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Tuscany Clean-Up Welcome New TCA Board Volunteers Canada OUR COMMUNITY’S VOICE JULY 2017 Canada 150 Welcome New TCA Board Volunteers Tuscany Clean-Up In Our Community TCA President’s Message www.TuscanyCA.org The Tuscany Community Association’s (TCA) AGM Tuscany Community Association was held on May 17; we have once again elected P.O. Box 27054 Tuscany RPO a strong group of volunteers to the Board. I Calgary, Alberta T3L 2Y1 want to extend my sincere and heartfelt thanks to Kelli Taylor for serving as President: Jonathan Neufeld ...... [email protected] president for the last five years. Vice President: Michelle Piper Berman Her dedication and passion for Treasurer: Shirley Arbour this community are clear in Secretary: Ric Lockhart everything she does, and Executive Administrator: Jamie Neufeld [email protected] we sincerely appreciate Past President: Kelli Taylor her efforts on our behalf. Kelli will be staying on as past-president for this Elected Officials year, and I look forward to learning the role from her. I Councillor: MLA: would also like to thank John Stone for his contributions Ward Sutherland Sandra Jansen over the past years, and wish him well in his future 403-268-2430 403-297-7104 endeavours. [email protected] [email protected] MP: I welcome the new directors who have recently joined Pat Kelly, Calgary Rocky Ridge 403-282-7980 the Board: Neil Gamache, Erik McRitchie, Shirley Arbour, [email protected] and Luciano Raho. I am excited to have you on the team and look forward to the ideas and talents you bring to Tuscany Sun Newsletter our volunteer board. Editor & Article Submissions: Elizabeth Olivier [email protected] I am excited to take on the role of President for the TCA, Associate Editor: Liesel Coetzee to engage with the citizens of our community, and to Submission deadlines for this monthly publication are the 5th of the month, prior to the distribution month. ensure that Tuscany remains a fantastic place to live. I have lived in Tuscany since 2005. My wife and I have Advertising Sales: three kids, the oldest just finished kindergarten and the Phil 403-660-7324 youngest is not yet three. I work full-time with a non- [email protected] profit helping companies create and sell new technology; The ad booking deadline is the 14th of the month prior to the distribution month. on weekends you will find us hiking, camping, cycling, or This publication is published 12 times a year by Suburban Journals Publishing and delivered to skiing in the mountains. I look forward to getting to know residents by Canada Post. This publication is also available for pickup from the Tuscany Club. you and to working on behalf of everyone in Tuscany. Please note: the information and opinions in this newsletter are subject to change, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the publisher or editor. Content contained in this publication may not be reproduced without Spring and summer are fantastic seasons here, even if the written consent of Suburban Journals Publishing. The information herein is believed accurate but not warranted so. Any advertisements, home businesses, we have some snow and cold evenings. Youth soccer and babysitters & nannies, or other parties listed in the Tuscany Sun should not be interpreted as recommendations or endorsements by the editor or the publisher. adult slo-pitch both had successful seasons once again this year. I want to thank all of the volunteers who coach, organize, sort gear, and help out on the field - we could not do it without you. Neighbour Day on June 17 saw many block parties, gatherings, and cookouts. The TCA handed out nearly 25 micro-grants of $100 each to encourage people to host a party. If you did not get one this year, keep an eye out for them next year. Block parties are a fantastic way to meet your neighbours, create relationships, and ensure we maintain our safe and vibrant neighbourhood. continued on next page THE TUSCANY SUN: OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE TUSCANY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION JULY 2017 3 In Our Community President’s Message continued Tuscany Harvest Festival – Looking forward, our annual Harvest Festival is on Save the Date Saturday, September 16. If you have not attended before, I invite you to come; and if you have been before, then 6th Annual Tuscany Harvest Festival bring a neighbour and help build our community spirit. Saturday, September 16, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We had over 3,500 people attend last year, and every year the event grows and improves. If you are interested We are excited to welcome back our platinum sponsors, in participating or volunteering, or would like to sponsor The Neustaedter Team and Agnew Insurance - this event, please email Jamie at executiveadmin@ The Co-operators. tuscanyca.org. Sponsor and exhibit opportunities are available, contact Jonathan Neufeld, President Jamie [email protected] for more information, or visit www.tuscanyca.org/harvest- festival. Tuscany Youth Council Thank you to everyone who helped at the Tuscany Youth Council (TYC) “School’s Out Celebration” on June 24; we are lucky to have such a supportive community. The TYC were excited to plan and facilitate such an event for our community youth. Park n’ Play & Stay n’ Play The TYC has had a fantastic year. The youth meet These free, safe supervised weekly and are engaged in our community. Their programs help children passion for Tuscany and for its residents is evident and make new friends and it is great to see. learn games and activities that they can use on their The Council is off for the summer, and will reconvene path to healthy and active in September with fresh ideas and energy. If you are lifestyles. interested in joining TYC in September, or would like more information, please email [email protected] Programs run weekdays and are weather dependant. or join our Facebook page: Tuscany Youth Council. Dates: August 14 to August 18 Michelle and Nkechi Community: Tuscany Youth Council Coordinators Address: 65 Tuscany Hills Road N.W. Stay n’ Play FREE Ages 3Y to 5Y 10 a.m. to noon DID YOU KNOW?? Participants must be accompanied by an adult/guardian The National Flag of Park n’ Play FREE Canada was introduced in Ages 6Y to 12Y 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1965 to replace the Union Jack. For more information visit calgary.ca/communitysummerprograms. THE TUSCANY SUN: OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE TUSCANY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION JULY 2017 5 Our Schools Eric Harvie School Playground Update The Eric Harvie School is close to funding the full playground design; the layout that the children designed for themselves. We are still in the process of determining whether we qualify for the new Alberta Playground Grant, but regardless of the outcome, our school will have a playground in September 2017; playground equipment will be ordered in late June 2017. Please visit our blog and Facebook page for the most recent updates. In an effort to reduce costs, we continue to look for the following donations: • Concrete • A 4-foot chain link fence • Dump trucks to haul soil away or deliver gravel to the site If you are able to assist, or would like more information, please email [email protected]. The children of this community continue to amaze us. Nick R. and Sam R. held a second bottle drive and added an additional $210.05 donation to the playground. Walter S. hosted a toonie birthday and raised $20. Rebecca G. and Olivia K. raised $24 at their lemonade stand. Danika C. and Alex C. raised $110 dollars at their garage sale. Thank you to all of them. The sale of Action Packs raised over $1,500. Wine Survivor was also a great success, and the First Glazed 8 Run on June 11 raised nearly $2,000. Thank you to all the runners, volunteers, and organizers, as well as Dennon McSwain, of Tim West Group, our very own Tuscany Tim Hortons, for making and donating the donuts. We also extend a heartfelt thank you to the Boden Family, Robin Biagioni, Emir Delic, and Chester Mjolsness for their generous donations. Another bottle drive will be held at Eric Harvie School on June 22. Please email [email protected] to arrange for home collection. The school no longer has an account at Spyhill Bottle Depot, but volunteers will continue to collect bottles throughout the summer. Please contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions, ideas or offers of support. Check out our blog at ehschoolcouncil.blogspot.com, or like us on Facebook (Eric Harvie School Council). We can also be reached at [email protected] for bottle donations. Santana Cunnington EHSES Director THE TUSCANY SUN: OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE TUSCANY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION JULY 2017 7 Our Schools by Mrs. Foster’s Grade 8 CTF Foods class. Some of the St. Basil former administrators from the past decade came together: St. Basil School Celebrates 10 Years Mr. Kittleson, Mrs. Welte, Mr. MacDonald, Mr. Dal Cin, Mrs. Earlier this year, St. Basil School celebrated the Feast day Wild, Mrs. Raymundo, and Mr. Kane. of St. Basil and its 10th anniversary as a school with a beautiful mass and celebration at St. Michael’s parish. It In the afternoon, Mr. Robertshaw organized Grade 8 and was the first time that the school joined together in one Grade 9 drama students to perform “Testing, Testing” for church; 840 students, 65 staff members, parents, past staff the whole school. The day ended with a special treat for members, and invited guests filled the church. students: Cookies by George, provided by a parent, Mrs.
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