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THE NEWSLETTER OF THE BOWNESS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MYBOWNESS.COM JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020 2020+THE BCA+YOU P. 7 BCA EVENTS 2020 P. 16 BERNIE’S BUDDIES P. 28 COMING SOON Valentines Jelly Bean Dance: Feb 7 WinterFest: Feb 8 New program: 50+ Shinny
CONTENTS LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
ON THE COVER- Future Happy New Year Bowness.
Superstars by Jessica Clark, BCA
Communications Coordinator. The I hope that you were able to enjoy some restful time over the holidays celebrating your
BCA arena hosts free family skate, traditions with friends and family. The holidays can be a time of joyous celebration and
Learn to Skate, Shinny, and 50 plus indulgence, but can also be a source of stress and difficulty for some residents. Please keep
shinny. an eye on your neighbours if you are able, particularly during these coldest months.
If you or someone you know is struggling, you can access some of the services provided
by our co-located partners Bowest Resource Centre and carya. Links to these organizations
4 can be found at the back of the Bowest’ner and on the MyBowness website. You can also
Sponsors
access 211 to find more resources available to Calgarians. And if someone is in need of
7 2020 + the BCA + You more immediate assistance please reach out to the Calgary Distress Centre by calling 403-
266-1601.
8 BCA Happenings
11 Community News Some of the stories in this Bowest’ner touch a bit on loss—be it loss of a loved one, or loss
of a business, or local landscape. But in each of those losses is also an opportunity for
13 Sunnyside Down resiliency and hope. Children who took part in Bernie’s Buddies workshops (page 28)
14 Bownesian Grocer learned how to express their grief, and find healthy ways to cope. And the loss of a loved
one recently opened a community connection that has the potential to grow into an artistic
16 BCA Events 2020 partnership (page 21).
19 Pioneers
There are also plenty of articles with new opportunities within these pages. So maybe I
19 9pm Routine should not focus on this perceived theme of loss, but instead look at one of new beginnings.
20 Historical Society Because it is the start of a new year, and new decade, and this season is full of possibility.
Happy reading Bowness.
21 Crazy Old People
23 - Jessica Clark, Communications Coordinator and Bowest’ner Newsletter Editor
Planning and Development
Contact: editor@mybowness.com
23 BRFM
24 Bowmont Photo Contest
25 Bowness Indoor Soccer
26 Business Directory
27 Elected Representatives
BOWNESS MONTGOMERY LAW OFFICE BCA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
28 Bernie’s Buddies
Continuing the excellent tradition of providing sound Legal Services to the Bowness & Montgomery 30 BCA Directory
Hello all! Winter has arrived, or at least the snow has. It may be cold, but the
Communities for over 20 years. 30 Community Directory sun shining upon the snow in the early morning is beautiful and I am thankful
we live in our village in the valley.
BMLAW OFFICE - Trusted for your legal needs in: Min nam et dende enest que pre
This year at the community association, we have had some changes to the
peri acestiatque vel magnis et ip- building including an elevator to the second storey. We hope to expand the
• Residential & Commercial Real Estate Law • Immigration Law sapid quibustio. Volorehenis mod renovations next year, making the upstairs a welcoming space.
• Wills & Estate Law, Enduring Power of • Family Law quiam voluptatium rerae poresci
We plan on continuing serving the community with events and programs,
Attorney, and Personal Directives • Notarizations doluptam fuga. Ostotatus volo including the Christmas dinner, which will have come and gone by the time you
• Corporate/Commercial Law/Assets & Share que si audis eium quis recturi dis read this issue. I would like to thank the many volunteers which make this very
moluptas et labo. Et debisit arum popular event possible. It is wonderful to see everyone come out, especially
Sale transactions
the seniors.
Suite #307, 7930 Bowness Road NW inum untinti ad ma velessi modi-
Calgary, AB Canada T3B 0H3 tatem ipsant eveliti isinctius, On behalf of the Bowness Community Association, I hope you and your family
Tel: 403.571.7755 Fax: 403.571.7759 nesequiae cum eaque doluptat had a safe and happy holiday season.
Lawyer1@telus.net | www.BMLaw.net ea volorerferia num sunt qui ini Jason New
Call to speak with *Anthony Merah *Amina Muhammad *Grace Fasehun. untur aut intur as et ex et auta- BCA President
*Sheri Crowdis (Legal Assistant) tiur, samustisci doluptur sunt, si president@mybowness.com
Kerry McClelland (Retired) omnis doluptaqui quatquasin re
poressit qui in pereperum
2 I JAN/FEB 2020I THE BOWEST’NER THE BOWEST’NER I JAN/FEB 2020I 3
ANK YOU
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020
TH The Bowest’ner is published bimonthly by the
Bowness Community Association.
The views expressed by contributors are not
to everyone that supported necessarily those of the Bowness Community
Association or its Board of Directors.
the Bowness Community Association Copyright is retained by the respective
in 2019! authors. Articles may be reprinted for non-
commercial purposes with appropriate credit EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TREASURER
to the author and The Bowest’ner. Michelle Dice, mdice@mybowness.com Beverley Sheridan
MEMBERS VOLUNTEERS EDITOR/PRODUCER BOARD OF DIRECTORS SECRETARY
iheartbowness@mybowness.com Scott Hutchison
BUSINESS PARTNERS SPONSORS Jessica Clark, editor@mybowness.com
PRESIDENT DIRECTORS AT LARGE
DESIGNER
Jocelyn Zoller Jason New Cindy Amthor, Jeff Riedl, Paul Sipos,
Teresa Davidson, Kurt Kinnear, Ben
CONTRIBUTORS VICE-PRESIDENT Kaczmarek, Christina Pilarski
•Bow Cycle •Cadence Coffee •Rotary Clubs of Calgary Michelle Rhode
•Bowest Appliances •Calgary Foundation •Safeway – Montgomery Molly MacRae, Scott Penny, Patricia
•Bowwest Community Resource Center •City of Calgary •Servus Credit Union Cormier, Marg Weber, Christina Pilarski,
•Bowmont Medical Clinic •Co-Op Crowfoot •Sibthorpe Family Foundation Bowness Historical Society, Jessica Clark,
•Bowmont Travel Clinic •Elan Family Wellness Centre •Spoonful Bowness Responsible Flood Mitigation BOWNESS COMMUNITY CENTRE & ARENA
•Bownesian Grocer •Gordon Food Service •Tao of Peace Society, Bowmont Natural Environment 7904-43 Ave. NW, Calgary AB T3B 4P9
•Bowness BIA •Government of Alberta •Thomas Bell CGA Park Photo Contest 403-288-8300 | Fax 403-288-8307
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The Bowestner is printed on Nov 30 so our apologies if you supported us after and we missed you. If you are interested in
supporting BCA programs or events please contact us at iheartbowness@mybowness.com Share your stories and you will also be entered to win great BCA prizes!
editor@mybowness.com or
New in 2019 we would also like to thank our Business Partners for offering great discounts at local Bowness businesses with
your Bowness Community Association Membership. To purchase your membership please visit the MyBowness website:
403-288-8300 For more details or to arrange a chat please contact the Bowest’ner
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2020 + THE BCA + YOU
Here we are in a brand new decade. If you’re anything like me Get Fit with Friends is back on Wednesdays for another 12
you probably really want to keep your New Year’s resolution week session. Paula, a certified personal trainer and owner
this time – right?! Even when it’s -30 and snowing and dark of Mountain Fitness, specializes in getting folks ready for all
and you just want to sit on your couch with your dog and watch their mountain adventures, particularly skiing, biking and
Netflix? Well good thing for me hiking. Her classes are really fun, and also
(and you!) the BCA is close by a good challenge for those looking to push
and offers lots of fun ways to get themselves! This is open to all fitness levels as
in shape, support your community she is able to make modifications as needed.
association, and meet your
neighbours. In our arena we offer 10 – that’s right 10!
- time slots each week for different activities
On Thursday evenings, we offer ranging from 50+ shinny to parent and tot
a Karma Yoga class taught by a learn to skate. These are fun, affordable (and
resident who is passionate about sometimes even free!) opportunities to dust
spreading his love of yoga. Roham off those old steel blades, get on the ice, and
teaches a style of yoga called get your heart rate up.
Forrest Yoga and his enthusiasm
and passion make this a super Oh and one more thing – Pickleball!! It’s
fun class for all levels of yogis. actually the fastest growing sport in North
His playlists are pretty awesome America, and for good reason. It combines
too! Also on Thursday evenings the best parts of badminton, ping pong and
you can check out a Zumba class, tennis, is played with a whiffleball and is
the popular total body cardio an easy sport to learn compared to other
workout. This is a partnership with racquet sports. It’s also a fun, social and
the City of Calgary, so we are low impact way to stay active during those
very lucky to be able to offer this long winter months. Addiction to the game
pilot project to Bownesians at no appears to be inevitable! The BCA has
charge until April 2020. Martha four courts with both daytime and evening
is super passionate about what opportunities to play.
she teaches and participants have
been raving about how much fun See you on the court, the ice or maybe in the
this high energy class is! studio this January!
Kyokushin Karate is known around For days, times and costs of all the programs
the world as the strongest Karate listed please visit the BCA website at www.
- and you can learn it right here mybowness.com, or check out the schedule
at the BCA on Tuesday nights! on page 9.
Brad has been teaching Karate
at the BCA for three years and
helps participants develop superb
physical fitness, confidence, and
self-discipline.
Photo by Jessica Clark
I’m Molly - Molly is a born and raised Calgarian and loves the sense of community she has found in Bowness.
She enjoys yoga, biking and walking her dog at Bowness Park.
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BCA HAPPENINGS
GOINGS ON IN THE ‘HOOD
IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN ANY OF THE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES MENTIONED PLEASE EMAIL US AT
VOLUNTEER@MYBOWNESS.COM OR CALL US AT 403 288-8300.
VALENTINES JELLYBEAN DANCE OPEN PLAY PICKLEBALL *NEW PARENT & TOT LEARN TO SKATE
Friday, February 7th | 6:30 – 8:30 P.M. |
TIMES* Tuesdays | 9:15 – 10:00 A.M. | Arena
Main Hall Mondays 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M., FREE registration
$3/child for BCA members | Wednesdays 5:00 -7:00 P.M., Thursdays For children ages 3-5, this 6 week program
$5/child for non-members 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.| Main Hall starting January 14th will provide the basics
The first Jellybean dance of the decade! Join $5 drop in | $40 10x pass to get kids on the ice. Both parents and
us for a Valentine’s themed dance, open to One of the fastest growing paddle sports! children must have their own skates and
children 12 years and younger (and their These times are open to players of all helmets. Space is limited, to register email
parents of course!) If you are looking for a levels (basic knowledge of the sport is register@mybowness.com
fun way to get involved in the community we recommended). Paddles are available to rent
need volunteers for this event. Children of for $2. Other times are available for different INDOOR SOCCER
volunteers get into the dances free and are levels of players– please see our website for
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5:00 – 6:30 P.M.
entered into a draw for a special door prize! more information.
| South Hall
$100 for 10 weeks
WINTERFEST WINTER SESSION – GET FIT WITH For ages U4-U8, this is a fun, non-competitive
Saturday, February 8 | 10:00 A.M. –
th FRIENDS way for kids to stay active in the winter, right
3:00 P.M. | Main Hall Wednesdays | 5:00 – 6:00 P.M. | Studio Room here at the BCA! Registration is open on
$7 early bird and $10 at the door | All $15 drop in | $165 for the 12 week series our website for the winter season beginning
day passes (entrance plus access to all Join Paula from Mountain Fitness training January 7th and running for 10 weeks. For
activities) are $20 early bird and $25 at for a fun circuit training workout. Paula more info email soccer@mybowness.com
the door. specializes in getting you ready to hit the
Come to this carnival-style winter celebration mountains (or our own Bowness parks), ADULT CO-ED SHINNY
with the whole family. WinterFest will have whether it’s on a board, bike, ski’s or your
own two feet! Join us to get ready for your Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays | 12:00
awesome attractions like zorb bowling,
next adventure. First class is January 8. – 1:30 P.M. | Arena
bouncy castles, crafts, carnival games, prizes,
$7 drop in | $60 10x pass
snacks, and special guests. Tickets go on sale
ZUMBA The best Shinny in Calgary (we think!). First
in our office and on our website January 6!
come first serve, goalies play for free and 50+ CO-ED SHINNY AGEING JOYFULLY CAFÉ INDOOR PLAYGROUND *NEW
Volunteers will get free all day passes for Thursdays | 5:00 - 6:00 P.M. | Studio Room
can contact Kale to sign up at kdaniels@ Tuesdays & Thursdays | 12:00 – 1:30 P.M.|
Wednesdays | 12:00 – 2:00 P.M.|
TIMES*
the event. Email lmiller@mybowness.com to FREE Drop in Arena
mybowness.com. Concession Tuesdays 10:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. |
volunteer. Try the world’s largest Latin dance inspired $5 Drop in
FREE Drop in Wednesdays 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. |
fitness program starting right here at the This is a fun and non-competitive way for
Pop into a safe space for older adults to BCA North Hall
CREATIVE WRITING COURSE BCA. The winter session starts on January folks looking to get on the ice a couple days
gather and chat over coffee. There will be FREE Drop in
16th and runs for 12 weeks. This partnership per week! Goalies always play for free and
Mondays 7:00 – 9:30 P.M. | 8 weeks | monthly special guests and events building For children 6 years and younger, this is a
with the city of Calgary allows us to offer can be any age. For more info email Brian at
Community Room elder-friendly intergenerational communities. fun way for kids and parents to get out and
this pilot program for free and is open to all fdm.55@outlook.com
$50 per person (7 spots available) See you there! connect with your neighbours. Thank you to
fitness levels and anyone over 18 years old.
Come and learn some basics, refine your our generous sponsors, Bowwest and Carya
skills and get some feedback on your writing. PUBLIC SKATE KNITTING CIRCLE
KARMA YOGA Bowmont Families Together for allowing us
Instructor Kevin Mulligan is a short story Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 – 11:30 A.M. to offer this program to our community for
Tuesdays | 12:00 – 2:00 P.M. |
author and Bownesian. He will lead the Thursdays | 7:00 – 8:00 P.M. | Studio Room | Sundays 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. | free again!Hillorae a esto corehenem dolupta
Community Hub, Indoor Playground
group through some writing exercises and By donation Arena tiorecest, voluptas aperchi llente non re
FREE Drop in
prompts to help get your creative juices Want to feel better, ease pain, and FREE Drop in lacea volorem fugit quuntis nullabo repudist
Join Bowness yarn enthusiasts every Tuesday!
and your pens moving. To register email: strengthen your body? The Forrest Yoga Open to all ages and skating levels, please molorporeri volor mo qui simusci
No matter if you are brand new to the craft
communityhub@mybowness.com system is designed for modern ailments see our website for etiquette.
or very experienced this is a fun, supportive
focusing on breath work, healing, and
group of people that share ideas and
intelligent sequencing. All levels all ages! For STICK & PUCK sometimes treats.
IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN ANY OF more information email roham@shaw.ca
Wednesdays | 10:00 – 11:30 A.M. |
THE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Arena
MENTIONED PLEASE EMAIL US AT $5/person | Under 6 free
VOLUNTEER@MYBOWNESS.COM OR Open to all, please see our website for
CALL US AT 403-288-8300. etiquette. Gloves and helmets required.
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COMMUNITY NEWS THE STEEPLE PEOPLE OF residents and for being so supportive of
BOWNESS Alpha House’s work. We look forward to
continuing to build strong relationships in
PLANNING AND We invite you to participate in the
the community and we know our clients
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE beginning of the season of Lent with our
feel the same. Thank you.
Processional of the Cross on Wednesday,
We meet on the first Wednesday
February 26 from Foothills United
of the month (no meeting in August
Church (3803 69 St NW) to Shepherd
and January) to discuss and review
of the Hills Lutheran 6:30pm with the
applications that affect the development
Ash Wednesday service to follow at
of the community. Projects are reviewed
7pm. Please gather at Foothills United
as circulated by the City to the Bowness
at 6:15pm to begin the processional at
Community Association (BCA) or by
6:30pm or join us at Shepherd of the
presentations to the committee from either
Hills Lutheran by 6:25pm to participate
City staff and/or developers. Attendance
in the service. The Easter processionals
by any resident residing in the community
will be April 9 & 10 between Shepherd
of Bowness is welcome. CALGARY IRISH CULTURAL
of the Hills Lutheran and St. Edmunds
Anglican and then from St. Edmunds SOCIETY – A LITTLE PIECE OF
If you have questions or concerns about IRELAND IN THE HEART OF
Anglican to Foothills United. Everyone is
a development or the development BOWNESS
welcome to come and join us regardless
process please call the BCA office 403-
of denomination! Located a couple of blocks off Bowness
288-8300 ext 134 and leave a message.
We’ll do our best to help. Road, the Calgary Irish Cultural Society
VARIETY SHOW 2020! (ICS) has been representing the Irish
DOLLARS AND CENTS The Steeple People of Bowness are Community in Calgary for more than 30
again presenting our Annual Variety years.
A series of conversation cafés with
neighbours that talks about different Show on Saturday, February 8 from The ICS has been operating since 1985,
ways to take charge of your finances. 1:30 - 3:30pm at Foothills United Church with a main hall, board room and
(3803 69 St NW). Performers must downstairs bar area that hosts regular
Each week we talk about one of these topics:
register by Wednesday, February 5 by concerts and meetings, as well as an ICS
• Assets email@steeplepeoplebowness.com or choir, Irish music and language classes,
• Banking by contacting any member church – St. private renters’ functions and other
Edmunds Anglican (403-288-6331); events. This year alone, the center has
• Budgeting Shepherd of the HillsLutheran (403-288- hosted many paid and free concerts, in
• Credit 4646); Foothills United (403-286-9854). addition to free talks on topics including
Tickets to attend are FREE and we are Mental Health, Money Management and
• Consumerism
accepting donations to St. Edmunds Food Immigration Information.
Questions or Register: 403-804-2908, Bank at the door (cash or non-perishable
Also housed at the ICS is the Bowmont
Herzlich willkommen! Wir lernen Deutsch! douw@bowwest.org. More info: food items). Light refreshments will be
Community Preschool, which has
bowwest.org served.
provided a quality early childhood
Welcome! We learn German! BREAD GIVEAWAY THANK YOU FOR WELCOMING
program for preschool children in
Bowness since 1988.
Did you know? A bread giveaway CALGARY ALPHA HOUSE
SOCIETY TO THE COMMUNITY, The ICS maintains close ties with the
happens every Saturday at CUPS Calgary Chieftains GAA club. Gaelic
Longbow in Bowness (6228 Bowness BOWNESS!
games are Ireland’s indigenous sports
Rd). It starts around noon until 3ish Alpha House is a non-profit, charitable and include Gaelic football and the
or until the bread runs out. Residents agency providing shelter, detox, ancient game of hurling, which is
in the building organize it for anyone outreach, and housing programs to men celebrated as the fastest game on grass.
in Bowness that is having a hard time and women struggling with mental health The youth section of the Chieftains
Located in the beautiful Bow River valley, Bowcroft provides a small elementary setting ideal for personalized getting good food in their home. Just and addiction challenges. In August GAA Club teaches kids aged 4-17 the
learning. We offer an intensive focus on German language acquisition, artists-in-residence, a music specialist, buzz 201 when you enter the building 2019, Alpha House opened a new skills of football and hurling. Summer
daily physical education, numerous field trips, opportunities for environmental and outdoor studies, and smaller and they will let you in and tell you Permanent-Supportive Housing building practice takes place at Our Lady of the
class sizes. In Kindergarten and grade one, no prior knowledge of German is necessary. Please attend our where to go. in the Bowness community, which 30 Assumption School Bowness, with indoor
Open House for more information or call for a personal tour. previously homeless individuals now training at the ICS and around the city in
ST. EDMUNDS ANGLICAN call home. ‘The Clayton,’ named after the colder months.
Open House: Thursday, February 6 @ 7 pm CHURCH the building designer’s father, offers
3940 73 Street NW T3B2L9 t | 403.777.6020 school.cbe.ab.ca/school/bowcroft residents 24/7 wrap around supports. For a list of events and classes, or to
We invite you to our Annual Shrove become a member, check out the website
At Alpha House we believe everyone
Tuesday Pancake Supper – Tuesday, at https://www.calgaryics.org/ or follow
deserves to have a safe, stable home
February 25 at 6pm. (8336 34 ave the Calgary Irish Cultural Society on
where they can work on all aspects of
NW). Limited seating available so social media.
their lives to create a healthier future.
please RSVP by Sunday, March 3 to
reserve your seats – 403-288-6331 or We are extremely grateful to the For more information on hall rentals
email@stedmundscalgary.org. community of Bowness for being so or upcoming events, or to register as a
welcoming to The Clayton’s new volunteer, email the ICS at calgaryics@
gmail.com
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WELCOME BOWNESS PARK MEMORIES: CARCLUB What a lovely bunch of people to hang they both vowed someday to work at Sunnyside too! And
DENTAL CLINIC Hopefully the license plate (7 BEEZ)
out with!” SUNNYSIDE DOWN: that always seemed a distinct, not too distant possibility, my
Visiting the team at Bowness Park Dental on this car will evoke some memories In a non competitive environment with a LOOKING BACK AT A boys joining the long line of slightly sunburnt Bowness youth
in the emblematic green t-shirt, checking receipts at the gate
Clinic was the best and most comfortable for you. I have often told people that it focus on good fun volleyball, come out 100-YEAR OLD BOWNESS with green highlighter or helping customers cargo their leafy
and join us.
experience. I personally do not enjoy
going to the dentist at the best of times,
would be difficult to find a better place to
grow up than Bowness, from high school
BUSINESS goods to the parking lot. In its time, Sunnyside served much of
Monday nights at 8:00 to 9:30 P.M. at west Calgary and it was a point of community pride that any
as the noises and the poking and the to all the members of the Chariots Car the Foothills Academy 745 – 37 St. N.W. plant material lashed securely to a roof rack travelling through
jabbing actions towards my face and in Club, what great times we had. for only $5 drop in. (Holiday Mondays Varsity or Valley Ridge could safely be assumed to be by way
my mouth are enough to break me into a - Chris George not included) of Sunnyside in Bowness.
sweat and drive me to run.
Contact me for more info. Michelle
However, I have to say that our new Janousek: rammmjanousek@gmail.com. Perennial as well were the loyal faces of certain longtime
Dentists; Dr. “Eddy” Kalaydjian and Dr. Or text me at 403-850-0246 Sunnyside staffers. Shout out now specifically to outdoor
“Ricky” Suri, at Bowness Park Dental lot manager Blaine Johnson, an employee for decades ever
Clinic have reshaped my smile in a since he stumbled into the store as a kid while visiting at his
matter of minutes, pain free, for the first SCHOOL NEWS grandma’s Bowness home just yards away. Easily the most
time in 40+ years. Thank you, very much affable, even keeled boss ever encountered in my eclectic work
for that Dr. Suri. And thank you so much
BOWNESS HIGH SCHOOL
history, I remember how Blaine always laughed off his lifelong
for moving into our neighbourhood. BHS is hosting our 2nd annual Bike-a- allegiance to Sunnyside and its ownership with, “Ah, I just don’t
thon to raise money for the Children’s My daily work commute takes me past the shifting landscape
Not only do they provide full dentistry like change”. But he could manage the lot’s revolving staff and
Hospital Foundation. It is taking place bordering Bowness along Highway One West; the re-routed
for your entire family. They are equipped shifting product masterfully. Catching up with another former
on April 23-24, 2020 and our students interchange at Bowfort Road, the colossal terra-forming of
with a lift so that all patients, including co-worker recently, we speculated about what the selling price
will be riding in groups of 6-8 for 24 the old Paskapoo Slopes for retail and condo interests, the
those in wheelchairs or with special for Sunnyside’s premium location might have been and what
hours straight! In preparation, we are new hamlet of Greenwich Hills. But none of this endless earth
needs can be accommodated. And prompted the sale. Mostly, we both hoped that Blaine got
looking for support with monetary moving and uprising ever really impacted me until they tore
patients undergoing Cancer Care: CALLING ALL BASEBALL down Sunnyside Greenhouses. Sunnyside’s vast, vacant
a cut, and we wondered how that mainstay was making out
PLAYERS… donations, food and catering donations, without the place. I truly regret that my sons won’t ever have
radiation, chemotherapy, or stem cell footprint still sits at the end of my drive home and I stopped
and supplies! Any donation over $25 the opportunity to spill a full rack of bloomin’ snapdragons off
transplantation can also be treated here Bow Ridge Little League is looking for there late one day - the same spot I used to stop for dog food
is eligible for a tax receipt issued by a fork lift just like their old man did, only to be good-naturedly
as well. boys and girls ages 5 to 16 who wish to before closing time - idling in its overgrown parking lot for a bit.
the Children’s Hospital. Please contact reprimanded by the forever fore-bearing Blaine Johnson, a true
If you want a comfortable, relaxed learn and play one of spring’s greatest bownessbikeathon2020@gmail.com for One derelict sign remains behind, a once welcoming beacon
leader who’ll no doubt land on his feet.
atmosphere; I mean where you can take pastimes. more information. into Bowness just off the Trans-Canada, still declaring “Open
your shoes off, change the channel to Bow Ridge is a well-established Little Daily/Year Round.”
listen to music instead of news. If you
OUR LADY OF THE Back at Sunnyside’s abandoned lots, construction fencing
League Baseball program catering to ASSUMPTION SCHOOL has appeared around the site in preparation for a new build
want to be anxiety free, greeted in a all interested players from first time to Sunnyside was our neighbourhood’s great, green perennial; for
to begin. Despite public sessions and open houses touting
friendly manner and always known by advance skilled. Depending on the age GrACE – Grateful Advocates for Catholic 100 years a successful, locally owned, family run horticulture
redevelopment plans for the
your name, then this is the place for you! group, player evaluations will begin in Education. The mission of GrACE is to business, sidelining in seasonal home décor, pet care products
area I remain willfully ignorant
early March with the regular season inspire, invigorate and embolden the and more. A simple snapshot of this landmark can’t do it
A BIG Welcome to Bowness Park Dental and not too concerned about
beginning in May and run until the end spirit of Catholic education in order to justice because nothing really stood still at Sunnyside for very
Clinic! what’s to come next, still
of July for most age groups, including the unite, engage, educate and communicate long, the store’s inventory and staff seemed always to me in a
idling here in the recent past.
Anonymous with one voice on its behalf. Before state of efficient, profitable flux. Though one might occasionally
All-star programs on a tryout basis for I remember a day shopping at
players age 9-16. Christmas, Alberta’s largest Catholic rail against a particularly high-priced juniper mid-July, you
Sunnyside, strolling a cartload
WEST VALLEY SOFTBALL 2020 district, Calgary Catholic School District, couldn’t help but admire the Jensen family’s business acumen,
of purple super petunias
Online Registration: January 15 to invited priests of the Diocese of Calgary neatly anticipating the ebb and flow of each season’s supply
Registration is open for the upcoming February 29 through the hothouse aisles,
to join their principals for an afternoon and demand. From flowering annuals flying off the hothouse
2020 season. West Valley is the steering wide of the cranky
To obtain additional information on our discussion about Catholic education racks in May, to 50 per cent off water features late September,
designated softball program for children cockatoo guarding the pet
league or to register, please visit www. and advocacy. www.facebook.com/ to indoor tropical plant sales in February, Sunnyside’s sixth
in your community wishing to play section, politely declining the
bowridgebaseball.com GrACE4cathed sense of shelf-life currency was always on point.
softball. West Valley offers a Learn To senior’s discount at the till from
Play program for children born between Bow Ridge Little League Baseball would During Christmas – our Advent Season the otherwise well-informed
Likewise, Bownesians and beyond believed spring had officially
2015-2012 and a softball program for like to convey our sincere heart-felt thank – students and parents collected items cashier. Then out the sliding
sprung only when the store’s east outdoor lot opened for
those born 2011-2001. The softball you to all those who have volunteered to fill 16 baskets for the Saint Vincent doors into the bright summer
the season, that sprawling space filled with trees, shrubbery
season runs late April to mid- July. For during the 2019 season. de Paul society through Our Lady of the afternoon, feeling quite sunny myself, only minutes from home,
and garden statuary. Briefly, in my early forties, working the
more information check out the West Assumption/St. Bernard’s Church. looking ahead to planting out in my own Bowness backyard.
outdoor lot was as an income supplementing, second job for
Valley website www.westvalleysoftball. PLAY VOLLEYBALL! By name and by nature, Sunnyside Greenhouses sold us that
Our Lady of the Assumption School me. I tended the bustling yard bins on busy weekends, a rare
com , email me at programs@ sense of optimism, we often left with something hopeful in our
A fun group of ladies is always looking is committed to build capacity in our time when my two young sons esteemed their ole Dad’s work.
silverspringscommunity.ca or give me hands, something to look forward to. I never imagined that
for more fun ladies to come out and play students and staff which will help build Seeing me deftly (mostly) negotiate the skid steer around
a call at 403-288-2616. West Valley someday too soon it would leave us feeling a little bit empty
some volleyball. leadership and community. Follow us the bin’s narrow confines, dropping bucket after bucket of
happily accepts JumpStart and KidSport and looking back.
on social media. To find out what we’re screened loam or bark mulch into truck boxes and tiny trailers,
funding. Call for more information. The newest players state: “it was better doing visit: http://www.cssd.ab.ca/
volleyball than I thought it would be!” assumption
“That was so much fun! I was nervous
but now that I have experienced it, I will I’m Scott - I’ve lived with my wife Merrit and two sons, Max and Ty, in Bowness for over 15 years. In my spare
be back!” time, I keep an eye out for our neighbourhood’s overlooked open spaces, forgotten disappeared places,
lost causes and unlikely champions. Coming next spring, “Call it a Comeback: How the Grand Old Game of
“Wow the ladies are so great and nice!
Horseshoes Returned to Calgary Parks Northwest”)
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THE BOWNESIAN GROCER NEEDS OUR HELP
“Don’t it always seem to go, that you eggs and chickens, Sunworks Farms organic meat, Gull Valley
don’t know what you’ve got till it’s and NuLeaf Farms vegetables, Rock Ridge goat cheese, Vital
gone?” Green dairy and cheese, Ohh La La Gluten Free Bakery,
Joni Mitchell plus the hard-to-find vegan brand VioLife and other vegan
brands. Then there are the chef prepared ready-to-eat meals
When I asked Craig recently how that I bet most of you are familiar with. They are certainly a
business was doing, I was shocked and saddened to hear cut above. Now there’s even a “Bownesian blend” locally
that it’s not doing so well; in fact, Craig and Leann, owners roasted coffee! Plus, home delivery and postal services. They
of The Bownesian Grocer, are struggling despite having sunk have recently begun a rewards program that is designed so
everything they have into the store and despite offering so that local shoppers who keep returning benefit the most. Craig
many great products and services. and Leann also put a lot of effort into bringing in requests for
special products. Their goal is to create something Bowness can
I learned that Craig grew up on Salt Spring Island and spent be very proud of.
20 years there working for a family-run chain of small grocery
stores on the West Coast now called the Country Grocer.
Then he moved to Edmonton and worked for The Grocery
People (TGP) as Director of Retail Operations for Western
Canada. The Bownesian Grocer was one of the stores he
oversaw. When TGP was considering closing the store back
in 2011 because it wasn’t doing so well, Craig saw that as an
opportunity. He had always wanted to run his own store. So
Craig and Leann came to Bowness to see if they’d like it here.
They decided to go for it! They quit their jobs, sold their homes
and moved to Bowness to buy the business with the hopes of If Craig and Leann could continue building their business
creating a community-focused, quality grocery store similar to they’d be able to continue working to achieve more of their
the one Craig had grown up with. Craig and Leann put their vision: a fresh coat of paint and a bright new sign, possibly
heart into this store. They hire local residents and are very a roof-top garden and more patio tables. They envision our
kind employers. The Bownesian Grocer has developed over neighbourhood grocery store being a meeting place full of
the years into “more than just a grocery store” with its focus services by Bownesians for Bownesians. They already donate
on unconventional and locally sourced healthy products. Craig a lot of food to community events and charities and they will
and Leann bring a little Salt Spring Island to Bowness! continue to do this if they can stay in business. Another dream
is to provide an in-store stage for local musicians. Craig has
CRAIG SAYS THAT ALL THEY REALLY NEED TO KEEP
THE BUSINESS GOING IS A LITTLE HELP FROM THE
already had local musician Doug Waite of “the Bownesians”
play for customers while they shopped. There was no stage, so TRAIN LIKE A BOXER
COMMUNITY THEY SERVE. Doug had to stand in the produce aisle!
There are about 12,000 Bowness community residents spending Having a thriving, local grocery store is a real plus for any
in excess of $35 million annually on groceries – with only $4 community and helps improve the quality of our day-to-day life.
million of that going to The Bownesian Grocer. Craig says if
they could just get that amount up to $5 million, or even $4.5 WILL YOU HELP SAVE THE BOWNESIAN GROCER?
EARLY BIRD
million, then that would be enough to save the business. They
get enough traffic to the store, but the average transaction REGISTRATION
value is only $18. They need that to bump up to $23.
This grocery store is so good for our neighbourhood and it
OPENS FEBRUARY
would be heart-breaking to see it go. I love being able to walk
or ride my bike to get groceries, or stop in on my way home 1ST FOR OUTDOOR
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The Bownesian Grocer offers all the same standard groceries
as a big box store – but has so many more alternative and
locally grown or locally sourced options such as Hutterite #101-7930 Bowness Rd NW soccer@mybowness.com for
403-650-6263 more information!
I’m Patricia – I’ve lived in Bowness since 1995. My husband Mike and I raised our three kids here with the punchfitbowness@gmail.com
help and support of family and friends. I love this cozy neighbourhood with its broad mix of people and with www.punchboxingfitness.ca WWW.MYBOWNESS.COM MYBOWNESS
its easy access to the river, trees, hills and bike paths. We’re lucky here!
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before
know Monika and Eugen moved to Bowness kitchen or bathroom cabinets in their
in 1962 with two children and lived on homes that were built by Bowoodcraft
36 Ave NW next to Claire and Daniel Ltd.
Girourard. Two more children were
YOU GO born there. They lived at that
residence until 1970 and then, after
The Ederles are members of St.
Boniface Catholic Church and are very
they finished building a bigger house, active in this congregation. They now
The Bowmont Travel Clinic moved to Bow Crescent where their travel extensively to Germany, which
wants to help make travel easy fifth child was born. The five children is their home country, and to Arizona,
ADULT DROP IN
on you. attended Our Lady of the Assumption Mexico, Caribbean, Panama, Palm
Catholic School from grades 1-9. The Springs, Florida as well as places in
From babies to seniors, we children attended St Francis for their Canada.
SHINNY Monika & Eugen High School. The oldest girls skated at
offer advice, vaccination
the Bowness Sportsplex with instructor, They liked the area of Bowness
and education for your
ENTIRE family. Ederle Mrs. Gowing. when it was still a town and decided
to stay and build their home and
Monika and Eugen built a building business here. This year they will
With over 10 years of
experience supporting MONDAY/WEDNESDAY/FRIDAY AT NOON
PIONEERS and opened a cabinet making shop
which they called Bowoodcraft Ltd.
be celebrating their 60th Wedding
Anniversary and will continue to love,
high-risk travellers and those $7 DROP IN OR $6- FOR A 10X PASS
of Bowness and built the office in 1980. Both honour and cherish each other!
that fear injections. worked in the business as well as - Marg Weber
others from Bowness. There are
Accepting new patients in our CO-ED, OPEN TO ALL LEVELS OF PLAYERS probably many Bownesians who have
family and travel clinic.
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I’m Marg - I moved to Bowness as a youngster in the mid 1950s and have never left! I attended Parkway
EMAILING KDANIELS@MYBOWNESS.COM School (as it was known then) and Bowness High School. My daughters also attended Belvedere-Parkway and
Bowmont Medical & Travel Clinic Bowness High School and four of my grandchildren attended Bowness High.
www.bowmonttravel.ca WWW.MYBOWNESS.COM MYBOWNESS
Ph: 403-247-0787
INCREASE IN BREAK-AND-ENTERS PROMPT WARNING FROM POLICE
After seeing a significant increase in break-and-enters throughout As always, police encourage citizens who have been a victim
the city, the Calgary Police Service is urging citizens to be of a break-and-enter to report it to police by contacting the non-
BOWGLEN MEDICAL
BOWGLEN MEDICAL CENTRE
CENTRE hyper-vigilant when it comes to regularly securing their homes,
businesses, vehicles and personal belongings.
emergency number at 403-266-1234 or call 9-1-1 for crimes in
progress.
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“Property crimes are often crimes of opportunity and there The Calgary Police Service
“Always Caring and Always Available.” are many things citizens can do to protect themselves,” says
“Always Caring and Always Available”
Sergeant Doug Crippen of the CPS Break and Enter Team.
“Right now police are seeing the vast majority of break-ins
being committed due to unlocked doors and vehicles as well as
UNIQUE NEW FAMILY AND WALK-IN CLINIC IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD windows and garages that are being left open. It’s not isolated
A UNIQUE NEW FAMILY AND WALK-IN CLINIC IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD to one neighbourhood, it’s happening throughout our city. We
NOW OPEN are strongly urging citizens to keep their homes, vehicles and
NOW OPEN garages secure by following the 9PM Routine every night.”
OUR FAMILY
OUR PHYSICIANS
FAMILY PHYSICIANS ACCEPTING
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS:
NEW PATIENTS: Citizens are encouraged to incorporate the 9PM Routine into
their current nightly routine so it becomes a habit. The 9PM
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possible parked in a garage.
PLEASE
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TO REGISTER; • Closing garage doors and windows.
• Locking any person-doors in the garage, including those
TEL: TEL: 587-392-9670
587-392-9670 leading into a house.
• Checking that all house doors – front, back, side and
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• Ensuring all windows are shut.
• Turning on an exterior light.
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CRAZY OLD PEOPLE
I met Bownesians Kevin and Marian Mulligan during an estate studio in the garage where she and Marian paint furniture they
sale for my grandfather last summer and we quickly connected as find in Bowness alleys. A pastime they call ‘Alley Shopping’. And
from the artists, neighbours and, dare I say, eccentrics. much of their home is a collected collage of items from yard,
garage and estate sales. I ask Kevin if he feels like a bit of a crow
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The couple create and produce content for a YouTube channel with his penchant for shiny objects and if that also helps him to
they call Crazy Old People. Marian says the impetus for the draw inspiration for his storytelling. He says, “They make me
Growing up in Early Bowness- was. For a time, Tony Schmaltz at the Midway Store called channel name was a conversation they had with their son and dream. It’s hard to explain. I like little figures. I like shiny stuff. I
me the “Beer Bottle King” as I would go into what was
Part III Montgomery and scan the ditches there as well. Seven
foster daughter about the couple’s dream to retire and travel the
world in a camper van. Considered more of a ‘young person’s
like bugs. I don’t know why. They take me out of regular life and
things that are normal.”
bottles would buy me an Orange Crush or a Coke. Wow! pursuit’, their kids told them, “Yeah, you’re the only Crazy
The following is another installment of the
Old People we know who would do that.” And the couple was Kevin, who has been writing all his life, but focused on fiction for
memories of Les Hamilton from his years in By 1952 I had become a licensed Radio Technician with inspired. the last 15 to 20 years, describes his writing style as “weird.” He
Bowness (1937 to 1958). Radiocrafts Ltd on Eighth Ave. S W, Calgary. I was says, “Usually it’s fairly realistic, but I like twisted endings. They’re
delighted when Tony asked me to repair the radio in his Marian says, “We find a lot of times that people are waiting to be just odd stories. I write some true stories, but mostly they’re
Well, here we are back into another nearly new Plymouth sedan. I was no longer the “Beer asked to play. We try and keep everything upbeat and playful. twisted.”
heating season. Still etched in my memory Bottle King”. It kind of dissolves the barriers between economics or age or
is the struggle we had keeping warm in
whatever. And that’s why we did it, and that’s what we do, we Kevin reads his stories every Friday on the Crazy Old People
those coal and wood days during the I will probe the old memory for more early Bowness have fun.” YouTube channel and will host a creative writing workshop at
months of December, January and February. We had a coal vignettes before the next installment. the Bowness Community Association Monday evenings starting
and wood stove with a water reservoir attached to the right
When they invited me to play at the estate sale, I wondered what January 27, 7:00 – 9:30 P.M. For more details and to register
side in the kitchen. In the parlour, we had a Quebec heater
could be so fascinating that it would warrant videotaping, but I email: communityhub@mybowness.com
that stood about three feet tall with chrome legs. These both
did eventually play. I came around to the idea of celebrating my
had to be tended several times during the night.
grandfather’s life and history through the artifacts in his home - Jessica Clark
by seeing them through the eyes of others and creating or filling
Coal and wood were vital commodities in those early years
in the gaps for stories about how those pieces came to be in his
prior to about 1945. Dad would order a ton of nice lump
home.
coal from a Mr. Hesleton and he would deliver it to our coal
shed, which sat behind our little house. Our house had a
Marian invites everyone to be open to wanting to play. She
coal shute which led to our dug-out basement and that was
says that Bownesians can feel free to share or participate in
just too labour intensive and was never used by us. I believe
the YouTube channel which can be found on YouTube under
he delivered the firewood as well, which was basically for
Crazy Old People, and which has quite a bit of Bowness content
kindling and cooking in summer. The odd citizen would
including the Stampede Parade and Tour de Bowness street
get free wood by snagging logs that were floated in the
festival.
river to be processed in Calgary by the Eau Claire Lumber
Company.
While filming at the estate sale, Kevin was drawn to a very shiny
Site of the 22 caliber bullets caper where Les watched with necklace that he “must have.” I asked him what he planned to
In the skating rink shack located on a big vacant area a bit apprehension! do with it and he said he would hang it in the window in his
east of the present #15 Fire Hall, we had a big cast iron
workshop. Kevin is a short story writer who grew up in Bowness
“pot bellied” heater that burned wood or coal. I recall one
between 1959 and 1971 and came back to live in the area about
day cozying up to this stove when an enterprising young The Bowness Historical Society:
four years ago.
boy threw some live 22 bullets into the fire. That made some
excitement! Imagine that happening today. Lockdown of To promote and preserve the history of
the shack and six patrol cars! Bowness “It was like coming home,” says Kevin.
The Bowness Historical Society was founded in 2001 by a small And the couple both agree that Bowness draws a lot of artistic and
Canadian Western Natural Gas began trenching in Bowness
group of longtime Bowness residents. Since then the Society inspiring people. They appreciate the friendly, and to use Marian’s
around 1944 or 1945. Toward Bowness Park, there was
has published two books and launched projects to promote the word, “neighbourhoody” feel of the neighbourhood. Marian says,
normal soil and digging went well but in the area of Main
“I think there’s a community pride here and cohesiveness among
Street from the CPR tracks all the way to Shouldice bridge history of Bowness, including the annual Hextall Homes Heritage
neighbours. Somebody said the other day that in Bowness you
a geological thing called river cobble played hob with the Walking Tour, the official naming of John Hextall Park, the
feel like if you needed help then somebody would help. And in
Parsons trench machines. Behind our house at 736 Main installation of a welcome sign at Bowness’s east entrance, and our other neighbourhood it didn’t feel like that. It felt like nobody
St., the machines could hardly get through the boulders collaboration on interpretive signage at Bowness Park, Baker would notice.”
and lots of breakdowns occurred. From my well digging Park and the Tony & Ruby Schmaltz Park.
experience in the area, after a depth of a metre or so the
That neighbourhoody vibe and sense of play is what brought
misery was over and smaller gravel and sand prevailed. For information on membership, or to order books and the couple to the community where they thrive artistically. Their Photo by Jessica Clark
calendars, contact: granddaughter Opal Amrolia says her favourite place is the art
Well, on to another subject related to that golden era. A
young fellow of the day had limited resources for spending Carole 403-288-1737
money when his parents were just eking out an existence. Inga 403-288-2055
Newspaper delivery, beer bottle picking from the ditches, Anne 403-288-3295www.bownesshistoricalsociety.com I’m Jessica - a born and raised Bownesian, writer, social media nerd, photography hobbyist, fastpitch pitcher and
and pin setting at the Bowling Alley were about all there mountain biking enthusiast. I am the Communications Coordinator at the BCA and the Bowest’ner Editor. I love stories.
And I believe everyone who wants to should have the opportunity to tell theirs. I love to share the experiences that
shape our world views. I hope you will consider sharing your story with me and the community of Bowness one day.
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19TH
19TH ANNUAL
ANNUAL
BOWMONT
BOWMONT NATURAL
NATURAL
ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENT PARK
PARK BOWNESS INDOOR SOCCER – 2019 SUCCESS LEADS TO A
PHOTO
PHOTO CONTEST
CONTEST PROMISING 2020 SEASON!
That’s a wrap! Bowness kids enjoyed 10 weeks of indoor soccer giddy. Moms and dads joined in the soccer fun for a game that
this winter. It was the first time the Bowness Soccer Association (in included two game balls and spanned the entire gymnasium.
partnership with the Bowness Community Association) offered a
chance for kids to run around inside and practice their skills in the With over 20 sign-ups this season of indoor soccer was a success
off-season – the big smiles on all faces (children and adults alike) – and has room to grow. Moving forward we will look to keep
show that it was a huge success. building on this past season and welcoming more
The 19th annual photo contest sponsored by the Bowmont Best of Show – Judy Fleetham’s “Strike a Pose”
U4-U8 players year after year to indoor soccer.
Natural Environment Park Amateur Photo Contest Committee is
Last year’s renovation to the gym floor at
now complete.
the Bowness Community Association made For me – this was my boys’ first experience with
Thirteen participants entered 84 photographs in five categories.
indoor soccer possible. The space is perfect for organized sports. They are 3 years old and could
There were some amazing photos submitted this year. Judging
running around, practicing drills, and playing not have been more excited to join their own
took place on November 6th, 2019. We would like to thank the
games. Registration kicked off in the late team. Watching them get more comfortable and
three members of the Foothills Camera Club for their generous
summer and the practices started in October. improve week over week was fantastic. Seeing
gift of expertise and time; Allan Brooker, Keith Walker and Gerry
The 10 weeks flew by and as the indoor them running alongside the big kids and keeping
Clark. Photos were evaluated independently by each judge
soccer season wrapped up in mid-December up with some long-time players was awesome.
using the 10 point system for technical merit, composition and
every child that participated showed lots of Thanks to Coach Jimmy, Bowness Soccer
impact. Following is a list of the winning participants.
improvement. Association, Bowness Community Association,
and all the parents and kids who participated for
CATEGORY WINNERS:
Coach Jimmy led each practice and making this a success!
encouraged each junior soccer player to
Flora :
reach their own potential. He focused on each See you on the fields in the spring! And see you
First - Verle Arndt (Blossoms) 28.5 points
individual player and age group to ensure that next year for more indoor fun. Watch www.
Second – Mira Janacek (Last Blossom) 27.5 points Best of Show for New Entrant – Christopher Brian Kozak’s “Punk”
drills were matched to skill levels and everyone mybowness.com for registration information.
Third – Carl Marr (Lei of the Land) 27 points (First photo at right)
had a chance to participate to their fullest.
Honorable Mention – Rita Gore (Punch of Purple) 20.5 points –
Jimmy will be a permanent fixture for Bowness - Christina Pilarski
New Entrant
soccer as the spring season approaches. He
has taken on the roll of soccer coordinator
Park Users:
and coach for the Association. His knowledge
First – Verle Arndt (Boy and His Dog) 28.5 points
of soccer makes him an excellent coach and
Second – Judy Fleetham (Plein Air Painter) 27.5 points (Second
resource – everyone is thrilled he will be part
Photo at right)
of the growth of the club moving forward.
Third – Judy Fleetham (Happy Trails) 26 points
Practices were Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Each practice
Environmental Issues:
started with a warm-up that helped kids work on listening skills
First – Jackie de Bruyn (Fishing in the Garbage) 27 points
and focused on fitness. The junior soccer stars built on their skills
Second – Judy Fleetham (Revitalization) 26 points
practice over practice during drills. Drills made up the bulk of class
Third – Judy Fleetham (Bridge Art 2019) 25.5 points
as Coach Jimmy took them through mastering dribbling, scoring
goals, shooting at targets, and footwork. He set up fun obstacle
Scenic Views: We thank all the participants for entering their best photos. The
courses that had all the kids moving and giggling trying to keep up
First – Judy Fleetham (Hodge’s Ponds) 25.5 points (Third Photo caliber of the photos entered each year just continues to amaze
with one another. Each practice ended with a match!
at right) the judges as the photographers’ skills improve annually.
Second – Jacquie de Bruyn (Reflections) 25 points Copies of the winning photos will be displayed over the next year
The highlight was a practice match that included all the parents
Third – Jose Vazquez (Layered Landscape) 24.5 points in the Community Centers of Silver Springs, Varsity, Montgomery
too. In true Bowness fashion, when Coach Jimmy asked for parent
Honorable Mention – Rita Gore (Making Waves) 21.5 points – and Bowness.
volunteers nearly everyone jumped up. The match had the kids
New Entrant
(Fourth Photo at right) Please watch your local community association newsletters for
details on the 2020 photo contest and make sure you are out
Wildlife: in the park all four seasons taking wonderful photos to enter in
First – Judy Fleetham (Strike a Pose) 30 points 2020. The contest entry deadline for 2020 is October 9, 2020. I’m Christina - I have been a BCA board director since 2017, and currently serve as the Board’s Chair of
Second – Christopher Brian Kozak (Punk) 28 points – New You can also contact Linda Knight ljknight1947@gmail.com or Communications. I am the owner of my own public relations and communications firm, CIPR Communications. I am
Entrant call 587.899.5496 for more information and entry forms. passionate about ensuring Bowness continues to be one of the best places in Calgary to raise a family.When I’m not in
Third – Judy Fleetham (Grazing Goldfinch) 27.5 points Bowness, you can find me having adventures with my husband, twin boys and two dogs.
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