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DELIVERED MONTHLY TO 2,800 HOUSEHOLDSJUNE 2019

Kingsland

Name Age Contact Course

Andrea 17 403-619-6800 Yes

Claire 20 403-277-3253 Yes

Clarissa 26 587-832-3758 Yes

Devon 16 403-919-1925 Yes

Gillian 19 403-259-8680 Yes

Jamie 17 403-605-3619 Yes

Kassy 31 587-439-9411 No

Kodie 15 403-585-1685 Yes

Norma 39 403-826-4420 Yes

Pam 30 403-402-5283 Yes

Sophia 19 403-999-6239 Yes

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We want to hear from you.The City of Calgary is working with Calgarians to update the Residential Parking Permit Policy. Review the possible options and provide your input at June engagement events, in person or online.

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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 admin@kingslandcommunity.ca or phone 403-255-1400.

AvailableMEETING MINUTES

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

I am writing the last weekend in April. It is snowing with a blanket on snow on cars and grass. We really need the moisture; I would prefer rain, but nature has something else in store for us. Surprises are always enlightening!

Most of my perennials are showing signs of life as lovely new green shoots are emerging. I am always thankful to see plants that survived another winter. I hope all the gardening enthusiasts are ready for the next steps.

Broxburn Vegetables: Kingsland will host a vegetable truck which will feature fresh produce grown in Alberta. Tuesdays from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm in our parking lot at 505-78 Ave SW. You will remember Broxburn from the Kingsland Farmers Market. Please come and support the initiative to bring fresh vegetables to our community.

Kingsland Membership Renewals are due in the month of May but can be bought at any time of the year; this one is easy—residents, please go to the website for on-line renewals: http://kingslandcommunity.ca/ or look in the “Kingsland Post” monthly newsletter where it fea-tures a membership form.

Volunteer Appreciation Social – The feedback from the volunteers was very positive Tristan the “Roving Magi-cian” did not disappointment us. A huge thank-you to “Save On Foods” for donating the pizza for the event. This is an annual event to thank all the volunteers who work hard all year to support events. A special thank-you to the Social Director, Donna, and her support team who plan events all year-round. Planning Committee Director, Darren, and his support team who are always on-the-go reviewing the next development application and collaborating with the developer and communicat-ing with City Hall. A big thank-you to Ken, who manages

the Lifecycle for Kingsland Community Association. He coordinates the hall maintenance so that everything functions at optimum level. He is also our ice guru who organizes flooding of the ice rinks for our recreational pleasure. Jessica, as Treasurer, oversees our financials are in order and transparent. All board members are very vital in their function as support team to the board. Every volunteer who supports the community is very much appreciated; that is why we live in a fabulous community.

Many residents are asking what happened to the rink. The rink is being replaced; the contractor is working on the rink as I write. The rink will continue to have one bas-ketball court and we will also be introducing pickle ball. The KCA will be post the completion of the rink as soon as it is available for use.

June 27, 2019 will be the last board meeting until Sep-tember as most of the board will taking a well-earned summer break.

I leave you with an inspirational quote: “Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” - Maria Robinson”

Christine Dombroski

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

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Neighbour Day Pancake BreakfastSaturday, June 8 Nordic Pole Walking– sign up for a lesson at kingslandsocial@gmail.com or 403-255-1400Pole Walking lesson - 11:00am – 12:30 pm

Pancakes, crafts and games Noon – 2:00pmKingsland Hall | 505- 78 Ave. SW

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Social Committee - please email kingslandsocial@gmail.comEveryone 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 volunteering.

Please contact kingslandsocial@gmail.com 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 instruc-tions

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 pur-chase the membership.

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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: admin@kingslandcommunity.caBook your event early!

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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 admin@kingslandcommunity.ca 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 Meike Thomsen Open Director Tina CohoonOpen Director Shellly TullochCOMMUNITY 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! Next meeting on June 27 at 7pm

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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

Our classroom was an amazing place with many oppor-tunities to learn in the month of May!

We treated our Moms and the other special women in our lives with a Mother’s Day Tea. We sang for them, (there might have been a few tears – from the Moms). We served them lemonade in real china teacups, and we presented them with beautiful handmade jewellery.

We watched caterpillars grow from tiny caterpillars and form chrysalises and now we wait for them to emerge as butterflies.

We celebrated our year of learning with our annual Art Walk and Celebration of Learning. The classroom was trans-formed into a gallery for everyone to enjoy the displays of art and projects that had been done during the school year.

As teachers, it was inspiring to see the collaborative work that the children had worked on throughout the year. We are so proud of the growth and development that was accomplished in our classroom.

This time of year is bittersweet as we say goodbye to our older children and their families. We are excited for each child as they move forward to new adventures in Kinder-garten. We will be happy to welcome back many students and we will be excited to meet new friends in the fall.

We have a few spaces left in some of our classes for Sep-tember so please contact us at kingslandpreschool@gmail.com or 403-258-1308. We would love to meet with you and tell you about our preschool.

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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: beabrightlight@yahoo.ca.

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BLACKFOOT DISTRICTAlmost summer! Blackfoot District units are busy as bees with activities both inside and out as many units wrap up their Guiding year. Some units will continue on into the summer with travel and camp-ing adventures.

Sparks units are wrapping things up with campfires, neighborhood walks and will have some girls “ad-vance” to the next level of Guiding which means they will be joining their Guiding sisters in Brownies in the fall for new challenges.

Brownie units are prepping for camp, year-end barbe-cues and walks in Fish Creek Park. Some girls will “ad-vance” to new adventures with the Guides in the fall.

Guide units attended Guide Camp Skills event at Camp Jubilee, are prepping for tent camp and finish-ing up spring service projects. Some will be advanc-ing to Pathfinders in the fall.

Pathfinder, Ranger & Trex units built a free little li-brary, went yurt camping, will be going backpack-ing, canoeing and some units are travelling.

Guiding welcomes girls of all ages from kindergarten through to high school and beyond.

Sparks ECS & Grade 1 or (5- & 6-year-olds)Brownies Grades 2 & 3 or (7- & 8-year-olds)Guides Grades 4, 5 & 6 or (9- to 12-year-olds)Pathfinders Grades 7, 8 & 9 or (12- to 15-year-olds)Rangers Grades 10, 11 & 12 or (15- to 17-year-olds)Leaders (18 years and over)

Registration for September is now open for every-one!

For more registration information and to find a unit near you go to www.girlguides.ca. or call 1-800-565-8111

Guiding is a great place to build new friendships and experience new challenges.

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9th Annual Kingsland Community

Clean-Up & Recycling EventSaturday, June 22nd, 2019 9:00 am - 2:00 pmTHREE City of Calgary garbage trucks will be onsite for the disposal of:• Generalhouseholditems,and• Organicyardwaste.

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