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SEPTEMBER 2013 McKenzie Towne Social Club Totally Fit Moms Preschool Arts Summer 2013 Recreation Classes They’re Going Back! Back to School MCKENZIE TOWNE SUBURBAN JOURNAL SEPTEMBER 2013 3 In Our Community Social Groups at McKenzie Towne Hall McKenzie Towne Council All social groups are FREE for resi- Book Club (18+) 40 McKenzie Towne Blvd. S.E. dents and youth. Non-residents must Wednesday, September 11th. 403-781-6612 be a guest of a McKenzie Towne 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. [email protected] Resident and are charged $2.00. For McKenzie Towne Hall www.mckenzietowne-connect.com gymnasium availability, visit www. Calling all book Lovers! Enjoy lively Hall hours: mckenzietowne-connect.com. For discussions, meeting new people, Mon-Sat: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. McKenzie Towne social group infor- and reading some really great books? Sunday: 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Holidays: 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. mation, contact [email protected] or Join our book club, new members Office hours: call 403-781-6612 ext. 3. are encouraged to attend. September Mon-Fri: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 11th – Room – By Emma Donoghue. Holidays: Closed McKenzie Towne Social Club October 9th – Fall on Your Knees – By Like us on Facebook: Thursday, August 15th. Anne-Marie MacDonald. Check www. facebook.com/MTCouncil 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. mckenzietowne-connect.com for infor- Follow us on Twitter: McKenzie Towne Hall mation on upcoming books. @MTCouncil This month the social club is put- Elected Officials ting together a SCAVENGER HUNT Bridge Alderman: around Towne! To register your team Every Monday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Shane Keating, 403-268-2430 and for more information visit http:// McKenzie Towne Hall [email protected] mckenzietowne-connect.com/scaven- Come play some cards! A group dedicat- MLA: ger/ to register. ed to playing bridge. Drop-in for some Ric McIver, 403-215-4380, fun and games around the card table. [email protected] New to McKenzie Towne, or want to Suburban Journals Publishing meet some fellow McKenzie Town- Drop-In Playgroup Editor & Article Submissions: ers? Why not check out the McKenzie Mondays: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. [email protected] Towne Social Club? The club will Tuesdays: 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Submission deadlines are the 10th of the month meet regularly, the third Thursday of We invite you to bring your toddler to prior to the distribution month. every month, and offer may different play in our gym full of exciting toys, to Advertising Sales: activities and outings throughout. This have a good time and meet other fami- Pam, 403-880-1819 is a free social group for residents; lies in the community! FREE for McK- [email protected] non-residents are charged $2.00 and enzie Towne Residents. Non-residents The ad booking deadline is the 14th of the must be a resident’s guest. For infor- must be a GUEST of a resident and pay month prior to the distribution month. mation e-mail $2/child to drop-in. Only 2 adult Guests McKenzie Towne is published by Suburban [email protected]. per residents (parents are FREE). Journals Publishing 12 times per year. McKenzie Towne Hall is responsible for submitting McKenzie Towne information and articles only. The opinions within any other published article, report or submission reflect those of the author, and should not be consid- ered to reflect those of Suburban Journal or the Council at McKenzie Towne Hall. The infor- mation contained in this newsletter is believed to be accurate, but is not warranted to be so. Suburban Journal and the Council at McK- enzie Towne Hall do not endorse any person or persons advertising in this newsletter. Publication of these ads should not be considered an endorsement of any goods or services. MCKENZIE TOWNE SUBURBAN JOURNAL SEPTEMBER 2013 5 In Our Community McKenzie Towne Recreation Classes McKenzie Recreation takes place at McKenzie Featured McKenzie Towne Hall Class: Towne Council Towne Hall, 40 McKenzie Towne Totally Fit Moms Blvd. SE. For McKenzie Towne Resident Price: $84 Christmas Craft recreation information, contact Non Resident Price: $120 [email protected] or call Tuesdays, starting September 17th 403-781-6612 ext. 3. at 9:30 a.m. Fair Come take part in exercise for preg- November 9th Fall 2013 Recreation Classes nant women and moms with kids! This 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Register Now! fitness class is geared towards you, McKenzie Towne Hall Seasons starts September 9th and your goals, having fun exercising, and Calling all Crafters! Vendor runs until December 14th meeting other moms. This is an excel- applications are now being accepted Check out our new classes: Medita- lent way to workout without having to for the McKenzie Towne Craft Fair. tion, Totally Fit Moms, Dance and worry about your kids! An area will We are looking for vendors that make, Play with your child, Zumbini, Parent be set up for the kids to play while the bake, or grow their own products. and Tot Yoga, Adult Beginner Hip- moms are working out. We will not be accepting applications Hop, Garter Girls Burlesque, Bricks 4 for distributors of Avon, Norwex, Kidz Preschool, Preschool Arts (Ages 3.5 - 5) Arbonne or any similar companies. All Preschool Arts, Resident Price: $130 products sold must be handmade. For ZumbaTween, Girl Non Resident Price: $163 more information please visit: www. Power, Sportball Mondays, starting September 23rd mckenzietowne-connect.com/craftfair FitKids, Intro at 5:30 pm Choreog- A class for 3.5 and 5 year olds that raphy, encourages visual perception and eye Sunrise hand coordination skills. Students will Be An Active Music learn the visual recognition of the 5 Program, and Elements of Shape and how to use Family Mad Science. them to draw simplistic drawings of creatures from nature. The latest Canadian Community Health Survey found the combined rate of children and teens who are overweight or obese has jumped from 15% to 26% McKenzie Towne Annual over the span of just 25 years. Council Fees 2013/2014 Being active and including fruits and vegetables as part of a balanced diet The 2013-2014 invoices were in the our web site. can help improve and maintain weight: mail May 21st and are due June 1st. • come to the Hall and get your McK- • Walk with your children to school. The Fees are payable by cash, cheque, enzie Towne ID cards. • Let your children help you rake the debit or credit card. *please note cash • hours of operation: Mon – Sat leaves or shovel snow. is accepted during business hours only 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. & Sunday • Register for physical activity at 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mon – Fri. 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. school or after. • please note online credit card pay- • Get the kids involved in making your ments (with NO convenience fee!) McKenzie Towne Residents Associa- meals; add mushrooms high in water are available at: tion – 40 McKenzie Towne Blvd SE, content, to make everyone feel fuller, www.mckenzietowne-connect.com. Calgary, AB,T2Z 4X5. 403-781-6612 faster. • please call 403-781-6612 with any (copper domed building on traffic questions regarding Fees or check circle) News Canada, www.mushrooms.ca MCKENZIE TOWNE SUBURBAN JOURNAL SEPTEMBER 2013 7 In Our City Calgary Connection South Health Campus Volunteer 247 families in homes across Calgary. bourhood with the New Friends and Opportunity: A unique, beautifully Families are provided with individual- Neighbourhood group program. Drop merchandised, volunteer staffed, gift ized support for up to two years to suc- in at one of our weekly groups. There boutique will be opening at South cessfully transition to independence. is no cost. There are no immigration Health Campus in the fall of 2013. We are looking for landlords to partner requirements and no minimum English We are looking for energetic volun- with us to house 35 families currently requirement. Free childcare for kids 6 teers able to provide compassionate on our waiting list. If you are a caring months old to 6 years old. Visit customer service in this unique retail landlord and have space available for www.ciwa-online.com/get-involved/ setting. If you are looking for a volun- rent, please contact our Housing ongoing-events for group locations teer opportunity that is rewarding, and Liaison at 587-226-0983. For more and times. For more information you have 4 to 5 hours a week avail- info: www.discoveryhouse.ca. contact 403-444-1752 or able, please contact chris.paddock@ [email protected]. albertahealthservices.ca. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Cal- gary Home-Start Program is look- 1292 Lord Strathcona’s Horse Go back to school—as a tutor: Do ing for volunteers: Volunteers visit a (Royal Canadians) Army Cadet you miss that back-to-school excite- family home once a week to provide Corps: Join us if you are 12 years or ment, the buzz of the school bell, and emotional and practical support by older, want to meet friends and try the energy of kids? Then become a offering companionship and practi- new things. Activities include survival school reading tutor. The benefits: you cal assistance. Help create a healthy training, trekking, marksmanship, get to be part of the school community, community and meet a new family! military marching, sports, leadership giving back feels great, and you make Training, Police and Child Welfare training, and more.