OCTOBER 2014 DELIVERED MONTHLY TO 3,300 HOUSEHOLDS SOUTHWOODConnects.ca THE OFFICIAL SOUTHWOOD COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER SCA HALLOWEEN HOWLER OCTOBER 31 Great News Publishing Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities www.great-news.ca Discover a school where incredible opportunities happen every day, a school where learning is tailored to each individual student, where relationships are nurtured through teamwork and collaboration, and where students are immersed in a community of enthusiastic learners. Discover a school that is so much more than a school. www.westislandcollege.ab.ca Learn Play Grow Belong | Connecting Passion to Purpose Open House Oct. 30, 2014 - 7:00 p.m. Portes ouvertes le 30 octobre 2014 à 19 h 00 Southwood Community Association 11 Sackville Dr. SW Calgary, AB – T2W 0W3 Phone:403.259.0919 southwood.info@gmail.com www.southwoodconnects.ca Halloween Howler 7 Notes from the Editor 8 Your Community Business of the Month 9 My Babysitter List 14 Southwood Real Estate Update 16 Blackfoot Guides 18 NEWSLETTER AD SALES Y E ARS 25 Great News Publishing Ltd. 403.720.0762 | 403.263.3044 sales@great-news.ca | www.great-news.ca GREAT NEWS PUBLISHING HAS BEEN PROUDLY SERVING SOUTHWOOD FOR 6 YEARS! the official SOUTHWOOD community Newsletter I october 2014 3 YOUR COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS (S) denotes Separate (FR) denotes French Immersion (SP) denotes Spanish Bilingual Ethel M. Johnson Chinook Park (FR) Lake Bonavista Montessori Le Roi Daniels Canyon Meadows Elementary (Spanish Bilingual) St. Catherine (S) St. Gerard (S) (FR) St. Stephen (S) St. Matthew (S) (FR) Fairview School St. Benedict (S) (SP) 403.777.8500 403.777.8480 403.777.6871 403.777.6420 403.777.8600 K-6 K-6 K-9 K-9 5-8 K-6 403.500.2061 403.500.2028 403.500.2043 403.500.2030 403.777.7900 403.500.2053 Robert Warren School 5-9 (Spanish Bilingual) Robert Warren School 7-9 Harold Panabaker School (FR) 7-9 Henry Wise Wood 9-12 Dr. E.P. Scarlett (FR) 10-12 Bishop Grandin (S) 10-12 Crescent Heights Gr. 12 Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix (S) (FR) K-6 École de la Source (FR) K-9 Ste-Marguerite-Bourgeoys (S) (FR) K-12 École de la Rose sauvage (FR) 10-12 Trinity Christian School K-9 Your Grace Land (Delta Calgary So. Tower) The Joy of Life Centre Sunwest Christian Fellowship Woodgreen Presbyterian Church Southwood United Church Campbell Stone United Church 403.225.4331 403.247.0602 403.254.2823 403.251.4855 403.253.2979 403.708.7729 Southwood Community Centre Fish Creek Library Southwood Library Blackfoot District Guides 401 Woodcreek Scouts 11 Sackville Drive SE Friends of Fish Creek Councillor Brian Pincott MLA Jonathan Denis 4 K-6 K-6 K-6 K-4 K-4 Canyon Creek Christian Fellowship Lutheran Church of the Cross Glenmore Temple - Salvation Army Holy Nativity Anglican Church 403.777.7690 403.777.7690 403.777.7890 403.253.2261 403.281.3366 403.500.2047 403.276.5521 403-271-5544 403-255-6724 403-240-2007 403-230-3112 403-254-6682 403.256.3167 403.255.4792 403.253.1700 403.278.0001 www.southwoodconnects.ca 403.258.0919 403.221.2090 403.260.2600 ggcinfo@calgarygirlguides.com 403.283.8348 403.281.4470 403.251.6556 www.friends of fishcreek.org 403.238.3841 ward11@calgary.ca 403.268.2430 calgary.acadia@assembly.ab.ca 403.640.1363 october 2014 I Great News Publishing I call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities SOUTHWOOD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBERS President Past President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Director Family/Senior Memb. Director Programs Director Transportation/Traffic Director of Transit Oriented Development Director of Ice Rink Director of Casino Director of Development Director at Large Director at Large OTHER CONTACTS Facility Maintenance Hall Rentals Newsletter Editor Web Master Community Garden Southwest Community Resource Centre RSW Recreation Coordinator Girl Guide Leader Air Cadets Learning Tree Pre-school Calgary Police Comm. Social Worker MLA Councillor 11 Sackville Drive S.W., Calgary, Alberta, T2W 0W3 Telephone: 403 258 0919 Website: SouthwoodConnects.ca Twitter: @SouthwoodYYC Facebook: Southwood Connects Mark Zan Vivien Jonathan VACANT Rick Kry Alec Simpson southwood.president @hotmail.com wiznzim@shaw.ca 403-255-0006 403-253-5885 southwoodsec@outlook.com alec.simpson@shaw.ca 403-259-2951 403-640-2730 Dorothy Rice Robert Dickinson dorothyrice@shaw.ca rob.dickinson50@yahoo.com 403-671-3521 403-479-3750 Tyler Wells tywells@gmail.com 403-255-2208 Dorothy Cornwall Paul Webber Bob Jonathan Herman Pontes Nicole St.Arnaud Don Nauffts dothome@shaw.ca pdwebber@shaw.ca moneywiseman@shaw.ca herman.pontes@gmail.com seanandnicole@gmail.com don@naufftsaccounting.com Robert Schiaroli Lola Medjedovich Rosemary Kry Teresa McLaren Teresa McLaren rschiaroli@shaw.ca 587-894-6104 southwoodhallrental@gmail.com 403-474-3845 rosemary@kry.ca 403-259-2951 teresamclaren@gmail.com southwoodcommunitygardens@gmail.com Tanya Silverhorn reception@swcrc.ca 403-253-5139 403-253-5885 403-234-7705 403-238-9222 TBA Vicky Klassen Chris Wild Megan Cst. M. Glessing crwild@telus.net thelearningtreepre-school@shaw.ca pol4028@calgarypolice.ca Jonathan Denis Brian Pincott calgary.acadia@assembly.ab.ca info@ward11calgary.ca SOUTHWOOD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CORPORATE SUPPORTERS Glenmore Landing McDonald’s Good Earth Cafe Glenmore Landing Southwood Corner Planet Organic Southwood Corner Chiropractic Southland Crossing Purified Water Calgary Southland Crossing Newby’s Vacuums Southland Drive Canadian Tire PLEASE SUPPORT OUR CORPORATE SCA FRIENDS The businesses above have supported the efforts of the SWCA Board. Through their financial and/or material donations, they have encouraged Southwood residents to become members and to participate in community events. Help support these corporate members by keeping your business local. 403-255-4810 403-466-9453 403-680-9868 403-567-6600 403-537-7599 403-640-1363 403-268-2430 the official SOUTHWOOD community Newsletter I october 2014 5 SOUTHWOOD PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Calendar Submissions We want to make our newsletter and calendar as complete as possible, to include all community events and programs. If we missed yours, please contact the Newsletter Editor. Newsletter Editor Rosemary Kry Webmaster Teresa McLaren Publisher Great News Publishing www.great-news.ca Distribution Canada Post rosemary@kry.ca teresamclaren@gmail.com 403-263-3044 Kanto Sho Karate 6 Our next meeting will be Oct 2 at 7 p.m. at the Community Hall. If you want copies of the past minutes please email Rick Kry at rickkry@aol.com. Best regards, Mark Zan, President Continuing Fall Registration se m ro th Discipline | Focus Self-Esteem | Fitness o fo f ea m r th ch iss ont e n mo ue h’s ex nth t Haysboro Community Centre The Dojo and all Black Belt instructors registered in Japan We have our fingers crossed that by the time you read this, the city skate park construction has started and will be ready for Spring 2015! ar 403-681-8833 | www.renbukaikarate.com 35 years of experience. We provide training that develops self-control and character. The Dojo is safe and fun, for all ages. Later in the month, we will again host our annual Halloween event. Stop by the Community Hall to warm up, do a craft and grab a treat. y.c a We reserve the right to edit articles for appropriate content or length. Photographs of community events are also greatly appreciated. Editorial deadline is the 5th of the month prior to publication. If you get this newsletter on time, our October 2 meeting will feature an information session from the city about the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) proposed for Anderson LRT station. Everyone is of course welcome to attend. kr Newsletter Submissions We welcome articles and letters from our readers. All submissions must be accompanied by a name and telephone number. Articles should be between 200 and 550 words and can be submitted to the Newsletter Editor. Luckily the weather came a bit late to interfere with the Community Clean up on Sept 6. Thank you again to the Southwood United Church for hosting and staffing this event. y@ Please check out our website, which contains useful information for you to access at SouthwoodConnects.ca. Fall sure came in with force this year. Southwood was hit hard with the early September snow storm and I hope that everyone has recovered and we are all enjoying more moderate weather. Ed Co ito nt ri en al t This is your community newsletter with a mission to keep Southwood residents connected and involved in community life. The volunteer efforts of contributors and distributors ensure its success. This newsletter is printed monthly and is distributed without charge to all residents of Southwood. october 2014 I Great News Publishing I call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities SOUTHWOOD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION PRESENTS OCTOBER 31ST HALLOWEEN EVENING Email Robert Dickinson rob.dickinson50@yahoo.com the official SOUTHWOOD community Newsletter I october 2014 7 NOTES FROM THE EDITOR I hope you were able to attend the opening celebration of the labyrinth on September 21. Southwood Community Association is fortunate to have the dedication and motivation of volunteers Nicole St. Arnaud and Dorothy Cornwall. Thank you to the Calgary Woodcreek Lions Club for their generous donation. Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy the Labyrinth. There are several activities lined up for the Southwood Community Centre hall. Included are: •Learning Tree Preschool 3 and 4 year old programs contact Meghan at www.thelearningtreepreschool. com • Yoga with June Wednesday mornings 9:30-11:00 contact junekwak@gmail.com • Hallowe’en Howler on October 31 email rob.dickinson50@yahoo.com if you are able to assist! •Body Rolling Classes 4 introductory classes on Fridays starting on November 7. Balls are provided. Contact Tania at Tania.alvarado@shaw.ca Renovations & Installations Furnace Servicing Hot Water Tanks, Gas Fitting BackFlow Testing & More • 4th Annual Southwood Winter Festival on Saturday, January 10, 2015 Two interesting events happening near our community are: • Star Night on October 18 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm at Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre contact Shalane.degruyter@gov.ab.ca. Rain or shine • Women’s English and Social Group at Fish Creek Library Tuesdays 1-3:00 pm. Contact Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association raelynnp@ciwa-online.com There was an error in September’s newsletter. I apologize to all who read the article giving the wrong times for school and playground zones. We want to keep all of our children safe, and hope you are following the new speed zones of 30 kph between the hours of 7:30 am through to 9:00 pm. School zones are during school days, and playground zones are everyday – whether or not the school/playground sign has been changed to the new times. Southwood was voted the 5th best neighbourhood in Calgary in which to live in 2014. Would you like to make it better? The Southwood board needs you to volunteer – one evening a month for board meetings and your enthusiastic participation in events such as Winter Festival and Hallowe’en Howler. Get to know your neighbours and make our community a wonderful place in which to grow! Our next board meeting starts at 7:00 pm on October 2. My favourite Hallowe’en riddles, thanks to the City of Calgary: •What’s the ratio of a pumpkin’s circumference to its diameter? Pumpkin Pi •Where did the goblin throw the football? Over the ghoul line (thanks to the Stampeder victory over Toronto on Sept 13) Enjoy Hallowe’en! Rosemary Kry Master Plumber, Seann Eldan 2nd Generation Plumber leading an Experienced Team of Professionals summitplumbing@shaw.ca www.summitplumbing.ca Specializing in Residential Service in Calgary and Area 19 Years of Plumbing & Heating Experience 8 Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter! ~Mark Twain october 2014 I Great News Publishing I call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities Elite Sports Performance Southwood Community S outhwest Calgary is home to many great health care facilities, not the least of which is the Knee Clinic. There are between 14,000 – 20,000 knee injuries in Alberta each year, with the busiest public clinics seeing 2,000 of these. The Knee Clinic on Southport Road at the corner of Southland and Macleod is the only private knee clinic in Alberta and serves both acute and chronic knee injury patients. This private, feefor-service approach solves the problem of extended wait times, and the specialist doctors within the clinic have access to both public and private services once the initial consultation is complete. This includes advanced imaging, direct surgical referrals, on-site injection therapies and an extensive scope of rehabilitation This private, fee-forservices. All of the serservice approach solves vices offered are availthe problem of extended able for at least partial coverage through priwait times, and the vate or extended health specialist doctors within benefits. These services the clinic have access include post-doctoral sport and rehabilitation to both public and specialists, chiropracprivate services once tors, physiotherapists, the initial consultation naturopathic medicine, massage therapy, acuis complete. puncture, and myriad injection therapies including Prolotherapy, Neural Therapy, Neural Prolotherapy and ultrasound guided Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP). Patients have had great success with this treatment and we can augment this therapy for osteoarthritic knees by adding viscosupplementation products such as Synvisc, Durolane or Monovisc to help lubricate worn out joints. The Knee clinic exists to assist active, health conscious individuals achieve their highest levels of being by providing a highly specialized, research based, collaborative approach to patient care. They impart their expertise more clearly than others and fortify their reputation by being results driven and friendly. There is no referral needed to book an appointment. The Knee Clinic is open Monday to Saturday with hours ranging from 7am to 7pm on certain days to provide more availability. In conjunction with the Knee Clinic is Elite Sport Performance; a multidisciplinary sport injury clinic which has access to all the same services as the Knee Clinic. The clinic is one of only a few facilities in the province to offer mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy as an adjunct to their other sport-injury services. For more information or to book an appointment please phone 403-689-9889 or visit www.kneeclinic.ca. Clinic director Dr. Dale Macdonald has been in practice for 12 years and holds a post-doctoral fellowship in sport sciences. Dr. Macdonald has worked with an array of athletes from various action sports ranging from bobsleigh and skeleton to motocross and mountain bike racing. He was a member of the host medical team at the 2010 Olympic Games and is a 2013 recipient of the Avenue Magazine Top 40 Under 40 award. He also works as a member of the Asterisk Mobile Medical team providing specialized health care to the world’s best motorcycle racers through the FIM World Supercross Championship Series. Collaborative Care, Focused Results Open 6 days a week! 112-10333 Southport Rd SW www.elitesportperformance.com p. 403-689-9889 f. 403-668-4257 e. reception@elitesportperformance.com the official SOUTHWOOD community Newsletter I october 2014 9 Southwood Community Association Membership As per the Privacy Act, any information you provide will be held in strictest confidence and will not be disclosed to third parties. Your membership is valid for 12 months from date of purchase. Please include cheque or money order with this form and mail to: Southwood Community Association Attn: Memberships 11 Sackville Drive SW, Calgary AB T2W 0W3 Cost: $30/family $20/senior family Last Name ...................................................................................................... First Name .............................................................................. Address ........................................................................................................... Calgary AB .............................................................................. Phone# ............................................................................................................ Cell# .......................................................................................... Email address..................................................................................................................................................................................................... I would like to volunteer my time for: Casino Ice Rink Maintenance Board of Directors Special Events Fundraising As required Hall Rentals Looking for a space to hold your next function or weekly/ monthly meeting? The Southwood Community Hall is the perfect spot for birthdays/anniversaries, seminars/workshops, book clubs, day camps & playgroups, fitness classes and more! Discounted rental fees for community members! For more info, visit our website at www.southwoodconnects.ca or call Lola at 403-474-3845. 10 october 2014 I Great News Publishing I call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities 4th ANNUAL SOUTHWOOD WINTER FESTIVAL SATURDAY JANUARY 10, 2015 Mark Your Calendar! VISIT – www.southwoodconnects.ca for information updates. OR Contact Rob at rob.dickinson50@yahoo.com if you are interested in helping out! LOCATION: COMMUNITY HALL AND RINK 11 SACKVILLE DRIVE SW Assiniboine.com Christmas Lights Installation Ask about Commercial and Residential Snow Removal, Plowing, Sanding Presented by your Southwood Community Association the official SOUTHWOOD community Newsletter I october 2014 11 If you want to use another form of payment, such as Interac, please register your pet licensing bill with your own bank. The City of Calgary launching new pet licensing website Animal & Bylaw Services is launching a new pet licensing website in order to improve service to Calgarians. Effective 8 a.m. on September 29, the new website will launch at https://petlicence.calgary.ca. If you previously bookmarked the animal licensing website, please DELETE your bookmark, it will no longer be in effect after the scheduled date and time. After testing of the new site is complete in the spring of 2015, we will have the ability to add features such as Interac, automatic withdrawals and renewals. Currently, pet owners can only pay by credit card when using the online service or calling 311. In Calgary, all cats and dogs over three (3) months of age must be licensed. An animal license enables The City to return your missing cat or dog to you and it tells others that your lost pet is not a stray and needs to be returned to his family. For more information, visit Calgary.ca and search Licensing a Cat or Dog. Animal & Bylaw Services has a new Facebook page! Subscribing the ABS Facebook page is the best way to keep up-to-date on our feature events, campaigns, promotions and news. Please “Like” us on Facebook and share our page with friends, family and colleagues and help us reach our membership goals: •500 likes by Halloween •1,000 likes by New Year’s Day Join us today! lloween trea a h w ts! ne 12 locations in Calgary including GLENMORE LANDING Glenmore Landing Shopping Centre • #A123, 1600 - 90 Avenue SW • (403) 259-3933 UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT www.CococoChocolatiers.com www.bernardcallebaut.com 12 october 2014 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities Body Rolling Classes Help for ADD/ADHD If you are interested please call 403-400-0220 or email tania.alvardo@shaw.ca. Are you interested in a Yamuna Body Rolling Class this fall? Introductory four week session Friday 9:30 – 11 AM November 7 to November 28 4-week session - $53 A short intro session will be offered at the Southwood Community Centre. These dates are still flexible, depending on how many responses I get. Yoga with June at Southwood Community Hall Wednesday mornings 9:30 – 11:00 Drop-in Rate: $10 Community members / Non-members: $13 Beginners welcome. You will learn fundamental yoga poses with attention to alignment and the health benefits of the poses. Develop strength, body awareness, flexibility and better balance. Learn poses that energize and others that restore the body and calm the mind. June Kwak trained at the Yoga Studio College of Canada in the Iyengar style of yoga. Come and give it a try! Call or email for further information: 403-710-5126 junekwak@gmail.com Drug free alternative for attention issues. • Assessment using leading edge brain mapping (QEEG) • Individualized treatment plan • Increase focus and attention • Reduce anxiety • Build self-esteem • Reduce learning difficulties • Improve coping and relationship skills Free information presentation Thursday, Oct 23 from 7-8 pm Myosymmetries Clinic #101 - 1011 Glenmore Tr. SW Limited space - call to register Free Phone Consultation Myosymmetries Neurotherapy + Chronic Pain Clinic www.myosymmetries.com 403.225.0900 the official SOUTHWOOD community Newsletter I october 2014 13 THE LEARNING TREE PRE-SCHOOL Southwood The Learning Tree Preschool is located in the Southwood Community Centre. Register NOW for Contact our 3 yearName old AM orAge 4 year old PM programs.Course There is very limited For more information Abigailspace17available. 705-706-4338 No about the preschool program and registration, contact Christoph 23 587-998-6172 Yes Meghan Collyer at www.thelearningtreepreColm 12 403-254-4115 Yes school.com. THE LEARNING TREE PRE-SCHOOL The Learning Tree Preschool is located in the Southwood Community Centre. Register NOW for our 3 year old AM or 4 year old PM programs. There is very limited space available. For more information about the preschool program and registration, contact Meghan Collyer at www.thelearningtreepreschool.com. Danika 14 403-640-4331 Yes Ed 12 403-217-2947 Yes Henry 14 403-719-8282 Yes Jana 17 403-619-8213 Yes Jillian 15 403-255-0562 Yes Kyle 13 403-652-0964 Yes Kyra 14 403-397-3870 Yes Mackenzie 14 403-805-6223 Yes Maya 12 403-253-9390 Yes Nathalie 20 403-909-0933 Yes Rhys 14 403-399-7509 Yes Samantha 24 403-252-7578 No Sarah 21 587-225-2160 No Silvia 31 403-467-8756 No Calling All BABYSITTERS 40%OFF 2” wood or vinyl shutters 75%OFF 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. 2” horizontal wood/fauxwood LIMITED TIME OFFER. CHECK OUT OUR SPECIALS ON ALL OTHER PRODUCTS PRESENT THIS COUPON FOR AN EXTRA 5% OFF 14 The world’s first chocolate candy was produced in 1828 by Dutch chocolate-maker Conrad J. Van Houten. He pressed the fat from roasted cacao beans to produce cocoa butter, to which he added cocoa powder and sugar. october 2014 I Great News Publishing I call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities 11150 Bonaventure Drive SE. • www.tricocentre.ca Trico Centre Makes Physical Activity Fun For The Whole Family The lifestyle habits we create as children are often the ones that stick with us throughout our lives. By making regular physical activity a fun part of your family’s routine, you are instilling in your children the desire to maintain healthy levels of physical activity for life. The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP), a leading organization for personal training in Canada, publishes physical activity guidelines for all age groups. These include: •0 to 5 years–daily play (progressing towards 60 minutes of energetic play per day by age 5) •5 to 17 years – at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day •Adults 18 to 65+ years –at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week and resistance (weight) training to maintain bone and muscle health two days per week (Source: CSEP, 2014, Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines) Trico Centre offers many fun and exciting opportunities for families to be active all year round, making it easy to meet these guidelines. Here are some ways you can make physical activity fun for your entire family. 1. Have each family member choose a favourite exercise and combine all of them into a circuit (series of exercises performed consecutively) that everyone can do in the Rona Fitness Centre. 2. Alternate between family members’ favourite activities throughout the week. Go swimming in the wave pool; enjoy a leisure skate in the arena; play basketball during open gym time; practice hockey skills at Stick and Puck. 3. Hire a personal trainer to develop a fitness program the whole family can do together. Taking the time to help your children appreciate the pleasures of physical activity while they are young helps ensure they will remain active for life and enjoy the health benefits associated with regular physical activity. By Paul Rescanski Women’s English and Social Group – Meet your neighbours and practice English! The New Friends and Neighbourhood Group program is a safe and fun environment for immigrant women to improve their English and meet new women in the community. •Freeregistration •Onceaweekfor2hours •Learnaboutcommunityresources •Makenewfriendsandhavefun! •NominimumEnglishrequirements •Freechildcareprovided(6months–6years) Fish Creek Library Group 11161 Bonaventure Drive SE (Program Room) Tuesdays from 1:00 – 3:00pm *Starts September 23* Shawnessy Group 333 Shawville Blvd SE (Room 232) Mondays from 1:00 – 3:00pm *Starts September 22* For more information or other locations throughout the city, please contact: Rae-Lynn Peariso Program Coordinator New Friends and Neighbourhood Groups Calgary Immigrant Women's Association Phone: 403-444-1752 Email: raelynnp@ciwa-online.com Visit our website: www.ciwa-online.com Trico Centre’s Youth Fitness Orientations Ages 9 - 11 and 12 - 14 Learn about the fitness opportunities open to each age group. One-hour sessions offered Sat. and Sun. afternoons. Free for members. Register online or at Guest Services. Trico Centre is located at 11150 Bonaventure Drive SE. Residents of partnered communities pay 20% less for memberships than those who reside outside partnered communities. Phone: 403-278-7542 or see www.tricocentre.ca to find out more. the official SOUTHWOOD community Newsletter I october 2014 15 RBC Dominion Securities Inc. Second-guessing your investments? Get an expert second opinion on your portfolio If market volatility is making you secondguess your investments strategy, contact us today for a no obligation, objective evaluation of your portfolio. An unbiased review can help you answer key questions including: Southwood Real Estate Update Last 12 Months Southwood MLS Real Estate Sale Price Update > Is your portfolio still on the right track? Michael Martin, CFA, MBA Investment Advisor 403-266-9655 www.martinwealth.ca Average Asking Price > Are you taking too much risk in your portfolio? August 2014 $387,450 -6% > Which investments are likely to recover – and which ones aren’t? July 2014 $457,225 -3% June 2014 $510,674 -2% May 2014 $494,916 -1% April 2014 $431,250 -2% March 2014 $413,397 1% February 2014 $401,600 -2% January 2014 $517,442 -1% December 2013 $453,950 -5% November 2013 $441,720 -5% October 2013 $520,849 -4% September 2013 $447,230 -4% Arrange a complimentary second opinion service today – call 403-266-9655 or email us at michael.t.martin@rbc.com Professional Wealth Management Since 1901 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. ®Registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under licence. ©2011 Royal Bank of Canada. All rights reserved. PLUMber Plumbob For All Your Plumbing Needs Small Company Low Overhead, Great Rates 32 Years of Outstanding Service Free Estimates & Advice Hot Water Tank Specials Call Bob: 403.257.3465 / 403.461.3490 Last 12 Months Southwood MLS Real Estate Number of Listings Update No. New Properties No. Properties Sold August 2014 8 2 July 2014 8 4 June 2014 4 4 May 2014 8 6 April 2014 2 4 5 March 2014 6 February 2014 4 3 January 2014 5 7 2 December 2013 2 November 2013 4 5 October 2013 6 10 September 2013 10 10 Total 67 62 To view the specific SOLD Listings that comprise the above MLS averages please visit southwood.great-news.ca 16 october 2014 I Great News Publishing I call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities COUNCILLOR’S REPORT BRIAN PINCOTT WARD 11 www.ward11calgary.ca As the weather gets colder and the nights get longer, the leaves on our trees are starting to change colours. This means that our leaf and pumpkin composting program will be starting! You’ll be able to drop off the leaves that you’ve spent hours raking up in your yard, and any unwanted pumpkins left over from Halloween, at one of 36 locations until November 9th. For more information please visit www.calgary.ca/waste. If you aren’t able to make it to one of the drop off locations by November 9th, you can drop your loose yard waste off at any City landfill. Please be aware, a Friends of Fish Creek Star Night reduced rate is charged for yard waste that is being dropped off for composting, but if you have a load of yard waste mixed with garbage you will be charged the basic sanitary waste charge. I hope that you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving and a Happy Halloween! As always, I encourage constituents of Ward 11 to contact me with any questions or concerns. I email out information regarding upcoming events, City programs and opportunities to provide input into the City’s public engagement programs relevant to Ward 11 residents. Due to the new anti-spam laws you need to specifically request our email updates; you can sign up at anytime by emailing my office at ward11@calgary. ca. I also encourage you to visit my website, www. ward11calgary.ca, for additional information that may be of interest to you. 3 2 Saturday, October 18, 2014 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre, 13931 Woodpath Road SW (Access from 37 St SW and 130 Ave SW, west end of Fish Creek Provincial Park) Remember: •Dress for the weather •Cover flashlights with red to prevent night vision loss (thin fabric or tissue paper work well) For more information contact Shalane DeGruyter at 403.297.7926 or Shalane.degruyter@gov.ab.ca. Event runs regardless of the weather, cloudy or clear. 8 1 4 7 A FREE Family event – No registration necessary Come and enjoy: •viewing the night sky through telescopes •guided night walks •indoor activities and displays •learning about local night creatures 7 1 4 1 6 5 4 9 9 8 5 5 8 5 4 7 9 7 1 6 2 3 FIND SOLUTION ON PAGE 19 OCTOBER MOON C ALENDAR First Quarter Oct 1 Full Moon Oct8 Last Quarter Oct 15 the official SOUTHWOOD community Newsletter I october 2014 New Moon Oct 23 17 BLACKFOOT DISTRICT Cookies, cookies, cookies! We love cookies! If it’s October then it must be yummy chocolate-y Girl Guide mint cookie time! Please support our girls by buying a box when they come to your door or if you see them at a retail location. Your generous support makes our activities possible. Looking to join in on all the fun, games, friendships and new experiences that Girl Guides has to offer? Registration for youth and adults is on going - Don’t wait contact Calgary Area Girl Guides today for a unit near you! ggcinfo@calgarygirlguides.com or 403-283-8348. In September some units participated in TD Tree Days at South Glenmore Park and helped plant approximately 850 new trees to green our parks. In October all the members of Blackfoot District will come together for a fun and active swim night at Acadia Pool as a result of a ParticipACTION Teen Challenge grant. ParticipACTION Canada promotes active living as a lifestyle choice for Canadians. Let’s Bring Back Play! Check them out at www.participaction.com. The Sparks are spending time getting to know each other. They are enjoying the changing seasons and keep busy with crafts, songs and activities to match the fall colours. The Brownies are dancing around the toadstool! October will be busy with outdoor explorations, cookie selling, working on badges and Halloween activities. The Guides are set for action! Badge work, cookie selling, active living, service projects and camping are on the agenda. Pathfinders, Rangers and Trex units started off September with camping and campfires. In October they will be attending Nite Trek camp, swimming, working on service projects and selling cookies. Guiding is a great place for women to connect with other women and to share their talents and knowledge with the youth of our community. We are looking for women aged 18 years and older who would like to experience mentorship and friendship by volunteering a small amount of their time to becoming leaders. No previous experience required! Guiding is a great place to grow lasting friendships and experience new opportunities no matter what your age. Why not give us a try! Girl Greatness Starts Here! Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 2nd at 2:00 a.m. When changing the time on your clocks, copiers, recording equipment, etc., change the batteries in your smoke detectors at the same time to keep your family safe. 18 october 2014 I Great News Publishing I call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities •Let your parents know where you are going to be at all times and advise them if you will be late returning. Halloween Safety Alberta Health Services EMS would like to remind parents and trick-or-treaters of some basic Halloween safety tips, as October 31st approaches. Halloween can be an exciting time for children, but with the distraction of treats and costumes, safety rules can easily be forgotten. Take some time to review these simple tips and reminders to help ensure Halloween is a safe night for all. Trick-or-Treaters •Remember: all regular pedestrian rules still apply. Be sure to cross the road at marked cross walks, or well lit corners only. It is safest to work your way up one side of the street, and then cross once to the other side. •Stay away from houses that are not well lit. Do not accept rides from strangers, or enter any home you feel is unsafe. SOUTHWOOD LIBRARY 924 Southland Dr SW • 403-260-2600 • calgarypubliclibrary.com Monday - Thursday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm Friday & Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday (mid-Sept to mid-May) 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Library Tidbits Remember all Calgary Public Library branches are open Sunday’s from 12-5 p.m. You are most welcome to come in and browse, read a magazine and enjoy the company! Junior High or High School students are needed for our Mascot program-call Volunteer Resources at 403-2212036 for more information or visit calgarypubliclibrary. com/about-us/volunteer. Ongoing Programs Drop-In Lego Club is on Tuesday’s until December 16 from 4:15-5:15 p.m. All ages are welcome and no registration is required. Computer Technology Coaching is on Wednesday’s until December 17 from 2-4 p.m. Drop in and bring your computer questions to our great volunteers! Parents •Be certain that young trick-or-treaters are accompanied by an adult. Older children should stay in groups. •Advise children not to eat anything until they return home. Dispose of any items that appear to have been tampered with, or that are not properly wrapped. •Pre-determine boundaries to trick-or-treat within, and establish a firm time to return home. Costumes •Consider sending your children with a flashlight for additional safety and increased visibility. •When purchasing, or making costumes, look for materials and accessories that are labeled flame-resistant. •Ensure your child is wearing adequate foot wear that takes into consideration weather conditions and walking •Choose bright colored costumes that are highly visible. Adding reflective tape to costumes further increases visibility. Upcoming Programs Halloween Hijinks - Join us for a family friendly evening of Halloween fun including ghost stories, spooky crafts and many other activities. Ages 4 to 10 with a parent/caregiver. Thursday, October 30 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. No registration required. 4 5 3 6 1 7 2 8 9 2 1 6 3 8 9 7 4 5 9 7 8 5 2 4 1 3 6 6 8 7 9 4 1 5 2 3 1 4 5 7 3 2 6 9 8 3 2 9 8 5 6 4 1 7 8 3 4 2 6 5 9 7 1 5 9 1 4 7 3 8 6 2 7 6 2 1 9 8 3 5 4 the official SOUTHWOOD community Newsletter I october 2014 19 BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS For Business Classified Ad Rates Call Great News Publishing at 403 263-3044 or sales@great-news.ca NEPTUNE PLUMBING & HEATING LTD: Qualified journeymen plumbers/gasfitters, very experienced in Southwood. 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.” ALL TYPES OF DRYWALL: Boarding taping and texturing. Complete basement developments and renovations. Licensed and insured. References. Call Austin Construction 403-852-2785. 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 403570-0555. Email: info@asapconcretecutting.com. 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, 403-269-2707. YARD BUSTERS PROPERTY SERVICES: Monthly snow removal starting at $139.95. Fall clean-ups starting at $149.95. Gutter cleaning starting at $109.95 (bungalows only). Christmas light installation starting at $175. Some conditions apply. Licensed. Insured. WCB. Seniors Discount. Phone 403-265-4769. DISCIPLE HOMES & IMPROVEMENTS: Interior and exterior renovation experts. Interior - Kitchens and granite, baths, general contractor. Exterior - Roofing, siding, windows and doors. Member of the BBB. Email info@disciplehomes.com or phone 403-207-5708. 20 Eavestrough cleaning/repairs/installs Gutter clean & fix/Fascia/Soffit Downspouts/Drip-edge/Leak repairs EARN $$$ WHILE KIDS IN SCHOOL! We train you to clean nice homes in South Calgary. Work 8:30 am 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday. No evenings! No weekends! All holidays off! Must have car. Mileage paid. $14 per hour to start. Call 403-225-3441. JUNK TO THE DUMP / ODD JOBS: Disposal of any household unwants. Reno clean-ups. Move in/out garbage removal. Disposal/recycling of appliances/electronics. Reno moves. Very prompt service, best prices and satisfaction always guaranteed! We load. Senior Discount. Please call Sanil for your free estimate at 403-616-2758. FRANK ‘N’ STYLES SALON: Master stylist with 9 years of experience taking on clients at new location. All ages welcome. Colours, cuts and styles. 10% off first visit. Call or text Francesca at 403714-4201. SNOW REMOVAL: RNM Cleaning Services clears freshly fallen snow daily, removes ice and uses environmentally friendly melt products. We are a local, reliable business providing punctual, safety conscious and reasonably priced snow removal services. Please call Rob for a free quote today! 403-831-1651. HELP WITH RE-CYCLING EMPTIES FOR SRI-LANKA POST TSUNAMI RELIEF WORK: One step at a time, work still continues. Please donate empty cans, bottles, milk cartons and juice containers. Please contact Siri or Indranie to donate 403-2531993. Yes we can make a difference when we team together. october 2014 I Great News Publishing I call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities JONATHAN DENIS Q.C.,MLA CALGARY-ACADIA Minister of Justice and Solicitor General 10, 8318 Fairmount Dr. SE 403.640.1363 • calgary.acadia@assembly.ab.ca www.jonathandenis.com Facebook: Facebook.com/jonathandenismla Twitter: Twitter.com/ MinisterJono Serving: Riverbend, Southwood, Fairview, Acadia, Willow Park, Mapleridge and Manchester By the time this newsletter comes out in a few weeks there will have been some significant changes made in Edmonton. The first change I would like to note is that Jim Prentice has become our Premier. He and his cabinet will have lots of work to do before the fall Legislature sitting date October 27. My work as your MLA will continue uninterrupted and as please feel free to express your thoughts on all matters. I am a numbers guy, so please see below for some important numbers in Alberta. Alberta to sell all government aircraft One of Premier Jim Prentice’s first moves is to sell the fleet of government aircraft. Personally I travel mostly via car or government aircraft and I am happy to continue with this practice as it is how all of us typically travel. Things you may not know about Alberta by the numbers: •Alberta’s population grew by 3.5 per cent in 2013—triple the national average—surpassing the four million mark for the first time. •A newborn baby girl in Alberta is expected to live for nearly 84 years on average, whereas newborn boys are expected to live for almost 80 years. •2013 was a bumper year for crops, with production soaring 18 per cent higher than in 2012, keeping farm receipts near record levels. •In 2013, the number of wildfires decreased from 1,555 to 1,193, remaining below the previous five-year average of 1,585 (2009-2013). •The average monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment ranges from $739 in Medicine Hat to $2,061 in Fort McMurray. •About 75 per cent of Alberta’s high school students graduated within three years of entering Grade 10 BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS YOGA: Hatha Iyengar Yoga & Pilates classes for all ages and levels. Book a private Ayurvedic consultation with Skjei Sharma (lifestyle dietary and yoga routines specific for individual needs). Specialty yoga props, gift items, jewelry and a unique selection of healing crystals available in store. Contact: Yoga Haven 403-2250580 or visit www.yogahavencalgary.com. BIG CRAFT SALE - ST. BONAVENTURE PARISH FALL FAIR: Saturday October 25, from 10am 4pm. All are welcome! $2 entry. St. Bonaventure Parish Hall, 1600 Acadia Drive SE Calgary. and almost 82 per cent within five years, a notable improvement since 2004-05. •Alberta workers enjoyed the highest average weekly earnings ($1,108.01) in 2013 – 22 per cent above the national average. •In 2012, Alberta’s total investment in upstream oil and gas reached a record of $51.9 billion. •During the past decade, Alberta produced about onethird of the nation’s wheat, slightly more than one-third of the canola crop and almost half of the barley crop. •In 2013, almost half of Albertans who volunteered chose to contribute to sports and recreation activities by coaching a team, or by officiating or organizing sporting and recreational events. •In 2013-14, nine out of 10 Albertans attended arts events or participated in arts activities. Albertans can access all Alberta Official Statistics online by visiting www.officialstats.alberta.ca. As always your communication with my office helps me do my job. the official SOUTHWOOD community Newsletter I october 2014 21 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Free announcements: lost/found, household items for sale, wanted, garage sale, student/senior services, etc. Forty word limit CURLERS WANTED: Day and Evening Ladies Leagues – Individuals and teams are welcome. For more information and registration dates visit www.arccurlingclub. com or phone the ARC at 403-255-1252. VOLUNTEER FOR CANADA’S LARGEST POPPY CAMPAIGN! October 31 - November 11. Volunteers needed in SE and SW Calgary communities to deliver Poppy Boxes to stores, and take donations at local shopping centres and stores. Help support local Veterans and help carry the torch for Veterans who are no longer able to volunteer. Contact Rhonda at 403-607-7596 or email rrisebrough@ gmail.com, or send a tweet to @PoppyLegion285. Dragonflies are one of the fastest insects, flying 50 to 60 mph. 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Pantone DS: 289 C 100% ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS NOW! 100% Pantone DS: 286360,000 C REACHING OVER HOUSEHOLDS ACROSS 130 CALGARY COMMUNITIES 50% Pantone DS: 286 C DELIVERED BY Canada Post Phone: 403-263-3044 22 I sales@great-news.ca IMPORTANT NUMBERS ALL EMERGENCY CALLS 911 Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre 403.253.5250 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 Calgary Police – Non Emergency 403.266.1234 Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter 403.234.7233 Child Abuse Hotline 1.800.387.5437 Child Find – Alberta 403.270.3463 Distress/Crisis Line 403.266.4357 ENMAX – Power Trouble 403.514.6100 Poison Centre – Alberta 1.800.332.1414 Suicide Crisis Line 1.800.784.2433 HOSPITALS/URGENT CARE Alberta Children’s Hospital 403.955.7211 Foothills Hospital 403.944.1110 Peter Lougheed Centre 403.943.4555 Rockyview General Hospital 403.943.3000 Sheldon M. Chumir Health Care 403.955.6200 South Calgary Urgent Care 403.943.9300 South Health Campus 403.956.1111 OTHER Calgary Humane Society 403.205.4455 Calgary Parking Authority (Towed/Abandoned Vehicles etc.) 403.537.7100 Calgary Senior’s Resource (SeniorConnect) 403.266.6200 Call Before You Dig (Buried Utilities) 1.800.242.3447 City of Calgary 211 and 311 Elder Abuse Resource Line (65+) 403.705.3250 Kerby Centre for the 55 plus 403.705.3246 Neighbour Mediation Hotline 403.269.2707 Road Conditions – Calgary 1.877.262.4997 Weather Information 403.299.7878 Need-a-Doctor www.needadoctorcalgaryandarea.ca 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 Southwood Community Association and Great News Publishing. The information contained in this newsletter is believed to be accurate, but is not warranted to be so. Southwood 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. october 2014 I Great News Publishing I call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities “NEW PHYSICIANS NEW PATIENTS” New Physicians taking new patients. Longer hours, evenings and weekend appointments. New Doctors. Dr. Colbert, Dr. Pirisola and Dr. Edema. New Internal Medicine Doctor joining our group. Oakridge Medical A different way of thinking about walk in, call ahead and book your appointment same day. Phone lines open at 8:30 am. 10003 24th St SW 403.287.6770 Allergy testing appointments available for anyone 15 years or older. Minimal wait times. Women’s health appointments available weekly. Female Physicians to do pap’s, Breast exams, IUD insertions, birth control or hormone discussions. Hyperhidrosis and Migraine consults and treatments. 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