The Official Voice of the Scenic Acres Community Association www.scenicacresca.ca

November 2010

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COMMUNITYASSOCIATION

SACA Craft Fair Saturday November 27th 10am to 4pm

Come and get your Christmas shopping done early. From handmade cards and floral arrangements to watercolours, jewellery, magnets, baking and clothing; You’re sure to find something unique!

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SCENIC ACRES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION8825 Scurfield Drive. N.W., Calgary, Alberta, T3L 2A8

Telephone: 403-547-9589 Fax: 403-547-9579E-mail: scenacre@telus.net

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General Manager Ruth Sorrentino sagm@telus.net Community Events Coordinator Amy Barton saevents@shaw.caScenic Review Editor Ruth Sorrentino scenicreview@shaw.caSACA EXECUTIVEPresident Terry Martin 403-803-5339Vice President Ben Morgan 403-242-1760 Secretary Michelle Parkkari 403-239-9094Treasurer Jim Clampett 403-242-2267Past-President Ray Hillman

SACA BOARD OF DIRECTORSCommunity Development Troy Marsh 403-481-5699 Communications Ben Morgan 403-242-1760Energy Conservation Janice Wong 403-241-8831Facilities - Buildings David Goldie 403-208-2475Facilities - Grounds VACANTFundraising Ken Chudleigh 403-999-2483Marketing Tanya Wttewaall 403-282-0215Organizational Development Terry Martin 403-803-5339Parks & Environment Ashley Appleby 403-283-9372Public Transportation Troy Marsh 403-481-5699 SACA/CHA Rep Terry Martin 403-803-5339Sports Joel Falk 403-241-8623Director at Large Partho MukherjeeDirector at Large Rose Ranieri

REPRESENTATIVESTeens Olivia & BaileySeniors VACANT

LIAISONSNorwest Soccer President Stephen Ward 403-208-2672Crowchild Twin Arena John Palazeti 403-239-5819Crowchild Hockey Association Tamara Flegel 403-286-9735Crowchild Skating Club 403-239-7091Community Liaison Officer Cst. Roy Moe 403-567-6745Scout Group (244) Bruce Thornton 403-239-3574Alderman Dale Hodges 403-268-2430 MLA Alana Delong 403-216-5400Girl Guides Brenda-Lee Ell 403-288-6815Adopt-a-Park Kelly Fowler 403-974-4025Community Recreation Co-ordinator Angela Williams 403-221-3972Monsignor Doyle School Rose Ranieri Scenic Acres School VACANTArbour Lake School VACANT

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Community News and ProgramsSCENIC REVIEW NOVEMBER 2010

President’s Message

Hello Scenic Acres Community members. I trust that you have

all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your Families, as well as a fright-filled Halloween that had you trick-or-treating until your candy bags overflowed.

On a safety note, it is that time where the snow could begin flying any day so please remember to prepare your vehicles by checking tires, batteries, block heaters and liquids so that you do not get caught unprepared and endanger yourself or those around you. Also ensure that you are ready to deal with snow on your driveway and particularly the sidewalks, to keep our community members safe (and the bylaws officers away).

Hockey season is here once again, with evaluations completed and teams already busy playing seeding games. Crowchild Hockey Association (CHA) player numbers have continued to decline. This year only 473 players registered, which is off from peak capacity by about 170 players that can comfortably operate out of the Crowchild Twin Arena’s.

Since only children from Scenic Acres, Silver Springs and Varsity are eligible to play hockey with our Association, the Board of CHA is working hard to understand what we can do to maintain or grow the enrolment numbers, considering that we have communities with aging or static demographics. All three communities will work actively with the C.H.A. Board to look at this challenge, as we have a vested interest to ensure that the arena stays open and well utilized.

So if you have children that are interested in hockey but have not enrolled them for any number of reasons (or fears), please contact any one of the CHA Board members to help you filter the facts from the fiction or urban legends. Contact information can be found at www.crowchildhockey.org.

If anyone has an interest in overseeing the development and maintenance of our outdoor facilities, please contact our secretary Michelle Parkkari at 403-239-9094. If you would like to get involved with SACA in another capacity or have any ideas or feedback please feel free to contact me at 403-803-5339.

Respectfully submitted,Terry MartinPresident, SACA

Scenic Acres Craft Fair

Christmas shopping done, in one day, at one place?

Sounds too good to be true!

The Scenic Acres Community Association Craft Sale will be held at

the Community Centre on

Saturday November 27th between 10am and 4pm

Come and check off all the names on your list!

Food bank donations will be accepted at the door.

Rent the Community Centre

Looking to rent space for a family reunion, birthday party or business meeting?

The Scenic Acres Community Centre is a very popular location to hold weddings, parties, family events, seminars and business meetings.

If you are interested in renting either the Main Hall or the Palmer Boardroom please call or e-mail the office at scenacre@telus.net or 403-547-9589.

Discounted rates for all SACA Members!

Drop In Exercise Classes

Have you ever wanted to try one of our exercise classes without committing to the entire course? Or are you planning a vacation and can only make a few of the classes? We are now offering the option to drop in, to some of our exercise classes where space permits. To inquire about drop in, or sign up to drop in within 24 hours of a class please contact the office at 403-547-9589 or e-mail scenacre@telus.net.

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Upcoming EventsTo Mark On Your Calendar! November• Bubble Gum Boogie

Friday, November 12th 6:30pm to 9pm

• Craft Sale Saturday, November 27th 10am to 4pm

December• Community Christmas Party

Friday, December 3rdJanuary• Lego Competition

Saturday, January 15th

Community News and ProgramsScenic Acres Family Christmas Party

Scenic Acres Community Association Annual

Community Christmas Party!

When: Friday December 36:30pm to 9pm

Where: Scenic Acres Community Centre

Please bring a non- perishable food donation or two for the Calgary Food

bank.

Keep your eyes open, you may run into a special guest…

Show us your Christmas creativity!See page 13 for the coloring contest.

Please include at the BOTTOM of the page your child’s name, age and phone number. Entries can be dropped off at the Community Centre Office no later than December 2nd. Draws will take

place during the Christmas party.

Community Drum CircleComing to Scenic Acres – Saturday November 6!

What’s been happening?For 9 months, groups of diverse people – men and women, young and old, multicultural – have been gathering every second Saturday afternoon at Ranchlands Community Centre for Community Drum Circles, where they create in-the-moment recreational music in a fun, supportive, safe environment (20 to 40 each time).A wonderful community of people has been forming, with many new people coming to each drum circle, which is fantastic!

Why Drumming?“In today’s stressful world people need community; safe places where they can go to get out of the rat race, to be still, unwind and reinvigorate their tired bodies, minds and souls. We need a way to un-clutch from stress and negativity in our daily lives that is powerful, fast and that works! People also need to have FUN!”- Judy Atkinson, Professional Drum Circle Facilitator (owner of Circles of Rhythm)

Upcoming dates: • Nov 6 at Scenic Acres Community

Centre (3-5pm)• (also Oct 9, 23 … Nov 20 at

Ranchlands Community Centre (3-5pm))

• No experience required! New folks are very welcome! Drums provided!

• Hint - Come early to start drumming

• $10 adults, $5 kids over 8 please, no sign-up required.

• Questions? Call 403-208-9826

(Barb and Pete, Circles of Rhythm Drum Circle facilitators)

Thanks for your interest in this amazing and exciting tool, the Community Drum Circle! Seeing is believing! Come try it out for yourself!

For more information on Drumming in the Calgary region go to www.circlesofrhythm.com.

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Community News and Programs2011 Scenic Acres Fund Raising Casino

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The dates for our 2011 Casino have been confirmed for Friday, February 4th and Saturday, February 5th. This is an important fund raiser for SACA as the funds raised enable the continuing operation of our community facilities while also supporting important community initiatives and programs.

Once again we need volunteers to helpmake this years event as successful as the last ones! We are asking volunteers to work one shift in a number of available positions. Training and supervision is provided on site,and no previous experience is necessary.

If you are able to help, please submit your name, phone number and position of choice (if you have one) by either phone (403-547-9589), fax (403-547-9579) or email (scenacre@telus.net). Applications for certain positions must be submitted for gaming commission

approval, a minimum of 2months prior to the event.

If you have any questions about the casino and what volunteering entails, please call Jim at 403-242-2267 or e-mail james.clampett@shaw.ca.Thank you in advance.

Jim ClampettTreasurer SACA &Casino General Manager

Community Ice Rink Volunteers Needed

Two community ice rinks will once again be constructed on the East and South sides of the community centre this Winter.

We need a few volunteers to help keep the ice in good condition. The time commitment is very small, just an hour to an hour and a half, on an evening, once or twice a month. Duties involve some light shoveling, and then spraying a new coat of ice on the existing ice surfaces. No experience necessary, training will be provided. If you can help out please contact the flooding coordinators. Many hands make light work….so please considering helping out by calling Kathy or Murray at 403-547-2290.

The rink is intended for community use, and will close at 9pm sharp each night. For more information or to provide feedback please contact the SACA office at scenacre@telus.net or by calling 403-547-9589.

SACA Bubblegum Boogie

Friday, November 12th6:30 - 9:00 pmScenic Acres

Community CentreGrades 4 to 6

Presale of tickets for SACA members

will begin on Monday, November 1st. Maximum 4 tickets per SACA

membership.$5.00 per child

Any remaining tickets will be on sold at the door on a first come, first served

basis.

We look forward toseeing you there!

In order to continue to provide a safe and fun activity for our children we

will only be selling tickets to parents. At the time of purchase parents will be asked to provide the names of the children for whom they are buying

tickets as well as an emergency contact number for each child.

All children attending the danceshould be collected by anadult promptly at 9pm.

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Community News and Programs

Shred It!On Saturday September 25th SACA held a free Shred It event for all SACA members.

A big thank you to Julie Zacharopoulos, Michelle Thompson, and the NYV volunteers Monique Beaulieu, Emily Ehman, Stephanie Hlousek and Shelby Taylor who came to help direct people to a parking spot and also to help them unload their shredding.

Scenic Glen Close Playground ProjectAfter over a year of planning and raising funds, the Scenic Glen Close playground project is finally completed. I would like to take this opportunity to thank those who helped to make it happen.

• The Alberta Lottery Fund for the financial assistance available through the CFEP grant.

• The City of Calgary for their exceptional job of removing the old playground and site preparation for the new

• SACA for their financial assistance through the efforts of the Casino fundraiser

• Michelle and Rochelle from Park n’ Play for their contribution

• Calgary Co-op Crowfoot for their donation to our Volunteer Appreciation BBQ

• The community volunteers who gave up their weekend this summer to help with the installation:

- David Ginther- Steve Byers- Devan Erno- Stephen Delay- Kathleen Delay- Jim Cruch- Ally Campbell- Matt Thompson- Craig DeBellefeville- Seig Becker- Kevin Clarke- Caroline Thomas- Joel Falk- Andrew Falk- Lisa Hunt

Thank you all for your efforts. With your hard work our playground has become a reality!Danya Thompson,Chairperson, Scenic Glen Close Playground Committee

Norwest SoccerWe’re looking for new board members!Norwest is a volunteer board which organizes Spring soccer for Silver Springs and Scenic Acres youth. Last year we had over 650 kids out on the fields! Planning for the 2011 season is just underway and we welcome anyone looking to get involved in making Norwest an even better soccer club.

Call Stephen Ward at 403-208-2672 or Dino Sorrentino at 403-241-9073 for more information on how you can get involved.

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Christmas Colouring Contest

First Name: ______________________ Age: __________ Telephone Number: _______________________________

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Triple ATriple A – the Alliance for Active Aging for adults 55+ launched its fall programming in September and we are adding to them all the time. Some of the fall programs are ones we’ve run in the past and have brought back again this year because of their success. Others we’ve introduced this year. Some have had a slow start but hopefully, you will try a drop in class and see if you might enjoy them. We are extremely excited about starting up Triple A’s Red Hat Chapter. This group is for ladies only. If you are not familiar with the Red Hat Society, it was formed in 1998 by a Sue Ellen Cooper in the US. She was inspired by a poem called Warnings. “The Red Hat Society began as a result of a few women deciding to greet middle age with verve, humor and elan. We believe silliness is the comedy relief of life, and since we are all in it together, we might as well join red-gloved hands and go for the gusto together. Underneath the frivolity, we share a bond of affection, forged by common life experiences and a genuine enthusiasm for wherever life takes us next.”

Sue Ellen Cooper, Queen Mother

Those who are interested in finding out more should contact the Scenic Acres Community Association scenacre@telus.net or 403-547-9589. Lady Helen the Queen Mother from the Queen’s Council of the Calgary Chapters is willing to help get things started. Currently over 40 Chapters are in Calgary. Triple A’s Red Hat chapter will add to this organization. Note, you must also be a member of Triple A in order to join the Triple A Red Hat chapter.

Community Programs for Older Adults

For the gentlemen out there, we’d also like to invite you let us know if you’d like to see a lunch club or a breakfast going. It’s an opportunity for you to make some new friends, get out to some new places, and have a few laughs with some new people.

Triple A membership is still growing and we hope to get everyone onto an email list. We hope to be able to contact you via email and sent out our Triple A newsletter which provides up to date information about events, programming, member profiles, and anything else you might be interested in. We also would like some volunteers to help us with programming ideas, the social club, and the newsletter.

For more information about volunteering, please contact our project coordinator at coordinator@allianceactiveaging.ca, if you want

program or Triple A membership information call any of the 6 member communities: Dalhousie, Edgemont, Montgomery, Scenic Acres, Silver Spring, and Varsity. You automatically become a member of Triple A if you are 55+ when you buy a membership at any one of the above communities and this membership allows you to register for any of the programs that are offered by Triple A at any or all of the 6 communities. It also gives you the member rate for the programs.

If you are currently not a member join today and start coming out to the events, programs, lunches etc. Anyone in the city is welcome to come out and enjoy our events and programs and buy a membership. Bring a friend and you can both join. Memberships run anywhere from $10 and up depending on which community you contact. See you at the next event.

Community Contact Program Descrip�onScenic Acres (403) 547-9589

scenacre@telus.netBook Club (Drop-In)Currently reading“The Map of Glass”by Jane Urquhart

2nd Tuesday of the month at 1pm

Movie Time (Drop-In) Next Movie: “Hidalgo”Tuesday Nov. 16that 6:30pm

Ladies Social/ Coffee/Craft Club

Every Monday morning at 9am

SAFFLES: Bridge Games, Coffee and Conversation

Every Wednesday at 1pm

Silver Springs (403) 288-2616 Mah Jong Drop InAerobics Registered

ClassEdgemont (403) 239-1211 Line Dance Registered

ClassTravel Club Drop In Scrapbooking Drop InMusic and more Drop In

Varsity (403)288-9001 Drop InScrabbleDrop In Euchre

Dalhousie (403) 286-2555 Cribbage Drop In

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Community News and Programs

BABYSITTERS LISTName Age Phone # Jasmine 15 403-241-3760Lily Adult 403-608-0809Kathleen Adult 403-241-7567Betsie Adult 403-453-3809 - Available evenings, weekdays, and weekendsJaneen 15 403-547-2041Rachel 13 403-547-0915Rebeca 13 403-282-2552Ashley 15 403-282-8366 - AED & First Aid Certified, available anytimeCarmel 14 403-241-3374Janelle 15 403-239-8192Raegen 13 403-771-8014McKenna 13 403-285-4049 - Will babysit children age 2 and upBrittany 14 403-239-7393Kassidy 13 403-239-6884Trya Adult 403-466-7861Josh 13 403-239-4962Hailey Adult 403-479-9393Mitchell 12 403-239-0359Farhana Adult 403-208-3892Megan 13 403-241-1016Alexandra Adult 403-607-7434Daisy 16 403-617-9334Helena 14 403-241-8623- Also willing to do dog walkingDaniel 12 403-239-8192

Calling all teen and adult Babysitters! Would you like to share information about your availability and training in babysitting for interested families in our community? We provide a list of local teens/adults who are offering babysitting services during the evenings / weekends. If you are interested, we will be publishing only first names, ages and phone numbers.

All published names are required to have a Red Cross / St. John’s Ambulance babysitter training certificate. Note: The Scenic Acres Community Association will not be sanctioning / checking any credentials of those using this service. It is the responsibility all those involved to check and meet potential clients before enlisting/being enlisted for their services. Please send in your information by calling our office at 403-547-9589.

NOVEMBER 2010

Gently Used Items to Sell?Want to advertise your Home Business?Place a classified! $10 for 30 words. No

consecutive ads. Contact the SACA office at 403-547-9589 or e-mail the editor at scenicreview@shaw.ca

*Exact wording, text size and layout will be at the discretion of the Editor

Scenic Acres Day Home - Full/Part-time Openings available. Drop-ins welcome.Before/after school care also an option Crafts, playground visits and healthy snacks provided. Please call Debbie at 403-686-6255.

Tutoring - Patient, qualified tutors available in Scenic Acres. Junior/Senior High Math, Sciences: call Ash 403-283-9372. Elementary Literacy, Math, Homework Help/Senior English: call Carolyn 403-283-9372.

Scentsy Wickless Candles - Do you love candles but worry about the dangers of them? Scentsy wickless candles are flameless, smokeless and lead-free. To request a catalog please contact me at: debpritchett@shaw.ca.

Video Tributes - Honor a special person or event by creatively capturing memories in a montage of photographs, movies and other memorabilia. See www.videotributes.ca or call Glenn at 403-247-2241.

Bootcamp! Starting November 2010 at the Scenic Acres Community Centre - Mom and tot bootcamps! Moms exercise while kids ages 0-5 join in or play. Mon/Wed 9:00am. Call 403-619-5675 for more info.

Earn $50/month by storing a 2007 Miata (12’ long by 6’ wide by 4’ high) from November 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011 in your garage or other covered structure in Scenic Acres or elsewhere. Contact Greg at 403-270-0232 or gm@scenarios2strategy.com.more info.

(Scenic Acres Friendly, Fun-Loving, Enthusiastic Senior 55+)

Wednesdays at 1:00pm

In the Palmer Boardroom Bridge/Games/Coffee/

ConversationNew members are warmly

welcomedCall Ron Crowther

at 403-241-2479for more information

Mondays 9:00amIn the Palmer Boardroom(entrance on the East side)

We welcome any women who would like to join our group. No craft

experience necessary as we are also a social group. Please feel free to join us

at any time. There is no obligation.

If you wish to try your hand at a craft such as knitting, crocheting, cross

stitch, quilting, etc. please call as we have members willing to help.

Community membership required.

November 1st, 8th, 15th & 29th9 am to Noon

November 22nd9 am to 3 pm

Call Jeri at 403-241-6773 for further information.

Thank You Thank you to Jacky Tai for providing complementary IT support to SACAwww.itrealsimple.com

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Our SchoolsW.O.Mitchell

This past month and again in November many students at our school have had or will have the opportunity to attend school in an alternate setting. Our grade 1/2 classes had a fieldtrip to the Zoo where they experienced many different types of communities. Our grade six classes had a wonderful time at COP School where they experienced Canada Olympic Park’s natural setting, state-of-the-art sport facilities and on-site experts. Our Grade 5 classes will both be spending some time at the Glenbow Museum to explore the rich collection of art and artifacts and to experience the past, and ponder the future.

In addition to great happenings outside of our building our students were fortunate enough to have Georgia Graham an Alberta author and illustrator come to our school and share many books that she has written and illustrated. Her amazing talent was both motivating and inspiring for students and staff.

Our Naturalization Project is moving forward and we are looking for anyone from our communities that would like to assist in anyway or who would like to make a donation to this project to please call the school at 403 777-6100. We look forward to getting this project up and running so we can begin to give back to the community at large.

Upcoming Events:Nov. 10th: Professional Development

Day – No studentsNov. 11th: Remembrance Day –

School HolidayNov. 12th: System Wide Professional

Development Day – No students

Nov. 22nd: 7:00 School Council meeting

Monsignor E. L. Doyle

Once again we have had a busy October here at Monsignor Doyle School. On Friday, October 8th Monsignor Doyle School hosted a Thanksgiving Celebration Liturgy where the school community showed our gratitude for all we have. Thank you to Miss Poole and Mrs. Lesar-Santos and their classes who organized the liturgy.

In conjunction with the Thanksgiving celebration the school community was involved in a food drive of non-perishable food items that were collected and donated to the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Peter’s Parish. It was heartwarming to see all the food items collected for those in need. Thank you to all families who donated items. Thank you to Mrs. Sue Barazzutti, the parish liaison for coordinating this food drive.

On October 21st and 22nd photographers from Platinum Photography were in our school where they conducted a Family Photo evening on Thursday and Friday as well as taking school photos during the day on Friday. It was great to see all the wonderful smiles for the camera!

Upcoming dates to remember:Nov. 10: Remembrance Day Liturgy

@ 1:30 pmNov. 11: Remembrance Day – NO

SCHOOLNov. 12: Professional Development

Day – NO SCHOOL

Have a blessed month!Kevin KohlePrincipal

Arbour Lake

As an exemplary middle school, we believe that students should be given experiences to explore, and expand on the knowledge and skills they learn in the classroom. In the month of October this belief led to some amazing experiences. Students attended a week-long experience at Zoo School. Some students participated in Circle of Nations presentations, hiking trips to Yamnuska, and a beginner band camp. Other students have explored the Weaselhead, participated in Wordfest, or heard presentations from Enmax, CPAWS, Vicky Chase and the Humane Society.

Our athletes are gearing up for volleyball playoffs, have completed the soccer and cross-country running seasons, and have begun training with the wrestling team. We also have eighty students involved in journalism and photography for our yearbook, and one hundred students making our School an exciting place to be through their work with the Coyote Spirit Club.

Our students look forward to sharing their learning with parents on November 9th and 10th during student-led conferences. We also invite parents and the community to join our Remembrance Day service on November 9th.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Tony Romas, Marble Slab Ice Cream, MacDonalds, 7-11, YMCA, Crowfoot Ciniplex, and Mucho Burrito for providing prizes for our Student Union Ticket Pack fundraiser. There support is greatly appreciated.

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Our Schools

St. Sylvester

Scenic Acres

Greetings from the staff and students of École St. Sylvester School. October was a busy month that found the kids back into the swing of things. Walking Wednesday’s and the walking school bus continued this month and has been a great success. The winter clothing collection to support Jacket Racket also started this month.

Field trips began this month and school pictures were also on the calendar. As well, swimming lessons started for some, others took part in curling, information on cyber-bullying was shared with the Division II students, and the school took part in a Woolmine workshop. Thanksgiving was also celebrated this month with a wonderful celebration liturgy.

Our School will accept kindergarten registrations for both English and French kindergarten for 2011/2012. A Baptismal certificate is expected, however if you are not Catholic, please call the school and talk to the office staff (403-500-2063). Feel free to visit our school web site at www.cssd.ab.ca/schools/stsylvester to learn more about our school. École St. Sylvester School is a place where caring, respect, responsibility, trust, and family are taught and lived!

Scenic Acres School has been busy with our fall startup. There have been many exciting events that have occurred over the last month. Our Terry Fox Run and family picnic was a great success, with many families coming out to enjoy a picnic lunch and partake in the Terry Fox Run. Scenic Acres School community raised $549.98 to this great cause. A big warm thank you to all who contributed.

Our school population consists of 152 students Kindergarten to grade 4. For the 2010-2011 school year we have a morning and afternoon Kindergarten class, 3 - grade 1/2 classrooms and 3 - grade 3/4 classrooms. This move to multi-aged classrooms is a shift in organization allowing for teams of teachers to support the learning needs of the students assigned to them. This organizational shift allows for a team approach to teaching and learning.

We have had some exciting events and more upcoming. With the great support of the Scenic Acres School Enhancement Society we had Quest Theatre in for a weeklong residency looking at the work of Robert Munch. On the final day we were treated to a special presentation of the performances that the students put together to demonstrate their learning from this great weeklong event.

If you have noticed out naturalized area looking a little more maintained it is due to the grade 3/4 team. They were involved with, “We Are Wild About Weeding,” program. Sonia Law from the Calgary Zoo and Botanical Gardens came out to the school and worked with our grade 3/4 classes on September 27. After in class instruction, students were involved in hands-on weeding in the School flowerbeds and naturalization areas. Students identified and removed weeds such as dandelions, thistles, stinkweed and quack grass. Their

next step will be the planting of bulbs and the spreading of mulch for the winter. Thank you to the 3/4 team and the support of the Landscaping Coordinator and her team for keeping our school yard looking so great.

The next School Council meeting will be held on October 14th at 7:00 pm in the gym. At this time I will present the Alberta Provincial Achievement test results for Scenic Acres School, our school’s annual report and sharing information about the volunteer process.

Warren JohnsonPrincipal

Queen Elizabeth High School

Did you know that Queen Elizabeth High School is the designated school for Gifted and Talented Education in Northwest Calgary?

Located in West Hillhurst, Queen E offers a congregated setting for gifted learners from grades 7 to 12. Our programming offers enriched and in some cases accelerated learning opportunities.

We have had a wonderful and busy start to the school year. Our Humanities classes have been full of passionate and digressive discussion and debate. Our grade eight students have completed a full-day workshop in which they made documentaries and mockumentaries. Our grade nines have visited the Telus World of Science exhibit on the Titanic. Working with the University of Calgary we also have a writer-in-residence who is working with many students developing their creative writing skills.

Many of our students have already been involved in highly successful speech and debate competitions as well as taking active roles in citizenship and leadership through the volunteer opportunities the school provides.

We invite you to visit our website: schools.cbe.ab.ca/b806/gate/index.htm

See you next month!

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In Our CityCity Parks Nature Programs

Crime Mapping Web Site

Adult Birding Programs for November 2010Learn to Birdwatch Course: 285344Date: Nov 20, 2010Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pmCost: $78.75

Family Birding Programs for November 2010 Winter Bird Feeding WorkshopCourse: 285370Date: Nov 27, 2010Time: 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm. Cost: Adult - $10.00, Child - $35.00

Register by calling 403-268-3800 (Option 1) or online www.calgary.ca/recreation/eregistration

Children’s Birthday PartiesYour child can have a wild party at the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. An entertaining and educational nature based program tailored to the age of the birthday child. This two and half hour party will include a nature craft, a bird costume dress up and a guided walk, ending with an hour of your own activities. For more information or to book a party please call 3-1-1. Cost: $200

The Joy of Nature: programs for specialty groupsWe offer specialty programs for Scouts, Cubs, Beavers, Guides, Brownies, Sparks, Junior Forest Wardens, day camps, church community and youth groups and other groups in all age ranges.

For room rentals, program booking and more please call 3-1-1 or email inglewoodbirdsanctuary@calgary.ca for information.

Calgary Police Service crime mapping web site. Being a police service dedicated both philosophically and operationally to the concept of community-based policing, the Calgary Police Service strives to involve community members in every effort to keep Calgary safe for its citizens and visitors. This web application was developed to provide citizens of Calgary with an interactive mapping tool, to assist them in learning more about activity in their communities, and to engage them in problem-solving. It enables

users to search the Calgary Police Service’s records management system, and map reported crime in one or several crime categories. Data can be searched by crime type, time period, and community boundary. There are 12 categories of crime available for searching, including arson, assault, attempted murder, break and enter (2 types), vandalism, robbery, sexual offences, theft (3 types), and homicide. Each category is represented by a different symbol, which will help users to identify which crimes are happening in their community and when they are occurring. The application accesses information for the specified date range, and can retrieve and display information going back as far as 6 months.

The Calgary Police Service crime mapping program provides mapped locations of reported crimes from selected violation types. The locations identified on the map are intended to indicate the block in which the incident occurred and are not intended to enable the user to identify the exact incident location. The data are susceptible to a degree of error due to the complexities involved in compiling and programming the data.

It should be noted that this site is best viewed with Microsoft’s Internet Explorer version 7. This site is located at www.calgarypolice.ca.

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In Our CityGo Girl 2010

Since 1999, Go Girl has helped to encourage girls to see the unlimited benefits of participation in active pursuits – mental, physical, emotional,

social, and environmental. Through this annual one-day event, we have successfully brought together individuals, agencies, educators, sport associations, sponsors and teens to enable young women to address the issues, barriers and challenges associated with their participation in sport and physical activity. Using this model, we can together foster an attitude of personal responsibility by teenage women for their own health and well being. An annual average of 300 junior and senior high school girls have participated in past Go Girl events. With a transition to quadrant based programming for this we anticipate that 700 participants will represent a diverse cross-section of teenage women at this year’s Go Girl. The energy will come from the young women who will be keen, enthusiastic and ready to actively participate in conference sessions.

This year, you can choose from sixprogram locations and a variety ofdates and times during the monthof November.

• Ages: 10 to 16 (females only).• Fee: $15 (fee assistance is

available).• Registration began on August 3.

Space is limited, so register early.

For a listing of dates, locations and course numbers, go to calgary.ca/recreation.

How to RegisterChoose a location and an activitystream from the listings located oncalgary.ca/recreation, or check outthe program guide for full programdetails. Note the barcode andcall 403-268-3800.

LocationsNorth• Sir Winston Churchill Aquatic &

Recreation Centre• Cardel PlaceCentre / West• Westside Recreation Centre• Beltline Aquatic & Fitness CentreEast• Village Square Leisure CentreSouth• Southland Leisure Centre

Events Of NoteCelebrate with us as Calgary Meals on Wheels turns 45!Guests can look forward to an evening of wine tasting, fantastic food, silent auction gifts, dancing with Magical Music DJ, laughs with Jebb Fink and an extra special art exhibition. Dress is informal, so we hope to entice you to dress in your hippest 60’s clothing. You will receive a tax receipt for a portion of your registration fee.

For more information, please contact Maria at mdueck@mealsonwheels.com or 403-243-2834. To register your spot in this groovy event visit www.mealsonwheels.com!

Parks Cemetery TourYou are invited to learn about Calgary’s military past through a guided tour of Union and Burnsland cemeteries. Tour is not wheelchair accessible and is best suited for children 9 years and older. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather.Date: Thursday, November 11, 2010Admission: FREETime: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pmMeeting place: picnic table outside of Galloway House, Union Cemetery (Enter off of Spiller Road SE)Due to poor weather conditions tour might be cancelled, for confirmation you can call 3-1-1 30min prior to the start time.

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In Our CityYielding to Emergency Vehicles

Time is the enemy in any emergency. You can help police, fire and EMS get to the scene quickly and safely by following the rules of the road. It’s important for motorists to understand how to safely yield right of way to emer-gency vehicles with lights and siren activated so that everyone stays safe.

What to do when an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren activated:

If you’re in the middle of an • intersection when an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren activated, clear the intersection. On a one or two lane road, motorists • should move to the right side of the road and stop. Remember to signal. On a road with three or more lanes, • motorists should move to the nearest side of the road and stop. If driving in the centre lane, move to the right side of the road and stop. Remember to signal. Come to a complete stop and wait • for the emergency vehicle to pass. Shoulder check for more emergency

vehicles (there is often more than one) before re-entering traffic flow.

Remember to signal. Remember, emergency •

vehicles may need to use any available road space to maneuver. This may include the use of shoulders and left hand turning lanes to pass other traffic.

While driving on the road:Drive defensively at all times. Be • attentive to sirens of emergency vehicles and be prepared to yield the right of way. It is the law for motorists to slow • down to at least 60 km/hour (unless a lower speed is posted) when driving in the lane next to where an emergency vehicle is stopped. Do not break the rules of the road • in order to give right of way to an emergency vehicle. This could include proceeding through a red light or making an illegal turn. Actions such as these jeopardize all motorists in the area.Do not drive on or block the shoulder • of highways if emergency vehicles require it for access. Instead, wait for the emergency vehicle to pass before merging safely back in to the flow of traffic.

Family Caregivers Event

Having a S.M.A.R.T. Conversation with Maureen OsisDo any of the following scenarios describe your situation? I wish I could convince mom to see the doctor. Why won’t dad listen that he cannot drive anymore? If only my spouse would take better care of himself and follow the doctor’s orders. I have tried talking to the home care staff but they are not listening to me. You want to talk about a sensitive subject but are worried that the conversation will turn into an argument.

Tuesday, November 30, 20107:00 p.m.Brentview Baptist Church3512 Charleswood Dr NWNo Cost

To register:Call Charlene at 403-955-1674 or Email her at Charlene.Retzlaff@albertahealthservices.ca

Always leave plenty of space • between your vehicle and an emergency vehicle in case it should stop suddenly.

Alberta Health Services

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In Our CityAlderman's Report

Landfill Throw ‘n’ Go Facilities: It is now that time of year to prepare our yards for the winter season. These fa-cilities are set up at the entrance of all three City Landfills to allow residents a safe and convenient recycling or disposal of the following items all year round. The convenient entrance loca-tion at the Spyhill Landfill site at 69 St. & 112 Ave. NW, allows residents to use the facility without having to enter the actual landfill. Up to four tires can be taken free of charge, with the rims removed please, as well as house-hold chemicals. Appliances such as emptied fridges, freezers, stoves and microwaves will be accepted with a charge. For more details regarding the program, access The City’s website.

City’s Land Supply Exceeding Growth Demand: As of June 2010 The City of Calgary is showing a preliminary forecast of a 19-23 year planned land supply (8062 hectares) in greenfield suburban area structure plans, providing ample land for growth demand. This growth is based on the combined existing and the estimated supply capacity of additional Area Structure Plans underway in North Calgary Cell G, South Shepard, West View, and East Calgary Cells D & E.

Having a sufficient land supply is an important factor in supporting a com-petitive housing market and competi-tive housing prices as Calgary grows. The City’s Municipal Development Plan (MDP) requires that it maintains at least a 30 year developable land supply within The City’s jurisdiction. The MDP also endeavours to maintain up to a fifteen-year supply of land with approved policy plans in place and a 3-5 year serviced land supply. The

report released in May indicates a 5-6 year serviced land supply.

For more detailed information on this important topic, I would recommend the Suburban Resident Growth 2010-2014 Report, which guides developers, City departments and others on the or-derly development of lands within the city. A map referencing the areas of planned land supply is also available in The City of Calgary’s newsroom website.

Dale Hodges

Crowfoot LibraryTalking with Your Kids about • Sexuality: Nov. 6, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Talking with Your Parents about • Sexuality: Nov. 6, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ages 11 to 13. Where the Sidewalk Ends and • Theatre Begins: Nov. 7, 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Ages 5 to 11. A Maverick Celebration: • Nov. 14, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. No registration required.Drugs and Teens: • Nov. 18, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Visit www.calgarypubliclibrary.com for more information on these programs. Registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted.

Bowness LibraryOne Book, One Calgary:• Mavericks: An Incorrigible History of Alberta by Aritha van Herk. Nov. 23, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Where the Sidewalk Ends and • Theatre Begins: Nov. 6, 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Ages 5 to 11.The Philharmonic at Your • Library: Nov. 3, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Come fill your senses at a Bowness • library program this fall: City of Destiny, A Revisionist History of Early Calgary; Career Basics, Interview Skills; Introduction to E-mail; The Internet, An Introduction; and more.

Visit www.calgarypubliclibrary.com for more information on these programs. Registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted.

Special Presentation

On Monday, November 29, 7 p.m., at Triwood Community Centre

Join FONHS for a Special Presentation on coyotes in Calgary and the Living with Coyotes ProgramLearn How to Report Online about Coyote Interactions, Observations, and Behavior

Invited Speakers: Samantha Managh, Research Associate, Miistakis Instituteand Dr. Shelly Alexander, Associate Professor, Dept. of Geography,University of Calgary

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Scenic Acres Community Association MembershipHere is what membership gives you:1. Special events - Stampede Breakfast, Movie in the

Park, Bubble Gum Boogie, Community Christmas Party to name a few...

2. Scenic Review monthly newsletter and electronic distribution of time sensitive information.

3. Police And Community Telephone message distribution via e-mail.

4. Upkeep and improvements to the community centre and facilities.

5. Tree maintenance and Community clean ups.6. Wide variety of programming with reduced rates for

members.7. Discount on community facility rentals.8. Fence painting and other neighbourhood

beautification projects.9. Stay & Play and Park & Play programs over the

summer.10. Administration and field bookings for sports

programs.11. Clubs: Seniors, Craft, Quilting etc.Your community association needs your support even if you don’t make use of the programs they offer, because you benefit from the work of your community association.• Your membership fee supports affordable, local

programs that help keep you community healthy and attractive to old and new residents alike.

• Children learn social and leadership skills through community programs, which help them to become responsible, productive adults.

• If your neighbourhood is faced with a planning issue, from transportation to zoning, your community association can help protect the interests of the community.

• Finally, the cost of building and maintaining community facilities is considerable. Your membership fees are an important part of your community association.

The annual membership fee has only increased by $5 since 1987. At $30 per year that’s $2.50 per month, not much more than a cup of coffee! That’s a deal!

Support your community association today.Memberships can be purchased in person at the

SACA office, by mail or online. Please go to www.scenicacresca.ca and select

Registration for more information.