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2 OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE McKENZIE LAKE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SUBURBAN JOURNALS THE GAZETTE AUGUST 2009 3 Executive MLCA Supported Programs President: D'Arcy Duquette McKenzie Tots: Julie Kennedy [email protected] 403-475-8518 Vice President: Rich Brack Jelly Bean Dances: Kim & Dave Doucet [email protected] 403-289-7548 Secretary: Joyce Cook 55+ Club: Lois Cullwick McKenzie Lake Community [email protected] 403-313-9798 Association Treasurer: VACANT Block Parent: Christine Serino 16198 McKenzie Lake Way SE Past President: Stephanie Campbell 403-251-1723 Calgary, AB T2Z 1L7 (no email available) Kids’ Soccer: Dave Doucet Ph. 403 257-1823 403-289-7548 Fax 403 257-4429 Kids’ Outdoor Hockey: VACANT Directors McKenzie “Angels”: Colleen Godec 403-266-6651 MLCA Office Administrator: Building/Facilities: Heidi Neumann Drop-In Basketball: Wes Witmer Jennifer Gibson [email protected] 403-257-2788 [email protected] Preschool Program: Deanna Huckabee Casino Coordinator: Rick Young [email protected] 403-257-4608 MLCA Program Coordinator: McKenzie Sports: Richard Brack Jacquelyn Taylor [email protected] [email protected] Newsletter Editor: Miranda Sparks Other Contact Information [email protected] MLRA (Beach Club): Murray Lloyd At large: Cheryl Salverda Article Submissions: 403-257-1657 [email protected] Miranda Sparks Before & After School: Grace Flis Ray Herrington [email protected] 403-803-0503 (no email available) McKenzie 210 Scouts: John Penner Community Website: 403-852-1517 www.mckenziearea.com Girl Guides: Terry Dychkowski Advisory 403-257-6057 City of Calgary CNS: Debbie Allen Suburban Journals Publishing Pathways Initiative: Joan Bingleman [email protected] Advertising Sales: 403-257-3565 Community Police: Martin Martindale Pam Kyokushin Karate: Brad Gillespie [email protected] 403-880-1819 403-225-3516 Ward 12 Alderman: Ric McIver Kel Soloway Dance: Jocelyne Daum [email protected] [email protected] 403-241-7969

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4 OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE McKENZIE LAKE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SUBURBAN JOURNALS THE GAZETTE AUGUST 2009 5 Community News News from Family Fun Day Preschool Info the Lake Thank You Preschool starts September 8 (3 year olds) and September 9 (4 year olds). Park Conditions and Hours Our mega thanks for the generosity Current park hours are 9:00 a.m. to of those who made it happen: Visit our website at 10:00 p.m. Monday – Friday and 8:00 www.mckenziearea.com to view our a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Weekends and Sponsors: preschool or to add your child to a General Holidays. On Monday, CO-OP waitlist. We presently have openings August 10th, park closing time will Boston Pizza in our 3PM class. Please contact move to 9:00 p.m. Safeway Michele Overacker at M&M Meat Shops [email protected] if you have 2009 Family Fun Day Joey's Only Seafood any further questions. Family Fun Day at the lake was held Cora's Breakfast & Lunch on Friday, July 3rd. A big “thank you” McDonald's Hope to see you in the fall! to all staff and our volunteers who worked so hard to make this day such a great success. Thank you also to our Stock Car Sponsors: sponsors. Don Lothian/Remax Realtor Green Drop Free Dayhome 2009 Annual General Meeting Naiad Irrigation The 2009 Annual General Meeting Shaw GMC Registry will be held on Thursday, September Do you work Part Time, Full Time or 17th at 7:00 p.m. in the Beach Club. BBQ: have before and after school needs for The Board of Directors invites your Sobey's your children? attendance and participation. Meeting information and a proxy voting form The weather was beautiful and many Are you new to the neighborhood and will be mailed to all members in residents were able to enjoy this year's need a Provider very near to your September. event. Congratulations to all our home? prize winners! Membership Cards Are you frustrated by tearing off If you are new property owners and phone numbers at the Grocery Store require membership cards please call just to find out that they have no room Donna at 403-257-1657 to make the Girl Guides for your child? necessary arrangements. You will be required to bring the “Certificate of Registration Title” or Rental Agreement for your Why not phone the McKenzie Support property. For your convenience, the Sparks, Brownies, Girl Guides, Group for Day Home Providers? We office will be open Tuesday August Pathfinder & Ranger Registration meet monthly and have all vacancies 4th and Tuesday August 11th until Night for Girls Living in McKenzie recorded in our registry so it takes 7:00 p.m. Lake, Cranston, and Auburn Bay. only one phone call for you to find out who has vacancies. Please help us with ensuring that we Date: Tues., Sept. 8 continue to offer safe, friendly, clean Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The service is free to both Parents and and tidy recreation and leisure Location: McKenzie Lake Providers serviced by the Gazette. We facilities. Community Center provide the names and you check the references! “Enjoy Summer at the Lake Contact Terry for more information at and Park” 403-257-6057 or [email protected]. Contact Donna at 403-257- 2102. 6 OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE McKENZIE LAKE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SUBURBAN JOURNALS THE GAZETTE AUGUST 2009 7 Community News McKenzie Lake Community Plan Community plans are developed majority of residents through consultation with landowners, in the community. consultants, City Departments, and The lake is located school boards; with public input on a private considered by the Planning Group or recreation site and Technical Team. The plan contains certain access Goals, Objectives, and Organizing restrictions apply. Principles, with texts and maps. Significant changes to the Design Undeveloped lands Concept will require a formal were used for amendment to this plan from City farming, including Council, after a non-statutory Public cereal crop production and grazing. A The most significant natural features Hearing. gravel mining operation in the in McKenzie Lake are River floodplain lands was terminated. A valley and the escarpment along its The McKenzie Policy Statement and small farmstead of 18 hectares (45 eastern edge. The river valley is fairly Area Structure Plan was adopted by acres) was located on the R.D. wide at this location and includes the City Council in 1979. Outline plans Patterson land in the northwest eastern portion of Fish Creek Park. were approved for portions of the area quarter. The escarpment is also quite and development began, in 1981. Two spectacular in the northern portion of amendments were approved by Development of McKenzie Lake the area where it reaches a height of Council, in 1983 and 1986. (formerly McKenzie) began, in 1981, 30 metres within a distance of 43 Significant revisions were made to the in the southwest portion and metres. In the central portion, the development concept. A lake was progressed in a northwesterly escarpment is moderate in height, but incorporated into the plan as a direction. The initial phases of it becomes more pronounced again significant amenity and recreational development were undertaken by further south, where the elevation feature. It was approved by Council, Daon, in accord with the McKenzie difference is approximately 38 metres in 1988, and constructed, in 1989. ASP (1979). The land reverted to the over a distance of 103 metres. With this fundamental change (and Bank of Nova Scotia, in 1985, and others), it was necessary to prepare a their agent, Jager Industries Most of the area east of the revised area structure plan. The Incorporated, introduced the lake escarpment is within an upland McKenzie Lake ASP defines Council concept. The lake was constructed plateau, with the exception of the policy for planning and development and filled, in 1989. Carma bought the southwestern portion, which slopes of the balance of the McKenzie Lake undeveloped lands owned by the Bank downward toward the river valley. Community. Land was annexed to the of Nova Scotia in McKenzie Lake, in Below the escarpment are the Bow City, in 1979, except for a small area 1989. River floodplain and floodway, most in the northeast which was annexed to of which are covered by mature the City, in 1961. An appraisal was done, in 1979, cottonwood and native prairie bushes. which suggested that a number of The land within the Bow River archeological sites exist in the area. A Scenic views of the Fish Creek Park, floodway and floodplain in the prehistoric site was identified on the the Bow River valley, the Rocky southwest portion of the planning area rim of the Bow River Valley. The Mountains and the downtown skyline was retained as open space and is required historical impact assessment can be seen from the escarpment and connected to Fish Creek Park under was submitted and mitigation the western portion of the upland the jurisdiction of Recreation measures undertaken. A glacial erratic plateau lands. and Parks. The lake is a key was located near the top of the recreational feature, accessible to the escarpment and has been preserved. Anne Burke Moisture in Your Windows? Don't Replace . . . Restore!

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8 OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE McKENZIE LAKE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SUBURBAN JOURNALS THE GAZETTE AUGUST 2009 9 Community Events Another Fabulous Frenzie! The weather held out once again this year for the 6th Annual McKenzie Frenzie. We had over 150 people participate in the parade and this year’s parade winner was Chloe Bois-McLennan with her decorated Princess wagon (below). Not only was this the 6th Annual McKenzie Frenzie but we also celebrated our 25th Anniversary as an Incorporated Community Association. The Federation of Calgary Communities was on hand to present our President D’Arcy Duquette with this milestone award.

The emcee for the day was our “long lost relative” from No parade is ever complete without a band, and the Scotland Angus Stetson Marching Band and Ogden Legion Pipe Band were McKenzie a huge success. We served 860 people at our pancake McAngus and breakfast and over 1300 people from McKenzie Lake and he really had a the surrounding Communities stopped by to enjoy the great time activities throughout the day. mixing and mingling with everyone. Here he is teaching an unsuspecting guest how to Caber toss.

The McKenzie Frenzie has grown to seven events happening all in one day. The “NEW” addition this year was the McKenzie Idol with 20 students competing for the McKenzie Idol. McKenzie Idol winners are….

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For the adults the beer garden was a nice break from all the activities as they enjoyed live entertainment by the Al Barrett Band.

3rd place – Hope Mach 2nd place - Emily Nippard

Another success again this year was the Frenzie Food Festival offering fresh baked pizza, ice cream and pulled pork sandwiches from some local restaurants. 1st place - Summer Kavans This year we moved the movie into the gymnasium and started the show at 7:30 p.m. instead of 10:40 p.m. (last The McKenzie Frenzie truly does have something for year’s start time due to summer solstice). Approximately everyone including numerous bounce houses a Wii Tent, 100 people enjoy watching Hotel for Dogs, eating popcorn Longest Putt Competition and remote controlled Monster and other treats provided by sponsors. Trucks. They always draw huge participation and crowds as they race on and off track. This event would never have been the outstanding success it was without the numerous local businesses that partnered with McKenzie Lake Community Association who generously donated their services, merchandise and volunteered their time. Without the dedicated community volunteers the day would not have been the success it was.

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A very special thank you to the following businesses and organizations for their support of the 6th Annual McKenzie Frenzie: GOLD Partners

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LADIES HAVING A GREAT TIME! ENJOYING THE FESTIVITIES! 14 OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE McKENZIE LAKE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SUBURBAN JOURNALS THE GAZETTE AUGUST 2009 15 Community Events McKenzie Frenzie Partners continued from previous page SILVER Partners Al Barrrett Band Marble Slab Trail Appliances Canadian Western Bank Old Dutch Wrigley Canada Gary Schubert- AKA Angus McAngus Papa John's LDI Print Solutions Kelsey's Restaurant Sobey's BRONZE Partners A&W Hyatt Saturn Saab Staples Al Barrrett Band Joey’s Only Seafood Starbucks @ Copperfield Big Rock Brewery Kelba Kritters Starbucks @ 130th Blockbuster Lakeside Liquor Superstore BMO London Drugs Tac Mobility Calgary Kyokushin Karate Luke Yanik TD Financial Co-op M & M Meat Shop Tim Horton's Community Cruiser Cora’s Mandala Floral Tim Horton's - Esso in McKenzie Lake CST Consulting Inc. Mark's Work Wearhouse Walmart @ 130th Curves @ Copperfield McDonald’s Restaurant @ 130th Wendy’s @ 130th Dahl Family McKenzie Meadows Golf Course Woody's Tap House @ 130th Deerfoot Inn and Casino Miko Photography Eastside Mario's Nicole & Kate's Face Painting Edge Worxx Studio Panda Flowers Mark your calendar for the Esso @ McKenzie Lake Ricky’s All Day Grill 7th Annual McK Fabutan @ 130th Safeway Saturday enzie Frenzie Grooming Tails Second Cup @ High Street , June 19, 2010 Home Depot Second Cup @ 130th (the third Saturday in June)

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16 OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE McKENZIE LAKE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SUBURBAN JOURNALS THE GAZETTE AUGUST 2009 17 Community Events McKenzie Frenzie Thank You To all the children, businesses and community groups... THANK you for making this year's parade the success it was. We had more than 49 individuals and businesses register and over 150 people participating in the parade To all the volunteers that helped out and went over and this year! above thank you! The McKenzie Frenzie would not have been the success it was without you!

McKenzie Frenzie Letter of Thanks Dear McKenzie Community,

My family was involved in the McKenzie Frenzie this year. They were earning money for me to go to Tonga on a humanitarian aid service project. I am going to help build a school for the youth there. My family raised over $450 for me. As I have to raise $4,000, this was a great help! I am very grateful for the support the McKenzie residents gave us through the games we did at the McKenzie Frenzie. I also want to extend my thanks to the community association and the McKenzie Frenzie committee for letting us be part of the McKenzie Frenzie and supporting my cause. It is very hard for a 16 year old to raise that much money, so I deeply appreciate everything you've done for me.

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18 OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE McKENZIE LAKE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SUBURBAN JOURNALS THE GAZETTE AUGUST 2009 19 Community Events Fairy Camp in McKenzie Lake MLCA Casino

Sun-printing on cotton dresses (or t-shirts for boys in troll camp), wings and Volunteers needed! wands, fairy gardens. Baking, painting, journals, storytelling, fairy houses, tea parties and more. Piles of books, puppets and games. Our 7th year of camp, now Place: Deerfoot Inn and Casino (just with activities for older kids. Calgary’s Child Magazine’s parents choice award. off Deerfoot and Barlow)

AUGUST 4-7 AGES 3-6 Dates: October 11 and 12, 2009 (Fairies and Trolls) 2 Time Options: Times: Day shift (10:30 a.m. to 6:30 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. p.m. or 7:00 pm). or Evening shift (6:00 p.m. to closing*). 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Night count (10:00 p.m. to closing*). (reduced Fees) There is a slight overlap between day and evening to allow for meals. *Closing varies (depending on role) AUGUST 10-14 AGES 6-10 from 1:30 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Experience: None needed, training is provided. At McKenzie Lake Community Centre, Requirements: Some positions 16198 McKenzie Lake Way S.E. require a security check that must be submitted by August 11. Enroll Online At Benefits: Gain experience, have fun, www.enchantedevents.ca or call 403-202-1940 meet fellow community-minded people, and support activities funded by the community association. Our camp is full of friendship, Rewards: $50 community credit (transferable into community fun, and a huge programs or Co-op gift cards), plus a amount of crafts! meal during your shift. Contact: Rick Young at 403-257-4608 or at [email protected] want need to work out? to walk the dog? Combine the two and you get 6LEGS to FITNESS™ Join us for this dynamic Friday, September 25, 2009 Friday, October 2, 2009 outdoor workout designed by 5 pm – 9 pm 5 pm – 9 pm Brad Pattison (Host of the Hit Elbow Valley Residents Club Lake Chaparral Recreation Centre TV Show End of My Leash). With challenging moves to stimulate your body and mind Urban Events presents an evening of shopping at 20+ jewelry and an educational mental work-out for your dog, you and accessory designers. Indulge yourself in unique designs for will build a stronger & closer bond. fun everyday wear to perfect pieces for a night on the town. Drop-in classes offered in McKenzie Towne more information: Complimentary admission, glass of bubbly and palate pleasers. Leslie Reid 403-804-9974 • [email protected] www.urbanevents.org Andrea 403-605-5495 • Paola 403-809-1087

20 OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE McKENZIE LAKE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SUBURBAN JOURNALS THE GAZETTE AUGUST 2009 21 Community Programs Fall Programs at McKenzie Lake Community Centre

*Members $160.00 Your favourite programs and Adult Programs *Non-members $175.00 instructors are coming back now 20 classes instead of 16 such as…. Instructed by Shannon Little of Incredible Abs Wagster Fitness. ! Babysitting ! Thursdays, Sept. 24 – Nov. 26 Body Fusion 7:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. (30 minutes) Are you tired at the end of the day to ! Bollywood NOW 10 weeks attend a fitness class? Join this full !Bootcamp body workout that includes circuit !Co-ed Boxing/Circuit Training Members $75.00 training, cardio blast and a variety of sports conditioning to ensure that you !Home on Your Own Non-members $90.00 ! never have the same workout twice. Incredible Abs All fitness levels and GUYS are ! Instructed by Maggie Nicole-Bowen People Savers I & II welcome!! ! of Wagster Fitness. Theatre classes for kid and teens ! Yoga During this 30 minute intense *Discount if you register for both abdominal workout you will target Monday and Wednesday class. …. to name a few plus a few NEW and increase your strength and classes too! endurance as you focus on your core. Bring your own mat, it should be thicker than a yoga mat and can be Daytime For more information or to purchased at Walmart. register visit Mixed Yoga www.mckenziearea.com... Tuesdays, Sept. 22 – Dec. 8 don't delay our Fall 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. programs fill up quickly. McKenzie Now 12 weeks instead of 10

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Mondays, Sept. 21 – Nov. 30 Instructed by Nattacia Mantei. (no class Oct 12) and/or A Vinyasa flow of yoga postures ideal Wednesdays, Sept. 23 – Dec. 2 for beginner to intermediate students (no class Nov 11) with a focus on posture, alignment, 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. breath and movement for all levels to enjoy. The instructor gives variations so Members $105.00 that beginners or intermediate yoga Non-member $115.00 – One day students will benefit. Bring a sticky yoga mat and small towel or eye pillow. rate for either Monday or Wednesdays class now 10 classes instead of 8 continued on next page Amazing Savings in The South! Own 1705 sq. ft. for as low as $373,113 incl. lot & GST*

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22 OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE McKENZIE LAKE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SUBURBAN JOURNALS THE GAZETTE AUGUST 2009 23 Community Programs Fall Programs at McKenzie Lake Community Centre

Adult Programs continued workout technique involving a series of exercises performed in rotation Completely with minimal rest. This will prepare your endurance for the boxing Cardio – Co-ed Co-ed Pilate component and will greatly improve Fusion your stamina and fitness level. This Tuesdays, Sept. 22 – Dec. 8 class is for all levels, no previous (no class Nov 17 or 24) Tuesdays, Sept. 22 – Nov. 10 boxing experience is required you will 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 7:15 p.m.– 8:15 p.m. be taught the necessary fundamentals. 10 weeks 8 weeks This is a great class to do with your Members $90.00 Members $75.00 spouse. Bring your own mat, it should Non-member $105.00 Non-members $90.00 be thicker than a yoga mat and can be purchased at Walmart. Hand raps are Instructed by Maggie Nicole-Bowen Instructed by Caroline Mills. recommended but not necessary. of Wagster Fitness.

This class is suitable for beginners or This class is designed to get your heart those that have Pilates experience. pumping. Each class exposes you to a Reshape, rebalance and realign your Bollywood – different variety of cardio – from body in this Pilates based exercise sports conditioning to circuit stations. class that will challenge you. Special Indo Jazz This is a GREAT class to do with emphasis placed on working your your spouse. core. A mixture of body weight and Wednesdays, Sept. 23 – Dec. 2 equipment will be used. A complete (no class Nov 11) fitness program should always include 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. McKenzie Tots some element of stretching. or Thursdays, Oct. 1 – Dec. 3 0 – 5 years 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Now 10 weeks Sept. 11 – Jan. 29 Co-ed Boxing & 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Members $105.00 Circuit Training Non-members $120.00 Members $50.00 for 1 parent/ guardian and 1 child, $10.00 each Thursdays, Sept. 24 – Nov. 26 Instructed by Studio additional child(ren) 8:15 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. Bollywood - Idance. Now 10 weeks Come and play, have fun, do crafts, This is a fun and energetic Indian make friends. For parents and tots Members $90.00 inspired class, fusing together (birth to 5). Space is limited to a Non-members $105.00 elements of Jazz, Contemporary, Hip- maximum of 35 children and you Hop, Bhangara and blending them must have a current MLCA Instructed by Maggie Nicole-Bowen together with the rhythms of upbeat membership. For more info please of Wagster Fitness. Indian Bollywood music, Experience contact Julie at [email protected]. the enigmatic and extremely popular Formally called Mom & Tots, but Each class starts with a warm up then Bollywood spectrum. Come! Lets since fathers have been attending, the you will move into circuit training - a dance! name has been changed. 24 OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE McKENZIE LAKE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SUBURBAN JOURNALS THE GAZETTE AUGUST 2009 25 Community Programs Fall Programs at McKenzie Lake Community Centre

Members $110.00 musical sides while experiencing Teen Programs Non-members $125.00 music through sounds, ribbons, rhythm and stories. Instructed by professional actor from Centre Stage Theatre Productions. Raymond is a children's entertainer, Red Cross songwriter and guitarist who has Star in an Agatha Christie mystery taught children music for over 15 Babysitting play complete with a professional set, years. Recently appearing on CBC Course costumes and props. Our final and Global TV for his unique ability performance on Nov. 24 will be a fun to teach and engage children. Tuesday, Oct. 13 murder mystery “Who Dun It” 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. evening you can invite your friends and family to enjoy. Members $60 .00 Toddler Tunes: Non-members $80.00 Ukuleles Instructed by Leona Verburg of Medistat. Kids Programs & Babies

This babysitting course teaches 11 – 15 1 – 2 years year olds to confidently handle the Toddler Tunes: responsibilities of being a babysitter. Mondays, Oct. 19 – Nov. 16 They will learn first aid, safety tips and Adventures 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. injury prevention for child of all ages. 5 weeks They will learn to diaper and feed in Sound infants as well as some basic business Members $55.00 skills. All of this will be taught in a 3 – 5 years Non-members $70.00 fun an interactive environment. Mondays, Sept. 28 – Nov. 23 Instructed by Mr. Ray Cost includes a babysitter's manual (no class Oct. 12) (Raymond VanGobel). and certificate upon completion of the 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. course. This Course is taught by an 8 weeks Ukuleles & babies is a NEW class experience First Aid instructor. Please where Mr. Ray will be playing fun, bring a bear or doll, snack and lunch Members $70.00 engaging songs and lullabies for little (peanut and nut free). Non-members $85.00 ones. Mom's or dad's will enjoy Instructed by Mr. Ray spending time (Raymond VanGobel). with your child The Mouse Trap as they Come along on an adventure of sound experience 11 – 17 years where music and imagination help to music in this enter a child's world of wonder and unique program. Tuesdays, Sep. 22 – Nov. 24 fun! Toddlers will learn exciting new 6:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and familiar songs that will help 10 weeks develop both their creative and continued on next page PROFESSIONAL APPLICATION • TOP OF THE LINE PAINT • THOROUGH PREPARATION

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Kids Programs continued Instructed by Leona Verburg when, who and how to call for help in of Medistat. an emergency as well as basic care for injuries until help arrives. People This safety awareness program is a Savers follows the motto “Prepare, Mini Athletes great class that teaches children 8 – 12 Stay Safe, Survive”. years old who are mature enough to 2 – 4 years stay home on their own. They will The class is taught in a fun and handle non-emergency and emergency interactive way, and includes a Wednesdays, Sep. 30 – Nov. 4 situations with confidence. colouring book to reinforce the 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. concepts taught in the course to ensure This course will also talk about age that children remember. Members $50.00 appropriate situations that they may Non-members $65.00 encounter outside their home This Course is taught by an regarding dealing with ”strangers”; experienced First Aid instructor. Instructed by Erin Penaluna. how to identify them, how to handle certain situations that they may This encounter and how to stay keep safe. parented The course includes games, scenarios, sports class role playing and activity book that A Christmas for 2 to 4 depict everyday situations. year of age Carol is where This Course is taught by an your child experience First Aid instructor. 6 – 10 years will learn skills and games related to a variety of Tuesdays, Sep. 22 – Nov. 24 sports while also learning to follow 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. direction and most importantly have People Savers 10 weeks FUN! I & II Members $110.00 Parents are welcome to bring younger Non-members $125.00 siblings in strollers or carriers. 4 – 7 years Instructed by professional actor from Sunday Oct. 18 Centre Stage Theatre Productions. 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Home On Members $24.00 Learn about acting or improve your Non-members $39.00 acting skills by performing in this Your Own classic Christmas play, A Christmas Instructed by Leona Verburg Carol. You will also learn how to 8 – 12 years of Medistat. make set and costumes with a professional actor instructor. Sunday Oct. 18 This Red Cross Safety course equips 2:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. children 4 – 7 years old to recognize Dazzle your friends and family at the and deal with “strangers”; how to trust last class where you will perform on Members $30.00 their instincts and how to keep stage at the Christmas Cookie Non-members $45.00 themselves safe. They will learn performance of A Christmas Carol. 28 OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE McKENZIE LAKE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SUBURBAN JOURNALS THE GAZETTE AUGUST 2009 29 Community Sports McKenzie Kids Indoor Soccer

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U4 36 participants Plays Sundays 1:00 p.m. Birth year 2006 (child must be 3 by August 1, 2009) U6 88 participants Plays Sundays 2:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. Birth years 2005-2004 U8 48 participants Plays Sundays 4:00 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. Birth years 2003-2002 U10 44 participants Plays Fridays 6:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. Birth years 2000-2001 U14 44 participants Plays Fridays 8:00 p.m. or 9:00 p.m. Birth years 1999-1996

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Tickets, admission or registration may be required for events. Event details are believed correct as of Events In and Around Calgary press time but may change at any time. Calgary Fringe Festival: Marda Loop Marda Gras Street of some of Calgary’s long-time Jul. 31 – Aug. 8 Festival: Aug. 9 favourites and new and Various venues 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. upcoming musicians. www.calgaryfringe.ca 19 - 22 Street on 33 & 34 Avenue SW Indoor theatre productions, film www.mardaloopbrz.ca Calgary International Reggae entries, touring street performers, and A wide array of entertainers are Festival: Aug. 15 musicians and musical acts. featured on stages and entertainment Shaw Millennium Park zones in the heart of the Marda Loop. www.calgaryreggaefestival.com Calgary International Blues Live performances from international Festival: Aug. 3 – 9 The Alberta Bound Tattoo and Arts Reggae artistes, a beer garden, a Pumphouse Park Festival: Aug. 14 – 16 separate youth area, plenty of arts & www.calgarybluesfest.com Stampede Roundup Centre crafts and food vendors. Calgary Bluesfest celebrates its 5th www.calgarytattoos.com Anniversary with a full week of world Celebrating all things related to and Con-Version 25: Aug. 23 – 26 class blues! associated with tattoo culture The Metropolitan Centre including choppers, fashion, hotrods www.Con-Version.org Taste of Calgary: Aug. 6 – 9 and more. Calgary's premier science-fiction, Eau Claire Market fantasy and genre convention. www.tasteofcalgary.com GlobalFest: Aug. 14 – 29 This festival offers sensational Elliston Park Free Child Education Workshop: samples from Calgary’s finest and www..ca Aug. 26, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. most unique restaurants and beverage A celebration of multi-culturalism and Green Learning Academy companies. diversity. Activities include the www.greenlearning.com OneWorld Festival, the Calgary Come learn about your child’s Toast 'n' Jam: Aug. 7 Foundation Centennial World Stage individual learning style and valuable 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. and the world class International parenting tips. Learn what works, Canada (Festival Tent) Fireworks Competition. what doesn’t and why. 88 Canada Olympic Drive S.W. Calgary.ca/toastnjam CJSW Summer Concert Series: Expo Latino: Aug. 28 – 30 Calgary's biggest youth battle of the Aug. 15, 6:00 p.m. Prince's Island Park bands. The event runs rain or shine www.hispanicarts.com and is free to attend! www.cjsw.com Features hispanic food, vendors, live Free concert featuring a combination entertainment and more. Calgary Stampeders vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL): Aug. 8 McMahon Stadium www.stampeders.com Looking for Afrikadey! Festival: Aug. 8 Prince's Island Park something to do? www.afrikadey.com Celebrating African culture, events will take place at various venues Get out and throughout the week, finishing with a weekend of music at Prince's enjoy your city! Island Park. -

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38 OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE McKENZIE LAKE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SUBURBAN JOURNALS THE GAZETTE AUGUST 2009 39 The Arts Can't Afford Original Art? Performers on Not many of us can afford an Downtown Streets original piece of art, but that doesn't rule out owning a Street performers are welcome in great “painting” at a fraction ! of the cost of the original. The City is making it easy for buskers A process called giclée to showcase their talent downtown by (pronounced zhee-clay) from relaxing permits and restrictions. The the French meaning to squirt, hope is to attract more performers to opens up the possibility of the core, increasing the variety of owning fine art for many performances and making our people. Basically giclée is downtown more vibrant and attractive. the use of high-end, ink-jet printers for the creation of Just imagine strolling along extremely high resolution downtown streets amid the whirlwind prints—with rich colors true of entertainment – buskers playing to the artist's original image. instruments, performing magic or The fade-resistant, archival inks can you'll find the quality far superior. A comedy, juggling or capturing the be printed on various textures and print approved and signed by the artist whirlwind in artwork. finishes from matte photo papers to and framed to your specifications can cotton canvas or artist-textured vinyl. create a stunning focal point for your Most buskers in Calgary are room. Many Calgary galleries offer professional or semi-professional While the giclée prints are more giclée. Take a look the next time you entertainers who busk for exposure, to expensive than poster reproductions, are by one of the galleries. develop their skills, to showcase new material or just because they love it. What's ______Got to Do With it? Generally, buskers aren't hired or contracted to perform, so their Art, colour, talent, skill, luck – the payment is the donations they receive artists fill in the blank! from the crowds they entertain.

September 1 – 30 Buskers can perform freely from the University of Calgary Theatre Beltline to Prince's Island Park and 14 Mezzanine Gallery Street S.W. to City Hall, at the Eau Claire Festival Market, in Kensington This annual exhibition showcases the and in some City parks. Buskers must Visual Design Program’s talented have a Busker ID from the Calgary instructors and students. Art is on Downtown Association at display in a variety of mediums downtowncalgary.com. Some including acrylic, oil, watercolour, conditions apply, such as no charcoal, pencil, photography, textiles amplification and no dangerous and sculpture. performances.

Entrance to the exhibition is free and For more details, visit the Busking in the gallery will be open from Monday Calgary page at calgary.ca/parks and to Friday from 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. click on Regulations and Etiquette. May 31/09

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As always, with any food you minutes every day of vigorous activity !Healthier bodies including bones, feed your baby, be sure to supervise (such as running) and 60 minutes of muscles and joints closely. moderate activity (walking) each day. !Higher participation and higher academic results 3. Something to chew on: Use How can we get our kids off the !Healthier weight teething biscuits in moderation once couch? Remember, being active !Increased self esteem teeth appear as they can cause tooth should be fun for kids! Turn the !Decreased risk of chronic diseases decay. music on and dance around the house, later in life grab a soccer ball and go and play at !Stronger heart 4. Entertain your child: Sometimes a the park, be creative and come up with !Better posture and balance simple distraction can help your baby an indoor play space and some goofy !Happier and more energetic forget his pain temporarily. games to play in it, and encourage your kids to play outside more. 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Treatments will necessary for the body to heal and for physical ability which can all lead to include proper sleep hygiene and emotions to be processed. A lack of accidents and injury. Sleeping routine, and an appropriate sleep puts you at a greater risk for medications lead to over 1000 combination of nutrition, exercise, anxiety, heart disease, infection, high overdose related deaths last year. herbal medicine, acupressure and blood sugar levels and obesity, and Prescription medications do not treat homeopathic medicine. causes the body's stress hormones to the causes of insomnia and often lead become unbalanced. to chemical addiction. They should Insomnia is a complex problem and only be used short term and not by needs to be treated as such, through Insomnia can be either short term or those over 65 years old or with careful evaluation of its causes and an chronic. Short term insomnia is often sleep apnea. integrative approach to healing. Sleep a reaction to stress or change and may medications are short term, band-aid follow a traumatic event, illness, A Naturopathic approach to treating solutions to the problem with surgery, weather changes or traveling. insomnia will include revealing the dangerous side effects. Naturopathic Chronic insomnia is most often linked cause of insomnia, which is often Doctors will assess all of your health to anxiety and stress, and may become multifactorial. It is important to rule concerns and offer you a personalized habitual, wherein a person knows that out other medical problems such as treatment plan using treatments that they will be unable to sleep and hyperthyroidism, sleep apnea, and address the causes of insomnia. becomes focused on this, preventing alcoholism and depression. 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