January - Tuxedo Park Community Association

TUXEDO PARK
BACKYARD GA ZET TE
DEC 2013 / JAN 2014
The Official Newsletter of the Tuxedo Park Community Association
Breakfast with Santa!
Dec. 7, from 9 to 11am
Christmas Supper
December 8, 6:00pm
Spanish Posada Potluck
December 13, 5-10pm
We welcome Social Services patients!
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The Spanish School of Calgary
Welcome!
Weekend location
Forest Lawn High School
1304 - 44th Street SE
Classes run Jan 11 - Mar 29
Bienvenido!
New Location - Weekdays
Children’s fees
Suite 201
are eligible for the
1710 Centre Street N.
Child Arts Tax Credit
Classes run Jan 13 - Mar 31
WINTER CLASSES: Jan 11 to Mar 31, 2014
SPANISH
FOR TRAVELERS!
Centre Street N. location
Classes starting
Wed, Jan 15th
Phone: (403) 235-6340 Fax: (403) 235-6230
School Coordinator Direct Line: (403) 585-6070
Email: spanish1@telus.net
www.spanishschoolofcalgary.com
Spanish is the second most used language in international communication!
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Tuxedo Park
Community
Association
communications@tuxedoparkcommunity.ca
202 - 29th Avenue NE
Calgary, AB T2E 2C1
Ph: (403)277-8689
EXECUTIVE BOARD
President ...........Tammy Maloney, 403-831-4503
president@tuxedoparkcommunity.ca
Past President .............Gus Barron, 403-230-8616
Vice President ........................................Darren Rempel
vicepresident@tuxedoparkcommunity.ca
Treasurer ............ Bryan Summers, 403-819-3175
treasurer@tuxedoparkcommunity.ca
Secretary ........................ Shannon Bowen-Kelsick,
403-992-4142
communications@tuxedoparkcommunity.ca
GENERAL DIRECTORS
Arnie Brownlees • Chrystina Lusney
Karen Thompson • Tammy Sealock
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Communications ..........Shannon Bowen-Kelsick
403-992-4142
communications@tuxedoparkcommunity.ca
Facilities Manager ......................Arnie Brownlees
hallrentals@tuxedoparkcommunity.ca
Membership ................................................ Available
membership@tuxedoparkcommunity.ca
Social and Fundraising ........ Karen Thompson
social@tuxedoparkcommunity.ca
Traffic and Development .......... Darren Rempel
development@tuxedoparkcommunity.ca
Hall rentals: 403-277-8689
hallrentals@tuxedoparkcommunity.ca
Tuxedo Park Community Association meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month, except July and August (no
meetings) and December (usually earlier due to Christmas). Meetings start at 7:30 pm. All community residents are welcome to
express their concerns, meet some of your neighbours, or sit in and hear what’s happening in and around you community.
www.tuxedoparkcommunity.ca
www.facebook.com/tuxedoparkcommunity
www.twitter.com/tuxedoparkyyc
President’s Message
I would like to send a special thanks to the Tuxedo Park
business owners and residents that have been supporting our
events this year. Without the DJ stylings of Troy Spankie we
wouldn’t have been able to bring our Jelly Bean dance to life.
His music brought our families together in a great night of fun.
Tony from the new Nicastro’s (that recently opened on Centre
Tammy Maloney
Street and 28 Ave) gave a generous donation to our Inner City
Kids Club so it now has the financial resources to put on events like the Jelly Bean Dance. We
will now be running the dance on the 4th Friday of every other month so mark January 24th
and March 21st in your calendars today!
I’d also like to thank artist, Carrie-Phillips-Kieser. Her passion for bringing arts to our
youth shone through at our Remembrance Day art program and is the reason for its incredible
success. She is open to launching a Kinder Art program here in Tuxedo Park on Tuesday
mornings/afternoons. Email her at carrie@carriephillipskieser.com if your kids that aren’t in
school on Tuesdays are interested in attending.
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Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within any published article, report or submission reflect those of the author and should not be
considered to reflect those of the community association. The information contained in this newsletter is believed to be accurate but is not
warranted to be so. The community association does not endorse any person or persons advertising in this newsletter. Publication of these
ads should not be considered an endorsement of any goods or services.
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Tuxedo’s Annual Santa Breakfast
Tuxedo Park Posada Potluck
Tuxedo is excited to embrace the
spirit of giving at this year’s annual Santa Breakfast. We will be giving away very
small gifts for the children, and helping
our kids make special gifts to give to
those in our community in need.
We will have fun activities for the
kids, a visit from Santa, craft making
a yummy hot breakfast for all in attendance.
Please arrive early (event starts at
9am), the event will end promptly at 11am.
If you can volunteer to help cook, setup, welcome people at the
door, helps kids with crafts or facepaint, please email communication
s@tuxedoparkcommunity.ca or call 403-992-4142.
Looking forward to seeing everyone at this always well attended
annual event!
$3 per person. Seniors free.
For updated information watch the sign on Center Street by Tuxedo Park, our website: www.tuxedoparkcommunity.ca and our local
sandwich (realtor style) boards placed around the community.
Posada is Spanish for “lodging”, or “accommodation”; it is said in
plural because it is celebrated more than one day in that period. The
nine-day novena represents the nine months of pregnancy, specifically the pregnancy of Mary carrying Jesus. In all of Latino America this
is the start of celebration of Christmas, we are trying to follow this
tradition in this event we will do the special song, after we can eat and
socialize then we will do the piñatas this
is so fun for everyone and, we will finish
with a dance. Is real fun and we will love if
everyone join us nothing more to brig our
community together than celebrate our
tradition and culture.
• Friday, December 13, 2013
• 5 pm - 10 pm
• 202 – 29 AVENUE NE
• 3/person or $5/family
Please bring a food dish or a piñata.
For any questions or if you are bringing a piñata, please E-mail
Lizeth at lizeth_mepl@hotmail.com
Everyone welcome!
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Dec 7th from 9 to 11am
Dec 13th from 5 to 10pm
RENFREW
AUTO SERVICE
1212 Edmonton Trail NE
We specializing in
preventative maintenance!
Recovery Acres (Calgary) Society
has appointed Jim Calverley to the position of
Community Citizen Liaison Officer.
Residents of Tuxedo Park, who may have any
concerns in relation to the operation of the
special care facility at
101 - 29 Avenue NE
may contact Mr. Calverley
at 403-245-1196 or
Calverley@recoveryacres.org
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The Renfrew Auto Service team would thank you all
for your continued support during this past year.
Merry Christmas to you and
your loved ones
- may 2014 shine for you all!
Please drop in for your FREE
2014 calendar while they last!
403-277-8621
Owner/Operator: Earl Reimer
Serving Renfrew and area for over 19 years!
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President’s Message, continued from page 3
Red Rose Florist has been an amazing supporter over the years. Special thanks
to Mariza Willams who provided some beautiful arrangements for us to use as
door prizes at our Remembrance Day Tea last month. The ladies loved them!!
And thanks to Karen Thompson that baked the most delicious apple cranberry
squares ever!
I also want to congratulate Karen Thompson and Teslin Ward on a fantastic
Beer and Brat event. They were up against both a Flames and a Stamps home
game and still succeeded in attracting a great crowd. And thanks to Ian Regier
for the awesome posters and postcards.
And of course a HUGE thanks to all of our volunteers, new and old, at all of
our events this year. We couldn’t do it without you!! I especially want to thank
Lourdes Kelsick. She is doing a great job of representing our newer generation of
community volunteers. Her and her girlfriends have helped to make our events
like the Clothing Swap and the Remembrance Day Tea even more special.
We are looking for a Volunteer Seniors Program Coordinator to help us
better support the seniors in our neighbourhood with programs such as a snow
angels program. If you have a passion for supporting our Tuxedo Park seniors,
please email me at president@tuxedoparkcommunity.ca.
Hope to see you out at one of our festive December evening events. The
Tuxedo Junction 50+ Club Christmas Supper is at 6 pm on December 8th and
our Tuxedo Latino Community Posada Potluck is at 5 pm on December 13th!
Everyone is welcome!
Have a happy and safe holiday season!
Tammy Maloney, President
Tuxedo Park Community Association
403.831.4503
Alex Leew
- Tuxedo’s 1st President -
Alex Leew, the first President of the Tuxedo
Park Community Association, passed away on
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at age 97. He was
a lifetime member of Tuxedo Park. He built a
house in the community in the early 1940’s
on 26th Avenue NE with his wife Eva. He
remained in his home until this past summer
where he moved to Wentworth Manor.
Alex was very involved in getting our
beloved community built and filled with
community members. He truly enjoyed the
senior’s summers at the hall and loved to talk
to residents young and old.Alex was still a
voting member of Tom’s Junction (previously
Tuxedo’s Senior Junction).
Our condolences go to his children Shirley,
Barbara and Ted, seven grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren.
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Posada - Dec 15th
Se le invita a toda la comunidad a celebrar con nosotros una pozada, cada familia traera Su comida para compartir unos con otros
nuestros platillos o una piñata tenemos el tiempo para 5 por favor
mandenme un mensage a mi correo. La entrada sera de $5 por familia, $3 por persona empezaremos a las 5 de la tarde y terminaremos
a las 10. El proximo 13 de Diciembre ven con nosotros a divertirte y
celebrar el espiritu navideño y continuar nuestras tradiciones.
Dudas o preguntas mandenme un correo a Lizeth_mepl@hotmail.
com
Feliz Navidad a todos y prospero año nuevo!
Message from the Vice President
What a month! In the last month we have seen a group of hardworking volunteers put together a couple of very successful events.
First, it was a Jelly Bean dance which was enjoyed by many families
and then a family social event on October 26th. This just goes to
show how a few community members can work together to create
great events for everyone to enjoy and meet their neighbours. There
are more Jelly Bean dances scheduled for the future - check with website for more details on upcoming events - www.tuxedoparkcommunity.ca. You can also subscribe to the monthly newsletter or follow the
community association on Twitter and Facebook.
If you have any great ideas that you would like to see happen, let
the Community Association know or if you just want to get involved,
also let us know! One idea that we are thinking about for 2014 is a
‘Taste of Tuxedo’ - a food tasting event that would feature all of the
restaurants and grocery stores in the neighbourhood!
The annual Breakfast with Santa is also scheduled for Dec 7th
from 9-11 am, we look forward to seeing you then.
The municipal election is over now and whether your candidate
won or not, it is important for you to remain involved and question
your City Councillor, your MLA, and your MP as to what they are
doing to make your community a better place to live include returning tax dollars to your city and your neighbourhood.
– Darren Rempel
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December update - Edmonton Trail
Road Reconstruction Project
Edmonton Trail, from 28 to 41 Avenues N.E. has been reconstructed this year under the Major Roads Reconstruction Program. By the
end of November, reconstruction work should be mostly complete.
Edmonton Trail was closed for a week in late October between
33 and 37 Avenues in order to replace major underground utility
crossings. This work was done in conjunction with the reconstruction
project. In spite of the snow on Oct. 27, crews were able to complete
this work and open the road again by Nov. 1.
The road is now open to traffic, although some localized access disruptions and lane closures will be required during November in order
to complete any minor remaining work. This primarily includes concrete and landscaping work next to the road.
If winter weather conditions do not permit the completion of
some items, any remaining minor work not completed this year will
be completed in the spring.
Once the construction season has ended because of weather, the
road will be open to four lanes of traffic.
The sidewalks on both sides of Edmonton Trail have been replaced. All bus stops that were re-located during construction have
been returned to their original locations. The streetlights have also
been replaced along Edmonton Trail.
Future work
The next phase of the Edmonton Trail Road Reconstruction project includes the area from 16 Avenue to 28 Avenue N.E. This work
is tentatively planned for 2014. More information will be provided
when it becomes available.
For more information
• www.calgary.ca/edmontontrail. Please call 311 if you require
more information
Subscribe to our eNews!
One of the best ways to keep updated on community news is to
subscribe to our email newsletter. We sent out approximately one
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Editor’s Message
by Shannon Bowen-Kelsick
As we wrap
up 2013, it is
always enjoyable
to be proud
of ourselves, of our families and friends
and of our city and community. It has
been a challenging year for the community
association. The board, volunteers, and
life time members were faced with tough
questions this year: Should we shut down
the hall? What is the role of the community
association? How much can we do, and what
can we not take on? How do we get people to
care even more about our communities?
Tuxedo is a very diverse community that
is going to see more and more businesses
opening up, expanding and getting more and
more popular. Development has absolutely
exploded in our community; new houses are
popping up on nearly every street. Service
providers like 1835 House will continue to
want to be in communities like Tuxedo’s due
to our diversity, access to transit and walkability. To encourage growth and change in
the right way for our community we need to
know what is happening, communicate that
with our community, and have a diverse group
of people on the board and volunteering that
reflects our community.
We have worked very hard to make a
positive impact in our community, and I am
very proud of everyone that has been working
so hard over the past year to get to where
we are, it has been an incredibly successful
year. This does not mean it has been easy. If
you know someone that has volunteered or
contributed in some way to improve Tuxedo
or our neighbors in Highland, Crescent,
Mountview or Mountpleasant, or really
anywhere…. Give them a thank you, nod or
a high five!
Without a community association, our
City Councillor would not have the focused
guidance he needs to represent his ward over
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the next four years, The City of Calgary Parks
and Rec would not know what improvements
we want done to our parks, City Police would
not be able to easily communicate with
our community, event information would
not get to our residents, and developments
could glide through City Planning without
community feedback.
Community Associations improve our lives.
I would like to say a special thank you to
our truly fearless and dedicated 2012/2013
President, Tammy Maloney. She has literally
spent days, nights and dare I say months at
the community hall, getting us on track and
focused for the future. Not many people are
willing to take on this amount of volunteer
work, Tammy – thank you from the entire
community! And thank you to my family that
supports me in all of my endeavours. Thank
you to our current board – you are a blast
to work with! And thank you to all of the
volunteers and life time members for helping
keep our community beautiful, prosperous,
open to change and supportive!
Here’s to a great 2014.
Shannon Bowen-Kelsick,
communications@tuxedoparkcommunity.ca
Dec 2013 / Jan 2014
This holiday season,
protect our environment.
Albertans recycled over 2 billion beverage
containers this year – more than ever before.
Let’s continue to do something good for
the environment, and make 2014 another
record-breaking year.
Find a depot at albertadepot.ca.
Dec 2013 / Jan 2014
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TUXEDO PARK COMMUNITY NEWS cont from page 6
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Fund-raising Casino
Please help us by supporting Tuxedo Park community in volunteering for our casino in January. Volunteers still needed for six positions on Sunday, January 26 at the Calgary casino on Barlow Trail.
Please contact Chrystina Lusney at 403–244–2418.
Highland Golf Course Development
In May 2013, the former site of the Highland Golf Course in
northwest Calgary was sold to a partnership headed by Maple Projects Inc. Maple has been involved in the Uno and Ten projects in
Calgary, and has focused on rental properties and hotel developments
in Western Canada and the United States.
Maple’s initial plans are to build multi-family homes and some
commercial elements that would revitalize the property, provide ac-
cessible greenspace and offer housing options for Highland Park. The
ultimate goal is for a development that respects the history of the area
while enhancing its future.
With planning for the site in its early stages, Maple is inviting the
community to share their ideas on how the development can best
benefit Highland Park and the surrounding areas.
reImagining: A New Future for the former Highland Golf Course is
a comprehensive engagement process designed to collect ideas and
opinions from the public. There will be three phases of engagement
with the community over approximately six months. The initial phase
will run from November 4 to December 2, 2013.
Input can be shared online through this website, or by visiting the
former Clubhouse on the golf course site. A temporary community
engagement centre has been organized at the Clubhouse where people can stop by to ask questions, give their opinions and learn more
about what the project means to area residents.
Early in 2014, feedback from the initial round of engagement will
be shared with the community, and a second phase of engagement
will be initiated. The final Master Plan for the Highland Golf Course
Redevelopment will be available for feedback in March/April 2014,
before it is submitted to The City of Calgary.
Planned phases:
Phase 1 – Initial Engagement, Nov 4 – Dec 2 2013
Phase 2 – Development Concepts, Mid Jan – Mid Feb 2014
TUXEDO PARK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP FORM
Please make cheques payable to:
Tuxedo Park Community Association
202, 29th Avenue NE
Calgary, AB T2E 2C1
Please check appropriate box:
Family $20
Name __________________________
Address _________________________
Email ___________________________
Single $10
Phone _________
Postal Code ________
Please indicate your interests/needs below, so we can serve you better!
My interest include...
□ Senior’s Activities
□ Community Suppers
□ Skating Rink
□ Fitness Programs
□ Friday Children’s Movie Night
□ Mom’s and Tots events
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□ Youth Programming
□ Canada Day
□ Other... _____________________________
□ Volunteer for _________________________
□ please keep me informed of community events
by email
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Phase 3 – Master Plan, Mid Mar – Mid Apr 2014
For more information
www. http://reimagining.ca/
call: (587) 316-1896
visit: Highland Golf Course Clubhouse in person (call for hours
of operation)
Community Baby Sitters!
NOTE! Parents seeking baby sitting services must contact the parents of the sitter to make arrangements for baby sitting. They are not
to directly contact the sitters - no exceptions!
Babysitting Providers:
Lynn R., 403-229-1691 - Has Red Cross Babysitters and CPR.
Hajer H., 403-400-6745.
Marilyn, mature woman would enjoy babysitting babies up to two
years of age, 403-295-0304.
Maria, 403-265-2569. Two daughters with babysitting course.
Sam R., 403-988-7507. Daughter has taken babysitting course.
Candace S., 403-276-1787. Two daughters able to babysit.
Parents - if your child, or children, have baby-sitting experience
and would like to be in our baby-sitting registry please contact
Chyrstina at 403-244-2418. She can fill you in on the policies and
procedures of this program. Please Note: Babysitting Services are not
endorsed by the TPCA, people using this list do so as a private agreement
between the two parties.
Northminster Church Events
in December
Northminster United Church located, at 3311 Centre Street N.,
invites you to join us this December. Take a moment to pause from
busy schedules and preparations to hear the hopeful story and message
of Christmas. We worship Sundays at 10:30 and offer our kidZone
program during part of our worship time. For more information see
our website www.northminster.ca or call us at 403 277 0322.
Below are a few highlights of the season...
December 15th at 10:30am- our kidZone Pageant brings the story
of Christmas to life
December 15th at 6:30pm - Blue Christmas - a quiet, reflective,
supportive, candle-lit worship
December 24th at 7:00pm - Christmas Eve - a joyful celebration
of the birth of Jesus - with stories, songs, and candlelight.
Ward 9 Message
– Gian-Carlo Carra
I am pleased that my work towards Great Neighbourhoods over
the last three years led my colleagues to elect me to a significant number of important committees:
1. Transforming Planning Steering Committee
2. Planning and Urban Development
3. Transportation and Transit, now as Vice Chair;
4. Land Asset Strategyment
5. Intergovernmental Affairs
6. Gas Power Telecom
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7. Coordinating Committee for the Office of the Councillors
8. Calgary Parking Authority
9. Board of Directors of the Calgary Regional Partnership
10. Calgary Planning Commission
From my family and Team Ward 9 to your families and neighbours, I want to wish you the very best of the holiday season. We are
always at your service at ward09@calgary.ca or 403-268-5330 and we
look forward to working with you over the next four years!
Upcoming Hall Events
December 7 - Santa Breakfast
9:00am 11:00am - Hot breakfast, crafts, small gift for kids,
$3/person and SANTA! All welcome.
December 8 - Christmas Supper
6:00pm – Tuxedo Junction 50+ Club hosts Christmas Supper
$14/person
December 12 - Tuxedo General Meeting
7:30pm. All welcome, lower hall
December 13 - Spanish Posada Potluck
5-10pm Tuxedo Hall, $3/person or $5/family. All welcome
March 20, 2014 - Tuxedo Park AGM, 7:30pm
HALL RENTALS
Our Community Hall is centrally located,
with free parking and an attractive park setting.
MAIN HALL
LOWER HALL
Low rental rates make this an attractive place to hold family
reunions, birthday or retirement parties, wedding receptions or
small to mid-size group meetings. Rental rates vary from
$50 - $400, depending on day, time and length of rental.
The bright and airy Upper Hall has a capacity of 135 people with
tables, chairs, coffee urns and access to a kitchen and bar.
The cozy Lower Hall offers a capacity of 50 people, with tables,
chairs, coffee urns and access to a kitchen.
A commercial size barbeque is available for a reasonable price.
For more information, please contact Harley Shouldice
at 403-277-8689 during normal office hours,
or email using hallrentals@tuxedoparkcommunity.ca,
or via text message at 403.860.4275.
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Tuxedo Park...
Champions...
in my kitchen!
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by Tom Minhinnett (1941-2006)
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In 1960, after graduating from cooking school at SAlT, my first
job was at the Crossroads Motor Hotel. The Crossroads was the first
to get mixed drinking and licensed dining lounges.
I was the dining room chef. The dining room was the first to get
music in a dining room. As I had sung with some of the rock and roll
bands in the late ‘50’s, I was listening to the band Kitty Mulligen III,
and asked if I could sing a tune. The owner, Bill Forester, heard me
and the Singing Chef was born. Ray Gruff then took over, and we
were instant pals.
Darcy Scott of CFCN was the Grande Ole Opry booker and
booked the stars at Crossroads. I would put on extra Tom’s Famous
Prime Rib for Jim Reeves, Marty Robbins, Ferlin Huskey, Ray Price
and Faron Young, and then Ray Gruff would get them up on his
music stage.
FOR THE HOLIDAYS
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Back in the Day!
Stu Hart was one of my best customers, and as a
former wrestler, Stu brought the stars to the Crossroads.
Wrestling champions would come to hear Ray
Gruff and eat Tommy the Singing Chef ’s Prime Rib.
World champions Lou Thez, Gene Kinski, Whipper
Billy Watson, Dorey Funk Junior, Harley Race, Dave
Ruhl, Sweet Daddy Siki, Killer Kowalski all came into
my kitchen.
Boxing champions Jersey Joe Walcott, Joe Louis, Rocky Marciono and Muhammed Ali
were all in my kitchen.
Then a movie crew came to Calgary to film “The Naked Flame”, a story about Doukhobors. The crew, Dennis O’Keefe and lovely Linda Bennit, were there and loved our show with
Ray Gruff and loved Tommy’s Prime Rib!
One last story.
I truly wanted to impress my wrestling hero, Killer Kowalski. Stu Hart called and said,
“We will be up after he takes care of Gene Kinskey.” Well, at 11:30 pm, in he came. I was
just finishing my show and I cut him a three pound, three rib slice of prime rib, two baked
potatoes and three Yorkshire puddings. Lenny, the maitre’d, came back with the plate - apparently Killer was a vegetarian!
Well, the fruit salad I made him was humongous and he ate every bite.
Tom had great champions in his kitchen.
Bridgeland’s
Fashion Boutique
All new fashions - all the time!
403-508-2033
Holiday Draw! Dec 20, 2013
Every item purchased
equals one draw entry!
Prizes: $200 Gift Basket
$100 Gift Certificate
de WAAL
MUSIC STUDIO
263-3339
Since
1979
Drums • Piano • Bass
Voice • Guitar • Trombone
Saxophone • Clarinet
Trumpet • Flute
Gift Certificates Available!
Lower Level, Rear Entrance
of the de Waal Block
32b 4th Street NE
Bridgeland District
1½ blocks north of Memorial Drive
www.dewaalmusic.com
Dec 2013 / Jan 2014
Tuxedo Park Backyard Gazette
OPEN
BOXING DAY
Dec 26. 10am - 6pm
36 - 4th Street NE
1½ blocks north of Memorial Drive
on southbound Edmonton Trail.
Mon: Noon-6pm
Tues to Thurs: 11am - 7pm
Fri: 11am-5pm
Sat: 10am-6pm Sun: Noon-4pm
FREE On site Parking!
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Area Classified Ads
ANIMAL RESCUE
Adopt - Foster - Volunteer - Donate
Our volunteers range in age from
young children to seniors and all
are animal-lovers who are looking to
make a difference.
To learn more, please visit
www.aarcs.ca
BED & BREAKFAST
Hughes’ House B & B. Crescent Hts. area.
Family-friendly. Visiting relative specials.
403.804.4431 Visit www.hugheshouse.ca
BELLY DANCING
Lotus Belly Dance Studio with Ariellah
Beginner to Advanced - Mon-Thr and Sat
www.bellydancetoo.com Call (403) 247-9776
or email: lotusbellydance@shaw.ca
CASH
CHEQUE
All Classified ads must be prepaid
Call 403-276-8108 to book your ad.
CLEANING SERVICES
EAVESTROUGHING
HOME IMPROVEMENT
ONLY PERFECT CLEANING SERVICES
References/Bonded. Free est. Non-abrasive,
ph-neutral, biodegradable supplies + microfibre cloths for top quality residential cleaning.
Call (403) 719-4052 or (587) 434-0798.
Tony Peterson Eavestrough
Free estimates, prompt service, quality work
Call Tony 403-230-7428 (Since 1990)
Tub tired looking-hard to clean-don’t like the
color? Call Obe / Arlene at BathMaster for
all refinishing needs! Call 403-293-4810
or calgary.bath@bathmaster.com
TLC CLEANING, Licensed, Insured,
Bonded, WCB Covered, excellent rates
and references, enviro friendly options too!
Free estimates, call Carol at 403-614-8522
Airdrie Electric Ltd
ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Serving Calgary & Airdrie area
“ Service that won’t shock you!”
Everthing around the home & business...
Maintenance • Renovations • Construction
Residential • Commercial • Industrial
Licensed • Bonded
Experienced, reliable, bonded residential
cleaner accepting new clients.
Please call Natasha at 403-999-3603
(403) 968-1377
DOG KENNEL SERVICES
Free Site Visit & Basic Inspection
Certified Master Electrician
WINDCREST
KENNELS
RANDY SPRITT
Over 30 years experience!
HANDYMAN SERVICES
(403) 285-9303
HOUSE AND GARDEN
Snow Clearing From Ten Dollars.
Call Warren at 403-966-9702.
All Winter Contracts Available.
PAINTING SERVICES
HATE PAINTING? We love it!
We also do repairs and small
renos to make your home more
functional and more beautiful.
Call us for reasonable rates
and careful detailed work.
Insured, with +15 years experience!
243190 RAINBOW ROAD
Serving Calgary for over 23 yrs!
403-830-4453
dage@shaw.ca
DONATIONS
CLASSIFIED ADS WORK
FOR YOU!
HELP WANTED
Kindermusik at Renfrew Hall. Sing, play and
learn with your child. For more info call (403)
457-4126 or email: placusta@me.com
Successful female in Crescent Heights seeks
personal assistant. Must be responsible, reliable, organized, flexible self-starter w/ calm
even disposition. Impeccable driving record
+ car for errands required. Please send your
resume to tina@michelegunderson.com
Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Acro Ages 3+
Crescent Heights location! New programs
start in January! Only 8 Spots Per Class!
Register Today! Ballet Classique
www.balletcalgary.com 403 245-4346
PAID POSITION - supportive roommate for
mentally challenged young lady. Must be
warm, caring, love to visit and go on outings. No exp. necessary. Car required.
Call for more info, Ann 403-280-1032.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
PERSONAL GROWTH
Free coaching sessions! Martha Beck Life
Coach working toward certification needs
your help! For more info contact me at:
koyounglove@gmail.com
PLUMBING SERVICES
Superior Plumbing - Journeyman Plumber
Gas fitter. Bathrooms/Hot Water Tank/etc
No job too small! 403-477-9754
superior.plumbing@hotmail.com
ELEVEN GREAT COMMUNITIES - ONE LOW PRICE!
‘TEXT ONLY’ CLASSIFIED ADS
First three lines ...............$79 (less than $7.50/community)
Each additional line ..... +$15
Over 31,500
BOLD font .................... +$15
copies each
edition
Custom font ...........+$20/line
VALUE DISCOUNTS FOR FREQUENCY ADVERTISING
3 editions: 10% OFF 5 editions: 15% OFF 10 editions: 20% OFF
Text ads only. Prices do not include GST.
CLASSIFIED DISPLAY ADS (BOXES)
Regular Size - 1 edition ................. $119 (+GST)
Regular Size - 5 editions ............... $479 (+GST)
Regular Size - 10 editions ............. $899 (+GST)
Large Size - 1 edition..................... $169 (+GST)
Large Size - 5 editions ................... $699 (+GST)
Large Size - 10 editions ............... $1299 (+GST)
Frequency discounts have been applied to multi-edition display rates.
E-mail: ellisevansdesign@shaw.ca or phone 403-276-8108 to place your ad!
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Tuxedo Park Backyard Gazette
Dec 2013 / Jan 2014
St. Alphonsus
Fine Arts School
403-500-2016
928 Radnor Avenue N.E.
We extend a warm welcome and invitation to
attend our Junior High Fine Arts
Open House & Information Night
on February 6th, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.
Our School Offers:
 Catholic Education
 Specialized Fine Arts School (7-9)
 Italian Language and Culture Course (K-9)
 Reggio Emilia Inspired Learning Environment
 Junior High Athletics Program
 Numerous Fine Arts and
Extra-Curricular Opportunities
 Easy Access off Deerfoot and 16th Ave. North
Attention Calgary
property owners
On Jan. 3, 2014, The City of
Calgary will mail 2014 Property
Assessment Notices and update its
Assessment Search website with
2014 assessment information.
Watch for your Notice in the mail –
it contains important information,
including your Access Code to
register for Assessment Search
Secure Login.
By registering for Secure Login you can access:
❯ more detailed information about your own property(s) – viewable
only by you, the property owner
❯ real estate market sales information used to prepare assessments
❯ summary information on other properties to compare your
assessment for fairness and equity
Secure Login – getting started
First-time users will need to complete a two-step registration process:
1. Create a City of Calgary Citizen myID account. Visit calgary.ca/myID
to register for your account at any time.
2. Link your property assessment to your myID account. When you receive
your 2014 Assessment Notice in January, go to calgary.ca/assessmentsearch
and sign into Secure Login with your myID UserID and Password. Enter
the Roll Number and Access Code displayed on your Notice.
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For more information, visit
calgary.ca/assessmentsearch.
Assessment Search at calgary.ca/assessmentsearch
calgary.ca | 403-268-2888
Onward/ Increase online services for citizens.
Dec 2013 / Jan 2014
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Wishing you all a
Merry Christmas and a
safe and prosperous New Year!
I recently decided to contribute $250 for every home I sell in the
Winston Heights / Mountview area towards the Community Gardens.
This $145,000 project, on the WHMCA grounds, promotes clean food growing and sharing.
BOB DAWE
bobdawe@remax.net
Serving the Tuxedo Park
community and area for over 21 years!
www.bobdawe.com