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HFebruary 2013<br />

ello <strong>Acadia</strong><br />

The Official <strong>Community</strong> Newsletter for ACADIA<br />

Published by Mind’s design studio Call 403-257-8345 for advertising oPPortunities www.Mindsdesign.Ca<br />

Mind’s design studio’s Mission is to create an inspiring resource for residents <strong>and</strong><br />

businesses to becoMe More involved, connected <strong>and</strong> prosperous within their coMMunities.<br />

<strong>Acadia</strong> <strong>Community</strong> Association’s<br />

Annual<br />

Saturday, February 16, 2013<br />

11:00am - 3:00pm<br />

see page 3 for more details on the winter carnival.<br />

<strong>Acadia</strong> <strong>Community</strong> Association / <strong>Acadia</strong> Recreation Complex<br />

Address: 240 - 90 Avenue S.E. <strong>Calgary</strong>, Alberta T2J 6P6<br />

Phone: 403-255-1252 Email: acadiarec@telus.net<br />

Visit us at: www.<strong>Acadia</strong>Rec.com<br />

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Pg. 2 February 2013 Thank you for supporting your community association <strong>and</strong> your local businesses!


acadia community association’s<br />

Annual Winter Carnival<br />

saturday, february 16, 2013 from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm.<br />

- FREE SKATE 12:15 - 1:15 pm<br />

- Door Prizes - Cake Walk<br />

- Games, Bounce House & Lots of Fun<br />

- Hot Dogs, Drinks <strong>and</strong> More...<br />

children: no charge adults: $2:00<br />

acadia membership holders: no charge<br />

Non-Perishable Food Item(s) as a Donation to the<br />

<strong>Calgary</strong> Food Bank greatly appreciated.<br />

Contact Kim at arccurl@telus.net or call 403-255-1252 Ext. 222 for further details.<br />

Address: 240 - 90 Avenue SE<br />

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acadia coMMunity association (aca)<br />

Please direct any community related questions to :<br />

♦ Phone: 403-255-1252 ♦ E-mail: acadiarec@telus.net ♦ www.acadiarec.com<br />

address: 240 - 90 avenue s.e.<br />

calgary, alberta t2J 6p6<br />

office hoUrs: Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm, Saturday & Sunday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm<br />

executive<br />

President Phyllis Dean 403-253-1752 epdean@telus.net<br />

Vice President Keith Simmons keithsimmons@telusplanet.net<br />

Secretary Denise Heck dheck104@gmail.com<br />

Treasurer Dan Balkovec 403-560-5659<br />

Past President Ed Dean 403-253-1752<br />

directors<br />

Financial Resources Lil Rose 403-253-6054<br />

Membership Vacant<br />

Publicity (Newsletter Editor) Rhonda Pomfrey 403-243-9427 rdjpomfrey3@shaw.ca<br />

Social Events Phyllis Dean 403-253-1752<br />

Sports Director Graeme Allison gallison@shaw.ca<br />

Ways & Means Georgina Leschinski 403-441-9290 georgina_leschinski@hotmail.com<br />

Director at Large Frankie Harrison 403-259-2660 gordh@telusplanet.net<br />

Director at Large George Rose 403-253-6054<br />

Director at Large Marv Olson 403-252-7989<br />

aca district contacts<br />

Alderman (Ward 9) Gian-Carlo Carra 403-268-2430 ward09@calgary.ca<br />

M.L.A. <strong>Calgary</strong>-<strong>Acadia</strong> Jonathan Denis 403-640-1363 calgary.acadia@assembly.ab.ca<br />

MP, <strong>Calgary</strong> Southeast Jason Kenney 403-225-3480 kennej@parl.gc.ca<br />

<strong>Community</strong> Rec. Coordinator Kendra Varoney 403-537-7592 kendra.varoney@calgary.ca<br />

CPS <strong>Community</strong> Liaison Cst. Blindenbach 403-567-6600 QBlindenbach@calgarypolice.ca<br />

Garden Committee Corinne S<strong>and</strong>hurst 403-253-2577 acadiagarden@yahoo.com<br />

Traffic Committee Keith Simmons keithsimmons@telusplanet.net<br />

Youth Justice Maureen McClean 403-255-7010 maureen.mcclean@esso.ca<br />

Girl Guides of Canada Tracy Commasetti 403-203-2414<br />

Welcome Wagon MAIN NUMBER 1-866-627-6070 www.welcomewagon.ca<br />

Newsletter Ad Inquiry/Ad Sales Laura Dennison 403-257-8345 newslettersales@mindsdesign.ca<br />

Newsletter Publisher Bobbie-Jo Bergner 403-203-9152 info@mindsdesign.ca<br />

acadia recreation management<br />

Business Manager Jodi Wright 403-255-1252 Ext. 224 acadiarec@telus.net<br />

Operations Manager Craig Recksiedler 403-255-1252 Ext. 226 c.recksiedler@telus.net<br />

acadia recreation office staff<br />

Arena Coordinator Madeline Vatcher 403-255-1252 Ext. 223 arcarena@telus.net<br />

Curling Coordinator/Special Events Kim Pedersen 403-255-1252 Ext. 222 arccurl@telus.net<br />

acadia community association vision <strong>and</strong> mission<br />

vision: To be a well managed <strong>Community</strong> Association providing a safe <strong>and</strong> caring community through the engagement of<br />

residents in community planning, social <strong>and</strong> recreational activities.<br />

mission: The <strong>Acadia</strong> <strong>Community</strong> Association is dedicated to creating a vibrant <strong>and</strong> healthy community through enhanced<br />

participation of neighbours involved in a shared vision.<br />

Pg. 4 February 2013 Thank you for supporting your community association <strong>and</strong> your local businesses!


<strong>Acadia</strong><br />

<strong>Community</strong> Updates<br />

<strong>Hello</strong> <strong>Acadia</strong><br />

Deadlines<br />

<strong>Community</strong> Content <strong>and</strong> Ads...<br />

Submission<br />

Deadlines<br />

<strong>Community</strong> content is due<br />

on the 10th of the month,<br />

for the following month’s<br />

issue.<br />

Please forward to Rhonda<br />

at rho@mindsdesign.ca.<br />

Ads are due on the 15th of<br />

the month, for the following<br />

month’s issue. Please forward<br />

inquiries to Laura Dennison at<br />

newslettersales@mindsdesign.ca.<br />

Spring Clean-Up Event for <strong>Acadia</strong> Residents<br />

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!<br />

Saturday, May 11, 2013<br />

ACA / ARC<br />

Babysitter’s Registry<br />

Would you like to add your name to the Babysitter’s Registry?<br />

Please email Rhonda at rho@mindsdesign.ca or phone 403-243-9427.<br />

naMes age phone<br />

Jaelin B. 14 403-875-0317 weeknight/ends<br />

Brittany H. 14 403-640-7132 weeknight/ends<br />

Madisson J. 12 403-720-3430 weeknight/ends<br />

Rose K. Adult 403-253-4570 weeknight/ends/days<br />

Bonnie K. Adult 403-613-9477 weeknight/ends/days<br />

Carmen M. 13 403-697-9962 weeknight/ends<br />

Jamie P. Adult 403-453-8119 weeknight/ends<br />

Hailey P. 12 403-253-4148 weekends only<br />

Sarah P. 12 403-640-2874 weeknight/ends<br />

Tova S. 14 403-257-2154 weeknight/ends<br />

Grace S. Adult 403-253-5018 weeknight/ends<br />

Babysitters’ names are listed at the request of the individual providing the services. The <strong>Acadia</strong><br />

<strong>Community</strong> Association will not accept responsibility. Sitters are not screened. The employer<br />

is responsible for negotiating reliability, maturity, safety, rates, etc. with the Sitter. This is<br />

strictly a service for the community of <strong>Acadia</strong>.<br />

Pg. 5 February 2013 The OFFICIAL community newsletter for <strong>Acadia</strong> (also delivering to Fairview businesses)


Your official newsletter<br />

<strong>Community</strong><br />

News<br />

what’s up<br />

at the ARC<br />

Our FRONT DESK hours of operation at the ARC are Monday<br />

through Friday 9:00am-9:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 9:00am –<br />

5:00pm. For those of you using the Squash <strong>and</strong> Racquetball Courts,<br />

we ask that you bring the exact change or purchase a punch card<br />

(pay for 4 courts, get 1 FREE). You can do this either by phone or<br />

in person at the Front Desk during office hours.<br />

acadia commUnitY association winter<br />

carnival – Saturday, February 16th, 2013 from 11am – 3pm,<br />

including a Public Skate: 12:15 -1:15. Admission: Children No<br />

Charge, Adults $ 2.00. <strong>Acadia</strong> <strong>Community</strong> Membership Holders:<br />

No Charge. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the<br />

<strong>Calgary</strong> Food Bank as a donation. Contact Kim at arccurl@telus.<br />

net or call at 403-255-1252, Ext. 222 for further details.<br />

memBerships – Memberships are available at the ARC.<br />

Family: $25, Single $15, <strong>and</strong> Charter Members $10. Come out <strong>and</strong><br />

support your community!<br />

arena – Public Skating is on Sundays at 11:45 to 12:45.<br />

Please contact Maddy at arcarena@telus.net or call<br />

403-255-1252 , 223 for availability or more information.<br />

Bingo volUnteers needed – Please contact Lil Rose at<br />

403-253-6054 if you are interested in volunteering for our Bingos.<br />

cUrling arena - Please contact Kim at arccurl@telus.net or<br />

call 403-255-1252 for more information.<br />

happY hoUr – Join us for ACA Happy Hour/Social on Saturday,<br />

February 9, 2013 from 4 – 6 pm in our Lounge. For more<br />

information call the ARC at 403-255-1252.<br />

Keepin it coUntrY line dance clUB – This club<br />

dances at the <strong>Acadia</strong> Recreation Complex Wednesdays, from<br />

7:00pm – 9:00pm. Contact: Gerry Smith @ 403-256-4150<br />

parent & tots plaYgroUp - Our weekly “Parent <strong>and</strong><br />

Tots” gathering at the ARC is every Tuesday from 9:30-11:00 am.<br />

There is no fee for this group so please stop by anytime. Please<br />

contact Holly Young at 403-695-7338 should you require any<br />

information.<br />

MDS PRINTING<br />

T-SHIRT & STICKER PACKAGE SPECIAL<br />

10 white t-shirts with full colour heat<br />

transfer <strong>and</strong> 200 stickers*<br />

$ 189.95 + GST<br />

*Special includes 10 white<br />

Fruit of the Loom 100% cotton t-shirts<br />

in the same size with<br />

4”x2.5” crest/logo on the front.<br />

Full colour stickers are<br />

4”x2.5” in size.<br />

Quotes are available for modifications<br />

or custom orders.<br />

403-478-4355<br />

mdsprinting@shaw.ca<br />

parent & tot no charge sKate – Free skating at the<br />

ARC Arena from 9:30-10:30am every Tuesday <strong>and</strong> Friday.<br />

For more information contact the ARC at 403-255-1252.<br />

racQUetBall or sQUash, YoUr choice – Please<br />

call us at 403-255-1252 to book your time. Prices are $20.00/<br />

hr during non prime hours (8am-4pm weekdays) <strong>and</strong> $22.00/<br />

hr during prime time (4pm-9pm <strong>and</strong> all day weekends). You can<br />

purchase a punch card (pay for 4 courts, get 1 FREE). A Non<br />

Prime card is $80.00 <strong>and</strong> a Prime card is $88.00. ALL PRICES<br />

INCLUDE GST.<br />

You can purchase these at our Front Desk during office hours<br />

or contact us by phone 403-255-1252.<br />

rose hall or room rentals – Please call Kim at<br />

403-255-1252, Ext. 222 or email arccurl@telus.net for<br />

availability <strong>and</strong> information on all your special event meetings &<br />

bookings.<br />

sports card show - The Sports Card Show is Saturday<br />

<strong>and</strong> Sunday February 9th & 10th, 2013. Contact Julie at<br />

403-990-6312.<br />

please recycle Your newsletter<br />

Your<br />

crest/logo<br />

here<br />

Schools<br />

Businesses<br />

<strong>Community</strong> <strong>Associations</strong><br />

Groups<br />

Special Functions<br />

Teams<br />

Fundraising<br />

Pg. 6 February 2013 Thank you for supporting your community association <strong>and</strong> your local businesses!


<strong>Community</strong><br />

Your official newsletter<br />

Financial Resources<br />

lil rose - 403-253-6054<br />

Thank you Cathie (not of <strong>Acadia</strong>) for volunteering for<br />

<strong>Acadia</strong> at the New Year’s Eve event at Grey Eagle. Each<br />

organization was to have one volunteer at this charity event.<br />

The regular volunteers were either without transportation or<br />

were booked for celebrations. Thanks new Bingo Volunteers -<br />

Barry Smith, Jennie Van Rump <strong>and</strong> Mike Driscoll. You make my<br />

phoning job to have 12 volunteers each event much easier.<br />

Do come out <strong>and</strong> enjoy the Winter Carnival on Saturday,<br />

February 16th, 2013 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.<br />

five star: 4980 - 25 Street S.E.<br />

Bingo Barn: 1107 - 33 Street N.E.<br />

grey eagle: 3777 Grey Eagle Drive<br />

february dates<br />

volunteers needed!<br />

Volunteers are needed from<br />

10:45 am - 3:30 pm. All<br />

events are in the afternoon.<br />

tues. feb. 5 five star 11:00 aM<br />

fri. feb. 15 grey eagle 11:00 aM<br />

tues. feb. 19 five star 11:00 aM<br />

Mon. feb. 24 bingo barn 11:00 aM<br />

tues. Mar. 5 five star 11:00 aM<br />

fri. Mar. 8 gray eagle 11:00 aM<br />

Renovations<br />

Decks & Fences<br />

Kitchens & Baths<br />

Basement<br />

BiLL carnegie<br />

Developments<br />

Residential Project<br />

Management<br />

carnegie contracting inc.<br />

P: 403.992.0661<br />

e: contact.crcs@gmail.com<br />

BILL CARNEGIE<br />

E: contact.crcs@gmail.com<br />

Licenced / Bonded / insured<br />

http://carnegiecontracting.com<br />

Dr. Christine Julie Labbé Holko<br />

Dr. Christine<br />

Holko is now<br />

accepting<br />

new patients.<br />

(service bilingue)<br />

Located in<br />

Southcenter<br />

Tower,<br />

situated<br />

across the<br />

street from<br />

the Anderson train station, next to<br />

Southcenter mall <strong>and</strong> Willowpark village.<br />

290-11012 MacLeod Trail South, <strong>Calgary</strong>, AB T2V 6A5<br />

403-271-1517<br />

Email: info@makeyousmile.ca<br />

Website: www.makeyousmile.ca<br />

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macleod trail south<br />

willow park drive s.e.<br />

109 avenue s.e.<br />

Bonaventure dr. s.e.


Forget the resolution…<br />

Did you make a resolution to get fit<br />

<strong>and</strong> lose weight? Forget it! Instead,<br />

start a revolution – a health revolution!<br />

Fitness isn’t a goal – it’s a way of life. A<br />

resolution is merely a decision to change<br />

something; a revolution is a complete<br />

system change. A true commitment to<br />

fitness <strong>and</strong> health should be a revolution.<br />

Let me offer the following advice about<br />

staging your own personal fitness<br />

revolution:<br />

1. set reasonable goals. Want to<br />

lose 50 pounds <strong>and</strong> drop 5 dress<br />

sizes? Great! Will you accomplish<br />

that by summer? Maybe. A lofty<br />

goal can be intimidating <strong>and</strong> seem<br />

unachievable. Instead of tackling the<br />

entire goal, chip away at it. Shoot to<br />

lose 10 pounds in 2 months. Setting<br />

<strong>and</strong> achieving numerous goals<br />

encourages you to continue your<br />

revolution.<br />

2. take baby steps.<br />

• Exercise: If you aren’t physically<br />

active, start small or you will end-up<br />

discouraged or possibly injured. Go<br />

for a brisk walk, hit the elliptical, or<br />

do an entry-level group class. Once<br />

that becomes easy, add another<br />

component. If you are active, add<br />

variety. Trying something new<br />

avoids boredom <strong>and</strong> works different<br />

muscles, so your body more actively<br />

burns calories. Kettlebells are a<br />

great addition to any fitness plan!<br />

• Diet: I hate the “d-word” - it<br />

implies deprivation. Think of<br />

healthy meal plans instead: limit<br />

carbohydrates <strong>and</strong> make vegetables<br />

½ of your daily food intake. Think<br />

first: how much workout time<br />

start a Revolution!<br />

will that cookie cost? Opt for a<br />

smoothie, apple, or carrots instead.<br />

3. find a partner. People who<br />

workout with a friend are more<br />

dedicated <strong>and</strong> have more fun.<br />

Meeting a friend at the gym<br />

is motivational, offers friendly<br />

competition, <strong>and</strong> provides an ally to<br />

share your success.<br />

4. there is no one-size-fits-all<br />

weight-loss solution. Media is<br />

littered with weight-loss success<br />

stories. Harness the motivation, but<br />

don’t get hooked in. Do research<br />

– what’s it cost? How much work<br />

is involved? Do you have support?<br />

Does it fit your lifestyle? Just<br />

because the latest fad diet worked<br />

for a friend, doesn’t mean it will<br />

work for you. Most important<br />

– don’t sacrifice your health <strong>and</strong><br />

nutrition.<br />

5. track your progress. Take<br />

measurements <strong>and</strong> before/<br />

during/after photos. It’s not<br />

easy – after all, who wants to<br />

take a photo when you know<br />

you’re overweight <strong>and</strong> out of<br />

shape? Re-take measurements<br />

<strong>and</strong> analyze your progress once a<br />

month. It’s so rewarding to look<br />

back <strong>and</strong> track your progress<br />

as you proceed towards your<br />

goals. Each month’s improvement<br />

is a successful battle in your<br />

revolution.<br />

6. don’t let a setback become<br />

a habit. So you went to Vegas<br />

for the weekend <strong>and</strong> gained a<br />

couple pounds. Big deal – we’re<br />

all human! Just don’t allow this<br />

break to become an excuse to<br />

continue with bad habits. Get back<br />

to healthy eating <strong>and</strong> exercise right<br />

away.<br />

7. have fun! Find something you<br />

truly love <strong>and</strong> you won’t see it as<br />

work!<br />

You are doing this for yourself. We often<br />

put ourselves last, but making a change<br />

for a healthier lifestyle not only rewards<br />

you, it also benefits your family <strong>and</strong><br />

friends.<br />

Vive la revolution!<br />

Allison Scott is an Certified Kettlebell<br />

Instructor <strong>and</strong> Fitness <strong>and</strong> Strength<br />

Training Instructor with Kanaka Fitness.<br />

She also is a karate student<br />

<strong>and</strong> teaches cardio kickboxing at<br />

Arashi Do Martial Arts.<br />

martial arts<br />

Pg. 8 February 2013 Thank you for supporting your community association <strong>and</strong> your local businesses!


<strong>Community</strong><br />

Your official newsletter<br />

Civic Chat<br />

hon. Jonathan denis Q.c.<br />

minister of Justice <strong>and</strong> solicitor<br />

general - mla, calgary-acadia<br />

calgary.acadia@assembly.ab.ca<br />

10, 8318 Fairmount Dr. SE 403-640-1363<br />

calgary.acadia@assembly.ab.ca<br />

jonath<strong>and</strong>enis.com<br />

I hope that you are all settling into your routines again. February<br />

is a fantastic month. The spring session of the Legislature will<br />

be starting <strong>and</strong> I know that winter is nearing the end. One of<br />

my resolutions is to get out more <strong>and</strong> so I have included some<br />

ideas to get out there <strong>and</strong> stay healthy.<br />

experience your winter wonderl<strong>and</strong> at a provincial park<br />

in Kananaskis country Exciting adventures are waiting for<br />

you <strong>and</strong> your family at a provincial park or recreation area<br />

in Kananaskis Country this winter. For world-renowned<br />

R. T. Alderman is your choice:<br />

� to be artistic, musical (orchestral b<strong>and</strong>) or dramatic<br />

� to be h<strong>and</strong>s-on in science labs, construction (wood shop) <strong>and</strong> with<br />

digital media<br />

� to have 56 minutes of daily Physical Education with a newly upgraded fitness centre<br />

� to take French or Spanish as a Second Language<br />

� for Outdoor School, Quebec <strong>and</strong> West-coast Sailing Trips<br />

� for flexible programming for athletes <strong>and</strong> dancers<br />

� for integration for students with Special Needs<br />

� to attend a middle school where our teens are mentors <strong>and</strong> role<br />

models for students at MapleRidge Elementary School<br />

� School-wide science fair <strong>and</strong> entrepreneurial venture opportunities<br />

February 21st<br />

6:30 to 8pm<br />

725 Mapleton Dr. S. E.<br />

403-777-7520<br />

www.cbe.ab.ca/b653<br />

cross-country skiing, visit Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, the<br />

Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park, the Kananaskis Village/<br />

Ribbon Creek system or West Bragg Creek. At the Canmore<br />

Nordic Centre, you can even enjoy night skiing from sundown<br />

until 9 p.m. on the lit Banff Trail up to Junction 7 where it meets<br />

the Banff Loop Trail. The day lodge closes at 5:30 p.m. daily.<br />

For more info. on winter activities visit AlbertaParks.ca.<br />

Renewed Premier’s Council to help build capacity in<br />

Alberta’s cultural sectors In support of Premier Alison<br />

Redford’s vision to create a longterm culture plan for Alberta<br />

<strong>and</strong> reflect the province’s diverse cultural l<strong>and</strong>scape, the<br />

Premier’s Council on Arts <strong>and</strong> Culture will be refocused as<br />

the Premier’s Council on Culture, with a renewed m<strong>and</strong>ate<br />

<strong>and</strong> membership. Recruitment for council positions begins<br />

immediately. Applications will be accepted until Feb. 28, <strong>and</strong> the<br />

new Premier’s Council on Culture will be announced<br />

in spring 2013.<br />

As your MLA, you are always welcome to contact me with<br />

questions, suggestions or concerns. In fact, your communication<br />

with my office helps me do my job. Contact my office anytime<br />

at 403-640.1363. You can also follow what I am doing as your<br />

MLA <strong>and</strong> as the Minister of Justice <strong>and</strong> Solicitor General on<br />

Facebook, Twitter <strong>and</strong> my website.<br />

Facebook: Facebook.com/jonath<strong>and</strong>enismla<br />

Twitter: Twitter.com/MinisterJono Website: jonath<strong>and</strong>enis.com<br />

iMove<br />

� Physical activity, health &<br />

wellness are supported through<br />

curricula, athletics & school-wide<br />

programs<br />

iCreate<br />

� We provide a balance of whole<br />

group instruction with<br />

inquiry-based, multi-disciplinary<br />

project-based learning.<br />

iLearn<br />

� We recognize that every<br />

student can learn <strong>and</strong> be<br />

successful in their own way.<br />

We make<br />

a difference!<br />

Pg. 9 February 2013 The OFFICIAL community newsletter for <strong>Acadia</strong> (also delivering to Fairview businesses)


<strong>Community</strong><br />

Your official newsletter<br />

Services<br />

protect your hoMe — by<br />

protecting your blue cart<br />

The City of <strong>Calgary</strong>’s household recycling<br />

program uses large, wheeled blue carts<br />

for weekly recycling material pick-up.<br />

These can contain easily combustible<br />

materials such as paper <strong>and</strong> cardboard,<br />

along with potentially valuable items such<br />

as refundable containers <strong>and</strong> documents with your personal<br />

information.<br />

The <strong>Calgary</strong> Police Service offers these tips to keep your blue<br />

cart — <strong>and</strong> your home — from becoming a target for v<strong>and</strong>als<br />

or thieves.<br />

• Keep your blue cart in your garage whenever it’s not out<br />

for recycling pickup. Leaving it in the alley or on your<br />

driveway can make your cart a target.<br />

• Take refundable containers such as pop cans to bottle<br />

depots. If these containers are left in blue carts, they<br />

encourage people to go through the blue cart contents,<br />

which can lead to littering <strong>and</strong> v<strong>and</strong>alism. Refundable<br />

containers also attract undesirable bottle pickers to your<br />

community.<br />

• If you don’t find recycling depots convenient, you may<br />

also consider donating your refundable containers to local<br />

bottle drives, or simply dropping the containers off at a<br />

bottle depot. Many depots have a bin for donations <strong>and</strong><br />

the money collected goes to charitable organizations.<br />

• Don’t put hazardous materials such as solvents or batteries<br />

in your blue cart, as these can endanger City staff <strong>and</strong><br />

damage equipment during recycling pickup <strong>and</strong> processing.<br />

For a convenient list of blue cart materials, <strong>and</strong> options for<br />

non-recyclable material, check The City of <strong>Calgary</strong> website<br />

at www.calgary.ca or call 3-1-1.<br />

• Shred all documents that contain personal information<br />

such as bills, bank statements, receipts, etc, <strong>and</strong> place<br />

them in a clear plastic bag before disposing of them in your<br />

blue cart.<br />

• If your blue cart is v<strong>and</strong>alized, please report it to the<br />

<strong>Calgary</strong> Police Service using the non-emergency phone<br />

number: 403-266-1234. This helps the police establish<br />

patterns of crime, which in turn helps create solutions.<br />

For more crime prevention tips, visit<br />

www.calgarypolice.ca.<br />

disClaiMer<br />

The opinions expressed within any published article, report<br />

or submission reflect those of the author <strong>and</strong> should not be<br />

considered to reflect those of the <strong>Community</strong> Association<br />

<strong>and</strong> Mind’s Design Studio.<br />

The information contained in this newsletter is believed to<br />

be accurate, but is not warranted to be so. The <strong>Community</strong><br />

Association <strong>and</strong> Mind’s Design Studio do not endorse any<br />

person or persons advertising in this newsletter. Publication<br />

of these ads should not be considered an endorsement of any<br />

goods or services.<br />

Trico Centre for Family Wellness<br />

11150 Bonaventure Drive SE<br />

403-278-7542 | www.tricocentre.ca<br />

We’re celebrating<br />

30 years<br />

of family wellness!<br />

A tradition<br />

of providing<br />

affordable<br />

fitness to all,<br />

with residents<br />

of partnered<br />

communities<br />

receiving our<br />

best price.<br />

3CELEBRATING 30 YEARS<br />

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o<br />

CELEBRATING 30 YEARS<br />

OF FAMILY WELLNESS


<strong>Community</strong><br />

Your official newsletter<br />

Feature Advertiser<br />

Pet Talk With Dr. Lori Keeler<br />

Weight Matters<br />

As more people battle with their own weight issues, furry<br />

housemates increasingly struggle alongside them. Data from<br />

the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention indicate that over<br />

half of all dogs <strong>and</strong> cats are overweight or obese. “Obese” is<br />

defined as 30% above normal weight. This means a cat with<br />

a normal weight of 8 lbs for its body size is obese if it weighs<br />

10.5lbs - that is only 2.5 lbs!!!<br />

One hurdle: people’s idea of what constitutes a fat pet often<br />

differs from clinical reality. A study by Pfizer Inc.’s Animal<br />

Health business showed that 47% of veterinarians felt their<br />

canine patients were obese, while only 17% of dog owners<br />

agreed. For instance, a 90-pound female Labrador retriever<br />

is roughly equivalent to a 186-pound woman who is 5-foot,<br />

4-inches tall—a human body-mass index that’s considered<br />

obese.<br />

The main culprit: owners who routinely overfeed pets, don’t<br />

exercise them enough <strong>and</strong> are unaware of the severe, <strong>and</strong><br />

costly, health problems caused by excess weight. Common<br />

woes include diabetes, arthritis, kidney failure, high blood<br />

pressure <strong>and</strong> cancer. Research also suggests that pets fed<br />

less over their lifetime can live significantly longer.<br />

Knowing how much to feed your pet can be confusing.<br />

Manufacturers are not required to list the calorie content<br />

of their foods on labels, feeding directions are listed for<br />

the “most dem<strong>and</strong>ing” life stage for which the product is<br />

intended, such as reproduction. Subsequently you could<br />

be overfeeding your pet by 25% or more by following the<br />

feeding quidelines on the bag.<br />

The pet industry is eager to help - there are dog treadmills,<br />

boot camps for obese dogs, dog walkers to take your pet<br />

for extra exercise <strong>and</strong> numerous toys <strong>and</strong> gadgets to get<br />

your feline friends moving around the house.<br />

What should an owner do? First of all, have your veterinarian<br />

assess your pets body condition <strong>and</strong> overall health. Just as<br />

in people, your obese pet should never enter a weight loss<br />

program without the consent of their doctor. Call us today<br />

for a weight assessment 403-278-9311.<br />

Pg. 11 February 2013 The OFFICIAL community newsletter for <strong>Acadia</strong> (also delivering to Fairview businesses)


Willow Ridge Soccer <strong>and</strong> Carburn Sports form WRC Soccer. The program will be running in both communities.<br />

• 100% non-profit, volunteer run club = lower costs <strong>and</strong> more input from all members.<br />

• Focused on giving every player the opportunity to have fun <strong>and</strong> develop to their highest level.<br />

• Smaller team sizes for players to have more time on the ball in both game <strong>and</strong> training scenarios.<br />

• Open to players from all areas of <strong>Calgary</strong>.<br />

• Under 6 to U18, Tier I to VI CMSA Soccer registration available soon. Under 6 to U10 House<br />

league registering soon.<br />

• Available spots for Tier I teams in different age groups.<br />

• Independent coaches <strong>and</strong> teams are welcome!<br />

• Great facilities <strong>and</strong> training equipment in easily accessed areas of your community!<br />

age levels offered<br />

Under 6 - born in 2007 & 2008<br />

Under 8 - born in 2005 & 2006<br />

Under 10 - born in 2003 & 2004<br />

Under 12 - born in 2001 & 2002<br />

Under 14 - born in 1999 & 2000<br />

Under 16 - born in 1997 & 1998<br />

Under 18 - born in 1995 &1996<br />

• New Dentures<br />

Complete & Partial<br />

• Implant Dentures<br />

• Relines & Repairs<br />

• Insurance Plans Accepted<br />

• Alberta Seniors Benefit Program<br />

With over 25 years<br />

experience, call us today for a<br />

Complimentary Consultation<br />

Douglas A. Lee, DD, DENTURIST<br />

JOIN YOUR LOCAL SOCCER CLUB!<br />

for more information <strong>and</strong> online registration go to<br />

www.wrcsoccer.com<br />

Located on the corner of MacLeod Trail & 94th Ave SE<br />

MacLeod Plaza, 180-94th Avenue SE<br />

Pg. 12 February 2013 Thank you for supporting your community association <strong>and</strong> your local businesses!


Carriage House Inn<br />

“We Take Great Care of You”<br />

♦ Fine Dining in the new 9030 Dining Lounge<br />

♦ Sunday Brunch in THÊ Restaurant<br />

~2012-13 <strong>Calgary</strong> Herald Reader’s Choice Award Winner!<br />

♦ Dudley’s Lounge & Peanuts Sports Pub<br />

♦ Heated Outdoor Pool & Hot Tub Open Year-Round<br />

♦ Br<strong>and</strong> New 24-hour Fitness Centre<br />

♦ Meeting & Function space for groups of 5 to 500<br />

♦ In-house Bakery & Off-site Catering services<br />

Call for Reservations, Information or<br />

Visit Us Soon to See What’s New!<br />

9030 Macleod Trail South Tel : (403) 253-1101 www.carriagehouse.net<br />

Carriage House Inn<br />

“We Take Great Care of You”<br />

♦ Fine Dining in the new 9030 Dining Lounge<br />

♦ Sunday Brunch in THÊ Restaurant<br />

~2012-13 <strong>Calgary</strong> Herald Reader’s Choice Award Winner!<br />

♦ Dudley’s Lounge & Peanuts Sports Pub<br />

♦ Heated Outdoor Pool & Hot Tub Open Year-Round<br />

♦ Br<strong>and</strong> New 24-hour Fitness Centre<br />

♦ Meeting & Function space for groups of 5 to 500<br />

♦ In-house Bakery & Off-site Catering services<br />

Pg. 13 February 2013 The OFFICIAL community newsletter for <strong>Acadia</strong> (also delivering to Fairview businesses)<br />

Call for Reservations, Information or<br />

Visit Us Soon to See What’s New!


Learning &<br />

Growing Together<br />

Mapleridge Cooperative Preschool<br />

600 <strong>Acadia</strong> Drive SE (corner of <strong>Acadia</strong> & Southl<strong>and</strong> Drive)<br />

registration open house<br />

Thursday, February 7th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm & Saturday, February 9th from 10:00 am to noon<br />

4 year old classes (MWF mornings or MWTh afternoons)<br />

3 year old classes (Tu/Th mornings only)<br />

We are a non-profit <strong>and</strong> non-denominational preschool. We operate as a cooperative preschool <strong>and</strong> government<br />

subsidy is available. More information is available at www.mapleridgepreschool.com.<br />

Contact us at 403-278-9594 or mapleridgepreschool@hotmail.com<br />

Pg. 14 February 2013 Thank you for supporting your community association <strong>and</strong> your local businesses!


Your<br />

<strong>Community</strong><br />

CLASSIFIED ADS!!!<br />

To place your classified ad, contact Laura at 403-257-8345<br />

or email: newslettersales@mindsdesign.ca today!<br />

CoMMunity MeMbers Can reCeive disCounts!<br />

residential snow removal in <strong>Acadia</strong>.<br />

Driveway/sidewalk clearing within 24 hours after snowfall<br />

stops. Prices vary on size of the lot. Please call BEN at<br />

403-640-2874 for quotation.<br />

BUsiness advertising availaBle at the arc!<br />

We can advertise for you. Call the <strong>Acadia</strong> Recreation Complex<br />

at 403-255-1252.<br />

all-pro BooKKeeping ltd provides 20+ yrs exp to<br />

small/med size businesses. All accounting functions provided<br />

on/off site incl all Gov’t remittances QuickBooks & Simply Acct<br />

403-366-4999 or 403-966-3534 info@allprobookkeeping.ca.<br />

Br plUmBing & renovations ltd. Residential<br />

services, plumbing repairs <strong>and</strong> new installations, hot water<br />

tanks, taps/toilets, sumpumps, drain cleaning <strong>and</strong> home<br />

renovations. We are just minutes away! 403-923-2918<br />

(24 hr services).<br />

commit to get fit! Kickboxing, Kettlebells, Bootcamps,<br />

Personal Training. I work with you to achieve your goals! Kanaka<br />

Fitness-Facebook, call/text: 403-478-5609.<br />

elements plUmBing & heating Residential service<br />

work including repairs & installations, water heaters, furnaces,<br />

gas lines, <strong>and</strong> renovations. Free estimates <strong>and</strong> flexible hours.<br />

Professional service at affordable rates. Call 403-281-8089.<br />

neptUne plUmBing & heating ltd.<br />

Residential <strong>and</strong> commercial service. Renovations, gas fitting <strong>and</strong><br />

backflow testing. Fully licensed <strong>and</strong> insured with competitive rates.<br />

Customer satisfaction assured. CALL 403-255-7938,<br />

24 HOURS EMERGENCY SERVICE!<br />

the contractor YoU’ve Been looKing for Fast<br />

<strong>and</strong> courteous service. Guaranteed work, great craftsmanship. All<br />

reno work. Call Carl at CV Electric/819 Contracting 403-671-4714.<br />

FOR ALL YOUR DENTURE NEEDS<br />

Barbara Gilmore D.D.<br />

Personalized Denture Specialist<br />

serving you at 2 great calgary locations:<br />

Suite 308, 10601 Southport Road SW / Suite 6, 1330 - 15th Ave. SW<br />

To book an appointment, call: 403-540-7536<br />

Trustworthy denture<br />

services for<br />

over<br />

25 years!<br />

Sudoku:<br />

Each Sudoku has a unique solution that can be reached<br />

logically without guessing. Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the<br />

blank spaces. Every row must contain one of each digit,<br />

so must every column, as must every 3x3 square.<br />

Pg. 15 February 2013 The OFFICIAL community newsletter for <strong>Acadia</strong> (also delivering to Fairview businesses)


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