THE OFFICIAL WEST HILLHURST COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER Contents

THE OFFICIAL WEST HILLHURST COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER Contents

APril 2017 DELIVERED MONTHLY TO 3,600 HOUSEHOLDS your WEST HILLHURSTWARBLER THE OFFICIAL WEST HILLHURST COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER CONTENTS 5 president’s message 5 GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE 7 MONTHLY FREE MEMBER CLUB BENEFITS 8 WHCA PROGRAMS 13 FALL/WINTER 2016 – 2017 LEARN TO SKATE PROGRAMS 15 whcA COMMUNITY SOCCER 17 WESTHILLHURST COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL 18 SuMMIT KIDS PROGRAMS 31 GIVING PEOPLE A VOICE IN MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH 34 NEWS FROM THE FRIENDS OF NOSE HILL Need care for your child’s spring break 18 15 It may seem so far 31away but don't forget3 4 that spri is just around the corner. Need care for your kids during their spring break? We have a camp for that- Summit Spring! We cater to both the public and Catholic school board spring breaks For more information, please call 403.797.1488 or email [email protected] HILLHURST I APRIL 2017 3 SummitU Spring Schedule Every parent wants the best for their kids- to be happy, healthy and safe… Summit Kids can help you with that. Summit Kids has partnered with Kidproof Canada- a world class education publisher that creates exclusive safety curriculum and custom prevention solutions to reduce harm and protect kids around the world - to present to you: SummitU - the children safety courses that are right for your children! Safe Sport Safe Sport is a comprehensive child safety course that encourages children to get involved in sports, and emphasizes the fundamental safety aspects of doing so. Safe Sport discusses how to be a Super Sport, stay safe at away games, prevent injuries, increase self-esteem, deal with sport-bullies, and the health benefits of keeping active. Sports can be an excellent source for kids to grow, learn and develop team spirit, but it is important to ensure kids are taught boundaries, limitations and skills to make safe choices in often difficult situations. 2-hour session (6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.) - $30 +gst ........................................ Thursday, June 1 Stranger Smarts Stranger Smarts is a dynamic, non-threatening two hour child safety workshop that captures the attention of students and allows them to learn how to make safe choices when approached by strangers. The lessons help to reduce fear and anxiety by providing children with skills, knowledge and confidence they need to react safely and make safe choices in potentially unsafe situations. 2-hour session (6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.) - $30 +gst ...................................... Thursday, May 18 IMPORTANT NUMBERS GENERAL manager’s president’s ALL EMERGENCY CALLS 911 MESSAGE MESSAGE Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre 403-253-5250 Bryan Polak, General Manager Craig MacLellan, President Hello WHCA Community, Alberta Health Care 403-310-0000 This spring will be a busy time for West Hillhurst, here is a snapshot of some upcoming events you should be AHS Addictions Hotline 1-866-332-2322 Update on the Arena renovation. The concrete floor is WEST HILLHURST COMMUNITY being poured for the new pad. We are still on target for sure to attend: ATCO Gas – 24 Hour Emergency 403-245-7222 ASSOCIATION a May 2017 re-opening of both the arena and lounge. Building Safe Communities - April 11th, 6-8pm. The Calgary HEALTH LINK 24/7 811 1940-6th Ave NW We are looking at many events in the upcoming year, third session of this initiative between the Federation Calgary, AB – T2N 0W3 Calgary Police – Non Emergency 403-266-1234 including a grand re-opening of the arena, celebrating of Calgary Communities, the Calgary Police Service and the West Hillhurst Community Association. Come out Phone: 403.283.0464 | Fax: 403.270.0482 Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter 403-234-7233 our 80th birthday in 2018, Spruce and Taste 2017 events, [email protected] | www.westhillhurst.com our 1st Stampede Pancake Breakfast, and many more. and be heard! Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-387-5437 Earth Day - April 22nd - Stay tuned for details; let’s make Delivered monthly to 3,600 households and businesses Jennifer Waller, our wonderful events and programming Kids Help Line 1-800-668-6868 West Hillhurst a better place. for 9 years! young lady, has left us. We wish her all the best in her Child Safe Canada 403-202-5900 new career helping out with a special event company. Spruce up the Neighborhood - May 27th. Always a com- Editorial Submissions Distress/Crisis Line 403-266-4357 She is very talented and will be missed by all of us. In her munity favorite, join us at the Community Centre for the place is John Main. John comes from the Tuscany Resi- annual community clean-up day. We will have a number [email protected] ENMAX – Power Trouble 403-514-6100 All editorial content must be submitted by the 7th of dents Association and is very passionate about youth of stations onsite including electronics recycling, bot- Poison Centre - Alberta 1-800-332-1414 sports programming and community events. Please the month for the following month’s publication. tle deposit collection, paper shredding, furniture and HOSPITALS / URGENT CARE help us in welcoming John to WHCA! He will also be household items donations, packer trucks for home and looking for people interested in helping out with volun- organic waste, plus more to be announced. Be sure to Advertising Opportunities Alberta Children’s Hospital 403-955-7211 teering. Please contact him at programs@westhillhurst. stay for our BBQ and Family friendly beverage garden. 403-263-3044 | [email protected] Foothills Hospital 403-944-1110 com. All advertisements must be submitted by the 1st of Peter Lougheed Centre 403-943-4555 the month for the following month’s publication. Do you have thoughts on future growth or ideas for the Rockyview General Hospital 403-943-3000 building? Maybe a 2nd arena, adding another squash court, more tennis courts, or something program relat- Published by Great News Publishing Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre 403-955-6200 ed, please stop by and talk with me or email me at gen- Serving Calgary communities for 28 years South Calgary Urgent Care Health Centre 403-943-9300 [email protected]. I would be interested 91 newsletters reaching over 415,000 households to hear what you have to say. in Calgary and surrounding areas. South Health Campus 403-956-1111 OTHER As always, please check the WHCA website, Facebook, The Hoffman Process helps remove the barriers that are #34-4550 112 Ave SE Twitter, and watch your emails for new health club pro- holding you back from being the best version of yourself. Calgary Humane Society 403-205-4455 Calgary, AB T2C 2K2 grams, for community updates about upcoming events Visit www.hoffmaninstitute.ca Calgary Parking Authority 403-537-7000 and volunteer opportunities, and progress on the Arena Check out our website: www.great-news.ca renovation. to find out how you can, SeniorConnect 403-266-6200 • Gain better personal relationships Calgary Kerby Elder Abuse Line 403-705-3250 • Renew your enthusiasm for life and vitality • Create greater emotional resilience Alberta One-Call Corporation 1-800-242-3447 • Have relief from anger and depression City of Calgary 311 and more... The opinions expressed within any published article, report or submission reflect those of the author and should not be considered to reflect those of Social Service Info & Referral 211 West Hillhurst Community Association and Great News Publishing. Community Mediation Calgary Society 403-269-2707 The information contained in this newsletter is believed to be accurate, but is RNR Lockworks Ltd. 403-479-6161 not warranted to be so. Road Conditions – Calgary West Hillhurst Community Association and Great News Publishing do not 511 endorse any person or persons advertising in this newsletter. Publication of Weather Information any advertisements should not be considered an endorsement of any goods or services. Gamblers Anonymous 403-237-0654 4 APRIL 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities WEST HILLHURST I APRIL 2017 5 will be a focus on core strength and stability through- West Hillhurst MONTHLY HEALTH CLUB PROMO out all components of the workout, which may improve postural alignment and coordination, but foremost, this MONThly FREE MEMBER workout will be functional and fun! All levels welcome. Community Association Dates: April 3rd Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm West Hillhurst Community Association CLUB BENEFITS 1940 – 6 Avenue NW, Calgary AB T2N 0W3 Tammie Yearwood Location: Dance Studio P: 403-283-0464 • F: 403-270-0482 Registration preferred, but drop-in’s are also welcome! Instructor: Dawn (Sub; Val) [email protected] • www.westhillhurst.com To register visit: westhillhurst.com/programsadult Facility Administration Hours: Mon-Fri 8-4 Building Closed all Civic/Stat Holidays Lower Back Pain Talks #4 Free Morning Warrior – Tuesday Morning What computer work does to the upper body. Morning warrior is a combination of strength, cardio, muscle endurance, flexibility, core, and function- WHCA Board Of Directors On Site Facility Contacts When: April 17th President Craig MacLellan [email protected] On site after hours assistance 403-714-5972 al movement patterns. You get everything you need in Time: 7:30 Vice President Dion Lobreau [email protected] Learn to Skate [email protected] our 45 minute early morning boot camp to keep you Room: Upper Studio A going Past President Brent Alexander [email protected] Preschool [email protected] Treasurer Jan Cerny [email protected] Squash & Tennis Bookings 403-283-0464 ext. 1 Instructor: Dr. Trevor Danridge, Chiropractor Dates: April 4th Secretary Christine Fraser [email protected] Health Club Manager Tammie Yearwood Time: 6:10am – 6:55am Committee Chair Persons [email protected] Tai Chi Location: Dance Studio Planning [email protected] 403 283-0464 ext. 1 In this class, students will begin learning the 108 move Instructor: Karen Transportation [email protected] Yang sequence.

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