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4 A P R I L 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities Five things to know about in April! Stay connected to all things Riverbend at: www.riverbendcommunity.ca and Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @riverbendyyc

Loneliness is the New Smoking celled and the community centre will remain closed Researchers have found that loneliness is just as lethal as until further notice. smoking 15 cigarettes per day. As our community aims At the time of this publication, we were given direction to prevent the spread of COVID-19, it will be important to still proceed with outdoor activities -please see page to our mental and physical health to maintain social 12 for more details. connection and relationships. As Riverbend Residents we have access to an extensive pathway system that will Activities for Kids allow us to interact with other people while supporting Given our new reality with COVID-19 global pandemic, social distancing measures. Online groups may help you many of us are staying home with kids and running out feel more connected. This might be a great time to pick of ideas how to keep them occupied while maintaining up a new hobby, learn something new or: reasonable screen times. Follow Little Steps Facebook Online Courses with Lynda.com Pages for daily activity ideas: www.facebook.com/ Your Public Library Card provides free access littlestepsbeforeandafterschoolcare. to Lynda.com which is a website offering video courses also offers a ton of free resources taught by industry experts in software, creative, and such as: e-books, Bookflix, music, movies, online tutoring business skills. calgarylibrary.ca etc.

Learn a New Language April is National Volunteer Month The travel ban will be lifted eventually! Learn 30 differ- Volunteers are at the core of Riverbend Community As- ent languages with interactive online courses with the sociation. You could say they are wheels that keep RCA award-winning app: Rosetta Stone. It’s free with your rolling. April 10 to 16 we will be celebrating National Calgary Public Library card! calgarylibrary.ca Volunteer Week. We would like to welcome our new vol- AudioBook and eBook Rentals unteers: The library may be closed, but you can still access books • James La Haye- Director of Operations through the Calgary Public Library App and website: • Amy Lem- Director of Volunteer Resources calgarylibrary.ca • Natalia Gonzalez- Volunteer Support Companionship and Assistance for Older Adults Ward Boundaries Review GenHelp is an organisation inspired to respond to the City of Calgary is conducting a review of Ward Boundar- issue of seniors’ loneliness and social isolation and have ies. We would like to bring our concerns with the pro- developed an affordable and accessible program to con- posed revisions to Ward 12 boundaries and how that nect seniors with youth. If you are an older adult looking will affect Riverbend. Please read full details on page 10. for socialization, house needs or technology support or are a local college or university student looking to for a small way to help and earn an income, contact www. Create-A-Scape joingenhelp.com. Landscaping & Design Online Art Classes and Paint Nights There are a number of great online art classes to keep Kent Sargeant Certified Landscape Journeyman you occupied. Check out www.yaymaker.com and www. Full Landscape Service • Pavingstone Patios/Walkways caffeine.tv/Taytayski or YouTube for other ideas. Retaining Walls • Irrigation • Landscape Lighting Sodding • Tree & Shrub Planting/Pruning Programs Wood Decks/Pergolas/Fences Due to COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, all indoor pro- grams taking place at the community centre are can- 403-371-3440 | www.create-a-scape.garden

RIVERBEND I APRIL 2020 5 Riverbend Community Association Contacts

Regular Office Hours: Monday- Friday 10am-2pm

DIRECTORS President Christina Matisons [email protected] Treasurer Walter Janzen [email protected] Secretary Vacant VP Communications Olga Maciejewski [email protected] Director of Operations Mike Hall [email protected] Director-at-Large Ryan Munday [email protected] Director-at-Large Ken Schultz [email protected] Director - Community Playgrounds Jason Morton [email protected] Director of Volunteer Resources Amy Lem [email protected] OTHER Communications & Marketing Olga Maciejewski communications@ Vacant riverbendcommunity.ca Sarah Thorney Membership Coordinator Heather Kolesar [email protected] Softball League Cody Halleran [email protected] Volleyball League Heather Brocklesby [email protected] Holy Angels School Liaison Lisa Fleece [email protected] Riverbend School Liaisons Christina Matisons [email protected] Olga Maciejewski [email protected] DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES Councillor Ward 12 Shane Keating [email protected] MLA Calgary Peigan Tanya Fir (UCP) [email protected] MP Calgary Shepard Tom Kmiec (PC) [email protected] Calgary Public School Board Ward 12 Trustee Mike Bradshaw [email protected] Calgary Catholic School Board Ward 12 Trustee Cathie Williams [email protected] Calgary Police- Community Liaison Officer John Mackenzie [email protected] Guides Canada Holly Sweeney [email protected] Scouts Canada-77th Troop Josh Grant [email protected]

6 A P R I L 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities tors. We even caught him one day maintaining and re- Volunteer pairing the gutters! Thank you, Ken, for all you do for Riverbend! Spotlight James LaHaye April is National Volunteer Month, dedicated to honor- As one of our newest volunteers, James approached our ing all of the volunteers in our communities as well as team in December about joining the Board to provide encouraging volunteerism throughout the month. In support in the facility operations role. With a 30-year- March, we celebrated Community Associations Aware- old facility, we have had a strong need for someone to ness month and we shared that more than 20,000 vol- really take the lead with facility operations, so we con- unteers support 151 community associations in Calgary. sidered this to be an amazing Christmas present for our We have a strong team of volunteers at the Riverbend community! Community Association and we want to thank them for the gift of their time. In just a few months, James has dived into our needs with sale and removal of assets, getting quotes for grant We would like to feature two volunteers who are mem- proposals, and understanding our asset lifecycle report, bers of the Facilities Team and have been working hard which is no small feat at over 70 pages! on numerous projects at the community centre. We are delighted to have James join our team and be Ken Schultz making an impact so quickly! It’s pretty rare that a new volunteer comes forward at an We appreciate everyone who gives us the gift of their Annual General meeting, but RCA won the lottery the time. Wherever you volunteer, you will make a difference! night that Ken was in attendance in November 2018.

Supported by his vast experience as a local contractor and as a member of our Facilities Team, Ken has been instrumental in many building-related projects for Riv- erbend Community Association. In 2019, Ken supported our community association by managing a $350,000 3 2 7 project to upgrade our HVAC, parking lot, and fire panel. Ken’s experience with building plans, contractor rela- 9 1 3 tionships and change orders was incredibly helpful to keep the project advancing. Ken is a valued member of 5 2 3 6 our volunteer team and has also been responsible for managing RFP/RFQ processes and engaging contrac- 8 2 1 4 8 Are you on our email 9 3 8

Hello, from list? Riverbend 9 6 1 3 Join HUNDREDS of others to receive quarterly electronic newsletter featuring updates about Riverbend community matters, programs and Get added by submitting a form events. 7 3 8 Riverbend Community on our website

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8 A P R I L 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities For more information, please contact the Friends of Fish Creek at 403-238-3841 ext. 1 or visit https:// friendsoffishcreek.org/brick. Fish Creek Community Showcase The Art of Judith Hall – April – June 2020 Judith’s love of art began at an early age when she started painting with her father. She took private les- sons into her teens, earned her Full Drawing Certificate from the Royal Drawing Society in London, England in 1959, and continued pursuing her artistic endeavours throughout her life while working as an organic chemist and raising her family. Her subjects include landscapes, nature and people, and her professional background in science infuses her work with a great attention to de- April in Fish Creek tail, matched only by her obvious love for the environ- Provincial Park ment and the outdoors. Join us for our Meet the Artist The Amazing Step Up 4 Students Race Event to kick off Judith’s exhibit on Friday, April 3 from Show your support for healthy lifestyles and healthy 6:30-8pm. For more information, please visit https:// greenspaces by supporting the Step Up 4 Students friendsoffishcreek.org/programs/fccs. Race on June 6! For the second year in a row, NSTEP The April Fish Creek Speaker Series - Energize with (Nutrition, Students, Teachers, Exercising with Parents) Grizzlies and the Friends of Fish Creek are teaming up to bring Presented by Hanna Thai, Energy Efficiency Educator, you this annual family-focused event, taking place at CPAWS Southern Chapter the beautiful Hull’s Wood area of Fish Creek Provincial Park. NSTEP shares the Friends of Fish Creek’s vision of Wednesday, April 15, 2020, Fish Creek Environmental a sustainable Fish Creek Provincial Park that improves Learning Centre, Shannon Terrace, Fish Creek Provincial the quality of life for present and future generations. Park The Friends of Fish Creek and NSTEP need your help What do grizzly bears and our energy systems have in to make this year’s Step Up 4 Students Race a success common? CPAWS’s newest interactive program will en- and we are looking for community members to help us gage audiences in the current state of the grizzly bear purchase race day t-shirts. Our goal is to raise $2,000 for as a species at risk and explore solutions like energy ef- race-day t-shirts for the runners and with your help we ficiency as a means to protecting wildlife. Registration can reach our goal! For more information, please visit Required, free to Friends members and $10 for non- https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/nstep. members. https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/grizzlies. Dedicate a Brick Today! Become a Park Protector and Help Protect and Leave a Lasting Legacy and Show Your Support for Fish Preserve Fish Creek Provincial Park! Creek Provincial Park! Phase 4 Bricks are going fast! There As a Park Protector, you will be part of an extraordinary are fewer than 25 bricks available in the fourth and final group that is helping us tackle our most complex chal- phase of the Friends Brick Pathway in front of the Cook- lenges and long-term projects. Kindful, our new secure house at Valley Ranch in Fish Creek Provincial payment system is used to effortlessly contribute Park Park. This program began in 2017 to commemorate the Protector donations from a credit card of your choos- 25th Anniversary of the Friends of Fish Creek. If you did ing. As a Park Protector, you will help keep administra- not get a chance to dedicate a brick, now is a great time tive costs to a minimum, which means more of your to dedicate one of the remaining bricks. Bricks are only donation will go to support our programs, courses and $250 each and you will receive a valuable tax receipt events in Fish Creek and local communities. To learn for your donation. A brick would also make an amazing more about the Park Protector program please contact gift for anyone who enjoys visiting Fish Creek Provincial the Friends of Fish Creek or visit Park and would like to see it protected and preserved. https://friendsoffishcreek.org/park-protector-signup.

RIVERBEND I APRIL 2020 9 Riverbend Moving to Ward 9? Current- Riverbend is in Ward 12 Option A- In this option Riverbend Option B- In this option Riverbend would be moving to Ward 9 would also be moving to Ward 9 but together with its neighbors City of Calgary is conducting a review of Ward Bound- Further, we believe that Riverbend, through its commu- aries. The Riverbend Community Association would like nity centre building, is able to support broader commu- to highlight our position on the proposed revisions to nity engagement within the ward by offering programs, Ward 12 boundaries and how that will affect Riverbend. events and rental opportunities to our neighbours in We strongly believe that any changes to ward bound- Douglas Glen and Quarry Park who do not have a com- aries need to ensure that Riverbend continues to be munity facility. grouped with Quarry Park and Douglas Glen. Since As such, Riverbend Community Association does not 2012, when the 18th Street extension was built, River- support Option A in the 2020 boundaries review. Our bend has been well connected to our neighbours to preference would be to keep the boundaries as they the south. Our residents work and access services and are, but if changes are required, Option B, which keeps businesses in both Douglas Glen and Quarry Park in a Riverbend, Douglas Glen and Quarry Park together, far greater frequency than those in Ward 9. The activities would be preferred. We believe there’s a lot of value in going on in Quarry Park and Douglas Glen communities maintaining consistency and established relationships are more relevant and impactful to Riverbend Residents instead of continuingly moving wards back and forth. than activities going on north of Glenmore trail. These What can you do? Have your voice heard on this impor- issues include the South Hill LRT station, development tant matter! in Quarry Park and Douglas Glen, and traffic on 18th and 24th streets from Douglasglen through our community. Share your feedback online https://engage.calgary.ca/ wardboundaries and/ or write a letter to our current We propose that Riverbend continues to be grouped Ward 12 Councillor- Shane Keating’s office. with these geographically and demographically similar communities. We believe, when community issues and Thank you! needs are aligned across the ward, we can be sure that Riverbend Community Association- Board of Directors Riverbend’s priorities are reflected in ward decisions.

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10 A P R I L 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities Volunteers must commit to volunteering for the en- tire day. We cannot accommodate partial shifts due to mandatory safety training. Please plan to be at the play- ground from 8 to 5. Exact times to be confirmed closer to the date.

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We are also looking for donations from local restaurants Riverbend Elementary to feed our volunteers. If you are interested in contribut- ing, or know someone who is, please contact Jessie at School Playground [email protected]. Once again, thank you to everyone who has contributed Update to this project and helped get us to this point. We’re very The playground committee formed just over a year ago. excited to see this new inclusive playground installed in It’s been a busy year! In the last 12 months the play- the heart of our community. ground committee has:

• Written many grant applications and secured $177,000 of funding through grants • Organized and executed numerous fundraisers includ- ing a WestJet raffle, WildRose Brewery Night & Silent Auction, community garage sale, raffles at school events, and concession stands at community events • Evaluated designs and contractors and worked with our chosen contractor to ensure an accessible and in- Help us find great photos! clusive design • Met with local companies and organizations to secure If chosen, you will have bragging rights as your photo will appear on the cover of Riverbend Review, our other communication platforms funding and donations of material or labour and materials and will be credited with your name • Sought feedback from students, teachers, and the community • We are very proud of how far we have come in one year. • The project by the numbers: • $330,000 budget • 115 volunteers needed to assemble the playground • 4,947 square feet of rubberized surfacing • 150 post holes • 6 slides, 1 swing, and 1 merry go round • May 6, 2020 – removal of existing playground Email submissions to [email protected] • June 10, 2020 – first day of volunteer installation of new playground Disclaimer: Published articles, reports or submissions reflect the opinions Please help us build this playground! Installation of the of the author and should not be considered to reflect the opinions of Great new playground will occur June 10 to 12 with June 13 News Media (GNM) and the the Riverbend Community Association (RCA) and/or Residents’ Association. The information contained in this magazine being a backup installation date if we get rained out. is believed to be accurate but is not warranted to be so. GNM and RCA do not endorse any person(s) advertising in this newsletter. Advertisements Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older. are not an endorsement of any goods or services

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At the time of this publication, we were given direction to still proceed with outdoor activities. Nordic Pole Walking Enjoy the fresh air and company of others while you reap the benefits from walking with poles! In this class, you will learn the proper techniques to use poles while walk- ing with a certified instructor. Nordic Pole Walking is a total body workout that enhances posture, core, joints and confidence. Bring your own poles or borrow ours.

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LaRae Krebs Grady Krebs Register online at www.riverbendcommunity.ca Slo-Pitch League Mixed slow pitch league. Non-contact league (no slid- ing into bases and home plate is a mat). Each team

RE/MAX LANDAN REAL ESTATE supplies and umpires their own games. Fun league (we do not track wins or losses for teams). Each team is provided with 6 or 7 game balls; bases are supplied and are kept at the diamond. There is a wind-up tourna- ment that starts the Tuesday after Labor Day weekend and continues through the following weekend. There is 403.830.2364 a windup party after the league ends, usually at the end of September.

Teams: 6 males and 4 females; everyone bats Times: One game per week, June to mid-September (Sundays in June; weekdays in July and August) Location: Holy Angel School Diamond Cost: $1000 per team with valid RCA Membership. Register online at www.riverbendcommunity.ca

12 A P R I L 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities Be Part of It! Benefits Free spring clean-up of Volunteering power rake and aeration. A message from the Federation of Calgary Communities With 1 year lawn maintenance and snow removal agreements.

Volunteering with your community association and con- Spring clean up includes: Power raking, core aeration, lawn mow and trim, hand tributing your unique skills and knowledge, alongside raking, bagging and removal of thatch and leaves on lawn. your volunteer team, helps your community thrive! You also get: Your volunteer efforts are critical to making a difference • grass seeding in the quality of life in your community and helping to • fertilization build a sense of belonging. Not only does your commu- % • pressure washing nity benefit from your volunteer efforts, but you do too! 50 OFF • eavestrough cleaning Volunteering can: With a 6 month lawn maintenance agreement, you will receive a Free spring clean-up Connect to New Friends & Community: power rake and aeration! • Meet new people with shared interests 403.614.0244 • Enhance your social skills in building relationships Visit us at www.bettservices.ca | [email protected] • Strengthen community connections, broaden your support network, access neighbourhood resources and fun activities

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RIVERBEND I APRIL 2020 1 3 The RCA is a volunteer-based, non-profit organization. RCA is governed by the Board of Directors, which consists Our vision is to create a vibrant, active community, and to exclusively of Riverbend residents, and is elected annually encourage participation and a spirit of belonging. at the Annual General Meeting in June. The Board of Di- rectors meet on the second Tuesday of each month Riverbend Community Association (RCA) provides the following programs and services to the residents of Riv- Riverbend Community Association was founded on May erbend: 4, 1987 and celebrated its 30th Anniversary in 2017. • Engaging with community through programs, events and initiatives that bring people together Never had a membership before? Then this is the perfect • Organized sports leagues time to buy one, and experience everything the RCA has • Maintenance of the community centre and outdoor to offer. skating rinks What does an RCA membership get you? • Engaging with community to provide input regard- • The opportunity to participate in community gather- ing planning, development, and environmental issues ings and build in-person relationships that affect the community, such as building develop- • Supporting many programs and events that the RCA ment, zoning, parks development, and roadways offers • Bring forward information and education about com- • Enjoyment of recreational programs and activities munity issues, such as: safety and crime prevention, right in your neighborhood playgrounds, landscaping, responsible pet ownership, • Entitlement to vote at the RCA Annual General Meet- etc. ing to choose the people you’d like to see on the Board of Directors

14 A P R I L 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities About Riverbend Community Association and the services and benefits it offers:

• The ability to join the RCA Board of Directors and make a lasting impact on the community • Discount offers: • 15% off of Riverbend Hall rentals • Discounts on community programs and events • Priority registration for free community programs and events • One free materials drop off once a month at Ecco Recycling landfill • 25% off burglary, smoke, panic, and medical alarm monitoring fees with Stealth Alarms • 25% off paint and 15% off paint supplies at Clover- dale Paint • 10% off at Original Joe’s restaurant in Quarry Park (some conditions apply) • 25% off any 6 month, 1, or 2 year contract at Ath- letic Innovations Sounds Great! How do I renew? Where do I sign up? • Online: best option is to purchase your membership via our website riverbendcommunity.ca. For those without computer access membership can be still purchased: • In person: at the Riverbend Community Centre • Via mail: cut out and complete the Membership form from Riverbend Review. Mail to Riverbend Community Association: 19 Rivervalley Drive SE, Calgary AB T2C 3S1 Please note: • overhead costs of processing membership applications NOT submitted online are high, therefore we strongly encourage everyone to utilize our online portal • registrations that are mailed in take longer to process; you may not receive your membership confirmation right away.

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RIVERBEND I APRIL 2020 1 7 Councillor, Ward 12 Shane Keating 403-268-1698 [email protected] www.shanekeating.ca @CouncillorKeats www.facebook.com/CouncillorKeating

LANDSCAPING Happy Easter, Ward 12. Here are some friendly reminders to keep in mind this April. We have a Committee CUSTOMER SATISFACTION GUARANTEED meeting on April 23, so expect to see an increase in public engagement opportunities throughout the month. This is a We specialize in all crucial meeting and will affect how we move forward with forms of landscape the Green Line. If possible, show your support in person at and Construction City Hall on the day and share any positive Green Line mes- · Decorative Concrete saging you may come across on any of the various social Curbing media platforms available. Visit www.engage.calgary.ca/ · Custom Decks greenline for more information. · Fences · Retaining Walls Community Cleanup Program Update: Each year Calgary · Irrigation Community Standards in partnership with Waste and Re- · Stamped and cycling Services, provide support and resources to com- Exposed Concrete munity associations wishing to hold a community cleanup · Bulk Topsoil Deliveries event in their neighbourhood. This year Ward 12 events · Through Tip Top Soil will held in: May, in Auburn Bay, June in Cranston and in Shepard (partnering with New Brighton). Community cleanup events are free and Calgarians can drop off their refuse at any of the cleanup events. We ask that you avoid GOT A PLAN? bringing car batteries, glass, household appliances, micro- AFFORDABLE CUSTOM LANDSCAPE PLANS waves, liquids such as cooking oils, large metal items (like a lawn mower), sod or dirt (other yard waste is fine) and household hazardous materials. For a listed schedule and more information visit: www.calgary.ca/cleanup Keeping your vehicle safe: With the warmer weather, we should be mindful about the risk of catalytic converters thefts and car prowling. It is important to be aware and stay vigilant. You can discourage thieves by parking in well-lit areas or a locked garage if possible. Always avoid keeping valuables in your vehicle and if you cannot, keep them out of sight. It is always a good idea to consider investing in security surveillance equipment to keep your family and vehicle safe. Free Home Improvement Information Sessions The City will be hosting a free home improvement session on April 25 and will include City experts and industry pro- fessionals that are available to discuss your planned home improvement projects. Information available includes build- ing and code requirements, electrical, plumbing, secondary suites and land use bylaw and permits. The event will run from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and will feature four presenta- tions that will cover the most common topics homeowners Free Estimates 403.256.9282 ask about. To be held at the Calgary Central Library. You can www.jacksonandjacksonlandscaping.ca visit www.calgary.ca/myhome for more details.

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