Way
A Girl’s Way is a three hour safety education program that
teaches teenage girls how to recognize and respond safety
to dangerous people, places and situations. Most girls
make unsafe decisions based on low self-image and selfesteem. A Girl’s Way is a unique and life altering program
that supports the transition from childhood to teenage
years, while setting limits and boundaries when it comes
to behavior (both in person and online), self-respect and
personal safety.
3-hour session (12 p.m. – 3 p.m.) - $35 +gst .
Saturday, October 15
Program Descriptions & Registration Information:
Kidproof safety programs are a fundamental need for
children and families alike. But what makes us even
more special is that our programs are never scary, and
always non-threatening, empowering, and entertaining.
Online: www.summitkids.ca/summit-u
Call: 587.432.0471 • Email: [email protected]
SAIT turns 100
on oct. 16
Plan on attending the party and help SAIT celebrate
Mark your calendar! Your neighbour on the hill — the
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) — turns
100 years old on Oct. 16, 2016, and you’re invited to the
party.
There will be something for everyone at the all-day,
community event: a barbecue lunch for the first 2,500
people, a car, truck and helicopter show and live musical
entertainment. SAIT will open historical time capsules,
serve up the biggest birthday cake ever and end the day
with a fireworks display.
Attendance is free, but SAIT is asking community residents to register, which will help with attendance estimates. Registration and event information is available
on sait.ca/100. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime celebration.
Sorry for the disruption: road closure information
To accommodate the fireworks display, the City of Calgary requires 8 Avenue NW, east of 12 Street NW, to be
closed on Oct. 16 from 4 pm to midnight. Signage and
detour information will be posted closer to the event
date.
History. In the Making
Canada’s first publicly-funded institute opened its doors
on Oct. 16, 1916 with 11 students enrolled in metal
working and motor mechanics. Today, SAIT is the thirdlargest post-secondary in Alberta, providing a variety of
baccalaureate and applied degrees, diploma and certificate programs. SAIT trains one-third of the province’s
apprentices and has been identified as the third best
research college in Canada.
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BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS
For business classified ad rates call Great News Publishing at 403-263-3044 or [email protected]
NEPTUNE PLUMBING & HEATING LTD: Qualified journeymen plumbers/gasfitters, very experienced in West
Hillhurst. Upfront pricing. Reliable, conscientious, fully
guaranteed. Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. 24 hour emergency service call 403-255-7938. “Showering you with
great service.”
RIGHTWAY PLUMBING AND HEATING: Has been
happily serving the West Hillhurst area with quality
work, happy clients and fair pricing, with second generation experience, there is no job we can’t handle. Furnaces $3185, water heaters $715, bathroom renos and
gas lines also! Installed with great warranties. Call 403968-6630.
HOME BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY: Clinicair is the leading provider of Indoor Air Quality and Medical Grade
Duct Cleaning services in Canada. We are looking for
a dealer in Calgary to represent our growing company.
We offer a royalty free business. Clinicair supplies you
with the latest technology, and training. Call Craig:
1-416-277-6067.
NEIGHBOURHOOD CONFLICT? Community Mediation Calgary Society (CMCS) is a no cost mediation and
conflict coaching service that can help you resolve
problems and restore peace! We help neighbours be
neighbours again! www.communitymediation.ca, 403269-2707.
CAL-RES COATINGS LTD. RESIDENTIAL PAINTING: We
are a full service painting company offering: interior and
exterior painting, shop wood finishing/specialty finishes, elastomeric stucco coatings, kitchen cabinet refinishing, fully licensed and insured. No deposit required.
Call for a complimentary estimate. Ask for Joshua 403369-7534 or visit www.calres.ca.
YARDBUSTERSLANDSCAPING.COM: Snow removal
$129.95. Some conditions. Landscape construction and
yard renovation: Stone patios, walks, raised beds and
rock walls, synthetic grass, sod and trees and shrubs,
landscape lighting, water features and decks and fences
and superhero window cleaning. Licensed. Insured. Seniors discount. Phone: 403-265-4769.
CONCRETE CUTTING FOR BASEMENT WINDOWS,
DOORS & FLOORS: New openings or enlargements
cut into foundation for basement windows and doors.
Enlarge your existing basement windows to meet fire
code for bedrooms, from cutting basement windows,
doorways to supply and install quality windows, window-well, weeping-tile, core drilling, excavation and
anything concrete cutting. Call 403-570-0555 or text
403-680-0611. Email: [email protected].
THE GUTTER DOCTOR! We install, repair and clean
eavestroughs and downspouts. Fascia, soffit, drip-edge,
siding, roofing, cladding. Over 15,000 happy customers
since 2003! Insured and guaranteed work with references. We take pride in doing a good job. A+ rated BBB
Member. www.gutterdoctor.ca 403-714-0711.
LOCAL RODAN + FIELDS INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT: Clinically proven skin care products that cover
anti-aging, sun damage, acne, or sensitive skin issues.
Find out what the fastest growing skincare brand in the
U.S. has to offer you. For product overview, samples or
home business opportunity details contact Deb, call/
text: 403-803-0791, website: http://dcook4.myrandf.
com/ca.
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your bookkeeping? Experienced bookkeeper now accepting new clients. Specializing in small to medium
sized business. Twelve years of experience with QuickBooks and Simply Accounting, GST, Payroll, WCB Filing,
T4 Filing, and competitive rates. Phone Katie 403-8700737.
FLUTE LESSONS: Looking to learn a new skill? Keep the
kids busy? Whether you’re young or young at heart, get
started with fun, personalized private flute lessons today! Get 10% off your first 4 lessons by mentioning this
ad before September 30. Visit www.lisagraham.ca/learn,
email [email protected], or call 403-862-9232.
MP, CALGARY CONFEDERATION
LEN WEBBER
2020 10 St NW, T2M3M2
403-220-0888
[email protected]
No Opportunity Like It!
There is a way to get your post-secondary education for
free. In fact, those eligible can also be paid a full-time
salary, with benefits and a pension plan, while they get
their free education and training.
This offer is available for careers that range from doctors
and accountants to mechanics and air traffic controllers.
These opportunities are available across Canada and offer the opportunity for travel.
The Canadian Armed Forces is one of Canada’s largest
employers and provides Canadians with hundreds of
career options in every career field imaginable.
While many think of a career in the Forces as being a
soldier, a pilot, or a sailor, the reality is that most in the
Forces support these roles through jobs that resemble
the careers we see every day in our communities. There
are accountants, lawyers, cooks, dentists, psychologists,
social workers, welders, and every job in between. There
are also careers that do not require any post-secondary
education because specialized training is provided by
the Forces.
ROYAL WEST
SOCCER PROGRAMS
CITY LEAGUE SOCCER
Indoor Registration opens August 1st 2016!
www.royalwestfc.com
SOCCER ACADEMY
Higher Level Sports Academy is an elite academy dedicated to developing passionate soccer players from
ages U8 – U18 all levels and tiers. Summer Camps offered from August 2nd – August 26th. Players will gradually learn over time the coordination and basic motor
skills they need to solve soccer specific problems. HLSA
offers one-on-one, team, semi-private and elite training, coaches’ and goalkeeper workshops, pick up soccer,
preschool soccer and multi-sport programs, and summer camps! Youth Pick-up soccer is Monday – Friday 4-6
pm. International training camp August 22nd-26th 2015.
TRIPLE MEG SOCCER
After School Soccer for U8, U10, and U12
Emphasizing the development of soccer skills in a positive fun environment right after school.
Pre-School Soccer Ages 3-5
High Energy, fun, age appropriate introduction to soccer for Pre-Schoolers
For more information, please visit www.triplemeg.
com.
If you are looking for part-time jobs, they offer those too
through the Reserves. The Reserves provide a unique
way for Canadians to serve their country while maintaining a professional career in their community. This is
also a great option for those who are also working on
completing their education.
to 25 days after five years. Qualifying veterans are also
entitled to significant additional programs and benefits.
The Forces offer many advantages to its members including three years of guaranteed employment following initial training and on-going career development.
Given the size of the organization and its variety of roles,
there are endless opportunities for growing or changing your profession while staying in the Forces in the
years ahead.
Do you have questions? Not sure where to start? Visit
www.forces.gc.ca to see the hundreds of career opportunities available today. You can speak directly to a recruiter by calling the Canadian Forces recruiting center
at 403-974-2900 or emailing [email protected].
A recruiter will walk you through the entire process and
answer any questions you may have.
Their competitive salary and benefit packages are often
better than those offered in the private sector. In addition to an attractive pension program, members are provided with 20 vacation days per year and this increases
In closing, I would like to thank those who have chosen to serve their country through the Canadian
Armed Forces at home and abroad. Your professionalism and dedication is appreciated and respected by all
Canadians.
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COUNCILLOR, WARD 7
DRUH FARRELL
IMPORTANT CHANGES TO TAX-EXEMPT
WEALTH TRANSFER STRATEGIES
On January 1, 2017, the federal government is amending
regulations that will significantly decrease the tax efficiency
of current “wealth transfer” strategies.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR AN EXCLUSIVE
AND INFORMATIVE EVENT
TAX-SMART INVESTMENT AND
ESTATE STRATEGIES
GUEST SPEAKERS:
PETER BOWEN, B.A.(Econ), CA
Vice-President, Tax Research and Solutions
M.C. (MIKE) MACOUN, CLU, CHS, TEP
Vice-President, Estate Planning Specialist
DATE:
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
LOCATION: Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame
169 Canada Olympic Road S.W.
Canada Olympic Park
Calgary, AB T3B 6B7
RSVP:
Kara Weber
(403) 299-7374
[email protected]
All guests must be registered
to attend. (Space is limited.)
Refreshments will be provided
Complimentary parking on site
Includes access to interactive sports,
Hall of Fame Gallery & Museum Tour
RBC Dominion Securities Inc.* and Royal Bank of Canada are separate
corporate entities which are affiliated. *Member-Canadian Investor
Protection Fund. RBC Dominion Securities Inc. is a member company of
RBC Wealth Management, a business segment of Royal Bank of Canada.
Insurance products are offered through RBC Wealth Management
Financial Services Inc., a subsidiary of RBC Dominion Securities Inc. When
providing life insurance products, investment advisors are acting as
insurance representatives of RBC Wealth Management Financial Services
Inc. © Registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under licence.
©
2015 RBC Dominion Securities Inc. All rights reserved.
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[email protected] • www.druhfarrell.ca
Twitter: @DruhFarrell • Facebook: Druh Farrell
With rising household costs, a growing number of families
are struggling to afford shelter and other basic needs such
as food, medication, and childcare. Household incomes in
Calgary have not kept up to housing prices. Over the past
decade, prices have increased 156% while incomes have
increased 34%.
Over 4000 households are currently on the qualified waiting list for Calgary Housing Company, but the actual need is
far greater. In Calgary, over 38,000 renter households need
affordable housing. These Calgarians require some extra assistance to ensure they have access to safe and affordable
places to call home. Those in need include students, seniors,
young couples, people with disabilities, people who are unemployed, low-income workers and their families, and new
Canadians.
What do we mean by affordable housing? For housing to be
affordable, The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
states a household should not spend more than 30 percent
of its gross income on rent. That target is especially difficult
for lower income Calgarians to meet and they must often
spend larger percentages of their incomes on basic shelter.
Although increasing the affordable housing supply is one
of City Council’s priorities, the City of Calgary has not added
a single affordable housing unit in the past three years. This
is one of the reasons that Council unanimously passed the
new Affordable Housing Strategy in July.
The strategy calls for the City to secure funding from the
provincial and federal governments, to work with partner
agencies and the development industry, and to prioritize
private projects that include some affordable and accessible
units. The strategy also calls for the City to build new rental
units through Calgary Housing Company and affordable
homes for ownership through Attainable Homes Calgary.
Learning from the past, the City no longer concentrates
affordable housing in one area, but instead encourages
smaller projects that better integrate into all neighbourhoods. Most Ward 7 communities already host at least one
affordable housing development.
Proposed affordable housing projects will include public
engagement to ensure that they integrate well with the
surrounding neighbourhood. Should your neighbourhood
be selected to host affordable housing, please ask how it
can best be accommodated and welcomed into the community. Your new neighbours will certainly appreciate it.
North
of the River
Matt Grant
By mid-July, it had become clear that my humble gardening efforts had failed. If I hoped to enjoy Albertagrown produce, farmers' markets were my best remaining option.
Three of my favourites are in communities stretched
along the northern banks of the Bow River, in Bridgeland Riverside, Hillhurst-Sunnyside and Parkdale.
Bridgeland Riverside's Farmers' Market (917 Centre Avenue N.E.) runs every Thursday from 3:30 pm to 7:00
pm until October 6th. Now in its second year, a growing range of vendors display their wares beneath tents
spread out across a lawn boasting one of the best views
of downtown Calgary. And while you're in Bridgeland
Riverside, may I suggest a walk along the increasingly
interesting 1st Avenue N.E.? Whether you're into sushi,
ramen, burgers, breakfast, pizza, cocktails, coffee or vinyl, Bridgeland Riverside has it all. I'm biased – I used
to live there – but this community is great and getting
greater.
The Hillhurst-Sunnyside Farmers' Market (1320 – 5 Avenue N.W.) is every Wednesday from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
and every Saturday from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm. One of the
coolest things about this market (and there are many) is
that folks in need can stop by on Mondays for fresh produce. They believe "community members should have
access to good food". I couldn't agree more.
The Parkdale Farmers' Market (3512 – 5 Avenue N.W.)
runs every Wednesday from 2:00 pm to 6:30 pm, all year
round. After you're loaded up with fresh food, why not
bike west to Edworthy Park for a picnic. En route, check
out Brian Tolle's public artwork Outflow, along the banks
of the Bow at 34A Street N.W.
This harvest season, these three markets promise to
be vibrant destinations for Calgarians looking to meet
neighbours and support local vendors and producers.
Matt Grant lives north of the River – now in West Hillhurst
after many years in Bridgeland Riverside.
West Hillhurst
Name
Age
Contact
Course
Antares
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403-383-2527
Yes
Cecilia
17
587-223-1330
Yes
Ethan
16
587-703-7616
Yes
Haley
20
807-220-1154
Yes
Jenna
19
403-680-2357
Yes
Jordan
18
403-969-6661
No
Katie
16
587-583-9224
No
Maddy
18
587-888-7298
Yes
Maddy
18
587-888-7298
Yes
Neil
14
403-991-6172
Yes
Sam
15
403-703-6837
Yes
Sarah
16
403-660-0319
No
Tessa
14
587-432-6045
Yes
Calling All BABYSITTERS
Enroll free at mybabysitter.ca and
choose the Calgary communities
you would like to babysit in.
Calling All PARENTS
Visit mybabysitter.ca and
find available babysitters in
and around your community.
Disclaimer: We recommend for your own peace of mind that references be checked
when choosing your babysitter. This babysitter list is provided as a service to the
community and is governed by the terms & conditions outlined at mybabysitter.ca.
Quinine, one of the most important drugs
known to man, is obtained from the dried bark
of an evergreen tree native to South America.
DISCLAIMER
The opinions expressed within any published article, report or
submission reflect those of the author and should not be considered
to reflect those of the West Hillhurst Community Association and
Great News Publishing. The information contained in this newsletter
is believed to be accurate, but is not warranted to be so.
The West Hillhurst Community Association and Great News
Publishing do 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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Grades 7 to 12
News from the Friends of Nose Hill
Classes resume
Sept. 7
by Anne Burke
The City needs help in identifying weeds in open space.
The management plan involves methods to combat
weed threats. These tools are biological, mechanical,
chemical, and cultural controls. There are some concerns
about spraying pesticides and herbicides, although the
City posts signs and does have some pesticide-free
parks in Calgary.
One of the controls is an organic vegetation management practice called targeted grazing, a land management strategy which is safe, chemical free, and environmentally friendly.
Beginning in June (and for three weeks this summer) a
herd of 100 goats was monitored 24 hours a day by the
shepherd, with herding dogs, volunteers, and horses in
Confluence Park (West Nose Creek).
This is important wildlife habitat. Unlike Nose Hill, the
site permits livestock grazing with an approved development permit application, although the practice is
generally prohibited within City limits. As the animals
fertilize the soil, their hooves help to till, aerate, and condition the ground. Their digestion is acidic, so that the
seeds cannot grow as new weeds. The purpose was to
control invasive species such as Canada thistle, yellow
clematis, nodding thistle, and other delicious broad leaf
weeds they prefer. See: online at calgary.ca/goats.
The Urban Conservation Lead for City Parks said the public
has been very supportive. We now know we can use goats
in an active park, without disrupting enjoyment by park
visitors, whether on foot, bicycle, or with dogs on leash.
The goats did an excellent job targeting invasive weeds,
such as Canada thistle, hound’s tongue, and hawkwood.
Sunday 7:30 pm Evening Service
Monday 7:30 pm A.S.H.A. Healing
Tuesday 7:00 pm A Course of Love
Wednesday 6:30 pm Healing Service
7:30 pm All Message Service
Friday 7:00 pm Drop-In Trance Circle
Saturday 9:45 am Advanced Energy Healing
7:00 pm Meditation & Spirit Awareness
Please see Website for more Information All are Welcome
www.CalgaryFirstSpiritualistChurch.ca
1603 6 Ave NW, Calgary AB T2N 0W1
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403.283.1102
The project budget was $25,000. The City will assess and
evaluate the data to decide about the project’s effectiveness. The next step will be to evaluate its potential
use in parks and open spaces. If successful, the initiative
may expand to other natural areas in the city.
On the monthly BiodiverCity Committee agenda there
were announcements, presentations on wildlife strategy, biodiversity implementation plan; updates from
subcommittees, work plan, business unit survey, and list
of potential 3rd party partners. Meetings are in downtown Calgary and open to the public. For details, contact [email protected].
Be Bold.
Be Brave.
Be Ready.
West Island College Calgary
@WICYYC
West Island College Calgary
westislandcollege.ab.ca
403.255.5300
7410 Blackfoot Trail S.E.
[email protected]
Chartwell Fall Fest
LET’S CELEBRATE THE FALL SEASON TOGETHER!
Since moving to their Chartwell home, Rita and Jean-Louis have more
time to socialize with friends and participate in their favourite activities.
Now you too are invited to meet new people and experience all the
season has to offer.
CHARTWELL.COM
OPEN
HOUSE
Sunday,
September 18
1 PM - 4 PM
1945 Veteran’s Way NW
Calgary
Make us part of your story.
587-287-3938
Conditions may apply.

Great News Publishing - West Hillhurst Community Association

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