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Cambridge Opening Manor June 2020 Introducing Cambridge Manor The Brenda Strafford Foundation’s newest seniors wellness community The Brenda Strafford Foundation was in University District, NW Calgary’s newest urban neighbourhood. proudly awarded ‘Accreditation with Cambridge Manor | University District Exemplary Status’ (Accreditation Canada) 403-536-8675 and ‘Innovator of the Year’ (Alberta [email protected] Continuing Care Association) in 2018. Visit us online at: cambridgemanor.ca | theBSF.ca Hidden Valley Comes Together While Staying Apart As all of our efforts to stay socially Monthly Window Walk themes, decorations and other creative distanced seem to be paying off Dress Up Walks, and Community ways people are trying to reach out over this long and strange trip, I’d Clean-Ups. to say, “you are not alone!” like to say how proud I am of our community. We have come to- These have given the Hidden Val- So, let’s keep it up, Hidden Valley! gether over the last few months to ley residents something to cre- If you have any ideas for participa- show our support for each other in ate and hunt for while on walks. It tory events (from a distance) that isolation. As I’ve walked through brings a smile to my face when I we can put out there, please let the neighborhood, I’ve seen the see the beautifully painted stones us know via our Facebook or at community participating in the on walk paths, themed window [email protected]. Disclaimer: The opinions HVCA AGM Postponed expressed within any pub- lished article, report or sub- mission reflect those of the This year, due to COVID-19, our Annual General Meeting (AGM) has been postponed author and should not be until September. considered to reflect those of Great News Media and As per the Government of Alberta COVID-19 restrictions: the Hidden Valley & Hanson In keeping with public gathering restrictions, deadlines are suspended for corpora- Ranch Community and/or Residents’ Association. The tions, partnerships, cooperatives and non-profit organizations to hold annual general information contained in meetings and file their annual returns. this newsletter is believed to be accurate but is not These groups will remain active in Alberta, and will not have their corporations, part- warranted to be so. nerships, cooperatives or non-profit organizations dissolved due to failing to file annual Great News Media and the returns. Hidden Valley & Hanson Ranch Community and/or The AGM will be delayed until later this year, the exact date to be determined by the Residents’ Association do HVCA Board of Directors after reviewing the feasibility of public gatherings at that time, not endorse any person or in accordance with the applicable Government (Federal, Provincial, and Municipal) di- persons advertising in this newsletter. Publication of rection and recommendations. any advertisements should Additionally, the current board has agreed to stay on in their roles until the new elec- not be considered an en- dorsement of any goods or tions can take place. However, if you would like to join us in a volunteer capacity, please services. email [email protected]. H I D D E N VA L LEY • HANSON RANCH | JUNE 2020 3 A WORD FROM THE Social Distancing HVCA PRESIDENT Birthday Party Ideas for Kids Hello fellow neighbours, If you have little ones with spring/summer birthdays this year, you may I just want to thank all the front- be experiencing a sense of guilt when you have to tell them that they can line workers for everything they no longer have a party with their friends. I did, and called around to a few are doing during this pandemic. parents and asked what they were doing to celebrate. Some were keeping I also want to encourage all resi- it simple with just immediate family, others are thinking “outside the box” dents to take part in the differ- to come up with something fun. For example: my daughter turned 7 in ent community activities that we May. I emailed a few of her friends parents and asked if her friends could are suggesting during this time. send her a riddle to solve, her friends then painted a picture answering However, when engaging in the the riddle and posted it on their window for us to walk around and find. activates, please follow the social In exchange for the riddle, we left a small treat bag on their doorstep. We distancing guidelines from the then logged a ticket with 3-1-1 and asked for a special visit from our lo- Government of Alberta. cal fire truck, placed birthday signs in our windows, and our neighbours honked their horns as they drove by throughout the day. Although our If anyone needs help or has con- daughter couldn’t celebrate in-person with her family and friends, she had cerns, please feel free to email me at a great day and was excited to know that our community was still here to [email protected] or info celebrate with her even from a distance! @hiddenhut.org. 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Nearby Community Newsletter Magazines: To Advertise Call 403 720 0762 Email [email protected] GREAT NEWS MEDIA 4 J U N E 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities Just Around the Corner by Caleb Donner- Prairie Winds 4-H Club Reporter With summer just around the corner, the Prairie Winds 4-H Club is still staying active, standing strong, and con- necting virtually with monthly 4-H Zoom meetings. As this was a new experience for our club, the executive members held a test Zoom meeting to ensure things would run smoothly. Everyone was glad to see each other on video, and the test meeting went well with minimal interruptions. Unfortunately, there were many of the member’s favou- rite 4-H activities cancelled this spring. These included the Battle Lake Work-Bee Clean-Up in Westerose, 4-H on Parade, and our year-end meeting with pizza and banana splits. Although everyone was disappointed, members are doing their best to adjust to the interrup- tions by finishing up their record books and completing online workshops. The club historian is also working on putting together club profiles that include member’s pictures beside their own personalized write up to add to the club history book. He also creates a slide show of photos to commemorate the year. This presentation is shown at Achievement Day and our open house in the fall. Rather than the 4-H on Parade clothing that is usually available, members are now able to order unique 4-H clothing that is available to everyone in Alberta. These items were designed as an opportunity for 4-H’ers and their families to connect with some fun clothing piec- es, as well as to commemorate the 2020 4-H experi- ence. Some of the fun slogans include: ‘I’m sorry I ate all the quarantine snacks’, ‘2020: The year we pledged our health to better living for our club our community, our country and our world’, and ‘4-H hair don’t care’. The 2019-2020 4-H year is one we will not forget! H I D D E N VA L LEY • HANSON RANCH | JUNE 2020 5 Hidden Valley Community HIDDENVALLEYHANSONRANCH Community Organizations Association Membership Simons Creek Scouts [email protected] Nitanisak Girl Guides [email protected] Community Resources Community Partnership Coordinator Robert Dickinson [email protected] Community Liaison Officer Bruce Graham Ward 3 Councillor Jyoti Gondek • [email protected] MLA Calgary - North Muhammad Yaseen [email protected] • MLA Calgary - Beddington Josephine Pon [email protected] MP Calgary - Nose Hill Michelle Rempel [email protected] Public School Althea Adams • [email protected] Catholic School Linda Wellman [email protected] YYC Noise Concern Hotline 403-735-1408 HIDDEN VALLEY CONTACT LIST 2020 COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Executive Directors (Serving Hidden Valley and Hanson Interim President Brad M. [email protected] Ranch in Hidden Valley) Vice President Niell C. [email protected] Hidden Hut #10504 Treasurer Brian Pearson [email protected] Hidden Valley Drive NW, T3A 4Z2 Secretary Karla W.