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Valley Ridge’s Community Newsletter
The
HOLIDAY
Season
is Here
CHRISTMAS
Lights Display
Contest
HALLOWE’EN
Pumpkin
Carving Contest
WINNER
Planning and
Development
Update
Veronica’s Snowman Photo by Patricia Grondin
DECEMBER 2014
In Our
Community
The
The Valley Breeze is the official newsletter
for Valley Ridge and the
Valley Ridge Community Association
It is published 12 mes a year by Suburban Journals Publishing
and delivered by Canada Post. The Valley Breeze is also available
for pickup at Valley Ridge Pharmacy. An electronic version of
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of the publisher, the editor, or the VRCA Board of Directors.
Disclaimer: Any adversements, home businesses, babysiers
and nannies, or other pares listed in The Valley Breeze should
not be interpreted as recommendaons or endorsements by the
VRCA, the editor or the publisher.
From the Editor
- Heather Decterow, Editor, The Valley Breeze
The Holiday Season is Here!
I’ve always enjoyed the Christmas season. For me,
it begins in mid-November with the chilly weather
and crunching snow as I walk along marvelling at
the hoar frost. I love all the holiday gatherings, the
joyful music, lights and decorations.
Christmas is a time to remember Christmases past.
I reminisce about times when I was a child. I have
several Christmas cards that chronicle our growth.
My parents sent out this Christmas card in 1955
when it only cost two cents to mail.
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VALLEY VR RIDGE
Valley Ridge Community Association
Next Board meeng will be held on
January 28, 2015 at
The Lodge at Valley Ridge starng at 7 pm
VRCA Planning Committee
Please call David McCarrel for the next meeng
date, me and place: [email protected]
Residents are welcome to attend either of these meetings.
Valley Ridge now on Facebook! Check it out at
www.facebook.com/valleyridgecalgary
Get up to date community info whenever you need it.
Of course with Christmas comes emphasis on
giving. I donate locally to the Salvation Army
Kettle and other charities for hampers or gifts, and
I also contribute globally through kiva.org or Ten
Thousand Villages.
Take a few moments to think about your favourite
Christmas memories. How many of these do you
recall:
• Japanese oranges wrapped in green tissue paper
in wooden boxes.
• Anticipating a snowfall to make snow angels,
play ‘fox and geese’ or make a snow fort.
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In Our Community
From the Editor connued
• Joining others for sleigh rides, tobogganing and
skating.
• Christmas music shared by caroling or enjoying
concerts at church.
• Clearing the ice on an outdoor rink to play crack
the whip, broom ball or
hockey.
• Cutting down the
Christmas tree.
• Enjoying heat from the
warm coal and wood
stove.
• Ice fishing.
• Rural school Christmas
concerts.
• Roasting your first
Christmas turkey and
stuffing, cooking large
mounds of mashed potatoes and baking special
treats like shortbread cookies.
• Frost shields on the side windows of cars.
• Stringing popcorn.
• Anticipating the contents of your Christmas
stocking.
Even if your Christmas is quieter than the large
family celebrations of years’ past, new traditions
can make the season special. How about enjoying
a card game with a neighbour or watching a movie
like It’s a Wonderful Life?
Our skate shed suffered vandalism on Halloween
night. The locks to the skate change room and
equipment room were damaged with a crow bar.
Nothing was taken, but the damage to the doors
was substantial. We ask our residents to keep an
eye out for any vandalism they might see. You can
report vandalism that has already occurred to
3-1-1. If it is in progress, you can phone the nonemergency police line at 403-266-1234.
I would like to extend my thanks to the Rink
Committee, Tony Thompson, and Roger Horvath
for their prompt actions in reporting and fixing
this vandalism.
More thanks go out to three volunteers who
installed the solar lights at the Valley Ridge
Community entrance sign. We wish to thank Mike
Beamish, Ian Emmerson, and Doug MacDonald.
I am always inspired by the willingness of Valley
Ridge residents to volunteer their time, whether
within the community, for their children’s sports
or schools, or for a worthy cause like urban
farming, food collection or emergencies such as
our flood. These constant examples fill me with
happiness and contentment. I am thrilled to live in
such a wonderful community. Happy Holidays to
everyone!
Community Challenge
- Christa McKegney, VRCA President
Merry Christmas!
President’s Update
- Christa McKegney, VRCA President
I
am pleased to welcome Ellie Cox to the Board
of Directors. Ellie has agreed to be appointed
to the position of Director of Community Events.
Many thanks go out to her for stepping in to this
important role. If there are any other interested
persons, Ellie is looking for individuals to help
her with specific events in 2015. Please send your
name to: [email protected]
I
t’s December! A month for celebrating with your
family and friends, and enjoying the Holiday
Season. This month’s challenge is to invite your
neighbours over for dinner, games, a
coffee, a party or whatever strikes
your fancy. Don’t forget that you
can send your stories to
Heather, our editor,
along with your
photos!
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In Our Community
Christmas Lights and Display
Contest
A reminder to all about the
Annual Christmas Lights
and Display Contest, to be
held the week of December
22. The top winner will
receive a $100 Van Gogh’s
gift certificate. The second
place winner will receive
a $50 Van Gogh’s gift
certificate.
Rink Volunteers
Needed!
Winter has arrived, and it’s once again time to
skate! Skating is great exercise and lots of fun, and
our rink is one of the best in the City. However,
the Valley Ridge rink is maintained only through
volunteers. We do not have paid staff to flood the
rink or drive the ice resurfacer. It is crucial that
the Rink Committee has enough volunteers to
maintain our facility. If you use the rink, please
consider donating a few hours of your time. Please
send your information to [email protected] if
you are interested.
Hallowe’en Pumpkin Carving
Contest!
- Ellie Cox
Hello to my community. My
name is Ellie Cox and I am
your newest community
board member, acting as
the Events Coordinator. My
husband, Tom, and I have
lived in Valley Ridge for
five years. From the first
day we drove into Valley
Ridge we have loved it, and it
just keeps getting better. I am
from small town Saskatchewan
(yes, you will find a Rider jersey
or two in my house), where I was always
active in the community. I am excited to finally
get involved where I live now and look forward to
serving in my new role, meeting new people and
making new friends.
I hope you all had a fun and safe Hallowe’en. The
results of the pumpkin carving contest are in. The
creative, winning pumpkins were found at 6 Valley
Woods Landing. I would also like to mention the
display at 50 Valley Meadow Garden. This family
planted, harvested and carved their home grown
gems.
Valley Ridge Casino!
Valley Ridge has received our next Casino dates.
Please mark your calendars for Monday, April 13
and Tuesday, April 14. We need volunteers for the
day and night shifts on both days.
Enjoy your Christmas season, everyone!
The Casino is vitally important fundraising,
which allows our community to build facilities
and support our sports programs. The Casinos
have helped Valley Ridge with fundraising for the
new playgrounds and the ice rink. We have more
upgrades planned for our community! And we
need your help.
If you are interested in offering your time, please
email Christa at [email protected]
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In Our Community
Board Maers:
Highlights of the October 22, 2014
Board Meeng
Grow Calgary
Christa reported that she had been in discussions
with Valley Ridge residents and the manager of the
Grow Calgary site situated on the south side of the
highway near the ramp to enter Stony Trail. Local
residents were concerned about the unsightly
state of the grounds around the garden site. The
Board agreed with her that better communication
needed to be maintained with the group as well as
asking our MLA Alana Delong and our councillor
Ward Sutherland to be aware of our concerns and
to assist with inspections. The Board supports
the idea of growing food for the food bank and
other needy organizations but feels the concerns
around the maintenance of the grounds need to be
addressed for safety and aesthetic reasons.
interchange will occur as part of the West Calgary
Ring Road. The VRCA’s second amendment that
involved the inclusion of a specific traffic volume
capacity threshold number within the ASP for the
new VR-TCH interchange, was unfortunately not
accepted.
However, we did get assurances from Councillor
Sutherland that in conjunction with each future
Tentative Plan or Development permit, further
transportation analysis is required to confirm the
proposed land use intensities can be supported by
transportation infrastructure in place at that time.
More details can be found within a recent Valley
Breeze article by the VRCA PC and on their
interim website: https://sites.google.com/site/
vrcapc2014/home.
Community Events
Outdoor Fitness Park
Dave brought new information and equipment
suggestions for the outdoor fitness park. The
Board is considering those that would enhance the
community’s recreation opportunities. This is seen
as a way to offer more activities for all age groups.
A possible site has been suggested. Dave plans to
attend upcoming information sessions.
Planning and Development Update
At their October 6, 2014 Public Hearing, the City
of Calgary Council approved the Revised Calgary
West Area Structure Plan (ASP) and Shape
Properties development proposal situated on the
south side of the TCH.
Based on presentations made by members of the
VRCA’s Planning Committee to Council on October
6, one of two, recommended amendments was
added to the bylaws passed by Council to allow this
development. The amendment that was accepted
will ensure no premature stripping and grading
operations will commence until the Province
(Alberta Transportation) has formally confirmed
that construction and timing for the new VR-TCH
A resident of the community has come forward
and offered to become the new Community Events
Director. The Board moved in favour of accepting
the offer and welcome Ellie Cox to this position.
LEAF Update
It was noted that the new solar light has been
installed to illuminate the community sign at
the entrance to Valley Ridge. This completes the
project. Thanks to Mike Beamish for seeing this
project through to completion.
Facility Update
November marks the beginning of a new season at
the skating rink. Roger reported that the Olympia
ice resurfacer will be serviced and ready. Also he
will work to line up volunteers to help flood the
rinks.
Next Meeng
Wednesday, January
28, 2015, at 7 pm. All
residents are welcome
to attend at The Lodge in
Valley Ridge.
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Our
Schools
Our Lady Of Assumpon
St. Sylvester
- Rhonda Murphy
November continued to be a very busy month at
Our Lady of the Assumption. During the month,
leadership students attended WE DAY and are
excited about creating positive change in our
school and community.
Later in November our school
handed out progress reports to
students regarding their academic
achievement. Parents also took part
in the parent/teacher interviews to
further discuss student academic
progress and how to support their
child’s learning.
December will be a busy month with
the following events taking place:
• December 1: Advent Liturgy 1:15 pm
School Council 6:30 pm
• December 2: Theatre Calgary A Christmas
Carol
• December 9: Elementary Christmas Concert
• December 11: Christmas Band Concert
(Grades 6-9)
• December 12: Grade 5 and 9 Immunizations
• December 16: St. Francis Drama Production at
Assumption
• December 19: Advent Liturgy 9:15 am
Early Dismissal 11:30 am
• January 5:
School Re-Opens
Our Lady of the Assumption welcomes family and
community partnerships. Please view our school
website for updated information concerning
school activities: schools.cssd.ab.ca/assumption.
- Tanya Wttewaall
Meilleurs Voeux! Season’s Greetings, from the
staff and students of École St. Sylvester. Christmas
is one of the most exhilarating times of the year
and it’s definitely bustling with excitement here.
We will be launching a Candy Cane
Gram as well as Ugly Sweater Day,
where students will get to show off
their Christmas spirit with an ugly
sweater that has Christmas designs on
it! If you are having trouble getting into
the spirit of the season, be sure to come
to our school Carol on December 11 at
7 pm.
Students and staff will celebrate the
spirit of Christmas by supporting the
DeVry Poinsettia Fundraiser. The proceeds will
support social and community activities for the
school. As well, we will be collecting items that will
be donated to families in need.
On December 12 we will also be giving a
presentation on Mission Mexico. As part of our
Catholic Community of Caring initiative, Mission to
Mexico is an outreach program of Catholics in the
Diocese of Calgary to marginalized communities in
the State of Guerrero.
Important dates:
• Advent Celebration: December 1, 9:30 am
• Ugly Sweater Day: December 15
• Early Dismissal:
December 19
We wish you a very happy and safe Christmas!
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DECEMBER 2014
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In Our
City
Grow Calgary
the generosity of local residents and businesses who
believe in this cause.
Amanda Weightman, growcalgary.ca
At Grow Calgary we
farm fresh, organic
produce for the Calgary
Food Bank. We think
everyone is entitled
to a healthy diet and
view urban farming
as a feasible, immediate response to food access
and food security. Therefore, we focus on providing
fresh, pesticide-free, vitamin-dense produce to those
for whom it may not be accessible, affordable, or
available.
Grow Calgary was founded in May 2013 and is
Canada’s largest not-for-profit urban agricultural
farm. We make use of an unused eleven-acre plot of
land on the Transportation Utility Corridor, just West
of Canada Olympic Park—opposite to the Valley Ridge
community. All operations to date are volunteer run.
Many Calgarians rely on support from the Food Bank
to feed themselves and their families. In 2013, the
service was accessed by 129,948 Calgarians—42% of
them children. This year, Grow Calgary provided as
many as 1,500 pounds of produce to the Food Bank in
a single day, and were able to improve the nutritional
content of 12,000
food hampers over
Thanks to the support
the season. We had
of over 1,000 volunteers
a 170 day growing
from the community.
season and 100 days
of harvest. This is
in thanks to the
support of over 1,000 volunteers from the community.
In addition to our ever-expanding vegetable patch,
this year we have added a pollination program
and bee farm, a seed farm, seed bank (next year
we will plant our own seed!), a water-capture and
irrigation system, a composting project, greenhouses,
educational seminars, internships, and corporate
and student excursions. This is all made possible by
All of our buildings are donated or made from
repurposed materials by on-site volunteers. These
include a trailer of offices, multiple greenhouses,
and a fully-serviced outhouse. We currently have
a self-sustaining earth-ship greenhouse,
a storage shelter, and a workshop
under construction. We have two
donated vehicles on site: a
water truck and a delivery
truck. The thousands
of white barrels were
donated by the Red
Cross after last year’s
flood. These are used,
and reused, for daily
deliveries to the Food
Bank.
Concern has been
expressed about the
appearance of Grow
Calgary. We have every
intention to make our farm
as inviting for the community as
possible. Our primary goals thus far
have been to develop a volunteer base and
get the food growing. Members of our community
who need support with a basic need are our priority.
We have now acquired the support system needed
to attend to our full organization and management
on-site and behind the scenes, which will include
focused attention on the aesthetic appeal of our site
for Calgarians and visitors alike.
Now that our visibility has grown, the overwhelming
support from the community has provided the
opportunity to refine and expand what was a
grassroots initiative. Key partnerships have been
developed that will facilitate our development and
operations moving forward. A Board of Directors has
been formed and key personnel put in place.
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In Our City
Grow Calgary connued
As we serve the City of Calgary, we value ideas from
its residents. The sustainability of our community is a
shared goal. It takes all individuals working together
to create a strong, secure, prosperous place to live.
Valley Ridge residents are our closest neighbours
and an important source of support. The farm is a
public space and is always open. We are working
directly with your community organization and City
Councillor to form a strong partnership with Valley
Ridge moving forward. Look forward to a special
event next spring! Anyone who would like to get
involved, share ideas, or offer expertise is welcome.
For volunteer opportunities, contact:
[email protected]. Any other inquiries
may be directed to our Executive Director, Amanda
Weightman at [email protected] or
403.660.0398. We are happy to hear from you!
Tech Tips
PC Tip
Whenever you need to quickly enlarge your screen
image in a PC application, press and HOLD the
Control key, Ctrl, and then rotate the mouse wheel.
Rotating the wheel forward makes text and images
bigger; backward, they get smaller. This will work in
most PC programs including your Internet Browser.
iPad Tip
You can share the content of your iPad with others
in the room using your television as
a large monitor. Apple has a product
called Apple TV, a small electronic
device that comes with a remote.
Apple TV connects directly to your
television.
AirPlay, a program on your iPad, allows you to
wirelessly send music and any image on the iPad
screen, including your photographs and game
screens, through Apple TV and then onto your
television. In addition, Apple TV allows you to
directly connect to the internet, bypassing the iPad.
You can watch movies, internet TV, YouTube, etc.
Fire Exnguishers
The best way
to fight fires
is through
prevention and
early detection.
However, with
training and
practise, a
portable fire
extinguisher can
be an effective tool
to prevent injury
and minimize
property damage.
Extinguishers are
labelled with standard letters and symbols for the
classes of fires they can put out.
An ABC dry chemical extinguisher is a good fire
extinguisher for home use. It fights fires caused
by ordinary combustibles, flammable liquids and
energized electrical equipment.
If you need to use an extinguisher, remember the
acronym P.A.S.S.:
• Pull the Pin: unlocks the operating lever.
• Aim Low: point the hose at the bottom of the
fire.
• Squeeze: the lever above the handle.
• Sweep: the hose from side to side at the base of
the fire.
Maintain your fire extinguisher by:
• Checking gauge to ensure pressure needle is in
the green zone.
• Checking for dents, rust, leaks or other signs of
abuse or wear.
• Testing pressure every 8 to 10 years.
• Recharging after every use.
For more information type the following in the
address bar at the top of your browser:
tinyurl.com/mblqj3k
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VALLEY RIDGE NOTICE BOARD
BABYSITTER LIST: Debbie Burke has a list of eligible babysitters in the neighbourhood. New babysitters, please call Debbie to add
your name to the list as many of our senior babysitters are retiring. Parents, please feel free to contact Debbie if you need a babysitter.
Debbie can be reached at 403-286-5286 or [email protected].
ODD JOBS LIST: Due to the overwhelming popularity of the Babysitter List, the VRCA now keeps a list for Miscellaneous/Odd Jobs such
as snow shovelling, dog walking, pet sitting, fence painting, etc. If you are interested in being added to the list, or finding someone who can
help you with your odd jobs, please contact Debbie Burke at 403-286-5286 or [email protected]. Debbie will continue to screen people asking
for the list to ensure they are Valley Ridge or Crestmont residents.
VALLEY RIDGE MOTORHEADS: A casual monthly get together of automobile enthusiasts. 7:30 pm, Wednesday, December 10
at Valley Ridge Golf Club. For more information, contact Jim Thornton at 403-287-9818 or [email protected]
Contact [email protected] for pricing information. There is a 40 word maximum per ad. Payment is
required in advance in the form of cheque payable to “VRCA”. PLEASE drop off or mail in care of the Valley
Breeze Classifieds Editor, 252 Valley Crest Rise NW T3B 5Y4. Please email [email protected] for more
information. Deadline is the 5th of the previous month.
LISE HERON ~ FRENCH TUTOR ~ Can
help your child: Improve Marks Focus with
One on One Attention Gain Confidence
Attain Strong Study Skills. Convenient, positive
work environment with strong tools and
references. PHONE: 403-286-1957. G-MAIL:
[email protected]
VALLEY RIDGE IN-HOME READING
TUTOR. Over 20 years specialized experience
with childhood reading problems. Assessments,
individualized programs, progress reports. Make
this your child’s best academic year possible.
Contact: Sandra Baumann, B. Ed. With Distinction
403-247-0868.
EXCELLENT CLEANING MAID SERVICES.
Detailed house cleaning; 10 years experience.
Weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. Move in and move
out. 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Licensed,
insured and bonded. Call Toni: 403-470-6548.
SAVE MONEY & PROTECT YOUR FAMILY.
Purchasing life insurance to protect your mortgage
can be at a lower cost than the bank. I help to build
and protect life, health and wealth. For a
complimentary consultation: Andrew Shorter
[email protected], 403-835-2927.
SNOW REMOVAL, WINDOW CLEANING
AND CHRISTMAS LIGHTS by Squeegee
Brothers. Prompt, reliable and affordable.
Satisfaction guaranteed. References available. Call
Steeve for information and pricing at 403-383-4309
or email [email protected].
Are you ready for your PERSONAL TAX
PREPARATION? Attention to detail guaranteed. A
flat rate of $60. Discounts for seniors and students.
My background is in accounting and as an
experienced tax specialist. Please contact Angela at
403-532-9818.
EXPERIENCED & RELIABLE CAT SITTER,
DOG WALKER AND HOME SECURITY
CHECKS. We can also give needles for diabetic
pets and pills for medication. References are
available; reasonable rates. Valley Ridge residents
since 1994. Call Cheryl at 403-286-0638.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZING,
DECORATING, CONCIERGE and STAGING.
Don’t have the time or energy to get organized?
Overwhelmed by clutter? Want decorating advice?
Affordable. Insured. References. Call Charlene at
403-669-4154 or email
[email protected].
Visit www.designedtobeorganized.ca for info.
TIRED OF YOUR PRESENT CLEANERS
AND THEIR STRONG SMELLING
CLEANING PRODUCTS? Try our natural fresh
scent that everyone loves! Visit our website at
simplynaturalhousecleaning.ca or call
403-669-3782. Come home to a place that is
Simply Done Right!
VALLEY RIDGE PHOTOGRAPHER offering
Wedding, Newborn and Family photography in
Calgary and surrounding areas. Please visit my
website or join me on Facebook www.tkshotz.ca,
Facebook.com/Calgaryshotz. Contact me at
[email protected] for a quote!
QUALIFIED PIANO TEACHER in Valley
Ridge is accepting new students (3 years and up).
Popular and classical music, improvisation
technique, exam preparation and recitals. Contact
Irene at [email protected] or 403-510-3474.
LICENSED HAIR STYLIST IN VALLEY
RIDGE! Professional stylist with over 20 years
experience, now accepting new clients. Full services
salon specializing in color, highlights, perms and
hair cutting. Reasonable prices. For an appointment
call Carrie at 403-247-9019 or email
[email protected].
VOICE/PIANO/GUITAR/CONFIDENCE
COACHING Increase confidence while
developing music skills and theory! Lessons cater to
individualized style, level, and scheduling needs. All
ages welcome! Contact Crystal at cmcgrathmusic@
gmail.com. Professional studio located in
Crestmont. References available.
STRESS? HEADACHES? MUSCLE PAIN?
MASSAGE THEM AWAY! Valley Ridge MTAA
therapist with 10 years experience and 2200 hours
of schooling. Specializing in Deep Tissue Massage.
Please phone Christa at 403-471-9363 to book your
free assessment.
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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR QUALITY
CHILDCARE? Your child deserves it! I offer
healthy homemade lunches, clean and safe
smoke-free home and fun activities. Before and
after school available. I will pick up kids from bus
stop. Contact Maryam at 403-202-3664 or
[email protected].
Call Valldina of COUNTRY MAID CLEANING
SERVICES 403-614-8528. Our motto is “A clean
home is a happy home”. Relax knowing you are
coming to a clean home! Reasonable rates;
references available. Bonded. 20 years of
experience. FREE ESTIMATE.
Value your time but don’t have enough of it?
WANT A CLEAN HOUSE BUT DON’T HAVE
THE TIME? I’m the Queen of Clean and can give
you more time and a clean house. Call Tammy at
ProClean at 403-608-5239.
PLUMBING WORK and city certified back flow
device inspections for your in-slab heating. Need a
shower repaired or toilet replaced? Give me a call
for advice and reasonable rates. Local Valley Ridge
Business. Call Bill at 403-288-7710.
RENOVATOR – Time to update your home? We
are a local Valley Ridge business with over 20 years
of experience in the home renovation business.
Competitive rates, BBB member, insured. Please
call Vernon at 403-804-7927 to arrange for a free
estimate.
CONFERENCE & EVENT FACILITATOR
will make all the difference. Pre-event support,
onsite support/event execution, and post-event
analysis/reporting. Details are expertly taken care
of. Small and large events. Complimentary 1h
consultation. Reasonable rates – peace of mind
provided! 403-836-5631 or [email protected].
GARAGE DOOR PROBLEM? Call Best Doors
today and we will have your door up and running in
no time. Visit www.bestdoorsinc.ca for info.
Contact Tony at 403-862-2162.
After a hard day’s work- how does a nice fresh
clean house feel to you? Call BOBBIE’S
CLEANING SERVICES: 403-288-8151 or
403-968-8151. * 30 years exp. * Bonded *
Reasonable rates * References available *Free in
home estimates.
DECEMBER 2014
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VRCA
Plazebo Pauze
VRCA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Christa McKegney
Brenda Murphy
Nicole Frechette
Kevin Hintz
[email protected] 695-7533
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
VRCA DIRECTORS
Community Planning & Development
Grant Knowles
[email protected]
Community Relations & Communications
Lynn Barnes
[email protected]
Community Events
Ellie Cox
[email protected]
Sports Programs
Troy Millington
[email protected]
Facilities
Roger Horvath
[email protected]
Director-at-Large
Dave McCarrel
[email protected]
Director-at-Large
Kim Holmes-Younger
[email protected]
Membership
Jill Jez
[email protected]
Just in Case You Didn’t Know…
You can view the current issue of the Valley Breeze
electronic file at our publisher’s website:
www.suburbanjournals.ca. Also, if you have misplaced
a current issue, additional copies may be picked up at the
Valley Ridge Pharmacy. For this month’s electronic edition
you can also visit
www.suburbanjournals.ca/current-issues.
VRCA Membership Reminder: 2014 & 2015
Memberships On Sale Online
VALLEY BREEZE NEWSLETTER
Editor
Heather Decterow
[email protected]
Assistant Editor
Jason Azmier
Valley Breeze Classifieds Janine Cardiff
[email protected]
VALLEY RIDGE LEAF COMMITTEE
[email protected] 286-3421
VALLEY RIDGE SOCCER CLUB
www.valleyridgesoccer.com
[email protected]
PLAZEBO
Allure Hair Salon and Spa
Edward Jones
Hang’s Alteration
Ideal You - Ideal Weight and Wellness Clinic
[email protected]
Pachet Assessment and Rehabilitation Services Inc.
www.pachetservices.com
Pizza 73
www.pizza73.com
Richard’s Cleaners M-F 7:30am-8pm; Sa 9am-5pm; Su closed
Rockstar Tanning
SmartMart
M-F 6:30a-10p, Sat 7-10, Sun 8-10
Stoney Trail Veterinary Clinic
www.stvc.ca
Valley Ridge Dental Centre
www.valleyridgedentalcentre.com
Valley Ridge Family Physicians
Valley Ridge Pharmacy
Valley Ridge Wine and Liquor
[email protected]
Valley Ridge Chiropractic & Wellness Centre
www.vrchirowellness.ca
Valley Ridge Psychologist: Dr. Tanja Haley
www.drtanja.com
Van Gogh Grill & Bar
984-3899
286-5636
889-7569
247-9006
232-1212
273-7373
451-7468
984-2826
247-7677
247-2737
202-2266
282-3806
532-4500
247-0341
Membership in the VRCA runs the calendar year, January
to December. The membership is per household, not per
individual and one membership covers all individuals
living at that address, including children. Contact
information collected by the VRCA will only be used by the
VRCA and will not be sold or otherwise distributed. Notices
regarding upcoming community events may be sent via
email.
You can purchase your membership by cheque (see
form below) or online at our EventBrite page: http://
vrcamembership.eventbrite.com. EventBrite accepts
Visa, MasterCard, American Express and PayPal. The
receipts provided by the website are all you need as proof
of membership payment. Also online, you can purchase a
two-year membership.
Your membership helps to fund activities within our
community and provides support for VRCA initiatives and
future facilities, making Valley Ridge a better place to live.
If you have any questions, email [email protected].
202-1114
I would like to become a member of the
Valley Ridge Community Associaon
669-0005
288-9664
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Councillor, Ward Sutherland
[email protected] 268-2430
M.L.A., Alana Delong
[email protected] 216-5400
M.P., Rob Anders
[email protected] 292-6666
OTHER
Calgary Public Library
Local businesses are invited to submit short profile articles
to the Breeze. Content restrictions are minimal—we are
interested in knowing more about the people who invest so
much time and energy in their businesses at the Plazebo.
Contact the editors for more information by emailing
[email protected].
www.calgarypubliclibrary.com
Bowness 221-2022 Crowfoot 221-4122
Century Group
www.valleyridgeestates.com
Community Liaison Officer Constable Harris
567-6200
[email protected]
Lodge at Valley Ridge
www.lodgeatvalleyridge.ca
286-4414
Valley Ridge Golf Club
www.valleyridgegolf.com
221-9682
Valley Ridge Scout Group Jeff Schaffhauser
283-4993
NEW NAME:
RENEWAL ____________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
PHONE:
EMAIL:
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
VRCA occasionally emails members with community event informaon.
Mail with $35 cheque payable to VRCA:
Valley Ridge Community Associaon – an.: Membership Chair
61 Valley Woods Landing NW, Calgary, AB, T3B 6A3
Until Dec. 24
Calgary Zoo
Zoolights
Until Jan. 3
31
30
29
28
NEW YEAR’S
EVE
24
23
22
21
17
7:30 pm
Valley Ridge Golf Club
Valley Ridge
Motor Heads
Meeting
10
By Howard Brenton
7:30 pm
Reeve Theatre
Bloody Poetry,
Drama
December 3 – 6
3
WEDNESDAY
16
9
www.calgaryzoo.com
2
TUESDAY
15
8
With special guest
8 pm
University Theatre
University of
Calgary
Jazz Orchestra
1
MONDAY
14
www.theatrecalgary.com
A Christmas Carol
7
SUNDAY
www.sparkscience.ca
TELUS Spark
Starts at 10:00 a.m.
TELUS Spark
Noon Year's Eve
CHRISTMAS
DAY
25
18
www.sparkscience.ca
TELUS Spark
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
TELUS Spark
Adults Only Night
11
www.lougheedhouse.com
Lougheed House
Christmas
Lougheed House
Until Dec. 21
4
THURSDAY
December 31
Calgary Zoo
www.calgaryzoo.com
www.calgary.ca/nye
Zoo Year's Eve
27
20
13
www.heritagepark.ca
Heritage Park
Once Upon
a Christmas
Until Dec. 21
(Sat. & Sun. only)
6
SATURDAY
New Year’s Eve
Family Dance Party
City Hall
BOXING
DAY
26
19
12
Eau Claire Market
Santa Shuffle
Calgary
www.epcorcentre.org
Martha Cohen Theatre
Charlotte's Web
5 Until Dec. 31
FRIDAY
2014
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