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CONTENTS
6        VOLUNTEER LINKS SOUTH CALGARY

8        SOMERSET & BRIDLEWOOD
         COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

10       COLOURING PAGE

11       MENTAL HEALTH MOMENT: FAMILY RELATIONS
         AT HOLIDAY GATHERINGS

12       SAFE & SOUND: COLD WEATHER SAFETY

13       DOLLARS & SENSE: HOW TO KNOW IF
         SOMEONE STOLE YOUR IDENTITY

15       BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS

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INFORMATION for
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                                                                                           RESIDENTS

SOMERSET & BRIDLEWOOD
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Box 69056, RPO Bridlewood SW
Calgary, Alberta                                              We hope you enjoy receiving the Newsletter of Somerset
T2Y 4T9                                                       residents association. This newsletter is one of the many
info@mysbca.ca | www.mysbca.ca                                community-focused activities of the SRA along with our
                                                              newly revamped website. Make sure you stop by the
ELECTED OFFICIALS                                             website www. Somersetwaterpark.org.
                                                              Questions or Comments?
                                                              We welcome all resident ideas, compliments, questions
                      Councillor Dan McLean                   and queries, and please notify the SRA of any safety
                      Ward 13 Office                          concerns immediately.
                      Phone: 403-333-4543                     Vandalism
                      Email: ward13@calgary.ca                Continues to happen, if you witness park vandalism call
                      Web: www.calgary.ca/ward13              (CPS) police immediately (403-266-1234).
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                      MLA, Calgary-Lougheed                   Are you yet to pay your annual dues! Please let the
                      Premier of Alberta                      SRA know if there are special circumstances preventing
                      Hon. Jason Kenney                       payment (see below).
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                      403-238-1212                            ‘Somerset / Bridlewood Community Association’
                      calgary.lougheed@assembly.ab.ca         website: www.somersetbridlewood.ca.
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                      MP Stephanie Kusie                      Somerset Residents Association
                      Calgary Midnapore                       Phone: 403-807-8736; Email: somersetresidents@shaw.
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                      Calgary, Alberta T2X 1M2
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RESIDENT PERSPECTIVES
What the Hail: Coping with                                3. Climate Extremes. We get it all in Calgary, sometimes
                                                          all in one day! From minus 20-degree Celsius winter
Calgary’s Climate                                         mornings warming to +5 degree Celsius in one day,
                                                          often breaking dormancy of trees. Thunderstorms
Have you just moved to Calgary?
                                                          suddenly appear often bringing bouts of hail, instantly
Been a long-time resident? Below
                                                          shredding many broad-leaved plants. Drought periods
are five important things to know
                                                          in summer desiccate plants and vegetables if not
about successful gardening with
                                                          supplemented with irrigation. We can also get snow
our unique and sometimes crazy
                                                          in spring, summer, and fall, wreaking havoc on trees,
weather!
                                                          shrubs, and our tall perennials.
1. Know Your Microclimate. Calgary’s elevation ranges
                                                          4. Know Your Zones! Calgary is now considered zone
from 975 up to 1295m. For example, the NW quadrant
                                                          4a, upgraded from zone 3. Semi arid conditions have
is the coolest but the first to get warm Chinook winds.
                                                          prevailed over the years allowing more flexibility in
The SE quadrant is warmest with moderating effects of
                                                          plant selection. We typically have an average of 117
the river and a lower elevation. Landscape contouring,
                                                          frost free days, beginning May 21 with the first frost
windbreaks, and plant selection are important in all
                                                          around September 16. Day length and ‘heat units’
areas of the city.
                                                          for growing is short as well. Use of cold frames and
2. What is a Chinook? Described by the First              purchasing larger plant material is a must to get lush!
Nations peoples as Tsniuks or ‘snow eaters’, these
                                                          5. Plant Selection. Choose plants whose labels show
warm winter winds begin over the Pacific Ocean as
                                                          zone 4a to zone 2. These will be the hardiest, giving
warm air masses. The air cools as it rises, forming an
                                                          you the most success. Consider higher zoned plants a
arched cloud of precipitation on the west side of the
                                                          fun experiment, but don’t expect some to overwinter
mountains. The east or ‘lee side’ experiences warm
                                                          without extra protection. Seek out native trees,
winds as a result.
                                                          shrubs, and perennials that are proven hardy in the
                                                          Calgary area.

                                                          Beautiful gardens abound throughout the city even
                                                          with all the weather extremes Calgary experiences.
                                                          With the help of agencies like the Calgary Horticultural
                                                          Society, you can have one too!

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MENTAL HEALTH MOMENT
Family Relations at Holiday                                        • Stonewalling: Is the silent treatment. It is the flight
                                                                     not the fight. Criticism and contempt are met with
Gatherings                                                           silence and disengagement. It may feel like the
Nancy Bergeron, RPsych | nancy@viewpointcalgary.ca                   stonewaller always “wins” because we are checked out.
                                                                     The stonewaller feels that we are avoiding conflict,
The Holiday Season is upon us. Most likely, less                     but we are actually conveying disapproval, distance,
restrictions this year will be bringing many families back           separation, and disconnection to the other person.
together for celebrations. Does the thought of this send             Antidote – Step away to self-sooth: Offer to run to the
anxiety and dread throughout your being?                             store for a last-minute item, go outside for some fresh
Family gatherings can breed ongoing emotional                        air and once we are feeling less agitated, we can return.
wounds. Dr. L Felder has found that about 3/4 of us                Managing Expectations:
have at least one family member who annoys us. Why                 • Negotiate: “Hey mom, you know how holidays are
is it that the same minor jabs and annoying tics that                always so stressful? This year, let’s sit down right now
are harmless coming from our friends prompt epic                     and write a list of everything we are doing to do, and
screaming matches when uttered by relatives? Is there                decide who will do it”.
something about our family, or something about the
holidays that’s especially irritating?                             • Simplify: There is such a thing as frozen cookie
                                                                     dough. Give the same hostess gift to everyone. Buy
I’ve put together a little crash course on how to show up            gift cards. Cut corners. No one will notice…they’re too
differently this year. All it takes is for one person to make        overwhelmed themselves.
some adjustments to create a positive ripple throughout.           • Get Over Yourself: You cannot expect your partner
Communication:                                                       to stay up until 3 am building toys. Why? They’re not
• Criticism: This is attacking the character or personality          insane. They are not under the same pressures that
  of the other person. The “I’m right and you’re wrong”,             make them worry that the other parents will judge
  “You always drink too much”, “You never talk to me                 them if they don’t get it completed. Worry is about
  when we are with your family”, “Why are you so                     us trying to maintain our status in the social media
  mean to the kids all the time”. Antidote – Soften your             community, not about what’s good for the family or
  approach: “I feel… about what (not who)…I need…”.                  our own mental health. So, we need to listen when
  Be polite…give appreciation.                                       someone says the wreaths don’t need to be made by
                                                                     hand for that perfect photo.
• Defensiveness: This is protecting ourselves, defending
  our innocence against a perceived attack. “It’s not              • Self Reflect: I’m not saying some relatives aren’t lazy
  my fault I didn’t buy the eggnog, I was busy all day”.             or annoying, but really think about why they may
  Defensiveness can also come through cross complaining.             have trouble doing their part. Maybe they’ve had
  It’s dishing it out as much as you get. It’s meeting criticism     financial issues, stress or infidelity in their relationship,
  with criticism. “I only overspent the Secret Santa limit           or a suicidal teen they have been struggling to keep
  because you always try to show me up with the fancy                safe. Ask yourself how you think you would show up if
  desert you bring”. Antidote - Own a part of the truth of           these were some of your private challenges?
  the statement: “You’re right, I was responsible for getting      Maybe, it’s better to ratchet down our expectations
  the eggnog. I’ll run out and get some now”.                      and soften our communications to have a true family
• Contempt: Is putting ourselves on a higher plane, or a           celebration, rather than suffer through another year of
  place of superiority. Contempt is name-calling, hostile          resentments and disappointments. Remember, you had
  humor, sarcasm, and mockery. It can be expressed                 the last 11 months to seek out professional guidance
  through body language, tone of voice, loud sighs,                on how to manage these sometimes difficult family
  sneering, or rolling eyes. Antidote – Soften your                gatherings. It’s not like anything just magically changes
  approach: State your feelings and needs, listen to               in the off months. Wishing all of you a Merry Christmas/
  understand, and show appreciation to the other.                  Holiday and good mental health in the New Year!
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SAFE & SOUND
Cold Weather Safety
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) paramedics respond
to a number of cold weather-related emergencies every
winter. However, by taking appropriate measures to dress
properly, anticipate sudden weather changes and preparing
to be out in the cold, may reduce your risk of sustaining a
cold weather illness/injury. It’s also advised you store an
emergency kit in your vehicle at all times containing extra
clothing, blankets and other road-side supplies.

Frostnip
• Frost-nipped skin is extremely cold, but not yet frozen skin;
• It commonly affects the ears, nose, cheeks, fingers and toes;
• The skin may look red and possibly feel numb to the touch;
• When treated promptly, frostnip usually heals without
  complication;                                                   Christmas Holiday Safety Advice
• Move to a warm environment and immediately, but                 A message from the Federation of Calgary Communities
  gently, re-warm the affected area through skin to skin          Christmas is a time to relax and have fun. Many of us will
  contact (i.e. hand covering tips of ears).                      be out and about more than usual – Christmas shopping,
                                                                  attending parties and other social events – and the last
Frostbite                                                         thing we need is to become a victim of crime. To help
• Frostbite occurs when skin becomes so cold, the skin            avoid this, consider some of the following advice.
  and underlying tissues freeze;
• Affected skin may look white and waxy and will feel             Personal Safety in the Parking Lot
  hard to the touch;                                              • Travel on busy, well-lit roads; and avoid driving alone
• Move to a warm environment immediately and place the              at night. Park in well-lit and well-trafficked areas, as
  affected area in warm, not hot, water until fully re-warmed;      close as possible to store entrances. Avoid secluded
• Call 9-1-1 or seek further medical attention as required.         and dark areas, where confrontations are less likely to
                                                                    be seen and cries for help may not be heard.
Hypothermia
                                                                  • There is safety in numbers, so shop with friends and
• Hypothermia is abnormally low body temperature, less
                                                                    relatives instead of going alone. Make sure everyone
  than 34°C (as compared to normal body temperature
                                                                    maintains awareness and is not distracted by each
  of about 37°C);
                                                                    other’s company.
• Early hypothermia may manifest as profound
  shivering; moderate hypothermic patients may act                • Lock your car and make sure the windows are closed.
  inappropriately: stumbling, mumbling, and fumbling,               Be particularly aware of persons in the parking lot,
  as their body temperature continues to drop resulting             especially those near your car. If there are loiterers, get
  in severe hypothermia (
DOLLARS & SENSE

How to Know if Someone Stole Your Identity
Identity theft is stressful, and it can do tremendous damage to your finances. It’s important to recognize the signs early.
The earlier you notice something is amiss, the faster you can take action to minimize the damage. BBB recommends
the following tips to help you recognize the signs of identity theft as soon as possible.
Common Signs of Identity Theft:                                 • You get authentication messages for accounts you
• You receive statements or bills in the mail for                 didn’t set up.
  accounts you never opened.                                    Scammers could be trying to set up a new account in
If you get a bill for an account you didn’t authorize,          your name. If you receive unexpected authentication
someone may have gotten a hold of your personal                 messages, don’t reply.
information and opened an account in your name.                 • Your credit score inexplicably improves or deteriorates.
• You are surprised by being denied a loan or credit.           If your credit score is suddenly very low, a fraudster may
You may think you have great credit, but if you apply for       have maxed out your credit without paying the bill.
a credit card or loan and are shocked to find that you’ve       • You are suddenly denied medical coverage.
been rejected, you may be the victim of identity theft.         Scammers can steal your identity to use your health
• Your regular bills stop showing up in the mail.               benefits too. If you get medical bills in the mail, but you
If you haven’t signed up to go paperless and your bills         haven’t been to the doctor, someone may be using up
stop showing up in the mail, it could be a sign that            your benefits in your name.
someone has changed your billing address.                       • Debt collectors call about debts you are unaware of.
• You notice suspicious activity in your bank account.          If you receive calls from debt collectors about money
Unfamiliar charges, new accounts, and withdrawals you           owed in your name for charges you never made,
didn’t make are all signs of identity theft. Review your        someone may be using your personal information.
bank account regularly to make sure no one has access           For more information, visit bbb.org.
to your funds.
• You notice suspicious charges on your credit card.
Scammers may make a small charge on your account
first to test out their information, hoping you won’t
notice. If you notice any strange charges on your credit
card bill, report them immediately.

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