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11 Sackville Drive S.W., Calgary, Alberta, T2W 0W3Telephone: 403 259 0919Website: SouthwoodConnects.caTwitter: @SouthwoodYYC Facebook: Southwood Connects

southwood CoMMuNity assoCiatioNCorPorate suPPortersGlenmore Landing McDonald’sGood Earth Cafe Glenmore LandingSouthwood Corner Planet OrganicSouthwood Corner Chiropractic Southland Crossing Purified Water Calgary

Please suPPort our CorPorate sCa frieNdsThe businesses above have supported the efforts of the SWCA Board. Through their financial and/or material donations, they have encouraged Southwood residents to become members and to participate in community events. Help support these corporate members by keeping your business local.

Happy New Year to all of you, we hope the New Year brings you all good health and happiness.

We had an interesting meeting in December. Here are a couple of items of interest to everyone:

Anderson Station TOD: Justin Rebello gave us an up-date on the status of the now delayed Anderson Station TOD and Area Development Plan. Brian Pincott visited our meeting, with more information. Thank you both for taking the time to visit with us and give us some insights.

Basement Suite Developments: We have experienced a number of applications over the last six months. As a result, we researched the Community Association’s stance from 2007. Back then the City was proposing a new Land Use Bylaw, in which section 205 would have rendered established R1 neighbourhoods vulnerable to secondary suites being sanctioned at City Council’s dis-cretion. Our response to this proposal was: “Should the Land Use By-Law pass second and third reading with-out first excluding established R1 neighbourhoods from this proposal, City Council can expect great resistance from Southwood whenever such RC-1 applications arise within our borders.”

As it turned out, the proposal did not get beyond first reading and was dropped. Since then all basement suite development applications are dealt with on a one-on-one basis. This highlights the fact that although the CA opposed the proposed bylaw change, since the bylaw did not pass, we have no standing position on individual applications in the present.

The Community Association Board, after going over the history as laid out above, has passed a motion that, in essence, states we have no position on the one-on-one applications. However, that being said, we are al-ways able to assist a homeowner in how to deal with the city in terms of applications made. If you want details on the motion - please feel free to contact our secretary.

Skate Park Update: We hit a snag- the concrete pour-ing had a flaw and has had to be taken up to be re-poured by the contractor. Grades and angles are crucial in the making of a skate park.

What are we doing this month? We have two board members attending a further information meeting on the SW Transitway BRT. This is being held at Brian Pin-cott’s invitation. I will be attending the second LYN Com-munity meeting where we have discussed the changing needs of communities and are now moving towards selecting specific community service projects for our participation in the short-term.

The Winter Fest is on January 9. You have a hard work-ing board who love putting on these events. Please come on out and enjoy the fun. Remember to bring your food bank items for the Interfaith Food Bank. We are hoping for snow and some cold weather so our ice rink is an ice rink, and we can have sleigh rides not wagon rides! We would really appreciate more volun-teers – call any of us at any time to join in.

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southwood COMMUnitY assOCiatiOnThis is your community newsletter with a mission to keep Southwood residents connected and involved in community life. The volunteer efforts of contributors and distributors ensure its success. This newsletter is printed monthly and is distributed without charge to all residents of Southwood.

Please check out our website, which contains useful information for you to access at SouthwoodConnects.ca.

Newsletter SubmissionsWe welcome articles and letters from our readers. All submissions must be accompanied by a name and telephone number. Articles should be between 200 and 550 words and can be submitted to the Newslet-ter Editor.

We reserve the right to edit articles for appropriate content or length. Photographs of community events are also greatly appreciated. Editorial deadline is the 5th of the month prior to publication.

Calendar SubmissionsWe want to make our newsletter and calendar as com-plete as possible, to include all community events and programs. If we missed yours, please contact the Newsletter Editor.

sOUtHWOOdBUsiness MeMBersWe thank the following businesses for their ongoing support of the Southwood Community Association.

Please Support These Local Businesses.

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To join this list, please email [email protected].

The Learning Tree Preschool is located in the South-wood Community Centre. Register NOW for our 3 year old AM or 4 year old PM programs. There is very lim-ited space available. For more information about the preschool program and registration, contact Meghan Collyer at www.thelearningtreepreschool.com.

THE LEARNING TREE PRE-SCHOOL

THE LEARNING TREE PRE-SCHOOL

The Learning Tree Preschool is located in the Southwood Community Centre. Register NOW for our 3 year old AM or 4 year old PM programs. There is very limited space available. For more information about the preschool program and registration, contact Meghan Collyer at www.thelearningtreepre-school.com.

Free Community Event

hay ridepetting zoo

face paintingsleigh ridesactivitiesgamescrafts

snacksdrinks

and prizes

Great fun for the whole family!

KidSport Skate Shack will be on site – This has free access to skates for anyone who does not own a pair!

Community memberships will be available for purchase.

Visit www.southwoodconnects.ca for information updates.

Or contact Rob at [email protected].

Location: Community Hall and Rink, 11 Sackville Drive SWPresented by your Southwood Community Association

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Zumba at Southwood Community Hall

ScheduleRegular Zumba Class schedule at

Southwood Community Hall is:

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•Every Saturday @ 8:00-9:00 a.m.

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Hello Southwood residents!

As I write this we are finalizing our preparations for our first festival in 2016! Our annual Winter Festival kicks things off on Saturday, January 9 from 2 to 5pm. I look forward to seeing you there. Hopefully, the weather cools down enough for our great volunteers to get our outdoor ice rinks up and running in time for the festival. That’s right - if the last half of Decem-ber turned colder than its mild start, you can blame it on me!

Looking back on 2015, our three key events were very successful.

We opened 2015 with our annual winter festival. As always, the hay rides, petting zoo and face painting were very popular. It was great to see residents of all ages borrow skates from the KidSport skateshack and hit the ice and enjoy some skating. The dona-tions to the Interfaith Food Bank were also up.

Almost immediately after the winter festival finished, planning for Rhubarb Fest began. Our annual spring festival has grown over the past three years and in 2016 we will be aiming to add more activities for you to enjoy. In 2015, we had four bands play, free face painting, a petting zoo, kids’ bouncy castles, a beer garden, a BBQ, a market place and more! The weather was great and the event was enjoyed by over 750 of our neighbours. Save the date for 2016: Saturday, June 4 from 11 am to 5 pm.

Our third main community event in 2015 was the Halloween Howler. On Halloween evening we opened the doors of the community hall so people could drop in and visit. Some warmed up with hot chocolate and did crafts; others popped in for pop-corn or treats.

I would estimate over 1200 people visited these events in 2015.

I would like to thank all the volunteers that help make these events possible; I truly appreciate all you do for our great community.

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas, a wonderful holiday season, and a happy New Year!

Crime MappingCst. Josh Young, Calgary Police Service

Crime maps and statistics that illustrate what kinds of activities are occurring in our communities are impor-tant to the Calgary Police Service. We also recognize that Calgarians are interested in this information.

Did you know you can access up-to-date information about criminal activity in your neighbourhood?

Log on to www.calgarypolice.ca to access the Crime Mapping Application, which allows you to choose from a variety of criminal offences, ranging from residen-tial break and enters to stolen vehicles, and select any neighbourhood in the city. You can also indicate a time frame, up to the previous six months, to display a map with any occurrences related to your selection(s).

You can also download the Calgary Police Service Mo-bile app. With the app, you can report a crime, submit a tip and access crime mapping and other resources.

Beyond these ‘high-tech’ options, feel free to contact the Community Resource Officer assigned to your neighbourhood for any questions about crime trends in your area. If you are unsure which officer covers your area, please contact your local District office for this in-formation.

Hall rentalsLooking for a space to hold your next function or week-ly/monthly meeting? The Southwood Community Hall is the perfect spot for birthdays/anniversaries, seminars/workshops, book clubs, day camps & playgroups, fitness classes and more! Discounted rental fees for commu-nity members! For more info, visit our website at www.southwoodconnects.ca or call Lola at 403-474-3845.

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Friday Night Dance Party – January 29 and February 26 from 7:15-10:00pm.Admission to the party includes a dance lesson (primary movements, rhythmic structure, posture, leading and fol-lowing), social dance, as well as refreshments. No partner required!

Wednesday Soccer DropAge: All agesSoccer in the gymnasium. Develop foot skills, practice drills or play a game. Nets and standards are available. Please supply your own soccer ball.

Calgary AfterSchool A FREE supervised drop-in program for youth ages 11-15 during the school year. Come use the pool on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the Sport Hall and Youth Room are open each day! New activities are always introduced and daily snacks are available. Day: Monday to Thursday, 3 – 6 p.m. and Fridays, 1 – 5 p.m.

South Calgary Youth Council (SCYC) An exciting opportunity for youth ages 12 – 17 years to be-come active participants in their community. Learn how to be an influential leader, have a voice in community projects while having a great time and meeting lots of new friends. Meetings are held once a month, October – June, along with additional volunteer opportunities.

Fridays, 7:30 to 10 p.m. Youth Night – Come with your friends and join us in the Sport Hall for a variety of youth ex-clusive sports including basketball, badminton, dodgeball, soccer and much more. Weekly planned active activities are also available. If swimming is your thing, admission also in-cludes access to public swim in our waterpark.

Volunteer Opportunities Southland welcomes volunteers, 13 years old to seniors,

to assist in a variety of programs and activities throughout the year. Opportunities include Babysitting, Day Camps, Fit-ness (Disability and Weight Room), Special Events, Skating, Sport Programs and Youth Programs.

Drop-in Playschool Want to sample some of our Playschool activities? We have Drop-in Kinderschool for 3-5 year olds on Mondays and Wednesdays, 1-3 pm.

Drop-in Preschool Programs Check out some of our drop-in preschool programs includ-ing Kinder Room, Friday Funtime, Kinderschool, Snug and Tot’s Gym Time.

Drop-in Climbing and Gymnastics Come have some fun and unique experiences in our rock wall climbing and gymnastics gym drop-in times. All equip-ment is provided and instructors are present to guide you.

Drop-in Badminton and Basketball Please see calgary.ca/recreation or contact 311 for the latest schedules as cancellations may be in effect for special events or holiday hours.

Every Sunday, 8 am to noon. Family Swim. Come enjoy our waterpark, including a trip or two to the AquaPlay structure. Adults must be accompanied by a child and all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Babysitting Room Treat yourself to some ‘me time’ to workout or take a class. Book your children into our Babysitting Room Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 8:15 pm, Friday 8:30am-6pm, Saturday and Sunday 8:30 am – 12:30pm.

Day Camps Register your children for some fun in Southland Leisure Centre’s day camps. www.calgary.ca/recreation.

PD School Days Did you know that Southland Leisure Centre offers pro-grams to elementary school aged children on some Profes-sional and Parent-Teacher Interview days? Hours of School’s Out Day Camps are 7 am – 6 pm, www.calgary.ca/recrea-tion.Southland Leisure Centre PlayschoolSouthland Leisure Centre’s Playschool is recreation-based and provides children with skills and awareness that em-phasize the value of recreational play. We include educa-tional aspects through activities, songs, arts/crafts and more. Playschool programs are for two to four year olds from September to June.

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Vehicle theft is an ongoing concern within the city of Calgary. Each year, as the weather cools, the Calgary Police Service receives an increase in stolen vehicle thefts, targeting unlocked vehicles left running (warm-ing up). With this in mind, please consider:

What can you do to prevent vehicle theft?•Do not leave a vehicle running with the keys in the igni-

tion for any length of time, even with the doors locked. •Never hide a second key in or around the vehicle.•Always close the windows, lock the doors and pocket

the key.

Cold Weather Vehicle theftCst. Josh Young, Calgary Police Services

•Park in well-lit and well-traveled areas.•Take valuables with you or hide them out of sight.•Use anti- theft measures such as a steering wheel lock,

a vehicle immobilizer system or an alarm system.•Consider installing a remote starter if you need to

warm up your vehicle in the morning.•Report suspicious activity. If you see suspicious people

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Remember, a few minutes braving the cold with your vehicle can save you from a headache down the line.

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Hello everyone,

I would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year and a sweet 2016!

I hope all of you had joyful holidays with family, friends and loved ones. I had a great time as I attended the events such as SWCRC Holiday Tea and “Get Together” with Community Members of the House of Jacob in our constituency. At all of the events throughout the holiday season, I had an excellent opportunity to spend meaningful time with you.

As we enter into the New Year, it is common for us to set a New Year’s Resolution. My New Year’s Resolution is to seek even better opportunities to work with you and be the best representative for our constituency. In order to foster this resolution, it will be my pleasure, whenever possible, to meet with you. Janice and Jonathan, our of-fice staff is available and maintain an open door policy. We so look forward to getting to know each one of you.

I want to continue collaborating with you regarding further improvements and advancements of our com-munities. For this reason, our office is hosting our first 2016 Open House Gathering on Thursday, January 14, 2016 from 4:00pm to 6:00 pm. Please feel free to drop into our constituency office, and enjoy conversation and refreshments on your way home. My staff and I will be more than happy to see you, discuss ideas/ issues concerning you, and learn about New Year’s resolutions you may have for yourselves, your families and Calgary-Glenmore.

As we enter the New Year, I am pleased to look back on 2015 and share with you the engagements I had with you all, the progress that occurred on our issues/concerns, and my vision for our constituency in 2016. I would also highlight the government’s initiatives in the past year, along with a sneak peek into the govern-ment’s plans for this year.

•The budget for 2015-2016 was introduced•The Royalty Review was performed

•The Flood Protection Plan-Springbank was approved•Integration of constituents’ feedback on reducing en-

vironmental impact in the construction of Southwest Ring Road•Alberta’s Leadership in Climate Change was intro-

duced•Further initiatives will be taken towards Climate

Change in 2016•Ministry of Economic Development and Trade was

created to facilitate start-up of new businesses and di-versify the economy•Haysboro Playground was inaugurated •To foster public engagement in the upcoming months

there will be events such as “Run with your MLA”, “Glen-more’s Talent Night”, and many others based on the suggestions received.

École st. GerardHello 2016! We hope all of our families had a won-derful holiday season!

Important Dates for January:•January 4: Regular Classes Resume•January 22: No School (Professional Day)•January 25-27: Alien In-Line Skating for kindergar-

ten, grade 1 and 2.

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January at Trico Centre Trico Centre for Family Wellness is a non-profit, community-owned and operated recreation facility. Our memberships are affordable and our programs are family-friendly. With a membership, you can work out in the fitness centre, take more than 70-drop-in fitness classes a week, use the gymnasium, swim, skate, or play shinny, plus you get 20% off our fun, active registered programs.

Residents of communities partnered with Trico Centre (yours!) pay 20% less for a Trico Centre membership with presentation of a community association membership or payment of the Commu-nity Support Fee (which is sent to your community association.)

A new session of registered programs starts in January 9 – check the Program Guide or www.tricocentre.ca.Price Freeze •Breathe a big post-holiday sigh of relief: recession-busting

price freeze in effect at Trico Centre on memberships, admis-sions, and program fees. No increase until September 2016.

Adults•Registered adult programs starting in January: Cardio Dance,

Barre Stretch & Release, Core Fusion Barre, TRX Flow, Mindful Relaxation, Trim and Tone, Strong is the New Skinny: Weight Training for Women by Women, Fit 101 for the Absolute Be-ginner. Workshops include Foam Roller Workshop, Peek Week what? Strength & Conditioning Clinic: Jumps, Throws, and Agility, Yoga Nidra.

•Cool new program: Strike It Cardio Drumming: Free Demo class on January 6 from 7:30-8:30pm.

• January is a great time to get back to the fitness centre – more than 70 drop-in fitness classes every week included in membership.

Older Adults•Registered multi-week programs starting in January include

Balance Builders, Bone Builders, Chair Yoga, Sore Joints Train-ing. Workshops and clinics include Foam Roller Workshop and Strike It for Seniors!

Families•Registered family programs; Family in Motion, Family Yoga,

Mindfulness for Youth & Parent, Family YogArt, Prenatal Fit-ness, Mommy & Me Barre, Mommy/Daddy & Me Aquafit, Mommy & Me Fitness.

•Family Night: Sunday Night is Family Night – swim from 6 to 8pm and/or gymnasium from 6-7pm. Free for members; non-members $3 per person.

Children & Youth•Registered programs including skating lessons, swimming

lessons, dance, sport, gymnastics, active play, and yoga for tots to teens.

Residents of partnered communities’ pay 20% less for memberships than those who reside outside partnered communities. Phone: 403-278-7542 or see www.tricocentre.ca to find out more.

Pet safety—Keep your Pets indoors this winterHumans are not the only ones who need to keep warm during the winter months. Your pets do too. Although they might be covered in fur, your pet can still fall ill during the colder months or even get frostbite when temperatures drop below freezing. But have no fear, here are a few tips on how to keep your pet warm this winter.

Keep your pet indoors. This is the number one way to keep your pets safe and warm in the winter. For dogs, take shorter walks when the weather is severely cold. A good rule of thumb is to go out with them and when you’re ready to come in, chances are your dog is too. If your dog must stay outside, make sure she has proper shelter and a source of fresh water at all times, and make sure her water cannot freeze.

It’s important to remember that cold cars can pose a significant risk to your pet’s health. Leaving your cat or dog in the car is just as dangerous in winter as in the summer. Limit car travel to only that which is necessary, and don’t leave your pet unattended in the vehicle.

If you lose your pet during the winter months, do not delay. Call 3-1-1 to see if Animal Services has picked up your pet. If not, file a lost pet report with Animal Services.

For more information about pet safety please call 3-1-1 or you can visit us on our Facebook page or on Twitter @yycbylaws.


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Happy New Year everyone!

I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and had a chance to spend time with friends, family and loved ones.

Recently, our government announced Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan. The Plan, based on the advice of the energy industry, experts and real Albertans, puts a prices on carbon, phases out coal pollution, and limits pollution from the oil sands.

This climate leadership plan is important for many reasons:•We are doing the right thing, showing leadership to

protect our health, environment, and economy for future generations.•We are creating a more stable, diversified economy

that will create good jobs in the renewable sector.•Our plan is bringing people together to strengthen

our economy, with the support of the oil and gas in-dustry, environmental groups and First Nations.•Our approach will improve Alberta’s reputation and

access to new markets, and protect jobs in our largest industry.•A made-in-Alberta plan means we won’t have climate

change programs imposed on us from outside our boarders.•This plan works for our province and our industries,

and keeps our capital here in Alberta.

The price on carbon will be revenue-neutral, with in-vestments in new technology and infrastructure, as well as adjustment funds for low and middle income fami-lies, small businesses and families who work in the coal industry.

Some of our communities rely heavily on the coal indus-try, and we have been faced with increasing pressure on our way of life as the health effects of this industry be-come more widely known. More and more, we see coal mines and coal-fired plants closing in Alberta and be-yond our borders as well.

Our Government is committed to work with com-munities and businesses that rely on coal to develop community-specific adjustment plans to make the in-evitable transition work in a way that supports families.

The road ahead is a challenging one, but one we have known is coming. This Plan will make Alberta one of the most environmentally-responsible energy producers in the world and enable us to create a more diversified economy.

I bet you are wondering what you can do at home to save on your energy bill, reduce household waste and lower your water usage. Green Calgary is a wonderful not-for-profit with a mission to engage and empower Calgarians to create healthy homes, communities, and businesses by providing environmental education, products, services and hands-on support. Get together 4 or 5 of your friends and host a Green Tea - enjoy an evening facilitated for you and your guests and learn about simple, practical and affordable ways to maintain a greener household. Green Calgary offers a variety of other programs. Contact Green Calgary at 403-230-1443 and check out their website at www.greencalgary.org.

Mark your calendars: my office is hosting another Open House! On Thursday January 28, 2016 between 5-8 pm, stop by the office to have a coffee, ask questions and join in the conversation.

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At A glANCE...•February 1 to 29 - YYC Hot Chocolate Fest:

Participating restaurants and cafes across Calgary each create a signature hot chocolate and try to win Calgarians’ hearts — the hot chocolate with the most votes takes home the title of Calgary’s Best Hot Chocolate. www.yychotchocolate.com•February 3 – Calgary Flames vs Carolina Hurricanes

at the Saddledome 7:30 pm. www.calgaryflames.com•February 5 to 20 - Lord of the Flies: Remarkably true

to the novel in spirit... the theatre lends itself particularly well to the ritualistic aspects of the story - chanting, dancing, marching, forming a circle round the victim, stamping out a fire. You end up feeling you have seen a fable of infinite implications enacted in a little room. www.storybooktheatre.org•February 12 – Calgary Hitmen & Red Deer Rebels face

off at 7:00 pm at the Saddledome. www.hitmenhockey.com•February 12 to 14 - Block Heater: A Winter Music

Extravaganza: There’s a new music festival in Calgary over the Family Day long weekend. More than 20 artists perform at three Inglewood venues over three days. www.calgaryfolkfest.com•February 12 to April 17 - Suite Surrender: Mistaken

identities, overblown egos, double-entendres, and a lap dog named Mr. Boodles round out this hilarious riot of a love note to classic farce. www.stagewestcalgary.com

•February 21 to 22 - Spinosaurus: Lost Giant of the Cretaceous: Meet Spinosaurus, the largest predatory dinosaur yet discovered and hear the incredible story of how this prehistoric giant was almost lost to science, before being brought back to light with the help of a remarkable young paleontologist. www.artscommons.ca•February 26 - Calgary Hitmen vs Royals at the

Saddledome 7:00 pm. www.hitmenhockey.com•February 27 – Calgary Flames & Ottawa Senators face

off at 8:00 pm at the Saddledome. www.calgaryflames.com•February 28 - Night With the Stars: This year, Theatre

Calgary’s annual fundraiser has an otherworldly theme. This gala takes participants to a different galaxy. www.theatrecalgary.com

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February 16 to 21the Wizard oF ozJoin Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion on a journey down the yellow brick road. This new production of The Wizard of Oz adapts the classic book for the stage and contains the well-loved songs from the Oscar-winning film. www.calgary.broadway.com

February 19 to april 24 Star Warz-a Galactic rock comedyThere are rebels with spaceships, Jedi with lightsabers… there is a princess, a smuggler, and robots, the Evil Darth Vador and singing… yes you heard me… singing of your favourite galactic rock tunes of the 70’s and 80’s. www.calgary.jubilations.ca


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BlaCKFOOt distriCtHappy New Year One And All2016 marks the 103rd anniversary of Girl Guides in Alberta and you might want your daughter to try something new. Think about joining this long standing program aimed at promoting self development and friendship in women. Guid-ing is a great place to learn new skills, experience new adventures and build lasting friendships.

Guiding welcomes girls of all ages from kindergarten through to high school and beyond. Sparks ECS & Grade 1 or (5&6 year olds)Brownies Grades 2 & 3 or (7&8 year olds)Guides Grades 4, 5 & 6 or (9 to 12 year olds)Pathfinders Grades 7, 8 & 9 or (12 to 15 year olds)Rangers Grades 10, 11 & 12 or (15 to 17 year olds)Leaders (18 years and over)

The Spark units will be visiting the fire hall, making birthday boxes for the food bank, learning about our feathered friends and making a bird feeder.

The Brownie units will be skating, learning some camp skills at Brownie Academy at Camp Jubilee and working on badges.

The Guide units will be sledding, having sleepovers and snow shoeing.

The Pathfinder units will be skating, going to camp, volunteer-ing at Brownie Academy and attending a Hitmen hockey game.

The Ranger and Trex units will be snowshoeing, winter camp-ing and volunteering at Brownie Academy.

Upcoming District activities include roller skating at Lloyd’s in early February.

The 24th Pathfinders and 17th Rangers would like to thank every-one who supported their bottle drive in December.

Registration is on going. Guiding is a great place to grow lasting friendships and experience new opportunities. Why not give us a try!

If you have any questions regarding Guiding or registration please contact Calgary Area Girl Guides at [email protected] or call 403-283-8348.

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