AECA Newsletter

A r c o l a E a s t C o m m u n i t y A s s o c i a t i o n

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Issue 2 Regina, Saskatchewan October, 2011

Arcola East Community Centre (AECC), 3860 Buckingham Drive East, Regina, Sk, S4V 3A1 - Phone 525-3401For information on AECA programs, preschool, recreation and contacts, visit the AECA website at:

http://www.aecaregina.com

Registration NightThank-you to the 40+ volunteers thathelped to ensure both registration nightswent smoothly.

Despite the initial long line-up onTuesday evening, everyone wasregistered for their classes in just over45 minutes!

Besides signing up for classes, it is agreat night to visit and make new friendsin our community.

Thanks to everyone for coming out andsupporting our community programs!

Extended office hours for theAECCThe office at the Community Centrewill now be open on Tuesday andWednesday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30a.m.

On Mondays through Thursdays,the Centre is open from 5:45 - 9:00p.m. Isma is available to sellmemberships and track passes, takeregistrations, and answer questionsabout room rentals & programs.

Please drop in and talk to Isma aboutyour community association and whatit can do for you.

Infant/Child First Aid CPR (16 years & over)This class is specially designed for the first time parent, child caregiver, babysitter,or grand parent. You will learn how to resuscitate an infant and child.

The class will also discuss how to treat burns, cuts and scrapes. You can registerfor this class at the Arcola East Community Centre.

Instructor - Nicole Lamontagne

Saturday October 22, 1:00- 5:00 pm @ AECC.

Cost $30.00/1 session

Babysitting Course - 12+ years oldA course designed with hands on activities to give theconfidence and skills they need to be greatbabysitters. Must turn 12 by Sept 30th, 2011. SHSPcard must be brought to registration night for ageverification. Register for this course at the AECC.

Cost: $35. Location is the Arcola East CommunityCenter’s multi-purpose room Sunday Oct 23rd andSunday Nov 6th, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. each day.

Fitness classes

Drop-In-Fitness classes are available on a limited, first comefirst served basis.

If you are interested in a drop in fitness class, please Email theFitness Coordinator at [email protected] to find outwhat classes are available, costs and how to drop in.

Please note that a limited number of week night fitness classesare available as drop in classes.


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AECA 2011/12 Newsletters

Future Issues DeadlinesNov. 6 Oct. 23Dec. 4 Nov. 20Jan.1 Dec. 18Feb.5 Jan.22Mar.4 Feb. 19April 1 Mar. 18May 6 Apr. 22June 3 May 20

AECA COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP?

Need a membership, please fill in this form and mail to with the $5.00 fee tothe A.E.C.A. MEMBERSHIP - Arcola East Community Centre, 3860Buckingham Drive, Regina, SK, S4V 3A1

Name______________________________________________

Address___________________________________________

Postal Code_______________Tel#____________________

E-mail Address____________________________________

Make cheques payable to A.E.C.A.

Multi Purpose Room for RentThe Arcola East Community Centrehas a room (1000 sq. feet) available forrent. We can accomodate meetings,seminars, private classes, baby andwedding showers etc.

Sorry, we do not allow children’sbirthday parties. Rental rates arereasonable.

Please call Patti Kuffner at 789-6770for information and bookings.

AECA EXECUTIVE - 2011President - Trina Crawford525-4920Vice-President - Terry Ginter751-4994Past President - Patti Kuffner789-6770Treasurer - Tenley ZipchianSecretary - Yashu Bither584-9352Volunteer Coordinator -Gayle Dodds - 790-9632Rec. Programmers - 525-3401-Box 2Gwen Garner - AdultBonnie Brandvold - ChildrenAssistant - Anne CollinsFitness Co-ordinatorShari Mosthaf - 525-3401 - Box 2Preschool Director - Linda McPhee -789-5930Newsletter - Guy Chartier - 789-1067Newsletter Advertising -Gerald Bayne 789-6556

Communications DirectorNathan Leitner - 761-5239Community Signs -Colin Byas - 586-6179AECC RepresentativeChuck Sylvestre - 761-5471Membership - Isma Maryam584-0827Member at LargeCheryl Lloyd 789-5304Crystal Mitchell50 + /Bridge - Joe at 586-3985, orRuby at 789-3648

Coordinators:Soccer - Hot-Line, 525-6407 orvisit: www.rezysa.com

Outdoor RinksDon Kreuger - 761-0762Track - Lynne Bayne 525-3401-Box 1

AECA Community SignsThe Arcola East Community Association has two signs throughout East Regina.Our community signs are located on the corner of University Park Drive andArcola Avenue and on the corner of Arens Road and University Park Drive.

If you are interested in using these signs for a community related event, completethe following steps:

* Email your request to [email protected] and include in the email the datesyou wish to place your advertisement on the community signs.* Please include your name, address and phone number in the email and allow2-3 business days for acknowledgement of the email.

* Please refer to the AECA website (http://www.aecaregina.com) foradditional information relating to the community signs.

Arcola East CommunityCentre (AECC)

3860 Buckingham Drive East

Regina, Saskatchewan

S4V 3A1

Phone - 525-3401

Newsletter InformationAdvertising costs are:Business card size $50.00Quarter Page $100.00Half Page $200.00Full Page $400.00

For more information on advertisingcontact Gerald Bayne [email protected] or call 789-6556.Articles for the AECA newsletter

can be e-mailed to:[email protected]

or, dropped off @3111 Wascana Glen.


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AECC TRACKPASS REGISTRATION

You are required to choose at least 4 consecutive months throughout the year –specify start and stop dates. Please be aware that you cannot cancel, change ormodify your dates once your form has been submitted (no refunds will be issued)– please plan accordingly! You may extend your track pass after or before yourexpiry date for a flat $10/month.

The following TrackPass form will be accepted for new and renewal TrackPassregistration. Mail to the address below. Please call the Track voice mail foraccess times at 525-3401 extension 1.

NOTE: A refundable $10 deposit per access card (TrackPass) is required fornew TrackPasses. This is a one time fee that will be refunded upon return of theaccess card. Access cards may be kept from year to year. Replacement accesscards require a $10 deposit. Please report lost or stolen access cards to the Trackvoice mail at 525-3401 extension 1.

A new AECA membership (one per household) will be required to purchase/renew a TrackPass membership. AECA memberships can be purchased withthis form. AECA memberships expired August 31,2011

Please issue cheques payable to the Arcola East Community Association(AECA). Post dated cheques will be accepted for start date of TrackPass.AECA memberships and TrackPass confirmation notices will be mailed.

New TrackPass ($10 Deposit required) Renewal TrackPass

Note: One TrackPass Per Person

Full Name _________________________________

Address ___________________________Postal Code ________________

Phone Number _________________TrackPass Card #________________

TrackPass Membership: (Please check one)

Option 1: Yearly Walking Pass $80 $ ________

Option 2: You choose $10 per month – min. 4 consecutive months

______ # of months X $10 Start date ________Stop date _________

Total $__________

2011-2012 AECA Membership REQUIRED (add $5) $ ________

Access Card Refundable Deposit (add $10) $ ________

TOTAL $ ________

AECA Membership Number__________Receipt Number_____________

Arcola East Community Centre (AECC),3860 Buckingham Drive East, Regina, Sk, S4V 3A1

AECA 50 + Bridge Club is inneed of members

Tired of playing solitaire? Join theAECA 50 + Bridge Club.We neednew players.If you are interested in playing Bridge,please call Joe at 586-3985, or Geof at761-2139.

Badminton for Seniors’ 55+Come and enjoy recreational badmintonfor ages 55+ on Monday & Fridaymorning from 10:30 - 12:00 noon at theSouth Leisure Centre, 170 Sunset Drive.Bring your own racket. Free except forcost of birds. You don’t have to be anexpert to play.

Square DancingLooking for a newactivity this Fall/Winter? Try SquareDancing.

New Dancer Classes run until March29, 2012

Location: Westminster UnitedChurch, 3025 13th Ave., Regina.

Level 2 Mainstream Program6:15 – 7:45 pm

Level 1 Basic Program8:00 – 9:30 pm

For more information, contact:Margareta 731-3214

** First 2 Lessons are Free**

50 Plus Table Tennis (PingPong)Are you interested in playing ping pong?If you are, call Sheel Thakkar at 789-2856 so we can get the ball rolling onthis excellent healthy activity.


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FibreArts MarketThe Regina Stitchery Guild is holdingits FibreArts Market, a show andsale of contemporary and traditionalneedlework.

The sale is on Fri Oct 28, 2-8 and onSat Oct 29, 10 - 4. At GovernmentHouse, 4607 Dewdney Ave.

Guest artists are Rhonda Lamb andMaria Hendrika.

Q & A's with Sgt. BobQUESTION:

When am I allowed to drive in a bus lane?

ANSWER:

You may use a bus lane when making a right hand turn at the next immediateintersection or for the purpose of making a right hand turn onto a street where thebus lane is in effect, providing that you leave the bus lane as soon as possible. Youare not allowed to cross an intersection in a bus lane. You are not allowed to parkin a bus lane while it is in effect.

Bus lanes are in effect Monday to Friday, from 7:00am to 8:30am and 3:30pm to5:30pm.

(Regina Traffic Bylaw 9900, Section 9).

Bicycle-Only Lanes

QUESTION:

I am totally confused with the bicycle lanes in the down town area of Regina. Canyou explain what the rules are when driving on a street that has a bicycle lane?

ANSWER:

Bicycle-only lanes were established for bicycle use only. The lane is marked bya solid white line. If you are on a city block where a bicycle-only lane exists, youare not allowed to enter the lane, except for the purpose of making a right hand turnat the next available intersection. You may also enter a bicycle-only lane whencrossing the lane to park or enter an alley or parking lot. The solid white line turnsinto a broken white line near each intersection where a right turn is allowed. Ifturning right, you should not enter the bicycle-only lane until you see the brokenwhite line. You are not allowed to cross an intersection in a bicycle-only lane.Pedestrians and joggers are NOT allowed to use a bicycle-only lane for walkingor jogging.

If you have a question for Sgt. Bob Koroluk, please email;

[email protected]

Your Ideas Count! Participate inLocal GovernmentInterested in helping shape ourcommunity and being part of localgovernment?

The City of Regina is acceptingapplications for its various boards andcommittees which aid CityAdministration and City Council indecision making. If you are 18 years ofage or older, a Canadian citizen, a full-time resident of Regina, and interestedin being a voice of your community,submit an application to serve on a civiccommittee such as the Board ofRevision, Regina Planning Commissionor Advisory Committees. There areseveral committees and consultativegroups to choose from.

To find out the number of availablepositions, meeting dates and times, dutiesof a board or commission member, andspecial eligibility requirements, contactthe Office of the City Clerk at 777-7262 or visit Regina.ca.Applicants willbe advised in writing of the outcome oftheir applications in December.

Most appointments are effectiveJanuary 1, 2012.

Looking for a one-stop Christmas shopping experience?

Don’t miss the 6th Annual

Resurrection Parish Bazaar & Bake Sale!

Saturday, November 19th (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.)

3155 Windsor Park Road (Hall Entrance)

Admission is $2 for adults and free for children & youths.

Stay for lunch and enjoy homemade soup, sandwiches, cabbage rolls

For more information, please email [email protected]


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Protect Your AutomobileOpportunity is the greatest incentive for stealing a car and stealingfrom a car....

Every day in Saskatchewan, many unfortunate vehicle ownersdiscover their cars have been stolen or stolen from.

Don’t be a victim of auto theft. It’s in everyone’s best interest toprevent theft, which drives up the cost of insurance. Each year, vehicle theftsclaims exceed 15 million dollars.

Stolen Vehicles are often driven recklessly and at high speeds. They are ofteninvolved in collisions, putting others on the road at risk of injury or death.

Take steps to protect your vehicle. Encourage friends and relatives to take theprecautions described here.

Basic Theft ProtectionYou can take these simple steps to make your vehicle a less likely target for thievesand vandals.· Install and activate an anti-theft device.· When leaving your vehicle, make sure the visible interior is empty, even if you’regone a short time. Tapes, CDs, coins, cigarettes and clothing left in plain sight willmake your vehicle a target.· Never leave your keys in an unattended vehicle.· Do not hide or leave spare keys, drivers licence, or vehicle registration in thevehicle.· Never put your name or address on your house or car keys.· Always shut windows tight and lock all doors.· Park your vehicle facing the street, where anyone tampering with your vehicleis more likely to be seen.· If you leave your coat anywhere, take your keys with you.· Check your licence plates frequently, to ensure they have not been lost or stolen.

Anti-Theft DevicesThere are many vehicle anti-theft devices on the market, varying widely insophistication and cost. No device is foolproof. An experienced thief canovercome a device, given enough time and resources. Nevertheless, using anyanti-theft device will help deter thieves. Here are some of the available options:· Steering wheel locking device - A metal bar that’s attached to the steeringwheel and secured with a key-lock system. The bar impedes a driver’s ability tosteer the vehicle. Remember, the bar doesn’t stop someone from breaking into thevehicle to steal its contents.· Electronic disabling devices - These systems disable the ignition system.Some systems may be hidden to stall a thief or display with a code needed to“unlock” it while other systems have sensors that respond to touch and block entrypoints. Some systems protect in more than one way.· Alarms - Make a loud sound if a vehicle is tampered with. The features andsophistication of the alarms vary according to price. Whatever type of device youchoose, it’s a good idea to ensure the alarm includes visual and audio features. Donot use window stickers unless you have an alarm installed. Choose an alarm thatyou will use daily.

SPAM & ScamsSPAM & Scams are major problemsthat takes up valuable time and increasecosts for consumers, business,governments and police.Don’t try, don’t buy and don’t reply toSPAM. Just delete it. It’s a great wayto prevent receiving more SPAM &Scams in the future.If you are a Regina resident and haveexperienced financial loss due tofraudulent activity or a scam, please filea report with Regina Police Service inperson.

The Regina Police Service CommercialCrime Section deals with a wide rangeof scams. The following list provides adescription of common scams (or“pitches”) to be aware of. Investigationsgenerally begin as a result of publiccomplaints or inquiries.

False CharitiesDoor to Door Canvassers requestingmoney for charitable organizations.They often provide handouts that includetoll free phone numbers and registeredcharity numbers. However, what theydon’t tell you even if their organizationis legitimate, is that 90-95% of yourdonation never makes it to theorganization you are trying to support.

The vast majority of your money isspent paying the wages and the“administration” costs of the fundraisersthemselves. If you have doubts aboutany solicitation, you may contact PhoneBusters, toll free at 1 (888) 495-8501 toregister a complaint or to make aninquiry about an organization.

When solicited at your door for adonation, ask the canvasser for adonation envelope and say if you decideto donate, you’ll send money directly tothe organization. Reputable charitieswill usually be glad to provide you withan envelope.

Solicitors who are collecting for profitwill be reluctant to do this, because itmeans they won’t get their heftycommissions.(Continued on Page 7)


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EAST ZONE RECREATION BOARD

2011 SKATING PROGAM

FALL CLASSES

Classes are available to residents residing with the following community association

boundaries: Arcola East, Boothill and Dewdney East.

All classes are held at the Clarence Mahon Arena – 130 Brotherton Avenue.

CLASS DATE TIMES COST

LEARN TO SKATE

PRE SCHOOL

(3 – 5 YEARS)

Wednesday

Oct 19th

– Dec 7th

8 classes

1:15 – 2:00 pm $35 per person

PARENT/TOT SKATE

(3 – 5 YEARS)

*Parents must

accompany child on

ice with or without

skates

Saturday

Oct 22nd

– Dec 10th

8 classes

10:00 – 10:30 am,

And

10:30 – 11:00 am

$30 per person

(parent does not pay)

LEARN TO SKATE

(4 – 9 YEARS)

*Child should be able

to go on to ice by

themselves

Saturday

Oct 22nd

– Dec 10th

8 classes

11:00 11:30 am,

And

11:30 – 12:00 pm

And

12:00 – 12:30 pm

$30 per person

INTERMEDIATE

SKATE

(6 – 12 YEARS)

*Must have taken at

least two learn to

skate classes

Saturday

Oct 22nd

– Dec 10th

8 classes

12:30 – 1:00 pm $30 per person

NOTE: CSA APPROVED HELMETS ARE MANDATORY FOR ALL CLASSES. WE DO NOT ACCEPT,

CITY OF REGINA AFFORDABLE FUN CARDS. CASH OR CHECK ONLY (NO DEBIT CARD MACHINE,

OR CREDIT CARDS)

REGISTRATION: THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 15TH, 6:30 – 7:00 PM

GLENCAIRN RECREATION CENTER, 2626 DEWDNEY AVE. EAST

(Doors open at 5:30 to allow line ups)

Due to limited class space registration is limited to registration of immediate family members

only and only one class per child. A community association membership is required and can

be purchased at registration. Registration is on a “First come first serve” basis.

For more information leave a message on the East Zone skating line @ 525 3512


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Faith Kidz Klubz

Wednesdays

6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Age 4 to Grade 6

Faith Baptist Church

437 Broadway Avenue East,

Regina, SK S4N 0Z8

569-3444

www.fbcregina.ca

[email protected]

Home RenovationsAt certain times of the year, we have adefinite increase in the number of HomeRenovation Scams that specificallytarget seniors. Be extremely leery ofany business willing to check yourfurnace, windows, doors, shingles orinsulation, at little or no cost. We remindresidents to get at least three quotes forany work they are getting done on theirhomes. Ensure that the company isregistered with the Consumer ProtectionBranch, (787-5550) and has accidentinsurance. Obtain at least 3 (recent)names of other customers. Check withthe Better Business Bureau to see ifthere are any complaints registeredagainst this business. Get a writtencontract of all work to be done whichspecifies price, and be suspicious ofanyone requesting advance paymentfor building materials.

Prize PitchYou have “Won a Prize” Scam. Thereare a million variations of this scam, butthey all involve you sending moneyaway to obtain something in return. Arecent example is where a “lost” bankaccount containing a large sum of moneyhas been discovered with you as thebeneficiary. For a finder’s fee, thismoney will be released to you. Anotherrecent one involves a caller purportingto be with Customs and RevenueCanada requesting money to pay “dutyor taxes” on a valuable article or bankdraft that is addressed to you. If youbelong to a book club, coin club, stampcollectors club, etc. be wary of rareitems being recently discovered andoffered to you at a special price. Youshould always question the deal if itcomes with the warning that you mustact quickly.

Credit CardsFraudulent Use of Credit CardInformation is also becoming morecommon. In a number of recent cases,the opportunity to compromise the creditcard occurs when a person phones arestaurant and places an order for foodto be delivered to the caller’s residence.The caller pays for the food by creditcard, either giving out the card numberand expiry date on the phone or bygiving that information to the delivery

person. It should be noted that manyestablishments legitimately do businessin this manner, but police have receivedcomplaints in instances where the creditcard information is essentially “stolen”and used by someone other than thecredit car holder. Investigations aremade more difficult by the fact thatmany restaurants sub-contract theirfood-delivery business to othercompanies, which may or may not keepdetailed employee records. This makesit more difficult to determine the point ofcompromise and hold the person(s)responsible for the fraud. Be cautiousany time you release personal financialinformation. An unscrupulous individualneeds only the credit card number andthe expiry date to make unauthorizedpurchases. Even if the legitimate ownerof the card is insured against suchlosses, he or she may suffer aninterruption in service while the creditcard company does its owninvestigation. Debit cards are less likelyto be compromised as long as the ownerguards the PIN (personal identificationnumber). We also remind people thattheir caution should extend to the mannerin which they dispose of credit card billsor receipts. Careless disposal of suchdocuments may also present anopportunity for a crime to occur.

Protect your SINThe Commercial Crime Section alsoreminds people of the importance ofprotecting one’s Social InsuranceNumber, or SIN. An unscrupulousindividual or member of a criminalorganization may fraudulently obtainthe SINs of unsuspecting individualsand use those numbers to open creditcard accounts, bank accounts and linesof credit.

This will cause financial hardship to thevictims in the short term and may alsoadversely affect their credit histories/status. Do not supply your SocialInsurance Number unless it is absolutelynecessary. Never give out your SIN onthe Internet, on job applications or overthe phone.

Most people know their Social InsuranceNumbers by heart, so don’t even carryyour SIN card in your wallet in case ofa theft or loss.

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Amaze-Thing October 31, 2011

5:30 - 9:00 pm

Age 3-12

Safe

Non-frightening

New Series:

October 2 to November 22, 2011

Celebration Lutheran Church 3130 Renfrew Cres, Regina 789-2727 www.redroof.tv

Services at the LIVING SPIRIT CENTRE

Bread of Life (Lutheran) Rev. Carla Blakley: 789-0265

Rev. Amber Hoffman

Eastside (United) Nobuko Iwai, Interim Minister: 761-0556

Jenni Krall, Christian Education Minister

St. Philip (Anglican) Rev. Rita Brann, Deacon: 757-3173

Rev. Dan Cooper, Hon. Assistant

Sundays

9:30 am - Lutheran Communion service

9:30 am - Anglican Communion service

10:20 am - Joint Lutheran/Anglican Sunday School

10:30 am - Living Sprit Centre “Coffee Time”

11:15 am - United Church service & Sunday School

Services at the

LLIVING SPIRIT CENTRE

Services at the

LIVING SPIRIT CENTRE www.livingspiritcentre.org

3018 Doan Drive (at Arcola & Doan)

Resurrection Roman Catholic Parish

Welcomes You!

Mass Times:

Saturday 5 p.m.

Sunday 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.

3155 Windsor Park Road

Office: 352-0800 Fax: 352-0999

E-mail – [email protected]

Website – http://resurrec.sasktelwebsite.net


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2410 Dewdney Ave

Regina, SK

Ph:(306) 757-1500

Fax:(306)781-8089

Furniture Accessories Flooring

Window Treatments Decorating Service

Gift Certificate

Online

www.fiorantefloors.com

E: [email protected]


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