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DELIVERED MONTHLY TO 2,800 HOUSEHOLDSJULY 2019

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Andrea 17 403-619-6800 YesClaire 20 403-277-3253 YesClarissa 26 587-832-3758 YesDevon 16 403-919-1925 YesGillian 19 403-259-8680 YesJamie 17 403-605-3619 YesKassy 31 587-439-9411 NoKodie 15 403-585-1685 YesNorma 39 403-826-4420 YesPam 30 403-402-5283 YesSophia 19 403-999-6239 Yes

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Contents5 president's message

5 Kingsland meeting minutes available

7 Kingsland preschool news

8 volunteer opportunities

9 business classifieds

10 your city of calgary: summer activities for Kids

10 councillor Jeromy farKas' report

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within any published article, report or submission reflect those of the author and should not be considered to re-flect those of Great News Media and the Kingsland Community and/or Resi-dents’ Association. The information contained in this newsletter is believed to be accurate but is not warranted to be so. Great News Media and the Kingsland Community and/or Residents’ Associa-tion does not endorse any person or persons advertising in this newsletter. Publication of any advertisements should not be considered an endorse-ment of any goods or services.

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Couldn’t make it but don’t want to miss out? The monthly board meeting minutes are available online at www.kingslandcommunity.ca, upon request through the office, by email [email protected] or phone 403-255-1400.

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president’s message

Summer is here, I hope everyone is enjoying the re-markable warm weather, any chance you get.

School is out soon; I encourage families to take advan-tage of the great outdoor activities and maybe discover a few new spots in and around Calgary. Check out these two websites for more information: City of Calgary free summer events https://www.calgary.ca/CSPS/CNS/Pag-es/Children-and-youth/Seasonal-programs/Seasonal-Programs.aspx or https://allevents.in/calgary/calendar#

Rink replacement is complete, so take a stroll to see our new rink. The basketball hoops should be up and ready for the folks to play ball. Maybe the next Raptor will be a Kingsland player?

Amy joined the Board, as of May 23, 2019, as a new Open Director. She is interested in assisting with the Planning Committee. Thank you, Amy, for supporting your community.

Kingsland’s website has a new look - it has been up-dated and enhanced and went live June 3, 2019. Go to

A thank you to the Monday Bridge players,

who donated $655 back to the community Association!

Residents, let’s be the eyes for our community; please report any suspi-cious activity, no matter how small, to Calgary Police Services by calling 311 to log the incident. The police track the incidents and allocate re-sources accordingly. If see police in the community, they are patrolling the neighbourhood to keep us safe.

http://kingslandcommunity.ca/ to check it out. It would be great to get some feedback.

The board would like to hear from the residents; send your emails to [email protected]. How are we doing? Do you like the information on Facebook, the hall, website, events, clean-up day, etc.?

Board meetings will resume in September, with the first meeting to be announced in the newsletter. Check the website for additional information. Thank-you to my fabulous team, the Board of Directors, for volunteering your time to support our community. Take time to relax and enjoy your summer.

“The secret of relaxation is in these three words: ‘Let it go!’” - Dada J. P. Vaswani

Christine Dombroski

K I N G S L A N D I J u LY 2019 5

The Kingsland Community hall is an ideal location for any occasion such as •Wedding Receptions•Family reunions•barbeques•kids’ birthday parties•Business Meetings•AGMs•Corporate Parties•Bridal showers•Baby showers•Political Forums•Anniversary parties

Do you need a great local facility?It’s located just off of Macleod Trail

Want to know more about our hall?•recently updated•Wheel chair accessible•Upper hall holds up to

100 people (85 seated)•Bar area•Wi-Fi included•115 Chairs and 25 rectangular

tables (Tables are 2.5ft x 5 ft)•Kitchenette with fridge,

Microwave and coffee pots•Lower hall that can hold up to 25

people, ideal for Board meetings•Outdoor boarded hockey rink

Rental rates:Saturday all-day rentals (10am-2am)Members: $350 plus GSTNon-members: $400 plus GST Fridays and Sundays are $50 per hour with a minimum of 4 hours plus GST.Outdoor hockey rink can be reserved for $25 per hour plus GST.Come check out the Kingsland community Center, we would love to give you a tour of our hall please call or email to book a time.Phone: 403-255-1400. Email: [email protected] your event early!

are you planning an event?

board of directors & community contacts2019

www.kingslandcommunity.ca www.facebook.com/Kingsland-Community-

Association-203240413043176/

Hall Manager: Jennifer Sherstabetoff 505 - 78 Avenue SW; Calgary, Alberta T2V 0T3

403 255-1400 403 255-1407 [email protected] Office Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs 12:00-3:00pm

Community Association Hall

KCA BoARD MEMBERS NAMEPresident Christine DombroskiVice President Darren MacDonaldPast President Chris Kemp-JacksonTreasurer Jessica PickelSecretary Sam Kemp-JacksonPlanning & Development Darren MacDonaldCasino Chairperson Kathy Mitchell Social Director Donna DavidMembership Director Christine DombroskiLifecycle Director Ken ReimerOpen Director Shelly TullochOpen Director Amy Mireault Open Director Meike Thomsen Open Director (Trico Centre) Tina CohoonCoMMuNiTY CoNTACTSCouncillor-Ward 11 Jeromy Farkas 403 268-2430Calgary-Acadia MLA Tyler Shandro 587-885-1781Neighborhood Partnership Coordinator (NPC) Jenna Findlater 403 255-1400Police Liaison Cst. Jake Tyerman

Kingsland Community Association Board Meetings are held in the lower Meeting Room at 7:00 pmAll Community Members are Welcome!


Kingsland community association

membership formKingsland community Association membership advantages•Members receive discounted rates on hall rentals, contact

hall for more information.•Members can use community announcements for free in

the monthly newsletter.•Members receive notifications about hall upcoming events

such as Oktoberfest, Volunteer appreciation night, and the cookie exchange.

•Members benefit indirectly- membership’s fees help pay support community events such as, Winter festival and the Easter egg hunt.

•Members are able to partake in hall groups such as moms and tots group and Bridge club.

•Members demonstrate a sense of community pride and have great community connections.

Membership prices from May/2019 to May/2020 are Regular (Family) $20.00 Business $25.00 Senior (By donation)

Please include the following information:

First and last name:_________________________________

Address:___________________________________________

Postal Code: _______________________________________

Phone number:_____________________________________

Email address:______________________________________

Spouse/Partners name (If applicable):__________________

Please select membership type: Regular___________ Business__________ Senior___________

Payment type: Cash _________ Cheque_________ Amount Paid:_______________________

I would consider volunteering for the following: Special events_________ Casino____________

Outdoor Rinks_________ Membership drive____________ Board of directors______________

Form and Payment can be mailed to or dropped off at505 78 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2V0T3

Memberships can now also be purchased on our website at www.kingslandcommunity.ca

Personal information is being collected under Section 33c of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (FOIP). The information collected will only be used to contact you regarding Community As-sociation matters and to keep a record of our members from year to year. No other use of your personal information will occur.

Kingsland preschool news

We hope you are enjoying the summer! While we are not at preschool over the summer, we are exploring, building, laughing, creating, learning and wondering, while we go camping, go to our cabin, go to the beach and explore our community and city.

Preschool will start after Labour Day in September. If you are registered, you will get an email from the teach-ers in mid to late August.

We still have a few spaces open for September 2019. You can learn more about our preschool at www.king-slandcommunitypreschool.com.

If you are interested in registering, please contact us at [email protected], or leave a mes-sage at 403-258-1308. We will get back to you as soon as we can.

CoMMunity AnnounCeMents

Free announcements: lost/found, household items for sale, wanted, garage sale, student/senior services, etc.

Forty word limit

Deadline – 1st of each month for the next month’s publicationContact [email protected]

ACouSTiC MuSiC NEiGHBoRHooD JAM: Come on out to a circle jam if you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, or bass. Bring your favorite gospel, folk, bluegrass, country songs, or a song you’ve written yourself. Dates set by interested participants. More info: [email protected].

board meetingKingsland Community Association Board meets every fourth Thursday at 7:00 pm. Please use the side entrance from the parking lot. All residents are welcome.


volunteer opportunities

Social Committee - please email [email protected] is welcome to attend social events. Please volunteer we need your support to make each event successful.

Planning and Development Committee Kingsland is a very desirable community to live in. We are experiencing many changes and major develop-ments; we encourage residents to volunteer to assist the committee. Your views are very important for our future.

Board of Director New volunteers are needed to sit on the board; we encourage each resident to take an active role in the community. If you have time to assist please support your community association by volun-teering.

Please contact [email protected] for more information or to sign up for a position.

don't forget your membershipWe are counting on you to support your Community AssociationSeveral options are available to purchase/ renew your membership:

1. Please go to the website for on-line payment - http://kingslandcommunity.ca/ follow the in-structions

2. A membership form is conveniently located in the “Kingsland Post” monthly newsletter; fill out the form, attach your cheque and place in the mailbox at the hall.

3. Call the Office Manager at the hall 403 255-1400 or call 403 280-1602 to make arrangements to purchase the membership.

Resident peRspeCtives

BoB – the Benefits of Bootcampsby Nora Anash

Spring is here and warmer weather is approaching. A new season may mean changing up your workouts or increasing your level of activity, but what activity should you do? You could start running, hiking, biking, or trying a group fitness class like bootcamps.Bootcamps have achieved a reputation for being a no-non-sense workout. There are many different types that have plethora of fitness benefits. Here are some things to know to help you find a class that fits your needs. Bootcamp is a type of class that includes different training methods and approaches. For example, High Intensity In-terval Training, a.k.a. HIIT, could be one part of a bootcamp

class or the lead actor. An instructor may also include classic strength training techniques like super setting, perform-ing an exercise back-to-back with no break, or running you through mini circuits that include a combination of car-dio, strength, and flexibility exercises. Creative instructors may also incorporate partner training, games and obstacle courses into the class, which builds camaraderie and infuses fun into the workout. Bootcamp classes are great for people who get bored easily, appreciate variety in their workouts, and enjoy working out in a group setting. These classes can help meet your fitness goals, whether you’re looking to lose weight, improve your strength and power, or maintain your current fitness level. The most important thing is to not be intimidated! Before you start looking for a bootcamp class or any fitness class un-derstand your fitness goals, your fitness personality and what motivates you. Also, investigate the class and the instructor who runs it. Is the class moderate or high intensity? Inside or outside? Are modifications offered? A bootcamp class can be challenging but understanding your needs and what to expect in the class will set you up for success.


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councillor, ward 11 Jeromy farkasoffice of the Councillors800 Macleod trail s (#8001)Calgary, AB t2G 2M3

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Dear Friends,As Stampede season gets underway, I hope you are all ready to kick up your boots and enjoy the summer!Help your kids enjoy the warmer weather by registering for City of Calgary day camps and year-long Playschool. Budget-friendly, quality children’s programs are avail-able at City recreation and parks facilities across Calgary. Choose from over 35 camp types to keep your child ac-tive and having fun this summer such as Nature’s Super-heroes, Extreme Adventures or Swim, Sports and more to name a few. Visit calgary.ca/register.The city is starting to plan for Calgary’s next 20 years with the Next 20 initiative. Your feedback is needed to evaluate options and determine top priorities over this time. Follow the link below to give feedback on the city’s long-range land use and transportation plans. What is working well and contributing to the quality of life many Calgarians enjoy? What needs to be updated or changed to make things better over the next 20 years? Visit calgary.ca/Next20 to share your input.Finally, I hope you have all enjoyed our series of monthly Ward 11 town halls. As usual, we will be taking a break through the summer and resuming the series in Sep-tember 2019.Respectfully yours,Jeromy(Ward 11 Councillor and Palliser resident)

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summer activities for KidsThe Summer Youth Passport is Back!Youth ages 12-17 can enjoy unlimited drop-in swim-ming, skating, climbing, sport and fitness activities at re-creation facilities across Calgary from July 1 to August 31 with the Summer Youth Passport. Summer Youth Pass-ports are on sale now at all participating City and partner facilities. Visit calgary.ca/youth passport for details.

Affordable Family Fun at City Recreation FacilitiesNeed a fun way to keep the kids busy today? How about swimming, skating, badminton, or even climbing? City recreation facilities offer a wide variety of family-friendly activities for the price of a family drop-in pass. Kids ages two and under are free. It’s an affordable way to stay active all year long! Visit calgary.ca/familyactivities for details and schedules.

City of Calgary Summer Day Camp & Playschool Registration Now openRegistration is now open for City of Calgary day camps and year-long Playschool. Budget-friendly quality chil-dren’s programs are available at City recreation and parks facilities across Calgary. Choose from over 35 camp types to keep your child active and having fun this summer such as Nature’s Superheroes, Extreme Ad-ventures or Swim, Sports and more to name a few. Visit calgary.ca/register.

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A Rare Breed…The Indian Hare Dog is a now-extinct breed of domesticated dog developed by the Sahtú people of the Northwest Territo-ries. It was not known to bark and would show affection by rubbing itself against people like a cat would. It was thought to be a domes-ticated descendent of coyotes.


Kingsland Real Estate UpdateLast 12 Months KingslandMLS Real Estate Sale Price Stats

Last 12 Months KingslandMLS Real Estate Number of Listings Stats

Average Asking Price

May 2019 $519,900 $510,000

April 2019 $444,900 $428,500

March 2019 $439,900 $400,000

February 2019 $515,450 $468,750

January 2019 $499,900 $468,000

December 2018 $509,900 $490,000

November 2018 $399,900 $365,000

October 2018 $494,900 $467,800

September 2018 $474,900 $460,000

August 2018 $479,000 $463,500

July 2018 $0 $0

June 2018 $499,900 $490,000

No. New Properties No. Properties Sold

May 2019 7 2

April 2019 2 2

March 2019 4 2

February 2019 1 3

January 2019 4 2

December 2018 4 1

November 2018 0 1

October 2018 3 5

September 2018 5 2

August 2018 4 2

July 2018 6 0

June 2018 2 1

To view more detailed information that comprise the above MLS averages please visit kingsland.mycalgary.com

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