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CONTENTS
                          6       EVENTS CALENDAR

                          8       HSCA PLANNING COMMITTEE UPDATE

                          11      EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
        Experts in        11      THANK YOU CASINO VOLUNTEERS
      design, print,      12      SENIOR SYNERGY
   & targeted delivery
                          14      SOCCER SEASON IS NOW OPEN!

                          15      FARMERS’ MARKET

                          15      ANTIQUE AND COLLECTIBLE MARKET

                          16      HILLHURST SUNNYSIDE OUT-OF-SCHOOL-CARE
                                  HAS OPENINGS!
         CALL NOW FOR     17      SCHOOL SHOUT-OUTS: WEST HILLHURST
        YOUR FREE QUOTE           COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL
          403-243-7518
                          18      MY BABYSITTER LIST

                          18      GOOD FOOD BOX

                          22      REAL ESTATE UPDATE

                          23      PAINTING CLASSES

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HILLHURST-SUNNYSIDE                                                               AHS Addictions Hotline                    1-866-332-2322   BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION                                                             ATCO Gas – 24 Hour Emergency               403-245-7222    Tyler Chalmers                Board Chair
1320-5 Ave. NW                                                                                                                               Robert McKercher              Vice Chair
                                                                                  Calgary HEALTH LINK 24/7                            811    Peter Piliounis               Secretary
Calgary, AB – T2N 0S2
Phone: 403.283.0554 | Fax: 403.270.3130                                           Calgary Police – Non Emergency             403-266-1234    Yasmeen Huq                   Treasurer
nicoleta.v@hsca.ca
                                                                                  Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter          403-234-7233    Kerri Treherne                Chair Community Vitalization Committee
www.hsca.ca                                                                                                                                  David Brindle                 Chair Emergency Planning & Response Committee
                                                                                  Child Abuse Hotline                       1-800-387-5437   Louisa Ferrel                 Chair Personnel Committee
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Delivered monthly to 7,200 households and businesses
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Editorial Submissions                                                                                                                        Karen Gallagher-Burt          Executive Director Ext. 221                              karen.g-b@hsca.ca
jessica.c@hsca.ca                                                                 HOSPITALS / URGENT CARE
                                                                                                                                             Vacant                        Front Office & Rentals ext 232                           rentals@hsca.ca
                                                                                  Alberta Children’s Hospital                403-955-7211    Lisa Chong                    Community Planning Ext. 229                              lisa.c@hsca.ca
All advertisements and editorial submissions
                                                                                  Foothills Hospital                         403-944-1110    Jessica Clark                 Communications Manager Ext. 226                          jessica.c@hsca.ca
must be submitted by the 5th of the month
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Published by Great News Publishing                                                Rockyview General Hospital                 403-943-3000    Karl Kingsley                 Facility Services Manager Ext 223                         karl.k@hsca.ca
Serving Calgary communities for 29 years                                          Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre            403-955-6200    Debbie Olson                  Seniors’ Connection Coordinator Ext. 224                 debbie.o@hsca.ca
87 newsletters reaching over 391,000 households                                                                                              Kate Stenson                  Community Programs Manager ext. 248                       kate.s@hsca.ca
                                                                                  South Calgary Urgent Care Health Centre    403-943-9300    Sonia Woodman                 Controller Ext. 225                                      sonia.w@hsca.ca
in Calgary and surrounding areas.
                                                                                  South Health Campus                        403-956-1111    Hillhurst Sunnyside Daycare   Sunshine and Rainbow Rooms                               403-270-9703
#34-4550 112 Ave SE                                                                                                                          Bonnie Constable              Flea Market Coordinator Ext. 231 (drop in on Sundays, or leave a message - calls returned on
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Sunday               Monday                Tuesday               Wednesday         Thursday           Friday
Flea Market          Knitting/Seniors      Spanish Lessons       Watercolour Art   Drop-in                Acrylic Art Class                                                          NEW!
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7:00 am to 3:00 pm   Morning Group
                     9 am to 12:00 pm
                                           9am -11am
                                           Children’s
                                                                 Class 9am –noon
                                                                 Spanish Lessons
                                                                                   Badminton
                                                                                   9:30am to 12:30pm
                                                                                                          9am-noon
                                                                                                          Sportball
                                                                                                                                                           Now Available: 2018
                                                                                                                                                                  2018 HSCA
                                                                                                                                                                  2018 HSCA    Memberships
                                                                                                                                                                            Membership
                                                                                                                                                                            Membership
                     Drop-in Badminton     Sparring
                     9:30 am to 12:30 pm
                                                                 4-5pm             Chair Yoga 11am-12pm   10am-noon              BeginningJanuary
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                     Fresh Food Basket     6 pm to 7 pm                            Karate StrengthFit
                     4 pm to 6 pm          Karate StrengthFit                      Sparring 6 - 8 pm
                     Foxy Kickboxing       Sparring                                Foxy Kickboxing                              HSCA Membership benefits:
                                                                                                                              HSCA Membership benefits:
                     6:15 pm to 7:15 pm    7 pm to 9 pm                            6:15 pm to 7:15 pm
                     Spanish Lessons       Taekwondo                               Taekwondo                                             10% discount on HSCA facility rentals with a family membership
                     9am-10am              7:15 to 8:15 pm                         7:15 to 8:15 pm                                      10% discount on HSCA facility rentals with a family membership
                                           Drop-in ESL Club                        Neighbour Night                                       Reduced rates for some HSCA programs, drop- in sports, some special event admissions
                                           7:15 pm to 8:45 pm                      6-8pm                                                Reduced rates for some HSCA programs, drop- in sports, some special event admissions
                                                                                                                                         $5 discount per swimming lesson set; discounted monthly pass at Bowview Pool for
                       Drop in Badminton Mon / Thu • Pay to Play Minimum $3.00 • 9:30 am-12:30 pm                                       $5members
                                                                                                                                            discountonly
                                                                                                                                                     per (open
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                                                                                                                                                                      the summer   only)   monthly pass at Bowview Pool for
                                                                                                                                         members only (open during the summer only)

                                                                                      Upcoming
                                                                                                                                         Free use of the tennis court
                                                                                                                                        Free use of the tennis court
                                                                                                                                You can also use your HSCA membership card to receive discounts with the following local
Flea Market Coordinator Bonnie Constable

                                                Ext. 231 (drop in on Sundays or
                                                leave a message, calls returned
                                                on Wednesdays and Sundays
                                                                                      Events
                                                                                       Feb 1 Soccer Registration
                                                                                                                                businesses:
                                                                                                                              You can also use your HSCA membership card to receive discounts with the following local
                                                                                                                              businesses:
                                                                                                                                    Sunnyside Natural Market: Save 5% with your HSCA Card (case discounts not included)
                                                                                                                                      Swizzlesticks
                                                                                                                                   Sunnyside      SalonMarket:
                                                                                                                                                 Natural  & Spa: 15% discount
                                                                                                                                                                  Save 5% withon all services
                                                                                                                                                                               your           at the(case
                                                                                                                                                                                      HSCA Card       Salondiscounts
                                                                                                                                                                                                            & Spa. not included)
		                                              only)                                  Opens
                                                                                                                                    Vine Styles Kensington: 15% off total purchase. Show your HSCA membership to Vine Styles
                                                                                       Feb 1 Neighbour Night                          Swizzlesticks Salon & Spa: 15% discount on all services at the Salon & Spa.
Drop in Badminton		                             403-283-0554 ext 232                                                                     staff to create your customer profile with built-in discount. Not applicable to already
                                                                                       Returns 6-8pm (every                           Vine Styles Kensington: 15% off total purchase. Show your HSCA membership to Vine Styles
Art Classes		                                                                                                                            existing discounted items and/or case discounts.
                                                                                       Thursday)                                       staff to create your customer profile with built-in discount. Not applicable to already
                                                                                                                                      Midtown Kitchen & Bar: 10% off regular priced orders
Drop-in ESL Club Classes    Norman Hall         esl@hsca.ca                            Feb 3 New Age Fair 10am-                        existing discounted items and/or case discounts.
                                                                                                                                      Flippn' Burgers: 10% discount on all purchases
                                                                                                                                      Midtown      Kitchen    & Bar:
Foxy Kickboxing                                                                                                                                                         10% off regular      priced
                                                                                                                                                                                              on all orders
                            Jessica             1-888-974-FOXY (3699)                  4pm                                              Marathon      Ethiopian   Restaurant:     save 10%           regular priced purchase with your HSCA
Kids Karate                 Richard Fossey      403-203-8710                           Feb 9 Community Potluck                        Flippn'
                                                                                                                                         card Burgers: 10% discount on all purchases
Neighbour Support Kate Stenson                  ext. 248        kate.s@hsca.ca
                                                                                       6-8pm                                         Marathon
                                                                                                                                         Kensington  Ethiopian
                                                                                                                                                        RiversideRestaurant:       save 10%
                                                                                                                                                                     Inn: 10% discount          on all regular priced
                                                                                                                                                                                            on breakfast/brunch,        purchase
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    dinner  or guestwith
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     roomyour HSCA
                                                                                       Feb 10 Antique Market                           card
                                                                                                                                         accommodation
Network
                                                                                       10am-4pm                                      Kensington
                                                                                                                                         Pushing PetalsRiverside    Inn:
                                                                                                                                                             Flowers:     10%
                                                                                                                                                                        10%      discount
                                                                                                                                                                             discount    on on
                                                                                                                                                                                             anybreakfast/brunch,
                                                                                                                                                                                                 purchase with yourdinner
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        HSCA or  guest room
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               card
Jugando Spanish   Guilliana                     403-835-2650
                                                                                       Feb 13 Community Plan-                         accommodation
                                                                                                                                         Kensington Auto Pro: 10% off on parts & labour
		                                              www.jugando.ca
                                                                                       ning Meeting 7-9pm                            Pushing
                                                                                                                                         FramedPetals       Flowers:
                                                                                                                                                    on Fifth:          10% discount
                                                                                                                                                               10% discount               on any purchase with your HSCA card
                                                                                                                                                                                 on all framing
                                                                                       Feb 16 Rocky Mountain                            Float Life: 30%
                                                                                                                                      Kensington      Auto offPro:
                                                                                                                                                                on a10%single
                                                                                                                                                                          off float,  90 minute
                                                                                                                                                                               on parts           session
                                                                                                                                                                                           & labour
                                                                                       Folk Club 7pm                                    Rejuve on
                                                                                                                                      Framed      your   Body:
                                                                                                                                                       Fifth: 10%Get   a 30 minute
                                                                                                                                                                    discount     on allmassage
                                                                                                                                                                                         framing FREE when you book the next 30 minutes for
                                                                                       Feb 19 Closed for Family                         $49.00
                                                                                                                                       Float      for30%
                                                                                                                                              Life:   1st visit clients
                                                                                                                                                           off on        only. float,
                                                                                                                                                                    a single    Also 15%   off on all
                                                                                                                                                                                      90 minute        other services at Rejuve.
                                                                                                                                                                                                   session
                                                                                       Day                                            Rejuve your Body: Get a 30 minute massage FREE when you book the next 30 minutes for
                                                                                                                                       $49.00 for 1st visit clients only. Also 15% off on all other services at Rejuve.
                                                                                                                                 •     Kensington Fitness: $15 off your first massage treatment
                                                                                                                                 •     Beagle 14 (formerly the Regal Beagle): 10% off your order (excludes daily specials)
                                                                                                                                                Visit our website www.hsca.ca for news and updates about this program

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HSCA PLANNING COMMITTEE UPDATE

The Hillhurst Sunnyside Planning Committee (HSPC)              ect status and more information on active development            As for coordination with Stonebriar on the neighbour-          Truman Condo Project | 922, 926, 928 Memorial
is made up of community residents and works to re-             proposals in the community at http://development-                ing LifeSport redevelopment project to the north, based        Drive
spond to planning and development applications in the          map.calgary.ca.                                                  on our information, the sale of the building has fallen        The City approval of the Development Permit for this
community. HSPC aims to support the Hillhurst Sunny-
                                                               Royal Bank Site Redevelopment | 413 10th St NW                   through and there is no proposal at this time.                 project was recently appealed by neighbours and sup-
side Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP) and to provide
information and engage neighbours throughout the               Graywood Developments has submitted a Land Use                   Former CBC/Radio-Canada Site | 1724 Westmount                  ported by the HSCA. While it is an attractive building,
planning process. Visit https://hsca-community-plan-           Amendment (rezoning) application for the RBC site. This          Blvd NW                                                        the HSPC had several concerns with the approved land
ning.mn.co/ for the latest community planning news.            site was allocated the greatest height in the ARP Transit        Anthem Properties (also the developer for the condo proj-      use height/FAR so far above the ARP policy and the fact
                                                               Oriented Development policy (32 metres or 9-10 sto-              ect at 1134-1160 Memorial Drive NW) is currently in the        that community input did not influence the final build-
HSPC meets every second Tuesday at the community               reys) and a maximum Floor Area Ratio of 5.0. There is                                                                           ing height.
                                                                                                                                process of an internal review of the redevelopment. An-
centre. Please join us at our next meeting on Tuesday          specific policy in the ARP for urban mixed-use develop-          them’s representatives informed us that they have met          Due to jurisdiction, the Appeal Board could not hear
February 13 from 7-9pm. We are expecting an up-                ment (including ground floor retail and residential). The        with the immediate neighbours across the alley from            about the rezoning, ARP amendment and engagement
date from Anthem Properties on the redevelopment of            residential portion could add approximately 100-120              the site to discuss their project. Please join us at the       and only that the DP follows the direction of the Direct
the former CBC/Radio Canada site at 1724 Westmount             units to the community. The developer will still need to         February 13th HSPC meeting at 7pm to hear updates on           Control bylaws that were approved by Council in Sept
Boulevard NW. All residents are welcome whether you            rezone the site to the ARP height/FAR and are seeking a          this project.                                                  2017. The DP was partially denied with some compro-
are a new or existing resident, rent or own your home.         MU-2 (Mixed Use - Active Frontage) zoning designation.
Come learn about what’s happening in the community                                                                              Read residents’ aspirations for the site at http://bit.ly/     mises:
and meet your neighbours! You can find a copy of the           This application will go through the City planning pro-          HSCA_CBC_Engagement.                                           • Removing the trees from the west side of the site and
agenda and past minutes at www.hsca.ca/meetings.               cess; residents were invited to submit comments to the                                                                            replacing at the developer’s expense.
                                                               City File Manager. For more information, contact steve.          Russell Red “Glo” Project | 916-926 2nd Avenue NW              • Remove glazing from west side of the main floor to
Most development plans can be accessed at the HSCA             jones2@calgary.ca. This is a Concurrent Application; the         At the time of writing, amended DP plans responding              prevent light pollution
front office during office hours. You can find a map, proj-    Development Permit (plans for the building and site)             to the City Detailed Team Review and community input           • Future consultations with 934 Memorial re: transition
                                                               will be expected in the coming months. Public engage-            has been received and will have gone through a sec-              at property line
                                                               ment is also expected in early 2018.                             ond-round review from the City. The DP will go forward         • Removal of light over garage door.

         CHS
                                                                                                                                to Calgary Planning Commission for their final decision.       • Addition of access gates on the roof top amenity space
                                                                                                                                                                                                 to ease privacy concerns to adjacent homes.
                                                                                                                                The development will still need to go through City             Thank you to those involved with this project and for

                              LTD.
                                                                                                                                Council to approve the zoning and to ensure that the           your time writing letters. You can read the decision
                                                                                                                                amended plans comply with Council’s direction for a            document at https://www.canlii.org/en/ab/absdab/
                                                                                                                                building that fits better with the established neighbour-      and search “SDAB2017-0091”. See www.engagememor-
       Calgary Handyman Services Ltd.                                                                                           hood. While some positive changes were made, and the           ial.com to view the developer’s website.
                  No Job is too Small!                                                                                          land use district fits the ARP maximums, it is still a large
                                                                                                                                5-storey building surrounding by historic houses and           Bow to Bluff Update
                                                                                                                                multi-family homes.                                            Bow to Bluff is a citizen-initiated project to improve the
    Home Repairs • Small Renovations • Plumbing                                                                                                                                                triangular parks and linear space next to the LRT line,
                                                                                                                                Read more on the developer’s website at www.2avenw.
    Electrical • Fences & Decks • Garden Design                                                                                                                                                improve safety, connections, and create a great public
                                                                                                                                ca, or contact the City File Manager at stephanie.loria@       gathering spaces between the Bow River and McHugh
      Pruning • Condo Maintenance • Hauling                                                                                     calgary.ca for more information.                               Bluff. Keep updated at http://www.calgary.ca/CSPS/
         Welding • Fabrication • RV Repairs                    As this is a gateway location, we would strongly expect          Sunnyside Grocery Redevelopment | 802 2nd                      Parks/Pages/Locations/Downtown-parks/Bow-to-Bluff-
                                                               to see a design that complements and enhances the                Avenue NW                                                      Urban-Design-Framework.aspx. Funding is available to
                                                               human scale of the neighbourhood, the public realm               Sunnyside Sustainable Living has submitted a rezon-            implement a part of the project this year.
                                                               around the building and pedestrian experience. Based             ing application to allow for a 6-unit townhouse style
                                                               on preliminary discussions, HSPC believes that the big-                                                                         What do you love about your community?
             Contact Neil Penner today!                                                                                         project; the City will review community comments and           Let us know your thoughts or send us content and your
                                                               gest obstacle will be traffic; it is not possible to turn left   will deliver their recommendation to Calgary Planning
            403-472-8943                                       from Gladstone Road (already a difficult through-road)                                                                          article could be included in the next HSCA Voice news-
                                                                                                                                Commission and City Council in the near future. A DP is        letter! Submissions should be sent to jessica.c@hsca.ca
                                                               onto 10th Street and traffic will go through the residen-        expected soon. Visit www.sunnysideliving.ca to see the
            calgaryhandyman@shaw.ca                            tial part of the community.                                                                                                     by the 5th of the current month for its inclusion into the
                                                                                                                                concept and read more about the proposal.                      follow month’s newsletter.
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’ REPORT

                                                                                                           3 Month Insights                                            pride and somehow this has only grown in the past 30
                                                                                                                                                                       years since I was a resident.
                                                                                                           I would love to start by saying thank you to the amaz-
                                                                                                           ing staff, Board members, Committee Members, volun-         The breadth of volunteer engagement is extraordinary.
                                                                                                           teers and overall community for the wonderful welcome       From board and committees to volunteering at the Fresh
                                                                                                           I have had in my new role as Executive Director at HSCA.    Food Basket program, people in Hillhurst Sunnyside par-
                                                                                                           I have spent the past three months immersing myself         ticipate. I am excited to continue to support the great
                                                                                                           into Hillhurst Sunnyside and trying to understand the       programs already in existence, while stewarding this
                                                                                                           breadth and depth of the programs, the facility and the     lovely, but aging facility that we are privileged to oper-
                                                                                                           community wants and needs. I didn’t quite drown, but        ate for the City of Calgary.
                                                                                                           there were a few times I was tangled in the weeds. As I
                                                                                                           reach the end of the three months and come up for air, I    During the month of January, the Board of Directors and
                                                                                                           have a few observations and thoughts about what I have      I have been working with City of Calgary staff to develop
                                                                                                           experienced.                                                a new Strategic Plan for the HSCA and the community
                                                                                                                                                                       we all serve. We look forward to rolling the plan out to
                                                                                                           This is an amazing community. I have been so delighted      the community in the next few months and building a
                                                                                                           at the amount of caring that is exhibited from neighbour    business plan that defines HSCA as a sustainable gather-
                                                                                                           to neighbour in this little haven. While embracing the      ing place for the community—one that is warm, inviting
                                                                                                           proximity to downtown, Hillhurst Sunnyside has man-         and supportive for all residents.
                                                                                                           aged to create a close-knit feel that is truly magical. I
                                                                                                           lived in Sunnyside many years ago and always enjoyed        Karen Gallagher-Burt, MSW
                                                                                                           the walkability of the community, the amazing restau-       HSCA Executive Director
                                                                                                           rants and stores available, and the sense of community      Karen.g-b@hsca.ca • 403-283-0554 ext. 221

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                                                                                                                                                                         volunteers who came out to help with our fundrais-
                                                                                                                                                                         ing casino on January 31 and Feb 1. Your input and
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                                                                                                                                                                         how much this fundraiser helps with upgrades and
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SENIOR SYNERGY

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS:                                         I would love your input about other programs or ac-         Chair Yoga:
Community Connections is about developing con-                 tivities that we could offer, that you would be inter-      The Chair Yoga program returns on Thursdays, from                                    2       1                                   4
nections in the community. This is a project that is           ested in attending. Some of the ideas that have come        11:00 – 12:00 beginning March 1 and running until
funded by FCSS (Family and Community Support Ser-              from current program participants are: Tai Chi; having      May 17, 2018.                                                                        8       2      5
vices) to provide supports and opportunities for con-          someone to walk with; balance class; core work; Let
nection through a number of free programs including            me know what you would like to see and I will see           Come join the fun and get some of the benefits of                             3                                             7
Neighbour Night, Fresh Food Basket, drop-in Knitting,          what I can do.                                              Yoga, while seated in a chair. Good for seniors or any-
drop-in Cards, Chair Yoga and monthly Community                                                                            one who may lack the mobility to move easily into                             9                     7      2                1
                                                               I invite you connect with me to help me build sup-          floor positions. Come and stretch, improve your mus-
Potlucks. It is about sharing time, sharing talents, shar-
ing skills and making sure that residents are connect-
                                                               ports, activities and programs that you would like to       cle tone, relieve stress, improve your breathing and                   2                                                         9
                                                               attend, after all this program is all about you, so give    feel good.
ed to the centre and to neighbours.
                                                               me a call, send me an email, or even drop me a line.                                                                                      1              3      8                       4
A portion of this program is specifically designed             Let’s explore the possibilities together, whether you       If you have any questions regarding informa-
for the older adults in our community, age 55+, who            are a senior, family, or a community member, help me        tion above, other seniors’ services or need to                                8                                             3
would like to be connected with other community                to build this program. I would love to talk to you.         find out who to contact to help a senior, wheth-
members and/or who would like to see more pro-                 Contact Debbie: 403-283-0554 ext. 224,                      er in our community or somewhere else, call                                                         4      5      9
gramming and activities within the community that              email Debbie.o@hsca.ca                                      Debbie (403-283-0554 ext. 224) and I will do
provide a chance for seniors to engage with others                                                                         my best to help point you in the right direction.                      9                                   6      7
and enjoy the chance to take part in activities that are       WE’VE GOT YOUR MONDAYS COVERED:                             Just give me a call.
of interest to them.                                                                                                                                                                                         FIND SOLUTION ON PAGE 25
                                                               Seniors Monday Morning Group
                                                               Come meet the seniors on Monday mornings from
Currently, we have three programs running: The Mon-
                                                               9:00 to 12:00 for knitting, crocheting, conversation
day Seniors Group meets for cards, coffee and conver-
                                                               coffee or learning. Everyone is welcome. Come for a
sation, every Monday from 1:00 to 3:00 to play “Stop the
                                                               visit, see what they are working on, and check out the            RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS ARE GOING DIGITAL.
Bus”. New players are always welcome and the current
                                                               projects they have for sale, join them for coffee or              Same permit program, only better.
seniors are very good at helping new players to learn
                                                               learn how to knit or crochet with help from the ladies.
the game, which is relatively simple. This program has
                                                               They love to have people come for a visit and check
been running for more than 10 years at the center and                                                                            Residential Parking Permit Holders                             Benefits of the new system:
                                                               out what they do. So come by one Monday morning if
everyone is welcome. The Seniors Knitting Group,                                                                                    Before your permit expires, register for an online            Quick and easy application
                                                               you are looking for a new activity or just want to visit,
meets Monday mornings from around 9:00 to 12:00.                                                                                    account and apply for your parking permits. No
                                                               join the group in the Hearth. See you on Mondays.                    Internet? Come to our office to register or send your         A two-year renewal period
They have been at the center since the fall of 2015 and
                                                                                                                                    documents via fax or mail and then give us a call.
love having people come by and check out what they             The seniors are always looking for yarn donations. If                                                                              No more lost or stolen passes
do or learn something new. They are always willing to          you have some extra yarn that you would like to find a               There will be no physical passes or visitor hang tags;
                                                                                                                                                                                                  More effective and efficient enforcement of permit
help anyone who comes by. They also sell what they                                                                                  the new system is all digital.                                zones
                                                               good home, bringing it by the centre and I will be sure
make and the proceeds come to the centre. Stop by              they receive the yarn.                                               If your address qualifies for visitor permits, when you
and check out the beautiful baby and children items                                                                                 have visitors, log on to your account and start a visitor
they have for sale. The last group is Chair Yoga. This         Seniors Monday Afternoon Group                                       parking session using the vehicle’s licence plate.

activity happens on Thursday morning from 11:00 to             This group meets each Monday from about 1 p.m.
12:00 and has been running for about 2 years now and           to 3:30 p.m. for cards (stop the bus…a really easy to
                                                                                                                                             P                                                                                                              P
will be back again in March. The feedback from this            learn game) refreshments and socializing. This free                          EXCEPT BY
                                                                                                                                             PERMIT
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           EXCEPT BY
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            PERMIT

class has been very positive, so why not come by and           and informal drop-in group welcomes seniors to
check it out. You don’t have to get down on the floor to       come out and get to know some new people, share
access the benefits of Yoga.                                   stories and have fun.                                                                          For more information, visit: permits.calgaryparking.com

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SOCCER                                                                                                                     FARMERS’ MARKET
                                                                 delegate to other volunteers to lay lines on the field.
                                                               • Create a diagram of the HSCA field (school fields are
                                                                 self-explanatory)
        2018 Soccer Registration                               • You will have to tend to and upkeep of these fields/re
                                                                 do lines as necessary
              Now OPEN !                                       • Set-up nets and notify the soccer coordinator of any
             www.hsca.ca                                         necessary maintenance needs

                                                               Equipment Manager
                                                               We need one equipment manager per team. This vol-           Hillhurst Sunnyside Farmers’ Market Holiday
                                                               unteer is reasonable to inventorying and maintaining        Market Series Update
                                                               equipment and jerseys used by their team.                   The Hillhurst Sunnyside Farmers’ Market hosted their
                                                               • Help fill balls and inventory equipment in the pre-       first ever Holiday Market Series this past December. With
SOCCER SEASON IS NOW OPEN!                                       season                                                    the usual weekly vendors serving up some great holiday
Get your child out and active in the community! Soccer         • You will ensure the storage bin is kept in ‘reasonable’   treats, and 15+ guest vendors and artisans with unique
is a team sport that promotes fair play and confidence           order for coaches/ volunteers to find supplies they       gift ideas for all, the Holiday Market Series served as a
while building social skills and making new friends! Reg-        need                                                      great reminder to shop local even during the dead of
istration NOW OPEN ONLINE www.hsca.ca. The soccer              • Inventory at the end of season                            winter!
season runs from mid-April to the end of June. There are       • Communicate with soccer coordinator if any equip-
various leagues available for U4 – U16/18.                       ment is in need of repair, replacing, or missing.         Each week kids gathered around the fire to hear a winter
                                                                                                                           story from Calgary Reads. Families decorated cookies
Looking to volunteer? We have many different positions         Coaches                                                     and snapped pictures at the photo booth. Community
for you to help out in! Please review the descriptions be-     We hope to have 2-3 coaches for each team. Coaches          members swapped favourite recipes, and some even
low and email us at morgan.e@hsca.ca for more infor-           will be asked to attend two hour mandatory coach clinic     joined in on the community garland craft- where one
mation. Looking forward to a fantastic season!                 (no cost). Coaches will be asked to complete a vulner-      community member expressed why they love their
                                                               able persons safety check with the Calgary Police. The      market community “I love how everyone helps each
Photographers
                                                               cost will be reimbursed.                                    other. I love the emphasis on handmade and local food
We are looking for ideally two people to fill this position.
The volunteer must have their own quality camera for                                                                       and products!”
                                                               They will be required to communicate with players and
use.                                                           parents on your team regarding:                             Fresh food donations were also collected for the first
                                                               • Schedules                                                 two weeks of the series, and thanks to your generosity,
These volunteers would be available for the opening
                                                               • Cancellations due to weather                              these donations helped improve access to food for the
and closing tournaments and take photos of each team.
                                                               • Work with equipment manager and co-coach(s) on ef-        most vulnerable of our community during an especially
We also accept donations to HSCA for individual photos.
                                                                 fectively running the team                                difficult time of the year.
The photographer must provide the photos to the soc-           • Coordinate practice plans and game strategies
cer coordinator for processing and release the photos          • Ensure that the program is offered as a fun first ini-    Throughout the series, the atmosphere was cheery with
for use by HSCA promotion.                                       tiative and the goal is to learn and enjoy the sport of   the friendly faces and warm voices, and even when we
                                                                 soccer.                                                   thought it couldn’t get any better, on our final day, the
We have approximately 8 teams in HSCA and more with                                                                        Hillhurst School Choir showed up. The children’s voic-
the inclusion of other community associations in the ICL       Referees                                                    es filled up the already packed Hearth Room, and the
and ICHL.                                                      We need multiple referees to help with game manage-         hearts of every person in attendance.
                                                               ment on designated game days.
Field Set-up                                                                                                               Thank you so much to everyone who made our Holiday
We are looking for 3 volunteers for the position. Once         Referees will be paid a small honorarium for their ser-     Market Series a success! We hope to see you out at the
for each field: HSCA and 2 at Hillhurst School                 vice and receive mandatory free training. Referees must     Farmers’ Market lots in 2018 (remember we are open
                                                               be at least 12 years of age and will only be assigned to    weekly year-round). Keep your eyes on our Facebook,
• Your role is to ensure fields get chalked as required        games a division lower than their age. They must also       Instagram, Twitter and E-newsletters to stay up to date
  throughout the season                                                                                                                                                                              2020 12 Ave NW (403) 282-0555
                                                               complete a Vulnerable Persons check with the Calgary        with our special events and activities throughout the
• You would be responsible to lay the first chalk lines/                                                                                                                                                   www.freehousedance.com
                                                               Police (cost will be reimbursed).                           year. See you at the market!
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OUT-OF-SCHOOL-CARE                                                 SCHOOL SHOUT-OUTS                                            TAKE ON WELLNESS
                  Pre-Kindergarten  Educational Services
                      Pre-Kindergarten Educational Services – NW Locations
                          at Sunnyside School
                               Pre-Kindergarten ages 3-5 yrs. (Pre-K)                                                                                                                                 Back Health in the Workplace –
                                  Kindergarten
                    Pre-Kindergarten  - ages 3-5 Enhancement
                                                 yrs. (Pre-K)    (KE) Hillhurst Sunnyside
                                     Out
                         New Fall 2018     of School Care (OSC)
                                        – Kindergarten
                                                                                                                                                                                                      How to Lift Safely
                      Enhancement ½ day program(KE)
                                     WINTER SESSION NEWS 2018
                                                                      Out-Of-School-Care                                                                                                              By Dr. Angela Pucci, Chiropractor

                     OPEN HOUSE:                                      has Openings!
     We will play and learn with themes of “Winter Wonderland,” “Valentine’s
     Day,” “Winter Olympics,” and enhance our early literacy journey with a                                                                                                                           Did you know that over 85% of working Albertans will
     studyMonday,
           of “Famous February
                        Authors”.5th
                                   We4:30
                                        look–forward
                                              5:30pmto Outdoor Snow   ThePlay Day
                                                                            Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association Out                                                                             experience back-related injuries or conditions?
        and a Valentine party. We will also enjoy our special visitors: “Mad
                                                                      of  School  Care Program offers before and after school
           GENERAL REGISTRATION:
     Science” with their presentation “Slippery Science,” Rick Hertert Musical
                   Presentation. Space still available for this year. care  for children enrolled in Kindergarten up to age 12
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Preventing this from occurring is possible with correct
          Tuesday, February     13th 5:00 – 6:00pm                                                                                                                                                    body position and lifting technique. Here are some use-
                           Email: RegisterPreK@gmail.com              (grade 6). Our afternoons are packed with a wide range
                                                                                                                                                                                                      ful tips for those that “lift” in the workplace:
      To complete your registration, you will be asked to
      provide cheques or make a credit card payment.
                                                                      of activities that meet the physical, social, intellectual,
                                                                         creative and developmental needs of your child – while
                                                                                                                                         West Hillhurst Community                                     1. Stand close to the object you are going to lift.

            PRE-REGISTRATION for Fall 2018-2019: January 22 –26, being   2018 fun of course! This includes but is not limited to:        Preschool                                                    2. Place your feet shoulder width apart.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Bend your knees and keep your back straight then
              WINTER
     For: Current            SESSION
                  families, past            2018
                                 families, wait list, & families of the host location.sports (inside and out), arts, crafts and build-
                                                                         organized                                                       Registration Dates
                                                                                                                                                                                                           squat to the level of the object.
      Registration information is available from our staff, website, or by email.                                                        A place where kids - Play, Grow & Learn
         Our two classrooms are adjoining and                            ing,  science and dramatic activities, and specialized                                                                       4. Test the weight of the load before lifting.
       located on the       lower  level  of the    school.              clubs  based on children’s interests. Fees and outlines         The West Hillhurst Community Preschool offers classes
                       OPEN HOUSE AND GENERAL REGISTRATION                                                                                                                                            5. Keep the load close to your body. This reduces strain
      Our children    play,Carson
                    Marion    learn,School
                                     and gain
                                            – 5315  valuable
                                                      Varsity Drive, NW can be found on the HSCA website at www.hsca.ca.                 for three- and four-year-old children. Using a play-based
                                                                                                                                         curriculum, our children develop the social, emotional            in the muscles of your back.
      social skills.Enhancement
     Kindergarten    Math, science,    literacy,
                                  – ½ day         and
                                            program     fine
                                                     combines  with Kindergarten
         Kindergarten   Out of School Care – Before  and After Care Program
                                                                     Please email the Program Manager                  Shannon at        and intellectual skills to help them lay a strong foun-      6. Use the strength of your arm and leg muscles (not
      motor   work (printing    and cutting),    art/craft,
             4 year
       painting,     old Pre-Kindergarten
                   sand/water,             – must puzzles,
                                  playdough,      turn 4 by March 1, 2019
                                                                     Shannon.m@hsca.ca for further inquiries!                            dation as they move forward through more formal                   your back) to smoothly and slowly lift the load.
      Pre-K Open House and Registration – Wednesday, February, 7th 5 – 6 pm                                                                                                                           7. Pivot with your feet in order to turn in the direction
      blocks, story corner, toys and manipulatives.
     Kindergarten Enhancement Registration – Wednesday, March 14th 5-6 pm                                                                schooling. Using the in-house facilities of the Commu-
       Focus is given to child directed outcome.                                                                                         nity Centre including the gym, ice rink, soccer field, and        you want to move forward.
          Our  students
            Captain Johnenjoy
                         Palliserregular
                                  School –time
                                            1484outside
                                                Northmount Drive, NW                                                                     playground, we are able to offer unique activities as part   8. Avoid twisting your body while turning and carry-
     utilizing the Enhancement
     Kindergarten  well eqjipped   – ½playground
                                       day programand   on with Kindergarten
                                                    combines                                                                             of our regular curriculum.                                        ing the load. Twisting decreases the stability of your
          occasions the Out    of School Care
                          surrounding          – Grades K-6
                                          community.                                                                                                                                                       back and increases your risk of injury.
     Kindergarten Enhancement Open House / Registration: March 15th 5–6 pm
                                                                                                                                         The registration schedule for our 2018/19 term is:           9. Bend your knees slowly to lower the load to its location.
     Out of School Care: Registration is by email only. RegisterPreK@gmail.com.
         Special Activities and guests this session                                                                                      February 22nd - Open to returning current students           10. Always ask for help is the load is too large, heavy or
       include: Hope
                 Pyjama    Party,
                       Lutheran   Outdoor
                                Church  – 3527Snowplay
                                                Boulton Road, NW                                                                         February 26th - Open to Alumni families                           awkward.
     Day,  Jumping Jellies
        Pre-Kindergarten agesinteractive    presentation,
                               3-5 years – 2,3 or 5 half days (2.5 hr. program)                                                          March 1st - Open to General Public
     Inglewood    Bird House:
                Open   Sanctuary,    and
                              Tuesday,     Mad Science.
                                       February   6th 5:30 – 6:30 pm                                                                                                                                  The root cause of back pain can be due to a variety of
                 Registration: Monday, February 12th 500 – 6:00 pm                                                                       The registrants need to have an annual WHCA Mem-             different reasons. Should you find yourself with a back
       PRE-KINDERGARTEN: The program combines                                                                                            bership and register online through our website: www.        pain, due to lifting or otherwise, it is essential to seek
           www.Pre-KindergartenEd.com
         play with learning and preparesRegistrar:
                                           childrenRegisterPreK@gmail.com
           Ê Kindergarten. Classes are available                                                                                         westhillhurst.com                                            out a Health Care Practitioner who can help you with
          for
           morning or afternoon. See website for                                                                                                                                                      your pain and also treat your body to put you on the
                                                                                                                                         If you have any questions, please contact us by email to     best plan of care and quickest road to recovery.
        cost. Space is also available for THIS year!
        To Register: Email RegisterPreK@gmail.com
                                                                                                                                         info@westhillhurstpreschool.com.

     Kindergarten Enhancement: This is a five ½ Day
      per week program. Children participate in our
     play-based and early literacy focused program
       utilizing classroom activities, special in-class
                                                                                                                                                                                          Finding good tenants is hard.
          guests, off-site trips, and outdoor time.                                                                                                                                             We make it easy.
     Out of School Care – Grades Kindergarten to 6.                                                                                                                                             Let’s get started.
     Option for morning care, after school care, or
              both morning and after care.                                                                                                     403.244.6944
                                                                                                                                                   www.rlg.ca                                 Call me: Brad Currie, Broker/President
       www.Pre-KindergartenEd.com                                                                                                                                                                  Your Property Is Our Priority.
                                                                                                                                            Residential Leasing Group Inc.
     Registrar: RegisterPreK@gmail.com

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Hillhurst-Sunnyside                                              GOOD FOOD BOX
                                                                                                                                                                   KENSINGTON WINE MARKET
 Name
 Alicia
                     Age
                      24
                                            Contact
                                        587-437-3769
                                                                         Course
                                                                            No
                                                                                                                                                                  W I N T E R                                                               S E S S I O N
                                                                                                                                                   I  Whisky & Chocolate                                                         $30     Rare Malts                                                                     $85
 Ann                  67                403-270-7738                        No                                                                     Whisky and chocolate for lovers, or just people who love whisky and or                 One of the corner stone tastings of our whisky program for over 20 years. Only
                                                                                                                                                   chocolate! Singles and couples welcome. Tue Feb 13                                     the very rare or whiskies over 20 years of age need apply! Thr Mar 8
 Briana               23                403-401-5571                        No
                                                                                                                                                   Cheese Please: Love at First Sip, Champagne                                    $50     French Wine Festival                                                           $40
 Courtney             22                250-808-1120                        Yes                                                                                                                                                           Come explore France’s many wine regions and styles, while nibbling on French
                                                                                                                                                   We are dropping a range of rare, grower and vintage Champagne to mark
                                                                                                                                                   Valentine’s Day. Don will be talking bubbles while Crystal gushes over the curds.      cheese and other delights. Includes a KWM wine tasting glass. Fri Mar 9
 Debbie               59                403-909-9382                        No
                                                                                                                                                   Wed Feb 14
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Nature vs Nurture                                                              $30
 Eva                  16                403-560-1658                        Yes                                                                                                                                                           Natural, Organic, Biodynamic and Orange wines have been growing in
                                                                                                                                                   Classic Malts                                                                  $35
                                                                                                                                                   Our introduction to the world of single malt Scotch whisky. Highlands, Lowlands,       popularity. But what defines these categories and how do their styles compare?
 Frankie              25                587-890-5966                        No
 Grace                18                403-604-4366                        No
                                                                                       2018 Good Food Box Dates                                    Speyside and Islay… all almost meaningless terms in the modern day! Don’t              Tue Mar 13
                                                                                       Order by 3:30pm               Pick Up 1:00-4:00pm           believe us? We’ll show and taste! Thr Feb 15
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Master Malt                                                                   $125
 Jacob                24                403-465-4379                        Yes        on Tuesday                    on Thursday:                  Sweet Treats!                                                                  $40     Whiskies 25 years of age and older! Big, bold, rich malts with history and
                                                                                       January 9th                   January 18th                  There is much more to dessert wine than icewine and port. Join us for a wine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          provenance. You won’t see these whiskies poured every day! Thr Mar 15
 Jake                 16                587-832-3005                        Yes        January 30th                  February 8th                  and dessert pairing, featuring a wide range of styles and treats. Fri Feb 16
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Irish Whiskey Staples                                                          $30
                                                                                       February 27th                 March 8th                                                                                                            Irish Whiskey is going through a renaissance yet many of the whiskies from the
 Jennifer             40                403-671-5331                        Yes                                                                    Barrels & Bugs                                                                 $25
                                                                                       April 3rd                     April 12th                                                                                                           bloom of new distilleries are still years away. We’ll revisit some of the staples
                                                                                                                                                   This unique tasting will focus on barrel aged and wild yeast (bugs) fermented
 Jessica              30                519-903-4846                        Yes        April 24th                    May 3rd                                                                                                              while we wait for the new distilleries to come of age. Fri Mar 16
                                                                                                                                                   beers. The night will be full of rich oaky, funky and sour beers that will challenge
                                                                                       May 29th                      June 7th                      the heartiest of palates. Tue Feb 20
 Jordan               27                403-969-0165                        No         June 19th                     June 28th                                                                                                            Beer Meets Meat!                                                               $25
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Move over cheese! You can’t hog the spotlight. Peasant Cheese will provide a
 Luc                  15                587-435-3896                        Yes        September 18th                September 27th                Feis Isle: Islay Whisky Festival, KWM Style                                    $50     range of sausage, pates and other tasty treats, paired lovingly with a range of
                                                                                       October 16th                  October 26th                  We’ll be cracking as many Islay whiskies as we can all in the name of peat and         some of our best beers! Tue Mar 20
 Millie               17                403-262-2272                        No         November 13th                 November 22nd                 Scottish West Coast culture. Includes a KWM Whisky Glass. Thr Feb 22
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Spirit of the Speyside Festival                                                $50
 Nadine               61                403-283-4781                        No         GOOD FOOD BOXES ARE NOT AVAILABLE IN JULY,                  Pinot Battle Royale: Oregon vs Burgundy                                        $60     Only distilleries of the Speyside region will be featured in this festival style
                                                                                                                                                   Oregon is a burgeoning hot spot for Pinot Noir but how does it stack up to the         tasting. Think you know the Speyside? With over 80 whiskies to choose from
                                                                                       AUGUST, and DECEMBER.
 Teaghan              20                403-560-0238                        No                                                                     motherland, Burgundy? You be the judge! Fri Feb 23                                     we’ll guarantee you something new! Thr Mar 22
 Calling All BABYSITTERS                         Calling All PARENTS
                                                                                       The Good Food Box may include:
                                                                                                                                                   The Wines of Eastern Europe & The Balkans                                      $30     Red Wine Icons: Italy                                                          $60
 Enroll free at mybabysitter.ca and              Visit mybabysitter.ca and             Potatoes, onions, carrots, tomatoes, oranges, celery, ba-   Greece, Hungary, Slovenia and other Eastern European nations will be featured          We’ll sample a range of some of the finest and most beloved wines from Barolo,
 choose the Calgary communities                  find available babysitters in         nanas, cauliflower, apples, melon, cabbage, cucumber,       in this tasting of Europe’s other wine regions. Tue Feb 27                             Brunello, Chianti, Valpolicella and other DOCs. Fri Mar 23
 you would like to babysit in.                   and around your community.
                                                                                       grapes, lettuce, green peppers, etc.
 Disclaimer: We recommend for your own peace of mind that references be checked
 when choosing your babysitter. This babysitter list is provided as a service to the   Jumbo Box: Includes approximately 40 pounds of pro-         Wines of the Andes                                                             $30     The Kentucky Bourbon Trail                                                     $25
 community and is governed by the terms & conditions outlined at mybabysitter.ca.
                                                                                       duce. Cost: $ 35.00                                         Argentina and Chile have been making wine for centuries. We’ll cross back and          The North of the South? Or… the South of the North? Evan will guide you on a
                                                                                                                                                   forth over the Andes as we explore their finest wine growing regions. Thr Mar 1        tour of the hills and valleys of Kentucky and some of its most iconic whiskies.
                                                                                       Family Box: Includes approximately 30 pounds of pro-                                                                                               Tue Mar 27
                                                                                       duce. Cost: $ 30.00                                         Beer Meets Cheese                                                              $25
                                                                                       Senior/Single Box: Includes approximately 20 pounds         Think wine and cheese make the perfect pairing? Think again! Beer and cheese           Cheese Please Battle Royale: Old World vs New                                  $40
                                                                                       of produce. Cost: $ 25.00                                   have gone together for centuries, and we’ll spend the evening exploring this           Don and Crystal will stack up old world wine and cheese pairings against those
                                                                                                                                                   fantastic duo. Tue Mar 6                                                               of the new. Thr Mar 29
                                                                                       PAYMENT BY CASH ONLY AT THE FRONT OFFICE
                                                                                       For more information, please contact:                                                                            ALL TASTINGS START PROMPTLY AT 7:00 PM
                                                                                       Morgan Elliott                                                                               Seating is strictly limited so book early to avoid disappointment • Tel 283-8000
                                                                                                                                                                                    It is recommended that those attending wine tastings use public transportation
                                                                                       Front Office & Rentals Coordinator
                                                                                                                                                                                     Tastings are complete with light snacks • Inventory prices are subject to change
                                                                                       morgan.e@hsca.ca
                                                                                       403-283-0554 ext. 232                                           1257 Kensington Road, NW                                |        403 283 8000                 |        www.kensingtonwinemarket.com

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Hillhurst/ Sunnyside Adult                                                         BUSINESS FEATURE

                                                                                   MEADOW CREEK SAUSAGE & MEAT LTD
                                                                                                                                               costs. We produce at our facility in Claresholm and

Badminton Club                                                                     www.meadowcreeksausage.com
                                                                                   Unit A - 328 10th St NW
                                                                                                                                               ship directly to our stores in Calgary. We don’t use
                                                                                                                                               fancy packaging, colour labels, we don’t have open
                                                                                                                                               freezers in our stores, etc. By keeping things simple
                                                                                                                                               and cutting out warehouses, grocery stores, etc., we

                                                                                   H    ave you checked out the new butcher shop in
                                                                                        Kensington? Have you heard of Meadow Creek
                                                                                   Sausage? Well, you are in for a treat when you walk
                                                                                                                                               keep our costs low and pass those savings on to you
                                                                                                                                               directly.

                                                                                   through the doors: you become part of the Meadow            Come to our store in Kensington and meet our store
                                                                                   Creek family. We do things a little different here. We      manager, Fred, weekdays. On weekends we will be
                                                                                   make healthy natural sausage and cuts of meat af-           sampling our sausage made by our master sausage
                                                                                                                                               maker, Peter, and cooked up by our King of the Grill,
                                                                                   fordable for everyone. Our products are chemical-
                                                                                                                                               Phil! Every Saturday (as a tradition set from the Mil-
                                                                                   free, allergen-free, contain no added hormones, no
                                                                                                                                               larville Market) we have a sausage sale. Buy 5 packs
                                                                                   antibiotics and are 100% pasture raised and vegetar-
                                                                                                                                               of any flavour in pork, chicken, turkey or beef and we
     We welcome anyone who is interested in playing with us. The gym has
                                                                                   ian fed.
                                                                                                                                               give you one pack for free!
     four rubberized compound courts and is well lit and maintained. There         At most places, these attributes mean that the prices
     are showers and lockers as well. The fee is $3.00 per visit and $2.00 drop-                                                               This is our commitment to you: we promise to only
                                                                                   skyrocket, but not at our place. We don’t try to gouge
     in shuttle fee. Our skill levels are post-beginner to advanced. Drop in on                                                                make healthy, natural, high-quality products for you
                                                                                   you. We are just very concerned about what is in our
     Monday and Thursday 9:30 am-12:30 pm and try it out!                                                                                      and your family at affordable prices. We will offer a
                                                                                   sausages and meats these days, so we want to make           price guarantee, if you find a product that has the
     For more information please contact Grace Yuen: gymyuen@gmail.com             sure our prices are affordable enough to ensure that        exact same attributes as our products do for a lower
                                                                                   everyone can buy it. We are inspected for the Cana-         regular price, we will match it.
                                                                                   dian Food Inspection Agency which means that the
                                                                                   information we put on our labels is checked by our
                                                                                   inspector to make sure that they are truthful, accu-
                                                                                   rate, and complete. Look for our symbol on our pack-                                                      NOW
                                                                                                                                                                                              NOWOPEN!!!
                                                                                                                                                                                                 OPEN!!!
                                                                                   ages when you come to the store.                                                                      328, 328,
                                                                                                                                                                                              10th 10th Street
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Street NW NW
                                                                                                                                                                                             NOW OPEN!!!
                                                                                                                                                                                            403-802-1620
                                                                                                                                                                                                 403-802-1620
                                                                                   It’s very tempting to give in to fillers such as wheat                                                              328, 10th Street NW

                                                                                   because it lowers cost to producing sausage while                    All of our products are free from added  hormones
                                                                                                                                                                                           403-802-1620

                                                                                   still selling it at the same price. There are many things                              and antibiotics.
                                                                                                                                                               All of our products are free from added hormones
                                                                                   that food technologists say we can add to sausage                        All of our sausagesand areantibiotics.
                                                                                                                                                                                       free of any chemicals, are
                                                                                   such as a colour enhancer, shelf-life extenders, etc.                     completely     allergenare
                                                                                                                                                                All of our sausages   feefree
                                                                                                                                                                                           andof made  with Rocky
                                                                                                                                                                                                 any chemicals, are
                                                                                   For every technical problem encountered when                                            Mountain
                                                                                                                                                                  completely           Spring
                                                                                                                                                                              allergen fee  and water.
                                                                                                                                                                                                 made with Rocky

                                                                                   making sausage, food technologists have a chemi-                     Our prices? You Mountain   Spring water.
                                                                                                                                                                         have to see   it to believe it, we even
                                                                                                                                                           Our prices? offer
                                                                                                                                                                       You have to see  it to believe it, we even
                                                                                   cal solution. What does that mean? It means sausage                                       a price guarantee!
                                                                                                                                                                             offer a price guarantee!
                                                                                   producers are cutting corners as it makes things easy
                                                                                                                                                    •         All natural pork, chicken, turkey and beef sausage,
                                                                                   at the expense of consumers; these chemicals are                         •     All natural pork, chicken, turkey and beef sausage,
                                                                                                                                                                                     1 lbs only $6
                                                                                   known to make us sick (tumors, breathing problems,                                                  1 lbs only $6
                                                                                                                                                                  Every Saturday,
                                                                                                                                                                           Saturday,buy
                                                                                                                                                                                     buy55packs   andwe
                                                                                                                                                                                                     wegive
                                                                                                                                                                                                        giveyou
                                                                                                                                                                                                              you
                                                                                                                                                                                                                1 1
                                                                                   hives, IBS, diabetes, etc.) There are so many diseases               •     •      Every                 packs and
                                                                                                                                                                                   pack
                                                                                                                                                                                     packfor
                                                                                                                                                                                          for free!!
                                                                                                                                                                                              free!!
                                                                                   out there that are food related and there is no reason
                                                                                   for it! Going back to the basics of sausage making,              We also have
                                                                                                                                                       We also   tasty
                                                                                                                                                               have     Organic
                                                                                                                                                                    tasty Organicgoat
                                                                                                                                                                                  goat cheese  andGMO
                                                                                                                                                                                       cheese and  GMO   free
                                                                                                                                                                                                      free
                                                                                                                                                                        cannedvegetables
                                                                                                                                                                      canned    vegetables
                                                                                   the way generations before us did, will solve all these
                                                                                   “problems”. How do we do it? We freeze our products                                        Bring this flyer in to
                                                                                   the minute it is made. It’s as simple as that.                                           Bring   this flyer in to
                                                                                                                                                                              our store and get 10%
                                                                                                                                                                            ouroffstore  and get 10%
                                                                                                                                                                                   your purchase
                                                                                                                                                                            off your purchase
                                                                                   So how can we keep our prices low? We keep things
                                                                                   simple and cut out all the factors that increase our
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Hillhurst-Sunnyside Real Estate Update
                                                              Last 12 Months Hillhurst-Sunnyside
                                                              MLS Real Estate Sale Price Update
                                                                                Average Asking Price   Average Sold Price
                                                               December 2017         $929,450               $892,500
                                                               November 2017         $1,517,450            $1,480,000
                                                               October 2017          $700,000               $670,000
                                                               September 2017        $769,900               $758,350
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           free admission
                                                               August 2017           $639,999               $639,999
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           www.hsca.ca
                                                               July 2017             $722,450               $700,000
                                                               June 2017             $874,900               $860,000
                                                               May 2017              $679,900               $675,500
                                                               April 2017            $769,900               $744,000
                                                               March 2017            $599,000               $581,000
                                                               February 2017         $779,450               $769,000
                                                               January 2017          $1,184,444            $1,157,000
                                                                                                                             Beginner and Intermediate                                   Beginner and Intermediate
                                                              Last 12 Months Hillhurst-Sunnyside                             Acrylic Painting Class                                      Watercolour Painting Class
                                                              MLS Real Estate Number of Listings Update                      Friday 9 AM to Noon – Winter Session 10 Weeks
                                                                                                                                                                                         Wednesdays 9 AM to Noon – Winter Session 10 Weeks
                                                                                                                                                                                         Instructor: Joy Kaitman
                                                                                No. New Properties     No. Properties Sold   Instructor: Joy Kaitman                                     January 24, 31 | February 7, 14, 21, 28
                                                               December 2017             1                     4             January 26 | February 2, 9, 16, 23                          March 7, 14, 21, 28
                                                               November 2017             9                     6             March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30                                      Cost: $135.00 HSCA community member, $150.00
                                                               October 2017              3                     3
                                                                                                                             Cost: $135.00 HSCA community member, $150.00                non-member. The price does not include supplies.
                                                                                                                             non-member. The price does not include supplies.            Please refer to the supply list for this class.
                                                               September 2017           11                     5
                                                                                                                             Please refer to the supply list for this class.
                                                               August 2017               4                     1                                                                         In these instructional and open studio sessions we will ex-
                                                                                                                             Acrylics are a versatile and exciting medium making         plore the basics of painting in Watercolour by experiment-
                                                               July 2017                 5                     8
                                                                                                                             them fun and easy to work with. Each semester will          ing and painting using a variety of application techniques,
                                                               June 2017                 6                     5             touch on the building blocks for creating successful        colour harmony, drawing, composition and
                                                               May 2017                 17                     13            paintings, such as colour harmony, techniques, com-         design. It’s a valuable supplement for those
                                                                                                                             position and drawing. A combination of instruction,         wanting to get a better understanding of
                                                               April 2017                9                     3
                                                                                                                             demonstrations, one on one and open studio sessions         the basics and an opportunity for the in-
                                                               March 2017                6                     7             are used throughout the program to help each art-           termediate artist to develop your own
                                                               February 2017             9                     8             ist develop their individual expression. This course is a   style and expression in your art work.
                                                               January 2017              6                     2
                                                                                                                             wonderful opportunity to express your creativity using      This class will enhance your knowl-
                                                                                                                             Acrylic paint.                                              edge and skill base for painting in
                                                              To view the specific SOLD Listings that comprise the above                                                                 the vibrant and exciting medium.
                                                              MLS averages please visit hillhurst_sunnyside.great-news.ca

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ARCH MARCH MARCH MARCH MARCH MARC
SAFE & SOUND                                                                                                                   YOUR COMMUNITY/CITY EVENTS                                                                   THE PASTRY CHEF SHOWCASE –

                                                                                                                               AT A GLANCE...
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            HERITAGE PARK, MARCH 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The Pastry Chef Guild of Alberta and Make-A-Wish Southern Alberta
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            team up to offer Calgary a sweet experience, the Pastry Chef Showcase!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Funds raised from the Pastry Chef Showcase help support Make-A-Wish

                                                                                 Marijuana
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Southern Alberta. The Showcase is an exclusive and unique dessert
                                                                                                                               Roy Book Binder in the PCL Blues Series – Arts Com-                                          experience, with over a dozen prestigious pastry chefs and establishments
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            offering up an array of decadent offerings. More info: eventbrite.ca.
                                                                                                                               mons, March 2

                                                                                 and
                                                                                                                               Called an “iconic living treasure of American blues,
                                                                                                                               ragtime and old timey music,” Roy Book Binder is a true
                                                                                                                               troubadour of old-style blues. Book Binder has the licks
                                                                                                                               of timeless music in his fingers and is known for his slide

                                                                                 Your Pet                                      arrangements and original compositions, as much as
                                                                                                                               he’s known for his storytelling and dry wit. He’s been
                                                                                                                               rambling around the blues world for the last 45 years
                                                                                                                               and has toured with greats like Bonnie Raitt and many,
                                                                                 By Jennifer L. Scott B.Sc., D.V.M.
                                                                                                                               many more. More info: artscommons.ca.

                                                                                                                               Vegetarian 101 – South Calgary Health Campus,                                                THE 3RD ANNUAL CHILDREN’S WONDERLAND
                                                                                                                               March 8                                                                                      BALL – COAST PLAZA HOTEL, MARCH 11
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Enjoy an exciting afternoon with your child’s favorite characters with
                                                                                                                               In this cooking class demonstration, we will energize                                        special performances you don’t want to miss. The Wonderland Ball will
With the impending legalization of marijuana in Cana-            clinic with severe neurological signs that appeared po-       your nutrition with vegetarian cooking techniques and                                        feature princesses, superheroes, mascots, a catered feast, a magician,
da, the number of pets exposed to the drug is on the             tentially life-threatening. Symptoms can be as minor as       delicious food. Learn basic vegetarian substitutions,                                        face painting, candy table, giveaways, a photo booth, new surprise
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            characters and a live DJ to make you dance your feet away. There will also
rise. One U.S. study cited a fourfold increase in toxic ex-      increased salivation and sleepiness. The pet’s heart rate     cooking skills and how to cook plant-based proteins.                                         be a silent auction with amazing prizes to be won in support of Ronald
posure in dogs after legalization. Dogs are exception-           may be faster or slower than normal. Other symptoms           Learn how to save money and reduce food waste. More                                          McDonald House Charities Southern and Central Alberta. More info:
                                                                                                                               info: enrgizenutrition.ca.                                                                   mascotparties.ca.
ally sensitive to the THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and are         include depression, dilated pupils, low body tempera-
more likely to ingest recreational marijuana; cats, while        ture, agitation and difficulty walking, vocalizing, hy-
not immune to THC, generally do not ingest pot. Both             persensitivity to light or sound, loss of bladder control,
                                                                                                                               Bow Habitat Station’s Discovery Nights – 1440 – 17A
cats and dogs are sensitive to THC when inhaled.                 vomiting, and seizures.
                                                                                                                               St. SE, March 15
Most of us are familiar with marijuana in three forms. Rec-      Once the diagnosis of THC toxicity is made, and other         Looking for a late-night learning opportunity? Explore
reational pot that can be smoked, incorporated in baking,        causes of the clinical signs are eliminated, treatment        through the Discovery Centre between 5-8:00 PM at
and in other oral forms. Many dogs love the smell and will       is supportive care, intravenous fluids, and time. Vomit-      reduced $5/person admission on the third Thursday of
readily ingest it. This type of pot has the highest levels of    ing is usually not induced as aspiration is a risk with the   each month while you learn more about the wildlife
THC. THC is the component of marijuana that dogs and             clinical depression caused by the THC.                        who make their home in Alberta. Bow Habitat Station                                          MARY POPPINS PRESENTED BY ST. PETER’S
cats are particularly sensitive to. Medical cannabinoid                                                                        is a centre that offers programs and exhibits to educate                                     PLAYERS - CORMACK HALL, MARCH 15 -17
                                                                 Some owners do use CBD products in their pets. Anec-          about the Province’s wildlife and other natural wonders.                                     A beloved 2-act classic about a nanny and her friend, Bert. Mary and Bert
products used to treat pain, cancer, epilepsy, and many                                                                                                                                                                     sing and dance their way into the lives of the Banks family, where work
                                                                 dotally, I have heard of some positive results in a few       More info: bowhabitat.alberat.ca.                                                            and no play has taken over. Mary Poppins and her friend see to it that
other diseases tend to be low in THC and high in CBD                                                                                                                                                                        the children and their parents realize that it is family that counts. This
                                                                 pets. As a veterinarian, there are no marijuana products
(cannabidiol). Still some of these products can contain                                                                        The Gardener’s Gratitude Journal book launch –
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            can only be done in the practically perfect way of silly adventures, songs,
                                                                 approved by Health Canada and no veterinarians can                                                                                                         dance and of course a spoon full of sugar! Director Catherine Hiscocks,
enough THC to induce toxicity in pets. Finally, hemp prod-                                                                     Wildwood Community Centre, March 16
                                                                 prescribe by their provincial licensing bodies. Anticipat-                                                                                                 musical director David Dixon. More info: stpetersplayers.ca.
ucts, from the stem of the plant, tend to be used in pet                                                                       Free and local book signing, gardening talk by Hor-
                                                                 ed benefits with CBD use in pets include treatment of
“medical cannabis” available in pet stores. Hemp is very                                                                       ticulturist Donna Balzer and garden expert Chelsie
                                                                 glaucoma, pain, anxiety, and epilepsy, but there is little
low in THC and only contains moderate to minor amounts                                                                         Anderson, snacks and entertainment. Come spend
                                                                 data with regards to dose and risks currently. For now,
of CBD. There is little data on the rates of toxicity or medi-                                                                 a few hours with some of Calgary’s most passionate
                                                                 further research is necessary before treating pets with
cal effectiveness of many of these products.                                                                                   movers and shakers. This all-Canadian (from the writers,
                                                                 medical CBD, and the dangers of THC are real. Even in
                                                                                                                               to the design work, to printing and artwork its 100%
The cases of toxic marijuana exposure in dogs that I             those states that have legalized marijuana for human
                                                                                                                               Canadian!) book will entertain, educate and help you
have seen in my career are dogs that have gotten into            use, veterinarians legally cannot prescribe medical can-      track your garden hits and misses over the next 3 years.
their owner’s stash. They were presented to me at the            nabinoid products to animals.                                 Purchase a signed copy at this event.

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