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JANUARY 2019

THE OFFICIAL PARKLAND COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

DELIVERED MONTHLY TO 3,000 HOUSEHOLDS

PARKLAND

CONTENTS

6 WEEKLY CALENDAR

7 CHECK OUT THE NEWLY RENOVATED PARKLAND COMMUNITY HALL

8 PARKLAND COMMUNITY KARATE AT THE HALL

10 BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS

12 UPCOMING PARK96 EVENTS & PROGRAMS

14 PARKLAND NEWS & REVIEWS

16 MENTAL HEALTH MOMENT: WELL, IT’S A NEW YEAR!

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Community RepresentativesCommunity Resource Officer Michael Moore 403-428-6600 [email protected] Girl Guides 1-800-565-8111167th Parkland Scouts Michelle Stager 587-351-2719Parkland Cares Julie Kyliuk [email protected] Babysitting Co-op Jenn Zeleke [email protected] Babysitting Registry Eleanor Molina 403-271-2668Parkland Housesitting David WiebeRegistry 403-271-9230Parkland Preschool 403-225-0083Prince of Wales Elementary 403-777-6880St. Philip Fine Arts School 403-500-2072LDS Church, 403-278-4515Parkland State Centre Parkland Soccer 403-278-5330Bow View Ringette bowviewringette.comBonavista Hockey Program lbbreakershockey.caNewsletter Editor [email protected] & Advertising Great News Publishing 403-263-3044

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• There is implicit trust between businesses that advertise in community newsletters and residents.

• There is an average of 2 readers per household.

• 68% of newsletter magazine readers are female.

• Millennial, Gen X, and Baby Boomer readership is evenly distributed.

• 65% of respondents are married or common law.

• 70% of respondents own their homes.

• 85% of households surveyed have 2 or more residents.

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MAIN ROOM:Mondays9:00 AM – noon Parkland Preschool 403-225-00836:30 PM – 7:30 PM Parkland Beavers (Michele Stager) 587-351-27197:45 PM – 9:00 PM Private booking1:00 PM - 2:00 PM FLC Seniors Fan Ta Chi [email protected]:00 AM – noon Parkland Preschool 403-225-00831:15 PM – 2:45 PM Bliss Yoga [email protected]:30 PM – 7:45 PM Parkland Sparks/Brownies 800-565-8111Wednesdays9:00 AM – noon Parkland Preschool 403-225-00831:15 PM – 3:15 PM Bliss Yoga [email protected]:00 PM – 7:00 PM Parkland Community Family Karate 403-278-53307:00 PM - 8:00 PM Community Adult Karate 403-278-5330Thursdays9:00 AM – noon Parkland Preschool 403-225-00835:00 PM – 6:00 PM Engage Pilates [email protected]:00 AM – noon Parkland Preschool 403-225-00837:00 PM – 9:00 PM Private bookingSaturdays8:00 AM – 2:00 AM Available for bookingSundays11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Available for bookings

MEETING ROOM:Mondays1st Monday of the month Bonavista Figure Skating Club MeetingTuesdays5:30 PM – 7:45 PM Parkland Brownies 800 565-8111Wednesdays6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Fish Creek Bravehearts Toastmasters Club 587-436-3334 Alternate weeks Thursdays7:00 – 9:00 PM Parkland Board Meeting 403-278-5330 4th Thursday of the monthFridays1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Parkland Book Club 403-278-5462 Third Friday of the month

UPCOMING EVENTS:Parkland Hall Renovation Celebration & Open House TBAJazzercise TBA

Parkland Hall Weekly Calendar

Please contact Janice or Erika at [email protected] or 403 278-5330 for Hall rental information or to view. Remember: Parkland Community Association members receive a discounted rate.

Check out the Newly Renovated

PARKLAND COMMUNITY HALL

Parkland Community Hall is af-fordable, accessible and conve-nient, and it’sa great place to host a celebration:•Wedding anniversaries•Birthday parties•Stampede parties•Christmas parties•Memorial events•Weddings.

Main room•No stairs or steps to climb, every-

thing is on one level•Sunny & bright gym with large

windows•Can accommodate up to 90 people

for dining•Rentals includes the use of tables

and chairs•Rentals includes the use of a

kitchen with a stove for re-heating food, a fridge and is also functional as a bar•The gym is set in a beautiful natu-

ral setting - green fields on one side and Parkland’s community garden on the other.

Meeting room•Again, no stairs or steps to climb,

the gym and meeting room are on one level•Meeting room is great for small

gatherings, classes or meetings.

What our renters say about their experience:“We held my sons 9th birthday (at the Hall) as he wanted an epic nerf battle and I wasn’t about to have that in my house. The gym was a great size,

kitchen was perfect for serving the food and the bathrooms were clean and kid friendly. The price was great, booking was easy and clean up was a breeze. There was lots of tables and chairs that were easily accessible and ready to be used. I highly recommend using the Parkland Community As-sociation for your event”.

“We just hosted a surprise 65th birthday party for my mother-in-law. The size of the hall was perfect for an 8-piece band, dance floor and 50 people. The little kitchen was perfect for the luncheon prep and for a coffee serving area. The Christmas decora-tions and festive ceiling lights were a nice touch. Great venue!”

PARKLAND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MEMBERS RECEIVE A DISCOUNTED RATE.Check us out on our website: www.parklandyyc.ca or come over to the hall and take a look.

Phone: Erika or Janice at 403 278-5330 or email us at [email protected]

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Last Name: _____________________________________ First Name: _______________________________

Address: ______________________________________ Postal Code: _______________________________

Phone Number: _______________________________Email Address: _______________________________Drop off at the Community Hall or mail to:

Parkland Community Association505 Parkvalley Road S.E., Calgary, AB T2J 6M4

Do Not Enclose Cash Enclosed is a cheque for $25

Please contact [email protected] or call 403-278-5330 if interested in purchasing a membership

Parkland Community Association Memberships

•Beginner karate classes: Shito-Ryu style•Gain self-confidence and improve con-

centration skills.•Learn principles of unarmed self-

defence and unarmed combat, and basic skills of blocking, kicking and punching.

Classes taught by Frank Prystupa, Sensei, Shihan and 6th degree black belt; and a founding member of Karate Alberta. Frank is a long-time resident of Parkland who is giving back to his community by volunteering his time and expertise in teaching martial arts at the Parkland Hall.

Karate classes:•Family/youth (8+), Wednesdays: 6 – 7

PM•Adult (14+), Wednesdays: 7 – 8 PM

All classes are held at Parkland Hall. 10-week program begins January 16th.

Program registration fee: $50

A community membership is required to participate. All proceeds in support of Parkland Community Association events.

PARKLAND COMMUNITY KARATE at the HALL

PARKLAND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Programs at the Hall – We need your input!What programs would you like to see offered at the Hall? What day of the week, and what times are best for you? Morning, evening or after school? We want to hear from you!

Here are a few program suggestions:•How-to-knit or crochet for adults – afternoon or evenings•Needle craft – afternoon or evenings•How-to-knit or crochet for youth – after school or Sat-

urday mornings•Yoga for children – Saturday morning or after school•Yoga for adults – afternoons or evenings•Jazzercise – evenings or Saturday mornings•Learn to play bridge – afternoons or evenings•First aid course – weekend or week days •Community walk meet-up – walks around the commu-

nity and Fish Creek•Floor hockey for kids – after school or PD Days•Self-Defence for women (14+) – evenings or Saturday

mornings•Other ideas??

Alberta Day at the HallWe’ve been having a tough few years here in Alberta, so let’s have a party. As part of this year’s Canada Day event, let’s celebrate “Alberta Day”. How about a barbe-cue (Alberta beef burgers of course) with some good Alberta entertainment? I think a dog/pet show would be fun. Maybe a beer garden? I welcome your sugges-tions, and I also welcome your help! If you would like to be part of an “Alberta Day” committee, please contact me at [email protected]. Let’s celebrate our great province!

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NEPTUNE PLUMBING & HEATING LTD: Qualified journeymen plumbers/gasfitters, very experienced in Parkland. Upfront pricing. Reliable, conscientious, fully guaranteed. Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. 24-hour emer-gency service, call 403-255-7938. “Showering you with great service.”

RIGHTWAY PLUMBING AND HEATING: Has been happily serving the Parkland area with quality work, happy clients and fair pricing; with second generation experience, there is no job we can’t handle. Furnaces, softeners, garburators, appliances, humidifiers, faucets, water heaters, bathroom renos and gas lines also! In-stalled with great warranties. Call 403-968-6630.

PLUMBING PARAMEDICS: Your community plumbing experts! Licensed, insured, and fully guaranteed! Spe-cializing in residential plumbing and heating repairs. BBB accredited. Call today to experience our world class service! 403-452-2911. Ask about our seniors’ discount.

ABOVE & BEYOND CONSTRUCTION LTD.: Serving Calgary for over 25 years. For free estimates on any interior or exterior renovations, additions, basement development, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, painting and roofing division etc. Check us out at www.aboveandbeyondconstruction.ca or call 403-278-3433.

RELIABLE LADY IS ABLE TO CLEAN YOUR HOME: Weekly or bi-weekly, Monday to Friday. I charge by the job. Telephone Mrs. Batti at 403-720-8689. Please leave a message if I am not at home.

WELL EXPERIENCED HOUSE CLEANER AVAILABLE: Very thorough. Excellent references. I do weekly, bi-weekly or monthly cleanings. I also specialize in post construction clean ups, move in or move out cleanings as well. Please call Malou at 403-698-3958.

BUILT BY EDDY CONTRACTING: Renovations, base-ments, kitchens, bathrooms. Experienced, affordable, local. We live where you live, so we understand the sense of pride you have in your home and community. Licensed, insured, WCB, BBB accredited. 403-804-0277 [email protected].

UPSCALE HARDWOOD INC: South Calgary-based com-pany with 18 years’ experience in the hardwood floor Industry. We specialize in-hardwood flooring/engi-neered/laminate/vinyl installation, sand and finishing, repairs and product discounts. Free estimates: 403-809-7747. www.upscalehardwood.com.

NEIGHBOURHOOD CONFLICT? Community Mediation Calgary Society (CMCS) is a no-cost mediation and con-flict coaching service that can help you resolve problems and restore peace! We help neighbours be neighbours again! www.communitymediation.ca, 403-269-2707.

CPR PLUMBING: Your reliable local plumber! Fully licensed and insured for all your service plumbing needs. Great prices on hot water tanks, fixture replacement/repair, backflow testing, poly B replacement, water softeners, drain cleaning, and more. Call or text 403-680-7219.

DISCIPLE HOMES & IMPROVEMENTS (SINCE 1981): Renovation experts. Complete renovations from start to finish. Interior - kitchens, bathrooms, basements, windows, doors. Exterior - roofing, siding, soffit, eavestrough. Members of BBB, licensed and insured. Email: [email protected], 403-207-5708, www.disciplehomes.com. Visa and MasterCard accepted. Financing available upon approval.

K2 BOOKKEEPING: Are you too busy to keep up with your bookkeeping? Experienced bookkeeper now ac-cepting new clients. Specializing in small to medium-sized businesses. Twelve years of experience with QuickBooks and Simply Accounting, GST, payroll, WCB, filing, T4 filing, and competitive rates. Phone Katie 403-870-0737.

OFFICIAL PLUMBING & HEATING: Home of the $25 ser-vice fee. Lower service fees, better warranties. Special-izing in residential service and installs. Services include furnace service and replacement, hot water tank service and replacement, leaks, clogs, gas fitting. Licensed and insured. Why wait? Call today and get it fixed today! Available 24/7, we accept debit/VISA/MasterCard. Call 403-837-4023 or email [email protected].

MAG’S MOBILE HAIRCARE: Catering to seniors, and care facilities in southwest Canyon Meadows and sur-rounding areas. Providing professional haircare; hair-cuts, perms, colours and sets in the comfort of your home. Call or text Margaret today at 403-470-8193 for an appointment, Monday or Wednesday from 9-5.

NON-PROFIT HOUSING AND SERVICES FOR SENIORS WITH LOW INCOMES: For you or a loved one. Come home to a vibrant and affordable Silvera for Seniors community that meets your unique needs and prefer-ences. Choose from 25 locations and independent and supportive options, including meals, housekeeping and active aging programs. Call 403-567-5301. silvera.ca.

HELP FOR SENIORS: Reliable Parkland resident avail-able for shopping, errands, meal preparation, light housekeeping, piano music and pet care. Also available for companionship at home or in-care residences. Jill 403-629-0735.

THE FINISHER: Wives, I’m here to finish what your husband started and husbands, I’m here to start and finish those projects that need to be done. From com-plete bathroom renos, basements developed and up-graded, to fences, decks, and sidewalks. References available. Contact our team of professionals. Wendell at 403-613-6807.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Free announcements: lost/found, household items for sale, wanted, garage sale, student/senior services, etc.

Forty word limit

Deadline – 1st of each month for the next month’s publicationContact [email protected]

NURTURING THE SOUL: We would like to invite com-munity seniors to join us for inspirational readings, coffee and conversation. Thursdays at 10:00am, Janu-ary 3, 2019 - February 7, 2019. Parkland Community Centre,14660 Parkland Blvd SE. Coffee, tea and sweet treats will be provided.

PARKLAND CARES

[email protected]. Parkland Cares Calgary 403-863-9927

Parkland Cares is a community-based organization of families and neighbours committed to helping others.

What an amazing year of community support and car-ing! Parkland Cares has continued to reach out and help others in so many ways. Our neighbourhood is filled with immensely giving and caring people. Let’s hope that 2019 brings you all many more opportunities to be kind and thoughtful to those in need.

What we were up to this Holiday Season:

In November, we had 25 families participate in the Se-nior Secret Service. They worked hard at fulfilling the Christmas wishes of 7 Calgary seniors. We also had 18 families participate in the Adopt-A-Family initiative. These hardworking teams shopped for and shared gifts with 3 local families in need. Parkland Cares was also able to contribute grocery gift cards to each family.

In December, we collected and purchased over $900 in gift cards to give to families in need with children at-tending Wilma Hansen Jr. High. Additionally, we helped to support St. Phillips school’s Fill-a-Sock campaign by purchasing warm socks. It was a busy and heartwarm-ing season!

In the New Year we hope to celebrate and support our furry friends by collecting donations of toys/supplies and food. Donations will be forwarded to AARCS and PAWsitive Match Rescue Centre. You will also be able to Post a Picture of your pet on our Facebook Page for Val-entine’s Day. We will help get your XXxx’s and OOoo’s to pets in need.

Please contact us if you have ideas for ways to encour-age strong community connections, or if you would like to help us with any of our planned events.

Our next planning meetings are Tuesday January 8th and Tuesday March 12th at 7:15 at Park96, we would love to see you there.


UPCOMING PARK96 EVENTS & PROGRAMS

Park96 INFORMATIONParkland Community Centre (or affectionately known as Park96)14660 Parkland Blvd SECalgary, AB T2J 6L5Phone: 403-271-7516Email: [email protected]

PARK96 ANNUAL FEESInvoices for the 2019 Annual Fee will be mailed out the middle of January avoiding the Holiday rush. The an-nual fee is $200.00 (including GST) and interest begins on April 15, 2019. Parkland Residents have options how to pay:1. Mail in a Cheque payable to the Parkland Commu-

nity Centre.2. Drop off your cheque in the Park96 mailbox just left

of the main gate. 3. Come in person or call the Administration Office to

pay by Debit or Credit Cards.

January Office Hours for Park96 Invoicing Season•Monday: 9:00am-2:30pm•Tuesday: 9:00am-2:30pm•Wednesday: 9:00am-2:30pm•Thursday: 9:00am-2:30pm •Friday, Saturday & Sunday: Closed

If you wish to make an appointment outside of Official Office Hours don’t hesitate to contact the office to ar-range a time convenient for you!

NEED A FOB?Are you new to Parkland and need a FOB? Drop into the Park Office with proof of your new address and fill out a membership form. Homeowners are given a comple-mentary access FOB. Check out the Office hours on park96.com, press the door bell and Office Administra-tor, Jennifer Stone will let you in. Or book an appoint-ment at [email protected] during a time that works for you.

UPCOMING PARK96 EVENTS for January 2019BOARD GAME CLUBTuesday, January 15 at 7pm-10pmInfo: Darren at [email protected]

PARKLAND ACOUSTIC MUSIC JAMWho: Residents of Parkland who want to share music with like-minded people

What: The first hour is geared to acoustic musicians of all skill levels who want to become comfortable play-ing and singing with others. During the next two hours, each person is invited to choose a song as we go around the circle. PAMJAM will supply a long list of songs that shows lyrics and chords projected on the big screen.

When: 7:00 – 10:00 pm on the first Tuesday and third Wednesday each month. *Occasionally some dates are cancelled but you will be notified via email

Where: Park 96 basement

Why: “Without music, life would be a mistake.” - Friedrich Nietzsche

How: [email protected]

HNIP! ADULTSThursdays8:45pm – 10:00pmAdults 40+ (or if you feel 40+). If you are interested in playing, please email [email protected] to be put on the player list.

YOGA IN THE PARKMondays 9:30am

Yoga brings relaxation and overall wellbeing on physical as well as mental level.

Jane has been teaching gentle Hatha yoga in Calgary for two decades. Gentle and mindful approach to any activ-ity can bring noticeable positive changes to our lives.

Join Jane for gentle stretching followed by relax-ation; mindful yet strengthening class!

Contact: 403 281-7553email: [email protected]

* NEW FOR 2019 AT PARK96 *Zoë’s Martial Arts classes for kids TIMES: Wednesdays 6-7pm First class is Wednesday, January 23AGE: 7 – 16 years oldI bring 15 years of Karate coaching experience to the community of Parkland after running a club in the UK for the past 18 years. I have been practicing martial since I was 17 and have gained the level of 3rd Dan Black Belt in Shotokai Karate. Calgary has become my new home and I am looking for my new dedicated tribe of kids to come have fun, learn something new and make friends.

My classes are a child centric and structured on devel-oping young minds. Children will learn and experience many things not just karate! I teach karate in a way that blends martial arts with important life skills like, bound-aries, being respectful to others, confidence, saying please and thank you and learning to focus and concen-trate on any given task. I am police checked and have a daughter of my own who is 3 years old.

NB: I am not opposed to parents partaking in classes with their children however the classes are child centric and the not designed for adult martial arts tuition.

Costs: $18 - Drop in $75 - 5 Class Pass $120 - 10 class passPayment: Interac eTransfer, Cash or Cheque.

For more information contact: Zoe Reeves [email protected]

NUTURING THE SOULWe would to invite community seniors to join us for in-spirational readings, coffee and conversation.

Thursdays at 10:00amJanuary 3, 2019 - February 7, 2019Parkland Community Centre14660 Parkland Blvd SE, Calgary, ABCoffee, tea and sweet treats will be provided.

YOUR CITY OF CALGARY

Calling for Calgary Awards NominationsThe Calgary Awards is one of the largest citizen recogni-tion programs in our city. The City of Calgary established the Calgary Awards in 1994 to celebrate and recognize outstanding achievements and contributions made by Calgarians in the previous year. Each year, individuals, corporations, community groups and organizations are nominated in five major award categories, for a total of 13 awards.

The City of Calgary encourages all Calgarians to look to their neighbours, colleagues, community leaders, local organizations and businesses for those who could qual-ify as recipients of the Calgary Awards.

The Calgary Awards are for Calgarians. Individuals, busi-nesses, not-for-profit organizations, community groups and other organizations can all be nominated. For addi-tional information, nomination criteria and the online application form visit: calgary.ca/calgaryawards phon-ing 403-268-8881, or e-mail [email protected]. Nominations open on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.

Fun FactThe Calgary Awards began in 1994 as a Centennial pro-ject to commemorate Calgary’s 100th year as a city and to recognize outstanding citizen achievements. The Calgary Awards celebrate Calgarians who have helped make Calgary the best place to live. Visit calgary.ca/cal-garyawards for more information.

The traditionally tall white chef’s hat is called a toque. The many folds in the headwear are said to represent

the number of ways a chef can cook an egg.

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PARKLAND NEWS & REVIEWS

Book, restaurant and movie reviews, community announcements and photographs by Parkland News’ readers.

NEXT DOOR WINE BAR AND TAPASUpscale decor gives the feeling of decadence. Next Door Wine and Tapas is very classy without being over the top. It is located conveniently on Heritage and Mc-Leod in Heritage Plaza near London Drugs, and next door (good pun on the name) to Toscana Grill, also owned by Hector.

Next Door offers flavours from the Mediterranean, melded with Canadian dining. They have a wonderful selection of menu choices including: tapas and tapas under $10, shared plates, daily features, happy hour and desserts. We have tried many of their eighteen tapas plates and have thoroughly enjoyed them all - too many favourites to mention. You really need to go and experi-ence this restaurant for yourself. Did I mention it is all locally-sourced? And everything on the menu is made fresh every day. They also pride themselves on an out-standing wine selection with reduced pricing from 11 AM to 6 PM daily.

They support local musicians, artists and culture, a must to check out as well!

A nice, quiet little escape from the hustle and bustle of this time of year. Now go and enjoy the wonderfulness that this establishment has to offer and spoil yourself!!

Culinary Critiques by Julie Bray

A long-time resident of Parkland and a Foodie!

Enjoy times spent with family and friends around a table dining, sharing stories at home, in others’ or out for meals...and remember TIME spent together is more valu-able than money or any monetary gifts. Have a wonderful new year.

FIRST MAN AND THE FRONT RUNNERFollowing are two reviews of movies that mark events in history: man landing on the moon in 1969, “First Man”, and Gary Hart’s unsuccessful bid for the U.S. Presidency in 1988, “The Front Runner”. While both mov-ies authentically portray the society of their day, they largely focus on the character of each man.

First Man is the story of Neil Armstrong and Apollo II’s successful mission to land on the moon. Ryan Gosling plays Neil Armstrong and Claire Foy (Netflix’s The Crown) plays his wife, Janet Shearon Armstrong. First Man be-gins with the struggle by Janet and Neil to help their ailing daughter Karen who has a brain tumour. Despite treatments, tragically, Karen dies and the theme of loss plays a role throughout the movie.

After Karen’s death, Neil applies to the space program Project Gemini and they move to Houston to join Nasa Astronaut Group 2. There, bonds form between the Armstrongs and the other astronaut families. One feels the loss acutely when in January 1967, a fire kills all the Apollo I crew, all friends of the Armstrongs.

Neil is a very reserved man, who bears his feelings and grief privately, but he is cool under pressure. For Janet, being married to such a reserved man brought im-mense frustration, which comes to head when on the eve of the departure of Apollo II, she asks Neil to say goodbye to his children.

Ryan Gosling does a fine acting job as an intense, emo-tionally-distant Neil Armstrong and Claire Foy brings fire and passion to her role as his wife, Janet. It’s worth seeing, if for nothing else, it’s historical significance.

The Front Runner is about the 1988 unsuccessful bid for the U.S. Presidency by Gary Hart, a senator from Colorado. Gary Hart is portrayed by Hugh Jackman and his wife, Lee, is played by Vera Farmiga. To recap, Gary’s 1988 bid for Presidency was unsuccessful because of his alleged extramarital relationship with Donna Rice.

The movie begins with his unsuccessful Vice President nomination in 1984. Four years later, we revisit the same characters, when Gary decides to run for President. Hart is portrayed as a good-looking man who is very intelli-gent and articulate; able to respond quickly to questions about the “three E’s”: the economy, environment, and ethics. However, he is reticent about his personal life. To show the press that it is above reproach, he invites them

to follow him around and see what he does—a short-sighted, arrogant mistake.

Then, as now, the tabloid and the public’s thirst for scan-dal, led journalists to dig into the personal lives of pub-lic figures to find any scandalous stories. During Gary’s campaign, a major newspaper receives a tip that Gary will be meeting a lady for a weekend at his Washington DC townhouse. That lady is Donna Rice. Soon, a couple of reporters with a photographer are recording the people who come and leave Gary’s townhouse, includ-ing Donna Rice.

Gary’s downfall was his stubborn refusal to discuss the affair, incorrectly assuming the public would be more interested in his policies than who he was sleeping with. In the end Gary does answer questions, but his cam-paign team is unable to fight the onslaught of negative press, and Gary’s campaign for President is over.

Hugh Jackman puts in a strong performance as Gary Hart. Vera Farmiga, as his wife, is mostly a backdrop in the movie. J K Simmons plays Gary’s impassioned campaign manager whose advice, unfortunately, is not heeded by his boss.

I did a little research on Gary Hart and learned that since that time, he has been involved in an advisory capacity for U.S. Administrations, including a 1998 commission to study US Homeland Security. He warned the Bush administration of the possibility of a terrorist attack. He remains a consultant on national security.

Erika Diaz

I have always been a movie fan; indeed, it’s a passion I have had for many decades. I hope that by sharing my reviews, you also will develop a passion for this medium.


Drive Safely this WinterGetting safely to your destination is easier with a bit of preparation, whether you are taking shorter trips around the neighborhood or longer excursions on the highway.

Have your antifreeze levels, battery and ignition system, brakes, heater and defroster checked on your vehicle. Install good winter tires for the best traction in slick conditions. Also, driving with your gas tank nearly full ensures that even if you are stranded that you will be able to keep warm until help arrives.

You will also want to have a vehicle emergency kit, with:

•Jumper cables•Flares or reflective triangle•Ice scraper•Car cell phone charger•Cat litter or sand for better tire traction•Non-perishable food and water•Blankets, extra warm clothes and winter gloves•Small shovel

Should you need these items, you will be glad you took a few moments to plan ahead.

Safe driving, Calgary! For more information on winter emergency safety, and to learn more about how to pre-pare your family and your home for an emergency, visit calgary.ca/getready. Learn what the risks are in Calgary, how to build a 72-hour emergency kit and take the Cal-gary Emergency Management Agency’s Ready Calgary course.

Once in a blue moon.Meaning: The phrase refers to something that hap-pens very infrequently.

Origins: Confusingly, a blue moon doesn’t refer to the actual colour of the moon; it refers to when we see a full moon twice in one month. This happens every two to three years.


MENTAL HEALTH MOMENT

Well, It’s a New Year!Submitted by Nancy Bergeron, Registered Provisional Psychologist

How about making some resolutions that you can keep and that are great for your mental wellbeing? You can achieve this in three ways:

First, pick up a copy of Daniel Goleman’s Emotional In-telligence: Why it Can Matter More Than IQ. I briefly dis-cussed emotional intelligence in an earlier newsletter. Basically, emotional intelligence is a set of skills, includ-ing control of one’s impulses, self-motivation, empathy and social competence in interpersonal relationships. What a better time to get an awareness of our emotion-al intelligence than after what may have been a stressful family holiday for some. This is our opportunity to make some changes in ourselves in order to create better family holidays in the future.

Second, clear clutter. Clutter has been proven to make us struggle to focus. Research has found that having chaotic surroundings makes it harder for you to focus than if you were in an organized, tidy setting. Clutter bombards our minds with excessive stimuli, causing our senses to work overtime on stimuli that aren’t neces-sary or important. It also distracts us, makes us feel like there’s always work to do and creates feelings of guilt. If it’s something you use frequently, find a spot for it. If you haven’t used it or worn it in the past year, box it up and take it to a local thrift shop so someone else can enjoy it. Try Marie Kondo’s best-selling book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing to get you started.

Third, practice gratitude every day. If you haven’t climbed aboard the gratitude bandwagon yet, this is the year to do it. Studies show that gratitude can make you 25% happier. Think about that for a second… you can be 25% happier simply by taking the time to count your blessings and think of all the good things in your life! Being grateful will also help you to overcome adver-sity, improve the quality of your sleep, and allow you to get along better with others. For next year, resolve to be more grateful. Next month gratitude will be my topic of choice to write more on.

Research states that the best way to accomplish any of your goals is to start by clearing the clutter mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. What people don’t understand is that to make a lasting change in our life, we must find the energy that is causing us to be stuck or have the unwanted pattern/situation in the first place and release it. We take a shower to wash off the outside of our bodies and the dirt and grime we collect every day, but no one teaches us how to clean this up on the inside. If we clear out the old spiritual grime, we can create a new pathway to positive change in our mental and physical daily life.


New Year’s Resolution - Assemble Important DocumentsIt’s the New Year again; a time when many are making resolutions and taking steps to be better organized. This January, start small with one task: organize your important documents so that you are prepared for any-thing, including an emergency or disaster.

In a disaster, your immediate concern will be the safety of you and your loved ones. But, once the immediate danger passes, having access to important financial, in-surance, legal, medical, and other personal documents will be crucial to help you start the recovery process quickly.

“Trying to gather up all of these documents during or after an emergency can be very challenging,” said Tom Sampson, Chief of the Calgary Emergency Manage-ment Agency. “Taking time now to safeguard these critical documents will help you avoid additional stress when a disaster actually hits.”

What kind of information should you gather?•Identification: copies of driver’s licenses, passports

birth certificates, social insurance numbers.•Household: mortgage records, insurance policies,

photos of household contents.•Medical: health care numbers, insurance/benefit infor-

mation, copies of prescriptions, names and addresses of doctors and specialists.•Financial: tax and banking information, credit card

numbers and contacts.

Sampson offered the following tips: •Consider storing paper copies at home in a fireproof

and waterproof box or safe, in a bank safe deposit box or with a trusted friend or relative. •Store electronic copies of important documents in a

password-protected file on a flash/USB or external hard drive in a fireproof and waterproof location or consider using a secure cloud-based service where you can always get access.•Make sure your documents are together, and easy to

grab and go if you needed to evacuate your home.

For more information about how to prepare your family and your home for an emergency, visit calgary.ca/getready. Learn what the risks are in Calgary, how to build a 72-hour emergency kit and take the Calgary Emergency Management Agency’s Ready Calgary course.

Interested in Doing a Job that Counts? The City Is Hiring Civic Census Takers!The City’s civic census is conducted annually starting on April 1 and that means census taker recruitment is underway. The City needs flexible workers to help collect this information using mobile tablets.

Census takers are assigned an area to collect census infor-mation; areas vary in size, but are generally between 400 and 600 dwellings. Census takers have three weeks to com-plete the collection in their assigned area. They set their own schedule to get their work done and may be required to work in the evenings and weekends when most people are at home. Census takers need to be able to complete online training at home and be available for an in-person session in March.

Applications can be completed online by visiting calgary.ca/census. Applications can also be completed at The City of Calgary Elections and Census Office (1103 55th Ave. N.E.) between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

If you or anyone you know would be a good fit as a census taker, be sure to send them to calgary.ca/census to fill out an application. The Elections and Census Office will be selecting applications between Jan. 21 to Feb. 8, 2019.

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Watch for Your New and Improved Water Utility Bill Delivering safe and reliable drinking water, treating wastewater, providing flood protection and maintain-ing a system of pipes, plants and pumps for a city of 1.2 million is complex.

Reading your bill shouldn’t be.

You told us you wanted your utility bill to be simple and clear. We worked with you to make it easier to see what you pay for and how your rates are calculated.

What’s new?Starting this month, the water portion of your utility bill clearly outlines your City of Calgary water services. It shows your usage, how it’s calculated and how your rates ensure reliable water service and support critical infrastructure for our city.

Your water charge pays for the cost of treating your drinking water and getting it to you. Your basic service charge enables us to maintain the infrastructure needed to do that.

Your wastewater charge pays for the cost of taking away the water you’ve used and treating it before it’s returned to our rivers. Your bill now shows you are paying for 90% of your water usage rather than 90% of the wastewater rate. The calculation more clearly shows that on average through the year, 90% of the water you use goes to the wastewater system and a portion (e.g. outdoor water-ing) does not. While the calculation shown on your bill has changed, what you pay has not.

Calculation prior to bill improvements: 8m3 at $1.4852/m3 = $11.88.

Calculation now: (8m3 x 0.9) = 7.2 at $1.6502/m3 = $11.88

Your wastewater basic service charge enables us to maintain the infrastructure to treat wastewater.

Your storm water basic service charge enables us to maintain reliable street drainage, flood protection and the health of our rivers.

Every business, organization and home in Calgary de-pends on around-the-clock access to water services. Your rates support us to deliver high quality drinking water, treat our wastewater safely and protect the river—our source of drinking water. Together we make life better every day.

For more information on water rates and reading your bill, visit calgary.ca/waterbill.

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