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www.tuscanyca.ca Tuscany Community Association TCA President’s Report P.O. Box 27030 Tuscany RPO Calgary, Alberta T3L 2Y1 The TCA’s AGM was held on May New energy and ideas always surface 15th, and we have once again elected following our AGM, and this year will President ...... Kelli Taylor ...... [email protected] a strong team of directors to the be no exception. Please contact me Vice President ...... Darren Bender board. I feel a signifi cant sense of any time at [email protected] ...... [email protected] responsibility as I step into the role with your comments and suggestions Treasurer ...... Lee Bardwell of President, and I thank you for regarding how we can make our Executive Administrator your vote of confi dence. Over the community the best it can be...... Jamie Neufeld ...... [email protected] past few months, I’ve refl ected on the many programs and projects the - Kelli Taylor Tuscany Committee Email Addresses TCA has tackled as the community Youth Council has grown. We can be proud of many ...... [email protected] accomplishments, and I am optimistic Traffi c and Safety Committee ...... traffi [email protected] about our ability to continue to build on those successes. Elected Officials Alderman: A sincere thank you to Harpreet Dale Hodges Sandhu, Past President, for leading 403-268-2445 the TCA over the past year and [email protected] MLA: for her unwavering dedication and Sandra Jansen commitment during her six years 403-826-1619 of service as a director. Although [email protected] Harpreet will no longer attend MP: meetings every month, please rest Rob Anders 403-292-6666 assured we have her continued www.robanders.ca support. She has graciously offered to provide support on planning and Tuscany Sun Newsletter development matters and will be a Editor & Article Submissions: solid go-to resource for the board. Darren Bender [email protected] Associate Editor: Kelley Kissner Thank you as well to the current Submission deadlines for this monthly publication are the directors and to the many volunteers 5th of the month, prior to the distribution month. who assist throughout the year. Your work is important to the community Advertising Sales: and is appreciated. We would not Phil 403-660-7324 have the Community Garden, the [email protected] sports programs, or the Youth Council The ad booking deadline is the 14th of the month prior to the distribution month. without the many hours you commit to

This publication is published 12 times a year the community. by Suburban Journals Publishing and delivered to residents by Canada Post. This publication is also available for pickup from the Tuscany Club. Thanks to Darren Bender (VP),

Please note: the information and opinions in this newsletter Lee Bardwell (VP and Treasurer), are subject to change, and do not necessarily represent the Lisa Reimer, and Deane Stiller for opinions of the publisher or editor. Content contained in this publication may not be reproduced without the written continuing to serve the community as consent of Suburban Journals Publishing. The information herein is believed accurate but not warranted so. Any directors. We welcome Brad Austin, advertisements, home businesses, babysitters & nannies, Ric Lockhart, and Lindsay Blackett or other parties listed in the Tuscany Sun should not be interpreted as recommendations or endorsements by the who have joined us on the board. editor or the publisher. THE TUSCANY SUN JUNE 2013 5 In Our Community Editor’s Message Charity Dinner, Tuscany Youth

It is time for a change, as the roles of Auction and Council directors with the TCA often juggle following the AGM each year. I have Dance enjoyed working on the newsletter over the past while and am pleased to In Support of Right to Play have attracted more local content. Hosted by the Zamzow Family With Right To Play Ambassador Over the past many months, I have “Marathon Man” Martin Parnell, enjoyed the assistance of Kelley who ran 250 marathons in one year for The next event is scheduled for Saturday, Kissner, who has provided us with Right to Play! June 15th. Please contact us at youth@ tuscanyca.ca for more details. some very capable and detailed Saturday June 8, 2013 6:00 p.m. editing of the articles that have been Bearspaw Lifestyle Centre submitted to us each month. She is the 253220 Bearspaw Road kind of person who enjoys working in the background, out of the spotlight, Help us raise $25,000 for Right and she has offered to continue in her to Play. All donations matched role for the upcoming year. Thank 3X! Tickets available online at you, Kelley, for being so reliable and ZamzowChallenge.com dedicated to our community. Your efforts to improve the quality of Park n' Play 2013 our neighbourhood newsletter have Poppy Plaza FREE Summer Drop-In defi nitely been noticed! Programming for Kids!

I am pleased to pass the torch to our 65 Tuscany Hills Road NW new Editor, Darren Bender, who is (Beside Twelve Mile Coulee School) the VP overseeing Communications August 6 – 9, 2013 for the TCA and has been a steady Opening and Community Stay n’ Play: 10:00 - 12:00 pm voice of reason over the years. Thank (3 - 5 years of age) you, Darren, for taking on this role. Celebration Poppy Plaza is part of The Landscape of NOTE: Adult /guardian must I anticipate we may see a welcome accompany children in the Stay n’ Play Memory project which commemorates emphasis on healthy living and cycling Program in our community. citizens who have served to protect our freedom and security. A ceremonial Park n’ Play: 10:00 - 3:30 pm contingent will be included in the - Kelli Taylor, (6 - 12 years of age) Volunteer Editor program. Members of the military and veterans will be present. Join in the summer fun with games, Date: Saturday, June 8, 2013 crafts and other amazing activities led Location: Poppy Plaza by City of Calgary staff. 1111 Memorial Dr. N.W. Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Play Faster this Summer! Formal ceremony to begin We have a new "PLAY PASS" for at 11:30 a.m. easier registration! Visit calgary.ca/ cns or call 311 for more info. Please note there is no on-site parking Brought to you in partnership by the Please bring a non-perishable food item City and the Tuscany Community for the Calgary Veterans Food Bank. Association. THE TUSCANY SUN JUNE 2013 7 In Our Community Book Swap and Community Cleanup

Saturday, May 11th was a busy day in Tuscany! The TCA hosted a book swap, which was a tremendous success. The TRA offered residents the opportunity to donate clothing and household items to the Women In Need Society (WINS), shred confi dential documents, recycle electronics, and donate bottles and cans to the Tuscany Scouts. It was a great opportunity to do some spring cleaning, and there was a steady stream of people through the area. The annual community clean-up was also in full swing, with people collecting trash from the ravine and the various green spaces in the community.

Thanks to every single volunteer and the TRA staff for offering this opportunity to Tuscany residents! THE TUSCANY SUN JUNE 2013 9 In Our Community Our Schools children safe from germs. As well, TMC Official Opening we would like to wish all fathers a wonderful Father’s Day on June 16. The Grand Opening for Twelve Mile Coulee Middle School (better known June is going to be an action-packed as TMC) was held on Thursday, May month with year-end testing, fi eld 2, 2013, and what a special event it trips and fun days. The grade 4 and 5 was! Dignitaries from throughout the students will go on a fi eld trip to Ralph school district, MLA Sandra Jansen, Klein Park, and the grade 2 students and Alderman Dale Hodges graced will visit the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. our presence. In eight short months, In addition, the grade 6 students will TMC has created a warm, caring, and have a farewell celebration, and there fun ambience thanks to the ongoing will be a family social school picnic. devotion from the staff, students, Lastly, our year-end mass will be held and parents in the community, and on June 21, and the last day of classes this spirit emanated throughout the is June 27. presentation from start to fi nish. With the students showing their school spirit Behind all of our successes this year by wearing school colours, there was are the dedicated and energetic teachers and staff at St. Sylvester. Our sincere literally a sea of orange in the gym for in the school year, including opening thanks to each of you! We would like the big event. day when the school bell didn’t ring to thank the families of St. Sylvester to bring the children inside to class! for sharing your warmth with us in so Guests were serenaded in by Emily Ah, the challenges of opening a new many ways throughout this past school and Jason and their incredible violin school! skills. The jazz band offered a year. Your support, cooperation, and understanding are greatly appreciated. number of pieces directly related to In the typical fun loving atmosphere Congratulations to all of our students each topic explored. The program this school embraces, there was a on their successful completion of was commentated by two delightful SURPRISE fl ash mob dance by the the school year. You have continued speakers, Nikko and Fatima, and entire student body at the close of to amaze us with your hard work, they were right on schedule and very the event. It was a terrifi c ending to a kindness, and thoughtfulness towards entertaining. One of the highlights was spectacular grand opening. As guests others. We wish our grade 6 students a fabulous student-produced video departed for refreshments and tours, all the best as they move on to new “Echoes of Our Actions” that captured Megan closed the event on the piano. adventures—you will be missed, but the essence of this very creative Thanks to all for a wonderful day, and you will always represent St. Sylvester. school, our beautiful community, welcome to the neighborhood, TMC! and the coulee, which offers many educational opportunities. Have a great summer! See you in St. Sylvester September. Other highlights included the presentation of the coat of arms, the Well, it is fi nally here… the last École St. Sylvester School is a place fl ag, and a school bell. The school month of the school year—a time for where caring, respect, responsibility, pride was evident with the Titan refl ection and celebration. trust, and family are taught and lived! banners and the smiles and laughter All parents who are interested in from the students and staff. The With the warmer weather, we would French immersion are encouraged to closing speeches by Principal Elaine like to remind you to please pick up register their children at our wonderful Demcoe and Vice Principal Jason after your dog, especially around the school. All families are encouraged to Arrell highlighted special moments school property, so we can keep our enquire at 403-500-2063. THE TUSCANY SUN JUNE 2013 11 In Our Community Sports TCA Soccer in Tuscany Calgary NorthWest This spring, almost 600 young Cleaners in Crowfoot, Tim Hortons, Tuscany residents will be hitting the and The Home Depot, for donating Basketball soccer pitch! Please watch out for the our jerseys this season. We would also families who will be making their way like to thank Ray Côté of CIR Realty to and from the local fi elds. Please for donating a van for the equipment visit www.tuscanysoccer.wordpress. sorting evening. With Ray’s help, com for current information, including we were able to move all equipment game schedules, fi eld locations and from the storage facility to the sorting rules of play. location at one time. If your local business is looking for a way to get We would like to thank our generous involved, the end-of-season wrap-up is sponsors, Martinizing by Stephen a great opportunity!

Outdoor Soccer Season dates: April 15 – June 22 Age Group Division Schedule U4 Mixed Saturday 9:30 am – 10:30 am U5/U6 Mixed Saturday 10:45 am – 11:45 am U5/U6 Mixed Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Do you have children interested in U8 Mixed Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm basketball or learning to play basketball? U8 Girls Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Calgary NorthWest Basketball runs the basketball program for boys and girls in your neighbourhood. We offer Adult Slo-Pitch programs for children aged 5 – 18 years. INTERESTED? Registration begins June 1, 2013. For [email protected] more information or to register, visit www.cnwb.ca. Lost!

LOST: Garmin Forerunner 910 xt April 18, 2013 Lost between Tuscany Boulevard and Tuscany Elementary School— Adult Slo-Pitch has been around along Tuscany Way. for many years, and continues to be a fun league for many in Tuscany. Update at Press Time: Thanks to Brad Austin, a new This item has now been found and director with the TCA, for keeping returned to the owner. Thank you to this group onCourtesy track forof Google 2013! Maps 2013 responsible community members! THE TUSCANY SUN JUNE 2013 13 In Our Community Tuscany Scouts Girl Guides

All of the Girl Guide units in the Scenic Bow Valley District are either wrapped up for the year or are preparing for their fi nal camping adventure, which will take place over the next few weeks. We have had a great year of camping, going on fi eld trips, having guest speakers, and (of course) selling cookies.

Scenic Bow Valley District’s Co- Commissioners would like to thank the over 325 girls and their families There Is No App for That! array of campgrounds apps, such as involved in our program this year, With the vacation season around Flashlight, Global Positioning System, the 70+ adult members involved with the corner, it’s fun to refl ect on campground locator, constellation running units and planning events, the how portable computer devices identifi er and camp games. It seems treasurers, secretaries, camp advisors, have changed how we do things. as if there is a digital app for almost and all unit assistants. We are greatly Smartphones and tablets help us anything, but not quite… appreciative of the businesses in our stay connected and put a world of community that have allowed us to knowledge at our fi ngertips. Every The one thing that your digital device meet in your facilities and welcomed weird and wonderful question can be cannot give you is that true feeling of us to sell cookies outside of your answered using search engines like friendship (and I don’t mean the Friend businesses. Thank you to everyone in Google and Bing. button in Facebook). The friendships the community for purchasing cookies that have been forged in the 243 and helping to support our program. Curious about what’s happening at Tuscany Scouts over the past year(s) Thank you, everyone, for a wonderful the Stampede? With the success of the are ones that can’t be found online. year! 2012 Calgary Stampede Planner app, Through weekly meetings, games, a 2013 update is sure to be released lessons, as well as multiple camping We are currently preparing for shortly. In the mood to try out the trips and outdoor events, Tuscany next year—registration is open to culinary offerings of Calgary? Check Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Rovers new members on June 3, and we out John Gilchrist’s Calgary Eats app, have all made great friends and have are recruiting leaders and district or follow the Calgary Food Trucks had amazing experiences that they will members. Please visit www.girlguides. twitter feed. remember for a lifetime. Scouting is ca to register your daughter. The truly the ultimate app! registration fee is $110 paid online and Our digital world is exploding with $40 paid at the fi rst meeting in mid- apps—some of which are practical Check out the 243 Tuscany Scouts on September. If you have any questions and help us out with our Scouting Facebook: or would like to volunteer, please adventures. For how to tie knots, the www.facebook.com/TuscanyScouts email us at [email protected]. Knot Guide app can lend assistance. and on our website A hike in Kananaskis is made simpler www.tuscanyscouts.ca with the Kananaskis Trail Map app. Weather apps, such as Accuweather, Meet our new Chief Scout, Terry The Weather Channel, Weatherbug, Grant—“The Original Mantracker!” help us plan ahead. If you’re planning Visit YouTube and type “new Chief a camping trip, check out the huge Scout Mantracker” into the search box. THE TUSCANY SUN JUNE 2013 15 In Our Community Your Tuscany Community Association

The TCA is a non-profi t organization run by a core group of volunteers who are committed to the needs and Support Tuscany! constructive development of Tuscany Buy Your Community Membership Today! and its community. The TCA has a broad mandate to represent the community to external stakeholders such as the City and to provide community sports programs. We also have an emphasis Membership ...do you have your to preserve and protect the natural Community Association membership yet? environments in Tuscany.

This year, the TCA is focusing its Benefits of Membership efforts on three broad goals: community cohesiveness, traffi c safety and the • A healthier and more enjoyable • Effective representation and development of youth programs in community through the provision advocacy to external third parties Tuscany. If you would like to participate of community sports and about issues of concern to the in the development and implementation recreation activities like soccer – community, including public of these goals, the TCA is always your membership contributes to health and safety, development looking for committed volunteers. the costs of operation and the natural environment • Insurance coverage to participate • Maintenance and preservation of For more information, contact in Community Association the natural environment, [email protected] or go to our organized sports, such as soccer including Twelve Mile Coulee website at • Discounted insurance rates - • A safer community through our www.tuscanyca.ca. email [email protected] advocacy on traffic and other • Up-to-date information about safety issues issues affecting you and the • Pride and a sense of community community through the Tuscany through participation in Sun and our website community activities

YES! I would like to become a member of the Tuscany Community Association Go to www.tuscanyca.ca to register online for your membership today! THE TUSCANY SUN JUNE 2013 17

• Tenants must complete a transfer Tuscany Club 5K Fun Run of privileges form from the Sat. June 29 at 9:00 a.m. Join us Canada homeowner to gain Tuscany Club Day weekend for this new race through privileges. the paved pathways of Tuscany. More • Add your children to your account info and registration packages are now so they can enjoy our great programs available by contacting clubprograms@ and make sure we have your current shaw.ca or register online at www. email address to stay informed about tuscany-connect.com. Tuscany Club happenings. • Any questions about TRA Tuscany Giant Garage Sale memberships can be directed to Deadline to Register Is June 11 [email protected] or call 403- This year, the giant garage sale is on 241-6402. Saturday, June 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free registration and complimentary Tuscany Club Features lawn signage is available to all TRA Check out the current program guide households in good standing. Sign up now online at www.tuscany-connect.com or by emailing [email protected]. pick up a copy at the Tuscany Club. We 150+ homes usually participate, and it is offer family special events plus sports, advertised all around the city. The Tuscany Club is operated by the fi tness and recreation programs for Tuscany Residents Association (TRA) as a preschoolers to seniors. TRA Stampede Breakfast private recreation facility for the exclusive Sat. July 13. Join us at the Tuscany Club Rent Rooms at the Tuscany Club use of its members. For more about the from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for the Rooms are available for receptions, TRA visit the FAQ section of our website, annual Stampede Breakfast along with banquets, birthday parties, seasonal listed under the “Residents Association” your family, friends, and neighbours. events, club and business meetings and banner at Enjoy pancakes and sausage, coffee and more. www.tuscany-connect.com juice, and some fi ne entertainment, and • Available only to TRA members in wrap up Stampede in style. Volunteers good standing. Address are always needed and welcome to • For more information call 403-241- Tuscany Residents Association help for an hour or two with set up, 6402 or email customerservice. 212 Tuscany Way N.W. cooking, and more. Please contact [email protected]. T3L 2J6 [email protected] or call 403-241- Phone 6402 to sign up! 403-241-6402 June Events & Annual Fees Notice Hours of Operation Notices Now Overdue Park Hours: The Tuscany Residents Association Mon. to Sun. 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Summer Programs at the invoiced all membership holders in Offi ce Hours: Tuscany Club Tuscany in early April. With each invoice Mon. to Sat. 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The TRA Summer Program Guide is now came various payment options. Fees are (closed 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.) out and registration is open! This year we have youth and adult tennis lessons, now late, and interest is applied monthly. If You Are New To Tuscany Or skatepark, and adult fi tness and yoga Contact the Tuscany Club offi ce at 403- Moved Within The Community… classes. We also offer weekly daycamp 241-6402 for more information. We look Read This! programs from July 2 to August 30 for forward to serving the good people of • All new residents must visit the children aged 4 to 7 years and special Tuscany in the upcoming year. Please Tuscany Club offi ce to register weeks in July and August especially for note that annual fees must be paid in their home and be eligible for TRA kids aged 8 to 11 years. Camps include order to register for TRA programs, such benefi ts such as accessing the park indoor and outdoor sports and games, as daycamps and fi tness classes. and taking part in programs and arts and crafts, special events, and much events. more. View the guide and register online Contact the Recreation Manager at • If you move within Tuscany, you at www.tuscany-connect.com or contact [email protected] for more must also visit the offi ce to update [email protected] for help or more information on TRA programs and your account to remain current. information. events. THE TUSCANY SUN JUNE 2013 19 In Our City Alderman's Report Farmers’ Markets

Off-Leash Ambassador Pilot The 2013 Parks Program Guide **Please check with markets for times of Program The 2013 Parks Program Guide operation and other details** To support responsible pet ownership includes birding programs, gardening, efforts, members of the community, family nature events, outdoor • Airdrie Farmers’ Market: Wed. until along with Animal & Bylaw Services adventures and spring/summer day Sept. Royal Canadian Legion and Parks, have designed a citizen- camps for kids. Calgarians can book • Bearspaw Farmers’ Market: led initiative that uses the talents, special programs through The City in Sun. until Oct. 25240 Nagway Road skills, and energy of volunteers to their local parks for block parties and • Blackfoot Farmers’ Market: support safe interactions with pets and check topics on geocaching and nature Weekends until Oct. 5600 - 11 St. S.E. encourage responsible pet ownership photography. Check out The 2013 • Calgary Farmers’ Market: Thu. – in off-leash areas. With Calgary’s Parks Program Guide at Calgary.ca Sun. year-round, 510 - 77th Ave. S.E. population of 122,000 dogs and over and search nature programs • Calgary Grassroots Northland: 150 off-leash areas available for Tue. until Sept. 24, 5111 Northland public use, responsible pet ownership Alberta One-Call Dr. N.W. plays a crucial role in ensuring safe Alberta One-Call is a not-for- • Calgary Green Market 17: and environmentally sound off-leash profi t corporation providing a Sun. until Sept. Tomkins Park, 800 - areas, for example Bowmont Park. communications service between 17 Ave. S.W. The object of the pilot program is people who intend to dig in the ground • Calgary West Country Market: promoting responsible pet ownership and utility operators who register their Sat. until Oct. Highway 1, near and safe interactions with pets in the buried facilities. To submit a locate Calaway Park city’s off-leash parks through citizen- request, 2 days prior to digging call • Chestermere Farmers’ Market: led community capacity building 1-800-242-3447 or submit an online Fri. evenings until Aug. West efforts and building on the success locate request at www.alberta1call. Chestermere Drive–Rec Centre and insights from the pilot project to com. There is no charge to the ground • Cochrane Farmers’ Market: launch this approach city wide. There disturber for this service. Corporate Sat. until Sept. Cochrane Ranche. are two phases of the program: Phase members are charged a nominal fee • Crossroads Farmers’ Market: Fri. – 1: Community needs assessment for each locate request. The mission Sun. year-round, 1235 – 26 Ave. S.E. and engagement to inform the of Alberta One-Call Corporation is • Hillhurst Sunnyside Farmers’ development of a community capacity to prevent damage to buried facilities Market: Wed. until Oct. Community building plan for the neighbourhood; through education, advocacy, public Centre, 1320 - 5 Ave. N.W. and Phase 2: Recruiting, training and awareness, and dependable cost- subsequent strategic deployment of effective communication and exchange • Kingsland Farmers’ Market: Thu. – volunteers to support safe interactions of information between members Sun. year-round, 7711 Macleod Tr. S. with pets and encourage responsible and those intending to commence • Rocky Ridge Ranch Farmers' pet ownership in off-leash areas. excavation work. Market: Thu. until Sept. 10709 Rocky This initiative is being sponsored by Ridge Blvd. N.W. Alderman MacLeod and myself. - Dale Hodges • South Fish Creek Farmers’ Market: Fri. until Sept. 333 Shawville Blvd. S.E. • Springbank Farmers’ Market: Canadians Net Worth at New Record Sat. until Oct. Springbank Parks for Canadian household net worth rose in the fourth quarter of 2012 to a new All Seasons record high, according to RBC Economics. • Strathmore Farmers’ Market: The market value of the net worth of Canadian households rose by 1.4% ($93 Fri. until Sept. Exhibition Grounds billion) in the fourth quarter of 2012 to $7.0 trillion. • Triwood-Mountain View Lions Farmers’ Market: Thu. until Sept. - www.rbc.com Triwood Community Centre THE TUSCANY SUN JUNE 2013 21 In Our City Crowfoot Library Bowness Library Valley Ridge Programs for Adults Events • A Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy: June 3, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Valley Ridge Community Garden is • Career Basics: Enhancing Your Job excited to invite you to Music in the Search Through Social Networking: Garden EVERY Sunday night in July June 5, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. and August from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., • Film Night: June 20, 6:30 p.m. – with opening entertainment starting at 8:30 pm. Call 221-4122 for details. 6:00 p.m. This is a family affair—all • Computer Technology Coaching: ages are welcome. Please bring your Tues. 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and lawn chairs, blankets, etc. If you are 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. driving to this event, please try to park in the rink parking lot. We are working Programs for Children and Youth on getting a food truck for each • 2013 TD Summer Reading Club: Programs for Adults Sunday evening. Beginning June 12, drop in to collect • Think You Lack Willpower? your passport for this exciting Think Again!: June 5, 7:00 p.m. – The Music in the Garden schedule is adventure. Join us as we kick off 8:30 p.m. as follows: GO! • Walk Your Way to Fitness: June July 7 Styles & Noble • GO! The 2013 TD Summer 11, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. July 14 Great Rain Reading Club: June 15, 10:00 a.m. – • Citizenship Preparation Class: July 21 Pink Lemonade 4:00 p.m. June 15, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. July 28 Mandy Meyson • Go! Walk with Dinosaurs: Jun. 17, • Creative Jewelry: June 22, Aug. 4 Pronto Flutes 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Ages 2 – 5 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Aug. 11 Irish Night TBA with caregiver. • Ebooks: A Library On the Go: Aug. 18 Lee John May • Celebrate Canada: Jun. 28, June 26, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Aug. 25 Eight Oh Seven 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Ages 2 – 5 with caregiver. Programs for Kids & Teens Yoga in the Garden will begin • Drop-in Family Storytime: Wed. & • Rhythm and Rhyme for Babies: Monday, June 3 at 7:30 – 8:45 p.m. Sat. 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Ages 2 – June 1, 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and will continue every Monday and 5 with caregiver. Ages 6 to 23 months with a parent/ Wednesday for three months. caregiver. Visit www.calgarypubliclibrary.com for • Papa Time: Sat. June 8 – 22, Questions about Music in the Garden more information on these programs. 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Ages 6 to 23 or Yoga in the Garden can be directed months with a parent/caregiver. to Kim Holmes-Younger, Chair of • World of Owls: June 10, 4:30 p.m. Valley Ridge Community Garden and – 5:30 p.m. Ages 7 and up. Director at Large for the Valley Ridge Bilingualism • Boy-sterous Storytime: June 14, Community Association. 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Ages 3 to 5 Increases independent of a parent/caregiver. • Go! The 2013 TD Summer Between 2006 and 2011, the number Reading Club: June 15, 10:00 a.m. of people who reported being able – 4:00 p.m. to conduct a conversation in both of Canada’s offi cial languages increased Visit www.calgarypubliclibrary. by nearly 350,000 to 5.8 million. com for more information on these programs. Registration is required for News Canada, offi ciallanguages.gc.ca all programs unless otherwise noted. THE TUSCANY SUN JUNE 2013 23 In Our City The P.U.P.P.Y. Program: Help Make Fostering Safe Our Parks #1 by Picking Up #2! Communities

Did you know that pet waste left in 2013 P.U.P.P.Y • Animal & Bylaw Services is part of yards and parks is washed into storm event dates: the Joint Graffi ti Investigative Team. drains and is the leading contributor Upcoming City • The team includes Calgary Police to storm water contamination? In fact, of Calgary and Calgary Transit. pet waste is classifi ed as a dangerous events: pollutant and is in the same category as • Sat. June 15, Citizens are our partners in the fi ght toxic chemicals and oil! 9:30 a.m. – against graffi ti: 12:30 p.m. at • Report graffi ti by calling 311 to The P.U.P.P.Y. (Pick Up Pooch’s Poo Auburn Bay help get it removed and aid ongoing Yourself) program, a partnership Park investigations. between The City of Calgary Parks • Fall events: dates coming soon • Call 911 to report graffi ti in progress. and The City of Calgary Animal & • Remove graffi ti from your property Bylaw Services, was established in Upcoming community-led events: within 24 hours to discourage more 2011 to educate Calgarians about the • Sun. June 2, 10:00 a.m. – graffi ti. importance of picking up and disposing 12:00 p.m. at Tom Campbell’s Hill • Get help from Animal & Bylaw of pet waste and to make participants Services to organize a community familiar with responsible pet ownership Note: P.U.P.P.Y. events may be clean-up. and sustainable park use. This program cancelled due to severe weather. Please • Find out about the educational encourages Calgarians to participate contact 311 prior to the event for resources offered. in P.U.P.P.Y. events that focus on park updates. • Learn more about the Graffi ti stewardship to keep our off-leash Abatement Program. areas safe and healthy for pets, people, For more information about the and wildlife. Experts will be on-hand P.U.P.P.Y. program or how you can Visit www.calgary.ca, to share information on a variety of organize a park clean-up in your area, www.graffi tifreecalgary.ca or call pet-related topics; volunteers will visit calgary.ca and search “P.U.P.P.Y.” 311 to fi nd out about the programs, lead engaging, interpretive programs; or contact 311. services and resources mentioned and supplies will be available for above. community residents to “pitch in and - The City of Calgary Animal & Bylaw pick up” waste. Services, The City of Calgary Parks - The City of Calgary Animal & Bylaw Services What can you do to keep off-leash areas safe and clean? • Always have pet waste baggies with you when you walk your dog. Pick up your pet’s waste and dispose of the Is Someone You Know Hungry? bag properly in a waste receptacle. Even in Canada, more than one quarter—specifi cally 28 out of 100 people— • Model responsible behaviours and are worried about "how they can afford to buy food." A nationwide Angus encourage other park users to pick up Reid poll also shows that 40% of Canadians know someone who has used a their pet’s waste. food bank. If you fi nd that startling, there's more: one in fi ve Canadians say • Participate in P.U.P.P.Y. program they have skipped a meal at least once in the past year because they didn't events to learn about sustainable park have enough food or money. As many as 20% of parents say they skip meals, use and responsible pet ownership. so there is enough food for their children to eat. • Organize a community clean-up in your favourite off-leash area or park - News Canada, www.HungerAwarenessWeek.ca by registering for a green project. THE TUSCANY SUN JUNE 2013 25 In Our City surface, such as sand, wood chips, or City of Calgary Parks Events pea gravel. Grass will not adequately cushion a fall. International Migratory Bird Day Parks Summer Camps For over 20 years, the Environment This summer, park your kids in the Water hazards of the Americas has been celebrating great outdoors! Register your child • Ensure all backyard swimming pools International Migratory Bird Day for a summer camp with The City are fenced. The fence should be at (IMBD). This annual event occurs of Calgary Parks. Kids will be taken least 1.5 metres (5 feet) high and all over the Americas, from Canada on a week-long adventure of the have a self-latching, self-closing, to South America and everywhere natural world through observation, lockable gate. in between. The City of Calgary has exploration, art, and theatre. • Drowning is the leading cause of been a participant of IMBD for the Dates: Camps run all summer long, unintentional injury-related death last 10 years. The focus of the event starting July 8 among children ages one to four. is not only bird migration but bird Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. • Children can drown in just a few conservation as well. This event is Location: Inglewood Bird Sanctuary centimetres of water if it covers their FREE, but donations are welcome. Cost: $225/week mouth and nose. Date: May 11 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ask about our pre- and post-childcare. Lawn and garden tools Location: Inglewood Bird Sanctuary Visit Calgary.ca to register or call • Keep young children away from 403-268-3800 (option #1). outdoor power equipment. Serious Hike for Health burns may result from touching hot Calgarians are invited to combine engine surfaces. physical fi tness with nature Backyard Play • Ensure that all tools, fuel, chemicals, exploration and Hike for Health! The and other hazardous substances are City of Calgary Parks invites you to Safety stored in a secure, locked area. A journey to every quadrant of the city simple latch may not be suffi cient. and explore a different park each day during this event. Guided walks will Insect bites and stings be combined with interactive activities • Minimize the risk of attracting led by City of Calgary staff. It’s a insects by not wearing strong chance to be active outdoors while perfumes or scented lotions. reconnecting with nature and our • Avoid wearing brightly coloured city’s great green spaces. This event is clothing outdoors. FREE. • Destroy or relocate hives and nests situated near your home. Locations, Dates and Times: • To avoid a bite in case of Prairie Winds Park With summer fast approaching, accidentally stepping on a stinging (223 Castleridge Blvd. NE) Alberta Health Services Emergency insect, always ensure your child June 13; 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Medical Services would like to wears shoes or sandals. encourage parents to ensure their • If your child has received an Griffi th Woods backyard play areas are made safe. “EpiPenJr” prescription from your (Discovery Ridge Blvd. SW) Direct supervision is the best method physician (for serious anaphylactic June 14; 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. to reduce the chance of injury. It is emergencies only), ensure they Carburn Park also prudent to ensure play equipment understand when and how to use it. (67 Riverview Dr. SE) in your yard is suitable for the age • If your child experiences a severe June 15; 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and skill of the children using it. reaction to an insect sting, seek Don’t forget to check the equipment medical attention or call 911. Bowmont Park often and repair any worn or broken (Twin Bridges at 85 St. NW) parts. Set up play equipment on 8 - Alberta Health Services June 16; 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. to 12 inches of a shock-absorbing THE TUSCANY SUN JUNE 2013 27 In Our City In addition to work on the station in the median of Crowchild Trail, crews NW LRT will continue to lay track, will put up Golf with Us! poles to support the wires that power Extension the trains (called overhead caternary wires), will complete construction on Royal Oak/Rocky Ridge and the station and the platform, and will Tuscany Project Update: install communication systems, such June 2013 as the overhead displays that advise Park and Ride Construction Will you when your train will arrive. Begin Soon Construction on the Park and Rides Update on Eamon’s Sign and on both sides of Crowchild Trail Building is expected to begin in June 2013. Residents can expect to see more construction traffi c in the community once construction starts because construction vehicles are unable to access these sites from Crowchild Trail.

The City of Calgary works with its contractors to ensure impacts, such as dust, noise, and other disruptions Both the building and sign have been to the community, are kept to a moved from the future Rocky Ridge minimum. Impacted residents will be Park and Ride site. The sign is being advised of any new construction or refurbished and will be returned to the On Friday, August 16, The Federation changes that will affect them. Please site as outlined in the original plan. of Calgary Communities and call 311 if you have a concern about Community Mediation Calgary any construction-related impacts. As per Council’s direction to Society will be hosting the fi rst Construction on Tuscany Station determine a use for the building, annual “Chip in Fore Communities” Is Progressing a leasing opportunity is currently golf tournament at The Canal at Construction continues to progress posted for the building on The City Delacour golf course in support of the rapidly, and the new station is on track of Calgary website, www.calgary.ca. community association network here to open for transit use in fall 2014. Anyone wishing to express an interest in Calgary. This network of volunteer- Since crews began work on the station in using the building for a future run organizations makes up the largest in July 2012, the structure is clearly business or service should review the collective volunteer movement in the visible in the median of Crowchild leasing opportunity. Transportation city, with more than 20,000 strong! It Trail just north of Stoney Trail. Infrastructure will report back to is only $149 to golf as an individual or Council in June on the results of the a discounted rate of $575 for a team of Construction crews will continue to leasing opportunity and will receive four. access the median via the closed lanes further direction from Council on how adjacent to the CTrain Right of Way to proceed with the building. “Chip in” to help support your local on Crowchild. Traffi c speed is reduced community association and register to 60 km/h in this section for safety For More Information yourself or a team of four today! reasons as construction vehicles move All up-to-date project information on For more information on the in and out of this area. This speed construction and the project is posted tournament, or to register, please reduction will stay in place until at at www.calgary.ca/nwlrt. A link to the visit www.calgarycommunities. least spring 2014 because of ongoing leasing opportunity for the Eamon’s com/2013/04/17/chip-in-fore- construction activity. Building is also posted here. communities-golf-tournament . THE TUSCANY SUN JUNE 2013 29 In Our City Parking Lot Lighting Upgrade Saves Money and Benefits the Environment

Energy conservation is top of An added bonus of the upgrade is business units are now delivering mind when thinking about being improved security. The new lights upgrades for 10 more LRT stations environmentally friendly. Keep the heat increase lighting uniformity and quality across the city. low, turn off lights, and buy energy- making Calgary Transit’s CCTV video effi cient bulbs. Just like we buy energy- footage clearer so that people are more To learn more about the Sustainable effi cient bulbs for our home lighting, identifi able. Transit Protective Services Buildings Partnership Program, e-mail The City of Calgary has started to is responsible for monitoring the video [email protected]. purchase energy-effi cient lights for City footage. lighting. A recent lighting upgrade at the Brentwood LRT parking lot is forecast The project was collaboratively to save $550 per month in energy costs. planned and delivered through a partnership between Calgary Transit and City lights are generally only replaced Infrastructure & Information Services when they burn out, but a hail storm (IIS). IIS is a business unit within in 2010 caused so much damage The City that provided Sustainable to the lights at the Brentwood LRT Buildings Partnership Program funding parking lot that The City took the and technical support to the project and opportunity to retrofi t all of the lights is now monitoring project performance. in the parking lot with Light Emitting The pilot project at Brentwood LRT Diode (LED) lighting as part of a pilot was such a success that these partnering project. The old High Pressure Sodium (HPS) double lamps were replaced with Let’s Walk! LED single June is a great time for getting out • Avoid using headphones so you are lamps, which into your community! Walking has aware of the sounds around you. resulted in a many benefi ts—getting to know • Wear colours that are bright and system wattage your neighbours, fi nding out what is refl ect light. reduction of 70 happening around you, getting fresh air • Walk in well-lit areas. per cent. and exercise, and socializing in your • Bring a friend or your dog with you community. for company. “This project is a great example of • Have fun! our goal to improve triple bottom Here are some safety tips for walking in line outcomes,” says Ron Raymond, and around your community: For more information on walking Energy Management Manager. “The • Tell someone where you are going, alone or starting a community walking upgrade addresses fi nancial, social, and which route you are taking, and when group, please check out our walking environmental factors.” you will be back. guide resource called Around the • Be aware of your surroundings. Block: Let’s Walk! You can fi nd the The new fi xtures use less energy and • Listen to your instincts. Something walking guide on the Federation of therefore cost less to run, and they last that doesn’t look or seem right Calgary Communities website (www. longer, which decreases maintenance probably isn’t. calgarycommunities.com) under the costs. And because the lights have no • Walk facing the traffi c. Building Safe Communities icon. mercury content, the project reduced • Stay away from shrubbery, darkened Federation of Calgary Communities, environmental hazards. doorways, and alleys. Building Safe Communities Program THE TUSCANY SUN JUNE 2013 31 In Our City

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Calgary Canadians living with arthritis. www. live music and much, more. Humane walktofi ghtarthritis.ca www.fortcalgary.com Society's Dog Jog and Chinook Triathlon Festival: June 15 Heritage Park Dominion Day/ More: June 2, – 16, Fish Creek Provincial Park. Two Canada Day/ Family Games: July 1, Glenmore Park events: the Chinook Half Iron 119.1 K Heritage Park. Celebrate with birthday South. 5 km fundraising pet walk for and the Olympic Distance. cake, family games, Aboriginal dancers the whole family in support of Calgary's www.chinookhalf.com and the 65th Mount Royal Rifl es. www. homeless and unwanted animals. www. heritagepark.ca calgaryhumane.ca Loops for the Troops: June 16, Glenmore Park North. 5k run/walk and Calgary Stampede: July 5 – 14, Calgary Bicycle Festival and Ride- 10k run/walk to support our troops. Stampede Park. Known as the "Greatest the-Road Tour: June 2, Stanley Park. www.events.runningroom.com/hm/ Show on Earth". A 10-day rodeo, Learn how you can promote active midway, western art show, and much and sustainable transportation. Sled Island Festival: June 19 – 22, more. www.calgarystampede.com www.morepeoplecycling.ca various venues. A variety of alternative bands. www.sledisland.com The Mayor's Environment Expo: June A Sampling of 4 – 6, Municipal Building. Educates Calgary Greek Festival: June 21 – youth and celebrates environmental 23, Hellenic Community Centre. The Concerts action in our community through festival features great food, live music, interactive exhibits, displays and dancing and fun for the whole family. • April Wine: June 15, Deerfoot Inn workshops. www.calgary.ca www.calgaryhellenic.com & Casino • Ziggy Marley: June 20, Jack Spruce Meadows National: June 5 – 9, Shakespeare in the Park Festival: June Singer Concert Hall Spruce Meadows. An annual event that 21 – Aug. 18, Prince's Island. Enjoy the • Serena Ryder, Couer de Pirate features the top equestrian show jumpers sun, the park and Mount Royal College's and Guests: June 22, Banff from across the country. energizing interpretations of a number Cascades www.sprucemeadows.com of Shakespeare's classic plays. www. • Glass Tiger: July 6, Deerfoot Inn theatrecalgary.com & Casino Carifest: June 8, Shaw Millennium • Tim McGraw: July 11, Skatepark. A variety of events Dare to Share in Support of Bethany Scotiabank Saddledome celebrating Caribbean culture, including Care Foundation: June 22, 7:00 pm., • Dixie Chicks: July 12, Scotiabank a carnival parade, food tastings, music Schanks Sports Grill, 9627 Macleod Saddledome and dance performances and more. Trail S. Join us for a fundraiser and • Kiss: July 13, Scotiabank www.carifestcalgary.com silent auction. Tickets $10 (18+). Saddledome [email protected] or • Bruno Mars: July 17, Scotiabank Betty's Run & Walk for ALS: June 403- 818-1357 Saddledome 9, Glenmore Park. Run and walk to • Nazareth: July 20, Deerfoot Inn provide awareness and raise funds for a Calgary Relay For Life: June 22, & Casino cure for ALS, more commonly known Cardel Place. Supports cancer research • Rush: July 24, Scotiabank as Lou Gehrig's disease. www.alsab.ca and people living with cancer. Saddledome convio.cancer.ca • Loreena McKennitt: August 12, Walk to Fight Arthritis: June 9, Southern Alberta Jubilee Fish Creek Park. Help raise funds for Fort Calgary Canada Day: July 1, • Sarah Brightman: October 21, ground-breaking research, programs and Fort Calgary. A free pancake breakfast, Scotiabank Saddledome services to support the over 4.6 million bouncy castles, pony rides, a petting zoo, THE TUSCANY SUN JUNE 2013 33 In Our City Red-Tailed Beauty Why Do Men Lie?

The Red-Tailed Hawk is the most Canadian common hawk in North America. broadcast Though there is some variation in journalist Linden their colouring (there are fourteen MacIntyre, recognized subspecies of this author of the carnivorous bird) they are typically award-winning brown with a lighter under-belly and, novel The of course, a characteristic red brick- Bishop’s Man, coloured tail. Also known as buzzard has written hawks or red hawks, these large raptors another book that reside in open areas like fi elds, deserts, probes deeply into the human reality. or even urban areas, with tall perches from which they can observe their In Why Men Lie (Random House territory and spot prey, like rodents and Photo credit: Canada), Effi e, an academic rabbits, with their exceptionally sharp Andrea Hunt specializing in Celtic studies and a eyes. A Red-Tailed Hawk’s eyesight is Cape Bretoner living in Toronto, is eight times better than a human’s. in movies. Interestingly, though, in in her 50s and trying to make sense movies, it is commonly misrepresented of the convoluted—and less than From March to May, keep an eye out as the call of a Bald Eagle. satisfying relationships she has had for Red-Tailed Hawks performing with the men in her life. A chance their circling, soaring, and plummeting Red-Tailed Hawks are an important meeting with J.C. Campbell, an old courting routines in pairs. These hawks part of our ecosystem, as their hunting friend from the 1970s, gives her are monogamous and, once they reach habits help to control the rodent and life a welcome new focus. He is sexual maturity at three years old, they rabbit populations. Their nests also assured, a successful journalist, and will typically mate for life. In fact, provide habitat for small birds, such handsome. they will likely only fi nd a new mate as the house sparrow, which often if theirs dies. The females, who are lives in Red-Tailed Hawk nests. The Unfortunately, J.C. has secrets— up to 25% larger than the males, will most common threats to these birds secrets that in the end destroy him lay one to fi ve eggs in the fi rst week are shootings, collisions with vehicles, and again shatter Effi e’s illusions of April, and their chicks will fl edge and human interference with nesting about love. The foreshadowing in at approximately 45 days old. Though activities. this novel is outstanding. It is almost many Red-Tailed Hawks don’t survive like the intuition that keeps telling past a few years of age, those who do If you come across an injured us that something is not right with a can live up to 21 years in the wild. Red-Tailed Hawk, please contact certain relationship. In the end, we the Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation are left to wonder do we really ever Another distinctive characteristic of Society at 403-239-2488 or visit know anyone, even those we love Red-Tailed Hawks is their call, known www.calgarywildlife.org. and think we trust? as a “horse scream.” The sound they emit has been described as similar to - Alicia Sully, Calgary Wildlife This look into human nature is that of a steam whistle and is easily Rehabilitation Centre deserving of your attention. recognizable because it is often used - Jean Andrews "My father was my teacher. But most importantly he was a great dad." Book of the Month Beau Bridges THE TUSCANY SUN JUNE 2013 35 Your Family Parenting Your Preschooler Reading on the

Father’s Day Memories Road

This Father’s Day you may want to start a tradition with your preschool-aged The family child by recording their responses to the fi ll-in-the-blank sentences below. summer road You could continue to do this each year at the same time, then look back trip—the open and compare how answers change from year to year. It is one way to freeze road beneath precious memories of your little one. Some of the answers may even prove to be your wheels, surprising and allow you to see the world through your child’s eyes. kids crammed into the back My Dad seat, and hours 1. My dad’s favourite food is ______. of together time as you head down 2. My dad’s favourite thing to watch on TV is ______. the highway towards adventure and 3. My dad’s favourite thing to play with me is ______. relaxation. The road is a surprisingly 4. At his job, my dad ______. good opportunity to encourage your 5. I think my dad is funny when he ______. children to stay engaged in reading 6. My dad is the best in the family at ______. while away from the classroom. 7. I love my dad more than ______. Calgary’s early literacy program, 8. I know my dad loves me because ______. Calgary Reads, would like to offer up 9. My dad is proud of me when ______. a few fun and easy suggestions to fi ll 10. My dad is special because he ______. up that road trip with reading.

- Betty Ann Chandler, B. Ed. • Before leaving on your trip, help your kids locate your destination (and all the vantage points along the way) on a map. • Read highway signs en route. Help Kids Handle Stress • Play word and alphabet games in the car, games like the Geography When faced with emergency situations • Explain the events as best you can game or I Spy using letters instead of like a severe storm, children can and acknowledge what's frightening colours. feel the stress deeply and may react about what happened. • If you stop to eat at a restaurant, in different ways. Younger children • Tell your kids what you think and have your children read the menu to may cry, whine or wet the bed in feel. Doing so helps them feel less you. anxious situations. Older children may alone if they know that their feelings • Stop at interesting or historical sites experience an intense fear of injury are similar to yours. along the highway to stretch your or separation anxiety. Other common • Maintain familiar routines, like legs and to read the information reactions include a fear of the dark, mealtimes and regular bedtime markers. physical pain and eating or sleeping hours. • And, of course, pack lots of books problems. • While parents can play a huge and magazines in the car. role in helping children deal with The key to helping your children cope anxiety, it may be helpful to talk to a With a little planning, imagination is simply by being there and making professional such as a psychologist and a well-stocked vehicle, your them feel safe. Keep in mind the or social worker, who can help family summer road trip can become following tips: children understand and cope with a literary adventure, one that will keep • Take your children's fears seriously their emotions. your kids on the road to literacy. and tell them that it's okay to be scared. - News Canada, www.GetPrepared.ca - Calgary Reads THE TUSCANY SUN JUNE 2013 37 Father's Day Fun with Father on June 16

Another year, another tie for your to the activity level and interests enjoys. Carry the theme of your event Father? No way! This is the year of your Dad, family members and right through your barbecue. that you do something special for friends. Does your Dad love baseball? Dad—really special. How about setting If your family is less sports oriented, Something that will up a small batting why not set up a Monster Monopoly start a new family tournament in the Challenge, or a Lego-building tradition and everyone park? Or a Frisbee Challenge. The only limit for any will look forward to. toss challenge? Or a special event is your imagination. Get basketball dunking everyone involved in the planning— How about focusing contest? Pick any that just adds to the fun. on a special activity activity your Dad instead of trying to buy and the family can all Enjoy Dad on Father's Day, and create a gift for the man who take part in. Get on a tradition and memories that are really has everything (at least ties)? the computer and prepare some neat priceless. Special activities create memories, invitations for the event. Take lots of and memories are what make our lives pictures (you can also use them for - Jean Andrews richer. So here are a few ideas. next year's invitation). Create a do-it- yourself trophy for the winner. Then Why not set up a "Father's Day top off the day with a great barbecue Tournament"? The event can be geared that you know your Dad always Praise Needed for Pop

Famous TV Dads What moms don't understand, says Dr. Charles Sophy, a child and adult This list by www.wibw.com will • Steven Keaton, Family Ties psychiatrist and director of the L.A. defi nitely bring up some great father • Al Bundy, Married...With Children Department of Children and Family images: The Good, The Bad and The • Peter Griffi n, Family Guy Services, is that dads need to hear Ugly! From J.R. to Homer Simpson • Tony Soprano, The Sopranos praise for their child-care efforts—even and Frank Costanza this list is an all- • Mike Brady, The Brady Bunch if the notion sets moms' eyes rolling. star dad line-up. • Bradford Meade, Ugly Betty • Frank Costanza, Seinfeld "Mothers are more confi dent in that • Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable, The Cosby • John Locke's dad, Lost role; the pat on the back isn't what Show • J.R. Ewing, Dallas they're looking for," Sophy said. "Dads • Charles Ingalls, Little House on the • Jimmy Cooper, The O.C. need the reassurance. So you say, 'Great Prairie • Christopher Hayden, Gilmore Girls job changing that diaper,' and I know • Ward Cleaver, Leave It to Beaver • Gob Bluth, Arrested Development moms are like, 'Are you kidding me, • Jim Anderson, Father Knows Best • Paul Young, Desperate Housewives what do you want, applause?' But if • Sheriff Andy Taylor, The Andy • Homer Simpson, The Simpsons you want him to change four more Griffi th Show diapers, you better applaud at some • Steve Douglas, My Three Sons - Jean Andrews level." Trying and failing to live up to moms' demands can be "defl ating," says Brock "It doesn't matter who my father was. It matters Griffi n, a spokesperson for the National who I remember he was." Center for Fathering. Anne Sexton, poet - www.today.com THE TUSCANY SUN JUNE 2013 39 Your Health Want to Make It Easy to Eat Healthier?

We all know that it’s tempting—and eggs, hot cereals, quiches, • Eat at least two Food Guide often too easy—to reach for foods that casseroles, and soups. servings of fi sh each week. Choose are high in fat, salt, or sugar. Canada’s • While meat provides protein and fi sh such as char, herring, mackerel, Food Guide provides practical tips other important nutrients, you salmon, sardines, and trout. Health about healthy eating for children, don’t need to eat a lot of it to meet Canada provides advice for limiting teens, adults, and seniors from all nutrition needs. Select lean cuts, exposure to mercury from certain cultural backgrounds. trim the fat, and prepare meat in types of fi sh. Refer to the Health ways that require little or no added Canada website (www.hc-sc.gc.ca) Here are a dozen easy Food Guide fat. for the latest information. tips to make your daily eating pattern • Try meat alternatives, such as healthier: beans, lentils, and tofu. They’re - For more information, visit Health • Vegetables and fruit are nature’s high in protein and fi bre and are Canada’s Food Guide website at www. fast food…just wash and go! low in fat. health.gc.ca/foodguide. • Pressed for time? Buy packages of pre-bagged vegetables, such as baby carrots, leafy greens or green beans, that can be quickly tossed in Make Healthy Choices As You Age a salad, stir-fry, or casserole. • Go natural: avoid adding butter and Whether you are 26 or 62, when it • Stress—Continuous stress without sauces to cooked vegetables. Use comes to making healthy lifestyle relief can lead to physical symptoms herbs, spices, fl avoured vinegar, choices it's never too late. If you focus like headaches, upset stomach, or lemon juice instead of salt to on making small, sustainable changes, elevated blood pressure, chest pain, enhance the taste. When you serve those choices will soon start to add and problems sleeping. To combat veggies raw, try a low-fat yogurt up and before you know it, goals that these symptoms, try meditation: all it dip. once seemed overwhelming now feel takes is a calm mind and some deep • Grain products—especially whole much more attainable. breathing. grains—are low in fat and high in fi bre. But check the ingredients: Take a look at four important areas to • Diet—A healthy diet is not about brown bread isn’t necessarily made concentrate on for overall good health: deprivation. Rather, it is about with whole grains. increasing energy, stabilizing • Whole grains aren’t just for bread. • Sleep—Getting a solid amount of mood, and keeping you as healthy Try whole grain pasta or couscous, shut-eye is an important part of a as possible. Opt for a piece of brown or wild rice, barley, and healthy lifestyle, leaving us more fresh fruit and some nuts for your quinoa. alert, energetic and better able afternoon snack to keep you full and • Have whole wheat toast or bagels to function. The National Sleep energized. For those days when time instead of croissants, doughnuts, or Foundation suggests seven to nine is tight, try stocking up on healthy pastries. hours a night. To get started, try frozen options for a quick meal. • Choose skim, 1%, or 2% milk and turning out the lights a half hour select cheeses and yogurt with earlier every night. By making one small change in each lower fat content. Be sure to check category you will soon see that one the label—some low-fat yogurts are • Exercise—Physical activity plays an healthy choice leads to another. high in sugar. important role in keeping our bodies • If milk is not for you, drink soy healthy and functioning properly. - News Canada, beverage fortifi ed with calcium and Use everyday activities to add more Facebook.com/HealthyChoiceCanada vitamin D. movement into your life. Put on your • Incorporate milk or fortifi ed soy favourite song and dance along while beverage when preparing scrambled you do housework. THE TUSCANY SUN JUNE 2013 41 Your Money Nourish the "Roots" of Your Investment Strategy

As we draw nearer to longer days that no longer meet your needs. orchard” with a variety of investments— and sunny weather, many of us have such as stocks, bonds and government gardening on our mind. Perhaps you Something else that tree planters can securities—that are suitable for your are planting fl owers in your garden teach us: diversifi cation. Consider an situation. (While diversifi cation can help or helping to plant trees in your orchard that contains several different reduce the effects of volatility, it can’t community. That act of planting and fruit trees; its commercial benefi ts may guarantee a profi t or protect against nurturing trees can also guide our be greater than a comparable orchard loss.) behaviour in other areas of life—such as that only grows apples. Plus, the investing. presence of a variety of trees can prove You can learn some valuable lessons benefi cial if disease strikes one type. from tree planting that could prove First of all, consider the vision and helpful to you as you chart your course patience exhibited by tree growers As an investor, you don’t want to own for the future—and you won’t have to when they plant their saplings. As an just one type of fi nancial asset, such as “go out on a limb” to put these strategies investor, you, too, need this type of growth stocks, because if a downturn in place. perseverance and long-term outlook. hits this segment, your entire portfolio When you invest, you should be focused could take a big hit. A better strategy - Provided by Kevin Baer, Financial on the long term, yet be prepared would be to populate your “fi nancial Advisor in SW Calgary for the inevitable short-term market downturns. How long is “long term”? Many investors hold quality investments Women Should Have Their Own Will for decades. It’s a long process, but the potential growth you seek will need this Making a will is a sensible and ensure that time. worthwhile task that everybody should • Property will be distributed exactly as do. However there are some special you wish. What else can you, as an investor, learn reasons why women should make a will • You can name your own executor to from tree planters? For one thing, be of their own: administer your estate. aware of how they keep their orchards • Women usually live longer than their • Guardians of children will be named in healthy. By providing proper irrigation husbands. the way you want. and disease-prevention measures, they • Planning for children or other • Personal items such as jewellery and help their trees stay on the long path dependants is something that women antiques will be handled the way you toward maturity. Similarly, you need usually want to pay special attention intend. to nurture your investment portfolio to. • Individuals, your church, health by continually providing it with the • Taxes and legal concerns (especially if charities and organizations will receive fi nancial resources it needs to stay there was a previous marriage or other the support you intend. “healthy.” During periods of market dependants) should be looked at. volatility, it can be tempting to take a • Many women will want to make The tradition of leaving money to “time out” from investing—but if you special arrangements for the charities that benefi t society is many do, you’ll miss out on the potential distribution of family heirlooms, centuries old. Today, people at all growth opportunities that may follow. jewellery, items of historical or income levels support organizations Since no one can really predict the sentimental value, and their own like the Cancer Society or Amnesty beginnings and endings of either “up” property. International through their wills. These or “down” markets, you’re better • Continuing the support for charities bequests are a vital source of funds for off by staying invested. Also, just as and organizations that many women the organizations and stand as a lasting horticulturalists take steps to keep their supported during their lifetimes may memorial to the donor. trees from being subject to disease, you be a consideration. can keep your portfolio in good shape by - News Canada, www.amnesty.ca periodically “pruning” it of investments With a properly prepared will, you can THE TUSCANY SUN JUNE 2013 43 Your Pets Puppy Potty Training Tips

Teaching your puppy where to go potty will teach your pup to go is very easy, but it will take some time, in the same spot. This patience, and consistency to ensure helps keep the rest of that your dog truly understands what is your property potty free expected. and clean! By playing a game or going for a walk Take your puppy out after eating and after the successful potty, drinking as well as following play and you are teaching your chewing sessions and upon waking. pup that getting the potty You should also plan to take your dog business over and done to the bathroom every hour during with quickly gets the good the day. Keep a potty journal. In the things, like a walk or a journal, record the time of day your pup play session, happening went out and was successful, as well as faster. what occurred just before your puppy’s successful potty trip. Keeping a journal If after a few minutes your will help you to quickly get to know puppy has not done their your individual puppy’s needs and have business, take your puppy a quicker, more successful time helping back inside and put him into his crate puppies can sleep through a 7 to 8-hour your puppy to understand where they with a toy or something to chew. Set period at night without needing a should go potty. a timer for 5 or 10 minutes to remind break. If they do need a break, they will you to take your pup out to try again. usually let you know vocally, and you Take your puppy out to his potty place Repeat this process until your puppy is will be there to respond to that need. on leash and stand silently and wait. successful. When your puppy is successful, gently Keep in mind this is a general rule— praise and then take your pup for a If you have to leave your crated some puppies may go a bit longer, short walk or play a game to reinforce puppy for any length of time, make some less. Use your potty journal to the behaviour of going potty in the arrangements for puppy potty breaks become familiar with your pup’s needs. appropriate place. that coincide with the age of your pup in months plus one. So a 3-month-old - Kirsten Rose is a Certifi ed Behaviour By using the leash and standing, not puppy needs a potty/play break from Consultant-Canine and Certifi ed wandering around with your pup his crate at least every 4 hours. This Professional Trainer in NW Calgary. while waiting for them to potty, you is not the same case at night, as most THE TUSCANY SUN JUNE 2013 45 Travel & Destinations Steeped in History: Alberta’s Authentic Aboriginal Experiences

Looking up at ancient cliffs and rock UNESCO World Heritage Site. Just two hours north of Edmonton, art, it’s hard not to be inspired by go back in time at Métis Crossing Alberta’s Aboriginal history. Imagine It’s awe-inspiring to roam the province where an elder will explain the delicate hundreds of bison at full gallop and fi nd tributes to the strength and balance of preserving traditional culture thundering over the edge of a cliff. stamina of the Aboriginal, Métis and in a modern world. Located at the site Ohi-Napi—that’s “welcome” in the Inuit peoples who came before us. As of a 6,000 year old campsite, Métis language of the Blackfoot—to Head- many as 8,000 years ago, the Plains Crossing has been a vital intersection Smashed-In Buffalo Jump. Forcing the Indians left their mark at Writing-On- for travellers for centuries. For a beasts to stampede off cliffs was the Stone Provincial Park. During a recent truly authentic experience, Blackfoot most effective way to hunt and was camping trip, we pitched a tent under Crossing Historical Park offers practiced right here for thousands of the stars and explored the park in search overnight tipi-stays. Picture fi reside years. Wandering around the Head- of ancient petroglyphs and pictographs storytelling and stargazing after a day Smashed-In Buffalo Jump Interpretive from the Blackfoot people. Blackfoot of learning to smoke meat and tan Centre, we discovered why the site’s culture hinges on a long and intimate hide in traditional Blackfoot method. frightful name does not refer to relationship with the land, and needless With any luck you might just catch a buffalo at all but to a foolhardy young to say, the spiritual signifi cance of each ceremonial dance performance! Blackfoot. The bison are long gone, marking is fascinating. but the site remains, preserved as a - Travel Alberta How to Save for Your Family's Dream Vacation

Whether your family likes to take savings account. Look for ways to cut smaller trips each year or you're back on other expenses. Saving even planning the trip of a lifetime, travelling a small amount on a regular basis will with a family can be expensive. The add up. good news is there are several ways to make your dream vacation a reality. • Take advantage of rewards—If you Stephen Menon, associate vice- have time before your next trip, use president, credit cards at TD Canada your travel rewards credit card to earn Trust, provides simple tips to help you rewards that can help reduce travel save for your next family getaway: expenses down the road. save a portion of their allowance for • Create a budget—Knowing how • Get the kids involved—Turning your spending during the vacation. much to save starts with determining vacation fund into a family project the full cost of your trip. Think about is a great way to teach kids fi nancial - News Canada all the costs associated with your responsibility. Encourage your kids to travel, from fl ights and car rentals to taxis and tips.

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