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JULY
2021
HAPPY CANADA DAY!
facebook.com/SSCACalgary
THE OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE SILVER
ssca_calgary
SPRINGS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
@SSCACalgary
IN THIS ISSUE
CLASSIFIEDS ..................................................................... 2
SUMMER CAMPS .............................................................. 3
SILVER SPRINGS PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION .... 4
GIRL GUIDES ......................................................................4
NORTHWEST WARRIORS…..…………………………..5
SILVER SPRINGS BOTANICAL GARDENS…..............................................5-7
EDIBLE GARDEN GROUP……………………………..7-9
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKET………………………..10
DANCE COORDINATOR WANTED………………........10
5720 Silver Ridge Dr. NW
SILVER VALLEY PLAYGROUND FUNDRAISER…...11
Calgary, Alberta, T3B 5E5 SILVER SPRINGS OUTDOOR POOL……………....12-15
Phone: 403-288-2616 Fax: 403-247-0820 SILVER SPRINGS OUTDOOR PICKLEBALL ..............15
Email: administration@silverspringscommunity.ca SILVER SPRINGS OUTDOOR TENNIS .........................16
Website: http://sscacalgary.weebly.com/ PUMP TRACK…………………………………………17-21
facebook.com/SSCACalgary BOWMONT PHOTO CONTEST ..............................................22
@SSCACalgary SENIORS CORNER ..................................................................... 23
SSCA Vision: To maintain a beautiful and vibrant community by AHS-BACKYARD PLAY SAFETY ..................................24
supporting the evolving needs of our residents through MESSAGE FROM JASON COPPING ............................. 25
communication, leadership and engagement. WARD SUTHERLAND………………………………..26-27
NOSE HILL DRIVE……………………………………….27
SSCA Mission Statement: To enhance quality of life by fostering
CITY OF CALGARY ..........................................................28
community spirit, participation and engagement.
NEIGHBOURHOOD STREETS……………………...29-40
Article Submissions: Get Involved with Silver Springs today! The SILVER SPRINGS BLVD PAINTING .............................41
Silver Springs Spirit DEADLINE is the second Friday of every OFFICE OF PAT KELLY ..................................................42
month.
Board of Directors
Executive
President .................................................................................. Cydney Elofson
Vice President ......................................................................... Jennifer Dotchin
Secretary ..................................................................... Monique Tambay-Roest
Treasurer ..................................................................................Scott Chomistek
Director, Community Safety ....................................................Jeremie Bourqui
Director, Botanical Gardens ........................................................ June Bergman
Director, Crowchild Hockey ..................................................... Darren Bourget
Director, Senior’s Housing...................................................... Karen Kirnbauer
Director, Senior’s Engagement ...................................................... Kay Wilford
Director, Outdoor Spaces ........................................................... Jeremy Gukert
Director, Membership Development ....................................... Karen Bradshaw
Standing Liasons
Scenic Bow Valley Guides............ any-calgaryscenicbowvalley@girlguides.ca
Scouts ....................................................................... k.canivet.usa@gmail.com
Crowchild Twin Arena.......................................... Roy Moore / Jeremy Gukert
Soccer ...................................................................................... Dino Sorrentino
West Valley Softball………………………………………………...Paul Seipp
Seniors Card Group.........................................................................Betty Neary
MLA .................................... Jason Copping, Calgary.Varsity@assembly.ab.ca
MP Calgary Rocky Ridge ................................................................... Pat Kelly
Councillor ............................................................................... Ward Sutherland
Friends of the Gardens .............................................................. Duncan Badger
Community Association Staff: 403-288-2616
Accountant .......................................................................................... Deb Hall
Administration .......................................................................... Dawn Ellertson
Manager, Building Operations ................................................... Rita McMillan
Program Coordinator .................................................................. Sherry Gavlin
Summer Office hours: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Monday – Friday. Closed statutory holidays
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CLASSIFIEDS Silver Springs Daycare is now
accepting new registrations for all ages (0
Nick Reynolds Plumbing: ‘Your – 12 years old). We offer quality
Community Plumber’ Local plumber activities and programming. Please call
with 25+ years experience available for us for more information 403-288-2586.
all your plumbing needs. No job too big
or small. And bathroom renos! Fully
insured & Very reasonable rates.
403-618-2707 or
e-mail nick.reynolds@shaw.ca
BUTTERFLY DAYHOME:
Experienced, quality love and care in
Silver Springs. Age-related activities.
Group piano lessons. Snacks and hot
meals. 403 288-3390
butterflydayhome@hotmail.com
“Anna Liza’s Dayhome” is a fun,
active, nurturing, loving, and safe
dayhome in Silver Springs. Lots of
indoor and outdoor activities. Provides
school drop off and pick up. For more
information email me at
mosang_18@yahoo.com or call/text me
at 403-861-8727. Thanks
SSCA SUMMER HOURS
Lawn Mowing, Pruning, Fence and
Deck Repairs, Painting Indoors and SSCA office will be running on
Out and Renovations. Also gardening summer hours
and yard care, repositioning of old
June 28 – August 30th.
sidewalk blocks. Reasonable rates,
reliable, quality workmanship, friendly Monday – Friday 9am – 12:00
service, immediate availability. Very pm
satisfied customers. Please call Mehryar
at 403-923-6441 or Loree at 403-286-
6308.
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SUMMER CAMPS AT SILVER SPRINGS 2021!
IDEALAB:
Camp names:
July 19th – 23rd (9 am - 4:00 pm)
5y - 7y: Astronomy101
8y - 12y: Let's get creative: Computer Animation
August 3rd - 6th (9 am - 4:00 pm)
5y - 7y: Medical Science: Future Doctors
8y - 12y: Web Development
10% off promo code for March: summer10
To register please visit https://app.lexaclass.com/categoryinfo/253
MAD SCIENCE:
Please visit madscience.org
July 5th – 9th
July 12th – 16th
July 2nd – 30th
Aug 3rd – 6th
Aug 9th – 13th
Aug 16th – 20th
PEDALHEADS:
Please visit pedalheads.com
June 21st – 25th
June 28th – July 2nd
July 5th – 9th
July 12th – 16th Offering June “After School”
July 19th – 23rd July/August “Half Day” and “All Day”
July 26th – 30th Ages: 2 – 12years
Aug 3rd – 6th
Aug 9th – 13th
Aug 16th – 20th
Aug 23rd – 27th
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SILVER SPRINGS PRESCHOOL SCENIC BOW VALLEY
REGISTRATION DISTRICT GIRL GUIDES
Online Registration for Girl Guides is
now open.
Sparks is for girls 5 & 6 years old.
Brownies is for girls 7 & 8 years old.
Guides is for girls 9-11 years old.
Pathfinders is for girls 12-14 years
Registration for the 2021/2022 School
Year is ongoing! old.
We are currently accepting registration for our:
Rangers is for girls 15-17 years old.
3 year old PM class: 4 spaces available
We are always looking for Leaders
for our Units. Must be Female 18+
4 year old PM class: 5 spaces available
with no experience necessary as
Wait lists have started for:
training is provided.
3 year old AM class
Sparks, Brownies, Guides,
4 year old AM class
Pathfinders and Rangers all
4 year old All Day class
participate in local community
Some classes have filled but we are taking a service projects such as park
wait list. We invite all parents to check out
our website to learn more about our cleaning; when we can visit Seniors
incredible preschool and see why families Homes; collecting and donating
have been raving about us for over 40 years! items to Women’s Shelter; Calgary
We are flexible with pick-up and drop-off
times due to elementary school bell times. If Food Bank; collecting and donating
that is a concern for you please let us know items to Drop In Center.
and we will make it work for your schedule. For more information about
Find out what our preschool is all about by taking becoming a Leader or where units in
a Virtual Tour Scenic Bow Valley District meet
The preschool is overseen by the Silver Springs please contact us at: any-
Community Association (SSCA) and operates as a
nondenominational and non-profit organization.
calgaryscenicbowvalley@girlguides.
ca
Contact us today!
403-288-2616
www.silverspringspreschool.com
Follow us on Facebook & Instagram
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Larger blooms are quite noticeable but look in
the nooks and crannies of the garden to find
some surprises. An example is the Wood Lily
hiding under the Pine in the Low H20 garden.
It is officially summertime in Alberta! But
before you leave for vacation, don’t forget to
register for the 2021-2022 season of Warriors
Hockey!!!
Registration opens on July 1st, and runs until
the end August 15th.
Simply visit our website at
www.nwwarriorshockey.com and click on
Figure 1 Wood Lilies in the Lo H20 Garden
the “Registration” link for cost, how-to and
information regarding the upcoming Maps at each entrance to the garden will direct
Warriors season! you to all of the various garden areas. At this
time, we have two areas that will be very
If you have any questions just drop us a line exciting in the next few weeks. First the Peony
at admin@nwwarriorshockey.com. Garden will come into bloom. Today there are
Financial assistance is available through the only two plants that are showing blooms, but
Flames Even Strength Program. all of them will be in full bloom shortly. As
well the Roses in the garden vary from full
We would like to wish you all a safe, healthy blooming bush roses to just beginning roses in
and HOT summer. We look forward to the Rose Bowl.
seeing everyone back on the ice in
September1
The Northwest Warriors ☺
BOTANICAL GARDENS OF
SILVER SPRINGS
The Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs is
coming into bloom. Everywhere in the garden
there are exceptional blooms that will warm
your heart and demonstrate the varied beauty
Figure 2 Peonies coming into bloom.
of plants.
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Figure 3 Bush Roses in bloom
Figure 4 Heart Garden
Figure 4 Roses in the Rose Bowl
Figure 7 South Picnic Area
July will be busy in the main entrance to the
park as we work with Debra Ward, a muralist
and resident of Silver Springs to create a mural
on the panabodes at the front entrance. This
will be exciting to see the development of the
beautiful addition to the gardens.
Coming in July of 2021 is our new website with
Figure 5 Map to be found at all entranceways a plant data base. This will go live sometime
This month watch for the new Heartbeats in July and will support mobile devices to
Garden near the Oval Garden. This garden is identify the plants in the garden. We have over
in honor of the children and families of 800 species in our data base. More to come on
children who are heroes because of their this as we further develop the functionality of
experience with congenital heart disease. All the website. Try it after July 15
of the plants here have something to do with https://www.bgss.ca/
heart, Bleeding Hearts, heart shaped leaves etc.
As well enjoy the new picnic table here in the
south picnic area.
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Thank you also to all who have volunteered for SILVER SPRINGS EDIBLE
the garden this year. We have been a little late
in developing the program for new volunteers COMMUNITY GARDEN
because of the COVID third wave. However,
we can never have too many wonderful The Growing Connection- Grassroots
gardeners to assist and to help us develop better Speaker Series 2021
and better gardens. Volunteers are welcome to Sponsored by: The Silver Springs Edible Garden
help us and we will be recruiting again later in & The Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs
the summer.
We wrapped up ‘THE GROWING
A special thank you this year to our new
CONNECTION’ speaker series in June with an
Garden Sponsors. inspiring presentation on ‘How Naturalization
DC Drilling Inc. Promotes Biodiversity & Ecosystem Health’.
Meara Cairns, Parks Ambassador with
Trent and Shauna Bruce Environmental Education for The City of
Silver Springs Automotive Calgary, describes naturalization as “the process
of reducing the amount of cultivated lawn in a
Mayhew Family yard and adding spaces that better represent the
Heart Beats Children's Society naturally occurring landscape of a region”.
The Dilger Family Why would we want to take out our lawns you
ask?
We have ongoing opportunities to sponsor
gardens, benches, and picnic tables. Please The benefits are worth the effort! Naturalization
attracts many interesting and entertaining species
inquire with the website at
of wildlife. For instance, you will observe more
https://www.bgss.ca/
birds, bees and butterflies. It attracts pollinators
Again, this year we will offer the opportunity and restores native habitats lost to development.
to purchase an inscribed brick for placement at After the initial work of planning, planting and
the entrance to the garden. Come and look at establishing the native plants in your landscape,
the front entrance to see what they are like. If naturalizing your space will decrease
you are interested in a purchase, please let us maintenance and water requirements, reduce the
know through the website. use of pesticides and fertilizers, nurture native
https://www.bgss.ca/ species, increase curb appeal and property value.
It also promotes mental health, relaxation and a
We welcome all to the garden to enjoy the healthy ecosystem.
natural and cultivated beauty. We hope you
enjoy the garden as much as we do. Remember There is much to consider when planning your
that there are now two picnic areas to enjoy. project, whether it is a little place within your
yard, or the whole yard!
One in the south of the garden and one in the
fruit grove. A few guidelines to consider are:
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• Overall goals Nathan, Lucas and Josh lovingly planted the tray
• Plan and Design which can be taken off, placed in a protected area
• Yard features and mulched over the winter. Plants on the roof
• Maintenance requirements of the Little Library and the Shed as well as a
“Big Yellow Bag” of compost are courtesy of
Naturalized spaces are stunning when done Nathan and Eagle Lake Professional Landscape
correctly and offer beauty throughout the year. Supply, leading supplier of green roof materials
For more information about the City of Calgary’s on the Canadian Prairies. The smallest job this
Naturalization initiatives, please visit: year is our wee Library and the biggest will be
Backyard naturalization: the Calgary Cancer Centre with all shapes and
https://www.calgary.ca/csps/parks/planin-and- sizes in between!
operations/backyardnaturalization.html
Bee a polli-neighbour:
https://www.calgary.ca/csps/parks/planning-
and-operations/bee-a-polli-neighbour.html
Naturalization projects:
https://www.calgary.ca/csps/parks/plnning-and-
operations/Naturalization-projects.html
We express are sincere gratitude and thank you
to all our guests this season!
We are always looking for interesting ideas and
feedback! If you have an idea for a topic, would
like to offer a garden themed presentation or
know of someone who would, please contact us
at:
speakerseries2021@silverspringscommunity.ca
Community involvement in the Garden
The Edible Garden is incredibly fortunate to
have great neighbours who take interest in
making it an attractive landmark within our Thank you to Tom Mayhew for building the
community. We would like to give a HUGE brick retaining wall around the shed and Tim
THANK YOU to Nathan Gill and his sons Lucas McKay for building the three new trellises and
and Josh who have added the crowning glory to tutuers now installed in the garden. Also
the Little Library recently installed by Larry and appreciated is the installation help from Tom and
Gail McDougall. The Library is now adorned Jon Mayhew, Linda Higgins, Brenda Hulley,
with a beautifully planted living roof that Kay Wilford and Liz McKay.
includes a variety of sedums and succulents. It
is an exact replica of our Shed, and it is stunning! A big thankyou to our garden members who
If you have not visited this recent addition to the installed the dripline irrigation and are rotating
garden, you must stop by and have a look! shifts to operate it over the summer.
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Growing gardeners
How to Store Summer
We are pleased to welcome a group of children Garden Vegetables
from SOKO to the garden again this year. They
visited the garden on Friday June 4th and were
very excited about planting a variety of seeds and When your load of summer veggies is
some bedding out plants that they had started ready to harvest, it can be a little
from seeds. They will be regular visitors to the overwhelming!
garden to weed, water, harvest and to learn about
where food comes from. If you see a group of Here are a few tips to help prolong the life
enthusiastic young people in the garden, be sure and flavour of your
to come over and chat with them. summer harvest:
On Wednesday June 16th, a class of grade 2/3
1. Leave the stems attached. The stem on
students from Silver Springs Elementary School
veggies like cucumbers, peppers, and squash
visited the Edible Garden. What a beautiful day
helps to protect against bacteria.
for a walk and a tour! These curious students had
an opportunity to see first-hand where food
2. Wash veggies only when you are ready to
comes from. We look forward to the time when
use them. If you wash them too early, any
COVID restrictions are lifted and students can be
excess moisture can cause the vegetable to go
more actively engaged when visiting the garden.
bad more quickly.
Over the past few weeks, we have welcomed the
159 Silver Springs Beaver Scouts to the garden. 3. Put ripe peppers, summer squash, green
The boys are working on the Northern Lights beans, and cantaloupe in the fridge but ...
Quest program with their focus on volunteerism
and community service. Some of the Whitetails 4. Store ripe tomatoes, eggplants, cucumbers,
have assisted with planting a garden box and okra, and watermelon in a cool, humid place
worked in the Food Forest planting the Pumpkin – these veggies just can’t handle to the
Patch. The pumpkin patch is based on the “Three chilliness of the fridge!
Sisters” an Indigenous method of companion
planting. The Beaver Scouts carefully planted
Corn, Pole Beans and Pumpkins together with
Summer Savory, Calendula and Sunflowers.
During the summer these fine young men will be
helping with the care of the Patch as well as some
light maintenance tasks in the garden.
THE SILVER SPRINGS SPIRIT JULY 2021 9DANCE PROGRAM
Silver Springs COORDINATOR WANTED
Silver Springs is looking for a Dance
Christmas Program Coordinator to facilitate our
Crafter’s Market community-based youth Dance Foundation
program. If you possess a caring attitude
November 20, 2021 with a desire to make a difference and enjoy
working with children, you will be a perfect
Calling all Crafters! fit. We need you to be knowledgeable in a
variety of dance forms such as Hip-hop,
The Silver Springs Community Ballet, Jazz and Creative Dance. The age of
Association is looking for CREATIVE the children will be 3yrs+. Qualifications the
and INNOVATIVE artisans and home ideal candidate would possess: Dance
crafters. The focus of this Christmas Sale background with a passion for teaching
is unique, handcrafted items; artwork, children. 2+ years of teaching experience
wood work, art cards, photography, strongly preferred. Relate and communicate
jewelry, sewing, knitwear and seasonal positively with parents. Dependability,
home décor. timeliness, flexibility and adaptability are a
must! You would in charge of our
Registration fee is: $45. All tables are 6’ x programming and overseeing the other dance
30” in size and come with two chairs. instructors. We thank all interested
Registration for our Crafter’s Market will applicants, however, only those selected for
begin September 1st online at Register interviews will be contacted.
Now Please email your interest to
programs@silverspringscommunity.ca
Refunds will only be processed up until
Oct. 1/21. After Oct. 1, no refunds will be
given.
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SILVER SPRINGS OUTDOOR POOL 2021
Silver Springs Outdoor Pool is pleased to be offering the Red Cross Swim Preschool and Swim Kids Program for the Summer
Season of 2021. The Swim Preschool program offers a variety of levels for younger children. The Swim Kids program offers
10 levels allowing kids to work through all levels and feel proud of their achievements. Children 6 years and up enter the
Swim Kids program according to the level they completed in the Swim Preschool program last. All our instructors are fully
qualified and pride themselves on providing a safe and fun lesson environment. Come enjoy swimming with us!
Opening June 19th, 2021 Closing September 6th, 2021
REGISTRATION FOR AUGUST SWIM LESSONS WILL OPEN ON JULY 14 TH AT 12 AM ONLINE AT
CALGARYOUTDOORPOOLS.CA.
JUNE SCHEDULE
June 19 – July 2
Monday – Friday
Family Swim Up to 12 yrs 10am – 11am
Adult Lane Swim Noon – 1pm
Public Swim 1:00 – 2:30pm
2:45 – 4:15pm
4:30 – 6:00pm
Private Rentals M/W/F 6:15 – 7:15pm and 7:30 – 8:30 pm
T/Th 7:30 -8:30pm
Saturday/Sunday
Private Rentals 9 – 11:45am
Adult Lane Swim Noon -1pm
Public Swim 1:00 – 2:30pm Pool Admission: $5 per person
2:45 – 4:15pm Book your admission tickets online at
4:30 – 6:00pm calgaryoutdoorpools.ca
Private Rentals 6:15 – 7:15 pm and 7:30 – 8:30 pm
Schedule subject to change
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PRIVATE RENTALS – To book a private pool rental, please call the pool directly at 403-221-3885. Please note
all 1-hour private pool rentals are $140.00 per hour.
SWIM LESSONS – Registration for August swim lessons will open on July 14th online at calgaryoutdoorpools.ca.
For more information, please refer to our website www.silverspringscommunity.ca.
Program Description
Child is 3-5 yrs old, put face in water move and float w/ assistance,
Salamander
transitional level, 30 min.
Child is 3-5 yrs old, work on strokes and skills progressions; entries and
Sunfish
floats in deep water, 30 min.
Child is 3 - 5 yrs old, independent glides and kicking in deep water; build
Crocodile
endurance by distance swims, 30 min.
Child is 3 - 5 yrs old, swim independently and participate in team games,
Whale
improve front and back swim skills, 30 min.
This is our semi-parented level. Child is 3—5yrs and able to move
Sea Otter forwards and backwards assisted, front, back floats and recover assisted,
uses buoyant objects for support.
Child is 6 yrs old; entry level orientation to the water; introduces floats
Level 1
and glides with kicks, 30 min.
Second orientation level, builds skills in front and back swims;
Level 2
introduction to deep water activities, 30 min.
Introduction to front crawl; diving is introduced; work on floats and
Level 3
changing direction; 15m swim, 30 min.
Front crawl, back glide and shoulder roll for back crawl are further
Level 4
developed; 25m swim, 30 min.
Back crawl is introduced; sculling skills and whip kick on back; safe
Level 5
boating skills, dolphin kick, 50m swim, 45 min. (note new time)
Elementary backstroke is introduced; safety on ice, throwing assists,
Level 6
treading water, front dive, 75m swim, 45 min.
Introduces whip kick on the front, builds skills for front crawl, airway &
Level 7
breathing obstructions, 150m swim, 45 min.
Introduction to breaststroke, foot first surface dives, & rescue entries,
Level 8
dolphin kick endurance, 300m swim, 45 min.
Refinement of front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke and
Level 9
breaststroke, standing dives, 400m swim, 60 min.
Introduction of butterfly, refinement of strokes, head-first & feet-first
Level 10
shallow dives, sun safety, 500m swim, 60 min.
Sessions will be 2 weeks long:
THE SILVER SPRINGS SPIRIT JULY 2021 14Session 1: July 5 - 16 Session 3: August 2 - 13
Session 2: July 19 - 30 Session 5: August 16 - 27
Lesson Schedule
All lessons are subject to change
9:00 Level 1 Level 6 Salamander Level 9/10
9:00-9:30 9:00-9:45 9:00-9:30 9:00-10:00
9:30 TBA Level 3
9:30-10:00 Level 8 9:30-10:00
10:00 Croc/Whale 9:45-10:30 TBA Level 1
10:00-10:30 10:00-10:30 10:00-10:30
10:30 TBA Level 4 Level 7 Sunfish
10:30-11:00 10:30-11:00 10:30-11:15 10:30-11:00
11:00 Level 2 Salamander TBA
11:00-11:30 11:00-11:30 Level 5 11:00-11:30
11:30 Sea Otter TBA 11:15-12:00 Level 3/4
11:30-12:00 11:30-12:00 11:30-12:00
Lesson Fees
Parented (30 min) $65 Preschool (30 min) $65
Level 1-4 (30 min) $65 Level 5-8 (45 min) $75
Level 9-10 (60 min) $85
*Please call the pool to inquire about private lessons.
All sessions are 9 days, with the last Friday used as a “rain out” day if needed. Note: Every session fills up and
waiting lists develop. Time Slots have been reserved for the levels which may require an additional class. The
level will be decided just prior to the session.
Refunds: Refunds will be granted with 7 days notice before the program starts, less a 20% administration
fee. No refunds once the class begins.
We will actively monitor the pool and guidelines throughout the summer and may modify procedures as
necessary.
Pickle Ball in Silver Springs
Did you know there are 5 pickle ball courts in Silver Springs Community?
They are located at the south end of the Botanical Gardens and is a shared City facility with the Tennis Courts. If you are looking
for parking, go east one block on Silver Springs Drive and there is a parking lot on the right side. You must cross the soccer field
to get to the courts.
Now that you know where the courts are who is eligible to use these courts? The courts are for public use 7 day a week. You
are welcome to bring your own net but if you don’t own one, we can help. Go to silverspringscommunity.ca and purchase a
family or Seniors Silver Springs Membership. The office can provide you with a code to the lock box that contains 2-3 nets at the
courts. The code changes every year so you will have to renew your membership to receive the new code, and this is also how
we know who is using the nets so please don’t share the code with your neighbors and friends. You will have to supply your
own balls as the ones in the box keep disappearing. Please make sure the key and lock box are secure when you leave
the courts. The City of Calgary has posted a sign for the use of the tennis and pickle ball courts. The City have set a 30-
minute time limit so that everyone gets a chance to use the courts. If a patron has booked the courts, they must show you a
permit for that day and time and will not have to follow the 30-minute rule. This is a great game so please show common
courtesy to all users and enjoy the season.
THE SILVER SPRINGS SPIRIT JULY 2021 15Tennis Lessons- Get out your rackets!
Silver Springs Community Association will be offering youth tennis lessons this
summer!
Sessions are 4 days long with the Friday saved as a rain-out option.
Lessons will be at the Silver Springs Tennis Courts.
There is a max of 8 registrants per time frame; small class size.
Registrants need to provide their own, size appropriate tennis racket.
Registration fee: $75 members / $90 non-members per session
Instructor: John Nykyforuk
Two age groups: 6- 10 yrs and 11 – 14 yrs
We are offering four sessions:
1. July 12 – 15 10am – 11am, 6 – 10yr olds
11am – 12pm, 11 – 14yr olds
2. July 19 - 22 10am – 11am, 6 – 10yr olds
11am – 12pm, 11 – 14yr olds
3. August 9 -12 10am – 11am, 6 – 10yr olds
11am – 12pm, 11 – 14yr olds
4. August 16 – 19 10am – 11am, 6 – 10yr olds
11am – 12pm, 11 – 14yr olds
Register here *minimum of 6 needed to run sessions
THE SILVER SPRINGS SPIRIT JULY 2021 16Introducing the “Silver Springs Pump Track”
Silver Springs Community Association, 5720 Silver Ridge Drive N.W., Calgary, AB,
The SSCA is excited to announce that in early July this newest addition to our community will be open
for biking enthusiasts of all ages! The actual date of the opening will depend on when the sod is ready,
we know everyone is excited, but please just be patient and stay off of track until the construction
fencing comes down. You will even see a new entrance in the chain link fence at the SSCA lower
parking lot, where biking families can enter the community association and head directly to the pump
track. We also plan to have a sitting space next to the pump track.
THE SILVER SPRINGS SPIRIT JULY 2021 17Wondering what a pump track is? You’re not the only one :) A pump track is a bike track on which
cyclists “pump” their pedals instead of pedaling, using the momentum they gain moving over rollers
and berms. Two tracks have been built, a beginner track, designed for young children and beginners
and a longer, intermediate track for more experienced riders. We want everyone to enjoy the tracks, so
please be mindful of other riders, and any wet conditions of our dirt track to prevent damage and keep
it safe for everyone. Please ensure all rules and regulations are followed. Helmets are advised. Signs
on display share the rules of the pump track at both ends of the track.
THE SILVER SPRINGS SPIRIT JULY 2021 18THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We have a huge list of volunteers and companies to thank, without their support this track would not
have been possible:
Pump Track Sub-Committee
Thank you to Karen Bradshaw, Monique Tambay-Roest, Kevin Mullie, JC Evanson, Don Yuen, and
Murray Scotton for bringing this project to fruition in such a short amount of time.
The SSCA Board and Office Staff for their support and expertise with the planning, funding, and the
building process for this new space.
Our Amazing and Hardworking Volunteers over the ~4 Build Days
Steve Riggs, Don Hill, Sheila Hill, Vincent Goodfellow, Jan Lee, Kristie Pshyk, Brian Pshyk, Greg
Sanden, Blair Becker, Chris Chesham, Jan Lee, Jennifer Dotchin, Nicolas Dotchin, Shaun
Syversten, Kira Syversten, David Hart, Pawel Flek, Courtenay Canivet, Samantha Rimac, Jeff
Roest, Carson Bannon, Reuben Powell, Jon Pye, Jeff Ball, Chris Hammer, Alison Hammer,
Bridget Linder, Nick Thompson, Mike Holroyd, Lyndon Cousins, Steve Laydon, Amber Laydon,
Jeremie Bourqui, Taylor Dey, David Pullen, Dean Carter, Stephan Chudleigh, Nica Ngo-Saito,
Trevor Textor, Julian Espina, Jon Goldie, Mackenzie Kehler, Bryan Willick, Cam Nelson
THE SILVER SPRINGS SPIRIT JULY 2021 19City of Calgary Support Our Supporting Grant
Heather MacKay, Guy Beavers, Dane De Souza The Calgary Foundation
Our outstanding Local Corporate Donors
Aecon/Flatiron,Dynamic Trucking, EagleLake Landscaping, The Rental Shop, LandForm Inc.,
SuperSave Group, Lowe’s Crowfoot, The Home Depot Tuscany, Little Caesars Silver Springs, Toth
Roofing, The Bike Shop North. Also to Dave Hamill and Don Hill for their own wood material donation.
THE SILVER SPRINGS SPIRIT JULY 2021 20Thank you to James Norton of Bike Track for volunteering his time and expertise to complete the track
design and construction drawings. Thank you to Steve Riggs for cutting and preparing all of our wood
cuts for the dragon back beginner feature. Don Yuen, Blair Becker and Don Hill from Calgary Mountain
Bike Alliance for their guidance, expertise and tools for our volunteers for all of the build days. Thanks
to Don Hill for our nice rustic bench and table.
For more recent updates stayed tuned our Facebook group page at @Silverspringspumptrack
@silverspringspumptrack @silverspringspumptrack
You can also still make donations to the Silver Springs Community pump track and continue to
support all of our new improvements and help maintain this great new space by visiting
https://silverspringscommunity.ca/silver-springs-pump-track/ Tax receipts given for donations of more
than $20.
@SSCACalgary @SSCA_Calgary· @SSCA_Calgary
Thank you!
Silver Springs Community Association, 5720 Silver Ridge Drive N.W, Calgary, AB,
T3B 5E5
Charitable Organization #119150225RR0001
the Silver Springs Community Association website at or join https://silverspringscommunity.ca/silver-
springs-pump-track/
THE SILVER SPRINGS SPIRIT JULY 2021 21BOWMONT PHOTO CONTEST
Created by Ali MacQuarri
"If you are interested in submitting photos taken in Bowmont Natural Environment Park in 2021,
we would encourage you to enter the photo contest and join our local amateur photographers in
showcasing your photos and love of the park. The entry deadline for the 21st Annual Bowmont
Natural Environment Park Amateur Photo Contest is October 15th, 2021. Please contact Linda
Knight at ljknight1947@gmail.com for entry forms and contest rules. Enjoy your summer in
Bowmont Park."
THE SILVER SPRINGS SPIRIT JULY 2021 22SENIORS’ CORNER
Did you know the Calgary Public Library offers great free programming?
Topics such as:
Cybersecurity for Seniors, Aging in Place- Supports and Services, Better Choices-Better Health, Downtown
Library Walking Tours, Spot Cons & Scams, and many many more.
For a full list or to register go to Library Programming and Events
THE SILVER SPRINGS SPIRIT JULY 2021 23THE SILVER SPRINGS SPIRIT JULY 2021 24
FROM JASON COPPING
ALBERTA RECOVERY PLAN – all industries across the private and non-profit
sectors and is estimated to create more than
JOBS NOW PROGRAM 22,000 new jobs over two years. For more
information on this program please go to
Summer is officially here and with the majority https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-jobs-now-
of the population now having received one program.aspx
vaccine, and second doses being administered,
Alberta is poised to have a great summer. Jobs Now is a key part of Alberta’s recovery
Restrictions are further eased and we are plan which is focused on creating an
starting to get back to a sense of normalcy. environment to attract new investment,
building infrastructure and diversifying the
The Alberta government’s priority continues to economy to get Albertans back to work. For
be protecting the lives of Albertans and their more information, please go to
livelihoods. As the pandemic recedes our https://www.alberta.ca/recovery-plan.aspx.
focus now turns more to economic recovery.
I want to wish Calgary-Varsity all the best this
Alberta has an unemployment rate of summer. Please continue to stay safe and when
approximately nine per cent, while employers it is your turn to receive your second vaccine
across the province continue to be faced with please do so for us to continue to open our
high costs of hiring employees during the province. As always, please free to reach out
pandemic and difficulty finding people who to my office at
have the appropriate skills to meet business Calgary.varsity@assembly.ab.ca.
needs. As part of Alberta’s Recovery Plan the
Government of Alberta announced the Jobs Jason Copping
Now program. MLA, Calgary-Varsity
Jobs Now is a $370 million program that takes Calgary.Varsity@assembly.ab.ca
bold action to help struggling businesses, Unit 201, 1055 20th Avenue NW
reducing the costs for employers to hire and 403-216-5436
train Albertans, and get unemployed Albertans
back to work. It provides a grant of 25% of Facebook: facebook.com\jasoncoppingAB
salary for one year as a wage subsidy, training Instagram: Jason_CoppingAB
subsidy or both to employers to create new full Twitter: @JasonCoppingAB
time jobs. This program is for employers in
THE SILVER SPRINGS SPIRIT JULY 2021 25WARD 1 REPORT FROM Tables can be used on a first-come, first-served
basis or can be reserved with a free permit that
COUNCILLOR WARD SUTHERLAND gives priority use. The pilot will start with 30
tables and could be expanded in the coming
weeks based on initial citizen feedback. To book
a picnic table, or for more information, visit
Calgary.ca/alcoholinparks.
City administration will review the overall use of
the temporary alcohol in parks program and
report results back to Council November 2021.
Ward 1 Report - e-Scooter Program
The City of Calgary is pleased to announce
Alcohol in Parks pilot starting June 1 shared e-Scooters are back in Calgary!
Book a picnic table designated for alcohol Changes made to the program to increase public
consumption at no cost. The City’s summer safety include:
Alcohol in Parks pilot runs from June 1st -
September 7th. • A highly visible and unique
identification number on each device and
With the pandemic reducing indoor recreational decals with raised lettering to make it
opportunities, The City of Calgary hopes to easier to report improperly parked
encourage those who may be feeling isolated to devices.
get outside and connect safely with family and • Limiting the number of e-Scooters to
friends. From June 1 to Sept. 7, 2021, Calgarians 1500 devices to help reduce parking and
will be able to drink responsibly at 30 clearly sidewalk clutter issues.
marked, designated tables between 11 a.m. and 9 • You will be able to ride a shared e-
p.m. All COVID-19 provincial health measures Scooter on quiet roadways with lower
must be followed, including outdoor gathering volume of traffic such as 13 Avenue
limits and physical distancing requirements. S.W.
Not all bookable picnic tables in City parks will You can ride shared e-Scooters in:
be designated for alcohol consumption. Users
will only be able to drink alcohol at the 30 tables • Bicycle lanes and pathways
clearly labelled with the appropriate signage. (recommended choice)
Alcohol cannot be carried around the park. • Quiet roads with lower volume of traffic
Public intoxication remains prohibited and users • Temporary adaptive lanes
are reminded not to drive after consuming • Quiet sidewalks
alcohol.
Alberta Health Services Guidelines
Designated tables will be removed from the pilot,
or the program will be discontinued early, if • Shared e-Scooters are NOT cleaned after
issues persist. Citizens may call 311 with any every use. Please wash your hands with
concerns. soap and water for at least 20 seconds
before and after using a shared-e-scooter.
THE SILVER SPRINGS SPIRIT JULY 2021 26Use hand sanitizer when soap and water The current project is in the presale stage, which
is not available. means they have to sell a percentage of the building
• Wipe down the shared scooter with a before the lender can release the funds to build. As
of today (June 22, 2021), no Development Permit
pre-moistened disinfectant wipe before
(DP) has been submitted to the City; we expect one
and after use of a shared e-scooter. soon as the project cannot move forward without
Please bring your own wipes. one. Once the DP is raised with the City, many
• Avoid touching your face when using a eyes and departments see it, including Parks,
shared e-scooter. Roads, Waterworks, and Building Engineers. If
• Physical distancing must be maintained there is a discrepancy or issue the plans are given
when riding. When riding alone or with back to the developer/builder for review and
correction.
other people you are still required to
maintain at least 2 metres (the length of a Any development or application regarding
bicycle) between yourself and anyone permitting or licensing that the City receives
else. Only one rider at a time is permitted affecting Silver Springs is shared with the
(no ‘doubling’). Community Association for comment. During this
• While riding a scooter, be safe, slow process, which is typically 6 weeks, the CA doesn’t
down, and leave space when passing approve or deny any applications, we have the
other people; always give each other 2 opportunity to hear from you. We will host an
information night so residents can engage with the
metres of space.
developer, and ask questions and share their
• Make sure you become familiar with concerns and recommendations. Therefore, it’s
how to scoot safely in Calgary – visit important to stay informed and check the SSCA
Calgary.ca for more information. website regularly or jump on one of the many
social media channels to keep updated.
Ward Sutherland Facebook and Twitter
Councillor, Ward 1 As the CA board, you have our word that we will
make the best effort to keep you informed on the
process. We all live in this wonderful community,
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT 5651 and we all want the best for this area. We have
NOSE HILL DRIVE? currently set up a subcommittee to deal with all the
information flowing through the office. If you have
If you have travelled up or down Nose Hill Drive a concern, positive or negative, please detail your
lately, you have probably noticed an advertising thoughts in an email and submit it to the SSCA
sign for a new development called Affinity office
Lifestyle Living. This collaboration is between administration@silverspringscommunity.ca. This
Genco development corporation and ITC way we can electronically save all the information,
construction group with assistance from Avison- and nothing is lost over a phone conversation. Our
Young. friendly staff in the office are looking forward to
As your community association, the Silver Springs helping and everyone is doing the best we can.
Community Association (SSCA) takes a neutral
position on all projects/development like the one There is a sales center at 8825 Scurfield Dr. NW if
mentioned above. We are here to act as a conduit you want to check them out in person or visit them
for information between the City of Calgary or online at affinity-yyc.com.
developers and you the resident.
This is the BEST community to live in!
SSCA Board
THE SILVER SPRINGS SPIRIT JULY 2021 27• Eau Claire Plaza/Barclay Mall - 105
Barclay Parade S.W. - Closed for 2021
• Prairie Winds Park - 223 Castleridge
Blvd. N.E. - Capacity: 300
• Rotary Park - 617 1 St. N.E. - Capacity:
75
• South Glenmore Park (Variety Park) -
90 Ave. & 24 St. S.W. - Capacity: 150
Wading Pools, Spray Parks - (Main entrance temporarily closed
and Outdoor Pools due to construction. Please use west-
end entrance.)
Beat the heat and enjoy the summer weather • Valleyview Park - 28 St. & 30 Ave. S.E. -
in Calgary by visiting one of our many wading Capacity: 50
pools, spray parks and outdoor pools around • Century Gardens - 826 8 Ave. S.W.
the city. – Capacity: 75 - Closed, under
construction. Opening soon.
Capacity will be limited with numbers based • Sommerset Park - Closed for 2021
on 16m2 per person with a factor for
movement. Signage will be in place indicating Outdoor pools in Calgary
capacity and offering reminders of distancing
Hours of operation vary by location and may
requirements.
be affected by inclement weather. Outdoor
Wading pools Wading pools operated by The pools are independently managed by Calgary
City are un-guarded facilities open from 9 Outdoor Swimming Pools Association. Please
a.m. to 9 p.m. contact the individual pools for more
information on operating hours.
• Bowness Park - 8900 48 Ave. N.W. -
Capacity: 175 • Bowview Outdoor Pool - 1910 6 Ave.
• Eau Claire Plaza/Barclay Mall - 105 N.W.
Barclay Parade S.W. - Closed for 2021 • Forest Lawn Outdoor Pool - 1706 39 St.
• Prairie Winds Park - 223 Castleridge S.E.
Blvd. N.E. - Capacity: 300 • Highwood Outdoor Pool - 25
• Riley Park - 800 12 St. N.W. - Closed, Holmwood Ave. N.W.
under construction. Opening early • Millican-Ogden Outdoor Pool - 69 Ave.
summer & 20A St. S.E.
• Mount Pleasant Outdoor Pool - 2310 6
Spray Parks Spray parks operated by The City St. N.W.
are un-guarded facilities open from 9 a.m. to • Silver Springs Outdoor Pool -
9 p.m. Silverridge Cl. & Silverridge Dr. N.W.
• South Calgary Outdoor Pool - 3130 16
• West Confederation Park - 2020 St. S.W. Closed for renovations
Chicoutimi DR N.W., parking lot located • Stanley Park Outdoor Pool - 4011 1A St.
off 19 St. & Chicoutimi Dr. N.W. - S.W
Capacity: 75
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Neighbourhood Streets Silver Springs
Wheeling Lanes
Wheeling lanes are being installed using temporary material along Silver Springs Boulevard in response to
community concerns around vehicle speeds, pedestrian safety and a desire for safe and green mobility options.
What it is: By installing wheeling lanes, a dedicated space is provided for all users. Calgarians tells us that
separated wheeling lanes provide a comfortable and safe experience, which leads to more travel opportunities
for residents to access community destinations.
- To help keep people moving year-round, wheeling lanes are typically located on higher priority snow routes
such that they can be quickly cleared after a snowfall ends. It is also more efficient to clear wheeling facilities
in tandem with parallel facilities like sidewalks and roadways.
Who is it for: Wheeling lanes are for people traveling by bike, scooter, rollerblade, skateboard, or other device
intended for active travel. Gas powered devices are not permitted in the wheeling lanes. People using motorized
mobility aids still use the sidewalk.
How it works: Silver Springs wheeling lanes operate similar to other dedicated facilities in Calgary. A few key
features include:
o Lanes are located on both sides of the street.
o People cycling and wheeling travel in the same direction as vehicle traffic.
o Regular traffic signals direct all road users through intersections.
How to use the wheeling lanes...
When Driving:
o Look both ways when entering/exiting a driveway or alley.
o Always shoulder check before turning.
o Yield to people traveling in the wheeling lane; turning only when it is safe to do so. o Watch your
blind spot when preparing to make a right turn. Yield to people cycling just as you would another
driver.
o Do not park or drive in the dedicated wheeling lane.
When Walking:
o Look both ways when crossing the wheeling and vehicle lanes.
o Share the sidewalk with youth, 14 and under, who may choose to wheel on-street or off.
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THE SILVER SPRINGS SPIRIT JULY 2021 29When Wheeling:
o Travel in the direction of traffic.
o Obey all traffic signals.
o Yield to pedestrians.
o Adhere to posted speed limit.
o Watch for vehicles, especially those turning across your path.
What hand signals should I use when cycling?
What do the new signs and road markings mean?
Green dashed lines
o Indicates an intersecting place where people driving, wheeling and walking should pay more
attention
o Drivers should watch for and yield to people wheeling and walking.
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THE SILVER SPRINGS SPIRIT JULY 2021 30New signage
o Posted sign and pavement markings designate on-street space for people cycling. o Drivers are
not permitted to park or drive in bicycle lanes, but may turn across them to access an alley, driveway
or other driving space.
o Drivers must signal before crossing the bike lane and yield to cyclists
o Indicates drivers are allowed to turn across a cycle track to access an alley, driveway or
intersection.
o Drivers must signal before crossing the bike lane and yield to people cycling.
For more information and resources, please visit calgary.ca/cyclingsafety. For project updates and to stay
informed about future engagement opportunities, subscribe to our email distribution list at
calgary.ca/SilverSpringsStreets. You can also contact the project team directly by emailing
neighbourhoodstreets@calgary.ca or calling 311.
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OFFICE OF PAT KELLY, MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
FOR CALGARY ROCKY RIDGE
My staff and I have worked hard hardship over the course of the
throughout the pandemic to assist pandemic. Please support local
constituents in various ways. Some have businesses whenever possible, as they
needed help with accessing federal work to recover from their losses.
benefits, others have had ongoing Parliament does not sit over the summer,
challenges with Immigration Refugees
and I hope we return full in-person
Citizenship Canada or the Canada sittings in the chamber in the fall. While
Revenue Agency, and Border Services.
a mostly virtual parliament, including
For the most part, we have been able to virtual parliamentary voting restored the
provide the assistance without a need to
basic tools available to MPs to represent
meet with constituents in person, and as
their constituents, there is no substitute
public health restrictions are relaxed, we
for meeting in person. Parliament is a
will be able to return to a more personal
place where the Prime Minister and other
level of service.
powerful leaders of the government must
I have received many phone calls and face and respond to the opposition every
email messages from people who needed day, and much of the force of debate and
assistance accessing support benefits, demands for accountability are diluted
those who are concerned about the when done virtually.
economy, and constituents who have Please continue to reach out to my
identified shortcomings of the federal
Calgary office with comments and
government’s response to the crisis. concerns. You may do so by email:
Thank you to those who have taken the
pat.kelly@parl.gc.ca or by telephone:
time to communicate with me on these 403-282-7980. I welcome invitations to
and dozens of other issues.
virtual and in-person events and will
Some businesses are now able to resume attend whenever possible.
their activities after enduring extreme
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