JULY/AUGUST 2011

Community Photo Contest Winners! Fall Skateboard Program

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Soccer Review Planning Update Traffic Report

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July/August 2011

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Next General Meeting - Sept 12, 2011 - 7pm
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Editor ..........................Matthew Grant E-mail: newsletter@brcacalgary.org Newsletter editorial deadlines: Sept 2011 Issue ................August 1st Oct 2011 Issue ....................Sept 10th

MESSAGE

by Stephanie Felker
The rst priority of your elected Board is to the residents of Bridgeland-Riverside and our vision, with your support and engagement, is to provide opportunities that create community health and vitality. BRCA recognizes the opportunity to improve our communitys sport and recreation infrastructure, and is steadfastly committed to the enhancement of facilities and programs from which families, seniors and residents of all ages and abilities can directly benet. An engineering study from Manticore in early 2009 showed that we would no longer be able to use our grassed area at the hall for an outdoor ice rink due to engineering constraints (this area was designed as a drainage pond and it is ill-advised to ood and freeze the area for an outdoor rink), and the Board then began community engagement for a capital project in our LOC and produced an Ipsos Reid Study. The Ipsos Reid study showed an apparent need for a community based hockey/skating arena within Bridgeland, and that, overall, the three most important facilities for all Residents (Youth, Families and Seniors) include a community gym/tness centre, skating rink; and sport court for basketball and volleyball; number one for Seniors was an outdoor sitting area/patio. With this study in mind, we began the process of setting aside monies, applying for CFEP, and working with the City of Calgary to receive monies held on our behalf after the General Hospital Redevelopment. We received a Conceptual Drawing Grant from the City of Calgary to design a proposed year-round multi-use facility concept from CDC Recreation. The proposed facility will be an ice rink in the winter and double as a water spray park and shinny rink/sport court in the summer. Continued on page 5
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Planning Committee Update
Aside from several single family detached and semi-detached applications coming through the Planning Committee over the last while, the biggest news has been conrmation that the old Riverside Bungalow School will be sold by the Calgary Board of Education. We understand that they will sell it through a tendering process. If anyone has any great ideas for the future use of this designated Heritage Building, please email planning@brcacalgary.org. The Planning Committee meets on the rst Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm at the BRCA Hall. If you have an interest in development permit applications in the Bridgeland Riverside area, please participate and voice your thoughts for the future of our community! Mark Stout. Planning-Civic Aair BRCA planning@brcacalgary.org hosted the Calgary Marathon and the Giver for Liver Walk. Both activities provided us with very positive feedback on our hall and location. Even with a cloudy, cold and rainy day. The Family Fun Day was a success. We had wonderful activities Art with Andrea, Music with Paul, The Photo Hut, T.J. Sparks magic show and balloon art, Face Painting with Liz and mini-golf. It was a great day. For the month of August, the outside of the building will be painted. So the hall may not be as pretty and may be loud, but the results will be awesome. We are looking to borrow strong clippers for plants in the outdoor area above the hall. If anyone can lend us clippers for a few weeks, it would be greatly appreciated. Please call me 403-263-5755 or email hall@brcacalgary.org if you can help out. I am thoroughly enjoying my job and have been slowing working my way around the community, meeting residents and businesses. Please watch for some community networking events this fall. Feel free to contract me anytime Tracy Moland, Facility Manager BRCA hall@brcacalgary.org Continued on page 8

BRCA Hall Update

I just wanted to begin by wishing all of you in the community a wonderful summer. The BRCA Hall will continue to be renting in full force during the summer, so please think of us for any personal or business rentals. The past month has been incredibly busy as we

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FONDLY REMEMBERED
Once in a lifetime you meet a good soul that has aected you in a larger than life way. Zoltan was one of these people and was well known and loved by both friends, and neighbours in the community.It is with great sadness we report the passing of this wonderful and caring individual whos familiar face and good nature was a true testament to the multi-cultural fabric of our community. Zoltan was a strong supporter and never shy to share his excitement of the redevelopment of the community welcoming new businesses and residents with his infectious positive attitude and relaxed style. He will be missed and remembered fondly by a great many people. A group is working on a memorial plaque to be placed in the small adopted park he so meticulously maintained next to his residence up on 10th St. For more information on the memorial project contact: robinwilliams@shaw.ca Presidents Message, continued from page 3 The Outdoor rink is planned to operate for 18 weeks October 30 to March 3 and the Splash Park to operate for 9 weeks July 2 to September 5, with the area being used as a Sport Court in the shoulder seasons. The Board has planned for future costs of the recreational multi-use facility in the following ways: Lifecycle Fund of $40,000 (approx 10%) to be set aside from our 2012 Casino monies (Alberta Gaming). This amount will be placed in a long term investment with interest to cover the cost of future capital expenditures of recreational facility. City of Calgary Capital Use (money from General Hospital Redevelopment) in the amount of approx. $115,000 to be placed in a long term interest bearing account and interest will be used to pay for energy costs associated with water park Future Proposed Rentals - We will be oering the recreational area for party rentals and events to increase booking revenues. The BRCA held a Special General Meeting on Saturday, June 11th to propose the above multi-use recreational facility and vote on the potential expenditure of monies. The vote was successful. This means that I will now begin the process of working with AGLC and the City of Calgary to obtain the approvals necessary to break-ground on this very exciting project. I recently received a letter from the City of Calgary with approval in principal of this capital project. The next step is to begin an environmental assessment and a nancial and technical review of the capital project. The nancial review will need to be approved by the City of Calgary as the landowner, and then I will work with CDC Recreation to submit the DP. If all goes well, you may see construction at the Hall in the fall. The Board would like to thank everyone who took the time to attend the Special General Meeting, and for your continued support and condence as we work towards completion of this project. Stephanie Felker, President BRCA pres@brcacalgary.org July/August 2011

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Newsletter Delivery Concerns

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. Where is the newsletter delivered? All homes, apartments and condos in your community should receive the newsletter. How is the newsletter delivered? East of 12th Street by volunteers, the rest of the community by Canada Post. Who pays for the delivery? The Bridgeland / Riverside Community Association pays for newsletter delivery. If I have a no-yers sign on my mailbox how do I get the newsletter? Community newsletters are classied as ocial 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 ocial information mail-outs.

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Bridgeland Riverside Fall Skateboard Program 2011

(917 Centre Ave NE in Parking Lot)
This City of Calgary program is for skateboarding and in-line skating. There is no entry fee to skate at the park. Signed waivers are required for all participants prior to using the park and a helmet must be worn by all participants.

Sept 12 - 16 3 pm - 6 pm For more information call 3-1-1 or visit Calgary.ca/skateparks

If you dont 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 le and reply to you with an explanation. Be persistent! 3) E-mail ellisevansdesign@shaw.ca and provide your address and postal code.

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RENOVATIONS, DECKS ETC.

Home reno, new construction, CABINETRY, decks, FENCES...

COMMUNITY NEWS
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Bridgeland Trac Report

1st Ave Trac Calming: 1st Ave N.E. has been identied as the #6 area of concern in Calgary communities for trac calming, and we should expect some action to take place either later this year or the start of next year. The City Transportation Department is now looking at individual areas of concern across the city as opposed to looking at trac calming from a community-to-community perspective. We are not sure of the process yet, and how these trac calming measures will be devised. However, community involvement will certainly be necessary at some point prior to a plan being developed by the Transportation Department and the Bridgeland-Riverside community. Stay tuned for more on that. Its worth noting also that, if pay parking on 1st Ave were to be eliminated, as is being discussed, more vehicles would be parked on 1st Ave, which would narrow the roadway and eectively change the look of the avenue. Typically, it would no longer be a wide open 4lane road, but a narrow 2-lane road. A narrower road tends to slow trac down. Local businesses should also benet from a switch away from the pay parking. Calgary Police Service: If you have specic trac violations to report, please ll out a Trac Service Request Form at http://www. calgarypolice.ca/sections-trac-service-form.html. The handling of these service requests at CPS has been improved so that these forms do not disappear in their system as was previously happening. Once you submit a request, you should now get some feedback from the Calgary Police Service. Drive Safely: With children getting out of school, and cyclers and rollerbladers of all ages out on the roads, please drive at a safe speed in our community. If our residents drive at reasonable speeds, other cars behind you will have to drive at a safer speed as well. Call 311: If you see crosswalk lines in your area that should be re-painted and made more visible, please contact the City to have this addressed. BRZ: Many parts of Calgary have Business Revitalization Zones (BRZ) to help improve the local businesses image, accessibility and visibility. The formation of a BRZ along 1st Ave. is being discussed and would greatly contribute to the Avenue becoming a more pedestrian-friendly corridor. John McKee, Trac BRCA

BUILDING ART
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7th Annual Stampede Breakfast

LIVE MUSIC COMMUNITY FAIR PANCAKES WESTERN FUN

When: Saturday July 16th, 2010 8:30a.m.-11:00a.m. Where: Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Centre 1320 5 Ave NW, Calgary Please bring your own plates and cutlery to help us reduce waste.

We look forward to seeing you all there!

We need volunteers! Contact us: (403)216-5445 calgary.mountainview@assembly.ab.ca www.davidswann.ca

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Bridgeland Soccer Review

It has been another successful year for Bridgeland Soccer, a program that brings children from Bridgeland, Renfrew, Inglewood and Winston Heights together for the fun of the game. What I love about this soccer league is that it provides families the opportunity to come together and build a community. I truly feel that if people spend the time to get to know their neighbours, great things can happen. For that, I feel very fortunate to have been involved in this program for the past 6 years. July/August 2011

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Now for the thank yous! Thank you to the U4s and U6s for reminding us what joy there is to be had through the eyes of children. Thank you to the U8s, U10s and U12s for representing our neighbourhood so well with your sportsmanship and great attitudes. Thank you to our coaches, assistant coaches, and team managers for holding us together all year. Thank you so much for making my job easier. You are very much appreciated. Thank you to all the parents who got their kids to the elds on time, brought snacks, cheered, stepped in when needed and generally made our lives easier. Thank you to Royal Burritt and Lundgren and Young for their sponsorship of the U12 team uniforms. Thank you to Tazza for the support of the soccer league for the past many years. A special thanks to those who go above and beyond to help run the soccer league. Laurie Healey and Jeanette Sturgess help with registration and referee coordination every year, even though they havent had children in the league for years. Special thanks also go to Lety Sheldon (photos and medals), Sherry Burgess & John McKee (line painting) and Irvin Ward for always having the garage open for us when I cant be there. Also thanks to my husband, Je who helps out every time I am stuck no matter what the job entails. It takes a village, and I appreciate every one of you and the assistance that you have given me over the past 6 years. As I sign o as the soccer coordinator, I will miss each and every one of you. You have each contributed more than you know to my life and make me proud to call Bridgeland home. Thank you, Nickie Brockho, Bridgeland Soccer

Renfrew Stampede Day Saturday, July 9th at 8th and 8th NE

(810 Radford Road NE)

Yahoo!
Family Fun all morning!

Grown Up Fun all evening! Renfrew Beer Gardens 3pm-late (Adults only)
No cover! Chow Wagon BBQ Horseshoe Tournament at 3:30 Live Music and Dancing starts at 9pm

Free Pancake Breakfast: 10am-1pm Kids Carnival: 9am-noon Show and Shine Car Show Live Music, Canteen

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THE BRIDGES - PHASE 3

Construction of the Bridges Phase 3
As you will have noticed, infrastructure construction in Phase 3 of The Bridges started in April. It began with the installation of deep utilities (water, storm and sanitary lines). Work on surface improvements, which will include streets, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, shallow utilities, and street lighting, began in May, but was delayed due to the wet weather. However we still expect the landscaping to commence in August and be nished by the end of September 2011. Phase 3 is the last phase of The Bridges and is located between Centre Ave. NE and McDougall Road between 9 St. NE. Four fully serviced sites will be built along with a new small park called St. Matthew Square. Bridgeland residents should not expect too much inconvenience due to the smaller scale of this phase compared to previous phases. For more information please visit: www.thebridges.ca or contact Colleen Roberts Project Manager of The Bridges 403.268.2214. colleen.roberts@calgary.ca July/August 2011

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WARD 9 REPORT
My wife, Barb, and I got engaged in Italy back in the fall of 2005. At at the beginning of June this spring, we were able to steal away and return to Italy. Our mission was to see some parts of the country that we hadnt yet visited, as well as to spend some time with my family in the places we know and love. Following our 2005 trip I made a presentation that critically compared the situation of my fathers ancestral home of Piedmont in northwestern Italy to our home here in Calgary. My basic thesis was that Piedmont has successfully cradled a remarkably civilized and enviable quality of human life for thousands of years. While Calgary is an amazing place on so many levels, there are serious questions as to whether the City weve built here, during the last short century, will be anywhere near as enduring and nurturing over the very long term. I strongly believe that until we start building cities around people- such as those built thousands of years ago in Italy- instead of around cars, we will continue to create incomplete, unsustainable communities, and a City that we cant aord. My return to Italy this year was also about critically revisiting the thesis that is so central to what I believe, and, on account of my position on City Council, is now helping to shape change in Calgary. Strong, healthy, and vibrant cities are built for and around people. Real neighbourhoods which provide all the basic necessities and amenities within walking distance, have been at the heart of all of historys great cities. In the past 60 years have weve started building cities around cars. With this followed regulations and bylaws that facilitated a city for cars, while limiting the possibilities for neighbourhoods built around people. When I returned to Italy this past June, I was reminded that the best cities to travel to are often the ones that have a regulatory system that is built at the human-scale. The question always boils down to: what kind of City do we want to live in, and what processes Our clinic is recently under new ownership, and Dr. Tom Pecek and and regulations are necessary in order to get our team look forward to meeting residents of the Crescent Heights/ us there? Bridgeland community! We strive to provide personalized, quality care I am extremely excited to see the results of the Mission Road Main Street Innovation to all our clients, and to empower them to make informed decisions Project - a project that Team Ward 9 about their oral health. spearheaded in mid-June - that looked at Flexible Evening and Weekend Appointments Available doing planning dierently. The Charrette, which was used on Mission Road, is an Direct Billing to your Insurance Company (you pay only the difference) innovative design process that focuses on New Patients and Emergencies Welcome collaboration, eciency, and producing a Complimentary Consultations (implants, cosmetics, orthodontics, 2nd opinions) regulatory framework at the human-scale. It is regulatory innovations such as these Languages Spoken Including English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese which will be needed to create the vibrant, Free Parking sustainable, and complete communities in which we all aspire to live. With the new Council, I am more condent than ever before that this is possible. At the end of the day, we dont need to go to Italy for inspiration. Here in Calgary we have the incredible people, the dedicated work ethic, and the spirit of innovation to Mondays to Fridays 9:00am - 7:00pm make tomorrows changes today. It is up to us to see what change needs to be done, Saturdays 9:00am - 5:00pm Sundays & Holidays - Closed and do it. Have a great summer BridgelandRiverside, you deserve it!

Tom Pecek and Associates

General Dentistry

We look forward to meeting you!

Tom Pecek And Associates #5, 1217 Centre St NW Tel 403.230.2288 Fax 403.230.8800

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LANGEVIN SCHOOL UPDATE

Look for Changes in the Langevin Schoolyard along 1st Avenue Next Year... Inspired by Langevin students dream of a greener and more diverse play space, a plan is now in place. Langevins new schoolyard plan includes rain gardens, a spiralled outdoor classroom, a nature-based play area, and a new creative playground. Spring Fling Silent Auction Success The evening of May 13th at the Community Centre was a wonderful success! Parents, teachers, and Bridgeland-Riverside Community Members came out to support Langevins Schoolyard Revitalization Project. Close to $7,000 was raised! To all of those businesses, families, teachers and students who donated silent auction items or food for the event, and to all who attended, we extend a big thank you! We could not do this without you. Our fundraising continues. By early fall, we should have a better idea of when we can break ground. Exciting things are just around the corner! Interested in Contributing Funds or Your Time? Check out the Langevin Schoolyard Blog for more information on how to make a donation or volunteer your skills, machinery or time. If you are interested in volunteering for build/ planting days, being involved in artistic landscape elements or earth moving/construction, contact Denise at denise.ken.calgary@gmail.com. For Business and Corporate donations or project brochures contact: Cathy at cathybyers@shaw.ca. Every little bit helps! www.langevin-schoolyard.blogspot.com To everyone in the Community and beyond who have oered ideas, support and time - Thank you! Langevin Schoolyard Improvement Committee

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Thanks to all Spring Fling Silent Auction Donors!

Romas Pizzeria Tazza La Brezza Ristorante Starbucks on General Avenue Starbucks on Edmonton Trail Sushi Bar Zipang Results Fitness Canadian Pizza Unlimited Ekko Cabinetry Under the Bridge Fashion Rockys Sausage Haus Sushi Hibiki Spolumbos Gardens Grace - Garden Boutique & Coffee Bar Big Fish Dockside Food MVP Mens Hair Salon The Mutley Crue Dog Grooming & Daycare Flower Fusion Spring Massage Therapy Flora First Calgary Financial Fort Calgary July/August 2011 Stampn Up Safeway Calgary co-op Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Totem Building Supplies Central Grand Restaurant Investors Group Calaway Park Podsn Peels Leisha Laird, registered acupuncturist Brew Brothers Brewery Calgary Stampede Nexen Lv Design Janice Beaton Fine Cheese Chariot Winsport Canada WI Music, Milton Kim PCS Music, Milton Kim The Crux Second Cup Bow Cycle Bowling Depot Creative Memories Mingus JAZZ Quartet Caffe Beano Studio Groll Pedalhead Bicycle Works Andrea Lau Jeanine Anderson Susan McGillivary Nathan Lao Joey Chan Erin Rautenberg Alex Lough Joe Hricziscse Noah Tainish Five Anonymous Grade 3/4 student photographers Steeves Family Rickey Family Carlson Family Dhalla Family Robbie Francis The Forzani Group and the Power of Sport for Kids Program Chinook Centre

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The Best Pet Ever!

E-mail a pic to ellisevansdesign@shaw.ca and include a short message (50-75 words) explaining just why your pet is the best ever. Well place your nomination in the newsletter and your pet will be famous! Also, if your pet is nominated you could win a FREE PRIZE PACKAGE courtesy of DOGGYWOOD! Please include a phone number or email address to receive your prize package.

Immortalize your pet in print! Its FREE!

POOCH PANCAKE BREAKFAST

SUNDAY, JULY 10, NOON -3 PM. (Serving pooch pancakes for pets only!)

616 1st Avenue NE Ph: 403-229-DOGS

For people and pets with discerning tastes!

Doggie deli and special order birthday cakes gourmet, organic and hypoallergenic treats Breed collectibles Unique gift items Pet accessories, supplements, food

Ruka & Peyton

Photo Contest Winners

Best Pets Ever Nominee!

These are my babies Ruka and Peyton! I know its true for one - but without each other these dogs are nothing! Theyre both rescues and, with some love and attention, they became the sweetest companions any household could ask for. They love everyone, expecially my boyfrend and I, and are always there when we need some cuddles. They are two very unique puppies that I could denately not live without! Taylor & Alex

Ist Prize Stephanie Z.

Honourable Mention 2nd Prize Arleen L. Heather J. Many thanks to everyone that entered, the pictures were great! Look for another photo contest next year!
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RENFREW
FREE drop-in programs for children. Renfrew Community Association 828 - 8th Ave NE July 18 - 22, 2011
*(parents must accompany children in the Stay n Play program)

Park n Play & Stay n Play

Personalized service for your vehicle...

Owner/Operator: Earl Reimer

AUTO SERVICE

Stay n Play (3-5 years)* 10 am - Noon

Join in the summer fun with games, crafts and other amazing activities led by City of Calgary staff.

More batteries fail in summer heat than winter cold! Have your electrical system checked prior to your family trip!
Brakes and Tune-ups Fuel injection diagnostics Oil/Lube/Filter Coolant ush Transmission and Power Steering ush General Repairs Vehicle Inspections Brake ush Tires/Batteries New car and old car scheduled maintenance

Did you know...

Park n Play (6-12 years) 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

In partnership with Renfrew Community Association

403-277-8621
1212 Edmonton Trail NE

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Rent the BRCA Community Centre

Looking for a great space to hold your program or event?
The BRCA Community Centre, located at 917 Centre Ave. N.E., consists of a spacious Lower Hall that can be partitioned into rooms, and a cozy upstairs Lantern Room. If you would like to rent the Bridgeland-Riverside Community Centre, please email hall@brcacalgary.org or phone 403-263-5755.
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PARENTS AND TOTS UPDATE Parents and Tots Group

Location and Time Changes Gateway International Church (235-8A St NE) Wednesdays from 10 am Noon

The BRCA Parents and Tots Group has joined with the Gateway Church for the playgroup. Gateway Church will provide us with a larger play area and a weekly group. If you have questions please contact: events@brcacalgary.org.

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Area Event and Resource Guide

BRIDGELAND-RIVERSIDE
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. FREE STAMPEDE BREAKFAST: Sunday, July 10th, 9:00-11:30am At: La Brezza Ristorante Parking Lot EVERYONE WELCOME! Face Painting and More for Kids! Sponsored by Gateway International Church in partnership with Centre Street Church Pooch Pancake Breakfast at Doggywood! FREE! Serving Pooch Pancakes for pets only! Sunday, July 10 from 12 - 3 pm. 616 - 1st Avenue NE. Call 403-229-DOGS for more info. Bridgeland Riverside Playgroup: We will be meeting Wednesdays from 10am to Noon at the Gateway International Church, 235-8A St NE. For more information please email: events@brcacalgary.org. Eco Art Camp at the Bridgeland Riverside Community Centre August 15th-19th. Exciting and fun art camp for every eco-friendly young artist! Projects include Paper Mach Animals, Painted Glass Sculpture/Vases, Nature Collages, Daily Outdoor Sketching and more! For ages 10-14. For more infor or sign up - go to www.GetSetArt.com Womens Centre - The Womens Centre is an information and resource centre for women in Bridgeland. We are open to any woman. We are run by women and we are a safe space for women. Intercultural Cooking / Womens Issues - Nigeria: July 7, Thurs, 6-8pm Yoga Flow: July 11, Mon, 2-3pm Photography Club: July11, 25, Mon, 6-7:30pm Intercultural Cooking / Womens Issues - First Nations: July 14, Thurs, 6-8pm Introductory Bicycle Mechanics: July 18, Mon, 6-8pm Intercultural Cooking / Womens Issues - East India: July 21, Thurs, 6-8pm Canadian Family Law Getting Divorced: July 26, Tues, 6-8pm Intercultural Cooking / Womens Issues - Latin America: July 28, Thurs, 6-8pm Fall Skateboard Program - Sept 12 - 16, 3 pm - 6 pm 917 Centre Ave NE in Parking Lot. City of Calgary program for skateboarding and in-line skating. No entry fee to skate at the park but signed waivers are required for all participants prior to using the park and a helmet must be worn by all participants. For more information call 3-1-1 or visit Calgary.ca/skateparks

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UPCOMING 2011 EVENTS - at the hall July 1 ..........................................................Canada Day Breakfast July 15 .........Community Supper - Hamburgers/ Trimmings Pot Luck Aug. 12 ............................................ Community Supper - Cold Plate Aug.27/28 .............................................................. Dog Agility Trials Sept. 16 .........................................Community Supper - Pork Chops Sept. 24/25 .................................................Community Garage Sale NOTE: Community supper is at 6pm and costs $14 per person, children 6 years old and younger - $7 each. Our events are open to everyone: members, residents, family and friends of Tuxedo Park both in and outside our community. For more information please call Kelly at 277-4723 or Bev at 277-8689.

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 RCA 2011 Stampede Day: Saturday July 9. Family Fun all morning: 9am-11am Free Pancake Breakfast. 10am-1pm Kids Carnival. 9am-noon Show and Shine Car Show. Live Music, Canteen. Beer Garden - Best Stampede value in town! Adults only. Fun all evening: 3pm-late Beer Gardens, BBQ, Live Music and Dancing. 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. 811 Radford Road NE Renfrew Community Pub (Social Room) Most Fridays from 7pm until close. Non-members welcome - be our guest. Free pool, free shueboard, free foosball. Renfrew 50+ Club - 1318 Regal Crescent NE Daily events and activities. Contact Tina Wilding at 276-4747 or email renfrew50club@shaw.ca for more information. Community Bottle Drop-o: Sat, July 23,10am to noon at the hall. Dont throw your returnables away! Donate them to the RCA and to worthy community causes! Drop-o only. Park n Play, Stay n Play: FREE city-run outdoor drop-in childrens programs. July 18 to 22nd at the Renfrew community centre Stay n Play: 10am to noon, ages 3 to 5, compulsory adult required Park n Play: 10am to 3:30pm, ages 6 to 12 Community BBQ on the RCA Deck: Friday, July 22. Friday, August 19. 6pm-10pm. Burgers, Hotdogs, Beverages for purchase. Everyone welcome! Mobile Skateboard Park: This RCA sponsored, city-run program will run September 26-30, 3:30-6pm daily, in the parking lot of the Renfrew Aquatic and Fitness Centre. No entry fee to skate at the park but signed waivers are required for all participants prior to using the park and a helmet must be worn by all participants. For more information call 3-1-1 or visit Calgary.ca/skateparks

CRESCENT HEIGHTS
Crescent Heights Community Association Hall: 1101 - 2nd Street NW Hall Rentals: Call 403-804-5600 Newsletter email: elizhancock@shaw.ca Crescent Heights Stampede Breakfast - YAHOO! Sunday, July 17th, 9 to 11am at the hall. Free to members. Non-members: $5 adults, $3 children We encourage our guests to be kind to the environment by bringing their own plates, utensiles and cups. Helping hands are welcome to assist with clean-up at the end! Crescent Hts. High School Football Program Bottle Drive - Please save your empties and help support our program. Sat. Sept 10 from 10 am to noon. Well pick-up at your front or back door.Thereafter, every third Saturday, drop-o bottles at the high school NW parking lot from 10:00am 12:00pm. Questions? Please call 403-277-4743 or email debkot@hotmail.com Possibilities Project - caring for the spirit through art Wild Rose United Church has opened up an Art Gallery in our church facility. Artists from the Drop-In Centre invite you to visit any weekday morning from 9am to noon over the summer months. The Gallery is also open on Sundays from 11amto 1pm. Coee is always on around here, so you can pick up a coee and spend as much time as you like viewing the artwork of our DI friends. As well, all art pieces are for sale. Crescent Heights Playgroup - Wednesdays 10am -11:30am Crescent Heights Community Hall. Community membership required. Children at any age welcome babies included. Contact Stacie Banks at 403-670-6872 or stacie_banks@yahoo.ca

MARLBOROUGH
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 FREE Stampede Breakfast - Sat. July 16 - 9t o 11 am Pancakes and sausages, Juice and coee. Cowboy Bouncer, Face Painting, Live Music. Put on your dancing boots and bring yopur hat and sunglasses. Looking forward to seeing you there! Jam Session: July 23, Aug 27 in the Lounge (Fireside Room) Park n Play, Stay n Play: FREE city-run outdoor drop-in childrens programs. Aug 15 to 19th at the community centre. Stay n Play: 10am to noon, ages 3 to 5, compulsory adult required Park n Play: 10am to 3:30pm, ages 6 to 12 CMCA and Memorial FC Indoor Soccer Registration! Sat. Aug 27, 1 to 3pm; Thurs. Sept 1, 7 to 9pm; Thurs. Sept 8, 7 to 9pm CMCA Centre - 636 Marlborough Way NE More info? Phone Peter at 403-272-0462.

TUXEDO PARK
Tuxedo Park Community Association Hall: 202 29 Avenue NE Ph: 403-277-8689 Newsletter email: sam@cherubconsulting.com Old Fashioned Canada Day Breakfast: July 1, 9am to Noon Pancakes, Sausages, Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Homemade Baked Beans, Coee, Juice. Entertainment, door prizes, Kids Candy Toss Adults: $2 each, Kids 6 years and under FREE Entertainment, door prizes, Kids Candy Toss Craft Nights at Tuxedo Park Second Wednesday of the month, 7 to 10pm in the upper hall at the community centre. You can sit uninterrupted and work on your craft. There is no fee for the evening, but we ask that you purchase a current community membership ($5 for singles, $10 for families), which are available at the hall. Hope to see you there with your craft! Guiding Program in your Area Please contact Sandra Williams at 403-295-3840 or email: sandra_williams@shaw.ca

HIGHLAND PARK
Highland Park Community Association Hall: 3716 - 2nd Street NW Hall Rentals: Call 403-276-6969 Newsletter email: highlandparkeditor@gmail.com Rides n; Rods Car Show - Sunday, July 24th, 10am to 3pm Highland Industrial Park - 40th Ave at Edmonton Trail NE. Fun for the whole family. Centre Street Church hosts a BBQ lunch, there will be music, lots of classic cars, fun for the kids, prize give aways and tons of fun! All the money we raise on the day of the event goes to our neighbour the Calgary HandiBus Association. Canadian Blood Services Donor Clinic Location: 3716 2 St NW - Highland Park Hall. The next clinics will be held on August 18 and October 22 from 3:30 to 7:30pm. It takes less than an hour from start to nish.

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JELLY BEAN DANCE: Sept 23, $3 ADMISSION, AGES 12 AND UNDER (Parent supervision advised for younger children) POP, HOTDOGS & CANDY FOR SALE. LOTS OF DANCE CONTESTS DOOR PRIZES. PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Bingo at the Bingo Barn Volunteers needed: Please call Marg at 273-7952. Girl Guides of Canada - Registration on-going, open to all girls aged 5 17yrs. Guiding is open to everyone not just girls, we have plenty of openings for women of all ages! Join us today! Contact Jan McCaghren at 403-219-0533 for information on units in your area. Scouting - Scouting is for Boys and Girls ages 5 and up. The East Calgary Scout Group covers 4 areas (Penbrooke, Marlborough, Marlborough Park and Forest Heights and surrounding areas).

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CROSSROADS
Crossroads Community Association Hall: 1803 14 Avenue NE Ph: 403-277-6201 Hall Rentals: Call Marlene at 403-277-6201 Newsletter email: convenor.editor@gmail.com Alex Heath Bus: Mobile Health Services - Doctor, Nurse, Outreach Worker. Come check out this great new service on Wednesdays, from 10am to 1pm at Vista Heights School 2411 Vermillion Street NE. Call (403) 689- 9196 for questions or an appointment. BRING ON THE ADVENTURE! SCOUTING OPPORTUNTIES For more information please call James or Marilyn at 403-207-0272. Canadian Tire Money: We are collecting Canadian Tire Money to help purchase equipment for our July 2011 Scout Trip to Vancouver Island. If you would like to donate please call 403-207-0272. Cookbooks: The Crossroads 36 Scouts are raising money for our July 2011 Scout Trip to Vancouver Island, as a fundraiser we created a cookbook that we are now selling. The cookbook is $10 and contains favorite recipes from our families to yours. Please call 403-207-0272 if you are interested in purchasing a cookbook. Crossroads 50 Plus Club: 6:45pm at the Crossroads Community Centre. Join us for fun times and meet your neighbours. For information call 403277-6201 or visit our website at: www.crossroads50plusclub.com Roving Park n Play, Stay n Play: FREE drop in childrens programs Thursdays only: July 7 to Aug 25 at Vista Heights Valleyview Rd. and Vermillion St. NE (Park near Vista Heights Elem) Fridays only: July 8 Aug. 26 at Crossroads community hall 1803 - 14 Ave. N.E. Stay n Play: 10am to noon, ages 3 to 5, compulsory adult reguired Park n Play: 10am to 3:30pm, ages 6 to 12 Crossroads Annual Summer Festival - August 26/27 August 26, 1 to 4pm at the hall August 27, 1 to 4pm at Vista Heights Elementary eld

RUNDLE
Rundle Community Association Hall: 2409 - 50 St. NE Hall Rentals: Call 403-280-4752 Newsletter email: rumbles@shaw.ca Park n Play, Stay n Play: FREE drop in childrens programs July 11 to July 15 at the Rundle community centre Stay n Play: 10am to noon, ages 3 to 5, compulsory adult reguired Park n Play: 10am to 3:30pm, ages 6 to 12 Park n Play, Stay n Play: FREE drop in childrens programs August 3August 26 at Prairie Winds Park, 223 Castleridge Blvd. NE Stay n Play: 10am to noon, ages 3 to 5, compulsory adult reguired Park n Play: 10am to 3:30pm, ages 6 to 12 Summit Pub - Rundles best kept secret! Now serving pizza! Now booking smaller parties and summer out-door BBQs. The Summit Pub also oers pool tables, dart boards, as well as cribbage games on Tuesday and euchre on Thursdays. Wing night is still on Wednesdays. Families are welcome! Rundle Scouting - Registration is on-going - Call today! Beavers : Ages 5 7, Cubs : Ages 8 10, Scouts: Ages 11 14, Venturers: Ages 14 17, Rovers: Ages 18 26, Leaders: 21+ The 719 N Properties Scout Group relies on donations of cans and bottles, which is used to oset the cost of running the program. If you would like to donate yours, please contact us at 403-285-6682.

MARLBOROUGH PARK
Marlborough Park Community Association Hall: 6021 Madigan Drive NE Hall Rentals: Call 403-248-1775 Newsletter email: marlpark@shaw.ca Park n Play, Stay n Play: FREE city-run outdoor drop-in childrens programs. July 4 to 8th at the community centre. Stay n Play: 10am to noon, ages 3 to 5, compulsory adult required Park n Play: 10am to 3:30pm, ages 6 to 12 Blood Services : The Canadian Blood Services will be in the Marlborough Park Community Centre gymnasium on Saturday July 15th from 9am to 2pm. 1st Annual Lego Contest: September 24 at the hall Sponsored by the East Calgary Scout Group. All age groups are invited to participate in the contest. Bring in your Lego creations (2 per person) in the following categories: Animals and Figures, Transportation and Vehicles, Buildings and Structures, Creative Inventions Marlborough Park PreSchool: On-going Registration. Please call Monica at 403-235-2996. Loma Seniors Wednesday afternoons at 1pm. Please call Tony at 403273-4534 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.

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 Family Fun in the Summer Sun! Mount Pleasant Outdoor Pool opens June 18 for the 2011 summer season! Swim Lessons: Swimming lessons available in 8 separate week-long sessions throughout summer. Private lessons are available upon request. Rentals: For private pool rental inquiries, please email Jen Zacharias at mpsupervisor@gmail.com For rental times see the Pool Schedule. Public Swim: various times, please see the Pool Schedule. Call Mount Pleasant Outdoor Pool at 403 221-4288, inquire at the front desk or go to www.mpca.ca for more information and registration. Pleasant Times Upper Hall, 602 22 Ave. NW Adults-only gathering. Meets at 2 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month in the Upper Hall for conversation, games, and refreshments. We also organize adults-only day and evening trips. Please e-mail lohanlon@telus.net or call Linda at (403) 289-8390. Book Club - 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the Lower Hall July 12 - Girl With The Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier; August 9 - Nikolski by Nicolas Dickner. For more info e-mail lohanlon@telus.net or call Linda at (403) 289-8390.

WINSTON HTS - MOUNTVIEW

Winston Hts - Mountview Community Association Hall: 520 - 27 Avenue NE Hall Rentals: Call 403-276-5474 Email hallmanager@winstonheights.ca Newsletter email: newsletter@winstonheights.ca

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BEAUTY

CLEANING SERVICES
Lisa Home Cleaning Taking new clients! Weekly - Monthly affordable rates Call (403) 478-2198 Residential & Office, Daily or Weekly Reliable & efficient service, All cleaning products provided, environmentally friendly Please call 403-483-2142.

HEALTH/NUTRITION
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PERSONAL GROWTH
Counseling by Sharon Stopforth, MSW, RSW Serenity Now Wellness Centre 501-30 Ave NW Appointments? Call (403)454-7600 or email sharon@serenitynowwellness.ca

PLUMBING SERVICES
Superior Plumbing - Journeyman Plumber Gas fitter. Bathrooms/Hot Water Tank/etc No job too small! 403-477-9754 superior.plumbing@hotmail.com

Domestic Divas Maid Service

Gift Certicates Available! Spring, Bi-weekly and Monthly Cleaning

HELP WANTED
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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
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HOME IMPROVEMENT
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LANDSCAPING / YARDCARE
ACTION LAWN CARE - Spring Clean-up Aeration, Eavestrough clean, Power rake, Rototilling, Fertilizing, Hedge trim,Weekly lawn cuts, Call Karl at (403) 651-3900 Do you need Lawn Mowing or Yard Work? Mowing, pruning, spring cleanup. Affordable/ efficient service. Call Ryan at 403-689-9459

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BOOKKEEPING SERVICES
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TAX SERVICES
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EAVESTROUGHING
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MUSIC LESSONS
Piano, Voice & Theory Lessons, All Levels Home based studio in Marlborough Park Info: Leith 403-816-0211 or lbellmusic.com Piano lessons in pop, jazz, improve and classical. Qualified teacher in Abbeydale. Call Kay at 403-248-7249.

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FIREWOOD
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Kalyanas Precious Toy Poodles Raised in loving home; top quality pets! Please visit www.toypoodle.weebly.com Travelling? Gentle and trustworthy care for your special cat in your own home. Call Linda Anne 403-277-2178. References available.

TUTORING
Experienced high school math/science teacher will tutor your Grades 6 - 11 student this summer. Please call 403- 275-9778! Tutor Doctor - No child should be left behind! Affordable, in home, 1-on-1 instruction catered to childs needs. All grade levels and subjects are welcome. Please call Greg at 403-862-6933.

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Eco Art Camp
Eco Art Camp at the Bridgeland Riverside Community Centre will take place August 15th-19th. This exciting and fun art camp will challenge every eco-friendly young artist! Art projects include Paper Mach Animals, Painted Glass Sculpture/Vases, Nature Collages, Daily Outdoor Sketching and much more! This day camp is for ages 10-14, and will focus on the use of natural and re-purposed materials. For more information or to sign up - go to www. GetSetArt.com

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Bridgeland - back in the day

by Larry Simon
I was an artist for many years, but I was forced to stop when my youngest daughter was accidentally killed. As a form of therapy, and to fulll my creative side, I became a writer. For many years I have written in the Bridges, and my wife Terrys and my books have reached over the million copies mark. Through the years I have met many fabulous people who I enjoy writing about. One such person is known as The Man of the Music, and his name is Ken Shoults. I consider him to be the goodwill ambassador of music. Ken grew up in the area; his father owned Shoults Electronics, which was on 20th Ave and Centre Street. Ken has worked with many outstanding artists. In my opinion he has been the backbone of music in Calgary, and he has helped many artists to be successful in their own right. Recently, I got a copy of one of his CDs titled What a Wonderful World. I found it was easy listening and extremely enjoyable. I am looking forward to getting more CDs of his and checking them out as well. But Ken is not settling down on his early successes of helping young talented musicians and singers, so he started a recording studio where he actually helps with the recordings. Ken doesnt keep this as an exclusive clientele, as he is also keenly interested in helping anyone with an interest in music. He has been around the world performing, with a recent performance in Carnegie Hall in New York City. He is also known for his extraordinary and unusual ability to blow two horns at one time: a ugelhorn and a trumpet, and in harmony, no less! You can see Ken Shoults on YouTube, from when he was featured on a Television Breakfast Show in Edmonton at a past Klondike Days. You can also check out his website at www.KenShoults.com where you can read more about his career and listen to cuts of one of his CDs. To nd out about doing a recording, or to obtain one of his discs, you can call him at (403) 256-8404 or email Shoultsk@shaw. ca. Id bet hed love to chat about his younger years spent growing up right around here, too. Ken Shoults is one of those Bridgeland Boys who developed some of his many talents right here in the heart of the city, and then went out into the big ol world and showed everyone what a success story from Bridgeland looked like! - This regular column running in your Bridges community newsletter is edited by Lori Losowy. Larry spent his formative years in BridgelandRiverside and went on to become a multi-talented artist. He loves to share his stories and memories of the way things were, back in the day.

Summer Bible Day Camp

For children ages 4 - 12 years of age.
Location: Sharon Danish Lutheran Church 210 - 10th Ave. NE Time: August 22nd through Friday, August 26th. Hours will be from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm daily. Weekly Cost: $50 for the rst child, $20 for each additional child in the same family. Activities include Bible stories, music, games, crafts, drama, and an introduction to some Danish heritage and culture. Snacks will be provided twice daily, but children are to bring their own lunches. To register: call 403-277-5804 or call Lisa at 403-240-1548. (You may leave a message if necessary.) Deadline is August 15th.

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Girl Power Camps for girls 10-12 years old: July 4-8, July 25-29, and August 8-12. Girl Power Camps for girls 13-15 years old:July 18-22 and August 15-19. All camps are at the Womens Centre in Bridgeland; Mon Thurs 10am-3pm, Fri 10am-12:30pm. The camps are free of charge. Lunch and all other supplies will be provided, as well as bus tickets if needed. Please contact the Womens Centre at 403-264-1155 or womenscentre@shaw.ca with any questions or to register for any of the workshops, events or Girl Power Camps. Intercultural Cooking and Womens Issues Nigeria: July 7, Thurs, 6-8pm Yoga Flow: July 11, Mon, 2-3pm Photography Club: July11, 25, Mon, 6-7:30pm Intercultural Cooking and Womens Issues First Nations: July 14, Thurs, 6-8pm Introductory Bicycle Mechanics: July 18, Mon, 6-8pm Intercultural Cooking and Womens Issues East India: July 21, Thurs, 6-8pm Canadian Family Law Getting Divorced: July 26, Tues, 6-8pm Intercultural Cooking and Womens Issues Latin America: July 28, Thurs, 6-8pm July/August 2011

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