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www.TuscanyCA.org Tuscany Community Association TCA President’s Report P.O. Box 27054 Tuscany RPO Calgary, Alberta T3L 2Y1 There is a tremendous amount going on and/or sponsorship: in Tuscany, even over the summer, and Agnew Insurance, Jeff Neustaedter President ...... Kelli Taylor ...... [email protected] soon we will see some major changes & Associates, Rockpointe Church, Vice President ...... Darren Bender to our transit options. The LRT station Tuscany Ward – Church of Jesus Christ ...... [email protected] will be fully operating by August 25, of Latter Day Saints, Councillor Ward Treasurer ...... Lee Bardwell and you’re invited to discover the new Sutherland, Servus Credit Union, Cobs Executive Administrator station at a celebration on Saturday, Bread, Bricks 4 Kidz, Tutor Doctor, ...... Jamie Neufeld August 23. If possible, please walk or PedalHeads, Green Earth Organic, ...... [email protected] cycle, or hop on the bus, as parking is Twelve Mile Coulee School, Brown TCA Committees limited. Once the new station is open, & Associates, Brookfi eld, Calgary Youth Council buses will run within Tuscany and will Public Library, Albi Homes, Bow-West ...... [email protected] no longer travel to Crowfoot Station. Community Resource Centre, Tuscany Traffi c and Safety Committee Club, Red Wagon Diner, Sticky Ricky’s, ...... traffi [email protected] If you live in the area north of Tuscany Trickle Creek, and Watermark. Elected Officials Boulevard and east of Tuscany Way, Councillor: please know you are eligible to apply for The Planning & Development Ward Sutherland parking restrictions, if you choose. The Committee continues to work on various 403-268-2430 City will mail out a petition which 80% fi les within the community and also in [email protected] MLA: of people on your street need to sign in adjacent areas. We have learned that the Sandra Jansen order for signs to be installed. Visit the Lutheran church is not planning to build 403-297-7104 City’s website for more information, the Loving Saviour Lutheran Church [email protected] or request a petition through the 3-1- in the near future, although the multi- MP: 1 system (online or by telephone). family complex at that site will proceed Rob Anders 403-292-6666 To avoid confusion, we recommend once the City provides the green light. A www.robanders.ca that you indicate that you live within few developments in Tuscany continue an established zone (TUS) when you to be delayed due to the need for the Tuscany Sun Newsletter contact the City. West Memorial Sanitary Trunk upgrade, Editor & Article Submissions: Darren Bender Save the date for the 3rd Annual [email protected] continued on next page Associate Editor: Kelley Kissner Tuscany Harvest Festival! Submission deadlines for this monthly publication are the On Saturday, September 20 from 11:00 5th of the month, prior to the distribution month. a.m. to 2:00 p.m. we will have many attractions coming to us, including food Advertising Sales: trucks, face painting, crafts, games, Phil 403-660-7324 climbing wall, mini-putt, bouncy castles, [email protected] and more! Following the festival, we’ll The ad booking deadline is the 14th of the month prior to the distribution month. have Lawn Chair Theatre in the park,

This publication is published 12 times a year and we hope you’ll join us. If you would by Suburban Journals Publishing and delivered to residents like to volunteer or sponsor this year, by Canada Post. This publication is also available for pickup from the Tuscany Club. please email Jamie Neufeld at

Please note: the information and opinions in this newsletter [email protected]. are subject to change, and do not necessarily represent the Admission is free, although we welcome opinions of the publisher or editor. Content contained in this publication may not be reproduced without the written donations for the Food Bank, which will consent of Suburban Journals Publishing. The information be collected at the festival. herein is believed accurate but not warranted so. Any advertisements, home businesses, babysitters & nannies, or other parties listed in the Tuscany Sun should not be interpreted as recommendations or endorsements by the Thank you to the following who have editor or the publisher. already confi rmed their participation THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2014 5 In Our Community TCA President’s NW LRT Extension Update

Report continued Tuscany Station Opens for parking because most of the Park Service on Monday, August 25, and Ride lots will be taken up with including the Crystal Creek homes on 2014! event activities. Maps of the shuttle Tuscany Springs Boulevard and Avi’s On Monday, August 25, 2014, the service are available online and will proposed plans along Tuscany Way. Tuscany CTrain Station will open for be included in the event invitation The new CBE school is on track to be service and the trains will start running delivered in your mail. built and open by September 2016, and as part of the CTrain network. Four the fi re station is scheduled to be open revised bus routes, two in Tuscany and Parking at the Park and Ride Lots by summer, 2017. The interchange at two in Rocky Ridge/Royal Oak, and Calgary Transit will provide Stoney Trail and Nose Hill Drive has a new route in Royal Vista, will begin more information soon about the been signifi cantly delayed, so we are operating and delivering passengers implementation of reserved parking hopeful it will be complete by this fall. to the new station. Both trains and for the two Park and Ride lots at buses will start operating in the early the Tuscany Station. Please visit Special thanks to the Tuscany Residents hours of the morning, in time for www.calgarytransit.com for more Association for providing space for us the morning commute. Please visit information about reserved parking at their annual Stampede Breakfast. We www.calgarytransit.com for more and to sign up for Transit email alerts continue to work to inform all Tuscany information on Transit services and for information on the opening of the residents about the difference between watch for a Transit Riders Guide for Tuscany and Rocky Ridge Park and our associations, and are pleased to have new service at Tuscany Station arriving Ride lots. a positive working relationship. If you in your mail in mid-August. would like more information about what For More Information the TCA does for Tuscany, and how we Join Us for a Celebration on August 23 event and project are different from the TRA (Tuscany Saturday, August 23 information: www.calgary.ca/nwlrt Club), please email me at Join us “Under the Tuscany Sun” Calgary Transit bus and train service [email protected]. for an opening celebration event on information: www.calgarytransit.com - Kelli Taylor, President Saturday, August 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the south (Tuscany) Park and Ride. The fi rst train will arrive just Help Wanted Tuscany Harvest before 12 noon from Crowfoot. After that, the train will operate as part of I am looking for a reliable person with Festival regular CTrain service to and from a valid driver’s licence to help drive Tuscany Station until approximately 5 my daughter during the 2014–2015 Save the Date! p.m. Train service will not operate to school year starting in September. I 3rd Annual Tuscany Station on Sunday, August 24, am looking for someone to drive Tuscany Harvest Festival but regular bus service to Crowfoot will her from Canada Olympic Park at Saturday, September 20 be in operation on Saturday, August 23 10:30 a.m. from Monday to Friday and Sunday, August 24. (Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m.) and drop Sponsorship and volunteer her off at Twelve Mile Coulee School. opportunities available. Email Take the Bus for Free to the Event I also need someone to take her back [email protected] for Take a FREE bus shuttle or ride to Canada Olympic Park again from more information. your bike or walk to the station on school at 2:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, August 23. The bus shuttles will except Wednesdays. If you can help operate through the neighbourhoods of or know of someone who could help, Tuscany, Rocky Ridge and Royal Oak please contact Shanda at to Tuscany Station every 15 minutes 403-606-7302. Wages negotiable. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. During the Photo by Terry Boyle event, there will be limited on-street - Shanda Tansowny THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2014 7 Our Schools

Cookies by George at Market Mall looking for more! Stay tuned for Twelve Mile donated over 2,000 cookies to help us further details. raise $3,367 to date. Thank you! Coulee School Thank you for your continued support, We will be selling Entertainment and have a wonderful summer! Please Outdoor Fitness Area Update Books at Twelve Mile Coulee School contact me if you have any questions We are working hard to make the the fi rst few weeks in September. or would like to make a donation TMC outdoor fi tness area a reality! Books will sell for $40, and 40% toward this project. Park ‘N’ Play has been chosen to will go towards school council and design and equip this area, and we are the TMC outdoor fi tness area. Start - Pam Mylrea, TMC Outdoor looking to complete the fi tness area in collecting now for books in the fall! Fitness Committee Chair, September 2015. Our project budget [email protected] is just under $340,000, and we have We have received some very generous raised about $75,000 in cash and in- donations, most recently $1,000 kind donations. from Dr. Cam Brauer and Dr. Scott Councillor’s Townsend from Tuscany Dental and Our Community Facility Enhancement 5 cubic metres of concrete with a Report Program (CFEP) grant application contractor’s rate for the remaining 8 cubic metres from Burnco. Thank to the Alberta Government has been NW LRT Extension to Tuscany & you to Veresen Inc. ($3000), Ultimate withdrawn for now, under advisement, Rocky Ridge Edge Concrete ($5750 in kind), until we raise more funds. Honourable The northwest CTrain line’s new Concert Infrastructure Ltd. ($2,500 Sandra Jansen, MLA, has written a Tuscany Station will provide transit commitment), MDC Property Services letter of support for our next CFEP service to people living and working in Ltd. ($1,000), Blue Grass Nursery grant application to the Minister Rocky Ridge, Royal Oak and Tuscany. ($600), Kaleidoscope Preschool of Culture, Honourable Heather The station and the associated Park ($1,000), and to the many community Klimchuk. and Ride lots will open on August 23, members for helping us make this 2014. The decision for Tuscany Community project a reality. Association’s application for the I understand that some seniors with We will be hosting a raffl e/steak Amateur Sport Grant through the mobility restrictions are concerned night at the Last Straw Ale House Parks Foundation Calgary has been about accessing the new Tuscany on November 8, and we are working tabled until the fall, at which time the LRT station. I would like to reassure out the details. Raffl e prizes so foundation will determine if we are residents that the NW LRT Extension far include two round-trip tickets successful. This grant has a potential to Tuscany was designed to meet anywhere WestJet fl ies; a Rainbow of $125,000 for this project. Accessibility Guidelines as outlined in Play System from Blue Grass Nursery The City of Calgary’s Access Design with a estimated value of $3,000; Crowfoot COBS Bread will continue Standards. The design process was two whitewater rafting tickets from to donate 5% of any purchase to this reviewed by The City of Calgary’s Chinook Rafting; two adult lift tickets project until the end of this calendar Advisory Committee on Accessibility to Sunshine; a music package from year when you mention Twelve Mile (ACA). Crowfoot Music Makers; a Coach Coulee school fundraiser at the time of fragrance gift set valued at $150; a your purchase. The project team was faced with a delicious box of Bernard Callebaut signifi cant grade difference between chocolates; a Schanks Entertainment Tuscany Sobeys continues its “add- Tuscany Springs Boulevard and the Package; a $75 gift certifi cate from a-dollar” campaign at its tills, until access to the pedestrian bridge on the Tomy Romas; $150 from Community September 2014, at which time we south (Tuscany side) of the station. Natural Foods; $100 from Tuscany will re-evaluate. To date we have As a result, the grade is gradual across Home Depot; a gift basket from raised $1,627. Thank you for your the Park and Ride lots, which include kind support! Crowfoot Wine and Spirits; $50 gift card to Sunnyside, and we’re still continued on next page THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2014 9 In Our Community

complement the visual signage in based on public feedback. There are the station. three bus routes in Rocky Ridge and Councillor’s • There is braille on the railings to Royal Oak and two in Tuscany. The Report continued provide directions. fi ve bus routes all deliver passengers • Calgary Transit will clear the into the parking lots near the sidewalks, stairs, and ramps leading pedestrian bridge on the north side sidewalks, vehicle access, and bus to the stations after snowfalls. and near the ramp on the south side in loops. From the north end of the Park fully accessible buses. and Ride lot, people can access the Bus Service to the Stations pedestrian bridge and the station using Calgary Transit held information Calgary Transit also operates Access a set of stairs, which have a landing. sessions in the communities around Calgary, which is a shared-ride, door- There are also ramps to accommodate the new station regarding proposed to-door public transportation service. wheeled vehicles and anyone bus routes to the station. The bus Anyone who wants to use the service not comfortable with stairs. The routes, which will begin operation must apply for it. More information Accessibility Guidelines recommend when the station opens, were fi nalized available on www.calgarytransit.com. a grade of between four and six per cent. The grade on the ramp from - Ward Sutherland the handicapped parking spots to the stair landing is 4.98 per cent. The ramp from the bus loop and pick-up/ Calgary Parks Come Alive with drop-off area is between 2.4 and 3.93 percent. Music!

The following accessibility options are Enjoy the fresh air while experiencing Defendants, the Lorna MacLachlan available at the station: Music in the Parks—featuring live Quartet, and more to be announced. music in a picturesque, open-air • A Handi-bus pick-up and drop off setting. The series fi nale ends in style on area is located next to the ramp to September 7 with a featured pianist the station on the south side and Live music comes to Central and accompanying ensemble from the near the pedestrian bridge on the Memorial Park from August 5 to Honen’s Festival. north (Rocky Ridge) side. August 8 (12 to 1 p.m.) and again with • Car pick up and drop off areas are an amazing grand fi nale on September This premier musical series is being located near the ramp on the south 7 (2 to 4 p.m.) presented for free to the public to side and close to the pedestrian showcase Calgary parks along with bridge on the north side. Bring a picnic and folding chair, or various talented musicians. • Six handicapped parking stalls are stretch out on a blanket while relaxing available next to the ramp to the to the musical sounds of The Joe For more information, visit calgary.ca/ station in the Tuscany Park and parks or contact 311. Ride and six accessible parking stalls are available next to the ramp to the station in the Rocky Ridge Park and Ride. Eat Your Veggies! • There are two elevators in the You may have to be creative to get your station for the use of anyone who children to eat the recommended three to fi ve cannot use the stairs to access servings of vegetables each day, but there are the station platform (there is no many ways to introduce them to new fl avours. escalator in this station). When it comes to eating veggies, be sure to lead by example. Children are • On the station platform there are much more apt to try new things if they see others enjoying the food. speaker broadcasts of train arrival and departure information to - News Canada, Vitamix THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2014 11 In Our Community Your Tuscany Community Association

The TCA is a non-profi t organization run by a core group of volunteers who are committed to the needs and Support Tuscany! constructive development of Tuscany and its community. The TCA has a broad Buy Your Community Membership Today! mandate to represent the community to external stakeholders, such as the City, and to provide community sports programs. We also have an emphasis Membership ...do you have your to preserve and protect the natural Community Association membership yet? environments in Tuscany.

This year, the TCA is focusing its Benefits of Membership efforts on three broad goals: community cohesiveness, traffi c safety, and the • A healthier and more enjoyable • Effective representation and development of youth programs in community through the provision advocacy to external third parties Tuscany. If you would like to participate of community sports and about issues of concern to the in the development and implementation recreation activities like soccer – community, including public of these goals, the TCA is always your membership contributes to health and safety, development looking for committed volunteers. the costs of operation and the natural environment • Insurance coverage to participate • Maintenance and preservation of For more information, contact in Community Association the natural environment, [email protected] or go to our organized sports, such as soccer including Twelve Mile Coulee website at www.tuscanyca.org. • Discounted insurance rates - • A safer community through our email [email protected] advocacy on traffic and other • Up-to-date information about safety issues issues affecting you and the • Pride and a sense of community community through the Tuscany through participation in Sun and our website community activities

YES! I would like to become a member of the Tuscany Community Association Go to www.tuscanyca.org to register online for your membership today! THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2014 13 • Tenants must complete a transfer of especially for the older kids from 8 to privileges form from the homeowner 11 years. Camps include indoor and to gain Tuscany Club privileges. outdoor sports and games, arts and • Add your children to your account so crafts, special events, and much more. they can enjoy our great programs. View the guide and register online at • Update your email address to stay www.tuscany-connect.com, or email informed about Tuscany Club [email protected] for more happenings. information or assistance.

Tuscany Club Features Skatepark Summer Check out the current program guide The skatepark is open until August online at www.tuscany-connect.com or 30 with fun boxes, launch ramps, pick up a copy at the Tuscany Club. We grind rails, scooter track, and more— offer family special events plus sports, protective gear is required and all fitness, and recreation programs for guests must be properly signed in. preschoolers to seniors. Skateboards, scooters, and rollerblades • Gymnasium are welcome, but it is not suitable for • Fitness and dance studio bikes. • Outdoor basketball court The Tuscany Club is operated by the • Banquet and meeting rooms Fall Program Guide + Registration Tuscany Residents Association (TRA) as a • Summer skatepark The TRA Fall Program Guide will private recreation facility for the exclusive • Winter outdoor hockey rink + come out on Friday, August 8, with use of its members. For more about skating oval registration opening on Friday, August the TRA, visit the FAQ section at www. • Grass volleyball court 15 at 9:00 a.m. Registration is best tuscany-connect.com. • Wading pool and splash fountain done online through your www. • Playground Address tuscany-connect.com account— • 2 outdoor tennis courts Tuscany Residents Association remember that many programs will 212 Tuscany Way NW Rent Rooms at the Tuscany Club fi ll up quickly, so be ready. Your TRA T3L 2J6 We have spaces available for offers programs such as Zumba, Yoga, Contact receptions, banquets, birthday parties, Pilates, and other fi tness classes for 403-241-6402 or [email protected] seasonal events, club and business adults, youth sports, dance, theatre, meetings, and more! Contact us for info gymnastics, Early Explorers preschool Regular Hours of Operation on spaces to fi t your needs, prices, and hours, and so much more. Park and Facility Hours*: available dates, or come in for a tour. Mon. to Sun. 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. • Available exclusively to TRA Fall Used Toy & Clothing Sale (all activities end at 9:45 p.m.) members. The Fall Toy & Offi ce Hours: • Tables and chairs included with Clothing Sale will Mon. to Sat. 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. rental – also includes access to be on Saturday, (closed 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.) kitchen facilities. September 6 from *closed August 4th • Gym can be rented at designated 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 times on Saturday and Sunday p.m. Registration is Access to the Tuscany Club afternoons. open only to TRA members in good If you are new to Tuscany or have • For more information, email standing, and sign up starts Monday, moved within the community, please [email protected] August 11 at 9:00 am. Tables are $25 read this! or call 403-241-6402. each, one per household. Sign-up is • All new residents must visit the best done in person at the Tuscany Tuscany Club offi ce to register Club—email [email protected] their home and be eligible for TRA August Events & for help or more info. benefi ts, such as accessing the park and taking part in programs and Notices Contact the Recreation Manager at events. Summer Daycamps [email protected] for more • If you move within Tuscany, you We offer weekly Daycamp programs information on any TRA program and must also visit the offi ce to update throughout August for children 4 to 7 event. your account to remain current. years of age and two weeks in August, THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2014 15 In Our City Crowfoot Library Bowness Library Book Review The Hotel on Place What’s all the Hoopla about hoopla? The TD Summer Reading Club is Borrow and stream movies, television for kids aged 0 to 12. Help your kids Vendome: Life Death, shows, music, and audiobooks on your maintain their reading skills over the and Betrayal at the browser, smartphone, or tablet with summer and complete fun activities hoopla, or download them to your together to win great prizes. The Hotel Ritz in Paris device using the hoopla app. Find it on grand prize? A Mad Science Party by Tilar J. Mazzeo our website! for 10! Winners also receive a copy of Time for Kids Big Book of Science The Hotel Ritz, an icon of Paris, Programs for Children and Youth Experiments and a Mad Science was established in 1898. This luxury • Grandparents Family Storytime: t-shirt! The best part?! They will hotel was the only one of its kind Sept. 7, 2:00 – 2:30 bring a laboratory full of interactive during the German occupation of p.m. Ages 2 to 5 with a demonstrations and activities to you! Paris, beginning June 1940, which parent/caregiver. was allowed to remain “business as • Coder Dojo: Saturdays, Teens: Join us for our summer reading usual.” Avid history buffs, and those Sept. 20 – Dec. 6, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. program, YOUTH READ. Sign up. who love the gossipy tidbits of princes Registration starts Aug. 19, 10:00 Read. Enjoy. Win. Prizes include gift and playboys, famous celebrity a.m. certifi cates to Cadillac Fairview Malls writers, intellectuals, artists, fi lm • Get an A! Aug. 28, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. (Chinook and Market Mall), books and stars, heiresses, risqué fl appers, and Ages 13 to 17. swag! Visit calgarypubliclibrary.com politicians, could fi nd this an utterly • Drop in Family youth-read for details and to register.. delicious escape read. Storytime: Wednesdays, 10:30 Why should kids have all the fun? This historical book is not a novel –11:00 a.m. and Summer. Read. is our summer and is not a single, continuous story. Saturdays, 11:00 – reading program for adults! Check our Those hoping for a beginning, middle, 11:30 a.m. Ages 2 Readers’ Nook Blog or our Facebook and tidy ending may not embrace the to 5 with a parent/ page every Wednesday for the week’s writing style of this book. Some reader caregiver. theme to inspire your reading and reviews on Goodreads indicated that enter to win an iPad Mini. this “well researched” book had errors Programs for Adults to fact, which tainted the validity of • Summer.Read! Read and submit Visit www.calgarypubliclibrary.com the entire book and it’s value to them. your ballots all summer for a chance for more information on these Because of these reviews, I found to win weekly prizes and a fabulous programs. Registration is required for myself researching the people in the grand prize! all programs unless otherwise noted. book on my own and realized it added • Computer Technology Coaching: a depth of experience in my reading. Tuesdays, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. and 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. This book is like peeking into the lit • Career Coaching: Saturdays, 10:15 "Spread love windows of the hotel’s luxury suites, a.m. – 12:15 p.m. wine cellars, and dining rooms to • eBook Doctor: Aug. 6, 2:30 – 4:00 everywhere you watch patrons, like Coco Chanel, p.m. Marcel Proust, Ernest Hemmingway, • Film Night: Aug. 21, 6:30 – 8:30 go. Let no one ever and the Duke & Duchess of Windsor, p.m. Call 403-221-4122 for details. come and go. It’s a summer escape come to you without read for those who can’t get enough Visit www.calgarypubliclibrary.com leaving happier." about the people, relationships, and for more information on these odd tidbits of history and habit. programs. Registration is required for Mother Teresa all programs unless otherwise noted. - Larynda McKay THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2014 17 In Our City Getting to Know the City of Calgary Farmers’ Markets

Animal & Bylaw Services **please check with markets for times of operation and other details** Animal & Bylaw Services partners before calling: • Airdrie Farmers’ Market: Wed. until with Calgarians to foster safe, • your name, address, and phone Thanksgiving. 320 Centre Ave. E. healthy, and clean communities. number • Bearspaw Farmers’ Market: • the address or location of the Sun. until Oct. 25240 Nagway Road. Our role: infraction • Blackfoot Farmers’ Market: We provide many essential services • a brief and concise description of Weekends until Oct. 5600 - 11 St. S.E. that help build and maintain strong the complaint • Calgary Farmers’ Market: Thu. – communities, including: Sun. year-round 510 - 77th Ave. S.E. • investigating and resolving bylaw- No anonymous complaints will be • Calgary Grassroots Northland: Tue. related citizen complaints, such accepted. However, your personal until Sep. 5111 Northland Dr. N.W. as graffi ti, untidy properties, and information will remain confi dential. • Calgary West Country Market: snow and ice concerns Sat. until Oct. Highway 1, near • providing community education What happens next? Calaway Park and awareness programs to When a complaint is registered: • Chestermere Farmers’ Market: teach Calgarians about bylaws, • The information is assigned a Fri. evenings until Aug. West responsible pet ownership, and fi le number and is forwarded to a Chestermere Drive–Rec Centre responsible citizenship peace offi cer in that area. • Cochrane Farmers’ Market: • working with community groups • The offi cer will visit the location Sat. until Sep. Cochrane Ranche. and citizens to identify issues and of the infraction. Complaints • Crossroads Farmers’ Market: Fri. – build sustainable solutions are handled on a priority basis, Sun. year-round, 1235 – 26 Ave. S.E. • funding community improvement with precedence given to those projects, such as community refl ecting a serious public safety • Hillhurst Sunnyside Farmers’ cleanups and graffi ti removal concern. Market: Wed. until Oct. Community • providing cat- and dog-related • If there appears to be a bylaw Centre, 1320 - 5 Ave. N.W. services, such as licensing and infraction, the procedure will • Kingsland Farmers’ Market: Thu. – adoption services differ depending upon the type of Sun. year-round, 7711 Macleod Tr. S. infraction. • Millarville Farmers' Market: Sat. Role of Calgarians: Reporting • Citizens may follow up on the until Oct. Millarville Race Track problems status of their complaint by • Parkdale Community Association Reporting problems shows that contacting 311 with the fi le Farmers' Market: Wed., year-round. citizens care about their communities number. 3512 5th Ave. N.W. and helps prevent further signs of • Rocky Ridge Ranch Farmers' disregard or decay from appearing. For more information about Calgary’s Market: Thu. until Sept. 10709 Rocky bylaws or the role of Animal & Ridge Blvd. N.W. For general information or to report Bylaw Services, please visit • South Fish Creek Farmers’ Market: a bylaw infraction, contact 311. Have calgary.ca/bylawservices. Fri. until Sept. 333 Shawville Blvd. the following information ready S.E. • Springbank Farmers’ Market: Sat. until Oct. Springbank Parks for All Seasons Fun Fact! The City of Calgary Blue Carts are five years • Strathmore Farmers’ Market: old! We’ve recycled over 350,000,000 kilograms of material. Fri. until Sept. Exhibition Grounds • Triwood-Mountain View Lions That’s more than 2,300 blue whales. Farmers’ Market: Thu. until Sept. 2244 Chicoutimi Dr. N.W. THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2014 19 In Our City Accidental Poisoning

Alberta Health Services Emergency • Apply child-safety latches to obtained by calling the Poison and Medical Services (EMS) would like drawers and cabinets if they are Drug Information Service (PADIS) to remind parents about precautions within a child’s reach. at: 1-800-332-1414. they can take to prevent childhood • Know and label all plants in and • In case of a poisoning emergency, poisonings. Ingesting medications, around your home and garden. call 9-1-1. prescription, or over-the-counter • Antifreeze, windshield washer • Provide the name of the product products is the leading cause of fl uid, and pesticides are extremely ingested or, if it is safe to do so, a accidental poisoning in children. Even poisonous. Even small amounts of sample of the substance for EMS to small amounts of adult medications can these substances can cause serious inspect on their arrival. be seriously harmful, or even fatal to illness when ingested. your child if swallowed. Other causes • Poisoning information can be - Alberta Health Services of poisoning are household products, such as dishwasher tablets and personal care items (e.g., mouthwash, nail Skateboard Strategy Update polish). The City of Calgary Skateboard been identifi ed in the Medication Amenities Strategy recommends the regional recreation Storage: development of a network of outdoor centres in Rocky • Store all skateparks in various sizes across the Ridge (currently in medications in city, including: concept design) and a locked container and place in an Seton (currently in area inaccessible to children. • three quadrant/regional skateparks site selection). • Keep medications in their original • two community skateparks child-resistant packaging. • fi fteen neighbourhood skateparks Along with • Do not mix multiple medications • thirty skate spots skateboarding, these inside one bottle. amenities will also serve the needs of • Install child locks on all cabinets The City Council-approved strategy other wheeled sports, such as BMX, or drawers where medications are identifi es that 27,000 sq. ft. of skatepark inline skating, and scooters. The network stored. terrain is required to serve the needs of will provide accessibility for a wide skateboarders in Calgary over the next variety of users through its nearness to Safety Tips: 10 years. transit and regional pathway systems. • Ensure visitors to your home keep their personal belongings out The fi rst of the smaller parks will be There were three open houses and an of children’s reach. They might completed by fall 2014, with the rest online survey. See the project website at contain unsafe items. in 2015. The development of future www.placespeak.com/CalgaryFSA. The • Take extra precautions with skateparks will depend on securing City has posted early two-dimensional medicines that appeal to children, funds and partnerships, and ongoing sketches of the three skateparks planned such as chewable vitamins or evaluation. for 2014. fl avoured cough and cold syrups. • Properly dispose of any In addition, skatepark development has - Anne Burke medications, or toxic household products no longer in use. "An artist is somebody who produces things Prevention: • Store household products, car that people don't need to have." supplies, and cosmetics in locked Andy Warhol cupboards or drawers. THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2014 21 In Our City Calgary Connection

Women’s English and Social of the fl ood damage go until Sunday, City of Calgary Parks tells their Group: Improve your spoken September 14. Space is limited, so fascinating stories through free guided English and meet new women in your please visit calgary.ca/parksprograms walking tours of Calgary's historic St. neighbourhood with the New Friends for information on how to pre-register Mary's Cemetery, Union Cemetery, and Neighbourhood group program. for these walks. and Burnsland Cemetery.Visit www. Drop in at one of our weekly groups. calgary.ca/parks for dates and times. No cost, no immigration requirements 781 "Calgary" Squadron Air Cadets and no minimum English requirement. new Recruit Presentation: Sep. 10, 952 Westjet Squadron Air Cadets Free childcare for kids 6 months old at 7:00 p.m. at our offi ces located in new Recruit Presentation: Sep. 11, to 6 years old. Visit www.ciwa-online. the Vecova Centre, 3304-33 St. N.W. at 7:00 p.m. at our offi ces located the com/get-involved/ongoing-events for For ages 12 to 19 who are interested Springbank Heritage Club (244168 group locations and times. For more in learning the skills of fl ying, Range Road 33, ¾ km south of information contact 403-444-1752 or making new friends, and learning Calaway Park). For ages 12 to 19 [email protected]. other valuable skills. Bring your birth who are interested in learning the certifi cate, Alberta Health Care Card, skills of fl ying, making new friends, Summer Drop-in’s at Ralph Klein and your parent or guardian. For more and learning other valuable skills. Park: All summer long, starting July information, visit www.781aircadets.ca. Bring your birth certifi cate, Alberta 2. Pop into Ralph Klein Park during Health Care Card, and your parent or the summer months and check out P.U.P.P.Y. (Pick Up Pooch’s Poo guardian. For more information, visit our unique drop-in programs. Offered Yourself): Come out with your pooch www.952aircadets.ca. daily, Monday through Thursday, from and help keep Calgary clean. Join The 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., themes include City of Calgary Parks on Saturday, Make a Difference in the Life of a the Wetland Bug Safari, What Bird is August 16 at Egerts Park (151 Thames Family! Are you looking for a way That?, Evidence and Investigation, and Cl. N.W.) for our P.U.P.P.Y. (Pick to give back to your community? The Art of Nature. Learn animal clues Up Pooch’s Poo Yourself) event! Our Home-Start Program is looking and bird identifi cation, get creative, Bring your dog along and learn about for volunteers! Our volunteers visit take a safari in the city, and more! responsible pet etiquette while helping a family's home once per week, Visit calgary.ca/parksguide for more to make your park beautiful! For more provide support, friendship, and information. information, please visit encouragement, get the family involved www.calgary.ca/parks. with the local community, and share Calling All Community Tinkerers their own experiences of parenting. and Organizers: Beakerhead is Cemetery Historic Tours: Mounties For more information, visit www. Back! It’s time to mash up creativity, and ministers, cowboys and cooks, boysandgirlsclubsofcalgary.ca or call science, and engineering for a fi ve-day prohibitionists and politicians! Join 403-660-6809 (North) or city-wide spectacle. Beakerhead hits knowledgeable tour guides and take a 403-660-1136 (South). the streets of Calgary from September walk back through time to learn about 10 to 14, 2014. Beakerhead is now the people, personalities, and events Volunteer Calgary: Visit recruiting people of all ages and skill that helped shape Calgary into the city www.volunteercalgary.ab.ca for sets to help with the September event. it is today. During the summer months, volunteer opportunities in Calgary. Find out more at beakerhead.org/get- involved/volunteer.

Inglewood Bird Sanctuary Flood Tours: Come visit the Nature Centre to learn more about the fl ood and to participate in tours of the fl ood-affected areas. Free, one-hour guided walks THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2014 23 In Our City Top 10 Neighborhood Ideas for August School Bus

10. When you’re in one of our local community. If you’re a dog owner, Safety coffee shops, purchase a coffee (or be responsible in cleaning up more) for the customers behind you. after them. As a community, we The City of Calgary investigated The feeling of making someone’s can also do our part as a whole to the use of fl ashing lights and stop day is a delight. Pass along joy! pick up trash that blows into our arms on school buses after a report neighborhood. Take a bag with you recommended their use. However, 9. Take a kite to a local park. If you are when you walk, and do a random act this is not considered an overall safer a family with kids, this is a great of neighborly kindness while you system for all road users. activity. If you don’t have any exercise. children, do it anyway and become a 1. Their use encourages children to kid again. 3. While trying to not rush summer cross the street mid-block. out the door, it’s not hard to see that 2. Non-compliance puts children at 8. Picture this: it’s Saturday, and you school supplies are starting to fi nd risk. are up early because the sun is their ways to the front of stores, 3. Other opportunities for safe crossing brilliantly shining in every window. reminding all that a new year of are available. What to do? Walk down the street school is fast approaching. When 4. The bus is a visibility barrier. to fi nd a newspaper box, bring one choosing your child’s supplies this 5. Stopping traffi c mid-block, in both home, brew a coffee, and sit outside year, think about packing an extra directions, might increase rear-end to catch up on Calgary’s happenings. backpack for less fortunate kids. collisions. There are a few programs where 7. August 5 is our Heritage Day these can be donated, such as Staples Alternatives: long weekend. Explore Calgary’s for Education (Staples stores in Heritage Day Festival with your Calgary). • It would be benefi cial to annually family. Head down to Olympic review, with school boards, the Plaza, downtown Calgary, and 2. Chalk is a fun way to add creativity locations of school bus pick-up and enjoy ethnic food, multi-cultural to the neighborhood. While kids love drop-off zones to enhance safety. performances, and unique handmade creating squares for hop-scotch or items. colouring cartoon-looking family • It might be possible to change the members on pavement, adults can location of some zones to improve 6. Seek out a great summer read. Here add a quote or a happy message on sight lines and bring them closer are a few suggestions: The Silkworm the sidewalk for the many passers- to crosswalks, making it easier for – Robert Galbraith (aka J.K by. It’s not permanent, but could children to use proper crossing Rowling), Mr Mercedes – Stephen bring a smile and a bit of whimsy locations. King, The Rise & Fall of Great to your neighborhood before being Powers: A Novel – Tom Rachman washed away. Consultation with stakeholders also My Salinger Year – Joanna Rakof, contributed to the recommendations. Summer House With Swimming Pool 1. Summer means eating more salads. A public education campaign, aimed – Herman Koch, and Euphoria – On hot days, a fresh, crisp salad is at increasing awareness for children Lily King. Happy reading! healthy refreshment. Need salad and drivers about school bus safety, inspiration? Try Pinterest, or ask could benefi t all road users. The cost 5. Encourage your inner-healthy! Go your neighbor what they love to take to create video material for a public for a walk through the neighborhood on BBQs in the summertime—the education campaign is estimated or bike many the paths that wind bonus is a new recipe and perhaps a at about $10,000. If possible, the through city neighborhoods. new friend. program would be ready for the fall school semester. - Larynda McKay 4. Pick it up. We all share this - Anne Burke THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2014 25 Your Family 4. Limits. It is important to establish and maintain limits for your child. Parenting Your Preschooler However, this does not mean that power struggles, micromanaging, and Five Word Parenting System better understand the world from his never admitting when you are wrong Psychotherapist and author Sandra Dye perspective. are the strategies of choice. Limits advocates a fi ve-step system to assist 2. Calm. If you stay calm while should be communicated calmly and parents to parent their children well, communicating with your child, he is clearly. avoiding the pitfalls that we all fall into more likely to stay calm too. If you 5. Fresh starts. Providing your child from time to time. Although parents are lose your temper, your child is more with forgiveness once a mistake has there to support and guide children as likely to lose control as well. been made communicates that you are they grow, it can, at times, be challenging 3. Listen. A young child lives very confi dent that your child is capable of to protect, teach, and ultimately have a much in the moment. He is honest in correcting the mistake and making a child grow into a capable individual. letting you know how he is feeling better choice in the future. Remember and what he is thinking. (Sometimes it that once a fresh start has been made, Dye suggests that the steps outlined might even seem humorous as young resist the temptation to bring up the below should be followed to help parents children have not yet adapted a social incident again at a later date. have a positive infl uence on their child as fi lter as to what may be appropriate to they grow and develop. say in a given situation. However, this As a parent, it is diffi cult to follow these does not mean that we should laugh guidelines all the time. We all make 1. Connect. Empathize with your at the expense of young children. mistakes. Parents, not only children, need child and attempt to see the world We need to respect children as they fresh starts too. through his eyes. As you interact and communicate to us as capably as they spend time with your child, you will are able.) - Betty Ann Chandler, B. Ed. THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2014 27 Travel & Destinations How to Organize Your Family for a Getaway

Summer's here, and it's time to get out and explore. With school wrapped up and warmer weather beginning, Canadians are planning vacations, road trips, long weekend getaways, and family reunions. In fact, a recent survey conducted by American Express Canada found that 69 per cent of us will be taking a trip this summer.

Planning is an essential part of taking any type of vacation because it relieves stress and provides peace of mind, allowing you to enjoy your trip. Here is a check-list for organizing a stress-free getaway, courtesy of Tamara McPherson, founder of the popular blog WonderMoms: Check-out blog posts, articles or even into your coverage and make sure to forums to see what hidden gems, great get the plan that's right for you. Make a packing list for everyone, landmarks, or events exist at your including yourself: destination, so you don't miss out on Bring additional entertainment If you're part of the 29 per cent of anything. You can also reach out to for long trips: Canadians travelling with immediate people on your social channels and see Whether you're travelling by plane, family this summer, organizing for what they recommend. train, or car, long trips can be more than yourself is a must. Keeping tiresome. Bringing some entertainment your signifi cant other and children Purchase travel insurance: for longer trips can help keep everyone organized is one of the easiest ways to A stress-free vacation begins well excited for the vacation that lies avoid any vacation mishaps. before the trip, and purchasing travel ahead. Throw in some extra crossword insurance is peace of mind. When puzzles, books, or hand-held electronic Research your destination travelling out-of-province or out-of- devices to keep everyone happy. before you go: country, healthcare can be costly and Many people don't do enough research your plan may not cover all mishaps - News Canada, before they visit a new destination. or emergency medical expenses. Look www.americanexpress.ca/travelinsurance THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2014 29 Food & Drink Think About Your Drink

What is a healthy drink? Healthy drink guidelines for you and albertahealthservices.ca/5624.asp. your family are: New drinks show up every day in • Drink water throughout the day. For more information on this and stores. Many people have questions • Drink milk at meals. thousands of other health and wellness about vitamin or coconut water, sports • Limit fruit juice to ½ cup (125 mL) topics, visit www.MyHealth.Alberta.ca drinks, and energy drinks. These per day. or call Health Link Alberta toll-free at drinks may look like they are healthy 1-866-408-5465. choices because of the way they are For more information on choosing advertised. However, these drinks are healthy drinks, visit www. - Alberta Health Services often higher in sugar, and some of the ingredients are not meant for children and youth. Peanut Butter Granola Bites

• Vitamin water often has many If you're looking for an afternoon pick- vitamins and minerals added that me-up, skip the junk food and reach for you can get by eating healthy food. one of these tasty, easy-to-make, calorie- Often, it also has added sugar, sugar reduced bites. substitutes, and herbs. These drinks are not recommended for children Packed with fl avourful ingredients like and youth. Plain water is a healthier oats, raisins, and vanilla, these goodies choice. keep your mouth happy and your • Energy drinks are higher in caffeine, stomach satisfi ed. Lightly sweetened with and most contain sugar. The amount naturally-sourced stevia, each serving of caffeine in energy drinks depends of peanut butter granola bites contains 6 3. Combine egg whites and peanut on the brand and serving size. Energy grams of protein and only 170 calories, butter in another mixing bowl. Stir drinks are not intended for children making this a perfectly sensible snack. in the sweetener, syrup, vanilla, and or youths of any age. cinnamon until blended. Pour peanut • Sports drinks contain sugar, salt, and Serves 15 butter mixture over cereal mixture. Mix potassium. They are made to replace Ingredients: gently until well combined. Let stand 5 water and minerals lost in sweat and • Cooking spray minutes. may be helpful for athletes during • 2 cups cornfl akes intense activities (such as running • 1 cup uncooked quick oats 4. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Place and cycling) that last more than • 2/3 cup seedless raisins on prepared cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 one hour. Unless you’re exercising • 1/2 cup egg whites minutes. Remove from cookie sheet intensely, choose plain water. • 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter* and cool completely on wire rack. • Non-dairy, plant-based drinks, like • 1 1/4 cup Pure Via Granulated Store in covered container at room coconut water, almond beverage, sweetener temperature. rice, hemp, or oat drinks, can have • 2 tbsp sugar free syrup added sugar and may contain some • 2 tsp vanilla *For a peanut butter alternative, substitute added vitamins and minerals. Non- • 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 cup (125 ml) almond butter. Stir dairy beverages do not have the same in 4 tsp (20 ml) all-purpose fl our into amount of protein, vitamins, and Directions: the combined cereal and peanut butter minerals as cow’s milk and fortifi ed 1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray baking mixture before letting it stand. soy beverages, so they are not sheet with cooking spray; set aside. included in Canada’s Food Guide. - News Canada If you buy non-dairy, plant-based 2. Combine cornfl akes, oats, and raisins www.purevia.ca drinks, choose unsweetened types. in a large mixing bowl. A

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY U 1 2 August 1 – 9 Inglewood Sunfest G Calgary Fringe Festival 9th Avenue S.E. Inglewood inglewoodsunfest.com www.calgaryfringe.ca U 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 HERITAGE August 6 – 9 DAY August 8 – 10 Chinatown Afrikadey! Festival Busker Roadeo Street Festival Various Venues & S Heritage Day Eau Claire Market Chinatown at Fort Calgary Prince's Island Park www.buskeroadeo.com chinatowncalgary.com Fort Calgary www.afrikadey.com www.fortcalgary.com 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 T August 14 – 16 Calgary August 14 – 17 Reggae Festival Taste of Calgary Shaw Millenium Eau Claire Skatepark www.tasteofcalgary.com calgaryreggaefestival.com 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Tuscany LRT Opening Celebration Event 11:00 a.m. – 2 p.m. South Park and Ride 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 August 23 – 24 Calgary Dragon Tuscany LRT Boat Festival Station Glenmore Reservoir Opens 31 2014