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TUXEDO PARK
BACKYARD GA ZET TE
FEBRUARY 2014
The Official Newsletter of the Tuxedo Park Community Association
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Feb 13, 7:30pm
– Tuxedo General Meeting, all welcome
March 20, 7:00pm
- Tuxedo Park AGM (UPDATED TIME), all welcome
March 21, 6:00-9:00pm
– Tuxedo Kids Dance,
Tuxedo Hall, $3/child, food and snacks
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U10 Boys or Girls Developmental (2004, 2005 or later)
U12 Boys or Girls Competitive (2002, 2003 or later)
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U16 Boys or Girls Competitive (1998, 1999 or later)
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9 Gold, 4 Silver and 2 Bronze Medals for our competitive teams in 2013
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2. Visit us on any of the following dates and locations if you wish to pay in person by cheque or cash:
Crossroads Community Centre, 1803 - 14 Avenue NE
Saturday, February 22nd from 10am to 1pm
Renfrew Community Hall, 811 Radford Road NE
Saturday, March 8th from 10am to 1pm
Inquiries can be addressed via email to registration@deerfootsoccer.com
Volunteers: We are a non-profit 100% volunteer organization. There are many opportunities for committed parents
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February 2014
Tuxedo Park
Community
Association
communications@tuxedoparkcommunity.ca
202 - 29th Avenue NE
Calgary, AB T2E 2C1
Ph: (403)277-8689
EXECUTIVE BOARD
President ...........Tammy Maloney, 403-831-4503
president@tuxedoparkcommunity.ca
Past President .............Gus Barron, 403-230-8616
Vice President ........................................Darren Rempel
vicepresident@tuxedoparkcommunity.ca
Treasurer ............ Bryan Summers, 403-819-3175
treasurer@tuxedoparkcommunity.ca
Secretary ........................ Shannon Bowen-Kelsick,
403-992-4142
communications@tuxedoparkcommunity.ca
GENERAL DIRECTORS
Arnie Brownlees • Chrystina Lusney
Karen Thompson • Tammy Sealock
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Communications ..........Shannon Bowen-Kelsick
403-992-4142
communications@tuxedoparkcommunity.ca
Facilities Manager ......................Arnie Brownlees
hallrentals@tuxedoparkcommunity.ca
Membership ................................................ Available
membership@tuxedoparkcommunity.ca
Social and Fundraising ........ Karen Thompson
social@tuxedoparkcommunity.ca
Traffic and Development .......... Darren Rempel
development@tuxedoparkcommunity.ca
Hall rentals: 403-277-8689
hallrentals@tuxedoparkcommunity.ca
Tuxedo Park Community Association meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month, except July and August (no
meetings) and December (usually earlier due to Christmas). Meetings start at 7:30 pm. All community residents are welcome to
express their concerns, meet some of your neighbours, or sit in and hear what’s happening in and around you community.
www.tuxedoparkcommunity.ca
www.facebook.com/tuxedoparkcommunity
www.twitter.com/tuxedoparkyyc
President’s Message
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a safe and joy-filled
holiday season.
On March 20th at 7 pm we will be hosting our 2014
Annual General Meeting. This year we are hoping to add a
couple new faces to our Board of Directors. Joining our board is
your chance to directly shape the growth, evolution and strength
Tammy Maloney
of our neighbourhood.
There is something special about giving
directly to the community you live in. For me
it has made Tuxedo Park feel more like home.
Before joining the board, I lived here in relative
anonymity. I now have growing relationships
with neighbours and small business owners.
The more I connect with the people here, the
more I feel happy, safe and secure.
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Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within any published article, report or submission reflect those of the author and should not be
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ads should not be considered an endorsement of any goods or services.
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TUXEDO PARK COMMUNITY NEWS
Letter from the Editor
Welcome 2014! Thank you to all of the volunteers (including Mr. Clause and
his elves) that were able to make our annual Santa Breakfast a success again this
year. Our hall was full of kids and adults that enjoyed the morning of fun. Many
hands make light work, thank you everyone inside and outside of our community
that made it possible.
As you know our AGM is fast approaching, we will be celebrating our success,
please stop in to see what we have been working on over the past year and toast our
amazing achievements last year and help us plan for the future. Last year’s AGM
was jam packed with some great guest speakers; please watch the newsletter
and website for updates on what we will have planned for this year’s meeting.
I would like to touch on the development that is happening in our community.
I moved into Tuxedo about 12 years ago, anticipating that our neighbourhood
would see development quickly, older homes being knocked down and newer
homes being constructed.
I expected our redevelopment to occur years ago, but I was wrong, it happened
later than I expected, but we are in full redevelopment mode now! We have homes
being torn down, apartments being constructed, businesses redeveloping… we are
in a full development mode Tuxedo! When redevelopments happen, the community
association is asked to give the City of Calgary our opinion on the redevelopment. I
understand we have “influence”, the City wants to know what our future vision for
Tuxedo is, and how redevelops will impact our community.
If you have ever had an opinion or interest in getting involved in the development
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of our community NOW IS THE
TIME. It has been really exciting
and educational to work with local
businesses through redevelopments,
and to meet with future developers
and our City Councillor, seeing
architectural plans, talking about
parking issues, understanding how we
build community with our structures
and greenspaces. It has been an eye
opening experience.
If you are interested in getting
involved and / or learning about
Tuxedo’s developments please
email me communications@tuxedoparkcommunity.ca or stop
by one of our monthly meetings and speak with Darren Rempel,
our volunteer Development Committee Chair. Thank you.
– Shannon Bowen-Kelsick
Facebook and Twitter
We have been using Facebook and Twitter over the past year to
inform residents of important information like where to vote, park
improvements, community events and city happenings. Find us
at: www.facebook.com/tuxedoparkcommunity and www.twitter.
com/tuxedoparkyyc
Send us a tweet, or post some pics on our Facebook page!
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President’s Message, continued from page 3
After travelling far and wide in search of meaning in life beyond
money, family and friends, I’m surprised to have discovered that the
joy I was looking for could be found simply by being open to building
relationships with the people in my neighbourhood. Aiming to make
a difference right here in Tuxedo Park is an experience that is
making a true difference in my life. I therefore highly recommend
it to everyone!
For those that are unable to make the time commitment, may I
suggest that you consider allocating some of your 2014 charitable
donations to our association. This is one of the few donation
opportunities that exist where you will directly receive the benefit of
your donation. This is because the less time our volunteers have to
spend on maintaining our hall and park, the more time they have to
spend strengthening relationships with the people in our community.
The stronger our relationships are with each other the more safe,
happy and prosperous our community will be for ALL of us.
If you are interested in learning more
about joining our Board of Directors,
please call me at 403.831.4503. Having
no board experience is not a problem.
Passion, compassion and commitment are
far more important!
Tammy Maloney, President
Tuxedo Park Community Association
403.831.4503
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TUXEDO PARK COMMUNITY NEWS cont from page 5
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One of the best ways to keep updated on community news is to
subscribe to our email newsletter. We sent out approximately one
email a month with events news, volunteer opportunities and community information that residents need.
Please email communications@tuxedoparkcommunity.ca to subscribe, or visit our blog at www.tuxedoparkcommunity.ca and click
on the left hand side where it says “Subscribe to Tuxedo’s eNews”. We
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Highland Golf Course Development
http://reimagining.ca/
In May 2013, the former site of the Highland Golf Course in
northwest Calgary was sold to a partnership headed by Maple Projects Inc. Maple has been involved in the Uno and Ten projects in
Calgary, and has focused on rental properties and hotel developments
in Western Canada and the United States.
Maple’s initial plans are to build multi-family homes and some
commercial elements that would revitalize the property, provide accessible greenspace and offer housing options for Highland Park. The
ultimate goal is for a development that respects the history of the area
while enhancing its future.
With planning for the site in its early stages, Maple is inviting the
community to share their ideas on how the development can best
benefit Highland Park and the surrounding areas.
A New Future for the former Highland Golf Course is a comprehensive engagement process designed to collect ideas and opinions
from the public.There will be three phases of engagement with the
community over approximately six months. The initial phase ran
from November 4 to December 2, with area residents sharing their
feedback online, via telephone and email, on a community sounding
board, and at the temporary engagement centre established at the
former golf course Clubhouse.
Community feedback is now being used to shape the initial proposed development concepts that will be shared during Phase 2 of the
engagement process (mid-January to mid-Febriary 2014). The final
Master Plan for the Highland Golf Course Redevelopment will be
available for feedback in March/April 2014, before it is submitted to
The City of Calgary.
At City Hall
Hello Tuxedo Park, What a snowy winter it has been. Through
December and January, Calgary received over a meter of snow, more
than we have had in many, many years (112 years!!!). As a result, our
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TUXEDO PARK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP FORM
Please make cheques payable to:
Tuxedo Park Community Association
202, 29th Avenue NE
Calgary, AB T2E 2C1
Please check appropriate box:
Family $20
Name __________________________
Address _________________________
Email ___________________________
Single $10
Phone _________
Postal Code ________
Please indicate your interests/needs below, so we can serve you better!
My interest include...
□ Senior’s Activities
□ Community Suppers
□ Skating Rink
□ Fitness Programs
□ Friday Children’s Movie Night
□ Mom’s and Tots events
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□ Youth Programming
□ Canada Day
□ Other... _____________________________
□ Volunteer for _________________________
□ please keep me informed of community events
by email
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HALL RENTALS
Our Community Hall is centrally located,
with free parking and an attractive park setting.
Registration for 2014/2015
New online application process
INFORMATION NIGHT
Thursday, March 6th at 7 pm
REGISTRATION NIGHT
MAIN HALL
LOWER HALL
Low rental rates make this an attractive place to hold family
reunions, birthday or retirement parties, wedding receptions or
small to mid-size group meetings. Rental rates vary from
$50 - $400, depending on day, time and length of rental.
The bright and airy Upper Hall has a capacity of 135 people with
tables, chairs, coffee urns and access to a kitchen and bar.
The cozy Lower Hall offers a capacity of 50 people, with tables,
chairs, coffee urns and access to a kitchen.
A commercial size barbeque is available for a reasonable price.
For more information, please contact Harley Shouldice
at 403-277-8689 during normal office hours,
or email using hallrentals@tuxedoparkcommunity.ca,
or via text message at 403.860.4275.
ETHAN KARTER CONSTRUCTION
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Returning Students & Alumni
Wednesday, March 12, 6:30pm
New Students,
Thursday, March 13th, 6:30pm
1317 - 1st Street NW
Lower Hall,
Wild Rose United Church
For more info, visit www.rosedaleplayschool.com
Mount Pleasant
Soccer
Mount Pleasant Soccer registration opens on-line Feb 1.
This year there will be NO in-person registration
and all registration must be completed on-line.
THE DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 28, 2014.
Soccer Program
This year we will be offering a spring soccer program for
children and youths aged 3 to 18 in our U4 / U6 / U8 / U10
U12 / U14 / U16 / U18 age categories.
Registration and general information about
Mount Pleasant Soccer for 2014 is available on the
Mount Pleasant Community website at
http://www.mpca.ca.
(403) 605-2616 phone
(403) 475-0907 fax
www.ethankarter.com
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Do you have an outstanding family physician?
Nominate Today!
Nominations close on March 31st, 2014
403-291-5515
To nominate, visit www.calgaryfamilymedicine.ca
Email: family.medicine@albertahealthservices.ca
Call the Department of Family Medicine at 403-955-9225
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At City Hall, continued from page 6
Roads department had been working around the clock. When the
snow eased off, they started to go into different neighborhoods to
help alleviate the issues caused by such a large volume of snow.
Determining which neighbourhoods to dig out first has been a
question of both empirical data as well as citizen requests. First, calls
into 311 are directly fed into a system which helps the City to map the
trouble areas. As a result, neighborhoods where many people called
in 311 were generally given higher priority compared to those with
lower call volumes. In future snow events, please report the trouble
areas through the 311 system. You can contact 311 by phone, on the
web at calgary.ca/311, or by downloading the ‘City of Calgary 311’
app on your smartphone.
Second, snow piled along roads adjacent to schools is a priority,
as many parents are choosing to drive their children. Safety is the
number one goal in the snow clearing policy.
The City’s objective is to make all residential roadways passable.
In a normal Snow and Ice Control season, a residential roadway is
considered passable if snow ruts are less than 12 cm deep. However,
in light of the higher than normal accumulation of snow in December and January, the crews, to the best of their ability, used 7 cm as a
goal/gauge on residential roads for ruts; this standard has been used
to accommodate potential accumulations from future snowfalls.
Finally, if you have any suggestions as my Council colleagues and
I move into a discussion on snow clearing, please contact my office
at ward09@calgary.ca or 403-268-5330. Thanks for your patience
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GOOD FOOD BOX
The Good Food Box is a Community Kitchen initiative available
to anyone, not just residents of Tuxedo Park. It’s an excellent deal on
fresh produce! For more information please call Yvonne at 403-5852323 or fill out the order form on our website: http://www.northsidebible.com/goodfoodbox by the order deadline.
Large Family Size Box: 45-50 lbs $30
Family Size Box: 35-40 lbs $25
Single/Senior Box: 25-30 lbs $20
Where: Northside Bible Fellowship (2911 Edmonton Trail NE).
Time: between 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Order before:
Pick-up Dates (Thurs):
February 25
March 6
March 25
April 3
April 29
May 8
NOTE: Good Food Box does not run in July, Aug., and Dec.
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Area Events and
Resource Guide
Community
HIGHLAND PARK
MARLBOROUGH
WINSTON HTS - MOUNTVIEW
Highland Park Community Association
Hall: 3716 - 2nd Street NW
Hall Rentals: Call 403-276-6969
Newsletter email: highlandparkeditor@gmail.com
Calgary Marlborough Community Association
Hall: 636 Marlborough Way NE Ph: 403-273-5894
Hall Rentals: Call 403-273-5894 or email
calmarca@telus.net
Newsletter email: cmccnews50@yahoo.com
Winston Hts - Mountview Community Association
Hall: 520 - 27 Avenue NE
Hall Rentals: Call 403-276-5474 or
Email hallmanager@winstonheights.ca
Newsletter email: newsletter@winstonheights.ca
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Dance lessons - Wed. Feb. 12 – March 5, 7:15 – 8:15pm
Cost: $40 member/$50 non-member
Register on line at www.marlboroughca.ca or call 403-273-5894
Family Winterfest - Sunday February 16th 130-4pm. Lots of activities
both indoors and out! Games, crafts, sports and more.
Community Outdoor Rinks: The Marsden Road Adopt-a-Rink is
available for skating every day. The community hall rinks are also
available most days for skating. We host Grassroots hockey for kids on
Tuesdays, family skating on Saturdays and “shinny” hockey.
Annual Family Skating Party: Sunday, Feb. 16 from 1 to 5pm at the
Community Hall. Enjoy skating, shinny hockey, snow games and your
chance to win prizes. We’ll have hot dogs and hot chocolate. Winter fun
for the whole family!
Breakfast Television’s Outdoor Classic: On Wednesday, Feb. 26,
four Atom level teams will play live on Breakfast Television. Come out
to the Community Hall rink at 6:15am or 7:30am to watch the fun or
tune in to Breakfast Television.
Highland Park Play Group: Parents and little ones ages 0 – 5 years
When: Mondays 9:30 – 11:00am (unless it is a holiday)
Where: Jubilee Church 458-35 Ave. NW
For more information contact: Carla Rae Shaw at 403-475-0742 or
shaw.cr@gmail.com. This group is run by local community residents.
Hall Programs:
Karate: Mondays, 6:15 – 7:15pm (kids), 7:30 - 9:30 (adults)
Boot Camp: Mondays, 7:00 - 9:00pm (adults)
Martial Arts: Tuesdays, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm & 6:30 – 10:00 pm
Irish Dancing: Wednesdays, 5:00 – 9:00pm
Boot Camp: Wednesdays, 7:00 - 9:00pm (adults)
Martial Arts: Thursdays, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm & 6:30 – 10:00 pm
For information regarding any of the above, please call Gaitri at the
Community Hall at 403-276-6969.
Family Skating Day
Saturday, March 1st starting at 1 pm. No skates? No problem! The City
of Calgary’s Skate Shack will be at the hall from February 23rd to March
1st, and community members will be able to use, free of charge, one of
the hundreds of pairs of skates in the Skate Shack.
RENFREW
Renfrew Community Association
Hall: 811 Radford Road NE Ph: 403-230-7055
Hall Rentals: Call 403-230-7055 and leave message.
Newsletter: newsletter@renfrewcommunity.ca
Renfrew Bingo - The little hall with the big payouts!
Saturday and Monday evenings. Nickel Games at 6:10pm, regular
games at 6:50pm, Satellite at 8:45pm. Concession open.
Valentine’s Day Family Pub Night
Friday February 14, 6:30-9pm. Bring your valentines to share a special
evening together. There will be skating and hot chocolate, followed by
movies for the kiddies. Pub will be open 6:30-9pm. All ages welcome.
Family Day Skate
February 17, 11am-2pm. The rink, playground and field will be a-buzz
with excitement and joy as families skate and play together. There will
be free hot chocolate and a fire to warm us up. See you there! Note: We
aren’t providing hotdogs this year, but there will be a fire if you wish to
bring your own to roast!
Jelly Bean Dances
Feb 21, 6-9pm. Jelly Bean Dances are for children grades 1-6 and are a
whole lotta fun! There is a DJ, candy & snack bar and tons of unbridled
energy! Volunteers always needed. Contact Maria at bella1@shaw.ca.
Drop In-Pilates Class: Tuesday nights at 7:30 pm in the lower hall of
Renfrew Baptist Church - 1204 Renfrew Drive NE. Cost is $8.00/class
Everyone is welcome regardless of skill level. Classes taught by trained
Stott Pilates instructor.
PROGRAMS AT THE HALL
MONDAY: Yoga - upstairs - Fireside Room - 7:30 to 9pm. (class full)
TUESDAY: Seniors social walking – main hall, 8:30 to 10:30am
WEDNESDAY: Sparks, Brownies, Beavers - all start at 6pm
THURSDAY: Seniors social walking – main hall, 8:30 to 10:30am
50+ Club - Whist and Bridge every Thursday at 1pm
Yoga upstairs - Fireside Room - 1:30- 3:00pm (space available)
FRIDAY: Be Fit & Age Well Exercise class - 9 to 10am
Military Whist (4th Friday of the month) 7pm
SATURDAY: Fireside Lounge open last Saturday of the month, 7pm
Open Stage and Euchre. Euchre starts at 7:30pm, everyone welcome.
A little help makes a
BIG difference!
Join your community
association today!
MARLBOROUGH PARK
Marlborough Park Community Association
Hall: 6021 Madigan Drive NE
Hall Rentals: Call 403-248-1775
Newsletter email: marlpark@shaw.ca
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Jelly Bean Dance – February 14
Femme Fatale – March 4, Ladies Night / Shopping Event! 5pm-10pm
Admission: $3.00. Femme Fatale is a unique trade show/shopping
event specifically for women. Our vendors will display a variety of
products from Health and Beauty, Cooking and Home Décor, Jewellery
and Gifts and everything in between!
If you have a business or product that you feel would be a good
fit with Femme Fatale, please email an inquiry to: k_parnham@hotmail.
com or you may phone the hall office at 403-248-1775.
Easter Eggstravaganza – April 13
Community Cleanup – May 31
Blood Donor Clinic - February 22, 9am to 2pm. April 25, 2pm to 9pm.
Give the greatest gift of all - the gift of blood.
Renfrew Community Pub (Social Room)
Most Fridays from 7pm until close. Non-members welcome - be our
guest. Free pool, free shuffl eboard, free foosball.
AT THE HALL
Marlborough Park PreSchool: There are still a few spaces available.
Please call the office at 403-248-1775.
Loma Whist Club Wednesday afternoons at 1pm. Please call Ilene at
403-450-9827 for more information.
Drop-in Tai Chi Drop-in Tai Chi is held at the Marlborough Park
Community Centre every Tuesday from 9:15 to 10:15am.
NIA – Monday Evenings – 6:30 -7:30pm
Yoga – Coming soon – Call 403-248-1775 for information.
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RCA Outdoor Rink Fun Skate: Every Saturday from 1:30-3pm.
This will be a “no sticks/no pucks” time to encourage recreational
skaters of all ages and abilities to share the ice.
Bring your own hot chocolate!
Mom and Tots Playgroup: Meet in the WHM Community Hall.
Mondays, from 10-11:30am. For more info contact Mary-Beth Walsh
at 403-209-1691.
RUNDLE
Rundle Community Association
Hall: 2409 - 50 St. NE
Hall Rentals: Call 403-280-4752
Newsletter email: rumbles@shaw.ca
The Rundle Summit Pub at the hall - Rundle’s best kept secret!
The Summit Pub also offers pool tables, dart boards, as well as cribbage
games on Tuesday and euchre on Thursdays. Wing night is still on
Wednesdays. Families are welcome! New menu! Check it out!
TEXAS HOLD’EM ON Saturday nights at 7pm
NO CASH INVOLVED….. Points Based System.
Crib Night at the Rundle Summit Pub! Tuesdays 7 to 9pm
Have dinner, play cards and have fun, fun, fun. All welcome.
Karaoke at the Rundle Summit Pub! Bring your singing voice and
warble your favourite tune!
Family Day Skate - Join us on Family Day at the Community Centre
between 11am and 2pm. Bring your skates, or a slider/sled… Enjoy a
firepit, with some hot chocolate and hot dogs.
MOUNT PLEASANT
Mount Pleasant Community Association
Hall: 602 - 22nd Avenue NW
Hall Rentals: Call 403-282-1314 or email:
hallrentals@mpca.ca
Newsletter email: publicity@mpca.ca
Wine Tasting – Saturday February 22 at 7pm
This is your chance to come explore Bollywood without breaking the
bank! $45 for members, $55 for non-members. Visit www.mpca.ca for
more information. Register for tickets by February 8th (seats are limited) Questions? Email Ruby at specialevents@mpca.ca
Pleasant Times – Upper Hall, 602 22 Ave. NW
Pleasant Times is an adults-only group that meets from 1 to 3pm on
the 2nd Wednesday of each month in the Upper Hall, 602 22 Ave. NW.
Join us for good conversation, games, refreshments, and the opportunity to add your ideas for outings and other activities. If you’d like to be
informed of our planned activities and trips in advance, please contact
Linda at (403) 289-8390 or lohanlon@telus.net. You also can check
mpca.ca for information.
February 2014
Connections
Area Events and
Resource Guide
MOUNT PLEASANT cont
BRIDGELAND-RIVERSIDE
TUXEDO PARK
Book Club - 4th Tuesday (usually) of the month from 7 to 9pm in the
Lower Hall. Our February 25th book will be 419 by Alberta-born author Will Ferguson. Our March 25th discussion will be Sylvanus Now by
Donna Morrissey. For more info email lohanlon@telus.net or call Linda
at (403) 289-8390.
Bridgeland Riverside Community Association
Hall: 917 Centre Avenue NE
Ph: 403-263-5755, Hall email: hall@brcacalgary.org
Newsletter email: newsletter@brcacalgary.org
Visit our web site at: www.brcacalgary.org for a complete
listing of programs and classes.
Tuxedo Park Community Association
Hall: 202 29 Avenue NE
Ph: 403-277-8689
Editor: communications@tuxedoparkcommunity.ca
Mount Pleasant Spring Soccer League
U4 to U18 from mid-April to late June. Online registration (www.mpca.
ca) will open Friday Feb 1st and continue throughout the month until Feb 28th. Detailed information about the soccer program iwill be
available on the web site. Please note that there will be no in-person
registration this year. Season starts April 14th and runs until June 21st
(U14/16/18 play until June 28)
MPCA Playgroup - The Mount Pleasant Playgroup is a parent and tot
playtime in the MPCA lower hall. Programs are held Monday to Friday
mornings from 9:30 am to 11:30am. Go to mpca.ca, click Activities, select Playgroup, then scroll to the bottom of the page for the registration
button. For more information you can email mpp.chair@gmail.com.
What have you
done lately?
CROSSROADS
“I live in Crossroads!”
Crossroads Community Association
Hall: 1803 14 Avenue NE Ph: 403-277-6201
Hall Rentals: Call the hall at 403-277-6201
Newsletter email: convenor.editor@gmail.com
Facebook page: http://on.fb.me/fqqjLG
Bridgeland Riverside Playgroup: We meet Wednesdays from 10am
to noon at Bridgeland Campus of Centre Street Church, 235-8A St NE
Family Sledding: February 23rd starting at 3pm.
Centre Ave at 8th street) Join other Bridgeland-Riverside families for a
fun afternoon of sledding. Check the BRCA website for an alternate date
in case there isn’t enough snow.
Asthanga Yoga Class: Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:45pm at the Hall
Ashtanga is a vinyasa style of yoga, linking breath and postures
together through a flowing sequence. Postures are modified to suit
students’ ability, and everyone is welcome. For more information,
please contact Jani at yoga.with.jani@gmail.com
Hand Drumming Classes: March 5th - April 9th
Kids Class 6:30-7:15pm Cost: $85 Ages: 7-12 Drums Supplied
6 Week Course (all levels) 7:30-8:45pm Cost $100 No experience
necessary, Drums Supplied. For more info www.sacredfusion.net or
403-470-0622. Register by Feb 5th and get 10% off!!
Bridgeland’s Basketball Club : Tuesday afternoons from 4-6pm at
the Bridgeland Campus of the Center Street Church on 8 Street NE.
Check out the Bridgeland Basketball Club Facebook Group at:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/280959028686938
History Interest Group: Our group is focusing on learning more
about our rich history in Bridgeland - Riverside, raising awareness
and preserving our history. We are also interested in old photos and
in talking with people who have stories from the past. Contact Deb Lee
403 265-1597 or Sharon McKendrick at 403 263-5098.
TUXEDO HALL EVENTS CALENDAR
Feb 13 at 7:30pm – Tuxedo General Meeting, all welcome
March 20 at 7:00pm - Tuxedo Park AGM, all welcome
March 21 at 6:00-9:00pm – Tuxedo Kids Dance, Tuxedo Hall, $3/
child, food and snacks
CRESCENT HEIGHTS
Crescent Heights Community Association
Hall: 1101 - 2nd Street NW
Hall Rentals: Call 403-804-5600
Newsletter email: chcaview@gmail.com
Empties For Equipment! Crescent Heights High School’s monthly
drop-off bottle drives in 2014 restart Feb 8, from 10 am-noon.
Thanks for helping support various clubs and teams - your donations
make a huge difference to us! Drop-offs take place the second Saturday
of the month - Feb 8, Mar 8, Apr. 12, May 10, June 14. Thanks for
your continuing support!
Programs at the hall
SUNDAYS: Pentecostal Church Public Service 10am – noon
MONDAYS: Fitness Class 5-7pm, call Lana 403-999-5373
Dance and Fitness 7:30 – 9:30pm.
TUESDAYS: CHCA Traffic and Planning Meetings - open to public
WEDNESDAYS: Tai Chi 7:30 – 9:30pm
THURSDAYS: Fitness Class 5:30-8pm. For info call Lana 403-999-5373
For more a more detailed Hall Calendar and for event and activities
contact information please visit:
http://www.calgaryarea.com/nw/crescenthts/calendar/diary.asp
Annual Scout Spaghetti Dinner: Don’t miss our annual Spaghetti
Night and Silent Auction on Saturday Feb 22. Doors open at 5:30pm,
dinner at 6:00pm. All you can eat Spaghetti Dinner, Silent Auction
(including a Kids Only Auction) and entertainment. Tickets on sale now,
please call 403-247-3992 to reserve your tickets! Adults $10, Seniors
(60+) $5, Children 4-12 $5 and children 3 and under free.
Crossroads Community Preschool: Accepting registrations for the
2013/2014 school year. Please call 403-277-2168 or 403-640-4967.
Crossroads 50+ Club: Meet every Monday at 6:30pm at the Crossroads
Community Centre. Join us for fun times and meet your neighbours. For
information call 403-277-6201 or visit our website at:
www.crossroads50plusclub.com
New Afterschool Program! - Mondays at the hall from 4 to 5:30pm;
inclusive of ages 8 to 12. The program is free, but registration is required.
Please call the hall for more details.
Community Walking Group: Every Tues at the hall meeting at 8am.
Open to all ages. For more information call Brijbala at (403) 510-6581 or
Megan at (403) 476-7119.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Movie Night – Feb 14 at 7pm (Doors at 6:30)
Annual Scout Spaghetti Dinner – Feb 22 at 6pm (Doors at 5:30)
Call (403) 247-3992 to reserve tickets)
Pub Night 7:30pm– Feb 28
Movie Night – Mar 14 at 7pm (Doors at 6:30)
Pub Night 7:30pm – Mar 28
February 2014
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At City Hall, continued from page 9
Bridgeland’s
Fashion Boutique
All new fashions - all the time!
403-508-2033
Spring is just
around the corner.
Really!
through this winter season and we also encourage everyone to become a Snow Angel. If you
know of someone in your neighbour that may need assistance, please help them out. Many of
our neighbors may be ill or have limited mobility. Even helping to clear a bit of their walkways
or driveways can be a huge help.
- Councillor Gian-Carlo Carra
Rosemont School News
Happy New Year from Rosemont School! January has been a great month of exciting learning opportunities and February promises more great events!
January got started with our Zumba Residency. Students enjoyed six sessions participating Zumba dance and
fitness as part of our Physical Education program. The
residency culminated with a Family Zumba Night where
parents were invited to participate in the activity. In midJanuary, our Grade 1/2 classrooms enjoyed a field trip
that took them to both Fort Calgary and the National
Music Centre as part of their social studies program.
Grade 4, 5 and 6 students are busy preparing for our
Winter Carnival in February. They are planning a variety
fun outdoor activities as well as a visit from Bonhomme!
This will coincide with our Nordic Ski Program where
students will have three days of Nordic Ski lessons on our
school field! All of these activities will be a great connection to the Winter Olympic Games which also occur in
February. Go Canada!
Tuxedo Park
Backyard Gazette
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Newsletter
Deadlines
Your community newsletter is
published ten times per year.
Dec and Jan are combined into
a single issue; July and Aug are
combined into a single issue.
Editorial deadlines are the 10th of
the month prior to issue month.
Eg: The October 2014 issue editorial deadline is September 10th.
NOTE: one exception - the Sept
issue editorial deadline is Aug 1st.
Sept issues are distributed earlier.
Send your editorial submissions
to: tpcanewsletter@hotmail.com
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- Clip and Save -
Newsletter Delivery
Concerns
COMMUNITY BABY SITTERS!
NOTE! Parents seeking baby sitting services must contact the parents of the sitter to make
arrangements for baby sitting. They are not to directly contact the sitters - no exceptions!
How often is the newsletter printed?
The newsletter is published ten times
per year. Two issues are combined
month issues - July/August and
December/January.
Babysitting Providers:
Where is the newsletter delivered?
All homes, apartments and condos in
your community should receive the
newsletter.
Marilyn, mature woman would
enjoy babysitting babies up to
two years of age, 403-295-0304.
How is the newsletter delivered?
West of Centre St. and small pockets
east of Centre St. by volunteers, the rest
of the community by Canada Post.
Sam R., 403-988-7507.
Daughter has taken babysitting course.
Who pays for the delivery?
The Tuxedo Park Community
Association pays for newsletter delivery.
If I have a ‘no-flyers’ sign on my mailbox how do I get the newsletter?
Community newsletters are classified as
official information and, as such, must
be delivered by Canada Post to every
address on every letter-carrier route.
There are no options for non-delivery
of official information mail-outs.
If you don’t receive
your newsletter...
Your community association pays a lot
of money for newsletter delivery but we
need your help to monitor the delivery
and to report delivery problems.
If you, your friends or neighbours are
not receiving the newsletter please
follow these steps:
1) Talk to your letter-carrier or leave a
note or a sign on your mailbox insisting
on delivery.
2) Call Canada Post at 1-800-267-1177
and insist they initiate a case file and
reply to you with an explanation. Be
persistent!
3) E-mail ellisevansdesign@shaw.ca and
provide your address and postal code.
- Clip and Save February 2014
Lynn R., 403-229-1691
Has Red Cross Babysitters and CPR
Hajer H., 403-400-6745
Maria, 403-265-2569. Two daughters
with babysitting course.
Candace S., 403-276-1787
Two daughters able to babysit
Parents - if your child, or children, have baby-sitting experience and would like to be in
our baby-sitting registry please contact Chyrstina at 403-244-2418. She can fill you in on the
policies and procedures of this program. Please Note: Babysitting Services are not endorsed by
the TPCA, people using this list do so as a private agreement between the two parties.
GENERAL FAMILY DENTISTRY
New Patients Always Welcome!
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Fri - Sat ..........by appointment
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info@deerfootdentalcentre.ca
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Call 403-276-8108 to book your ad.
ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
ELECTRICAL SERVICES
PERSONAL GROWTH
ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS!
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learn with your child. For more info call (403)
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and references, enviro friendly options too!
Free estimates, call Carol at 403-614-8522
SPANISH INSTRUCTION
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Visiting Mexico?
Spanish made easy!
Enjoy personalized Spanish classes.
Cultural and tourist information.
Professional help planning your
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COMPUTER INSTRUCTION
Adopt - Foster - Volunteer - Donate
Our volunteers range in age from
young children to seniors and all
are animal-lovers who are looking to
make a difference.
To learn more, please visit
www.aarcs.ca
BED & BREAKFAST
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DOG KENNEL SERVICES
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Over 30 years experience!
Experienced, reliable, bonded residential
cleaner accepting new clients.
Please call Natasha at 403-999-3603
PLUMBING SERVICES
HOME IMPROVEMENT
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BELLY DANCING
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Email
Lotus Belly Dance Studio with Ariellah
Beginner to Advanced - Mon-Thr and Sat
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or email: lotusbellydance@shaw.ca
Tony Peterson Eavestrough
Free estimates, prompt service, quality work
Call Tony 403-230-7428 (Since 1990)
Snow Clearing From Ten Dollars.
Call Warren at 403-966-9702.
All Winter Contracts Available.
for details!
Hughes’ House B & B. Crescent Hts. area.
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February 2014
Community
You
EnRoute Challenge could win
up
to
Contest!
$250!
Coming soon...
you could win up to $250 by entering your
picture in our Community EnRoute
Challenge!
T
Take a pic at on vacation, at school, at work, around town, with family, with friends, with a celebrity... just
about anywhere! Contest entries will be judged by photo quality, photo composition and community
interest. Community association members will be selected to judge the best community entries which will
then be entered into the final prize-winning contest. A first prize of $250, a second prize of $50 and a third
place honourable mention will be awarded and announced in our November 2014 newsletters.
Look for complete details and instructions in the December 2013 issue of your community newsletter!
February 2014
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