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M I D - S U N I NOVEMBER 2018 3 You wouldn’t let just anyone CONTENTS work on your teeth... 7 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

12 SUN VALLEY BOULEVARD FENCE ART

16 YOUR PLAYGROUND COMMITTEE’S RECAP FOR THE AGM

17 UPDATE ON OUR CASINO FUNDRAISER

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38 NEWS FROM THE MLRA

48 MP STEPHANIE KUSIE’S REPORT

48 COUNCILLOR PETER DEMONG’S REPORT

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EFFECTIVE MARKETING SOLUTIONS YEARS ALL EMERGENCY CALLS 911 30 Recently, a sculptural light display Other residents have bemoaned that all the events in Mid-Sun Messages Publication Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre 403-253-5250 was added to the diverging diamond Calgary seem to be downtown. I wonder if we could Delivered monthly to 6,500 households and businesses since 1995. AHS Addictions Hotline 1-866-332-2322 interchange at Sun Valley Boulevard host more of them? Perhaps not in the more residential Magazine Editors and Macleod Trail. It really looks great parts of our community, which most of us enjoy exactly Vanessa Gillard ATCO Gas – 24 Hour Emergency 403-245-7222 at night, when the lights can be fully the way they are, but in other parts of the area that Alexa Takayama Calgary HEALTH LINK 24/7 811 appreciated. This installation was the latest offering of could benefit from new uses. General Submissions: [email protected] the city’s Public Art Policy, and one of the policy’s more The unused, ignored, and hidden parts of our commu- Design, Media, & Graphics Team Calgary Police – Non Emergency 403-266-1234 tasteful pieces. Though the Public Art Policy has offered nity present a particular challenge. We have office build- Rosemarie Bartschak Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter 403-234-7233 a way of livening up our public spaces, too often the ings that mostly empty out once work hours are over, Joanne Bergen art pieces it has produced are outrageously expensive, Marina Litvak Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-387-5437 requiring surveillance to keep them safe. Other sites, needlessly obtuse in meaning and appearance, and out like the old Midnapore Hall on Bannister Road, have sat Freddy Meynard Kids Help Line 1-800-668-6868 Carolina Tatar of step with the communities they are built in. unused for so long that they attract squatters, rot and Advertising Sales Team Child Safe Canada 403-202-5900 So, how do you do it better? I won’t claim to have all vandalism. Our residents have shown a great deal of in- Sam Brown Distress/Crisis Line 403-266-4357 the answers for fixing this policy, but in developing the terest in keeping our neighbourhoods safe, and a criti- Yolanda Francisco fence art project along Sun Valley Boulevard, discussed cal part of that will be looking after all parts of them. It Susan Lavoie ENMAX – Power Trouble 403-514-6100 more extensively later in this issue, I wanted to avoid comes back to “activating spaces”, which was the theme Kay Petryk Poison Centre - Alberta 1-800-332-1414 making the same mistakes as the much bigger art proj- of ActivateYYC, the program behind the fence art. Management Team ects in our city. HOSPITALS / URGENT CARE The need to activate spaces was recently brought up for Joanne Bergen Hence, we made a simple project, based on community a sports field on Midridge Drive, by the Lacombe Care Kay Petryk Alberta Children’s Hospital 403-955-7211 ideas, using local artists and implemented by residents. It Centre. There have been virtually no bookings on the Mike Russell Foothills Hospital 403-944-1110 turned out great! Reflecting on this experience, I wonder site in the last year, and the city is wondering what to do To Advertise what other creative projects we could have in our com- with it. What kind of park could it become? There will be Call: 403-720-0762 Peter Lougheed Centre 403-943-4555 munity, and I am not the only one thinking about this. more consultations on this park in the future. Deciding Email: [email protected] Rockyview General Hospital 403-943-3000 what to do with it will be part of a bigger discussion, General Inquiries: [email protected] Just as many people are surprised to learn the roots where we decide what we want in our area, and what Website: www.greatnewsmedia.ca Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre 403-955-6200 of our suburban community are as old as any part of Calgary, in developing the fence art, I was surprised to kind of community we want to live in. Find us on Social Media South Calgary Urgent Care Health Centre 403-943-9300 Instagram @greatnewsmedia learn how many artists we have living in our area. In the Midnapore and Sundance are great communities. What Facebook @mycalgary South Health Campus 403-956-1111 last few months, I have spoken with residents who are can we do to make them even better? I have given some graphic designers, painters, textile artists, muralists, and of my own ideas on this, let me know what yours are. Twitter @my_calgary OTHER About Great News Media cartoonists. All our artists represent a creative potential -Mark Schmidt Calgary Humane Society 403-205-4455 Every Business has a story that deserves to be heard. Great News that could be tapped to enhance the neighbourhood. President, Mid-Sun Community Association Media is a full-service marketing & advertising agency committed to Calgary Parking Authority 403-537-7000 Besides having the resources for these projects, I also [email protected] building customer brand awareness that translates into meaningful sense there is an appetite for them. This past sum- SeniorConnect 403-266-6200 sales. 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10 NOVEMBER 2018 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities M I D - S U N I NOVEMBER 2018 11 of 6’× 8’ chain link fence has about 1200 spaces for cups, and the fence on Sun Valley is about 160 pan- els long. As our budget was for 2500 cups, we knew we couldn’t cover too much of the fence. The limited colours, and size of each panel, also restrained what kind of images we could make. So, we knew our de- sign needed to be small, simple, focused, and appeal- ing to the community. There were many unique ideas for what to put on the fence: school mascots, textile designs, and a very cool suggestion from Darcy Scott to have a space nebula. But the main ideas suggested by board members, and the community at large, were nature and history. Early on, I got an e-mail from an artist, describing her vision for the project: the view of our community Sun Valley Boulevard Fence Art from Canyon Meadows Drive, with the mountains and sun, alongside birds, animals and a river. In September 2017, I got a call from Ariam at the Federa- but it was the third project that seemed most intrigu- The artist was Kelli Robinson, a local resident and tion of Calgary Communities. She told me that Mid-Sun ing- fence art, using specialized cups, along the median paint instructor. Her vision lined up with what many had been picked as one of the communities to develop of Sun Valley Boulevard. Like the pavement art, it had in the community were looking for, in terms of natu- a special project sponsored by ActivateYYC. It sounded the potential for traffic calming, pedestrian engage- ral surroundings. When I mentioned the desire for intriguing. Though, as I told Ariam, our Board of Direc- ment, and activating a space, but it was also somewhere history, Kelli again drew from the northern view of tors was small, and all of us had our own portfolios, and different in the community. We had been so focused on our community and incorporated the water tower busy lives outside the community association. She re- renovating our building for the last few years, it was a at St. Mary’s University. Since the tower was built in assured me that it would at least be worth exploring, good idea to work on another location in the commu- 1920, and is part of the Lacombe Home site, it is cer- especially since area residents would be surveyed by nity. The board voted, and, as you might have guessed, tainly historic, and an amazing local landmark. I gave students from the University of Calgary’s Urban Studies the fence art won. Kelli graph paper resembling the fence panels, along program. I agreed to give it a chance. Since the fence was on public property, we needed to with some fence cups for inspiration, and she got to confirm with the city that we could do it. Though this That October, we met with Tyson Bankert, from the work on a design. Federation, and the five university students who would had never been done on public property in Calgary be- Kelli’s original design (pictured), looked fantastic. She be leading this project. As part of their program, they fore, city staff supported the idea. We just had to take used the diagonal layout of the fence to full effect, had to develop a project which would make our neigh- care of it and use safety precautions when installing. We with mountain peaks, a stylized Fish Creek and Bow bourhood safer, and be completed for under $750, the also had to follow certain restrictions on the artwork: River, and a blanket design which ended with a hand amount reimbursed by an ActivateYYC grant. We told no words, nothing resembling traffic signals, and no -in putting up a peace sign. But I realized that making the students about our neighbourhoods’ benefits, chal- tellectual property. Finally, we needed to get a permit it would require more fence cups than our budget lenges, and unique qualities, which they used to devel- and lane closure to work safely on the median while allowed. Some sections would also cover the whole op a resident’s survey. installing. This was going to push the cost of the proj- ect beyond what the grant would cover. We hesitated, fence panel, which would likely require extra brac- The survey primarily asked residents to describe which and even considered moving it to another location that ing according to the Put In Cups company. I tried to parts of our community they felt were safe or unsafe, wouldn’t require so many permits. However, I was ada- tweak it, by reducing the mass of the design. There and why. At our next board meeting, the students pre- mant that the Sun Valley Boulevard location was ideal: were also some other suggestions from the com- sented their findings and proposed three potential it was out in the community, and Sun Valley Boulevard munity, most notably, adding our community lakes, projects, all of which were meant to increase safety, and runs right between our two communities-how perfect so I tried to add too. But it was difficult to make all bring residents together. for Mid-Sun? I am glad the other board members saw these changes and keep it looking good. Since Kelli The first was a light festival, running along the pathway it the same way, and we approved the extra expense. had suggested making this a collaborative project, I reached out to Lee-Ann Lukacs, a local artist and in- from the community centre to the park across from Cen- Our initial plan for the fence was to work with other structor at Cardel Rec South, who had previously of- tennial High School. This still sounds fantastic but would groups in our area, with designs from each of us, and fered to help with the project. clearly require a lot of coordination and a much bigger the entire display bookended by the flags of Alberta budget to make it worthwhile. The second idea was to and Canada. This was a great idea, but it would re- When I showed Lee-Ann what we had, and noted make pavement art, with the intersection at our com- quire a huge amount of effort and coordination. There we were trying to keep the number of cups down, munity centre suggested as a location. Not a bad idea, were also the restraints of using fence cups. One panel ~con’t next page~ 12 NOVEMBER 2018 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities M I D - S U N I NOVEMBER 2018 13 she suggested focusing on the landscape elements, 15 of us building, and the group was amazing. We had There are so many people to thank for helping with and building it as more of a panorama, with elements some early hiccups in trying to figure out how the cups this project: Ariam Wolde-Giorgis, McKayla Saint-Cyr changed around. Little designs, like the sun and birds, worked, the layouts, and the height off the ground. And and Tyson Bankert at the Federation of Calgary Com- could be used to fill in empty spaces. The suggestion little changes were made, like letting one of the kids munities; Eric Sloan, Jenny Li, Rajbir Dhaliwal, Rochelle was terrific, and I revised it again, influenced by the add some purple fish, and changing the others to or- Greenberg and Tristan Cote from the University of Cal- geography of our community. I added more small ele- ange and gold. But overall, it went very smoothly. Ev- gary; Anthony El-araj, Hilary Enns and William May at ments, like fish and more of the buildings around the eryone connected, and it was a real community event. the City of Calgary; all the Mid-Sun Board of Directors St. Mary’s campus. Lee-Ann adjusted the placement and After a few hours of work, followed by my girlfriend and for their support, and Rose-Marie McKinnon for submit- size of the elements for aesthetics, and we settled on I tweaking parts to get them just right, it was all finished. ting our grant application and helping out on build day; a final design (pictured), which was well-received. By We were happy with it, and the work got a great recep- Laura Hunt at Put In Cups (www.putincups.com) the then, it was September, and we needed to install the tion from the volunteers, people passing by, and on so- Mid-Sun staff for their help in advertising and coordi- artwork by the end of the month. cial media. It felt great to get it done. nating everything; Devin Elkin for loaning us the vests The leadup September 30, our build day, got a little fran- Of course, we weren’t quite finished: the final report had for the day; our build day volunteers: Darcy Scott, Da- and purchase at www.fineartamerica.com/profiles/ tic. On September 12, I found myself staying up way too to be submitted to ActivateYYC, and I still had to finish vid Harrison, Krista Masleck, Jeroen Pieterse and fam- leeann-lukacs.html. Lee-Ann may be reached at late, counting cups to figure out how many of each co- this article. And now many of us are wondering, what’s ily, Barb Wheler, Lee-Ann Lukacs and family, and Olga [email protected] Schmidt; and my girlfriend Shauna, for helping to pick lour we needed. In the morning, I placed our order to the next? If our installation still looks good and is easy to To anyone else I may have missed, my apologies. To up supplies, organize waivers, take amazing photos and Put In Cups factory in Texas, hoping they would make maintain, perhaps we will add to it in the future. Other- Akira Takahashi and Chantel Traub, two artists who of- deliver refreshments for our volunteers, as well as for all it on time. On top of this, we needed to get vests and wise, we will gather up the cups and figure out where fered to help but we couldn’t connect with, we would her patience when this project occupied way too much gloves for the volunteers, sort out all the waivers and else they could be used in the community. There were love to work with you in the future. We also realized that of my time this past year. safety agreements, and reach out to all the wonderful a lot of different ideas that came up over the course of the facility’s phone number was printed wrong in our residents who offered to help. Thankfully, the cups- ar the project that we would still like to pursue, such as Special thanks to our artists: advertisements- sincere apologies, especially since this rived on time, and we got everything together for build representing Indigenous cultures, working with local Kelli Robinson, whose original work is available for pur- was only noticed once we were finished advertising. day. However, there was still the weather to deal with. students, and drawing even more inspiration from our chase, and also takes on commissions. Her work may This highlights our need for a newsletter editor, please Despite the temperatures dropping below zero, with unique geography and history. But right now, I just want be viewed at www.instagram.com/sol.searching.art. contact me if you are interested! to relax and take in the project. Like our historic build- a chill wind blowing through, all our volunteers still Her e-mail is [email protected] -Mark Schmidt ings, I take a look at it, every time I go by. came out (albeit, in several layers and more than ready Lee-Ann Lukacs, whose work is available for viewing President, Mid-Sun Community Association to warm up with a coffee or hot chocolate). There were **** [email protected]

14 NOVEMBER 2018 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities M I D - S U N I NOVEMBER 2018 15 ect through Parks Foundation Calgary which al- lows the Playground Committee to distribute charitable tax receipts for eligible donations • The Mid-Sun Playground Committee officially started! July to August 2018 • The Playground Committee met several times to begin planning a fall fundraiser and other initia- tives September/October 2018 Update on our • Planning continued for the Family Fun Market on Saturday, November 3 from 10-3 at the Commu- nity Centre Casino Fundraiser • The Playground Committee has determined that Back in May of 2018 we held our Casino Fundraiser and we a spring 2020 build date for the new playground made $80,000!! This money greatly helps our Community is the most realistic and allows the committee Centre grow and thrive. Thank you to the wonderful ample time to fundraise for the best possible volunteers who stayed up way past their bedtimes to Your Playground Committee’s playground. ensure this fundraiser was a success. We look forward to seeing you again at our next fundraiser that will take place How you can help: between January - March of 2020. If you are interested in • Volunteer! We need lots of assistance from drop- Recap for the AGM being a part of our next Casino fundraiser, please contact ping flyers and putting up posters to planning our Casino Fundraiser Organizer, Rose-Marie McKinnon, at events and contacting local businesses The Mid-Sun Playground Committee is dedicated to The following is an overview of the activities to date: [email protected]. • Shop at Indigo/Chapters through our fund- developing the best, most engaging community play- raising link: https://indigofundraising.flipgive. grounds for the southeast Calgary communities of October 2017 com/f/704796 Midnapore and Sundance. • Playground Liaison, Erin Delamont, was elected to the Mid-Sun Community Board • Buy from Cobs Bakery in Shawnessy using our It has been one year since the Mid-Sun Community As- • Meetings with the City of Calgary representatives and fundraising code: #7781 Women’s English & Social Group sociation elected a community member to fill the role of the Mid-Sun President occurred confirming that the • Bring your bottles and cans and attend our Playground Liaison. A great deal has taken place since Sunlake Road playground is the highest priority play- Family Fun Market on Saturday, November 3 that time resulting in a detailed community survey, ground in Mid-Sun from 10 am to 3 pm at the Mid-Sun Community Meet your Centre hundreds of volunteer hours, and most importantly, the November 2017 • Donate your bottles anytime by giving the formation of the Mid-Sun Playground Committee con- • Attended the “2017 Playground Fair” “Mid-Sun Community Playgrounds” name at the sisting of eight community members. I provided this re- • Met with three different playground manufacturers to Neighbours & Walden Bottle Depot port at the Mid-Sun Annual General Meeting October 3, obtain preliminary quotes and estimates 2018 so thought I’d share it in this format as well. • Purchase daycare, school, or travel personalized April 2018 labels at mabelslabels.com/support-a-fundraiser Practice English! The “Mid-Sun Community: Family Recreation and Play- • Information session held at the Community Centre and select “Midsun Playground Committee” from ground Survey” conducted in April showed overwhelm- and attended by 14 adults, 3 children, and 1 infant the organization list Improve your spoken English and meet new women in your ing support for the replacement of the playground. The • The “Mid-Sun Community: Family Recreation and • Donate for a charitable tax receipt at www. community with the New Friends and Neighbourhood response rate was excellent, and results were convinc- Playground Survey” was conducted and received 79 parksfdn.com/community-projects and select Groups program. Our Shawnessey group meets every ing in favour of replacing the Sunlake Road playground. respondents and 47 emails of individuals wanting to “Sunlake Road Playground” from the first drop Monday from 1:00-3:00pm at the Shawnessey Library. While the City of Calgary will contribute to a portion of stay connected down menu We meet once a week for 2 hours to practice English, the playground, the Community Association has com- May 2018 Contact [email protected] for more make new friends and have fun! No cost, no immigration mitted to fundraise the remaining costs in order to fill • A survey report was compiled on the community feed- information or follow us at www.facebook.com/ requirements and no minimum English level necessary. the footprint of the existing playground and to make it a back and was presented to the Board midsunplayground Free childcare provided for children 6 months to 6 years unique play destination of which the entire community old. For additional information contact Debra Colley at can be proud. June 2018 -Erin Delamont [email protected] or 403-444-1752. • The Sunlake Road playground was approved as a proj- Playground Liaison

16 NOVEMBER 2018 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities M I D - S U N I NOVEMBER 2018 17 Midnapore-Sundance Mid-Sun Community Association CUSTOMER SATISFACTION GUARANTEED memberships expired on May 31, make sure to Name Age Contact Course renew your membership Ryan 11 587-579-1510 Yes Free Estimates 403.256.9282 for the year! Keira 12 403-271-0904 Yes www.jacksonandjacksonlandscaping.ca Owen 13 587-277-5555 Yes Victor 13 403-975-2878 No WE SPECIALIZE IN ALL FORMS OF MID-SUN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP CONSTRUCTION & LANDSCAPE To receive a membership to your community association, please fill out the form below and bring it into Mid-Sun Abigail 14 403-875-7982 Yes INCLUDING SMALLER IN-HOME PROJECTS Community Centre located at 50 Midpark Rise SE, Calgary. Memberships are valid June 1st, 2018 to May 31st, 2019. Ariana 14 403-993-9146 Yes Dayna 14 403-256-0911 Yes Bathroom & Basement Remodeling Please note that 2018/2019 memberships will have a fee of $20. If you hold a 2017/2018 membership card, you must come into the centre if you wish to renew. Jerika 14 403-472-3800 Yes Custom Decks & Fences Lenore 14 587-703-0406 Yes Affordable Custom Landscape Plans Haliemarie 15 402-615-2683 Yes Stamped & Exposed Concrete Judith 15 587-716-2404 Yes Retaining Walls 2018/2019 Brandon 16 403-570-9899 Yes Leann 16 403-815-6469 Yes BEFORE & AFTER RENOVATION PROJECTS Rory 16 403-605-6558 Yes Cailin 17 [email protected] Yes Grace 17 403-256-8802 Yes Jadelyn 17 587-437-6627 Yes Kaitlyn 17 403-200-7820 Yes Kaya 17 [email protected] Yes BEFORE AFTER Would you like to receive information and updates from the Mid-Sun Community Association? Yes No Mackenzie 17 403-861-9699 Yes Sophia 17 403-225-9309 Yes Autumn 19 587-579-1495 Yes Kelsie 19 403-605-6558 Yes Sienna 19 403-402-9328 No Tessa 19 587-718-7674 Yes BEFORE AFTER Brenna 21 403-835-4224 Yes Kendall 21 403-771-6386 Yes Megan 21 403-993-2964 No Bridget 37 403-252-4450 Yes

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As every gardener knows, Mother Nature has many sur- So Hello to all our fellow gardeners. Fresh Coat Winter is Coming! prises for us. In October’s MidSun Message we stated Interior Painting that the September year end barbecue was a success. Like most of you we find gardening to be therapeutic Winter can be a time for family fun, but what happens both physically and mentally, plus the creativity of it  Licensed  Insured Those of you who are gardeners with us know that the  brings us tremendous satisfaction. Bonded when it’s not? Knowing the risks ahead of time will help event ended up being cancelled due to a heavy snow- keep you and your family safe this winter. Tel: 201-4752 Premium fall! My apologies for the misinformation. Due to print- After a long cold and snowy winter nothing can beat Cell: 630-4601 Winter storms create a higher risk of car accidents, hy- ing schedules the articles are written well in advance of [email protected] Service that first day you clean up the beds and dig in the dirt! Guaranteed pothermia, frostbite, carbon monoxide poisoning, and printing. Andy Keilly heart attacks from overexertion. Winter storms and bliz- We gardeners learn to become adaptable because we This year our growing season was very short due to the zards can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, snow, ice never know whether Mother Nature will send us little and high winds. They can last a few hours or several days, late start and early end. Every year is different and the furry creatures who dig tunnels, deer who dine on the knocking out heat, power and communication services. harvest is never guaranteed. Gardening is definitely an plants in our front yard, ravenous insects or extreme activity for hopeful optimists. weather. Here are some ways to prepare for a winter storm ahead enjoy writing? of time: October is the month for planting Garlic, regardless After that brief but devastating hailstorm our garden • Know the risks. Include your kids in the discussion of the weather. Garlic needs to be in the ground after looked as though a wild man with a weed whacker the first hard frost but before the ground freezes and it Have an expertise about emergencies, how you will communicate and had been at work, shredding trees, shrubs and flow- needs a certain amount of cold over the winter to form or passion that how to evacuate the house, if needed. ers. However, we soon saw new leaves pushing their • Winterize your home. Insulate pipes and allow faucets properly. Mid-October this year our garlic expert May you’d like to way through the dirt and we are planning for next year. to drip a little to prevent pipes from freezing. Cover Siu led a planting workshop for those who were plant- share? Calgary Gardeners are a hardy and optimistic bunch of windows with plastic. If you’re using a space heater for ing garlic for the first time. Garlic is a great crop. You people. added warmth, please be aware that they pose a fire Looking to write plant it late fall and it comes up on its own in spring. hazard. It doesn’t require much care and the harvested garlic - June Davidson about your • Pay attention to weather reports and warnings from is fresh and usually stores better and longer than what community or Environment Canada. Sign up for Alberta Emergency you can buy in the stores. This might be a crop that you local issues? Alert or Alert Ready for notifications. gardeners want to experiment with in the future! • Gather supplies in case there is a power outage. Keep in mind each person’s specific needs, including medi- This month we want to focus on Scott’s Best Garden Stanley Doherty, CPA, CMA we are cation. Don’t forget the needs of pets. Have extra bat- Selection winner June Davidson’s garden: #8-20 Douglas Woods Dr. SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 1K4 the teries for radios and flashlights. The Scott’s Best Garden Selection event has given us a Beside Swifties Bakery and Centex Gas Station on Douglasdale Blvd [email protected] platform Find out more at • Create a 72-hour kit for your car: include jumper cables, great opportunity to look at our garden through some- sand, flashlight, blankets, water and non-perishable accountingservicescalgary.net for your mycalgary.com/write one else’s eyes. Gardening in a residential area tends to food. Make sure to always keep your gas tank full! be a somewhat solitary pastime. Generally, only friends Personal and Corporate Taxes perspective! Financial Statements • GST • Payroll • Reviews Want to be prepared for other emergencies? Visit and family get to share in our passion of gardening, Audits • Consulting • Business Startup Assistance calgary.ca/getready to learn more. whether they like it or not! 403-257-1582

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22 NOVEMBER 2018 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities M I D - S U N I NOVEMBER 2018 23 DOLLARS & SENSE YOUR CITY OF CALGARY Neighbourhood Green Cart Schedule Changes Painters Ltd. This Winter FREE ESTIMATES The seasons are changing and so is green cart collec- 403.978.2257 tion. Starting the week of November 6th, your green RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT cart will be collected once every other week. Interior painting projects for residential and There are no changes to blue or black cart collection. commercial properties neighbourhoodpainters.com Carts need to be put out by 7 a.m. on collection day Free Winter Activities and properly spaced. Weekly green cart collection Winterfest will resume in the spring. Visit calgary.ca/collection to Enjoy an action-packed afternoon of free activities and find your new green cart schedule. entertainment for all ages. Get creative in our crafts room, join a guided park tour or test out your bird watching skills. Learn fun facts about the park’s wildlife, Weigh-In on the City of Holiday Travel Tips try out some nature games or enjoy watching a movie. Visit our many exhibitors who will be sharing informa- Calgary’s Service Plans and Planning to ditch winter weather for sunny beaches? tion about this year’s National Child Day theme: a child’s Before the invention of buffalo wings While booking a winter vacation is an exciting way to Budgets for 2019-2022 in Buffalo, NY, in 1964, chicken wings right to identity. escape the winter blues, BBB encourages travellers to Every four years, The City of Calgary creates business Sunday, November 18 were largely considered the worst investigate before committing to holiday travel plans. plans and budgets to deliver on what’s important to 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. parts of the chicken and used for Calgarians. Public input is an important part of this stock or discarded. When looking for travel deals, be sure to check these Ralph Klein Park – 12350 84 St. SE process as what we hear from citizens helps to shape travel tips off your list: Visit: http://www.calgary.ca/CSPS/Parks/Pages/Locations/ The City’s focus for the next four years. The 2019-2022 • Free doesn’t always mean free. Study the details of SE-parks/Ralph-Klein-Park.aspx service plans and budgets are based on direction from the “free offer,” including any other additional fees, re- Council, and what we heard from Calgarians through- strictions or special terms. National Child Day Art Exhibition - Free out the process. NEW STUDENT In celebration of National Child Day, we invite you and • Ask about payment and refund policies. If you’re During the last week of November, the public has an- OFFER, ONE MONTH FREE required to pay money upfront, it could be a red flag. your family to stop by Wildflower Arts Centre (3363 Spruce Dr. S.W.) and North Mount Pleasant Arts Centre other opportunity to weigh in on The City’s next four- Also ask what happens if you suddenly have to cancel year budget. The public is invited to attend Council (523 27 Ave. N.W.) on Tuesday, November 20 from 9 a.m. your trip or make alternate travel plans. meetings and provide their input to Council on what to 9:30 p.m. to view a wonderful selection of children’s • Be wary of claims you “won” a trip. Generally, if The City is proposing for the 2019-2022 service plans artwork and enjoy some refreshments. Free. All ages. you’ve truly won something, it will be given to you as a and budgets. If you are interested in presenting your gift. Be especially leery if the offer is unsolicited. Check Visit: http://www.calgary.ca/CSPS/Recreation/Pages/Arts- feedback to Council in-person, or via a written submis- on any offers with BBB first. centres/Wildflower.aspx or http://www.calgary.ca/CSPS/ sion, visit calgary.ca/yourservices and click “Give feed- • Get it in writing. Confirm details such as total cost, Recreation/Pages/Arts-centres/North-Mount-Pleasant.aspx back” for more details. extra fees, any applicable restrictions, flights, hotel reservations and car rental information. Keep written information and take copies with you on your trip. Keep Active This Winter with the City’s Mid-Sun Community Centre Canyon Meadows Hall • Use a credit card to pay. This offers the most protec- Recreation Program Guide Monday,pRestiGe Wednesday and Friday dance Tuesday, acadeMY Thursday 9:00am and tion should something to wrong. Read all receipts, 9:00 am Saturday 8:45 am (neXt tO cO-Op) credit card statements and bank statements to make The City of Calgary’s Winter Recreation Program Guide offers sure there were no hidden charges. hundreds of fun and affordable recreational opportunities to get Monday, Wednesday & Friday @ 9:15 am Classes start September 4 • Consider purchasing travel insurance. Circumstanc- you and your family more active, more often. Registered programs Other South Locations Available es could cause you to cancel your trip, return home include swimming, skating, fitness, arts and sports. With dozens of facilities located throughout the city, there are many convenient Call Kathy Nugent at 403-256-4060 early or force you to seek emergency medical treat- ment while traveling. locations for you and your family. Registration begins November jazzeRcise.cOM • (800)Fit-is-it 26. To learn more and find a program that’s right for you, visit For more tips you can trust, visit bbb.org. calgary.ca/register.

24 NOVEMBER 2018 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities M I D - S U N I NOVEMBER 2018 25 pRestiGe dance acadeMY (neXt tO cO-Op) Monday, Wednesday & Friday @ 9:15 am Other South Locations Available Call Kathy Nugent at 403-256-4060 jazzeRcise.cOM • (800)Fit-is-it JOIN US! Stay active, meet your Team Palmer neighbours and have fun this is busy selling Midnapore & Sundance! winter! Many programs fill very quickly, so register early to Ken Jason Tannis avoid disappointment. Winter REAL ESTATE INFORMATION - FREE Each program varies in capacity REAL ESTATE SERVICE - PRICELESS! due to our desire to provide a quality experience, equipment Lake Midnapore Sales Stats: YEAR TO DATE requirements, safety and costs. STYLE HIGH LOW AVG. AVG DOM TOTAL We will let you know 5 days before if a program will be 2 STOREY/2 SPLIT 995,000 440,000 662,188 26 8 2019 cancelled. BUNGALOW 450,000 325,000 397,984 26 16 3 & 4 LEVEL SPLITS 538,900 312,500 409,139 49 9 All programs run for 10 classes, RECREATION BI-LEVEL 365,000 365,000 365,000 149 1 unless otherwise specified. ATTACHED 456,000 250,000 330,932 31 11 REGISTRATION CONDO 484,500 170,000 290,373 52 15 PROGRAMS STARTS Lake Sundance Sales Stats: YEAR TO DATE For all WEDNESDAY STYLE HIGH LOW AVG. AVG DOM TOTAL your NOVEMBER 21, 2018 2 STOREY/2 SPLIT 1,790,000 340,000 546,789 45 56 Community BUNGALOW 1,817,500 345,000 541,633 44 15 ONLINE: 7AM 3 & 4 LEVEL SPLITS 490,000 362,000 430,843 31 7 Info BI-LEVEL 505,000 433,000 459,333 39 3 Please Visit IN PERSON: 9AM ATTACHED 465,000 412,500 433,125 27 4 www.midsun.info CONDO 372,000 272,500 317,833 57 3 WANT TO KNOW WHAT What is my House Worth? YOUR HOUSE IS REALLY FREE WORTH? over the Internet Evaluation ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS www.midsun.info or call Team Palmer at 403-829-7765 ASK!!! Remember Nobody Sells more Real Estate than RE/MAX All times, dates and schedules are subject to change. Please see the web 403-829-7765 site for the most recent, up Landan Real Estate to date information: #102, 279 Midpark Way SE 403-836-3018 http://www.midsun.org/ Chairman’s Lifetime Club Achievement www.midsun.info Award online-registration/ Calgary, Alberta T2X 1M2 [email protected] Stay Active in Winter 2019!

26 NOVEMBER 2018 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities Instructor: Bovey Youth Dance Crew Cost: $105 M / $115 NM Cost: $5M / $10 NM for each One large sheet of watercolour YOUTH Cost: $90M / $100 NM (Age 6 – 12) (min 6 – max 10) workshop paper included. A supply list will be (min 4 – max 12) Thursday 4:00-5:00pm Sundance Indoor tennis is so much fun! Learn (min 6 – max 12) provided at registration. PROGRAMS Explore how much fun badminton basic tennis skills on a smaller kid- Get creative! Have a super fun time Studio Watercolour Painting: Chinese Cultural Dance is while learning and improving January 17 – March 21 (10 classes) friendly court. Instructor Scott will learning how to draw awesome (Age 5 – 8) basic skills. All levels are welcome! Instructor: Jewels from Summer provide individual assistance to all things. Lupa will provide easy to Intermediate Each class includes drills, team work players to encourage supportive follow examples and instructions Thursday: 7:00pm-9:00pm 中国舞蹈学习班 Day Camps and fun game play. Bring your own Cost: $90M / $100NM self-paced learning. There is lots of to progressively draw each item. January 17 – March 21 (10 classes) Tuesday 5:00pm – 6:00pm racquet or borrow one of ours. (min 6 – max 12) time for game play, too. Bring your Lots of practice, individual attention Instructor: Gabriele Sundance Studio Youth Basketball Have a super fun time with the own racquet or borrow one of ours. and encouragement make this a Cost: $185 M, $195 NM (supplies January 15 – March 19 (10 classes) very enjoyable hour. NO experience not included) (Age 6 – 9) Dance Crew! Each week we will Youth Tennis Instructor: Maliya has a Masters Thursday 5:00pm-6:00pm listen and sing to popular music, required and all levels welcome. (min 6 – max 12) (Age 10 – 13) Degree in Dance Choreography West Gym learn cool moves, including Bring your own sketch book or use Continue your watercolour painting Tuesday 5:00pm - 6:00pm from Xin Jiang University in China January 17 – March 21 (10 classes) Hip Hop, Jazz, Creative and our paper and pencils. journey in a relaxed and supportive January 15 – March 19 (10 classes) (Ballet, Uyghur and Chinese Folk Instructor: TBA Contemporary dance styles. atmosphere. Register early as the Instructor: Scott from Universal Dancing, Dance Theory) Cost: $90M / $100NM We will come up with creative class fills fast. One large sheet of Tennis CREATIVE ART Cost $90 Member / (min 5 – max 12) choreography together, practice, watercolour paper is included. sing, and DANCE! Increase Cost: $105 M / $115 NM $100 Non-Member Do you love basketball? This is the PROGRAMS Prerequisite: Previous Beginner confidence, agility, coordination, (min 6 – max 10) (min 6 – max 12) class for you! Learn the fundamental Watercolour class with Gabriele and musicality in a supportive All levels are welcome to join in Watercolour Painting: These classes are the perfect skills to be an awesome player. The recommended. combination of art and culture, class includes free time, partner drills, environment. No experience and improve basic tennis skills, Beginner presented in a fun and respectful shooting, passing, and lots of games. needed and all levels are welcome. no experience required. Receive Wednesday 7:00pm-9:00pm Watercolour Painting: individual assistance and feedback environment, and taught in This is a non-competitive class based Youth Dodgeball January 16 – March 20 (10 classes) Advanced Mandarin. Each class beings with on fun with time to play. Bring your in a fun and supportive self-paced Cost: $185 M $195 NM (supplies (Age 8 – 12) Friday 10:30am – 1:00pm a warmup and flexibility work, own ball or use one of ours. learning environment. Group not included) Friday 4:00-5:00pm West Gym January 18 – March 22 (10 classes) followed by new and exciting drills, games, running and lots of OR Youth Basketball Level 2 January 18 – March 22 (10 classes) Instructor: Gabriele music, games, choreography and Instructor: Bovey from Mid-Sun movement make this a super active Thursday: 10:30am – 12:30pm (Age 9-13) Cost: $213 M, $223 NM (supplies movements each week. Learn and Out of School Care class. Bring your own racquet or January 17 – March 21 (10 classes) Monday 6:00pm-7:00pm West Gym not included) embrace the beauty of Chinese Cost: $90M / $100NM borrow one of ours. Instructor: Gabriele January 14 – March 18 (9 classes) (min 6 – max 12) Cultural Dance! (min 6 – max 18) Cost: $185 M $195 NM (supplies No class: February 18 Push the envelope of your Super awesome fun! This class Youth Drawing not included) Note: Children attending Out of Instructor: Olivia watercolour experience in provides a safe and well-supervised Workshops (Age 7 – 10) (min 6 – max 12) School Care will not be walked to the Cost: $80M / $90 NM this relaxed and supportive environment to run, leap, throw, Wednesday 6:00pm – 7:00pm Jump in, the watercolour is fine! class by staff. Arrangements need (min 5 – max 12) environment. Bring your ideas catch and be active. Boardroom Start your exploration of this to be made with OOSC Staff to sign A super great class for athletes who and benefit from the guidance of January 23 - Wolves exciting style of painting with children out before the class starts. want a more advanced basketball Youth Tennis Calgary artist Gabriele Vogt-Lynch. February 13 – Sharks and demonstrations and how-to’s by class. Level 2 will cover shooting (Age 6 – 9) Strong experience in watercolour Dolphins Calgary artist Gabriele Vogt-Lynch. Youth Badminton techniques, dribbling moves, Tuesday 4:00pm-5:00pm painting required, preferably March 13 – Magical Wizards and All levels of experience are welcome (Age 8-13 years) shooting on the move and cutting. January 15 – March 19 (10 classes) having completed the Beginner and Witches in this relaxed and supportive class! Friday 5:05pm-6:00pm East Gym This is a fun class with lots of time to Instructor: Scott from Universal Intermediate classes with Gabriele. Instructor: Lupa, 15 year old artist. Register early as classes fill fast. January 18 – March 22 (10 classes) run, jump and play! Tennis

28 NOVEMBER 2018 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities M I D - S U N I NOVEMBER 2018 29 Acrylic Painting with Crochet for Advancing Prerequisite: Crochet for Advancing of self-paced cardio intervals Beginner Line Dancing No drop-in March 29 Alexandre Beginners Beginners or previous experience. combined with strength training (level 1) AND and core exercises gives you a total Saturday 2pm – 4pm Wednesday 11:00am-1:00pm Monday: 1:30pm-2:30pm Sunday 10:30am-11:30am body workout to maximize your January 12 – April 13 (13 sessions) January 16 – March 20 (10 classes) Boardroom Meeting Room ADULT calorie burning and fitness results. No drop-in February 16 Instructor: Alexander February 25 - March 18 (4 classes) January 13 – March 24 (10 classes) This class is designed to challenge Cost: $10 for a 5-visit pass / $20 Cost: $185 M / $195 NM (supplies Instructor: Wendy FITNESS No classes February 17 you; go for it! All levels are welcome for an 11 visit pass / $5 single not included) Cost: $30 M / $40 NM includes Instructor: Julian and modifications provided for all drop-in (debit, credit, or bills (min 6 – max 12) yarn. PROGRAMS Cost: $85 M/ $95 NM exercises so you never feel left out. only) Unsure if painting is for you? This (min 4 – max 7) (min 5 - max 16) Introduction to Belly 6 courts available is a great class to start, refresh and Continue gaining creative skills! Line dancing is for fun and fitness- Dance Indoor Walking Club All levels are welcome! Bring your enhance your skills! Alexandre Learn the half double crochet and Monday 12:00pm – 1:00 pm full no partner required. Improve your Tuesday 6:45pm-7:45pm Meeting paddle or borrow one of ours. New will provide individual attention double crochet stitches. Lots of gym balance, concentration, strength Room to Pickleball? We have a beginner to everyone, making suggestions practice and small projects will January 14 – March 18 (9 sessions) and coordination and learn simple January 15 – March 19 (10 classes) court where you can learn, practice, about personal projects and how to progress towards creating an easy No class on February 18 new dances in a supportive and Instructor: Heather and receive assistance from progress. Improve your skills in this beginner project such as a shawl, Cost: $8 or $5 for a 5 visit drop-in welcoming environment. If you Cost: $55 M / $65 NM volunteer players! inspiring self-paced class. All levels infinity scarf or cowl; the group pass (debit, credit or bills only) have ever wanted to try line (min 5 - max 12) ladies only are welcome. A supply list will be will decide. Wendy will provide no coins dancing, go for it! Please note: Weekend dates are No experience is necessary for provided at registration. individual attention to ensure self- OR subject to change. Please view our this fun, muscle-toning class! This paced and successful learning is a Wednesday 12:00pm – 1:00 pm Experienced Line monthly calendar on our web site at empowering feminine dance form Crochet for Total fun and social environment. full gym midsun.org for the most up-to-date is for ladies of all ages, shapes, and Dancing (level 2) Beginners Prerequisite: Crochet for Beginners January 16 – March 20 (10 sessions) information. fitness level: no judgments here! Tuesday 9:15am-10:15am Monday: 1:30pm-2:30pm or previous experience. Cost: $8 or $5 for a 5 visit drop-in We will learn basic moves that work January 15 – March 19 (10 classes) We have shifted to a coinless Boardroom pass (debit, credit or bills only) your hips, abs, booty, and arms and Instructor: Joe payment system and will accept January 14 – February 11 Crochet: Intermediate no coins Level create short routines that are easy Cost: $85 M/ $95 NM payment with debit, credit and (5 classes) Enjoy walking in our huge gym! (min 5 - max 16) paper bills only. Thank you for your Tuesday: 1:30pm-2:30pm to follow. Please wear comfortable, Instructor: Wendy Each day will have a new walking Build on what you have learned Boardroom stretchy clothing, bare feet or dance understanding. Cost: $45 M / $55 NM includes 6 route, multiple direction changes, in the Beginner class! A number January 15 – March 19 (10 classes) slippers. crochet hooks and practice yarn. optional obstacle course, all in of new dances will be taught with Instructor: Wendy Pilates for You (min 4 – max 6) a safe and social environment. even more fun to be had! Instructor Friday 10:20am-11:20am Cost: $90 M / $100 NM HIIT Total Body Have you always wanted to learn Benches, chairs, music and water are Joe will continue the easy learning, Midnapore Studio how to crochet? This is the class (min 4 – max 8) Workout Tuesday 5:30pm-6:30pm provided. Please bring clean indoor supportive emails and YouTube January 18 – March 22 (10 classes) for you! We will learn a chain and Have you crocheted before and Midnapore Studio shoes and a water bottle. Meet your videos in the next step in your Line Instructor: Caroline single crochet stitches, and have want to refresh your skills and January 15 – March 19 (10 classes) neighbours and get fit! Dance journey. Cost: $75 M / $85 NM lots of practice making small and continue to learn? This is the class Instructor: Kaley (min 6 - max 14) easy projects. Feel successful for you! Intermediate–level projects Please note that we have shifted Prerequisite: Beginner Line Dance Cost $90 M / $100 NM Would you like to tighten your and supported with individual will focus on working in rounds. to a coinless payment system and Level 1 (min 5 - max 18) tummy, tone your booty and instruction from Wendy. Join us for a Wendy will provide individual will accept payment with bills, debit Get your fitness HIIT (High Intensity increase flexibility? Pilates is the fun and social hour of creativity! attention to ensure self-paced and and credit only. Thank you for your Pickleball (drop-in) successful learning is a fun and Interval Training) with this amazing understanding. Friday 10:15am – 12:30pm answer! This class is taught lying social environment. high-energy class! A great hour January 11 – April 12 (13 sessions) on a mat and includes a gentle warmup to mobilize your spine,

30 NOVEMBER 2018 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities M I D - S U N I NOVEMBER 2018 31 and release your hips. Learn specific introduce exercises that use Gentle Restorative is important and we provide the 50+ ACTIVE 50+ Gentle Chair Yoga moderate exercises to strengthen weights, and teach you how to do Yoga option to sit on the floor, a chair, for Flexibility and the transverses abdominals and each exercise safely with correct lean against a wall or lie down. Our Tuesday: 8:00pm-9:00pm improve your posture. Each class is form, all in a supportive and self- Sundance Studio is incredibly quite LIVING Balance January 15 – March 19 (10 classes) taught at your personal level so you paced way. Each class ends with and very conducive to creating Wednesday: 1:30pm-2:30pm Instructor: Caroline PROGRAMS progress naturally each week and core work and stretching. Never feel calm. Meditation is a skill that helps January 16 – March 20 (10 classes) Cost: $90 M / $100 NM never feel left out. All levels of fitness left out or confused in this class! Do us to relax and get to sleep easier. 50+ Yoga (Tuesday) Instructor: Caroline (min 5 - max 14) are welcome, no judgements here! it for YOU! 10:30am – 11:30am Midnapore Cost: $75 M/ $85 NM Lounging on cushions …yes please! Yoga at Your Level Studio (min 5 - max 14) Weekend Worth the The entire class is spent lying on Monday 7:30pm-8:30pm Meeting Worth the Weight! January 15 – March 19 (10 classes) No getting down and up off the a yoga mat enjoying delightfully Room Tuesday 6:35pm-7:35pm Weight! Instructor: Caroline floor in this class! We use a chair relaxing yoga positions, while fully January 14 – March 18 (9 classes) Midnapore Studio Saturday 9:15am-10:15am Cost: $75 M/ $85 NM to create an enjoyable and safe supported by blankets, bolsters No class on February 18 January 15 – March 19 (10 classes) Midnapore Studio (min 5 - max 20) environment to improve range (cushions), and foam blocks. Each Instructor: Gladys of motion, balance, flexibility Instructor: Kaley January 12 – March 23 (10 classes) OR position is held 5 to 10 minutes to Cost: $100 M / $110 NM and strength. Taking special Cost: $90 M / $100 NM No class on February 16 gain all the therapeutic benefits and (min 5 - max 12) 50+ Yoga (Thursday) consideration of any injuries and (min 6 - max 18) Instructor: Kaley Cost: $90 M / $100 NM the ultimate chill out experience. OR 10:30am-11:30am Midnapore limitations you may have, each class One of the most important parts of (min 6 - max 18) Individual attention is provided by Wednesday 6:15pm- 7:15pm Studio is personalized to your individual a fitness routine: weight training. Crank up your weekend with a Caroline to ensure that everyone Midnapore Studio January 17 – March 21 (10 classes) needs. Treat yourself to a relaxing Starting with a cardio warmup, a total body workout! Lots of cardio feels as comfortable as possible! January 16 – March 20 (10 classes) Instructor: Caroline and rejuvenating Wednesday! All combination of light, moderate and a fresh new weight workout Choose to do this for YOU! Instructor: Gladys Cost: $75 M/ $85 NM levels are welcome. and heavy weights are used for a each week will super energize your Cost: $110 M / $120 NM (min 5 - max 20) total body workout designed to Note: If you are unsure if this class Saturday. Starting with a progressive (min 5 - max 16) Immerse yourself in a kind, create lean, strong muscles, help Meditation Techniques is for you, please contact Caroline, warmup, this self-paced class Have you always felt intimidated by supportive and social environment. Recreation Programmer, at 403 254 burn calories, and boost your Thursday: 1:30pm-2:30pm challenges you to gain strength, January 17, 31 (6 classes) large group yoga classes? Worried Learn gentle ways to keep your 8058 or [email protected] metabolism! All levels of fitness are cardiovascular fitness and flexibility. that you’ll be the least flexible joints moving, muscles flexible welcome, all equipment provided. Februrary 14, 28 Use hand weights, medicine balls, March 14, 21 person in the room? Yoga at Your and your mind relaxed. All levels 50+ Fit and Fabulous Each class ends with core work and tubing, and other equipment for Level is the answer! Our instructor, welcome and options are provided Monday 10:15am-11:15am stretching. Instructor: Lindsay (500 hour an awesome weight workout! Each Registered Yoga Teacher, artist, Gladys, tailors all her classes to suit to create a safe and comfortable January 14 – March 18 (9 classes) Worth the Weight!: class ends with core work and singer) the group she is working with. She experience for everyone. Each class No Class February 18 stretching. All levels of fitness are Cost: $40 M / $50 NM will provide individual assistance includes a gentle introduction, Instructor: Caroline Getting Started welcome, all equipment provided. Cost: $67 M/ $77 NM (min 6 - max 12) and help you feel like a true Yogi in progressive mobility, standing and Wednesday 7:30pm – 8:30pm This class is designed for you to Are you curious about meditation no time! Learn about the basics of then seated yoga moves, followed Midnapore Studio improve your overall fitness level. ADULT YOGA and interested in learning the yoga and never feel left out again. by a delightful final relaxation. January 16 – March 20 (10 classes) All yoga props provided. You are Each class starts with a gentle Instructor: Teresa benefits? Meditation is the practiced Note: If you are not comfortable warmup, easy to follow cardio PROGRAMS skill of choosing to stay present welcome to bring your own mat or Cost: $90 M / $100 NM borrow one of ours. getting up and down off the floor, fitness, hand weights, abdominal (min 6 - max 16) Teachers may choose to use instead of being distracted by the please consider registering for Gentle exercises and stretching. Improve Worth the Weight: Getting Started essential oils to enhance your multitude of thoughts we all have. Chair Yoga for Flexibility and Balance. your strength, cardiovascular fitness is the perfect introduction to experience. Please share any Lindsay will teach you ways to do and have fun in this self-paced class! strengthening with weights. Each sensitivities you may have with your this, and enhance your experience All levels are welcome. class will start with a warmup, teacher. with music and voice. Comfort

32 NOVEMBER 2018 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities M I D - S U N I NOVEMBER 2018 33 50+ Fit and Fabulous: Beginner Line Dancing Instructor: Caroline neighbours and get fit! This is a self- OR release your hips. Learn specific Upper Body and (level 1) Cost: $90 M / $100 NM paced class; walk at your own pace Saturday 2pm – 4pm moderate exercises to strengthen (min 5 - max 14) and chat with new friends! January 12 – April 13 (13 sessions) the transverses abdominals and Balance Sunday 10:30am-11:30am Lounging on cushions …yes please! Please note that we have shifted to No drop-in February 16 improve your posture. Caroline Wednesday 10:15am – 11:15am Meeting Room The entire class is spent lying on a coinless payment system and will Cost: $10 for a 5 visit pass / $20 personalizes the class to your level January 16 – March 20 (10 classes) January 13 – March 24 (10 classes) No classes February 17 a yoga mat enjoying delightfully accept payment with debit, credit for an 11 visit pass / $5 single so you progress naturally each week Instructor: Joan Instructor: Julian relaxing yoga positions, while fully or bills only. Thank you for your drop-in (debit, credit, or bills and never feel left out. All levels of Cost: $75 M/$85 NM Cost: $85 M/ $95 NM supported by blankets, bolsters understanding. only) fitness are welcome; no judgements (min 5 - max 20) (min 5 - max 16) (cushions), and foam blocks. Each 6 courts available here! Would you like to improve your Line dancing is for fun and fitness- position is held 5 to 10 minutes to Meditation Techniques All levels are welcome! Bring your balance? This is the place to do no partner required Improve your gain all the therapeutic benefits and Thursday: 1:30pm-2:30pm paddle or borrow one of ours. New Worth the Weight!: it! We will strengthen the upper balance, concentration, strength the ultimate chill out experience. In- January 17, 31 (6 classes) to Pickleball? We have a beginner Getting Started body, especially the abdominals, dividual attention will be provided and coordination and learn simple Februrary 14, 28 court where you can learn, practice, NEW DAY AND TIME using weights, bands, tubing, new dances in a supportive and by Caroline to ensure that everyone and receive assistance from March 14, 21 Wednesday 7:30pm – 8:30pm stability balls and circuits. We welcoming environment. If you feels as comfortable as possible! Instructor: Lindsay (500 hour volunteer players! Midnapore Studio will progressively work through have ever wanted to try line Choose to do this for YOU! Registered Yoga Teacher, artist, January 16 – March 20 (10 classes) different balancing exercises each dancing, go for it! Please note: week, all in a safe and self-paced Indoor Walking Club singer) • Weekend dates are subject to Instructor: Teresa environment. This class is the Experienced Line Monday 12:00pm – 1:00 pm full Cost: $40 M / $50 NM change. Please view our monthly Cost: $90 M / $100 NM gym (min 6 - max 12) (min 6 - max 16) perfect complement to Monday Fit Dancing (level 2) calendar on our web site at midsun. and Fab! January 14 – March 18 (9 sessions) Are you curious about meditation org for the most up-to-date Worth the Weight: Getting Started Tuesday 9:15am-10:15am No class on February 18 and interested in learning the information. is the perfect introduction to January 15 – March 19 (10 classes) Cost: $8 or $5 for a 5 visit drop-in benefits? Meditation is the practiced • We have shifted to a coinless strengthening with weights. Each 50+ Zumba Gold Instructor: Joe class will start with a warmup, Tuesday 11:45am-12:45pm pass (debit, credit or bills only) skill of choosing to stay present payment system and will accept Cost: $85 M/ $95 NM introduce exercises that use weights, September 11 – November 20 no coins instead of being distracted by the payment with debit, credit and (min 5 - max 16) and teach you how to do each (10 classes) OR multitude of thoughts we all have. paper bills only. Thank you for your Build on what you have learned exercise safely with correct form, Instructor: Andrea Wednesday 12:00pm – 1:00 pm Lindsay will teach you ways to do understanding. in the Beginner class! A number all in a supportive and self-paced Cost: $75 M/ $85 NM full gym this, and enhance your experience of new dances will be taught with January 16 – March 20 (10 sessions) with music and voice. Comfort Pilates for You way. Each class ends with core work Dance like no one is watching! and stretching. Never feel left out or even more fun to be had! Instructor Cost: $8 or $5 for a 5 visit drop-in is important and we provide the Friday 10:20am-11:20am This class is perfect for adults confused in this class. Do it for YOU! Joe will continue the easy learning, pass (debit, credit or bills only) Midnapore Studio looking for a fun activity with easy option to sit on the floor, a chair, supportive emails/YouTube videos, no coins January 18 – March 22 (10 classes) to follow moves, all at a moderate lean against a wall or lie down. Our and laughs in this next step in your Enjoy walking in our huge air- Instructor: Caroline intensity. Each class begins with a Sundance Studio is incredibly quite CHILL OUT Line Dance journey. conditioned double gym! Each Cost: $75 M / $85 NM fluid warmup, and choreography is and very conducive to creating day will have a new walking route, (min 6 - max 14) FRIDAY slowly built each week; you’ll know Prerequisite: Beginner Line Dance calm. Meditation is a skill that helps multiple direction changes, optional Would you like to tighten your the moves to the songs in no time! Level 1 or previous experience. us to relax and get to sleep easier. obstacle course, all in a safe and tummy, tone your booty and WORKSHOP Improve your balance, mobility and social environment! Benches, chairs, Pickleball (drop-in) increase flexibility? Pilates is the joint range of motion in a joyful and Gentle Restorative SERIES music and water are available. Friday 10:15am – 12:30pm answer! This class is taught on a social environment. No experience Yoga Please bring clean indoor shoes January 11 – April 12 (13 sessions) mat and includes a gentle warmup End your week in a super fun and required. Tuesday: 8:00pm-9:00pm and a water bottle. Meet your No drop-in March 29 to mobilize your spine, and relaxing way! January 15 – March 19 (11 classes)

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A Journey through Cost: $15 lying comfortably on a yoga mat Divination (Maximum 16) while being led through a guided Experience a fun and interactive relaxation for body, mind and Friday 7:30pm – 9:00pm Meeting Room evening on how to upgrade spirit. You will intuitively create a January 25 your tea, coffee, or smoothie Sankalpa, an intention formed by Instructor: Angela Ransom, 27 with superfood elixirs! Build an the heart and mind, to harness years of Palmistry, Tarot and Tea understanding of herbal medicine, your will towards a personal Leaf reading experience. medicinal mushrooms, and gain goal. Michelle will create a restful Ask Charles Cost: $15 information behind why these atmosphere with the sounds of (Maximum 20) superfoods are so incredibly good crystal bowls. The result is an I’m in a time crunch and need to buy a property The seller can do whatever the seller wants when it Divination is the practice of seeking for us. Information on dairy, gluten amazing sense of calm, a reduction fast. I made an offer with a very short expiry date, comes to reviewing offers, and they should discuss knowledge of the future or the free and nut-free options will also of mental stress and physical but the seller’s representative refuses to present their preferences with their representative. While a sell- unknown. Join Angela to explore be provided. Samples and all recipes tension. An absolutely delightful it to the seller, saying the seller wants to consider er, at the outset of the listing agreement, may indicate the most common forms used are included. experience for self-care. all offers on a specific date. Is this allowed? they only want to review offers on a certain date—they may be interested in knowing that an offer has come in through out history, including Tarot, Yoga Nidra with Crystal The short answer is yes, it is allowed. The longer answer Runes, Pendulums, Tea Leaves, CONTACT US! before that date. At the very least, their representative Bowl Sound Bath is I’d need more information to determine if it was ap- should tell them about the existence of your offer. Bones and Numerology. Join us for propriate in this situation. Friday: 7:30pm – 9:00pm Meeting Your feedback is always appreciated. an enlightening evening! The seller’s representative should bring it to the seller’s Room We value the time you take to In this case, the seller is driving the bus; the seller gets to attention that your offer has a short expiry date. The March 8 share your experiences with us and Sustain Energy with decide when and how they want to receive and review seller’s representative is supposed to look out for the Instructor: Michelle Mann- respect your privacy. We build our Superfood Elixirs offers, and their real estate representative has a respon- seller’s best interests and put the seller’s needs above Donegan, Yoga Teacher and Trainer. classes around what works for you! Friday 7:30pm – 9:00pm Meeting sibility to follow their lawful instructions. everything except the law. It might be time for the sell- Cost: $15 Room Contact: Caroline, Recreation er’s agent to sit down with their seller and talk about (Maximum 14) That being said, the seller’s representative should be February 8 Programmer why they may want to review your offer before the Discover an amazing way to chill walking the seller through their options for offer pre- Instructor: Carly Beke, Certified Email: [email protected] planned review date out! The entire class is spent sentations, the pros and cons of each option, and they Holistic Nutrition Practitioner Phone: 403-254-8058 extension 232 should be discussing with them the implications of But, in the event the seller is unwilling to review your their choices. offer prior to its expiry date, you need to decide wheth- er you want to extend the date or consider other prop- WorkingWorking with with youyou to taketake care care of of all all your your If the seller told their real estate representative that they erties. realreal estate estate && estateestate planningplanning needs. needs. only want to receive and review offers on a certain date, their representative needs to follow that instruction. “Ask Charles” is a question and answer column by Charles CONTACT US US TODAY! TODAY! What I would be curious to find out, however, is wheth- Stevenson, Registrar of the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA), www.reca.ca. RECA is the independent, non- 403.215.3440 er the seller knows about the offer you submitted. Did 403.215.3440 their representative tell them there is an offer? Or, is the government agency responsible for the regulation of Al- [email protected] seller’s representative simply recalling an earlier con- berta’s real estate industry. We license, govern, and set the [email protected] standards of practice for all real estate, mortgage broker- w w w . u l a w . c a versation with their seller about when to receive and w w w . u l a w . c a review offers? age, and real estate appraisal professionals in Alberta. To 103 - 279 MIDPARK WAY SE, CALGARY, ALBERTA T2X 1M2 submit a question, email [email protected]. 103 - 279 MIDPARK WAY SE, CALGARY, ALBERTA T2X 1M2 36 NOVEMBER 2018 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities M I D - S U N I NOVEMBER 2018 37 NEWS FROM MLRA RESIDENT PERSPECTIVES DR. GARY HARRISON, D.D.S. DR. LUKE SZOTT, D.D.S. water and shelter to decrease fear, anxiety and stress. For dogs early training classes, FAMILY DENTISTRY hiding treats around the house, long walks For Appointments to expel excess energy, and time playing Please Phone with other dogs. Give your dog “alone time” early on so they know how to be alone. Cats 403 256-2727 benefit from training (yes, it is possible), hid- • Convenient Hours ing treats, food and puzzle toys, climbing • Free Consultations towers, and bird feeders outside windows or a fish tank to watch. • New Patients Welcome HAPPY FALL • All Facets of General Dentistry We hope that everyone is having a wonderful fall. Interaction between pets and young chil- Office Hours: Please watch our website (www.midnaporelake.ca) or dren should always be supervised. Children Monday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm should never interrupt a pet that is eating Tuesday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm our Facebook page for changing park hours. We will Wednesday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm reduce our park hours during the fall season and then or be allowed to take away bones or toys. Thursday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm extend them again once we open for the winter season. Pulling ears, jumping on sleeping pets, put- Friday 7:00 am - 2:00 pm ting their faces right up to the pet’s face, and Saturday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 2019 INVOICING shouting near pets should be discouraged. Please be advised that invoices for 2019 fees will Shawnessy Village Shopping Centre Many dogs become very resilient to the ac- be mailed to you before December 1st, 2018. These tions of young children but puppies, ado- 134 - 70 SHAWVILLE BLVD. S.E. T2Y 2Z3 invoices are due and payable before January 1st. Office lescent dogs, and older dogs with muscle hours will be extended in December and January to and joint pain could react badly leading to accept payments (please check the website, www. a tragic outcome. Always assume a strange midnaporelake.ca, for details). dog or cat does not like children until the Please note that fees for 2019 are unchanged and will owners indicate otherwise. be $225.00 + GST = $236.25. Your Pet’s Signs of anxiety, fear, and stress include RULE REMINDER trembling, panting, pacing, hiding, inap- As we move into winter, we would like to remind every- propriate urination or defecation, vocalizing, one of our ice fishing rules: during winter ice fishing Behavioural destructive behavior, anorexia, and aggres- season, each person fishing will be allowed two (2) sion. Treatment for behavior issues include Experts in lines in the lake at one time. pheromone products to alleviate stress, (Mental) Health! supplements such as milk caseins, and medi- As always, please make sure you have read the lakes design, print, by Jennifer L. Scott, D.V.M. www.sundanceanimalhospital.com cations to diminish anxiety to allow the pets rules and regulations. behavior to be modified until they can han- & targeted delivery When you have a pet, you take it to the veterinarian for annual physi- VOLUNTEERING dle the situations better. Medications can be cal examinations, vaccinations, and to treat any physical illness or situational or long term. Training is critical As we head towards the end of the year, we would like injury the pet may suffer. But what about your pet’s behavior? We to take this opportunity to thank all our volunteers and should never include punishment which might compare your pet’s mental health to the growing awareness only escalates anxiety and stress. Always ask who supported events in 2018. It is your support that of mental health issues in people. Most veterinarians are prepared to makes events at the lake possible. for any behaviorist or animal trainers’ cre- treat your pet’s mental or behavioral health or refer you to specialists dentials and get references. Unfortunately, If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the in this area if you describe the problem. there is little control over who can advertise office at 403-256-0550, we would love to have you! Behavior issues is the number one reason pets are relinquished to services as an expert in animal behavior. CALL NOW FOR MIDNAPORE LAKE BOOKINGS shelters and anxiety can shorten a pet’s life span. Early socialization Start with your veterinarian and ask if they can help with problems that evolve or who YOUR FREE QUOTE For your Lake Room, Cookshack and Large Group Book- is critical to pets in dogs from 3 to 14 weeks of age and in cats from 2 ings please call the office staff at 403-256-0550. to 9 weeks of age. Provide environmental enrichment beyond food, they recommend helping you raise the per- 403-243-7518 fect happy content furry family member.

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• Coyotes will eat just about anything including hares, No job too small, small rodents, wild fruit, A Stage for One and All Make a list and carrion and insects. 403-399-1918 give me a call! • In Calgary, Coyotes’ main by Aaron Chatha prey item is juvenile hares It’s chilly outside, but November is filled with shows to • Coyotes walk on their toes warm your heart. which helps them hunt On November 4, National Geographic wildlife photog- silently rapher Ronan Donovan stops by the Jack Singer Con- • With the decline of wolf cert Hall to share tales about the social lives of wolves, chimps, bears and gorillas in Social By Nature. Donovan populations, coyotes have has travelled from Yellowstone to Uganda, taking fascin- filled that niche and are ating photos along the way. thriving Running this month in the Engineered Air Theatre, • Coyotes are fast runners, Chromatic Theatre presents Winners and Losers. Two lo- galloping at 40 km/hr and cal, powerhouse performances debate whether people, able to reach 64 km/hr places or things – from Robin Williams to camping and private schools – are winners or losers. The further it goes – the more personal the conversation becomes. For a show with over-the-top production value and choreography, check out the Moscow Ballet’s Great Rus- sian Nutcracker. Gloriously hand-crafted costumes and Our Coy Canine Neighbours: puppets bring this classic story to life at the Jack Singer. They’re only here for one night – Nov. 16 – before the twirl over to the next stop in their global tour. Speaking of classics, Sharon, Bram and Friends are mak- the Coyote ing their final appearance in Calgary on November 18. The farewell tour will cover family favourites like She’ll We share our city with many predators including coy- not turn or run away. Make yourself large by shouting Be Coming ‘Round The Mountain, One Elephant and – of otes. Coyotes are an important species in the ecosystem and waving your arms overhead. Maintain eye contact course – Skinnamarink. Relive your childhood and use and usually can co-exist nicely with human develop- with the animal and back away slowly. this chance to introduce a new generation of little ones ment. Coyotes have a natural fear of humans and are We can live harmoniously with these fascinating ani- to Sharon, Lois & Bram’s iconic music. not normally a danger to people unless they become mals; there is room in Calgary for all of us! For more Finally, join OK Go on November 17 to experience the MYCALGARY.COM habituated. It is important not to feed coyotes! If coy- information about how to co-exist with coyotes please band’s innovative and experimental videos in a whole otes are regularly seen in your yard, they are probably visit calgary.ca/parks. new way. The band will perform their songs live and in CALL FOR PHOTOS finding a source of food there. To deter coyotes from sync with 20 of their iconic videos, pausing for question/ If you find an injured or orphaned wild bird or animal Calling All Shutterbugs, Photogs, and Snapshot taking up residence in and around your yard remove answer sessions with the crowd and special perform- Enthusiasts! food sources such as fallen fruit or berries, birdseed, and in distress, please contact the Calgary Wildlife Reha- ances. See them perform on handbells and join in the Your photos deserve to be seen! Don’t let them sit in dog feces. This goes for public parks as well! Scoop your bilitation Society hotline at 403-214-1312, for tips, in- high-tech interactive piece performed by the audience. that file forever. poop! If you notice aggressive coyote behaviour in city structions and advice, or look at the website at www. Like the band, the show defies categorization, but bring Submit your photos for a chance parks during denning season, please report this behav- calgarywildlife.org for more information. your family and expect dancing, joy, and wonder. to be published on MyCalgary.com iour to 311. If you encounter an aggressive coyote, do Photo by Early Morning Hunt by Ron Chiasson Have a nifty November Calgary! Submit your photos to mycalgary.com/photos

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The leaves Stephanie was asked to moderate a panel on Economic [email protected] are almost gone, and here are some recurring topics Inclusion during a recent ParlAmericas Conference in Vic- Fairview Baptist Church 403.252.1704 Treasurer Keith Pedersen that I want to touch on this month. toria, BC. She also participated in a learning opportunity Spiritual Community Church of the West 403.225.4331 [email protected] in Nairobi, Kenya where she was able to see first-hand the Red Deer Lake United Church 403.256.3181 Residential Speed Limits challenges facing women and children in that country. The Church of Jesus Christ of Secretary Patsy McNish Latter Day Saints 403.254.8679 Well, this is technically not recurring yet… It will be. As the new Shadow Minister for Democratic Institutions, [email protected] Canyon Creek Christian Fellowship 403.256.3167 Council passed the reduction of the residential speed Stephanie starts the fall session of Parliament learning her Past President Angus Macdonell Campbell-Stone United Church 403.708.7729 limit, in principle. The end result—and what it will new role including her responsibilities as the Vice-Chair of Southview Church 403.873.5223 MID-SUN DIRECTORS look like in practice—is still very much up for debate. the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs Knexions Church 403.256.4722 Director of Operations Keith Pedersen I will give you the details of this situation at calgary.ca/ Newest Member of CPC Shadow Cabinet Bonavista Baptist Church 403.271.6969 [email protected] ward14newsletter. This fall, Stephanie was very pleased to be asked to take St. Patrick’s Church 403.254.6878 Director of Fundraising Rose-Marie McKinnon Setting the City’s Budget on the position of Shadow Minister for Democratic Institu- [email protected] I have been mentioning this for several months, but it tions for the Conservative Party of Canada under the lead- SUNDANCE LAKE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION Director of Community VACANT will finally be coming to a conclusion in the last week of ership of the Honourable Andrew Scheer. Within this new Relations [email protected] role—previously held by Blake Richards, Member of Parlia- November. The public is invited to attend and provide Director of Planning & Chris Bernardi ment for Banff—Airdrie—Stephanie will be working hard Lake Facilities input to Council. Visit calgary.ca/yourservices and click 63 Suncrest Way SE Development [email protected] “Give feedback” for more details and visit calgary.ca/ to defend democracy in Canada while keeping the Liberal government accountable. Calgary, Alberta, T2X 1T9 SFC Recreation Rep Doug Bouwmeester ward14newsletter to read my elaboration on the topic. [email protected] Committee Update Mark Your Calendars! - Olympic Plebiscite Lake Hours: Normal Hours: 9:00 am – 10:00 pm Sun Valley Blvd Concerns Christine Nielsen As a result of her position as Shadow Minister for Demo- As you are likely aware, Calgary is exploring a potential Facility Bookings: To book the Cookshack, Sundance [email protected] cratic Institutions, Stephanie is a Member of the Standing Olympic bid. You have probably also heard that a plebi- Room or Meeting Rooms contact Terri Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. The Commit- Trico/FLC Rep Jeff Pratt scite is going to be a major part of the decision-making tee is currently studying Bill C-76 which intends to amend Phone Lake Office: 403-256-4728 [email protected] process. I implore you to cast your vote on November the Canada Elections Act. This Committee also reviews the Fax Lake Office: 403-256-9677 Garden Committee Rose Marie McKinnon 13. There is advanced polling on November 6, and 7 too. Standing Orders of the House of Commons, conflicts of in- Email: [email protected] [email protected] You can find more information at calgary.ca/vote2018. terests, as well as private members bills and their eligibility. Website: http://www.lakesundance.org Playground Liaison Erin Delamont For my stance, and a description of what is going on, [email protected] please visit calgary.ca/ward14newsletter. Around Calgary Midnapore As part of a busy summer Stephanie had the privilege of Members at Large Devin Elkin Green Bin – Seasonal Changes touring Chabad Lubavitch; and seeing first hand the work CONTACTS Everyone should now be accustomed to their green they are doing with the community. From feeding seniors, Mid-Sun OOSC Program Servicing Mother Theresa and bins. Based on experiences so far, it definitely makes working with the disabled and educating children they are District 8 Father James Whelihan sense to go to a seasonal approach. Bi-weekly green a busy hub of activity and a valuable part of our communi- 403-254-8058 ext. 229 cart pick-up will start in November. For more about it, ty. In her former role of Deputy Shadow Minister of Health, Mid-Sun Service Centre [email protected] go to calgary.ca/ward14newsletter Stephanie was honoured to help cut the ribbon at Calgary’s 450 Mid Park Way SE Midnapore OOSC Program Servicing Midnapore School Ovarian Cancer Hope Walk. This annual event raises both Don’t forget to visit calgary.ca/ward14newsletter for the Phone 403-428-6800 403-254-0288 needed funding and education on an all-too-often silent [email protected] full version of this column, and feel free to contact me cancer that affects women. Stephanie, along with her pro- Office Hours MLA Graham Sucha any time. The best way to do so is by visiting calgary.ca/ vincial colleague MLA Richard Gotfried; was also glad to be Monday to Friday 9:00 am – 7:00 pm [email protected] contactward14. able to join celebrations for the Trico Center’s 35th Anniver- Saturday & Sunday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm sary. An intricate part of Calgary Midnapore, Trico has long Ward 14 Councillor Peter DeMong -Councillor Peter Demong been a congregating place for families. Closed Holidays [email protected]

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