THE OFFICIAL MEADOWLARK pARK COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

MAY 2016
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MEADOWLARKER
THE OFFICIAL mEADOWLARK pARK COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
AGM
MAY 3
Now that is
some serious
Calgary soccer
pride.
Meadowlark Park Community
Association
623-58 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2V 4X5
Phone: 403.252.0737 • Fax: 403.255.1407
www.meadowlarkpark.org • [email protected]
AND WE’RE PROUD
TO BE IN THE GAME.
It’s the start of another outdoor soccer season. And this year, it’s fully
public — the way it should be.
That’s because Calgary council has asked your city workers to take
over management and maintenance of the the Calgary Soccer
Centre from private organizations.
Secretary’s Corner Blackfoot District Guides
Southwest Communities
Resource Centre 5
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And here’s our commitment to you:
• A clean, efficient facility — where you feel comfortable taking
your family.
• Saving you money — city council saw a public solution as the
most cost effective; there will be no more spectator fees.
Calgary’s city employees
Making your city
work for you
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• A community asset — open and welcoming to clubs, players
and families from across the city.
We think this is a pretty good game plan moving
forward: Let’s keep city recreation facilities public and
working for all Calgary families.
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Meadowlark Park
Community Association
623-58 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2V 4X5
Phone: 403.252.0737
Fax: 403.255.1407
www.meadowlarkpark.org
[email protected]
Meadowlark Park Executive Board Contact Information
Jim Darrell, President
[email protected]
403-200-2366
Warren Cronin, Vice President
[email protected]
403-620-4136
Margo Fearn, Secretary
[email protected]
403-253-3902
Bill Richards, Treasurer
[email protected]
403-255-7926
Rob Nicholson, Community Development
[email protected]
403-681-8782
Verna Leask, Memberships
[email protected]
403-258-3169
Laura Darrell, Social
[email protected]
403-463-9069
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I was thinking about my years of dog walking in the
neighbourhood the other day and did a little figuring.
Two walks a day, leaving aside holidays and outings in
other parts of the city etc, leads me to a conservative total of about 600 walks per year and over the 16 years of
residing in Meadowlark - that’s at least 9,600 trips down
our streets and alleys!
The dogs are never bored with our route, as it always
varies. They are entranced by the aromas they encounter; most of which are probably revolting to people. It
is said that odours are like music to the brain of a dog,
with bass notes of earthy scents and trills of passing vapours. We don’t even have the language to describe it,
but they clearly take pleasure in smells, the malodorous
the better it seems.
I can’t say my neighbourhood perambulations are quite
as fascinating to me as my canine companions, but
there is always something that captures my interest as
we stroll along. Last week I saw two pairs of bedroom
slippers, flattened, distributed randomly down an alley…who…why…how? A few streets over someone
had dumped a trove of tropical shells: tiny whelks, cones
and bivalves. It just goes to show that Meadowlark is full
of small mysteries if you just keep your eyes open.
of each month
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Hall Rental Details
Non-member rental rate: $50/hour • Resident member rental rate: $25/hour • Damage deposit: $500
Rental inquiries can be made by emailing [email protected] and stating the date and time you are
interested in. You will be contacted within 2 days. If the hall is available for your requested date, you will be asked
to complete a rental application form. This will give us the required information for the rental contract. If you aren’t
familiar with the hall, a time will be set up to show you the hall to ensure it will meet your needs. If it does, the rental
contract will be completed and payment of the damage deposit and rental fee arranged. Please note that at least 20
days notice is required for rentals.
On a more serious note, I wish to thank our departing
President Jim Darrell and Social Director Laura Darrell
for their fine efforts put into volunteering for Meadowlark Park Community Association Board. They brought
a new zest and youthful energy to the board and will
be sorely missed! We wish them well in their endeavours in their new community.
Upper HallLower Hall
Capacity
Dining & beverage – 105
Dining & beverage – 105
(overall 150 in the
Non fixed table & chairs – 132
Non fixed table & chairs – 150
entire hall at one time) Non fixed chairs - 150
Non fixed chairs - 150
Hockey Shack Lounge
(available to resident members only)
60
Barrier-Free Access
Yes
No
No
That leaves us with some holes to fill in the executive,
as we are now seriously thin on the ground! If you feel
you can contribute in any way to our community, from
delivering flyers, helping out at the occasional community event, to sitting on the executive, please come to
the AGM or contact someone listed in the newsletter. In
no way is volunteering for the community association a
black hole of commitment! We will take what you can
offer - many hands make the work light!
Kitchen
Yes
Yes
Yes
See you at the AGM!
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On March 22nd, our government unveiled our first budget. This
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For 30 years, we have seen the gap between rich and poor widen
and the middle class shrink. To address this, we have introduced
a middle-class tax cut, and raised taxes on the wealthiest one
percent. The new Canada Child Benefit - which will put $930M
into the pockets of Albertan families - will lift hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty. When Canadians have more
money to save, invest and grow the economy, everyone benefits.
It’s been tough for Alberta over the last few years, and our government recognizes that. Alberta is facing unemployment levels we
haven’t seen in decades. The EI changes introduced last month
will make a big difference for many families and individuals struggling with unemployment, many for the first time in their lives.
EI benefits for Albertans will be extended in some instances to
up to 70 weeks and wait times reduced. We have also increased
federal transfers to the province by $320M per year in addition to
the $251.4M provided by the fiscal stabilization payment.
Spring is in the air! It’s time to register for fall 2015!
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The Sparks units attended Sparklefest at Camp Jubilee, had an evening of Zumba, are working on
WAGGGS challenges, potting flowers for Mother’s
Day, and having a sleep-over at Telus SPARK science centre. They will have some girls “advance” to
the next level of Guiding which means they will be
joining their Guiding sisters in Brownies in the fall
for new challenges.
The Brownie units celebrated Earth Day by having a
Pitch-In Canada community clean-up, sold cookies
with the Star Wars characters, prepped for camp and
are planning year end bar-b-ques. They will be enjoying the changing season by observing the spring
activity in Fish Creek Park or outside in their neighborhoods. The Brownies will have some girls advance to new adventures with the Guides in the fall.
The current economic trend is not Alberta’s challenge, it is Canada’s challenge, and we will meet it together.
The Guide units went curling, are prepping for tent
camping and a sleep-over at the zoo. Many units
helped green our world by holding litter clean-ups
for Earth Day. Third year Guides continue work on
their Lady Baden Powel Award and some will be
advancing to Pathfinders.
With the introduction of this budget, we are beginning to address those challenges and will work with Provincial and Municipal leaders to identify priorities now, and opportunities in
the months and years ahead. In our cities, we will invest in transit
infrastructure, and Alberta municipalities will receive over $300
million towards those investments over the next two years. We
are also going to accelerate our investments in federal infrastructure projects, to create jobs, and to continue providing the services Albertans rely on from the federal government. This investment in Alberta will be over $110 million over the next five years.
The Pathfinder, Ranger & Trex units went to 4 Cats
Art Studio, attended the Junos, went to the Opera
attended Alberta Girls Parliament in Edmonton,
tried their hand at archery and will
be tent camping and backpacking.
Some units are travelling this summer and others are attending the
GGC national camp Guiding Mosaic being held right here in Alberta.
Finally, we know that global oil prices will stabilize and rebound,
and we need to be ready when it does. That’s why we are investing $50 million over two years in research to develop Canada’s
hydrocarbon resources in cleaner, more sustainable ways. This
will both reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to
climate change and make Canadian oil more attractive in the
global marketplace.
Guiding is a great place to build new
friendships and experience new
challenges. Why not give us a try!
Our new approach puts people first, and it invests in growing the
middle class. It also reflects a belief that is the spirit of Alberta’s
rich history of innovation and collaboration. By investing today
in our future we know Alberta and Canada’s best days are ahead.
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child care for the parents’ young children. As a member
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Leader - Alberta Party
(403) 252-0346
[email protected]
Twitter: @GregClark4AB
Hello!
One of the things I enjoy most as MLA for CalgaryElbow is learning about the organizations in the community that assist the people of Calgary and Alberta.
There are great organizations that are building stronger
community, helping us stay in shape, and helping our
neighbours. This month things got even better when I
was honoured to present some of these organizations
with Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP)
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This year, in Calgary Elbow, several organizations were
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In June 2013 the Elboya Heights Community Association hall was severely damaged by flood waters. Community Centres and clubhouses are the heart of the
community, where neighbours come together for preschool programs, playgroups, senior’s programs, community events, and indoor and outdoor sport. Unfortunately, since the flood, the residents of Elboya Heights
have not had a place to participate in these kinds of activities. The association was awarded money under the
grant program that will be directed towards rebuilding
their hall.
Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre of Calgary
is a non-profit, charitable organization that started
their important work in 1952. They offer programs and
resources for children and adults with disabilities, their
friends and family, and other people in the community. They work under the belief that communities are
stronger when people of all abilities are involved in activities that are meaningful to them. Funds provided will
be used for facility renovations to allow DDRC to keep
offering these programs. To find out more about the
organization, visit www.ddrc.ca.
Garrison Curling Club’s mission is to create a great curling experience both on and off the ice. The club opened
in the fall of 1961, and has grown since then to over
1,000 members and host to over 10 leagues. They have
programs for new to experienced curlers. CFEP funds
will be used for facility renovations to ensure the growing club is there for new members who enjoy the club’s
relaxed atmosphere and camaraderie. To learn more
about the Garrison Curling Club, visit www.garrison
curling.com.
I offer my congratulations to these organizations and
thank them for making our community stronger. If you
know of an organization or group that could benefit
from a CFEP grant, please visit http://culture.alberta.
ca/community/community-grants/community-facilityenhancement-program/ to find out more!
We have a new website!
Please visit www.calgaryelbow.ca to keep up to date
on what’s happening in Calgary-Elbow and in the Legislature. You can also get in touch with us any time at
[email protected].
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COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP FORM
Mail or drop off your completed application to:
Meadowlark Park Community Association, 623 58th Ave SW T2V 0H8
Call or Email Verna Leask – 403-258-3169 or [email protected]
Membership: 1 Year - $20.00
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negotiations with the various governments (municipal, provincial and federal) and business entities that your
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A stunning, custom lakefront home, with your
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