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JULY 2014
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3130 16 St SW
Calgary, Alberta T2T 2P8
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MARDA LOOP COMMUNITIES
ASSOCIATION
President’s
Report
MLCA Events Director
Report
YAHOO!
Please join us and your community for our annual
MLCA Stampede Breakfast on Saturday, July 12,
2014 from 9-11am at the hall (3130 16 Street SW.)
There will be something for everyone - live music,
bouncy castles, face painters and much more.
You will also get an opportunity to see firsthand the
benefits of becoming a member of one of the most
active and engaged community associations in our
city. In addition, come and check out our ‘Pace Car’
program which will have a very exciting and interactive table to see - one that you will not want to miss
this year!
Marc Doll
President, MLCA
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Similar to previous years, we will kindly ask for a donation. Proceeds will be shared with Wood’s Homes, a
multi-service, community-owned and operated children’s mental health centre based in Calgary. Some
of their young adults will be volunteering their time
to help make this breakfast tradition happen for our
community.
We are still looking for additional volunteers, especially for pancake preparation. We promise to have
a healthy supply of coffee on hand! Please contact
Catherine at [email protected] if interested.
Happy Stampede!
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The MLCA
Playgroup
The Marda Loop Playgroup runs on three different
weekday mornings in the MLCA lower hall. Families
can join the Monday Group, the Tuesday Group, or
the Wednesday Group. Babies and children aged
0 – 4 are welcome to join, along with their parent or
caregiver. For more details, visit
www.mardaloop.com/playgroup
or email [email protected]
Calling All
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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.
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Health Tip:
Goals
Goals are a key part of any program where
you want to move from one point to another.
Without a specific goal, it is more than challenging to get where you’re going!
One of the best ways to ensure you are setting
goals in a structured and positive way is to use
the SMART method. Your goals should be:
• Specific
• Measureable
• Attainable
• Realistic
• Timely
For example, if your goal was to reduce your
body fat by 5% you would need to look at
breaking that down. Setting your goal for that
reduction in body fat over a two week period would be specific and measureable but
it would not be attainable or realistic. Writing
out what you are reaching for and then breaking it down into smaller, workable pieces is
the most effective way to ensure you will see
a successful end.
The next time you say, “I would like to do that”,
think of how you can make it happen and set
a time frame to make that goal a reality. With
careful and thoughtful goal setting you can
make your dreams a reality and feel accomplished in doing so.
Pam Ruhland, Team Coach, Precision Nutrition
Seeking Committee
Members for Building
a Permanent
Preschool Space!
For around a decade, the MLCA Preschool has been providing local three- and four-year-old children with a fun learning
environment and a chance to meet neighbourhood friends.
So far, the MLCA Preschool has been housed in local schools.
For many years it was located at Altadore School, then it
moved to St. James School, and for the 2014-15 school year
it is back at Altadore School.
While there are many benefits to a school location, the growing population of young children in our local schools means
that, soon, there may no longer be a spare classroom available for our beloved Preschool program. We need a new
home for our Preschool. We need a permanent home for our
Preschool.
To solve this problem, the MLCA Board of Directors is looking
into putting a new building (either a new construction or a
portable) on the MLCA hall grounds. This is a big project, and
we’ll need lots of volunteers.
Can you help? Perhaps you have building experience? Or
maybe fundraising experience? Or maybe you’d like to help
put shovels in the ground when we get closer to the date?
If you would like to get involved, I am currently seeking
people to volunteer on the “MLCA Permanent-Home-forPreschool Committee”. (I am also currently seeking a less unwieldy name for this committee!) If you would like to get involved, please send an email to Susan Vukadinovic at play@
mardaloop.com.
Susan Vukadinovic, volunteer with the MLCA Preschool Committee
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Our regular office hours are 12:00pm - 8:00pm
from Monday to Thursday, however Dr. Pantazi is
on call after hours for emergencies.
Marda Loop Family
Dentistry
Marda Loop Community
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e would like to introduce one of the oldest businesses in the Marda Loop area,
Marda Loop Family Dentistry.
Our dental office
has provided excellent dental care
Our practice has to the wonderful
people in the community since the
grown together
1960s. In 2001 Dr.
with the
Alan Pantazi took
over the practice
neighbourhood... from Dr. Viktor Sopkiw, who has been
a dentist in the area
for over 30 years.
We added 7 days/week emergency service for the
convenience of people from Marda Loop and all
over Calgary.
Our practice has grown together with the neighbourhood and in 2006 the office found a larger,
brand new place at Marda Station Plaza - just a
few meters from the old location - next to the
Petro Canada gas station.
Dr. Pantazi has over 20 years of dental experience
which allows us to provide a wide range of dental services from emergencies to complete smile
makeovers. We also provide dental hygiene services through our friendly and skilled dental hygienists. We pride ourselves on being able to serve all
ages -- being a true family dentistry office.
We believe in "no pain dentistry", so our priority
is to make our patients comfortable during dental procedures. People enjoy coming to our dental office because we get the job done but most
importantly we provide a friendly environment.
Our waiting area is fun with a TV and a play area
for kids, but don't get too comfortable because
within a few minutes you will be ready for your
appointment.
Our office offers cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, tooth coloured fillings, crowns, bridges,
veneers, partials, dentures, extractions and more!
We always welcome new patients to our office.
CONTACT US:
403-242-8383
www.drpantazi.com
And hope to see you soon.
MARDA LOOP
FAMILY DENTISTRY
COSMETIC DENTISTRY
TEETH WHITENING
TOOTH COLORED FILLINGS
CROWNS ~ BRIDGES ~ VENEERS
PARTIALS ~ DENTURES
EXTRACTIONS
NEW PATIENTS WELCOME!
Dr. Alan Pantazi, D.D.S.
[email protected]
www.drpantazi.com
403-242-8383
#109, 2215 - 33 AVE SW
Calgary, AB, T2T 1Z9
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At DQS Dental Care
Dr. Lori Grandan &
Dr. James Chen
are dedicated to providing the best
quality and care for you and your family.
“Seniors
in the Loop”
Update
Here’s what the Marda Loop Seniors have been up to
over the past few months….
2508 Richmond Road SW
403.686.2225
www.dqsdental.ca
At their April gathering, David McKee, Community Engagement Coordinator at the Better Business Bureau,
began his presentation to the “Seniors in the Loop” with
recent reports in local newspapers about various scams
and misleading advertising. He clarified that although
Seniors are not typical victims, they could be more attractive targets because of their desire to please and
trust and the likelihood of their isolation, fear, physical
or mental insecurity. He encouraged Seniors to report
any incidents they may experience or hear about. He
described the known characteristics of scammers and
gave the Seniors resources and tips on how to protect
themselves and their assets. (Thank You for that excellent and very useful visit, David, and we hope to have
you back in the Fall to present the internet scam report
you are working on.)
Earlier that morning, Janette led a gentle fit and stretch
session which certainly helped stimulate the brain and
keep the Seniors alert for David’s presentation. (Thank
you Janette!)
The May gathering began with a yoga session and since
we have not had much time for hobbies in the past few
months, we focused on gardening, spring clean-up and,
at last - a knitting workshop. All this was facilitated by
our own experienced Seniors – Otto Hammer and Roger
Robinson (who, although not able to be present, ensured that he had some seeds and plants for us to take
away!) shared their tremendous gardening knowledge
with us and Barb Stuart shared her passion for knitting
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is so fortunate to have Freddy Taylor and Phil Streifel among their members. These folk have been associated with Stampede for many many years. So Freddy
brought along her friends from the Calgary Stampede
Promotion Committee (Thank you Freddy, John, Fran,
Verna and Ashley)! . Together they set up a branding
station, cow patty throws and line dancing sessions. Phil
invited his musician buddies who sang us a few Western
oldies and got us to sing some along too, while Phil attempted to organize us in a round of square dancing!
What a hoot that turned out to be! All in all, it was yet
another enjoyable gathering as these pictures taken by
Mary Figley (Thank you Mary!) will attest.
Last, but not least, thank you to all of you who came out
over the past months and helped make our gatherings
so enjoyable and worthwhile.
“Seniors in the Loop” will be meeting again on September 8th between 9 a.m. and 12 noon. Keep in touch for
details on the MLCA website.
Heather Bhatty, “Seniors in the Loop” Coordinator
Western Pride
and ideas for our future workshops. (Thank you, thank
you Otto, Roger and Barb!)
Car Detailing
To close off the first half of the year, it was a unanimous
decision to have an event with the Stampede theme.
Anne Derby from the MLCA board treated the Seniors
to a pancake and sausage breakfast (Thank you Anne
for doing this for us for 2 years in succession) The group
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EXECUTIVE
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President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Past President/Fifth Executive
DIRECTORS
Planning and Development
Ice Rinks
Events
Marketing
Membership
Mobility
Playgroup
Pool
Preschool
Sports & Recreation
Community Engagement
Volunteer Coordination
Sustainability
Farmers Market
Director at Large
Director at Large
Marc Doll
Douglas Anderson
Soula Jones
Paul Heidebrecht
Anne Kaufmann
[email protected]
[email protected]
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[email protected]
Anne Derby
Johnny Hammill
Vanessa D’Souza
Chantel Elliott
Dan Thorburn
Tony Norman
Susan Vukadinovic
Matt Wilson
Adrienne Jorgensen
Lisa Conboy
Jill Chambers
Catherine Fraser
Neil Burns
Shawn McDonald
Michelle Lytle
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STAFF
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Program Director
Hall/Operations Manager
Services
Source Newsletter Editor
Indulge Event Coordinator
Seniors Group Coordinator
Communications/Website
Hayley Saunders
Lindsay Jardine
Barb Bexson
Wendy Deboer
Jina Morissette
Heather Bhatty
TBA
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MLCA Membership
Kids splashing in the outdoor pool on a hot day. A game of shinny on the local rink. A social
gathering for seniors. These are just some of the great scenes brought to life by the Marda
Loop Communities Association. Show your support for the great programming we all enjoy
by purchasing or renewing your community association membership today. It’s an easy and
affordable way to show your commitment to the neighbourhood.
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support the great programming we all enjoy
have a voice in the affairs and direction of the MLCA
receive advance notice of special events and programming
qualify for special offers and discounts from local merchants
Buy or Renew Your Membership Today!
Get your membership online at mardaloop.com or send the form below to the MLCA hall.
MLCA Membership Form
First Name:
Last Name:
Street Address:
Postal Code:
Telephone:
Email:
$15 Individual
$25 Family
$10 Senior
I’d like to volunteer
Please make cheque payable to “Marda Loop Communities Association”.
Mail to or drop off at 3130 - 16 Street SW, Calgary, Alberta T2T 4G7
www.mardaloop.com/membership
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ASSOCIATION: MLCA PROGRAMS
There is an ongoing need
for Babysitters in our
Community!
The MLCA Babysitter’s Registry is now up and running. If you’re a Marda Loop youth ages 11+ and you
have successfully completed the Red Cross or St.
John’s Ambulance babysitting certification course,
please visit us at www.mardaloop.com for more information and to register.
This service is available to all Marda Loop Communities Association (MLCA) members with current active
memberships. Both the babysitters and the interested families must have valid memberships. Individuals aged 11-17 will require a parent/guardian’s signature on the waiver form (available on our website).
All sitters’ names published ARE REQUIRED to have a
valid babysitter training certificate. The Marda Loop
Communities Association and its Board of Directors
will not be pre-screening / sanctioning / verifying any
credentials for those using this service. The employer
takes on full responsibility of interviewing and hiring
the babysitters. The parents of the babysitters are responsible for screening the prospective employer of
their child.
The list of babysitter’s names will not be published in
our community newsletter or on our website. It will
be provided to interested families upon request once
active membership status is confirmed.
South Calgary Outdoor Pool
– Now Open!
A variety of activities and lessons will be happening
this summer at the South Calgary Outdoor Pool. Red
Cross Swim Lessons, Adult Learn-to-Swim and Master’s Swim are just some of the programs the MLCA
will be offering. We also accommodate school groups,
birthday parties and swim club rentals. For more information on our programs and rentals, please visit www.
mardaloop.com/pool
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Red Cross Swimming Lessons for ages 3-14 –
Registration now on!
The South Calgary Outdoor Pool, in conjunction with
the Marda Loop Communities Association, is pleased
to offer Red Cross Swimming lessons. These lesson
are designed for children 3 - 14 years of age and are
offered at various times throughout the summer beginning June 23rd. Please visit www.mardaloop.com/
pool for more information and to register.
Youth Swim Club
Have fun learning competitive swim skills in a recreational environment. Learn the techniques to maximize your speed and endurance when swimming
competitive strokes like front crawl, breaststroke, back
stroke and butterfly. Participants must be able to swim
25 metres of front crawl without stopping and have
the endurance to swim for one hour.
Ages 7-17 years
The program runs twice a week for 4 weeks. (8 classes)
Mondays and Wednesdays, 7-8pm, starts July 7th
Cost - $50.00
Bronze Star
Gain the confidence and skills you need to perform
low risk rescues. Increase your understanding of lifesaving skills and personal water safety while developing individual and group decision making abilities.
This program will prepare you for the Bronze Medallion course.
The course requires a mandatory 100% attendance to
complete.
Ages 10+
July 21- July 25th
Monday – Friday. 9:00am – 12:00pm
Cost - $85.00
Adult Swim Lessons
Swimfit
Swimfit is all about getting results and helping you
achieve your goal, whether that is to lose weight, to
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tone, to improve technique or just to become fitter and
stronger.
It is a fun and effective way to get those results you
want, and because water is 800 times denser than air,
you are most likely to get there a lot quicker than any
other workout!
Improve swimming skill, ability and endurance through
distance swimming, stroke correction and interval training. Must be able to swim 75m continuously and at least
2x 50m of two of the following: freestyle, backstroke,
breaststroke or butterfly. Good for the recreational
swimmer who would like to improve their strength and
endurance.
Saturdays from 9-10am, July 5, 12, 19 & 26
Cost - $40.00
The program is designed to further develop strokes
chosen by the swimmer in consultation with the Water
Safety Instructor, and increase swimming distances and
proficiency.
The entire session is dedicated to stroke work with drills
and stroke analyses etc... most drills are just 25m- 50m
but don’t be fooled... if you are doing it right – focused
swimming - it will leave you feeling like you swam 4K in
an hour!
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-8pm beginning July 8th or
August 5th
Cost - $80.00
Masters Swim
This program provides pool time to participants 16
years of age and older who are looking for a coached
workout. Strong swimmers desiring time for an extra
workout are also invited to attend. Participants will
work on improving strokes, speed and endurance. The
program runs twice a week for 4 weeks.
Mondays and Wednesdays, 7-8pm, starts July 7th or August 6th.
Cost - $64.00
Adult Learn to Swim
Learn the basic skills to be comfortable in the water.
Find out how to safely enter and exit the water, jog and
move through the water. You’ll also learn how to float
with and without assistance. Other skills such as breathing techniques, flutter kick and front and back swimming may be introduced depending on participant’s
abilities.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-8pm beginning July 8th or
August 5th
Cost - $80.00
Red Cross Swim Strokes (Stroke improvement)
Red Cross Swim Strokes is a stand-alone stroke development program for adults and teens (ages 16 and up).
Private and Semi-Private Swim Lessons
Private swim lessons give the student(s) focused, oneon-one attention. Instructors are able to concentrate on
the needs of the individual child. Drills can be customized to the skill level of the student. As a result, students
tend to advance faster in a private lesson. Discipline can
also be tailored to the student’s challenges, leading to
a better learning environment for both student and instructor. The lesson can also meet the personal goals of
the student and parents.
Private swim lessons are available at a variety of times
throughout the summer. Please email poolmanager@
mardaloop.com for more information or to register.
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PROGRAMS CONT’D
Summer Day Camps at the
Marda Loop Communities
Association – Spaces still
available!
The Marda Loop Communities Association is pleased
to be offering two different day camps during the
month of July.
Little Chef’s Cooking Camp
Treat your Little Chef to the experience of a cooking
camp this summer at the Marda Loop Communities
Association. Children will learn the basics of food
preparation, kitchen safety, cooking techniques, and
healthy eating. Children will also learn about growing healthy food and will have the opportunity to
learn about gardening at the South Calgary Garden
adjacent to the Community Hall. Participants will cook
their own lunches so no need to bring a lunch! Other
activities will include swimming at the South Calgary
Outdoor Pool, beach volleyball, and other fun outdoor
games.
Please note that although nuts will not be used in
cooking, the MLCA cannot guarantee a nut-free environment. Children must be the required age prior to
the first day of camp.
Dates: July 7-11th, 9am-4pm
Ages 8-10 years
Cost: $275.00
Ages 11-13 years
Cost - $275.00
Ages 8-10 years
Cost $275.00
Ages 11-13 years
Cost $275.00
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MLCA Superstars Multisport Day Camp with
Swim Lesson
Children will love playing a variety of sports throughout
the day in our MLCA Superstars, Multisport camp. Sports
include soccer, tennis, beach volleyball, basketball and
baseball. Campers will also have a daily swim lesson at
the South Calgary Outdoor Pool - lessons will be based
on the Canadian Red Cross Swim Lesson Program. Your
child will also have the opportunity to play games, make
crafts and sing some great camping songs! Children
must be the required age prior to the first day of camp.
Ages 6-7 years
Cost - $225
Ages 8-9 years
Cost - $225
Dates: July 28th - Aug. 1st, 9am-4pm
Ages 6-7 years
Cost - $225
Dates: July 28th - Aug. 1st, 9am-4pm
Ages 6-7 years
Cost - $225
For any questions about Day Camps, please email Hayley Saunders, Program Director at programdirector@
mardaloop.com
Fall Programs at the
Marda Loop Communities
Association
Registration begins August 1st
Yoga
This class will move at a gentle pace, introducing basic yoga poses (asana). New students will learn the
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basics of yoga, while more seasoned students will gain a better,
more detailed understanding of the
alignment of the poses. Students
work on flexibility, strength and balance, while warming the muscles
and flushing toxins from the body.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN YOGA MAT.
Ages 12 and up
10 Classes beginning Sept. 24th, 7-8pm
Cost $100 member, $120 non-member
Zumba!
Are you ready to party yourself into
shape? Forget the workout, just lose
yourself in the music and find yourself in shape at the original dancefitness party. Zumba® classes feature
exotic rhythms set to high-energy
Latin and international beats. Before you know it, you’ll
be getting fit and your energy levels will be soaring! It’s
easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating.
Ages 12+
This class will move at a gentle pace, introducing basic
yoga poses (asana). New students will learn the basics
of yoga, while more seasoned students will gain a better, more detailed understanding of the alignment of
the poses. Students work on flexibility, strength and
balance, while warming the muscles and flushing toxins
from the body. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN YOGA MAT.
Ages 12 and up
10 Classes beginning Sept. 24th, 5:30-6:30pm
10 Classes beginning Sept. 24th, 4:30-5:15pm
Playgroup
The MLCA Playgroup is a volunteer-run program offering a fun environment for children and their caregivers
to get together and play. Come and meet new friends in
your community while your little tyke(s) enjoys a variety
of toys with other children from the neighbourhood.
This is a registered program that meets one morning each week, from 9:30 am to 11:00 am, during the
fall, winter and spring. You can join the Monday, the
Tuesday, OR the Wednesday Group.
Registration and a community association membership
are necessary. Registration is based on a first come-first
served basis, so register early!
Cost - $100/family
Zumbatomic!
Zumbatomic® classes are high-energy fitness-parties for
kids. Packed with specially choreographed routines and
the latest music - like hip-hop and reggaeton - Zumbatomic classes increase focus and self-confidence, boost
metabolism and improve coordination. More than just a
great way to stay active and healthy, Zumbatomic classes offer a welcoming and upbeat atmosphere for kids.
Parents are welcome to join their children!
Ages 6-11 years
Style & fun for the whole family
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ASSOCIATION
Seeking
Playground
Committee
Members!
As the volunteer Director of Play, I’ve been
hearing from many neighbours over the past
year about various ideas for improving our
local playgrounds.
It sounds like community members are keen
to make some improvements!
If you would like to get involved, I am currently seeking people to volunteer on the
MLCA Playground Committee. Send an email
to me at [email protected], and together
we can kick-start a playground improvement
project.
You can also email me if you’d like to share
your ideas for improving our local playgrounds. Which playground would you like
to see updated? What are your ideas for making it better?
In the May 2014 edition of our community
newsletter I asked for feedback on whether
the MLCA should ask the City of Calgary for an
outdoor skatepark in our community. I am also
still seeking input on that idea. Would you like
a skatepark in Marda Loop? Where would you
put one?
Our community has many great assets for
local children, and I’d love to hear from you
about how we can make them even better.
Susan Vukadinovic (Director of Play with the
MLCA Board of Directors)
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MLCA Events & News
Save the Dates!
Volunteers Needed!
MLCA Stampede Breakfast!
Time to Round Up some pancake flippin’, sausage grillin’, coffee pourin’
volunteers for our MLCA Stampede Breakfast, Saturday, July 12, 2014
Contact Catherine by July 4, 2014 at [email protected]
Marda Gras time is here again!
A summer highlight of life in Marda Loop!
Looking for a way to get involved in our community? We are looking
for kid-friendly volunteers for shifts on Sunday, August 10th, 2014
from 10am to 5pm.
Contact Catherine by August 1 at [email protected]
MLCA Preschool is seeking a Preschool Teacher for 4 year olds!
Location: Marda Loop Communities Association Preschool
When: September 2014 through June 2015 with possibility of renewal
Overview: A preschool teacher for a four-year old preschool class
is required. The preschool is a non-profit, cooperative, parent-run
program that strives to provide a positive, cooperative and caring
environment where four-year olds can come together to learn and
explore through age-appropriate play, activities and materials.
If you would like further information about the MLCA Preschool
please visit www.mardaloop.com/preschool or to apply for the job
please send resume to [email protected]
MLCA Board Meeting
Summer Off!!
Next one: Monday, September 8, 2014, 7:00pm
MLCA Upper Hall, 3130 16 Street SW
Board meetings are held monthly (except in July & August) and are
open to residents of our communities. Your input is always welcome, and we could always use volunteers...
Information: email [email protected], or check our website,
www.mardaloop.com/events
Seniors Gathering
Summer Off!!
Next one: Monday, September 8, 2014, 9am - noon
MLCA Upper Hall, 3130 16 Street SW
Connect with other seniors in the community for a morning of activity, information, and socializing. Check our website for more information, www.mardaloop.com/seniors .
Check out our website for lots of information! www.mardaloop.com
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MARDA LOOP COMMUNITIES ASSOCIATION
Indulge 2014
On Saturday May 24th, 2014 the Marda Loop Communities Association hosted its annual fundraiser. It was
a smashing success due in large part to the vendors in
the community and of course the community members that attended. The event was bigger this year; the
organizing committee ordered a larger tent given that
the event had sold out in previous years and crossed
their fingers that it would do so again. And it did! The
event hosted over 500 vendors and guests. This year
was the 10th year for Indulge and it set a new record
with over $43,000 raised.
We are able to put on the event only because we have
some wonderful vendors in the neighbourhood who
donate their time, staff, and delicious food. So they deserve the biggest thanks of all. They are:
• Devour Catering
• Fergus & Bix
• Fiasco Gelato
• Fresh Kitchen
• Jelly Modern Dougnuts
• Masaya
• Original Joe’s
• San Remo
• Satiate Catering
• Springbank Cheese Co.
• The Loop
• The Trop; and
• Tres Marias
A million thanks. Please visit these vendors and let
them know you appreciate all that they do for the
community. Thanks to Scott from Redback and Jordan from Charton Hobbs who work with us to get the
wine and who put together a great service team for
the night. They even bussed tables this year! Thanks
too to Highlander Wine & Spirits for their continued
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Another Sold
Out Success!
support. Thanks as well to the Great Western Brewing
Company, Village Brewery, Wild Rose Brewery, and Big
Rock Brewery for supplying beer and serving staff for
the event.
Another reason for Indulge’s continued success is the
cash sponsors. The MLCA and the Indulge Committee
would like to thank our Signature Sponsor, Optimum
Dentistry and Dr. James Trofimuk for supporting this
event year after year. Our Community Partners this year
were Brookfield Residential, The Heather Company,
RectangleDesign Inc., Ronmor Developers Inc., and Surrideo Orthodontics. And finally the Friends of Indulge,
Ballistic Echo, Millenium Mortgage, Pediatric Dentistry,
and Valentine Volvo. And thanks to Marc Doll who paid
for all of the great pizza at the end of the night.
The tent was staked on “higher ground” due to the fact
that it was literally swamped last year and we had to
drain it out. Despite best intentions, the downpour Saturday afternoon saw water in the tent again this year,
but due to the tireless efforts of the volunteers and
hall staff by the time the event started at 6 everything
looked perfect.
Thank you to Barb Bexson and her team, who worked all
day (and night and the next day) and to Hall Manager
Lindsay Jardine for all of his hard work.
Thank you to Janet Pliszka and Amy from Visual Hues
who spent the evening making sure everyone got a
glamorous photo taken at the front door. The sun shone
this year and we look forward to seeing the pictures.
Thank you to Michelle Lytle for managing the ticket
sales, the logistics for the event and welcoming the
guests. It is a thankless job, especially when you are getting 50 calls on the day of the sold out event asking if
you could “sneak one more in”. So thank you for all of
THE
BRITISH
your help in getting us to another sold out event and
making sure it all ran so smoothly. Thanks too to Marc
and Doug for working at the door.
As a result of weeks of work by Mikelle Ethier and
Amy McKee, there was an amazing table of silent auction items and the live auction was a success again
this year. We were so fortunate to have a professional
auctioneer, Chuck Christensen who volunteered his
services and that of his “spotter” Dean. They both enjoyed the event and promised to do it again next year.
The frosting to the great event was the band Black
Light. Thank you Amy and Mikelle for planning such a
flawless set of auctions, and frankly for being so helpful, so competent and so wonderful.
Thanks too Heather and Amy of The Heather Company for the very modern “living room”.
Thank you Lisa Conboy who does so much to make
the event happen: organizing the vendors, ordering
the wine, getting all of the permits and licenses, making sure the tent is set up etc. etc. I don’t know where
you get all of your energy, but the MLCA is lucky to
have you.
Thank you, Shannon Wilson, for managing the budget and the money and for keeping us on track. Thank
you for managing your group of accountants the
night of the event. It is a long night for everyone and
you all have to work while the party carries on around
you. Special thanks to your team: Paul Heidebrect,
Vanessa D’Souza, Michelle Rhodes, Heather Bhatty
and Stephanie Beekhuizen.
And finally thank you to Doug Anderson, honorary
committee member, for all of the work getting out
the message about Indulge and helping us on so
many fronts.
This is my last year working on Indulge, however I
plan to attend for years to come. I am so grateful to
have had such wonderful committees over the last
three years. I trust that Indulge 2015 will be the best
Indulge ever.
Jina Morissette, Indulge Chair 2012 - 2014
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Marda Loop Real Estate Update
Last 12 Months Altadore
MLS Real Estate Sale Price Stats
Average Asking Price
Average Sold Price
May 2014
$1,064,209
$1,043,09
April 2014
$996,080
$990,651
March 2014
$860,609
$865,830
February 2014
$1,292,500
$1,292,127
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$1,105,437
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$930,790
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November 2013
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October 2013
$1,017,875
$989,008
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September 2013
$1,019,383
$989,429
August 2013
$822,040
$803,200
July 2013
$983,609
$957,832
June 2013
$829,433
$805,500
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Last 12 Months South Calgary
MLS Real Estate Sale Price Stats
Average Asking Price
Average Sold Price
May 2014
$846,918
$830,445
April 2014
$878,665
$869,950
March 2014
$1,362,666
$1,303,333
February 2014
$724,900
$718,000
January 2014
$822,183
$795,066
December 2013
$634,699
$642,500
November 2013
$890,447
$863,250
October 2013
$774,644
$748,000
September 2013
$723,957
$701,000
August 2013
$750,974
$729,000
July 2013
$832,439
$807,282
June 2013
$890,412
$860,775
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mother-to-mother breastfeeding support. Any time is
a good time to come to an LLL meeting: when pregnant, with a new baby, with a toddler, or when weaning. Our local LLLC Calgary Marda Loop Group meets
two different weekday mornings per month at a home
in Garrison Woods. Contact [email protected] for
the exact dates and address.
For information and support in the Calgary area
you can also call the LLL telephone help line at
403.242.0277. See www.LLLC.ca for more details.
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Play in the sand and then stick his fingers in his
mouth? Guess what – along with breastfeeding, this
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Runs from September to June annually, morning and afternoon classes available
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Summer fun for everyone!
There are lots of fun things going on in Calgary this summer, why not check out a few events and opportunities?
At various locations throughout the summer, Wagonstage actors perform a free play for young audiences.
This year’s presentation is titled High Water Heroes – The
Calgary Flood Story. It includes tales of the near hippo escape at the zoo, the Stampede race to rebuild and strangers helping strangers.
Visit www.calgary.ca/wagonstage for schedule and locations.
Southland Leisure Centre is having their annual Stampede Breakfast. There will be food, music, dancing, petting zoo, face painting and much more!
Thursday, July 10, 2014 - 9:00am - 11:00am
Southland Leisure Centre – 2000 Southland Dr. SW
Visit the Nature Centre at the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary to learn more about the flood, and to participate in
tours of the flood-affected areas. Free, one-hour guided
walks of the flood damage go until Sunday, September 14. Space is limited, so please visit calgary.ca/parks
programs for information on how to pre-register for
these walks.
Various dates until September
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, 2425 9 Ave. SE
All summer long, starting July 2, pop into Ralph Klein and
check out our unique drop-in programs. Offered daily
Monday through Thursday from 1-3pm, themes include
the Wetland Bug Safari, What Bird is That?, Evidence and
Investigation, and The Art of Nature. Learn animal clues
and bird identification, get creative, take a safari in the
city and more! For more information, please visit www.
calgary.ca/parksguide
After July 2, Monday – Thursday from 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Ralph Klein Park, 12350 84 St. SE
Love hunting for a good deal? Check out the used goods
at www.calgary.ca/surplus or visit The City of Calgary
Surplus Store at 3063 Dartmouth Road S.E. That’s in The
City’s Manchester yard south of the Stampede Grounds.
Parking and the entrance are on the north side of the
building. They sell computers, bicycles, jewellery, office
equipment, fire equipment, industrial equipment, machinery, trailers, office structures, vehicles, miscellaneous
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cSPACE King Edward
Project Updates
by Casey Hughes
Engagement Manager, cSPACE Projects
p 403.476.2025 x203 | c 403.874.8674,
[email protected]
While the King Edward project site has been a little quiet
over the last month with demolition of the mid-century
wings and hazardous material abatement wrapped up,
there has been a flurry of activity in preparation for the official groundbreaking this fall. cSPACE staff have been busy
on all fronts with fundraising events, a tenant call for submissions, information sessions, a collaborative design project with our anchor tenants and Mount Royal University,
and finalizing the permits needed to begin construction
this fall.
The King Edward site will remain quiet now that the initial
work of preparing the eastern parcel of land for subdivision is complete. The land is being subdivided and sold for
housing, which required the mid-century wings to be demolished before the main project begins. We took the opportunity to remove all the hazardous materials from those
buildings and the heritage school at the same time.
After the dust settled from our demolition and abatement
activity in March, two small sections of the 1950s and ’60s
additions remain standing and attached to the original
sandstone building. On the north side, the doorway with
the mural of William Aberhart leads to an area housing the
electrical equipment that will stay until full construction
starts. On the south facade, a wall section propped up by
steel girders remains. Unfortunately, heritage buildings always give surprises and this wall was bonded directly to the
sandstone in the ’50s. Removing the wall could risk destabilizing the south sandstone facade and would be incredibly
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costly. After careful consideration, the construction team is
going reinforce this wall from the inside, remove the girders and enclose it with the same artisanal steel that the new
west wing will have.
Over two nights in late May, cSPACE King Edward opened
its doors for a “Spring Reveal”, a fundraising event that celebrated the removal of the mid-century wings from the
former sandstone school, and the partial restoration of the
historic auditorium. A talented team of artists reimagined
the auditorium using design elements from our construction site, photographic banners, glass art, projectors and
100-year-old blueprints of the original proscenium stage.
Guests were enchanted by fantastic performances by La
Caravan Dance Theatre and Calgary’s first poet laureate Kris
Demeanor. Artist Mark Vazquez-MacKay adorned the auditorium space with paintings and verse. Colin Menzies from
Studio C brought the perspective of a future tenant, giving
guests a glimpse into the role that the King Edward will play
in community development. cSPACE commissioned artist
collective Bee Kingdom Glass to create a beautiful series of
custom glass pieces that enlivened the event space. We are
incredibly thankful to have such a strong supporters who
share our vision for the King Edward as a powerful creative
hub serving arts, culture and community organizations.
With four info sessions recently completed, we are excited
with the response from a diverse group of arts, community
and cultural non-profit organizations across Calgary. Orga-
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nizations that expressed interest in becoming new cSPACE
King Edward tenants ranged from craft and theatre, to
photography and cultural immersion. As we close in on our
anticipated groundbreaking, we are eager to identify additional tenants who will contribute to King Edward’s launch
in 2016 as an innovative platform for creative communitybuilding. Our Tenant Call for Submissions process closes
July 31—please visit our website www.cspaceprojects.com
to review the RFP package and contact us for more information.
Additional opportunities for short-term space, including
co-work opportunities, ‘hot desks’, meeting and rehearsal/
performance/event space, will be posted in 2015.
cSPACE is excited to launch the first video of a new threepart series “A Place for People at the Creative Edge of
Change” that showcases the bold vision for cSPACE King
Edward. The collaborative film project highlights the three
interconnected goals for redeveloping the King Edward as
an arts hub and incubator:
• Place - restoration and celebration of a 1912 sandstone
school as a community gathering place with creativity
and sustainability at its core
• People - development of a portfolio of creative spaces
that fuel collaboration and connectivity across Calgary’s
communities of artists, social entrepreneurs and nonprofits
• Ideas - launch of a unique incubator for creative entrepreneurship
The micro-film series was written and directed by cSPACE,
filmed and edited by John Kissak of Green Productions Inc
with music by Six Degrees and narrated by Cherie McMaster.
Stay tuned for the second part of the series focused on creative people, to be launched later this summer.
As we work with you towards our official groundbreaking
in the fall, we would like to thank the Marda Loop community for being strong supporters and key partners in our
community-building vision for the King Edward. To stay up
to date on project news, please subscribe to our newsletter
via our website: www.cspaceprojects.com, and follow us on
Twitter: @cspaceprojects.
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Mon -Thur 10:00 am – 9:00 pm • Fri & Sat 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sun (mid-Sept to mid-May) 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm
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Super Summer Drop-in Family Storytime
Join us for a super-sized summer Storytime, with 45
minutes of stories, songs and finger plays.
Ages 2 to 5 with a parent/caregiver
Mondays, July 7 to Aug. 25 (No program on Aug. 4)
10:15 - 11 a.m.
Tablets and Media Creation: An Introduction
Discover what is now possible, easier and more accessible with touch-technology in this 50-minute showcase
of innovative digital-media, made exclusively using
tablet technology. Ability to scan a QR-code on your
tablet is strongly encouraged. Participants may want to
register in subsequent iGeneration workshops.
Thursday, July 3 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 11, Tuesday, Aug. 12, Wednesday, Aug.
13, Thursday, Aug. 14, Friday, Aug. 15
2 - 3:30 p.m.
Summer. Read. 2014
The annual reading program for adults! Join the Calgary Public Library for a reading adventure. Together
we’ll discover new books that will keep you reading
all summer. Browse our Summer. Read. 2014 display
with books, DVDs and CDs that connect to the theme.
In each displayed item you will find a ballot. Fill in the
ballot by sharing a review of an item you borrowed and
return the ballot to the library for your chance to win.
Coming in September - Crafters: Bring Your Own Thing
Join other crafters for coffee, conversation and creativity - knitting, needlework, paper crafts and more.
Fridays, Sept. 12 to Dec. 19
1:30 - 3 p.m. No registration required
We are looking for pictures of Calhoun Library
This year, Alexander Calhoun Library celebrates its
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Introduction to Beekeeping
Curious about beekeeping? Join us for this introductory information session on bees, hives and honey.
Presented by the Calgary and District Beekeepers Association.
Wednesday, July 9 7 - 8:30 p.m.
2014 TD Summer Reading Club
If you are in elementary school join Eureka! The 2014
TD Summer Reading Club. Drop in to your local Library
branch and sign up, collect your maker book and read
all summer to win great prizes!
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The Pace
Car Program
launching in
Marda Loop!
As we are all aware, speeding and dangerous driving
has been a problem in our community for some time.
Your community association has introduced a few
measures to bring awareness to drivers and are working with our councillors and the City of Calgary to help
us control traffic.
The MLCA is introducing a new grassroots program
that will allow community members to become a part
of the solution to this issue.
What do you have to do to become a Pace Car driver?
It’s simple: all you need to do is sign a pledge form and
you get a window decal for your vehicle. The window
decal is free, but if you would rather a magnet they
are available for a small fee. When you are a Pace Car
driver you are expected to lead by example, and be a
good, safe, courteous driver.
Along with the car decals we are also looking at putting up signage around the community letting people
know that we are a Pace Car community. If you would
like to help by displaying a sign on your property
please contact us to make arrangements.
The official launch of the program will be at the
Marda Loop Communities Association Stampede
Breakfast on Saturday, July 12. We will also be signing
people up at the MLCA booth at this year’s Marda Gras
on Sunday August 10.
If you would like more details, or would like to signup prior to the launch, please contact us at mobility@
mardaloop.com.
And in the meantime remember to drive safely!
What is the Pace Car Program?
The Pace Car program is a simple concept yet the results do work. The idea is to have willing participants
in the community put a decal on their car that shows
they are a Pace Car Driver. As you drive through the
community, slowing for playground zones, driving
carefully on quiet residential streets and actually stopping at that big red sign, people behind you will see
that Pace Car sign and realize that they may have been
driving less than appropriately. It may also help curb
those verbal slights and finger-related gestures that
the Speedy McSpeedsters like to use.
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The sun is shining in Calgary, and our city’s loved
tradition, the Calgary Stampede, is just around the
corner. Whether you and your families are out in
community enjoying BBQs, breakfasts and the other endless stampede events, or exploring Alberta, I
hope your July is a fun-filled month, and the perfect
start to your summer!
Our beautiful province offers an unmatched range of
activities for all ages, and over the next few months
I encourage you to take the opportunity to get outdoors. From day trips hiking or biking to weekend
camping trips it is easy to be active and stay healthy
this summer.
A healthy Alberta is important to our government,
and this fall we will start a conversation on ways to
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improve wellness in communities across the province. The Let’s Talk about Wellness conversations, led
by the Associate Minister of Wellness, Dave Rodney
and the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. James
Talbot will provide Albertans with the opportunity to
share ideas and inspire new ways to achieve inclusive,
healthy communities. For more information, please
visit talkwellness.ca.
If I, or my staff, can be of assistance to you, please
contact my constituency office at anytime.
counciLLor, ward 8
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P.O. Box 2100, Station M
Calgary, AB, Canada T2P 2M5
Phone: 403-268-2430
Park ‘n’ Play and Stay ‘n’ Play
Looking for some free, high quality programs for your
kids this summer? The City offers a variety of programs
including many different activities. The programs are
designed to help children make new friends along
with learning new games and activities in a safe environment, while also learning skills that they can use
on their path to healthy and active lifestyles.
These free drop-in programs are for children and are
available in various community locations across Calgary, and are led by qualified City staff. Stop by sites
all summer long to experience games, crafts, theatre,
and more.
Park n’ Play is for ages 6 – 12. Stay n’ Play is for ages
3 – 5 and children must be accompanied by an adult.
Programs run weekdays through July and August,
and are weather dependant. Community & Neighbourhood Services encourages you to supply them
with your information by pre-registering prior to program starting to help you save time filling out forms
at the program when you arrive. Pre-registration does
not guarantee entry.
Communities that will be seeing Park ‘n’ Play and Stay
‘n’ Play sites include: Beltline, Killarney/Glengarry,
Westgate, Bankview, and many more. Please see www.
calgary.ca/cns for the full 2014 schedule and locations.
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down at our sailing centre, and will feature pancakes,
prizes and sailing. We would like to extend an invitation
to the entire community! We will be providing free sails
throughout the day.
When:
Sunday, July 13, 10:00 am- 2:00 pm
Where:
South Glenmore Park, DSA-A Sailing Centre
403.238.0689
[email protected]
Afrikadey!
We invite festival goers of all ages to come and experience music, dance, spoken word and other artistic presentations
From August 6 -9, 2014, the Afrikadey! Arts & Culture
Society will host its annual Afrikadey! Festival at various venues around Calgary, ending with a concert in
Prince’s Island Park on August 9, 2014.
This year’s line-up includes the American Grammy
award winning alternative hip-hip group, Arrested Development, the amazing Congolese guitarist, Diblo
Dibala, the inspiring Zimbabwe band, Mokoomba, and
the great Bata Osun of Nigeria.
Other artists performing at the festival are Kara Kata Afrobeat Band, Heaven Beatbox, Quinteto Alegra, DJ Newboy, and many more
For 23 years Afrikadey! has remained one of the world’s
most established festivals. It strives to bring world-class
talent to Calgary so that music lovers of all ages can enjoy a day of festivities at Prince’s Island Park.
Proud to Celebrate 100 Years of Helping Communities!
Proud to Celebrate 100 Years of Helping Communities!
Since 1914
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We invite all festival goers to come and experience vibrant artistic presentations. Tickets will be available on
our website at http://afrikadey.com/.
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Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre
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Alberta Health Care
403.310.0000
AHS Addictions Hotline
1.866.332.2322
ATCO Gas – 24 Hour Emergency
403.245.7222
Calgary HEALTH LINK 24/7
403.943.5465
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403.266.1234
Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter
403.234.7233
Child Abuse Hotline
1.800.387.5437
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Distress/Crisis Line
403.266.4357
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403.514.6100
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2014 STATS
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# of Sales
Bungalow
$746,105
23
Bi-Level
$609,500
1
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55
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