APRIL 2020 DELIVERED MONTHLY TO 3,700 HOUSEHOLDS your WEST HILLHURSTWARBLER THE OFFICIAL WEST HILLHURST COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER Kids’ EastER PARTY APRIL 11 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 CONTENTS 5 SCHOOL SHOUT-OUTS: QUEEN ELIZABETH SCHOOL NEWS 6 WHCA MEMBER CARD DISCOUNTS 7 WHCA EVENTS AND PROGRAMS 10 SCHOOL SHOUT-OUTS: WEST HILLHURST COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL 12 WCHA EXTERNAL PROGRAMS 14 CALGARY PUBLIC LIBRARY 15 BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS 17 NORTHWEST WARRIORS HOCKEY 10 14 15 17 Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within any published article, report or submission reflect those of the author and should not be considered to reflect those of Great News Media and the West Hillhurst Community and/ or Residents’ Association. The information contained in this newsletter is believed to be accurate but is not warranted to be so. Great News Media and the West Hillhurst Community and/or Residents’ Association do not endorse any person or persons advertising in this newsletter. Publication of any advertisements should not be considered an endorsement of any goods or services. Your Westhills Warbler - Designed, manufactured, and delivered monthly to 3,700 households by: GREAT NEWS MEDIA Magazine Editors Alexa Takayama Jocelyn Taylor [email protected] Design | Graphics Joanne Bergen Print & Digital Marina Litvak Freddy Meynard TARGETED Erica Morton MARKETING Carolina Tatar BY COMMUNITY Advertising Sales Sam Brown Cindy DeJager Brittany Duval Carol Ann Rhyno [email protected] | 403 720 0762 5 Excellent Reasons to Advertise in Community Newsletter Magazines 1. Top of Mind Brand Awareness: Consistent advertising leads to increased sales. Companies maintain and gain market share when community residents are consistently reminded of their brands. 2. Payback: Community residents trust, and call businesses that advertise in their community magazines. 3. High Readership: 68% female | Even distribution of Millennial, Gen X, and Baby Boomer readers 4. Cost Effective: With advertising rates as low as $0.01 cent per household, advertising in our community magazines is incredibly affordable. 5. Geofence Your Audience: Manage your budget, optimize your returns and target your audience by specific community magazines. Nearby Community Newsletter Magazines: To Advertise Call 403 720 0762 Email [email protected] GREAT NEWS MEDIA 4 APRIL 2020 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities SCHOOL SHOUT-OUTS Queen Elizabeth School Queen Elizabeth School News by Hamish MacAulay Queen Elizabeth School welcomes students, teach- West Hillhurst ers and parents back to school after a deserved Spring Community Association Break. This April we have our community social event, the Spring Fling, and a request for help with our school 1940 – 6 Avenue NW, Calgary AB T2N 0W3 council. P: 403-283-0464 • F: 403-270-0482 [email protected] • www.westhillhurst.com Facility Administration Hours: Mon-Fri 8-4 Spring Fling Building Closed all Civic/Stat Holidays Be sure to pick up your tickets for our April 24th spring dance and fund-raiser. Tickets can be purchased online WHCA Board Of Directors and always go fast for this school-year highlight. Check President Patrick Craddock [email protected] out the school website www.school.cbe.ab.ca/school/ Vice President Jan Cerny [email protected] QueenElizabeth or our Facebook (@qparents) and Twit- Past President Christian Wulff [email protected] ter (@qeeyyc) feeds for information on the event and Treasurer Jordan Stuart [email protected] volunteering. You do have to attend the dance with Secretary VACANT [email protected] your child(ren) so why not check Signup Genius for a Committee Chair Persons chance to volunteer as well! This is not a CBE event so Planning [email protected] volunteer clearance is not required to help at the dance. Transportation [email protected] Newsletter [email protected] Community [email protected] Queen Elizabeth Needs You Engagement The Queen Elizabeth School Council and the Queen Capital Projects [email protected] Elizabeth Elementary Program Enhancement Society Community Garden [email protected] (QEEPES) are the link between parents, our school and Directors the Calgary Board of Education. Every year, they need David Best Anar Ramji parents to step forward and volunteer as part of the Stacy Ewing Marc Rosso council to make Queen Elizabeth our great school. The James Heater Michael Strilchuk time commitment is small, often a few hours or less a Jason Holley David Quaintance week, and you get to see firsthand our school’s suc- Cheryl Jacobs Dale Voight cesses and challenges. Come to our next meeting and The Warbler is the community newsletter for the resident of West Hillhurst. Our goal at the Warbler check the Get Involved tab on the school website to find is to capture the attention and interest of the local community and keep residents informed of community news, events and programs. out more. On Site Facility Contacts On site after hours assistance 403-651-9679 Connections Learn to Skate [email protected] The Queen Elizabeth School website has been updat- Preschool [email protected] ed to help parents access school information. The QES Squash & Tennis Bookings 403-283-0464 ext. 1 Squash & Fitness Supervisor [email protected] Messenger is now part of the news feed. For timely up- 403 283-0464 ext. 1 dates of School Council and school community events Facility Administrator Carla Fiorentino connect with Facebook @qparents or Twitter @qeeyyc. [email protected] 403-283-0464 ext. 6 WEST HILLHURST I A P R I L 2020 5 whca MEMBER card DISCOUNTS by Kyle Ceelen Members of the West Hillhurst Community Association have access to an extensive range of activities, sports, events, seminars, and more. A WHCA Membership also comes with some exclusive benefits and discounts at local businesses. We’re always adding new partners to our benefits program, so keep an eye out every month for new sponsors. EXCLUSIVE Member Card DIscOUnts: Contact [email protected] or call • Amato Gelato – 10% off 403.283.0464 ext. 3 for sponsorship and advertising opportunities including spaces in the arena, • Holiday Inn Express & Suites (University of Calgary gymnasium, squash courts and more. location only) – 10% off on room bookings No membership card? No problem! Come see us at the • Bowtown Music – 5% off products (excluding classes) administration office to get yours. • Kensington Wine Market – 10% off wines, 5% off To register for WHCA free member programs visit: beer/spirits westhillhurst.com. • Framed on Fifth – 10% off framing services Membership cards must be shown. Online administration fees go back to WHCA. • Cadence Chiropractic, Sport & Health – 20% off FIRST 60 or 90-min. massage and 20% off your initial Acupuncture & Treatment • Canary Goods – 10% off GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE • Showhome Furniture – 25% off regular priced items, 15% off custom items Hello WHCA Community! • SunnyCider – 10% off any cider purchase in the tap room. Our Squash Championships were a big hit again this year. Congratulations to all the winners! • Vine Styles – 10% off excluding already discounted items We are getting close to having some major projects • Superior Vacuums – 5% off any purchase or service done in our building, including the HVAC for the dressing rooms, updating the squash court • Ten Thousand Villages – 10% off purchases excluding glass walls and doors, renovating the preschool rugs, food, and sale items washroom, and adding some new flooring on the second floor. • District12 Photographics – 10% off regular portrait session We are also getting information on some bigger, potentially building changing upgrades so stay • The Barn Public House – 10% off total bill tuned. • Trinity Wellness Centre – 15% off your initial Easter is coming up, as is spring break, so I hope everyone gets to enjoy the time off and celebrate Acupuncture assessment and treatment with your families. • Benjamin Moore West Hillhurst Paint & Design – As always, if you have any ideas or concerns, please 15% discount on purchases stop by and see me. • Dignity Memorial – 10% savings on all preneed or Thank you. at-need funeral or cremation products and services, Bryan Polak cemetery interment rights, products and services. General Manager [email protected] Contact directly for details and conditions 6 APRIL 2020 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities WHCA EVENTS AND PROGRAMS by John Mains Neighbourhood Garage Sale - Saturday, June 20 Sign up now for our community garage sale on Saturday Last Chance for Soccer! June 20 as part of Calgary’s Neighbour Day. Clean out We may have a few remaining spots open for spring the basement, kids’ rooms, and garage and host an event soccer. Register today at www.westhillhurst.com/soccer at your home. Registration is free to all WHCA member or email [email protected] with questions or homes, bright yellow lawn signs will be provided, and for more information. Soccer