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TUXEDO PARKB AC K YA R D G A Z E T T E

The Offi cial Newsletter of the Tuxedo Park Community AssociationAPRIL 2014

TPCA Special Meeting October 10, 7:00pm at the hall

Tuxedo Hall Love Fest! April 11 - 13

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Tuxedo Park Community Association meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month, except July and August (no meetings) and December (usually earlier due to Christmas). Meetings start at 7:30 pm. All community residents are welcome to

express their concerns, meet some of your neighbours, or sit in and hear what’s happening in and around you community.

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It’s a new day in Tuxedo Park! Last year we successfully restored our association back to

fi nancial health and attracted some of Tuxedo Park’s best and brightest to join our management team. What this means for you, our neighbours, is that we now have the time and money to invest in your ideas to make Tuxedo Park a more vibrant, fun and loving place to live for all of us.

Do you have a passion or interest you would like to share with your neighbours? If your answer to this question is yes, we can help! With our cute hall, gorgeous park,

newsletter and budget for food and drinks, together we can bring your ideas to life.Last year we helped artists share their talent with our kids in order to create gifts for our

seniors. We supported our Spanish-speaking community in their desire to share their food and culture with our residents in a Christmas celebration that was enjoyed by all. We also helped a local DJ and his love of music bring our families together at our now famous Jelly Bean Dance!

President’s Message

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Tammy Maloney

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EXECUTIVE BOARDPresident ...........Tammy Maloney, 403-831-4503

[email protected] President .............Gus Barron, 403-230-8616Vice President ...................Shannon Bowen-Kelsick

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Treasurer ........... Bryan Summers , 403-819-3175 [email protected]

Secretary ..........................................Mary Ann Milne [email protected]

GENERAL DIRECTORSArnie Brownlees • Chrystina Lusney

Karen Thompson • Arsheel Hirji • Kent Vuong

COMMITTEE CHAIRSCommunications ..........Shannon Bowen-Kelsick

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It saddens me to say that Mr. Joe Mason, a friend, neighbor and community icon passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 9th at the Rockyview Hospital. For anyone that spent any time between Highland Park Community Centre and Tuxedo Community Centre you would have seen him at a summer BBQ or picnic singing and playing one of the classics “Help me Make it through the night” or “Your Cheating Heart”. His “One Man Band” consisted of a flat bed trailer with his gear that held a bass drum, snare drum, guitars, harmonica, bass and sound equipment. During the summer months we would be sitting in our back yard being entertained by Joe practicing for his next gig. My husband John would always yell over to him “turn it up Joe” and we would be shakin’ a leg in our backyard all evening. Joe started playing in 1956 at picnics, BBQs, auc-tions, bake sales, Legion halls, and seniors’ lodges. He shared bills with Premier Ernest Manning, Jay (Tonto) Silverheels, Wilf Carter and Slim Pickens.

Joe’s life story is one of triumph. As a boy of 11, a natural gas explosion leveled his home in Lethbridge and put him and his father in hospital for six months with severe burns. I believe this is what gave Joe his inspiration and optimism. Joe was one of the first neighbors my husband and I met upon mov-ing to Highland Park 20 years ago. He was the most colorful character on the block. Those summer nights will never be the same. I would like to tip my hat to you Joe and wish you the best in your new journey. You were and are “ONE OF A KIND”.

- Deb Dekker, Highland Park Resident

Joe Mason 1923-2014 (and his One Man Band)

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Upcoming Community EventsApril 11-13 - Hall Love Fest! Our Hall needs some love, come by and help us paint, fix and love our hall. Going on all weekend, more details to come, all skills levels needed.

May 04 - Cinco de Mayo, Tuxedo Park Upper Hall

July 01 - Canada Day at Tuxedo Park

September 06 - Clothing Swap at Tuxedo Park

November 11 - Remembrance Day Tea and Kids Art Project

December 06 - Santa Breakfast , 9am

Edmonton Trail Road Reconstruction Project Update Major Roads Reconstruction Program

The City of Calgary has a program in place dedicated to recon-structing Calgary’s aging roadways – the Major Roads Reconstruc-tion Program. Elbow Drive, between 4 Street and Glenmore Tr. S.W., and Centre Street, between 42 and 54 Avenues, have already been reconstructed under this program.

Edmonton Trail, from 16 Avenue to 41 Avenue, is the next major roadway on the list for reconstruction. The project will be completed over two years. In 2013, Edmonton Trail, from 28 to 41 Avenues N.E. was reconstructed under this program. In the spring, crews will complete any minor remaining work in this area, such as concrete and landscaping work next to the road.

Edmonton Trail Road reconstruction begins spring 2014The next phase of the Edmonton Trail Road Reconstruction proj-

ect includes the area from 16 Avenue to 28 Avenue N.E. This work is planned to start in spring 2014 and should be complete by fall 2014. Any minor work not completed in 2014, such as landscaping, will be completed the following spring.

The primary focus of this work is on removing the existing pave-ment and rebuilding the roadway to improve the road’s condition. The road will not be widened during construction. Streetlights will be replaced and sidewalks and driveways will be rebuilt as required. Any

existing landscaping disturbed during construction will be repaired.What will happen during construction?• Traffic will often be limited to one lane in each direction and

delays should be expected.• Intersecting roads, alleys, and driveways may be closed periodi-

cally throughout construction. Any business, residence or service di-rectly impacted by construction will receive information notices ex-plaining the impacts.

• The use of large trucks and other equipment will create noise, vi-brations, and dust. The City of Calgary works with their contractors to keep noise and dust disturbance to a minimum.

• Bus stops may be re-located.• More information about construction start dates and where con-

struction will start will be provided when it is available. Start dates are weather dependent.

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Trail road construction in 2013 from 28 to 41 Avenues was available from Feb. 24 to March 17. We will use the results to improve com-munication in upcoming road construction projects. We will post survey results on the project web page and report on the results in community newsletters in April.

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What’s your dream? What would you like to share with our community? The sky is the limit! Be bold! Think big or small! With your passion and creativity, we can make Tuxedo Park the best place in Calgary to live, work and play! To pitch your idea, contact Tammy at 403.831.4503 or [email protected].

For those with a dream of making our hall and park more beautiful, come join us April 11 - 13 for our Hall Love Fest! It is going to be a weekend of fun, food, family and friends coming together to show our hall and grounds some love. For more information or to volunteer, call Karen at 403.835.0057 or email [email protected].

Tammy Maloney, President, Tuxedo Park Community Association

President’s Message, continued from page 3

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cus on Transit Oriented Development (TOD). This means that ev-ery station area will become a mini-downtown and when networked together along these lines, more of us will be able to contemplate a high-quality urban lifestyle that is, for the first time in Calgary’s mod-ern history, not car-mandatory. We are actively pursuing federal and provincial matching funds through the Building Canada Fund, the GreenTRIP, and Municipal Sustainability Initiative grants. A great way to support this effort is to join LRT on the Green, a citizen movement working towards achieving the Green line. Please visit www.lrtonthegreen.ca.

While transit coupled with TOD is the most significant way that we can alleviate the traffic, environmental and financial issues Cal-gary faces on account of our sprawl, another is through encouraging cycling as a viable alternative to motorized transportation. If you are interested in being up to date on either the Route Ahead or cycling, please contact my office at [email protected] or call 403.268.5330 to be added to our electronic mailing list.

Hall Love Fest! April 11-13If you have been over to Tuxedo’s Hall, you will know it needs

some serious love! There have been many of us that have been wait-ing and waiting for this day and we are now ready to do some paint-ing, scrubbing, clipping and fixing to our adorable little hall! If you

want to get to know your neighbors, do some fun handy-person type activities or just cheer us on please watch for next month’s newsletter and, watch our website for details.

We are devising a list of things that we can do to give our hall a nice spring look, we need as many people of all skill levels as pos-sible. If you want to do some outdoor sprucing, indoor painting, organizing or cheer us on please pencil the Hall Love Fest into your calendars. See you then!

Email [email protected] or call 403-277-8689 and leave your name to volunteer.

Facebook and TwitterWe have been using Facebook and Twitter over the past year to

inform residents of important information like where to vote, park improvements, community events and city happenings.

Find us at: www.facebook.com/tuxedoparkcommunity www.twitter.com/tuxedoparkyycSend us a tweet, or post some pics on our Facebook page!

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Welcome to Spring Tuxedo Parkians. I am so glad that winter is done, and Spring has sprung. I am sure

I am not the only one feeling the urge to start cleaning, purging and getting ready for summertime.

Here are some ways to welcome Spring while maintaining the health of your house and family:

1. Welcome Spring with plants, fl owers or colorful art displays in your windows2. Ensure you have enough fi re alarms and carbon monoxide alarms, replace the batteries3. Report local graffi ti to 311 for cleanup4. Replace outdoor fi xture light bulbs that have burnt out5. Ensure drainage issues are addressed and your sump pumps are ready to start pumping

the spring thaw away from your house6. Clean out your street’s sewer grate if it is clogged, or call 311 for assistance7. Ensure eaves troughs are cleaned out, put down and ready to work before the Spring

showers start8. Tidy up alley garbage that may have collected9. Contact 311 if you have any concerns regarding safety or tidiness in our neighborhood10. Ask your neighbors or your community association for help with cleanups, safety issues,

garbage hauling, beatifying, block parties or anything else you desire in our community. We love Tuxedo Park!

Shannon Bowen-Kelsick, [email protected]

Editor’s Message by Shannon Bowen-Kelsick

Tuxedo ParkBackyard Gazette

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CROSSROADS contUPCOMING EVENTS Movie Night – April 11 at 7pm (Doors at 6:30)Scout Bottle Drive - April 12Crossroads Community Preschool Open House – April 15 at 7pmPub Night - April 25 at 7:30pmMovie Night – May 9 at 7pm (Doors at 6:30)Pub Night - May 30 at 7:30pm5th Annual Crossroads Multicultural Festival: Free admission.Saturday, May 31 from 11am - 4pm. Cultural entertainment, including music, dance, martial arts Henna, glitter tattoo’s, arts and crafts and so much more. International Buff et ($5) To volunteer e-mail Ruth: [email protected] or call the hall 403-276-8108

BRIDGELAND-RIVERSIDEBridgeland Riverside Community AssociationHall: 917 Centre Avenue NE Ph: 403-263-5755, Hall email: [email protected] email: [email protected] our web site at: www.brcacalgary.org for a complete listing of programs and classes.

Annual Spring Art Show & Sale: BRCA Hall on Saturday April 26 from 10 am - 4 pm. Painting - Jewelry - Photography - Sculpture - Ceramics. Come out and meet the artists in attendance who share their inspirations & techniques.

Bridgeland Bike Day: May 3 from 10am – 12:30pm at the Bridgeland Riverside Community Hall. Stop by the community hall with your bicycle to learn more about the pathway network and where it can take you. Check out diff erent types of bikes and kid carriers. There will also be displays on bike maintenance and safety, an obstacle course for the younger crowd and a paperboy challenge for the more experienced riders. In addition, there will be a bike related craft for kids, and a group ride from the hall. We still need volunteers for this event! Please contact Stacey at [email protected]

Bridgeland Days: Soccer Round Up Kids Carnival - June 6th from 11am – 1pmBest of Bridgeland – June 6th Bridgeland Run/Walk – June 7th – if there is enough interest from the community. If you’d like to help out with this event, please contact Stacey at [email protected]

Bridgeland Riverside Playgroup: We meet Wednesdays from 10am to noon at Bridgeland Campus of Centre Street Church, 235-8A St NE

History Interest Group: Our group is focusing on learning more about our rich history in Bridgeland - Riverside, raising awareness and preserving our history. We are also interested in old photos and in talking with people who have stories from the past. Contact Deb Lee 403 265-1597 or Sharon McKendrick at 403 263-5098.

TUXEDO PARKTuxedo Park Community AssociationHall: 202 29 Avenue NEPh: 403-277-8689Editor: [email protected]

TUXEDO HALL EVENTS CALENDAR April 11-13 Hall Love Fest! Our Hall needs some love, come by and help us paint, fi x and love our hall. Going on all weekend, all skills levels needed. For more information or to volunteer, call Karen at 403.835.0057 or email [email protected]. May 4 – Cinco de Mayo, Tuxedo Park Upper HallJuly 1 – Canada Day at Tuxedo ParkSeptember 6 – Clothing Swap at Tuxedo ParkNovember 11 – Remembrance Day Tea and Kids Art ProjectDecember 6 - Santa Breakfast , 9am

CRESCENT HEIGHTSCrescent Heights Community AssociationHall: 1101 - 2nd Street NW Hall Rentals: Call 403-804-5600Newsletter email: [email protected]

McHugh Bluff Cleanup: Saturday, May 10, 9:30 – 11:00am. We will meet at Crescent Road and 5 Street NW and we will fi nish up with Tim Hortons cookies and cold drinks. Garbage and recycling bags as well as thin gloves will be provided.

Empties For Equipment! Crescent Heights High School’s monthly drop-off bottle drives. Thanks for helping support various clubs and teams - your donations make a huge diff erence to us! Drop-off s take place the second Saturday of the month - Apr. 12, May 10, June 14. Thanks for your continuing support!

PROGRAMS AND EVENTS AT THE HALL

Calyx Art Show: Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27.Free parking and free admission

SUNDAYS: Pentecostal Church Public Service 10am – noonMONDAYS: Fitness Class 5-7pm, call Lana 403-999-5373 Dance and Fitness 7:30 – 9:30pm.TUESDAYS: CHCA Traffi c and Planning Meetings - open to publicWEDNESDAYS: Tai Chi 7:30 – 9:30pmTHURSDAYS: Fitness Class 5:30-8pm. For info call Lana 403-999-5373For more a more detailed Hall Calendar and for event and activitiescontact information please visit:http://www.calgaryarea.com/nw/crescenthts/calendar/diary.asp

HIGHLAND PARKHighland Park Community AssociationHall: 3716 - 2nd Street NWHall Rentals: Call 403-276-6969Newsletter email: [email protected]

4th Annual Highland Park Jane’s Walk: A weekend of FREE local walking tours led by neighbourhood volunteers. May 2, 3 and 4. For walks & depart times call Kerri @ 403-209-0026. Visit thecalgaryfoundation.org for more information.

Cultural event ... AFRICA!: Saturday, May 31. Dinner begins at 6:00 with presentation to follow at 7:30pm. Presented by Youth and the Highland Park Community Association, in partnership with the Neighborhood of Promise. RSVP to Elaine Stringer at 403-476–7234We are also looking for volunteers to help with this event. If you can contribute in any way, please give us a call.

Highland Park Play Group: Parents and little ones ages 0 – 5 yearsWhen: Mondays 9:30 – 11:00am (unless it is a holiday)Where: Jubilee Church 458-35 Ave. NWFor more information contact: Carla Rae Shaw at 403-475-0742 or [email protected]. This group is run by local community residents.

Hall Programs:Karate: Mondays, 6:15 – 7:15pm (kids), 7:30 - 9:30 (adults)Martial Arts: Tuesdays, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm and 6:30 – 10:00 pmIrish Dancing: Wednesdays, 5:30 – 9:00pmMartial Arts: Thursdays, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm & 6:30 – 10:00 pmFor information regarding any of the above, please call Gaitri at the Community Hall at 403-276-6969.

RENFREWRenfrew Community AssociationHall: 811 Radford Road NE Ph: 403-230-7055Hall Rentals: Call 403-230-7055 and leave message.Newsletter: [email protected]

Renfrew Bingo - The little hall with the big payouts! Saturday and Monday evenings. Nickel Games at 6:10pm, regular games at 6:50pm, Satellite at 8:45pm. Concession open.

6th Annual Tiny Tots Annual Sale - Saturday April 5, 9am-2pm at the hall. Check everything off your kids’ shopping list all at once. Find gently used children’s clothing, books, gear, and toys. Learn more at renfrewtinytots.com

Renfrew Baptist Free Clothing Giveaway: Apr 12, 10am - 12pmCome check out the clothing you can pick up for you and your family! Free coff ee, goodies and soup/bun lunch. We will also be accepting donations of clothing prior to April 12. Clothing donations can be dropped off at Renfrew Baptist Church, 1204 Renfrew Dr. N.E. Please call the offi ce to arrange a time to drop off donations 403-277-2292.

Easter Egg-stravaganza - April 13, 11:30am -1:00pm. Bring your family and come to the hall to decorate Easter Eggs! We will provide all the decorating supplies, you just need to bring your own hard boiled eggs. There will be stations for all ages and abilities. There will also be games for the younger children. Everyone welcome!

Jelly Bean Dance - April 18, 6-9pm. Prizes for craziest Easter hat plus other door prizes such as iTunes cards and Easter baskets. Dance runs from 6 to 9 pm. Bring a friend. Jelly Bean Dances are for children grades 1-6 and are a whole lotta fun! There is a DJ, candy & snack bar and tons of unbridled energy! Volunteers always needed.

Renfrew Bike Festival - Saturday, May 24 from 11:30am - 2pm. Bicycle decorating and a bike parade for the kids, as well as a free family picnic of hotdogs, veggies and lemonade.

NEW! Adult Horseshoe League. Fridays 7:00-9:30pm, June-July-August at Renfrew Community Hall, 811 Radford Rd NE.Easy-going, casual atmosphere, licensed facility. All welcome. To join or for more info please email David at [email protected]

Drop In-Pilates Class: Tuesday nights at 7:30 pm in the lower hall of Renfrew Baptist Church - 1204 Renfrew Drive NE. Cost is $8.00/classEveryone is welcome regardless of skill level. Classes taught by trained Stott Pilates instructor.

Bottle drop: Saturday April 26, 10am-noonDrop your bottles off and help out the RCA and the Calgary Drop In Centre. See you in the parking lot at 811 Radford Rd (The Hall) on April 26, 10am-noon.

Renfrew Community Pub (Social Room)Most Fridays from 7pm until close. Non-members welcome - be ourguest. Free pool, free shuffl eboard, free foosball.

MARLBOROUGHCalgary Marlborough Community AssociationHall: 636 Marlborough Way NE Ph: 403-273-5894Hall Rentals: Call 403-273-5894 or [email protected] email: [email protected]

Jelly Bean Dances - May 9 and June 206-9pm. Jelly Bean Dances are for children grades 1-6 and are a whole lotta fun! There is a DJ, candy & snack bar and tons of unbridled energy!

9th Annual Ladies Night Out - Back By Popular Demand!Thursday, May 8th from 7-9 pm at the Calgary Marlborough Community Centre, 636 Marlborough Way N.E. This an evening with no kids, no husbands, no pressure to shop, browse or book a home party. Admission for this night is still only a TOONIE which allows you a chance to win one of the many great door prizes. For more information, please call Celia at 403-272-2542.

CMCA Under 6 & Under 8 Soccer League - The league will start on April 23 and run to June 19. There will be a wind-up tournament on June 21. Cost is $90 plus you must have a community membership. To register go on line at www.marlboroughca.ca or phone the offi ce at 403-273-5894.

Swing Your Way Into Spring! - Join Dancin’ Dean at our hall for April Dance Lessons. Connect with new and old friends to learn the Swing and the Rumba. Lessons will be held every Wednesday for the month of April. Classes will start at 7:00pm and run until 8:30 pm. Members $40 per person, Non Members $50 per person.

PROGRAMS AT THE HALLMONDAY: Yoga - upstairs - Fireside Room - 7:30 to 9pm. (class full)TUESDAY: Seniors social walking – main hall, 8:30 to 10:30amWEDNESDAY: Sparks, Brownies, Beavers - all start at 6pmTHURSDAY: Seniors social walking – main hall, 8:30 to 10:30am50+ Club - Whist and Bridge every Thursday at 1pmYoga upstairs - Fireside Room - 1:30- 3:00pm (space available) FRIDAY: Be Fit & Age Well Exercise class - 9 to 10amMilitary Whist (4th Friday of the month) 7pmSATURDAY: Fireside Lounge open last Saturday of the month, 7pm Open Stage and Euchre. Euchre starts at 7:30pm, everyone welcome.

MARLBOROUGH PARKMarlborough Park Community AssociationHall: 6021 Madigan Drive NE Hall Rentals: Call 403-248-1775Newsletter email: [email protected]

UPCOMING EVENTS: Easter Eggstravaganza – April 13, 10am - noonCommunity Cleanup – May 31Scholastic Book Fair and Mom 2 Mom Sale - June 8Jelly Bean Dance – June 20, 6:30 to 9:30pm, $4Lego Contest – September 20

Little Warriors Workshop - May 1, 6 to 9pm $20.00 per person. This workshop is designed to give all of us the tools we require to identify the signs of child abuse. Please call 403-248-1775 for more information, between 8am and 4pm Mon-Fri.

Blood Donor Clinic - April 25 from 3 to 8pm. Give the greatest gift of all - the gift of blood.

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AT THE HALL Marlborough Park PreSchool: There are still a few spaces available.Please call the offi ce at 403-248-1775.Loma Whist Club Wednesday afternoons at 1pm. Please call Ilene at 403-450-9827 for more information.Drop-in Tai Chi Drop-in Tai Chi is held at the Marlborough Park Community Centre every Tuesday from 9:15 to 10:15am.NIA – Monday Evenings – 6:30 -7:30pmYoga – Thursday Afternoon from 3 to 4pm. Call the Hall for details.

WINSTON HTS - MOUNTVIEWWinston Hts - Mountview Community AssociationHall: 520 - 27 Avenue NE Hall Rentals: Call 403-276-5474 orEmail [email protected] email: [email protected]

Mom and Tots Playgroup: Meet in the WHM Community Hall. Mondays, from 10-11:30am. For more info contact Mary-Beth Walsh at 403-209-1691.

Book Club: Calling all book worms! We are starting a monthly book club and would love to hear from you. Our fi rst meeting will be in April. If you are interested in joining us, and would like to provide some suggestions on when and where to meet, please e-mail Mary-Beth at [email protected] and I’ll add you to our growing e-mail list. Once we’ve decided upon a date, time and location for our fi rst get-together in April, I will e-mail everyone interested with further details.

Community Outdoor Rinks: The Marsden Road Adopt-a-Rink is available for skating every day. The community hall rinks are also available most days for skating. We host Grassroots hockey for kids on Tuesdays, family skating on Saturdays and “shinny” hockey.

Community Casino Call for Volunteers: It may be early, but we are beginning the search for volunteers for our annual Community Casino night. The dates for the fundraiser are Tuesday, August 19 and Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at the Elbow River Casino. For more information: Email: [email protected]: Casino Volunteer

Rain Barrel and Composter Community Sales: Not sure how to use a rain barrel? Not to worry! Our experts will be on hand at the sale to show you how to set up and maintain your rain barrel and composter. Composters are only $40 and Rain Barrels start from $60. Saturday, May 31st (9am – 1pm) First Calgary Financial TransCanada: 510, 16th Ave NE

RUNDLERundle Community AssociationHall: 2409 - 50 St. NEHall Rentals: Call 403-280-4752Newsletter email: [email protected]

The Rundle Summit Pub at the hall - Rundle’s best kept secret!The Summit Pub also off ers pool tables, dart boards, as well as cribbage games on Tuesday and euchre on Thursdays. Wing night is still on Wednesdays. Families are welcome! New menu! Check it out!

TEXAS HOLD’EM ON Saturday nights at 7pm NO CASH INVOLVED….. Points Based System.Crib Night at the Rundle Summit Pub! Tuesdays 7 to 9pmHave dinner, play cards and have fun, fun, fun. All welcome.Karaoke at the Rundle Summit Pub! Bring your singing voice and warble your favourite tune!

MOUNT PLEASANTMount Pleasant Community AssociationHall: 602 - 22nd Avenue NW Hall Rentals: Call 403-282-1314 or email:[email protected] email: [email protected]

Easter Shell Hunt & Bike Parade – Sun. April 20Hunt: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Bring your own Easter basket MPCA Community Hall (Upper Hall in case of rain)Decorate your bike or trike (a few items will be available) & join the parade at 11:30am!

Pleasant Times – Upper Hall, 602 22 Ave. NWPleasant Times is an adults-only group that meets at 1pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month in the Upper Hall, 602 22 Ave. NW. Join us for good conversation, games, refreshments, and the opportu-nity to add your ideas for outings and other activities. Join us for a trip to Okotoks and visit both The Saskatoon Farm and the Chinook Honey Company. For just $40 per person, this trip includes a set lunch (mixed greens with Saskatoon vinaigrette; beef, chicken, or egg salad sandwich, Saskatoon pie & ice cream, and tea or coff ee), mo-tor coach transport, either an apiary or meadery tour at Chinook Honey, time to explore at both locations, GST, and lunch tip. For more informa-tion, please call (403) 289-8390 or email Linda at [email protected].

Book Club - 4th Tuesday of the month from 7 to 9pm in the Lower Hall. Our March 25th discussion will be Sylvanus Now by Donna Morrissey. Our April 22nd book will be Maya’s Notebook by Isabel Allende. For more info email [email protected] or call Linda at (403) 289-8390.

MPCA Playgroup - The Mount Pleasant Playgroup is a parent and tot playtime in the MPCA lower hall. Programs are held Monday to Friday mornings from 9:30 am to 11:30am. Go to mpca.ca, click Activities, se-lect Playgroup, then scroll to the bottom of the page for the registration button. For more information you can email [email protected].

Community Seniors’ Garage Sale - Volunteers Needed!We’re looking for people interested in helping to transport people and their treasures to and from the community centre, set up and put away items for sale. If you can help, have bags that you can donate, a folding table you can lend, or are a senior who would like a spot in the sale, please contact Linda at [email protected] or (403) 289-8390.

CROSSROADS“I live in Crossroads!”Crossroads Community AssociationHall: 1803 14 Avenue NE Ph: 403-277-6201Hall Rentals: Call the hall at 403-277-6201Newsletter email: [email protected] page: http://on.fb.me/fqqjLG

Crossroads Community Preschool: Accepting registrations for the 2013/2014 school year. Please call 403-277-2168 or 403-640-4967.Early Registration and Open House: April 15, 7pm at the Crossroads Community Preschool - 1803 14th Ave. NE Come and see the preschool, meet the teacher, and ask any questions you may have. For further information, please call Jenn at 403-277-2168.

Crossroads 50+ Club: Meet every Monday at 6:30pm at the Crossroads Community Centre. Join us for fun times and meet your neighbours. For information call 403-277-6201 or visit our website at: www.crossroads50plusclub.com

After School Cooking Program! - Mondays at the hall from 4 to 5:30pm; inclusive of ages 8 to 12. The program is free, but registration is required. Please call the hall for more details.

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Large Box: 45-50 lbs $30; Medium Box: 35-40 lbs $25; Small Box: 25-30 lbs $20Pick up location is Northside Bible Fellowship (2911 Edmonton Trail NE). To order, please call Yvonne at 403-585-2323 or fi ll out the order form on our website:

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North Central LRT Project updateWe spent a lot of time last spring and summer talking to Calgarians about the North Cen-

tral LRT. Th ese conversations continue to help us shape the project, and more opportunities to have your say will be provided in April and May. Th e conversations we had with people across the city were valuable in helping us understand what is important to our community, how future transportation networks can make our communities better, and how people think we should evaluate the diff erent options we have. Th is past fall, the action continued as we worked on analyzing and evaluating potential route options.

Refi ning the Route Options for Further StudyUsing the community’s input about how to evaluate our options, we sat down to the task

of analyzing several route options including Nose Creek Valley, 4 Street NW, Centre Street North and Edmonton Trail NE, north of 16 Avenue and south of 96 Avenue. From this evaluation, we narrowed it down to two of our highest-ranking options for further study:

1) Centre Street North, at street level (at-grade)2) Edmonton Trail, at street level (at-grade)We evaluated the route options based on criteria like:• Aff ordability • Safety, security and accessibility • Reducing greenhouse gas emissionsIn our evaluations we also considered options for integrating the North Central line with

downtown service. Next steps We’ll be out speaking with Calgarians about our short-listed options this spring. You’re in-

vited to attend upcoming events, including a workshop and a series of Open Houses in April and May. Additional information will be posted online in the near future with event dates.

City Administration took an update on the North Central LRT project to Council’s Trans-portation and Transit Committee on March 12, 2014. You can read the report on Calgary Transit’s Route Ahead website at www.routeahead.ca. Sincerely,

Ryan Murray, Transportation Planning

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