March - Ramsay Community Association in Calgary

AFFORDABLE AND FUN MUSIC SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS OF ALL AGES
Ed Top
An affordable music school began in March for residents in
Ramsay and Inglewood. For as little as $3 a session students are
being exposed to the instruments of guitar, piano, voice and
drums.
“I’m excited about the possibilities for gifted kids,” said
organizer Ed Top. “Many families simply can’t afford $25 an
hour for music lessons. This will give them an opportunity
to discover whether or not they have a natural inclination for
an instrument without having to fork over big bucks in the
process.”
Taught at the Lantern Community Church, the program is
sponsored in an interesting way.
“Thirty-five ‘shareholders’ are being approached to donate $35
a month for as long as they are able,” Ed said. “The school
then can accommodate up to 75 people. We’re attempting to
rent, buy or borrow instruments so our students don’t have to
purchase something immediately.”
The Lantern Music School has opened its doors to seniors as
well with up to three people in each class.
“We currently have three retired people in one session learning
the mouth organ and three youngsters in the next room playing
a Beatles tune on the guitar,” Ed said. “We feel small, fun group
dynamics are the way to go. Even if only 10% of students go on
to make this a life-long love, the program will have been worth
it.”
The sessions run for six weeks and then stop for a two-week
break. Students are expected to commit to those weeks, so the
cost of registration will be $18.
“If the classes go well, students have the option of continuing
for another six weeks,” Ed said. “The classes are a fabulous
way to get to know each other. It’s a great community-building
project.”
For more information on classroom availability or if you’d like
to participate by buying a ‘share’, you can get a hold of Ed at
234-9116.
ARE YOU AT RISK FOR HEART
DISEASE?
As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce one of the leading
causes of medical emergencies, the Calgary Fire
Department recently introduced free cholesterol screening
at select residential fire stations across the city. Free blood
pressure screening is offered at all stations. For more
information on these or any other Fire Department service,
please visit www.calgary.ca/fire.
Fire Stations providing Cholesterol Screening:
Station #8
1720-45 Street SW
Station #9
2515-78 Avenue SE
Station #19
13807 Parkland Blvd SE
Station #20
3110 Sinai Street SW
Station #23
2727-26 Avenue SE
Station #24
2607-106 Avenue SW
Station #26
450 Midpark Way SE
Station #29
7027 Coach Hill Road SW
Station #30
6 McKenzie Towne Gate SE
Station #4
1991-18 Avenue NE
Station #10
1909-16 Avenue NW
Station #18
415-68 Avenue NW
Station #21
209 Silvergrove Drive NW
Dale Station Fehr #28 at the unveiling 7925 of his Edgemont Ramsy mural, Blvd NW 2003.
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