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 &ĞďƌƵĂƌLJϭϴ͕ϮϬϭϵ OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: /EEZĂŶĚDKs/ Starting at 3 PM in the  park behind the Terwillegar Community Church Come inside the Terwillegar Community Outdoor activities will be Church and enjoy some food, drinks and limited or cancelled if snacks with your neighbours, courtesy the temperature of the TCL. is below -15°.

Kids and the young at heart can enjoy a movie, while the adults can eat, meet, mingle and relax Page 2 www.terwillegar.org December 2018 Community Riverbend Public Library

By Jessica Niemi This winter, Riverbend will be offering two Do you love to read? Do you want to have additional programs for school aged children. fun, make new friends and practice your Public Library spends a lot of time reading skills? Reading Buddies is a program working in the community with schools, Video Games from Scratch that matches teen mentors with kids in community leagues, and many other social Beginning in February Grades 2–4 . Through interactive games and agencies and local organizations. We’re Visit www.epl.ca/events to register activities, buddies share their enthusiasm for always looking for ways we can support reading. If your child is in Grades 2-4, please our community in whatever they’re Join us to learn how to creating your own register for a spot in the program or contact doing. Feel free to contact us if you think video game from start to finish using Scratch. your local branch for more information. If we can help you or your organization! you’re a teen who would like to volunteer, visit There are also a lot of exciting events Reading Buddies www.epl.ca/volunteer for more information. happening this winter at your local library. Beginning in February For the first time, the Riverbend Library will Visit www.epl.ca/events to register Questions? Call Jessica (780-288-2224) be hosting a seniors’ drop-in program every Tuesday morning! Have a coffee, meet other seniors, and join in some fun activities. Each week we meet to discuss a new topic, share our stories, and learn something new.

Seniors’ Drop-In Program Tuesdays, 10:30am – 12:00pm Please note that there will be no classes from December 25 to January 15. Sessions resume on January 22. Cross Country Skiing Edmonton’s expansive river valley and parks system is a perfect cross-country skiing destination! We’ve even listed a few outside the city, if you’re feeling more adventurous.

Groomed trails are located throughout the city, but are found primarily in the beautiful river valley. Trails are groomed by the City and Edmonton Nordic Ski Club, providing a fantastic opportunity to explore on skis. Check the City website to find current conditions, and more.

Groomed Cross-Country Ski Trails in Edmonton

• Victoria Golf Course & Park Cross-Country Skiing Close to Edmonton 116 St & River Valley Road • Park Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area / 60 km east 9330 of Edmonton • Riverside Golf Course Rowland Road & 84 St www.albertaparks.ca/cooking-lake-blackfoot • Kinsmen Park 91 Ave & 108 St Elk Island National Park (Amiskwuche and Lakeview trails recommended) / 48 km east of Edmonton Park Amenities & Trail Lighting [email protected] Each groomed park has an emergency phone. Please also carry a cell phone, especially if you are skiing alone or at night. See the Strathcona Wilderness Centre / 16 km east of Edmonton

Winter Chalet Network Map for types and locations of building and washroom amenities. The trails at Gold Bar/Gold Stick www.strathcona.ca/wildernesscentre and Kinsmen Parks are lit at night for evening or night skiing.

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Learn How to Cross-Country Ski! but your water is NOT… and have a The City of Edmonton offers cross-country and biathlon courses, as well Worry Free Holiday Season as group programs. Register through 311 or www.edmonton.ca/ereg 780-328-2444 December 2018 www.terwillegar.org Page 3

Are you passionate about dogs? Do you regularly visit off leash areas? Do you like to connect with other users of off leash areas?

Sign up to volunteer for the off leash areas that you visit and enjoy with your dog. Help keep these areas, safe, user friendly and fun by becoming a Dogs Off Leash Ambassador!

No hourly commitment – volunteer as often as you like Open lines of communication between City and the ambassadors Orientation and safety training included to promptly address actual or perceived problems Create a positive culture of community at your off leash area Help monitor interactions between dogs, and between dogs and people Encourage users to practice responsible dog ownership principles Monitor sanitation by coaching others to pick up after their dogs Monitor signage and bulletin boards where applicable Support and coordinate occasional clean ups of site Post appropriate notices

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more info at hopecity.ca December 2018 www.terwillegar.org Page 5 Community Southwest Edmonton Farmers’ Market (SWEFM) By Christie Anderson, handed out to the kids weekly. Market Manager We owe a big thank you to our Our wonderful market has market volunteers, Steering wrapped up another season, Committee, and sponsors. The and we have so much thanks to market volunteers help set up give. The SWEFM would like to and take down the market, and Lastly, keep an eye on our express enormous gratitude to keep it tidy for our guests. The social media pages for our 2018 the customers who support our Steering Committee plans all customer survey. We would love wonderful market. This year we through the winter to bring you to hear how you think we are had the biggest year ever, with the best community market doing, and to hear any ideas for over 80 tents set up on some that they can, and the sponsors improvements. Have a wonderful market days, and an average of make it possible for us to winter and see you in 2019! 1600+ people attending each distribute thousands of Sprouts market. We had a great mix of tokens to children, enabling returning and new vendors this these kids to learn more about year, which made for a vibrant healthy eating and to make their and fun market mix every own nutritious food choices. week. By shopping at your local market, you are supporting hard- So, goodbye loyal market visitors, working, local producers who are vendors, & volunteers; we are so appreciative of your support! signing off for 2018. Before we go, we’d like to let you know that our 2019 Vendor Application Form will be available by mid- October on our website: www. swefm.ca . If you are a local grower, crafter, brewer, baker, Our Sprouts program (kids artisan, or producer, consider nutrition program) was yet becoming a vendor at our again an enormous success. market next season! And, if This program is run by the you operate or work for a not- amazing Emily Hendsbee, with for-profit organization, contact a ton of help from her family us if you’re interested in your and local university students. group participating in our These talented ladies run the Community Tent program (see Sprouts tent at the market the “Community” tab on our and write the recipes that are website for more information). December 2018 www.terwillegar.org Page 6 Community TRAC Update

By Karin Shott leagues in Area H are available TBC). For more information, of Sunday, May 26th! We are TRAC Community Office at the TRAC Community Office. please check www.trsa.ca looking for volunteers to be The office is conveniently located part of the committee to ensure The last TRAC meeting was held in the Terwillegar Community A current Community League that this fun annual community on Wednesday, November 21st. Recreation Centre, and is open: membership is required to play event continues. Please contact Over 25 people attended the community soccer. Check your the TRAC Community Office meeting with special guests from • Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 9:00 community league membership at [email protected] or by the Terwillegar Drive Study Team am – 3:00 pm card to see if it is still valid. calling 780-439-9394 if you are in attendance. They provided a • Thursdays: 4:00 – 9:00 pm interested in being part of this event very informative presentation • 1st Saturday of the Month: “The TRAC Messaging System or would like more information. on the options for Terwillegar 10:00 am – 2:00 pm is a part of a network of email Drive with the Expressway • Please note: cash or cheque are groups in the Terwillegar/ Mark your calendar for the Plan recommended as the best the accepted method of payment. Riverbend/Windermere area that next TRAC Meeting dates. solution for this transportation reaches over 1600 residents, Everyone is welcome to attend! corridor. More information can Membership applications and announcing community events be found at: www.edmonton. payment may also be dropped and bringing crime alerts and • Wed., Jan.16th, 2019: 7:00 PM ca/terwillegardrivestudy off in the mailbox beside the updates to the attention of all of - Lillian Osborne H.S. Library TRAC Community Office. us! This significantly improves • Wed., Mar. 20th, 2019: 7:00 Another special guest was Emily Your community league our awareness and our sense PM - Lillian Osborne H.S. Hendsbee, Sprouts Program membership card and skate tags of community and with the Library Coordinator with the Southwest (if requested) will be mailed help of Sgt. Larry Langley of • Wed.,Apr. 24th, 2019: 7:00 PM Edmonton Farmers’ Market. out the next business day. the EPS, we are able to utilize – AGM – Lillian Osborne H.S. This is a free children’s nutrition this network to reduce crime Library program for those between Community league memberships and bring justice to those that • Wed., Jun. 12th, 2019: 7:00 PM the ages of 4 & 12 to learn are also available online via choose to do harm to our area”. - Lillian Osborne H.S. Library about healthy eating, cooking www.efcl.org. An additional & supporting local farmers. If $5 admin. fee will be It’s easy to sign up – just go to www. At this time, the Terwillegar anyone is interested in learning charged for this convenience. tracspirit.ca, click on “To become Riverbend Advisory Council more about this phenomenal a TRAC VIP Member and receive (TRAC) would like to thank all of program or would like to help It seems early to think about important e-mails from TRAC, the supporters, the partnerships, support it, please contact Emily the 2019 outdoor soccer click here”. Once registered, you sponsors and community at [email protected] season, but registration will will receive a confirmation email. leagues for their support & begin in the new year with the contributions in the past year and Community league memberships payment dates sometime in The 2019 TRAC Community wish you all a joyous holiday for all of the 8 community January/February (exact dates Run is scheduled for the morning season and Happy New Year! Keeping Your Youth Active During Canadian Winters

By DarleeAnn Mathieson R.M.T. Kids will express their interest are the same and kids experience in sports at different ages. And the same aches and pains. No doubt about it, winter has while some parents may think officially arrived! With a new “the younger, the better,” this What are some of the benefits can season often comes the start of is not always the case. There you enjoy from sports massage? another season of sports. For are some children who are Keeps the body in better many Canadian families that physically ready but are not physical condition, decreases more often than not means quite emotionally and mentally muscle aches and pains hockey. The Canadian winter prepared. Or they may not have a from over use, helps reduce can seem to last forever unless desire for sports whatsoever. And the possibility of injury by you’re having fun outdoors in the then there are kids who are very maintaining range of motion snow! Practicing winter sports is keen but may still be considered and keeping muscles relaxed curlers can get started as the perfect way to stay active and too young for organized sports. and improves performance & young as age seven, but age is get you through the cold months There's Still Time toallows your muscles to recover less important than the ability with a smile. Sure, there’s hockey, Start a New Sport quickly. With regular sessions, to pay attention for at least skiing and snowboarding, but If your child simply wants to try your muscles will be relaxed, 30 minutes to an hour. And have you ever tried out curling? a new sport, or play it for fun, it's loose and ready, no matter what that’s why I’m beyond thrilled never too late. After all, trying is your activity or sport may be. to be able to share my love Curling has been a passion of how we figure out what we like. of curling with youth in our mine for 47 years. Why you Helping your child connect with Good luck to you and very own community through ask? At the age of 8, June King, a physical activity he/she enjoys your athlete and enjoy sponsorship of “Rocks & Rings.” the mom of Canadian Curler, is much more important, for his/ your winter to the fullest! This program introduces the Cathy King took me out on a her lifelong health, than getting Olympic sport of curling to sheet of ice. With a rock in both him/her onto a high-level team. elementary school kids in their hands & with all my might, I school gymnasium. Through was able to get that 40 pound Whenever you or your child various drills, relays and team- rock down to the other end try a new sport, regardless of building activities are used to of the sheet & I was hooked! season, you should expect sore introduce students to the curling, muscles. Just like adults, the with the emphasis on fun! Did you know that beginner physical demands on the body Page 7 www.terwillegar.org December 2018 Community Take 12 Days This Christmas

By Darlene Reid 1. Take a drive down Candy Cane Lane and rediscover Associate Broker/Owner the wonder of the season. It’s easy – just a drive.

As we enter the holiday season and wind down 2018, it’s hard to escape 2. Walk the Legislature Grounds. Bundle up and take just a the negatives. It’s cold and dark and winter has only just begun. The short walk. The crisp air and gorgeous lights will lift your spirit. economic recovery has been sluggish (at best) in many sectors. The housing market was down this year. The Oilers are fighting to find a 3. Check out a new attraction. Maybe for a game playoff spot – again. And the romaine crisis has really lettuce down. or concert. Perhaps the new museum or art gallery downtown.

But all is not lost! In fact, there is still a lot of good amongst 4. Check out an old attraction. Forget about winter for a while at the bad. It hasn’t been too cold and the snow is beautiful. The the in . Or make a point of economy is still recovering and some areas are thriving. The visiting the or the TELUS World of Science. housing market in Edmonton has been incredibly resilient, with a comparatively mild drop in prices and deals. We still 5. Try something local. Like a bakery, a café, or a pizza place. have McDavid and now we have Hitch. And hey – iceberg is Just try it if you haven’t yet – you may discover a new favourite! just fine thank you very much (with one Titanic exception). 6. Go for a toboggan run. We have some great hills right here in One way we can see the good is by literally getting out there to SEE Terwillegar. Just dress up and try one run. It’ll probably make you giggle. things. It’s easy to stay in and stay comfortable and we should all do that too. But even in our own community there is a world of 7. Try skiing or snowboarding at Rainbow Valley (a ¼ mountain wonder that can make a dark time of year much brighter. And no, experience for less than ¼ of the price). It’s close and it is FUN! I’m not saying let’s all go run a winter marathon; my health kick begins and ends with the lettuce. I’m just saying take some time to 8. Get a taste of the world without leaving the city by trying some new open your eyes because you may find that it opens your heart as well. cuisine. We are so lucky to have so many cultures in one place and food is a great introduction. Think about those moments when you’ve Taking inspiration from the song, “12 Days of Christmas”, I think tried something new and absolutely loved it. Why not recapture that? we can all find 12 things to do over the course of December and into the new year that can make us just that little bit 9. Volunteer for an afternoon or take a donation to a charity. There are happier. Here are just some ideas (in no particular order): few things that feel better and imagine if we all contributed, just a little…

10. Shovel a neighbour’s sidewalk. Even just one time. It’s great exercise for you and one heck of a nice surprise for the person next door.

11. Find one community event and just go. Whether its fireworks or a family fun day, just force yourself to go and take in the sights. It beats staring at the same old paint on the walls and you just might meet a new friend or find something to smile about.

12. See a show. Whether it’s a holiday performance of carols at a church or a local band at a local pub, Edmonton has an incredible arts and entertainment scene. We really do. So pick something, schedule the time and just go – a live performance can be so much more powerful than a movie or TV show.

I’m sure we can all come up with our own 12 days of Christmas, but the point is to get up, get out and SEE what this wonderful community and city have to offer. You may find yourself smiling heading into 2019. Wishing you and yours all the best this Holiday Season!! Check us out on Facebook! Terwillegar Community League

Search: “Terwillegar Community” League” under groups December 2018 www.terwillegar.org Page 8 Community Ice And Snow Maintenance

Shovelling: safer for pedestrians. Spreading sand on a sidewalk before ice forms can also make future ice easier to remove. • Shovels with a small blade and ergonomic handle with a gentle Microwaving sand in a microwave-safe container and curve are best spreading it while it is still warm can make it more effective. • Push the snow, instead of lifting it, as you shovel, it's easier on It will embed itself into the ice, creating a gritty top layer. your back Warm weather during the day can make • Use a small shovel or fill only half of a large one ice soft, so it's easier to chip or shovel away. • Lift with your legs bent and keep your back straight • Spray the shovel blade with cooking oil if the snow is sticking to Freeze-Thaw Cycles: it • Clear snow after it falls to prevent packed down snow or ice to • Freeze-thaw cycles cause water from melting snow to run on to form sidewalks • Clearing right to the sidewalk is best • Pile snow where it will not run across your sidewalk • Offer to help anyone who may need help due to mobility or • Aim your downspouts away from sidewalks health issues, they might not always ask for help • It's illegal to pile snow on public property (including roads and boulevards) Sand & Ice: • You're required to keep the walks around your property safe by removing ice or spreading sand Free sand is available at the City’s roadway maintenance yards and participating community leagues or for purchase at your local hardware store. Spread sand or gravel on icy patches to make your sidewalk

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 Page 9 www.terwillegar.org December 2018 Community Ice Skating

Ice skate outdoors this winter for fun, free Iceways Due to the nature and the function of entertainment for the whole family! Outdoor stormwater lakes, ice conditions can be ice maintained by the City will open as Two IceWays for this winter! More creative unpredictable and dangerous. Moving soon as maintenance equipment (snow lights, more romantic skating through the water, temperature changes underwater due clearing and watering trucks) can safely trees. Check the City website for hours. Note to vegetation or drainage, and fluctuating drive on the ice. Please obey all posted signs. that Victoria IceWay will not be accessible weather conditions can all result in unsafe from the Victoria Oval during ice maintenance ice conditions not visible from the surface. Outdoor Rinks times or during the Edmonton Speed Skating Association’s reserved skate times. Check out the City website for locations, • hours, amenities, and ice conditions • before you go. Skate rentals are available at William Hawrelak Park Pavilion. Community League Rinks • Castle Downs Park • City Hall See the Community League Rinks • Jackie Parker Park page for more information on your • Rundle Park local rink – including the Kenilworth • The Meadows Community Recreation Community League Family Ice Trail! Centre Purchase your community league • Victoria Park Oval (Check website for Stormwater Lakes membership, lace up your skates and head times when the Oval is closed to public out to the neighbourhood community skating for maintenance and speed skating City Drainage Bylaw 16200 prohibits skating rink! training.) skating on stormwater lakes. The City Community rinks can be found at: https:// • William Hawrelak Park has signage posted at all stormwater efcl.org/league-directory facilities advising residents to keep off There are also a number of neighbourhood the ice because conditions are unknown. snow bank rinks. Have something would you like to write about? Contact the Editor at [email protected]

Snow Valley offer to Community League Members

Family Members only Snow Valley is offering 15% off a family day pass ($119.00) and day rentals ($50.00 if required) to any valid EFCL .

This year the benefit would equate to a maximum of $25.35 + GST for a family day pass and rentals.

The offer will be valid from opening day in mid-­‐November to closing day after mid-­‐March Family (weather Membership dependant).

Members must produce their physical EFCL “ ” card with photo ID. No cash value.

Cannot be combined with any other offer or coupon.

Food Bank Fridays

Bring an item for the Food Bank, and get to ski for $10 from 3 pm – 9 pm.

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WHAT IS AN ABANDONED VEHICLE? Any car parked on-street for more than 72 hours is considered abandoned. Our streets are shared by everyone. Learn more about parking rules edmonton.ca/parkingenforcement

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

Feel the urge to soar • Emily Murphy Park down a snow-covered Emily Murphy Park Road and Groat Road hill and feel the brisk • Gallagher Park wind nip your cheeks? 97 Avenue and 92 Street The City maintains • Government House Park toboggan hills at several Groat Road and River Valley Road locations with safe run- • Rundle Park - ACT Hill outs, safety signage and 2903 113 Avenue reduced hazards. • Rundle Park - Walton's Mountain 2903 113 Avenue • Whitemud Park North Keillor Road and Fox Drive

Many of our neighbourhoods also have excellent toboggan hills!

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• Photographers: • Writers: • Area Reps: Do what you love, show us Provide informative articles on Help us cover news more local to your talent and see it in print! assignment basis, or present us your neighbourhood: Magrath, with your own ideas! South Terwillegar, Terwillegar Gardens or Terwillegar Towne. December 2018 www.terwillegar.org Page 12 Kids Zone - Coloring Contest

Christmas Coloring Contest Name:______All entries must be received by January 18. Please note: one entry per child. The contest is open to residents of the following areas: Age: ______Terwillegar, Magrath, South Terwillegar, and MacTaggart.

Address: ______Age categories are: 2-4; 5-7; and 8-11. Prizes awarded to first place & ______runner up of $25.00 & $10.00 gift certificates for Toys R Us ______Entries should be mailed to: Phone: Terwillegar Community League ______PO Box 36508 Email RPO MacTaggart Edmonton, AB T6R 0T4 ______Page 13 www.terwillegar.org December 2018 Kids Zone - Word Search December 2018 www.terwillegar.org Page 14 Thanks to our Sponsors Gold:

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Brookview The Terwillegar Community League would like to thank Community League our wonderful sponsors for help with the Summer Carnival! Page 15 www.terwillegar.org December 2018 Community Let’s Show Edmonton that “Terwillegar Cares”

By Marni Mrazik “God says, 'I will measure my difference in the lives of others. underwear, toques, jackets, Director of Community Life at people by the one standard that We have to be willing to give mittens, gloves, blankets, ground Terwillegar Community Church counts. It’s very simple. Are up something for ourselves to coffee and new and gently used people hungry? Feed them. Are extend our hand to someone else. baby sleepers (up to 24 months). “Let us develop a kind of people sick? Help them. Are We want to make it easier to dangerous unselfishness.” When people oppressed? Stick up for As we enter into the final weeks give by providing a convenient I read this quote attributed to them. Are the widows lonely? of this year and into the season place to drop off items that will Martin Luther King Jr, I paused Visit them. Are there uneducated where we often see, or at least be transported to a variety of for a moment and thought how children? Teach them. Are people hear of the increased needs agencies who are well situated much I would love to be known rejected because of the color of those living in difficult or and experienced in helping as someone who is “dangerously of their skin? Befriend them.' desperate circumstances, can Edmontonians in need. You unselfish,” and wouldn’t it be (John Ortberg) That sounds so we, as the communities of will see banners and advertising great to live in communities simple, but simple isn’t always Terwillegar, come together and announcing that, “Terwillegar filled with “dangerously easy. I think the more difficult show our city that “Terwillegar Cares”, these are your invitations unselfish” people? What would part is living it out in a fast paced Cares?” Can we be dangerously to get involved by giving. As that look like? How would that society where we might not even unselfish, and outlandishly you decide what you are able feel? What could we do? see our neighbours next door generous to make a difference to give, consider this thought, let alone those who live outside in our own city? Terwillegar “You have not lived today until The Merriam-Webster dictionary of the areas we regularly find Community Church is making you have done something for defines unselfish as “having ourselves. I think we have to itself available as a donation someone who can never repay or showing more concern for be intentional when it comes to centre. We want to fill up you.” (John Bunyan). other people than for yourself.” giving, helping and making a the bins with new socks and

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

By Carol Vaage and foot canasta, American "The best and most beautiful things in the mahjong, and contract bridge). SouthWest Seniors world cannot be seen or even touched. They Wonderful opportunities are Association (SWESA) available for those interested in must be felt with the heart." the arts – a favorite is the Friday Offering Peace of Mind -Helen Keller morning art group, where you and Convenience to bring your own art supplies and Southwest Seniors your friends. A white elephant quote on Facebook the other day: create art in a social and sup- gift exchange can be enough portive environment. Our fitness As the holiday season for laughter and silliness. Share The thing is, the human brain is programs are also a place to approaches, we seniors may find some tea, coffee and a treat, and extremely evolved for connection participate with a group to keep our perspectives have changed. enjoy each other’s company. and relationship – you were never ourselves active and energized. Where once we looked forward supposed to learn to be alone to things like Santa’s arrival, we Edmonton has so many events with pain and stress. Needing For more details, please check now stop to watch youngsters to attend, if you like to get emotional safety and support our website for the 2019 Winter and their parents in the malls out and about. Search online isn’t something wrong with you – Program Guide for talks, classes, lined up to talk to Santa. Where with the words ‘Christmas in it’s the sign of something deeply and photos. Our motto is to be once we may have hosted a huge Edmonton’ and you’ll find a RIGHT with you. Anonymous. very welcoming to all who join us! gathering for friends and family long list. Each neighborhood is with all the trimmings, we may offering special events too, so At SWESA, we have several We hope to see you soon! now go to our children’s or watch for the signs and notices. social events through December http://swedmontonseniors.ca/ grandchildren’s homes to join in that you may be able to attend, Don’t forget that we have the chaos of the holidays. Instead Many of us are reluctant to plan and very excited to see the Winter a dynamic Home Supports of cooking the entire feast, we something that involves going Program on our website for Program operated by Barbara may bring dessert or a bottle of out as our health may not coop- January through March. Joining Newell coordinating the wine. Our children are the ones erate. If we know of more fragile a seniors’ association is a positive services for our community planning and preparing. We seniors, let’s plan on bringing step in developing friendships – including yard work, become observers, participants, some joy into their lives, with a and of being connected. housekeeping and minor repairs. and laps for the little ones. Our few cookies, a small decoration, SWESA welcomes all newcomers holiday wish lists are very short! and a nice little visit. The gift of to join us for any of our social Contact her at being present for another is a events – coffee, lunches, book [email protected] or It can be a time to feel lonely. win-win situation. There was a club, games (cribbage, hand 780-860-2931 Our past is full of memories – good and not-so-good. We re-member people we have lost, the traditions no longer followed, the regrets. Our families are busy with sports or careers and may even have moved out of the Edmonton area. So how can we bring back the holiday cheer in unique ways for ourselves this year?

We need to take an active role to create our own special celebrations. If we love singing, let’s turn on the radio, TV, or media devices to play the favorite holiday tunes and boisterously sing along. If we love baking, a batch of sweets make a wonderful gift for a friend. Plan something fun with

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By Councillor Tim Cartmell The 2018 operating budget us. To receive targeted grants, is $2.87 billion. To pay for the City must come up with its My wife, Cathy, and I have operating costs, City revenues share of the cost - usually 27%. been proud life-long residents include property taxes ($1.5B), After the City matches those of Edmonton and have raised user and service fees ($800M) targeted grants, there isn’t much our three children in Ward and revenue from Epcor (about left to spend on other things. We 9. As parents, tax-payers and $250M). might have as little as $200M for business owners we have had to the next four years, depending make mindful and sometimes The $18.3B 10 Year Capital how much debt we take on. For difficult decisions about Outlook covers one time comparison, the Lewis Farms our own personal resources projects - road improvements, Rec Centre alone will cost about with a close eye to what was recreation facilities, transit $200M. happening with our taxes at and LRT, affordable housing every level of government. and neighborhood renewal. It I have received a lot of feedback assumes $12.5B for growth (new that we must limit total tax will improve our lives every Over the coming weeks, City things the City might build) and increases to inflation plus single day. Council will determine the $6.3B for maintenance of things population increase. For 2019, next 4 year operating and the City has already built. that would mean an increase of We need to make careful, capital budgets. We will also be 3.4%. forward-looking, and prudent setting the next 10 year Capital We must continue investing spending choices. We need to Outlook, looking ahead to in maintenance. In the I believe this is the wrong decide what we need, not just future needs. early 1990’s, the provincial approach. what we want. We need to have a government cut all budgets backup plan in case government Going into the budget by 5%. That cut reduced I think that setting a bottom grants disappear so that we don’t deliberations, I intend to bring maintenance budgets, which line goal of 3.4% for an overall have to take on unnecessary debt my professional experience resulted in our roads, bridges tax increase allows inefficient, part-way through a project. as an engineer and business and buildings falling into ineffective or obsolete programs owner to the table so that disrepair. The financial deficit and services to continue. I think Council’s budget deliberations we are prudent with our was eliminated, but it created we should be looking at every will continue until December spending, encouraging City an infrastructure deficit that service, every branch, every 14th. Please check my blogs at Administration to truly focus continues to haunt us. Edmonton program for all the savings we timcartmell.ca and Facebook time and resources in building cannot repeat that error. can find, and then transfer those for more information about the Edmonton for the future as savings to the places that really budget or email tim.cartmell@ the best place to work, live and Capital projects are paid for need the money. edmonton.ca with your raise a family. from three sources: property questions. I look forward to your taxes, debt, and grants from Smart Investments for the Future input and feedback as we set the The Numbers the provincial and federal course for the future. governments. Some of those I believe we all want to keep The operating budget covers grants are targeted, like LRT and making our great city even Finally, I want to wish you all continuing programs and Yellowhead Trail. better. I believe we all want a very Merry Christmas and a services like snow removal, to build the recreation centres, wonderful holiday season. Take police and fire services, and Targeted grants mean many transit improvements and road time to be with your family, waste collection. capital priorities are selected for projects that we all need, that friends and those you hold dear!

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Contests Holiday Lights

Deck your walls with lights a plenty – decorated houses, so please keep the lights its time for our annual Holiday Lights on and keep the holiday spirit burning Contest! The Terwillegar Community bright! We have asked Santa to send some League wants to know how many aspiring helpers to hand out the prizes. Clark Griswolds are out there in our neighbourhood. If you see a fantastic The winners will be announced in the and festive display, let us know by giving February issue of the Tribune so nominate a shout-out on our community Facebook early and nominate often! Below are just page. Feel free to nominate more than once some of the amazing decorations from last – the more the merrier! year. But let’s remember – if less is more, then think about how much more MORE Back to School Some of our Community League members will be! will be driving around the week before Colouring Contest Winners! Christmas to pick some of the best The lights really do brighten up our community and our spirits so while you’re Ages 2-4 1st Place: Aaron, P. out and about, walk on over to the Gazebo Runner Up: Halia, S. The winner of the Best Summer in Terwillegar Towne – the Community Moment contest is Fatima M. We will League and TTHOA are going to light it up Ages 5-7 contact you with info on your prize. again this year. 1st Place: Chayse, L. Runner Up: Olaedo, I.

Ages 8-11 1st Place: Brooke, C. Runner Up: Cordelia, V.

Thank you to everyone who participated.

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With your league membership, you can receive: 20% off on annual passes or 15% off on multi-admission passes Page 19 www.terwillegar.org December 2018 Community Help A Neighbor

By Lucille Gans his family at a time of crisis. Team Leaders at various events Christmas Bureau’s Walk-In You know who they are, but not and activities; and at Walk-In Days program which allows For each of us, the traditions what they are going through”. Days, the final opportunity for families to pick up everything of the Christmas season are families to obtain assistance. they need for Christmas. celebrated in different ways. But As a community we can make one tradition remains consistent a difference in their lives, in Volunteers are needed to help “My mom had dropped my – sharing a meal with family and the lives of our neighbour, our families like Cheyenne’s. One brother and me off with a friend friends. But for some families community member. Over Christmas, after moving to while she ran some errands. in our community sharing a 850 volunteers gave close Edmonton for work, Cheyenne’s When we got home, there it meal would not be possible to 7,000 volunteer hours in mother sat her and her brother was: CHRISTMAS! Everything without the gift from the November and December of down and told them the truth. we needed for a Christmas Christmas Bureau of Edmonton. 2017. Volunteers are needed in “I’m so sorry, but this year celebration was right there 2018 to help with fundraising, we just won’t be able to have for us – it felt like magic!” “The people we help are people including events like Carol Sing- a Christmas dinner,” she told you know and see every day,” says Along at the Winspear, festivals, them. “But what matters is that If you would like to know more Darlene Kowalchuk, executive craft fairs, and other activities; we’ll still be together and that’s about how you can get involved director, Christmas Bureau of as ambassadors at donation what’s important.” Cheyenne with the Christmas Bureau, Edmonton. “They are the senior desks accepting donations remembers crying but please visit christmasbureau. who lives down the block; the and providing information; understood that her mom was ca or call 780-414-7682. father whose children attend in the office helping withdoing her best. However, just in the neighbourhood school and administrative tasks and time for Christmas, Cheyenne’s who is struggling to provide for preparing gift cards for clients; as mother learned about the

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Santa wants you to…..

By William Bincoletto to purchase for friends and gift sets to consider under the Christmas tree! relatives, forget the song “The As we cozy up in our comfy Twelve days of Christmas”, Finally our very first Port Advent Finally, a reminder, for all chairs, as the temperature we have something so much Calendar from Quevedo is here interested in the wonderful dips, and gaze fondly out the better. Imagine a whisky box consisting of 24x50mL mini- world that is whisky, of the window looking at the white for all 25 days of Christmas. bottles – there are eight different not to be missed, the 10th stuff gently falling or about to That is exactly what our Scotch offerings repeated thrice in a Anniversary Edmonton Whisky fall, our thoughts, somewhat Advent Calendar 5nd Edition is random fashion. Quevedo is Festival at the Delta Edmonton inevitably turn to all things all about: 25 (50ml) bottles of located in the small town of San South on Wed. January 16h. rich, full-bodied with loads of scotch, selected by Independent João da Pesqueira, right in the Regular admission at $90.00 flavours. And remember with Bottlers, so you can enjoy a nice heart of the beautiful Douro or Regular Admission + Christmas around the corner, dram of outstanding scotches Valley. Having sold their grapes Masterclass at $115.00 there are so many possibilities every single day ending with for decades to Taylor-Fladgate, a specially selected 30 year they decided to venture on their Tickets are available online Steve Richmond, our whisky old for Christmas Day. This is own in 1991. Love the small ONLY! expert, as you may surmise, VERY Limited product and our footprint of the packaging. http://edmontonwhiskyfestival. loves all things whisky while I, supply will be long gone before ca/ William, still think and need wine Christmas shopping even begins. My second suggestion is our new or ports. So here’s a suggestion So ask Santa Steve to put one Tomassi Gift Pack containing 1 list from the both of us. aside for you! Remember, there’s bottle of 2014 Tommasi Sestante no such thing as a whisky you Valpolicella Ripasso I Pianeti Whether you’ve been naughty or don’t like. There’s just some you and 1 bottle of 2012 Tommasi nice, here are a few suggestions like more than others. And this Sestante AmaroneMonbte to satisfy that hard to buy. is such a wonderful opportunity Masua in a gorgeous 2 bottle gift to experiment and discover. pack. These two wines would For those of us who are certainly grace beautifully endeavoring to find a whisky And here are two great on any Christmas table or Page 20 www.terwillegar.org December 2018 Community Summer Carnival December 2018 www.terwillegar.org Page 21

Halloween Fireworks Page 22 www.terwillegar.org December 2018 Com in g E vent s Terwillegar Tribune 2019 Events: December 31, 2018: New Year’s Eve Party & Fireworks Submission at Haddow Park (2099 Haddow Drive) Time: 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm. Fireworks at 8 pm. Deadline Released January 25 February 11 December 31, 2018: New Year’s Eve Downtown. Alberta Legislature Grounds. Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Fireworks at 9:00 pm. Weekly:March Please 15 contact organizer for detailsApril 1 Ice Castles: William Hawrelak Park. Visit a Narnia-like Southwest Edmonton Seniors Association (SWESA) winter wonderland of ice: icicles, tunnels, slides, frozen www.swedmontonseniors.ca waterfalls, nighttime lights, and more! Tickets sell fast – Drop-inMay Bridge: 17 June 10 book your time slot early. Thursdays 12:00-3:00 at Riverbend Community Centre. Community League Membership as per your address is December 7, 2018 – January 1, 2019: Candy Cane Lane requiredAugust 9 August 26 (148 St. between 92 Ave & 100 Ave.) Terwillegar Playgroup: Time: Nightly from sunset to midnight. ThursdaysNovember 9:30 - 811:30 a.m. at Holy TrinityNov Riverbendember 25 Church November 16, 2018 – January 5, 2019: The Magic of Lights at Castrol Raceway (Highway 19 & Highway 2, Nisku). Price $20 - $120. Open 7 days a week, from January 26, 2019: Southwest Ski Fest & Chili Cook Off 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm. *A portion of proceeds from every at the Blue Quill Community League. Time: 11:30 am vehicle goes to support 630 CHED Santas Anonymous & – 3:30 pm. Have a go at cross-country skiing. Explore Canadian Tire Jump Start neighbourhood ski trails. Free equipment for all ages. Helpful tips! SWYEG chili cook-off and hot cocoa. December 22, 2018: Elk Island National Park – Free #SWSkiFest #Ski2LRT #SWAC #SkiLocal #ChiliCookOff Admission Day. Feb.8 – 18, 2019: Silver Skate Festival. Weekdays 4:00 – December 22, 2018: Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides in Old 8:00 pm/Fridays & Weekends noon – 10:00 pm. William Strathcona. Free sleigh rides will take place between Hawrelak Park. 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Experience our unique take on a holiday hop-on hop-off shuttle while shopping and taking February 9, 2019: Lunar New Year. Chinatown (97 in all that has to offer! Donations will be St. between 105 – 107 Ave.) Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. gratefully accepted, with proceeds going to The Mustard The Lunar New Year celebration includes lion & dragon Seed. You can find the donation box in the lobby area of dances, firecrackers & other multicultural entertainment. Roots on Whyte, or in Under the High Wheel when the November 22, 2018 – January 19, 2019: Christmas Glow reception desk in the lobby is closed. at The Enjoy Centre (101 Riel Dr. St.Albert). Admission charged. This is the largest indoor Christmas festival in January – February 2019: Drop-in Learn to Skate Edmonton/St.Albert. Explore 80,000 sq.ft of interactive Programs, January 7 – February 17, 2019. Check: https:// light sculptures, stroll under 50,000 lights and shop for www.edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recreation/drop-in- unique gifts. learn-to-skate-program.aspx February 18, 2019: Family Day Winter Green Shacks: check https://www.edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recreation/ Every Thursday to May 17, 2019: Royal Alberta green-shacks.aspx Museum stays open late. Hours: 10 am – 8 pm

January 16, 2019: TRAC Meeting at Lillian Osborne TRSA 2019 Outdoor Soccer Registration: January/ High School Library. Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm. February, 2019 – online registration open, check www. trsa.ca for more information. In-person payment dates TBD.

April 6, 2019: I'm Too Big For It Sale

April 24, 2019: TRAC AGM

April 27, 2019: Great Neighbour Race

May 26, 2019: TRAC Community Run December 2018 www.terwillegar.org Page 23 Join the TCL League

Adult #1: ______Date:______Mail completed form, along with payment Adult #2: ______Membership Type: to: Address: ______$35.00 Adult Single Adult Couple Postal Code: ______$35.00 Senior Single or Couple (65+) TRAC Phone Number: ______$45.00 Family #5, 2051 Leger Road NW Email: ______May we send you news by email? Edmonton, AB T6R 0R9 Childrens Name(s) Y/M/D M/F Yes No ______Are you willing to volunteer? ______Yes No Please make sure the boxes are checked for ______Fee Paid :______Donation: ______email news, and if you are able to volunteer. ______Total Paid ______Cash Cheque # You CAN make a difference by helping out Cheque payable to Terwillegar Community League in this dynamic community of ours! # of Skate Tags required ______

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Terwillegar Community League mailing address: Membership Fees: PO Box 36508 MacTaggart RPO Family, $45 Edmonton, AB T6R 0T4 Senior/Single/Couple, $35 How to contact the Terwillegar It's Time to RENEW! Community League

Memberships expire www.terwillegar.org annually on August 31 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] Memberships - Ricardo Casanova, [email protected] Programs - vacant, [email protected] Communications - Heather Maitner, [email protected] Fundraising - Fiona Ko, [email protected]

Free Access! Other Contacts Community Garden - Amanda Hunt, [email protected] With a Terwillegar Community League Editor - Karin Shott, [email protected] MacTaggart Rep - vacant, [email protected] membership, you get access to the Terwillegar Magrath Rep - Felicia Truong, [email protected] Community Recreation Centre’s swimming pool, Neighbourhood Watch - vacant, [email protected] indoor playground or workout area. Programs Aide - vacant, [email protected] South Terwillegar Rep - Ryan Barber, [email protected] Terwillegar Gardens Rep - Sue Trigg, [email protected] Saturday’s from 5-7pm Terwillegar Towne Rep - Monte Weber, [email protected] Please bring your membership card; admission may be declined otherwise. Page 24 www.terwillegar.org December 2018 Terwillegar Classifieds Check us out on Facebook! Terwillegar Community League

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