September 2020 Delivered Monthly to 2,000 Households Cambrian Rosemont Chronicle the Official Cambrian Heights & Rosemont Community Newsletter

SEPTEMBER 2020 DELIVERED MONTHLY TO 2,000 HOUSEHOLDS CAMBRIAN ROSEMONT CHRONICLE THE OFFICIAL CAMBRIAN HEIGHTS & ROSEMONT COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

NEW! MORNING FITNESS CLASS

PRESENTED BY CAMBRIAN HEIGHTS COMMUNITY AND SCARY BUNNY BE FIT

ONLINE VIA ZOOM, STARTING WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 7, 2020 AT 9:30 AM

ALL AGES AND FITNESS LEVELS WELCOME!

CARDIO/BARRE FUSION CLASS Meet your Cambrian Heights neighbours online for this NEW morning class, sure to be the highlight of your week! Join Fearless Leader Lorene for this low impact fusion of cardio dance, Pilates, strength training, and ballet. Improve your strength, balance, flexibility, mobility, and posture. Shoes, bare feet, or yoga socks. Chair, Yoga mat, towel, and light weights (or soup cans, etc.) required.

Drop in: CHCA Members $8, Non-members $10

*Month to month: CHCA Members $30, Non-members $40

Need more information? Join Cambrian Heights Facebook page or email Lorene at [email protected]

Zoom link provided at registration. *Assumes 4 weeks, expires 30/31st

Fall into Fitness!

Join Fearless Leader Lorene of Scary Bunny Be Fit this Fall as we continue to deliver your fitness classes via Zoom!

Monday, 6pm: Body Lift (low impact, FUNctional training) Method

This class will help you de-stress from your crazy day. Stay connected with your Cambrian Heights neighbours this fall with online fitness classes. Have some fun as you get your body warmed up, heart pumping and muscles ready to tackle everything your new daily reality throws your way. Re-energize with this cardio, strength and stretch format class. ALL fitness levels welcome! Yoga mat and weights (or soup cans, etc.) required.

Thursday, 6pm: Barre Above®

Show your body some love with this low impact fusion of yoga, Pilates, strength training, and ballet. Improve your strength, balance, flexibility, and posture. ALL fitness levels welcome! Shoes, bare feet, or yoga socks. Chair, Yoga mat, towel, and light weights (or soup cans, etc.) required.

NEW Fall Pricing Drop in: CHCA Members $8, Non-members $10

Best Investment *Month to month, per fitness program: CHCA Members $30, Non-members $40

*Month to month, BOTH fitness program: CHCA Members $58, Non-members $80

Need more information? Join Cambrian Heights Facebook page or email Lorene at [email protected]

Zoom link provided at registration. *Assumes 4 weeks, expires 30/31st UPCOMING PLANNED EVENTS

Spanish Lessons September 15 7:30 to 9:00 pm Hall Annual Meeting October 22 7:30 to 9:00 pm Hall Halloween Dance October 31 5:00 to 9:00 pm Hall Home Trade Show November 7 10:00am to 3:00pm Hall Wine Tasting November 14 7:30 to 9:30 pm Hall

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Spanish Lessons Cambrian Heights Community Association is introducing language classes at the Community Hall commencing Sep- tember 15. Our first course will be introductory Spanish. The course will consist of 12 weekly, 1.5-hour classes on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 pm. This initial class will be restricted to 8 participants. Cost for the program has been set at $120. For more information or to express your interest, please email the Community Association at [email protected]. The course will be professionally taught using instructors from Azren the Language Nerd.

CAMBRIAN HEIGHTS • ROSEMONT I SEPTEMBER 2020 5 CAMBRIAN HEIGHTS PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Contact us at [email protected] for further information and guidance. At the writing of this message, the City of Calgary has imple- As indicated our weekly drop-in yoga program and our mented the requirement for face masks in all public indoor general fitness programs (Body-Lift, Kettlebell Kickboxing, spaces. The Community Hall has a license of occupation with New Cardio-Barre Fusion and New Barre Above) were forced to the City and is thus considered a public indoor space. However, adjust in regards to their physical presence at the Community private rental functions are excluded from the mask require- Hall with the City closures in March. Both Lorene Hughes - ments. This and other announcements from the Provincial fitness [email protected]( ) and Kyrsten Blair - yoga government has prompted us to consider re-opening the ([email protected]) moved these programs online. The Community Hall in September to evening rentals. Such rent- Yoga Program was suspended for the summer while two fitness als will, however, have increased requirements as outlined by programs continued. Both will be in operation online starting Alberta Health Services (“AHS”) to safeguard against the spread in September. If you wish details of either program, would like of COVID-19. to participate at home, or get updates as to when the programs Over the summer, an upgrade of the Community Hall’s Fire will be allowed to safely return to the Community Hall, please Alarm System was completed. We thank the City of Calgary contact them. You may also monitor our website for updates through the Capital Conservation Grant Program and the Prov- on these programs and timing. ince through their Community Facility Enhancement Program We are planning to start a new program in September at the for their financial assistance with this project. Community Hall - language lessons. We are starting with Span- Currently, the Edelweiss Preparatory School is reviewing their ish and this is an entry level course. It will run for 12 weeks plans to either open fully in September or continue online starting September 15. It will be provided through Azren the classes until January 2021. To move slowly on our re-opening Language Nerd staff. Attendance will be limited to eight par- plan, we will continue to offer our Fitness and Yoga Programs ticipants this first time to provide an intimate and active experi- online until at least November. We will make a decision on ence. We will only run this program if participants pre-register returning these programs to the Community Hall as we progress and appropriate health safety guidelines are able to be met. into the fall. Our special indoor events, such as the Halloween Please check for registration details in the September Newslet- Party, our Annual General Meeting, the planned fall Wine Event ter or on our website. We hope this will be the first of many and the Lego Contest will be individually analyzed for health/ such language course curriculums. social issues before confirmation. In that process, we elected The Community is sponsoring a 3-week free webinar series to cancel our September Asado BBQ this year due to AHS detailing the ins and outs of waste, recycling and compost in regulations in regards to food service and public gatherings of Calgary starting September 22. Please reference the poster in the this size and design at this time. We hope to renew this event Newsletter or website for information and registration details. in 2021. Further updates will be published on our website On June 22 The Pathway Church, supported by the Community (cambrianheightscommunity.com) or with email blasts to those Association, undertook a food drive for the Calgary Food Bank. registered through our website, and on our Facebook page. We thank the volunteers, who passed out plastic donation I am sure everyone recognizes the seriousness of the COVID-19 bags the week before and collected door to door on the day, pandemic and respects the Provincial guidelines with regard to for their effort. Unfortunately, participation was low perhaps social distancing and hygiene. We wish everyone in our commu- reflecting communication. nity good health and encourage patience as we together work The next meeting of the Board is scheduled for September through a devastating period both emotionally and, for many of 14. While these meetings normally take place at the Georgina us, financially. We have made progress in controlling the spread Thomson City building on 14th Street and Northmount Drive, of the disease in Alberta and at the publication of this newslet- recent City guidelines have restricted that buildings use and ter, we are continuing to progress out of this health crisis. for the near term any Board meetings will be held at the Some of you may have noticed a press release and news re- Community Hall. These meetings occur at 6:30 PM and residents port detailing the closing of a “drug house” on Cardiff Drive on are normally welcome to attend. Over the past three months August 4. This was the result of sustained effort by residents in these meetings have been either cancelled or held utilizing proximity to this house through their vigilance and support- online technology. At this point we are not encouraging ed by the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (“SCAN”) community residents to attend due to health safety concerns program expedited through the efforts of the Calgary Police and at this point uncertainty as to whether “live” meetings will Service (“CPS”) and the Alberta Sheriffs Branch. This was also be held. If you do wish to attend, please contact president@ the location of a shooting in June. The Community Association cambrianheightscommunity.com in advance of the meeting. formed a committee to assist in communications with govern- Remember, Participation Builds Your Community’s Value. mental officials and the residents made up of local home own- ers. This experience is available to any residents who identifies Daryl Connolly continuous unusual and suspicious activity on their streets. President, CHCA

6 SEPTEMBER 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities Cambrian Heights 600 Northmount Drive NW • Calgary, Alberta T2K 3J5 Phone: 403-284-1175 • Email: [email protected] Community Association Web Site: http://www.cambrianheightscommunity.com Bylaw Article 4.8.3: The quorum for the transaction of business at any Board meeting shall be one third of the standing Directors plus two. Voting Members required for quorum is 10/3 = 3+2 = 5 members. Maximum of 18 Voting Members Position Name Telephone Email Vote President Daryl Connolly 403-470-5339 [email protected] Yes Treasurer Kevin Outhet 403-835-5365 [email protected] Yes CHCA MEETINGS: Recording and Correspondence Secretary Sue Bromley 403-669-1725 [email protected] Yes For the next Gardening Co-ordinator Christine Breed 403-589-0863 [email protected] Yes community Newsletter Co-ordinator Barb Milne 403-282-2684 [email protected] Yes board meeting Membership Co-ordinator Jennifer Manns 403-282-2835 [email protected] Yes time, please refer to our Director Planning Committee Daryl Beatty 403-554-4404 [email protected] Yes website Past Treasurer & Casino Sonya Hnatiw 403-852-0198 [email protected] Yes Director Jodi Dixon 403-276-4242 [email protected] Yes Contact Hall Director Lorna Brown 403-615-0081 [email protected] Yes Manager Lora Committees - Non Voting for bookings Rink Co-ordinator Scott Jacobson 403-771-9755 [email protected] No 403.284.1175 Hall Manager Lora Riep 403-284-1175 CHCA_ hall@telus .net No Community Recreational Co-ordinator Dru Mohler 403-476-7216 [email protected] No Casino Chairman Sonya Hnatiw 403-852-0198 [email protected] Yes CHCA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM Cambrian Heights Resident Members enjoy: 10% Discount on Saturday Hall Rentals and Free or discounted rates to many of our sponsored events. Community Association Membership is required for most community-based sports associations. To join or renew your membership please complete the following form or Purchase online at our website: www.cambrianheightscommunity.com. Name:______Address: ______Postal Code: ______Phone:______E-mail: ______(Personal information is used to inform members of community events only; no information is shared with other organizations or individuals other than those associated with Cambrian Heights Community Association.) Membership Type: (Please select one only.) CAMBRIAN HEIGHTS RESIDENTS: (voting member) Senior ($5.00) Individual ($10.00) Family ($20.00) Corporate ($50.00) NON-CAMBRIAN HEIGHTS RESIDENTS: (non-voting member) Associate ($20.00) Associate membership cards are not sent out unless proof of membership required: Please indicate membership purpose: McKnight Soccer Yoga Membership term is for 1 year and is current from Jan 1 of the year purchased until Dec 31 of the same year as per the Community Association Bylaws. Return the completed form with cheque payable to the Cambrian Heights Community Association and mail or drop off at: Cambrian Heights Community Association, 600 Northmount Drive NW, Calgary AB T2K 3J5 Rosemont Community Rental Information Rental rates are changing. Please see our website for Association updated rates. PO Box 75007, #9, 728 Northmount Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2K 6J8 Rosemont Community Ph: 403-289-6533 • [email protected] Website BOARD OF DIRECTORS Stay in Contact with Rosemont at President Kris Olsen http://www.rosemontcommunity.com Vice-President Mathew Guilherme Keep in touch with what’s going on in Rosemont by Treasurer Mel Gallant checking out the Rosemont Community website. We Secretary VACANT will keep you informed in any goings-on in the Com- Hall agent Jacquie Brennan munity along with notices of upcoming events. Check it out and stay in tune with Rosemont! Newsletter Coordinator Kris Olsen Development Committee Colin White Rosemont Community Programs Coordinator Jean Blackstock Ice rink Coordinators Kurt Westergard Association Meetings Bud Edgar are held monthly and are open to anyone in the Other Board Members at Large: Diane Myers, Jean Blackstock community who wishes to attend All inquiries can be sent to [email protected] Contact Kris Olsen to have items put on the agenda Ph: 403-284-5506 E: [email protected]

ROSEMONT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM 2020-2021

Rosemont has two membership options. Both options cover all members of a household: • Rosemont Resident Membership: FREE • Associate Membership (live outside Rosemont): $20 1. Email us at [email protected] with the info below OR 2. Complete this form and mail to PO Box 75007, 9-728 Northmount Drive NW T2K6J. Name(s): ______Address: ______Postal Code: ______Email(s): ______Only include email addresses if you want to receive email updates. For mailed-in associate memberships, please make cheques payable to the Rosemont Community Association. If you are emailing us for an associate membership, we will contact to you arrange payment. Please note: Membership term is for 1 year from September 1 to August 31. Membership is required for most community-based sports associations. Members also receive 10% discount on hall rentals.

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CAMBRIAN HEIGHTS • ROSEMONT I SEPTEMBER 2020 9 ROSEMONT PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Chastko. She was the assistant-principal at Catherine Nich- ols Gunn School for the past four years. Prior to that, she was a Learning Leader at Simons Valley School, a teacher at I hope everyone has been keeping safe and healthy…In our Edgemont School, and Valley View School. Her background continuing surreal world of self-isolation, bubbles and social and experience is in elementary school, teaching every distancing, we are truly entering a very uncertain and scary grade from Kindergarten through to Grade 6, working with Autumn. Unfortunately, we are continuing to cancel our a variety of students. She has a strong background in re- regular slate of Community activities until things improve source, Response to Intervention, and literacy. She believes on the Pandemic side. But in keeping with the success of that students, families, staff, and community, work togeth- our virtual beer tasting last June, we are organizing a virtual er in order to continue to provide a school environment Family Trivia night on Saturday, September 19 at 7pm. where each student is known, included, cared for, and chal- We’re asking everyone to please register ahead of time on lenged to be their best selves. Like our motto, Strength in the Rosemont Community website (RosemontCommunity. Community, you can rest assured that the CBE community, com). As well, we’re encouraging folks to make this a dine-in and outgoing Principal Allison Bobenic, will help ensure a event by ordering in dinner from your favourite restaurant. smooth transition. Your host for the evening will be our illustrious VP, Matthew. Please sign-up for what is always a very fun event. There has been an uptick in the number of vehicle and garage break-ins and bicycle thefts in Rosemont lately The City is planning to pave RoseHill Drive from 14th to and we encourage you to keep a look out for individuals 10th Street. The milling date is scheduled for Sept. 11, with you may not recognize and/or suspicious activities. If you paving to follow on Sept. 23. Too bad the City couldn’t have see suspicious activity, please report it to the Police and scheduled this during the summer, but please be careful mention it to your neighbours: when taking your kids back and forth to school during this • Crime In Progress: Emergency calls – 9-1-1 time. Our ever-optimistic traffic coordinator, Will V., tried • Otherwise: Non-Emergency Calls – 403-266-1234 talking to the City about putting in a “bump-out” at the • Hearing Impaired Line (24 hours): 403-538-6147 Rosehill/Rosewood intersection. It only makes sense, but the City refused his request, yet again… Calgary Police Service recommends following the 9PM Routine: • Remove valuables and garage door openers from cars • Lock Vehicles • Close overhead garage doors • Lock all external doors as well as those between garage and house • Ensure windows are shut • Turn on an exterior light Report all activities and thefts to Calgary Police, but also please email us at [email protected] and we will forward onto our Community Resource Officer.

We are still on the search for a new secretary to record minutes of our meetings and be a part of our executive team. The position involved taking minutes at our monthly meetings as well as the Annual General meeting. This takes roughly 4 hours a month, and you get to hang out with some And talking about things that make no sense, I’d like to really interesting people. Once again, if you could spare your thank the industrious and very strong individuals who took community a few hours a month, please contact us at info@ the time and a lot of effort to lift one of our very heavy skat- rosemontcommunity.com. ing rink benches onto the roof of the Hall. It took Kurt and Finally, the COVID crisis has cancelled all our regular Com- Craig some major effort to lift it back down and put it away. munity events for the spring and summer. Our AGM is If whoever did this needs a serious workout, we have some scheduled for Thursday, November 19…we are currently paving stones that need leveling… looking at various COVID rules for hosting such an event. We were sad to bid farewell to Rosemont School’s principal Regardless, we will need to engage our Community mem- Allison Bobenic. Our great school has continued to thrive bers in a safe and proper manner. Please watch for notices even under these crazy times. Our new principal is Michelle on our website and on the Community sign.

10 SEPTEMBER 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities September back to school This past March at the advice of Dr. Hinshaw, the Government of Alberta suspended in class school and turned to on-line classes in response to the onset of COVID-19. School was very different; students navigated on-line learning, parents took more of a role as teacher, Rosemont is and teachers had to be creative and engage with their students in a very different way. I want to commend the Looking for a students, teachers and parents for your cooperation and adaptability. As a father of four school aged children I know this was not without challenge. Secretary Heading back to school this year our regular routine may look very different. Whether you are sending your child to school for the first time or you are attending post- The position involves taking minutes at our monthly secondary school, the safety of our students is top of meetings, as well as the Annual General Meeting. This mind. With this in mind, collectively the Government, the takes roughly four hours a month, and you get to hang Chief Medical Officer and local school boards, worked on out with some really interesting people. Once again, if a comprehensive plan for a safe return to school. Parents you could spare your community a few hours a month, and students also participated in this decision through please contact us at [email protected]. the online survey. Thank you to all who participated in the public survey providing your input and views. Every school division in Alberta is receiving an increase in operational funding – roughly $120 million across the province to assist with the increased new costs. The new funding model for K-12 education will have both the Calgary Public and Catholic School board will see an additional 1.2 per cent increase. Additionally, school authorities have allocated $15 million of their accelerated capital maintenance and renewal funding to help support a COVID-19 learning environment. For those attending post-secondary school, you may see a Rosemont Family mix of on-line with in class learning. I have full confidence that our institutions have implemented plans to keep you safe while learning. Trivia Night For up to date information on back to school and COVID-19 you can access the following resources at the Government Saturday, September 19 website https://www.alberta.ca/covid-19-information.aspx. 7:00 pm Sincerely, Jeremy Order-In from Your Favourite Restaurant Please RSVP Online at #201, 1055 20th Avenue NW Calgary, AB T2M 1E7 Phone: 403.216.5430 Fax: 403.216.5432 RosemontCommunity.com E mail: [email protected] 1030 31 Avenue NW - $698,000 • MLS #C4306251 • 1572 + 703 sq ft of good quality • Finishes include live edge slabs living space. of west coast Big Leaf Maple, ¾” • “Beauty lies within”, or “an inside thick hardwood, smooth, high and job” come to mind, a piece of vaulted ceilings. fine art. • 12” ICF party & foundation walls • Gourmet kitchen, 3 ½ baths and for superior soundproofing, energy more completed in 2020. efficiency & fire resistance.

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