DECEMBER 2020 DELIVERED MONTHLY TO 5,800 HOUSEHOLDS
THE OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE HUNTINGTON HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Cambridge Manor
Now Open Book A Private Show Suite Viewing The health and wellness Welcome Home To Cambridge Manor of our people and our Renowned for award-winning care, The Brenda Strafford Foundation is proud to community is always open Calgary’s newest seniors’ wellness community in the University District. Enjoy our top priority – tours a rich and full life with the comfort and security of a true aging-in-place experience, are available in a limited from independent and assisted living, to enhanced care and memory care. capacity for Private Choice MOVE-IN AVAILABLE NOW - SECURE YOUR DEPOSIT & SUITE SELECTION residents with important Cambridge Manor | University District 403-536-8675 health and safety [email protected] precautions in place. Visit us online at: CambridgeManor.ca | theBSF.ca CONTENTS
4 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT MESSAGE
5 FIRECRAFT 101
7 SHINNY HOCKEY
8 DE-STRESSMAS YOGA
9 DESIGN YOUR DREAM HOME
10 LEARN TO SKATE
10 MENTAL WELLNESS YOGA
10 PICKLEBALL IS BACK
11 BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS
11 POEM: SNOWBALL
12 OUT OF SCHOOL CARE
14 MP MICHELLE REMPEL’S REPORT
14 MLA JOSEPHINE PON’S REPORT
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When writing this newsletter, the facility is complying demographics of our population. Pick up the phone and with the restrictions related to cancellation of fitness, talk to somebody, have Zoom talks or just go for a walk group sports, and group performance sports. However, around your neighborhood. These are just a few healthy we are looking towards rebuilding our events and pro- suggestions to stay mentally healthy. If you are in crisis, grams and are excited for some of the new initiatives we please call the Distress Centre for help. They have unlim- hoping to facilitate. ited amounts of resources to help. Some of the programs we are considering are vari- We wish all the residents of Huntington Hills and their ous dance lessons, card nights, father/son ball hockey families a safe and happy Christmas! league, family craft nights, farmer’s market, in-house Stay Safe! basketball league, additional fitness classes, badminton league, paint nights, and more. Rick Lundy Once COVID is in the rear-view mirror and the world goes back to normal, we will also be renting our lounge for With 2021 approaching, it may be the perfect small weddings, retirement parties, birthday parties, baby time to participate in a tradition that is cel- showers, and business meetings. If you would like to sug- ebrated in some parts of Columbia, Cuba, gest some programs or events that you would like to see and Puerto Rico called Mr. Old Year. Families stuff a life-sized male doll (Mr. Old Year) with at HHCA, please contact Shannon Jakel at 587-392-2258. items they want to leave behind, and dress the During these tough times due to COVID, we encourage doll in clothes from each family member. At mid- everybody to still stay connected. Isolation is huge con- night, Mr. Old Year is set on fire, paving the way for more happiness in the new year. After the craziness of 2020, this tributor to depression and a huge problem with many isn’t sounding like a bad idea!
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4 DECEMBER 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities Firecraft 101
Come and join the Vivo Play Project on a foray into one of our most basic tools: fire!
Join our firecraft expert, Adam Tittley, a Wilderness First Responder with a background in adventure guiding and wilderness therapy, Molly Dog, his wilderness therapy dog, and some Vivo Play Ambassadors, to: • Learn why fire is so important to humans • Learn techniques to start and maintain a fire under dif- LOCAL MORTGAGE BROKER ferent conditions and with different tools Your mortgage may be • Connect through storytelling costing you thousands more than you need to The Vivo Play Project is offering this training free of pay! As a local mortgage charge to participants… no previous experience re- professional, I have helped quired! However, there’s a catch: We need participants your neighbours navigate to come with an open heart and playful spirit, in order their purchase, refinancing, for everyone to get the most out of this training. and renewal options. There are only 10 spots available for community mem- bers. Training will take place outside Vivo at the Play Contact anita for a Quote Hub and lasts for 3 hours. 403-771-8771 • [email protected] If you are interested in learning about firecraft, with a view to helping out at the Huntington Hills Play Hub, please contact us at: [email protected] and Greg will contact you with the dates and times of the 2021 ses- sions as soon as they are booked. Licensed by Verico Avenue Financial Real Estate Solutions.
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HUNTINGTON H I LLS I DECEMBER 2020 5 Huntington Hills Community Centre 520 – 78 Avenue NW, Calgary Huntington www.huntingtonhillscommunity.ca HELPFUL • CARING • ACCESSIBLE EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS Pioneers President Moe Sinotte Vice President Heather Allison Treasurer Tim Hungate Association Secretary Zonita Salazar A group for adults 50 years and older, working, retired or semi-retired. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Located in the lower level of the Huntington Hills Director-at-large Mianne de Guia Community Association Director-at-large Leilani Ingcoco 520 78th Avenue NW T2K 0S2 Director-at-large Kurt Layton Phone: 403-275-4294 • Fax: 403-275-5227 Director-at-large Molly McDonald www.huntingtonpioneers.com Director-at-large Nicole St. Eve E-Mail: [email protected]. Director-at-Large Daryl Suttie Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am – 4pm Director-at-Large Ary Vreeken HUNTINGTON HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION STAFF The Huntington Pioneers Association is a group of people participating in a variety of activities such as: Executive Director Rick Lundy Art Classes, Bridge, Pool, Cards, Craft Classes, Day Trips, Programs Manager and Facility Rentals Carrie Williams Movies, Volunteer Activities, Yoga, Line Dancing, Hand Marketing & Community Development Manager Shannon Jakel Bells, Social Events and more! Operations Manager Cam Dickson Curling Manager Rob Myers • Art classes: Every Tuesday 10:30am – 12:30 pm & Accounting Suley Dinelli 1:00pm-3:00pm, includes: oil painting, water color, OOSC Director of Children Services Cassandra Nelson acrylics and sketching. Contact office to register. OOSC Director of Children Services Sarah Kidd • Yoga Classes: Friday 9:00 am Stay current and involved with activities, • Line Dancing: Monday 6:00 pm • Card Night: Every Tuesday from 6pm – 9pm. local news and meetings with your • Casino Day Trips – 3rd Wednesday of every month Huntington Hills Community Association at • Men’s Acapella Chorus: Every Tuesday 10 am. Contact Doug Marwood for more information – 403-540-4874 www.huntingtonhillscommunity.ca • Movie Night: Once a month, 7pm, silver collection for popcorn and pop. • Pot Luck Supper - Last Monday of each month, starts at 5:30pm • Soup and Bun Day: 2nd Thursday of every month, starting at 12pm. (nominal charge, call for information)
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6 DECEMBER 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities HUNTINGTON H I LLS I DECEMBER 2020 7 COMMUNITY BOARD MEMBERS Huntington Hills Community Association is always looking for people to step forward and volunteer their time. One way you can do this is to become a potential board member for the Board of Directors. We are look- ing for people who are energetic, able to work well with a group, help on committees for the community. Our Annual General Meeting is held in the month of June. If you are interested, please submit your name to the pres- ident, Moe Sinotte, at 403-614-6085, the Vice President, Heather Allison, at 403-512-7237, or email president@ huntingtonhills.ca with a brief summary about yourself.
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HUNTINGTON H I LLS I DECEMBER 2020 1 3 Calgary Nose Hill MLA Calgary – Beddington Hon. Michelle Rempel, MP Hon. Josephine Pon #115 – 70 Country Hills Landing NW #106 – 8220 Centre Street NE Calgary, AB, T3K 2L2 403-216-7777 Calgary, AB T3K 1J7 [email protected] 403-215-7710 www.michellerempel.ca [email protected]
Earlier this fall, as Shadow Minister for Health, I put for- Dear Constituents, ward a motion at the Health Committee which would As the Alberta Legislature resumed for the Fall Session, examine Canada’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. I would like to provide you all with an update on issues The motion, which was supported by both of the other important to you and our community. On October 20, opposition parties, was filibustered by the government our government called MLAs back to the Assembly, MPs. As a result, I put forward the Motion in Parlia- ahead of schedule, to continue working on your behalf. ment, which was seconded by Conservative Leader Erin It is my great honor to serve our community as your O’Toole. The motion was approved in Parliament with MLA, and represent you and your families in the Gov- the opposition parties supporting it and the govern- ernment of Alberta! ment MPs voting against. You can find more informa- tion about the motion on my website www.MPRempel. To address rising auto insurance costs, our government ca/news. recently introduced Bill 41: The Insurance Amendment Act, which will contain costs and stabilize premiums in I look forward to reporting on the findings of our study the auto insurance system, while increasing medical to Canadians in coming months. The health and safety benefits to support Albertans injured in collisions. Other of Canadians is very important, and I will continue to changes include cutting red tape and bringing efficien- push for answers and solutions to achieve this. cies to the system to give Alberta drivers more options I know that 2020 has been a year of incredible challenge and flexibility. for many in our community. One of the ways we can all The Government of Alberta is currently planning for end this year on a positive note is by supporting local Budget 2021, and we would be happy to receive your organizations that are helping those among us in need. feedback! Our province has been hit especially hard by If I can be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to the economic impacts of COVID-19, and oil price col- reach out to me. My office remains open and is regularly lapse. Please go to alberta.ca/BudgetConsultation to assisting constituents with federal issues and concerns. submit your feedback to my colleague, Minister of Fi- nance Travis Toews. Finally, I would like to wish you a merry Christmas, happy Hanukkah, season’s greetings and a very joyful I was very excited to join St. Bede Elementary School in New Year. Beddington for the unveiling of their new playground! Our government proudly approved their CFEP grant application for $125,000; thanks to all the volunteers, parents, and neighbours for making this dream a reality.
Earlier this month, I sent financial assistance for seniors pamphlets to medical offices in our constituency. Low- income seniors in Calgary-Beddington can apply for Calling All BABYSITTERS financial assistance to help cover dental and eye-care Enroll for free at mybabysitter.ca and choose the expenses. Please contact my office for details. Calgary communities you would like to babysit in. Thank you everyone who attended my October MLA Calling All PARENTS Coffee Chat at my constituency office. It was my pleasure Visit mybabysitter.ca and find available babysitters to discuss the issues my constituents care about, I look in and around your community. forward to bringing your feedback to the Legislature!
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