Social Groups at Mckenzie Towne Hall

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 shane.keating@calgary.ca 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.

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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. Parade nights are a difference to a child! Training is free. checks are provided. For more infor- held at the Sir Arthur Currie Building Register at www.calgaryreads.com. mation or to register as a volunteer, on Thursdays from 6:20 p.m. to 9:10 please contact Lynne at 403-660-1136 p.m. with optional training on Sun- Help Us Find Housing For Fami- or [email protected]. days. Visit www.1292armycadets.ca or lies In Need: Discovery House is www.1292cadetparentsociety.com to a not-for-profit agency that helps Women’s English and Social Group: learn more. women and children leaving domestic Improve your spoken English and violence. Since 2009, we have placed meet new women in your neigh- South Calgary Wellness Fair: Saturday, September 21, 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the South Fish Creek Rec- reation Complex, 333 Shawville Blvd. South Calgary Islamic Centre S.E. Free. Information booths featuring services and resources in your commu- City planners recommended that pending a Transportation Impact As- nity. Come on out and enjoy entertain- Calgary Planning Commission refuse sessment, and the developer could be ment and activities for all ages! Please an application for The Islamic Centre asked to assume all associated costs. visit facebook.com/yycwellness for of South Calgary, at 16555 104 Street At the Development Permit stage, a more information. SE. Places of Worship, as "community parking study would be done. Un- focal points", can be considered at the til City services reach this area, the early planning stages of new commu- proposal is for the project to be self- nities. There is the East Regional Con- sustainable, in terms of water supply "Life is really simple, text Study, but no Area Structure Plan. and sanitary treatment, storm-water but we insist on making A Transportation Plan will involve the management, and fire protection. it complicated." Province. Anne Burke Confucius Initial development would be limited, MCKENZIE TOWNE SUBURBAN JOURNAL SEPTEMBER 2013 9 In Our City Shawnessy ENMAX in Your Community— Library Reliability and Power Outages • Esl Teen Talk: Tue. Nov. 5 – Dec. 5, ENMAX Power is committed to includes a flashlight, batteries, a battery 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Ages 10 – 14. providing an excellent level of reliable operated radio, matches, and candles. • Understanding Teen Issues—Posi- power to our customers, although, at tive Parenting; Positive Youth: times, power outages can occur. When Some other things to keep in mind in- Sep. 19, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. To that happens, our efforts are focused clude having access to a mobile device, register, contact 403-955-1022 or on restoring your service safely and and plugging your electronics into a echc.siteadministration@alberta- promptly. surge protector to help protect against healthservices.ca. potential damage caused by power • Understanding Aging—Topics For Why do power outages occur? There surges. Seniors; Brain Gym: Sep. 20, 10:30 are two different types of power out- a.m. – 12:00 p.m. To register, contact ages: planned and unplanned. Custom- What should you do in the event of a 403-943-9155 or echc.siteadminis- ers are notified in advance of planned power outage? [email protected]. power outages that allow us to schedule • To report a power outage or other • Genealogy For Beginners: Sep. 21, maintenance and repairs. electrical trouble in Calgary, call the 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ENMAX Power Trouble Line at • Getting Started Homeschooling: However, most of the power outages 403-514-6100. Sep. 23, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. that occur in Calgary are unplanned and • Call 9-1-1 for emergency or life • Understanding Teen Issues—Bully- are often caused by severe weather— threatening situations. ing and Peer Harassment: Sep. 26, lightning, high winds, freezing rain, • Turn off appliances or electronic 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. To register, con- extreme heat, and snow. Other factors equipment (e.g. stoves) to avoid haz- tact 403-955-1022 or echc.siteadmin- that may trigger an unplanned outage ards when the power comes back on. [email protected]. include equipment failure, vehicle ac- • Keep one light switched on so you • Understanding Aging—Topics cidents, animals, digging that damages know when power is restored. For Seniors; Feeling Down And underground cables, and tree growth. • Keep warm with layered clothes and Depressed? Sep. 27, 10:30 a.m. blankets. – 12:00 p.m. To register, contact How can you prepare for a power • Listen to a battery-powered radio or 403-943-9155 or echc.siteadminis- outage? There are a few ways you and check your mobile device for infor- [email protected]. your family can stay prepared in the mation. event of an unplanned power outage. • Keep your freezer and refrigerator doors closed so food will stay cool for Visit www.calgarypubliclibrary.com One way is keeping a kit handy that many hours. for more information on these programs. Registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted. Top Earnings in Calgary Organic On Rise In 2012, Calgary had the highest per- the most compensated for the past sonal income per capita of Canada's decade (2003 – 2012) and boast the Each year, more and more Cana- major Census Metropolitan Areas at second highest total growth in earn- dians are going organic—organic $58,314 and has maintained this rank- ings (57.1%) for that period, among sales have tripled here since 2006. ing for well over a decade. Canada's other major centres such as Check out all the Organic Week Vancouver, Ottawa, Montreal and To- Activities from September 21 to 28. Calgary also represented the highest ronto. Edmonton had the highest total wages and salaries per employee in the growth at 60.6%. News Canada, organicweek.ca country at $66,844 in 2012. Calgary employees have consistently been Calgary Economic Development MCKENZIE TOWNE SUBURBAN JOURNAL SEPTEMBER 2013 11 In Our City

Tickets, admission or registration may be required for events. Event details are believed correct as of Events In and Around Calgary press time but may change at any time.

Spruce Mead- The Terry Fox Run: Sep. 15, Eau animals. Welcome to bring your dogs. ows Masters: Claire. Run in support of cancer re- www.walkforfarmanimals.org Sep. 4 to – 8, search. www.terryfox.org Spruce Mead- Red Green—How To Do Everything ows. See Calgary Home + Interior Design Tour: Sep. 29, Southern Alberta Jubi- the world's best equestrian athletes Show: Sep. 19 – 22, BMO Centre. lee. Enjoy a night of comedy with Red compete for over two million dollars Everything home—helpful advice, Green. www.redgreen.com in prize money at this exciting interna- money saving solutions and 375+ of tional show jumping tournament. Calgary's favourite retailers. Helping Families Art Exhibit: Oct. 4, www.sprucemeadows.com www.calgaryhds.com 7:00 p.m., Marda Loop Communities Centre. Art sold on a first come first Calgary Corporate Challenge Fam- Walk A Mile in Her Shoes: Sep. 19, served basis. Tickets include appetiz- ily Day: Sep. 7, WinSport's Canada Olympic Plaza. Join local celebrities ers and live music by The Doll Sisters. Olympic Park. An all-day festival of and other men by strapping on high www.helpingfamilieshandlecancer activities, including a mountain bike heels in support of women and chil- race, truck pull, a kids area and much dren taking steps to walk away from more. Open to the public and free. family violence. www.walkamile.ca www.calgarycorporatechallenge.com A Sampling of Calgary International Film Festival: Parkinson Step 'n Stride: Sep. 7 – 8, Sep. 19 – 29, vrious downtown ven- Concerts Glenmore Park North. Raises funds ues. A non-profit festival, bringing the • Eagles: Sep. 12, Scotiabank Sad- and awareness for the Parkinson Al- best in global and Canadian cinema to dledome berta. www.parkinsonalberta.ca the city, from enlightening documenta- • Drake: Sep. 29, Scotiabank Sad- ries, to compelling dramas and inter- dledome YYComedy Festival: Sep. 9 – 15, national films.www.calgaryfilm.com • Indigo Girls: Sep. 30, Knox Jack Singer Concert Hall. Highlights 9 United Church of the best of the best from the win- Time Travel: Can It Really Be • Ron Sexsmith: Oct. 3, The Gate- ners of the Canadian Comedy Awards. Done? Sep. 20, 7:00 p.m., MacEwan way (SAIT) www.yycomedy.ca Hall A&B at the UofC. Professor Paul • Hanson Anthem World Tour: Davies will deliver a University of Oct. 5, Deerfoot Inn & Casino War Horse: Sep. 10 – 15, Southern Calgary Institute for Quantum Science • Jason Aldean: Oct. 5, Scotiabank Alberta Jubilee. Broadway Across and Technology public lecture. Free Saddledome Canada presents the Tony Award win- ticket with advance registration at • Sarah Brightman: Oct. 21, ning production of War Horse about www.iqst.ca/outreach/publiclecture.php. Scotiabank Saddledome about a teenaged boy and the horse he • Loretta Lynn: Oct. 23, Southern loves during the first World War. Rock the House Run: Sep. 22, Alberta Jubilee www.calgary.broadway.com Market Mall. 10K & 5K run, 5K walk • Brad Paisley: Oct. 25, Scotiabank or 1K McDonald's Go Active walk Saddledome Monster Jam: Sep. 14 – 15, Stam- (perfect for little legs) in support of • Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson: Oct. pede Park. Live motorsport event. Ronald McDonald House with 25, Southern Alberta Jubilee www.monsterjamcanada.ca entertainment along the route. • Leon Russell: Nov. 9, Deerfoot www.rmhsouthernalberta.org Inn & Casino Calgary Bridal Expo: Sep. 15, BMO • Nine Inch Nails: Nov. 25, Scotia- Centre. Features fashion shows, a Walk for Farm Animals: Sep. 22, bank Saddledome wedding gown sale and hundreds of Plaza Theatre in Kensington. Raises • Pearl Jam: Dec. 2, Scotiabank Calgary's top wedding specialists. money and awareness of the cruel and Saddledome www.bridalexpo.ca unsanitary treatment of factory farm MCKENZIE TOWNE SUBURBAN JOURNAL SEPTEMBER 2013 13 In Our City Back to School Safety

Alberta Health Services EMS would the curb to ensure motorists in both pets, hold your child’s hand firmly like to remind parents and students directions have come to a complete and keep a solid grip on leashes about some basic road safety tips, as stop. when crossing. streets become more congested, with • Stay within the crosswalk lines until • Remember: children learn by the return of the school year. Both, fully clear of the road way. observing. By teaching them safe pedestrians and motorists have an • Obey pedestrian lights at intersec- crossing habits as early as possible important role to play—road safety is tions. Cross the street only when you can reduce the chance your a shared responsibility. you see the ‘walk’ sign and only child may be involved in a prevent- when all cars have come to a com- able auto/pedestrian collision. Motorists: plete stop. • Avoid talking on cell phones, • If you are with young children or Alberta Health Services texting, or any other behavior that diverts your attention away from driving. The Courtship Dance • Give right of way to pedestrians who have activated overhead cross- Last year, the Calgary Wildlife Reha- either parent, where they feed and pro- ing lights or who are waiting to bilitation Society (CWRS) received tect them. Interestingly, the hatchlings cross from a street corner. an orphaned Western Grebe chick into never return to the nest. • Remember, it is illegal to pass their care. This adorable vehicles - other than those that are chick grew into a beautiful These birds are the larg- parked - in school zones or play- bird that is recognized by est of the Grebe family ground zones, during posted hours. their striking red eyes and with a lifespan of around impressive courtship ritual. 15 years. Characteristics Around school buses: include a black back and • Flashing amber lights mean a bus The Western Grebe breeds face with a white neck and is slowing down to stop. Motorists on freshwater lakes and underside. They have a should do likewise. marshes that are home to Picture courtesy long neck, a thin bill and a • No matter which direction you are extensive open water. They Melanie Seneviratne most striking feature; their coming from, STOP, when ap- often nest in colonies with brilliant red eyes. proaching a school bus with acti- hundreds or even thousands of individ- vated flashing red lights - unless uals. Here they spend most of the time There are approximately 80,000 the bus is on the opposite side of a on the water as they are very awkward Western Grebes in North America. divided highway from you. on land. In the fall they migrate South The species are not considered threat- • Driver courtesy goes a long way. to saltwater and sheltered sea coasts. ened, however there is concern for By simply being alert and cautious their status on the edges of their range, when approaching a school bus, The courtship ritual of the bird pair including British Columbia, as they you are contributing to school bus includes ‘rushing’. This occurs when are sensitive to pesticides, poor water safety. two birds turn to one side, lunge quality, fishing line and gill nets. The forward with their bodies completely parents are also easily frightened by Pedestrians: out of the water racing side by side in boating disturbances and may not • Cross only at marked crosswalks or synchrony across the lake. return to the nest for hours. street corners that have clear vis- ibility from all directions. The female will lay 3-4 eggs. The To help reduce the orphans it is best to • Make eye contact with all drivers chicks and eggs are most vulnerable to observe these wonderful birds from a before crossing the street. avian predation, accounting for 40% distance. • When activating overhead crossing of nest loss. Once hatched, hatchlings lights, pause before stepping off leave the nest to ride on the back of Cheryl Bowman, CWRS MCKENZIE TOWNE SUBURBAN JOURNAL SEPTEMBER 2013 15 Your Family Sport Parent Tip: Are You A Return to School “Negative” Sport Parent? with Proper Shoes Here are two facts youth sport research the way home in the car: "My Mom For many supports quite consistently: always comments on what I am doing- children, • Negative parental actions can lead to all the way home. But it’s all negative fall means increased stress in the athlete. and how I am not doing things right. a trip to the • Excessive stress can mean lower I might have felt ok until she started store for a performance levels. talking, but usually I wind up feeling new pair of really down by the time we get home." shoes. Foot Negative parental actions can include experts ad- anything from the obvious: yelling, Jenny’s best intentioned Mom is mak- vise setting some ground rules before excessive anger, chronic disapproval, ing a rather common Sport Parent mis- you arrive at the store. unrealistic expectations, critical and take. Hoping to motivate her daughter controlling behavior. More than likely to try harder and work more effec- “Although your son may be happy to this is not you, as the parents that do tively at the next practice, she reviews- return to school in broken down run- engage in the more extreme behaviors and reviews the practice session. She ning shoes, or your daughter may be tend not to seek out assistance and certainly does not mean to be nega- demanding a brand new flimsy, fash- increase knowledge. They feel en- tive, and never raises her voice. But ionable style, do insist they choose a titled to their choices. However, such to Jenny, and to many other young pair of well fitting, supportive shoes,” actions may belong to you in a low or athletes, “negative” means going over says Lisa Irish, a Canadian Certified stressed moment. what they did wrong, and they already Pedorthist and president of the Pedor- have this information. They have thic Association of Canada. “Before Moreover, it’s important to be aware it from themselves, and from their entering the store, explain to your child that what you define as negative might coach. So if you can imagine, to hear that proper shoes are essential for the not be your child’s definition. It may it again feels like—just too much. healthy growth and development of be that your child’s experience and la- their feet and then hold your ground.” beling of such are very different from One way to find out how your child your own. feels about your sport parenting style Second-hand shoes are not a wise is to ask them. Do the things I say choice, say the specialists. The wear Even if you can’t imagine for one help you out? Do they bring you patterns already created will not prop- second your child would ever label down? Kids very often have opinions erly support the next child's unique foot you a “negative parent”, consider the they want to be heard. It’s up to the shape and needs. following examples. parent to be open to listening. One good rule for post-practice and game As children's feet grow so quickly, it is Jenny, a 14 year old figure skater, tells chats: listen more than you talk. tempting to buy shoes they will grow me she is having a hard time with her into. This is not a good idea, since confidence. Although she is trying April Clay, Registered Psychologist shoes that are too big provide a sloppy to think more positively herself, all in Calgary fit and poor support which may aggra- her work seems to crash in a heap on vate, or even cause foot problems.

Aim to strike a compromise. Buy a pair "In one minute you can change your attitude of supportive running shoes for school and in that minute you can change your days and let them wear their fashion- able shoes for parties or outings when entire day." not much walking is required. Spencer Johnson News Canada, www.pedorthic.ca