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january 2018 DELIVERED MONTHLY TO 7,200 HOUSEHOLDS HILLHURST SUNNYSIDE VOICE PRESERVING AND ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS OF HILLHURST SUNNYSIDE Book your Wedding or Birthday Celebration with us! www.hsca.ca
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Contents
6 events calendar
8 HSCA Planning Committee updater
13 senior synergy
15 water for riley
21 about wine
22 Who to Call and When
26 calgary humane society: 10 Important
Behaviours All Dogs Should Know!
27 Real Estate Update
31 janaury calendaR
32 business classifieds
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ALL EMERGENCY CALLS 911
Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre 403-253-5250
AHS Addictions Hotline 1-866-332-2322
Hillhurst-Sunnyside ATCO Gas – 24 Hour Emergency 403-245-7222
Community Association Calgary HEALTH LINK 24/7 811
1320-5 Ave. NW
Calgary, AB – T2N 0S2 Calgary Police – Non Emergency 403-266-1234
Phone: 403.283.0554 | Fax: 403.270.3130
Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter 403-234-7233
nicoleta.v@hsca.ca
www.hsca.ca Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-387-5437
Delivered monthly to 7,200 households and businesses Kids Help Line 1-800-668-6868
for 10 years! Child Safe Canada 403-202-5900
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Community Centre
1320 5 Avenue NW, Calgary, AB T2N 0S2
Phone: 403 283-0554 • Fax: 403 270-3130 • www.hsca.ca
Board of Directors
Tyler Chalmers Board Chair
Robert McKercher Vice Chair
Peter Piliounis Secretary
Yasmeen Huq Treasurer
Kerri Treherne Chair Community Vitalization Committee
David Brindle Chair Emergency Planning & Response Committee
Louisa Ferrel Chair Personnel Committee
Darren Anderson Chair Sustainable Centre Task Force All of our staff can be reached at the extensions
Emma Yang Member at Large listed through our main reception number at
Sandra Walker Member at Large 403-283-0554 Monday through Friday
David Reese Member at Large from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Trevor Gair Member at Large
Staff Listing
Karen Gallagher-Burt Executive Director Ext. 221 karen.g-b@hsca.ca
Morgan Elliott Front Office & Rentals ext 232 morgan.e@hsca.ca
Lisa Chong Community Planning Ext. 229 lisa.c@hsca.ca
Jessica Clark Communications Manager Ext. 226 jessica.c@hsca.ca
Jaimie Hagman-Ahtom Daycare Program Manager 403-270-9703, jaimie.h-a@hsca.ca
Shannon Martel OOSC Program Manager 403-270-9705, shannon.m@hsca.ca
Karl Kingsley Facility Services Manager Ext 223 karl.k@hsca.ca
Debbie Olson Seniors’ Connection Coordinator Ext. 224 debbie.o@hsca.ca
Kate Stenson Community Programs Manager ext. 248 kate.s@hsca.ca
Sonia Woodman Controller Ext. 225 sonia.w@hsca.ca
Hillhurst Sunnyside Daycare Sunshine and Rainbow Rooms 403-270-9703
Bonnie Constable Flea Market Coordinator Ext. 231 (drop in on Sundays, or leave a message - calls returned on
Wednesdays and Sundays only)
Heather Ramshaw Farmers’ Market Manager 587-700-9387, farmersmarket@hsca.ca
Vacant Community Connections Coordinator
HSCA Flea Market
Crafts • Furniture • Antiques • Books • CDs
Household Items • Treasures Galore
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Flea Market Knitting/Seniors Spanish Lessons Watercolour Art Drop-in Acrylic Art Class
7:00 am to 3:00 pm Morning Group 9am -11am Class 9am –noon Badminton 9am-noon
9 am to 12:00 pm Children’s Spanish Lessons 9:30am to 12:30pm Sportball
Drop-in Badminton Sparring 4-5pm Chair Yoga 11am-12pm 10am-noon
9:30 am to 12:30 pm 6 pm to 7 pm Little Dragons
Seniors’ drop-in Youth Adult
1 pm to 4 pm Karate
Beginner
Fresh Food Basket 6 pm to 7 pm 6 pm to 7 pm
4 pm to 6 pm Karate StrengthFit Karate StrengthFit
Food Fit Sparring Sparring
6 pm to 9 pm 7 pm to 9 pm 6 pm to 8 pm
Foxy Kickboxing Taekwondo Foxy Kickboxing
6:15 pm to 7:15 pm 7:15 to 8:15 pm 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm
Spanish Lessons Drop-in ESL Club Taekwondo
9am-10am 7:15 pm to 8:45 pm 7:15 to 8:15 pm
Drop in Badminton Mon / Thu • Pay to Play Minimum $3.00 • 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Upcoming
Flea Market Coordinator Bonnie Constable
Ext. 231 (drop in on Sundays or
leave a message, calls returned
on Wednesdays and Sundays
Events
Facility Closure,
only) New Year’s Day January 1
Drop in Badminton 403-283-0554 ext 232 HSCA Re-opens
Art Classes January 2
Drop-in ESL Club Classes Chuck Churchill esl@hsca.ca
H-S Planning
Foxy Kickboxing Jessica 1-888-974-FOXY (3699)
Committee Meeting,
Kids Karate Richard Fossey 403-203-8710 Tuesday January 9,
Neighbour Support Kate Stenson ext. 248 kate.s@hsca.ca 7-9pm
Network
Jugando Spanish Guilliana 403-835-2650
www.jugando.ca
Drop-In Tennis Darren Anderson Darren.anderson1000@gmail.com
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Visit our website www.hsca.ca for news and updates about this program
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HSCA Planning Committee update
What’s happening in the neighbourhood? Foothills Hospital. Community members in the Westmount area
will miss CBC, their annual Stampede kick-off breakfasts and the
Find out by joining or bookmarking www.hsca-community-
book sales!
planning.mn. This is where we post planning and development
news, volunteer and opportunities to give feedback on impor-
tant projects that are in their planning and development stages
and topics that affect your street and community. Because our
Voice articles are written one month before their arrival in mail-
boxes, you can also follow the HSCA online through Facebook
(facebook.com/hillhurstsunnyside) and Twitter (twitter.com/hill-
hurstsunny) for current news.
Planning Committee Meetings
Happy New Year from the Hillhurst Sunnyside Planning Commit-
tee (HSPC)! Our volunteer group meets on the second Tuesday
of each month from 7-9pm at the HSCA Hearth Room. All resi-
What’s happening next? The 2.42-acre site will be redeveloped
dents are welcome whether you rent or own your home. Come
for multi-residential housing. Title will be transferred to An-
out and meet your neighbours!
them Properties in the near future. We should see the rezoning
Go to www.hsca.ca/meetings for a copy of the agenda or min- and development application in early 2017. Anthem is going
utes from prior meetings. Our meeting schedule for the first half through their internal review and will return to present to the
of the year is as follows: HSPC in the next few months. Please email us at lisa.c@hsca.ca
if you would like to join our email list for this project to get in-
• Tuesday January 9, 2018 formed or involved.
• Tuesday February 13, 2018 containR | 1020 2 Ave NW
• Tuesday March 13, 2018
Springboard Performace has applied for a renewal of the Devel-
• Tuesday April 10, 2018 opment Permit to be able to run community events at containR.
• Tuesday May 8, 2018 Feedback on the DP has closed on Dec 11, 2017, but you can
• Tuesday June 12, 2018 still email the HSCA Vitalization Committee at hscavitalization@
gmail.com and copy lisa.c@hsca.ca if you would like to volunteer,
HSPC may take a summer break depending on the amount of or provide your suggestions for programming for the site.
development files we receive.
The land occupied by containR is owned by the City of Calgary
Would you like to volunteer for HSPC or have a question? Please and leased to the HSCA for community programming. The land
contact Lisa Chong, Community Planning Coordinator at lisa.c@ is slated for an affordable/mixed market housing development.
hsca.ca or call 403-283-0554 ext. 229. Development Permit plans It is also a part of the Bow to Bluff corridor. The City is currently
are available at the HSCA front office hours, Monday to Friday preparing to sell the site and partner with a developer. From
from 9am to 3pm. If you have a question for the City Planning 2015-2016, the City asked residents what they would like to see
and Development, please contact 403-268-5311. If your inquiry on the site in addition to the housing component. For more in-
is parking related, contact the Calgary Parking Authority at 403- formation on
537-7000. For general inquiries, call the City 311 (or use their
mobile phone app). the future Sunnyside Triangle Site development and the 2016
community engagement report, please visit www.calgary.ca
CBC Site at 1724 Westmount Boulevard | Anthem Properties and search for triangle site.
CBC/Radio-Canada has moved out of their location on Memo- containR will vacate once development moves ahead. HSCA
rial Drive to a new location at 1000 Veterans Place NW near the does not yet have information as to when the site will be sold
8 j a n u a r y 2018 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities
and redeveloped. Please keep watching this space, the HSCA ber meeting. Both proposals seek a change from R-C2 single/du-
Voice and e-newsletters for information as it becomes available. plex housing to R-CG to allow for a 4-unit rowhouse.
R-CG is a newer zoning district; the City’s objective for R-CG is as a
transition between lower density housing and multi-residential
housing. Recent applications for R-CG in other neighbourhoods
are on corner parcels close to transit, higher capacity roads, have
alley access and may be close to existing higher density build-
ings or green space. Read more at https://lub.calgary.ca.
The HSPC is working on its response to these applications. We
have concerns that:
• the rear amenity space is greatly reduced due to a
higher lot coverage (60% for rowhouses versus 45% for
Grace Hospital Site | NorthWest Healthcare single/semi-detached);
Properties • greater height (the greater of the contextual height up
to 10m or 11m if the adjacent building is taller, versus
Read more about this major application on the northeast cor- a 10m maximum for single/semi- detached in R-C2
ner of 14th St and 8th Ave NW at www.calgary.ca/gracehospital. districts);
The City of Calgary recently held two public workshops and a • parking (1 stall onsite for each dwelling unit);
separate workshop with Hillhurst Elementary School parents to • due to the larger massing, integration with the block
discuss the Grace Hospital site application. Participants were di- through the architectural design of the building.
vided into table groups with an activity that allowed residents to • One of the applicants told us that rowhousing would
share ideas about what they would like to see on the site. contribute to housing affordability, however not in the
traditional sense, as we have seen other fourplexes on
There was general agreement from the community to scale back
the market in the $600,000 range.
the application as it is currently proposed down from the maxi-
What are your thoughts on R-CG infills? Email us at lisa.c@hsca.
mum 70m (18-20 storeys) to 6-8 storeys and interest in the com-
ca with your feedback.
munity to increase health services and provide a mix of social,
affordable and seniors housing. Some challenges remain, such Royal Bank on 10th Street
as concern about adding so much density (current proposal for
800 residential units and doubling the medical component with There is an upcoming redevelopment project from Graywood
the addition of supportive retail) to such a constrained site, the Developments for the RBC site. At the time of writing, the appli-
impacts of increased traffic and connectivity to SAIT/ACAD, and cants will have presented to the community on their proposed
to the closest LRT stations. rezoning application at the December meeting. The Hillhurst
Sunnyside ARP currently allows for a maximum height of 32 me-
The City will provide a report on what they heard at the work- tres (approximately 10 storeys) and a Floor Area Ratio of 5.0 for
shops to the community and to the applicant/developer. The the site.
developer is responsible for responding to community and city
comments and if they amend their application. We will hear During the ARP consultations with the community, this site was
more about this project in the coming months. Stay tuned. identified as an important site due to its location – it is not adja-
cent to lower density housing and would “bookend” 10th Street.
Infill Update | R-CG Residential – Grade-Oriented Infill Dis- 32m is the greatest allowable height within the ARP Transit Ori-
trict (Rowhousing) ented Development boundaries.
Our community has received its first rezoning and Development
Permit application for a rowhousing (side-by-side homes) devel-
opment at 1611 6 Street NW and will hear a presentation for a
separate proposed development at 826 16 St NW at our Decem- ~continued on next page~
HILLHURST • SUNNYSIDE I january 2018 9
HSCA Planning Committee update
Sunnyside Sustainable Living Heritage Update
As of last month, City Council has approved three heri-
Sunnyside Sustainable Living is a local company interested in
tage buildings as Municipal Heritage Resources (these
providing social benefit through housing. They have been busy
buildings are now legally protected) in the community.
restoring two historical homes on the northwest corner of 9th
• Glenwood Manor on Memorial Drive at 904 Memo-
St and 2nd Ave – you can track their efforts at facebook.
rial Drive. All condominium owners voted to designate
com/sunnysidegrocery.
the building.
By the time you read this, the applicant’s team will have
• Arnell Block (currently Starbucks) and Smith-
held an open house on December 6, 2017 for their new
Cozzubbo Residence (currently Kensington Pub) were
redevelopment proposal for the site at 802 2 Ave NW (the
also designated as protected municipal heritage
former Sunnyside Grocery store), before any application
buildings. This was a part of a development agreement
is submitted to the City. The applicant is seeking to re-
zone the land from DC785 (specific rules that allow a gro-
cery store) to a multi-residential use.
Because the applicants are seeking a change to by-
law, and once an application is submitted to City
of Calgary Planning Department, the community
can send in formal comments and get involved in
the planning process. City Council will hold the fi-
nal decision to approve or refuse the application.
Read more about the project at www.sunnysideliving.ca.
with the owner of the properties (Dobbin Group) to
increase the density of the redevelopment at 1150
Memorial Drive NW (now owned and being developed
by Anthem Properties)
Read about these heritage resources and more at
https://maps.calgary.ca/DiscoverHistoricCalgary/.
~continued on page 11~
10 j a n u a r y 2018 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunitiesHSCA Planning Committee update CONT’D
Community Safety Meeting
The HSCA Vitalization Committee was pleased to host a
community safety meeting on November 30 with Con-
stable Glenn Pederson from District 3, Calgary Police Ser-
vices. We heard from residents about challenges in the
community and a general increase in activity in commu-
nities across the river (in part attributed to the displace-
Sunnyside Storm Lift ment of the homeless population from redevelopment
Stations #1 & #2 at the East Village and the current economic climate). We
will work on a newsletter article in the New Year to up-
A new pump station will date those who were not able to attend.
be constructed east of the
Curling Centre near the CPA Please continue to contact 311 for concerns, or call the
parking lot (location to be police if you witness any issues. Calls are logged and
determined) and the exist- helps determine budget allocation (such as for police)
ing station at 605 1 Ave (cor- at City Hall. Please find more information on “who to call
ner of 5A St and 1 Ave) will be upgraded. The City has and when”.
submitted a DP for community review. You can see the The HSCA would like to host future engagement(s), in
full design at https://engage.calgary.ca/sunnysideLS. partnership with the City of Calgary/Aurora on the Park
Public input on the design of the two buildings closed on future educational opportunities, such as the “Engag-
on November 12. The City of Calgary’s engagement re- ing Vulnerable People” workshops. These workshops are
port, of “What We Heard” report has now been released. open to the public and sign-ups are available at: http://
Read it online at https://www.calgary.ca/engage/Docu- www.calgary.ca/PDA/pd/Pages/Centre-City/Engaging-
ments/SunnysideStormLiftStations/SunnysideStormLift- Vulnerable-People.aspx
Stations_WWHR.pdf. Thank you to those who provided Contact hscavitalization@gmail.com and cc: lisa.c@hsca.
feedback and thank you to the HSCA Emergency Plan- ca if you would like to volunteer or get involved with
ning and Response Committee (EPARC) for all their hard community safety initiatives!
work and advocacy for the community.
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HILLHURST • SUNNYSIDE I january 2018 11Community Connections
Community Potluck Please bring your own bag. For more information, con-
tact Amanda at 403-283-0554 ext. 247 or at Amanda.P@
Friday, February 9 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at hsca.ca.
HSCA (1320 5 Ave. NW)
Please note: Fresh Food Basket will be closed for the
All are welcome! Bring something without nuts to share week of January 1st.
if you can. Have a talent? Share it with us!
Access a Community Resource Advocate from Bowwest
For more information, call Amanda at 403-283-0554 ext. during Fresh Food Basket hours. Get support with ba-
247 or send an email to Amanda.P@hsca.ca. sic need referrals, information on supports relating to
housing, counselling, baby, child and youth needs, and
Drop in ESL Club more! Call 403-874-8291 to book an appointment or
Tuesdays, 7:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. at HSCA (1320 5 Ave. stop by during Fresh Food Basket!
NW)
Neighbour Night
Practice and improve your English speaking and listen-
ing skills in an informal, conversation-based club. Class Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at HSCA
size is limited. We welcome residents of the Hillhurst (1320 5 Ave. NW)
Sunnyside community, and residents of the rest of Cal-
gary if space is available. Join us for dinner & conversations here at HSCA! Come
make new friends and have a free weekly evening of fun.
Private tutoring for IELTS and TOEFL exams is also avail- Children of all ages welcome. Childminding provided.
able outside of class hours. No charge!
Looking for volunteer opportunities? Get in touch!
Just come. It’s free. It’s informal and it’s fun. You will be We are often looking for help with childminding, run-
warmly welcomed. Bring a friend. Make new friends. To ning workshops, food preparation, and more! If you
register, please email esl@hsca.ca. have an idea, let us know – Amanda.P@hsca.ca or 403-
283-0554 ext. 247.
Fresh Food Basket
Do you have a special talent or skill that you want to
Mondays, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at HSCA share with your community? Consider helping to plan
(1320 5 Ave. NW) or co-host a Community Potluck in 2018! Get in touch
Are you facing financial barriers to accessing good, with Amanda to discuss further—Amanda.P@hsca.ca or
fresh food? Drop by and pick up a small bag of produce! 403-283-0554 ext. 247.
12 j a n u a r y 2018 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunitiesSenior Synergy
Senior Synergy
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: WE’VE GOT YOUR MONDAYS COVERED:
2018 has arrived and with it comes the official launch of
Seniors Monday Morning Group
the new Community Connections Program for Hillhurst-
Come meet the seniors on Monday mornings from 9:00
Sunnyside. This program is about making connections
to 12:00 for knitting, crocheting, conversation coffee
in the community. It is about sharing time, sharing tal-
or learning. Everyone is welcome. Come for a visit, see
ents, sharing skills and making sure that residents are
what they are working on, and check out the projects
connected to the centre and to neighbours.
they have for sale, join them for coffee or learn how to
The HSCA Vision is to preserve and enhance the quality knit or crochet with help from the ladies. They love to
of life for residents of Hillhurst-Sunnyside. Community have people come for a visit and check out what they
Connections aims to achieve this by making connec- do. So, come by one Monday morning if you are looking
tions in the community, supporting people in sharing for a new activity or just want to visit, join the group in
time, sharing talents, sharing skills and making sure that the Hearth. See you on Mondays.
residents are connected to the centre and to neigh- The seniors are always looking for yarn donations. If you
bours. have some extra yarn that you would like to find a good
Community Connections provides supports and oppor- home, bringing it by the centre and I will be sure they
tunities for connection through a number of free pro- receive the yarn.
grams including Neighbour Night, Fresh Food Basket, Seniors Monday Afternoon Group
drop-in Knitting, drop-in Cards, Chair Yoga and monthly This group meets each Monday from about 1 p.m. to
Community Potlucks. 3:30 p.m. for cards (stop the bus…a really easy to learn
game) refreshments and socializing. This free and in-
In addition, there is a program specifically designed for formal drop-in group welcomes seniors to come out
the older adults in our community, connecting commu- and get to know some new people, share stories and
nity members with each other to provide one-on-one have fun.
neighbourly supports. This could be as simple as drop- Chair Yoga:
ping by to visit with someone or shoveling their walks. The Chair Yoga program returns on Thursdays, from
Did you know that in 2014 the census data for Calgary 11:00 – 12:00 beginning March 1 and running until May
showed a population of 10,345 residents in Hillhurst- 17, 2018.
Sunnyside and 1,014 of those residents were age 55+. Come join the fun and get some of the benefits of Yoga,
The 2011 census data from 3 years before showed that while seated in a chair. Good for seniors or anyone who
our community was home to 325 older adults who lived may lack the mobility to move easily into floor positions.
alone, and if a census were taken today, how much Come and stretch, improve your muscle tone, relieve
higher would that number have grown? stress, improve your breathing and feel good.
Dealing with walking on ice and snow.
Help me to connect with the older adults in our com-
We are three months into the winter season and here
munity, build supports and provide information and
are some reminders about walking on ice and snow.
programming for our older residents. I am looking for
Alberta Health Services suggested last year that to help
volunteers and seniors to connect with, so if you would
avoid a fall, “Do the Penguin Walk!” They admit that it
like to help, make a difference for a senior, explore the
is not fast and probably not graceful, but it will help to
possibilities for supporting and connecting with older
avoid a fall on icy walks. The suggestion is as follows:
adults in our community or make a referral for an older
- Bend slightly and walk flat-footed
adult near you, call me or send me an email. I would love
- Point your feet slightly out like a penguin
to talk to you.
- Keep your centre of gravity over your feet as
Contact Debbie: 403-283-0554 ext. 224 / email much as possible
Debbie.o@hsca.ca - Watch where you are stepping
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HILLHURST • SUNNYSIDE I january 2018 13Senior Synergy cont’D your city of calgary
- Take shorter, shuffle-like steps
- Keep your arms at your sides to help with balance
(not in your pockets)
- Concentrate on keeping your balance
- Go S-L-O-W-L-Y
Other suggestions are to do your best to clear the snow
from your walkway and in front of your house. Use some
ice melt to help get rid of the ice. If you are lucky, maybe Discover Your Inner Artist This
a neighbour can help make sure that your walks are
clear and deiced.
Winter with Calgary Recreation
- Be sure you are wearing good footwear that have Think you don’t have an artistic side? Think again! We
traction on the heels and soles all have the ability to be creative and recreational pro-
- Navigate slowly and carefully when using stairs, grams at The City of Calgary can help you find your in-
stepping off curbs or walking over snow that may ner artist. The City of Calgary offers hundreds of artistic
be hiding ice beneath and creative programs for all skill levels and age groups.
- Take the path of least resistance, look for the Performing and visual arts classes range from beginners
drawing and painting for adults, to pre-school dance and
safest route to your destination and pick an
ballet, clay classes for families, and even belly dancing
alternate route if needed. for those looking for something a little different. If you
- Give yourself lots of time, don’t hurry are looking to discover your artistic side, Calgary Recre-
- When getting into a vehicle hold onto the door ation has something for everyone to get more creative,
or frame, or have someone give you a hand to get more often. To tap into your inner artist or see which pro-
into the vehicle gram is right for you, visit Calgary.ca/recreation.
- Plan around the weather, if you don’t have to
go out, don’t. Wait for the weather and travel
condition to improve
NEIGHBOURS, BE A COMMUNITY CONNECTOR AND
CLEAR THE CITY WALK SO THAT ALL OF US CAN
WALK SAFELY.
If you have any questions regarding information
above, other seniors’ services or need to find out
who to contact to help a senior, whether in our com-
munity or somewhere else, call Debbie (403-283-
0554 ext 224) and I will do my best to help point you
in the right direction. Just give me a call.
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Is Water for Riley's we don’t yet know and what questions to ask. IBI
Group has already connected with City of Calgary
finish line in sight? staff to get key information.
Meanwhile, we continue engaging with W4R’s
The two remaining wonderful partners:
tasks take shape ACAD is exploring an opportunity, subject to its
own resource pressures, which intrigues Water
for Riley volunteers. 19 September, 2017, we met
Task #1 is fundraising to complete the drinking with new ACAD staff member, Marion Garden, and
fountain project.
ACAD teacher and W4R champion, Kerry Harmer.
We have had several interesting prospect meet- Kerry shared the reasons that Riley Park matters
ings, and more are booked. You can be part of and deserves a blockbuster, public art, drinking
Calgary’s public art legacy; for Riley Park, for fountain. Marion was interested in the process
you, and for the future. Donate (www.parksfdn. W4R used to bring institutions together and build
com) to make this vision become reality. At the in- community around the project.
structions to seller page, specify that your support
is for Water for Riley project. The Parks Founda- W4R’s story is so inspiring that Marion wants to
tion issues tax receipts for donations greater than help. Her idea is fascinating. From early in the
$10.00. project the community engagement process has
been thick and rich, and ACAD videographer-
Task #2 is project managing the ongoing fabrica-
tion of the winning drinking fountain design, Re- stagged alone with equipment. Huge, raw data
flecting Blooms. files are now cached in ACAD’s computers. Marion
is exploring how to cull the footage and shape the
On 18 October 2017, Water for Riley volunteers story of how students designed the drinking foun-
met the consultants again, this time to see the tain. This will be a long-term collaborative project
fabricator’s scheduling plan, and identify the right for ACAD.
people to answer the more detailed and techni-
cal questions. Heavy Industries created a Plan As- We invite everyone to participate as a volunteer
sist, which focused the team members on how organizer, fundraiser, donor, sponsor, or any other
the project will unfold and tasks for each step. role. Call 403 862 1923 and leave your contact in-
From the meeting, we have a better idea of what formation.
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HILLHURST • SUNNYSIDE I january 2018 15Casino 2018
At the end of this month, is HSCA’s next casino fundraiser.
If you have not already signed up for a shift, please con-
tact us to see where we still need volunteers. This is an
Soccer Season is important fundraiser for the community and your help is
needed.
Quickly Approaching! The Casino dates are Wed. Jan 31 and Thurs. Feb. 1, 2018.
There are 3 shifts each day, 10:50 am to 7:15 pm, 7:00 pm
Get your child out and active in the to 3:45 am and 11:00 pm to 3:45 am. If you can help for any
community! Soccer is a team sport that of these shifts, please contact us as soon as you can. We
promotes fair play and confidence while cannot do it without your help, so thank you in advance
and we hope to talk with you soon about the positions
building social skills and making new friends! and shifts. Your support is very important and appreciated.
Registration opens February 1. The soccer Come join us if you can, we have a lot of fun.
season runs from mid-April to the end of June.
Debbie – 403-283-0554 ext. 224 / Debbie.o@hsca.ca.
There are various leagues available for
U4 – U16/18.
Looking to volunteer? We have many
different positions for you to help out in!
Please email us at morgan.e@hsca.ca for more
information. Looking forward to a fantastic
season!
16 j a n u a r y 2018 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunitiesThank you, from Water for Riley
Casino 2018
Year’s end is such a nostalgic time, and Water for Riley
isn’t immune from the sentiment. 2017 marked some
Public art became a contentious issue in Calgary from
August through autumn, with pushback from taxpay-
successes, some set-backs and lots of steps forward that ers and residents about the quality of art installations in
we’re proud to share. This year-end summary is also a public spaces. Water for Riley followed the debate with
chance for huge thanks to all the volunteers and others interest since the drinking fountain will be public art as
who have made the drinking fountain in Riley Park man- well as a functional fountain. Water for Riley adhered to
ageable and close to reality. a different process than the Public Art Program. All 21
drinking fountain designs were displayed throughout
2017 began with planning The Big Reveal. First year the community in many venues, comments collected,
ACAD student Michelle Lazo’s elegant and accessible and a professional jury of local residents specifically
drinking fountain design was unveiled January 19. The chosen for their expert credentials and their expertise
event was a milestone with main credit going to orga- in the neighbourhood. The transparent process resulted
nizers Jocelyn Kabatoff and Kerry Harmer. ACAD provid- in a design that most residents accept.
ed the venue and support, so big shout out to all who
helped. Throughout these many meetings, displays, marathon
document writing sessions, and Michelle Vincent’s in-
Lead Water for Riley volunteer, Michelle Vincent, worked credible fundraising efforts, the organizing committee
through February on gaining sponsors and setting up received and greatly appreciates the excellent guidance
meetings. March 9, the coordination team held its kick- and advice from: IBI Group, Ron Buchan and Michelle
off meeting of the fabricators and engineers to agree on Reid of City of Calgary Parks Department, The Calgary
tasks to be accomplished. Additional productive meet- Foundation, The Parks Foundation of Calgary, Gena
ings with City of Calgary Arts staff and other agencies Rotstein of Place2Give Foundation, Hillhurst Sunnyside
took place through March. On March 22, Water for Riley Community Association, Framed on Fifth, Sunnyside
celebrated World Water Day. Natural Market, Nulli Identity Management, and Heavy
Industries, among others. They worked hard to ensure
From April 3 to 28, 2017, Sally Truss, a founding mem- the volunteers managing this grassroots project stayed
ber of Water for Riley’s organizing committee, and Ex- on track.
ecutive Director of This Is My City Art Society, curated all
21 amazing ACAD and SAIT student drinking fountain To all donors, supporters, partners and friends, very
designs. Sally installed the exhibit at the Louise Riley warm greetings for a happy, healthy and prosperous
2018, from the volunteers of Water for Riley. See you in
Branch of the Calgary Public Library. Water for Riley is
person, this summer, at the opening celebration of the
grateful to Sally for arranging the event, and proud to
drinking fountain in Riley Park.
continue Calgary’s longstanding connection to the Ri-
ley Family. April was busy for community engagement.
Water for Riley presented a status report at the Hillhurst
Sunnyside Community Association AGM.
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If you suffer from stress or chronic health issues, you
ness leaders. In June, Water for Riley’s first supporter, the
should try reflexology. It is a relaxing therapy which
Calgary Foundation, granted another award that was a
significant boost to the next step, getting a prototype of help to reduce stress and promote health recovery
the drinking fountain built. July was a nice break from HAPPY = BETTER HEALTH
activity for Water for Riley volunteers.
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Calgary Whisky Festival. Over 200 whiskies will be served at Arts Valentine’s Day. Don will be talking bubbles while Crystal gushes over
Commons. Tickets available at: www.calgarywhiskyfestival.ca. Thr Jan 18 the curds. Wed Feb 14
Cheese Please: Syrah vs Shiraz $40 Classic Malts $35
Don will be popping the cork on some of the finest Syrah and Shiraz Our introduction to the world of single malt Scotch whisky. Highlands,
while Crystal from Peasant Cheese dishes out the fromage. Fri Jan 19 Lowlands, Speyside and Islay… all almost meaningless terms in the
Tomatin Takedown $30 modern day! Don’t believe us? We’ll show and taste! Thr Feb 15
KWM is thrilled to welcome Tomatin Brand Ambassador Scott Frazier for
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PX Sherry Cask. Tue Jan 23 There is much more to dessert wine than icewine and port. Join us for
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Burns Bash $30 Fri Feb 16
Join us for a mini-festival event the night before our Year End Inventory
Sale. We’ll raise a glass to the Bard while you taste your way through a Barrels & Bugs $25
preview of some of the weekend’s great deals! Includes a KWM 25th This unique tasting will focus on barrel aged and wild yeast (bugs)
Anniversary Glass. Thr Jan 25 fermented beers. The night will be full of rich oaky, funky and sour beers
Italian Wine Festival $35 that will challenge the heartiest of palates. Tue Feb 20
Join us for an Italian Wine Festival as we kickoff our Year End Inventory
Sale weekend. There will be amazing deals on all things Italian! Includes Feis Isle: Islay Whisky Festival, KWM Style $50
a KWM logo wine tasting glass. Fri Jan 26 We’ll be cracking as many Islay whiskies as we can all in the name of
peat and Scottish West Coast culture. Includes a KWM Whisky Glass.
Silky, Sultry, Stouts $25 Thr Feb 22
Darkest of the dark beers! Rich, thick, chocolate and toasted bread.
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HILLHURST • SUNNYSIDE I january 2018 19Hillhurst/ Sunnyside Adult
Badminton Club
We welcome anyone who is interested in playing with us. The gym has
four rubberized compound courts and is well lit and maintained. There
are showers and lockers as well. The fee is $3.00 per visit and $2.00 drop-
in shuttle fee. Our skill levels are post-beginner to advanced. Drop in on
Monday and Thursday 9:30 am-12:30 pm and try it out!
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HILLHURST • SUNNYSIDE I january 2018 21Aurora on the Park Who to Call and When
PSH FAQ’s There is often confusion about what specifically
can be done by members of the public to address
What does PSH stand for and what does it mean?
concerns related to public intoxication issue.
PSH is an acronym for Permanent Supportive Housing. Many times, the situation is just left un-dealt with due
PSH is a long-term supportive housing model that works
with residents who have had long periods of homeless- to this confusion and frustration mounts that nothing
ness and have experienced extreme difficulty exiting is being done about it. The Calgary Police Service
homelessness on their own due to multiple barriers in and members of Alpha house are taking proactive
addition to housing cost and financial challenges. measures to seek out the behavior and remedy it
Is PSH a transitional housing program? before it becomes a problem, this being said there
No. PSH is meant to be a permanent home for residents simply are not enough officers to be everywhere at
and there is no requirement to move out after a certain once and we rely on receiving the information from
amount of time. the public, so we can better serve the citizens of
Do residents pay rent? Calgary.
Yes. Residents sign their own lease and are responsible To better assist the members of the community in
for paying their own rent and utilities. Alpha House of- making the decision of who to call and when the
fers a rental subsidy to help offset the cost of rent. following is a list of suggestions.
Can people come and go as they please? If you observe an individual who appears to be
No. The building has staff-controlled secure entry and intoxicated, loitering, trespassing or sleeping in an area
a guest policy. This way, the staff can ensure safety for that they should not be but otherwise appear peaceful
everyone inside the building and know who is inside and not being aggressive call the following number.
the building at all times in case evacuation is necessary.
ALPHA HOUSE 403 998-7388 - “D.O.A.P. TEAM”
What is the staffing at Aurora like?
“Downtown Outreach Addictions Partnership Team”
Aurora on the Park is staffed 24/7 by two case managers. or D.O.A.P. Team – mobile team available to transport
During weekday working hours, a team lead is also pres-
ent. Some of the case management activities include individuals that are not able to come to the Alpha
teaching daily living skills, reminding of appointments, house location on their own. Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a
providing transportation when necessary, referring to week. The DOAP team members are well acquainted
community resources, goal-setting with each resident, with street involved men and women and have a good
connecting to cultural/spiritual supports, and putting
on recreational activities. rapport with this population.
If for any reason you feel that the situation would be
What other supports are offered at Aurora?
better dealt with by the Police but there are still no
We have a peer support worker, Indigenous Cultural Re- threats to anyone’s safety call
connection Coordinator, and nurse come in on a weekly
basis. CALGARY POLICE SERVICE NON-EMERGENCY:
403-266-1234
Police will attend on a lesser priority response time and
address the situation.
3. If you believe that anyone’s safety is in jeopardy or
you see a violent or criminal situation occurring, do not
hesitate to call:
911
If you use this as a guide it will ensure an appropriate
response to the different situations and ensure that the
appropriate services are aware of each situation and can
note trends and be proactive in their patrols.
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January 26 | February 2, 9, 16, 23 March 7, 14, 21, 28
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Cost: $135.00 HSCA community member, $150.00
Cost: $135.00 HSCA community member, $150.00 non-member. The price does not include supplies.
non-member. The price does not include supplies. Please refer to the supply list for this class.
Please refer to the supply list for this class.
In these instructional and open studio sessions we will ex-
Acrylics are a versatile and exciting medium making them plore the basics of painting in Watercolour by experiment-
fun and easy to work with. Each semester will touch on ing and painting using a variety of application techniques,
the building blocks for creating successful paintings, such colour harmony, drawing, composition and
as colour harmony, techniques, composition and drawing. design. It’s a valuable supplement for those
A combination of instruction, demonstrations, one on one wanting to get a better understanding of
and open studio sessions are used throughout the program the basics and an opportunity for the in-
to help each artist develop their individual expression. This termediate artist to develop your own
course is a wonderful opportunity to express your creativity style and expression in your art work.
using Acrylic paint. This class will enhance your knowl-
edge and skill base for painting in
the vibrant and exciting medium.
HILLHURST • SUNNYSIDE I january 2018 23Co-housing in Calgary:
Mosaic Village
Are you interested in being part of an intentional,
diverse, multi-generational community in which
people own their own homes and share common
spaces, gardens, and workshops?
Mosaic Village members are creating such a
community in Calgary. It will provide a child-safe
and family-friendly environment, incorporate
green space, be built with environmental
sustainability in mind, and allow aging in place.
Members will actively participate in both the
community’s design and its on-going upkeep. At
present we are looking for land with good access to
transit, schools, shopping, and parks. We welcome
interested inquiries from individuals and families.
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HILLHURST • SUNNYSIDE I january 2018 2510 Important Behaviours
All Dogs Should Know!
“Leave it!” – Leaving an item alone is a vital skill. Wheth-
er it is a dropped piece of medication or an abandoned
food container on a walk, a well-learned “leave it” com-
Happy New Year! mand can help prevent Fido from gobbling up a dan-
gerous snack.
We hope you had a wonderful holiday season with Recall – Coming when called, first time and every time,
friends and family! With the holiday season wrapping has rescued many a dog from a dangerous situation. Re-
up and winter in full swing many pet owners have been call commands can call dogs away from traffic, prevent
contacting the shelter looking for ways to keep Fido en- them from approaching unfriendly dogs or create dis-
tertained when the weather is too cold for outdoor fun. tance between your dog and other potential hazards.
Winter is a great time for dog training! A calm, indoor en- Sit – Sitting is a classic skill that serves as a foundation
vironment is a great place to begin training skills before to build other skills.
heading out into more challenging, distracting, outdoor Drop it – Sometimes, despite our best efforts, Fido gets
location. To help you get a start on winter training we’ve ahold of something dangerous or inappropriate. Teach-
put together a list of ten skills every dog should know! ing a “drop it” skill provides you with a safe way to re-
trieve an item from your dog.
Loose leash walking – Loose leash walking not only Focus or “watch me” – Teaching your dog name atten-
makes the afternoon stroll more relaxing, but safer for tion and focus will help them respond better to other
both humans and animals. commands.
Stay – The “stay” command can also help to keep a dog
a way from dangerous situations or can buy you extra
time to evaluate a situation before acting.
Wait – Knowing that your dog will “wait” in the back
seat instead of bolting out the car door brings peace of
mind as well as safety.
Release – Teaching your dog a set release cue gives you
a way to end a stay, sit or wait.
Polite Greetings – Teaching your dog to greet other
Ages - 19 months to people and animals with “four on the floor” prevents ac-
cidental scratches and falls from excitable jumping and
grade 9 pawing, particularly if children visit often.
How can I teach my dog these skills?
A structured behaviour class is a great way to help you
and your dog build an even better relationship while
you both learn important skills. Calgary Humane Soci-
ety offers a wide variety of behaviour classes for Fido.
We also have many free training resources on our web-
site at blog at www.calgaryhumane.ca.
Looking for more information? Wondering if a class is
the right fit for your dog? Need extra tips on how to
Two conveniently located campuses. brush up Fido’s manners? Call Calgary Humane Society’s
Accepting registration for 2018/19 FREE behaviour helpline at 403-723-6019 to speak with
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