Winston Heights-Mountview Community Association

Annual General Meeting and Volunteer Recognition

May 3

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Annual General Meeting

Calling all Winston Heights-Mountview community residents!  The Winston Heights-Mountview Community Association would like to invite you to our Annual General Meeting.

When:  Tuesday, May 14 at 7pm

Where:  Community Hall, 520 27 avenue NE

This is your opportunity to ask questions about the activities in your community, raise any concerns you have about your community, or bring forward any ideas to improve your community.  You will also be able to meet the Board of Directors and find out a little bit about what they do.  Perhaps you are interested in joining the Board of Directors!  If so, call Alex Reed at 403.276.9311 or email vicepresident@winstonheights.ca

 

Volunteer Appreciation

All Winston Heights-Mountview community volunteers are invited to attend the WHMCA:  Volunteer Recognition Event!

When:  Tuesday, May 14, 6:30pm – 7pm

Where:  Community Hall, 520 27 avenue NE

Have we mentioned how much we appreciate our volunteers?  Throughout the year, a certain very amazing group of people lend a helping hand to make this community a vibrant and  fun place to live.  We could not accomplish all of the activities, events, special projects, communications, garden upkeep, skating rink upkeep and general goings on without the support of these volunteers.  To show our gratitude, we have decided to celebrate these volunteers at a special event before the Annual General Meeting.

But that isn’t all!  There will be pizza, there will be beverages and best of all…Mayor Nenshi will be in attendance!  Nenshi would like to personally thank our volunteers for all of the hard work they have done volunteering throughout the year.

If you have any questions, call Alex Reed at 403.276.9311 or email vicepresident@winstonheights.ca

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Parenting Course: The Vital Connection

Apr 11

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Attachment Parents’ Village Calgary presents: “Power To Parent: The Vital Connection,” the first of a three-part series of courses from Gordon Neufelds’ work “The Power To Parent.”

Topics include:

  • How attachment is meant to develop and stay intact for life
  • Dealing with resistance and oppositional behaviours
  • The roots of aggression
  • Addressing separation problems and anxieties
  • Raising children who are capable of deep and fulfilling relationships
  • Attachment – safe discipline
  • Viewing the challenges of ADHD, Autism, and ODD in a new light
  • Insights into separated and blended families

This course will be facilitated by Lorraine Beaudry, a parent and teacher who is certified to present and interpret video courses produced by Dr. Neufeld.

When:  April 26 – June 21, 2013 (eight Friday evenings excluding May 17), 7-9pm

Where:  Winston Heights – Mountview Community Hall, 520 27 Avenue NE

Cost:  Limited amount of tickets at $80 (April 15), Regular Price $100

To register: Please send electronic payments to apvillage@gmail.com

Questions about this course:  Contact Mary Beth at 403-209-1691

For more information about Dr. Neufeld or his developmental approach, visit: www.neufeldinstitute.com

For more information about Attachment Parents’ Village Calgary, visit:  http://www.apvillage.ca/

“This course is the foundation of the Power to Parent Series.  Children are meant to be raised in the context of their attachments to adults responsible and nothing will work right unless this context is cultivated and preserved.” ~The Neufeld Institute

 

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Free Tax Preparation Clinics

Mar 19

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Free Tax Preparation Clinics at Winston Heights-Mountview Community Hall for eligible individuals.

Need a hand with your 2012 tax return?

The Winston Heights-Mountview Community Association and our community volunteers, in conjunction with Canada Revenue Agency, are pleased to introduce the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program to Winston Heights-Mountview and surrounding communities.  Volunteer tax preparers will assist individuals who have low income and simple tax situations prepare and file their 2012 tax returns at no charge.  Eligible taxpayers normally served by this program are seniors, or single parent families, or social assistance recipients, or students or newcomers that have low income.   

This year tax preparation clinics will be held on April 4, 11, 18, 25 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM at the Winston Heights-Mountview Community Hall.  Please call Willa Dene Dohy at 403-277- 3736 to book your appointment.

Can you lend a hand for this program?  Volunteer tax preparers and assistants are needed to help with this program.  Training, software, and equipment is provided for your position.  Please call Lenore Eaton at 403-276-3798 if you would like to help out.

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Win A Bloc Party For Winston Heights-Mountview

Feb 26

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Avenue Magazine is calling out to all Calgarians to complete the 2013 Best Neighbourhoods Survey.  This year, the winning neighbourhood will win a bloc party hosted by Avenue.  Winners will be announced in the August issue, but the deadline to complete the survey is this Thursday, February 28!  All you have to do is answer a few questions about what you find most valuable in a neighbourhood.  Of course you should also mention how much you enjoy living in Winston Heights-Mountview.

 

It only takes ten minutes.  Follow the link to complete the survey now: Avenue Magazine’s 2013 Best Neighbourhoods Survey

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“Avenue is the premier city lifestyle magazine celebrating two of Alberta’s largest cities through Avenue Calgary and Avenue Edmonton“

Winter Festival

Feb 7

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Fun for the entire family during family day weekend.

Sunday February 17, 1 pm – 5 pm

The Community Hall Rink, 520 27 Avenue N.E.

All Winston Heights-Mountview residents, family and friends welcome!

Enjoy skating, shinny hockey, snow games and your chance to win prizes.

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Don’t forget your appetite!

We will be serving hotdogs, hamburgers and hot chocolate to keep everyone warm.

 

WHMCA is Hiring!

Jan 31

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The Winston Heights-Mountview Community Association’s long-time Hall Manager, Doreen Knopp, is retiring this spring (we are sad to see her go!) and as a result we are looking for a manager for the WHMCA facilities.

Facility Manager
The Winston Heights-Mountview Community Association’s long-time Hall Manager, Doreen Knopp, is retiring this spring (we are sad to see her go!) and as a result the Community Association is expanding the position and hiring a full time Facility Manager. Please see the job posting available here.

Relief Caretaker
The WHMCA is also seeking a relief caretaker to cover every second weekend and vacation caretaking coverage for the WHMCA facilities. To apply, please contact Christine Johns at christine.johns@ucalgary.ca or 403-510-9080.

For more information on either position, please contact: Christine Johns via email at christine.johns@ucalgary.ca or 403-510-9080.

Happy Holidays and Merry New Year. Let’s Skate!

Dec 25

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Ice Rinks Now Open!

Bring out your skates!  Haul out your hockey equipment!  It’s time to enjoy the best of winter!

The central ice rink and the skating oval at the WHMCA community hall are now open!  Not only that, the Adopt-A-Rink in the park on Marsden Road is open also!  Both rinks are available for free skating any time of day.  Hockey can also be played on the central ice rink at the community hall.  Both rinks will be lit for use in the evenings until 10:30 pm.

The central ice rink at the community hall has been reserved for the following activities each week starting in January:

Mondays – 6 – 9 pm Brownies
Tuesdays – 6 – 9 pm Grassroots Hockey
Fridays – 3 – 6 pm Girls Ringette

Saturdays - 1 – 3 pm Free Skate For All (non-hockey)

The oval will still be open for skating at these times.

Please be aware that the rinks will be closed on occasion to permit flooding of the ice, and also to clear snow.  When necessary, parts of the rinks may be roped off with orange pylons if there are problems with the ice.

Many thanks are due to Stacy Nephin and his team for getting the community hall rinks up and running this year.  Thanks also to Craig Baskett for setting up and maintaining the Marsden Road Adopt-A-Rink.  We will post a full list of people to thank shortly.

Santa Claus Breakfast and Christmas Craft & Bake Sale

Nov 22

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Saturday, December 8th, 2012

9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Winston Heights-Mountview Community Hall

520 – 27 Ave N.E.

 Breakfast starts at 9:30 a.m. – Santa visits at 11 a.m.

Breakfast FREE for Winston Heights-Mountview Community members

 $4 for non-members

 

 Lunch Available 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.  -  $4

 Craft & Bake Sale 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Avoid the malls – shop at over 25 craft tables

 Free Christmas crafting and activities table for the kids

All welcome – Come and join the Fun!

 Non-perishable food items for the Food Bank are welcome!

For information call Lenore at 403-276-3798

Winston Heights-Mountview Events

Nov 13

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Another gorgeous weekend has passed in Winston Heights-Mountview (WHM).  It is hard to believe we are so close to Christmas and a brand new year.  We have some great events being planned by some of our dedicated volunteers, just a few of the reasons why we love living in this community.

Ongoing family events:

Playgroup

Mondays 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (NEW)

Tuesdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

WHM Community Hall, 520 27 Avenue N.E.

All WHM moms/dads/nannies and caretakers are welcome to attend playgroup with their kids.  Toys and games will be provided.  This is a great alternative to the chilly outdoors, the hall has ample space for kids to run and play.

Monthly Potluck

Friday November 16, 6-9 p.m.

WHM Community Hall, 520 27 Avenue N.E.

A favourite event for our WHM seniors, this event is a great way to share recipees and meet your neighbours.  Invite a friend, bring a dish to share and enjoy a homeade feast.  All WHM residents are welcome.

Mom’s Night Out

Thursday December 6, 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.

4th Spot Kitchen and Bar, 2620 4th Street N.W.

RSVP to Mary-Beth before December 1  – 403-209-1691 or email mbnlily@yahoo.ca

This is an opportunity for WHM Moms to meet each other and talk about events they would like to see in the WHM community.

If you would like to be updated about future Mom’s events in the community or for more information about any of the ongoing events listed above, please contact Mary-Beth.

Special Events:

Santa Claus Breakfast and Christmas Craft & Bake Sale

Saturday December 8, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

WHM Community Hall, 520 27 Avenue N.E.

Breakfast begins 9:30 a.m.  – FREE for all Winston Heights Mountview Community members, $4 for non-members

Santa visits at 11 a.m.

Craft and Bake Sale 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – over 25 craft tables!

Lunch begins 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – $4 for everyone

Everyone is welcome to attend this favourite annual event!  We encourage you to invite your family and friends.  Don’t forget to bring a non-perishable item of food to be donated to the Calgary Food Bank!

 For more information call Lenore at 403-276-3798.

 

 

 

 

Community Pancake Breakfast – Postponed

Oct 4

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*Notice to all Winston Heights – Mountview Residents*

 The Community Pancake Breakfast scheduled for Saturday, October 6 has been postponed.  We apologize for any inconvenience or confusion this may have caused.

We wish everyone a warm and festive Thanksgiving and a safe Halloween.