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www.kingslandcommunity.ca CONTENTS ST. GERARD CATHOLIC CHURCH ALL are WELCOME to join us for any of our services – or 5 GROUPS AND PROGRAMS choose a church of your choice in the area!
We are located at 8944 Elbow Drive 7 DECEMBER CALENDAR 403-253-2251 www.stgerards.ca 8 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE SIMBANG GABI 2017 - A beautiful Filipino Religious Tradition Sunday, December 10 - 5:30 PM 8 PET OF THE MONTH Caroling: 6:00 PM – Mass PARISH CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES 10 PUB NIGHT Christmas Eve: Children’s Mass at 5:00 PM Evening Mass at 8:00 PM 13 UPCOMING EVENTS Christmas Morning: Mass at 10:00 AM New Year’s Day: Mass at 10:00 AM 13 KINGSLAND MOM & TOTS PLAY GROUP Everyone is welcome to join our celebrations.
14 KCA MEETING MINUTES CHRISTMAS is about Jesus & peace & joy. Let’s keep ‘Christ’ in Christmas! 16 THE ST. PETER’S PLAYERS PRODUCTION OF DISNEY AND CAMERON MACKINTOSH’S ‘MARY POPPINS’
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ALL EMERGENCY CALLS 911 Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre 403-253-5250 Kingsland Community Alberta Health Care 403-310-0000 Preschool AHS Addictions Hotline 1-866-332-2322 3 Yr Olds: Tues/Thurs, 8:45-10:45am or 12:45-2:45pm. $130/month Sept-June KINGSLAND COMMUNITY ATCO Gas – 24 Hour Emergency 403-245-7222 Bridge 4 Yr Olds: Mon/ Wed/ Fri, 8:45-11:15am or 12:45-3:15pm. Mondays, 12:45- 3:00ish (doors open at noon). Septem- ASSOCIATION Calgary HEALTH LINK 24/7 811 $180/month Sept-June ber (Monday after Labour Day) to end of May. 505-78 Ave SW Calgary, AB – T2V 0T3 Calgary Police – Non Emergency 403-266-1234 See www.kingslandcommunitypreschool.com or phone $2/person to play. Coffee and cookies served. Phone: 403.255.1400 | Fax: 403.255.1407 403-258-1308 for more information. Please contact Theresa at 403-255-0663 or Betty at Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter 403-234-7233 [email protected] Kingsland Community Preschool views their children as 403-255-6481 for more information. www.kingslandcommunity.ca Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-387-5437 imaginative, strong and capable of directing their own Kids Help Line 1-800-668-6868 learning according to their individual needs and inter- Delivered monthly to 2,800 households and businesses ests. Children are given opportunities to explore ideas Child Safe Canada 403-202-5900 for 3 years! and to express themselves creatively using a variety of Distress/Crisis Line 403-266-4357 objects and materials. Editorial Submissions ENMAX – Power Trouble 403-514-6100 [email protected] Belukai Karate – All editorial submissions must be submitted by the 1st Poison Centre - Alberta 1-800-332-1414 of the month for the following month’s publication. HOSPITALS / URGENT CARE Speed and Agility Mondays (upstairs hall), (6-11years) Alberta Children’s Hospital 403-955-7211 Advertising Opportunities Karate, Kata 5:30-6:30pm 403-263-3044 | [email protected] Foothills Hospital 403-944-1110 Fitness, sparring 6:30-7:30pm, (12+) All advertisements must be submitted by the 1st of Karate, Kata 7:30-8:30pm, (12+-Adults) Peter Lougheed Centre 403-943-4555 the month for the following month’s publication. Kumite, Fitness, sparring 8:30-9:30pm, (12+-Adults) Rockyview General Hospital 403-943-3000 Karate, Kata 9:30-10:30pm Published by Great News Publishing Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre 403-955-6200 More info at www.belukai.club Serving Calgary communities for 28 years 87 newsletters reaching over 391,000 households South Calgary Urgent Care Health Centre 403-943-9300 St. Brigid’s Catholic Faith Dream Quilt, in Calgary and surrounding areas. South Health Campus 403-956-1111 Community Piecemakers Guild of Calgary #34-4550 112 Ave SE OTHER Mass: Second Sunday of each month, 10-11 am (upstairs) This group is currently full; however, you can join the guild Calgary, AB Calgary Humane Society 403-205-4455 Education and Discussion: Third Wednesday of each and go to meetings at St. Peters Anglican Church on Elbow T2C 2K2 month, 7:30-9:30 pm (downstairs) Calgary Parking Authority 403-537-7000 Drive. St. Brigid’s is grounded in the Catholic sacramental tradition, Check out our website: SeniorConnect 403-266-6200 www.great-news.ca but also ecumenically open and welcoming of all who are Calgary Kerby Elder Abuse Line 403-705-3250 interested in caring community and creative worship. Alberta One-Call Corporation 1-800-242-3447 For more information see www.saintbrigids.com or con- tact the priest Monica Kilburn-Smith at City of Calgary 311 Britannia Kingsland [email protected] VETERINARY CLINIC Social Service Info & Referral 211 The opinions expressed within any published article, report or submission Conventional & Alternative Medicine, reflect those of the author and should not be considered to reflect those of Community Mediation Calgary Society 403-269-2707 Judy Schey Highland Dance Acupuncture & Chiropractic, Kingsland Community Association and Great News Publishing. Tuesdays and Thursdays, between 5-8 pm (exact time RNR Lockworks Ltd. 403-479-6161 Exotic Medicine, Feline & Exotic Boarding The information contained in this newsletter is believed to be accurate, but is depends on class). Can join anytime. not warranted to be so. Road Conditions – Calgary Highland Dance lessons for all abilities and ages. Kingsland Community Association and Great News Publishing do not endorse 511 Contact Lorna at 403-827-7473 for more information. any person or persons advertising in this newsletter. Publication of any Weather Information 7738 Elbow Dr. SW Calgary, AB T2V 1K2 • 403-253-7044 Website coming soon! advertisements should not be considered an endorsement of any goods or www.calgaryvet.com services. Gamblers Anonymous 403-237-0654
4 DECEMBER 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities K I N G S L A N D I DECEMBER 2017 5 6 Neighborhood Partnership Neighborhood Glenmore MLA- Calgary Councllor Open Director Centre) (Trico Director Membership Director Social Casino Chairperson Planning &Development Secretary Treasurer Past President Vice President President Police Liaison Calgary Service Coordinator (NPC) COMMUNITY CONTACTS CONTACTS COMMUNITY MEMBERS BOARD KCA
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Address: Website: Email: Phone: Hall Manager: Next meeting on January 4,2018 at 7pm Next meetingonJanuary All Community are Members Welcome! at 7:00PM are heldinthedownstairs Room Meeting Board Meetings Association Kingsland C h ipt f ebr o or omnt is community our always appreciated. of members of input The Fax Phone Calgary, Alberta T2V 0T3 505 –78Avenue S.W. executive, director, or staffmember at thehall: anyvolunteer, contact a please be to like would For any suggestions, ideas, or concerns, or if you : 403-255-1407 : 403-255-1400 505 78Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2V0T3 www.kingslandcommunity.ca [email protected] 403-255-1400 Jen Sherstabetoff KCA_Calgary Twitter Association/203240413043176 pages/Kingsland-Community- Facebook kingslandcommunity.ca Website kingslandcommunity.ca Email : admin@ : www.twitter.com/ : www. ommunity : www.facebook.com/
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3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Upper Upper Upper Community Event Sportball (9-11am) Duplicate Bridge club Judy Schey Dancers 6-9pm (12:30pm-4:15pm) Bridge 12:45-3pm Judy Schey Dancers Private Function Private Function (doors open at noon) (6-8:00pm) Senior Christmas Karate Club Cross & thistle Dance 5-10pm ( 8:15p-10:15p) Dinner Lower Lower Lower Lower Lower Kingsland preschool Kingsland preschool Kingsland preschool Kingsland preschool Kingsland preschool 3 Yr Olds 8:45-10:45am or 12:45- 4 Yr Olds 8:45-11:15am 4 Yr Olds 8:45-11:15am 4 Yr Olds 8:45-11:15am *See newsletter 4 Yr Olds 8:45-11:15am 2:45pm Or 12:45- 3:15pm Or 12:45- 3:15pm Or 12:45- 3:15pm Or 12:45- 3:15pm for more info*
10 11 12 Upper 13 14 15 16 Upper Upper Duplicate Bridge club Upper St.Brigid Catholic Faith Sportball (9-11am) (12:30pm-4:15pm) Lower Judy Schey Dancers 6-9pm Community Bridge 12:45-3pm Judy Schey Dancers Kingsland preschool (6-8:00pm) Mass 10am-11am (doors open at noon) 4 Yr Olds 8:45-11:15am Private Function Private Function Karate Club Cross & thistle Dance Or 12:45- 3:15pm 5-10pm ( 8:15p-10:15p)
Lower Community event Lower Lower Kingsland preschool Lower Kingsland preschool Kingsland preschool 3 Yr Olds 8:45-10:45am or Cookie Exchange Kingsland preschool 3 Yr Olds 8:45-10:45am or 4 Yr Olds 8:45-11:15am 12:45- 2:45pm *See newsletter for 4 Yr Olds 8:45-11:15am D N A L S G N I K 12:45- 2:45pm Or 12:45- 3:15pm details* Or 12:45- 3:15pm 17 18 19 Upper 20 21 22 23 Upper Duplicate Bridge club Bridge 9am-3pm (12:30pm-4:15pm) (doors open at noon special Judy Schey Dancers (6-8:00pm) Private Function Christmas pot luck) Cross & thistle Dance
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DECEMBER 2017 DECEMBER Lower Lower Lower Kingsland preschool Kingsland preschool Kingsland preschool Kingsland preschool 4 Yr Olds 8:45-11:15am 4 Yr Olds 8:45-11:15am 3 Yr Olds 8:45-10:45am or 3 Yr Olds 8:45-10:45am or Or 12:45- 3:15pm Or 12:45- 3:15pm 12:45- 2:45pm 12:45- 2:45pm
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PRESCHOOL NEWS PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE KINGSLAND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
After we cleaned up and put Halloween away for an- On October 26, 2017 the Kingsland Community Asso- other year, we continued to look at our “beautiful stuff” ciation held its Annual General Meeting. At this meet- Full MEMBERSHIP06 Kingsland Community Association Membership FORM Form that we had collected from our homes, our yards and ing we reviewed the activities and accomplishments of our classroom. We sorted, classified, and stored it all to the past year and elected a new board. We were pleased use for our future artwork and project work. We created and honored to have as guests Constable Robinson of Kingsland community Association membership advantages silhouettes of our bodies and used the “beautiful stuff” the Calgary Police Service, Jeromy Farkas, our newly to decorate them. We used seashells, buttons, and lids elected Ward 11 City Councillor, and Mohamed Alam, - Members receive discounted rates on hall rentals, contact hall for more information. for our eyes, ribbon, lace and pipe cleaners for our hair from MLA Anam Kazim’s constituency office. The AGM - Members can use community announcements for free in the monthly newsletter. and all kinds of things for our clothing, jewellery and was well-attended, and there were many questions di- - Members receive notifications about hall upcoming events such as Oktoberfest, Volunteer shoes. rected at our guests from the attendees. Details of the appreciation night, and the cookie exchange. meeting can be found in the minutes included in this - Members benefit indirectly- membership’s fees help pay support community events such as We learned about each other’s families. We discovered newsletter Winter festival and the Easter egg hunt. that even though every family is different, all families - Members are able to partake in hall groups such as moms and tots group and Bridge club. The major business of the AGM was, as always, to elect a love to be with each other. We each drew pictures of - Members demonstrate a sense of community pride and have great community connections. new board. This was done expeditiously, with little turn- our family and our home and we started to talk about community. We are learning about community workers, over from the old board, but with the addition of a cou- Membership prices from May/2017 to May/2018 are buildings in our community and what makes Calgary, ple of new members. While I will no longer be President Alberta and Canada special. We have so many families I am looking forward to working with the board in my Regular (Family) $20.00 that have come to our school from different cities and capacity as Past President. Our new President, Christine Business $25.00 countries. It is fun to learn about those countries and Dombrowski, has played a major role in a number of dif- Senior (By donation) find them on the globe and on the map. Community is a ferent positions on the board, and brings those years of very important part of our preschool! experience to her new role as President. The combina- Please include the following information: tion of old hands and new faces augers well for the year First and last name:______We have also been investigating colour. We have sorted ahead. some of our beautiful stuff into different colours and we Address:______Postal Code: ______have been mixing colours to create new colours. This is my last President’s Message. It has been an honour to serve our community on the KCA board. I am looking Phone number:______As we head into the holiday season, we are talking more forward to continuing to contribute to Kingsland, and Email address:______about community and helping people in our commun- I hope that many of you will also find the time to help ity. We have adopted four senior citizens and we have keep Kingsland as a vibrant and livable community. Spouse/Partner's name (If applicable):______bought presents for them. We are also creating cards and art work for many more so that they will have some- Chris Kemp-Jackson Please select membership type: Regular______Business______Senior______Past President, KCA thing special to brighten their day. Payment type: Cash ______Cheque______Amount Paid:______I would consider volunteering for the following: Special events______Casino______Outdoor Rinks______Membership drive______Board of directors______
Form and Payment can be mailed to or dropped off at 505 78 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2V0T3 This is Oliver. Memberships can now also be purchased on our website at We just moved into Kingsland in August. www.kingslandcommunity.ca
We would love to get to know your pets! Please email your Personal information is being collected under Section 33c of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (FOIP). pictures of your furry friends to hall for a chance to have The information collected will only be used to contact you regarding Community Association matters and to keep a them featured in the next edition of Your Kingsland Post! record of our members from year to year. No other use of your personal information will occur.
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12 DECEMBER 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities K I N G S L A N D I DECEMBER 2017 1 3 South West Communities KINGSLAND COMMUNITY HALL RENTALS AGM Meeting Resource Centre Located in the Professional Wing of the Are you planning an Event? Minutes Notice Oakridge Co-Op Mall The Kingsland Community hall is an ideal location #42 2580 Southland Drive SW, T2V 4J8 for any occasion such as Due to the amount of content in the AGM meeting min- Phone: 403-238-9222 • Email: [email protected] • www.swcrc.ca • Wedding Receptions utes, they are only available upon request. Please con- • Family reunions VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES tact Jen at [email protected] and they Families Living in Your Community Require Support • barbeques will be emailed to you as requested. • sit on our board as a parent representative of Chinook Over The Holidays • kids’ birthday parties • Business Meetings Park School. Requires attendance to monthly board This holiday season, the South West Communities Re- meetings (last Thursday of every month at 7pm). The source Centre (SWCRC) will be helping low-income • AGMs • Corporate Parties goal of this position is to keep our community engaged families in 28 south Calgary communities by providing and informed of what is happening at the school. them with the gift of food. • Bridal showers • Baby showers • join the Social Committee and help organize and/or The holiday season is a time for us to enjoy family, • Political Forums run events 5 3 9 8 1 6 2 7 4 friends and a warm home-made meal. Families with- • Anniversary parties • do at home prep for crafts we do at events (cutting etc) in our community celebrate a variety of holidays, and • join the Planning Committee and have a say in the de- 6 7 8 2 4 9 1 3 5 with each of these come unique food traditions. Food Do you need a great local facility? velopment of Kingsland is such an important part of all cultures as it brings fam- It’s located just off of Macleod Trail SW, • join the Board as an Open Director. We really need new ily and friends together to share a meal, celebrate, and 505 78 Ave SW. members to keep things going! 1 2 4 3 7 5 6 8 9 strengthen relationships. • help with set-up/take down, or a station at the Spring Want to know more about our hall? Festival on June 17 8 9 2 4 5 1 7 6 3 Sadly, for many families with constrained resources, the • recently updated budget for food is one of the first items to be compro- • Wheel chair accessible Please contact [email protected] for more in- mised and food hampers don’t provide choice. • Upper hall holds up to 100 people (85 seated) formation or to sign up for a position. 3 5 6 9 8 7 4 1 2 We are asking for your help in providing opportunities • Bar area for vulnerable families in your neighbourhood to pur- • Wi-Fi included 4 1 7 6 2 3 5 9 8 chase groceries unique to their holiday food traditions. • 115 Chairs and 25 rectangular tables Local Business Please help us by purchasing a grocery store gift card to (Tables are 2.5ft x 5 ft) 9 6 5 7 3 2 8 4 1 give to a local family that needs your support. • Kitchenette with fridge, Microwave and coffee pots Are you a business in the Kingsland Community that • Lower hall that can hold up to 25 people, ideal for would like your business to be listed in our monthly • $25.00 gift card will purchase the extras on a table for Board meetings community newsletter? If so please email admin@ 7 8 1 5 9 4 3 2 6 a family of four • Outdoor boarded hockey rink 1/8kingslandcommunity.ca 08 Kingsland with your Community name Memberships and number so • $50.00 will purchase the fruit, vegetables and the ex- we can help support our local businesses. 2 4 3 1 6 8 9 5 7 tras for a family of four Rental rates: • $100.00 will purchase the meal for a family to enjoy Saturday all day rental. over the holidays. Members: $350.00+GST Kingsland Community Memberships Please drop off, send grocery gift cards to, or contact us at: Non-Members: $375.00+GST SouthWest Communities Resource Centre Fridays and Sundays are $30 per hour with a min- imum of 5 hours plus GST. In Dutch, Santa’s reindeer Donner and Blitzen #42, 2580 Southland Drive SW, Co-Op Shopping Plaza Outdoor hockey rink can be reserved for $25 per are named Donder and Bliksem, which means Phone: (403) 238-9222 or online donation at www.sw- hour plus GST. thunder and lightning respectively. crc.ca Come check out the Kingsland community Center, All donations over $25.00 will receive a charitable tax we would love to give you a tour of our hall please receipt. call or email to book a time. Thank you so much! For more information and to read Phone: 403-255-1400 about the holiday traditions celebrated in our commu- Email: [email protected] nities, visit SWCRC online at www.swcrc.ca Book your event early!
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MLA Calgary-Glenmore St. Peter’s Players is Celebrating Anam Kazim 50 Years of Community Theatre #A208, 1600 - 90th Avenue SW Councillor, Ward 11 Calgary, AB Canada T2V 5A8 Jeromy Farkas 403-216-5421 403-216-5423 [email protected] The St. Peter’s Players [email protected] www.calgary.ca/ward11 Production of Disney and Anam Kazim - MLA for Calgary Glenmore Cameron Mackintosh’s @anamkazimMLA Dear Constituents: Friends, I hope the snow-flakes of this winter are bringing times of I am incredibly privileged to represent you on City Coun- joy with family, friends and loved ones as we get closer to cil. Especially if I was unable to earn your support, the holiday celebrations—Christmas, Hanukkah, Eid-Milad-Ul- privilege of serving as your Councillor is not a responsibil- Nabi and many more. I am pleased to mention that I was ity that I take lightly. I will work hard to gain your support able to introduce a motion in the legislature to declare the by delivering on my platform and involving you in deci- FYI - Great News Publishing first week of February as the UN Interfaith Harmony Week sions. Thank you also to Brian Pincott, Robert Dickinson, in Alberta. I would like to acknowledge the contributions of Janet Eremenko, Linda Johnson, and Keith Simmons for Chooses to Forge Ahead During the Calgary Interfaith Council that led this to happen. their community involvement. All Economic Downturns. A Musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Based on the recent inquiries we have been receiving I I have hit the ground running on major campaign prom- would like to share some information on cannabis frame- Walt Disney Film ises by declining my pension and transition allowance If You Feel the Same Let’s Talk. work: (an estimated greater than $500,000 cost to my family), When the federal government introduced legislation to le- For 50 years, St. Peter’s Players has been proudly sharing forcing public debate on every secret City Council meet- 403-263-3044 galize cannabis across the country, it left many decisions with its community entertainment to all ages. We invite ing, and asking for a “roll call” to show who is present or about adapting to the federal legislation to provinces and you to come and be a part of our 50th year as we perform absent for meetings. ‘Mary Poppins’. The show will run from Feb 15th – March territories. We turned to Albertans to hear their views on The focus of your Ward 11 office is fiscal responsibility, 3rd, 2018. Please check our website for more details on legalization. During our two-month engagement process, transparency, and respect for citizens. I’ve heard loud and our theatre group, ticket pricing and purchasing, www. Do you want to take your we heard from more than 45,000 Albertans. More than 100 life to the next level? organizations attended stakeholder meetings or provided clear the need to cut wasteful spending, end tax increas- stpetersplayers.ca. Like us on Facebook for info on our Are you open to seeing life written submissions. We also studied lessons from other es, and find more efficient ways to deliver the services, team and future shows. We are a non-profit organiza- with a newperspective? jurisdictions that have already legalized cannabis. The sys- programs and infrastructure that matter most. tion with proceeds going to the church and community. Do you want to improve your tem reflects the values of Albertans, and is founded on four relationships and heal existing ones? I commit to listening to your concerns with genuine inter- Our wonderful cast and production team volunteer all policy priorities, which Albertans told us they overwhelm- est, treating you with respect, and bringing your voice to their time and expertise to bring you wonderful shows ingly support: City Hall each and every day. We will host our first Ward 11 each year. This year on Thursday February 15th, 2018, $5 • Keeping cannabis out of the hands of children; Town Hall in the New Year. You deserve to have regular and dollars from every ticket sold will go to help fund the • Protecting public health; direct access to your representative, and I look forward to CKE Community Hall’s ‘New Build Campaign’. • Promoting safety on roads and in workplaces; and hearing your views on Ward issues at these forums. • Limiting the illegal market for cannabis. Proposed Minimum Age is 18: It aligns with the minimum December is a special time to support community, “I consider this Process to be the most effective program age for alcohol and tobacco. whether by donating to the Calgary Food Bank, shovel- for healing the wounds of childhood. The Process changed ing a neighbour’s sidewalk, or simply spending time with my life.I consider it essential for anyone on a healing path” Consumption Location: some public places but not in friends and family. On behalf of my family and staff, Mer- -Joan Borysenko Ph.D. & Best Selling Author vehicles, on hospital grounds and in areas where tobacco smoking is restricted. ry Christmas and warmest wishes to you and your loved The Hoffman Process is ranked as one of the top ones for a joyous holiday season filled with health, happi- transformational programs in the world and is designed Once the federal legislation passes, cannabis will be legal ness and special memories. to bring about positive, permanent shifts in the quality of across the country by July 2018. Except for medical purpos- your life - in just seven days. es, cannabis continues to be illegal in Alberta. With gratitude, Jeromy Farkas When you are ready to shift your life, give Mark the Date: Christmas/Holiday Party City Councillor and Palliser resident us a call at 1-800-741-3449 and visit us at When: December 08, 2017 from 5 pm to 7 pm P.S. To sign up for Ward 11 newsletters and updates, hoffmaninstitute.ca for more information. Where: Constituency Office RSVP: Email/ Phone Call please visit www.calgary.ca/ward11.
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Customer satisfa C tion guaranteed Name Age Contact Course BLACKFOOT DISTRICT Andrea 16 403-919-1200 Yes Free Estimates 403.256.9282 Claire 18 403-277-3253 Yes Ho! Ho! Ho! And mistletoe! www.jacksonandjacksonlandscaping.ca Devon 14 403-919-1925 Yes It’s that very festive time of year and Girl Guide chocolaty Eliza 13 403-561-9417 Yes mint cookies are perfect for the season! There are units still Gillian 17 403-259-8680 Yes selling cookies so keep an eye out at local retail locations for We specialize in all forms of our yummy mint cookies. construction & landscape Jamie 16 403-605-3619 Yes Kassy 29 587-439-9411 No November was a busy time for all our units with enrolments, cookie selling and Remembrance Day activities. In December Kodie 13 403-585-1685 Yes Kitchen, Bathroom and Affordable Custom all our units will be busy celebrating the festive season and Kristine 29 587-585-0942 Yes Basement Remodeling Landscape Plans wishing everyone ‘Peace on Earth”. Norma 38 587-215-5906 Yes Home Renovations Stamped and SPARK units went to the library, learned about their heritage, and Additions Exposed Concrete Pam 28 403-402-5283 Yes had a visit from the Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society, Sophia 17 403-999-6239 Yes and will be having holiday parties and making “Socks of Custom Decks & Fences Retaining Walls Calling All BABYSITTERS Calling All PARENTS Hope” for the homeless. Enroll free at mybabysitter.ca and Visit mybabysitter.ca and choose the Calgary communities find available babysitters in BROWNIE units are camping, learning basic first aid, visiting Before & after renovation project you would like to babysit in. and around your community. the fire hall and will be singing for seniors and celebrating Disclaimer: We recommend for your own peace of mind that references be checked when choosing your babysitter. This babysitter list is provided as a service to the the season with winter parties. community and is governed by the terms & conditions outlined at mybabysitter.ca. GUIDE units volunteered with crafts at a community Hallow- een event, wrote letters to our Veterans, are working on dif- ferent service projects providing supplies and materials for organizations and people in need in our community.
PATHFINDER & RANGER units volunteered by organizing BEFORE AFTER games at a community Halloween Dance, were busy gift wrapping for the Cerebral Palsy Association, attended Cal- gary Area Ranger camp, held a bottle drive and they will be crafting with a seasonal flare. Guiding is a great place to grow lasting friendships and expe- rience new opportunities. Why not give us a try! Registration is ongoing, and January is a great time of year to join a unit BEFORE AFTER and have some fun. If you have any questions regarding Guiding or registration, please contact Calgary Area season’s Girl Guides at ggcinfo@ calgarygirlguides.com or call 403-283-8348 BEFORE AFTER and all the best in 2018 Girl Greatness Starts Here! Greetings HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Free Estimates 403.256.9282 www.jacksonandjacksonlandscaping.ca From all of us at Great News Publishing! PLUMBING AND HEATING SERVICING
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The Salvation Army Band & Choir FREE Christmas Concert Friday, December 1, 2017 @ 7:00PM Calgary Glenmore Temple 921 - 68 Ave, SW, Calgary
Let's start the Christmas Season together with Music and Song!