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by Stephanie Felker
It has been a busy and interesting month in the community with a lot going on and some really great weather. I met with Stuart Peters of the City of Calgary Storm Water Division to discuss the potential for a Rain Water Garden Project in Bridgeland. The City will be assessing sites in Bridgeland in the fall. In reality, there is only so much green space in Bridgeland and it will probably come down to 1, or perhaps 2, sites that are suitable. CDC Recreation will ensure the City receives updates as the engineering for the rink and water park drainage system is reviewed in the fall in order to capitalize on any potential synergies. Many of you may have noticed there were some new sidewalks in Bridgeland and this created quite a bit of discussion as residents were concerned about the upgrades being added to their yearly tax bills. As promised in his Ward 9 Update: Taxes #1, Alderman Carra entered a Notice of Motion on July 25, 2011 in light of inner-city residents being charged for sidewalk replacements as part of the local improvement program. Currently, when a sidewalk is reaching the end of its lifecycle and is identied by the City as needing replacement, residents in the area are notied about a local improvement. The cost of Continued on page 5
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There are a few programs to keep watching out for in the near future. As part of the Be Fit for Life program out of the University of Calgary, our community is participating in a walking challenge starting in October with mapped routes and incentives. There will be more details about this program soon! On October 14th, we are planning an Oktoberfest-themed pub night, so don your nest dirndl and lederhosen! Also, over the summer months, a local resident worked with other local residents to create a 10 minute video about our community. I hear well be premiering a video at the Pub Night. We are also planning to host a family Halloween event for the afternoon of October 30th, so watch for details about that. Just a reminder, the Bridgeland Playgroup is still running. Its every Wednesday from 10am to noon. Weve taken over the nursery at the Gateway International Church. The playgroup is free, and so is the coee. So there are a few dates to mark on your calendar! October October 14th: Oktoberfest Pub Night October 30th: Family Halloween Day Ongoing Bridgeland Playgroup The Walking Challenge If you would like to get involved in any of these events (volunteering, attending or both), and would like more information, please contact me. Look forward to seeing you in the near future! Carla Johnson, BRCA Events Coordinator events@brcacalgary.org

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Presidents Message, continued from page 3 the local improvement is covered 50% by the City and 50% by the residents to be paid over a 15 year period. Residents can petition against the local improvement, however, in most cases, they are initiated without much opposition. Alderman Carra and Team Ward 9 feel that it is unfair to charge residents who have been contributing property taxes to the Citys coers for - in some cases - 100 years, and that they should not bear the cost of routine maintenance to the sidewalks. Rather, Administration should be reserving monies from property taxes paid to cover such routine maintenance. Dustin Jones approached me with a request for support from the BRCA Board for a Bridgeland-Riverside Cycling Strategy Proposal and I was happy to do this. The City of Calgary has developed a plan and infrastructure budget to develop a cycling network in Calgary, and Bridgeland is one of the most pedestrian friendly communities in Calgary. With this in mind, Mr. Carras support for a cycling strategy, and consideration of trac calming concerns that has been expressed by the community on various occasions, Dustin believes there is a compelling opportunity to develop a cycling strategy specic to the community in Bridgeland. Dustin recently met with the City to provide a proposal to develop several key routes. Dustins goal is to create on-street cycling routes that are safe for all ages, as well as addressing missing links in the regional cycling network. Lets wish him luck on this worthy endeavor! We would like your help in getting some of our cross walks updated. If you notice that a cross walk needs to be re-painted, please call 311 and submit a request. Please take some time to make that call and ensure the ongoing safety of our community residents (especially the little guys walking to school every day!). On a nal note, please stop and take a moment to thank our Adopt a Park volunteers who have been out there working tirelessly to ensure the general upkeep of the Hall and Soccer Fields in the last few months. At one point, 14 bags of garbage were collected! The City of Calgary Parks has recently downgraded this park to a class C, which means there is no money in their budget for general upkeep, weeding, snow removal and that sort of thing. Please take a moment to write to your Alderman Gian-Carlo Carra and ask to have our park upgraded to a class A. This is too important an issue. Please make your voice heard. Thanks everyone and have a great day. Stephanie Felker, President BRCA pres@brcacalgary.org

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Newsletter Editor and Webmaster Needed!
The Bridgeland Riverside Community Association is looking for volunteers willing to edit the monthly Bridges newsletter. The time commitment is relatively light (probably 5 hours per month). All you need is a word process and the internet. All the graphic design, ad selling and more complicated stu is already handled. If youre interested, please let us know. Also, the BRCA will soon have a new website. We are in the process of recruiting someone to update it regularly. The new website will have easy to use content-management software, so super internet skills arent necessary. Again, if youre interested, please let us know. Matt Grant, Communications Director Email: communications@brcacalgary.org Cell: 403-618-7833 hear from women in the neighbourhood about the following things: Are you familiar with the Womens Centre? Are there any activities or events you would like to participate in at the Centre? How would you like to be involved? Please share your input with us. Give us a phone call for an informal discussion or ask us to send you our questionnaire. We would be happy to invite interested women and womens groups to the centre to get to know us better or to have a tour. We are looking forward to hearing from you. Please feel free to contact the Womens Centre with questions, input or to get more information. You can reach us at 403-264-1155 or womenscentre3@shaw.ca. Ask for Mickey, Carrie or Caterina.

Picnic at the Park

It was so wonderful to experience something that felt like summer this year. And what made it even better was the birth of the Picnic at the Park tradition. On a Tuesday evening in July, four families decided to meet for a picnic at the 9A Street park. We each brought whatever we had in the fridge, spread it out on the picnic table in potluck fashion and enjoyed the sunshine while our kids played and periodically stopped for a bite to eat. It was glorious! We decided that evening that we should try to make it a Tuesday night tradition in Bridgeland. So we each sent out emails to friends in the neighbourhood and within a few weeks we were up to 12 or so families with all our kids. Its been such a great way to connect with other families in the hood. And although as I write this the sky is grey and the weather is cool, Im optimistic that there will be at least a few more nice Tuesday evenings. So grab whatever leftovers you might have around and join us at the 9A Street park at about 5pm for a picnic at the park. Roseanne Penner

Community Survey
What do you think about your neighbourhood? We want to know. If you would like to ll in an online survey please follow the link at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RS_Bridgeland In 2009, the City of Calgary, Community & Neighbourhood Services, launched the Strong Neighbourhood Initiative in Bridgeland-Riverside. The purpose of this initiative is to strengthen neighbourhoods by working in partnership with residents, community associations and other community groups. Since its inception, the goal of the initiative has been to encourage people to become more involved in their neighbourhoods to address common concerns and enhance all aspects of community life. Crucial to this initiative is hearing from residents to better understand their thoughts and feelings about their neighbourhoods. Over the next few months, City of Calgary sta from Community & Neighbourhood Services, along with community volunteers will be asking residents to ll out a survey about their neighbourhood. You may see us at your door, at special events or asking you to ll in an online survey. This information will be anonymous but your opinions are critical to helping us get a picture of your neighbourhood and to understand what is important to you. Your opinion matters, please take a few minutes to ll out the survey. If you have questions about the Strong Neighbourhood Initiative, this survey or would like to ll one out please contact Christine Bennett (Community Social Worker) 403 221-3841.

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Oct 3, 2011 7pm at the hall
October 2011

The Womens Centre is reaching out to Bridgeland

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WARD 9 REPORT
by Councilor Gian-Carlo Carra When I wrote the September update it was during the dog days of August. Back then I had mistakenly assumed that my October update would be written amidst the full-bore craziness of the falls budget debates. But because of the lag-time between writing and publishing, I nd Im writing the October update right after Labour Day; still during the calm before the storm. This actually works out well because for September I faced the dicult choice between writing a Bridgeland/Riverside-specic report or weighing in on the single biggest issue confronting Calgary. With the provincial election looming, I chose the latter and discussed Calgarys desperate need for a real urban agenda. There is a provincial election on the horizon - it is only now a matter of time, and I really hope that you will select your MLA candidate based on their commitment to forging a new relationship between our City and the Province - a relationship that gives Calgary the capacity to solve the myriad problems that confront us. My website is nally fully live so if you didnt read my last report check it out at www.gccarra.ca. Our Mayor, Naheed Nenshi, is also passionate about this issue and has recently launched a website based around the idea that cities matter - its called www.citiesmatter.com/. Finally, as City Councils representative on the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (along with Ward 3s Jim Stevenson), I can attest that this is an issue facing all of Albertas cities, towns, and villages. Check out the AUMAs assertion that local matters at: www.auma.ca/live/ AUMA/Local_Matters. Finally, led by George Brookman, an impressive collection of Calgarys business leaders have also rallied around this idea under the name Transformation Calgary stay tuned for their advocacy in the months ahead. As for Bridgeland Riverside, one issue that Team Ward 9 is continuing to work on is revising parking rules in the community in order to provide for more free short-term parking, as well as employee parking options for many of the local businesses. We rmly believe that the current paid parking rules have negatively aected many of the local Bridgeland businesses, especially those that target drop in shoppers, who only need 10-15 minutes to make their purchases, and have to compete with other businesses in the city that have free parking available. Details are not nalized yet, however you can watch for some free parking zones (with time limits) coming to the neighbourhood soon. We will also be working with your community association to revisit a business employment parking strategy on 2nd Avenue that weve recently discovered was almost implemented but then fell by the wayside when the CAs executive and your Aldermen changed over. Team Ward 9, being Jacqueline, Lindsay, and I, are standing by at your service. Please visit www.gccarra.ca and let us know what you love best about Bridgeland, and submit your favourite community pictures for us to feature on our website. Heres to an exciting fall season that begins to see the transformation were committed to achieving in Calgary. October 2011 Close to Downtown, TransCanada Highway, Calgary Zoo, Fort Calgary, Bike Paths Wireless Internet Available

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The Bridgeland Riverside Community Association (BRCA) can provide many benets to the members of its community and surrounding area such as: volunteer opportunities, safety forums, community events and programs, as well as a voice in the decisions impacting the place you live. These benets are some of many that the BRCA does for the community annually, but what is more important is what members gain on a personal level. Every individual acquires something dierent from their community association, so the question is what does your community association mean to you? And how do you support your community association? sociation you may register online at: https://www.compusim.com/ brca/ or via mail by submitting a membership application (found in this newsletter) to the following address. Feel free to e-mail me (membership@brcacalgary.org) should you have any questions or comments. Bridgeland-Riverside Community Association (BRCA) 917 Centre Avenue N.E. Calgary, Alberta T2E 0C6

A message from your community Membership Director:

My name is Hilary Lewis, your Membership Director for 2011/2012. I am a recent resident of Bridgeland, but took to this community instantly and wanted to get involved. It is my hope to make the BRCA membership as exciting to current and new residents as it was to me. Purchasing a membership with the BRCA allows you to learn more about community issues, events, and development. It also provides a point of contact for any concerns and most importantly a voice in your community! If you would like to become a member of the community as-

A message from your community Volunteer Director:

Hello, my name is Helen Tam and I am your Volunteer Director for 2011/2012. I have been living in Bridgeland since April 2010 and have been involved with our community association since September 2010. There are many exciting and diverse events happening in this community that are either lead by or involve our association. Hence, BRCA volunteers from all walks of life can be engaged in a number of dierent activities that suit their skills and interests. Highlights to volunteering our BRCA include: 1. Having the opportunity to actively engage in community events, socialize, meet your neighbors, and build a safe and friendly com-

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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munity network 2. Sharing your strengths and ideas, learning new skills, and creating great memories 3. Contributing to student volunteer hours or school credits and obtaining a valuable reference letter Here are some volunteer positions that may interest you: 1. Weeding in Murdoch park 2. Community pub nights 3. Casino fundraisers I would love to hear from you! Send me your volunteer ideas or any questions or comments. We are always in need of volunteers. Feel free to e-mail me (volunteer@brcacalgary.org) or meet me in-person at our monthly board meetings on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. located at the BRCA hall, address as listed above. For more information regarding the BRCA, visit www.brcacalgary.org.

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Are Your Childs Eyes Ready for School?

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How is vision related to learning? Vision is more than just seeing 20/20. Good vision means being able to read eciently, clearly and comfortably for an extended period of time. Good vision is the ability to interpret visual information so we can discriminate similar looking shapes and letters such as b, d, p and q. Furthermore, good vision allows us to visualize information in our minds, enabling us to succeed in reading comprehension, math and abstract concepts. Many children who have diculties in school often have a vision problem. It is important to emphasize that vision is a learned skill, similar to walking and talking. If your child is falling behind in school, vision therapy can help acquire these fundamental visual skills. How can we treat vision problems? Glasses, visual hygiene and/or vision therapy may be prescribed. Vision therapy is an individualized program of neuroptometric exercises performed both in-oce and at home which will help remediate the aforementioned vision problems. As parents, you play a vital role in your childs development. An annual eye examination can detect risk factors for vision problems. If additional testing and treatments are indicated, then a developmental optometrist will be able to help your child improve visual skills and excel to his/her full potential. Visit www.covd.org or www.oepf.org for more information and nd out whether your child needs vision therapy. 14

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Fall has arrived and now is the time to get your yard ready for the winter so that the spring clean-up is less tedious and the lawn, plants, trees and shrubs are healthier. Grass: Grass must be less than six inches (15 cm) tall according to the Community Standards Bylaw, but three inches is optimal. Late fall is the best time to apply fresh seed to renew a lawn; the seed lies dormant under the snow and germinates the following spring with the moisture of the melt. Leaves: Raking the lawn ensures your grass wont suocate under a burden of fallen leaves. Remember that under the Community Standards Bylaw, it is illegal to burn leaves and yard waste in Calgary. Weeds: According to the latest version of the Alberta Weed Control Regulation, weeds are now divided into two groups: noxious and prohibited noxious. The growth of noxious weeds must be controlled and prohibited noxious weeds must be destroyed. Dandelions are not considered weeds but grass, and should be dealt with accordingly. The Oxeye Daisy (see photographs) is an example of a noxious weed commonly found in Calgary yards this year. Fall is the best time to get rid of weeds so they dont surprise you in the spring.

Plants: Leave perennials standing until next spring, but remove fallen fruit and leaves as these may house disease-causing organisms that can rise again next spring for a renewed assault. The City of Calgary Healthy Yards program provides guidelines for beautiful and healthy yards by using an environmentally friendly approach to yard, lawn and garden care. Trees and shrubs: Keep trees and shrubs on your property trimmed so they dont interfere with pedestrians or vehicles. Consult the Street Bylaw for further information. Reduce watering of trees and shrubs in the fall, but give all evergreens one heavy watering as close to freeze-up as possible. This will prevent dehydration over the winter. For more information about yard maintenance, visit the new and more user-friendly City of Calgary website at calgary.ca and search Bylaws. Enjoy the fall and its colours!

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CRESCENT HEIGHTS
Crescent Heights Community Association Hall: 1101 - 2nd Street NW Hall Rentals: Call 403-804-5600 Newsletter email: elizhancock@shaw.ca Calyx Distinctive Arts 22nd semi-annual Exhibition and Sale Sat. October 22 and Sun. October 23 from 10am - 4pm, at the Crescent Heights Community Centre. For more information please call (403) 244-8150 or visit our website at www.calyx.ca Rosedale Playschool Tiny Treasures Sale October 22 from 9am to 2pm at Wild Rose United Church. Come and shop for gently used childrens items. If you are interested in being a vendor, contact us at rosedaleplayschool@gmail.com Neighbour to Neighbour Safety and Wellness Fair Join us at St. Vladimirs Cultural Centre at 404 Meredith Road NE on October 23 from 2 to 5pm. Exhibitors on hand to display the range of services and resources available to deal with many of the sticking points of inner city living. Free event. Crescent Heights Babysitting Co-op Meetings held monthly. Contact Robin 403-276-8610 Crescent Hts. High School Athletics Program Bottle Drive CHHS Cowboys Football Bottle Drive: Oct. 15, 10 am-12 noon DROP OFF at Crescent Heights High Schools NW parking lot Thanks for supporting CHHS Football! CHHS Cowboys Athletics Bottle Drive: Nov. 19, 10 am-12 noon DROP OFF at Crescent Heights High Schools NW parking lot CHHS Cowboys Athletics Bottle Drive: Dec. 17, 10 am-12 noon DROP OFF at Crescent Heights High Schools NW parking lot Thanks for supporting CHHS Athletics! A HUGE THANK-YOU from CHHS Cowboys Football ! We are so grateful for your generous support of our Bottle Drive on Sept. 10. This will help our Football Program immensely! Coee Table Bridge Were soliciting feedback to see if theres enough interest to organize regular games at the Community Hall. Please contact Judy at 403-230-0057 or judy_mcivor@shaw.ca 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

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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. 811 Radford Road NE Renfrew Jelly Bean Dance - October 21 Halloween Dance wear a costume! 7-9pm, main hall, Grades 1-6 welcome. Volunteers needed. Upcoming Jelly Bean Dance - November 25 Renfrew Community Pub (Social Room) Most Fridays from 7pm until close. Non-members welcome - be our guest. Free pool, free shueboard, free foosball. Family Pub Night Friday, Oct. 28 - Family Friendly Halloween Party - all ages, snacks and prizes. 7pm-close. All welcome. No cover. Community Bottle Drop-o: Sat, Oct. 29, Nov. 26,10am - noon Dont throw your returnables away! Donate them to the RCA and to worthy community causes! Drop-o only at the hall. Sing Out! - Voices for the Voiceless Join us on Friday November 4, 2011 at 7:30 pm for a concert to raise awareness and to help bring justice and hope to millions around the world who are victims of slavery and human tracking. Admission is free- come early as space is limited! Doors will open at 6:45 pm. Renfrew Baptist Church, 1204 Renfrew Drive NE RCA Annual Flea Market - November 12th, 10am to 3pm Free admission! Now taking bookings for table rentals. Table rentals $10. Call Linda H. at 403-277-3626 to book your table or for more info. Renfrew Curling League Curling at Inglewood Curling Club - Saturdays, 12:30 to 2:30 pm from late Oct to early April. Singles and spares positions may still be available. For info call Guy Nelson at 403-230-7076. 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.

MARLBOROUGH (cont)
At the hall: Monday - Yoga - Upstairs - Fireside Room @ 7:30 9:00 pm Info Marg 273-7952 Tuesday - Social walking downstairs, 9:00 11:00 Wednesday - Sparks 6 - 7:15pm; Brownies - 6-7:30pm; Beavers - 6pm Thursday - 50+ Club - 1:00 p.m. The Alpine Loft (Lift available!) Yoga - Upstairs - Fireside Room @1:15 - 2:45 p.m. Info Marg 273-7952 Last Saturday of each month - Oopen stage in the lounge. Next event: October 29. Bring an instrument, your voice, or just your ears. Tap along or sing along.

MARLBOROUGH PARK
Marlborough Park Community Association Hall: 6021 Madigan Drive NE Hall Rentals: Call 403-248-1775 Newsletter email: marlpark@shaw.ca Blood Services : The Canadian Blood Services will be in the Marlborough Park Community Centre gymnasium on October 8th from 9:00 am 2:00 pm ZUMBA - We are once again oering classes. Six week session for $50.00 starting on September 27. Call the hall for information. Hope to see you there. JELLY BEAN DANCE: OCTOBER 21, 2011 Halloween Family Fun Event! When: October 28, 2011 at 6:00 Cost: $3.00 per child Where: Marlborough Park Community Centre Check out this wonderful event full of crafts and many other spooky activities for family to enjoy! Costumes are welcome but not necessary. Please pre-register at the community hall. Tickets will be available on or after October 15. All families who pre-register will get a special halloween treat! Come have some spook-tacular fun. This haunted night will be lled with fun time for all the ghouls and boys! Helping Hands Fair - Sunday, October 30, 10-3pm Marlborough Park Community Hall. Theres something for everyone from Christmas crafts to jewelery and toys to clothing. And of course a concession. There will also be a Halloween themed carnival and a bake sale as a fund raiser for the East Calgary Beaver Scouts. 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.

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 HALLOWEEN JELLY BEAN DANCE: October 21, 6:30 to 9pm $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. 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).

HIGHLAND PARK
Highland Park Community Association Hall: 3716 - 2nd Street NW Hall Rentals: Call 403-276-6969 Newsletter email: highlandparkeditor@gmail.com 104 Centre Street Church Scout Group Bottle Drive January 14 from 9am - noon. For more information please call Doug at 403-275-3931 or e-mail: scouterdoug.tryon@gmail.com Canadian Blood Services - Blood Donor Clinics Donor Clinic Location: 3716 - 2 Street NW - Highland Park Hall. The next clinic will be held on October 22 from 9am to 1pm. It takes less than an hour from start to nish. You could save a life!

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 GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA WINSTON HEIGHTS AND TUXEDO COMMUNITY GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA UNITS WILL BE HOLDING THEIR ANNUAL REGISTRATION ON MONDAY SEPTEMBER 12 AT WINSTON HEIGHTS COMMUNITY HALL FROM 7 to 8:30pm. Joining us is easy! girlguides.ca/join_us 1-800-565-8111

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RUNDLE
Rundle Community Association Hall: 2409 - 50 St. NE Hall Rentals: Call 403-280-4752 Newsletter email: rumbles@shaw.ca Halloween Karaoke: October 28th at the Summit Pub in the hall. No cover. Contests, specials and prizes... so to dress up! Karaoke starts at 8 and so does the party. Adults only party. The Summit Pub in the hall - Rundles best kept secret! Now serving pizza! 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 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.

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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. Beacon Original Art: Fall Show & Sale Artists will display and sell high quality art from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, October 22nd at the BRCA Hall. Bridgeland Riverside Playgroup: We meet Wednesdays from 10am to noon at the Gateway International Church, 235-8A Street NE. For more information please email: events@brcacalgary.org. Discover Callanetics Canadian Callanetics takes the grace and uidity of Ballet and the mind/ body synergy of Yoga and has combined them into a revolutionary exercise program that tones and reshapes the body. Contact Rhonda Bleau at 403 681-3439 or go to www.canadiancallanetics.com

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 Book Club - 4th Tuesday of the month from 7 - 9pm in the Lower Hall October 25 book is The Zahir by Paulo Coelho. Our November 22 book will be Touch by Alexi Zentner For more info e-mail lohanlon@telus.net or call Linda at (403) 289-8390. Wine Tasting - Saturday, Nov. 26 - 7:00 pm, Upper hall Turn up the heat with a little Latin American sizzle! $40 for members, $50 for non-members. Visit www.mpca.ca for more information and register for tickets by November 12th (seats are limited). Questions? Email Ingrid at specialevents@mpca.ca Mount Pleasant is turning 100! Mount Pleasant is celebrating its centennial in 2012. We need a group of people who will design, organize and execute activities to commemorate the last 100 years. Please contact Ingrid at specialevents@mpca.ca

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. Stu-A-Scarecrow Event Help us reach our goal of 300 lbs of Food & $300 in donations (cash or gift cards) by SUFFING OUR SCARECROW. We are accepting donations from Sept 26 - Oct 13 and all proceeds to benet The Ronald McDonald House of Southern Alberta. Food Supplies (please check expiry dates) GIFT CERTIFICATES (in $25.00 denominations) *Gasoline cards *Grocery cards *Walmart cards *Other CASH donations Please call 403.520.5265 for more information or stop by Brost Chiropractic & Wellness Centre at 120, 817 - 19 ST NE with your donation CROSSROADS SOAPBOX RACES! There is much enthusiasm around Crossroads about hosting the rst Soapbox Races, but we still need more bodies to help with this event. More information on the event and how you can help out can be found on the new Soapbox Races Facebook Group http://on.fb.me/lubZM3. You can also call or email the OC. 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. CCA 9th Annual Christmas Craft Sale: Nov 19th, 10am - 3pm For more info, or to rent a table, please call 403-888-3573 (Inga) or email @ crossroadscraftsale@gmail.com. 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

Womens Centre - The Womens Centre is an information and resource centre for women in Bridgeland. We are run by women and we are a safe space for women. You can reach us at 403-264-1155 or womenscentre3@shaw.ca. Ask for Mickey, Carrie or Caterina.

TUXEDO PARK
Tuxedo Park Community Association Hall: 202 29 Avenue NE Ph: 403-277-8689 Newsletter email: sam@cherubconsulting.com 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! UPCOMING 2011 EVENTS - at the hall October 21 ...........Community Supper - Ham w/ Scalloped Potatoes October 31 ............................................. Halloween Candy Give-Out November 18 .................................. Community Supper - Roast Pork November 27 .................................... Volunteer Supper by Invitation December 3 ......................................................Breakfast With Santa December 9 ...........................................Community Supper - Turkey 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.

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Helping Hands Fair

Sunday October 30 10-3pm
Marlborough Park Community Hall
Theres something for everyone from Christmas crafts to jewelery and toys to clothing. And of course a concession. There will also be a Halloween themed carnival and a bake sale as a fundraiser for the East Calgary Beaver Scouts.

Crescent Heights Cowboys Football

First ever Home-Coming Football Game!
Oct. 13, 6:30 pm, Shouldice Field 4:30 Meet & Greet at Crescent Heights High School 5:00 Dinner 5:45 Buses depart for 6:30 Game Calling ALL former coaches & players!

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Area Classified Ads

ART CLASSES
After School Art Classes, HS, Watercolor Chinese Brush Painting. Kids + Adults CALL 403-244-1809 www.pinkmittens2.ca

CASH CHEQUE

All Classified ads must be prepaid Call 403-276-8108 to book your ad.

CLEANING SERVICES
Residential & Office, Daily or Weekly Reliable & efficient service, All cleaning products provided, environmentally friendly Please call 587-434-0798. Put a little TLC into your home! Licensed, Insured, Bondable, WCB covered. Environmental friendly options/ free estimates! TLC CLEANING - Call Carol at 403-614-8522.

HELP WANTED
Bow Valley Lodge requires volunteers for Bingo, music programs, bus trips, visits Contact: Pamela Vardabasso 403-264-6455

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

Check out the new Avon Catalogue Beauty, Body, and Home - Tracy Moland Avon Independent Representative 403-266-1852 tlmdances@gmail.com SHOW YOUR CLASSIC STYLE Want a great look thats easy and perfect for every day? Call me for a Colour 101 Classic Look youll love. Its everything you need including coordinated colours and tips that make it easy to create a simply beautiful look. Try it free today! Debbie Maier Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant www.marykay.ca/dmaier

BEAUTY

HOME IMPROVEMENT
FREE ROOF INSPECTION incl. flashing, gutters, downspouts. 20+ years experience Quality roofing repair or replacement. EK Construction. Call Kel at 403-605-2616 Tub tired looking-hard to clean-dont like the color? Why replace when you can resurface? Call Obe or Arlene at BathMaster for all your renishing needs! Call 403-293-4810 or calgary.bath@bathmaster.com

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

EAVESTROUGHING
Tony Peterson Eavestrough Free estimates, prompt service, quality work Call Tony 403-230-7428 (Since 1990) GUTTER DOCTOR - Eavestrough clean and repair, fascia/soffit repairs, d/spouts, flashing. Insured and guaranteed. Call (403) 714-0711

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KIDS SPORTS
FREE Kids Sports Night, Tuesdays Now - Nov 29, Grades 5+, 6:30-7:30pm Buchanan Elementary School Gym 3717 Centre Street North

ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Certified Master Electrician Residential / Commercial / Industrial FREE site visit - Fixed Income Discount Call Randy Spritt @ 403-968-1377

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TAX SERVICES
* FREE Review of you past years tax returns! * Seniors Did you save on split pension income? * Students - Did you forget your tuition and education deduction? * Business Owners Corporate tax returns from $699!

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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
Home Maintenance and Repairs Indoor/ Outdoor Reasonable,Reliable,Responsible Free Estimate Call Neil 403.554.2800

LANDSCAPING / YARDCARE
ACTION LAWN CARE - Fall Clean-up Aeration, Eavestrough clean, Power rake, Rototilling, Fertilizing, Hedge trim,Weekly lawn cuts, Call Karl at (403) 651-3900 RYANS LAWN SERVICE Fall Cleanup, Yard and Lawn Maintenance. Call 403-689-9459

BED & BREAKFAST

Hughes House B & B. Crescent Hts. area. Family-friendly. Visiting relative specials. 403.804.4431 Visit www.hugheshouse.ca

FIREWOOD
Large Bags of Dry/Split Firewood $10 each (about 35 lbs) or 3 for $25 Phone: 403-248-9378

BELLY DANCING
Lotus Belly Dance Studio w/Ariellah Exercise, Laughs, Self-Esteem Booster 247-9776 All year! www.bellydancetoo.com

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FITNESS, PERSONAL TRAINING

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MUSIC LESSONS
Violin, Piano Lessons. All ages welcome. Marlborough Park studio. Contact: Tina 403-272-8680 or tjfisher@shaw.ca Dale Jackson - experienced piano teacher. Mt. Royal branch instructor. All ages, all levels. Pleasure, performance, exams, competition. 116-6 Ave NW. Call 403-277-3307 for info. 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.

BOOKKEEPING SERVICES
My Bookkeeper - Excellent Rates! Sole Proprietor, Small Business. Returns: Personal, Business, GST. Call Jill at 403-510-1665.

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Hate doing books, GST, Payroll, etc? Give them to us! Excellent rates! Best service! Call Selma at
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TUTORING
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.

403-827-8153 or 1-877-7-BOOKS-5.

CLEANING SERVICES
Lisa Home Cleaning Taking new clients! Weekly - Monthly affordable rates Call (403) 478-2198

HEALTH/NUTRITION
Family Nutrition, Weight Loss Sam Rafoss, RHN, NNCP, 403.988.7507 www.cherubconsulting.com

PETS / PET SERVICES

Travelling? Gentle and trustworthy care for your special cat in your own home. Call Linda Anne 403-277-2178. References available.

YOGA CLASSES
Celest Yoga offers specialized pre-natal and basic yoga classes. Flexible schedule. Call 403-230-8514. 1616 - 2A Street NW

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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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Bridgeland
The other day, some young children asked my wife Terry and me what we had done for entertainment, back in the day. These kids knew that we didnt have computers or

...back in the day

by Larry Simon
television back then. Our reply was simple and to-the-point: we told them that we thought of ourselves (and our peers) as The Children of Yesterday, because in those days, we didnt (couldnt!) text, IM or email each other. Instead, we made the time to actually talk to each other, face-to-face, as there was no Facebook then. I guess you could say that we participated in the original Facebook activity though: we booked time to have some face-time with our friends! Because we didnt have computers, so we used our own minds, and pen and paper, to gure things out. Because we didnt have television (at least when I was really young) to keep us entertained, we created our own entertainment. We played all types of sports, and through our imagination, our dreams became our reality. When we were young, a special day would be one where we visited the library. We loved to marvel at all the books on the shelves. Nowadays, the latest e-gadget is Kindle, and the TV ads proclaim how many e-books you can get on it, so you dont have to lug them back and forth to the librarysigh how times have changed! In those days, the stores had treasures to awe even the most worldly people. Children were not just tolerated, but were treasured too. Going to the movies was an event, and there were shows for everyone in the family, so that even grandparents could go, and not be embarrassed (those of you reading this who are from our era will likely chuckle at this!). It seemed then that time did not speed by as fast as today, but slowly drifted delightfully into tomorrow In future columns, we will be mentioning some of the other outstanding people whose dreams of success became their reality. - This regular column running in your Bridges community newsletter is edited by Lori Losowy. Larry spent his formative years in Bridgeland-Riverside 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. October 2011

Tom Pecek and Associates

General Dentistry
Our clinic is recently under new ownership, and Dr. Tom Pecek and our team look forward to meeting residents of the Crescent Heights/ Bridgeland community! We strive to provide personalized, quality care to all our clients, and to empower them to make informed decisions about their oral health. Flexible Evening and Weekend Appointments Available Direct Billing to your Insurance Company (you pay only the difference) New Patients and Emergencies Welcome Complimentary Consultations (implants, cosmetics, orthodontics, 2nd opinions) Languages Spoken Including English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese Free Parking

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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