THE OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE CITADEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SEPTEMBER 2013

Citadel’s Fall Fair

Citadel Volunteer Coordinator Needed

Back to School Safety

Summer’s Almost Over... Back to School! CITADEL LINK SEPTEMBER 2013 3 Citadel Community Association Citadel Community 860 Citadel Drive N.W. Calgary, AB, T3G 4B8 Association (Please note: this is only a mailbox) www.citadelca.ab.ca [email protected] Membership Drive 403-397-3454 Newsletter Submissions and Classified Ad Inquiries: [email protected] Board of Directors NEW MEMBERSHIP President:...... Vacant Vice President:...... Jason Perry Treasurer: ...... Ilzett Thomson RENEWAL Secretary:...... Vacant Events Director: ...... Karen Mills Current membership #______Facilities Director:...... Graham Farquharson Membership Director: ...... Ryan Mills Administration:...... Vacant Date: ______Communications/ Name: ______Newsletter Editor:...... Holly Perry Lot Levy:...... Catherine Wall Address: ______Volunteer Coordinator: ...... Holly Perry ______Catholic School Liaison:. .Vacant (Interim Fran Carelli) Public School Liaison: ...... Vacant Postal Code:______Fundraising: ...... Vacant Phone: ______Board of Directors Meetings for 2013 E-mail: ______Meetings will be held on the last Tuesday of each month, except Number of People in Household: ______July and December The meetings will be held from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in the boardroom of the Hampton’s Co-op. If you wish to Signature:______attend a board of directors meeting, it is recommended that you contact one of the above directors to confirm the date, time and location of the meeting that you wish to attend. The Citadel Link is published 12 times a year and delivered to residents of Citadel by Canada Post. This newsletter is also available for pickup from local retail outlets. Article submission deadlines are the 8th of each month, prior to the distribution month. The ad booking deadline is the 14th of the month, prior to the distribution month.

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Mail this form, along with a cheque for $25.00, to 860 Citadel Drive NW, Calgary, AB T3G 4B8 (note: this is a post box address only). CITADEL LINK SEPTEMBER 2013 5 Community News Citadel Community Association Citadel Monthly Membership Benefits Meetings

Have you bought or renewed your supports Citadel residents in a myriad The Citadel Community Association Citadel Community Association of Community, City and Provincial Board normally meets the last Membership Yet?! October was the issues, such as enhanced maintenance Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in start of the new year. Membership of the community, traffic concerns, the boardroom of the Hamptons to the Citadel Community Associa- program funding, local development, Co-op, unless otherwise specified. tion gives you... and much more. Our next meeting will be held on Cost: A one-year Membership to The Who Benefits from Community As- Tuesday, August 27th. Citadel Community Association costs sociation Funds? $25. Upon receipt of payment, you • Residents who have concerns within Community members are welcome to will be provided with a Membership the community. Volunteers with the attend. Please email boardmail@cita- card, which is valid from October to community association handle these delca.ab.ca for more information. October of each calendar year. concerns and liaise with The City of Calgary, the province of Alberta, or Here’s what you get for only $25 a the government of Canada. year: • Residents who have children who • Special Events (Stampede Breakfast use the hockey and free-skate rinks, & Winter Gala) tennis and basketball courts, play • The Citadel Link Community News- areas, parks, and Park ‘n Play pro- letter Monthly grams. These items are very expen- • Citadel Association website sive to maintain and replace. www.citadelca.ab.ca • Residents who have children in • Ice Maintenance equipment and sup- organized sports. The community It’s Your Link plies association pays for the insurance for • Building fund for a future small these sports. This is why it is man- The Citadel Link community center datory that parents must purchase a is your link into • Association and Public Meetings Membership if their children wish to what is going on • Annual Insurance Premiums for the register for organized sports. with the Citadel community site and equipment • Residents who enjoy the safety of Community Association Board; it • Monitoring green-space maintenance traffic lights at major intersections provides information on your commu- quality along Country Hills Blvd. It was the nity and city and it highlights topics • Bulletin Boards Citadel Community Association that of interest. • Sports Association user fees and was instrumental in getting the city insurance to install these traffic lights. The newsletter is produced monthly, is • Free access to tennis courts and bas- distributed to every door in Citadel ketball court and is also available from the Citadel • One of the best community hockey Corner at Esso. rinks in the City • Volunteer appreciation We want to hear from you! Does the • Landscape/Christmas Light Awards Link meet your needs? Is there some • Citadel Block Watch is a sub-com- topic you would like to see covered? mittee of the Citadel Community Are you interested in submitting your Association own article for possible inclusion?

Most importantly membership gives Let us know your feedback by you a Community Association that contacting [email protected]. CITADEL LINK SEPTEMBER 2013 7 Community News Citadel Volunteer Citadel’s Fall The Citadel Coordinator Fair Community Citadel community we need your October 5 (11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) Association is on help! The community board has Citadel Park School been through many changes this year Facebook and we are about to go through one Bring out the family for crafts, games, more....we desperately need someone and a fun filled afternoon! A place for dialogue with to fill the position ofvolunteer co- community members you ordinator! If you are out going, love Pumpkin Decorating – Free to Assoc. might not otherwise meet, meeting and working with new people Members . $3.00 each for non mem- or to voice concerns or and have a few extra hours a month bers. other comments, the CCA to give to this PLEASE contact Holly hosts a Facebook page. Perry ASAP at [email protected] Pie Eating Contest - Think you can down a pie faster than Superman? Visit http://www.facebook.com/ Thank you so much! We would be lost Contest at 1:00 p.m. – call Karen to groups/90173188658/ or simply search without our volunteers!! sign up. for ‘Citadel Community Association’. Please join and add your voice to the Vendor Tables: (Calgary Board of community! Education rules state there cannot be Citadel Community any sales transactions where vendors make a profit when holding a function Association 2013 in their schools). Therefore we can Looking For A only have information booths inside the school. If you are interested in dis- Way To Give Events Listing playing your “wares” and only “take October 5th – Fall Fair orders” or provide information, we can Back? December 26th/27th – Fundraising accommodate that. Make a difference in the life of a fam- Casino All food items at this event are free ily... VOLUNTEER! Volunteers are needed for each of of charge to Citadel Community As- The Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary these events. Please email our sociation Members (small charge for Home-Start Program is looking for Volunteer Director Holly Perry at non-members) volunteers! [email protected] if you are interested in volunteering! Info: Karen (403) 238-1364 (Memberships Available to Purchase/ Volunteers visit a family home once a Renew at Event - $25) week to provide emotional and practi- cal support by offering companionship and practical assistance. Help create Classifieds a healthy community and meet a new family! It is a simple idea that really PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT works. Training, police and child wel- Accounting, Personal Tax, Corporate fare checks are provided. Tax, GST, Payroll & Other Services at Reasonable Price. Contact: Ranjan For more information or to register Nandy, CGA, Citadel Drive, as a volunteer, please contact Lynne, 403-467-9712 or email 403-660-1136 or email lbrownel@ [email protected] bgcc.ab.ca. CITADEL LINK SEPTEMBER 2013 9 Community News Calling all Babysitters!

Are you 12 years or older? Have you Note: The Citadel Community Association and the Citadel Link are only compiling and publishing a taken a babysitting course? (Avail- list of names. We are not responsible for any other able at the Crowfoot YMCA and other services with respect to this listing. The employer places). takes on full responsibility of interviewing and hiring the babysitters and the parents of the babysitters are responsible for screening the prospective employer of If you would like to advertise your their child. name, age, and phone number in future issues of the Link, with a Available Babysitters: parent’s permission (for those 12 to 17 Grace - 20 years old, 403-830-4149 (c) or years of age), please go to the Citadel 403-239-7690 (h) website and download the waiver form Tyneka - 12 years old, 403-697-1460 Andrew - 13 years old, 403-275-0516 (http://www.citadelca.ab.ca/groups- Caitlin - 16 years old, 403-275-0516 Kamilah - 14 years old, 403-547-3197 babysitters.php). Get a parent to Bailey - 12 years old, 403-208-0057 (h) or Sadie - 12 years old, 403-239-7784 complete the form and send it to the 403-796-7233 (c) Elise - 15 years old, 403-286-3712 Kathy - Adult, 403-241-8896 Seanna - 14 years old, 403-547-7799 Citadel Community Association at the Dannea Minty - 14 years old, 403-547-7477 Catherine – 15 years old, 403-719-6792 address on the form. If at some point Kassaundra - 12 years old, 403-453-4323 Chantal – 13 years old, 403-241-6836 or in the future you decide you no longer Megan - 13 years old, 403-651-1235 403-241-9010 want your name on this list, then you Hailey - 23 years old, 403- 366-5142 Emily – 14 years old, 403-276-6205 must contact us via phone or e-mail Breton - 12 years old, 403-239-2748 Sami – 12 years old, 587-580-5704 and let us know. Cassandra - 14 years old, 587-999-5024 Jonathan – 14 years old, 403-239-1011

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Alberta Health Services EMS would the curb to ensure motorists in both pets, hold your child’s hand firmly like to remind parents and students directions have come to a complete and keep a solid grip on leashes about some basic road safety tips, as stop. when crossing. streets become more congested, with • Stay within the crosswalk lines until • Remember: children learn by the return of the school year. Both, fully clear of the road way. observing. By teaching them safe pedestrians and motorists have an • Obey pedestrian lights at intersec- crossing habits as early as possible important role to play—road safety is tions. Cross the street only when you can reduce the chance your a shared responsibility. you see the ‘walk’ sign and only child may be involved in a prevent- when all cars have come to a com- able auto/pedestrian collision. Motorists: plete stop. • Avoid talking on cell phones, • If you are with young children or Alberta Health Services texting, or any other behavior that diverts your attention away from driving. The Courtship Dance • Give right of way to pedestrians who have activated overhead cross- Last year, the Calgary Wildlife Reha- either parent, where they feed and pro- ing lights or who are waiting to bilitation Society (CWRS) received tect them. Interestingly, the hatchlings cross from a street corner. an orphaned Western Grebe chick into never return to the nest. • Remember, it is illegal to pass their care. This adorable vehicles - other than those that are chick grew into a beautiful These birds are the larg- parked - in school zones or play- bird that is recognized by est of the Grebe family ground zones, during posted hours. their striking red eyes and with a lifespan of around impressive courtship ritual. 15 years. Characteristics Around school buses: include a black back and • Flashing amber lights mean a bus The Western Grebe breeds face with a white neck and is slowing down to stop. Motorists on freshwater lakes and underside. They have a should do likewise. marshes that are home to Picture courtesy long neck, a thin bill and a • No matter which direction you are extensive open water. They Melanie Seneviratne most striking feature; their coming from, STOP, when ap- often nest in colonies with brilliant red eyes. proaching a school bus with acti- hundreds or even thousands of individ- vated flashing red lights - unless uals. Here they spend most of the time There are approximately 80,000 the bus is on the opposite side of a on the water as they are very awkward Western Grebes in North America. divided highway from you. on land. In the fall they migrate South The species are not considered threat- • Driver courtesy goes a long way. to saltwater and sheltered sea coasts. ened, however there is concern for By simply being alert and cautious their status on the edges of their range, when approaching a school bus, The courtship ritual of the bird pair including British Columbia, as they you are contributing to school bus includes ‘rushing’. This occurs when are sensitive to pesticides, poor water safety. two birds turn to one side, lunge quality, fishing line and gill nets. The forward with their bodies completely parents are also easily frightened by Pedestrians: out of the water racing side by side in boating disturbances and may not • Cross only at marked crosswalks or synchrony across the lake. return to the nest for hours. street corners that have clear vis- ibility from all directions. The female will lay 3-4 eggs. The To help reduce the orphans it is best to • Make eye contact with all drivers chicks and eggs are most vulnerable to observe these wonderful birds from a before crossing the street. avian predation, accounting for 40% distance. • When activating overhead crossing of nest loss. Once hatched, hatchlings lights, pause before stepping off leave the nest to ride on the back of Cheryl Bowman, CWRS CITADEL LINK SEPTEMBER 2013 13 In Our City Bottle Depot Crowfoot Library City Census Appeal Programs for Adults Population for 2013 is 1,149,552, up • Computer Technology Coaching: 29,327, from 2012, a 2.62% increase. The Subdivision and Development Tue. Sep. 3 – Dec. 17, 10:00 a.m. – Evanston leads the way in growth. Appeal Board can only consider if 11:30 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. a City order was correctly issued; it • Steam Punk: Sep. 18, 7:00 p.m. – Communities with a population in- cannot grant an approval, because only 8:30 p.m. crease of more than 1,000 are: through a Development Permit ap- • Career Basics—Interview Skills • Evanston (1,680 additional residents) plication can a development or use be Workshop: Sep. 25, 6:30 p.m. – • Auburn Bay (1,632 additional resi- reviewed for a decision. 8:30 p.m. dents) • Get an A—For Parents: Sep. 29, • Cranston (1,578 additional residents) There was an appeal of an order for 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. • Skyview Ranch (1,519 additional the Bottle Return Depot at 30, 141 residents) Crowfoot Way NW. The order issued Programs for Children and Youth • Panorama Hills (1,358 additional Jun 14, 2013 pertains to completion of • Drop-in Family Storytime: Wed. residents) plans and conditions by July 31, 2013, & Sat. Sep. – Dec. 10:30 a.m. – • New Brighton (1,325 additional although the previous date was by 11:00 a.m. Ages 2 – 5 with caregiver. residents) May 15, 2013. • Grandparents Family Storytime: • Copperfield (1,108 additional resi- Sep. 8, 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Ages 2 dents) Among the changes are removal of – 5 with caregiver. • Aspen Woods (1,100 additional outdoor cart collection, repainting of • Boy-sterous Storytime: Sep. 19, residents) parking stalls, 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Ages 3 – 5. landscaping; no parking signs, handi- • Word Games for Families: Sep. 19, For more information, contact cap ramp, exterior finish, and other 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Ages 9 – 12. 403-476-4100 or census@calgary. amenities, such as new windows. • Gaming For Kids: Sep. 20, ca or visit www.calgary.ca/census or 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Ages 7 – 12. www.calgary.ca/geodemographics . The appeal argues that the City should • Get an A: Sep. 26, 4:00 p.m. – allow the project to proceed. A valid 5:15 p.m. Ages 13 – 17. Anne Burke building permit was issued in April and is in place for one year, although Visit www.calgarypubliclibrary.com for Community Population Dwellings the Development Permit was approved more information on these in December 2012. programs. Registration is required for Arbour Lake 10,892 3,929 all programs unless otherwise noted. Citadel 10,285 3,482 Anne Burke Evanston 8,274 3,205 Organic On Rise Hamptons 7,846 2,472 Hawkwood 9,801 3,330 Each year, more and more Canadi- ans are making the conscious effort Kincora 5,088 1,592 to go organic. In fact, organic sales Nolan Hill 147 172 have tripled here since 2006 and continue to grow each year. Check Ranchlands 7,775 3,056 out all the Organic Week Activities Royal Oak 10,969 4,072 from September 21 to 28. Sage Hill 2,976 1,306 News Canada, organicweek.ca Sherwood 3,111 1,088 CITADEL LINK SEPTEMBER 2013 15 In Our City Drainage Report Traffic Safety Plan

City Council earmarked $52 million for Pre-1988 design has led to recurrent The City initiated driver awareness flooding relief and referred additional flooding, high street flows, and sewer of school and playground zones in tax "room" to the November budget back-ups. In 1994, an upgrade charge September 2013, for a one-year trial discussion. was added. By 2006, the City decided at 24 locations and 8 control sites. The "most known, high priority projects had cost is $20,000. The school site review Even before the massive summer flood- been completed" and drainage funding cost $150,000. Another trial for road ing, the City of Calgary was aware of was diverted to water quality issues. markings, or "shark's teeth", approach- the risks of inadequate and outdated ing pedestrian crossings, cost $3,000 storm-water management, especially in In 2007, there were 13 more communi- for 9 locations. mature communities. A 10-year forecast ties ($6.2 million per year, 2007-2011). plan was intended to address these risks Studies showed there may need to A new Traffic Safety Plan (2013-2017) "in a timely and financially sustainable be $50‒$75 million more in capital means more education in elementary manner." upgrades. Since 2009, a life cycle cost- schools and at open houses for pedes- and-benefit assessment tool has been in trian safety. There are 23 projects on the Commu- place to achieve renewal of aging infra- nity Drainage Improvement (CDI) list structure in affected communities. The Some other measures are: at a total cost of $170 million within aim was to "avoid" public and private • Traffic Tips Booklet revised 2013 10-25 years. With $50 million for com- property flood damages to buildings, (1,000 copies for $5,000) at munities not yet analyzed, the total of contents, and vehicles; disruption, traf- www.calgary.ca. $220 million requires annual spending fic delays, utility outages. • Crosswalks and signs at $1,000 cost, of $11-$22 million per year. Service fee $925,000 per year for repainting. rates for 2015-2018 will rise. Anne Burke • Countdown timers for 184 traffic signals, 30 more by the end of 2014. • "Scramble crossings", where walkers can cross diagonally at $15,000. Want to Make A Difference? • $85,000 per location for pedestrian- activated crossings. In 2012 there Citizens are invited to apply for mem- clerks. Applications will be received were 237, with 5 more per year. bership to the 2014 Subdivision and from Monday, September 23rd until • Solar-powered "rapid flash" beacons Development Appeal Board (SDAB), 4:30 p.m. Friday, October 4th, 2013. were unreliable, after a trial which and the Licence and Community Stan- cost $200,000, in 2013. dards Appeal Board (LCSAB). Interested in applying? Please indi- • Audible signals at 111 locations at cate your interest in the SDAB and/or $6,000. Applicants should have experience in- LCSAB and forward your application • Walking-speed timers under review terpreting and applying laws, policies to [email protected]. Only candi- to give walkers more time to cross. and/or procedural rules, as well as: dates selected for an interview will be • for the SDAB, experience in archi- contacted. Anne Burke tecture, law, engineering/construc- tion or urban planning/development and, Water for Headaches • for the LCSAB, an ability to read, Headaches that are the result of water deprivation can be at the front or back understand, and interpret complex or just on one side of the head—and sometimes, all over. Drink water slowly municipal bylaws. and regularly all day, approximately two to three ounces at a time. Most health experts now recommend you drink half your body weight in ounces daily. For additional eligibility requirements and further information, please call News Canada, www.leadingdentists.ca 403-268-5888, or visit calgary.ca/city- CITADEL LINK SEPTEMBER 2013 17 In Our City

Tickets, admission or registration may be required for events. Event details are believed correct as of Events In and Around Calgary press time but may change at any time.

Spruce Mead- The Terry Fox Run: Sep. 15, Eau animals. Welcome to bring your dogs. ows Masters: Claire. Run in support of cancer re- www.walkforfarmanimals.org Sep. 4 to – 8, search. www.terryfox.org Spruce Mead- Red Green—How To Do Everything ows. See Calgary Home + Interior Design Tour: Sep. 29, Southern Alberta Jubi- the world's best equestrian athletes Show: Sep. 19 – 22, BMO Centre. lee. Enjoy a night of comedy with Red compete for over two million dollars Everything home—helpful advice, Green. www.redgreen.com in prize money at this exciting interna- money saving solutions and 375+ of tional show jumping tournament. Calgary's favourite retailers. Helping Families Art Exhibit: Oct. 4, www.sprucemeadows.com www.calgaryhds.com 7:00 p.m., Marda Loop Communities Centre. Art sold on a first come first Calgary Corporate Challenge Fam- Walk A Mile in Her Shoes: Sep. 19, served basis. Tickets include appetiz- ily Day: Sep. 7, WinSport's Canada Olympic Plaza. Join local celebrities ers and live music by The Doll Sisters. Olympic Park. An all-day festival of and other men by strapping on high www.helpingfamilieshandlecancer activities, including a mountain bike heels in support of women and chil- race, truck pull, a kids area and much dren taking steps to walk away from more. Open to the public and free. family violence. www.walkamile.ca www.calgarycorporatechallenge.com A Sampling of Calgary International Film Festival: Parkinson Step 'n Stride: Sep. 7 – 8, Sep. 19 – 29, vrious downtown ven- Concerts Glenmore Park North. Raises funds ues. A non-profit festival, bringing the • Eagles: Sep. 12, Scotiabank Sad- and awareness for the Parkinson Al- best in global and Canadian cinema to dledome berta. www.parkinsonalberta.ca the city, from enlightening documenta- • Drake: Sep. 29, Scotiabank Sad- ries, to compelling dramas and inter- dledome YYComedy Festival: Sep. 9 – 15, national films.www.calgaryfilm.com • Indigo Girls: Sep. 30, Knox Jack Singer Concert Hall. Highlights 9 United Church of the best of the best from the win- Time Travel: Can It Really Be • Ron Sexsmith: Oct. 3, The Gate- ners of the Canadian Comedy Awards. Done? Sep. 20, 7:00 p.m., MacEwan way (SAIT) www.yycomedy.ca Hall A&B at the UofC. Professor Paul • Hanson Anthem World Tour: Davies will deliver a University of Oct. 5, Deerfoot Inn & Casino War Horse: Sep. 10 – 15, Southern Calgary Institute for Quantum Science • Jason Aldean: Oct. 5, Scotiabank Alberta Jubilee. Broadway Across and Technology public lecture. Free Saddledome Canada presents the Tony Award win- ticket with advance registration at • Sarah Brightman: Oct. 21, ning production of War Horse about www.iqst.ca/outreach/publiclecture.php. Scotiabank Saddledome about a teenaged boy and the horse he • Loretta Lynn: Oct. 23, Southern loves during the first World War. Rock the House Run: Sep. 22, Alberta Jubilee www.calgary.broadway.com Market Mall. 10K & 5K run, 5K walk • Brad Paisley: Oct. 25, Scotiabank or 1K McDonald's Go Active walk Saddledome Monster Jam: Sep. 14 – 15, Stam- (perfect for little legs) in support of • Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson: Oct. pede Park. Live motorsport event. Ronald McDonald House with 25, Southern Alberta Jubilee www.monsterjamcanada.ca entertainment along the route. • Leon Russell: Nov. 9, Deerfoot www.rmhsouthernalberta.org Inn & Casino Calgary Bridal Expo: Sep. 15, BMO • Nine Inch Nails: Nov. 25, Scotia- Centre. Features fashion shows, a Walk for Farm Animals: Sep. 22, bank Saddledome wedding gown sale and hundreds of Plaza Theatre in Kensington. Raises • Pearl Jam: Dec. 2, Scotiabank Calgary's top wedding specialists. money and awareness of the cruel and Saddledome www.bridalexpo.ca unsanitary treatment of factory farm CITADEL LINK SEPTEMBER 2013 19 In Our City Calgary Connection

Help Us Find Housing For Fami- new friends, and learning other valu- contact Marion at 403-660-6809 or lies In Need: Discovery House is able skills. Bring your birth certificate, [email protected]. a not-for-profit agency that helps Alberta Health Care Card and your women and children leaving domestic parent or guardian. For more informa- 1292 Lord Strathcona’s Horse violence. Since 2009, we have placed tion, visit www.781aircadets.ca. (Royal Canadians) Army Cadet 247 families in homes across Calgary. Corps: Join us if you are 12 years or Families are provided with individual- Women’s English and Social Group: older, want to meet friends and try ized support for up to two years to suc- Improve your spoken English and new things. Activities include survival cessfully transition to independence. meet new women in your neigh- training, trekking, marksmanship, We are looking for landlords to partner bourhood with the New Friends and military marching, sports, leadership with us to house 35 families currently Neighbourhood group program. Drop training, and more. Parade nights are on our waiting list. If you are a caring in at one of our weekly groups. There held at the Sir Arthur Currie Building landlord and have space available for is no cost. There are no immigration on Thursdays from 6:20 p.m. to 9:10 rent, please contact our Housing requirements and no minimum English p.m. with optional training on Sun- Liaison at 587-226-0983. For more requirement. Free childcare for kids 6 days. Visit www.1292armycadets.ca or info: www.discoveryhouse.ca. months old to 6 years old. Visit www.1292cadetparentsociety.com to www.ciwa-online.com/get-involved/ learn more. 952 Westjet Squadron Membership ongoing-events for group locations Drive: Sep. 5 at the Springbank Heri- and times. For more information Super Rummage Sale: Hosted by tage Club (244168 Range Road 33, contact 403-444-1752 or the Samaritan Club of Calgary. Satur- ¾ km south of Calaway Park). Bring [email protected]. day. September 28 from 9:00 a.m. to your birth certificate, Alberta Health 1:00 p.m. at the Hillhurst-Sunnyside Care Card and your parent or guard- Back-to-School Fair and Informa- Community Cen, 1320 – 5th Ave. ian. We are a new Air Cadet Squadron tion Night: September 26 at the N.W. All items bargain priced: col- in the NW Calgary and Cochrane area Triwood Community Centre. Hosted lectables, clothing, toys, tools, house- youth aged 12 to 19 to learn the skills by EducationWise. Free. For parents hold items, shores, jewelry, etc. All of flying and leadership (among oth- and students to have a successful proceeds to needy Calgarians. ers). For more information: school year: how to study effectively; 587-777-9520, 952aircadets.ca, how parents can support their children; www.facebook.com/WestJetRCACS. ask questions of experienced tutors and teachers; and tutoring sessions Responsibly Go back to school—as a tutor: Do for your child. For more information, you miss that back-to-school excite- contact Louise at 403-228-0081 Recycle Mobile ment, the buzz of the school bell, and or [email protected]. the energy of kids? Then become a www.educationwise.ca. Devices school reading tutor. The benefits: you At www.RecycleMyCell.ca enter get to be part of the school community, The Boys and Girls Clubs of Cal- your postal code to find the drop-off giving back feels great, and you make gary Home-Start Program is look- locations where your devices will a difference to a child! Training is free. ing for volunteers: Volunteers visit a be accepted for recycling, regard- Register at www.calgaryreads.com. family home once a week to provide less of brand or condition. The site emotional and practical support by also gives you simple information 781 "Calgary" Squadron Air Cadets offering companionship and practical to delete all of your personal infor- new Recruit Presentation: Sep. 11, assistance. Help create a healthy com- mation from the device before you at 7:00 p.m. at our offices located in munity and meet a new family! Train- recycle it. the Vecova Centre, 3304-33 St. N.W. ing, Police and Child Welfare checks For ages 12 to 19 who are interested are provided. For more information News Canada in learning the skills of flying, making or to register as a volunteer, please CITADEL LINK SEPTEMBER 2013 21 Your Family 5 Tips for a Great School Year!

I’ve talked with many parents about Teach your children how to do home- Read for plea- concerns for their children having hap- work, and plan to get it all completed sure as well as py school experiences. We’ve found when due. Then let your child work to accomplish the following ideas have led to positive independently, but be available if they your daily results for us and our children. need help. work and let them see you 1. Set High Expectations. Start as You may need to teach them how to enjoying read- young as possible. Teach your children study effectively or how to prepare for ing. to expect success. Let them know how tests. Get them a planner. well they can do in school so that is If your chil- their expectation. Encourage them to If your children struggle with school- dren have participate in setting goals. What went work, help them yourself, or get ad- difficulties well last year? What would they like ditional help from a teacher or profes- reading, find to make better? What will success look sional tutor. the resources to help them overcome like for them? Perhaps it will be mak- their challenges. ing a new friend, or trying out a new 4. Read with your children every activity. day, in any language, even when they 5. Create a Balanced Routine. Help can read alone. Reading will allow us your children create a balanced routine 2. Talk and Listen. Have family con- to learn about anything all our lives. with time for reading, doing home- versations about learning, where you work, talking together, eating nourish- share things you are learning as well as As you read together, ask questions ing meals and snacks, getting enough show interest in what they are learning. about the story, even encouraging sleep and time for fun, relaxation, Focus on their efforts and what they predictions of what is going to happen physical activity and friends. find fascinating rather than on grades. next. Wrap them around with your love, Ask specific questions, for example: Make sure your home has lots of books encouragement and belief in them, • Who is your favourite teacher? and reading material. Make regular and together you will make it a great • What’s the best part of your school trips to the library to borrow books and school year! see others using and enjoying a vast day? range of reading resources. Louise Ridout • Have you gotten to know the new student in your class yet? • What's your least favourite subject? Be An Active Family Talking about a wide range of topics as a family, and asking questions to The latest Canadian Community • Register stimulate thinking give them practise Health Survey found the combined for physi- to listen and participate in class. rate of children and teens who are cal activity overweight or obese has jumped from at school or 3. Model, encourage and support 15% to 26% over the span of just 25 after. helpful work habits. Students need a years. • Get the quiet space for doing homework, with kids in- school supplies. Make sure the space Being active and including fruits and volved in is well-lit and comfortable. Watch that vegetables as part of a balanced diet making your meals; add mushrooms a computer for homework doesn't get can help improve and maintain weight: high in water content, to make every- taken over for playing games, chatting • Walk with your children to school. one feel fuller, faster. with friends or surfing the internet for • Let your children help you rake the non-school fun. leaves or shovel snow. News Canada, www.mushrooms.ca CITADEL LINK SEPTEMBER 2013 23 Your Health Seniors—Stair Safety At Home

Falling down can be very mended as light can be distracting. 7. Install contrasting edges on each dangerous—this is es- 3. No more than 13 stairs without a step for better visibility. pecially true for seniors. landing to minimize fatigue. 8. Keep stairs free of clutter. Approximately one-third 4. Non-slip coating on stairs, carpet 9. Take your time, remove reading of independent seniors needs to be low-pile and securely glasses, keep hands free to hold take a fall at least once fastened. handrail, ensure your shoes/slip- a year, due to diminished strength 5. Handrails on both sides of stairs, pers fit properly and mobility. Between 20% – 70% of circumference no more than 6.25”, Statistics from: Canada Safety Council. (1991). Fatal those falls result in injuries; between height between 36-39”. accidental falls, by age and sex. Ottawa. 5% – 12% of the injuries are serious. 6. Lighting is important, bright as possible and switches at both top Carla Berezowski, In addition to physical injuries, a loss and bottom. Aging In Place Calgary of confidence and self trust can also result. Seniors will often avoid going out and taking part in other activities to try and prevent another fall. The Add “Dip” to Your Fitness Goal odds of an independent senior mov- ing into care are three times as high Broccoli is a healthy snack, but many • Have Fun. If you aren't having fun, for those who’ve had falls as for those of us would rather eat chips, right? But you won't stick with it. So make sure who haven’t and 40% of admissions to if we add a tasty and healthy dip—say, you are staying active by doing the nursing homes are related to falls. spicy hummus—it's easier to keep things you love. “Dance, play tennis, choosing broccoli. The same goes for go for a walk with friends, hop on Stairs are a particular hazard; they are pursuing our fitness resolutions: to the treadmill, or attend a group exer- involved in 10% – 15% of all falls increase our chances for success, we cise class, whatever makes you smile by seniors. Falls on stairs account for have to find and attach an effective and brings you enjoyment.” – David about 10% of all fatal falls in Canada, incentive or “dip” to our goal. Below Patchell-Evans, the Founder and but 70% of people who die from fall- three leading Canadian fitness experts CEO of GoodLife Fitness ing on stairs are 65 years or older. suggest how. • Commit to the smallest goal so After a senior falls they often shoul- • Make an emotional connection to you are ensured success. Instead der the blame, regretting they were your goal such as “I am going to the of committing to going to the gym being careless, not paying attention, gym to keep up and have fun with my twice a day, seven days a week, com- or just assuming they are old and falls young children,” or “I will eat more mit to twice a week for four weeks. ‘happen’. However, there are many fresh fruit and vegetables to avoid the This will make it more likely that reasons people fall and one of the heart disease my mother had.” Use you will succeed, feel great about it main hazards are stairs. photos to keep reminding yourself and then do more. – Rod Macdonald, of the reasons behind your actions. Vice President, canfitpro What follows are 9 tips on how to – Lisa Bélanger, certified exercise safely use stairs. They are excellent physiologist News Canada exercise and don’t need to be avoid- ed—just used safely! "Jogging is very beneficial. It's good for your 9 Tips To Stair Safety: legs and your feet. It's also very good for the 1. Stairs should be a maximum height of 7” and minimum depth ground. If makes it feel needed." of 11”. Charles M. Schulz 2. Open backed stairs are not recom-