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LAKE BONAVISTA I OCTOBER 2018 3 CONTENTS
8 COMMUNITY BOARD UPDATE
12 AGM
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Community Association DECKS & FENCES Board of Directors 2017-2018 403-510-6900 LBCA OFFICE Upcoming CONTACT RANDY CHOMISTEK 1401 Acadia Drive SE T2J 4C6 President Myles McDougall [email protected] | decksmith.ca Office phone: 403-271-7107 Office Fax: 403-278-5169 VP Finance Trevor Roy Events ESTIMATE • 3D DESIGN • CONSULTATION Email: [email protected] EST. 1985 Secretary Jody Gibson www.lakebonavistacommunity.com Administrative Office Hours VP Operations Craig McGeachie 2018 / 2019 Monday to Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm VP Community Affairs Mike Bradshaw October 2018 Recreation & Facility Ext 225 VP Programs Mick Somerwill Babysitters course – October 13 Coordinator November 2018 Tammy Langdon Ice Sports Director Mick Beale Craft sale – Nov 17 & 18 General Manager Ext 231 Gym/Field Sports Director Brad McMorris December 2018 Mary Ann Miller Director at Large Gaetan Gobeil Breakfast with Santa – Sat December 1st Program / Events Ext 222 Kids Craft Sale – Sat December 1st Coordinator Director at Large Judi Cole FALL SESSIONAL February 2019 Kaley Maksymyk Director at Large Patti Graham Family Fun Skate – Sun Feb 24 DANCE PROGRAMS Operations Manager Ext 227 for children ages 2.5 - 4.5yrs March 2019 Garry Dolham Director at Large David Shaw Lego Contest – March 9 Facility Coordinator Ext 221 Tiny Toes Ballet Director at Large David Goertzen April 2019 Tammy Brennan Begins October 2018 Community Clean Up - TBD Lake Bonavista Homeowners Association May 2019 Please Direct inquires and concerns related to the Lake Bonavista Hockey Contacts 2016/2017 CLASSES NOW AT Bike Swap – April 5th (tentative) LAKE and Park to: 403-271-3333 or [email protected] LAKE BONAVISTA COMMUNITY Executive Breakers Hockey Council Contacts June 2019 ASSOCIATION Stampede Breakfast – July 20th President Jeff Edwards 403-828-9675 WE ARE NOW ON [email protected] www.devotiondanceworks.com VP Operations Corrina McClement FACEBOOK AND TWITTER! [email protected]
Find us on Facebook as Financial Jay Morency Lake Bonavista Community Auditor [email protected] Association Check us out at Secretary Paulette Niedermie www.lakebonavistacommunity.com [email protected] On Twitter as Go to this website for all the Lake Bonavista community @LakebonavistaCA Please visit the Lake Bonavista Hockey Website for events, registration information, community newsletter, Stay Connected to your the complete listing of Category Coordinators and program updates and LBCA Board of Director news. community Registrars. breakershockey.ca
6 OCTOBER 2018 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities LAKE BONAVISTA I OCTOBER 2018 7 Community Board Update 2018 AGM Agenda By Myles McDougall President Lake Bonavista Community Centre in the Multipurpose Room Lake Bonavista Community Association Doors open at 6:30 pm • Meeting 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Wine and cheese will be served; make an evening of it and contribute Over the last few years, the LBCA has been investing significant resources on renovations and required maintenance to the decisions being made for your community! to our aging recreation facility. Those who have been to Lake Bonavista’s rec centre since the summer will have noticed some new and visible changes. Renovations to the arena office and food concession, new paint and Our members are key to a healthy and vibrant community. signage throughout the facility, and new rubber flooring in the arena areas has resulted in a bright, fresher and more This success starts with individual members working together to create a safe, meaningful spacious look and feel. Change room showers and daycare washrooms have also been rebuilt. Reflecting our focus and inclusive environment for everyone to thrive and enjoy. It all starts with you! on safety, we have also installed a new security surveillance system in and outside the building. Memberships are valid from July 1st to June 30th and expire annually. Having difficulties making it to the rink for your child’s or grandchild’s game? Family/Regular Membership is $30.00/year and are on sale at the meeting. No problem. The “Live Barn” service which provides for live and On If you have not renewed your membership, or would like one, please do so Demand online broadcasts of arena activities is also now available. before the meeting starts so you can vote and join the discussion. Or sign up online at www.lakebonavistacommunity.com. A final reminder that the LBCA’s annual general meeting will be held Wednesday, October 10th starting at 6:30pm. Cst. Mike Moore from the Calgary Police Service will answer questions Agenda on community crime. This is also great opportunity to provide input to and hear updates from your community association 1. Crime in Lake Bonavista Presentation and Q&A board. Hope to see you then. * All Lake Bonavista by a Calgary Police Service Resource Officer residents and LBCA 2. Report of the President and Vice Presidents members are welcome 3. Report of the Auditors to attend. Cheers, 4. Appointment of the Auditors 5. Approval of Ensuing Year’s Budget 6. Election of the Board of Directors ** Must be both a Lake Bonavista resident with a valid LBCA membership in Topics for Discussion order to vote. • Neighbourhood Crime • Community Garden • Outdoor Rink • Bike Path • Frank McCool Arena www.lakebonavistacommunity.com • New Bylaws SCHOOL DIRECTORY Andrew Sibbald Elementary 403 777 6830 McLAWS LAW Lake Bonavista Elementary School 403 777 6870 École Sam Livingston Elementary School 403 777 6890 ESTATE PROBATE St. Boniface Elementary School 403 500 2060 WILLS St. Bonaventure Junior High School 403 500 2062 POWERS OF ATTORNEY PERSONAL DIRECTIVES Nickle Middle School 403 777 7720 École St Cecilia French Immersion 403 500 2040 Help us find a cover photo! Experienced, cost effective Elementary School and practical advice, representation and counsel to meet St. Philip Fine Arts Elementary School 403 500 2072 Get your camera out! Sort through your digital photo collection! your legal needs Fairview School 403 777 7900 Ecole Notre-Dame-De-La-Paix 403 271 5544 The Lake Bonavista Bugle is looking for images to grace our cover Insurance Disputes - Small Business for each season over the next year! Employment Issues - General Litigation St. Matthew Elementary/Junior High School 403 500 2030 St. William Elementary School 403 500 2055 If you think your photo is cover worthy, then send it in! Peter B. McLaws Canyon Meadows Spanish Academy 403 777 8600 Barrister & Solicitor Bishop Grandin Senior High School 403 500 2047 If chosen, you will have bragging rights (Yay!) (403) 710-3712 Dr. EP Scarlett High School 403 281 3366 Lord Beaverbrook High School 403 259 5585 as your photo will appear and be credited with COME VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE! Prince of Wales School 403 777 6880 your name for that season! www.mclawslaw.cca Ecole Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys 403 240 2007 École de la Source (French) K-9 403 255 6724 We are looking for high resolution photos (300dpi) Ste-Marguerite-Bourgeoys (S)(French) 7-12 403 240 2007 with the theme being Lake Bonavista and the following seasons: École de la Rose sauvage (French) 10-12 403 230 3112 Winter (January and February) CHURCH DIRECTORY Spring (March, April and May) Summer (June, July and August) Bonavista Baptist Church 403 271 6969 Autumn (September and October) 1507 Acadia Drive SE Early Winter / Remembrance Day (November) Bonavista Evangelical Missionary Church 403 278 4518 Holiday Season (December) 1509 Lake Ontario Drive SE Holy Nativity Anglican Church 403 278 0001 12707 Bonaventure Drive SE The photos could be of scenery, nature, animals, still life, activities. Any photos featuring people will require their St. Bonaventure Catholic Church 403 278 7556 written and signed consent to use their likeness/image on our cover. Photos must be a high resolution to allow for 1600 Acadia Drive SE print quality. Please have your entry in by October 15, 2018. First cover chosen will be for the December issue. Deer Park United Church 403 278 8263 Open to residents with valid Lake Bonavista Community Association memberships only. 77 Deerpoint Road SE Your Grace Land 403 225 4331 Invitation to Dance is a non-competitive For information or to submit your entry please contact: Judi Cole, LBCA Board Member Delta Calgary South Cell: 403.815.6613 or email: [email protected] studio in Bonavista Downs committed to Red Deer Lake United Church 403 256 3181 providing a safe and fun environment for Hwy. 22X West children ages 3 and up. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 403 571 3750 Thanks for participating! 14540 Parkland Blvd SE Jazz Tap Acro McDougall United Church 403 252 1620 Ballet Hip Hop Lyrical 8516 Athabasca St. SE Lutheran Church of Our Saviour 403 253 1453 www.invitationtodance.ca 8831 Fairmount Dr. SE Calgary www.lakebonavistacommunity.com 10 OCTOBER 2018 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities Lake Bonavista Community Association 1401 Acadia Dr. SE T2J 4C6 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Wednesday, October 10, 2018 Time: 7pm Lake Bonavista Community Multipurpose Room Nomination Form Association 2018-2019 This is to advise that I intend to let my name stand as a Director For the Lake Bonavista Community Association Board of Directors for the years 2018-2019 for the position of:
Name (Please print)
AGM Address th October 10 Membership # Signature 7pm – 9pm Telephone Number 1401 Acadia Drive SE Interests We need your input so please plan on attending the AGM. Nominated By
Door will open at 6:30 pm and refreshments will be served. Seconded By
You will be able to renew your annual membership. Nomination Forms can be emailed to Mick Somerwil, Nominating Committee Chairman at Your voice matters! [email protected] (Return form by Oct 7th at 4pm)
12 OCTOBER 2018 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities LAKE BONAVISTA I OCTOBER 2018 1 3 Colts Tackle Football www.southcalgarycolts.ca [email protected] Curling Club Bob Smyth • 403 271 8383 Doug Brown • 403 560 7094 Lake Bonavista Figure Skating Club CWLL - Lacrosse [email protected] www.lbfsc.ca • 403 829 1272 Foothills Soccer 403 225 9388 President Heather Campbell www.calgaryfoothills.com Community Garden Monthly Newsletter [email protected] Girl Guides of Canada: 403 283 8348 Written by Dave Goertzen, LBCA Field Garden Volunteer Organizer; August 31, 2018 Vice-President Jacqueline West Sparks, Brownies, www.calgarygirlguides.com [email protected] Guides, Pathfinders COMMUNITY INTEREST GROWS: GARDEN NOTES: FIELD GARDEN PROJECT STATUS: and Senior Branches Currently we have 76 potential garden Garden Guidelines and Rules: Here is a summary of garden project Secretary VACANT members, 24 volunteers, 41 interested • Current bed rental interest exceeds progress for August: Girls Hockey Calgary 403 278 9223 [email protected] raised bed renters, and 5 educational/ maximum number of beds. This topic • City of Calgary Environmental Association www.girlshockeycalgary.com Treasurer Sharlene Delon charity groups who plan to participate. was discussed at the garden meeting Report and approval to proceed was [email protected] Lake Bonavista Colette MacArthur and guideline “Bed Rental Allocation granted (raised vegetable beds and Basketball Skate Canada Chair Irene Liew GARDEN AREA HISTORY: Procedure” was written to ensure fence line in-ground berry plantings). [email protected] Lake Bonavista Soccer Kristin Hunt The new garden area and Field House fairness of bed assignment. Half bed • Existing irrigation system was capped by program_coord@ Building (originally called Community sizes were added for more City of Calgary Parks Water Management. Rink Chair Melissa Sterna lakebonavistasoccer.ca Hall, then Scout Hall, now Field House) participants. • City of Calgary Optional Amenity [email protected] Rocky Mountain Little www.crmll.com was the original first community center • The following documents were Agreement in progress (this is the last CanSkate Chair Simone Saeger League in Lake Bonavista. Later construction of written to properly manage gardening: item needing completion before any [email protected] Scouts Canada: Andy den Otter our now current LBCA community centre 1. Bed Rental Allocation Procedure work can start) Test Chair Lorie Hynes Beavers, Cubs, Scouts 403 271 8631 followed. 2. Garden Rules and Resident • First Community Garden Meeting held [email protected] and Ventures www.scouts.ca Accommodation on Aug 15, 2018 Bottle Pickup We are proud and hopeful that our new 3. Operating Volunteer Tasks • Financial grant applications were Events Chair Christiane Myslicki Karen Marcotte Field Garden will revitalize this local area 4. Orientation Rules submitted to: [email protected] 403 477 5869 and bring a positive new harmonious 5. Bed Rental Agreement o TD Friends of the Environment Fundraising Chair Kristi Hallett www.144scouts.ca look to our neighborhood. Foundation [email protected] Slo-Pitch Adult Mixed Frank Clifford Where your dollars $ will go: o Calgary Foundation Neighbor Grants [email protected] All garden bed rentals will go to support Program Volunteer Coordinator Kim Feser SPECIAL THANKS: [email protected] South Bow River Charlene Duerholt • Thank you City of Calgary Parks operation costs. Fees for renting a garden • Donated garden equipment received: Softball 403 272 9916 for your continuing support! bed are anticipated to be: garden tools, metal tool storage bin, Casino Chair Brandee Vaselenak Southside Hockey www.southsidehockey.com • Thank you to all our volunteers! • Full Size Bed: $30/yr (LBCA members) 3 composters, ground trim timbers, [email protected] • Thank you to all those who donated! • Full Size Bed: $55/yr (non-members) table & chairs, 50’ hose, storage shelf Calgary Kyokushin Brad Gillespie Communications Chair Marilyn McKnight • Half Size Bed: $15/yr (LBCA members) • All garden guidelines and bed rental 403-225-3515 [email protected] • Half Size Bed: $40/yr (non-members) agreement completed (garden calgarykyokushinkarate@ Other Programs/Sport Contacts committee approval needed). shaw.ca We encourage all gardeners to have • Construction may start this fall 2018 Block Parent - West of Pam Hommy Welcome Wagon 1-844-299-2466 a current LBCA membership ($30/ but will depend on grant funding Acadia Drive 403 278 8214 household), for info see: www. received and fundraising. 1st growing Bowview Ringette www.bowviewringette.met.ca lakebonavistacommunity.com/about/ season is anticipated for 2019 (but may 403 236 5548 LAKE BONAVISTA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION membership.php be limited by funding success and construction). Bow River Basketball www.bowriverbasketball.com To buy membership online, click the link Calgary Horseshoe Club 403 279 0600 “Buy your membership online here”. calgaryhorseshoe.club.com OPERATIONS STAFF CDLA - Lacrosse 403 777 3646 587-229-7880 www.calgarylacrosse.com www.lakebonavistacommunity.com 14 OCTOBER 2018 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities soccer will be in the gymnasium Members: $195 Non-Members: $215 the body. The class has BASKETBALL at the Lake Bonavista Recreation Non-Members: $215 Classes: 14 a good combination of September 21 - Centre. 14 Classes Instructor: Kathie Moore exercises using the Chi Ball, March 1 Instructor: Lillian This class is designed bender balls, tubing and free $160 Member / 4 / 5 & 6 Years Romanchuck weights which help build $180 Non-Member for those new to Pilates Mondays 5:15 – 6:00pm - please Fun filled class with low bone mass, strength and 18 Classes and those with previous note changes from last month impact aerobics, muscle flexibility. Each movement No Classes: Oct 5, Nov 30, experience who want a Price: $100 M / $120 NM strength, resistance training opens the body’s Dec 21, Dec 28th, 2018; Jan 4, combination of strength and September 24th – December 10 and core stability core energy pathways Feb 15, 2019 stretch in one workout. No class Oct 8 & Nov 12 stability with free weights, connecting to our These programs are full of fun 10 classes bender balls and tubing. Chi-Ball Pilates/Yoga internal organs, and basketball! Each day we 7 & 8 Years Stretch and relaxation with Fusion helping build will have a 30-minute game Mondays: 6:00 – 6:45 pm – Please some yoga and Pilates poses. Thursdays: 9:00-10:00AM a valuable and a 30-minute practice. note changes from last month September 11 - December 11 stress The program is great for Pilates & Strength Price: $100 M / $120 NM Members: $195 fighting, beginners or those who Tuesdays: 7:00PM - 8:00PM September 24th – December 10 Non-Members: $215 anti-aging have played before. September 11 - December 11 Classes: 14 No class Oct 8 & Nov 12 & mind and TYKE Basketball Instructor: Lillian 10 classes Fridays: 9:00AM - 10:00AM body. 6-8 years Romanchuck September 14 - December 14 Fridays: 4:45PM - 5:45PM ADULT FITNESS Members: $195 This class is designed to Jr. Rec Basketball Drop in passes are available for all re-energize tone and relax 10-12 Years classes for $20+GST/class. Fridays: 5:45PM - Mixed Level Hatha Yoga 6:45PM Mondays: September 10 - LAKE BONAVISTA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Sr. Rec Basketball December 10 12-14 years 9:30AM - 10:40AM Are You Looking Fridays: 6:45-7:45PM Members: $ 195 Non-Members: $215 For Space To Run INDOOR 14 classes No Classes: October 8 & Your Program? November 12 SOCCER Our Fitness Studio is 1600 sq ft with a mirrored wall. Did you love Instructor: Newton Nash the outdoor Mon-Fri 6am-8:45am, 9pm-11pm This mixed level yoga class is Babysitters Course season? Here is for anyone with an interest in Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 11am-3pm your chance to Saturday October 13th, 2018 yoga. Standing postures will be continue playing Anytime Saturday 8:30am-4:00pm emphasized. Exploring the effects the great game $75 of each posture on the breathing Sunday 10:30am-1:30pm, 3pm-11pm of soccer. We will This Red Cross Babysitter Course covers the responsi- and balance within the posture. have our own For rates and to confirm availability contact Tammy bilities of a babysitter, safety tips for children of all ages, league, and each Low Impact [email protected] feeding and diapering babies, basic child care skills, and day will consist of Tuesdays: September 11 - what to do in case of an emergency. Basic first-aid is also December 11 covered, choking, cuts, burn, etc. Each student will re- a short practice 403-271-7107 ext 225 ceive a Red Cross babysitter’s manual, babysitter’s first 9:00AM - 10:00AM and a game. All aid kit, and a Red Cross Babysitter’s completion card.
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Monday – Friday: September - May 9:30-11:30am Drop In: $4 / child 6 months to 5 years No class on stat holidays A drop-in parent supervised program aimed for children under the age of 6. There are bounce castles Christmas and balls galore. Come for 1 day or come to them all. No registration required. Craft Fair Saturday and Sunday November 17 & 18, 2018 11am-4pm MESSAGE FROM THE LAKE Registration begins September 1st, 2017 Do you have a knack for crafting? This is a great way to showcase your skills and enjoy a great event. From knitting, baking, soap making and paper crafts we would love to have you at our event. Please note that there are two categories for the Craft Fair. Hand crafted, at least 50% of these products must be made by hand and MLM (Multi-Level Marketing), these businesses are not hand crafted and are located in the Multi-Purpose Room. These businesses include Arbonne, Tupperware, Scentsy, Epicure etc. MLM businesses must register in person and all other Senior’s Social Morning registrations must be done online. Join us every Thursday for our Senior’s Social Morning Entrance is FREE. (50 plus) Register online at www.lakebonavistacommunity.com. in the Bonavista Room Table Price – 1 Day Price – 2 days 10am – 12pm Inner Circle $50 $90 coffee/tea, chat, and games Outer Wall $50 $90 Open to lake members plus one guest With Power $55 $100 MLM Business $50 $100 For more info please call 403-271-3333 18 OCTOBER 2018 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities LAKE BONAVISTA Bonavista COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Cares Refund Policy In late 2015, a group of families in Lake FALL SESSION COMPETITION Bonavista jointed together with the idea Sports and All our programs are now well underway from STAR- We are very proud of our skaters who represented the to help families, neighbours and other Skate on the large ice surface to learn to skate programs club at Wildrose Competition in August. Special con- communities in need. Bonavista cares like CanSkate on the small ice. Registration is ongoing, gratulations to the following skaters who medalled at continues to grow as residents of all ages Programs and rates are prorated so if your child is interested in Wildrose: participate in projects that make a posi- joining us, it is definitely not too late! We have programs • Reegan Power—Gold in Star 4 U10 tive impact on others. The time commit- Sports Cancellations suitable for all skill levels. Check our website for dis- • Justin Cheung—Silver in Star 4 Boys ment is low and the rewards are great! Full Refund will be issued if the sports program is counts that are available to skaters who sign up for both • Ethan Cheung—Bronze in Star 5 Boys cancelled prior to commencement. Join us, or contact us for more information. fall and winter sessions or who skate twice a week! • Cooper Feser—Gold in Juvenile U14 Men Withdrawal fees are as follows: Everyone is welcome! Does your child play hockey or ringette? Power skating We had some skaters attend the Fall Competitive Invita- • $25 admin fee for all cancellations tional in Lethbridge and are looking forward to sharing • NO REFUNDS one week prior to program start date gives young athletes the skills they need to take their Email [email protected] or game to the next level. Check out our Wednesday morn- results soon! In all cases of withdrawal from programs, the regis- Bonavista Cares ing CanPower sessions designed especially for players Keep checking our website www.lbfsc.ca for all the lat- trant is responsible for advising their registrar as well who wish to strengthen their skating for the upcoming as the Program Leader of his/her intent to withdraw. est information on our skating programs and on Face- season. book www.facebook.com/lakebonavistafsc for updates Programs/Courses on what is happening at the rink. See you at the rink! Full refund will be issued if the program is cancelled prior to commencement. Withdrawal fees are as follows: Fresh Coat • $25 admin fee for all cancellations Interior Painting • NO REFUNDS one week prior to program start date Licensed Insured Special Events – NO REFUNDS Your partner in wellness Bonded In all cases of withdrawal from programs, the regis- Tel: 201-4752 Premium trant is responsible for advising the office as well as At Alberta Blue Cross, we’re committed to not only helping Cell: 630-4601 the Program Leader of their intent to withdraw. maintain your health but to promoting your wellness [email protected] Service through every age and stage of life. Guaranteed Please visit the Breaker website for the hockey Re- Andy Keilly fund Policy We’re reinventing benefits to focus on wellness. Empowering your potential. And playing a bigger role promoting wellness in your community.
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20 OCTOBER 2018 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities LAKE BONAVISTA I OCTOBER 2018 2 1 GREAT NEWS - OCTOBER, 2018
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to offer another fun opportunity for at the rec. centre. $ 99 OPEN GYM will begin in September! MS170-16” Gas Chainsaw 259. With • 30cc gas engine Woodpro Kit • 16” bar & chain A time where youth or family can come and go as they Reg: $319.95* please with no formal instruction. Staff will be onsite to supervise and facilitate use of gym space and equip- SAVE $120 ment. Come out and enjoy some basketball, indoor 99 soccer, badminton, pickleball and other fun activities. $ Check us out this fall at the following times: 199. YOUTH Open Gym Location: GYM When: Sept. to June CALGARY GRAND OPENING SALE !!! Fridays 2:30-4:30pm Cost: drop in ($4.00) BR350 Blower BG50 Blower Ages: 10 - 17 • 63cc professional engine • 27cc engine • 436 cubic feet per minute • 224 km/hr air speed $ 95* FAMILY Open Gym Reg: $529.99* Reg: 249. Location: GYM $ $ When: Sept. to June SAVE 50 SAVE 60 Sundays 3:00 – 5:00 pm 99 $ 99 $ Cost: drop in ($12 / family of 4 or $4 each) GREAT FOR . . 189 Ages: All ages (all children must be accompanied by an 479 CLEARING adult 18+) SNOW Contact Info: phone 403.271.7107 or email info@ lakebonavistacommunity.com Watch the community website for all the details, www. lakebonavistacommunity.com HSA45 Hedgetrimmer • Lithium Battery & charger included • Double sided cutting blades Reg: $179.95* SAVE $30 $ 99 149.
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22 OCTOBER 2018 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities LAKE BONAVISTA I OCTOBER 2018 2 3 LAKE BONAVISTA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION ARTIES SAVE THE DATE MESSAGE FROM THE LAKE AY P Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of BIRTHD the Lake Bonavista Homeowners Association Ltd. will be held Brunch with Santa Kids Christmas Craft Fair at the Lake Bonavista Homeowners Association Ltd. Office, at Lake Bonavista Community Association Saturday December 1, 2018 Saturday December 1, 2018 757 Lake Bonavista Drive South East, commencing at 7:30 10:00am-12:00pm 10:00am -1:00pm p.m. Wednesday November 7, 2018. All members are encour- Host your birthday in our multipurpose aged to attend the meeting, but please note that you are Do you enjoy the Christmas Craft Fair, I bet room. This party includes a bounce castle! Come for a great hot breakfast, Tumble only entitled to one vote per household. Please be sure to your kids would love a Kids Craft Fair! This The party will last two hours and is suitable Time games, bounce house and crafts. BRING YOUR VALID LAKE MEMBERSHIP CARD FOR 2018/2019 for children 6 years and younger. Once Breakfast is over a special guest fair is geared for the child buyer. All items as a means of identifying yourself to the scrutineer. at the fair will be under $10, children will Members: $200 will arrive to hand out a gift to each A quorum of 10% (326 Households) is required for the come in and purchase gifts for their families Non-Members: $275 child registered. Spots will fill up fast so meeting to be properly constituted. If a quorum is not ob- and we will wrap them to send home so register early! tained, it is proposed to proceed with an information meet- Up to 20 kids (6 and under) there will be a surprise waiting under ing for those in attendance. Deposit - $100, Refundable You must register all adults and children the tree! that are attending, children under the If you will be unable to attend the meeting: please sub- age of 1 year are $5 FREE OF CHARGE to come and shop! mit a proxy to allow another homeowner to vote in your place as you direct. Proxies may be picked up at the Lake Activity Fee $16/person Office and must be deposited at the Lake Office not less For more information and to register please visit: wwww.lakebonavistacommunity.com than twenty-four hours before the meeting. Please call the office at (403) 271-3333, email lbha@telus. net or visit our website at www.lake-bonavista.ca for cur- rent park/office hours and notices.
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26 OCTOBER 2018 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities LAKE BONAVISTA I OCTOBER 2018 2 7 RESIDENT PERSPECTIVES Haunted Calgary Ready to Unleash Terror Again by Christine Campbell, Creative Director or “HallowQueen” What lurks in Calgary, boiling just below Haunted Calgary raises funds for animal the surface of our quiet, friendly city? The rescue and food for the food bank through cesspool of human society: a ghoulish col- its gate admissions. Cash, Visa, MasterCard, lection of creeps who would make your skin Debit Tap, Google Pay, and Apple Pay will be crawl and your stomach turn. Evil so wicked accepted at the gate. that even the most macabre will shudder. Haunted Calgary brings the community to- The promise of fresh victims calls to these gether, attracting over 5,000 visitors over soulless entities as they gather at Calgary’s three nights and for many has become an Halloween tradition in the northwest com- annual family Halloween tradition. The “Low munity of Rocky Ridge. Scare” during daylight hours features few to Haunted Calgary’s approximately 10,000 no actors and less spooky lighting for the square foot walk-through haunted yard at- little ones and the faint of heart. But if you’re traction has been designed, built, and oper- brave enough, we highly recommend you ated by volunteers for the enjoyment of the visit during full scare hours in the evening. community for over 25 years. With a cast of Low scare 2 – 4 pm, full scare 6 – 10 pm. Pa- approximately 60 actors, some Hollywood- rental discretion is advised. scale animatronic monsters, and uniquely SAVE $2 per ticket by bringing a food dona- handcrafted sets, the attraction is guaran- tion, at least one food item per ticket to re- teed to be a new experience each year. ceive discount. Groups of 6 or more save 10%. The attraction gives back to the commu- Low scare special offer (between 2pm nity in many ways. Seasoned volunteers and 4pm): Pay only for the children in your offer hands-on training for youth, women, group. Adults not accompanied by children and under-served populations, include pay child price. For hours and admission safe power tool operation, basic construc- prices, please visit www.hauntedcalgary.org. tion skills, painting and set design, acting, special effects makeup, administration and Friday, October 26; Saturday, October 27; customer service, etc. Those interested in Wednesday, October 31. volunteering can visit www.hauntedcalgary. 222 Rocky Ridge Bay NW • 587-894-0666 org for more information. www.hauntedcalgary.org • [email protected]
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Bottle Drive - Thank You! In October, we get the opportunity to spend a weekend ASSISTED LIVING We truly appreciated your donations of bottles and together at “Link Camp” where the older kids set fun the Manor Village cans at our bottle drive in September. This and Popcorn challenges for the younger ones with the leaders close at Fish Creek Park MEMORY CARE sales this month (the kids will be knocking on your door, by—it’s a great time to share stories around the camp- please watch out for them) are the Scouts’ two main fire and practice camping skills. • Flexible meal plans fundraising activities to make it possible for us to use facilities in this community to serve our local youth. It The Beavers also recently enjoyed a Beaver Day at the NOW OPEN • Daily activities also helped the Scouts invest in some new tents and Lake, while other youth enjoyed a day of science fun at Contact us today for your personal tour the Venturers will get some helmets so they can kayak Beakerhead. 587-392-2400 | [email protected] • Exercise and wellness programs along the new Harvey Passage on the Bow River! Next, all sections are planning their winter activities – Let the Adventures Begin! more on these next month! • 24 hour onsite care teams A week ago, the Scouts, Venturers, Rovers and sup- The 144 Group’s Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, Rovers, porting adults enjoyed their much-anticipated annual and their volunteer leaders enjoy indoor and outdoor ac- OPEN HOUSE Great Escape Game – an overnight wide game held in tivities around Lake Bonavista all year. If you are interested TH a section just outside of Calgary with about 700 of their in joining our vibrant community group, check out our OCTOBER 20 peers from all over Southern Alberta. TH website: 144scouts.ca or call our Group Commissioner, RSVP: 587-392-2400 by OCT 16 Andy den Otter: 403.271.8631.
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587-392-2400 for your personal tour Other Calgary Manor Village Life Center locations: Varsity • Huntington Hills • Rocky Ridge • Garrison Woods • Signature Park • Staywell • Currie Green (under development) MIND • BODY • SPIRIT How to Breathe 18 Benefits of Deep Breathing 9. Breathing Improves Posture Good breathing techniques over a sustained period of time properly? Breathing correctly is not only important for living longer but also to have a will encourage good posture. Bad body posture will result of In order to breathe properly you need to good mood and keep performing at your best. incorrect breathing, so this is such an important process by breathe deeply into your abdomen not 1. Breathing Detoxifies and Releases Toxins getting your posture right from early on you will see great just your chest. Even in the old Greek and Your body is designed to release 70% of its toxins through breathing. If you are benefits. Roman times the doctors recommended deep breathing, the voluntary holding of not breathing effectively, you are not properly ridding your body of its toxins 10. Breathing Improves Quality of the Blood air in the lungs, believing that this exer- i.e. other systems in your body must work overtime which could eventually Deep breathing removes all the carbon-dioxide and increases cise cleansed the system of impurities and lead to illness. When you exhale air from your body you release carbon dioxide oxygen in the blood and thus increases blood quality. that has been passed through from your bloodstream into your lungs. Carbon gave strength. This certainly is of great dioxide is a natural waste of your body’s metabolism. 11. Breathing Increases Digestion and Assimilation of food value to you in your work in the world. The digestive organs such as the stomach receive more oxy- Breathing exercises should be deep, slow, 2. Breathing Releases Tension gen, and hence operates more efficiently. The digestion is fur- rhythmic, and through the nose, not Think how your body feels when you are tense, angry, scared or stressed. It ther enhanced by the fact that the food is oxygenated more. through the mouth. The most important constricts. Your muscles get tight and your breathing becomes shallow. When parts of deep breathing have to be regu- your breathing is shallow you are not getting the amount of oxygen that your 12. Breathing Improves the Nervous System lating your breaths three to four seconds body needs. The brain, spinal cord and nerves receive increased oxygen- ation and are more nourished. This improves the health of the in, and three to four seconds out. 3. Breathing Relaxes the Mind/Body and Brings Clarity whole body, since the nervous system communicates to all 1. Inhale through your nose, expanding Oxygenation of the brain reducing excessive anxiety levels. Paying attention parts of the body. to your breathing. Breathe slowly, deeply and purposefully into your body. No- your belly, then fill your chest. Count- tice any places that are tight and breathe into them. As you relax your body, 13. Breathing Strengthen the Lungs ing to 5. you may find that the breathing brings clarity and insights to you as well. As you breathe deeply the lung become healthy and powerful, a good insurance against respiratory problems. 2. Hold and Count to 3. Feel all your 4. Breathing Relieves Emotional Problems cells filled with golden, healing, bal- Breathing will help clear uneasy feelings out of your body. 14. Proper Breathing makes the Heart Stronger. ancing sunlight energy. Breathing exercises reduce the workload on the heart in two 5. Breathing Relieves Pain. ways. Firstly, deep breathing leads to more efficient lungs, 3. Exhale fully from slightly parted You may not realize its connection to how you think, feel and experience life. which means more oxygen, is brought into contact with blood mouth and Feel all your cells releas- For example, what happens to your breathing when you anticipate pain? You sent to the lungs by the heart. So, the heart doesn’t have to ing waste and emptying all old en- probably hold your breath. Yet studies show that breathing into your pain work as hard to deliver oxygen to the tissues. Secondly, deep ergy. Counting to 5. helps to ease it. breathing leads to a greater pressure differential in the lungs, Schedule your deep breathing exercise 6. Breathing Massages Your Organs which leads to an increase in the circulation, thus resting the just as you would schedule important The movements of the diaphragm during the deep breathing exercise mas- heart a little. business appointments. Set aside a sages the stomach, small intestine, liver and pancreas. The upper movement of 15. Proper Breathing assists in Weight Control. minimum of two 10-minute segments the diaphragm also massages the heart. When you inhale air, your diaphragm If you are overweight, the extra oxygen burns up the excess of time everyday although you can be- descends and your abdomen will expand. By this action you massage vital or- fat more efficiently. If you are underweight, the extra oxygen gin with two five minutes segments if gans and improves circulation in them. Controlled breathing also strengthens feeds the starving tissues and glands. you prefer. Honouring yourself enough and tones your abdominal muscles. 16. Breathing Boosts Energy levels and Improves Stamina to schedule time with yourself is the 7. Breathing Increases Muscle first step in mastering stress. Tend your Breathing is the oxygenation process to all of the cells in your body. With the 17. Breathing Improves Cellular Regeneration relationship with yourself and your re- supply of oxygen to the brain this increases the muscles in your body. lationship with life and with others will 18. Breathing Elevates Moods 8. Breathing Strengthens the Immune System be enriched and deepened accordingly. Oxygen travels through your bloodstream by attaching to haemoglobin in Breathing increase pleasure-inducing neurochemicals in the Remember to share with your children your red blood cells. 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