st andrews heights october 2017 community...
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President’s Report
Greetings fellow residents,
What a difference a week can make – from a decidedly warm daytime high of 30 degrees C to a fairly spectacular morning frost! Of course there are quite a few places on this planet that are much worse off weather wise so I suppose we should be thankful.
We have had some early feedback from neighbours of the new Montessori school about traffic and we have contacted the school to relay those concerns. They confirmed they are committed to working with parents to make sure they follow the rules so we will maintain a regular contact to ensure our expectations as a commu-nity are being met.
Of course the upcoming munici-pal elections are in full swing. Quite a few lawn signs have started to appear. We contacted the Ward 7 candidates about hosting a forum for St Andrews Heights (SAH) residents and we are still trying to coordinate some possible dates. As you can imagine, many of the candi-dates’ schedules are already fairly heavily booked. Liz sent out some information on several all candidate forums scheduled for September and I hope you had an opportunity to attend one or two. If we can confirm a forum for SAH, we will certain-ly advise residents as soon as we know. No doubt there will be forums scheduled in October. Whether we are successful in hosting an SAH specific forum or not, we will try and get that information out. The election is set for Monday, October 16.
As of this writing, I do not have any updates on the Stadium Shopping Centre re-development although there were crews doing more soil testing work the week of September 11.
An SAH resident – Sara Hastings-Simon – has taken the initiative to contact our Councillor’s office regard-ing pedestrian safety in our community. Another resident – Stephen Donahue – had also contacted our
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October 2017 St Andrews Heights
Community Newsletter
Who is inside this RAM truck on the
St Andrews Heights Toboggan Hill? Find out on page 5.
St Andrews Heights
Community Association
2504–13th Avenue NW
Calgary, AB T2N 1L8
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In this issue:
President’s Report 1
The Great Hunt 3
SAH Membership 3
Hometown Hockey 5
Development Signs 7
Between the Knife & Fork 8
About Wine 9
Pumpkins & Halloween 10
Between the Pages 11
Fall Yard Clean-up 13
Sudoku Place 15
Community Events 18
Classified Ads 18
Municipal Election 19
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Community Executive 2017–18
President
Jacques Gendron [email protected] 403-283-5052
Past President and VP Planning, Non-Residential
Liz Murray [email protected] 403-282-8309
Secretary
Lea Meadows [email protected]
Treasurer
Ken Zdunich [email protected] 403-289-8829
VP Communication
David Cary [email protected] 403-210-2641
VP Facilities
Michael Fuchs [email protected] 403-452-8311
VP Planning, Residential
Adev Ahluwalia [email protected] 403-701-6576
VP Sports
Kevin Noakes [email protected] 403-220-9195
Community Resource Contacts
Hall Rentals
Rose Wong [email protected]
Community Hall [email protected] 403-282-5211
Membership Coordinator
Gwen Schaefer [email protected] 403-289-0625
Newsletter Editor
David Cary [email protected] 403-210-2641
Soccer Coordinator
Simon Baines [email protected] 403-870-1222
Social Media Coordinator
Ellen Nielsen [email protected] 403-284-0654
Tennis Coordinator
Gwen Schaefer [email protected] 403-289-0625
Website Administrator
Gwen Schaefer [email protected] 403-289-0625
CPS Community Resource Officer
Constable James Dore [email protected] 403-428-6300
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SAH Community Association Membership 2017-2018
Name: ________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________
Telephone: _______________________________
Membership Type(s):
Family @ $25:____ or Senior @ $15:____ (plus Additional: #____ @ $5 ea:____)
Please return this form with cash or cheque made out to SAH Community Association to:
SAH Membership, c/o Gwen Schaefer, 2504–13th Avenue NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1L8
SAH Community Association Memberships
Gwen Schaefer, Membership Coordinator
The St Andrews Heights Community Association
Membership Drive ended on September 24, but we are
happy to have you join at any time during the year.
A new benefit this year, your SAH Membership card
receives a 15% discount on regular priced mer-
chandise at Vine Styles in Kensington (some limits
will apply) and card must be presented at purchase.
Thanks to Nik Rasula!
If we missed you for any reason and you would like
to purchase a membership, you may use the form left
by your canvasser or this one below.
The Great Pumpkin Hunt
David Cary, Newsletter Editor
The Great Pumpkin has arrived! Linus van Pelt, the lovable Peanuts character who would patiently sit in a pumpkin patch every Halloween night waiting for the Great Pumpkin to appear, probably wishes he could live in St Andrews Heights.
Linus is famous for saying: “There are three things I have learned never to discuss with people: religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin.”
In true Halloween spirit, we are talking about the Great Pumpkin by launching the Great Pumpkin Hunt, where you can win a $50 gift certificate to Nick’s Steakhouse and Pizza.
The Hunt is easy to enter. We have hidden pump-kins and their famous cousin the Jack-o-lantern throughout this newsletter. Count how many you can find (images only, not words). Once you figure
out how many pumpkins are hidden, send an email with your answer, name and contact information to [email protected]. All entries with the correct number of pumpkins will be entered into a draw for the $50 gift certificate from Nick’s. There is at least one pumpkin on each page.
Only one entry per household and name. We will announce the winner in the November issue of the newsletter. Contest closes at 11:59 p.m., on Octo-ber 15. Have fun and may you find all the Great Pumpkins Linus missed!
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President’s Report
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Councillor’s office about similar issues. We are waiting for a formal response and have been told there are limited resources available, but we are hoping the City may be able to conduct a full pedestrian safety study throughout the community. Ideally this fall but it may not happen until 2018 given the resources available. If other residents have specific concerns, please let one of the mem-bers of the Executive know and we will try to have your feedback incorporated into the eventual traffic study.
The University of Calgary is initiating a study “to better understand the development of thinking and memory problems in general aging and Parkinson’s disease”. They are looking for volunteers to partici-pate in their three year study. There are eligibility criteria starting with a minimum age of 60. If you
would like more information on the study and whether you might be eligible to participate, you can contact Jenelle Cheetham at 403-210-8519 or via e mail [email protected].
New parking parameters have been posted at the entrance to the Community Hall to allow for convenient mobility challenged parking and pre and post function unloading and repacking. Parking is available on 13th Avenue for your convenience. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Best regards, Jacques ([email protected])
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In early September, the St Andrews Heights toboggan hill was the backdrop for a new Ram Trucks segment called “On The Road With…” that will run in Rogers Hometown Hockey this fall.
The feature, one of eight featuring how current NHL players spend their off-season, starred Calgary Flames sophomore forward Matthew Tkachuk, who was interviewed by the RAM “On The Road With…” host Jennifer Botterill. Matthew was giving Jennifer a tour of some of his favourite locations in Calgary. St Andrews toboggan hill is on the top of Matthew’s list, as it is a regular part of his morning work-out routine.
Jennifer is a very familiar face to Canadian hockey fans. As a member of the Canadian Women’s Hockey Team from 1997-2011, she won three Olympic gold medals, an Olympic silver medal, five World Championships and was twice named the most valuable player at World Championship tournaments.
Rogers Hometown Hockey, entering its fourth sea-son this October, airs on Sunday nights and features segments hosted on-location by Ron MacLean and Tara Slone from various Canadian cities as part of a nationwide tour.
The broadcast date for the episode featuring Matthew Tkachuk and the St Andrews toboggan hill is still to be determined, but we will let you know once it is confirmed.
Rogers Hometown Hockey Rolls onto St Andrews Heights Toboggan Hill
David Cary, Newsletter Editor
Matthew Tkachuk of the Calgary Flames and Jennifer Botterill, Canadian Women’s Hockey Team
alumna, take a break from shooting RAM On The Road With… at the top of the St Andrews Heights
toboggan hill.
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Ice Matters
Nik Rasula
After a great but smoky summer, attention now turns to the best time of year, winter. With the turning of leaves, thoughts of community residents turn to ice-crew tryouts and becoming a member of the St Andrews Heights elite.
Tryout dates have been set. They are Saturday, October 21 and Saturday, November 18. Testing is by appointment only, and is booked on-the-hour, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. with times re-served on a ‘first come’ basis.
To get in on the action, call either: Nik Rasula @ 403-282-8098 Gord Miller @ 403-282-7210 Adam Grosjean @ 403-630-6736.
Try outs will include tests for speed, strength, quickness, mental agility, and ice-making aptitude.
Best of luck to all!
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What to do when you see one of those Development Signs?
First of all, don’t panic, we are here to help.
When a City of Calgary appli-cation sign shows up on a prop-erty, it means that the owner of the property has made an appli-cation to the City of Calgary to change something. The sign itself is a solicitation for your comments and input to help the City make their decision as to whether to allow the application or to deny the application. The City assigns a “file manager” to the application and they are responsible for putting together a recom-mendation for approval or non-approval.
Generally speaking, the application could be for a number of things, including, but not restricted to:
• A new house development (under the discretion-ary use definition).
• A significant renovation.
• A change of land use (to allow child care, a home based business, or even a secondary suite).
In some cases, the change that is being proposed could be trivial. For example, if you want to add a landscape feature to your property that has a retain-ing wall greater than 4 feet high, you must apply for a development permit. But this type of change may not affect the neighbours or anyone in the commu-nity. If that is the case, the file manager may not get any comments (besides the one that I provide on behalf of the SAHCA) and will review the merits of the application without community input.
In other cases, the change may be something that may be controversial. In that case you may want to get involved and there are a couple of ways to do that.
The first thing you should want to do is learn exactly what is being proposed. You can do that by reaching out to us (the Community Association) and we can share what we know and what we understand to be the issue. The other thing you could do is call the file manager (their contact information is clearly posted on the sign) and obtain this information directly from the City.
If you have any questions about the process, or if you see one of these signs and want to comment, please feel free to send me an email at [email protected].
What to do When You See One of Those Development Signs?
Adev Ahluwalia, VP Planning, Residential
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It was a quiet evening in August when we wandered over to Gus’s looking for something other than piz-za. I knew Gus had other items on the menu but I had never really looked beyond the pizza selections.
We opted to sit outside under an umbrella in the little patio area which was reminiscent of a piazza in Italy. It has been decorated with planters to separate it from the parking lot. On the evening we were there it was a quiet spot to enjoy our dinner. Hard to believe, but there was almost no traffic. Nothing like Italy!
We started with an order of bruschetta to share, $7.50. A classic Italian beginning to a summer
meal, bruschetta is delicious when all the ingredi-ents are present. Grilled baguette slices, rubbed with garlic, then a drizzle of olive oil, topped with a chopped tomato mixture that includes balsamic vinegar, thinly sliced basil and a grating of garlic. Gus’s interpretation is pizza dough with a tomato and garlic mixture on top. I will try the warm feta and spinach dip next time.
We each sampled a half size salad. Mine was a Greek salad, $9.95. Fresh cucumbers, tomatoes and red onions garnished with feta cheese and olives. The dressing of olive oil and spices was perfect. My companion had the Caesar salad, $8.50. Romaine, lettuce, croutons and homemade dressing with par-mesan cheese. Both salads were generous and could easily have made a meal in themselves.
Along with our salads we also ordered Gus’s can-nelloni, $15.50. Most pasta choices come in half portions although the cannelloni, manicotti and mac’n’cheese are only available in full size orders. Mac’n’cheese – this is a kid friendly place! The
cannelloni are made off-site and baked in Gus’s home-made sauce in house. Deli-cious and more than enough for us to share. There is a small wine list. I had a glass of Torrae, $7.25 for a 6 oz. pour.
Service was attentive and prompt. A warning – the salad and pasta are all served with garlic toast. Way too many carbs for this girl to even look at!
GUS’S PIZZA, a family friendly place in the hood within walking distance for a last minute dinner out.
Between the Knife and Fork
In this monthly feature, our community diner (who prefers to stay anonymous) rates a local area restaurant.
Gus’s Pizza
Address: 1620 - 29 Street NW
Phone: 403-282-4005 or 403-282-7926
GussPizza.ca
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About Wine features wines not typically on one’s shopping radar. Special wines made from grapes or blends, and regions or countries that may not be common or well known. About a wine, or winemaker, with a story to tell of place, process, climate, or style. Highlighting smaller, artisanal producers making unique, reasonably-priced (under $50 retail) wines, whilst demonstrating careful earth stewardship. Here is the October feature wine. Enjoy!
About Wine
Nik Rasula
ABOUT THE MAKER: The Moser family is consid-ered one of Austria’s grand viticultural dynasties. Current winemaker Nikolaus (Niki) Moser repre-sents the fifth generation. Niki is the grandson of Dr. Lenz Moser, the man responsible for modernizing Austrian vineyard management (the Lenz Moser System). His system – based on training vines high-er off the ground – enables better ventilation and sun exposure; leading to improved vine health, grape quality and profitability.
ABOUT THE WINERY: After selling the family business (Weinkeller Lenz Moser) in 1986, Niki’s father Josep (Sepp) branched out on his own, estab-lishing Weingut Sepp Moser in 1987.
ABOUT THE GRAPE: A crossing of European varietals St. Laurent and Blaufränkisch, Zweigelt is Austria’s most widely-planted red grape.
ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY: Biodynamic since 2000, Weingut Sepp Moser was one of Austria’s first to adopt biodynamic farming practices, mean-ing natural practices (and much more) are followed in all aspects of growing and making.
Certified biodynamic by Demeter.
Zweigelt Grosse Reserve
Weingut Sepp Moser
Vintage: 2013
Vineyard: Hedwighof Single Vineyard,
Burgenland, Austria
Sepp-Moser.at/en
ABOUT THE WINE: A lovely garnet red in-glass, aromas of cranberries blend with leather and to-bacco. In the mouth, light-to-medium bodied red plum flavours meld with notes of sour cherry and walnut. The palate finishes long and clean.
NB. Unfiltered, so please be aware of sediment.
ABOUT PAIRING: Pair with paté, tender cuts of pork, or roast pheasant and turkey.
ABOUT AVAILABILITY: Check liquorconnect.com. Call the listed store to confirm availability.
CSPC #792723
ABOUT PRICE: $48
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It is a burning question (pun intended), but what is the connection of pumpkins to Halloween?, and where did the Jack-o-lantern come from? Well, here is a brief history lesson in less than 400 words.
Going way back, gourds were one of the earliest plant species domesticated by humans approximate-ly 10,000 years ago. Over 700 years ago, the Maori of New Zealand, carved lanterns out of gourds.
Fast forward to Ireland in the 19th century where it is believed the connection between Halloween and the Jack-o-lantern occurred when turnips were hal-lowed out to serve as lanterns. It seemed that at Halloween, the Celtic people felt it was a time when supernatural beings and the souls of the dead roamed the earth. The lanterns were said to repre-sent the spirits or supernatural beings and were used to ward off evil spirits.
But where does Jack fit in? Well according to 19th century Irish folklore, legend has it there was this lazy but shrewd blacksmith by the name of Stingy Jack, who was a bit of a thief, and he used a cross to trap Satan up a tree. There are many tales of folklore regarding this, so no one knows which one is the original, but suffice it to say, Jack agrees to let Satan go only after he agrees to never take his
The Connection of Pumpkins to Halloween
David Cary, Newsletter Editor
soul. Years later Jack died, but because his life had been too sinful, he was never going to go to heav-en. However, because Satan had promised not to take Jack’s soul, he was also banned from Hell. As a result, Jack had nowhere to go.
As Jack had no light, he asked Satan how he would see where to go. Satan mockingly tossed him a burning coal from the flames of Hades, which would never burn out. Jack’s favourite food was turnip, so he carved out one of his turnips, put the coal inside it, and began his endless quest wander-ing the Earth for a final resting place. Stingy Jack now became know as “Jack of the Lantern”, or what we know today, Jack-o-lantern.
But we use pumpkins, not turnips at Halloween you ask. Well this is where immigration comes into play. As immigrants from Ireland, England and Scotland came to North America, they brought the tradition of the Jack-o-lantern with them. The new settlers soon found pumpkins, which were native to North America, and they began carving grotesque faces into the large orange gourd.
And that my friends, is the connection of pumpkins to Halloween in less than 400 words.
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The Widow was a book I found lying around my father’s house while I was back in Thunder Bay in June. I was surprised to see it on the table and even more surprised that my father admitted he was the one reading it since he usu-ally reads current event type books, war history books, or spy novels, not crime/mystery novels.
This English crime novel has a sad be-ginning. The story starts with Jean, the widow, narrating. She describes reporters coming to her door wanting to ask her about the death of her husband Glen Taylor. He was hit by a bus while walking with Jean and she admits to the reader that she is glad he is gone. This sets the tone for the story. Kate Waters is a reporter who works hard to befriend Jean to get the inside story and she is the main character throughout the novel. Next we meet Detective Bob Sparkes who is investigat-ing Glen’s death. Turns out Glen had been accused of a horrendous crime several years previous that Bob could not solve.
Jean takes us through the progression of her rela-tionship with Glen. She describes how she met Glen when she was seventeen. Glen was a bit older, was well dressed, and began to court her. She loved that he said she was special and that he was “protective” of her when, in reality, he was laying the ground work to control every aspect of her life. Almost right from the start Glen was a character I did not like and I got a bit frustrated with Jean for being so submissive and such a pleaser. Her goal was to be the perfect wife. Yikes – get a backbone woman!
Between the Pages
Our regular book review feature, this month by Liz Murray.
You have to wonder if she was really that naïve. Any-ways, Jean always found a reason to justify Glen’s controlling manner and seemed to be happy in the marriage, even when Glen lost his bank job and started driving a delivery truck. Then one day a toddler, Little Bella, whom Jean has become quite close to, dis-appears from a neighbour’s yard. Glen becomes the prime suspect.
The Widow was a good story. As you get inside Jean’s head you start to wonder how much she knew about the crime Glen
was accused of. Glen was obviously a creepy, controlling guy but he was never charged with the crime. Then you begin to wonder how innocent Jean was and who is manipulating who. It’s her relationships with Kate and Bob that allow us to learn more about Glen and Jean’s relationship.
This was Fiona Barton’s debut novel and it was a very good effort. She did a great job getting inside the heads of Jean, Kate and Bob. The chapters are titled The Widow, The Detective, and The Report-er and the story is told from that character’s per-spective for that particular chapter. The technique is effective as you see how Kate works to become Jean’s friend and confidant, trying to get the story no one else could all those years ago. You also get insight into the toll Bella’s unsolved disappear-ance has taken on Detective Bob. It’s easy to think that Glen (the-bus-was-too-good-for-my-method-of-death) Taylor was responsible for Bella’s dis-appearance but Jean is equally dysfunctional. The ending is a good one. The Widow will be in the little free library. Enjoy.
The Widow
Fiona Barton
2016
336 pages,
Penguin Publishing Group
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This fall, enjoy the convenience of using your green cart as you get your yard and garden ready for win-ter. Leaves, pine cones, branches (up to 6 inches in diameter and 4 feet in length), old annuals and pumpkins can all go in the green cart for weekly collection and will be turned into nutrient rich com-post.
Three step checklist for fall yard waste:
1. Fill your green cart first. Yard waste can go directly inside the cart; there’s no need to bag it first.
2. If your cart is full, simply use paper yard waste bags and roll down the top. Home and garden or grocery stores sell paper yard waste bags. They’re usually sold in packs of five. Please don’t use plastic garbage bags. These bags will not be collected since they contaminate the compost.
3. Place the bags approx. one foot away from the cart for collection, so you can walk be-tween the cart and the bag. Bags should be easily lifted (max. 20 kg).
During busy fall periods, to ensure our crews stay on schedule we may not be able to collect all of your extra yard waste bags right away. Please leave them out and we’ll pick them up as soon as possible.
Other options for disposing of yard waste are avail-able at calgary.ca/yardwaste.
Cleaning Up the Yard is Easier with
Your Green Cart
The City of Calgary
Leaf and Pumpkin Program
is Closed
Please note, due to the implementation of the Green Cart program, the Leaf and Pumpkin program is now closed. You will no longer be able to leave your yard waste and pumpkins at the St Andrews Heights drop-off location in the gravel parking lot east of the community hall.
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Canada’s 150th Celebration St Andrews Style
Gwen Schaefer, Party Host
The weather could not have been better to cele-brate Canada’s 150th Birthday! Approximately 80 people attended the event held at the community centre on Saturday, June 24.
Thanks to Big T’s BBQ for catering the event with a delicious menu of brisket, beans and cole slaw. There were prizes, games, fun facts about Canada, a Caesar bar and classic Canadian desserts.
Thank you to Veronique Littman Crites, Stephanie Crites, Jeff Schaefer and Michael Fuchs for help in setting and tidying up. Thank you to our sponsors Councillor Druh Farrell’s office, Jeffrey P Schaefer Professional Corp. and the St Andrews Heights Community Association.
October welcomes the first full month of autumn. The autumn colours are spectacular and we really start to experience the extremes of temperatures. Time to rake the leaves and get the yard ready for the snow and winter that can arrive any day, even in October. Most importantly, it is a month to give thanks and be grateful for what we have.
Oct 1-31 – Breast Cancer Awareness Month Oct 1 – World Vegetarian Day Oct 4 – World Animal Day Oct 4-10 – World Space Week (the largest annual space event in the world) Oct 5 – International Teachers’ Day Oct 6 – World Smile Day (from the creator of the Smiley Face in 1963)
October Calendar Dates to Remember
David Cary, Newsletter Editor
Oct 8-14 – Fire Prevention Week (check your smoke detectors) Oct 9 – Thanksgiving Oct 10 – World Mental Health Day Oct 12 – World Chicken Day Oct 13 – Friday the 13th (the second one this year) Oct 16 – Calgary Civic Election Day (get out and vote!) Oct 16 – World Food Day (a United Nations initiative) Oct 21 – International Day of the Nacho Oct 24 – United Nations Day Oct 29 – World Stroke Day Oct 31 – Halloween
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Sudoku Place
Two puzzles to challenge neighbourhood Sudoku lovers from OpenSky.ca (solutions on page 14)
Puzzle 1 - Easy Puzzle 2 - Very Hard
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The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is an inclusive self-development program available to ALL young people between the ages of 14-24. Our mission is to provide youth with opportunities to challenge themselves and develop into engaged citizens and leaders of tomorrow.
The Award began in 1956 in the United Kingdom as a way to encourage boys aged 15-18 to pursue balanced involvement in activities promoting self-improvement. It was later expanded to include girls in 1958 and then established in Canada in 1963. Since then, the Award program has reached out to young people in over 140 countries.
The Award concept is one of individual challenge to nurture inner pride and to empower young lead-ers. It is the highest recognition a youth can receive in Canada and encourages anyone between the ages of 14-25 to pursue a balance of extracurricular ac-tivities – encouraging personal discovery, growth, self-reliance, and perseverance. Young people chal-lenge themselves by setting and working towards personal goals in four areas: Service to the commu-nity, Skill, Physical Fitness, and an Adventurous Journey. Completion of the Award enhances job,
scholarship, and post-secondary school applica-tions, giving recipients a unique edge in today’s highly competitive environment.
We are hoping to engage youth to challenge them-selves by setting and working towards personal goals with the Award. Our program encourages young people to follow their passions and a desire to improve their skills and give back to the com-munity. The Award is also referred to as a mara-thon, not a sprint, since we hope those involved in our program will work on their goals at their own pace over a long period of time.
If you would like more information about participat-ing in The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award please visit our website at www.dukeofed.org. You can also contact our Calgary office at 403-237-7476, or by email at [email protected].
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award
Graham McKelvie, Program Officer, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Canada
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Community Events
SAHCA Annual Membership
Have you purchased your annual membership to support our Community? If not, do so today! See page 3 of this newsletter for more details.
Keep Fit Classes
Classes are Mondays, 7:00–8:00 p.m., in the school gym. Cost is $6 for drop-in. All activities are low impact within a supportive and relaxed atmosphere. Come and have a fun workout with your neighbours! Contact Karen at 403-289-7820 for more information.
Southern Alberta Art Alliance
Southern Alberta Art Alliance (SAAA) – new name for SAHAS. The new name better reflects the membership of this organization; some members live outside Calgary. SAAA meets at the Hall on Wednesday afternoons; for further information, please contact Laura at 403-289-6484. We look forward to seeing you at our Fall Show, November 18, 2017, at 2828 19th Street NW, where we plan to show lots of new and exciting work!
SAHCA Facebook page
Remember to “like us” on Facebook. Just follow this link: www.facebook.com/StAndrewsHeightsYYC.
Click the ‘like’ button, then watch for updates.
Classified Ads
Babysitting and Dog Walking
Responsible St Andrews teen available to babysit or dog walk Wednesdays after school and week-ends. I have completed Red Cross Babysitting Course and am a dog owner. Have experience working at a barn and a horse show assistant. I am saving for my own horse. Message Sophia at 403-479-2621.
Music, Music, Music
Bring some music into your life. I teach students aged 7–77. Beginners and intermediate piano and guitar are my specialties. Lessons tailored to student interests. Community business run out of my home. References available upon request. Contact Catherine at [email protected] or 403-289-1853.
Do you require cleaning services?
With 23 years’ cleaning experience in St Andrews Heights, I deliver professional, quality and depend-able residential cleaning services tailored to your needs and schedule. Limited spaces remain. Call Angelica at 403-273-3646.
Puzzle 1 Puzzle 2
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
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2017 Municipal Election: Vote for Mayor, Councillor, and School Board Trustee
The City of Calgary
This Fall Calgarians will vote for their Mayor, Councillors, and School Board Trustees in the 2017 Municipal Election. Voters can choose to cast their ballot during the Advance Vote from October 4 – 11, excluding October 9 (Thanksgiving) or on Elec-tion Day, October 16.
There are many ways to vote, so be sure to check the website www.electionscalgary.ca for a com-plete list of voting options.
On Election Day, the Ward 7 voting station for St Andrews Heights residents is located at: Parkdale Nifty Fifties Senior Association 3512 - 5 Avenue NW
Candidate profiles are now available online. Visit www.electionscalgary.ca to check your ward and see candidate profiles.
Voting is an important responsibility for every Canadian. It is how we shape our communities and
choose which leaders will represent us. Voting con-nects citizens with the political process and with each other. When you take part in an election and express your view, you make democracy work. For more information on the 2017 Municipal Election visit www.electionscalgary.ca or call the Elections & Census Office at 403-476-4100 (option 2).
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