June 2018 Terwillegar Next Submission Deadline: Community League July 27, 2018 Next Issue: August 27, 2018

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www. t erwillegar. o rg Issue 72 June 2018 Terwillegar Next submission deadline: Community League July 27, 2018 Next issue: August 27, 2018

C an ad a D ay F es t iv it es By Shalane Esau Activities will run from 11:00 Facebook page and our Programs Director, Terwillegar a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Tomlinson league website for more Community League Common Park. Festivities will details. See you on July include: games for the kids, 1st at Tomlinson Park! What do we love about bouncy castles, face painting Canada? Many of us would and food trucks. The grand say things like: natural finale will be the Canada Day beauty, diverse communities, Parade, with prizes for entrants and great opportunities for in the following categories: individuals and families. -Best National Pride Many of us would probably say -Silliest Ensemble the same thing about living in -Most Creative Canuck Terwillegar. When you think about it we are truly fortunate The parade will start at 2:30 to live here so let’s celebrate p.m. and will wrap up with our country by celebrating the awarding of the prizes. with our community! Plenty of sponsors are Bring your families, supporting this event and neighbours and friends and there will be fun for everyone, join us for our Canada Day so let’s paint the park red and celebration this July 1st. This white! Bring out your best is the Terwillegar Community Canada gear and decorate League’s flagship event and your bikes, strollers, or shoes it will be an action-packed and be a part of TCL’s great day of family-friendly fun! annual Canada Day tradition. Keep checking the TCL Page 2 www.terwillegar.org June 2018 C o m m u n it y

TERWILLEGAR COMMUNITY LEAGUE PRESENTS TWILIGHT OUTDOOR MOVIES COMING TO A SCREEN NEAR YOU SUMMER 2018 SHOWTIMES Saturday, June 23 Saturday, July 7 Saturday, July 21 Saturday, August 11

MOVIES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOUTH TERWILLEGAR SPRAY PARK FILM WILL BEGIN AT SUNSET BYO SEATING & BUG REPELLENT – PLEASE DRESS WARMLY June 2018 www.terwillegar.org Page 3 G o o d N eigh b o u r A ward W in n in g F am ily is . . .

By Monte Weber hand. Mowing the lawn We want to thank you will receive a $50 Gift President, while we are away. Snow for all that you do! Card of their choice for Terwillegar Community blowing, heavy lifting or submitting the nomination. League having the kids for a play. We sure won’t be moving anytime soon because we Thank you to everyone who They bring us cookies and have the best neighbours, took the time to nominate muffins and treats. Like from here to the moon their neighbour who, those delicious donuts through their helpfulness from Lucy’s Sweets. Kids Congratulations to Lori and thoughtfulness, make back and forth from their & Brian Pahl and family. a positive difference in yard to mine. Skating or As the winner of the Good the neighbourhood and baseball, while the parents Neighbour Award, the makes those that live sip win. A water fight with Pahl Family will receive around them grateful to the kids on the block. A a $100 Gift Card of their have them as a neighbour. magic show or an evening choice. The Madsen Family walk. We are pleased to share the winning Road hockey, sledding, a walk nomination submitted through the ravine birthday by the Madsen Family: parties, video games or a jump on the trampoline In their own words: We sure love living on Watching the kids while Trelle Loop. Why you may I run out real quick or ask? Well, here is the scoop. giving advice about which Our neighbours, the Pahls lessons to pick, driving to are simply grande. They theatre or camp at the U. are always there to lend a

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Host a BBQ Terwillegar Community League will buy the food

By Monte Weber Organizers who are selected President, Terwillegar to host the free barbeques Community League will need to complete the registration form, including The Terwillegar Community signing up at least seven other League strives to promote a households to take part in the friendly community through event. Remember that if you are a variety of programs. With using a public space, you will summer slowly creeping up on need a permit from the City. us, the TCL and the Magrath Save On Foods are partnering Then, all you have to do is pick once again to get you the free up your food at the Magrath food you need for a great Save On Foods and you’re neighbourhood barbeque. ready to go! Be active in your community, get to know your TCL members can sign up to neighbours, and have fun. host a neighbourhood barbeque on the TCL website (www. terwillegar.org). The online signup requires that you have your date picked out, the address of where the barbeque will be hosted, and your contact and membership information. There are a limited number of free BBQ packages, and this year we will be awarding them on a first come – first serve basis.

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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] June 2018 www.terwillegar.org Page 5 C o m m u n it y Common Summer Running Injuries By Bobby McGugan PT, MScPT tight anatomical structures. Active Physio Works It is unlikely that one of these factors alone is causing your There are 2 common causes of PFPS, it is more likely caused by knee pain during running in contributions from a couple or individuals without a history of all of the aforementioned points. knee injuries. Both avid distance runners and beginners alike are The Iliotibial band (IT band) is a commonly afflicted with knee strip of fascia that travels on the woes at some point in their outside of the thigh. The IT band training. Patellofemoral Pain starts in the hip and attaches Syndrome (PFPS) and Iliotibial just below the knee. IT Band Band Syndrome (ITBS) are the Syndrome is typically described as specific pain on the outside two most common culprits. arch support), anatomical factors that, if performed regularly, will of the knee. The pain in ITBS and/or running techniques. greatly improve and eventually is caused by friction between Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome resolve your knee problems. the IT band and your femur as is usually described as a dull There are some “quick fixes”, such the knee bends and straightens ache behind or around the as tape jobs and modifications repetitively. Tightness in the kneecap which is increased by to running technique that can hip muscles that attach to your prolonged sitting with knee help to reduce or delay the onset IT band, as well as weakness bent, or loading of the knee pain from these conditions. (running, stairs, jumping). Some in your hip abductor muscles are 2 of the biggest causes of common causes of PFPS include The best solution of course is to ITBS. Several other factors can increased physical activity identify and correct the causes be contributors or causes of level, patellar malalignment of your pain. An assessment by ITBS such as training habits in the femoral groove, hip a physiotherapist will provide (overtraining, running surface), and quadriceps muscle you with a series of stretches footwear (worn out shoes, poor imbalance/weakness and/or and strengthening exercises June 2018 www.terwillegar.org Page 6 C o m m u n it y The WECAN Food Basket Society – A Hand UP, not a HandOUT.

By Keith Kasha family and individual has the right to enough food to When City of Edmonton social meet the nutritional needs to workers Cathy Vereyken and live a good and healthy life. Alicia D’Elia sat down twenty- five years ago to contemplate e WECAN Food Basket on how they could help alleviate Society provides families and the “empty fridge” syndrome individuals food security by – you know, the issue that giving them the opportunity families and individuals face on to purchase nutritious food at ensuring that fresh, nutritious an affordable price. Over the food can be available near the years our members report that end of the month when finances it is income and poor access to are running low – they never grocery stores with reasonably would have thought just how far priced produce that makes those plans they wrought would the basket so essential to their bear fruit – and vegetables, personal food security plan. and meat! I am talking about “It’s hard to buy broccoli at a the food security program they convenience store,” our members created, the WECAN Food tell us. WECAN volunteers bring Basket Society, which will be the food to their communities. celebrating its twenty-fifth Many of our members depend anniversary of helping families on public transportation and and individuals on June 17, 2018. cannot access the sales and lower prices of larger stores, often WECAN had its humble situated on the edges of the city. food from the current order. activities so volunteering and/ beginnings starting with one Given the community locations Several organizations such as or picking up their order gives depot in the Abbottsfield of our depots, members are ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen them a purpose to their day. Community Recreation able to pick up their groceries and Company’s Coming have Centre (ARC). From this from WECAN. Our model is graciously allowed us to use Our society is respectfully run, small, grassroots initiative, the not charity but self-sufficiency their recipes in our newsletter. fiscally responsible and based program has continued to grow in a community setting. on values of volunteering. and expand to include more Some depots create a Community based, community than 30 depots in Edmonton and In 1996, e Grocery People celebration around the food organized, and serving the the surrounding areas, serving were approached to provide the delivery by arranging soup community – showing that more than 500 families today. meat and produce offered in the and sandwich lunches for their with thrift and hard work: program and this relationship members or a potluck meal e WECAN Food Basket Society has continued to the present day. for members and volunteers. of Alberta was incorporated on Members also experience a WECAN June 17, 1993 and is a Registered Members receive a newsletter sense of community by picking e Terwillegar WECAN Charity with Revenue Canada. with the food order which up at a familiar location, depot is located at We operate with a singular provides food handling and church, day care or parent link Riverbend United Church. vision: e WECAN Food safety information along with center. Some older members Basket Society believes every relatively easy recipes using the have fewer social contacts and Restrictions on Business Posts for TCL Facebook Page

By Heather Maitner that is still very affordable Home Businesses, Multi- Any minor looking for Communications, given at a minimum you level marketing, Direct work such as babysitting, Terwillegar Community League get 2 months of posts on Sales, Real Estate posts lawn mowing, yard work, FB for each issue of the made by Agents, Daycares/ snow shoveling. Restrictions on Business Posts Tribune (3 months over Preschools not in the Fundraisers for schools, (effective March 5, 2018): the summer).ad in the school system, Babysitters non-profit organizations, Terwillegar Tribune. over the age of 18, Home rescue societies. Promotion Business Posts are restricted Please visit http://terwillegar. Crafters, Dog Groomers, of your own property for sale. in order to prevent the org/files/tribune/info/2018- Breeders and Walkers, Garage Sales. page discussion from advertiser-info.pdf for Landscaping and Snow moving Community League information regarding prices. Removal, and any Events Responding to an “In and other Community Definition of Business: relating to FOR PROFIT Search Of” is acceptable. based posts out of viewing Business posts are those Sales (using vendors of If you are uncertain of of the members. posts of the nature of any of the above nature). whether or not your post which an individual or a Business Fundraisers falls in to the Business Post Posts promoting business company relies on the where the promotion of category, please feel will be allowed on the business for sole or additional the fundraiser is a direct free to message Admin Facebook page with a paid income. is includes promotion of the business. and ask. Exceptions and 1/8 page or larger ad in Corporations, Sole accommodations to the rule may the Terwillegar Tribune. A Proprietorships, Partnerships, EXCEPTION TO THE be made on a case by case basis B&W 1/8 page ad is $98 so Unregistered/Registered BUSINESS POSTS rule include: Page 7 www.terwillegar.org June 2018 C o m m u n it y

Heat Related Illness

With the return of summer weather, EMS would like to remind everyone to stay safe in the heat and sun this season. While children and the elderly may be more susceptible to the effects of heat and sun, basic prevention measures should be

taken by all to avoid a heat related illness during periods of hot and humid weather.

Heat exhaustion First aid • Heat exhaustion can occur due to  First aid for all heat related excessive fluid loss during periods illness begins with removing or of prolonged sweating in a hot sheltering the patient from the and/or humid environment (indoors hot environment; or outdoors);  Remove excess, or tight fitting • Patients may suffer headaches, clothing, and allow them to rest weakness, fatigue, nausea/vomiting, in a cool environment; thirst, chills, and profuse sweating;  If the patient is conscious and • The patient is usually cold and alert, provide suitable fluids such damp to the touch and the skin may as: water, juice, or a sports drink; appear pale, or dusky gray.  If you are concerned, seek medical attention or call 9-1-1.

Heat stroke Prevention  Stay well-hydrated by drinking • Heat stroke is a medical emergency plenty of water; which, without prompt treatment, could be fatal;  Be aware that excessive alcohol consumption will promote • It occurs when the body can’t cool dehydration; itself naturally (e.g. perspiration). The  Always wear a broad brimmed body’s temperature will continue to hat to keep the sun off your face rise to dangerous levels; and neck; • Due to severe dehydration and the  Apply a broad spectrum, inability to sweat, the patient may waterproof sunscreen with a appear flushed, and skin may be hot minimum SPF of 30+, especially and dry to the touch. for children. The sun’s UV rays peak between 11am-3pm, even on cloudy days.

June 2018 www.terwillegar.org Page 8 C o m m u n it y Some of the best Edmonton Festivals - Explore Edmonton

e sun is shining, the bison 200 performances and events have traded in their winter and more than 50 exhibitions coats for sunglasses, and at 30 venues including the people are lathering on skyscrapers, restaurants, SPF 50. It's time to enjoy a businesses, galleries and even beautiful Edmonton summer the Alberta Legislature grounds. and soak it all in with friends and family. Looking for things TD International Jazz Festival to do around the city? Check June 22 - July 1 out some of the best festivals Various Locations in June to ﬁll your calendar! You’re sure to hit the right note Freewill Shakespeare Festival with the full gamut of jazz sounds June 19 - July 15 on the menu during the annual William Hawrelak Park - TD Edmonton International Heritage Amphitheatre Jazz Festival. is year's festival will feature great acts like Get thee to a festival that brings Dianne Reeves, Billy Childs the works of the Bard into Quartet and Snarky Puppy. Big the realm of everyone, from name jazz acts make waves in kids to scholars, during the venues like the Yardbird Suite, June 29 - July 8 Freewill Shakespeare Festival. Varscona eatre and Winspear much more than your average CP Rail land (Northeast corner is summer the Freewill Centre. It’s mellow, it’s lively sand castles, these carvings of Whyte Ave & Gateway Blvd.) Shakespeare Festival is staging and it’s a great time to listen to are incredible works of art, two innovative productions: sax, silky voices – all that jazz. and there’s no risk of getting Comedy of Errors and Hamlet. You’ve heard of Ice on Whyte, washed away by the tide. ese Enjoy the works of the most Boardwalk Sand on Whyte now we’ve got Boardwalk Sand masterpieces will come to life on Whyte. Sand carving is a right in front of your eyes and world-wide performance art will be on display until July 8. phenomenon, much like ice carving, and it’s returning to Old Strathcona this summer. So

famous playwright of all, while enjoying a little fresh air! Performances take place in the picturesque Heritage Amphitheatre in Hawrelak Park.

The Works Art & Design Festival June 21-July 3 Alberta Legislature, 10800 - 97 Ave

For 13 days every summer, Edmonton transforms into a massive celebration of art and design with the Works Arts and Design Festival. As North America's largest, free outdoor art & design festival, the Works is an extravaganza of visual art, design and entertainment. Over Page 9 www.terwillegar.org June 2018 C o m m u n it y

Edmonton Pride Parade watching the competition or Saturday, June 9 taking part in one of the many 11am: Pride Parade other activities, there's plenty for you to do all weekend long Enjoy a convoy of nearly 125 fabulous ﬂoats sailing through Old Strathcona to kick oﬀ 10 jam packed days of fun showcasing LGBTQ2S+ culture and pride at one of Western Canada’s largest LGBTQ2S+ festivals!

Join the celebration by following Saturday’s parade to the festival where delicious aromas are drifting from food vendors, dance to rhythms of all- Canadian live music acts or kick back in the beer garden. Mingle among a diverse, family-friendly crowd, all celebrating and respecting gay pride and culture.

Improvaganza June 13-23 @Citadel Theatre, 9828 101A Ave

e best improvisers in the world live right here in Edmonton. Rapid Fire eatre hosts the other top-ranked improv performers from across the world (we're talking Norway, New York - and even Calgary!) at Improvaganza, a 10-day celebration of improv, sketch comedy and more. Get your tickets now to Edmonton's funniest festival!

Porkapalooza at the Edmonton Expo Centre! June 16-17 @Edmonton Expo Centre, 7515 118 Ave

Experience the art and culture of BBQ at Edmonton’s only BBQ Festival - it's a big meat up! On June 16-17, cheer on your favourite competitors and enjoy the great BBQ smell as teams from western Canada compete for over $16,000 in prizes. Whether you're June 2018 www.terwillegar.org Page 10 C o m m u n it y

SUMMER CARNIVAL Fundraiser for the development of South Terwillegar Park!

Saturday, August 25 11am-3pm SOUTH TERWILLEGAR PARK

Check us out on Facebook! S: “T C L”

  Ages 2-4 1st Place: Eric S Runner Up: Chloe L

Ages 5-7 1st Place: Fandui X Runner Up: Sophie G

Ages 8-11 1st Place: Za’nyah S Runner Up: Liliana A Terwillegar Community League ank you to everyone who participated. Page 11 www.terwillegar.org June 2018 C o m m u n it y 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 e costs of access to is 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]

Public Service Announcement funds for the leading cancer to improve prostate cancer aﬀecting Canadian men and prevention, diagnosis and What is the Do it for the families that love them. treatment to ensure a better Dads Day Walk Run quality of life for survivors. Registration: $35 or fundraise e Do it for Dads Walk Run $125 and waive your registration 5KM is a fun, family-friendly fee. Your donor dollars are event, hosted on Father’s Day, having an impact on research that raises awareness and that has the greatest potential June 2018 www.terwillegar.org Page 12 K id s Z o n e - C o lo rin g C o n t es t

Summer Coloring Contest Name:______All entries must be received by August 3. Please note: one entry per child. e 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 June 2018 K id s Z o n e - W o rd S earc h

CANADA DAY WORD SEARCH

D G N I T N I A P E C A F O B Y E S K R O W E R I F P S Q C B Q U R V D F V G O A C P G C E M C X H W J P K O K D R K A L L Y K A C U T A A D N A D N L S T D S C D O B E A P Y L L B F G S N E T X G M A R P Y A D L H S A A K A B N H M A W N S N Z D Y C C I N V I B R U L I P Q N D X Y B B U K H K P H N A L E R X T C I Z F D G G S D R I I L X H O N R F Q Q U N R A Z R T B E G Y U T I R J A X D W F T F Y M G C O H J B H L E Q U K L T H P K A B D N C O T T O N C A N D Y J M R A U C A D A N A C L L Y K Y Q T Y S

BIKES FIREWORKS BIRTHDAY FLAGS BOUNCYCASTLE FRIENDS CANADA FUN CANDY LAUGHING COMMUNITY PARADE COTTONCANDY SPRAYPARK FACEPAINTING TERWILLGAR June 2018 www.terwillegar.org Page 14 C o m m u n it y P lay gro u n d M o t io n P as s ed

By CouncillorTim Cartmell City of Edmonton

At the City Council meeting back in May, my motion related a non stat hearing at committee. all zones against this criteria. to our transportation system. to Playground Zones was passed! at Administration report back on existing practice at Administration bring a I also wanted to empower I am so thankful to the and how it would approach report outlining options or communities to give feedback thousands of Edmontonians establishing roadway controls recommendations for variable on where playground zones and Ward 9 residents who took design criteria that lead to seasonal times for playground should or should not exist, as the time to fill out my survey intuitive driving practices, and zones based on operational you know best what is needed and share their thoughts by that avoid a proliferation of data and provide a report in your neighbourhood. phone and email with my office. signs and other distractions. back on Parts 1 to 4 with due date of August 14, 2018, Finally, by the second quarter After discussion at the meeting, at Administration develop Urban Planning Committee of next year, there will be some amendments were made by a mechanism whereby meeting and Part 5 with a due recommendations made my Council colleagues to focus residents can request a review date of Second Quarter 2019. surrounding the hours of the scope of the Motion. In the of a particular road to either playground zones, one of the key end, the following was passed: establish a new playground zone, I am hopeful that by August, concerns brought up in my survey. or have an existing playground we will be able to remove at Administration provide a zone modified or removed. playground zones from problem I’ll be happy to send out an report that brings back bylaw areas, including at Ramsay update in August providing amendments to remove the at Administration report Park on Riverbend Road. next steps on these zones. playground zones from the back on adopting the “Alberta locations listed in Attachment Transportation Guideline is motion will also allow us to Please continue to stay engaged 2 of the revised report and add for Schools and Playground do what should have been done with my office on these or subtract any other locations Zones and Areas” criteria in the first place, and employ important topics, and any other identified by Councillors for and regarding the establishment of objective evaluation criteria municipal issues you may have. in their wards, and come back to playground areas and evaluate when making significant changes

CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

Ask us for a free quote and book your appointment at www.cordovezcarpetcleaning.ca 780 710 9470 Find us on Facebook @RICCARDOScarpetcleaning Page 15 www.terwillegar.org June 2018 C o m m u n it y N at u ral y ard s are b ec o m in g m o re p o p u lar in E d m o n t o n

By Harvey Voogd Edmonton’s accidental beaches Monthly meetings are aimed at org/index.html North Saskatchewan River could multiply. City councillors those of you passionate about Valley Conservation Society voted Wednesday to further wild plants. Local presenters explore the feasibility of talk about local wild plants A natural yard is an ecologically- encouraging multiple beaches and fungi, where they are based landscaping approach that for public use all through found, and goings-on in the uses a combination of native the river valley, replicating plant world. Learn more at and non-native plant species last year’s Accidental Beach http://edmontonnatureclub. in place of more conventional in Cloverdale. Read more at turf-dominated landscapes common to residential http://edmontonjournal. communities. ese yards com/news/local-news/ emphasize native plant species, live-edmonton-debates- support local wildlife, and avoid keeping-the-accidental-beach chemical use when possible. Interested in Birding, In developing natural yards, Botany and Bugs? it is important to consider environmental impacts, water e Edmonton Nature Club conservation and drainage is a non-profit organization solutions, and maintaining encouraging interest in nature positive community standards. by providing learning meetings More information can be found at and field trips. eir bird study group aims to help local https://www.edmonton.ca/ birdwatchers develop their residential_neighbourhoods/ knowledge and skills. If you gardens_lawns_trees/ think bugs are beautiful then natural-private-property.aspx you’ll want to join their nature walks to see and learn about City council votes to explore bugs, spiders and butterflies. multiple beaches in river valley June 2018 www.terwillegar.org Page 16 S en io rs N ews f o r 5 5 +

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

By Carol Vaage they would be happy to send “May, more than any other month of the out the Sponsorship Package. SouthWest Seniors year, wants us to feel most alive.” Association (SWESA) Date: Saturday, June 9th at 4:00 - Fennel Hudson pm Location: Southminster- Offering Peace of Mind download/documents/4754) offered from now through the Steinhauer United Church and Convenience to She asked us to reflect on summer: Art Group; Knitting (10740 19 Ave NW) Contact Southwest Seniors elderspeak - words that are & Stitching; Golden Years, Information: SWESA office at deemed acceptable to the public Golden Gloves (non-contact 587-987-3200 or programs@ Even though this past winter – dear, sweetie, young lady... boxing); Walking Group; Line swedmontonseniors.ca broke records for being long Dancing; Yoga, Essentrics. and cold, we, who are older, Instead of using the word Pickleball and Floor Curling are Since 1984, the Taste of remember worse and longer aging we could use the word available until the end of June. Edmonton has been offering winters. We feel the relief longevity, which implies long a delicious sampling of what and release more deeply with life and endurance, a positive SWESA also offers interesting Edmonton restaurants have spring’s arrival. We are free to attribute. (Stuart Greenbaum) information sessions, which we to offer. With all of the city’s walk, be in the woods, work in call our Toonie Talks. Some of best food and drinks gathered our gardens, and ride our bikes. As individuals who are 55+, them include investing, healing, together at the new location, we are the ones who need resisting door-to-door sales, the Federal Building Plaza, this At the last SWESA Annual to restructure the concept colitis, travel insurance, etc. You festival will be sure to hit your General Meeting, our guest of growing older. We are may also be interested in some sweet spot. Beer or wine, sweet speaker was Jacquie Eales, from capable, a huge resource for of the special events, like the or savory, gluten or gluten-free, the Department of Ecology, U our community and country, Pancake breakfast on June 5 for folk music or jazz – whatever of A. Her topic was ageism. She and a fully functioning part Seniors’ Week, or the bus trip to you fancy, you will be able to find called it the new ‘ism’ likening it of society – complete with the River Cree, or the Freewill it at Taste of Edmonton 2018! to racism or sexism in scope. (See rights and responsibilities. Shakespeare Festival. ere https://www.mysage.ca/public/ By belonging to SWESA are too many to list here, but e Taste of Edmonton has please check our online guide. been the perfect opportunity I was watching an excellent to raise funds for non-profit YouTube video where a group We want to keep learning, we organizations; this is where of millennials was asked what need to keep socially connected. SWESA comes in. Our age people are considered old. at is what will give us the volunteers have been selling https://www.youtube.com/ highest quality of life in our tickets at the event and the watch?v=lYdNjrUs4NM After longevity years. Hats off to organization is remunerated for meeting some older adults Oak Hills Community League their work. A great fundraiser. and learning from each other, for providing their older adults is will be our 2nd year. these young millennials had with a membership to SWESA! SWESA needs 17 volunteers completely altered their view for each of the following of what being old meant. e Tickets for the Spring Fling dates: July 23, 24, 25 and 27th, wisdom shared by the older ‘Under the Tuscan Sun’ sold 2018. If you are interested in participants: as long as I’m still out within 3 weeks of launching helping out, please contact growing and learning, then them. e event is SWESAs first Jennifer at the SWESA office: age doesn’t matter and when fundraiser and with a program 587-987-3200 or programs@ people start stopping, that’s including: a fashion show, a swedmontonseniors.ca Jacquie Eales and Judy Baker - when they start getting old. classic Tuscan dinner complete

with wines, beer(s), Italian For more details, please check Jacquie Eales, the guest speaker At SWESA, we run so many beverages and a gelato bar, our website for the 2018 Spring/ at the SWESA AGM, being pre- vibrant programs for older opera singing, a silent auction, Summer Program Guide for sented with roses from outgoing adults – to continue learning dancing, door prizes and more, talks, classes, luncheons for May President, Judy Baker. and growing. Our mission is it’s no wonder tickets went fast. through August. Our motto is to to empower older adults to be be very welcoming to all who Photo Courtesy of Rob Agostinis active and socially engaged. Our planning committee is join us! We hope to see you soon! Here’s a sampling of what is working hard to present guests http://swedmontonseniors.ca/ with an amazing experience. However, we are still looking Don’t forget that we have for more sponsors, donations a dynamic Home Supports to our silent auction and Program operated by Barbara volunteers the day of. Please Newell coordinating the services contact Rob Agostinis or for our community – including Bob Power (the Event Leads) yard work, housekeeping and through the SWESA oﬃce and minor repairs. Contact her at Photo Courtesy ofJennifer Hanrahan Hs@swedmontonseniors. SWESA's walking group ca or 780-860-2931 Page 17 www.terwillegar.org June 2018

Backyard Play Safety

With summer approaching, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) would like to encourage parents and caregivers to ensure their backyard play areas are made safe for children. Although direct supervision is the best method to reduce the

chance of injury, ensure your play equipment in your yard is in good repair and is suitable for the age and skill of the children using it. Check play equipment often; replace or repair any worn or broken parts. Set up play equipment over top a nine inch layer of shock-absorbing material, which extends six feet out in all directions from the play area. Water hazards Insect bites and stings

• Drowning contributes to • Minimize the risk of attracting unintentional injury-related death insects by not wearing strong among children ages one to four; perfumes or scented lotions; • Children can drown in just a few • Avoid wearing brightly coloured centimetres of water if it covers clothing outdoors; their mouth and nose; • Consider destroying or • Ensure all backyard swimming relocating hives and nests pools are fenced. The fence situated near your home; must be at least 1.8 metres(*) • To avoid injury through high and have a self-latching, inadvertently stepping on a self-closing, lockable gate. stinging insect always wear (*Alberta Building Code) footwear outdoors;

• • If your child has received an Lawn and garden tools ‘EpiPen, Junior’ prescription from

• Keep young children away from your physician (for anaphylactic outdoor power equipment; reactions only) ensure they • Serious burns may result from understand when and how to touching hot engine surfaces; use it; • Ensure that all sharp tools, fuel, • If your child experiences a chemicals, and other hazardous severe reaction to an insect substances are stored in a sting, or other environmental secure, locked area. A simple cause, seek medical attention, or latch may not be sufficient. call 9-1-1.

Page 18 www.terwillegar.org June 2018 C o m m u n it y Making The Grade

By Darlene Reid, Once water starts to get into or and high ground water, so it’s The letter “D” is what you want Realty Executives Vision, through a concrete foundation, best to get an idea of the actual when it comes to good grades: Associate Broker/Owner our freeze-thaw cycle can problem. And you may want DIRT and DRAINAGE will help exacerbate any cracking or to have a landscaping company keep you DRY. As the school year comes to a damage. Long term, this may help you with the actual re- close, it’s time to worry about result in the need for costly grading (especially if you have grades. They better be high foundation repairs. stone patios and such), or a enough or else you’ll need to mudjacking company if you have grab a shovel and work them So does your house “make the concrete sidewalks or driveways. over until they improve. That’s grade”? This is actually a good right – the ground around your time of year (after watching the house should be higher next to snow melt and rainy season) to the foundation and then slope check for any areas of “negative away to help prevent water grading”. Negative grading from getting in your basement. is where the ground slopes This is a key component towards the home, which could of the “grading” of your allow water to pool and drain property. Yes, our kids’ school down to the foundation. This marks are important too, but can happen even in established shovels are less useful for that. neighbourhoods, as the ground shifts and settles over time. The purpose of lot grading is to manage the flow of water One rule of thumb is to aim for away from both the house at least one inch of vertical drop and neighbouring properties. for every one foot of horizontal Typically, there is a low point distance away from the between adjacent lots so they can foundation (www.thisoldhouse. both drain water away from the com). Sometimes, the solution buildings, and then to either the can be as simple as piling more front or back of the properties. dirt (not sand) next to the foundation (not up to the siding) Although a basement pool or and sloping it away (but not to water feature sounds appealing, the neighbour’s basement). You it can cause huge problems if can also make sure downspouts snow melt or rain water starts to are draining water at least seep into a basement. Some of four feet away from the home. the more serious risks include: • damage to basement finishing Any time you have moisture (drywall, trim, flooring) and issues in your basement you framing, should have a foundation •development of mold, company investigate the •damage to hardwood on the problem. There are other main floor, and ways that moisture can get in, •damage to the concrete including condensation (warm, foundation. moist air meets cold foundation)

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By Ricardo Casanova, Soccer groups, news, events and bring pro soccer back to Memberships, excitement. Here are just a few: Edmonton for the Canadian Terwillegar Community League • The inaugural Top of the City Premier League's inaugural 36 Hour Continuous Soccer season in 2019. Watch for We are now in full swing of the Game will be running from 8 am events, news and hopefully an Soccer season, made apparent by on June 23 until 8 pm on June announcement! the evening and weekend chatter 24th on many of the precious green • The YEG Soccer Project As part of the Summer of spaces our area has to offer, plus will be launching some Soccer we have incorporated a the lining of roads with parents initiatives including soccer area into the Terwillegar cars. With a small jaunt on #whatsoccermeanstome Summer Carnival as a small the Henday in either direction • The hardworking volunteers but important celebration of we find Millwoods Kickoff at TRSA will be putting on their soccer in our Community. Classic, Scottish’s Caledonia Summer Solstice Tournament Cup, Duggan’s Mothers Day June 22 – 24. There is more than Please come out and join us just soccer so be sure to check on August 25th at our Annual Tournament or the EMSA West Zone’s Slurpee Cup, (which is out this Community event. Summer Carnival for bouncy always a hit with the kids for • Edmonton’s Scottish Society is castles, food, games, fun and obvious reasons) and of course building the largest sportsdome Soccer! What better way to cap in our own backyard - TRSA’s in Canada, looking to open this off a Summer of Soccer than at Summer Solstice Tournament. August. a Carnival. More information at • The biggest stage of all - the www.terwillegar.org It is no secret we are a Sport FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 City, Edmontonian’s have shown kicks off June 14 and runs until again and again that we will July 15th. There will be many come out in force to support opportunities to take in some sports whether it is bleeding games this summer at local copper and blue, green and businesses in the area gold, cheering on triathletes, • Edmonton has put forward joining a Beer League softball their support for a united World team or the droves of families Cup 2026 bid with the US and and kids that participate in Mexico. If selected, Edmonton soccer – we are a passionate would see some of the worlds sport community. In 2015 the biggest soccer stars grace our spotlight was on Edmonton for Commonwealth Stadium. the FIFA Women’s World Cup Winner announced June 13. – to which we obliged the world • Little Kickers is a new franchise by setting an attendance record. to our area that offers a fun Passion and pride in our City and imaginative introduction and in Sport has, in part, paved to soccer for children ages 18 the way for this Summer. months to 7 years old. • Hope and Football is a local This is a big year for Soccer in charitable organization that our Community, in our City, collects & sends used football our Country and across the (soccer) boots & gear to players world. Not only does the FIFA in refugee camps around the World Cup Russia 2018 kickoff world & locally to players in in Mid June – the largest sport need. Watch for their bins at event in the World - but our local soccer events all summer! Community is abuzz with local • FC Edmonton is looking to

Public Service Announcement of north Edmonton. Due to -Kids pickup game There is a very exciting the game continuing through -Food trucks soccer event coming the night afterdark there will be up in #yeg in the lights on the field – which is a This event is being spearheaded Summer of 2018 and very cool experience if you have by Edmonton Ward 3 City it is called The Top never had the chance. Some Councillor Jon Dziadyk, who Of The City Game. exciting features of this event: is clearly an ally of soccer and The concept of this understands the value it brings event is simple which -36 hour continuous Soccer not only his constituents but the

is where its brilliance game on a lit field entire City. Show him some love comes from. It will -Broadcast of the FIFA World and if you are able to volunteer be a continuous 36 Cup 2018 (Russia) games at the please let his office know as well. hour soccer game on event the longest weekend -Beer Gardens (Of course!) of the year – June 23- -Free 2 day camp for Refugee 24, in the middle of kids (Details to come) summer in the heart -Adult pickup game Page 20 www.terwillegar.org June 2018

Interested in trying your hand at writing? Check us out on Facebook! Are you an artist and want to share your S: creations with the community? “T C L”   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.

C o m m u n it y is at t h e C o re o f S W E F M : Public Service Tent by filling out the Annoucement application form on their website: The Southwest Edmonton www.swefm.ca Farmers' Market is a gathering place for Please contact the Market community. SWEFM has Manager at swefm. a large team of volunteer [email protected] or at committee members (780) 868-9210 if you have and market day helpers questions or would like to that make the market apply! run smoothly, and the Community Tent a hub of The SWEFM has a activity on market days! wonderful, free-of-charge opportunity for youths aged Every week, SWEFM hosts 13 to 17. a non-profit organization in our Community Tent SWEFM will be hosting so they can connect young entrepreneurs at the with visitors about their market this year. Young invaluable work and people are encouraged services. This year, SWEFM to highlight and sell the is hosting over a dozen products that they have organizations ranging from made. *Please note: this the Edmonton Food Bank program is fully booked for to our local Community the 2018 season. Please send Leagues and Children's an email if you wish to be Nature Programs. added to the wait list!*

Non-profit, community organizations are invited to apply to the Community June 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 June 2018 C o m in g E v en t s Weekly: Please contact organizer for details Terwillegar Tribune 2018 Southwest Edmonton Seniors Association (SWESA) Bridge, Every urs. 12:30-3:30 p.m. at Riverbend Community Centre Submission Terwillegar Playgroup: Every urs., 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Riverbend Deadline Released Church January 5 February 5 Events: June 23: Outdoor Movie Night July 1: Canada Day Celebration March 2 April 2 July 7: Outdoor Movie Night July 21: Outdoor Movie Night August 11: Outdoor Movie Night May 4 June 4 August 25: Summer Carnival : I'm Too Big For It Sale September 22 July 27 August 27

Interested parties are encouraged to visit the League's website at www.terwillegar.org regularly for the most up October 19 November 26 to date information.

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

Walkability adds strength and enjoyment to the fabric of community life. While out walking, we meet our neighbours, get some exercise, visit local shops and enjoy public spaces. We also become the “eyes on the street” that enhance safety and reduce crime.

What is Walkable Edmonton? It is an initiative that: • Provides expertise in and resources for design for walkability. • Offers resources to support advocacy for walkability. • Provides resources for active transportation such as inline skating, cross-country training and cycling. • Provides ideas on where to walk in Edmonton. • Provides resources for walking and cycling in groups. • Provides resources for walking safely to school. • Assists communities by providing resources. • Communicates information about walkability through our eNewsletter Taking Steps For more information, go to: www.edmonton.ca and search on Walkable Edmonton June 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. is 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!). e 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 June 2018

How to contact the Terwillegar Terwillegar Classifieds Community League

www. t erwillegar. o rg 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] OFFER ART CLASSES (Drawing & Painting) Memberships - Ricardo Casanova, For Kids & Adults [email protected] For Details Contact: Vasudha Tiwari Programs — vacant, [email protected] 587-754-9100 Communications — Heather Maitner, Email:[email protected] [email protected] Fundraising —Fiona Ko, [email protected]

Know of a good story Other Contacts Community Garden — Amanda Hunt, [email protected] about your community? Editor — Stephanie Gillis-Paulgaard, [email protected] MacTaggart Rep - vacant, [email protected] Magrath Rep - vacant, [email protected] Feel free to let us know! Neighbourhood Watch - vacant, [email protected] Terwillegar Community League needs your voice! Programs Aide - vacant, [email protected] South Terwillegar Rep - vacant [email protected] Terwillegar Gardens Rep - Sue Trigg, [email protected] Terwillegar Towne Rep - Monte Weber, [email protected]

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