Happy New Year

THE OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE DALHOUSIE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION JANUARY 2016

5432 Dalhart Rd NW T3A 1V6 403-286-2555 admin@dalhousiecalgary.ca www.dalhousiecalgary.ca

Check our website at www.dalhousiecalgary.ca for Community Center programs and services, general community information and more.

To Come

Save the DateDalhousie AGM Wednesday, January 27, 2016

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5432 Dalhart Road NW • 403-286-2555 • admin@dalhousiecalgary.ca

Winter Community Office HoursMonday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Saturday 9:00 a.m. –2:30 p.m.Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Closed on Statutory Holidays

The office might close early if there are no programs or bookings at the facility. We recommend to call first. 403-286-2555 #1

Community Office StaffGeneral Manager: Marsha, gm@dalhousiecalgary.ca, 587-437-8217

Finance: finance@dalhousiecalgary.ca, 403-286-2555Reception/Events Booking: Vaydra, admin@dalhousiecalgary.ca,

403-286-2555

The next meeting of the

Dalhousie Community Association

Board of Directors is

7:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 13, 2016

at the Dalhousie Community Centre.

All Dalhousie Residents are

Welcome to Attend.

President .............................................................. Sean French, 403-454-6177Vice President ..........................................................Ron Lowe, 403-560-7535 Vice President ....................................................... Barry Olsen, 403-286-6655Secretary.................................................................................................VacantTreasurer ............................................................... Dan Buskell, 403-286-0049

Board of Directors

Clair Brown. ..............403-288-1050Ron Cornish. .............403-247-2575Kevin Dorma .............403-202-5445James Fong ..............403-286-8792

Margo Glover. ............403-286-3399Betty Glumac.............403-289-9191Omman Hussain .......587-437-3525Ron Mckellar. ............403-286-2771

Elected Directors

Dalhousie Out of School Care.....................................................587-437-8218Dalhousie Soccer ............................................................Office, 403-286-2555NorthSide Soccer ......................................................... Persica, 403-286-0560Guiding .................................................................Guide Centre, 403-283-8348Kindergarten & Junior Kindergarten ........... www.dcakids.com, 403-288-1050Playschool .................................................................................403-286-2339Scouting ...................... Maurice, 403-286-0459, maurice_shevalier@shaw.ca

Group Representatives

Councillor ...............................................................Druh Farrell, 403-268-2430MLA ............................................................Stephanie McLean, 403-216-5436M.P. ..................................................................Diane Ablonczy, 403-282-7980

Elected Representatives

In Our CommunityCommunity Center RentalsDalhousie has several rooms that can be bookedfor birthdays, anniversaries, family gatherings andweddings. Please call the center at 403-286-2555 #1 formore information or stop in for a tour. The Sunrise Room (pictured) seats 40-50 people comfortably depending on the requested set-up and rental rates are $15 an hour between 9:00-3:00 Mon – Fri, weekday evenings and Sat daytime is $30 per hour and $40 for non-standard business hours.

VOLUNTEER rink maintenance help is required! We have a small rink that

relies on volunteers to flood and clean for public use. Call 587-437-8217

if you can help.

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Dalhousie Community Association Programs and Services For Dalhousie and Surrounding Area Activity Name Person Contact Day & TimeBanzai Karate Club Chris 403-708-3233 Tues. 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Thurs. 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Cribbage (Triple A) Drop In / Purchase of AAA Membership required Wed.1:30pm – 3:30pm

Calgary Folk Club Paul 403-286-5651 www.calgaryfolkclub.com Nov. 13th & Nov. 27th Performances

Dalhousie Community Kindergarten Registrar 403-288-1050/ www.dcakids.com Performances resume January 15, 2016

Dalhousie Out of School Care Pauline587-437-8218 doscdirector@dalhousiecalgary.ca

Mon. – Fri. 7– 9:00am/11:30am – 6:00pm *Contact for Registration

Dolce Children’s Choir Ivelina 403-730-0664 / 403-714-7109 Thurs. 5:45pm-6:45pm

Foxy Kickboxing Jessica 403-862-7793 Sun. 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Group Personal Training Lindalgeehesketh@gmail.com 403-861-4162

Mon.Wed.Fri. 6:30am-7:15am & 9:15am-10:15am

Guiding Guide Centre 403-283-8348 Call For Details

Joga Fitness Calgary Kristy & Heather jogacalgary@yahoo.ca Tue. 1:30-2:30pm & 7:30pm-8:30pm

Kung Fu & Tai Chi Raymond 403-650-9191Kung Fu: Thurs. 7pm- 9pmTai Chi: Sat. 9:15am – 11:15am

One Step Ahead Dance Melinda 403-247-3607 Various Class Days & Times

Playschool Registrarregistrar@ dalhousiecommunityplayschool.com

Mon. – Fri. AM Classes & PM Classes*Contact for Registration

Scouting Maurice 403-286-0459 maurice_shevalier@shaw.ca

Stagecoach Theatre Arts School Rahim 403-616-5737 Sat. 2:30pm – 5:30pm

Watercolour Esther 403-284-5545 eakovacs@telus.net Classes to resume January 2016

Fit Chicks Amanda fitchicks.ca Classes to resume January 2016

Hot Mama Fitness Julie julie@hotmamafit.comMon. 10 am – 11 am, Wed. 10 am - 11 amFri. 10:00am – 11:15am

Rhythmic Gymnastics Heather 403-288-7435 Tues. 5:00pm – 6:00pm

Triple Meg Pre-school Soccer Steve Triplemeg.comWed. 11:30am – 12:30pmThurs. 11:30am – 12:30 pmMon. 5:00pm-5:45pm

Too Cool Motorcycle School Christine 403-202-0099 Contact for class dates

Physi-Yoga Kathy 403-241-1600 Wed. 6:30pm-7:30pm.

I Feel Calm – Girls Workshop Mariannemariannedisipio@hotmail.com 403-828-0242

Weds. In January 4:30pm – 5:30pm

A Study of Matthews Gospel Jordan lewisjordank@gmail.com / 780-523-6276 Wed. 8:00pm-9:00pm

Rose Ngan Dance Rose latin.aerobic@yahoo.ca 403-966-8733 Thurs. 7:00pm – 9:00pm

COGO Barre Class Franco www.cogofitness.com Sat. 8:45am – 9:45am,

Intellidance Mel intellidance.ca Thurs. 10 am -12 pm, Sat. 10 am-11 am

Open Artist Studio Time Adult Drop In Art Day First Thurs. Each Month 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Gentle Yoga Class (Iyengar Style) Monica Drop In / 587-777-8455 Mon.9:30am-10:30am

Zumba Gold (Triple A) Kim Drop In / Purchase of AAA Membership required Tues / Thurs 9:15am – 10:15am,

Zumba Kelli 403-990-0123 Tues. 8 p.m. – 9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

**Contact Program Coordinator for Program Details and Fall/Winter Registration**

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Song Writer’s Workshops

The Calgary Folk Club is hosting a songwriter’s workshop on

Sat Feb 27, 2016: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please check their website at

www.calgaryfolkclub.com details.

In Our CommunityAnnual General Meeting You are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting

(AGM) of the Dalhousie Community Association (DCA) on January 27, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at the Dalhousie Community Centre located at 5423 Dalhart Rd N.W.

Agenda:• Presentation of year-end reports• Approval of the Audited Financial Statements for 2014 –

2015 Fiscal Year • Appointing the Auditor for 2015 – 2016 Fiscal Year• Election of the Executive and Board Members

Board of Director Positions and EligibilityDalhousie Community Association is what it is because of dedicated community minded volunteers. Nominations are currently being accepted for the following positions:• President • Vice President (1)• Secretary • Directors (13)

As per the Bylaws, individuals must be a resident of Dalhousie, eighteen (18) years of age or greater and hold a current DCA membership for a minimum of 30 days prior to the AGM to be eligible as a Director. For the Treasurer position, a financial background or an accounting designation is an asset. We would like you to provide your name prior to the AGM however nominations may be made from any voting member present at the AGM.

The DCA Board of Directors meets once a month and there are no meeting in July and August. All Executive and Directors shall be elected for a one year term. Members of the Executive may be re-elected for two additional one year terms to a maximum continuous term of three years in the same post. Please contact the DCA at 403-286-2555 for additional information on the roles.

Mandate of Community AssociationThe City gives communities the responsibility of operating a Community Association to provide services and programs to community residents. The Community Association is also expected to develop and maintain a facility on land leased from the City and manage its resources in a fiscally responsible manner. We also provide information and represent the community on public issues as required. The DCA has worked on your behalf for over 40 years to fulfill this mandate.

Why is the Board of Directors important?The Board of Directors acts as umbrella organization for all user groups and programs within the community and also acts as a liaison with all levels of government on public concerns. In order to keep the DCA operating we need a minimum of 6 and not more than 18 members of the Board of Directors.

Join an active Board that includes many long term serving Directors to ensure that the Dalhousie is a vibrant and dynamic community that promotes involvement of all residents.

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In Our CommunityIn Our CommunityIn Our CommunityDalhousie Co-operative Playgroup Registration is on-goingPlaygroup FormatWednesday September 30, 2015 – June 8, 2016.

Each session is about 2 hours long and consists of four (4) segments in the same basic format.• 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. large toy time• 10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. circle time• 10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. snack time• 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. craft and small toy time

The playgroups objective is to provide a parent – attended program for pre-school children which encompasses a wide variety of experiences that include gross and fine motor activity, imaginative play, exposure to music and rhythm, and socializing. For the parents, the playgroup provides important opportunities for friendship and support.

Maximizing fun while minimizing work is theunderlying philosophy of cooperative playgroups.Our Dalhousie Playgroup (founded September 1989),and the guidelines presented here have been adoptedfrom an Ottawa playgroup, which has been operatingsuccessfully or over 20 years. It is understood thatbecause of fluctuating personal circumstances membersmay not always be able to contribute as much as theywould like. However, in order for the playgroup tofunction as a cooperative, some minimal acceptableeffort must be forthcoming from each member of thegroup. Most members are surprised by how little workis needed to operate a playgroup smoothly and happily.

Expectations Of Each ParentEach parent must fulfill six basic obligations:1. Supervise his / her own child / children2. Set up and lock up duty in rotation3. Craft activity in rotation4. Wash toys and sort craft supplies periodically5. Assist weekly to sort and store toys in their proper

containers and shelves

Current DCA membership required $32.00Registration will be prorated based on the remaining classes at time of registration

Dalhousie KindergartenJanuary is Registration Month!The start of a new calendar year also brings registration for kindergarten programs across the city. Our program, which has a long history in our community, offers:• low teacher to student ratio and use of a full time aid;• an experienced, enthusiastic teacher who loves her

profession!• an open and welcome classroom with parental

participation;• the development of social skills and the “whole” child;• an appreciation of differing learning styles and the

opportunity to learn at your individual pace;• a curriculum focus that allows for special class interests

and includes enriched experiences outside of the classroom (Swimming, skating, and many field trips!)

• regular music instruction;• teaching of critical thinking skills emphasized over

rote learning;• daily outdoor playtime that inspires imagination,

social development and creative play; • opportunities for parents to develop lasting

relationships with each other;• an environment where diversity is celebrated, and a

sense of community is encouraged.

Our program is publically funded, and follows curriculum requirements set out by Alberta Education. A strong academic component in our program ensures that our students are well prepared for Grade 1, and we offer a diverse and rewarding experience for both students and their parents. To qualify for Kindergarten registration, your child must be five years old by March 1, 2016 to start class in September 2016.

Not quite old enough or not sure if your child is ready for kindergarten? Our Junior program may be the right choice! It follows a curriculum that is similar to kindergarten but adapted for those children who are not yet ready for ECS because of their age or development. Children must be at least 4 years of age by September 2016 for this 5 day a week junior program.

Our Open House for parents considering registering for the 2015/16 school year will be held on Tuesday, January 12th from 6:30 – 7:30 pm in our classroom at 5432 Dalhart Rd NW. Kindergarten registration will take place on Tuesday, January 26 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm on a first come, first serve basis. Each class size is limited to 18 students. Registration for Jr Kindergarten students, (should any available spaces remain) will open on Monday Feb 1 at the kindergarten office starting at 9:00 am. Before and after childcare is available on site through the DCA. Please call us at (403) 288-1050 or visit our website at www.dcakids.com for more information.

SAVE THE DATE! Dalhousie AGM Wednesday, January 27, 2016

at 7:30 p.m. at the Dalhousie Community Centre located at 5423 Dalhart Rd N.W.

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Dalhousie Playschool Welcome back to playschool and happy 2016! We

hope you enjoyed the holiday season and all the fun, rest and relaxation that it brings. Classes resume after the holiday break on January 4 and 5. This month our themes will be winter and science.

Our bake sale was a huge success this year – our best ever! The Dalhousie Community Association kindly gives us space to sell our delicious homemade goods at their annual Christmas Craft Fair and we raised over $600! Thank you to all of our bakers and volunteers. Our next bottle drive dates are January 6 and 7. If you have bottles to donate to the playschool, please leave them just outside our classroom at the south-east exterior corner of the community centre.

We are only halfway through the playschool year but planning for the 2016/17 school year is well underway. If you are interested in joining the playschool but want to learn more, we will be holding our open house on Tuesday, January 21 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the playschool classroom. Our teachers and board members will be on hand to answer questions and your child can have a tour of the classroom. We believe the our playschool is a gentle and welcoming introduction to your child’s educational journey and excellent preparation for kindergarten and beyond.

All classes accept ongoing registration for the current year, with space still available in our afternoon classes. Visit our website at www.dalhousiecommunityplayschool.com or call us at 403-286-2339 for more information.

CHECK-Out our website at www.dalhousiecalgary.ca

to find out what is happening in your community.

Triple A January Update!Happy New Year!!!! What will 2016 bring? New

friends? Grater peace of mind? New zest for life? Improved health? New skills? All are possible through Triple A: The Alliance for Active Aging!

Between the six member communities the Triple A offers a wide variety of groups, clubs and activities. There is bound to something to suit everyone! Looking to connect with others? Join Montgomery for their monthly lunch followed by either a presentation or cards/games. Join Scenic Acres every Wednesday for Fun and Games followed by Coffee/Tea and Conversation. Join Edgemont to connect with the Chinese population. Single Ladies can connect at Scenic Acres on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. Looking to improve your mind and body? Join Silver Springs and Scenic Acres for Qigong, and Varsity for Gentle Tai Chi. Are you a quilter or crafter? Scenic Acres has a monthly quilting group as well as a weekly Craft Group. Looking for exercise? Triple A has Pickleball at Silver Springs, Senior’s Fitness at Varsity, Line Dancing at Scenic Acres and Silver Springs, Senior’s Yoga at Silver Springs and Varsity, Zumba Gold is offered at Dalhousie and Scenic Acres and Zumba Gold Toning at Silver Springs. Looking for a gentler pace of exercise? Both Varsity and Scenic Acres have Walking Clubs. Prefer to hone your artist’s skills? Varsity has a weekly Art Group on Tuesdays and Scenic Acres has an Artist Gathering twice a month on Thursday afternoons. Love to play cards? We have Cribbage at Dalhousie and Canasta and Bridge at Varsity. Prefer different games? Learn Mah Jong at Silver Springs or join Silver Springs and Scenic Acres for tiles and variety of games/cards. Love Books? Join Scenic Acres for their monthly Book Clubs.

Looking for something we don’t offer? Let us know! We’re here to help, so let us know if there is an activity you would like to take part in and we’ll see what we can do! Want to help us get a new group going? If you have the time to help get the ball moving we’d love to help. Below you will find the contact number for each community association as well as their schedule of programs geared towards those 55+.

Dalhousie (DCA) 403-286-2555 • Zumba Gold: Tuesdays at 9:15 to 10:15am• Cribbage: Wednesday at 1:30 to 3:30pm • Zumba Gold: Thursdays at 9:15 to 10:15pm

Edgemont (ECA) 403-241-9493

Montgomery (MCA) 403-247-3116

Scenic Acres (SACA) 403-547-9589

Silver Springs (SSCA) 403-288-2616

Varsity (VCA) 403-288-9001

The most up to date schedule can also be viewed on the Triple A website at www.allianceactiveaging.ca

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In Our CityPrograms DescriptionsPlease contact the instructor offering the program for

registration information.

Foxy Kickboxing Kickboxing will help increase fat loss, stress relief, flexibility, and self-confidence. All around it just kicks butt. Foxy Kickboxing was created by women, for women. It is fun, empowering, and did we mention it’s an awesome workout? You will be sore and sweaty, but you will love it!

Group Personal Training We help people uncomplicated the science of fitness progress so you can have the happy, healthy body that you never want to hide. We’re connecting people with our scientific & proven system. People like you; who want to exercise and get results via personal training in the morning, tailored to their abilities and energy level, in a fun community atmosphere. Let’s take the guesswork out of fitness training!

Fit Chicks - Fierce In 8 is based on our FC high intensity interval training method that combines short bursts of cardio mixed with strength, and the key is that any chick can do it. Our “Level system” includes levels & modifications so every chick from the fitness newbie to seasoned vet will be challenged & included.

Iyengar Yoga ClassBreath awareness to combat depression/anxiety with Asana poses practicing proper alignment. With the use of props to enhance and build strength, flexibility and balance.

Hot Mama Fitness What is a Toddler Tag Out? - Toddler Tag-Out (TTO) format is what Hot Mama is known for! Mamas get a seriously fun and effective class and the kids get

New Programs at Dalhousie Community CenterI Feel Calm “This is a fun 4 week class for girls between the ages of 5-9! We will be learning ways to be our very best “calm self” by practicing strategies around yoga/dance, visualization and centering meditations, as well as by expressing our feelings through art! Each week, we will be addressing a different topic to build our self-confidence!”

Volunteers Required• Beginner skating: Instructors wanted. Start January

13 (weather dependent), Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm. Lessons will go for three to four weeks depending on the weather.

• Rink Maintenance: Did you know that we have a 40X40 ft square boarded ice surface behind the building? This area is maintained by volunteers and we need help in making it available again this year. Please help us keep this area available by making a commitment to help with flooding and snow removal.

To volunteer for any of these positions please either call the center at 403-286-2555 #3 or email gm@ dalhousiecalgary.ca.

seriously fun social and active play! You’ll leave this class feeling energized, strong, and most definitely, worked out! Every single class will be dedicated to targeting your entire body. Can I bring my baby AND toddler to your Mama & Me classes? - Babes and toddlers are always welcome, but please note your little(s) will stay with you for this class, this is NOT a tag-out format. These classes are designed for new mamas, seasoned mamas and all the mama in between, we’ll strengthen muscles you never knew you had!

Intellidance The program model combines exploration and discovery with dance, music, and play designed to nurture our littlest dancers, while strengthening the caregiver-child bond! Intellidance® is a unique series of creative dance programs created to foster critical development in children ages 0-5. Research shows that dance and music activities offered in a loving, safe, multi-sensory environment enhance lifelong learning and neural development.

Joga Fitness An athletic style of yoga that blends posture and sports movements so athletes can find more balance, strength and flexibility. Joga gives athletes tools to improve performance, prevent injuries and manage stress.

Triple Meg Preschool Soccer 3-5 Yr. Olds The program is a high energy, fun, age appropriate introduction to soccer that involves fun soccer games that encourage children to enjoy the sport of soccer. The children will enjoy fun games involving a soccer ball at everyone’s feet giving them the most time with a soccer ball and many touches to improve their soccer skills!

ZOOM-Barre is the newest style of Barre training encompassing a few styles of training including Latin dancing, Ballet Barre, YOGA and Pilates.

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Dalhousie Comm. Assoc.Classifieds To place your classified ad call

the Dalhousie Community Centre at 403-286-2555• Will Do Odd Jobs: Junk removal, small indoor / outdoor

jobs, yard work, tree / hedge trimming, garden work. Need anything done call Warren: 403-286-4348

• Small reliable cleaning service of two will clean your home weekly or bi-weekly. Reasonable Rate – 15 Yrs. Experience –Excellent References. Call Florence at 403-247-6821

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Upcoming EventsSave the Date

Children’s Concert with Trout Fishing in AmericaCo-sponsored by the Calgary Folk Club and the Dalhousie Community Association. Four-time Grammy award nominees, winners of multiple Peoples Choice Gold and American Library awards, Trout Fishing in America has been performing music for 3 decades that get kids and adults alike singing and bouncing along. With songs like My Hair Had a Party Last Night,Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers and When I Was a Dinosaur, Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet are “the Lennon and McCartney of kids music” - Kathy O’Connell, National Public Radio (NPR). Saturday, April 16, 2016, Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: Dalhousie Community Centre. Tickets are on sale now, available through the Calgary Folk Club website www.calgaryfolkclub.com. On the Home page, scroll down to the April 16 date, Special: Children’s Concert with Trout Fishing in America. Click on the “Buy Tickets” highlighted in red.

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ProgramsYouth Drop-in Basketball:Loonie Drop-inAt HD Cartwright Junior HighJanuary 20 – April 27, Wednesdays, 6:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.

Adult Drop-in Volleyball: Toonie to drop-inAt HD CartwrightJanuary 20 – April 27, Wednesday 8:00 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.Fun co-ed play

Skating:Dalhousie Skating is a beginners program for children. Lessons will be on Wednesdays (proposed day but will be dependent on Parent Volunteers. From 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Cost is only $20 which includes weekly hot chocolate. Call the centre to volunteer @ 403-286-2555 #1 and to find out start dates.Mandatory Equipment:• Hockey helmet, preferably with a face shield

(bicycle helmets are not adequate)• Gloves, warm clothing, skates (sharp single blade,

no double blades)

Spring Outdoor Soccer 2016:Even though we are just staring the winter season, our thoughts turn to soccer registration in the New Year! Dalhousie Soccer’s outdoor recreational program starts at the end of April, with registration starting in February and will close March 13, 2016. NO LATE REGISTRATIONS will be accepted. Our soccer program runs on Tuesday and Thursday evenings staring at 6:30 p.m.. We offer U4, U6, U8 and U10 recreational leagues. We are also looking at staring U12 teams for boys and girls, if there is enough interest. We are looking to join up with neighboring communities to make this age group a-go! In addition, every team needs a coach and an assistant coach. Coaching clinics will be provided!

In Our Community

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DCA Board of Directors OpportunitiesWould you like to make a difference in your community? The Dalhousie Community Association is actively seeking motivated people to join the Board of Directors and provide leadership in our community. Our vision is to ensure that Dalhousie is a vibrant and dynamic community that promotes involvement of all residents. The DCA provides programs and services to enhance the quality of life for the people who live and work in Dalhousie. Your thoughts, ideas and energy are needed to make that happen. For more information, please contact the DCA President at seanfrench@shaw.ca. Thank you for your interest!