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4 AUGUST 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities EXECUTIVE MESSAGE

My sincere hope is that the residents of left out of the process and, as a CA, we felt we too could Woodcreek have been enjoying a lovely say we would be unhappy to learn about a construction Alberta summer. It has likely been project if there was no consultation with us. I imagine a different summertime experience many residents of Inglewood feel much like some of for many of us as I am sure some had our residents negatively affected by the ring road con- to change vacation and travel plans. struction changes. However, as we live in a such a beautiful province which can easily be described as Canada’s I’d like to remind you that for many of us, our yearly Nature’s Playground, I hope you were able to take ad- membership to WCA will be up soon. With the mem- vantage and you were able to explore and enjoy our bership platform we are using now, you will receive an province. email with the link to renew your membership about a month or so before your membership is up for renewal. The CA has adopted new summertime hours, which It should be a painless process, but if you do require as- have been effect since mid June. Hopefully you have sistance, please drop by the office, and Sue or Erin will had the opportunity to introduce yourselves to our two help you out. fabulous office staff, Sue and Erin, during the afternoon hours of 1:00 and 4:00, Monday to Friday. You may also We should know by now if any of our fall events are a have noticed that our tennis and pickleball courts are “go”. Please check the chronicle to ensure you are up to up and running and that the courts were the lucky re- date about events and if the Family Fair on September cipient of an upgrade. Please take the opportunity to 12, the Community Clean Up on September 19, and try them out. Don’t forget to add the names of all the the WCA Community Garage Sale on September 26 players when you register your time slot. This is to help are something you need to put in your calendar. With ensure we are compliant with AHS rules for having an all this “home living”, I am sure we have things we could outdoor space where people can play a sport. bring to a clean up or to donate to the Seniors’ Garage Sale. WCA facility has started to open our doors. The office staff and executive have been working hard to ensure As always, if you see any members of the executive out that we are opening the facility in a safe and compliant and about in the community, feel free to stop us and manner, while continuing to provide an array of ser- say hello. Safe, be kind, and enjoy the remainder of the vices for our residents. Please be patient while we and summer. our renters work through the steps to bring back dance, Sincerely, music, Scouts, senior activities, church services, marital Cheryl MacLeod arts and we begin to offer a safe space to rent out for First Vice President weddings, birthdays, meetings, or whatever event you need a space for. We are working toward streamlining the renting process so interested parties can check the website to determine availability, info about capacity for rooms, associated costs, rental requirements, and forms. Sue and Erin, of course, will always be available to walk you through any questions you may have.

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W O O D C R E E K I AUGUST 2020 5 WOODCREEK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD 2020 Board representatives can be reached through the WCA office. President Scott Eden First Vice-President Cheryl MacLeod Second Vice-President Keith Cartmell Community Hall Rental Treasurer Anne Christopoulos Are you planning an event? Secretary Leanne Long Do you need a great local facility? Grants Coordinator Joanne Norton Come and check out the Woodcreek Commu- Police Liaison Sean Sali nity Centre located at 1991 Woodview Drive SW. Youth Events Coordinator Mara Fraser Main floor rooms are wheelchair accessible. Event Set Up Tom Ward We have very successfully offered many small Recreation Coordinator VACANT and large group gatherings such as: St. Jude School Liaison Ann Marie Ciobanca • Wedding Receptions Woodbine School Liaison VACANT • Sports Banquets • Birthday and Anniversary Parties Woodlands School Liaison VACANT • Business Meetings Photographer Keith Cartmell • Condo Board Meetings Gardening Coordinator Ross Snyder • AGMs Woodcreek Seniors Representative Anne Bundgaard • Corporate Parties Craft Sale Coordinator Anne Bundgaard • Product Launches • Bridal Showers Webmaster Shannon Phelan • Political Forums Spaghetti Dinners Coordinator Jason Lewis • Celebrations of Life Pancake Breakfast Coordinator Peter Ridley Main floor hall capacity: Director Alain Carriere 150 with tables Director Alanna Wall 200 theatre style OTHER CONTACTS Kitchen Facilities Past President Cec Jahrig Sound System, Projector and WI-FI Adult Events Coordinator Nora Ward Chairs and both rectangular and round Social Media Kat Macaulay tables Graphics Specialist Theresa Stanislow Main floor boardroom – seats up to18 Three lower rooms with capacities: 50 – 70; Communications WCA Office 45 – 55; 25 (each has mirrored wall) Pickleball Coordinator Dave Christopoulos BOOK YOUR FUNCTION EARLY! Volunteer Coordinator Jill Law CALL SUE / ERIN 403-238-1611 Spider Park Coordinator Kirsten McGee

6 AUGUST 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities DECKSMITH DEVELOPMENTS INC. DECKS & FENCES 403-510-6900 CONTACT RANDY CHOMISTEK Community Office Hours [email protected] | decksmith.ca Summer Hours for July and August ESTIMATE • 3D DESIGN • CONSULTATION Monday to Friday: EST. 1985 1:00pm to 4:00pm or by appointment Closed on statutory and civic holidays Community Office Staff WOODCREEK Facility Manager Sue Larson Office Administrator Erin Lackie BUSINESS MEMBERS Buildings and Grounds Superintendent Al Evenson We thank the following businesses for their on-going support of the Woodcreek Community Association. Phone: 403-238-1611 Address: 1991 Woodview Drive SW SHOP THE NEIGHBOURHOOD Calgary, AB T2W 5E5 and support our local businesses. Email: [email protected] Website: www.woodcreekcommunity.ca • A Second Time • Thai Yoga Massage* • Braeside Automotive • Tim Hortons • Canadian Projects Ltd. • Vlada Professional • Circle K Tailoring • Crispy Crust Pizzeria • Wings Fine Foods To Go • DB Design Studio • Woodbine Chiropractic • Ed’s Barber & Hair Styling and Massage • Fitness Canada Physio & • Woodbine Cleaners* Massage Centre • Woodbine Dental • Gateway Autopro • Woodbine Kidsland Extra • Happy Cup Real Fruit Daycare Centre Woodcreek Copies Smoothie • Woodbine Medical Centre Available at • Lambert Academy of • Woodbine Optometry Chronicle www.woodcreekcommunity.ca Sugar Craft • Woodbine Safeway • Mommy’s Kids Childcare • Woodcreek Dental Care Centre • Woodcreek Lawn & • Paradise Nails & Spa Snow* NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE • Patisserie du Soleil • Woodlands Veterinary Community Association – Erin / Sue • Play Makers Hospital & Animal Dental 403-238-1611 or • Racquet Network Centre [email protected] • Russian Store • Woodpark Liquor Store • Salon Serendipity *10% DISCOUNT for Articles and community • Scotiabank - Woodbine Woodcreek Community announcements ONLY • Shopper’s Drug Mart - Association Members Submissions must be electronic, and Woodbine preferably in Microsoft Word • SouthWest Communities Resource Centre DEADLINE IS 6:00 PM ON THE 10th DAY OF EACH MONTH

W O O D C R E E K I AUGUST 2020 7 WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE HALL WOODCREEK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Serving Woodbine and Woodlands 1991 Woodview Dr SW, Calgary, AB, T2W 5E5 HAVE WE GOT ROOM FOR YOU! Bookmark our mobile-friendly site and check it regularly for all your community events! The community centre is available for rent. It features: www.woodcreekcommunity.ca Main floor hall capacity 150 with tables, 200 theatre style • Woodcreek Chronicle • kitchen facilities • Membership Registration – NOW ONLINE • sound system, projector, WI-FI • Pickleball and Tennis Memberships – NOW ONLINE • tables (rectangular and round) and chairs • Events • ideal for large groups, parties, weddings • Facility Rental Boardroom seats up to 18 • Seniors’ Programs • Children’s Programs Three lower rooms with capacities: 50 – 70; 45 • Fitness Programs – 55; 25 (each has mirrored wall) - not wheelchair • Executive Contacts accessible Please contact the WCA office at See our website for rental rates: [email protected] if you have any www.woodcreekcommunity.ca comments or suggestions for the site. Thank you! We welcome groups on a long or short-term basis. For more information contact: Sue or Erin 403-238-1611 Heritage Time Out McDougall United Church, 8516 Athabasca Street S.E. (No religious content, non-denominational) At Heritage Time Out, practitioners of quilting, knitting, crocheting, card making, as well as a “do-as- you-wish” table, meet to learn and practice their art in a community setting. Come and receive guidance Woodcreek Community Association is now LIVE on from experienced makers, obtain advice, but mostly Instagram @woodcreekyyc! enjoy the company of women across the ages, make friends, and have a personal time out! Tag us in your community pics and we’ll share to We meet on Wednesday mornings from 9:00 to 11:00 our IG feed! am. Our fall session will start September 9. Registration Find Us At: is preferred, but drop in is available, babysitting https://www.facebook.com/woodcreekyyc/ supplied for a low fee. Please contact Lori at McDougall United Church 403-252-1620. https://www.instagram.com/woodcreekyyc/ COVID-19 Update Please contact Kat Macaulay, our social media volun- If Calgary is experiencing any closures due to teer, if you have any comments or suggestions. COVID-19 at this time, please phone the church to see if it is open for its programs.

8 AUGUST 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities Woodcreek Parents and Tots (up to 4 years) Board Meetings Program Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 8 at 7:15 pm Our weekly Parents and Tots program, which runs at the community center on Thursday mornings from 1991 Woodview Drive SW 9:00 to 11:00 am, is looking for a new coordinator. If you wish to have your name added to the If you are interested in volunteering, please contact meeting agenda, please contact Scott Eden at Tina Deschamps at 403-604-9154. 403-560-3585. Everyone is welcome to attend.

C Calling All S R R A F T E

The Woodcreek Community Association (WCA) is now accepting applications for the 10th Annual Fall Craft Sale on Saturday, November 7th, 2020. Sale hours are 9:00 am to 3:00pm. We’re looking for a variety of vendors with handmade and unique crafts for the sale.

The WCA Board of Directors has designated four “donation tables” at the sale. These tables donate their proceeds to charity and local organizations. The craft categories for the four tables are Baked Goods, and Knitting/Crocheting. Table allotment for these two crafts is filled, and additional applications will not be confirmed for the sale.

If you are interested, please email Anne at [email protected] for the application form and further information.

Please note: A possibility exists that the above Craft sale and its operations may be affected by any COVID-19 public health orders that may be issued by the municipal and provincial government in the fall.

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W O O D C R E E K I AUGUST 2020 9 Woodcreek Staycation Kids’ Contests!

If you’re staying at home this summer, here are three ways to pass the time and have fun! Staycation Kids’ Contests For kids ages 3 to 10. Three dif- If you're staying home this summer, ferent contests – three different here are three ways to pass the time and have fun! weeks. Prizes will be awarded each week! For Kids Ages 3 to 10! August 3 to 7: Float Your Boat 3 different contests - 3 different weeks Contest! Make a toy boat that can float on * Aug 3-7 Float Your Boat Contest * water. (Boat must be at least 6 * Aug 10 - 14 Sidewalk Chalk Obstacle Course Contest * inches in length.) * Aug 17 - 21 Lego Contest * Submit 2 pictures of your boat. One picture should be where 10 prizes awarded each week! your boat is floating in water Contests run August 3rd to 21st (e.g., use the bathtub, splash Check the Woodcreek Website pool or a sink). The other picture for full contest and submission details should be of your boat float- at www.woodcreekcommunity.ca ing with a small stuffy or toy in Prizes estimated $10 in value. it. Prizes will be awarded based on originality, seaworthiness, and for use of recycled materials community! Check out this video for August 17 to 21: Lego Contest! (repurposed items found around some fun ideas: https://www.youtube. Make a magnificent creation! (Creations your home). com/watch?v=C6tbQYho0C8. must be at least 6 inches in length.) Submit your photos to Submit a less than 30 sec. video show- Submit 2 photos of your creation from us via email at contest@ ing your course. (Videos longer than two different angles! Prizes will be woodcreekcommunity.ca or drop 30 sec. will not be accepted.) Obstacle awarded based on originality, stability off at the WCA office by Friday, must contain no less than 6 and no and appearance of your creation. August 7, at 9:00 pm. Please have more than 12 activities. Prizes will be Submit your photos to us via email at your parents submit the two awarded based on creativity, clarity [email protected] or photos, your name and age, their and colour, and variety of activities. name, your membership number, drop off at the WCA office by Friday, and the best email to reach you Submit your photos to us via email at August 21, at 9:00 pm. Please have should you win. Contest winners [email protected] or your parents submit the two photos, your name and age, their name, your will be posted on Sunday, August drop off at the WCA office by Friday, membership number, and the best 9, via email. August 14, at 9:00 pm. Please have your email to reach you should you win. parents submit the video, your name August 10 to 14: Sidewalk Contest winners will be posted on Sun- and age, their name, your membership Chalk Obstacle Course Contest! day, August 23, via email. Make an obstacle course with number, and the best email to reach sidewalk chalk for people you should you win. Contest winners Have some fun and enter to win a sum- walking in front of your home will be posted on Sunday, August 16, mer activity bag, including small gift or along other paths in our via email. cards from our local businesses!

10 AUGUST 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities Around the Block, Let’s Walk A Message from the Federation of Calgary Communities

Walking is a great form of cardiovascular exercise, but did you know it can also be an opportunity to increase safety in a neighbourhood? Walking around your neighbourhood, whether it’s with a family member, dog, or by yourself, can help to make your neighbourhood safer.

Walking can help you get more familiar with your community, and observe new things and trouble spots in the neighbourhood. While you walk, you can survey poorly lit areas. Is the signage in your neighbourhood When you’ve got adequate? Do the sidewalks and roads need maintenance? When you go for walks in your neighbourhood a great smile, with these questions in mind, you can easily spot areas that need attention. you tend to share When you’re out walking, don’t forget you can call 3-1-1 it frequently and to report to City services, 9-1-1 for emergencies, or Cal- gary Police Service non-emergency line at 403-266-1234 without hesitation for non-urgent police concerns like noise complaints, minor accidents, etc. You can also connect with other resources like Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) about suspicious residential and commercial Welcoming new and properties at 1-866-960-7226. existing patients to try While walking, also keep a 2-metre distance between yourself and others. Please follow all current restrictions our late extended hours and suggestions from the City of Calgary and Alberta Health Services. Serving Woodlands for over 30 years

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W O O D C R E E K I AUGUST 2020 11 WOODCREEK MARK COMMUNITY YOUR ASSOCIATION EVENTS CALENDAR!

2020 EVENTS September 8 WCA Board Meeting 7:15pm September 12 Family Fair September 19 Community Clean Up September 26 WCA Community Garage Sale October 3 Oktoberfest October 17 Children’s Halloween Party November 7 Craft Sale November 22 Spaghetti Dinner November 24 WCA AGM December 5 Children’s Christmas Party December 7 Volunteer Appreciation December 31 New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance

Used Paperbacks for Sale 50 cents To raise funds for their activities, the seniors have a rapidly-growing book collection with a good selection of gently used novels for 50 cents each.

Donations of gently used paperbacks and children’s books would be appreciated. Please drop off books during office hours.

12 AUGUST 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities • Spaghetti Dinners and evenings out for you and your date a few times a year (New Year’s Eve Celebration, Make the Sock Hop, Oktoberfest to name a few of our previous events) Most of Your • Pickleball League • Renting the Community Centre for your special events • A number of our community businesses also provide Membership discounts to community members. Submitted by Mara Fraser The value of these events is easily worth hundreds of The benefits of having a Woodcreek Family Member- dollars, and it is all free or discounted for members. Our ship are almost too many to count, and we believe community is a great place for you and your family to it would be hard to take advantage of them all! $25 meet people, try new experiences and have a whole lot annually is all it takes for your kids to get their faces of fun. painted at least four times a year, play carnival games, Your membership also entitles you to make a difference get prizes, share hobbies, and have an array of popu- in your community. Members can influence the work of lar sports available to your whole family all year round. the Woodcreek Community Association through serv- Purchasing a community membership is a great idea. ing as a volunteer on the WCA Board. Members in good Take a look at the free opportunities that come with a standing can vote at the WCA Annual General Meeting. family membership: • Free children’s events at Easter, Halloween and Christ- Start taking advantage of your membership today! Now mas—each of these include a variety of activities for available for purchase online. kids and their parents, seasonal treats, and a whole lot Visit www.woodcreekcommunity.ca/membership. of fun! • Family Fun Day (spring) – free BBQ, face painting, games and prizes, and a chance to see inside a police cruiser or fire truck • Stampede Breakfast – free food and entertainment, and games and prizes in the “Kids’ Corral” • Ice rinks – both the hockey rinks and pleasure rinks are yours to use all winter • Basketball Courts, Skate Park, and Tennis and Pickleball Memberships Courts – available to use all spring, summer, and fall • Parents and Tots – meet each Thursday morning year round Are Now • Gardening Club – being a part of this club is free for community members of all ages Available! • Clean up Days (spring and fall)—Woodcreek hosts 2 of Woodcreek Community Association memberships these events a year where dropping off tires, clothes, are now available for purchase. Please refer to our electronics, etc. is free for community members website for information on how to register. • Get Going Program (spring)—a seven-week after- www.woodcreekcommunity.ca school program that provides exposure to a number of (403) 238-1611 sports and fun activities for elementary children Aside from free events, there are also discounts available to community members:

W O O D C R E E K I AUGUST 2020 1 3 WCA Self-Guided Garden Tour Over a late June weekend my wife and I zoomed an eye out for them as you stroll our neighbour- around Woodcreek to photograph front gardens hood and say hi to the people working in them; for the cover of the Woodcreek Chronicle. I’d seen they’re playing an important part in making our many beautiful gardens as I roamed around the neighbourhood a nice place to live. neighbourhood and thought it would be a nice idea to highlight at least some of them. When I did I have shared some photos here, though it was in- the little free libraries, I stuck to the main roads, credibly hard to narrow down- there were over 70! but for the gardens, I drove along every road and Included is a map of some of our favourites. Make in and out of every cut-de-sac. It took 77 Km of an afternoon out of it and see how many you can driving to cover all of them, which was a surprise find! Complete your self-guided tour, then feel to me. free to stop into the Community Center during My wife helped spot them, and as a gardener, Summer business hours for a small summer treat! could usually tell me what the flowers were. We Keith Cartmell were focused on actual flower gardens, not veggie WCA Photographer gardens, or front patios, or nice landscaping. Keep Final Edits: Woodcreek CA August 2020

Page 5 Executive Message

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Page 8 Have we got room for you

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Page 8 Woodcreek Community Website

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Page 14 Self Guided Garden tour:

The sentence “cover of the Wood Creek Chronicle” delete “Wood Creek” and replace with “Woodcreek”

The sentence “they’re playing a part in making” replace with “they’re playing an important part in making”

The sentence “Below is a map of some of our favourites” delete “Below” and replace with “included”

The attached map was not included, can we please fit that in somehow?

Page 18 And the Winners Are:

Replace “couldn’t fine one” with “couldn’t find one”

WCA BULLETIN BOARD / VOLUNTEER WHAT IS OPPORTUNITIES JUST A REMINDER THAT WE HAVE A WOODCREEK? Community 40 Years Serving our Community If you ask people in our area where they live, they say Lost & Found Woodlands or Woodbine. So where does Woodcreek at the Woodcreek Community Centre located come from? A little history lesson will give you the answer. at 1991 Woodview Drive SW Woodlands was established in 1976 and Woodbine Any articles you may have lost in the community, four years later in 1980. The Woodlands Community such as keys, phones, iPads, jewellery, glasses, Association was incorporated on May 21, 1980, and watches, etc. We would like to see them returned to two years later the Woodbine Community Association their owners. was registered on October 19, 1982. In order to better serve the needs of the area, the Woodlands and Wood- Please contact the Woodcreek Community Centre at bine Communities amalgamated on January 29, 1992 403-238-1611 to inquire about any articles you may and the Community Association name was changed to have lost. Woodcreek Community Association and represents the 15,399 residents of both communities. In 1987 a Com- If your organization is planning a bottle drive, please munity Centre building (approximately 1000 sq. ft.) was call the Woodcreek Community Association at built at 1991 Woodview Drive S. W. In 2010 we added a 403-238-1611 to coordinate the date with other bottle 2500 sq. ft. addition with a full basement. We now have drives in the community. a facility that can better serve the needs of the community and provide a venue for meetings, banquets, dances, birthday parties, you name it. A portion of the basement area provides storage for our community groups, and also has three meeting rooms suitable for McLAWS LAW smaller events and programs. So when you hear the name WOODCREEK think both of ESTATE PROBATE the communities. WILLS A further point is that Woodcreek does have two prop- POWERS OF ATTORNEY erties. Our main location is the Community Centre PERSONAL DIRECTIVES in Woodlands. We also have a Woodbine location on Woodborough Road where we have tennis courts, pickle Experienced, cost effective and practical advice, representation ball courts, basketball hoop, skating rink, a skate board and counsel to meet park and a full basketball court. These are all part of your legal needs the Woodcreek Community Association.

Insurance Disputes - Small Business Employment Issues - General Litigation The opinions expressed within any published article, report or submission reflect those of the author and should not Peter B. McLaws be considered to reflect those of Great News Media and the Woodlands & Woodbine Community and/or Residents’ Barrister & Solicitor Association. The information contained in this newsletter is believed to be accurate but is not warranted to be so. (403) 710-3712 Great News Media and the Woodlands & Woodbine Community and/or Residents’ Association do not endorse any person COME VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE! or persons advertising in this newsletter. Publication of any advertisements should not be considered an endorsement of www.mclawslaw.cca any goods or services.

16 AUGUST 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities Hot Mess 05 – Returning Programs

Ballroom, Latin American dance, and ballet classes for children from 4 – 15 years old. Children learn basic skills, techniques, and choreography of each dance. Dance classes improve children’s musicality, coordination, stamina, and physical condition. Join us at the Woodcreek Community AssociationReturning on Friday evenings fromHot 6:00Mess – 7:00Programs PM. For 05 – Returning Programs further information,Woodcreek please refer to our is website: excited www.levitadance.com to welcome back the following programs: Woodcreek is excited to welcome back the following programs:

Levita Dance Ballroom, Latin American dance, and ballet classes for children from 4 – 15 years old. Children learn basic skills, techniques, and choreography of each dance. Dance classes improve children’s musicality, coordination, stamina, and physical condition. Join us at the Woodcreek Community Association on Friday evenings from 6:00 – 7:00 PM. For further information, please refer to our website: www.levitadance.com

Bravo Circus Studio & Entertainment Registration for Summer and Fall semesters Hot Mess 05 – Returningare open!Programs In our classes, your kids can get more active, Woodcreek is excited to welcome back the following programs: develop strength and flexibility and learn gymnastics, dance and cirucs equipment (hula-hoops, props juggling and spinning, balance), all in fun and friendly environment.

Our Schedule: Summer semester July 30 - Aug 20 Thursday at 6:45 - 7:45 pm

Fall semester Jummah Prayers Aug 27 - Dec 14 Thursday at 6:30 - 8:00 pm Inshah Allah at 2:00pm 587-894-0675 Woodcreek Community Association [email protected] 1991 Woodview Drive SW www.bravocircus.ca

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WOODCREEK GARDENING ASSOCIATION Woodcreek Thank You, Woodcreek Gardening Association Pickleball and Picture submitted by Keith Cartmell Tennis Courts Located at Woodborough Park Our newly renovated and resurfaced courts are open. Our facility now provides our members access to two tennis courts and four permanent pickleball courts. All courts have been resurfaced – even the basketball court! Other functional additions are windscreens and divider nets. New this year is our Members-Only access to the On May 23, 2020, members of the WCA Gardening Asso- courts. Requirements are a current Woodcreek Com- ciation spent the morning hours working on the plant- munity Membership plus tennis and/or pickleball ers in front of the Community Center. Sandy Keating membership for the 2020 season. Fees per adult (18 and Ross Snyder kindly donated all the flowers for the +) are as follows: project. WCA Tennis Membership $10.00 WCA Pickleball Membership $25.00 All memberships can be purchased online at www.woodcreekcommunity.ca. Book your court in advance. Throughout the summer, watch for programs to support drop-in, challenging and competitive play, and a fun and social environment. Please Note: No Washroom facilities available on site.

The flowers have blossomed beautifully, and we now Photo by Keith Cartmell have a colourful walkway to welcome our visitors! And the Winners Are… Many residents and families took to following families who correctly identified all 10 Free the streets to find the 10 Free Little Little Libraries. Libraries located in our community. • The Benoit Family Some expressed that they “couldn’t • The Mills Family find one”, others bubbled over with • The Nichols Family excitement that they had found Each family received gift cards to our local business, them all! Congratulations to the Crispy Crust. Woodcreek Senior Moments The Woodcreek Seniors group usually meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month. As the COVID-19 public health orders remain in effect, the WCA Seniors have cancelled all meetings and events until further notice. Hopefully, we will be meeting in the near future, and all Clothing Bank is well with our seniors’ group. We welcome all seniors to join our group. If interested, please contact the Woodcreek Community Center (403- Program 238-1611) for a WCA membership. Did you know that the Woodcreek Community Asso- ciation has three donation bins for recycling your used Updates clothing and textiles? Two bins are located in the park- • A Seniors’ meeting is not scheduled for Tuesday, ing lot of the Woodcreek Community Center and a third August 4, 2020. in the Woodbine 7-11 parking lot. WCA is paid monthly • The Seniors’ membership will be notified if meetings on a per pound basis for all clothing/textiles collected. will resume on August 18, 2020. This money is then donated by the Woodcreek Com- • Discussion for fall activities include a visit to the Saska- munity Association to various worthwhile causes with- toon Farm, October Harvest Luncheon, and our fund- in the community. raising events of Woodcreek Community Garage sale (September 26) and baking tables at the fall Craft sale The following is a list of items they can accept: (November 7). All activities are depending on public • Clean and dry clothing (usable and non-usable), us- health orders. able paired shoes, household textiles like bedsheets, If you have any questions please call Anne Bundgaard, towels etc. Chairperson (403-238-1611) or Heather Roberts, Vice- • Usable clothing accessories like belts, hats. Chairperson (403-225-6657). • Usable handbags • Soft plush toys They do not accept: • Fabric scraps • Rags PLUMber • Uniforms, coveralls, clothing with sponsor logos Plumbob Father and Son • Books  Small Company • Electronics  Low Overhead, Great Rates  Sewer and Drain Cleaning • Wet, moldy, oil or paint covered items  Free Estimates & Advice Please do not leave other donatable items as they can-  Hot Water Tank Specials not be accepted, and the Community Association then  Gas Fitter incurs the cost of having them removed. Call Bob: 403-461-3490

W O O D C R E E K I AUGUST 2020 1 9 Volunteering Volunteering with your community association and Spider Park contributing your unique skills and knowledge, along- side your volunteer team, helps your community Update thrive! Your volunteer efforts are critical to making a difference We have secured funding for the revitalization of Spider in the quality of life in your community and helping to Park located at 2302 Woodpark Avenue SW! The now build a sense of belonging. Not only does your commu- underutilized, vacant space will be transformed into a nity benefit from your volunteer efforts, but you do too! new vibrant park. THANK YOU to our Woodcreek Fami- Volunteering can: lies and the following large donors: • Parks Foundation Calgary Connect to New Friends & Community • The City of Calgary • Meet new people with shared interests • Woodcreek Lions • Enhance your social skills in building relationships • Sam Ousher Switzer Charitable Foundation • Strengthen community connections, broaden your • B. Stefanich Foundation support network, access neighbourhood resources • First Calgary Financial and fun activities The park has been designed to be beautiful, engaging, Benefit your Mind & Body welcoming and safe for all ages. Site preparations have • Reduce stress, improve self-confidence and increase begun, and installation of the playground equipment is happiness and sense of purpose tentatively scheduled for early August. As more of us are • Increase physical activity to support a healthy body seeking and enjoying outdoor spaces more than ever and mind this much needed project will enhance community connections and bring a sense of fun with a lively gathering Help Advance your Career space. We thank all our volunteers and contributors for • Build upon skills and develop new ones their generosity and commitment to this project. WCA • Gain valuable career experience looks forward to the “Grand Re-opening” of Spider Park. Have Fun! • Explore your interests, make time for hobbies, renew creativity and fulfill personal goals • Enjoy social time with new friends Make a Difference • Give back to your community • Have a positive impact in people’s lives! Nowadays, it’s easy to rely on Google to answer those obscure questions you don’t know or can’t remember the answer to, also referred to as “Googling it”. Did you know that Google was not the original name? Ini- tially, the project was called Backrub; however, saying you’d “Backrub it” doesn’t have the same ring to it.

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SW Calgary Costco Opening The Southwest Costco is the first to be built on First Nation Land and will anchor the Shops at Buffalo Run at the intersection of 130th Avenue SW and the SWCRR. Costco is scheduled to open this location August 28, 2020. More stores are slated to open in the summer of 2021. What is the Guidebook for Great Communities? The City of Calgary is changing its Planning and Devel- opment process and rules. The changes are outlined in the “Guidebook for Great Communities” with its fo- cus on longer term community plans and increased density implications. It will be implemented through new Local Area Plans and revisions to the Land Use Bylaw. The purpose is to: • Implement the Municipal Development Plan • Guide Local Area Planning • Provide guidance to Planning Applications Woodbine and Woodlands will be part of District 32 on the Local Area Plan. District 32 also includes the communities of Oakridge, Palliser, Bayview, Pump Hill, Braeside, and Cedarbrae. Please visit the City of Calgary website for further information.

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W O O D C R E E K I AUGUST 2020 2 1 I’m a Calgarian! WELLNESS PROGRAMS THIS AUGUST Have you met some of your wild neighbours? Animals, Yoga Meditation - Igniting the Fire Within - Tuesday, both large and small, live in and move around Calgary. August 18, 7:00 to 8:30 pm Deer, moose, bobcats, and wood frogs are just a few of Instructed by Naomi Parker. We will be working in a the Calgarians that are regularly spotted in and around new moon cycle, and taking a moment to understand Fish Creek Provincial Park. Calgary Captured, a wildlife what your heart’s deepest desire is. Our yoga practice monitoring program, has launched the “I’m a Calgar- will be centered about our third chakra (Manipura). ian” campaign to challenge human Calgarians to learn This is where we start our own fire within to motivate more about their wild neighbours, and how to peace- and pursue our wildest dreams. In order to go after our fully coexist. As well, we are inviting participants to join dreams, we need to be confident and empowered to do the wildlife monitoring team by helping to classify trail so. https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/yoga-fire. camera images by species found. Calgary Captured program partners are the Miistakis Institute, Friends of Fish Self care series - Reset, Renew, Recharge - Creek, City of Calgary, Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Pres- Wednesday, August 5 and 26, 6:30 to 7:15 pm ervation Society, and Alberta Parks, with support from Join Divya Singh, Meditation Instructor at the Art of Alberta Ecotrust, TD Friends of the Environment Foun- Living Foundation, for free online guided medita- dation, and The Calgary Foundation. For more info, visit tions. Using evidence-based tools like breath work and www.rockies.ca/imacalgarian. meditation, Divya will help you dive into key aspects of self-care and empower you to create a personal Join our Growing Group of Fish Creek Provincial wellness roadmap. Every session will explore a differ- Park Protectors! ent theme. https://friendsoffishcreek.org/programs/ The Park Protector monthly donor program is one of wellness-clinics. the most convenient ways to show your support for Fish Creek every day. As a Park Protector - you never Forest Bathing - August 19, 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Hull’s have to worry about keeping your donations up-to- Wood, Fish Creek Provincial Park date and you will get just one tax receipt a year. You will Instructed by Karen Salamandick, Leaning Mind Coach- receive monthly updates on Friends activities so you ing. Mindfully reconnect with nature through the can keep up with the good work your donations are practice of Shinrin yoku (forest bathing). Shinrin yoku supporting! For more information, please visit https:// (Japanese phrase meaning forest bathing or immersing friendsoffishcreek.org/park-protector-signup. oneself in the forest atmosphere) is a slow, mostly silent, mindful practice in nature. Participants will be invited Help Support Outdoor Education in Fish Creek to engage their senses using specific prompts. https:// Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink (BFK) is a friendsoffishcreek.org/event/forest-bathing. truly amazing program that helps to raise funds for children throughout Alberta. Unfortunately, the Shaw Get Fit with BungyPump - Thursday evenings, Charity Classic Golf Tournament will not be taking place August to September, 7:00 to 8:00 pm this year, however through BFK, Shaw Communications Enjoy a fresh and exciting walking experience with a is committing $1 million to support the matching pool small group in Fish Creek Provincial Park through the for the donations. Please donate before August 30 to BungyPump program. BungyPump provides upper and support Learning Naturally and your donation will be lower body strengthening and toning, targets the core, matched up to 50% by the Shaw Charity Classic Founda- builds stamina, improves balance, and increases calorie tion. Please talk to your friends, family, or your employer burn. If you do not have BungyPump poles, the instruct- about contributing this year. https://friendsoffishcreek. or will have some available. https://friendsoffishcreek. org/event/birdies. org/event/bungy-pump.

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Normally, the Woodcreek Seniors’ Knitting Group would meet on Monday afternoons between 1:00 to 3:00 pm in the main hall of the community centre. The COVID-19 pandemic has limited us to staying home but that didn’t stop us from continuing to knit. We have been making projects for the anticipated Craft Sale in November and look forward to being able to share them with all of you.

We are still looking for unused knitting yarn and wool which can now be dropped at the Woodcreek Commu- nity Centre. The office is operating on summer hours; Monday to Friday, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Please do not leave donation bags outside the WCA door.

Remember to take some time out of your schedule and step outside to take in some of nature’s therapy! It’s free for the asking!

Sandy and Pat

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Deadline: 1st of each month for the next SOLID WOODEN CREMATION URNS FOR SALE: month’s publication. Please contact Handcrafted by my late father who understood that [email protected]. families needed affordable and quality urns. For complete details visit Kijiji, enter 1228499805, or call/text Community Announcements are free of charge with a paid community membership to advertise household me at 403-701-9518. items for sale, wanted, garage sale, lost/found, general 55+ CONNECTIONS SOCIAL CLUB: Retired or retir- interest announcements or student/senior services, etc. ing soon? This club is for senior singles wishing to in- Forty word limit. crease their social network. Meet people with similar BUSINESS CLASSIFIED ADS interests for monthly activities. Call Sylvia at 403-281- Business Classified Ads are available through the newsletter 0667 or Joan at 403-242-7793 for more information. publisher, Great News Media at $50.00 per ad per month (plus GST). Please contact Great News Media at 403-720- FLC SENIORS CLUB 55+ (Based out of the Trico 0762 or e-mail [email protected]. The cost of Centre SE): TAI CHI – Call Hilary, 403-256-2156, or email producing this newsletter is offset by Display and Business Classified advertising sold directly to commercial interests. [email protected]. LINE DANCING (to ALL types of music) – Call Joan, 403-719-7763, or email linedancing@ Woodcreek Community Association and Great News flcseniors.ca. Fall sessions (hopefully) start in Septem- Media do not endorse any products or services offered by advertisers. ber. For more activities, visit www.flcseniors.ca.

W O O D C R E E K I AUGUST 2020 2 3 Demolition of the SAFE & SOUND Accidental Poisoning Woodbine Husky Emergency Medical Services (EMS) would like to remind parents and caregivers of precautions to prevent accidental childhood poisonings around the home. In- Oil Gas Station gesting prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medi- Back in April, my office and I were advised of the Husky cations is a significant cause of accidental childhood Oil Gas Station located at 11808 24 Street SW being de- poisonings. Other causes of poisoning include ingesting molished. Since then, I have been in touch with Calgary or coming in contact with household items such as dish- Building Services to keep abreast of details so that we washer tablets, mouthwash, or chemicals such as paints, can share with residents. solvents and cleaning products. Husky Oil’s lease expires at the end of June 2020. The Medication storage land owner, Calgary CO-OP had requested Husky demol- • Place all medications in locked containers and store in ish and remove their buildings as a result. As of writing, an area inaccessible to children Husky continues to work on the remediation of the site, with an expected completion around the end of July. • For easy identification, store all medications in their This will leave the site tested, clean and properly graded. original packaging; do not mix multiple medications in a single bottle I requested on residents’ behalf that concerns surround- • Install child locks on all cabinets, or drawers where ing site contamination as a result of the demolition be medications are stored immediately addressed. Calgary Building Services con- tacted the project manager, Secure Energy Services, Safety tips who in turn engaged the services of Stantec Consulting. • Child-resistant medication bottles are not child proof. It is critical to ensure compliance with Alberta Environ- They can still be opened by a child ment and Parks. • Take extra precaution with medicines designed to ap- Building Services has reviewed the detailed 10-page peal to children such as chewable vitamins or flavored Environmental Soil Management Plan, which specifi- cough and cold syrups cally addresses sampling, testing and remediation of • Promptly dispose of any medications or toxic house- the site in accordance with legislation. Given the firms hold products no longer in use. involved – ownership, contractor and consultant – I was given assurance that the appropriate measures are be- Prevention ing followed and safe conditions are met. • Store household products, cleaning supplies, and cos- In addition, Calgary Co-op has confirmed that they will metics in locked cabinets or drawers be selling the site to a commercial developer. There is • Install child latches on cabinets children might also ac- currently a conditional offer for a small strip commer- cess by climbing on counters or chairs cial centre, which has an anticipated closing date next • Label all plants in and around your home and garden July. I have not been apprised on what businesses will • Antifreeze, windshield washer fluid, and pesticides are open in the proposed commercial strip. extremely poisonous. Even small amounts of these can I have requested that our office continue to receive any cause serious illness if ingested and all updates moving forward on a timely basis. I will • Poisoning information can be obtained by calling the keep you updated as soon as there is any update. Poison and Drug Information Service (PADIS) at: 1-800- I am committed to communicate on this issue at 332-1414 www.CouncillorDiane.ca and also in your community • In case of a poisoning emergency, call 9-1-1 newsletter. • Provide the name of the product ingested and, if it is safe to do so, a sample of the substance for EMS to in- Sincerely, Councillor Diane Colley-Urquhart spect on their arrival

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28 AUGUST 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities MENTAL HEALTH MOMENT Nancy Bergeron, Registered Psychologist, [email protected] “If you can be anything, be kind.” Have a plan for positive action. Is there a song that makes you happy? Can you list three things about your This is one of my favourite quotes, for me, it’s inspirational life that you care about deeply? Are there people in your and aspirational. What’s the point of being mean, bullying world that you care about, whom you could call and or negative toward others when we have the option to (positively) talk with about something? You know, your be a positive, caring and kind person? Some people be- support system. Those things and people who care about come kinder, while others stay the same, and sadly, some you and help lift you up. Create a positive preparedness become more ruthless and critical. Fortunately, many of plan to put into action when stress and negativity are us become softer as we get older. Is it aging, or is it be- threatening. cause we choose to change? It’s true. People can change. It’s interesting how life experience can harden some and Learn to be objective. Every news source has its own soften others. bias. You could read three articles about the same sub- ject and come away with three different interpretations. Everyday life is stressful… even more so now that we have Instead of getting outraged or upset, consider that you been dealing with an invisible threat lurking everywhere. might not be getting all of the information, and that there More than ever we need to be intentional each day. Set are probably things you don’t know. Be well-read, but the intention to be kind. Yes, it can be hard when it feels like the world is at odds and negativity is looming. This is don’t allow what you read to fuel your negativity. Percep- the perfect time to practise kindness, the first cousin of tion is everything, and we all perceive things differently. empathy. Not sure you have it in you? I will hedge my bets Steer clear of negative thoughts and negative people. and say you do… but, if you feel you don’t, I have good You can catch your own negative thoughts and turn your news… it can be learned. attention elsewhere, but what if you are surrounded by Research states that empathy can be learned. You can be negative people who want to draw you back into the neg- empathetic to someone you’ve just met. Studies show ativity pit? Consider that it is sometimes best to physically that it only takes a couple of positive experiences to be- remove yourself from the situation or person. Leave the come empathetic. Great news for those of us who are room. Go for a walk. Close that social media site. Some- sure we’ve become jaded through life experiences. If we times separation is the key to becoming more objective could practise a small bit of empathy each day, we could and calmer in the face of upset. build bridges and find positive solutions. While empathy Do something nice for someone, (even if you think they is an old concept, we don’t always put it into practise. Life don’t deserve it). The ultimate empathetic move is to be gets busy and stressful. The person driving in front us nice even when someone isn’t being nice to you. My mom who won’t go faster is an impediment to getting to our always told me to pray for those I had complaints about. destination, aren’t they? We often see others as the prob- In my first sales job, my boss would encourage me to “kill lem—the root of our troubles—instead of, as individuals them with kindness” when there was an exceptionally who are most likely dealing with as many difficulties in tough client. As a psychologist I now understand what that given moment as we are. they were teaching me… it’s referred to as disarming… There are many reasons to practice empathy and kind- doing the opposite of what’s expected. Compliment ness. Here are some ways we can move away from nega- them. Give your attention to them. Send them a card tive and uncaring, toward more positive actions and noting something you truly like about them. Everyone interactions: is stressed out in one way or another, and if you can see Recognize that our self-talk can be the fuel for negativity. through the hard wall of anger and negativity, under- Think about how we react to the news. Do we begin to neath you will see the pain or distress. Respond to the think about “those people” who are wealthier, or poorer, person there. This is where you will unlock the key to be- or uneducated, or overeducated? Whatever our personal ing kind and empathetic. concern may be, do we ruminate over the people “out As usual, I will leave you with a challenge: practise these there” who can or want to hurt us in some way? We need 4 things for the next 30 days… I guarantee you will not to take notice of our thoughts—and then choose to stop. only feel better but you will be more likable. When I pass Yes, we can actually choose to stop a negative onslaught on from this world, I for one, want to be remembered as of thoughts, and turn it around. Try these steps: kind more than anything else.

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Councillor, Ward 13 Diane Colley-Urquhart [email protected] 403.268.1624 @BigRedYYC Facebook.com/dianecu CouncillorDiane.ca

I hope this Newsletter finds you all safe and healthy. The past months have been incredibly trying and stressful for everyone as the COVID-19 pandemic has evolved, and there will be long-term consequences for many Calgarians once the health threat has passed. I strongly encourage everyone to continue to follow all Alberta Health Services recom- mendations, and to stay apprised of all City developments at www.calgary.ca/ I value your feedback and being your Voice at City Hall, and I rely on as covid19. many voices as possible to guide the decisions that need to be made on your behalf. While many residents connect with me on LinkedIn, Face- I would like to share the below re-paving book, Twitter and Instagram, @BigRedYYC, and at www.councillordiane. projects that have been happening in ca – it’s very few of our 91,170 residents. With monthly community Ward 13 this summer. Many of you have newsletters, they allow only a few hundred words which severely lim- shared with me that some of these roads its the content I can share with you. I will use their newsletters going were in need of repair, and I am happy to forward to connect residents with the newly launched e-dicu Report. see them addressed this summer. Please find my summer edition here: https://joom.ag/s39C.

MLA, Calgary Glenmore Whitney Issik 311A, 2525 Woodview Dr SW T2W 4N4 403.216.5421 [email protected]

Dear friends and neighbours, In order to speed up Alberta’s recovery, new measures and programs have been introduced. Beginning July 1, Alber- I want to thank everyone in our community for your ta’s corporate tax rate was reduced to 8 percent, making resilience over the past several months. Seeing how our province the most attractive place to do business in many people have come together in recent months Canada by far. Other funding initiatives, like the Innovation to support each other in difficult times has made me Employment Grant and Cultural Event Relaunch Program, even more proud to live in our community. will help Albertan businesses and organizations launch and grow so that they can help get Albertans back to work I know that many people have struggled with the in the long run. Businesses can be sure that Alberta is the economic uncertainty that began earlier this year. To best place in Canada get settled, do business, and above get Alberta’s economy moving again, government has all, create jobs and prosperity. introduced a recovery plan that is focused on creat- ing jobs now, building up our province, and diversi- August 3 is Heritage Day in Alberta. I would like to wish fying the economy for the future. To help jump-start everyone a happy Heritage Day as we celebrate the the economy this year and fuel prosperity for years to wonderful cultural diversity that is Canada. come, our government will make the largest invest- As always, it is my honour to serve as your MLA. ment in infrastructure projects in Alberta’s history, which will invest over $10-billion in projects and help Sincerely, create over 50,000 jobs. Whitney Issik

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