The Official Glenbrook Community Newsletter
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NOVEMBER 2017 DELIVERED MONTHLY TO 4,400 HOUSEHOLDS GLENBROOK globe THE OFFICIAL GLENBROOK COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER Ornamental COMMUNITY landscape maintainers SOCCER Full Service Landscape Company specializing in: • Tree pruning • Shaping Integrated Technical Programs • Trimming with Premier Academy of • Tree removal Soccer Skills (PASS) Ltd. • Tree Health Assessments Don MacDonald, Arborist OUTDOOR REGISTRATION Begins January 1, 2018 Over 45 years’ experience Register online One of Calgary’s most respected professional Arborists & Journeyman Landscape Gardeners Graduated of Horticulture - Dalhousie University LOCAL FIELDS: Killarney Pool, Killarney Dry Pond, Onsite ISA Certified Arborists at every job Turtle Hill, Richmond Field TOP QUALITY EXPERT SERVICE Offering U6, U8, U10SWL outdoor programs 403-273-7957 | 403-371-7847 z [email protected] www.ornamentallandscape.ca a www.triwestsoccer.com At Amica you can always feel at home. Expect premium amenities and personalized service with a range of care options. You I didn’t can even bring your pet. expect to Independent Living • Assisted Living bring Bella with me. Bring a friend to our 40’s,50’s & 60’s musical comedy show. Tuesday, November 28, 2pm. RSVP to 403-240-4404 Amica at Aspen Woods 10 Aspenshire Drive SW, Calgary 403-240-4404 M a t u r e L i f e s t y l e s amica.ca/aspenwoods CONTENTS 6 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 6 REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONIES IN OUR CITY 9 GLENBROOK HOLIDAY SKATING PARTY 10 HISTORIC CALGARY: RELIANCE (ARMOUR) BLOCK 13 GLENBROOK COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL 17 AT A GLANCE 18 MP RON LIEPERT’S REPORT 18 MLA BRIAN MALKINSON’S REPORT 6 10 13 17 Glenbrook Community Preschool • Programs for 3 & 4 year olds Located at: • Child-directed play Glenbrook Elementary • Qualified, caring & experienced teachers School • Small classes & low fees 4725 – 33rd Ave. SW • Non Profit & established in 1980 403-686-6868 www.glenbrookpreschool.org IMPORTANT NUMBERS ALL EMERGENCY CALLS 911 Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre 403-253-5250 Alberta Health Care 403-310-0000 AHS Addictions Hotline 1-866-332-2322 GLENBROOK COMMUNITY ATCO Gas – 24 Hour Emergency 403-245-7222 ASSOCIATION Calgary HEALTH LINK 24/7 811 3524 45 St SW, Calgary, AB T3E 3V2 Calgary Police – Non Emergency 403-266-1234 403-249-6664 | Email: [email protected] Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter 403-234-7233 Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-387-5437 Delivered monthly to 4,400 households and businesses Kids Help Line 1-800-668-6868 Child Safe Canada 403-202-5900 Distress/Crisis Line 403-266-4357 Editorial Submissions [email protected] ENMAX – Power Trouble 403-514-6100 All editorial content must be submitted by the 5th of Poison Centre - Alberta 1-800-332-1414 the month for the following month's publication. HOSPITALS / URGENT CARE Advertising Opportunities Alberta Children’s Hospital 403-955-7211 403-263-3044 | [email protected] Foothills Hospital 403-944-1110 All advertisements must be submitted by the 1st of the month for the following month’s publication. Peter Lougheed Centre 403-943-4555 Rockyview General Hospital 403-943-3000 Published by Great News Publishing Serving Calgary communities for 28 years Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre 403-955-6200 87 newsletters reaching over 391,000 households South Calgary Urgent Care Health Centre 403-943-9300 in Calgary and surrounding areas. South Health Campus 403-956-1111 #34-4550 112 Ave SE OTHER Calgary, AB Calgary Humane Society 403-205-4455 T2C 2K2 Calgary Parking Authority 403-537-7000 Check out our website: SeniorConnect 403-266-6200 www.great-news.ca Calgary Kerby Elder Abuse Line 403-705-3250 Alberta One-Call Corporation 1-800-242-3447 City of Calgary 311 The opinions expressed within any published article, report or submission Social Service Info & Referral 211 reflect those of the author and should not be considered to reflect those of Community Mediation Calgary Society 403-269-2707 Great News Publishing and Glenbrook Community Association. The information contained in this newsletter is believed to be accurate, but is RNR Lockworks Ltd. 403-479-6161 not warranted to be so. Road Conditions – Calgary Great News Publishing and Glenbrook Community Association does not 511 endorse any person or persons advertising in this newsletter. 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Gamblers Anonymous 403-237-0654 4 NOVEMBER 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities Glenbrook Community Association Board of Directors/Contact List [email protected] • (403) 249-6664 President Murray Ost [email protected] Vice-President Andrew Del Bucchia [email protected] Past-President Ken Weaving [email protected] Secretary Haley Bent [email protected] Treasurer Kerry McGuire [email protected] Hall Rentals Shirley Barge (403) 249-6664, (403) 242-4821 [email protected] Memberships Mary Kuipers-Morris [email protected] Newsletter Editor Leah Arends [email protected] Rink Coordinator Nicole Schroeder/Darren Morrison Outdoor Programming Bill Stamile [email protected] Hall Rentals • Monday to Thursday Daytime • Wedding Package Friday 18:00 to Boardroom (07:00 to 17:00) $25/hour Sunday 12 noon $700 Includes use Monday to Thursday (18:00 to 22:00) • Monday to Thursday Evening of Boardroom and upstairs. $75 (17:00 to 22:00) $30/hour/mini- Security Deposit Sport Shack mum 3 hours $500.00 per rental, returnable after • Sunday to Saturday (08:00 to • Friday, Saturday, Sunday (10:00 7 days passed the event 22:00) $25/hour/min. 2 hours to 02:00) $350/day (Community • Storage Lockers(rooms) $75 to resident member $300/day) $95/month. For sport equipment use by sport groups only. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE REMEMBRANCE DAY November is now upon us and this is a particularly busy month for our community association’s board members due n Remembrance Day, as we honour to our Annual General Meeting in October. November is the R O those who have fought for our country month we set up our events for the upcoming year with our and our freedom, it is hard to find the words new board members. to express just what they have given each As you know, our community association board is comprised E and every one of us. So instead, we turn to of volunteers. We are all busy people with jobs and commit- our leaders — some speaking to heal a na- ments but we believe that community service is worth the tion, others trying to make sense of the im- work and worry that it often involves. Our AGM is an impor- possible events that have recently occurred. tant meeting for us as it is our chance to hear from you and M Remembrance Day is not just about war and receive your support or your concerns on how we impact our those we’ve lost, but about ideals and what neighbourhood. E we stand for. It’s about respecting our past All board members are elected for a one-year term that be- and looking hopefully forward, and more gins and ends at our AGM. Any community member with an than anything, thanking those who have active membership can run for election and vote, so this is served. your chance to be involved with who is on your board or to M run for a position yourself. Here are some of the events planned in Cal- As well, we are always very happy to welcome new people gary for November 11th, 2017. The Glenbrook who would like to join the community association without a B Community Association encourages us all to particular position. Bring your skills and passions and come show our gratitude on a day to remember. be a part of our association! Learn more about what makes our community tick and take this opportunity to make a con- R Southern Alberta Jubilee tribution to how our neighbourhood runs (and plays!). This is Auditorium also a wonderful way to meet your neighbours, find new chal- lenges and experience personal growth. A 10:30 a.m. | 1415 14th Ave. N.W. I would like to now sincerely thank all those who have volun- Auditorium doors open at 9:30 a.m. while the teered their time and talents as board and community mem- ceremony starts at 10:30 a.m. bers over the past year. Without your help in so many ways, N Glenbrook would just be another dot on this big city’s map. The Military Museums I hope that everyone has a chance to pause and reflect on No- 10:30 a.m. | 4520 Crowchild Tr. S.W. vember 11th and to remember the sacrifice that has made us C who we are. This is one of Calgary’s largest ceremonies, so Murray Ost getting there early is recommended. Service President begins at 10:30 a.m. Some parking available Glenbrook Community Association E in the field east of the Parade Square, with overflow at the Flames Community Arena to the south. Field of Crosses Memorial Project 10:45 a.m. | Memorial Drive N.W. between What’s going on in D Third Street and Centre Street our community? Thousands of crosses are erected every year A to honour southern Alberta soldiers who died in combat. A flag-raising ceremony hap- Check the Glenbrook Facebook page and find out! Like our page and engage with your neighbours and fellow pens at sunrise with the ceremony starting at community members. Y 10:45 a.m. There is public parking at the west www.facebook.com/glenbrookcommunity end of the park. 6 NOVEMBER 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities CEREMONIES IN OUR CITY Central Memorial Park Calgary International Airport 10 a.m.