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Montgomery Community Association
5003 - 16 Avenue NW Calgary, AB T3B 0N2Tel: 403-247-3116 Fax: 403-247-3150
Website: www.mcapeople.ca
Working Together for a Better Community
The Official Newsletter of the Montgomery Community Association
M E S S E N G E R VOLUME 22 NUMBER 6 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013
President’s Corner .......................................................................... 3
Montgomery Fall Fair Thank-you! ................................................ 4
Donna Kennedy-Glans—MLA ........................................................ 5
Planning ........................................................................................... 5
Community Member of the Month ............................................... 6
West Campus Plans ....................................................................... 7
Shouldice Community .................................................................... 9
Montgomery’s Golden Anniversary ........................................... 10
Neighbourwoods / Clean’n’Green Scene ........................ 10-11
Shaganappi Trai l Corridor Study ............................................... 11
Triple A .................................................................................. 12-13
Bowness Library ........................................................................... 14
FCC Community Recognition / Girl Guides .............................. 16
Wanted: Delivery Coordinator ................................................... 16
The deadline for the next issue of the Montgomery
Messenger is December 15, 2013
Montgomery Seniors: Our nextSeniors Social is on November 25.We look forward to seeing youthere.
The MCA thanks the donors and the manyvolunteers who made our new community
playground possible.
It’s finished, it’s open, and it’s terrific!!
WHAT’S INSIDE
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The Montgomery
Messenger is a
publication of the
Montgomery
Community Association.
Editor:
Elspeth Snow
Design and Layout:
Flying Fingers Desktop Publishing
Phone : 403-247-1575Fax: 403-247-1535
Email: editor@mcapeople.ca
Deadlines for submissions:
December 15 for Jan/Feb issue
February 15 for March/April issue
April 15 for May/June issue
August 15 for Sept/Oct issue
October 15 for Nov/Dec issue
All enquiries re advertising, as well assubmissions for articles, are welcome.
Please submit them to the Editor.Because of space restrictions, some
editing may be necessary.
PresidentMarilyn Wannamaker .......... 286-0175VP Russel Ens (acting)
Secretary Lindsay McLaren
TreasurerGeorge McMullen
Directors
David BakerEllen KerkhovenTrevor PoffenrothJewel Spangler
Anita Hennig
Jon McDonald
Elected Represenatives forMontgomery
Councillor Ward Sutherland.268-2430
MLA Calgary-Varsity
Donna Kennedy-Glans......... 216-5436
MP Rob Anders ................... 292-6666
School Board Trustees
Public Joy Bowen-Eyre ...... 294-8121
SeparateSerafino Scarpino ................. 500-2550
Montgomery Community Centre
Hall Available for RentThe hall at the Montgomery Community Centre is available for rent
for functions such as weddings, dances, meetings etc.,
on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Community Association members will receive a discounted rate.
The hall is also available for rent by the hour on Sunday through
Thursday evenings, excluding holidays, for four hours or less.
The board room is also available for rent for meetings, etc.
The rental period includes reasonable time for set up and clean up.
For further information please call
403-247-3116 and leave a message, or
email manager@mcapeople.ca
Calendar of MeetingsThe following is a list of the planned meetings of Montomery
Community Association. Other Board meetings may be scheduled
as required.
MEETING DATE TIMEBoard November 12 7:00 p.m.Board December 10 7:00 p.m.Board January 14 7:00 p.m.
NOTE: Anyone wishing to attend a board meeting should contactthe President at president@mcapeople.ca or call 247-3116 toarrange to attend.
MCA Board of Directors
3NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013 MONTGOMERY MESSENGER
PRESIDENT’S CORNER
The Fall Fair was a huge success, thank you to the
Community Pride and Revitalization (CPR) planning
committee: Sandy, Jon, Helen, Sylvia, Leah for all of their
work. This is a very dedicated group who are now turning
their attention to planting trees in the community through
Neighborwoods. Information is available on the website
and within this newsletter. The CPR committee always
welcomes new members.
I would like to take this opportunity to focus on the
development that will be occurring within and outside of our
community.
The 52nd Street bank repair has commenced and many
may have noticed an increase in construction traffic along
Home Road as 900 truckloads of class 3 rip-rock are being
transported to the East Bowmont Park site. The home
owners along 52nd Avenue have had a meeting with the
City of Calgary, Water Resources and Water Services,
Golder Associates, our MLA Donna Kennedy Glans, and
Dale Hodges to hear the plan and construction schedule.
David Baker has been an outstanding leader on this issue
and has worked to ensure communication between all
parties involved.
Habitat for Humanity has begun building a four-plex
along Bowness Road. According to their website, Habitat
for Humanity is an international non-profit organization
working towards a world where everyone has a safe,
decent place to live. Their mission is to mobilize volunteers
and community partners in building affordable housing and
promoting home ownership as a means to ending poverty. I
would like to take the opportunity to welcome the Habitat
for Humanity volunteers and families to the community.
The Children’s Cottage Society has purchased the three
properties on the corner of Home Road and 17th Avenue. A
development plan for the site has not been submitted as of
yet; however, a meeting with the Planning Committee has
occurred to discuss preliminary ideas for the site. The
Children’s Cottage Society offers a range of services for
parents and children including a crisis nursery (0 to 6 year
olds), respite care, and family support. Information will be
made available through the website as it becomes available.
There have been discussions regarding a Family Care
Clinic (FCC) for the West Bow communities including
Montgomery. In reviewing the information, the MCA Board
has sent letters indicating to Alberta Health and our MLA
that we are not in support of a FCC within the community.
Montgomery already has a number of health care providers
within the community and in close proximity to the
community there are adequate services available. At this
stage, there are two groups who will be submitting
proposals to Alberta Health, and Bowness Community
Association is working with Alberta Health on this project
for their community.
The West Campus Development Trust, after a year of
public engagement and community presentations, has
submitted an application to the City of Calgary for Planning
Commission. This plan is for major development on the
lands east of Shaganappi between 16 Ave and 32 Ave NW
on both sides of the Children’s Hospital. More information
on this project is available within this newsletter. There is
also information and a link on our website and there will be
public open houses held in the next while to show the plan.
I encourage residents to become involved and provide
input. MCA Board has had members representing
community interests in the proposal workshops over the
past year and while aware of increase traffic and parking
pressure within our community, the Board is generally
supportive of the project.
The University of Calgary continues to grow with plans
to expand the Schulich School of Engineering and the new
Taylor Institute to replace the Nickel building. There are
plans to build two new student residences on campus; one
for undergrad students along 24th Avenue and one for
graduate students along 32nd Avenue. The building for the
residents will begin November 2013; once complete, the
three old resident buildings along 24th Avenue will be
demolished.
Foothills Hospital has sent out the Cancer Centre Project
for architecture, site investigation, and design services. The
Public engagement process hasn’t yet been determined, but
Alberta Health would like a preliminary plan done by this
time next year. The hospital is also working closely with
Parkdale and St. Andrews Heights Community
Associations looking at building a new parkade to replace
the current one.
The City of Calgary has approved the Area
Redevelopment Plan (ARP) for the Stadium Shopping
Centre site. Western Securities is moving forward with
developing a master plan for the site. There is a meeting
planned for November 13. University Heights Community
Association is very involved in this project.
The City of Calgary is working on the Northwest Transit
plan and individuals from Transportation Department are
involved in this area; more information about this study is
also within this newsletter.
I hope that you find this information helpful, if there are
any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact
the community centre or myself. Our website
www.mcapeople.ca continues to be updated regularly and
we have E-news with updates and reminders of important
dates. If interested in signing up for E-news, there is a link
on the website or call the community centre at 403-247-
3116.—Marilyn Wannamaker
PRESIDENT
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DALE HODGES: ON THE RECORD
Thank-you! to all volunteers, sponsors and partners of the
2013 MONTGOMERY FALL FAIRWe couldn’t have done it without you!
Special thanks to our student volunteers from
Foundations for the Future Charter Academy and Terrace Road School.
The Bownesians Cassie Welburn Katherine Hodges Kernels Popcorn
Montgomery Safeway Montgomery Subway Radar Rentals
Silvera for Seniors
Shopping Carts in the Neighbourhood!
I am sure we have all noticed shopping carts that
people without cars have taken from Safeway to get
their groceries home. Or
maybe they have been
used by a bottle-picker to
get to the Bottle Depot.
It would be great if people
would all return them to
Safeway—but they do not.
If you notice shopping
carts near your home or
elsewhere in Montgomery, why not give Safeway a
call at 403-288-3219 to let them know where the
cart is located. They have someone who can pick
them up.
5NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013 MONTGOMERY MESSENGER
Phone: Fax:
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Friends,The Fall Legislative Session is
underway in Edmonton and in our
Calgary constituency office
we’re busier than ever!
Recent updates:
• In September, I was honored
to attend the ground breaking of
a new housing complex in
Montgomery by Habitat for
Humanity. A big welcome to the
four families moving into the constituency!
• Flood erosion mitigation began on 52 Street N.W. in
early October and we continue to monitor this project’s
progress. Thank you to David Baker for his continued
vigilance on behalf of his neighbours.
• I’m happy to report flood renovations are also complete
at BowView Manor!
• Our constituency office has been setting up visits to
Grade Six classes to support their government unit. If
your child’s class is interested, please contact us to
schedule a date.
• The new Education Act is currently under review in
Alberta. We will be holding an education forum with
principals and parent councils in our constituency to
discuss its implementation. Classroom sizes, instructional
hours, busing, early childhood services, and many other
aspects of our education system will be on the agenda. I
look forward to sharing the outcome with you.
• If you are 65 years or older you may be eligible for a
property tax deferral. Call or email our office for more
information.
• Lastly, congratulations on your new playground! It’s a
wonderful addition to the community association.
DONNA KENNEDY-GLANS: MLA, Calgary-Varsity
It was an honour to be a part of this special Habitat for Humanity celebration in
Montgomery. Four new families will be moving into our constituency. Welcome!
Calgary-Varsity MLA Office
#101, 5403 Crowchild Trail NW
Calgary, AB T3B 4Z1
Tel: 403-216-5436
Email: calgary.varsity@assembly.ab.ca
As your MLA, I would like to thank everyone who has
taken the time to share ideas and concerns with us. Stay in
touch by contacting our office at
calgary.varsity@assembly.ab.ca or 403-216-5436.
—David BakerPLANNING
PLANNING REPORT
New contextual development permits have been ap-
proved by City Planning at 4528 17th Avenue and 4519 17th
Avenue. The Planning Committee has reviewed a proposed
5 unit development at 4740 17th Avenue responding with
concerns over lack of parking and building orientation on
the lot. A number of neighbours have likewise issued letters
of objection to the City.
6 MONTGOMERY MESSENGER NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013
Greg Owen“Humpty’s October Community Member of the Month”
Since Greg and his family are not living in Calgary at present,
information and a photo were provided to Jewel Spangler by a
number of board members who know him.
Jewel Spangler
MCA
Many in our community will remember Greg Owen, since
he and his family were deeply active in Montgomery for at
least a decade. The Owens relocated to Texas for Greg’s
work back in 2011, so this recognition of his contributions to
the community is long, long over-
due.
How do people like Greg
(super-busy, with a demanding
career and young family) end up
doing all kinds of public service?
The most common routes are
through school or a family
member, and in this case it was
both. His wife Leaha, herself a
volunteering powerhouse, became
very active on the Parent’s
Council at Terrace Road
Elementary when her son started school about 15 years
ago, and her community work ended up activating Greg as
well. He started out by joining the MCA board of directors
and getting involved in the planning committee (which deals
with issues related to development, roads, parks, and
transportation in and around Montgomery). He eventually
took over as MCA Treasurer in the mid-2000s, and became
president for a two-year term in 2009.
There are so many things we could focus on when it
comes to Greg’s service and leadership that it’s hard to
know where to start. Better to highlight one representative
example than to try to list all of his activities, so here goes.
In the treasurer’s position Greg left a lasting mark on the
MCA by both working doggedly to insure that the its
finances were in order, and then taking the job a major step
further. In the mid 2000s, the Community Centre needed a
lot of work to make it more functional and bring it up to
current building codes. He began to seek out and apply for
grant monies to support those repairs and improvements.
Some may remember for example, that the parking lot used
to be gravel. The board was ready to approve funds for a
bare-bones paving job when Greg led the charge to get
grant funds, made sure that the site was examined by
engineers, and ultimately saw that drainage issues were
dealt with and the lot was paved right. Now the building
doesn’t flood from snow and melt, there’s no longer
constant ice build up near the entrance, and snow removal
is a snap. The extra mile was Greg’s forte and the
Community Centre benefitted immeasurably from that fact.
Greg’s presidency has been described as a family affair.
Leaha and the three kids were a constant presence on
projects and at events. The Owens, having moved to
Calgary from Manitoba, started out with few social
connections here, and no extended family. Through their
community work and their real commitment to their
neighborhood, they built a whole life here and became an
ersatz family to many. They are loved and missed still.
Riding Bicycles through the Cold SeasonLeaves have turned, days are getting shorter, mornings
chillier. It’s the time of year when many people put their
bicycles away until spring. You needn’t, though: with a little
bit of preparation you can continue to ride your bike at least
off and on through the cold season.
As long as roads aren’t snowy or icy and temperatures
don’t fall far below zero, cycling isn’t much different than
walking: you need a jacket and gloves. The days when
it’s –30C are memorable, but there aren’t very many of
them! Thanks to chinooks, Calgary regularly experiences
above-zero temperatures with dry roads and pathways even
in the deep of Winter.
Join thousands of Calgarians who ride their bicycle year-
round. You don’t have to do it every day, but whenever
you’d be comfortable walking, you can also be comfortable
riding. Continue to enjoy the health benefits of cycling by
riding to work, school, or for fun through the cold season.
Winter weather doesn’t keep Calgarians off the ski
slopes and cross-country trails, and it needn’t keep them off
the bike paths either. Even snow and subzero temperatures
can be overcome. Proper clothing is important, and,
depending on your level of comfort and commitment, you
might consider adapting your bike for riding on snowy and
icy roads and paths. To learn more about winter cycling in
Calgary, visit bikecalgary.org/winterriding.
F R E E D I N N E REvery Wednesday of Each Month 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
8007 Bowness Road N.W.
Everyone Welcome…Good Food, Good
Friends
Sponsored by
Awaken Community Church, Bow Waters
Community Church, Maranatha Church, Centre Street
Church, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
7NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013 MONTGOMERY MESSENGER
West Campus Outline Plan and
Land Use Amendment
Application
The City of Calgary has received an Outline Plan/
Land Use Amendment Application (identified as
City application # LOC2013-0062) to redesignate
(rezone) and subdivide lands referred to as “West
Campus,” located immediately to the west of the
University of Calgary’s Main Campus, in northwest
Calgary.
The application has been submitted by West
Campus Development Trust, a trust created by
the University of Calgary to oversee the
development.
If approved by City Council, this proposal would
allow the developer to develop 83 hectares of
undeveloped land into a mix of commercial and
residential space, including approximately 6,400
multi-family homes (such as apartments,
condominiums and townhouses), two million
square feet of office space and 200,000 square
feet of retail space. The developer anticipates
the construction would take 15 to 20 years to
complete.
There are several ways you can get involved in
the discussion about the future of the West
Campus lands. Your thoughts for the site will be
considered by City staff and summarized for the
developer, Calgary Planning Commission and City
Council. Ultimately, The City has to weigh many
different things when deciding what to allow on a
property but your input is an important piece.
To find out more about the West Campus
proposed development, go to www.calgary.ca/
WestCampus where you can sign up for
electronic newsletter updates on the webpage
and find out more about how to get involved. You
can also contact the file manager for this
application:
Rick Michalenko, RPP, MCIP
Senior Planner, Land Use Planning & Policy
Tel: 403-268-5167
Email: Rick.Michalenko@calgary.ca
West Campus Master Plan Update:
Continuing to Collaborate
As you are aware, the West Campus Development
Trust has entered a new phase of the updated Master
Plan with submission of our land use plan application.
We are working hard with the City team to help
ensure a seamless transition as the public consultation
process moves under the City’s leadership this fall. It is
very important for us to note the significant input of the
many representatives of our neighbouring communities
such as Montgomery, Varsity, University Heights, St.
Andrew’s Heights and Parkdale. Without question, your
dedication and knowledgeable input enhanced the Plan
and supported land use that harmonizes with surround-
ing communities.
To assist with this process, we would like use this
opportunity to introduce you to the City team that is now
working with us on the Master Plan for West Campus.
Rick Michalenko, RPP, MCIP, File Manager
Senior Planner, Land Use Planning & Policy
Tel: 403-268-5167
Email: rick.michalenko@calgary.ca
Adrienne Beattie, BA, Communications Liason
Communications Advisor, Land Use Planning & Policy
Tel: 403-268-5379
Email: adrienne.beattie@calgary.ca
While the Plan is consistent with community input thus
far, there are several ways that you can provide
feedback on the West Campus application:
1. Provide written comments:
Rick Michalenko, File Manager
Land Use Planning and Policy,
IMC #8117
P.O Box 2100 Station M
Calgary AB T2P 2M5
2. Contact Rick Michalenko directly via phone
403-268-5167, fax 403-268-3542, or email
rick.michalenko@calgary.ca.
3. Attend a public information session (more
details to come; stay up-to-date via the City’s
webpage at www.calgary.ca/WestCampus.)
We look forward to more collaboration in the future!
9NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013 MONTGOMERY MESSENGER
SHOULDICE COMMUNITY(FORMERLY KNOW AS JAMES SHOULDICE
LODGE)
Fall is here and the leaves are in all
their glowing glory! What a beautiful sight
throughout our warm and friendly
community!
Here at Shouldice, we have put our
gardens to bed with the help of wonderful
volunteers.
You too could be one of our valued
volunteers! We have many activities which
are already in place for you to help out
with—or maybe you have a talent or
hobby that you would like to share with
our residents! Come by and have a coffee
and a tour of our facility—you’ll be
amazed at what volunteering can bring to
your life! Speaking of volunteers—what an
amazing group that put on the
Montgomery Fall Fair! Great work! Our
residents at Shouldice Community were
pleased to participate and were lucky to
win 2nd place in the cookie contest! We
are also happy to be back at the
Montgomery Senior Socials held on the
last Monday of the month—there are
many activities planned and lots of
friendships to be made! Hope to see you
there!
You can contact me at 403-288-7977 or
stop by to meet your neighbours.
Live ~ Love ~ LaughKaren Sampson, Activity Coordinator
Shouldice Community
10 MONTGOMERY MESSENGER NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013
When is the Time Right?
When do you know when the time
is right to discuss moving your
parents from their life-long home
into a care facility? And I am not
talking about when they have a major
stroke or other obvious scenarios. I
am talking about when you discover
your mom has taken yet another
tumble, or dad is mistakenly taking
his medicine at the wrong times.
These subtle changes may indicate
the requirement for more
involvement by either yourself or
other family member or a trained
health care provider; or it may
indicate it is time that your parent(s)
move into a care facility. But, how do
you know??
Let me make one thing very clear,
unless your parents are mentally
incompetent, they need to make
these decisions—it is about their
needs, not yours. It is important that
you try to see their perspective, try
to understand their feelings, needs
and goals. Even seemingly small
changes can be very difficult and
challenging, especially when family
dynamics are at play. Siblings may
have very different ideas about what
the issues are, who is responsible,
and what the outcome should be.
The key to all of this is clear, concise
and effective communication!!
Conducting conversations in an
honest and respectful manner will go
a long way to reaching an
understanding of how you can help
your parents maintain their ideal
quality of life throughout all stages of
their aging. If you take the time, care
and effort to communicate with your
parents, siblings and other
stakeholders, you will find it much
easier to discuss important and
sensitive issues and come to an
agreement where all parties feel
comfortable that your parents’ well-
being was the only issue that
mattered. Then you will know when
the time is right!
11NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013 MONTGOMERY MESSENGER
The Clean’n’Green Scene
Help keep Montgomery Clean’n’Green
Shaganappi Trail Corridor Study
Community Conversations – Get
Involved!The City of Calgary with ISL Engineering and
Land Services is conducting a corridor study of
Shaganappi Trail between Stoney Trail and Bowness
Road. The study looks at how best to accommodate
all modes of transportation (walking, cycling, taking
transit, and driving) and integrate these transportation
requirements with surrounding communities and land
uses in a long-term vision for Shaganappi Trail.
Calgarians are invited to attend a community
conversation session to review corridor concepts that
were developed following feedback received from
community members at the April 2013 community
conversations. Attendees will have the opportunity to
learn more about, discuss ideas and provide input into
the corridor concepts being considered.
Dates: Nov. 26 or 28, 2013
Time: 6 to 8 p.m. (Note: This is not a drop-in
session. Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes before start
time.)
Location: Varsity Acres Presbyterian Church
(4612 Varsity Drive N.W.)
Attendees are required to RSVP online by Nov.
22, 2013 by visiting the project web page on
www.calgary.ca (search for “Shaganappi Corridor
Study”) or call 311. A third session may be held if
the first two sessions reach capacity. Attendees are
encouraged to review the highlights and feedback
received from the April 2013 sessions posted on the
project webpage.
After a long night anddays of waiting, we want tocongratulate WardSutherland, our new Ward1 Councillor. We look forward to
working with him in the coming days,weeks, and years.
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
Marilyn WannamakerPresident, MCA
12 MONTGOMERY MESSENGER NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013
Triple A
November Update!
Remembrance Day Services—Monday,
November 11, 2013:The Military Museums (4520 Crowchild Trail
SW) 10:45amBattalion Park (3001 Signal Hill Drive SW)10:30am
Jubilee Auditorium (1415 — 14th AvenueNW) 10:30am
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What is Triple A? Have you seen thesenewsletter articles and wondered to yourself,
what is Triple A? Triple A is the Alliance forActive Aging! The six community associations
of Varsity, Silver Springs, Scenic Acres,Montgomery, Edgemont and Dalhousie werelooking for ways to better serve their 55+
residents to provide them with a wider varietyof programs, activities and outings. As a
collaborative of 6 community associations weare able to work together and provide a widervariety of programming than we can as
individuals. For example, this past October abus full of older adults from NW Calgary took a
day trip to Banff aboard the Tim Horton’s bus.As individual communities we could not providethese opportunities, but as a group working
together we can! If you have an idea for anouting, activity or program please contact
your community association and help us tohelp you! Contact info and the currentprogram offerings are below.
Dalhousie (DCA) 403.286.2555• Zumba Gold: Tuesdays at 9:15am
• Cribbage: Wednesday at 1:30pm• Zumba Gold: Thursdays at 12:15pm
Edgemont (ECA) 403.241.9493• Line Dancing: Tuesdays 1:30 to 2:30pm
Some Line dancing experience requiredplease call ECA for registration informa-tion.
Montgomery (MCA) 403.247.3116• Senior’s Social: Last Monday of the
month 1:00 to 3:00pm. Join us for
lunch and then a presentation and/orcards and games.
Varsity (VCA) 403.288.9001
• Seniors Fitness: Everyone works at
their own ability and pace. Mondays and
Wednesdays 9:15 – 10:15am
• Seniors Card Club (Canasta and
Bridge): Join us to play canasta (we
can teach you!) and bridge. Mondays
12:30 – 3:30 pm. We always welcome
new players.
• Ladies Bridge: Wednesdays 12:30 –
3:00pm
• North Ladies Duplicate Bridge: Tues-
days 11:30 am – 3:30pm
• Seniors Whist Club: Thursdays 1:00 –
3:30pm
• Seniors Yoga: Tuesdays 10:00am -
11:00am
Silver Springs (SSCA) 403.288.2616• Zumba Toning Gold: Mondays 1:15 –
2:15pm. For beginner to older activeadults. Instructor: Kim Nowell
• Mah Jong: Thursdays 1 – 3:30pm.
Drop- in for a game or two of the ageold tile game of Mah Jong. All welcome!
• Seniors Yoga: Fridays 11am – Noonand 12:15 – 1:15pm. Cost- 10 weekregistered class for $80. Call for
information on upcoming classes. Spaceis limited. Instructor: Marcy Jespersen
Scenic Acres (SACA) 403.547.9589• Ladies Social Coffee Craft Club:
Mondays 9am to Noon startingSeptember 9th - $2 Drop in Fee
• Line Dancing: Tuesdays 10:30 to11:30am - Drop in $12 per class
• Single Ladies Get Together: 2nd & 4th
Tuesday of the Month 10:30am toNoon starting September 10th - $2 Drop
in Fee• Quilting Group: 3rd Tuesday of the
Month 9am to 3:00pm starting
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September 17th - $5 Drop in Fee.• Book Club: Typically 1st Tuesday of the
Month. 1:00 to 3:00pm - $2 Drop in
Fee• Walking Club: Wednesdays at 9:15am
FREE. This group is meeting at SACAthroughout the Summer and willcontinue into the Fall.
• Fun & Games: Wednesdays 12:45 to3:45pm starting September 4th - $2
Drop in Fee• Artist Gathering: 2nd & 4th Thursday of
the Month 1:00 to 3:30pm - $2 Drop in
Fee
More information about Triple A and all theupcoming activities can be found on ourwebsite at www.allianceactiveaging.ca
EATING IN THE UK IN THE FIFTIES• Pasta had not been invented.
• Curry was a surname.
• A takeaway was a mathematical problem.
• A pizza was something to do with a leaning tower.
• Bananas and oranges only appeared at Christmas
time.
• All crisps were plain; the only choice we had was
whether to put the salt on or not.
• Rice was a milk pudding, and never, ever part of our
dinner.
• A Big Mac was what we wore when it was raining.
• Brown bread was something only poor people ate.
• Oil was for lubricating, fat was for cooking.
• Tea was made in a teapot using tea leaves and never
green.
• Coffee was Camp, and came in a bottle.
• Cubed sugar was regarded as posh.
• Only Heinz made beans.
• Fish didn’t have fingers in those days.
• Eating raw fish was called poverty, not sushi.
• None of us had ever heard of yoghurt.
• Healthy food consisted of anything edible.
• People who didn’t peel potatoes were regarded as
lazy.
A D V E R T I S I N G R AT E S
Effective: January 2012
Rates per Issue:
(Maximum dimensions for each ad size inbrackets)
Full Page (7.5" wide x 9.75" high) .............. $200
Half Page (7.5" wide x 4.5" high) ............... $120
Quarter Page (3.675” wide x 4.5” high......... $90
Business Card (3.5" wide x 2" high) ............. $45
Prices apply to camera-ready copy (preferred digitalformat is a high resolution JPG or PDF file). A one-time fee will be charged otherwise, depending onsize.
Ask about our design rates.
Annual rates and further details available upon request.
Contact
Elspeth Snow, EditorPhone: 403-247-1575
Email: editor@mcapeople.ca
Triple A Communities andContact Information
Dalhousie Community Association —DCA
email: dcaprograms@gmail.com
phone: 403-286-2555
Edgemont Community Association —ECA
email: edgemon2@telus.net
phone: 403-239-1211
Montgomery Community Association — MCA
email: mcac@telus.net
phone: 403-247-3116
Scenic Acres Community Association — SACA
email: scenacre@telusplanet.net
phone: 403-547-9589
Silver Springs Community Association — SSCA
email: ssca2@shaw.ca
phone: 403-288-2616
Varsity Community Association — VCA
email: vca@telus.net
phone: 403-288-9001
14 MONTGOMERY MESSENGER NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013
PD Day MovieCome watch a feature film on your day off! Call branch for
movie title. With a parent/caregiver.
Fridays, November 8 & 22 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Weaving Yarns: Medieval Myths and LegendsHear ye, hear ye! Journey back in time with Calgary Young
People’s Theatre to the Middle Ages and see tales of old
brought to life on the stage. Ages 5 to 11.
Thursday, November 14 2:30 – 3:15 pm
Reptile PartyMeet reptiles from around the world and learn about their
care as pets and in the wild with this hands-on interactive
presentation. Ages 7 and up.
Saturday, November 16 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Register online at calgarypubliclibrary.com or by calling 403-260-2620
November 2013
Programs for Adults
Programs for Kids
Hours:Monday and Wednesday 1 to 9 pm
Tuesday 10 am to 9 pm
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday 12 to 5 pm
6532 Bowness Road NW
403-260-2600
Your friendly neighborhood library
Adult Book ClubNovember Book Club selection is The Cat’s Table by
Michael Ondaatje. Adult Book Club meets on the third
Sunday of every month.
Sunday, November 17 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Ask A Police OfficerQuestions about the law? Drop-in to the branch and ask
Constable Dylan Harris, Community Liaison Officer, Calgary
Police Service.
Tuesday, November 19 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Ebook DoctorLooking for help with OverDrive or Freading? Drop in for
one-on-one help with your ebook and ereader questions.
Saturday, November 23 2:00 – 3:30 pm
16 MONTGOMERY MESSENGER NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013
DELIVERY COORDINATORDid you know that the MontgomeryMessenger community newsletter isdelivered six times a year to 1800+residences and businesses in ourgrowing community? Our roster ofsome 25 dedicated volunteersdelivers the Messenger and theyneed you!It’s easy—each issue, distribute routemaps and newsletters to ourvolunteer delivery team, and contactfloaters to cover routes whenneeded.
Interested? Have questions? Please
call 403.247.3116 or email
manager@mcapeople.ca
Girl GuidesThank you for your support of our chocolate-mint
cookie campaign. Our District is just about finished
selling over 900 cases of cookies—which is over 10,000
boxes of cookies and over 250,000 cookies! Please look
for us in March/April with our chocolate and vanilla
sandwich cookies.
Our units have a lot of exciting activities planned
including: Nite Trex, a scavenger hunt through the
woods at night, fall and winter camping, outings to the
fire hall and lots of other local businesses, having guest
speakers and instructors come to our weekly meetings
and (of course) lots of crafts and games that fit into our
program/badge work.
For more information on the programs we offer,
please visit www.girlguides.ca.
If you offer a service or have a business in our
community that may fit into the Girl Guide program, we
would love to hear from you! We are always looking for
more places to visit and to have more people willing to
come and speak to our units. Please email or call
Lauren at sbvgirlguides@shaw.ca or 403-710-5775 and
we can discuss.
Is there a volunteer in your community
who deserves to be recognized?
We at The Federation of Calgary Communities are
excited to announce that we are now accepting
nominations for the 2013 Community Volunteer
Awards! There are 20,000 volunteers in the
community association movement here in Calgary;
help us recognize one from your community!
This is an extra special opportunity to recognize
those community volunteers who really stepped up
following the June flooding here in Calgary. Whether
they spent days cleaning out neighbours’ houses,
travelling to other communities to offer assistance,
collecting donations, or rallying support, this is your
opportunity to formally thank them for all of their
hard work.
Additionally, you know that volunteer who year-
round always steps up to help out without being
asked, stays late after an event, or gets up early to
flood the ice rink. Or the group of volunteers who
come together to complete a big project or event for
the community that creates a strong sense of
belonging. And for many communities, there is that
one volunteer who has been a part of improving
neighbourhood life through a lifetime of dedication
and service to their community.
No matter the kind of volunteer, there is an award
to recognize their time and achievements. Nominate
your most deserving community volunteer today and
help celebrate Calgary’s 20,000 community
association volunteers! There are four different
awards to choose from when nominating someone:
• The Step Up Award
• The Spark Award
• The Be Part of It Group Award
• The Community Builder Award
Please visit www.calgarycommunities.com for
detailed descriptions of the four awards and the
nomination form. The NEW deadline to nominate
someone for a 2013 Community Volunteer Award is
November 15th, 2013.
The winners will be presented with their award at
our volunteer recognition celebration. If you have
any questions, please contact Rebecca Dakin with The
Federation at (403)244- 4111 ext. 204 or
communityrelations@calgarycommunities.com
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