THE ASPEN WOODS JULY 2016 WENTWORTH Stampede Time! Get out and Explore Heat Related ALBERTA Illness THE ASPEN WOODS In Our City WENTWORTH Girl Guides Wants You! ere you in Brownies or Guides when you were CONTACTS Wa girl? Do you have fond memories of playing games, selling cookies, going camping, and having fun Wentworth Resident’s Association with your friends at Girl Guide meetings? Mailing Address Suite #101 - 406 917 - 85 Street SW If so, we invite you to consider coming back to Girl Calgary, Alberta, T3H 5Z9 Guides as an adult! email: [email protected] Today, Girl Guides is still going strong and is Canada’s Castle Keep Residents’ Association leading organization for girls and women, with over website: www.mycastlekeep.ca 80,000 members in communities all across the country. email: [email protected] Girl Guides is full of great women! 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This publication is published 12 times a year by Suburban Journals Publishing and delivered to residents by Canada Post. This publication is also available for pickup from local retail outlets or view it online at www.suburbanjournals.ca/current-issues. Please note: the information and opinions in this newsletter are subject to change, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the publisher or editor. Content contained in this publication may not be reproduced without the written consent of Suburban Journals Publishing. The information herein is believed accurate but not warranted so. Any advertisements, home businesses, babysitters & nannies, or other parties listed in the Aspen Woods/Wentworth Connection should not be interpreted as recommendations or endorsements by the editor or the publisher. DID YOU KNOW?? The National Flag of Canada was introduced in 1965 to replace the Union Jack. ASPEN WOODS/WENTWORTH CONNECTION JULY 2016 3 In Our City mixed-use community for seniors. The design, while Councillor Report still in the very early stages, will include building locations, pathways, streets and a park space. ood news, your Ward 6 office has been working More application details will be released closer to Gsuccessfully to bring two new senior living construction completion. facilities to Ward 6! We will be welcoming Signature Retirement Living to Patterson and Silvera for Seniors The City is leading the development of a Seniors Age- to Glamorgan. We encourage planning for complete Friendly Strategy to help plan for the growing number communities, including housing options for people of older adults, expected to be 1 in 5 Calgarians throughout their lives in areas they have lived - close to by 2036. The Seniors Age-Friendly Strategy has six family, friends and amenities they are familiar with. priority areas which include; access to information and services, community support and health, Prominence Way Retirement Community is anticipated housing, participation and inclusion, prevention of to open in late spring of 2018. In May, construction and response to elder abuse, and transportation and began on Prominence Way Retirement Community, mobility. The City is working closely with community located in the community of Patterson Heights just partners and Calgarians to implement the plan north of Old Banff Coach Road SW near Bow Trail through 2018. A report to Council on implementation SW at 908 Prominence Hill SW. Owned and operated progress is set for October 2016. Visit Seniors Age- by Signature Retirement Living, Prominence Way Friendly Strategy on calgary.ca to get involved. Retirement Community will be a 4-storey building For general information, safety and transportation containing 180 suites. The design provides 126 information, housing and home support services as independent living suites with a mixture of types of well as Police services and recreation, culture and units as well as 54 designated assisted living studios fitness services for seniors provided by The City of supported by Alberta Health Services, for persons Calgary, please visit calgary.ca/seniors. requiring additional care and including a wing for Richard Pootmans, Councillor, Ward 6 memory care residents. Two well-established not-for-profit organizations in Calgary, Silvera and Horizon Housing, are working together to redevelop the land next to Silvera’s A Sampling of Concerts Westview Community at 5025 45 Street SW adjacent • Blink 182: July 10, Cowboys to Glenmore Trail. The Elbow Valley lands came into • Stampede Roundup: July 13, Fort Calgary Silvera’s portfolio in 1964 and in 2000, the lodges • Billy Idol: July 13, Southern Alberta Jubilee were decommissioned. Silvera is redeveloping the Auditorium land to increase affordable senior housing options in • Zac Brown Band: July 14, Scotiabank Calgary while creating spaces for seniors to stay in Saddledome their communities as they age. The new development • Lady Antebellum: July 15, Scotiabank will include the addition of more independent and Saddledome supportive living suites with a vibrant, connected • Sting & Peter Gabriel: July 23, Scotiabank Saddledome • Chasing Summer Electronic Music Festival: July 30 – 31, Max Bell Centre DID YOU KNOW?? Over 200,000 pancakes are served during the Calgary Stampede. ASPEN WOODS/WENTWORTH CONNECTION JULY 2016 5 In Our City Events In and Around Calgary hours, from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., just for adults. East Village Street Fair and Show n' Shine: www.sparkscience.ca July 1, East Village. The vision of the EV Street Fair is to strengthen our community by providing enrichment Calgary Folk Music Festival: and enjoyment to our residents on Canada Day. This will July 21 – 24, Prince's Island Park. Calgary's ever popular include involving nearby communities and the support annual Folk Festival attracts many big names in the of many organizations that are part of the East Village. industry. The festival is comprised of mainstage concerts This classic street fair will encourage Calgarians and and workshops/ sessions. Single-day tickets and four-day visitors to walk about our community and experience passes may be purchased. www.calgaryfolkfest.com our exciting transition. www.ev-na.com Historic Calgary Week 2016 : Fort Calgary Canada Day: July 22 – August 1, City Hall. Chinook Country Historical July 1, Fort Calgary. Looking for some great family fun to Society is pleased to present the 26th annual Historic partake in on Canada Day? Look no further! The day kicks Calgary Week. Join us as we celebrate the rich history, off at Fort Calgary with a free pancake breakfast along with culture and community of Calgary and area with more bouncy castles, pony rides, a petting zoo, live music and than 60 events over 11 days. Enjoy neighbourhood much, much more. www.fortcalgary.com concerts, walks, talks, and explore museums, heritage buildings, cemeteries, parks, libraries and archives. Heritage Park - Dominion Day/ Canada Day/ www.chinookcountry.org/ Family Games: July 1, Heritage Park Celebrate Canada Day in Calgary Pet-A-Palooza Calgary: the old fashioned way with your friends and family at July 25 – 26, Eau Claire Market. With events including: Heritage Park! July 1, known as Dominion Day before “Running Of The Bulls” hilarious 20 ft French and English 1982, commemorates the formation of Canada in 1867. bulldog races, agility demos, cool down stations, photo Join us for a day packed full of fun for all - including a lounges and up to 85 of the leading pet related exhibitors free pancake breakfast for the first 2016 Canada Day your pet will never forgive you if you miss it! guests in the gates before 10:30am! www.petapaloozawest.com www.heritagepark.ca Calgary Fringe Festival: Calgary Stampede: July 29 – August 6, Inglewood. The Calgary Fringe July 8 – 17, Stampede Park. Known as the "Greatest Festival runs in the heart of Calgary's cultural corridor Show on Earth". A 10-day rodeo, midway, western art - 17th Avenue. The Calgary Fringe Festival will host show, Grandstand show, Chuckwagons, and much more. indoor theatre productions, film entries, touring street www.calgarystampede.com performers, and musicians and musical acts. www.calgaryfringe.ca TELUS Spark Adults Only Night: Tickets, admission or registration may be required for July 21, TELUS Spark. Experience the ultimate events. Event details are believed correct as of press night out at the Science Centre. Open for extended time but may change at any time. ASPEN WOODS/WENTWORTH CONNECTION JULY 2016 7 In Our City removing or sheltering the patient from the hot Heat Related environment. • Remove excess or tight fitting clothing, Illness and allow them to rest in a cool environment. ith the return of summer • If the patient is conscious and Wweather, Alberta Health alert, provide suitable fluids Services EMS would like to such as: water, juice, or a sports remind everyone to stay drink. safe in the heat and sun this • If you are concerned, seek season. While children and medical attention or call 9-1-1. the elderly may be more susceptible to the effects of Prevention heat and sun, basic prevention • Stay well-hydrated by drinking measures should be taken by plenty of water.