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YOGA
Postponed until further notice.
COMMUNITY ACTION WALKS
Organized walks - Postponed untilfurther notice.
But you can still help ... when you gofor a walk, keep your eyes open for
unusual activity and report it!
MAYCommunity Clean Up
Postponed to 2021
JUNESouthview Community
Association AGM (postponed)
September 16, 2020
JULYStay tuned to
SVCA Website for updates
about allfuture events.
Southview- T H E P U L S E -
C O M M U N I T Y N E W S L E T T E R
PRESIDENT'S
Message
STREET BEAT
CITY NEWS
SVCA CommitteeUpdates
CONNECTIONS
WELCOME
TOSOUTHVIEWYYC.COM
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for future news, community updates &neighbourhood walks.
W H A T ' S H A P P E N I N G I N O U R C O M M U N I T Y
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Southview Community Association 2020 33 Street SE, Calgary, AB tel: 403.272.1407 em: [email protected] web: southviewyyc.com
NOTICE: Hall ClosureDue to the mandated shut down orderedby the City of Calgary all programs andevents at the Community Hall have beencancelled.
Email the Facilities Director, Greg Bonsan, at [email protected] add in your email subject line: Rink Volunteer
This year was our biggest and best rink season since we began making ice in 2015. Your participation throughout the winter and attendance at our Sunday Family Skateevent helped make the 2019-2020 Southview Community Skating Rink year a hugesuccess! We were especially excited to see so many people come out to our FamilyDay Weekend Skate. Thank you to everyone for this great year! It takes a dedicated group of hard-working volunteers to make this happen. They taketime away from their families to make the ice, remove snow from the rinks, and planthe skating events. Please send a THANK YOU shout out to our rink volunteers byemailing a note to them via: [email protected]. NEXT SEASON ...The Southview Community outdoor skating rink has boosted the quality of life for theresidences in our community. It brings people together - neighbours, friends andfamilies in one place to enjoy FREE FUN. It showcases our community spirit - peoplewho work, play and celebrate together, get through the tough times together. It helpsus embrace winter - Canadian traditions carry-on with a little ice under their feet. In order to continue for the 2020-2021 skating season, we need your help. The biggestjob we have is to make ice and remove snow throughout the season. This doesrequire some training, of which we will provide. There will be a volunteer schedule. HOW?
Southview Community Association is taking our community news online.
Please visit southviewyyc.com to register for receive news notifications.
Free paper copies will be available for pick-up in the blue communitynews box
at the Community Hall.
We will do our best to keep the box stocked. If empty, please let us know.
U P D A T E S
Help Us
SCORE again in Winter
2020-21!
SKATING RINK NEWS
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Going
Digital . . .
Southview Dance Club Society Contact: Judy for more info: [email protected] 403-266-7167 Crib Club Thursdays Contact: Barb at [email protected]; (403)803-3012 Crib Club Sundays Contact: Barb at [email protected]; (403)803-3012 Poker Night SaturdaysContact: Barb at [email protected]; (403)803-3012 Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings
ON-GOING EVENTS ... All events are currently postponed. Please reach out to each group for updates.
Our April 2-3 Casino fundraiser was cancelled due to COVID-19. AGLC has suggested that the scheduledCasino’s for the 2nd and 3rd quarters (April, May, June and July, August, September) be rescheduled. Thismeans that already financially strapped Community Associations have to wait for 9 months to a year beforegetting any Casino funds. What does this mean to us? Casino funds help support the operations and maintenance of SouthviewCommunity Hall for 2 years between casinos. What have we done? We have taken many steps to reduce and manage costs, while assuring administrative continuity when the crisisclears. We continue to seek out alternative revenue sources in light of closure during this time. How can you help? Send the AB Government a message that Community Associations, such as Southview, need funds to covermissed Casinos. Please email the Honourable Travis Toews, Minister of Finance & AGLC with this ask at:[email protected] or [email protected]. OR call (780) 415-4855.
Casino Fundraiser Cancellation
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Spring Street Cleaningin SOUTHVIEW
According to the City of Calgary websi te
(as of May 1, 2020)
Street Cleaning in Southview is tentat ively scheduled for
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Please cont inue to check the City websi tefor updates .
Spring Cleaning in SOUTHVIEWIt's time for Community Spring Clean-up! We may not
be able to physically do this together, but we can still
combine our individual efforts. This year ... your extra
effort to clean your yard, back alley and public areas
is greatly appreciated!
Dear Neighbours, As we all struggle to adapt to the real-world changes from theCOVID-19 pandemic, I want to thank all of the amazingvolunteers who have stepped up to help their neighbours andsupport our community. Each time you checked in onneighbours, shovelled snow, and picked up groceries forvulnerable people, you made a difference. Thank you andplease keep supporting your neighbours and friends! I also want to thank the Southview Board of Directors and HallManager who have done a fantastic job of adapting to theseunprecedented circumstances to sort out new problems andconcerns. During this time, some issues have arisen because of theCOVId-19 pandemic which we want you, the community, to beaware off. We have added information in this newsletter thatwe hope provides you with the details you need.Thank you for your continued support in this difficult time. We are in this together and we will get through this together! Clean hands Clear heads Open hearts Should you have any questions, comments or suggestions please feel free to contact us at:[email protected]. Sincerely, WendyPresident, Southview Community Association
Southview CommunityAssociation AGM
reschedule to: 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 Save the date:
It takes volunteers like you to maintain the programs,events, and fiscal strength of our community.
If interested please email: [email protected] for more information.
Community starts with you ...If you like to plan events, help manage a Community Hall
and grounds or organize community programs, we have a spot for you!
Lend your skills, talents and enthusiasm. Put your name
forward at SVA's AGM!
We need your help ...
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SVCA Board of Directors & Staff2019-2020
President Wendy WhitehouseVice President Jean DariusPast President George HarrisTreasurer Matthew KohutSecretary Liz Corson-BoerDirector Greg BonsonDirector Maria D'MelloDirector Leanne SchnebergerDirector Lori Yeomans
Hall Manager Shannon Kelsick
Most residential burglaries are crimes ofopportunity. The burglars devote relatively littletime to advance planning. If their advance checkingand examination of the potential target reveals arisk greater than anticipated, they often move ontowhat they perceive to be a safer or easier target.Thus, the more the homeowner does to keep thehome from looking like an easy target, the safer thehome usually is. It is a recognized fact that good lighting is adeterrent to crime. Lighting lets the homeowner seethe pathway they take from their vehicle to thehouse. It permits them to see as they stop at thedoor to use their house keys. Effective lighting alsoforces the intruder to work in an area where he maybe exposed and reported to the police. Doors are usually the burglars’ first choice of entryinto a home. Believe it or not, some residents leaveexterior doors unlocked.... particularly children whomay be the last to leave. In other entries, theburglar simply breaks a door or a side light andreaches around to unlock a door. The failure to close and lock the garage door oftenpresents the most serious security problem in thehome.
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In our current situation with physical distancing andself-isolation. It can be difficult to communicate withour neighbors. But I feel that having you and yourneighbors looking out for one another and eachother’s property is one of the best strategiesavailable. With many of our community residentsstaying at home, we can use the time to developroutines where we can conduct checks in our houseand property. Ensure doors and windows are locked, (this includesproperties with garages). That your gate and fencesare locked and closed. We have notice an increasein commercial break and enters but residential arestill happening. Many of the residential occurrencesare happening because of doors being left unlocked. Also theft from vehicles are on the rise as many ofthe offenders are just looking into vehicles andtrying door handles. A reminder to keep valuablesout of site or not have any in vehicles and ensurethe doors are locked.
Cst. Miguel Lay, Community ResourceOfficerDistrict 4 Zone 43207-12 Avenue
NE(403) 428-6400 (office)(403) 428-6499(fax)[email protected]
SAFETY AT HOME
COMMUNITY ACTION NUMBERS 211 Community & Social Services
311 Report city-related issue
811 Talk to healthcare professional
911 Police, Fire or Ambulance
403-266-1234 Police non-emergency1-866-960-7226 SCAN (report a criminal property in your area)
403-998-7388 DOAP Team (connectingintoxicated people with social services)403-805-7388 Encampment Team
COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM
daily basis: monitor crime and disorder, analyze it for patternsand forward information to front-line members to targetedoffenders. targeted areas are identified, and the individuals responsibleare often identified. final result, although not always seen, is an arrest for theoriginal crime reported, or for other occurrences.
Why should you report a crime? It's simple: the Calgary Police Service cannotaddress crimes or hotspots if we are not notified ofthe crimes.
Typically, when a crime occurs and left unreported, thefrequency and severity of occurrences will increase if they arenot dealt with. This makes the importance of reporting crime anddisorder, regardless of severity, absolutely vital for the CPS andyour community.
How does CPS help target community crime?
U P D A T E S
THE FUTURE OF SOUTHVIEW ...
densification of inner-city communitiesdriven by the cost of providing municipal services and funding issues associated with unlimitedurban sprawl. includes proposed development types - current single-family zoned areas to allow for developmentof: duplexes, fourplexes, row housing, taller homes and low-rise condominiums mixed withcommercial enterprises.
Combined Local Growth Plan - this type of plan would combines several neighbouring communitiesunder one regional plan. (existing examples: The North Hill Communities Local Growth Planning;Westbrook Communities Local Growth Plan and Heritage Communities Local Growth Plan)
Combined groups are yet to be determined. However, an example might be Southview combined intoa region of eight communities, such as, Forest Lawn, Dover, Erin Woods, Albert Park/RadissonHeights, Penbrooke Meadows, Applewood Park and Forest Heights.
need for a Southview Community plan before the combined Local Growth Plan starts
The SVCA Board has created a planning committee which is currently reviewing and the City of Calgary's'draft version' of the Guidebook for Great Communities (also on southviewyyc.com). Highlights from our initial review include the following key items that we believe may be of interest toSouthview Community:
If you have questions or concerns around future planning for Southview please email us [email protected] or leave a message at 403 272 1407.
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Southview CommunityAssociation Board Upcoming Public Meeting Wednesday, May 15, 2020??
Save the date:
It's time to engage!
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Newsletter Contributions
Contributions from community members are welcome. The newsletter is published quarterly. The deadline for submissions is asfollows: Jan 24; April 24; July 24; Oct 24.
Please email your contributions, comments, and articles to: [email protected] or drop it off at the Main Hall.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this newsletter are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the officialpolicy or position of the Southview Community Association Board.
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