April 2018 Terwillegar Next Submission Deadline: Community League May 4, 2018 Next Issue: June 4, 2018

Good Neighbour Award Terwillegar Drive Update Coming Events Page 3 Page 14 Page 22 What`s Inside 2 Family Day Fun 12 Kids Zone 4 May the 4th 16 SWESA 6 TRAC Update 20 Gallery Walk 9 SWEFM 22 Family Activities 10 Easter Events 24 Classifieds

www.terwillegar.org Issue 71 April 2018 Terwillegar Next submission deadline: Community League May 4, 2018 Next issue: June 4, 2018

Family Day Fun By Marc Lachance a great day outside, and a Vice President, Terwillegar great chance to catch up Community League with friends and meet new Thank you members of the community. On February 19th TCL held its fifth annual Check out page 2 for Family Day event. Family Day Fun photos. As in previous years, the first The TCL Family Day portion of the event was held event then moved inside outside in the Terwillegar for dinner and a movie. Towne Community

Garden park. The board The Board is already busy For the fifth year of this set up to serve some hot- The movie played over planning events for the great event, Panago Pizza chocolate and doughnuts, dinner and it was difficult remainder of the year. Do (located in the Shoppes while horses pulled a to find dry eyes when you have a favorite family of Terwillegar Gardens) sleigh around the park. Miguel sang to Coco. movie you would like provided free dinner for to see on the big screen our community – including The outdoor activities had TCL would like to thank this summer? Are you a second delivery to make a firepit with marshmallows everyone in our community interested in voluteering sure everyone went home for roasting, handmade who attended our event and for our annual Canada Day with a full tummy; this snow furniture, multiple a very special thank you to event or Summer Carnival? event would not be possible mini snow hills, and a short- everyone who volunteered Email the Terwillegar without great support from lived game of giant soccer. their time on the day. Community League at: our community partners. The mild weather made for [email protected]. Page 2 www.terwillegar.org April 2018 Community Photos from Family Day Fun Terwillegar Community League April 2018 www.terwillegar.org Page 3 Good Neighbour Award is Up for Grabs!

By Monte Weber we want to hear about. RPO MacTaggart President, Edmonton, AB T6R 0T4 Terwillegar Community In 200 words or less, let and received before April League us know which of your 20. neighbours should be Terwillegar Community considered for the Good League is encouraging Neighbour Award and residents to nominate a what it is about them that neighbour who, through would make them a worthy their helpfulness and winner. Please also include thoughtfulness, make your name and contact a positive difference in details so we know who is the neighbourhood and making the nomination. makes those that live around them grateful to The winner of the Good have them as a neighbour. Neighbour Award will receive a $100 Gift Card of Do you have a neighbour their choice while the person that invites you over for a who nominated them for cup of tea and a chat? Does the award will win a $50 one of your neighbours Gift Card of their choice. pick something up for you at the shops if you can’t get Entries must be emailed there yourself? Do you have to president@terwillegar. a neighbour that tends to org or sent by mail to your garden when you are Terwillegar Community on holiday? If you do, these League are the sorts of neighbours PO Box 36508

Visit www.terwillegar.org or join our Facebook page - Terwillegar Community League for updates Page 4 www.terwillegar.org April 2018 Community May the 4th Celebration Check the TCL website for more details By Stephanie Gillis-Paulgaard theaters on May 25, 1977. George to watch a Star Wars movie in Editor, Terwillegar Tribune Terwillegar Community League Lucas, the franchise's mega- full (ahem), you can still reap all will be showing The Last Jedi in genius creator, also celebrates the benefits of this day with a Even if you're not a huge Star hnor of May the 4th. Make sure his birthday on May 14. So if few amazing treats. From Darth Wars fan, chances are you have you check the TCL website and ever there was a time to let your Vader cookies to Princess Leia heard of May the Fourth, a.k.a. Facebook page for full details. Star Wars fandom fly free... that cupcakes, almost every character unofficially, Star Wars Day. time would be the month of May. of the popular "space opera" Did you know: has found a delicious baked- It's a day where we fully embrace 3. The first "official" organized good counterpart. Creativity galaxy puns we've been throwing 1.We have Margaret Thatcher May the Fourth celebration in the kitchen? That's always at each other for years now, and to thank for this "holiday"? took place in Toronto. In 2011, something worth celebrating. ditch the standard "hey, how According to the unofficial fans gathered in Toronto for a was your weekend?" greeting in holiday's very official website, day of festivities put on by the favor of grander proclamations the phrase "May the Fourth Toronto Underground Cinema. of "May the Fourth be with you!!" be with you" first entered our The day included trivia and collective conscience on May costume contests — and quickly But, uh, guys? What does "May 4, 1979, the day Margaret sparked similar celebrations the Fourth be with you" mean, Thatcher took office as Britain's around the world. Today, even? Sure, it's an obvious play first female prime minister. you can find viewing parties, on one of the most famous people in costume, and other movie lines of all time, but 2.The month of May actually creative takes on the popular how did this geek-tastic holds a lot of significance to theme in almost every city. occasion originate? How are we Star Wars fans. All six of the supposed to celebrate? Watch live action films have debuted in 4. It's a holiday for foodies, too. a Star Wars movie of course. May, with the first movie hitting Even if you've never sat down

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For only a few hours every few months you can be in the know, network in your community, or practice your hobby. No prior experience required JUST ENTHUSIASM! Please contact [email protected] April 2018 www.terwillegar.org Page 5 Community Spring Has Sprung! By Kendra Wilson BScPT, centre of knee cap) is greater and proprioception (balance) proper training now and give Active Physio Works in females, and this is the program to help prevent your child an early advantage reason for greater risk for ACL serious knee injuries. through their sporting life! Here comes the soccer season! injuries. Early assessment and If you have a problem with your proper training is the key… knee, have a daughter who plays Is your child a soccer player? soccer, or are a volunteer coach Does he or she experience Physiotherapists can treat any with a young girls team, there is occasional knee pain or do knee injury, as well as give no better time to learn proper they walk or run slightly knock you a proper strengthening knee strengthening. Start kneed as they are growing?

Knee injuries are common in all athletes, but soccer players are especially prone to knee injuries such as serious ACL ligament tears. This is especially true in female soccer players. Studies have shown that the female soccer players risk of sustaining an ACL injury is two to eight times greater than that of her male counterpart. Subsequent studies have shown that adding neuromuscular and proprioceptive exercises (aka balance training) to the training regimen can reduce the number of ACL injuries by two to four fold.

Increased ‘Q angle’ (angle from the front of the hip to the April 2018 www.terwillegar.org Page 6 Community Have you heard about the TRAC Alerts Messaging System?

By Harold Hornig and bringing crime alerts and police presence in our area, to access the attached garage. updates to the attention of all of we have to rely upon residents • Do not leave your Whether it's crime related us! This significantly improves in the Riverbend/Terwillegar/ garage door open overnight. activities or whether its our awareness and our sense Windermere communities to • If you see suspicious items of great interest to the of community and with the take some simple and straight persons or suspicious activity in community, this is the email help of Sgt. Larry Langley of forward steps to reduce the the area, please give police a call. group that you need to part of! the EPS, we are able to utilize opportunity for crime to occur. this network to reduce crime It’s easy to sign up – just go and bring justice to those that A few basic rules include: to www.tracspirit.ca, click on choose to do harm to our area. • Do not leave valuables “Alerts Messaging System”. in your parked vehicle. Once registered, you will Crime and Crime Statistics • Do not leave an extra receive a confirmation email. in the Riverbend Area set of keys in your vehicle. A few years ago, the Edmonton • If you leave your vehicle The Alerts Messaging System Police Services introduced a web parked outside overnight, is a part of a network of email based crime mapping program. remove the garage door groups in the Terwillegar/ You can link to it from our TRAC opener. There have been Riverbend/Windermere area webpage at the right menu panel. occurrences where vehicles that reach over 1700 residents, are broken into and then the announcing community events Although there has been a greater garage door opener is used Terwillegar Riverbend Advisory Council (TRAC) Update

By Karin Scott •Tuesdays & Wednesdays: or phone: 780-439-9394. •TRAC Meeting: Wednesday, TRAC Community Office 9 am – 3 pm June 13th, 2018. Last meeting •Thursdays: 4 – 9 pm Save the Date for these before summer break. Community league •1st Saturday of the Month: 10 Upcoming Community memberships are available at am – 2 pm Events: the TRAC Community Office •Only cash or cheque accepted. which is located right in the •*TRAC AGM: Wednesday, Terwillegar Recreation Centre. For questions or concerns, April 25, 2018 please email: tracmail@ •TRAC Community Run/Walk: Office hours are: tracspirit.ca Sunday, May 27th, 2018 Get ready to Lace Up !

With under three months to wellness. go, the Terwillegar Riverbend - Nutrition station. Advisory Council (TRAC) - Fun activities for community is excited to support their members of all ages. annual run for community wellness. The event will be For more information on held on Sunday, May 27th, the race or how you can get 2018 at Mother Margaret Mary involved as a volunteer or High School directly behind sponsor, check us out on: the Terwillegar Community - Facebook: www.facebook. Recreation Centre. com/TRACcommunityrun - Twitter: @TRACspirit The event will include: - Instagram: @TRAC_spirit - 3K, 5K and 10K chip timed - TRAC website: www. races as well as a 1K fun run tracspirit.ca for children ages 6 and - TRAC Community Office: under (register online at www. (780)-439-9394 or tracmail@ runningroom.com). tracspirit.ca - Nearby organizations and businesses at the event We look forward to seeing you supporting our community there on May 27th! ~Ali Wilson Page 7 www.terwillegar.org April 2018 Community April 2018 www.terwillegar.org Page 8 Community

National Paramedic Services Week

National Paramedic Services Week is May 27 – June 2, 2018

National Paramedic Services Week honours the paramedic profession and recognizes the

men and women of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providing this key public service. It is also an opportunity for the public to better understand the important role EMS has within both the health care system and our communities.

The year’s national theme is, Paramedics: Health. Community. You.

Whether directly, or indirectly, every Albertan has felt the importance of the service paramedics provide. Paramedics are trained health care professionals who stabilize and treat patents before and during transport to hospital. In some areas of the province, paramedics are now working side-by-side their health care colleagues in hospitals and community care facilities.  There are over 4,000 EMS practitioners and 550 ambulances in the Alberta Health Services system province-wide;

 Approximately 5,500 patients will be transferred by fixed wing aircraft through contracted air ambulance providers in Alberta this year;

 EMS dispatch receives over 500,000 ground ambulance calls each year. EMS practitioners across the Alberta and Canada will be celebrating National Paramedic Services Week in a variety of ways. Watch for information in your local media as well as AHS EMS Twitter (@ahs_ems), Facebook (@albertahealthservicesEMS) and ahs.ca/ems about events happening in your community.

Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million Albertans and it’s more than 661,848 square kilometers. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.

Page 9 www.terwillegar.org April 2018 Community Southwest Edmonton Farmers’ Market Update

By Christie Anderson aged 13-17 to have a chance in addition, Sprouts receive our awesome volunteers. Southwest Edmonton Farmers' to sell their self-made a kid-friendly recipe made These volunteers help us Market products at the SWEFM. with seasonal ingredients set up, count traffic, keep Depending on demand, to learn valuable cooking the market clean, and The 2018 farmers’ market would-be young vendors skills and bring that perform a variety of other season is just around the can book one or several produce into the kitchen. tasks during market hours corner, and we on the dates throughout the The program is completely that make the market the SWEFM team couldn’t regular season. Check www. free and open to children fun, vibrant community be more excited. Christie swefm.ca for all the details! from all communities. gathering place we all love. Anderson will be returning If you are interested in as the Market Manager for We have a wonderful joining our volunteer team, this season and is eager to line-up of vendors this please visit the market get rolling with the eighth year. Come to the market website at www.swefm.ca season of our fabulous to step into a lovely and click on “Community”. community market. community gathering place and experience colorful The Southwest Edmonton While we have done our first The ever-popular Sprouts booths overflowing withFarmers’ Market is located at round of vendor selections, program will be back ripe, juicy produce, home the Terwillegar Recreation we do accept applications again this year. For those baked goods, jellies and Centre parking lot, and will throughout the season, so unfamiliar with this pickles, freshly laid farm run from 4-7:30pm every check out this link if you’re initiative, Sprouts is a eggs, local meats, gorgeous Wednesday from May 16th considering becoming a program that was launched seafood, handcrafted goods – Oct. 3rd , rain or shine. vendor: http://www.swefm. in 2014. It allows children and much more. Many We hope to see you soon! ca/become-a-vendor aged 4-12 to visit the Sprouts of your old favourites Tent and receive a wooden will be returning, as We are super excited to token worth $2 to spend well as many fantastic launch our Young Vendors at our fruit and vegetable new vendors (including program, which we vendors. This empowersseveral new food trucks). announced in February. the child to make their own Our market could not This no-cost programhealthy-eating choices, and run without the help of allows young entrepreneurs

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Ask us for a free quote and book your appointment at www.cordovezcarpetcleaning.ca 780 710 9470 Find us on Facebook @RICCARDOScarpetcleaning April 2018 www.terwillegar.org Page 10 Community Easter Eggstravaganza Events Public Service Announcement TWOSE, our Easter Egg hunt is Prarie Gardens & Adventure Edmonton Valley Zoo - for the little ones’ ages 8-years- Farm Monday, April 2 - It’s an TELUS World of Science - old or younger. They’ll have to EGG-stravagant Easter event! Hop on by the science centre for scour Discoveryland for Easter Prairie Gardens' annual Hop! Hands-on science experiments, special Easter Weekend activities! Eggs. Once they have found Easter Festival is back - head crafts, airbrushed tattoos and all of the eggs, they can trade out to the farm for some a touchtable that are all EGG- April 2 -Egg Drop their finds for chocolate ones. Edmonton Easter fun. With lots related! “Get Closer” with 11:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. of fun activities for the whole various animal encounters and Candy Science family, there's plenty to this watch as the resident animals This is a TELUS World of 1:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Easter long weekend at Prairie of the zoo go on their very own Science fan-favourite, year- Gardens. Activities include: Easter egg hunt! Which animals after-year! Put your creative Did you know that the Easter egg hunts, Baby animals, will eat the eggs, play with them engineering skills to the test Easter Bunny delivers both Spring planting projects, or smash them? on the ESSO Skywalk, as you chocolate and science?! Join Magic shows (12 noon and craft a vehicle to deliver your us in The Body Fantastic for 2:00pm), Easter crafts and more. Be sure to bring a donation “Egg-stronaut” safely to the some awesome hands-on for Edmonton’s Food Bank! ground! We’ll be building all experiments using Easter candy. Easter Bunny Pancake Volunteers will be on site to collect day starting at 11:00 a.m. but Breakfast 11am - 1pm food or monetary donations launches will take place every hour beginning at 11:45 p.m.

Springtime Science and a Story (8 and under) 10:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.

Drop into Discoveryland to listen to a special springtime story!

Easter Egg Hunt (8 and under) 12:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Always a seasonal favourite at

Ages 2-4 1st Place: Reid R Check us out on Facebook! Runner Up: William H Search: Ages 5-7 “Terwillegar Community League” 1st Place: Gurleen K under groups Runner Up: Sara M

Ages 8-11 1st Place: Cora T Runner Up: Chloe W Thank you to everyone who participated. Terwillegar Community League Page 11 www.terwillegar.org April 2018 Community Do You Know Your Membership Benefits

By Monte Weber times myself, I have seen rec centre. While this period events please feel free President, Terwillegar the line of community is over the colder winter to send me an email at Community League members looking to enjoy months, our attendance [email protected] this great facility numerous runs around 500 a month anytime during the year! Membership Benefits – times over the years. even over the summer Terwillegar Community months of July and August. Recreation Centre The costs of access toThis one perk is clearly the facility are shared appreciated by a majority Did you know one of the amongst the five (5)of our members. many perks of owning a community leagues Terwillegar Community currently participating We are always looking League (TCL) membership in this program. TCL for ways to improve is the free access to the members are well over any programs we offer. Terwillegar Community 50% of those attending. Rec Centre every If you have any Saturday from 5-7pm. Over the last six months suggestions regarding alone, over 3,500 TCL new programming or how While I have only taken members have attended the to improve our existing advantage of this a couple Have a contest idea? Terwillegar Community League would love to hear it. Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Mother's Day Walk - Sunday, May 6th Emily Murphy Park Road April 2018 www.terwillegar.org Page 12 Kids Zone - Coloring Contest

Easter's Day Coloring Contest Name:______All entries must be received by April 20. Please note: one entry per child. The contest is open to residents of the following areas: Age: ______Terwillegar, Magrath, South Terwillegar, and MacTaggart.

Address: ______Age categories are: 2-4; 5-7; and 8-11. Prizes awarded to first place & ______runner up of $25.00 & $10.00 gift certificates for Toys R Us ______Entries should be mailed to: Phone: Terwillegar Community League ______PO Box 36508 Email RPO MacTaggart Edmonton, AB T6R 0T4 ______Page 13 www.terwillegar.org April 2018 Kids Zone - Word Search

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Basket Family

Bunny Hunt

Chocolate Spring Break

Easter Stuffed Animals

Eggs Vacation April 2018 www.terwillegar.org Page 14 Community Update on the Terwillegar Corridor - The Time is Now

Advance the Preliminary website as it becomes available. After listening to feedback Design for Terwillegar Drive from hundreds of residents, I /40th Avenue interchange; Following that consultation, decided to put forward a motion cost and schedule information to City Council to ensure we Advance the Preliminary Design will be discussed and debated see action, not redundancy, for an optimized Stage 2 of the as the Capital Plan for the next for the Terwillegar Corridor. Whitemud Drive / Terwillegar four year cycle is decided this Drive interchange, with fall. I will be strongly advocating I’m pleased to say that on consideration for reduced design for multiple $75-$100 packages February 28, 2018, Council voted parameters (i.e. design speeds) of staged completion of the unanimously in favour of it. with the intent of reducing Terwillegar corridor to be overall complexity and cost; included in that Capital Plan. My motion reads as follows: Continue to advance preliminary If passed in the Capital Plan, That Administration do the design on the basis of a number design of those segments By CouncillorTim Cartmell following: of $75-100M packages in would take approximately City of Edmonton support of staged completion one year, with construction Suspend any public engagement of the Terwillegar corridor, ideally starting in 2020, and Our office has been very busy activities regarding the ultimate including full access for 40th completion likely in 2022. since the start of 2018 dealing long term Terwillegar Drive / Avenue, Rabbit Hill Road, 23 with reaction to conceptual Whitemud Drive interchange and Avenue, and Haddow Drive; In the longer term, I will be drawings presented by City any roadway modifications that advocating for the rest of the Administration for Terwillegar may limit access in the interim; Present a list of potential Terwillegar Corridor upgrades Drive. shared funding opportunities to be a part of the 10 year Optimize the concept plan with the provincial and transportation master plan so Understandably so, many for the Terwillegar corridor federal government that take that we can see completion in residents were frustrated to between Whitemud Drive advantage of infrastructure the next decade of this necessary see a rehashing of design plans and Anthony Henday Drive, and innovation funding; work for our communities. that had already been decided including provision for on in previous consultations opportunities of mass transit Bring back to Council a Thank you to the over 2,600 at in 2001, 2006, and 2012. and active transportation; report summarizing progress print time residents who signed on the aforementioned my call to action in support of design elements in 2018 Q3. the motion. I have heard your message loud and clear, and will So, what are the next steps? continue to be a strong advocate for your thoughts on this topic. The next consultation on Terwillegar Drive will primarily focus on the 40th avenue interchange (with full access), Judith Schultz photographer and will take place either in late June or early September. I will post information on my

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in partnership with TERWILLEGAR COMMUNITY CHURCH August 13 - 17 z 9am - 3pm Contact 780-430-8389 or at Tomlinson Common Park [email protected] 1765 Tomlinson Common NW $140 ($120 before June 30) For ages 6 - 12 (Grade 1 completed) Register at: tcchurch.ca/soccer-camp tcchurch.ca athletesinaction.ca Page 15 www.terwillegar.org April 2018 Community Esther Starkman Pre-enrolment for 2018-19

Public Service Announcement To apply you will need to bring •Available space will be •Random selection draws will proof of residence and proof determined on April 16th be conducted on a grade by For the 2018-2019 year Esther of age. Please come to the after accommodating all grade basis to fill available space. Starkman will have all grades, school to fill in the application. kindergarten students from •Students who are successful in from Kindergarten to 9. our primary attendance the random selection draw will New Students living in area (Terwillegar Towne). be enrolled at Esther Starkman. The following process willTerwillegar South West and Students who are unsuccessful guide pre-enrolment at Elsewhere: Students living in Terwillegar will have their applications Esther Starkman School: Southwest will then be given forwarded to Lansdowne School. •Esther Starkman School priority. If there are still •Once a student is accepted New Students living in has an optimal enrolment available spots, then we will be into Esther Starkman they Terwillegar Towne: limit of 950 students. accepting students from outside will be able to attend through of our primary and secondary Grade 9 without having to go •Terwillegar Towne is the •All enrolment decisions attendance boundaries. through random selection again. primary attendance area regarding students from for Esther Starkman school. outside of our primary •If more applications from Please see under the Attendance attendance area will be made outside our primary attendance Area section below the new •All students who live within with this number in mind. area are received than we have maps outlining the Esther the primary attendance area will space to accommodate, all Starkman attendance area which be accepted regardless of the •Space availability will be secondary applications will be now includes South Terwillegar grade they are entering if they determined on a grade by sent downtown and a random West as our secondary area. can provide proof of residency. grade basis. For example, selection draw will be conducted Examples of proof of residency space may be available in by the district on April 25th. are: Bill of sale for your house, kindergarten but not in grade 5. utility bill with name and address, rental agreement •South Terwillegar West will with name and address. be the secondary attendance area for Esther Starkman •New kindergarten registrations School. Students living in will be accepted at Esther this attendance area will be Starkman until April 16, 2018. accepted as space permits..

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SWESA stands for SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Association. SWESA was formed to reflect the needs of people 55 and older in southwest Edmonton. Their goal is to provide social, cultural, and recreational programs and services that enhance your enjoyment of life. www.swedmontonseniors.ca

By Carol Vaage Tickets for this event will go on “April hath put a spirit of sale in April. If you are interested SouthWest Seniors youth in everything.” in sponsoring a table at this Association (SWESA) event or helping out in general, - William Shakespeare please contact Rob Agostinis Offering Peace of Mind community benefits us all. Centre of the future. Having said or Bob Power (the Event Leads) and Convenience to SWESA’s approach to creating all that, we have started planning through the SWESA office: Southwest Seniors an age-friendly community our first annual signaturePhone: 587-987-3200 Email: features a collaborative of fundraising event, called the [email protected] As we transition from winter organizations committed to ‘Spring Fling’. The theme this first ice and snow to spring thaw, improving the well-being of year is ‘Under the Tuscan Sun’. For any further details, please we are ready to throw open the older adults. Our vision that This event occurs on Saturday, phone us or check our website windows and doors, sweep off ‘SWESA is a progressive organi- June 9 at the Southminster- for the current or upcoming the residues of winter sand and zation creating a vibrant, Steinhauer United Church. It Spring-Summer Program snow shadows. This time of year welcoming, age-friendly starts at 4 p.m. with a sampling Guide for talks, classes and awakens our inner youth and community’ ensures that: of sparkling Italian wines and luncheons. Our motto is to be exhilaration for possibilities. waters. Our guests will be very welcoming to all who join It’s time to renew our walks, ·Older adults are respected, treated to an Italian experience us! We hope to see you soon! our gardens, and our patio celebrated and included of a fashion show, a classic http://swedmontonseniors.ca/ furniture. It’s time to get fit so Tuscan din-ner with wines, that we can enjoy the outdoors. ·Older adults are engaged, beers and Italian beverages, Don’t forget that we have participating in, and contributing opera singing, a gelato bar, silent a dynamic Home Supports At SWESA, one of the goals is to to their communities auction, dancing and possibly a Program operated by Barbara promote wellness and many of quick ride in a hot air balloon. Newell coordinat-ing the our programs support physical ·Older adults are safe and secure services for our community well-being: Gentle Yoga, Golden in their home and communities Our planning committee – including snow removal, Years-Golden Gloves, Essentrics, is working hard to give you yard work, housekeeping and and pickle ball. Attending our ·Older adults enjoy ready access an amazing experience and minor re-pairs. Contact her classes en-sures that you will to the programs, services, raise some money, too! at Hs@swedmontonseniors. have the added benefit of fun! and resources they need ca or 780-860-2931

We are very fortunate to live ·Older adults are in Edmonton, which is an age- aging well, living well. friendly city. What does that mean, exact-ly? Lawrence SWESA continues to grow Tymko, one of SWESA’s Board as word spreads about our of Directors answers. ‘Age- welcoming community. Our Friendly’ is an international monthly luncheons have been concept that envisions a sold out as our hall fills up with community that values, members eager to join in the respects and actively supports good food and party atmos- the well-being of older adults. phere. Our next one is April 25, so get your ticket early! An age-friendly community is an inclusive place where SWESA is embarking on a age is celebrated and not new fundraising strategy. used as a barrier in the case With a growing membership of older adults wishing to and demand for more access services, programs, programming, the organization events or facilities. Promoting is working towards the Seniors’ and creat-ing an age-friendly Have an article idea? Feel free to let us know! [email protected] • Area Reps: • Writers: • Photographers: Help us cover news more local to Provide informative articles on Do what you love, show us your neighbourhood: Magrath, assignment basis, or present us your talent and see it in print! South Terwillegar, Terwillegar with your own ideas! Gardens or Terwillegar Towne. Page 17 www.terwillegar.org April 2018

FREE DROP-IN SPRING GREEN SHACK

LOCATION DATES DAYS TIMES

South Terwillegar March 31 Tuesdays, Thursdays, Tues & Thurs: 3:30-6:00pm to 7170 South Terwillegar Saturdays Sat: 1:00-5:00pm Drive April 27

Our Green Shack program is now running in select locations in the spring months. Come and join us for games, crafts, sports, outdoor cooking and more!

This program is targeted for children aged 6-12, but all children accompanied by an adult are welcome to attend.

For more information, please visit: edmonton.ca/dropincommunityprograms or call 311. @GreenShack Page 18 www.terwillegar.org April 2018 Community Terwillegar Easter Eggs

By Darlene Reid, some story time – they’ll be all little things that make living the Easter season, consider this Realty Executives Vision, ears! and working here so enjoyable. TerwillEGGar Towne and go Associate Broker/Owner I could write entire articles hunting for local delights. You The family events. There are so on the banana bread at Lucy’s might be amazed at what you As we enjoy the beginning of many free events throughout the Sweets (Hazeldean Bakery), discover! spring and the Easter season, year, where families can walk to a the geniuses at Jo’s Hair, the I’m reminded of some eggspert park or the Community Church BBQ chicken pizza at Towne advice that somebunny once and enjoy organized activities. Pizza, etc. So, in honour of told me about real estate (see if My personal favorites are the you can find all the Easter puns “Too Big for it Sale”, movies in hidden in this article). The the park and the fireworks. You advice was about the big picture can sniff out some others on the and how you never just buy or Terwillegar Community League sell a house, you buy or sell a website (www.terwillegar.org). community. This is especially true for Terwillegar Towne, The Vanilla Rooibos at Remedy where the community itself and Café. I know Remedy Café is not what it has to offer are such big exactly hidden, but this magical draws. elixir could easily be overlooked on their incredibly diverse menu. We all see the main attractions, It’s worth searching for though, like the parks, schools, and because their secret Chai recipe the wonderful shops where is deservedly famous. I don’t the Boulevards (Terwillegar know exactly what’s in it, but it and Towne Centre) meet. But tastes like happy. It makes you what about the harder-to-find relax and let your hare down. little gems? The less-obvious things that you have discovered The “exercise trail” and while living here? We all have toboggan hill. I’ve put these two our favorite “Easter eggs” and together because they are in the I wanted to share just a few of same area: the park with the mine. strange looking “playground” equipment coming into T-Towne The Little Free Libraries. Last on Towne Centre Boulevard. I checked there were four of That equipment is for exercise these charming little boxes stations, and while you may not providing a tiny doorway to carrot all it’s actually a fun way worlds of adventure. When to change up your routine. The I’m out walking my dog and I gym can get old and fresh air is pass the ones at the Gazebo or always good. And that toboggan Tomlinson Park I can’t help but hill (kind of hidden from the smile. Next time your kids are road) is tons of fun for kids. hopping around at one of the parks, grab a book and enjoy I could go on and on about the

We would love to hear what is going on in the community. [email protected] Senior’s Spring Tea Edmonton Valley Zoo Tuesday April 24 & Wednesday April 25, 2018 Time: 1–3pm Cost: $20, advance registration required

Enjoy spring by joining us for tea! Listen to musical performances by local children and learn through engaging animal encounters and talks. We will finish with complimentary tea, cold drinks and baked goods. A lovely spring afternoon for seniors!

Register in advance online, by calling 311, or in person at a City of Edmonton Recreation Centre or City of Edmonton Attraction. Use the following course code to register: - Tuesday, April 24 - 625122 - Wednesday, April 25 - 625123 Page 19 www.terwillegar.org April 2018 Community

10K 5K 3K AFTER-PARTY ALL AGES | WALK – JOG – RUN WILLIAM HAWRELAK PARK APR

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REGISTER AT EFCL.ORG OR RUNNINGROOM.COM Stay for fun, food and activities after the race! Page 20 www.terwillegar.org April 2018

Interested in trying your hand at writing? Check us out on Facebook! Are you an artist and want to share your Search: creations with the community? “Terwillegar Community League” under groups The Terwillegar Tribune is circulated to 8000+ homes as well as local businesses in the area & we are always looking for local content to feature. Contact the Editor by Terwillegar email at [email protected] to learn more about Community League how you can get involved with your community paper.

Spring Gallery Walk April 2018 www.terwillegar.org Page 21

Bicycle Helmet Safety

Head injuries are the leading cause of serious injury and death to kids on wheels*. Most injuries occur when a cyclist suffers a fall, strikes a stationary object, or collides with another cyclist/pedestrian. Remember – it’s the law in Alberta that cyclists under the age of 18 must wear a helmet (and highly recommended for all ages). Helmets should be CSA approved and worn during recreational activities such as skateboarding, in-line skating, and cycling.

Getting informed Getting the right fit • Wearing a helmet while cycling • Take the time to properly fit can prevent a serious injury, or and adjust your helmet to even save a life; ensure maximum protection in • Brain injuries can cause case of a crash; permanent disability or death; • When worn properly, helmets • Reduce your risk by always should fit level, not tilted up, wearing your helmet; or down over the forehead; • Replace any helmet that has • Helmets should feel snug, but been involved in a crash, even not too tight. To test the fit, if it appears undamaged. the helmet should not fall off when you shake your head from side-to-side while the straps are unfastened; Getting started • Adjust the chin straps to form • Allow children to assist when a “Y” below and slightly buying their helmet. Cyclists who forward from the ears; choose their own helmet are • Only one finger should be more likely to wear them; able to fit under the chin strap • Start the habit early. Young when it is fastened; children learning to ride tricycles • Do not forget to use the sizing need to wear helmets; pads included with the • Parents must lead by example – helmet. They will help improve always wear a helmet when the overall fit, comfort and cycling. safety. *Parachute Canada http://www.parachutecanada.org/injury-topics/item/wheeled-activities1 Page 22 www.terwillegar.org April 2018 Com in g E vent s Weekly: Please contact organizer for details Terwillegar Tribune 2018 Southwest Edmonton Seniors Association (SWESA) Bridge, Every Thurs. 12:30-3:30 p.m. at Riverbend Community Centre Submission Terwillegar Playgroup: Every Thurs., 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Riverbend Deadline Released Church January 5 February 5 Events: April 16: Pre-enrolment ends Esther Starkman April 21: I've Outgrown It Sale March 2 April 2 April 24/25: Senior's Spring Tea April 28: Great Neighbourhood Race May 6: Mother's Day Walk May 4 June 4 May 27: TRAC Community Run/Walk July 27 August 27 Interested parties are encouraged to visit the League's website at www.terwillegar.org regularly for the most up to date information. October 19 November 26

Terwillegar Community League mailing address: PO Box 36508 MacTaggart RPO Edmonton, AB T6R 0T4

Mechanized River Valley Access The 100 Street Funicular Public Service the top of the bank to the passage across Grierson Hill Road. and the Rossdale/River Crossing promenade above the valley area. It holds up to 10 people. Announcement floor. It fits up to 20 people. The Frederick G. Todd Lookout A glass railing and built-in Mechanized access will create The Mechanized River Valley The Promenade seating allows a seamless way a new destination in our city: Access project makes the river It includes a grassy seating area to take in the flow of the river an innovative, barrier-free valley more accessible to people with benches and an art piece and the downtown skyline. system that will allow people of all ages and abilities. It runs called Turbulent inspired by the to enjoy both our vibrant from the top of 100 Street unique water patterns of the North The Elevator downtown and our amazing near the Hotel Macdonald to Saskatchewan River and created From the bridge, an elevator river valley within minutes. the river valley trail system by Jill Anhold, based in Vancouver. and a staircase will connect The elevator will be open during near the low level bridge. the Mechanized River Valley regular park hours (7 am to 9 pm). The Bridge Access to the existing trail The stairs will be open from 5 am The Promontory (Top Platform) Connecting the promenade to the system and Louise McKinney to 11 pm (weather permitting). The platform allows users to lookout, the bridge provides safe Park, the Low Level Bridge, take advantage of the amazing views from the top of the bank near the Hotel Macdonald.

The Stairs A place to linger, to stop and sit, or to get in your daily workout. There is a bike rail for cyclists that runs the length of the stairs.

The 100 Street Funicular With plenty of space for wheelchairs, walkers, strollers, and bikes, the glass-enclosed funicular descends from April 2018 www.terwillegar.org Page 23 Join the TCL League

Terwillegar Community League memberships are available online at www.terwillegar.org

Membership Fees: Family, $45 Senior/Single/Adult, $35 It's Time to RENEW! Free Access! With a Terwillegar Community League membership, you get access to the Terwillegar Community Memberships expire Recreation Centre’s swimming pool, indoor playground annually on August 31 or workout area. Saturday’s from 5-7pm

Please bring your membership card; admission may be declined otherwise.

These are the people in our neighbourhood: Residents’ Association: Responsible for the maintenance of specific plots of designated land. It is also responsible for the regulation of neighbourhood architecture. (Do you have a mailbox on your property? Two bushes and a tree?) Annual fees are required and residents are contacted directly if payment has been missed. Different areas have different residents’ associations. Please ensure you are contacting the correct association. Community League: Responsible for the personality factor and all the extras. This includes all of those fun events you get to attend, our website (www.terwillegar.org), the Terwillegar Tribune, neighbourhood watch, and more. Membership fees are optional (but well worth it!). The Terwillegar Community League is a single organization for all of Terwillegar. E-mail [email protected] to join. Or check out our website www.terwillegar.org. Fees for one organization do not cover fees required for the other.

Please ensure your fees are up-to-date. Page 24 www.terwillegar.org April 2018

How to contact the Terwillegar Terwillegar Classifieds Community League

www.terwillegar.org Board Contacts President —Monte Weber, [email protected] Vice-President — Marc Lachance, [email protected] Treasurer — Kathleen Mountford, [email protected] Secretary — Darlene Reid, [email protected] Community Advocate — Sue Trigg, [email protected] Residential/Commercial Painting Memberships - Ricardo Casanova, Interior and exterior. Licensed/insured/WCB [email protected] Programs — vacant, [email protected] Now Booking spring and summer. Communications — Heather Maitner, [email protected] Call John @780 907 5954. Fundraising —Fiona Ko, [email protected] Check us out at: Renzopainting or Houzz.ca Other Contacts Community Garden — Amanda Hunt, [email protected] Editor — Stephanie Gillis-Paulgaard, [email protected] MacTaggart Rep - vacant, [email protected] Magrath Rep - vacant, [email protected] Local Woodworking Craftsman Neighbourhood Watch - vacant, [email protected] Programs Aide - vacant, [email protected] I build a wide range of Furniture/Cabinet items to last. South Terwillegar Rep - vacant For inside or Outside. Terwillegar Gardens Rep - Sue Trigg, [email protected] Terwillegar Towne Rep - Monte Weber, [email protected] Woodworking by Vance Inc. [email protected] 780 436 900

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