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What a last couple of months. A world-wide epidem- ic, winter that just does not want to leave, new terms like “social distancing”, “COVID-19”, and others will certainly make 2020 unforgettable. Since closing our West Hillhurst doors on March 16, and having everyone not com- ing to the building, things have been very quiet. With Community Association WHCA operating an ice arena, we still have to have 1940 – 6 Avenue NW, AB T2N 0W3 people in the building checking on it as well as an- P: 403-283-0464 • F: 403-270-0482 swering the phone calls, mail, and email. This reminds [email protected] • www.westhillhurst.com me of two movies – pick a bad zombie movie as well Facility Administration Hours: Mon-Fri 8-4 as Groundhog Day. For the three of us coming into Building Closed all Civic/Stat Holidays work, everyday seems the same.

WHCA Board Of Directors I hope that all of you can stay positive, practise good self-distancing, quarantine you and your family, President Patrick Craddock [email protected] stay safe, and keep your sanity. When we get out of Vice President Jan Cerny [email protected] this, and we will, I imagine the world will be forever Past President Christian Wulff [email protected] changed for the better. Handshakes, hugs, visiting Treasurer Jordan Stuart [email protected] friends and neighbors will not be something taken Secretary VACANT [email protected] lightly. We hopefully will be able to live in the mo- Committee Chair Persons ment and appreciate the little things. Planning [email protected] Transportation [email protected] I hope to see all of you in the building, when allowed, Newsletter [email protected] as we will need all of your support even more. Community [email protected] Engagement Thank you. Capital Projects [email protected] Bryan Polak Community Garden [email protected] General Manager Directors [email protected] David Best Anar Ramji Stacy Ewing Marc Rosso James Heater Michael Strilchuk Jason Holley David Quaintance Cheryl Jacobs Dale Voight The Warbler is the community newsletter for the resident of West Hillhurst. Our goal at the Warbler SPECIAL EVENT RENTALS is to capture the attention and interest of the local community and keep residents informed of community news, events and programs. WHCA loves to rent our spaces for special occasions. On Site Facility Contacts Are you looking to host a special event? Check out On site after hours assistance 403-651-9679 the options for rentals and host your event today, Learn to Skate [email protected] perfect for: Birthdays, Anniversaries, small scale Preschool [email protected] Squash & Tennis Bookings 403-283-0464 ext. 1 Sports and more. Squash & Fitness Supervisor [email protected] Are you planning to cater your event? Did you know 403 283-0464 ext. 1 Facility Administrator Carla Fiorentino that you will receive rental discounts when catering [email protected] through the Barn Public House? 403-283-0464 ext. 6

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4 M AY 2020 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities WHCA EVENTS AND PROGRAMS by John Mains

The Government of has announced that non- essential workplaces will remain closed as Canadians are urged to continue physical distancing as much as possible right now. West Hillhurst Community Associa- tion, and it’s programming and services are temporarily closed until further notice. We are currently planning the Fall 2020 line-up of programs and activities.

As of May 1, we are processing refunds for the spring sports programs in soccer, tennis, and tee ball. Partici- pants should have been contacted regarding the pro- cedure for obtaining those refunds. Anyone still looking for information can email [email protected] for more direction.

We appreciate how difficult this evolving situation is for our community members, participants and staff, and thank you for your understanding and continued patience. We look forward to seeing you in September. Please take care of yourself and others.

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within any published article, report or submission reflect those of the author and should not be considered to reflect those of Great News Media and the West Hillhurst Community and/or Residents’ Association. The information contained in this PLANNING COMMITTEE Innewsletter this is believed time to be accurate of but is notsocial warranted to be so. Great News Media and the West Hillhurst Community and/or Residents’ Association do not endorse any person or persons advertising in this distancing...newsletter. Publication of any advertisements should not be considered by Karen Dahl an endorsement of any goods or services.

The West Hillhurst Planning Committee (WHPC) is a small but dedicated group of volunteers that meets on the third Monday of every month to review In this time of social development applications received from the city. distancing... Should the meeting fall on a holiday, it will be held on the Tuesday night. ...we are here All residents and guests are welcome to attend! to help keep For more info please access the following resources: • WHPC upcoming meetings, past meeting minutes your community and the WHPC Terms of Reference are posted on www.westhillhurst.com/planning ...we are here • Go to developmentmap.calgary.ca to find details connected.to help keep and timelines on specific development projects • Email the WHPC directly at [email protected] GREATyour N EcommunityWS MEDIA connected.WEST HILLHURST I M AY 2020 5 GREAT NEWS MEDIA WHCA MEMBER CARD DISCOUNTS CONFEDERATION PARK 55+ by Kyle Ceelen by Judy Dufort

Members of the West Hillhurst Community Association have access Confederation Park 55+ Activity Centre to an extensive range of activities, sports, events, seminars, and is closed until further notice. more. A WHCA Membership also comes with some exclusive ben- efits and discounts at local businesses. We’re always adding new We are promoting physical distancing, partners to our benefits program, so keep an eye out every month encouraging our membership to inter- for new sponsors. act through social media, sharing reli- able and Canadian sources of COVID-19 Exclusive Member Card Discounts: information and what to do while stay- • Amato Gelato – 10% off ing at home all via our Facebook page, • Holiday Inn Express & Suites (University of Calgary location website, email blasts and, our online only) – 10% off room bookings Gazette. • Bowtown Music – 5% off products (excluding classes) • Kensington Wine Market – 10% off wines, 5% off beer and spirits For example: • Framed on Fifth – 10% off framing services Dr. John Campbell is a retired Senior • Cadence Chiropractic, Sport & Health – 20% off first 60- or 90- Lecturer in Nursing studies at the min. massage, and 20% off your initial acupuncture and treatment University of Cumbria, an academic and • Canary Goods – 10% off A & E (accident and emergency) nurse of • Showhome Furniture – 25% off regular priced items, 15% off cus- 40 years. His YouTube videos have been tom items addressing the realities of the novel • SunnyCider – 10% off any cider purchase in the tap room coronavirus. You can view these videos • Vine Styles – 10% off excluding already discounted items by visiting https://www.youtube.com/ • Superior Vacuums – 5% off any purchase or service user/Campbellteaching. • Ten Thousand Villages – 10% off purchases excluding rugs, food, Coursera.org - choose from hundreds and sale items of free courses - Take courses from the • District12 Photographics – 10% off regular portrait session world’s best instructors and universities. • The Barn Public House – 10% off total bill Courses include recorded auto-graded • Trinity Wellness Centre – 15% off your initial acupuncture- as and peer-reviewed assignments, video sessment and treatment lectures, and community discussion • Benjamin Moore West Hillhurst Paint & Design – 15% discount forums. You can view this website at on purchases https://www.coursera.org. I am currently • Dignity Memorial – 10% off preneed or at-need funeral or crema- taking the course: Science Matters: Let’s tion products and services, cemetery interment rights, products Talk About COVID-19, this course is offered and services. Contact directly for details and conditions by Imperial College London and Abdul Contact [email protected] or call 403-283-0464, ext. 3 Latif Jameet Institute for Disease and for sponsorship and advertising opportunities, including spaces in Emergency Analytics. the arena, gymnasium, squash courts and more. For your information: No membership card? No problem! Come see us at the administra- British Columbia Knowledge Network: tion office to get yours. https://www.knowledge.ca. Watch for free international dramas, thought To register for WHCA free member programs visit westhillhurst.com. provoking documentaries, and award- winning knowledge originals. Membership cards must be shown. Online administration fees go back to WHCA.

6 M AY 2020 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities WHCA SQUASH AND FITNESS CENTRE INFORMATION by Amanda Thompson 403-283-0464 ext. 1 | [email protected] | www.westhillhurst.com

The Government of Alberta has announced that non- ming including online fitness classes, activities and re- essential workplaces will remain closed as Canadians sources for all ages. We hope you and your family and are urged to continue physical distancing as much as friends will join us via Facebook, www.facebook.com/ possible right now. West Hillhurst Community Associa- WHCAab/, Twitter, twitter.com/WestHillhurstCA, and In- tion, and it’s programming and services are temporarily stagram, instagram.com/westhillhurst.ca/. closed until further notice. We are currently planning the Fall 2020 line up of programs and activities. We appreciate how difficult this evolving situation is for our community members, participants and staff, We understand this is a stressful time for everyone and and thank you for your understanding and continued recognize connection is needed more than ever in this patience. We look forward to seeing you in September. time of physical distancing. In response to this need, we Please take care of yourself and others. are working hard to put together free remote program-

NORTHWEST WARRIORS HOCKEY We hope this finds everyone safe and healthy, and en- BUSINESS joying some quality time with your family. Our hockey season came to an abrupt end, but for good reason. As a result, we had a number of teams still battling CLASSIFIEDS to become City Champs. Hockey Calgary decided that For business classified ad rates call Great News Media in light of the situation that they would still declare at 403-720-0762 or [email protected] the winners and finalists. We would like to join them in congratulating our NWW teams: LOCAL MORTGAGE BROKER: Your mortgage may be costing you thousands more than you need to pay! City Championship Teams – Atom 2, Peewee 3 White As a local mortgage professional, I have helped your & Midget 4 neighbours navigate their purchase, refinance, and renewal options. Call Anita at 403-771-8771 | anita@ City Finalists Teams – Atom 5 White, Atom 5 Red, anitamortgage.ca | Licensed by Verico Avenue Financial Atom 3 White, Peewee 4, Bantam 4 & Midget 3 Real Estate Solutions. Provincial Teams – Atom 1 & Peewee 3 White TUTORING: Prep Academy Tutors provides premium The Northwest Warriors would like to thank all the in-home one-on-one tutoring for students in grades wonderful people who, season after season, share K-12. Our tutors are certified teachers who come to your their incredible gift for volunteering with us to makes home to deliver individualized educational support our association the amazing place it is. in all subject matters. Call 587-333-3885 or email [email protected] to find out We wish everyone a safe and warm spring ahead. We more. look forward to seeing you back on the ice in Septem- ber. THE GUTTER DOCTOR! Eavestrough repairs, cleaning, and replacements. Fascia, soffit, cladding, roofs, and sid- The 2020-2021 season registration will be delayed ing. For over 17 years and 30,000 projects we have done until July 1st. More information will be posted on the the job right – and it’s always guaranteed! Full liability Northwest Warriors website in late May. Just visit www. insurance and WCB. A+ rated BBB member. Calgary’s nwwarriorshockey.com for complete information. top award winner! www.gutterdoctor.ca, 403-714-0711.

WEST HILLHURST I M AY 2020 7 WHCA EXTERNAL PROGRAMS (Please contact organizer/organization directly for information)

by Susan Lenio Programs Spanning Currently, due to COVID-19, all external programs have been Multiple Days a Week: temporarily cancelled until the WHCA re-opens. Please stay safe and practice social distancing so we can get to the pro- Summit Kids (before and after school care) grams we love. Mon-Fri. Ongoing. Contact for details. www.summitkids.ca Please contact the organizer/organization directly for infor- mation. GO Getters (Senior Programming) Mon-Sun. Ongoing. Contact for details. The West Hillhurst Community Association has a wide variety www.gogetters.ca of programming available courtesy of our external renters. With NCHL (Adult non-contact hockey league) activities for all ages, schedules, and fitness levels, you can be sure Mon-Sun. Ongoing. Contact for details. there is something for everyone. www.nchl.com NEW Aromatherapy - Yin Yoga. Sunday 7-8pm and Monday Pickleball 7:45pm-8:45pm Ongoing. Mon-Sun. Ongoing. Contact for details. Rachel Joy Olsen [email protected] www.calgarypickleballclub.com Join us for a relaxing aromatherapy yin and restorative yoga series. Sportball (16mon-5ys) In each session, you will experience opening and relaxing postures Mon-Sat. Ongoing. Contact for details. paired with the essence of essential oils designed to stretch your www.sportball.ca/calgary body to prevent injury during activity and enhance your health and wellness by connecting you to your mind, body and spirit. NW Warriors Hockey Mon-Sun. Sept-Mar. Contact for details. NEW Sole Girls Spring Programming ages 8-12, Wednesdays www.nwwarriorshockey.com An empowerment program that combines a safe, inclusive envi- ronment with fun physical activity, discussion and mentorship to Jazzercise with Judy provide girls with tools to live a confident and healthy life. Mon/Wed. Ongoing. 6:00pm-7:00pm. jazzed@ Contact: Erin Eshom [email protected], 403-512-3792 telus.net www.SoleGirls.org WSKO Alberta NEW Grow Young with Yoga for 55+ is a practice designed for Mon/Thurs/Fri. Ongoing. the older body. Each class includes 30 minutes of warm-ups, Mon- 6:35-8:35pm. Thurs 5-6pm (youth). 30 minutes of active poses and 15 minutes of relaxation and Fri 6pm-8pm. Ken Noda [email protected] meditation. Please join Melanie and other 55+ yogis to enhance Yanzi Dance your quality of life. To register please contact 403-860-5619 Mon/Sat. Ongoing. 7:30-9:00pm, 3:30-5:00pm. [email protected]. Tuesdays 12:30pm and [email protected] Thursdays at 11am. JKA Karate (jkaiwayama) Youth & Adult NEW August 29-31 Hybrid Hockey Prep Camp Classes West Hillhurst Arena Tues/Fri. Sept-June. 4:45pm-7:15pm / 4:45pm- Skills sessions focused on preparing for evaluations (2/3s of 7:00pm. the ice) Goaltending coaching focused on preparing for goalie www.jkaiwayama.com evaluations. www.hybridhockey.net

8 M AY 2020 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities Irish Dance Calgary Tues/Thurs/Sat. Sept-June 6:30-8:30pm / 10:00- Wed/Thurs/Sun. Ongoing. Contact for details 12:00pm. [email protected] John Brady [email protected] Lisa Scott Bootcamp Programs Held Once a Week: Tues/Thurs. Sept-June. 9:15-10:15am. [email protected] Mondays • EnerJenics Core 4 Runners. Sept-June. 5:30pm-6:25pm. Fight 34 Krav Maga Jennifer [email protected] Tues/Thurs. Sept-June. 8-9:00pm. [email protected] • Drop-in adult ball hockey. Sept-June. 9:00pm-10:30pm Hybrid Hockey [email protected] Tues/Thurs. Spring 3on3, non-instructional days, June Wednesdays power skating, Aug summer prep camp. Contact for • NEW Sole Girls. Spring. 403-512-3792. erin.solegirls@ details. www.HybridHockey.net gmail.com solegirls.org • High Fitness. Ongoing. Calgary Sport and Social Club (Volleyball, Floor 7:10pm-8:10pm. Highfitness.com Hockey, Pickleball) Tues/Wed/Thurs. Sept-August. Contact for details. Thursdays www.calgarysportsclub.com • Gee’s Martial Arts. Sept-June. 7:30pm-9:30pm. [email protected] AD Ballet Class • EnerJencis Strength 4 Runners. Sept-June. 6:30pm- Tues/Fri/Sun. Ongoing. 7:30-9:00pm (T/F) 7:30pm. 9:30-11:00am (Sun) Jennifer [email protected] [email protected] Fridays Yoga • Balletiques Barre (class for adults but kid friendly). Yogamaya - Flow. Mon. Ongoing. 6:30pm-7:30pm Sept-June. 9:15am-10:15am. www.balletiques.com Yogamaya - Gentle. Thurs. Ongoing. 5:00pm-6:00pm Yogamaya - Flow. Thurs. Ongoing. 6:15pm-7:15pm Saturdays Yogamaya- Yin. Sat. Ongoing. 10:45-11:45am • Triple Meg Soccer, Sept-May. 9:00-12:00pm. Debby at 403-283-9747 www.triplemeg.com www.yogamaya.ca • Kuk Sool Won – Korean Martial Arts & Self Defense. Ongoing. 10:00am12pm. Kuksoolwoncalgary.com NEW Grow Young with Yoga for 55+ • Gee’s Martial Arts. Sept-June. 8:30-10:30am Hatha Yoga - Tues 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm, [email protected] Thursday 11am-12:15pm • Chinook City Roller Derby. Ongoing. 8:00-10:00pm. Ongoing - Melanie 403 860 5619 [email protected] [email protected]. • Dancing with Yan. Ongoing. 1:30pm-3:00pm. [email protected] Aromatherapy - Yin Yoga Sun 7-8pm and Mon 7:45pm-8:45pm Ongoing Sundays Rachel Joy Olsen Quidditch, Sept-Apr. Contact for details. [email protected] Calgaryquidditch.ca

WEST HILLHURST I M AY 2020 9 Calgary Confederation Len Webber, MP 2020 10 St NW, T2M3M2 403-220-0888 [email protected]

Dear West Hillhurst, donating life-saving blood. To find the closest donor A great deal has changed since my newsletter a month clinic to your home, please visit www.blood.ca. ago, and things continue to change by the day. I will be honest with you … things are going to get The COVID-19 pandemic has changed life for everyone. worse before they get better, but it will get better. Please For some it is a nuisance, but for others it has come with follow all advice and direction from public health offi- life-changing consequences. cials, take care of one another and focus on what you have, rather than what you may not. We will get through I have been deeply moved by many of the personal sto- this together, but it will take a great deal of patience ries people have shared with me in truly heartfelt emails and understanding on all our parts. These times will be and phone calls. I have to admit it has been very tough extremely tough for many and absolutely horrible for on some days to keep moving forward, but I am also some -- take time to look for ways to help, look for ways honoured to be able to serve my community at such to bring people up and just take the time to care about a critical time. I am extremely pleased to let you know others in our community. that the majority of our neighbours who were stranded abroad are now safely back in Canada. Please stay home and please stay safe. My offices have been overwhelmed with people seek- Len Webber, MP ing information and assistance. My staff and I have been Calgary Confederation working seven days a week to do our best to assist ev- eryone and we appreciate your patience as we navigate these uncharted waters. As the information regarding the federal government response has been changing daily, I have put together a page with the latest infor- mation at www.lenwebbermp.ca/covid-19. The infor- mation sometimes changes daily, so please check back regularly and please consider sharing this information with anyone who may need it. My staff and I will continue to serve you as quickly as possible during this crisis. (We received over 500 re- quests for assistance this week alone.) My office will re- main physically closed to the public for the safety of my staff and we will only be connecting with you via phone and email (email is our preference). I will be participating in the House of Commons Stand- That Bites! ing Committee on Health meetings every Tuesday via With summer on the way, mosquitos are teleconference and we will be wholly focused on the becoming more and more prevalent. No one COVID-19 situation. I suspect these meetings will be televised and look forward to getting answers to some likes being bitten, but there is a simple way to important questions. As you know, the Committee has defend yourself. Did you know that mosquitos been studying this issue since January. are twice as attracted to the colour blue, as The need for blood continues daily. Many donors are se- opposed to any other colour? Seems like the niors and are not able to get out to give blood at the cur- perfect time to bust out those bright, light rent time. I was pleased to be able to get out and donate summer clothes. this week. If you are healthy and willing, please consider

10 M AY 2020 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities SCHOOL SHOUT-OUTS

WHCA GARDENS AND GREENS

Dear Preschool Families,

We hope that this message finds you and your family safe and healthy. As you know, the Preschool was closed on March 15 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and we appreciate your patience as we have navigated this challenging time. Community We have all missed seeing your children in the classroom Garden Plots learning and growing, playing and making friends. We certainly hope to be able to welcome everyone back as now available! soon as we are able but know that the safety of our fami- lies and our community is extremely important.

From neighborhood scavenger hunts to the various museums, zoos, and aquariums offering access and SEASONAL PLOTS ARE content online, we hope that you have found ways to AVAILABLE TO RENT FOR engage your preschooler at home. If you are looking for more ideas, please take a look at our blog and be sure $40 FOR THE SEASON. to follow us on Facebook. No room to garden at home? While we realize this is a complex time, looking ahead, registration is open for the upcoming 2020-2021 school Want to grow your own fresh year, with limited availability in the afternoon classes. More vegetables or flowers? information about us and our programming can be found on our website at www.westhillhurstpreschool.com.

Allow us to take this opportunity to share our deepest thanks to the team of teachers, parents, volunteers, and WHCA staff who help make the West Hillhurst Commu- nity Preschool an incredible place for our children. We look forward to seeing you all soon. - CONTACT - Stay well, [email protected] Steph Cicero and Nicole Wilson For more info or to book For more information please visit our website, your space today! www.westhillhurstpreschool.com, and check out our Facebook page ‘West Hillhurst Community Pre- school’ to see all the exciting and fun things we get up to!  403.850.2560

As our global community continues to be impacted by COVID-19, my thoughts are with those affected as well as healthcare professionals, government of cials, and organizations working tirelessly on containment and caring for those in need. I would also like to extend my gratitude to ALL essential service workers.

Amidst the daily routines of preventing the spread of COVID-19, taking care of your emotional health is also important. Remember, if you are struggling, you are not alone. There are supports in place to help you.

Addiction Helpline – 1-866-332-2322 Community Resources – 211 Family Violence Information Line – 310-1818 Income Support Line – 1-866-644-5135 Kids Help Phone – 1-800-668-6868 Mental Health Helpline – 1-877-303-2642

Stay safe and be well. WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER.

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