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THE OFFICIAL DEER RUN COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

DELIVERED MONTHLY TO 3,400 HOUSEHOLDSFEBRUARY 2020

SHOW SOME LOVETURN YOUR COMPASSION

INTO ACTION

SHOW SOME LOVETURN YOUR COMPASSION

INTO ACTION

CALGARY FOOTHILLSSOCCER CLUB

DEVELOPING EXCELLENT PLAYERS AND OUTSTANDING PEOPLE

OFFICIAL YOUTH SOCCER PROVIDER FOR: Auburn Bay, Canyon Meadows, Cranston, Deer Ridge, Deer Run, Lake Chaparral, Mahogany, Marquis De Lorne, Queensland and Walden

OUTDOOR 2020 SEASON: Program details and online registration available January 20th to March 31st at www.gofoothills.ca

DID YOU KNOW?1 of 4 Canadian Soccer Association Club Licence holders in Calgary

Only Calgary Club with full-size 11v11 indoor turf facility and Turf Skills Center

Professionally qualified Phase Area Leads at every age group(Canada and Europe Licencing)

In-house Sport Science program to develop athleticism and injury prevention

Coaching Mentorship and Certification Programs for ALL U4-Adult Coaches

Verifiably Calgary’s best program with more resources and pathway to pro-am for boys and girls

8 Canadian National Youth Championships Won

Foothills FC are 2018 PDL/USL2 Champions

Foothills WFC are highest level of women's soccer in Canada and 2019 UWS Western Conference Champions

We are your local soccer provider

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEShow Some Love:Turn your Compassion into Action It’s easy to feel disconnected living in a big city where we feel powerless against poverty and crime. But it’s not hopeless. We can turn our feelings of compassion into action. Try these tips to make an impact in your community.

Listen with empathy and look for op-portunities where you can help. Even small acts of service can make an im-pact on someone else’s life. Some ex-amples include, holding a door open, offering a ride, walking the dog or help-ing with some repairs.

You can also impact someone through an anonymous act of kindness. Write a note of encouragement, drop off some books at someone’s house or look after your neighbour’s yard when they are away.

Give a homemade meal to a friend or neighbour in distress. If you sense they are struggling, ask if you can provide a meal and give them a day’s notice so they can enjoy or make the most of their time knowing they don’t have to cook.

For a more lasting benefit, look for vol-unteer opportunities with organiza-tions in your community. Places to start may be a local school, church, donation centre, or nonprofit.

Even though we don’t like the cold, it is necessary to keep grasshoppers, pine beetles, and Oystershell Scale in check and Dutch Elm Disease from thriving. Dress warmly and help out neighbors that may need assistance.

We had Mike Moore from CPS at this month’s Board Meeting. he re-minded us to report any crimes, no matter how small. It allows CPS to gauge where they need to move forces to try to find the people responsible. If you have any video recordings of crimes on your home systems or phones, please forward them to Jeremy Shaw who handles the CPS social media presence. Also, as much as Calgarians take pride in helping fellow Calgarians, I would suggest donating funds to organizations that are in place to help our most vulnerable. I say this because we have been seeing an increase of intersection peddlers frequenting our area. These folks have been causing acci-dents and putting their lives at risk, especially in high traffic, higher speed intersections like we have at Canyon Meadows and Bow Bot-tom. Most people don’t know that these folks are capable of bring-ing in $400-$600 for a few hours of work, making it hard for them to resist. We need to contact Richard Gotfried’s office to encourage the Alberta Government and Justice Minister to make the laws more stringent to make this kind of behavior less desirable. 

Many of you will agree that the Rink Ratz have been doing a great job – thank you! It’s probably one of the best ice surfaces we have had. Our skate party will be this month, on February 22. I hope we have good weather and our families have a great time. 

Our annual Fun Money Casino and silent auction is also coming up on March 28. It’s always a great time; come out and have some fun!

The maintenance of the center consists of stripping and resealing our gym floor once a year. This year we added pickle ball lines and Rob will be finding times to start offering this indoors.

We are working out a date with our sponsor Dorothea Sautter from Royal LePage for the Parade of Garage sales. We plan to coordinate a date with Deer Ridge.

The Federation of Calgary Communities has informed us that it’s our 40th Anniversary this year. We will be combining celebrations with our annual Stampede Breakfast. Should be an even bigger blast, more to come.

Stay warm, my friends; this winter season is nearing the end. 

Kim SemeniukPresident

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market share when community residents are consistently reminded of their brands.2. Payback: Community residents trust, and call businesses that advertise in their community magazines.3. High Readership: 68% female | Even distribution of Millennial, Gen X, and Baby Boomer readers4. Cost Effective: With advertising rates as low as $0.01 cent per household, advertising in our community maga-

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Deer Run Community Child Care

Looking for childcare? Look no further! Deer Run Com-munity Childcare is a fun, play-based environment lo-cated right in the Deer Run Community Centre. We cater to children from Kindergarten to Grade 6, and offer a variety of fun and exciting activities for everyone. It is mandatory for all families and children in the program to have a valid community membership.

Our School Year Fees are as Follows:•3 Components: $475/Month – Mornings, Lunch, After

School•2 Components: $450/Month – Lunch and After School

or Mornings and After School•Kindergarten

$725/Month*Fees for PD Days, Spring Break, and Christmas Break are included in the above prices

•1 Component: $375/MonthPD Days from $65/Day, per child

DROOS Summer CampsLooking for fun and affordable summer camps? Come join us at DROOS Summer Camps as we explore in and around the city. Fieldtrips, games, crafts, and even our afternoon snack are based on a weekly theme (yes, our camp themes change every week). Registration opens April 2020.

250/Week, per child: includes afternoon snack, camp games, crafts, and two fieldtrips each week.

We are a licensed and accredited program. Subsidy is available for those who qualify.

If yo are interested in enrolling your child in our pro-gram or have any questions or concerns, we can be reached via email at droos@deerruncalgary.com, or by telephone at 403-271-3704 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Deer Run Family Skate

PartySaturday, February 22,

2:00 to 4:00 pmBehind the Deer Run Community Centre

Bring your skates and enjoy some fun for the whole family on our community ice rink!

Hot ChocolateBaked Potatoes

GamesPrizes

Bring some loonies for the puck toss!

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Deer Run Community Association2223 - 146th Avenue S.E., T2J 6P8Phone 403-278-3117 or 403-278-4961Fax 403-278-4961

Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

For function rental inquiries, please call 403-278-3117

Not sure what to do with your clutter? The Clothesline program in Calgary collects gently used clothing, electronics and small household items-where proceeds sup-port the Canadian Diabetes Association. To donate and schedule your free pick-up, call 1-800-505-5525 or visit www.diabetes.ca/clothesline.

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DEER RUN MEMBERSHIPhttps://www.deerruncalgary.com/membership

Individual or Family Membership pricing: $30/year

Buy online: https://www.deerruncalgary.com/membership

Your membership supports the community with many pro-grams and events for all ages. Your membership benefits in-clude discounts at some Calgary businesses.

DEER RUN COMMUNITY BUSINESS PARTNERSYour membership has benefits at these businesses in the community:•Around the Bend Pretzels and Sandwiches: 10% off•Darrin the Cleaners: 10% off•Deer Point Alterations and Repairs: 10% off items over $10•Deer Valley Florist: 10% off in-store purchases•Michelle Murphy Interior Design: 10% off design services.

Plus, ask about a free consultation!•Wheels Training Centre: $50 off any motorcyclist or driver

training course

Membership cards must be presented in order to receive the dis-count.

Benefits of Membership (BOM)Our partnership with the Federation of Calgary Communities gets you more offers through the Benefits of Membership, or the BOM, program! See below for the companies that are part of the BOM program and how you can save with each of them.

Cloverdale PaintWhenever you need to buy paint or paint supplies, simply say you are a “Federation of Calgary Communities Club Member” and you will receive more than 25% off paint and more than 15% off paint supplies!

Servus Credit Union – Free BankingOpen an account with Servus Credit Union and you will get:•Six months of free banking•One-year free safety deposit box•100% deposit guarantee•Annual Profit Share

Take advantage of a no-obligation, free “financial fitness” check-up with an investment specialist and a will and estates expert and receive a $50 gift card.

This offer is open to any Calgarian who is a member of their local community association.

Community is one of Servus’ core values. After all, we live and work in your community.

Stealth Alarms – Monitoring FeeStealth Alarms is proud to offer al community association mem-bers 25% off burglary, smoke, panic, and medical alarm moni-toring fees. This discount to the monthly monitoring charge will provide 24/7 total protection for you and your home.

2020-21 Kindergarten

Childcare RegistrationDo you have a child old enough to start Kinder-garten in September? Have a friend looking for childcare for their soon-to-be school aged child? Our kinder registration for the 2020-21 school year is open. We require a $70 deposit fee as well as a $30 fee for a 2020-21 Deer Run Community Asso-ciation Membership and a completed registration form in order to guarantee your child’s spot. The $70 deposit fee will go towards your first month’s payment. Please see Mercy at the community cen-tre for the registration form.

An overview of out childcare program is in this newsletter and on the Deer Run Community Asso-ciation website.

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BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDSNEPTUNE PLUMBING & HEATING LTD: Qualified jour-neymen plumbers/gasfitters, very experienced in Deer Run. Upfront pricing. Reliable, conscientious, fully guar-anteed. Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. 24-hour emergency service, call 403-255-7938. “Showering you with great service.”

PLUMBING PARAMEDICS: Your community plumbing experts! Licensed, insured, and fully guaranteed! Spe-cializing in residential plumbing and heating repairs. BBB accredited. Call today to experience our world class service! 403-452-2911. Ask about our seniors’ discount.

RIGHTWAY PLUMBING AND HEATING: Has been hap-pily serving the Deer Run area with quality work, happy clients and fair pricing; with second generation experi-ence, there is no job we can’t handle. Furnaces, soften-ers, garburators, appliances, humidifiers, faucets, water heaters, bathroom renos and gas lines also! Installed with great warranties. Call 403-968-6630.

ABOVE & BEYOND CONSTRUCTION LTD.: Serving Calgary for over 30 years. For free estimates on any interior or exterior renovations, additions, basement development, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, painting and new construction, fully insured. No upfront payment required. Check us out at www.aboveandbeyondconstruction.ca or call 403-278-3433.

ABOVE AND BEYOND PAINTING: Interior and exterior painting. Fence and deck repairs, pressure washing, junk removal, most handyman services. I have a dump trailer for hauling soil, sand, and gravel up to 3 cubic yards. 20+ years’ experience. Free estimates, very reasonable rates, senior discounts. No job too small - all work guaranteed. Call Jamie at 403-829-1336. Email aboveandbeyond@telus.net.

AFFORDABLE DENTAL CARE MINUTES FROM DEER RUN: Below ADA fee guide. Your choice of 45-min cleaning, or exam and x-rays, or customized tray teeth whitening for only $195.00. With 30 + years of no fluff or frills! Cut through the noise and save money. Uncompli-cate your dental care and live better! Call today 403-272-7272 or 403-287-6453. Visit calgarydentalcenters.com.

NEIGHBOURHOOD CONFLICT? Community Mediation Calgary Society (CMCS) is a no-cost mediation and con-flict coaching service that can help you resolve problems and restore peace! We help neighbours be neighbours again! www.communitymediation.ca, 403-269-2707.

CPR PLUMBING: Your reliable local plumber! BBB ac-credited. Fully licensed and insured for all your service plumbing needs. Great prices on hot water tanks, fixture replacement/repair, backflow testing, poly B replace-ment, water softeners, drain cleaning, and more. Call or text 403-680-7219.

CROWN RENOVATIONS: Over 30 years’ experience in quality renovations. Full service custom cabinetry. Kitchens, bathrooms, and basements. Qualified team of professionals. Free in-house estimates. Local and licensed, bonded and insured. Fantastic references. Discount for seniors and veterans. Visits to former renovation clients can be arranged. Call Bill 403-819-8588. www.crownrenovations.com.

CUSTOM CRAFT PAINTING: Successfully operating for over 20 years, fully licensed and insured. Specializing in interior and exterior repaints and custom renovations. All our work includes detailed prep work, precise crafts-manship, using only the best products available. Our rates are competitive. Call now for your free estimate. 403-650-0703 or email brian@customcraftpainting.ca. Website: www.customcraftpainting.ca.

DISCIPLE HOMES & IMPROVEMENTS INC. (38 YEARS): Specializing in high-quality renovations and customer satisfaction. Complete custom kitchen, bath-room, basement, whole floor renovations and exterior work. Licensed and insured, BBB A+ rating, former client references and walkthroughs available. Free in-home estimates 403-207-5708 email: info@disciplehomes.com,www.disciplehomes.com. Financing OAC.

RENOVATION/DEVELOPMENT IN DEER RUN: Complete interior and exterior general contracting services. Kitch-ens, baths, basements, media rooms, home offices, deck-ing, fences, garages. Free estimates, references, warranty. J.D. Meyer Construction Ltd. Cell: 403-831-4645.

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LOVE YOUR DEER RUN FAMILY! Protect your Deer Run family in case you unexpectedly pass away. People in-vest in Life Insurance not because they are going to die, rather because the ones they love are going to live. Con-tact Jeff Tovee, CFP. at 403-923-5333 | eternalwealth@f55f.com | www.eternalwealth.ca (In home meetings available)

VR PARTY PLANNERS: Rent junior sports equipment and bouncy castle with slide for your next indoor and outdoor events in Calgary and area. Suitable for young-er and older kids. Smaller bouncy castles fit 4 to 6 at a time, larger bouncy castles fit more. Please call 403-464-8612 for rates.

SMITH PROPERTY RENOVATIONS: Experienced gen-eral contractor with high attention to detail. From kitch-ens to bathrooms and decks to fences with everything in between. Check out my website and homestars page for pictures and reviews. Free estimates, licensed and insured. Website: Sp-renos.ca, phone: 587-333-5568, email: craig@sp-renos.ca.

THE FINISHER: Wives, I’m here to finish what your hus-band started, and husbands, I’m here to start and fin-ish those projects that need to be done. From complete bathroom renos, basements developed and upgraded, to fences, decks, and sidewalks. Even aquarium set-up! References available. Contact our team of professionals. Wendell at 403-613-6807.

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There is a story from the 3rd century BC about Cupid stealing honey from bees, only to be stung. Complaining to his mother, Venus, that something so small shouldn’t hurt so much, she laughs and admonishes him that he also is small, but he delivers the sting of love to his victims. It’s a weird story.

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DRCA PROGRAMS

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ANY OF THESE PROGRAMS PLEASE CONTACT THE CENTRE FOR MORE INFO OR TO REGISTER 403-278-3117

South Calgary Wado Kai KarateAdults and Children, Friday, 7:00-9:00 p.m., or Saturday MorningsHeather: 403-257-4638, www.calgarywadokai.com

Ninpo and Jujitsu Martial ArtsYouth (8-15), Monday, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Wednesday, 7:00-9:00 p.m., September to the end of JuneAdults (16+), Monday, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Wednesday, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Year-Round403-816-3474

Ki AikidoThe way of mind and body coordination. Develop mind and body coordination/unification, true confidence, living calmness, and positive relaxation. Club classes: Fridays, 8:30-10:30 p.m., Sundays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Irina Bondarev: 403-714-6401, Irina_bondarev@hotmail.com, www.canuck-ki-aikido.org

Bad Wolf Martial ArtsMonday and Wednesday, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, 6:00-7:30 p.m.Jujitsu, kickboxing, and self-defence for adults and children.Email: badwolfcalgary@gmail.com

Adult VolleyballAdults, Monday to Friday evenings Ashley: ashleymiller6@live.com

JazzerciseMonday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:30 a.m.Lori: 403-256-6808

Jazzercise/Core TrainingTuesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m.Patsy: 403-225-4410

Child CareMonday to Friday, 5-12 Years OldInfo: 403-271-3704, droos@deerruncalgary.com

Country Line Dancing Classes are all 1 hour:Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m., BeginnersThursdays, 6:20 p.m., BeginnersThursdays, 7:30 p.m., Advanced ImproversLine Dancing is fun for everyone. No partner required. It’s good exercise, lots of fun, and a great social outing.Email: gwen_ncld@outbook.com, gwen_newell@yahoo.ca

Adult YogaSvaroopa Yoga is a supported style of hatha yoga, which emphasizes precise alignments in the asanas (poses), releasing tensions in the spine and increasing flexibility, helping to reduce or eliminate pain, balanc-ing your metabolism, calm the mind, and give the experience of bliss. Suitable for “every” body. Join us in the cozy Yoga and Wellness room. Class size is limited to 10 students.

Cost is $14-$16 per continuing class, and $19 for Deeper. Continuing classes: 1 ½ hour class. Deeper classes: 1 ¾ hour classes.

Elaine (Lakshyaa) Nesta – Special Programs: elainenesta@gmail.com

Laurie (Kevalaa) Hislop: www.blisswithin.ca, hislopl@shaw.ca, or call or text 403-585-9045

Gayle Parent: 403-271-7024

Suzanne Connelly: suzanneconn@hotmail.com, or call or text 403-903-1595

Monday: Deeper, 5:15 p.m., Continuing, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday: Deeper, 1:15 p.m., Contuing, 8:30 p.m. (Gayle)

Wednesday: Continuing, 9:30 a.m., Beginner Class, 7:15-8:45 p.m. (Suzanne)

Private Lessons: 1-Hour Session, $60. Learn how to set-up your practice, and review the basics: relaxation with guided awareness, breathing, and the magic 4 poses, or customized for your needs.

For more information on Svaroopa Yoga, go to www.svaroopa.org.

Embodyment Thearapy1-hour session for $60, 5 for $275, 10 for $500

A light, hands-on, healing modality that works on many levels to reduce pain, anxiety, and stress, while also helping quiet your mind. One Embodyment session is equal to the openings of 6 Svaroopa Yoga Classes.

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DRCA Seniors (55+)Drop-inTuesday: Bridge & Cribbage

Wednesday: Walks Thursday: Social Fun

Everyone Welcome! Where: Meet at Sheilah Cross Board Room

When: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pmFree for DRCA MembersCoffee and Tea provided

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