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MAY 2021 DELIVERED MONTHLY TO 6,950 HOUSEHOLDS
WOODCREEK
your
CHRONICLE
THE OFFICIAL WOODLANDS & WOODBINE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
GOOD FOOD BOX PILOT PROJECT
SPRING COMMUNITY CLEANUP
MAY 15
COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE
MAY 29
Cover photo by Keith Cartmell
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and
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Come visit us and let Dr. Warner Lee and his staff help
maintain the dental health of your entire family.
Convenient early morning and
evening appointments available to fit your schedule
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Located in Woodbine Square at 312A, 2525 Woodview Drive S.W.
W O O D C R E E K I M AY 2021 3
Honouring
CounCillor diane Colley-urquhart
The Jewish National Fund of Calgary is proud to announce that
Councillor Diane Colley-Urquhart is the 2021 Negev Gala Honouree.
Diane is being recognized for her steadfast support of the Calgary
Jewish Community. With this honour, Diane has chosen to support the
Trauma Resilience Centre in Sderot, Israel, which will provide therapy
for children and adults suffering from PTSD and other mental health
issues. The Centre is located in a building that is neither reinforced for
rocket attacks, nor accessible for those with disabilities, and is too small
to accommodate the growing number of clients. This project connects
with Diane’s values of caring for those in need and her commitment to
human rights, and gives us all the opportunity to work with her to help
build the foundations of Israel’s future.
Diane is a 21-year member of Calgary City Council, and has time
and time again been a voice for Jewish Calgary. Diane recently
put her words into action by bringing forth a motion to Council to
recognize International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The motion
was unanimously supported by all of her Council colleagues, and was
observed for the first time in Calgary on January 27, 2020. Diane has
continued to demonstrate her dedication to the Jewish community by
striving to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance
(IHRA) working definition of antisemitism. As well, to extend to the
larger community through a motion to address acts and symbols
of racism, hatred, intolerance and violence on display at the recent
anti-mask rally at City Hall. This was immediately embraced by the
Mayor and passed unanimously again by Council on March 1, 2021.
Diane gained significant insight and understanding into racism and
antisemitism as a Calgary Police Commissioner for 13 years and as a
Human Rights Commissioner in the Province of Alberta for 10. Diane
feels deeply about the importance of youth education to be aware
of how antisemitism manifests in our community — in both acts and
words of hatred toward Jews.
Prior to her work on City Council, Diane was deeply impacted by her
extensive nursing career, spanning areas such as emergency, trauma
and long-term care. “My 50 years of nursing experience brings with it a
strong sense of service, compassion and fairness in helping to do what
is right and to do everything I can to improve the quality of life of our citizens.” Diane’s relationship with the
Jewish community also dates back to her early nursing days at the Foothills Hospital, where she worked with
a number of notable Jewish doctors. During this time, she joined the JCC, where her son Bruce was enrolled
in ‘Jean’s’ Daycare. Later, Bruce attended the Calgary Jewish Academy, where Diane developed many lasting
friendships. At about the same time, she was hired by the Martin Family as the Director of Operations at the
Beverly Nursing Home. As the Councillor for Ward 13 for the last 21 years, Diane has represented the core
of Calgary’s Jewish Community with distinction.
The JNF Gala hosted a virtual event honouring Diane Colley–Urquhart, on Sunday, May 2, 2021.
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WOODCREEK
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2021 & OTHER CONTACTS
Representatives can be reached
through the WCA office.
403-238-1611 or wca@woodcreekcommunity.ca
DIRECTORS
Community Hall Rental President Cheryl MacLeod
First Vice-President Keith Cartmell
Are you planning an event? Do you need a great
Second Vice-President Leanne Long
local facility? Looking for space for meetings while
working from home? Treasurer Anne Christopoulos
Secretary Alanna Wall
Come and check out the Woodcreek Community
Centre located at 1991 Woodview Drive SW. Past President Scott Eden
Police Liaison Sean Sali
• Wedding Receptions
Youth Events Coordinator Mara Fraser
• Sports Banquets
• Birthday and Anniversary Parties Event Set Up Tom Ward
• Business Meetings Photographer Keith Cartmell
• Home Schooling/Virtual Learning Center Woodcreek Seniors Representative Anne Bundgaard
• Condo Board Meetings Craft Sale Coordinator Anne Bundgaard
• AGMs
Gardening Coordinator Ross Snyder
• Corporate Parties
• Product Launches Webmaster Shannon Phelan
• Bridal Showers Pancake Breakfast Coordinator Peter Ridley
• Political Forums Spaghetti Dinners Coordinator VACANT
• Celebration of Life
Recreation Coordinator VACANT
• Dance and Ballet Studio
OTHER CONTACTS
Book your function early!
Communications Sue Larson/ Erin Lackie
Call Sue/Erin at 403-238-1611
Grants Coordinator Dave Christopoulos
Casino and Community Cleanup Cec Jahrig
Parents and Tots
Our weekly Parents and Tots program has been
Development Liaison
Adult Events Coordinator
Linda Mulligan
Nora Ward
put on hold. We are looking for volunteers to help Pickleball Coordinator Dave Christopoulos
coordinate. If you are interested, please contact Graphics Specialist Theresa Stanislow
Tina Deschamps at 403-604-9154. Social Media Kat Macaulay
St. Jude School Liaison Kristin Grabham
Woodbine School Liaison Pooja Sharma
Woodlands School Liaison Merrill Dynes
W O O D C R E E K I M AY 2021 5
CIVIC AFFAIRS AND PLANNING
Development News Update selling off underused lands for redevelopment as per
the following point:
First, thanks to those who have responded to the March
• Developing principles and parameters to promote
survey. I encourage anyone who is thinking about
development, interim uses, or redevelopment on
responding to do so. The more feedback we receive the
surplus unused, closed, or underutilized school sites.
better.
The new Agreement will address how The City and
Update on the Guidebook to Great Communities. The
school boards plan, develop, use, dispose of, and service
March PUD (Planning, Urban Development) Council
school sites. As well, the use and maintenance of school
session was a three-day process due to an exceptionally
facilities, municipal facilities, and playing fields will
high turnout by various members of the public and
be addressed. In addition to updates to the content,
community associations having registered to speak.
a single Agreement with all three school boards is an
There were approximately 139 presentations regarding
important outcome for all partners.
the Guidebook. As a result of this, Council has deferred
approving the Guidebook to the May session. In the Modernizing the Joint Use and Planning Agreement
interim, interested parties are reviewing the latest (Agreement between the City of Calgary and School
Guidebook iteration and are working to prepare further Boards)
amendments for consideration/insertion into the draft A joint use site is land set aside for a school building,
prior to it being approved. school playing fields, and community playing fields
The City of Calgary opened a public engagement with facilities and grounds that are accessible to both
session regarding proposals to update the Joint Use Site school and non-school users. The City is reviewing its
agreement. This took place between April 5 and April current agreement, this review will explore allowing a
23. Unfortunately, the timing of when this engagement mix of uses on joint use sites, and how different groups
was announced did not permit advance notice to be use and want to use these sites.
inserted into the April issue of the Chronicle. While the public engagement session may be over
Why this matters: JUS lands comprise of MR (Municipal by the time you read this, I would encourage anyone
Reserve); MSR (Municipal School Reserve) lands as interested to visit the City website to find out more about
described below. The green space currently housing this process, or to contact their Council representative if
the pickleball and tennis courts, baseball diamonds, they have comments or concerns.
skate park, etc. falls under this agreement. “Mix of uses” Linda Mulligan
is not confined only to adding to amenities on such
lands. It means that the City is looking at potentially Development Liaison, Woodcreek
THE SILVER BIRCH
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Special thanks to Don in the red truck who dropped off some hot chocolate. It was yummy.
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BUSINESS MEMBERS DECKS & FENCES
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We thank the following businesses for their on-going
CONTACT RANDY CHOMISTEK
support of the Woodcreek Community Association. decksm@telus.net | decksmith.ca
SHOP THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
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• Braeside Automotive Resource Centre
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• Canadian Projects Ltd. • Thai Yoga Massage*
• Circle K • Tim Hortons
• Crispy Crust Pizzeria • Vlada Professional
• DB Design Studio Tailoring Plumbob Father and Son
• Ed’s Barber & Hair Styling • Wings Fine Foods To Go Small Company
• Fishman’s Cleaners - • Woodbine Chiropractic Low Overhead, Great Rates
Woodlands and Massage Sewer and Drain Cleaning
• Gators Sports Pub • Woodbine Cleaners* Free Estimates & Advice
• Gateway Victory Church • Woodbine Dental Hot Water Tank Specials
• Golden Blade Barbershop • Woodbine Kidsland Gas Fitter
• Happy Cup Real Fruit Daycare Centre Call Bob: 403-461-3490
Smoothie • Woodbine Medical Centre
• Lambert Academy of • Woodbine Optometry
Sugar Craft • Woodbine Safeway
• Mommy’s Kids Childcare • Woodcreek Dental Care
Centre • Woodcreek Lawn &
• Paradise Nails & Spa Snow*
• Patisserie du Soleil • Woodlands Veterinary
• Play Makers Hospital & Animal Dental
• Racquet Network Centre
• Red Crowns Pub • Woodpark Liquor Store
• Russian Store
• Salon Serendipity
• Woodpark Wellness*
*10% DISCOUNT for
Community Office Hours
• Scotiabank - Woodbine Monday to Friday:
Woodcreek Community
• Shopper’s Drug Mart - 1:00pm to 4:00pm or by appointment
Association Members
Woodbine Closed on statutory and civic holidays
Community Office Staff
Facility Manager Sue Larson
Office Administrator Erin Lackie
Buildings and Grounds
Superintendent Al Evenson
Extra Phone: 403-238-1611
Woodcreek Copies Address:
1991 Woodview Drive SW
Calgary, AB T2W 5E5
Chronicle Available at
www.woodcreekcommunity.ca
Email:
Website:
wca@woodcreekcommunity.ca
www.woodcreekcommunity.ca
W O O D C R E E K I M AY 2021 7
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE HALL
WOODCREEK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Serving Woodbine and Woodlands
1991 Woodview Dr SW, Calgary, AB, T2W 5E5
HAVE WE GOT ROOM
FOR YOU! Bookmark our mobile-friendly site and check it regu-
larly for all your community events!
The community centre is available for rent. It features:
www.woodcreekcommunity.ca
Main floor hall capacity 150 with tables, 200 theatre
style • Woodcreek Chronicle
• kitchen facilities • Membership Registration
• sound system, projector, WI-FI • Events
• tables (rectangular and round) and chairs • Facility Rental
• ideal for large groups, parties, weddings • Seniors’ Programs
Boardroom seats up to 18 • Children’s Programs
• Fitness Programs
Three lower rooms with capacities: 50 – 70; 45 • Executive Contacts
– 55; 25 (each has mirrored wall) - not wheelchair
accessible Please contact the WCA office at
See our website for rental rates: wca@woodcreekcommunity.ca if you have any
www.woodcreekcommunity.ca comments or suggestions for the site. Thank you!
We welcome groups on a long or short-term basis.
For more information contact:
Sue or Erin 403-238-1611
Renew or
Purchase Your
Membership!
Woodcreek Community Association is now LIVE on Single - $15
Instagram @woodcreekyyc! Family - $25
Single Senior (over 60) - $10
Tag us in your community pics and we’ll share to Senior Family (both over 60) - $15
our IG feed!
Woodcreek memberships are now
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https://www.instagram.com/woodcreekyyc/
for purchase online.
Please contact Kat Macaulay, our social media volun- www.woodcreekcommunity.ca
teer, if you have any comments or suggestions. (403) 238-1611
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EXECUTIVE MESSAGE
As I write this, the Province place. We will update our web page with further details
is setting new COVID as they become available.
restrictions in place.
In ring road news from MLA Issik, the section between
Nobody knows what Highway 2 and 146th Ave is scheduled to open in
restrictions will be in place October. Landscaping and sound wall construction will
by the time you read this. be underway April or early May at various places beside
We will continue to abide the road and may be underway as you read this. Please
by the restrictions as best respect the temporary construction closures as this
we can. Hang in there. Be work proceeds. There are further sound level studies
kind to all involved. planned as traffic reaches anticipated levels.
We have decided to go Lastly, a big thank you to all who renewed or purchased a
forward with the planning for our Stampede Breakfast. new community association membership. Memberships
The thinking now is that a substantial fraction of help us keep our facilities open and are what allow us to
Albertans will be vaccinated by then, and it’s an outdoor provide services to our community, at least to the extent
event. If necessary, we can make changes to the event allowed by the ever-changing COVID restrictions. If you
by expanding the seating area for distance requirements don’t have a membership, please consider buying one. It
or do a drive through arrangement. lasts a full year from the date of purchase.
The May community clean-up and garage sale events Keith Cartmell
are also going forward, although the exact services may
have to be adjusted to meet whatever restrictions are in 1st Vice President
Condo Owners,
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Community Association
Serving the Communities of Woodbine and Woodlands
Annual Garage Formerly the Woodcreek Lions Garage Sale
S A L E
Saturday May 29, 2021
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
All
profits are going Masks/Faceshields
to the Woodcreek
Community Association Woodcreek Community Centre 1991 are Required
and WCA Seniors Woodview Drive SW
and stay in our
community! *Due to restrictions, event may be postponed or cancelled
Drop off donations only Friday May 28 between
3:00 and 7:00 pm at the Woodcreek Community Centre.
Please ensure all donations are in good working order
(Drop off only - no purchasing)
***NO mattresses, futons, appliances, auto parts, stuffed toys, furniture, car seats, clothes,
large exercise equipment or lawn mowers. Thank you!***
Sorry, we can’t take furniture this year. If you have good used furniture
to donate, please contact Des Peplinski at (403) 238-0804.
For more information, contact the WCA office at (403) 238-1611
W O O D C R E E K I M AY 2021 11Discover Programs at WCA
In light of current health restrictions, programs are subject to change.
Play Makers YOUTH STAMP CLUB
Preschool Program
Session 5
Monday & Wednesday Classes - LIMITED SPACES
May 3 - June 16, 2021 - 7 weeks /13 Classes
Morning Class - 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. - $ 255.00
Tuesday & Thursday Classes - LIMITED SPACES
May 4 - June 17, 2021 - 7 weeks/14 Classes
Morning Class - 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. - $275.00
Afternoon Class - 12:30 - 3:00 p.m. - $275.00
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Meets: Every 3rd Saturday of the Month
September-November & January-June For Ages
At: Woodcreek Community Centre 5-18
Tenshi Dojo
1991 Woodview Dr. S.W., Calgary
10:30 a.m.-12:00 noon • No Charge
Hot Mess 05 –Phone: 403-238-3435
Returning Programs
Woodcreek is excited to welcome back the following programs:
Character and Discipline
Registration Open Now!
The Authentic Japanese Karate-Do for Children and Adults
The Benefits of the Karate-Do:
• Discipline
Bravo Circus Studio
• Forging and controlling the character Classes for children age 4 to 10. Learn and practice
• Confidence acrobatics, gymnastics, dance movements and master
• Physical, emotional, and mental balance several tricks with circus props.
Registration for the Spring semester is open!
And many more benefits that might be useful in your
May 13 to June 24, 2021
daily life. Wait no longer, get close to our Dojo and
ask all the questions you want. Join our team with a Thursdays 6:30 – 8:00 pm
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Mondays and Thursdays
Contact: Shihan Hermann Pirela | 403-880-0992
Woodcreek Community Association
1991 Woodview Drive SW, Calgary, Alberta , T2W 5E5
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HATHA • ALL LEVELS • SENIORS Prayers for
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Woodcreek Community Center 1991 Woodview Drive SW (in Woodlands)
Time: Prayers at 1:35 p.m.
Registration is required at For more information, please contact:
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W O O D C R E E K I M AY 2021 13Woodcreek Gardening Little Free Libraries
Association
Little Free Libraries are a global phenomenon. The small,
Good conversation and friendship through gardening! front‐yard book exchanges number 60,000 around
the world in 80 countries — from Iceland to Tasmania
No cost to join for Community Members.
to Pakistan. Many Woodcreek residents have installed
Meetings will be at the Woodcreek Community book sharing boxes in the hope that they will bring a
Centre (1991 Woodview Drive SW) on the third little more joy, a little more connection, and a whole lot
Saturday of the month at 10:00 am to noon. more books to our community.
To join or for more information, contact Ross at Here’s how it works! Initially the Little Free Library is
gardening@woodcreekcommunity.ca. stocked with a variety of books. You stop by and take
whatever catches your eye. You bring books to contrib-
ute when you can.
Some of the Woodbine/Woodlands locations include:
Woodbine Road Repairs City of Calgary Map
• 592 Woodbine Blvd.
• 32 Woodbrook Close
• 188 Woodglen Way
• 67 Woodgreen Place
• 27 Woodbine Blvd
• 31 Woodfern Rise
• 880 Woodpark Way
• 123 Woodglen Rd.
• 135 Wood Valley Rise
• 583 Woodpark Cres.
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within any published
article, report or submission reflect those of the author and
should not be considered to reflect those of Great News
Media and the Woodlands & Woodbine Community and/
Each year the City of Calgary repairs and improves or Residents’ Association. The information contained in this
newsletter is believed to be accurate but is not warranted
roads for safe travel. Many streets in Woodbine are to be so.
scheduled for replacement/repairs this summer. The
4/8/2021, 3:00:48 PM 1:18,056
0 0.07 0.15 0.3 mi
Great News Media and the Woodlands & Woodbine
map below highlights upcoming road construction
Manhole Adjustment
Active Modes and Various Street Improvement
Various Street Improvement
Sidewalk Slabjacking (Point)
0 0.15 0.3 0.6 km
Community and/or Residents’ Association do not endorse
projects in our community. For more detailed
Misc Construction
Sidewalk Slabjacking (Line)
Local Improvement
Sidewalk Grind and Grout The City of Calgary, Roads, The City of Calgary any person or persons advertising in this newsletter.
information refer to the City of Calgary Map Gallery at
Sidewalk Block Replacement Concrete Sidewalk Repairs
Publication of any advertisements should not be
considered an endorsement of any goods or services.
City of Calgary
https://maps.calgary.ca.
The City of Calgary provides this information in good faith, but provides no warranty nor accepts any liability arising from incorrect, incomplete or misleading information or its improper use.
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RENEW YOUR Deadline: 1st of each month for the next
MEMBERSHIP month’s publication. Please contact
wca@woodcreekcommunity.ca.
Woodcreek Community Association
Does your membership expire in May? Community Announcements are free of charge with a
Renew online at www.woodcreekcommunity.ca paid community membership to advertise household
MEMBERSHIP ADVANTAGES items for sale, wanted, garage sale, lost/found, general
Community: interest announcements or student/senior services, etc.
Membership fees are invested into delivering quality pro- Forty word limit.
grams, and supports the operational needs of our commu- BUSINESS CLASSIFIED ADS
nity centre and its grounds in Woodlands and Woodbine. Business Classified Ads are available through the
Events: newsletter publisher, Great News Media at $50.00 per ad
Attend community events such as adult dances, children’s per month (plus GST). Please contact Great News Media
parties, Family Dinner Night, Fall Fair, Stampede Breakfast, at 403-720-0762 or e-mail sales@greatnewsmedia.ca.
and a growing list of events and activities either free or at The cost of producing this newsletter is offset by Display
a discount. and Business Classified advertising sold directly to
Voting: commercial interests.
Membership allows you to vote on community issues at Woodcreek Community Association and Great News
the Annual General Meeting. (Not available for Non-Resi- Media do not endorse any products or services offered
dent Memberships). by advertisers.
Facility Rentals:
The community centre offers fantastic hall and meeting SOLID WOODEN CREMATION URNS FOR SALE:
space for public programs and activities, meetings, and Handcrafted by my late father who understood that families
family events and gatherings. Members receive additional needed affordable and quality urns. For complete details
benefits for bookings. visit Kijiji, enter 1228499805, or call/text me at 403-701-9518.
Feel Connected and Informed: 55+ CONNECTIONS SOCIAL CLUB: Retired or retiring
Helps you meet others in your community, as well as keeps soon? This club is for senior singles wishing to increase
you informed about important activities and community their social network. Meet people with similar interests
news. for monthly activities. Call Sylvia at 403-281-0667 or
Enjoy Sport Facilities and Groups: Joan at 403-242-7793 for more information.
A variety of sport facilities are available year-round, includ- FOR SALE: K.KAWAI 6 ft. Baby Grand Piano. If interested
ing basketball, tennis, pickleball, outdoor lit rinks for public contact Syl at smzacher@shaw.ca.
skating, hockey, and lacrosse.
FOR SALE: K.KAWAI 6 ft. Baby Grand Piano. If interested
Receive Support:
contact Syl at smzacher@shaw.ca.
The community association provides representation and
input for Woodcreek residents with the City of Calgary and/ PIANO FOR SALE: Mason Risch. $900 OBO. 403-238-3945.
or community planning.
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W O O D C R E E K I M AY 2021 15Woodcreek
Community Association
Serving the Communities of Woodbine and Woodlands
Woodcreek Community Association
in partnership with the City of Calgary
COMMUNITY CLEAN UP and Recycle Day
Be prepared!
Bring your
Saturday May 15, 2021
gloves &
mask 1991 Woodview Drive SW
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cost: Community Members: Free
Please have proof of membership ready
Non-Members: $15 cash only
Memberships available for purchase online at www.woodcreekcommunity.ca
Please note that provincial regulations due to Covid 19 (staying 2 metres
apart, wearing masks and practicing good hygiene) are in effect at all
Community Cleanups
*Items Accepted: Household refuse, electronics, metal, bagged clothing,
tires and batteries. NEW: Refundable Cans/Bottles
*We will accept items listed as long as we have space
(NO fridges or large appliances, BBQs, concrete, gas lawnmowers, mattresses,
cardboard, propane tanks or fencing)
The Woodcreek Community Association reserves the right
to decline any material not suitable for removal.
16 M AY 2021 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunitiesWOODCREEK CRIME REPORT WHAT IS
WOODCREEK?
Good day everyone,
I hope everyone has managed to stay safe and healthy
amidst this ongoing pandemic. The crime statistics for
March are as follows: In Woodlands, there was one break 40 Years Serving our Community
and enter into an attached garage, one stolen vehicle, If you ask people in our area where they live, they say
and one car prowling (all three instances are believed Woodlands or Woodbine. So where does Woodcreek
to have occurred in the same event). In March 2020, come from? A little history lesson will give you the answer.
there were five stolen vehicles, six car prowlings, and Woodlands was established in 1976 and Woodbine
one street robbery. In Woodbine, there were two vehicle four years later in 1980. The Woodlands Community
thefts, seven car prowlings, one catalytic converter theft, Association was incorporated on May 21, 1980, and
and one attempted theft of a vehicle. In March 2020, two years later the Woodbine Community Association
there were five stolen vehicles, four car prowlings, and was registered on October 19, 1982. In order to better
one break and enter. serve the needs of the area, the Woodlands and Wood-
With this latest batch of statistics being delivered, bine Communities amalgamated on January 29, 1992
and the Community Association name was changed to
I regret to inform all of you that I will not be writing a
Woodcreek Community Association and represents the
column on crime prevention until September. While
15,399 residents of both communities. In 1987 a Com-
I’m not resigning my position as Police Liaison, I will be
munity Centre building (approximately 1000 sq. ft.) was
busy training for a new career position. During this time, built at 1991 Woodview Drive S. W. In 2010 we added a
I strongly encourage everyone in our community to 2500 sq. ft. addition with a full basement. We now have
look out for one another, start or maintain a 9pm routine a facility that can better serve the needs of the com-
(where you make sure your doors are locked, valuables munity and provide a venue for meetings, banquets,
hidden, outside lights on, garage doors closed, etc.), and dances, birthday parties, you name it. A portion of the
report all suspicious and criminal activity to the Calgary basement area provides storage for our community
Police non-emergency line at 403-266-1234. I wish groups, and also has three meeting rooms suitable for
everyone a safe and happy summer. smaller events and programs.
Sean Sali So when you hear the name Woodcreek think both of
the communities.
Police Liaison
A further point is that Woodcreek does have two prop-
erties. Our main location is the Community Centre
in Woodlands. We also have a Woodbine location on
Updates from Hull Woodborough Road where we have tennis courts, pickle
ball courts, basketball hoop, skating rink, a skate board
Services: park and a full basketball court. These are all part of
the Woodcreek Community Association.
Hull services will be hosting a bottle drive on
Saturday, May 29 to support mental health initiatives
for children, youth, and families. Bring your bottles
to 2266 Woodpark Ave SW between 9:00 am and
3:00 pm.
Save
On May 29, join Hull services and the Mood Disorders
Society of Canada for a virtual movement fundraiser.
The Date
Defeat Depression Calgary will be hosting a live
event for you to join and move as a community, or WCA Stampede Breakfast
you may choose to move on your own. To register
and begin fundraising go to https://hullservices.ca/ tentatively scheduled for July 10.
event/defeat-depression-calgary-walk-and-run/. Yahoo!
W O O D C R E E K I M AY 2021 17SENIORS’ CORNER
NO CLASS
ON STAT OR CIVIC
HOLIDAYS
Fitness Classes
Woodcreek Community Centre
1991 Woodview Drive S.W. • For info call 403-238-1611
Woodcreek Move and Groove Classes Woodcreek Tai Chi Classes
Come take part in weekly fitness classes led by Nancy Learn the benefits of Tai Chi with instructor Christin Tao.
Ehle, a group fitness instructor. Once restrictions are lifted, Once restrictions are lifted classes will be held on Monday
classes will be held on Friday mornings 9:15 to 10:15 am mornings 9:15 to 10:15 am.
and 10:30 to 11:30 am.
NOW HIRING
NOW HIRING
RETURNING OFFICERS
RETURNING OFFICERS Used Paperbacks
Are you a committed,
Are you a committed,
community-minded
community-minded
individual
individual
interested in conducting
interested in conducting
the
the
for Sale
next provincial election? 50 cents
next provincial election?
To raise funds for their activities, the seniors have
We’re looking for you! a rapidly-growing book collection with a good
We’re looking for you! selection of gently used novels for 50 cents each.
elections.ab.ca/jobs Donations of gently used paperbacks and children’s
elections.ab.ca/jobs
Elections Alberta is a non-partisan
books would be appreciated.
OfficeElections
of the Legislative
Alberta isAssembly of Alberta
a non-partisan Sorry, we cannot accept non-fiction or hard cover
Office of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta
books at this time.
Please drop off books during office hours.
18 M AY 2021 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunitiesWoodcreek • The Woodcreek Community Garage sale is tentatively
scheduled for May 29, 2021. This sale is a “fundraiser”
for the Community Association and the Seniors’ group.
Senior Moments If the sale proceeds, we will be requesting volunteers
for the event. If interested, please contact Anne or
Heather (see below for contact information).
We welcome all seniors to join our group in the coming
year. If interested, please contact the Woodcreek
Community Center at 403-238-1611 for a WCA
membership.
The Woodcreek Seniors group usually meet on the first
Other weekly scheduled programs for seniors have also
and third Tuesday of each month. In compliance with
been suspended.
the current public health restrictions, the WCA Seniors
have cancelled all meetings and events. The events •
Knitting and Crocheting – Restart date to be
listed below will only proceed if permitted by the public announced. Normally meets on Mondays at 1:00 pm.
health restrictions and directives regarding indoor •
Bridge – Restart date to be announced. Normally
social gatherings. meets on Tuesday at 12:30 pm.
Events If you have any questions, please contact Anne
• The next Seniors’ meetings are tentatively scheduled Bundgaard, Chairperson at 403-238-1611 or
as May 4 and May 18, 2021. The Seniors group’s “callers” akbund954@gmail.com, or Heather Roberts, Vice-
will advise the members of any changes. chairperson, at 403-225-6657.
Knitting Group WCA Good Food Box Program
The Seniors Knitting Group intended to meet April We are becoming a Good Food Box Depot for the Wood-
26 but was dependant on what was permitted creek Community!
for indoor social gatherings by the public health The Good Food Box Program (GFB) is a program under the
directives. Due to the current restrictions, and for Community Kitchen Program of Calgary, whereby anyone
the safety of our team, the next tentative meeting can purchase boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables at an
will be delayed to May 23. As always, the meeting affordable price. Orders are placed monthly through the
will be from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the main hall of WCA office and can be made in person, over the phone, or
the Woodcreek Centre. online via our website. *Please note that payment is due at
the time of ordering and no refunds can be issued.
We encourage you to come and join us with your Pricing and Sizes
own knitting/crochet skills and enjoy time spent • Small: $25 for 20-25lbs
with like-minded people. • Medium: $30 for 30-35lbs
• Large: $35 for 40-45lbs
We continue to look for unused knitting yarn and
Each Good Food Box contains a combination of fruits and
wool. Donations can be left at the WCA office
vegetables. The content varies weekly, due to seasonal
during the hours of Monday to Friday from 1:00 to
availability. The boxes contain the maximum produce to
4:00 pm. Please do not leave donation bags outside ensure our clients are getting the most value for the price.
of the WCA door.
Order By (4:00 pm) Pickup Date
Sandy Keating and Pat Koniff[ May 3 May 12
May 31 June 9
W O O D C R E E K I M AY 2021 19SCHOOL SHOUT-OUTS
Woodbine School Update St. Jude School Update
A message from the school:
Our grade 6 classes at Woodbine School have been Clean out your closets and
taking advantage of the mild Spring weather and begun cupboards for
venturing into Fish Creek Park on walking fieldtrips to St. Jude School!
participate in a variety of learning experiences. When
students have an opportunity to move their learning tasks, Monies raised from our fundraiser are for activities
materials, and ideas to outdoor spaces, it strengthens their and new chrome books for St. Jude School. Please
connection to the natural world and helps them develop drop your items in the school gymnasium starting
a deeper appreciation for ecology and the significance of May 10th until the morning of May 20th.
responsible stewardship in natural spaces. Over the next
few months, more of our Woodbine School classes will be
We are Collecting
learning from the land in Fish Creek Park. You may see our Clothes
students in quiet sit-spots nature journaling, writing poetry, men’s, women’s and children’s clothes,
sketching, and playing outdoor games. Our school is coats, shoes, scarves, handbags,
grateful for the gift of Fish Creek Park, and we look forward wallets, fashion accessories,
to spending more time learning on and from the land. ties, belts, backpacks, etc.
Woodbine school council is looking for a School Social Media Household Textiles
Director. If you are interested, please attend our next school bedding, comforters, blankets, sheets, towels,
council meeting on May 26, 2021 at 6:00 pm. Please contact
linen, tablecloths, curtains, pillows, etc.
the school for more information regarding this position.
If you would like to donate, our annual fundraising campaign Small Household Goods
will stay open all year as the donations are completely kitchen items such as pots/ pans, dishes,
online. Please visit the school website for more information. silverware, glasses, serving pieces and hand-held
appliances, home decorative items, knick-knacks,
toys, games, and small electronics.
Please use bags for clothes and textiles and
tightly pack small household goods in boxes.
All items must be clean and in sellable condition.
FUNDrive Coordinator Jennifer Schwehr
Jennschwehr@gmail.com
March Membership wow what a response! We had 116 new or renewed
memberships in the month of March!
Drive Thank You To thank you for your support during these difficult
We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone
times, we entered anyone with an active membership
for their support over the past 12 months. It has been a
as of March 31, 2021 into a draw for an outdoor family
challenging year and we have been working very hard
portrait session offered by our very own Keith Cartmell.
to keep up as many services as possible. The Woodcreek
We also included a large Good Food Box in the giveaway.
Community Association cannot exist without our
Congratulations to the winner of this prize draw, Jacy
membership base. In honor of Community Association
Walker!
Awareness Month in March, we reached out to residents
to purchase/renew their WCA membership - and Thank you for your ongoing support of our Community!
20 M AY 2021 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunitiesWOODCREEK
SCOUT GROUP
Popcorn Days Are Here Again! us out and enjoy some yummy popcorn. Please give this
new popcorn a try, we welcome your feedback on its
401scoutpopcorn@gmail.com
quality, etc.
If you do not receive a flyer at your home, please feel free
to call or text our Popcorn Coordinator Jennifer at 403-
585-1224.
Our Groups have been busy with outdoor meetings as
the year slowly winds down. We are grateful that we were
able to meet with the kids as they really have a lot of fun.
The Beavers enjoyed a last day of tobogganing, learning
safety skills at the playground, an alphabet hike in Fish
Creek, learning fire safety like how to build a fire and
to put it out. Still to come is a fun musical activity and
building 2 x 4 wooden cars for a big beaver buggy rally
where the kids will race their beaver buggies they built a
So much has changed over the past year, mostly in a few months ago.
negative way, but here is a bit of good news.
The Cubs have been snowshoeing, making paracord
Scouts’ popcorn sales are on! I know many of you in the bracelets, enjoyed an egg hunt, and they are still working
community supported us over the years and enjoyed our on skills to set up a tent, building a lean-to, making a bear
popcorn. Well, we have some great news, we are pleased bag, preparing a tin foil meal, and planting seeds.
to announce that we have a new Canadian supplier - Papa
Jack. There is a new look to the bags and new products The Scouts enjoyed a bike hike to Glenmore Park, worked
with way better pricing than before. All the products are on their saw, ax, stove, and lantern permits, enjoyed
gluten free and nut free! Our sales start now, April 15, and ‘locked room’ field activities, took part in an Iron Scout
go till May 15. Please note that 45% of all the sales comes cooking activity, and are currently working hard on their
back to us here in Woodcreek for our own kids’ programs scout trucks. On April 20, they will race their trucks!
so this fundraiser is a very big deal to us! The Vents enjoyed a recent hike and making pies in
Please keep an eye on your mailbox as the kids will be pie irons, a frisbee and bike hike at the reservoir, camp
dropping off flyers with all the products available. To get planning meeting, and biking to an ice cream shop. The
totally free shipping you will need to email your order to Scouts and Vents will take part in the annual highway
us before May 15 at 401scoutpopcorn@gmail.com. clean-up on May 1. Other upcoming events are a virtual
escape room event, frisbee disc golf, and a possible
You will need to put the youth code (located on the form) canoe camp. The Vents will also be judges at the Iron
on your order so the right child will get the credit and the Scout competition.
401 Woodcreek Group will be getting the funding. Your
popcorn will be delivered right to your home. The Woodcreek Group would like to congratulate our
new Group Commissioner Tony Churchill, and we also
I know this is a different way to order than before, but thank our outgoing Commissioner Tim Tratch for his
please know that in these times we are doing the best dedication and excellent service to our Group. Tim is still
we can to keep you and our youth safe. The kids are remaining with us in another position. We wish Tony all
very excited about the opportunity to get out and to the best in his new role. If any of you have questions for
do something positive and active. So, we thank you all our Group, please feel free to reach out to Tony at 403-
in advance for considering putting in an order to help 281-1929.
W O O D C R E E K I M AY 2021 21Neighbourhood
Awareness and
Reporting a Crime
When to Dial 911:
For Emergencies or Crimes In Progress – Call 911
When to Call Non-Emergency:
• Crimes that have already happened and there is no
bodily harm
• Crimes that do not require immediate police response
• Suspicious vehicles and/or people
Contact CPS at Non-emergency: 403-266-1234
Reports You Cannot Report Online:
• Robbery (Theft with violence)
• House and business break and enters
• Domestic disputes Submit a Tip to Crimestoppers:
• Theft of a vehicle Crime Stoppers is a separate entity that takes anony-
• Any type of fraud resulting in the loss of funds/per- mous tips about criminal activity that is then passed
sonal information or property, including fraudulent onto the CPS. Report crime anonymously by:
use of debit or credit cards • TALK: 1-800-222-8477
• Incidents that involve lost / stolen citizenship cards, • TEXT: tttTIPS to 274637
permanent resident cards, immigration documents, • TYPE: Report online: https://ttttips.com/home
government cheques, or cash from the government
• Incidents involving firearms Please note that not all tips submitted to Crimestoppers
These crimes may require a dispatched call. Please are investigated.
phone the Police non-emergency line (403) 266-1234. Submit a Drug Tip:
For emergencies or crimes in progress, call 911. If you have information about a drug house, or people
Reports You Can Submit Online: who are selling drugs, you can report this information
• Theft from vehicle (car prowling) – no limit on value of online. Please note if you want to remain anonymous, you
property must submit your information to www.Crimestoppers.org.
• Theft of property – no limit on value of property Report Graffiti or Vandalism:
• Theft of credit or debit card – when that is the only item If you observe graffiti, please report it by calling 3-1-1.
missing and the card has not been fraudulently used
• Mischief to vehicle – such as vandalism, unless there is Please include the location (or closest address),
evidence of a collision such as paint transfer description of the object the graffiti is on and if possible, a
• Mischief to property – such as vandalism photo of the graffiti. By reporting graffiti to 311 it ensures
• Lost property – with the exception of government-issued that the graffiti will be cleaned up and investigated.
ID such as passports. Please call your local district office Report Abuse/Violence:
to report lost government issued documents If you are experiencing abuse or violence, reach out for help.
• Attempted stolen vehicle – regardless of damage value • Immediate danger: Call 911
• Break & enter into unlocked premise other than residen- • Experiencing domestic abuse: 403-234-SAFE (7233)
tial – this includes sheds, parking garages, storage lock- • Experiencing sexual abuse: 403-237-5888
ers, detached garages, etc. Residential and commercial
• To report domestic abuse or violence: 403-266-1234
break and enters should be reported to 403-266-1234.
22 M AY 2021 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunitiesMay in Fish Creek Provincial Park
Capture Nature Photography Contest you will receive a tax receipt for your contribution. There
Contest Runs May 1 – July 8 are now fewer than 70 spaces available for the Fish Creek
Each year, the Friends of Fish Creek offers our Capture Community Terrace. We are planning to install the bricks
Nature photo contest as a fun and creative opportunity this summer and registration for this amazing program
for park users to engage with their natural surroundings will close June 1. For more information, please contact the
and search for the best images of the year. From Friends of Fish Creek at 403-238-3841 ext. 1 or visit https://
beginning photographers to amateur professionals and friendsoffishcreek.org/brick
youth, we invite you to submit your best park images
for consideration. Contest participants are eligible for Friends of Fish Creek – Virtual Annual General
amazing prizes from our sponsors and will also have their Meeting
images considered as silent auction items for our annual Thursday, May 13, 2021 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
fall fundraiser. As a contest participant, you may also see 2020 has been an exceptional year of growth and
your images used on our website, program posters and development for the Friends of Fish Creek and we would
other media publications as they become part of our ever- like to thank all of our members, volunteers, donors,
growing library of beautiful, high-quality park images. community partners and other supporters for your
Thank you to this year’s contest supporters: Vistek, RMB assistance this past year. The Friends are honoured to
Photography, the Apothecary in Inglewood, Great Events organize and facilitate programs, courses, and events
Catering Group, and Atmosphere at Deerfoot Meadows in and around the park throughout the year. All of our
Registration required. For more information, please visit activities are designed to help people feel more connected
https://friendsoffishcreek.org/programs/capturenature. to the park, enhance their quality of life and in turn help
maintain the park’s ecosystems for the enjoyment of
Fish Creek Community Terrace – Dedication Brick future generations. We invite you to join us for the 2020
Registration Closes June 1 AGM on Thursday, May 13 to meet with Friends staff and
Every brick tells a story and we invite you to share your Board of Directors, learn about the year that has come to a
story with park visitors by dedicating a brick along the close and hear about plans for this year that are underway.
Fish Creek Community Terrace. The Friends of Fish Creek This event is free to all community members, however only
invite you to show your support for this amazing natural current 2020-21 members are eligible to vote. To register
area within the city by leaving a lasting legacy at the Bow visit https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/agm.
Valley Ranch in Fish Creek Provincial Park. You may have
seen the 300 personalized bricks installed in front of the SHINY HAPPY
Cookhouse, commemorating milestones like weddings, We Bring the happy
anniversaries, new family members, or memorials for
those who have passed on. If you did not get a chance
to dedicate a brick along the pathway, or would like to
dedicate another brick, now is the perfect opportunity to our ServiCeS
ouse wash
Window cleaning
support the Friends of Fish Creek and share a little of your Gutter cleaning gutters & h
own story. If you have a local business, consider having a Snow removal
brick inscribed for your business - it’s great advertising in Christmas lights GetShinyhappy
a very busy area! Brick Inscriptions can have 2 lines of text WindoWS.CoM
with 16 characters per line, and simple shapes like hearts
and circles can be accomplished. Bricks are only $250 and 4.1 403-265-4769
W O O D C R E E K I M AY 2021 23WCA Tennis and Pickleball News SouthWest Communities
Registration open for the 2021 season!
Purchase online at www.woodcreekcommunity.ca. Resource Centre
This past year has been really difficult for a lot
The community courts located at 36 Woodborough Road
of our families. If you live in SW Calgary, you can
SW will be open from May 1 to September 30. If weather
book a time to visit with one of our Social Workers
co-operates, we may be able to extend the season.
or Family Education Specialists. They will help you
Fees connect with the right services to support your
• Tennis: $25 goals, overcome barriers, build skills, develop new
• Pickleball: $40 friendships, and increase personal resilience. Our
• A current Woodcreek membership is also required and goal is to support the well-being of yourself, your
must be maintained throughout the season. family, and your community. Let’s build a great
Lessons community that supports one another.
• Certified pickleball instructors are required to book the
Would you like to stay connected with us? Please
court for private lessons.
leave us a message at 403-238-9222 or send us an
• Court fee of $10 for 90-minute session.
email at info@swcrc.ca. We will try our best to be
Private Bookings
responsive to your questions and concerns.
• WCA is offering the ability to have private court
bookings Winter Programs:
• Only available Saturday/Sunday/Monday afternoons Our Programs are free for our families.
between the hours of 11:30 am and 5:00 pm Councelling by Insight Counselling and Therapy
• Court fee of $20 per court for a three-hour session Our Counsellors have extensive experience and
• Monthly bookings only offered at this time background in health and wellness and will be
providing strength and solution-focused counselling
to those in need. The cost is $5 an hour for low-
income families. This cost is negotiable.
Volunteer Opportunity: Margic Carpet Ride by CanLearn Society
Fundraiser Coordinator Free Program for parents of children 2 to 5 to play,
sing and learn together. On-going registration.
Delivered online until restrictions lifted. When:
Tuesdays until May 25 at 10:00 to 12:00 pm.
Youth Tutoring
Free tutoring program for grade 7 to 12 students.
Online virtual session or in-person as needed. When:
Wednesdays until June 9 at 6:00 to 7:30 pm.
ESL Converstion Café
Our experienced facilitators will provide topics of
discussion for opportunity to practice your English.
Come and learn about Canadian Culture and meet
with other people in your community! Delivered via
Zoom. When: Thursdays January 28 to May 27 at 1:00
to 2:30 pm.
WCA is seeking a volunteer to assist with
fundraising. If you are interested, please contact
the WCA office at 403-238-1611 or wca@
woodcreekcommunity.ca.
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