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Even though the door-todoor campaign has finished, resident memberships are still free! Following he above link to join today!
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Volunteer Recognition Event and Annual General Meeting 2016
When: Thursday, May 19 @ 6pm
Where: Winston Heights-Mountview Community Centre
Food & Drinks @ 6pm
Volunteer Thank You to follow.
Winston Heights-Mountview AGM @ 7:00pm (*membership required to vote, memberships will be available at the door or follow this link to complete the form online.)
*Please note the print newsletter has a cover error, Thursday May 19, is the correct date.
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Annual Events for 2016/2017:
AGM: Thursday May 19, 2016
Pre-Stampede Party: Saturday July 2, 2016
Fall Clean-up: September 24, 2016
Santa’s Breakfast and Craft Market: November 26, 2016
Family Day Party: Monday February 20, 2017
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We have been looking for you!
The Winston Heights-Mountview Board of Directors is looking for new Board members! This is a great way to get involved as a community leader and bring your ideas to the table. The current Board is a dynamic (and fun!) group that is a mix of established residents and those newer to the community. Meetings are held at Winston Heights-Mountview Community Centre Board Room on the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. (please check website to confirm).
For more information, please contact Christine at president@winstonheights.ca.
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Volunteer Opportunity:
Activities and Events
Would you like to see more events in the community? Are you interested in adult-focused, family-friendly or older-adult programming? The WHMCA Board wants to ensure that our community is a fun and engaging place to live, work and play – but we need your help. If you are interested in joining other community members in organizing an event, are willing to help out by volunteering for a community initiative or just have a bright idea that you want to bring forward, please email events@winstonheights.ca.
Finance Committee:
Members needed! Do you have a passion for numbers? Do you have experience as an accountant, in finance or an interest in learning more? Are you interested in the financial matters of the Community Association? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you are who we have been looking for! The Winston Heights-Mountview Community Association is looking for volunteers on the Finance Committee. If you would like to share your skills and expertise with us, please email Don at treasurer@winstonheights.ca
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Winston Heights - Mountview has been chosen as one of 25 communities in Calgary to benefit from the Parks Department Re-tree Initiative. The folks from Urban Forestry will determine where new trees can be planted in the community and will replace some of those damaged by the storms in the past couple of years. If the tree location is adjacent to your property, you will be notified two weeks in advance.
In addition to new trees, the City is offering us educational programs about trees and the urban canopy:
Stretch Your Roots - Thursday, June 23 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
These workshops will be provided by the City of Calgary and sponsored by the WHMCA.
Come hungry for knowledge and leave with a healthy appreciation for Calgary’s Urban Forest.
Registration can be done by completing the Re-Tree: FREE Tree Education form.
Space is very limited so please register as soon as possible.
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WHMCA Pre-Stampede Party & Fort McMurray Community Fundraiser
WHEN: Saturday, July 2, 2016 from 11am - 2pm
Fun for all ages - Petting zoo, bouncy castles, food, entertainment and more!
Admission: WHMCA Members: Free!
Non Members: $5 BBQ lunch. Kids eat free!
BBQ lunch provided by Nicastro's Sausage
*This event will be low-waste, so please bring your own refillable water bottle.
In the spirit of community to community, this event will also be a fundraiser for Fort McMurray. Donations are optional. 100% of donations made will be directed to local community rebuilding efforts in Fort McMurray.
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Winston Heights-Mountview Community Clean Up
WHEN: Saturday, September 24, 2016 9am – 2pm*
*City Trucks LEAVE at 2pm
WHERE: Winston Heights-Mountview Community Centre
Services provided by:
City of Calgary
Action Tyre Ltd.
Recon Metal
Technotrash AB Ltd.
| Sponsor |
Accepted |
| Action Tyre Ltd. |
Tires, Wheels, Car Batteries |
City of Calgary
Solid Waste Services |
Larger items and/or yard waste that are not picked up by weekly garbage trucks |
Recon Metal
(Metal Recyling) |
Metal (stoves, washers, dryers, etc.)
Small clean appliances
Rebar, scrap metal, cast iron
Motor blocks |
Technotrash AB Ltd.
(Electronics Recyling) |
Computer and related items
Cell phones and accessories
Home entertainment (stereos, TVs, etc.)
Office electronics
Wires and cables |
Funded by the City of Calgary Animal and By-law Services
Organized by the Winston Heights-Mountview Community Association
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Syrian Refugee Assistance
Several community members are looking for help to sponsor Syrian refugees, either financially, through in-kind donations, or your time and talents (including organizing potential fundraisers, assisting with planning and arrival, or long term assistance). Please contact caleigh.rabbitte@gmail.com if you are interested in knowing more and getting involve!
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Interested in Starting a New Club/Group
We've had several community members inquiring about shared interests and if anyone had a Club/Group organized. An example of an existing club is the Book Club, however there the potential for many more!
If you'd like to start a club/group and get your information out there, let us know! Some ideas that have been put forward are, knitting, sewing, running and photography.
Let us know if you are interested in anything and we can help connect you!
communications@winstonheights.ca
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Book Club
This easygoing group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 7-9 pm at the Winston Heights-Mountview Community Centre Board Room. Bring a beverage of choice to enjoy with snacks provided by that month’s moderator. Escape your day-to-day with a great book and some lively banter! To join our group or for information on upcoming books, please e-mail Kendra at bookclub@winstonheights.ca. Do you have a book you'd like to suggest? Come out to book club and bring along your suggestions. We may decide as a group to read them in an upcoming month!
MAY
On Tuesday, May 17 our book club will be discussing Burial Right by Hannah Kent.
JUNE
On Tuesday, June 21 our book club will be discussing Heart Goes Last by Margaret Atwood.
JULY
On Tuesday, July 19 our book club will be discussing Imposter Bride by Nancy Richler.
AUGUST
On Tuesday, August 16 our book club will be discussing If I Fall, If I Die by Michael Christie.
Mom's Night Out
Come join an awesome group of neighbourhood moms for a monthly evening at a local restaurant. Join us for a bite, a glass of wine, cup of tea or just enjoy the great conversation! The group has also organized other activities such as a weekly walking group and team participation in local running races.
To sign up for the Mom's Night Out (MNO) notices that include details of this month's event(s), please use the eNewsletter sign up at the side of the page and select 'Mom's Night Out'. For more information, please contact Christine at president@winstonheights.ca
We are also looking for a MNO coordinator! If you have an interest in volunteering or helping to organize the MNO events, please contact Christine at president@winstonheights.ca.
MAY
We will be meeting on May TBA
Playgroup!
Are you a mom, dad, grandparent or caregiver in the neighbourhood and would like to have a place to go to meet other people and have your children socialize and play with others? Then come and join us at the Winston Heights-Mountview Playgroup held at the Winston Heights-Mountview Community Centre. We have great toys for the kids to play with and this is a great way to get out and meet others. Playgroup is held each Monday morning starting at 10:00 a.m. and lasts to 11:30 a.m (starting up again September 14, 2015).
This is an informal, non-registered playgroup, so no need to sign up, just come out and join us on Monday mornings - we love to meet new families in the neighbourhood! If you have any questions, or would like more information, please contact Sarah Wiedmer Jarabak at playgroup@winstonheights.ca.
Also, if you'd be interested in having a 'story time' during playgroup, please contact me via e-mail. If we have enough interest, I will organize a Calgary Public Library public outreach coordinator to schedule us in for regular story times. They bring books on a specific theme and read a few to the children while guardians quietly visit. The books are even available to be checked out if you bring your library card with you.
POTLUCK!
The third Friday of every month at 6pm, the WHMCA hosts a family-friendly pot luck dinner. All community residents are welcome to attend. Bring a dish to share and anything special you might like to drink (coffee, tea, juice and water are provided) and come on out to meet your neighbours for some great food and ever better company and conversation.
There are toys and activities for children and it's a great opportunity to meet new neighbours and friends.
If you’ve not yet made it out to the potluck but would like to attend, please come by. If you want more information, please contact Darla at potluck@winstonheights.ca. To sign up for the Potluck notices that include details of this month's event(s), please use the eNewsletter sign up at the side of the page and select 'Potluck'.
May
Friday, May 20, 2015
June
Friday, June 17, 2015
QUIZ NIGHT!
Join us at Winston Heights-Mountview Community Centre. Trivia begins at 7:30, come alone or bring a team. And there’s a cash bar too. Hope to see you there!
JUNE
Friday, June 10, 2016 (last one for the summer, next Quiz Night is September16!)
Events:
Looking ahead:
Regular monthly meetings: The first Thursday of the month at 1:30 PM.
On June 2 we are planning a potluck social beginning at 1pm. We will also be looking at plans for future events with possibly new meeting times in the Fall. Come join in our lunch & discussion.
July & August will not have our monthly meeting, but we are looking forward to an informal garden tea and maybe some field trips. Watch for more information.
Yoga Classes: Hosted by Diane, classes run from September through June and are held every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 9:30 AM at the community centre. it is $5 for the drop-in class.
ACT III Book Study: More information on the next book study beginning September 2016 to come.
For all ACT III events and information, contact actiii@winstonheights.ca
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Council News
Looking to navigate City Council and Committee meeting minutes? Here's a link that may help you get some of what you want!
http://www.gccarra.ca/council-in-brief/
If you have any further questions, please contact ward09@calgary.ca or 403-268-5330
Warm Regards,
Team Ward 9
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