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FEBRUARY 2013<br />
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delivery by<br />
Canada Post<br />
In this issue:<br />
Ladies Night Out<br />
Tribute to Zoltan Nagy<br />
Volunteer Director Message<br />
Family Financial Health<br />
<strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong>... Back in the Day!
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BRCA Board of Directors<br />
President ..............................................Peggy Wouts<br />
Vice President ..........................Roseanne Penner<br />
Treasurer ............................................................. Su Li<br />
Secretary .........................................Nazimah Gilani<br />
Past President ............................ Stephanie Felker<br />
Communications ............................. Melissa Legault<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Safety ......................... Mike Ricketts<br />
Facility Operations ........................Christine Stein<br />
Fundraising ...............Raymonde Legault-Smith<br />
Memberships ..................................Courtney Hare<br />
Planning – Civic Aff airs .......................Mark Stout<br />
Events/Programs ...........................Stacey Sudlow<br />
Volunteers ................................................Helen Tam<br />
BRIDGES<br />
is the offi cial newsletter of the<br />
<strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong> - Riverside<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Association<br />
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President’s Message<br />
Happy New Year <strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong>! It was a pleasure to celebrate the holiday season with you<br />
all at our Holiday Party in December <strong>and</strong> the Caroling Event organized by Centre Street<br />
Church.<br />
2013 is going to be a fabulous year <strong>and</strong> I welcome it with enthusiasm! Along with<br />
welcoming in the New Year I am eager to also welcome others who are new to our fabulous<br />
neighborhood. Welcoming others into our community is a strength of <strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong> Riverside<br />
<strong>and</strong> I believe sets us apart from any other. For example, years ago when our VP, Roseanne,<br />
moved in down the street, her neighbour brought her muffi ns to welcome her to the<br />
neighbourhood. Nawaf, the owner of Tazza Mediterranean Deli, also stopped by to say<br />
welcome. “It’s like a small town”, says Penner. Th is act of welcoming had an impact. She<br />
<strong>and</strong> her husb<strong>and</strong> instantly decided they would never leave <strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong>. It’s amazing what a<br />
warm welcome can do <strong>and</strong> how it creates a supportive environment to all who reside in our<br />
community!<br />
I am always inspired by the engaging events <strong>and</strong> initiatives that are being lead <strong>and</strong><br />
continue to be led by residents, businesses, <strong>and</strong> key stakeholders in our community. Th ey too<br />
establish a welcoming culture to our neighborhood. Deb Lee, a resident in our community,<br />
is working hard to connect with our senior lodges in our neighborhood. She writes a regular<br />
column in our newsletter entitled “Th e People <strong>and</strong> Places of <strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong>/Riverside” whereby<br />
she introduces our community to the various businesses <strong>and</strong> services. In this issue she<br />
writes about a new senior’s apartment building called Columbus Place, which will house<br />
Continued on page 4<br />
BRIDGES is the offi cial community newsletter of the<br />
<strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong>-Riverside <strong>Community</strong> Association. Your newsletter<br />
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We publish ten issues per year in each<br />
of these fi ne communities:<br />
<strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong>/Riverside • Renfrew<br />
Crescent Heights • Crossroads<br />
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President’s Message, from page 3<br />
100 new residents due to move in between January <strong>and</strong> the end of<br />
March 2013. We are thrilled to welcome new residents of Columbus<br />
Place <strong>and</strong> those who have recently moved into McPherson Place, a<br />
new 6 story urban condominium right here in <strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong>/Riverside.<br />
I’ve also had the privilege of meeting several new families into our<br />
neighborhood <strong>and</strong> we welcome you to our neighborhood <strong>and</strong> look<br />
forward to connecting.<br />
We are also fortunate as a community when new businesses<br />
move in to our neighborhood. We welcome Gunther’s Fine Baking<br />
offering fantastic breads <strong>and</strong> pastries <strong>and</strong> Deville Café <strong>and</strong> Wine bar,<br />
offering tasty delights <strong>and</strong> two of life’s most necessary elixirs! New<br />
energy comes from new business development presenting creative<br />
opportunities to grow our community <strong>and</strong> connect ourselves.<br />
Our BRCA board, community residents, businesses, <strong>and</strong> key<br />
stakeholders are working hard to build connections throughout<br />
our community. Connecting with another may occur through the<br />
many community events but it can also be as simple as knocking on<br />
your neighbor’s door <strong>and</strong> introducing yourself. When we welcome a<br />
newcomer, we create an inviting culture in our neighborhood where<br />
diversity may thrive <strong>and</strong> our strengths become known. Welcome<br />
to all our newcomers to <strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong>/Riverside. We look forward to<br />
connecting with you throughout 2013.<br />
Peggy Wouts, President<br />
<strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong>-Riverside <strong>Community</strong> Association<br />
WOMEN’S<br />
EVENT<br />
<strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong>/Riverside<br />
Ladies Night Out<br />
Our next <strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong> Ladies Night Out<br />
event is scheduled for February 27th starting<br />
at 6:30pm until 9:30pm.<br />
Liza Fennell, co-owner of make one yarn<br />
studio, is thrilled to host an introductory<br />
learning session <strong>and</strong> showcase her studio specializing<br />
in knitting supplies <strong>and</strong> products<br />
from 6:30pm-7:30pm.<br />
Paul Brassard, owner of just opened deVille<br />
Café & Wine Bar in <strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong>, looks<br />
forward to meeting the women of <strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> hosting a tasting of his various menu<br />
items from 7:30pm-9:30pm. In addition to<br />
Ladies Night Out Brassard is eager to engage<br />
with <strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong>/Riverside <strong>Community</strong>.<br />
<strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong>/Riverside Ladies Night Out<br />
is an opportunity to connect with other<br />
women in the neighborhood <strong>and</strong> enjoy the<br />
delights of our local businesses.<br />
For more details about this <strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong><br />
Ladies Night Out event send an email to<br />
Peggy Wouts at pwouts@mac.com to join<br />
the <strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong>/Riverside Ladies Network.<br />
You will then receive more information<br />
about how to register for this event <strong>and</strong> the<br />
cost. You may also stay tuned for more details<br />
by accessing our <strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong>/Riverside <strong>Community</strong><br />
Association website at brcacalgary.<br />
org, our Facebook Page, <strong>and</strong> follow us on<br />
Twitter.<br />
‘Looking forward to connecting…..<br />
Peggy Wouts<br />
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Meredith Road History-Part Two By Professor Z (Courtesy of the Crescent View newsletter)<br />
We continue today where we left off last time.<br />
In 1984, a number of former <strong>and</strong> present-day residents of <strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong>/Riverside<br />
were interviewed as part of a project funded by way<br />
of a Canada Works grant in conjunction with the <strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong> Riverside<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Association <strong>and</strong> the Langevin <strong>Community</strong> School.<br />
Some participants had resided in the area since the first decade of<br />
the 1900’s. Here are some of their recollections of their time in the<br />
‘hood, with special attention given to any mention they made of the<br />
Meredith Road environs:<br />
Some remember the Gypsies who would camp on the flats below<br />
the General Hospital. Gypsy caravans were present in the area up<br />
until the late 1920’s.<br />
Participant #1 (L.A.), a former resident of Marsh Road, remembers<br />
the Bishop Pinkham residence on Meredith Road (referred to<br />
earlier) for its later reputation as a destination for gamblers from<br />
across the river, <strong>and</strong> also for the fact that it was said to be haunted.<br />
The adjacent barn burned down (date unknown) <strong>and</strong> not long after,<br />
the house itself was torn down. The Bishop Pinkham home appears at<br />
the centre of the picture accompanying this article. L.A also remembers<br />
the houses below the hill east of the Centre Street Bridge which<br />
were demolished when the hill “caved in” in the spring.<br />
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Participant #2 (A.A.) remembers sledding on “Samis Hill” (which<br />
would have been where Holly Park st<strong>and</strong>s today; the sled route would<br />
probably have tracked the upper reaches of Meredith Road). He also<br />
remembers Wiggins’ Hall in the basement of the Armour Block on<br />
4th Street, where “coloured” people danced to music played on a Victrola,<br />
as well as a gambling spot at Marsh Road <strong>and</strong> 6th St NE that<br />
was raided by the police on more than one occasion.<br />
Participant #3 (D.B.) remembers the imitation Kaiser burning on<br />
Tom Campbell Hill at the conclusion of WW 1. She also describes<br />
the approximate location of “Little Italy” as 2nd, 3rd <strong>and</strong> 4th Avenues<br />
NE, between Edmonton Trail <strong>and</strong> 6th Street. D.B recalls a dentist<br />
<strong>and</strong> doctor, both named Dickson, who had offices in the Armour<br />
Building; one was known for having a<br />
Meredith Road<br />
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“peg leg”. According to her, the oldest<br />
grocery store in the neighborhood was<br />
the Roma Grocery, on the site where<br />
Alberta Brake <strong>and</strong> Clutch later operated<br />
for many years.<br />
Participant #4 (G.F.) had lived in<br />
the vicinity since 1901. He too remembers<br />
the Gypsy encampments,<br />
as well as the natives camped south<br />
of the General Hospital at Stampede<br />
time. At 6th Street <strong>and</strong> Marsh Road<br />
NE, revivals were held in a big tent<br />
<strong>and</strong> “black” people attended. (Ed.<br />
note- perhaps some attendees were<br />
compelled by their spouses to come<br />
the morning after a riotous evening at<br />
the Wiggins Dance Hall!) This participant<br />
also recalls Dr. Eastman in the Armour Block who was known<br />
for owning a touring car that had to be reversed in order to make the<br />
ascent up the 4th Street Hill. G.F. also remembers spending time as<br />
a boy shooting crap outside the Beehive Confectionary, which was<br />
located in the Morasch Block at 644 1st Ave NE.<br />
Participant #5 (H.G.) recalls the Beehive as well, <strong>and</strong> that it was<br />
located right next door to the Lagorra Cigar Factory, another tenant<br />
in the Morasch Block. He also remembers that the site of the “<strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong><br />
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Participant #6 (O.H.) remembers the two boarding houses st<strong>and</strong>ing<br />
at the top of the hill above Meredith Road, both of which were<br />
big houses overlooking the city, later torn down for apartment construction.<br />
Th e residents would teach new arrivals English as well as<br />
other skills to assist them in transitioning to life in Canada. More<br />
formal teaching of the residents was undertaken by a representative<br />
from the Danish Lutheran church. (Ed. note- the two houses were<br />
most likely 304 <strong>and</strong> 322 on 1st Avenue NE, just north of the site now<br />
occupied by Holly Park; 304 was the Beveridge home mentioned<br />
previously.)<br />
Participant #7 (M.K.) describes the <strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong> of the 1940’s <strong>and</strong><br />
50’s as a rough area, due mainly to the presence of numerous gangs of<br />
boys. He recalls that the Isle of Capri was one of the “main spots” in<br />
town <strong>and</strong> featured dining <strong>and</strong> dancing in the basement. Liquor was<br />
supplied by local bootleggers since dining lounges weren’t licensed<br />
until laws changed in 1958. (Ed. Note- Th e IOC was located where<br />
the Edmonton Trail Carwash is today.)<br />
Participant #8 (K.L.) remembers the former home of mayor (<strong>and</strong><br />
earlier, NWMP corporal) George Clift King, located at Meredith<br />
Road <strong>and</strong> 6th St. NE. Th e Riverside Hotel had a beer parlour <strong>and</strong><br />
her dad would often stop there after work. She also recalls how many<br />
local Germans felt threatened when the riot at the Riverside Hotel<br />
took place in 1916 as they assumed the soldiers would come after<br />
them next. Another memory is of ethnic Chinese market gardeners<br />
with large holdings in the Riverside fl ats below the hospital. Th ese<br />
merchants sold their produce door to door <strong>and</strong> at<br />
the <strong>Calgary</strong> Public Market near City Hall; some<br />
were so successful that by 1926 they could aff ord to build greenhouses<br />
on their l<strong>and</strong>.<br />
Participant #9 (C.L.) arrived in the area in 1912 <strong>and</strong> remembers<br />
that many local residents kept livestock - mostly cows, horses<br />
<strong>and</strong> chickens- until a bylaw was passed in 1939 banning such activities.<br />
In the 1920’s <strong>and</strong> 30’s apparently, a local cowherd would collect<br />
residents’ cows <strong>and</strong> take them over to Nose Creek to graze. On their<br />
homeward journey, each cow was reportably able to fi nd its own way<br />
home.<br />
Participant #10 (B.P.) stated that for the most part <strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong><br />
smelt clean except when the wind blew from the east <strong>and</strong> one could<br />
smell the city dump, once situated just east of Tom Campbell Hill<br />
(Ed. note- the city dump’s former location, where Memorial Drive<br />
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now crosses over Deerfoot Trail, is where the Nose Creek bordellos<br />
once stood.) B.P. also remembers the large “Tom Campbell Hats” sign<br />
on the west slope of Tom Campbell Hill <strong>and</strong> that many locals would<br />
ride their motorcycles straight up to the top of the hill. According to<br />
B.P., the Beehive Confectionary served “the best” hamburgers <strong>and</strong><br />
shakes, while a slightly older teenaged crowd favoured a neighboring<br />
establishment, the Cozy Lunch. B.P. recalled the drinking <strong>and</strong><br />
gambling along the 4th Street/Edmonton Trail corridor in the 1930’s<br />
<strong>and</strong> 40’s, <strong>and</strong> that the biggest bootlegger in the area then was “Shoey”<br />
Shoemaker, a character well-known to city police, but one who was<br />
nevertheless reputed to run a “clean” operation.<br />
In her 2006 book “Spaghetti Western”, Maria Cioni describes her<br />
father’s arrival in <strong>Calgary</strong> from Naples in 1923 <strong>and</strong> the development<br />
of his traditional culinary skills such that by 1949 he was able to open<br />
<strong>Calgary</strong>’s fi rst Italian restaurant, Gene’s Spaghetti Parlour, located at<br />
111 4th St. NE. Th e restaurant proved so successful that it morphed<br />
into Gene’s Dine <strong>and</strong> Dance, attracting curious Calgarians from all<br />
walks of life, including many from the Stampeders football team.<br />
Maria recalls that in order to evade Alberta liquor laws, many patrons<br />
bought their own “brown bags”, which were then stowed by them<br />
on a special ledge custom-built for that purpose beneath each dining<br />
table. When the city police occasionally paid a visit, the bottles were<br />
whisked off the tables back to the ledges. Gene Cioni later ran a successful<br />
restaurant known as La Villa near the Shaganappi Golf Course<br />
while his former l<strong>and</strong>lord in Riverside (Luca Carloni) operated a supper<br />
club called Th e Isle of Capri from Gene’s former premises; it was<br />
Continued on page 5<br />
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Meredith Road, from page 3<br />
destroyed by fire in the 1960’s under suspicious<br />
circumstances.<br />
Crescent Heights’ resident B. E. S. recalls<br />
that in his youth he assisted a friend in the<br />
Riverside area with a paper route from time<br />
to time. He notes that unlike his own regular<br />
route in Crescent Heights, the number of<br />
newspapers sold down the hill in Riverside<br />
bore a direct relation as to whether the “Ladies”<br />
in the district had been rounded up by<br />
police the night before <strong>and</strong> taken downtown;<br />
when the officers had been especially thorough,<br />
newspaper circulation could decline<br />
from 150 to 50! Fortunately the <strong>Calgary</strong><br />
Herald would only charge him for the papers<br />
actually sold when this occurred. On a much<br />
less steamy note, he also remembers the Alberta<br />
Ice warehouse east of the Riverside<br />
Hotel which retailed ice for householders’<br />
iceboxes before fridges became widespread;<br />
when he was a lad in the 1930’s, the iceman<br />
in his horse-drawn wagon would give him<br />
shards of ice to cool down on hot days.<br />
Former area resident B.B. remembers<br />
that a popular meeting spot for locals was<br />
Kwongs’ Grocery on 4th Street NE; the<br />
proprietor Charlie Kwong’s son was a gifted<br />
athlete by the name of Normie Kwong who<br />
after having achieved legendary status as a<br />
CFL player- known as the “China Clipper”in<br />
the 1950’s went on to a successful business<br />
career <strong>and</strong> later earned a further accolade<br />
with his appointment as Alberta’s Lieutenant<br />
Governor. Sweeney Shriner was another local<br />
resident who had earlier- in the 1930’s <strong>and</strong><br />
40’s- become a household name as an NHL<br />
player. B.B. remembers working in the Riverside<br />
Chinese market gardens where, as a<br />
boy, he earned the princely sum of ten cents<br />
for each large sack of carrot tops he was able<br />
to fill. With respect to the local “boy gangs”<br />
previously mentioned, B.B. recalls that any<br />
suitor from south <strong>Calgary</strong> with thoughts of<br />
courting a local girl would be forthwith sent<br />
packing by such lads back over the Langevin<br />
Bridge. One of the more amusing stories<br />
B.B. relates pertains to the old s<strong>and</strong>stone<br />
Riverside School. During a cold snap in the<br />
1930’s, one young attendee came up with<br />
the idea of interfering with the school’s door<br />
locks to such an extent that it would be necessary<br />
to cancel school until the locks could<br />
be repaired. His method was to introduce<br />
certain bodily fluids into the doors’ locking<br />
mechanisms (use your imagination here!); it was so cold then that his dream was fulfilled <strong>and</strong><br />
school cancelled for the day. We are reminded by this cautionary tale that our moms always<br />
warned us not to lick doorknobs, <strong>and</strong> can only hope that the youthful offender didn’t sacrifice<br />
any skin elsewhere on his person as a consequence of his dastardly deed.<br />
References: Historic Walks of <strong>Calgary</strong>- Harry S<strong>and</strong>ers (2005); Cowtown- Tom Ward (1975);<br />
With Heart And Soul: <strong>Calgary</strong>’s Italian <strong>Community</strong>- Antonella Fanella (1999); Spaghetti Western-<br />
How My Father Bought Italian Food To The West- Maria Cioni (2006); Interviews with<br />
<strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong>/Riverside Residents- Devon Blean (1984); What’s in a Name- Donna Mae Humber<br />
(vol. 2- 1997); <strong>Calgary</strong> <strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong>-Riverside History- Douglas Stinson (online resource); Settlement<br />
History of “the Germans” in <strong>Calgary</strong> between ca.1900 <strong>and</strong> 1914- U of A (online resource);<br />
Henderson’s Directories for <strong>Calgary</strong>, 1910-1952; U of C airphoto collection: 1924 <strong>and</strong> 1958;<br />
1911 Fire Insurance Maps: U of C MADGIC collection online<br />
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<strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong> community! We strive to provide personalized, quality care<br />
to all our clients, <strong>and</strong> to empower them to make informed decisions<br />
about their oral health.<br />
• Flexible Evening <strong>and</strong> Weekend Appointments Available<br />
• Direct Billing to your Insurance Company (you pay only the difference)<br />
• New Patients <strong>and</strong> Emergencies Welcome<br />
• Complimentary Consultations (implants, cosmetics, orthodontics, 2nd opinions)<br />
• Languages Spoken Including English, Cantonese, M<strong>and</strong>arin, Vietnamese<br />
• Free Parking<br />
We look forward to meeting you!<br />
Tom Pecek And Associates<br />
#5, 1217 Centre St NW<br />
Tel 403.230.2288 Fax 403.230.8800<br />
Mondays to Fridays 9:00am - 7:00pm<br />
Saturdays 9:00am - 5:00pm Sundays & Holidays - Closed<br />
www.pecek<strong>and</strong>associates.com<br />
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND EVENTS<br />
Upcoming BRCA Events<br />
Winter Fun Walk - March 9th 4pm. Join us for a fun <strong>and</strong><br />
easygoing walk around <strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong>/Riverside. Kids <strong>and</strong> pets are<br />
welcome! We will meet at the community hall at 4pm <strong>and</strong> fi nish up<br />
with coff ee <strong>and</strong> hot chocolate.<br />
Kids Toy/Clothing Sale - March 16th 10-2pm. PLEASE NOTE<br />
THE CHANGE OF DATE. Don’t get rid of all those clothes <strong>and</strong><br />
toys your kids have outgrown! Th e BRCA is holding its fi rst ever<br />
children’s toy/clothing sale. Parents - donate or sell your gently used<br />
kids items <strong>and</strong> pick up new, exciting toys <strong>and</strong> clothes at bargain prices!<br />
All proceeds will go to the BRCA for future programming <strong>and</strong> events.<br />
For more information please contact Stacey at events@brcacalgary.<br />
org , or Roseanne at vp@brcacalgary.org<br />
Pub Night - March 16th 6-9pm. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE<br />
OF DATE. Come out <strong>and</strong> enjoy a drink or two <strong>and</strong> a bite to eat with<br />
your neighbors <strong>and</strong> friends.<br />
Yoga with Jani<br />
Join Jani for a dynamic 90 minute Ashtanga yoga class every Tuesday<br />
at 6:30 at the BRCA hall - 917 Centre Avenue NE. We will focus<br />
on vinyasa fl ow, breath, <strong>and</strong> b<strong>and</strong>has. Modifi cations are off ered <strong>and</strong> the<br />
class is open to all levels. Contact Jani at yoga.with.jani@gmail.com.<br />
Farmer’s Market<br />
Are you interested in the idea of a farmer’s market in our<br />
community?<br />
Th ank you to everyone who came out to the Farmer’s Market<br />
Vision Session on Nov 19th. We are still collecting community ideas<br />
<strong>and</strong> input.<br />
Send us your thoughts here http://www.surveymonkey.com/<br />
s/2DJDL9F or contact Ed at edfyfe@gmail.com or Courtney at<br />
403-620-4529.<br />
Th e Women’s Centre of <strong>Calgary</strong><br />
Join us for a workshop or drop in for coff ee to connect with other<br />
women. Th e Women’s Centre of <strong>Calgary</strong> is a unique, street-front organization<br />
that provides a variety of services <strong>and</strong> opportunities to the<br />
women of <strong>Calgary</strong>.<br />
We off er drop-in support services <strong>and</strong> all programs <strong>and</strong> services are<br />
free. We are located at 646 – 1st Ave NE.<br />
Volunteer <strong>and</strong> Make a Diff erence!<br />
Do you have some spare time this fall to make a diff erence?<br />
Why not consider giving back by volunteering at the Women’s Centre!<br />
For more information, please call 403-264-1155 or email fi lsan@<br />
womenscentrecalgary.org.<br />
Rent the BRCA<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Centre<br />
Looking for a great space to hold<br />
your program or event?<br />
The BRCA <strong>Community</strong> Centre, located at 917<br />
Centre Ave. N.E., consists of a spacious<br />
Lower Hall that can be partitioned into<br />
rooms, <strong>and</strong> a cozy upstairs Lantern Room.<br />
If you would like to rent the<br />
<strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong>-Riverside <strong>Community</strong> Centre,<br />
please email hall@brcacalgary.org<br />
or phone 403-263-5755.<br />
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Volunteer Director’s Message<br />
Happy New Year <strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong>-Riverside residents!<br />
Th ere are a number of exciting volunteer opportunities in our<br />
BRCA this year.<br />
1. Board of Directors (Treasurer) – experience in accounting,<br />
bookkeeping, internal controls, audit, policies, budgeting would be<br />
valuable<br />
2. Accounting <strong>and</strong> Finance Committee – experience in accounting,<br />
bookkeeping, internal controls, audit, policies, budgeting would<br />
be valuable<br />
3. Hall Operations Committee<br />
4. Kids <strong>Community</strong> Safety Event (Tues Jan 29) – crafts, games<br />
5. Kids Clothing & Toy Sale (Sat Mar 16) - setting up, sales<br />
6. Pub Night (Sat Mar 16) – helping with setting up, bar tending,<br />
entertainment, memberships, cleaning up<br />
7. Volunteer Appreciation Party - (planning the event)<br />
If you are interested in any of these positions, please contact me at<br />
volunteer@brcacalgary.org. Th ank you!<br />
Helen Tam, Volunteer Director<br />
<strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong>-Riverside <strong>Community</strong> Association (BRCA)<br />
www.brcacalgary.org volunteer@brcacalgary.org<br />
Raymond Parenting<br />
Kitty Raymond will be off ering her parenting seminars at the<br />
<strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong> <strong>Community</strong> Centre. For more information <strong>and</strong> to register,<br />
visit www.raymondparenting.com or call 403-242-3533.<br />
Parents <strong>and</strong> Tots Group<br />
<strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong> Campus of Centre Street Church<br />
235-8A St NE<br />
(formerly Gateway International Church)<br />
Wednesdays from 10 am – Noon<br />
The BRCA Parents <strong>and</strong> Tots Group has<br />
joined with the <strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong> Campus of Centre<br />
Street Church for a weekly playgroup.<br />
If you have questions please<br />
contact: events@brcacalgary.org<br />
Canada Safety Council<br />
Babysitter Training <strong>and</strong><br />
Home Alone Courses<br />
(One Day Course) Saturdays from 8:30am–2:30pm<br />
Feb 16, Mar 16, Apr 20, May 4<br />
Course Fee: $60 (includes tax)<br />
Course Location: <strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong> <strong>Community</strong> Centre<br />
917 Centre Ave NE<br />
Register at babysitting@shaw.ca or 403-257-2422<br />
Each graduate is presented with a Canada Safety Council Reference<br />
Book <strong>and</strong> Certifi cate<br />
Western<br />
M-F 10am-7pm<br />
Sat 11am-5pm<br />
Walk-ins<br />
NAILS & SPA Welcome!<br />
446A - 16 Ave NE • 403-277-5598<br />
Services include: Facials, acrylic & gel nails, sculptured nails, airbrush<br />
design, manicures, pedicures, eyelash extensions, waxing, tinting.<br />
VALENTINE’S SPECIALS!<br />
SPECIAL #1 Collagen face lift treatment ...$40<br />
SPECIAL #2 Facial + Pedicure ...$90<br />
SPECIAL #3 Spa Pedicure + Manicure (90 minute) ...$39<br />
PARENTS AND TOTS UPDATE<br />
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TRIBUTE TO ZOLTAN NAGY<br />
My friend, Zoltan Charles Nagy, a long time <strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong><br />
resident died suddenly on May 21, 2011 at the age of 62.<br />
Zoltan was a generous <strong>and</strong> gregarious man of endless energy who<br />
loved life <strong>and</strong> his neighbourhood of <strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong>. Born in 1949 he<br />
grew up on a farm in St. Brieux, Saskatchewan with his twin sister<br />
<strong>and</strong> four older siblings.<br />
In 1979 he moved to <strong>Calgary</strong> <strong>and</strong> the following year bought his<br />
house at 618 10th Street NE, at the top edge of the hill on the east<br />
side, where he lived for 31 years.<br />
He ran his business, Zoltan Nagy Home Furnishings <strong>and</strong> Zoltan<br />
Home Staging <strong>and</strong> Design out of his <strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong> home. Zoltan adored<br />
living in <strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong>, volunteered his services wherever he could, <strong>and</strong><br />
would tell anyone who would listen about the special place he lived.<br />
My friend not only designed his own house but also countless<br />
others, helping people create wonderfully comfortable environments<br />
to live in. He also put his infectious energy to improving his own<br />
neighbourhood.<br />
Zoltan was a member of the City of <strong>Calgary</strong>’s ‘Adopt a Park<br />
Program’ for most of the past 30 years. There was a small parkette on<br />
the north side of his home, a short cut for pedestrians walking down<br />
the 10th Street hill. The parkette was a muddy steep unmaintained<br />
green spot in <strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong>.<br />
Zoltan, out of his own pocket took it upon himself to plant trees<br />
<strong>and</strong> shrubs to beautify the green space. He even built steps at the<br />
steep part of the short cut for safety. His efforts went way beyond the<br />
‘Adopt a Park Program’ of watering <strong>and</strong> weeding. He was so proud<br />
of the park; he would talk <strong>and</strong> take people on tours of the improved<br />
green space.<br />
Zoltan didn’t stop there. Five years ago he could no longer st<strong>and</strong> the<br />
muddy, weedy hill across from his house on the west side of the 10th<br />
Street hill. He put his energies<br />
to plant various perennials <strong>and</strong><br />
bushes he collected from his<br />
own property <strong>and</strong> his friends,<br />
my plants included, to improve<br />
the <strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong> environment.<br />
He faithfully maintained both<br />
spaces with loving care <strong>and</strong><br />
immense pride.<br />
I believe these spaces are<br />
my friend’s gift to the people<br />
of <strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong> <strong>and</strong> The City<br />
of <strong>Calgary</strong>. The spaces are a reflection of a wonderful man’s life,<br />
his appreciation of aesthetic <strong>and</strong> community. It would be a great<br />
tribute to him, as well as a wonderful example of community<br />
involvement to others, to have the hill named after him as Zoltan<br />
Hill. A tribute to him, <strong>and</strong> to individuals who, mostly anonymously,<br />
improve the lives of those around them.<br />
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Family Financial Health<br />
How much do you know about pyramids? This month we are<br />
going to begin talking about one particular type of pyramid – the<br />
financial planning pyramid.<br />
Speculation<br />
Growth & diversification<br />
Savings & wealth accumulation<br />
Protection<br />
Let’s start with the base. We need a strong foundation to build a<br />
plan just like you need a solid foundation for your home. The base or<br />
foundation is PROTECTION. What do you need to do to protect<br />
your lifestyle? There are 7 components:<br />
1. Debt reduction – we hear this in the news every day. How<br />
Canadians are mired in debt.<br />
2. Emergency fund – this can be a savings account untouchable<br />
except for emergencies or establishing a Line of Credit with your<br />
financial institution.<br />
3. Life insurance – would you really expect your spouse <strong>and</strong> children<br />
to move in with your parents if you didn’t show up for dinner<br />
tomorrow evening?<br />
4. Income replacement insurance - how long could your family<br />
survive if you had already received your last pay cheque? Your greatest<br />
asset is not your home. It is your ability to earn an income.<br />
5. Critical illness insurance – who do you know that had a heart<br />
attack, a stroke or cancer? Did they see it coming? Would a lump<br />
sum of cash have helped alleviate some of the stress?<br />
6. Regular savings – usually setting up a Tax Free Savings. The<br />
limit this year has increased to $5,500 a year for everyone 18 <strong>and</strong><br />
older with a SIN.<br />
7. Will – who do you want to raise your children? Would you like<br />
your money to go to the government? Separated but not divorced<br />
– do you want your estranged spouse to inherit?<br />
I look forward to your questions <strong>and</strong> comments! Please send them<br />
to me at newsletter@brcacalgary.org<br />
Happy Valentines Day!<br />
Jill Chambers, BN CFP<br />
Jill Chambers is a Wealth Management Advisor<br />
• Accredited Daycare<br />
• Non-Profit<br />
• Hot Lunches<br />
• Qualified Staff<br />
• Ages 19 mths - 12 yrs<br />
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Area Event <strong>and</strong><br />
Resource Guide<br />
RENFREW<br />
Renfrew <strong>Community</strong> Association<br />
Hall: 811 Radford Road NE Ph: 403-230-7055<br />
Hall Rentals: Call 403-230-7055 <strong>and</strong> leave message.<br />
Newsletter: newsletter@renfrewcommunity.ca<br />
Renfrew Bingo - The little hall with the big payouts!<br />
Saturday <strong>and</strong> Monday evenings. Nickel Games at 6:10pm, regular<br />
games at 6:50pm, Satellite at 8:45pm. Concession open.<br />
Renfrew 50+ Club: Thursday Feb. 14 Valentines Lunch<br />
Two computers available on site for members use. Pool table <strong>and</strong><br />
dart board also available for members. Recruiting new members for<br />
2013. Membership $20 for the year. Need volunteers to help make the<br />
Thursday lunches.<br />
Mondays: 9:30 to 11:30am - Tea & Conversation, 1 to 3pm - Cribbage<br />
Tuesdays: 9:30 to 10:30 - Stretch & Breathe<br />
Wednesdays: Drop in - 9am to 3pm<br />
Thursdays: Lunch at noon<br />
Fridays: 9:30 to 10:30am - Stretch & Breathe<br />
Hall Calendar:<br />
Jelly Bean Dances - Feb 15, Mar 15<br />
Bottle Drops continue last Saturday of every month 10-noon<br />
Valentine’s Date Night (adults) - tickets needed, Thursday Feb 14<br />
Family Day Skate - Monday Feb 18<br />
MARLBOROUGH<br />
<strong>Calgary</strong> Marlborough <strong>Community</strong> Association<br />
Hall: 636 Marlborough Way NE Ph: 403-273-5894<br />
Hall Rentals: Call 403-273-5894 or email<br />
calmarca@telus.net<br />
Newsletter email: cmccnews50@yahoo.com<br />
OUTDOOR SOCCER REGISTRATION - CMCA <strong>and</strong> Memorial FC<br />
When: Saturday, February 9 1:00 pm - 3:00pm<br />
Saturday, February 23 1:00 pm - 3:00pm<br />
Thursday, March 7 7:00 pm -9:00pm<br />
Where: <strong>Calgary</strong> Marlborough <strong>Community</strong> Center – Upstairs<br />
636 Marlborough Way Ne<br />
On-line Registrations:<br />
www.memorialfc.com 0r www.marlboroughca.ca<br />
Questions: Phone Peter at 403-272-0462<br />
UPCOMING EVENTS:<br />
St Patrick’s Day Games Night - Saturday, March 16 at 6:45pm for<br />
registration. In the Lounge <strong>and</strong> Upper Hall – Games prizes, green beer,<br />
Irish stew, live entertainment after the games. Adults only.<br />
Volunteers needed please!<br />
Ladies Night Out - May 9th<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Clean-up - June 1st<br />
Boot Sale - June 8th<br />
Stampede Breakfast - July 13th<br />
Bingo at the Bingo Barn Volunteers needed:<br />
Please call Marg at 273-7952.<br />
<strong>Community</strong><br />
MARLBOROUGH cont<br />
PROGRAMS AT THE HALL<br />
MONDAY: Yoga - upstairs - Fireside Room - 7:30 to 9pm. Please call<br />
Marg at 403-273-7952 for information.<br />
TUESDAY: Social walking – downstairs, 9 to 11am<br />
WEDNESDAY: Sparks - 6 to 7:15pm; Brownies - 6 to 7:30pm;<br />
Beavers - 6pm<br />
THURSDAY: 50+ Club - Whist <strong>and</strong> Bridge every Thursday<br />
at 1pm in The Alpine Loft, 2nd level (Elevator available) Pot-luck lunch<br />
every third Thursday. New members welcome!<br />
- Yoga upstairs - Fireside Room - 1:15 - 2:45pm Call Marg Berger at 403-<br />
273-7952 for information.<br />
FRIDAY: Military Whist in the Alpine Loft (Elevator available) the 4th<br />
Friday of the month.<br />
SATURDAY: Lounge - Fireside Room. Open on some Saturdays. We are<br />
taking private bookings,call the offi ce at 403-273-5894 to book.<br />
Last Saturday of the month - Jam Sessions <strong>and</strong> Euchre. Euchre starts at<br />
7:30 everyone welcome.<br />
MARLBOROUGH PARK<br />
Marlborough Park <strong>Community</strong> Association<br />
Hall: 6021 Madigan Drive NE<br />
Hall Rentals: Call 403-248-1775<br />
Newsletter email: marlpark@shaw.ca<br />
UPCOMING EVENTS:<br />
MPCA Soccer Registration: Registration is from 6:30pm - 8:30pm<br />
Registration dates for 2013: February: 14 ,21, 28, March: 5, 7, 12, 14<br />
Blood Services: Canadian Blood Services at the Marlborough Park<br />
community centre gym, 6021 Madigan Drive NE, on Feb. 9th from 9am<br />
to 2pm.<br />
Social Club – February 15, in the lounge, 7pm – 12 am.<br />
Little Warriors Workshop - March 7th, 6 to 9pm. $20 per person.<br />
This workshop is designed to give all of us the tools we require to<br />
identify the signs of child abuse. Please call 403-248-1775 for more<br />
information.<br />
Fundraising Casino - April 29 <strong>and</strong> 30. Volunteers needed.<br />
Femme Fatale (ladies trade show): March 19 from 6 to 10pm at the<br />
hall. Bring all your friends for this fabulous ‘ladies night out’.<br />
Easter Egg Hunt: Scheduled for March 24, 2013.<br />
NIA - (Non Impact Arobics) classes for ages 6-86. Tuesdays 6:15 pm.<br />
For more information phone the hall at 403-248-1775<br />
Adult Drop-in Volleyball: Every Wednesday night from 8:30 to<br />
10:30pm. Join us in the gym at the Marlborough Park <strong>Community</strong><br />
Centre for fi tness <strong>and</strong> fun!<br />
Marlborough Park PreSchool:<br />
On-going Registration. Please call 403-235-2996.<br />
Loma Seniors Wednesday afternoons at 1pm. Please call Tony at 403-<br />
273-4534 for more information.<br />
Drop-in Tai Chi Drop-in Tai Chi is held at the Marlborough Park<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Centre every Tuesday from 9:15 to 10:15am.<br />
WINSTON HTS - MOUNTVIEW<br />
Winston Hts - Mountview <strong>Community</strong> Association<br />
Hall: 520 - 27 Avenue NE<br />
Hall Rentals: Call 403-276-5474 or<br />
Email hallmanager@winstonheights.ca<br />
Newsletter email: newsletter@winstonheights.ca<br />
WHMCA is Hiring!<br />
Winston Heights-Mountview <strong>Community</strong> Association is looking for a<br />
hall manager for the WHMCA facilities. For more information on the<br />
position, please visit www.winstonheights.ca/hiring<br />
The WHMCA is also seeking a relief caretaker to cover every second<br />
weekend <strong>and</strong> vacation caretaking coverage for the WHMCA facilities.<br />
For more information on the position, please visit www.winstonheights.<br />
ca/hiring or contact Christine Johns at 403-510-9080.<br />
Family Winter Festival - Sunday, Feb. 17, 1 to 5pm at the WHMCA<br />
Sportsplex <strong>and</strong> Rink. This is a family event! We are looking for volunteers<br />
to help with event set-up <strong>and</strong> clean-up, food service <strong>and</strong> kids’ games<br />
co-ordinators. Please call Lenore at 403-276-3798 to sign up.<br />
Ice Rinks are Open! The central ice rink <strong>and</strong> the skating oval at the<br />
WHMCA community hall, <strong>and</strong> the Adopt-A-Rink in the park on Marsden<br />
Road is open also! Both rinks are available for free skating any time of<br />
day. Hockey can be played on the central ice rink at the community hall.<br />
Both rinks will be lit in the evenings until 10:30pm.<br />
Mom <strong>and</strong> Tots Playgroup: Tuesdays from 10:30am to 2:30pm at the<br />
community hall. Children of all ages are welcome. For more info please<br />
contact Mary-Beth Walsh at 403-209-1691.<br />
Car Seat Clinic. One day only! March 12th, 10am to 2pm Cost is $40<br />
per family <strong>and</strong> there is no limit on number of vehicles or seats.<br />
Each appointment will be 40 minutes <strong>and</strong> cover inspection, education,<br />
answering any questions <strong>and</strong> re-installation of seat(s). Families must<br />
register by calling Angie Aben at 403.980.SEAT (7328) or email at<br />
angie@seatsavvy.ca. Payment can be made by cash or cheque only <strong>and</strong><br />
this event will take place rain or shine.<br />
Swinging Singles Square Dance Club<br />
MEN - DON’T BE A COUCH POTATO! Come dance with us at our<br />
Singles Square Dance Club. Beginners classes start Sept. 10 at 8pm.<br />
Email: ldearl@telus.net or call 403-265-9697 for more information.<br />
Georges P. Vanier School: Our open house is taking place on Feb 21st<br />
at 7:00 p.m. For more information, please contact us: 403-777-7460.<br />
RUNDLE<br />
Rundle <strong>Community</strong> Association<br />
Hall: 2409 - 50 St. NE<br />
Hall Rentals: Call 403-280-4752<br />
Newsletter email: rumbles@shaw.ca<br />
Family Day Skate: Monday Feb. 18 at Rundle <strong>Community</strong> Rink from<br />
11am to 2pm. Come <strong>and</strong> enjoy a skate at the outdoor community rink.<br />
We’ll treat you to a hot dog <strong>and</strong> hot chocolate; come warm up by the<br />
fi repit; fi nish with a cookie! It’s free, it’s fun, it’s for you.<br />
Everyone is welcome!<br />
Rundle Junior Youth: Wednesday <strong>and</strong> Thursday afternoons<br />
Still accepting participants. Everyone between the ages of 11-15 is<br />
welcome to join. To learn more about this initiative <strong>and</strong> explore ways<br />
you can help contribute to a better world. Please call 403-400-3191.<br />
Rundle’s best kept secret! The Summit Pub at the hall.<br />
The Summit Pub also off ers pool tables, dart boards, as well as cribbage<br />
games on Tuesday <strong>and</strong> euchre on Thursdays. Wing night is still on<br />
Wednesdays. Families are welcome!<br />
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Connections Area Event <strong>and</strong><br />
Resource Guide<br />
RUNDLE cont<br />
NEW! TEXAS HOLD’EM ON Saturday nights at 7pm<br />
NO CASH INVOLVED….. Points Based System.<br />
Crib Night at the Rundle Summit Pub! Tuesdays 7 to 9pm<br />
Have dinner, play cards <strong>and</strong> have fun, fun, fun. All welcome.<br />
MOUNT PLEASANT<br />
Mount Pleasant <strong>Community</strong> Association<br />
Hall: 602 - 22nd Avenue NW<br />
Hall Rentals: Call 403-282-1314 or email:<br />
hallrentals@mpca.ca<br />
Newsletter email: publicity@mpca.ca<br />
SPRING SOCCER REGISTRATION – U 4 to U 18<br />
Season starts April 15 <strong>and</strong> runs until June 22. (U14/16/18 play until<br />
June 29) Online registration (www.mpca.ca) will open Friday February<br />
1st <strong>and</strong> continue throughout the month until February 28th. Detailed<br />
information about the soccer program will be available on the web site.<br />
Please note that there will be no in-person registration this year.<br />
Pleasant Times – Upper Hall, 602 22 Ave. NW<br />
Pleasant Times is an adults-only group that meets from 2 to 4 pm.<br />
usually on the 2nd Wednesday of each month in the Upper Hall, 602<br />
22 Ave. NW. Join us for good conversation, games, refreshments, <strong>and</strong><br />
the opportunity to add your ideas for outings <strong>and</strong> other activities. If<br />
you’d like to be informed of our planned activities <strong>and</strong> trips in advance,<br />
please contact Linda at (403) 289-8390 or lohanlon@telus.net. You also<br />
can check mpca.ca for information.<br />
Wine Tasting Event - Saturday, Feb. 23 at 7pm at the hall.<br />
Please come to beat the winter blues with a trip to the far east without<br />
the fuss of packing & traveling! $45 for members, $55 for nonmembers.<br />
Visit www.mpca.ca for more information <strong>and</strong> register for<br />
tickets by February 9th (seats are limited). Questions? Email Ruby at<br />
specialevents@mpca.ca<br />
Book Club - 4th Tuesday (usually) of the month from 7 to 9pm in the<br />
Lower Hall. Our February 26 book is Secret Daughter by Shilpi Somaya<br />
Gowda. Our March 26 book will be Ella Minnow Pea by Mark Dunn. For<br />
more info email lohanlon@telus.net or call Linda at (403) 289-8390.<br />
Mount Pleasant Playgroup<br />
Register for the winter session of The Mount Pleasant Playgroup which<br />
runs from February 4 to June 14. It’s close by <strong>and</strong> it’s inexpensive: only<br />
$37.50 for our 5-month winter session plus a few hours of your time<br />
volunteering. Spots are fi lling quickly, so register soon to avoid disappointment.<br />
It’s easy to register online. Go to mpca.ca, click Activities,<br />
select Playgroup, then scroll to the bottom of the page for the registration<br />
button. For information you can email mpp.chair@gmail.com.<br />
CROSSROADS<br />
“I live in Crossroads!”<br />
Crossroads <strong>Community</strong> Association<br />
Hall: 1803 14 Avenue NE Ph: 403-277-6201<br />
Hall Rentals: Call the hall at 403-277-6201<br />
Newsletter email: convenor.editor@gmail.com<br />
Facebook page: http://on.fb.me/fqqjLG<br />
Crossroads <strong>Community</strong> Preschool: Accepting registrations for the<br />
2012/2013 school year. Please call 403-277-2168 or 403-640-4967.<br />
Crossroads 50+ Club: Meet every Monday at 6:30pm at the Crossroads<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Centre. Join us for fun times <strong>and</strong> meet your neighbours.<br />
For information call 403-277-6201 or visit our website at: www.<br />
crossroads50plusclub.com<br />
CROSSROADS cont<br />
Free Family Movie Nights are Back! Fridays, Feb 15, Mar 15 - Doors<br />
open at 6:30pm, movie starts at 7pm - Pick up your Perk - our CCA<br />
Membership gets you a coupon for a FREE concession item!<br />
UPCOMING EVENTS<br />
CCA Board Meeting: with guests from the Airport Authority – Feb 3<br />
Teen Night: 7-9:30 pm – Feb 8<br />
Good Food Box Pickups – Feb 15<br />
Family Movie Night: 7-9 pm – Feb 15<br />
Pub Night: 7:30 pm – Feb 22<br />
Annual Family Spaghetti Night: Feb 23<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Builders Mini Conference: 6-8:30 pm – Feb 25<br />
CCA Board Meeting – Mar 3<br />
Teen Night: 7-9:30 pm – Mar 8<br />
Good Food Box Pickups – Mar 15<br />
Family Movie Night: 7-9 pm – Mar 15<br />
4th Annual Crossroads Multicultural Festival - May 25, 2013<br />
The Festival Committee is looking for people who would like to be part<br />
of this successful event. We are also looking for cultural performances,<br />
cultural groups to host information tables <strong>and</strong> donations of foods.<br />
Come out <strong>and</strong> share your culture with our <strong>Community</strong>. If you would<br />
be interested in participating <strong>and</strong>/or volunteering please contact<br />
ccamulticulture@gmail.com or Shannon at 403-474-4298<br />
BRIDGELAND-RIVERSIDE<br />
<strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong> Riverside <strong>Community</strong> Association<br />
Hall: 917 Centre Avenue NE<br />
Ph: 403-263-5755, Hall email: hall@brcacalgary.org<br />
Newsletter email: newsletter@brcacalgary.org<br />
Visit our web site at: www.brcacalgary.org for a complete<br />
listing of programs <strong>and</strong> classes.<br />
Hall programs <strong>and</strong> Events<br />
Ongoing:<br />
Yoga with Jani Tues 6:30 – 8 janikrulc@gmail.com<br />
Zumba Thursday 6-7 www.fairburnfi tness.com<br />
Kitty Raymond Parenting courses: www.raymondparenting.com<br />
Fotoscool Photography www.fotoscool.ca<br />
Upcoming:<br />
Winter Fun Walk - March 9th 4pm. Join us for a fun <strong>and</strong> easygoing walk<br />
around <strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong>-Riverside. Kids <strong>and</strong> pets are welcome! We meet at<br />
the community hall at 4pm <strong>and</strong> fi nish up with coff ee <strong>and</strong> hot chocolate.<br />
Kids Toy/Clothing Sale - March 16th 10-2pm. The BRCA is holding<br />
its fi rst ever children’s toy/clothing sale. Parents - donate or sell<br />
your gently used kids items <strong>and</strong> pick up new, exciting toys <strong>and</strong><br />
clothes at bargain prices! All proceeds will go to the BRCA for future<br />
programming <strong>and</strong> events. For more information please contact Stacey<br />
at events@brcacalgary.org , or Roseanne at vp@brcacalgary.org<br />
<strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong> Riverside Playgroup: We meet Wednesdays from 10am<br />
to noon at the <strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong> Campus of Centre Street Church, 235-8A<br />
Street NE. For more information email: events@brcacalgary.org.<br />
Women’s Centre - The Women’s Centre of <strong>Calgary</strong> is a unique streetfront<br />
organization that provides a variety of services <strong>and</strong> opportunities<br />
to the women of <strong>Calgary</strong>. We off er drop-in support services <strong>and</strong> all<br />
programs <strong>and</strong> services are free. Join us for a workshop or drop in for coff ee<br />
<strong>and</strong> to connect with other women. We are located at 646 – 1st Ave NE.<br />
You can reach us at 403-264-1155 or info@womenscentrecalgary.org.<br />
A little bit of help from you<br />
can make a BIG difference!<br />
TUXEDO PARK<br />
Tuxedo Park <strong>Community</strong> Association<br />
Hall: 202 29 Avenue NE<br />
Ph: 403-277-8689<br />
Newsletter email: tpcanewsletter@hotmail.com<br />
Tuxedo Events Calendar: visit www.tuxedoparkcommunity.ca/events<br />
Yoga: Tuesdays at 7:30 in Upper Hall.<br />
CRESCENT HEIGHTS<br />
Crescent Heights <strong>Community</strong> Association<br />
Hall: 1101 - 2nd Street NW<br />
Hall Rentals: Call 403-804-5600<br />
Newsletter email: chcaview@gmail.com<br />
<strong>Community</strong> walk with Rollin Stanley - February 16<br />
Join the Crescent Heights Planning Committee on a walk through our<br />
community with Rollin Stanley the new General Manager of Planning,<br />
Development <strong>and</strong> Assessment with the City of <strong>Calgary</strong>. Our stroll will<br />
last one hour <strong>and</strong> we will meet at the community hall at 11am.<br />
Empties For Equipment! Crescent Heights High School’s monthly<br />
drop-off bottle drives. Thanks for helping support various clubs <strong>and</strong><br />
teams - your donations make a huge diff erence to us! Drop-off s take<br />
place the second Saturday of the month - February 9th.<br />
Thanks for your continuing support!<br />
Programs at the hall<br />
SUNDAYS: Pentecostal Church Public Service 10am – noon<br />
MONDAYS: Fitness Class 5-7pm, Call Lana 403-999-5373<br />
Dance <strong>and</strong> Fitness 7:30 – 9:30pm.<br />
WEDNESDAYS: Fitness Class 6:30-7:15am, Call Lana 403-999-5373<br />
CHCA Playgroup 10 – 11:30am, For info call Stacie 403-670-6872<br />
Tai Chi 7:30 – 9:30pm<br />
THURSDAYS: Fitness Class 5:30-8pm. For info call Lana 403-999-5373<br />
For more a more detailed Hall Calendar <strong>and</strong> for event <strong>and</strong> activities<br />
contact information please visit:<br />
http://www.calgaryarea.com/nw/crescenthts/calendar/diary.asp<br />
HIGHLAND PARK<br />
Highl<strong>and</strong> Park <strong>Community</strong> Association<br />
Hall: 3716 - 2nd Street NW<br />
Hall Rentals: Call 403-276-6969<br />
Newsletter email: highl<strong>and</strong>parkeditor@gmail.com<br />
SENIOR’S LUNCH: February Potluck, Feb 11<br />
Please join us at the Highl<strong>and</strong> Park <strong>Community</strong> Hall, 3716 – 2 St. NW<br />
On the third Monday (usually) of the month, at noon.<br />
FEBRUARY ONLY: on Feb 11th at 12 noon<br />
Cost: $5/member, $10/non-member<br />
Call Anne Klempa at 403-277-3388 to confi rm your attendance.<br />
Karate: Every Monday, 6:15 – 7:15pm (kids), 7:30 - 9:30 (adults)<br />
Scottish Country Dancing: Every Tuesday, 7:30 – 9:30pm<br />
Martial Arts: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:00 – 9:30pm<br />
Irish Dancing: Every Wednesday, 5:00 – 9:30pm<br />
Blood Donor Clinic: Sat. March 30 from 9am to 1pm at the hall.<br />
<strong>Community</strong> volunteers needed to greet donors after their donation.<br />
Two shifts available: 9:00 am – 11:30 am & 11:30 am - 2:00 pm<br />
Call Jeanette Patrick at 403-277-2508 to volunteer<br />
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BRIDGELAND-RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY SAFETY<br />
Tip of the Month: Victim Assistance Team<br />
The Victim Assistance Team is composed of trained <strong>and</strong> committed<br />
staff <strong>and</strong> volunteers who provide information, support <strong>and</strong> referrals<br />
to victims of crime <strong>and</strong> tragedy through three programs:<br />
Call Centre: Victim Support Advocates (volunteers) initiate phone<br />
contact with victims of personal crime or tragedy providing case <strong>and</strong><br />
court updates <strong>and</strong> information; emotional support <strong>and</strong> referrals to<br />
community agencies for counseling, bereavement <strong>and</strong> other appropriate<br />
support agencies.<br />
Contact the Call Centre at 403-428-8398 or toll-free 1-888-<br />
327-7828. Victim Support Advocates can provide information on<br />
the following Alberta Government Programs:<br />
Victim Impact Statement<br />
A victim impact statement allows you to express in writing to a<br />
judge how being a victim of crime has affected you, <strong>and</strong> those close<br />
to you. Upon conviction, this information is taken into consideration<br />
by the judge before h<strong>and</strong>ing down a sentence.<br />
Restitution<br />
When charges have been laid in a criminal offence you can apply<br />
for restitution. Restitution is a way for the offender to repay material,<br />
property or financial loss that you have suffered.<br />
Financial Benefits<br />
If you have suffered a physical or emotional injury as a direct result<br />
of being the victim of a violent crime that occurred in Alberta, you<br />
are entitled to apply for Financial Benefits. The incident must be reported<br />
to police, but does not require charges to have been laid. This<br />
financial award is intended to assist you through a difficult time <strong>and</strong><br />
is not compensation.<br />
<strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong>/Riverside<br />
Crime Statistics<br />
12 Ytd 11 Ytd 12 Nov 11 Nov<br />
Robbery Commercial 4( 0) 3( 2) 1( 0) 0( 0)<br />
Robbery Street(Roll) 9( 6) 2( 0) ( 0) 1( 0)<br />
House Break And Enter 13( 3) 20( 2) 0( 0) 1( 0)<br />
Shop Break And Enter 17( 0) 12( 0) 4( 0) 1( 0)<br />
Theft Of Vehicle (U & O) 3( 1) 3( 0) 1( 0) 0( 0)<br />
Mischief To Property 6( 5) 9( 7) 2( 2) 1( 0)<br />
Property Damage 26( 6) 26( 4) 2( 2) 2( 0)<br />
Theft Under 35( 5) 48( 7) 2( 0) 4( 0)<br />
Theft From Vehicle (U & O) 65( 1) 46( 2) 7( 0) 6( 0)<br />
Aggravated Assault 1( 1) 0( 0) 0( 0) 0( 0)<br />
Assault With Weapon 10( 8) 6( 4) 0( 0) 1( 0)<br />
Assault causing bodily harm 3( 3) 2( 1) 0( 0) 0( 0)<br />
Assault/common assault 29( 16) 38( 30) 1( 0) 6( 5)<br />
HAPPY 2013 FROM BIKE CALGARY<br />
A new year usually starts with two issues - Christmas bills <strong>and</strong> a desire/resolution to get fit. Why not look at biking to work as an easy <strong>and</strong><br />
enjoyable way to h<strong>and</strong>le both.<br />
Bike in the winter? Are you nuts? Biking can be quite comfortable in any season as long as you are prepared. There are a few questions you<br />
need to ask yourself before getting started.<br />
1. Do you have a bike in ride-ready condition? This means the bike has good working<br />
brakes <strong>and</strong> tires, shifts properly, has a chain without rust, <strong>and</strong> can be winterized with lights<br />
<strong>and</strong> fenders.<br />
2. What is your commute route? Are you aware of existing pathways or marked bike routes<br />
to get to where you work? Do coworkers or people in your building ride <strong>and</strong> how do they get<br />
there?A fellow commuter can be your best source for advice.<br />
3. Do you need special winter gear? Specialized bike gear is not required. Dress in layers,<br />
keeping in mind that h<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong> feet are usually the hardest to keep warm. Keep a journal of<br />
what you wore <strong>and</strong> what the weather conditions were <strong>and</strong> within 2 weeks you should be<br />
able to get up, see the forecast <strong>and</strong> know how to dress for the day<br />
4. Are there facilities at your work? Are you able to shower/change easily? If not, keeping<br />
some moist towelettes/body cloths at your desk/locker will make a quick clean up in the<br />
bathroom easy.<br />
Biking to work is an easy way to keep fit without having to schedule extra time at a gym<br />
that you pay for, <strong>and</strong> will help you keep some money in your wallet as you save on gas, parking<br />
or transit costs. Want to learn more or see if one of our members can suggest a route for<br />
you? Find answers <strong>and</strong> more at www.bikecalgary.org <strong>and</strong> become a member for free.<br />
Kimberley Nelson, Ward 9 Lead, Bike <strong>Calgary</strong><br />
ward9@bikecalgary.org<br />
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<strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong>’s<br />
Fashion Boutique<br />
All new fashions - all the time!<br />
403-508-2033<br />
St<strong>and</strong> up<br />
for Spring<br />
in bright colors<br />
arriving daily!<br />
WINTER ITEMS!<br />
Reduced 50 - 70%<br />
36 - 4th Street NE<br />
1½ blocks north of Memorial Drive<br />
on southbound Edmonton Trail.<br />
Mon: Noon-6pm<br />
Tues to Thurs: 11am - 7pm<br />
Fri: 11am-5pm<br />
Sat: 10am-6pm Sun: Noon-4pm<br />
FREE On site Parking!<br />
Board Members with Santa<br />
Top Left to Right: Courtney Hare (Membership Director), Stacey Sudlow (Events Director),<br />
Melissa Legault (Communications Director), Raymonde Legault (Fundraising Director)<br />
Bottom Left to Right: Roseanne Penner (VP), Peggy Wouts (President), Santa,<br />
Helen Tam (Volunteer Director)<br />
Dr. Greg Broyde, DDS, BSc<br />
NEW!<br />
Extended<br />
hours!<br />
We are a family oriented dental clinic conveniently located in <strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong>. Our goal<br />
is to provide outst<strong>and</strong>ing dental care in a relaxed <strong>and</strong> comfortable environment.<br />
We welcome people of all ages, with wide ranging dental needs including...<br />
• Teeth whitening <strong>and</strong> cosmetic dentistry<br />
• Examinations <strong>and</strong> cleanings<br />
• Crowns<br />
• Tooth removal <strong>and</strong> wisdom teeth<br />
• White fi llings<br />
• Porcelain fi llings, onlays <strong>and</strong> inlays<br />
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• Children’s dentistry<br />
• Invisalign® orthodontics<br />
• Root canals<br />
• Treatment of anxious patients<br />
• Emergency dental care<br />
EXTENDED HOURS - early morning,<br />
evenings <strong>and</strong> Saturday appointments.<br />
Now Accepting New Patients!<br />
939 General Ave NE • 403-262-1581<br />
www.<strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong>DentalCare.com<br />
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We welcome Social Services patients!<br />
ABOUT U DENTAL<br />
We treat you as family!<br />
DR. DAVID DYRHOLM, DDS DR. ALENA SMADYCH, DDS<br />
New patients always welcome<br />
After hours emergencies accepted<br />
Open 6 days/week - including evenings<br />
Direct-billing to your insurance available<br />
*FREE WHITENING*<br />
With a New Patient Exam<br />
CALL US AT 403-288-4444<br />
#102-16 AVENUE NE<br />
WEBSITE: WWW. ABOUTUDENTAL.COM<br />
EMAIL: ABOUTUDENTAL@YAHOO.COM<br />
FREE PARKING!<br />
Visit your new<br />
community website!<br />
www.brcacalgary.org<br />
for the latest details on BRCA events,<br />
programs <strong>and</strong> more!<br />
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ANIMAL RESCUE<br />
Adopt - Foster - Volunteer - Donate<br />
Our volunteers range in age from<br />
young children to seniors <strong>and</strong> all<br />
are animal-lovers who are looking to<br />
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To learn more, please visit<br />
albertaanimalrescuecrew.com<br />
ED & BREAKFAST<br />
Hughes’ House B & B. Crescent Hts. area.<br />
Family-friendly. Visiting relative specials.<br />
403.804.4431 Visit www.hugheshouse.ca<br />
CLASSIFIED ADS<br />
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BELLY DANCING<br />
Lotus Belly Dance Studio with Ariellah<br />
Beginner to Advanced - Mon-Thr <strong>and</strong> Sat<br />
www.bellydancetoo.com Call (403) 247-9776<br />
or email: lotusbellydance@shaw.ca<br />
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS<br />
Kindermusik at Renfrew <strong>Community</strong> Center<br />
Sing, Play <strong>and</strong> Learn with your child<br />
For more info please call (403) 457-4126<br />
or email: placusta@me.com<br />
Raymond Parenting - Now in <strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong><br />
For more information <strong>and</strong> to register,<br />
visit www.raymondparenting.com<br />
or call 403-242-3533<br />
CLEANING SERVICES<br />
TLC CLEANING, Licensed, Insured,<br />
Bondable, WCB Covered, excellent rates<br />
<strong>and</strong> references, enviro friendly options too!<br />
Free estimates, call Carol at 403-614-8522<br />
ONLY PERFECT CLEANING SERVICES<br />
References/Bonded. Free est. Non-abrasive,<br />
ph-neutral, biodegradable supplies + microfibre<br />
cloths for top quality residential cleaning.<br />
Call (403) 719-4052 or (587) 434-0798.<br />
COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING<br />
EAVESTROUGHING<br />
Tony Peterson Eavestrough<br />
Free estimates, prompt service, quality work<br />
Call Tony 403-230-7428 (Since 1990)<br />
ELECTRICIAN SERVICES<br />
HANDYMAN SERVICES<br />
HEALTH & WELLNESS<br />
HEALTH & WELLNESS<br />
HOME IMPROVEMENT<br />
Tub tired looking-hard to clean-don’t like the<br />
color? Call Obe / Arlene at BathMaster for<br />
all refi nishing needs! Call 403-293-4810<br />
or calgary.bath@bathmaster.com<br />
PILATES<br />
Pilates, Tuesdays, 7:30 pm at Renfrew<br />
Baptist Church, 1204 Renfrew Dr. NE<br />
$5 drop-in. Everyone welcome!<br />
PLUMBING SERVICES<br />
Superior Plumbing - Journeyman Plumber<br />
Gas fitter. Bathrooms/Hot Water Tank/etc<br />
No job too small! 403-477-9754<br />
superior.plumbing@hotmail.com<br />
WORK FROM HOME<br />
Stop settling for less than your best.<br />
Earn a second monthly cheque.<br />
For free CD, call 877-858-3006.<br />
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FAMILIES MATTER<br />
welcomes you <strong>and</strong> your family<br />
to celebrate our Gr<strong>and</strong> Opening<br />
at our new location in the<br />
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1440 -16 Ave NE on Saturday,<br />
Feb. 23 from 10am – 2pm<br />
You will have a chance to get to know<br />
us <strong>and</strong> the services <strong>and</strong> we support that<br />
offer <strong>Calgary</strong> families. Bring your little<br />
ones for play, receive some give aways,<br />
enter a draw for Family Pack prizes <strong>and</strong><br />
have some refreshments.<br />
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E-mail: ellisevansdesign@shaw.ca or phone 403-276-8108 to place your ad!<br />
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RENFREW<br />
AUTO SERVICE<br />
Personalized service for your vehicle...<br />
Our certified, licensed technicians have<br />
over 75 years of combined experience!<br />
Do you drive<br />
downtown everyday?<br />
Drop off your car at our shop - we’ll drive you<br />
to work, service <strong>and</strong> inspect your vehicle,<br />
then pick you up <strong>and</strong> bring you back!<br />
• Brakes <strong>and</strong> Tune-ups<br />
• Fuel injection diagnostics<br />
• Oil/Lube/Filter<br />
• Coolant flush<br />
• Transmission <strong>and</strong><br />
Power Steering flush<br />
• General Repairs<br />
• Vehicle Inspections<br />
• Brake flush<br />
• Tires/Batteries<br />
• New car <strong>and</strong> old car<br />
scheduled maintenance<br />
Owner/Operator: Earl Reimer<br />
403-277-8621<br />
1212 Edmonton Trail NE<br />
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Dr. Laura Brescia, DDS, BSc<br />
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<strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong><br />
...back in the day<br />
by Larry Simon<br />
Well, we had a good Christmas <strong>and</strong> nice New Year. We<br />
sincerely hope this year will be a great year for all of us!<br />
We were a community of a different generation. Most of<br />
the kids’ parents were in the services. My eldest brother was in<br />
the RCAF as an Airframe Mechanic. He was stationed down<br />
east. During the war, his job was a little different than today.<br />
In those days the Airframe Mechanic had to go up in the plane<br />
they repaired. It was a way of making sure the work was done<br />
properly <strong>and</strong> that the plane was safe.<br />
After the war was over, the soldiers bought some souvenirs<br />
home. We had h<strong>and</strong> grenades, rifles, swords, pistols, etc.<br />
One of the kids threw a grenade at a teacher <strong>and</strong> blew the<br />
side of the block stairs off. The teacher ducked behind the steel<br />
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fire door. Despite all the weapons we had in our little arsenal,<br />
that was the only incident I can remember.<br />
We didn’t have bullying instead we all stood together <strong>and</strong> in<br />
our new tough area. Our sports teams were outst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>and</strong><br />
considered to be the best. Our schools had trophies galore <strong>and</strong><br />
everyone was proud of being from our area. We were known<br />
as “Little Italy” <strong>and</strong> “Little Germany” but it never bothered or<br />
separated us, in fact it made our area stronger.<br />
This regular column running in your Bridges community<br />
newsletter. Larry spent his formative years in <strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong>-Riverside<br />
<strong>and</strong> went on to become a multi-talented artist. He loves to share his<br />
stories <strong>and</strong> memories of the way things were, “back in the day.”<br />
<strong>Bridgel<strong>and</strong></strong>-Riverside <strong>Community</strong> Association<br />
917 Centre Avenue N.E.<br />
<strong>Calgary</strong>, AB T2E 0C5<br />
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Please check the appropriate box: New Member Renewal<br />
MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS. Please check the appropriate box:<br />
Single $10 Family $20 Senior $5 Group*<br />
Single Associate $10 Family Associate $10 Senior Associate $5<br />
* Businesses <strong>and</strong> organizations are encouraged to purchase a Group membership<br />
with a fee of $100, $250, $500 or more.<br />
See the BRCA website for further details or contact membership@brcacalgary.org.<br />
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February 2013
Is an RRSP your only option?<br />
RRSP season is in full swing <strong>and</strong><br />
you’ve likely seen some ads reminding<br />
you to get in <strong>and</strong> make contributions before<br />
March 1st. This deadline is firm, so<br />
if you do want to contribute <strong>and</strong> reduce<br />
your 2012 tax bill you won’t want to miss<br />
that date. As important in the first place<br />
though is a review of whether you should<br />
be contributing to an RRSP at all. There<br />
are distinct advantages to an RRSP, but<br />
maybe there are other ways to get these<br />
same advantages:<br />
1. Tax Deferral: An RRSP gives you a<br />
tax break today <strong>and</strong> when you withdraw<br />
the funds (presumably in retirement) you<br />
are taxed on these funds as income. There<br />
are other methods of investing <strong>and</strong> reducing<br />
your tax bill including flow-through<br />
shares or labour sponsored funds. Each<br />
comes with its own risks <strong>and</strong> benefits <strong>and</strong><br />
you will want to examine these carefully<br />
Deerfoot Soccer<br />
Association<br />
www.deerfootsoccer.com<br />
2013 Outdoor Soccer<br />
Lowest fees in the city!<br />
GROUP (date of birth)<br />
U4 Mixed (2009 or later)<br />
U6 Mixed Recreational (2007 or later)<br />
U6 Skills Option (2007 or later)<br />
U8 Mixed Recreational ( 2005, 2006 or later)<br />
U8 Skills Option (2005, 2006 or later)<br />
U10 Boys or Girls Developmental (2003, 2004 or later)<br />
U12 Boys or Girls Competitive (2001, 2002 or later)<br />
U14 Boys or Girls Competitive (1999, 2000 or later)<br />
U16 Boys or Girls Competitive (1997, 1998 or later)<br />
U18 Boys or Girls Competitive (1995, 1996 or later)<br />
EARLYBIRD ONLINE SAVINGS<br />
Save $10 on your fees until Feb 15th<br />
when registering online with a credit card.<br />
*Discounts for families with more than 2 children!<br />
(Financial assistance may be available to those who qualify through Kidsport.)<br />
- UNIQUE PROGRAMS FOR 2013 -<br />
U6 Skills Option: Practice twice per week with<br />
no league games. 2 MINI FESTS<br />
U6 & U8 Recreational: One practice <strong>and</strong> one game per week<br />
U8 & U10 Summer Leagues - start in July!<br />
before deciding on a course of action.<br />
2. Tax Sheltered Growth: Growth<br />
within an RRSP is not taxable as it’s<br />
accrued, but rather as it is withdrawn.<br />
There are actually many ways you can<br />
achieve this benefit aside from an RRSP.<br />
Notably the Tax Free Savings Account<br />
gives you that same shelter, along with<br />
none of the funds being taxable on withdrawal.<br />
Other potential options include<br />
corporate class investments or universal<br />
life insurance policies. Again, each has<br />
its own drawbacks <strong>and</strong> advantages, so<br />
you will want to consider these carefully<br />
for your situation.<br />
Truthfully, if you need both the upfront<br />
tax savings <strong>and</strong> the tax deferred growth<br />
an RRSP is a solid investment vehicle. As<br />
your situation changes though, <strong>and</strong> you<br />
get closer to retirement you are deferring<br />
some of these taxes for a shorter <strong>and</strong><br />
Victor Lough BA, CFP<br />
455 Marsh Road NE<br />
403-230-3909<br />
Victor.lough@manulifesecurities.ca<br />
shorter period; it might be wise to consider<br />
some of these other options in your<br />
planning. After all, if you have funds<br />
where no tax is applicable you can take<br />
out less for your retirement, <strong>and</strong> that<br />
means that the money you’ve saved will<br />
last longer.<br />
You’ll Never Walk Alone with...<br />
Deerfoot Dee<br />
Soccer<br />
Your community inner city soccer club within <strong>Calgary</strong> Minor Soccer.<br />
Home of the 2009 U16 Boys Tier IV Provincial Champions!<br />
To Register:<br />
1. Visit our website at www.deerfootsoccer.com to register online. A major credit card is required. or<br />
2. Visit us on any of the following dates <strong>and</strong> locations if you wish to pay in person by cheque or cash:<br />
Crossroads <strong>Community</strong> Centre, 1803 - 14 Avenue NE<br />
Saturday, February 9th from 9am to noon<br />
Renfrew <strong>Community</strong> Hall, 811 Radford Road NE<br />
Saturday, February 23rd from 9am to noon<br />
Inquiries can be addressed via email to registration@deerfootsoccer.com<br />
Volunteers: We are a non-profi t 100% volunteer organization. There are many opportunities for committed parents<br />
to get involved. We even off er discounts to those willing to commit their time. Please contact us<br />
at info@deerfootsoccer.com or come out to our general meetings to get involved. You won’t regret it!<br />
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