Look for us in our new location soon! - Townsite of Redwood Meadows

A m o n t h l y v o l u n t e e r - d r i v e n p u b l i c a t i o n f r o m t h e R e d w o o d M e a d o w s C o m m u n i t y A s s o c i a t i o n 

Inside this issue: 

Babysitters list p.31 

BCCA Programs p.33 

Classifieds p.2 

Council Update p.3 

Environmental Ideas p.26 

Fitness p.30 

Kindergarten News p.27 

Nutrition p.22 

Redwood Calendar p.6 

RMSC p.12 

Wild Rose Update p.28 

Chatter in the Woods 

June 2012 Volume 19, Issue 6 

READ THE CHATTER ONLINE AT WWW.REDWOODMEADOWS.AB.CA 

Bring on summer! The warmer tem- 

peratures are finally here and so are 

the many opportunities to volun- 

teer, play sports and get involved in 

our community. If you enjoy vol- 

leyball and would like to meet some 

new friends, check out page 5 for 

the scoop on adult drop-in volley- 

ball. Do you dislike driving to get 

your groceries? Many of your 

neighbors do too and have already 

started supporting local producers 

(most of whom deliver) listed on 

pages 9 and 14. Our brand new 

local primary care clinic has a new 

SLOW DOWN! The warmer temperatures are here and our community’s children are back outdoors on 

their bikes and skateboards every day. The speed limit throughout the ENTIRE community is 30km/hour. 

Please obey the limit—this is for everyone’s safety. 

The ice is gone and the ramps on 

the rink are set for another season 

of board and bike activity! With 

the final installation of equipment 

in late May, the Skate Park will 

keep users of all levels challenged 

and having a blast. 

The RMCA would like to thank the 

local crew of dads who came out to 

put the community park back together. 

This ain’t no Lego set! 

name—read on to find out what it’s 

called and when you can make your 

first appointment. Canada Day is 

just around the corner and we need 

volunteers. See page 4 for details. 

The Wild Rose Club is celebrating 

its 25th anniversary—see page 28 to 

find out how they will mark this 

special occasion. Don’t forget to 

join Martin Parnell this Sunday for 

our second annual fun run, brunch 

and family-friendly silent auction— 

you just might be able to get Dad 

something special for Father’s 

Day—more on page 17. 

The Colin Rudolph Memorial Skate Park—Now Open! 

Thanks to Dan Watson, Bart Frasca, 

Dave Dunay, Glen Van Camp, 

Trevor Davis, Warren Cleaver, Zak 

Schnell and Mark Madeiros. Special 

thanks to Megan Bishop for feeding 

this hard-working crew!

CHATTER IN THE WOODS 

is a monthly, volunteer-managed 

publication of the Redwood Meadows 

Community Association and is distrib- 

uted via email to residents 

of Redwood Meadows and the 

surrounding area. 

The Chatter is also available online at 

www.redwoodmeadows.ab.ca. 

Receive a link to the Chatter on the 

first day of each month by emailing 

us at: 

thechatter@redwoodmeadows.ab.ca 

A limited number of printed copies 

are available from the Chatter boxes 

at Redwood House, mailboxes and at 

the BCCC in Bragg Creek. 

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advertisement. 

Discount rates are offered for six- 

month or one-year commitments. 

The Chatter is printed by the 

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CLASSIFIEDS 

Is your dog on a raw food diet? Would you like some FREE food? 

Bison hearts, kidney & tongue FREE to a good raw dog food home. 

Naturally raised & drug free meat., call 403-949-2879 

Interested in scrapbooking? Whether you're a pro, or just wondering 

what to do with all of those old photos on your computer, this group 

is for you. Just a chance to hang out and scrapbook together. Email 

Faith at faith-miller@hotmail.com. 

Position wanted as live-in caregiver: 2 years of professional 

experience, CPR and first aid training, references available, call 

587-892-1781 or email ulz_nouvelle@yahoo.com.ph 

For sale: 

� crib with mattress and linens 

� play pen 

� changing table 

� Peg Perego stroller with clip on car seat 

� umbrella stroller 

� high chair 

� Britax car seat 

� girl’s clothes: baby to size 3-4 

� other misc items 

If interested in above items, call Kasia at (403) 949-4994. 

For sale: 

� Two wooden espresso colored bar stools with backrest. Originally 

from Ikea, no longer available. Seat height 29” from floor. Metal 

plated foot rest, excellent condition and comfortable! $60 for 

the pair. Email carol@scarratt.org or call 949-2238. 

� Two Enviro Cycle rotating composters—the Cadillac of composters! 

Easy to rotate for perfect mix and air circulation. Buy new at 

$199, will sell both for $150. Email carol@scarratt.org or call 949- 

2238. 

� Three-tiered white shelving unit with yellow frame sides from 

Ikea. 42” tall x 32” long x 16” wide with two shelves 12” deep. 

Email carol@scarratt.org or call 949-2238.

TOWN COUNCIL NEWS 

Emergency Planning is in Place for Possible Spring Flooding 

Council has reviewed the townsite plan in the event 

of spring flooding. We feel we are ready for the potential 

emergency with personnel and proper equipment 

in place. We do ask that all residents add the 

townsite of Redwood Meadows as a follow on your 

Twitter and Facebook accounts as we will be sending 

out any urgent messages via social media. We will 

also be using the town website, mass email and even 

regular mail and phone calls if necessary. Hopefully, 

we will escape the flood threat this year, but if flooding 

happens, we are prepared. 

You may have noticed some work being done to the 

water pipes throughout the townsite. Leaks have 

been detected, and crews are working to pinpoint the 

problem spots and make repairs. Some of the digging 

will have to take place in July and August when the 

water table is lower. 

We apologize for any inconvenience, but the work is 

essential for the betterment of the community. 

There's still no official word on when Eastlink will be 

upgrading their services in the town. We have been 

told that the plan is to install fibre optic cable to increase 

internet speed and improve cable. 

As I write this, work has started on the installation of 

the skateboard park in the hockey rink. A special 

thank-you to all the volunteers who helped out. Redwood 

Meadows is a better community thanks to all 

our volunteers. The skateboard park should be up 

and running by the time you read this. 

Council meetings are held on the first and third 

Wednesday of each month at the town office, and everyone 

is welcome to attend. This month's meetings are 

set for June 6 th and 20 th. 

Darcy Curle, Councilor 

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REDWOOD MEADOWS SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE 

The RMSC has a new look! Actually, it is not a new look per se, but it is our first-ever look … and we love it! Great big 

thanks to Tanya and Mark Kamachi of AdMaki for creating this fantastic logo. 

We think it says it all - a tree with a house inside it, just like our wonderful forested community. The house can also be 

viewed as an arrow, which signifies growth, change and moving forward (and is also connected to the recycle logo). By 

having the tree shape as the focus (and larger than the house), this logo communicates that our community's priority is 

preserving the natural ecosystem that we call home. 

Let us know what you think! Email sustainableredwood@gmail.com 


Following our recent “Name the Clinic” Children’s Contest, Mountain Wood Health Services is pleased to 

announce our new name! 


“Care in the Creek Health Clinic” 

First place: Kieran Brown of Redwood Meadows. 

Second Place: Michela & Elle Rae of Springbank 

Third Place: Tianna Starnino of Wintergreen 

Gift certificates from local bookstore The Best Little Wordhouse in the West for $50, $25 and $25 respectively 

will be awarded! Congratulations to our winners and a big thank you to everyone who participated!

Redwood Meadows Community Bulk Buy Program 

Support the local food 

movement by voting 

with your pocketbook! 

You can show your 

support for local farmers 

through bulk buying. 

Stock your freezer 

for barbeque season, 

order freshly ground pastry flour to make beautiful 

fruit pies (with fruit from Spud, of course), or order 

nuts and dried fruits from Grainworks for hearty, 

healthy trail mix to keep you going on summer 

hikes. Bulk food ordering is easier than ever. If you 

haven’t registered with the program, email Shana at 

shana@barbourwelsh.com to receive emails reminding 

you when to place your order. Then simply go to 

www.redwoodmeadows.ca and follow the 

“Sustainability” link to the bulk buy information. 

Just in case you missed it, you may also wish to 

check out the local food producers list on page 14 for 

even more local products and services available in 

our area. Eat well! 

Producer Products Discount Contact Order 

by 

Hoven Farms Organic, grass 13% www.hovenfarms.com Friday, 

fed, naturally 

raised beef 

June 8th Bowden 

Chicken 

Naturally 

raised chicken, 

turkey, eggs 

Grainworks Organic grains, 

flour, beans and 

baking products 

Avalon 

Orchards 

Pesticide-free 

fruit, (some organic),homemade 

jellies and 

dried fruit 

Spud Organic produce 

and groceries 

10% www.bowdenfarmfreshchicken.com Friday, 

June 8 th 

Wholesale www.grainworks.com Friday, 

June 

15 th 

$25 off first 

3 orders; 

free delivery 

on orders 

over $45 

No preordersavailable 

www.spud.ca Order 

when 

you like 

The Chatter in the Woods welcomes your letters, articles, advertisements and 

Delivery date 

Friday, June 

15th between 

6 -7 pm at 

Redwood 

House 

Same 

2-3 business 

days 

Available to 

purchase at 

bulk delivery 

on June 15 th, 6 

-7 pm 

Delivery to 

your door 

notices of interest to our community members. Deadline for submissions is the 15th of the month prior to publication. 

Email thechatter@redwoodmeadows.ab.ca. 


RM SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE 


Community Walkabout 

with Verge Permaculture 

Join Rob Avis, from Verge Permaculture, for a 

practical discussion about the concept of 

permaculture as we visit different sites on a walk 

through our community. Learn what possibilities 

exist for the application of permaculture principles 

for your own home and yard! 

*Dress for the weather, as we will go rain or shine!* 

Where: tour begins and ends at Redwood House 

When: Wednesday, June 13 th from 6-9:30 pm 

Registration: $20 per person; call Wanda at 

Redwood townsite office, at 949-3563 or email at 

wurbanowicz@redwoodmeadows.ab.ca 

Brought to you by the Redwood Meadows Sustainability Committee and Verge Permaculture

After two and half years of planning, negotiating and 

holding our vision of a local primary care option for 

our community, your Mountain Woods Health Services 

Board is delighted to announce to the greater 

Bragg Creek and area residents that we have an opening 

date for our new ‘family care centre’ – the new 

Premier’s moniker for local primary care clinics! 

The newly built-out clinic at 20 White Avenue 

(occupying ½ the space of the current pharmacy in 

the Village Market Mall) will be handed over to our 

physicians on July 1 st, 2012. During the month of July, 

clinic staff will be busy setting up equipment, 

training on procedures and EMR’s (electronic medical 

records) and taking initial appointments for patient 

visits. 

Patient visits are slated to begin August 6 th. The new 

telephone number that prospective patients can call 

to schedule appointments for August and beyond 

will be announced when it is available. 

Our new facility will be called “Care in the Creek’ 

Family Care Centre. The name was selected by the 

MWHS board from the entrants to a contest extended 

to local schoolchildren. Kieran Brown of Redwood 

Meadows was the author of the winning name. 

Sharon thanked all entry participants, especially runners 

up Michela & Elle Rae of Springbank, and 

‘Docs in the Creek” is a reality! 

Kieran Brown, resident of Redwood Meadows, winner of the 

MWHS clinic naming competition with MWHS board members 

Sharon Bayer and Andi Gabb. 

Tianna Starnino of Wintergreen, saying she was delighted 

to see our young community members take 

the initiative to become involved in the naming of 

their family care centre. A grand opening ceremony 

is being planned for early Fall…..watch for announcements 

relative to this event in the press and on our 

website. 

All enquiries may be sent to mountainwoodshealth@gmail.com 

and additional information regarding 

progress and the ongoing fundraising campaign 

can be found at 

www.mountainwoodshealth.com. 

Open Houses for future planning of Bragg Creek Community Centre and Site 

Sunday, June 17th: 12:00 to 3:00 

Wednesday, June 20th: 5:00 to 8:00 

The site of Bragg Creek Community Centre and facilities has served us well but is getting a little worn and 

in need of renovation. The Bragg Creek Community Association has set up a Physical Site Development 

Plan Committee to vision the future of this site and the Bragg Creek facilities. This month the committee is 

hosting 2 open house seeking community and user consultation and comments on the conceptual drawings 

for this site. Physical Site Development Plan Committee members- Robert Sadee, Mike Wattam, Stella 

George, Sandra Pelkey, Mike Medwid, Candace Perko, Michelle Shewchuk, Jason Curtis- will be available 

to speak to the ideas represented in the conceptual drawings. Your feedback will be collected and incorporated 

as the BCCA moves forward in developing a vision for our Centre’s future. 


RM SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE 

great day! 


Earth Day 2012— Thank You Volunteers! 

When you add it all up, it really is 

extraordinary how much people 

power is required to pull off a fantastic 

community event. The Redwood 

Meadows Sustainability 

Committee (RMSC) is a core group 

of six dedicated individuals, but it 

took almost thirty to make this a 

First of all, this event would never have happened 

without the vision, hard work and dedicated hours 

of committee head, Shana Barbour-Welsh. Many 

thanks go to the rest of the committee for their support 

and contributions - Ann Sullivan, Wanda Urbanowicz, 

Flora Giesbrecht, Mike Brown and Catherine 

Watson. 

The Redwood Meadows Sustainability Committee (RMSC) would like to announce the winners of the priz- 

es for participating in our Waste Management and Recycling Survey in April. 

Congratulations go to Rollie Nichol and Julie Kavanagh who each won a $50 

gift certificate for dinner in Bragg Creek. 

Thank you to all of you who took the time to complete our survey. Analysis of 

the data has commenced and will be available by the end of summer. 

Next, here is a list of all the fine people who offered 

their help and gave of their time: 

Sandra Martin, Vivienne Beisel, Christine Acton, 

Megan Bishop, Cat Dunay, Ruby Norrie, Shannon 

and Tessa Kaltenbrunner, Joan Dixon, Kari Kostyan, 

Jess Macht, Adam Williams, John Welsh, Rebecca 

Larocque, Natasha Barrie, Faith Miller and Jola Muran. 

Finally, thanks to the young folk, our earth-loving 

volunteers of the future (and present!) – Mairenn, 

Darian, Rachael, Olivia, Sonya and the Springbank 

Cubs. Surely we have missed a few of you, and we 

apologize, but thank you too!! Hope to see you next 

year. 

Wanda Urbanowicz 

RMSC Member 

The Redwood Meadows Sustainability Committee has created a new book and film 

library with titles that focus on current and pertinent issues related to sustainability 

(of course!!). All titles can be accessed from Redwood House, Monday to Friday from 

9am to 4pm. 

Loans will be based on an honour system, so there are no fees involved, but please make sure you sign 

items out and bring them back in the allotted time (if items are not returned, fees will apply so that we can 

purchase a replacement). 

Book loan: 2 weeks 

Film loan: 3 days 

If you have any related books or films you would like to donate to our library, please contact Shana at 

shana@barbourwelsh.com or phone 949-2490.

Residents of Redwood Meadows/Bragg Creek: 

Our names are Alexa T., Madison M. and Keely A. 

We are three 11- and 12-year-olds who go to Springbank 

Middle School. We are doing a project to raise 

$25,000 for Easter Seals Camp Horizon, a camp for 

persons with disabilities just outside Bragg Creek. 

We decided that half of the money we raised would 

go towards updating and renovating the camp, and 

the other half would go towards keeping up the 50 

percent subsidy for campers who can’t afford to pay 

the entire registration fee. Some of you may have 

seen us in the newspaper or at tables at local events. 

You may also have heard about us from your friends 

or family, or seen our video at www.indiegogo.com. 

What you may not know is that we made our goal! In 

fact, we have gone a couple of hundred dollars over. 

So we wanted to thank you so much for all of your 

support during our project. 

A Heartfelt Thanks for Community Support 

It has been great to have the community behind us 

throughout our campaign. Without you, we would 

never have made it this far! No matter how you 

helped, donating $10 or $1,000, emailing links to people 

you know or encouraging us, it’s because of you 

that we succeeded. 

So thank you very, very 

much for all of your 

support and encouragement 

throughout all of 

our project. We really 

appreciate it! 

Thank you very much for all of the support from our 

community. You, as a group, are what made this 

happen. 

Keely Anderson, Redwood Meadows 



LOCAL FOOD PRODUCERS 2012 

Ryan’s Honey & Fallen Timber Meadery 

Honey & Mead Kevin Ryan Water Valley www.fallentimbermeadery.ca 

Nathan Ryan (403) 637-2662 info@fallentimbermeadery.ca 

Buckler Farm Charlie Buckler Cochrane www.bucklerfarm.ca 

Berries & Vegetables Kim Buckler (403) 932-6097 bucklerfarm@velocitynetworks.ca 

WineGlass Ranch Travis Eklund Cochrane www.WineGlassRanchAlberta.com 

Beef Kara Eklund (403) 932-5792 wineglassranch@gmail.com 

Edith Wearmouth 

Lori-Anne Eklund 

Lazy JL Ranch Erin Butters Cochrane 

Beef (403) 932-3449 erin.butters@netkaster.ca 

Marion ‘s Meal Marion Wearmouth Cochrane 

Beef, Lamb, Chicken Eggs, (403) 932-4088 fehrs2@platinum.ca 

Vegetables & Lamb 

Sundance Fields Clarence Krahn Olds www.sundancefields.com 

CSA Vegetables, Chickens, Ingrid Krahn (403) 335-9102 sundancefields@gmail.com 

Eggs & Pork Aleah Krahn 

Uncle Bernie’s Bernie Pagenkopf Airdrie www.albertafarmraisedelk.com 

Elk, Bison, turkey, chicken Linda Pagenkopf (403) 935-4907 rvwapiti@efirehose.net 

(403) 975-4907 

Buffalo Horn Ranch Judy & Peter Haase Olds www.buffalohornranch.ca 

Bison (403) 556-2567 peter@buffalohornranch.ca 

Sunworks Farm Sheila Hamilton Armena www.sunworksfarm.com 

Chicken, Eggs, Pork, Duck, (780) 672-9799 info@sunworksfarm.com 

Geese, Beef & Bison 

Right Off the Farm Will & Laurel Cochrane farmgirl@velocitynetworks.ca 

Beef Pederson (403) 932-6352 

Helping Hands Cochrane 

Bernie’s Bakery Bernhard Fortner Twisted Basil Leslie Thorson 

(403) 932-9066 (403) 932-6727 www.twistedbasil.ca 

Nourish Whole Jackie Skrypnek Cochrane Butchery Madeleine Du Toit 

Health (403) 932-4096 (403)981-3300 www.cochranebutchery.com 

www.nourishwholehealth.ca

Developed by professionals at the Harvard Medical School, the goal of the program is to 

help girls stay healthy and confident by teaching healthy attitudes and behaviors about 

eating, exercise, and body image. Girls will explore a variety of topics: self and body 

acceptance, media literacy and ways to counter unhealthy media messages, how to respond 

to teasing and bullying based on weight, techniques for dealing with stress, the 

power of positive thinking and action, and the importance of healthy relationships. 

Thursday, June 28 – Friday, June 29 at Redwood House 

11:00am -3:30pm 

� parents, siblings, and girls in the community entering grade 4 and 5 welcome for a sharing of learning at 3:00pm on 

Friday. 

Program Cost: $85.00 (some scholarship assistance available based on need) 

Facilitator: Jenny Hogg Ashwell. 

To register and for more info contact jennygerda@yahoo.ca by June 24, 2012 

NOTE: Space is limited to approx. 12 girls 

FULL OF OURSELVES 

A Wellness Program 

To Advance Girl Power, Health, and Leadership 

For girls entering Grades 6, 7, and 8 


Native Plants: Better for the Environment, Less Work for Gardeners 

In May, the Redwood Meadows Sustainability Committee 

(RMSC), in partnership with the Alberta Native 

Plant Council and Rocky View County, held a 

native and invasive plant species seminar to help 

educate residents about the importance of gardening 

with native plants and avoiding the use of invasive 

plant species. The seminar was also part of the 

RMSC's goal of achieving Audubon International 

Green Neighbourhood certification by bringing a 

focus of native landscaping to our community. 

Invasive species are considered those that are not 

native to an area, have been introduced (usually for 

ornamental reasons), and thrive to such a degree 

that they severely outcompete native species. Typically, 

they grow aggressively in the absence of natural 

controls and adversely impact native habitats. 

These species fall into two categories: 

prohibited noxious – known to be detrimental to 

human or animal health or the general environment; 

landowners are required to eradicate these 

weeds under the provincial Weed Act ; locally, this 

includes species such as Spotted Knapweed, Orange 

Hawkweed and St. John’s Wort 

noxious – also detrimental to human/animal 

health and the environment, but only need to be 

controlled (not eradicated), usually by preventing 

seed production or transport of seeds in substances 

such as hay or dirt; includes the Canada Thistle 

and Ox-Eye Daisy. 

Native species, on the other hand, are those that 

have evolved over time and have become adapted to 

our local climate and soil conditions. They grow 

well and easily in our green spaces, requiring little, 

if any, additional help. (In fact, because they are so 

perfectly suited, any extra “food” applied to your 

garden ends up helping your weeds the most!) 

Plants are natural sources of food and shelter for 

many living creatures. From an ecological perspective, 

animals and other critters follow the plants they 

require to survive, so if native plants are abundant, 

so will be the other living things that depend on 

them for their survival. 

Native plants need less water, fewer chemicals 


(which means less pollution entering our natural 

systems), less work to help them grow, and less 

maintenance; they can save you a lot of time, frustration 

and money. Most importantly, they support the 

natural ecology of the area. Additionally, supporting 

native plant growers helps to support local business, 

as these species are not well offered at conventional 

garden centres. 

There are several native plant growers operating 

within a short drive to Redwood. The following 

were presenters at our seminar, offer a wide variety 

of native plants, and are amazing resources for 

planting your own native garden: 

Wild About Flowers – located in Turner Valley; 

www.wildaboutflowers.ca 

Bow Point Nursery – located in Springbank; 

www.bowpointnursery.com 

Eastern Slopes Rangeland Seeds – located in 

Cremona 

www.nativeplantproducer-esrs.com 

The Alberta Native Plant Council is another great 

resource to check out at www.anpc.ab.ca. 

To plant a native garden, follow these simple steps: 

Site evaluation – determine sun, drainage, 

shade and slope aspects of the site 

Plant preference – decide on what kind of 

plants you want: shrubs, biennials, etc. 

Plant characteristics – look into the height, 

width, time of flowering, fall colour, etc. 

Special features – consider bloom time, attraction 

to pollinators, deer resistance, etc. 

The native grower websites above will allow you to 

find all the information you need to fulfill these four 

steps when you select a species of choice. Using these 

resources will make it easy for you to plant your 

own native garden that will thrive without a lot of 

work from you and which will help to support the 

natural systems in our area. 

Shana Barbour-Welsh, RMSC

For more information on invasive plants and how to control them, go to: 

� Rocky View County - www.rockyview.ca/weeds 

� Alberta Invasive Plant Council - www.invasiveplants.ab.ca 

� Government of Alberta - www.agric.gov.ab.ca/app21/infopage?cat1=Diseases% 

2FInsects%2F%20Pests&cat2=Weeds 

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To register for the Redwood Meadows Updater, send an email to: admin@redwoodmeadows.ab.ca. 

HELP OUR MAN IN A MILLION, RAISE A MILLION! 

$1 million, 5 years, 10 quests, 

20,000 children 

In 2010, as part of 

“Marathon Quest 250,” Martin 

Parnell ran 250 marathons 

in one year. His objective 

was to raise $250,000 for 

the humanitarian organization 

Right to Play. By March 

2011, he had raised $322,000. 

This amount helped 6,400 

children. 

In June 2011, Parnell travelled to Benin in West Africa 

and visited several schools that use the RTP programs. 

While participating with the children in sport 

and activity-based games, Parnell was able to see the 

power of play-based learning. Returning to Canada, 

he realized that he wanted to do more. With this in 

mind, he came up with “Quests for Kids,” in which 

he will attempt to complete 10 Quests in 5 years and 

raise $1 million for RTP, which will consequently 

benefit 20,000 children. 

Join Martin Parnell and the RMCA on Sunday, June 

3 rd for our second annual fun run, brunch and family 

-friendly silent auction and hear more about Martin‘s 

great mission and how your family can have a part 

in helping 20,000 children! 

Your $50 tax-deductible donation gives one child a 

Right To Play program for one year. 

You do not have to collect pledges! All registrants are 

eligible for draw prizes and to bid on super auction 

items. Learn more about Right to Play and Martin’s 

Quest for Kids mission. 

Bid on super Father’s Day gifts like Breakfast with 

Martin followed by a run in a favourite location. A 

signed 250 Quest cap is included as a special memento! 

All proceeds in aid of Right to Play and Redwood 

Meadows Children’s Programming. 

Download your registration form at 

www.redwoodmeadows.ab.ca and register today! 

Please contact Carol@Scarratt.org to learn how you 

can help with this great community event. 


Volunteer Profile: Travis Hurst—Helping out on the Playing Field 

When you meet Travis 

Hurst, you may not immediately 

“get” his sense of 

humor. He has a dry, sarcastic 

wit that can be hard 

to catch, but once you do, 

you might not be able to 

stop laughing. Take, for 

example, this volunteer 

profile. Because of his 

busy schedule and 

dedication to his two 

L-R: Lucas, Travis and Adam Hurst 

toddler boys, I emailed 

Travis a list of questions about his volunteer coaching 

to tackle in his spare time. He emailed back hilarious, 

made-up answers, joking that winning was 

everything. 

Of course, he thinks just the opposite. He spends 

three nights a week coaching his boys and a slew of 

other Redwood Meadows kids in both t-ball and soccer. 

“I want to be involved with Lucas and Adam’s 

extra-curricular activities,” he says. “I hope I never 

miss one of their games.” 

Travis has an enthusiasm for volunteering and, true 

to his personality, sees the humor in coaching little 

kids. 


He thought it was funny when a team of 6 to 10 kids 

all went their own way at practice. 

“During play a couple of kids would sit in the net, 

one or two would stand with their parents, one 

would run the opposite direction from the play and 

two would be chasing the ball.” 

Travis works for the Energy Resources Conservation 

Board. In his spare time he emphasizes family, 

church, and the outdoors. “I think outdoor play is 

very important for kids,” he says. “Through organized 

sports, kids learn to work as a team, hopefully 

learn to play sports, build confidence and meet other 

kids.” 

He also thinks the Redwood Meadows spring sports 

program is a great way for parents to meet other parents. 

But, if you happen to meet Travis on the field, I 

recommend you take his advice: “Don’t take me seriously.” 

There are many ways to volunteer in Redwood 

Meadows. Right now, the RMCA is looking for Canada 

Day volunteers. If you’d like to help, email redwoodvolunteer@gmail.com. 

Support a Local Rider in the Ride to Conquer Cancer 

On the weekend of June 23 and 24, 2012, more than 

2,000 riders are expected to be on the road, cycling 

220 kilometres along the majestic Rocky Mountains 

from Calgary to Chain Lakes and back in the third 

annual Ride to Conquer Cancer. 

Every rider will have raised a minimum of $2,500 for 

the Alberta Cancer Foundation and its research for 

treatment and a cure for this disease. I am registered 

this year and looking forward to the ride. 

I have a personal fundraising goal of $3,000. If you 

normally make charitable contributions, please consider 

supporting my fundraising effort. 

Simply visit conquercancer.ca or follow the link to 

my personal page to see the event information: Click 

here to visit my personal page. 

Faith McLean 

Click on the donate button, enter my name, and you 

will be directed to the area where you can donate 

online, or if you want, a form can be printed out and 

you can send in your donation. Every penny of your 

donation goes to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, and 

you will be issued a tax receipt. 

If you choose to donate to the Alberta Cancer Foundation 

by supporting my fundraising effort for this 

ride, then I thank you immensely. You can contact me 

via email at nrjee@hotmail.com. 

Again, thank you for your support. 

Nick Chodyka 

2012 Enbridge Rider to Conquer Cancer


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Try an Orienteering Clinic for Free in Redwood Meadows 

Last September you may have 

noticed a large number of people 

running around Redwood 

Meadows with maps and compasses, 

trying to find controls 

with orange and white flags. 

They were members of the Calgary 

Orienteering Club 

(http:// 

orienteeringcalgary.ca/) and they were here for their 

yearly Club Championships. Orienteering is a sport 

that combines running and navigation. Imagine a 

cross-country running race where everyone picks his 

or her own route. Orienteering is suitable for all ages 

and fitness levels. It can be enjoyed as a walk in the 

woods or as a competitive race combining strategic 

thinking, navigation, strength, and high-intensity 

cross-country running. 

On June 20, the Calgary Orienteering Club will return 

for one of its weekly Wednesday night meets, and 

this time we would love it if the community came out 

and tried this really fun sport for free. 

A few weeks ago I had someone attempt to break into 

my home in Redwood—here’s what happened. 

I startled awake from a deep sleep by the excited 

barking of our dog. There was someone yanking at 

the exterior door which leads directly into our bedroom. 

Socked and scared, I yelled out “get out of 

here” but it had no effect. Heart pounding as the 

person continued to try to get in I yelled “Get out of 

here, or I will call the police.” A soft voice then said 

“Don’t call the police. My name is Angie. It is spelled 

A-N-G-I-E.” She was still trying to get in, and I didn’t 

know if there were others with her. 

Summer’s here—lock your doors! 

We’ll give anybody who shows up at 6:30 pm at the 

skate shack a quick clinic and then you’ll get a map 

and you’re off. All you need to bring is stuff you 

would wear when you go running and a compass if 

you have one (if not, we have plenty to lend out). 

Everyone from 5 years and up is welcome, but you’ll 

probably want to shadow your younger kids on the 

course. 

It will be a great way to look at our community from 

a whole new perspective and find some spots you 

may never have seen before. We hope to see lots of 

you on the sports field on June 20 between 6:30 and 8 

pm! 

Eduard Spelier 

VP Technical for the Calgary Orienteering Club and 

Redwood Meadows resident 

In a stronger tone I yelled “I’m calling the police” at 

which point she stopped, walked off the deck, and 

staggered across the lawn, wearing only a thin sweater. 

The clock showed 5:25 am. With a pounding heart I 

phoned 911 and was then connected to Cochrane 

RCMP. They said they would send a car into Redwood 

to try to find her and take her to a shelter. I 

hope that happened as it was below zero that morning. 

I was very glad that all the doors were locked 

and my guard dog was on duty. 

A Redwood Resident 


NUTRITION 

Pre-exercise meal Pre-exercise snack During exercise snack Post-exercise snack 

Tuna, cheese, peanut 

butter sandwich 

Porridge with raisons, 

apples & cinnamon 

Pasta & tomato sauce 

Fabulous Banana Berry Muffins 

Yoghurt & fruit 

Cereal & milk 

Homemade muffin 

1 cup quick oats 

½ cup each unbleached white and whole wheat flours 

¼ cup wheat germ 

½ cup sugar 

1 ½ tsp baking powder 

1 tsp baking soda 

Healthy Snacks and Water Keep Little Athletes Going Strong 

With the onset of warm weather finally upon us, we 

break out the lawn chairs to watch the kids play 

sports. They run around like crazy people and flop to 

the ground afterward to inhale a snack provided by 

an obliging parent. However, have you ever really 

considered your kid’s sports nutrition? 

Kids typically expend upwards of 25 percent more 

energy than adults when active due to lack of coordination 

and economy of movement. This could be the 

reason parents so often hear “I’m starving!” at any 

given time of day. Consider what and when you feed 

your kids to keep hunger at bay. 

Pre-exercise snacks should be easily digested and eaten 

about an hour before exercise so they don’t sit in 

the stomach. Serve pre-exercise meals 2 to 3 hours 

before game time. During exercise, kids shouldn’t 

need anything to eat if their session lasts an hour or 

less. However, longer sessions require some highcarbohydrate, 

low-fat choices available to maintain 

energy levels, prevent low blood sugar, and promote 

performance. Bags of chips, chocolate bars, and sugary 

treats are not optimal choices as they don’t offer 

adequate nourishment or serve to maintain energy 

levels during activity. 


Diluted fruit juice 

Dried or fresh fruit 

Mini bagel 

Fresh fruit 

Nuts & raisons 

Pancakes 

Homemade muffin 

Mix dry & wet ingredients separately, combine and fold in berries. Bake 20 minutes at 375”C or until a toothpick comes 

out clean. Makes 12 yummy muffins. Recipe slightly stolen from Looneyspoons by Janet & Greta Podleski 

½ tsp salt (sea salt please) 

1 ½ cup mashed ripe banana 

1 egg 

After exercise, the aim is to rehydrate and replace energy 

losses. Post-exercise snacks and meals can determine 

how fast your little athletes recover. Ensure they 

eat something within a half hour of finishing their 

session. Fruit right away is ideal as it is juicy, high in 

fibre, and full of antioxidants. However, research indicates 

that taking in a little protein with some carbohydrate 

enhances recovery time, so make sure that a 

more substantial snack or meal is taken within about 

two hours post-exercise. 

Finally, hydrate! Kids sweat less than adults, become 

hotter, and succumb to heat faster, and they often 

don’t respond to thirst signals. Encouraging water 

intake throughout the day, drinking a glass of water 

before exercise, and topping up with drinks about 

every 15 minutes and after exercise will prevent dehydration. 

Kids don’t need sports drinks for hydration; 

water or diluted fruit juice is just fine. This article was 

written with kids in mind but the concepts here apply to 

adults too! 

¼ cup melted butter 

1 cup blueberries 

Cathleen Fisher 

Holistic Nutritionist & Fitness Professional 

www.fitnutrition.ca

Bragg Creek Ladies Auxiliary – Local Heroes Work Hard for Community 

The Bragg Creek Ladies Auxiliary, a fundraising arm 

of the Bragg Creek Community Association (BCCA), 

is a group of impressive and dedicated women who 

make generous financial and service contributions to 

our community. This small group of local unsung heroes 

works hard to serve Bragg Creek and surrounding 

communities. 

“These community-minded women really want to 

make a difference,” said Ladies Auxiliary Vice President 

Jane Prebushewsky. Since 2002, the organization 

has donated over $18,000 to local groups and the 

BCCA. Money raised has helped landscape and provide 

supplies for the community centre as well as 

support events like Bragg Creek Days and the Easter 

pancake breakfast. Local organizations such as the 

Bragg Creek Food Bank, Bragg Creek Community 

Church, Bragg Creek Performing Arts, Bragg Creek 

Hockey, and the Bragg Creek Community Kindergarten 

have also benefitted from their fundraising. 

The Ladies Auxiliary has also donated to the Redwood 

Meadows Fire Department, Camp Horizon, 

Banded Peak School, Junior Forest Wardens, Seniors 

Housing, Stars, 4-H, Brownies, Girl Guides, Scouts, 

and Beavers. 

The group helped provide a life-saving legacy to the 

community by paying half of the cost of the defibrillator 

located in the Bragg Creek Community Centre. 

In their role as a service organization, the Bragg 

Creek Ladies Auxiliary also provides and serves refreshments 

at every memorial service and funeral 

held at the community centre. Every November 11, 

the ladies provide and serve food at the Bragg Creek 

Remembrance Day Luncheon. “Remembrance Day is 

near and dear to all of us as it supports our veterans,” 

said Ladies Auxiliary President Julie Handrahan. “It’s 

a way to give back because if it wasn’t for our veterans, 

we wouldn’t have the world we have today.” 

Founded in 1958, The Bragg Creek Ladies Auxiliary 

began as a group of women working to support community 

initiatives. In the 1990s the auxiliary boasted 

100 members; now just 14 ladies continue the group's 

work. “We need new members. We have to continue 

the legacy that started back in 1958,” said Handrahan. 

Each year the group organizes a major fundraiser. In 

recent years, they have hosted a Valentine’s dance, 

two Western dances, a Caribbean Calypso, and 

Shanghi Nights. “When so few of us band together 

and pull off amazing events, it’s a real accomplishment,” 

said Handrahan. The ladies in the group have 

formed life-long friendships through the organization. 

“[It] allows me to be part of fundraising events 

and part of people’s lives in this community,” said 

Prebushewsky. “These ladies are amazing,” said 

Handrahan. “We sincerely care for each other and 

we’d all band together to help one another if asked.” 

“I joined to meet people and my life has never been 

the same,” adds Prebushewsky. “I’ve never had 

friendships like the ones I made through the Ladies 

Auxiliary.” 

Prebushewsky says that volunteering for the Ladies 

Auxiliary is a way to help make this community a 

better place to live. “We all have a responsibility to 

the community we live in because if we don’t do 

something, no one will.” 

In 2013, they hope to host a Maritime Kitchen Party 

Lobster Dinner with Newfoundland music and dancing. 

The June 2012 meeting will be a sushi night, hosted 

by Red Seal Chef Prem Singh, who will teach members 

how to make sushi. The group meets every 3 rd 

Wednesday at 7 pm at the Bragg Creek Community 

Centre. The annual membership fee is $5. For more 

information, please contact Julie at 403-949-5514 or 

Jane at 403-949-3262. 

Carmen Solana-Martin 

Do you have a story to share with the Redwood Meadows/Bragg Creek community? 

Send it to us at thechatter@redwoodmeadows.ab.ca 


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Please join us for our 

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(Between Mountain Bistro & The Creeky Door) 

Saturday June 2 nd , 2012 @ 12:00 PM 

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3.) A Little Bit Naughty Line 

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Last month I got so worked up about corn and genetically 

modified foods that I completely forgot to 

get excited about local producers, of which there are 

many. Carrots, oats, canola, chicken, bison, beef – 

we have a relatively wide range of delicious made-in 

-Alberta options. I have to say, though, that I'd sure 

miss apples and citrus fruits on a 100-mile diet. 

What if you took things one step further than buying 

locally and grew your own food? Or baked your 

own bread? Or gathered honey from the hives in 

your backyard? Changes like that require more than 

a passing interest in food; they could require a complete 

lifestyle overhaul. Rob Avis of Verge Permaculture 

(vergepermaculture.ca), who spoke at Redwood 

House in early May about his sustainable home in 

southeast Calgary, has made those changes and then 

some. He and his family have transformed their Forest 

Lawn property into an urban garden and a model 

of sustainable living. 

But of all the amazing things Rob said about worm 

composting (a great option where we live, by the 

way), greenhouse-building, soil-enhancing, and generally 

decreasing one's footprint on the Earth, the 

comment that most hit home with me was: “Start 

from where you are, and don't feel guilty.” 

Not all of us have the time, skill or inclination to 

make huge changes in our lives. Too often we look at 

all the things we could or should be doing and we 

get overwhelmed, throw up our hands in despair, 

and give up. Or is that just me...? At the moment, 

eating locally and sustainably is almost a fringe 

movement, but it seems to be gaining momentum. 

If you want to start small in your local food initiative 

(my specialty, as someone who can't see the big picture 

for the details), here are a few ideas. 

Get involved in the research and planning of a new 

community greenhouse. The Redwood Meadows 

Sustainability Committee (RMSC) is gathering the 

names of people who share an interest in community 

gardening and would like to see a greenhouse in the 

neighbourhood. 


Build your own Local Food Chain 

The project is still in its 

early stages, but if you 

would like to jump in 

and help in some way, 

whether as a researcher, 

gardener or allround 

helper, contact 

Shana Barbour-Welsh 

at 949-2490. 

Maybe you're more interested in eating someone 

else's good food than in growing your own. If so, 

check out the list of local producers in the Chatter 

this month on page 14. The list was compiled by 

Mireille Hamel, a Cochrane woman with a keen interest 

in supporting local producers and building 

community. It includes sources for berries, vegetables, 

honey, beef, bison, chicken and more. 

This might be the month for you to try Redwood's 

bulk buy program, details of which are also in this 

edition of the Chatter. Stock up on organic grains, 

beans, nuts and baking supplies as well as local and 

ethically raised chicken, bison, beef and eggs. 

If you like to spend time in the kitchen – and you'd 

better if you bought all those baking supplies! – you 

might like eatingfromthegroundup.com. This site 

has recipes, tips and tricks for making everything 

you can think of from scratch, including butter, yogurt 

(in a slow cooker), granola bars and vanilla extract. 

The author of the site recently released a book, 

her first, called The Homemade Pantry, in which she 

describes how to make everyday foods and processed 

foods from scratch. Toaster pastries will probably 

never be good for you, but the homemade version 

has to be more nutritious than Pop Tarts! 

And one last thing that you can't do until later this 

summer. Get involved in the Calgary Urban Harvest 

project calgaryharvest.com), in which you can volunteer 

to pick fruit from trees registered in the program. 

Crabapple jelly, anyone? 

Ann Sullivan

Who can believe it is May already – where did the 

year go? And what wonderful weather we had – off 

and on, of course. Typical May weather in the Creek! 

With the school year almost over May brought more 

things about spring, a celebration for Moms, and final 

field trips. 

The Pre-Kindergarten Class spent time learning 

about ponds and the things that live in them including 

frogs and fish. Parents, watch out for any creatures 

hiding in the pockets of pants! The importance 

of seeds and how they grow into trees and plants 

was also discussed. 

The Junior Kindergarten children spent most of May 

studying animals as they planned for their trip to the 

zoo. A trip to the zoo is always a fun time and both 

parents and children enjoyed the adventure. Thank 

you to all the volunteers who helped make this trip 

possible. These children also spent May completing 

their Jolly Phonics program. 

Kindergarten children had a fabulous project this 

month. They received their Painted Lady Butterfly 

larvae and were able to observe them spin cocoons 

and turn into butterflies which will be released in 

June. Fairy Tales and Folk Tales were also a focus in 

May where children were encouraged to act out familiar 

tales. May also saw two field trips for the children 

– a trip to the zoo at the beginning of May (a 

success despite the damp weather!) and a trip to the 

Children’s Festival. Once again, thank you to the staff 

and volunteers for making these trips so much fun. 

The Kindergarten class also conducted some work 

this month and learned about rhyming, phonemic 

awareness, and word recognition while studying 

their Fairy Tales. In math they continued their counting, 

matching, sorting, and patterning skills. 

All of the children at The Little Schoolhouse made 

The Little Schoolhouse 

May News 2012 

Mother’s Day extra special by providing a concert of 

songs followed by cupcakes. It was a wonderful ceremony 

that brought more than one tear to a mother’s 

eye. The wonderful crafts presented to each Mom 

were the icing on the cupcake. Thank you Miss Kimberly, 

Miss Jude, and Miss Gloria for putting together 

such a memorable event. 

The General Meeting held in May brought in new 

board members who are eager to make our Little 

Schoolhouse even better than it already is! Thank you 

to the past board members for your contributions 

and congratulations to the new board. 

May also brought some sad news as we learned that 

Miss Kimberly would not be coming back to the 

school in the Fall. We wish Miss Kimberly all the best 

in her future endeavours and thank her for the time 

she spent teaching and enriching the lives of our children. 

Thank you. 

The Little Schoolhouse offers classes for 3 year olds 

(Pre Kindergarten), 4 year olds (Junior Kindergarten) 

and Kindergarten. The Kindergarten class is held on 

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am to 3:00pm, the 

Junior Kindergarten class is on Mondays, Wednesdays, 

and Fridays from 9:00 – 11:30am, and the Pre- 

Kindergarten class is on Mondays and Wednesdays 

from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. 

Fall 2012 registration for Kindergarten, Junior Kindergarten 

and Pre-Kindergarten is ongoing. For more 

information about our programs and how to register, 

please check out our website at 

www.thelittleschoolhouse.ca 

Carmen Ryan (Parent) 


WILD ROSE SENIORS 


Wild Rose Seniors Club—Celebrating 25 Years! 

As you may already know, our club is celebrating its 25 th Anniversary this year. A reunion 

of former and current members is planned for September 23 rd at Redwood 

House. Attendance is by invitation only, so if you are a former member and would like 

to attend please contact us through the Redwood Meadows Townsite office to receive a 

personal invite. 

The club’s inaugural meeting was held in the home of Don & Marg McKeague and was 

presided over by the first President Mike Magnusson. At its formation, there were 20 

members 55+, who came together to enjoy each others’ company, playing bridge, and 

sharing dinners. 

To quote a Newsletter Release October 23, 1987 the Club was intended to “provide the opportunity for social, 

cultural, educational, and sporting activities.” The current age for membership is 50+. 

In 1987, Redwood House had not yet been completed so members took turns hosting meetings and dinners at 

each others’ homes. In 1991, Phase I of Redwood House was completed so that the club was able to move into 

its current location in the Wild Rose Room. Over the years the club has been involved in many diverse activities 

such as planting flower beds around the community and encouraging residents to beautify their homes. 

This activity was highlighted in 1999 when as part of the celebration of the ‘International Year of the Older 

Person’; their logo was designed and planted in flowers at the entrance to Redwood House. It was a beautiful 

sight if you recall it. 

The Wild Rose Club has existed for 25 years as a result of the enthusiasm, hard work and dedication of its 

members. Our weekly Coffee and Muffins social time Wednesdays at 10:00 am at the Wild Rose Room will 

resume October 10, 2012. We welcome those 50+ to join us for refreshments and consider becoming members. 

Our membership dues are quite reasonable and can be prorated for new members. Membership provides access 

to club outings and pot luck dinners, for example our fall dinner in October and our Christmas dinner 

in early December. Our club can only continue to survive through the influx of new members. You are cordially 

invited to find out more about us and consider being part of our next quarter century! 

Contributed by Jim Arnett 

Chair, 25 th Anniversary Event Committee


FITNESS 

The Chatter in the Woods welcomes your 


Fitness: Embrace your Mediocrity and Move on 

Were you one of those naturally gifted athletes in 

school? You know, the ones who were adored by 

gym teachers and admired by fellow students? The 

ones who trained hard during the week and competed 

on weekends? No? Me neither. As I recall, my 

childhood exercise consisted of riding my bike to the 

candy store or walking to Patty-Ann's house to play 

in her basement. 

Okay, I did play soccer – not that well – and compete 

in track and field. But I never considered myself a 

skilled athlete, just someone with a lot of energy to 

burn. The good news about having a less-than-stellar 

athletic background is that I have no glory days to 

look back on. There's nothing but fitness mediocrity 

to live up to now. 

On the other end of the spectrum, a friend of mine 

competed at a high level in martial arts all through 

school. As an adult, she could also ski, bike, swim, 

run and climb better than most women I know. But 

she only ever compares herself to her younger, fitter, 

faster self – and she always comes up short. She's still 

fitter than most women her age, but that's not good 

enough. 

If you're like my friend, still comparing yourself unfavourably 

to the glory days of your youth, well, enjoy 

the memories, but if you're not as fit as you once 

were, maybe it's time to get over it. Set yourself a 

new goal and get going. 

letters, articles, advertisements and notices of 

interest to our community members. 

Deadline for submissions is the 15th of the 

month prior to publication. 

Send submissions to 

thechatter@redwoodmeadows.ab.ca. 

The same advice applies to people who weren't jocks 

in school. Embrace your mediocrity, and then look 

forward. Find an activity that you like. It doesn't 

have to be pumping iron at the gym or running on a 

track. Just get moving in some way. Challenge yourself 

to try something new. Summer is coming, the 

perfect time to try hiking, biking, inline skating, canoeing, 

kayaking... 

You're never too old to teach your body new tricks, 

so get out there and have fun. And maybe get fit in 

the process. 

Ann Sullivan 

Ann leads fitness classes for groups or one on one. 

anns@safari.ca or 949-8287 

Our volunteer-run newsletter is also looking 

for people to help keep it running smoothly. 

If you are interested in layout, we’d love to 

hear from you. 

Contact us at: 


or call Ann at 403-949-8287 for details.

Name Age Courses Phone 

Alexandra Sargent-Laskin 13 

St. John's Babysitting & Home 

Alone Safely 

949-4424 

Aly Mohun 15 Red Cross Babysitting 949-4944 

Anita Doglioni Majer 11 St. John’s Babysitting 949-4120 

Bernadetta Mayer 15 Red Cross Babysitting 949-2416 

Brian Goerzen 12 Red Cross Babysitting 949-0054 

Chris Thornton 13 Red Cross Babysitting 949-4968 

Kathleen Griffin 14 Red Cross Babysitting 949-2428 

Kathryn Gibbesch 25 Nanny; CPR, babysitting course 587-433-8252 

Keely Anderson 11 Babysitting Course 949-8287 

Lauren Armeneau 16 Babysitting Course 949-4119 

Logan Schnell 11 

Lucy Talman 16 

St. John’s Babysitting, Home 

Alone 

Home Alone Babysitting Course 

and First Aid 

949-2825 

949-3785 

Megan Harvey 16 Babysitting Course 949-3110 

Natasha Black 14 

Quinta 

van der Lee 

13 

Rachel Holloway 15 

Alberta Safety Council Babysitting 

Course (YMCA) 

Home Alone, Red Cross 

Babysitting Certificate 

St. John’s Babysitting, Home 

Alone courses 

949-3337 

949-3510 

949-0074 

Sabrina Gosselin-Epp 11 Babysitting Course 949-2090 

Scott Goerzen 14 

Redwood Meadows Babysitters List 

Red Cross Babysitting Certificate; 

backcountry emerg. workshop 

949-0054 

To have your name added to the babysitter list, email thechatter@redwoodmeadows.ab.ca. 


Unlocking the Doors 

To Autism 

With 

Michelle Lane, 

(BA, AMS, MAAA) 

The Lane Montessori School 

Toronto 

To learn more about this amazing professional 

development course with Michelle or to register, 

contact Carol Scarratt at wmtcab@telus.net 

or 403.949.2238. 

Don’t delay as space is limited with early bird 

discount in effect. 

32 CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012


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Private, relaxing atmosphere, with friendly, experienced therapists. 


Look for us in our new location soon! 

Working together to meet YOUR needs. 

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Physiotherapy 

Massage Therapy 

Active Release Techniques (ART) 

Acupuncture & IMS 

Gait Assessments 

Golf Injury Treatment 

Fitness Programs & Consulting

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