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WINTER 2018
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Connecting the Northeast Calgary Communities of
MARTINDALE • TARADALE • SADDLE RIDGE
Genesis Centre Special
Events Calendar
Pages 14-15
Meet Your New Councillor
George Chahal
Martindale Ice Rink
Go Skating!
Taradale
Fitness Park
Saddle Ridge
New Playground
WINTER 2018
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Connecting the Northeast Calgary Communities of
Martindale, Taradale and Saddle Ridge.
Table of Contents
MARTINDALE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Message from the President 2
Community Sport Hub 3
New Ice Rink / Family Skate Day 4
Halloween 2017 5
Casino Announcement 6
TARADALE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Message from the President 8
Taradale Fitness Park 9
Volunteer Meet & Greet 10
City of Calgary Cart Pickup Dates 11
Seniors Corner 11
SADDLE RIDGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Message from the SCA 16
Making a Difference 16
SCA 50th Anniversary Celebration 17
New School Playground
Volunteer Recognition – Judy Brown
18
19 from all the staff at
Car Idling: Turn It Off 20
Genesis Centre
GENESIS CENTRE
George Chahal – New Councillor 12-13
Special Events Winter Calendar 14-15 Lotus Link is published 4 times per year by the Genesis
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North of McKnight & Surrounding Areas Coalition 24 Community Association Board or email the Lotus Link
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Genesis Centre 403-590-2833
YMCA 403-237-2393
Calgary Public Library 403-260-2600
1000 Voices 403-930-3370
For hours of operation visit calgarylibrary.ca Genesis Medical Clinic 403-475-2500
Genesis Physiotherapy 403-453-2420
Jugo Juice 587-351-0957
Pre-Kindergarten Office 403-992-2404
For hours of operation visit
ymcacalgary.org
For hours of operation visit #10, 7555 Falconridge Blvd. NE
aspenfamily.org/what-we-do/ Calgary, AB T3J 0C9
community-development/ info@genesis-centre.ca
1000-voices www.genesis-centre.ca
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MARTINDALE
Message from the President
Hello again to all residents of Martindale. Winter – yuk. Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 25 percent
Here are a few tips that may help you get through it. of winter-related fatalities occur when people are
caught unprepared out in a storm.
Staying comfy in the cold, whether you’re hiking urban You can acclimatize yourself to cold weather. People
canyons or hip deep in backcountry snow, requires who are outside a lot and spend time in the cold can
paying attention to the science of heat transfer. Two actually reduce their ‘set point,’ it’s called, before
key principles: conduction and convection. they respond to cold. The mechanism through which
this reset happens is not fully understood, but a
Conduction is the transfer of heat between two type of body fat called brown fat may play a role,
solid surfaces that are in direct contact with each recent research suggests. Unlike regular “white”
other, such as when you stand on icy pavement. body fat, that stores extra calories, brown fat actually
Convection is the transfer between a mass (such as consumes calories, and releases the energy as
your body) and a moving fluid or gas (such as an icy heat. Newborns and hibernating mammals have lots
wind that whips around every square inch of you). of brown fat, which is thought to generate heat in
Understanding both of these chilling mechanisms, animals that cannot shiver. And studies in animals and
as well as the workings of your body’s built-in humans have shown that cold acclimation increases
thermoregulatory system, will help keep you warm brown fat’s heat-generating capacity. Some research
and safe when the next polar vortex comes to town. also suggests that exposure to cold actually boosts
the amount of brown fat in the body. Being physically
You lose heat through conduction whenever your fit also makes it easier for people to cope with cold.
body comes into direct contact with something cold, But being too thin can be a disadvantage, because
like when you sit on chilly ground. Wind steals your body fat helps keep you warm. Stay warm and safe
body heat through convection. But you can insulate everyone, summer is just around the corner.
yourself against both types of heat loss by wearing
Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to wish
layers. Your base layer, think long underwear and
the entire community a Merry Christmas and a
thick, wool socks, keeps you from losing heat through prosperous New Year. Thanks again to the dedicated
conduction. And wearing an external, wind- and MCA board, we have a wonderful team of individuals.
water-proof but breathable layer will protect you The MCA would also like to congratulate our new
from heat loss though convection. Anything that councilor George Chahal. We look forward to working
you can build around you (to enclose yourself) in a with you. Together we will all accomplish more.
microenvironment that will help insulate from the
effects of the cold, which is a good thing. Think of Kelly Jones
shivering as a warming sign that you need to get Martindale Community Association President
yourself someplace warmer, fast. When your skin
temperature drops, shivering kicks in to keep your
core temperature from falling, too. The spasmodic
contracting and relaxing of your muscles consumes Monthly MCA Meeting
calories, and it generates heat to replace the heat The Martindale Community Association meets
your body is losing through convection or conduction. on the first Monday of each month from
But that means once you start shivering, that’s your September to June from 7 pm to 9 pm in the
brain telling your body it’s time to get to a place NECCS Boardroom across from the Genesis
where you’re warmer. Heed weather warnings, and Medical Clinic downstairs. Please contact the
stock your car with water, calorie-dense foods, warm MCA secretary to be added to an upcoming
blankets and extra sets of dry clothes just in case. agenda as a guest.
According to the research conducted by the National
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Martindale
Community Sport Hub DIRECTORY
The City of Calgary and other sport partners are piloting a
Martindale Community
project called the Community Sport Hub (CSH) to provide
Association
more sport opportunities in the community of Martindale and
neighbouring communities. Children and youth between the Office:
ages of 4 and 18years will be receiving FREE coaching from 7555 Falconridge Blvd NE
qualified, friendly community coaches at school (Crossing (basement across from Physio)
Park School) and within the community. Calgary, AB T3J 0C9
Mailing Address:
What is a Community Sport Hub?
110 Martin Crossing Park NE
The Martindale Community Sport Hub (CSH) is a program that Calgary, AB
will provide children and youth with additional opportunities to T3J 3N7
be more active, more often, through quality sport experiences.
The CSH will do this by introducing seven different sport
organizations to the Martindale community and neighbouring
communities. The roster of sports to participate in include
athletics, tennis, wrestling, volleyball, field hockey, cricket and Email:
outdoor literacy. The Martindale Community Sport Hub will be martindale_community@yahoo.ca
held at Crossing Park School and throughout the community Facebook:
of Martindale beginning in September 2017 and running Martindale Community Association
through June 2018. Web:
Free Community Sport Program calgaryarea.com/index.
php?p=communities&c=Martindale
Dates: Start - Thursday November 2 to December 7
Length of Program: 6 weeks Board of Directors 2018
Times: 5 pm to 7 pm Kelly Jones President
Ages: 6 to 8 (5 pm to 6 pm) and 9-11 (6 pm to 7 pm) Chris Clark Vice President
For boys and girls Trevor Sitter
Cost: FREE Secretary / 2nd Vice President
Nancy Perry Membership Director
Location: Crossing Park School, 500 Martindale Blvd NE
Mary Prasad MDAC Representative
Learning Outcomes: skills, teamwork, communication, Sukhman Hehar
fitness, health Newsletter / Facebook Director
Equipment: all equipment provided Vince Singh Director at Large
Sherri Sitter Director at Large
Terry Lyn Martin Director at Large
Anomi Denagamage
Director at Large
Doug Dueck Director at Large
Pradeep David Director at Large
Steve Saunders Director at Large
Register at www.fieldhockey.ab.ca
Martindale Community Sport Hub in partnership
with the City of Calgary.
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MARTINDALE
Martindale
Ice Rink
Wipe away those winter blues! Grab your skates and join
Be a us throughout the winter season at the Martindale Outdoor
Ice Rink behind the Crossing Park Elementary School!
Snow Enjoy some fresh air with family and friends and don’t forget
to take a picture with the beautiful mural painted by the
Angel students of Crossing Park Elementary School behind the
rink. Check out these pictures below to see the new lights
Help a installed by volunteers to make sure you have the best and
brightest skating experience possible!
neighbour out
calgary.ca/snowangels
Be a Snow Angel!
Lucky and proud. That’s how a lot of people
describe their feelings when they nominate
a Snow Angel. Many are seniors without the
strength to clear their walks. Others may be
on the mend from surgery or an illness and
their physical ability is limited. Sometimes it’s
a neighbour who is just having trouble coping
with added responsibilities in his/her life. When
you pick up your shovel to clear your walk
this winter, take a few extra minutes to help a
neighbour too. You’ll make it easier for everyone
to travel your neighbourhood and build a sense
of community at the same time. For more
information visit calgary.ca/snowangels.
Martindale
Family Day Skate Day!
CLASSIFIEDS Every year, families have the opportunity to enjoy a free
If you are a licensed Martindale home-based Family Day skate at the Crossing Park outdoor skating rink!
business, we would be happy to print your This year, Family Day falls on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH
name and contact information in our new so make sure you plan ahead and take advantage of the
directory in Lotus Link and on our website. free skate rentals offered by the Skate Shack and enjoy a
Please contact the MCA for more information. barbeque with your entire family!
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Hope you all had a fun
Halloween in 2017! Halloween in Canada
Absolutely astonishing to see so many families out Halloween is observed annually on the night of 31
there despite a low of minus 3 degrees weather! What a October. It is believed to have originated primarily
fantastic way for children and adults alike to spend time as a Celtic celebration marking the division
together and get some exercise. Included here on this of the light and dark halves of the year, when
page is a brief history of Halloween in Canada for you the boundary between the living and the dead
was believed to be at its thinnest. Halloween
to enjoy. And check out the picture below of a house
customs, such as wearing disguises to ward off
in Martindale all decorated for Halloween. Have some ghosts and offering food to appease malevolent
spooky pictures of your own decorations? Send it to us spirits, were brought to Canada in the mid-to-late
so we can showcase it on our Facebook page! 1800s by Irish and Scottish immigrants. North
America’s first recorded instance of dressing in
disguise on Halloween was in Vancouver, British
Columbia, in 1898, while the first recorded use of
the term trick or treat was in Lethbridge, Alberta,
in 1927. Halloween became increasingly popular
with adults beginning in the 1990s and by 2014
was estimated to be a $1-billion industry in
Canada, making it the second most commercially
successful holiday behind Christmas.
The first recorded use of the term trick or treat
in North America was in the Lethbridge Herald
on 4 November 1927 in reference to festivities in
nearby Blackie, Alberta:
Halloween provided an opportunity for real
strenuous fun. No real damage was done
except to the temper of some who had to hunt
for wagon wheels, gates, wagons, barrels,
etc., much of which decorated the front street.
The youthful tormentors were at back door
and front demanding edible plunder by the
word “trick or treat” to which the inmates
gladly responded and sent the robbers away
rejoicing.
Trick or treating, along with the kind of mischief
referred to above — which originated in Britain in
the late-18th century and came to be associated
with the night of 30 October, also known as
Devil’s Night — had become commonplace in
Canada by the 1920s. Trick or treating waned
during the Second World War, due primarily to
sugar rations, but was revived with renewed
vigour with the rise of the suburbs in the 1950s.
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MARTINDALE
Casino Announcement
OUR NEXT CASINO IS JANUARY 9TH & 10TH 2018
Tuesday and Wednesday. We need approximately 40
volunteers to make this Casino a success. Thank you to
volunteers who have helped in previous years and we hope
The MARTINDALE DEVELOPMENT AND
you can help us again.
ACTION COMMITTEE (MD&AC) is an
Volunteer Descriptions and Positions: involved group of Martindale residents who
General Manager: Participates in the opening and closing of have come together to look at ways to make
the casino. their community a great place to live; where
Banker: Fills chip orders, assists General Manager, witnesses people have opportunities to know their
Cash Outs. neighbors and to feel safe and secure in their
neighborhood.
Cashier: Cash handling is strongly advised. Redeems
player’s chips for cash.
You are welcome to attend our next meeting
Chip Runner: A courier for chip orders. Participates in the on the third Wednesday of each month
opening and closing of games. at 6:00 pm at 1000 Voices at the Genesis
Count Room Staff: 6 people. Inputs the count from each Center (7555 Falconridge blvd NE).
drop box, opens and sorts the cash from the drop boxes.
One person is required to input count from each drop This is part of the Strong Neighbourhood
box in computer. Runs cash through money machines, Initiative with the City of Calgary. We would
amalgamates each drop box. like to hear from you!
Day Shift 10:45 am to 7:30 pm Contact Kiima.Bailey@Calgary.ca
Night Shift 6:45 pm to 3:30 am
AGM
Count Room 11 pm to 3:30 am
All volunteers must bring picture ID.
Volunteers ARE NOT permitted to play (gamble) at the tables
or slot machines during the 2 days of the casino.
The consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited before or MARTINDALE ANNUAL
during your shift. GENERAL MEETING
Dress is casual. You may want to bring a book for quiet times MONDAY, APRIL 30TH
during your shift. GENESIS CENTRE
A meal is provided during your shift.
Please leave your name and contact number for
Chris Clarke 403-930-6188 ext 2.
Martindale Community
Memberships
Memberships are available for $10.00 a year per family.
For more information please call 403-930-6188 ext.2.
Your membership goes towards Neighbourhood Cleanup
Day and maintaining the ice rink so we can put on the skating
party on Family Day as well as other activities put on by
the community.
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TARADALE
Message from the President
I am sure that everyone from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. We work together to help keep
has enjoyed the beautiful Taradale a friendly, safe, and welcoming neighborhood.
fall colors, and a wonderful We work with residents to address concerns that affect
Canadian Summer full Taradale. Please take a moment on one of these days to
of activities. Now having come and share your ideas, comments, suggestions, or
said all that, let’s accept concerns with us. Let’s work together to keep Taradale a
the fact that winter is safe and vibrant community. I encourage each one of you
here. Although as adults to get to know each other and watch out for each other.
we may not like the cold I would like to challenge everyone to get to personally
weather as much as we know at least five neighbors on your street.
used to, it certainly brings happiness for most
children. We watch as they learn to play in the Please be safe while you enjoy the 2017 Holiday Season
snow, make snow angels, or enjoy tobogganing. and we wish everyone a Happy & Prosperous New Year!
Let’s admit it, when you see the little angels
playing and having fun, it brings our childhood Harwinder Kang
memories back and puts a smile on our faces. President, Taradale Community Association
Winter is here! Enjoy the outside, whether that’s
hockey, skiing, snowboarding, ice skating or just
simply enjoying a family stroll around one of our
community’s ponds. Be a snow angel one day
and surprise your neighbors by shoveling their
side walk, it’s a good way to get a bit of exercise,
get to know your neighbors, and to help the
community stay safe in these next few months of PLEASE KEEP OUR
snow and ice.
NEIGHBOURHOOD CLEAN!
By the time you will be reading this message, Please do not throw your junk mail on the ground
we will be just around the corner from the festive around your mailbox and litter the area. Be kind
season. I would like to personally wish everyone and take it home to recycle. Lets show pride for our
a safe and memorable Holiday Season. As we community.
are moving towards the end of 2017 it’s time to
reconcile the year, celebrate the successes, joys,
and the lessons learned over this past year. It’s
also the time to take a moment to plan for the
upcoming new year and set some goals. We
live in a very vibrant, multi-cultural community
and everyone might have different goals such as
High School/University Student
fitness goals, business goals, educational goals, Taradale Community Association is looking for
personal development goals. Whatever it is for a student that can help produce and coordinate
you, take a moment to plan and follow through. articles for the Taradale portion of the quarterly
Lotus Link Newsletter.
As a community association, our goal is to
encourage people to participate and be part of the Please contact us via Facebook:
Taradale Community Association, be a Member, facebook.com/taradalecommunityassociation
a Volunteer, or a Director. We meet every 2nd
Wednesday of each month at Genesis Center
Page 8 Lotus Link Winter 2018DIRECTORY
Taradale Community
Association
Do you want to volunteer or be a
board member?
We welcome all to come out and
be active in helping us provide
more events and activities for our
Taradale’s Fitness Park community.
Email:
Now OPEN! info@taradalecommunity.ca
Facebook:
Thousands of communities across North America have
facebook.com/taradalecommunity
discovered the many benefits of the unique amenities of an
association
outdoor fitness park and now Taradale has one too! This park
was funded through fundraising efforts of the Community Web:
Association and their dedicated volunteers and will be a legacy www.taradaleca.ca
for the area, providing every community member, regardless Board of Directors 2018
of ability, the opportunity to exercise alone or with family and
friends. Studies have found that these outdoor gyms increase Executive
the number of new users at parks, and also increased energy Harwinder Kang President
expenditure, helping people connect and stay healthier. Noshy Karbani Vice President
Everyone from youth to seniors now have the opportunity to Rahil Gul Treasurer
improve their health and wellness with activities appropriate to Rachelle Christopher Secretary
their needs. We welcome all residents to visit the park located
Directors
on the south side of 80th Ave, between Taradale Drive and
Taralake Way NE. Khalil Karbani
Terri Littau
Allan Barton
Jane Barton
Akhtar Khawaja
Pritpal Matharu
Rukhshanda B
Tushar Yadav
Shaukat Hayat
Monthly Board Meetings
Taradale Community Association meets on the
second Wednesday of each month from September
to June at 7pm. We meet in the NECCS Boardroom
across from the Genesis Medical Clinic downstairs.
Everyone is welcome.
Lotus Link Winter 2018 Page 9TARADALE
Old Fashioned
Shortbread Cookies
Just in time for Christmas
PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES COOK TIME: 20 MINUTES New Years Resolutions
INGREDIENTS Get more sleep
• 2 cups butter at room temperature (1 pound) Drink more water
• 1 cup icing sugar (powdered sugar) Get more exercise
• 2 tsp vanilla extract Read more
• 1/2 cup corn starch Get more organized
• 3 cups flour
Clean more often
• Optional maraschino cherries or baking gums for centers
Explore more
INSTRUCTIONS Relax more
1. Cream together the butter and icing sugar very well until Have more patience
very smooth and creamy. No lumps of butter should be Forget doing “more”
visible.
2. Blend in the vanilla extract. JUST TRY YOUR BEST!
3. Sift together the flour and corn starch.
4. Blend slowly into the creamed mixture until a soft dough
forms.
5. Split dough into 2 equal round portions.
6. Wrap the dough rounds in plastic wrap and chill for a
couple of hours at least.
Taradale CA Volunteer
7. You can freeze one of the cookie dough portions for later
if you like.
Meet & Greet
8. This dough will also last in the fridge for 3-4 days so that We love our Community!
you can bake a few up at a time and enjoy them fresh And we want to share it with you!
from the oven if you like. Taradale Community Association is hosting
9. To bake the cookies preheat the oven to 350 degrees F a Volunteer Meet & Greet event. Looking for
and line cookie sheets with parchment paper. volunteering opportunities? Come on out and
10. Roll the dough out to a little less than 1/4 of an inch on meet your Community Association and find
a lightly floured surface. Use a 2 inch cookie cutter (or out about the fun things we do.
holiday shaped cookie cutters) to cut out the cookies.
11. Place the cookies on the parchment paper a half inch Genesis Centre, MP Room, Main Floor
apart. Add a half maraschino or glacé cherry to the center, Saturday, January 13th from 2 - 4 pm
or a baking gumdrop if you like. Meet the Board and volunteers of the
12. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until they just start to turn Taradale Community Association. We would
brown at the edges. love to meet you. Learn about the exciting
13. Let cool for 10 minutes on the pan before transferring things we do in our community and about the
them to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight volunteer opportunities available. Coffee and
container. snacks will be served. Hope to see you
14. These cookies will freeze quite well for several weeks. all there!
Page 10 Lotus Link Winter 2018City of Calgary Winter Seniors Corner
Collection Schedule —by Aziza Hakda
Older Active Adults – is a program that is run by the
Genesis Centre for Senior Citizens. It runs everyday,
Monday – Friday from 9:00 am to 12 noon and the
program is paired with Alberta Health Services/Mosaic
Primary Care Network.
I wanted to let other seniors in the area know about
this fantastic program. There is so much to do and so
much support for people of our age. All the activities and
programs are geared towards the older adult and are not
intimidating at all. There are nurses and dietitians on hand
and you can even have your blood pressure and blood
GREEN CART FOOD & WASTE sugar levels checked regularly.
BLUE CART RECYCLING
PICK UP EVERY WEDNESDAY I have met so many interesting people and made lots of
new friends by coming to the programs at the Genesis
Centre. I do what I can and work at my own pace and
look forward to the group classes. The instructors are very
qualified and encouraging. Classes range from Gentle
Yoga, Balance & Stretch, Gentle Strength & Movement,
to more intense Gym Time, then graduating to Butts and
Guts! I will say they are so popular that you must come
early to sign up for that day’s class! There are Healthy
Eating & Cooking Classes and a variety of seminars on
Stress Management. The best part is, it is all FREE!
If you have not been you should come and try it out. There
is lots to do, or you can just walk around the track if you
BLACK CART GARBAGE
like. There is a great atmosphere and it is a wonderful
PICK UP EVERY OTHER TUESDAY community connector for seniors. I highly recommend
DECEMBER 12TH & 26TH trying out even if it is for once or twice a week. Once you
JANUARY 9TH & 23RD try it you will be hooked!
FEBRUARY 6TH & 20TH
For more information on the City of Calgary’s
Collection Services and to access the full
calendar for your area go to:
www.calgary.ca/UEP/WRS/Pages/Garbage-
collection-information/Residential-services/
Garbage-Day-Schedule.aspx
Lotus Link Winter 2018 Page 11Meet Your New Councillor!
George Chahal
Among a group of initiatives. I would also encourage each and every
6 candidates vying resident to reach out through email, Facebook
for Ward 5 City and Twitter and let us know what is important to
Councillor, George them and how we can work together to keep our
Chahal rose to victory communities great.
capturing 40.6% of
the popular vote. Q: What are the major challenges you see facing our
George was born communities?
in Calgary, raised A: There are many challenges we as a community
in Saddle Ridge are facing, but we also have many challenges as
and attended the a city, province, and country as well. Locally, all
University of Calgary Calgarians have had to endure tough times as we
where he gained a BA have seen oil prices crash and the recovery has
in Economics, as well been modest at best. Although we are optimistic
as a Masters Degree in Planning from the Faculty of about where we are headed, we are also realistic
Environmental Design. George has been a long-time about what these indicators are telling us. We as
volunteer in the communities of Ward 5. a city have to make tough decisions, be fiscally
prudent and ensure our residents are receiving a
Q: Congrats! You’ve been elected! How are you high quality of services they deserve.
feeling now?
A: I feel honored and grateful to go to work for the Q: What makes Ward 5 unique?
residents of Ward 5. I have started to assemble a A: Ward 5 is one of the most diverse wards in our
great team at City Hall and we are excited to roll up City. We have individuals that are born and raised
our sleeves and get to the real work that has begun Canadians, but we also have many newcomers
after the election. to our communities from all across Canada and
around the world that bring something unique and
Q: What are you most excited to work on? amazing to the table. I feel that our diversity is our
A: There are a wide range of issues that are very strength, and I will be working very hard with all of
important to the residents of Ward 5. We will work the residents to build a stronger community and city.
closely with them and our colleagues at City Hall to
make sure concerns such as fiscal responsibility, Q: What’s the best thing about Ward 5?
infrastructure, transit, safer communities, A: The residents that make up the community. I was
recreational accessibility, and the needs of our fortunate enough to knock on many doors during
diverse communities are met. The most exciting part the campaign and was humbled by a number of
will be the opportunities to work side by side with individuals opening up about their lives, issues,
the amazing community associations and residents and successes in our community. From different
of this Ward through community engagement socioeconomic groups to different ethnic groups, it
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Page 12 Lotus Link Winter 2018is truly amazing to see everyone working together community. The only thing I am focused on at the
with their neighbors and communities to make a moment is working efficiently and effectively for
better Ward 5 for all. the residents and business owners of Ward 5 and
the City of Calgary. There are many issues and
Q: How will you work with the other Councillors and obstacles we are facing as a whole and it is going
mayor Nenshi? to take a team effort to get things done. The only
A: It is imperative that we have open lines of desire I have is to make sure Ward 5 is represented
communication with all of our Councilors and have a at City Hall with a strong voice that represents our
can-do attitude. A healthy democracy incorporates residents.
differences into open and honest debates, and I will
have a very fair approach to many common sense Q: Is there anything else you would like to share with
issues. It is important for the Councilors and the the communities you now represent?
Mayor to put their ideological differences aside and A: I want to once again thank everyone for giving
work collaboratively at City Hall to keep our great me their vote of confidence and allowing me
city moving forward. to represent them at City Hall. The work will be
difficult; however, it is imperative we face these
Q: How will you work with other layers of challenges together! The only way to overcome
government (MLA and MP)? these challenges is to have great dialogue with
A: We will ensure we foster great working the residents and communities at large – I invite all
relationships with all of our partners in the different of your readers in Ward 5 to get in touch with my
levels of government. We believe having open office, or join us on Facebook and/or Twitter to let
and transparent lines of communication with all us know about their issues, challenges, and any
stakeholders, including the residents at the grassroots other feedback they may have. Make sure all of you
level, will be imperative in achieving our goals. stay connected as we are excited to work with each
and every one of you!
Q: Is this the start of a political career? Any desire
to run for other positions in the future? Provincially? Warmest regards,
Federally? George Chahal
A: Great question. As a local kid that was born in Facebook/Twitter @ChahalGeorge
Calgary and raised in Saddle Ridge, I just felt like Calgary.ca/ward5
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Lotus Link Winter 2018 Page 13Genesis Centre
Special Events Winter Calendar
BRRR!
IT’S COLD
OUTSIDE WINTER
CARNIVAL
BLOOD DONOR
CLINIC
WINTERFEST!
WINTERFEST! SOCCER
BOXING DAY
OPEN TOURNAMENT
9AM - 8PM OPEN
9AM - 8PM
CLOSED
New Year’s DEC 27 – 30TH
GENESIS CENTRE
Eve! OPEN
OPEN 9AM - 8PM 9AM – 10PM
REGULAR
HOURS
OPEN 9AM - 5PM RESUME
TARADALE
MEET & GREET
2PM - 4PM
PATHWAYS CSA
ANNUAL ROUND
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Happy MY WORLD
Family Day! CONFERENCESADDLE RIDGE
Message from the Saddle Ridge
Community Association
Communities in Calgary are maintained with the Community work can bring wonders to an area:
dedication and determination of their own residents
1. The maintenance and beautification of our parks,
volunteering. Community Associations not only
playgrounds and pathways.
provide the platform to sit together but also help
2. Cleanliness in our community.
channel the efforts of our residents.
3. Well-connected resident support for the welfare
of each other.
Saddle Ridge Community Association was
established in 1967. Since then we have taken an In return, real estate prices increase and the
integral part in forming public opinion, affecting enjoyment of living in the community becomes a
municipal government decisions and providing draw for new residents.
feedback to urban development agencies for the
improvement of our community. What has been It is important to our association for our residents
done so far cannot be explained in a few words to have both an inner and outer sense of wellness.
or lines – it’s a culmination of people’s passion, As a community association working along-side the
sacrifices and perseverance. There has been Genesis Centre and the organizations it houses, it
so much done and much more is still required. is important to us that you, the residents of Saddle
Therefore, the effort has to go on with the same Ridge, are able to have a say in what is offered to the
intensity, enthusiasm and hope. That’s why we need community in which you reside. To enjoy life in the
your time, support and feedback. community takes a very small amount of energy.
Making a Difference . . .
I would like to challenge all of you to “make a • Become a member of your Community
difference” in our community over the next 12 months Association – for a very small fee your contribution
– something to make our community a better place to sports, social events and other community
in which to live – cleaner, friendlier, more attractive. events will ensure their continuing for years to
There are a number of ways to do this, many of which come.
require little or no time or money and only a small • SMILE! A smile at those you meet on the
bit of attention and commitment. If each of us do street often gets passed on. This simple act of
three things each month, I believe it will make a big friendliness can spread a lot of goodwill within a
difference at the end of one year. community and make someone’s day.
Here are a few ideas to get you started: I would like to challenge all of you to do three positive
• Be respectful of community property – don’t litter things each month – either from the above list, or
or put up signs. Remind your children to throw make up your own. Then, let us know what you
their garbage in the garbage bins not on the did and how it turned out. You can use the contact
sidewalk or grass. page at www.mysrca.ca. Let’s see what we can
accomplish together in our community!
• Get to know your neighbours and keep an eye out
for things that seem out of place. A neighbourhood
where everyone watches out for each other is safer Carol Steiner
for everyone. Director, Saddle Ridge Community Association
Page 16 Lotus Link Winter 2018DIRECTORY
Saddle Ridge Community
Association
27 7555 Falconridge Blvd NE
Calgary T3J 0C9
Phone: (403) 590-2833
Saddle Ridge Email:
saddleridgepresident@shaw.ca
Community Association To contact the board please email
president@mysrca.ca
50 Years Serving the Community Web:
http://www.mysrca.ca
Our special 50th anniversary community celebration
will take place at the Genesis Centre in the community
Board of Directors 2018
gymnasium. We invite you and your family to join us!
Executive
FEBRUARY 10TH 2018 Susan Clark President
Doors open at 5:30 pm Asim Baig Vice President
Buffet dinner served promptly at 6:00 pm Carol Steiner Senior Treasurer
Pragati Grewal Treasurer
$15 PER PERSON Angie Bailie Secretary
($10 for children age 10 and under) Judy Brown Land Use
Advance registration is required by December 31st, 2017.
Directors
No tickets will be sold at the door. Entrance fee includes
Aman Khan
catered dinner, five on-stage musical performances, Greg Steiner
recognition of dignitaries, displays and exhibits, special Riyaz Khawaja
children’s corner and a 2018 SRCA Membership. Sukhvinder Malhotra
Rishi Nagar
For advance registration and information contact: Ramesh Chevli
Greg Steiner
steinerg@shaw.ca 403-285-2621
Limited number of tickets available. Reserve yours today!
Lotus Link Winter 2018 Page 17SADDLE RIDGE Saddle Ridge Elementary School Welcomes a Playground After years in the works since it’s opening seven securing the equipment. The build itself occurred years ago, Saddle Ridge Elementary School can now over two days of rainy weather and involved over 30 proudly say that it has a playground to accompany volunteers from the school itself, Devon Energy staff, it. The construction of the Saddle Ridge School Genesis Centre staff, and passionate community Playground has an interesting back story and is the residents. The finished product features some result of over four years of planning, dedication, unique exciting features such as a taller than average and fundraising. Led by a contingent of parents climbing wall, a roller slide, and interconnected parts. who joined to form Saddle Ridge School Society, The playground will forever serve as a symbol of a charitable organization born out of Saddle Ridge community and promote healthy living to our youth School Council, the organization’s sole objective while also creating a fun environment. Thanks to all was to raise enough money to build the playground. who were involved in this project! At a cost of $245,000, the funding came from several sources. While the bulk came from community grants and the provincial government, the school also hosted several fundraising ventures such as pajama days, pizza slice sales, bake sales, and bottle drives. These activities showed a desire from the community for the playground, as well as a need. Compared to Calgary’s other quadrants, the NE has a lower volume of playgrounds, as many of the communities are still growing and expanding. Once the money was raised, the design was created and included a unique surfacing model that involves rubber flooring instead of typical gravel surfacing, which is safer, more visually aesthetic, and is better at Page 18 Lotus Link Winter 2018
Recognizing a valuable volunteer
Judy Brown
Dave and I moved to Calgary
from Nelson BC in 1970,
because Dave had finished
his apprenticeship as a
newspaper pressman, and
the available jobs were either 50 has never looked so good!
in Calgary or Kamloops. We
never regretted the choice. Call for
After living in various parts
of Calgary, we moved to Volunteers
Saddle Ridge from the south
Fifty is often when you start to daydream about
east community of Dover in June of 2000, attracted
retirement, while hoping your body keeps it
by the opportunities for bird watching, and having
together enough to see you through that time
found the perfect “empty nest” home (one of the many,
of your life. That is not the case with the Saddle
many Winston models built by Elite homes). At that
Ridge Community Association. Heading into their
time there were only about 200 homes, in addition to
50th year in operation the association is as lively
about 40 acreages, but there was a thriving community
and active as ever. Led by President Sue Clark,
association, which we soon joined. Dave was involved
the Saddle Ridge Community Association is
on the land use committee, adopt a park, and as
continually working on projects and initiatives to
co-editor and advertising salesman of the monthly
enhance the lives of their community members
newsletter. I was involved in organizing craft sales (back
while celebrating and relishing past successes.
when we had our own hall), was Vice President for three
years and President for five. I’m currently the chairman Of course, all this work is not possible without
of the Land Use and Development Committee, and the the effort and dedication of the SRCA board and
organizer of the annual community cleanup. volunteers. Want to get involved and give back?
It can be a one-time commitment, or more,
Although Dave passed away from ALS in 2000, I intend whatever works for your life and schedule.
to stay in our home and remain a part of the community
association for the foreseeable future. Contact Sue Clark at president@mysrca.ca.
Hugh-Bennett
First President of the Saddle Ridge
Communtiy Association
Did you know?
Saddle Ridge got its name from a ridge
approximately 100 feet high within the
boundaries of the community, and an
average of at least one saddle in each
household. Because of these two factors,
Saddle Ridge received the majority votes
for the community name.
Lotus LinkWinter 2018 Page 19SADDLE RIDGE
Turn It Off
Did you know turning of your car for five minutes and restarting
it is more fuel-efficient than leaving it idling. Plus, todays engines
can run in cold weather less than three minutes after being started.
These are just two messages the “Be Idle Free” campaign in
Edmonton is trying to get across. But what about here in Calgary,
what are we doing to combat this unnecessary pollution? The
City of Calgary “Community Standards Bylaw” prohibits trucks
in residential areas from idling for longer than 20 minutes when
the truck is stationary or within 150 meters of a residential
development. To help reduce idling, the City has developed a sign
that can be posted in problem areas and can be downloaded from
the City of Calgary website. They also make available for free a
green plastic sign (right).
City of Calgary Police also want you to turn off your vehicle. The
#1 reason for vehicle theft is due to unattended vehicles running
with the keys in the ignition. Seems like a no-brainer, but last
winter saw a staggering number of vehicles stolen this way and in
fact saw a 60% surge over the previous year. Sadly, the Northeast
has one of the highest incidents of vehicle theft in the City. It’s
simple – TURN IT OFF!
FAMILY PASS FEE SUBSIDY
Families who qualify for the City of Calgary Fair Entry
program are also eligible to receive a subsidized
Genesis Centre Family Pass for $25/month. This is
50% off the regular rate & setup fees are also waived.
Our Fee Subsidy program is designed to help families
create lasting memories by getting more active more
often. Individual passes do no apply.
MONTHLY PASSES
Those wishing to make use of this program, must first
acquire a “Fair Entry” approval letter from the City.
This can be found via this link on the City of Calgary
website:
www.calgary.ca/CSPS/CNS/Pages/
Neighbourhood-Services/Programs-and-services-
for-low-income-calgarians.aspx
Visit our website www.genesis-centre.ca for an up-to-date schedule of drop-in times and activities.
Page 20 Lotus Link Winter 2018Submit a photo of your community in all its glory on or before Thursday, February 15th. Winner receives a $50 Gift Card to Boston Pizza and their photo on the cover of the Spring Lotus Link! For more information and to submit photos email: gmarr@genesis-centre.ca www.genesis-centre.ca
Destiny Martial Arts
TaeKwon-Do Challenge Tournament
On Saturday November 4th, the Genesis Centre hosted the Destiny Martial Arts Challenge Tournament.
This exciting TaeKwon-Do Tournament featured patterns and continuous sparring from colour belts to
black belt. There was even a ‘Kinder Kickers’ competition for kids age 4-6 years. The event drew a large
crowd of spectators and did not disappoint as the athletes who train through Destiny Martial Arts were
victorious, earning many of the medals in all categories. We congratulate their efforts.
Aadeeb Mundi Kinza Little-Shields 2 bronze
Aaryan Gosai 1 silver Kyle Carmichael 1 bronze, 1 silver
Aasta Guraya 1 bronze Kylian Pigoue 2 gold
Abyan Ahmed 1 silver Maria Khalil
Alyssa Mae Colon 1 gold 1 silver Mustasim Ahmed 1 silver, 1 bronze
Amritvir Dhillon 1 silver Najib Ajmal 1 silver
Anshpreet Grewal 1 silver, 1 bronze Nikki Pham 2 silver
Anuj Kalia 1 silver 1 bronze Noah Sanchez 1 bronze
Arshpreet Grewal 1 silver, 1 bronze Ounkar Randhawa
Ayva Hlushak 1 silver Patricia Ann Sanchez 1 silver, 1 bronze
Breah Mai 1 gold, 1 silver Perika Gill 1 bronze
Bryan Ann Nacomel 1 gold, 1 silver Puneet Dhadda
Eli Halge 1 gold 1 Silver Raminque Randhawa 1 gold
Gurshan Chandi Ria Chouhan 1 gold, 1 bronze
Hania Niazi 1 gold, 1 silver Ruhani Nangal 1 silver
Iqra Azad 1 bronze Russell Gowan 1 gold, 1 bronze
Isaac Mai 1 silver Rylan Holman 1 gold
Ishaan Dhillon Samip Kc 1 gold, 1 silver
Jacob Nacomel 1 bronze Sayed Ajmal 1 silver
Jaimen Randhawa 1 bronze Sehajpal Purba 1 gold, 1 silver
Jaiveer Toor 1 gold Talha Yousuf 1 bronze
John Magnaye 1 silver Turhir Otolorin 2 bronze
John Nyugen 1 gold, 1 bronze Veronica Huynh 2 gold
Jordan Nacomel 1 gold 1 silver Vipasna Nangal 2 gold
Kawser Azad 2 gold
Lotus LinkWinter 2018 Page 23North of McKnight and
Surrounding Areas Coalition
The North of McKnight and Surrounding Areas 4. Language and Thinking Skills
Coalition is made up of families, agencies and These relate to the early academic skills including:
schools that raise awareness on the importance of • An interest in reading, writing and
early years in childhood measured by the EDI, share language-related activities
recent research, support grassroots initiatives in the • Age-appropriate reading, writing and counting skills
community and promote a positive early childhood • Recognition of shapes, sizes and colours
development in the North-East communities. These • Can easily remember things
communities located north of Stoney Trail and
east of 16th Avenue include Pineridge, Rundle, 5. Communication Skills and General Knowledge
Whitehorn, Temple, Monterey Park, Coral Springs, These relate to general communication skills and
Castleridge, Falconridge, Martindale, Taradale, knowledge including:
Saddle Ridge, Savannah, City Scape, Red Stone, • Ability to communicate needs and wants in socially
Sky View and Corner Stone. appropriate ways
• Ability to tell stories
The first 2000 days of a child, from conception • Can say words easily
to age 5, are the most important in a child’s brain • Age-appropriate knowledge about life and the world
development. The five areas of development listed • Ability to take part in imaginative play
below are measured by the Early Development
Index (EDI).
1. Physical Health and Well-Being
• Fine and gross motor skills (e.g. can hold a
pen, crayons or brush, able to climb stairs).
Independence in looking after own needs
(e.g. able to go to the washroom independently
most of the time)
• Physically prepared for school (e.g. dressed
appropriately, well-nourished and rested)
• Able to sustain energy levels throughout the
school day
2. Social Competence
• Plays and gets along with other children
• Able to follow rules and instructions
• Able to follow routines
• Accepts responsibility for actions
• Shows respect for others
3. Emotional Maturity
• Able to deal with feelings at an
age-appropriate level
• Able to separate from parent/guardian
• Not too fearful, not too impulsive
• Able to focus
To learn more or to get involved please contact us at
Facebook/first2000daysnorthofmcknightcoalition or call us at 403-909-9934
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Effective November last month, new bylaws
require that all businesses and organizations
divert their food and yard waste out of our
landfills. While the Genesis Centre receptacles
and components of their waste diversion are
being updated to reflect the new bylaws, we
have been leading the way since opening our
doors in 2012.
As a designated LEED facility, the Genesis
Centre has been on the cutting edge of
environmental stewardship since its inception
five years ago. Not only have we always
recycled beverage containers, wood, metal
and steel, paper and cardboard, we do
not use insecticides and we let the grass
clippings mulch back into the ground. The
outdoor sprinkler system is a SMART system,
watering the minimum required to maintain
the grass, and knowing when not to water
due to rain. In addition, the we recycle water
throughout our facility, including the YMCA
pool. The water from the pool is recycled back
into the toilets. You may have also noticed
that we have automated toilets, sinks, and
soap dispensers. All these LEED features add
up, reducing our carbon footprint.
By the end of the year, keep your eyes open
for even more Earth-friendly compliances
around the facility. The Genesis Centre will be
introducing mixed recycling into public areas, PACEKIDS PROGRAMS
as well as composting in the Community Help to apply for FSCD funding
Kitchen and throughout staff areas. Moving
into 2019 we are sourcing grants to change In-home & in-school programming for
the Feature Gym, Community Gym, and children with Autism
Field House lighting from fluorescent to LED.
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We also plan to create and implement an door-to-door transportation
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