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DECEMBER 2015
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THE OFFICIAL GLENDALE & GLENDALE MEADOWS COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
ADIEU TO A
COMMUNITY
LEGEND
GEORGE HOPKINS
(1929-2015)
VOLUNTEERED IN
GLENDALE FOR DECADES
Glendale Community Association
2405 Glenmount Dr. SW
403.242.2110 • www.glendalecommunity.ca
A woodpecker
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Glendale Mourns
a Community Legend 5
Remembering
a Great Teacher 8
Glendale Community Preschool 9
The Indoor Gardener 9
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Glendale
Community
Association
2405 Glenmount Dr. SW
Information 403.242.2110
Glendale on the Internet:
www.glendalecommunity.ca
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Board of Directors & Community Contacts
GLENDALE GLENDALE MEADOWS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Paul McCormick
Past president
Jim Kelly
Vice-president /Thumper Editor
Chris Welner
Vice-president
Todd Lines
Treasurer
Terry Craigmile
Secretary / Hall Rentals
Amanda Saigeon
Civic Affairs
Grant McArthur
Social Events
VACANT
Memberships
Mike Meredith
Member at Large
Veronika Duska
Member at Large
Llano Gorman
Member at Large
Margaret Chandler
Member at Large
Lee Dowd
Member at Large
Madeleine Macdonald
Member at Large
Monika Smith
GGMCA COMMUNITY CONTACTS
Hall Rental
Amanda Saigeon
Rental Rates
Weekends $750/day or $1,400/weekend
Glendale Preschool
Helen Domstad
Girl Guides
Michele Harding
Scouting
Simon Evison
Sports & Recreation
Ken Rogers
Building
Greg Smith
Website
vacant
Councillor
Richard Pootmans
Councillor’s Assistant
McKensi Mills
Calgary Recreation
Kirsten Pilger
THE THUMPER
Editor
Chris Welner
Photographer
Kent Klatchuk
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George Hopkins helped
build a colourful community
Glendale mourns
a community legend
Glendale is saddened to learn of the passing of one of
our most treasured residents. George Lyle Hopkins was
a colourful character, indeed. Born August 20th, 1929,
Mr. Hopkins passed away November 2, 2015.
According to his obituary, Mr. Hopkins taught his many
followers that the best place to collect empty pop and
beer cans is on a country road. But his retirement hobby
of collecting empties each day during his morning walk
led to probably his best lesson of all. George showed us
the importance of slowing down, taking the back roads
and enjoying the quiet moments that life has to offer.
His smile was bright, his whistle crisp and his love whole.
Mr. Hopkins was paid to tell stories for a living. He
worked in public affairs supporting companies such as
Alberta Livestock Co-op and Carma Developers, as well
as the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. While he honed
his craft professionally, his friends and family got to experience his talents for free. Even if you were unsure if
he was telling the truth, or if it was some extravagant
fabrication, the stories were always available to those
who would listen.
He was generous with his time and volunteered extensively. He was a founding member of the Glendale,
Glendale Meadows Community Association and was
one of the community’s original residents who worked
to drain the lake that submerged our current community association property. He was proud of his Alberta
heritage and passionate about sharing his love of nature and animals with school children. He worked and
played with the Seniors A GoGo project, talking to the
public (as well as unsuspecting nursing students) about
the sexuality after the age of 60. George was always giving back.
Mr. Hopkins loved baseball and football, was a darn
good bowler and enjoyed a single malt Scotch every
once in a while. He could mesmerize a crowd reciting
poetry, was a great source of candy for his grandchildren and quickly became the focal point of every room
with his booming voice and infectious laugh. The world
is better because George was in it. We will never forget
all that he taught us.
George is survived by his wife of 62 years, Margaret
and children Cheryl (husband Rick, children Farrah and
Cassy), Brenda (husband Mike, children Brieanna and
Keegan) and George (wife Cathy, children Jordache and
Hunter). He is also survived by his brother Dennis and
great-grandchildren (Mason, Avery, Kooper, Dashell,
and Malcom) and nieces, nephews, friends and family
too numerous to list, but not forgotten.
George was predeceased by his parents, Harold (Pop)
and Dorothy, and brothers, John and Garth.
George did not want a traditional funeral, choosing instead to continue to educate and embarrass students
by donating his body full of teachable moments to the
University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine.
A celebration of George’s life is planned for December,
with details to be announced. Memorial donations may
be made to the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation or Parkinson Society Canada.
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New Vulnerable Person
Self-Registry
From the Calgary Police Service
The Calgary Police Service has created a database
where people can register if they have a physical,
mental or medical condition that means they may require special attention in an emergency.
Get in the holiday spirit with Calgary Public Library!
Special story times for the Christmas season include
Jingle Bell Babies for our youngest Library patrons,
and Waiting for Santa for families with toddlers and
preschoolers. School-age children can join the Bow
Valley Calligraphy Guild to make something special
for a family member in Create a Holiday Card. Visit
calgarylibrary.ca for program times, registration information, and to access more program listings in the
current edition of Library Connect.
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ACCEPTING NEW
PATIENTS & WALK-INS
Providing Patient-Centered Care to the
Community by highly qualified and
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Frostnip
• Frost-nipped skin is extremely cold, but not yet frozen skin.
• It commonly affects the ears, nose, cheeks, fingers and toes;
• The skin may look red and possibly feel numb to the touch;
• When treated promptly, frostnip heals without complication;
• Move to a warm environment and immediately, but gently re-warm the affected area through skin to skin contact
(i.e. hand covering tips of ears).
Frostbite
• Frostbite occurs when skin becomes so cold, the skin and
underlying tissues freeze solid;
• Affected skin may look white and waxy and will feel hard
to the touch;
• Move to a warm environment immediately and place
the affected area in warm, not hot, water, until fully rewarmed;
• Call 9-1-1- or seek further medical attention as required.
Hypothermia
• Hypothermia is abnormally low body temperature, less
than 34°C (as compared to normal body temperature of
about 37°C);
• Early hypothermia may manifest as profound shivering;
moderate hypothermic patients may act inappropriately:
stumbling, mumbling, and fumbling, as their body temperature continues to drop resulting in severe hypothermia (<30°C);
• Left untreated, severe hypothermia may progress to unconsciousness or death;
• Early recognition and prompt medical attention is crucial.
Call 9-1-1. Don’t forget to protect yourself from the factors that originally lead to the patient’s situation;
• Initiate gentle re-warming as quickly as possible. Remove
any wet or constrictive clothing; cover with blankets, or
sleeping bags. Protect from further heat loss: eliminate
contact with cold surfaces, and shield from wind and
moisture.
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In addition to your local community association donations can also be made at any of the Calgary Food Bank
partners including Safeway, Co-op, Superstore, Sobeys,
Costco, and many more. Visit www.calgaryfoodbank.
com for more information on items to donate and dropoff locations.
Mon-Fri 8:30 am – 6:30 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Spruce Dr SW
Items on this year’s “Holiday Wish List” include canned
fish, vegetables and fish, soup, rice, pasta, pasta sauce,
peanut butter, fruit juice, baby food and formula, and
diapers.
CALGARY PUBLIC
LIBRARY
Calgary Public Library Holiday
Programming: Jingle Bell
Babies/Create a Holiday Card
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We invite YOU to help us raise even more this year by
donating non-perishable food items at your local community association throughout the month of December!
Alberta Health Services EMS responds to many cold weather
related emergencies every winter. However, by taking appropriate measures to dress properly, anticipate sudden
weather changes, and be prepared when out in the cold
you can reduce your risk of sustaining a cold weather
emergency. It’s also advised you store an emergency kit in
your vehicle at all times containing extra clothing, blankets,
and other road-side supplies.
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Last year, over 40 community associations participated in the event and with their residents helped
raise more than $14,000 in food and funds – more
than triple what community associations raised in
2013!
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The registry is open to anyone who spends a majority
of their time in Calgary and due to a medical, mental
health or physical condition, or due to a cognitive
developmental disability, may require special attention in an emergency/disaster situation. Some examples include Alzheimer’s disease, Autism Spectrum
Disorder, Acquired Brain injury, mobility impairment,
visual impairment, deaf or hard of hearing, cognitive/
developmental disability or a mental health condition.
Every year Calgary’s 150 community associations, the
Federation of Calgary Communities, and other community partners across the city join Mayor Naheed
Nenshi in the Mayor’s Annual Christmas Food Drive, in
support of the Calgary Food Bank.
FAMILY PRACTICE AND WALK-IN CLINIC
38 St
If you are a vulnerable person or care for a vulnerable person, you can provide the Calgary Police with
your information. Your privacy will be protected and
the information you provide will only be used by first
responders to help you or your loved one when you
are in danger. To register, go to calgary.ca and type
Vulnerable Person Self-Registry in the search bar.
Help Those in Need This
Holiday Season with The
Calgary Food Bank
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Remembering A Great
Teacher
By Mariette Sluyter
Glendale
Preschool
by Cindy deJager
New snack policy at Glendale Preschool
October at the Glendale Preschool was full of fall activities, learning about the changing season and about
what to be thankful for. Hands got messy from carving
pumpkins and decorating cookies at the Halloween
party.
Vidya Richardson, Tommy Wong, Vera Kalmakoff, Gloria Zerr
and George Hopkins share a laugh in Glendale.
“One of the great things about being my age is that I just
don’t give a damn. I don’t care about the baloney that passes for decorum or the way things should be done. I’m too old
to worry about what you think of me. That is great because
to be a wise Elder, I figure you need a good horseshit detector.” — George Hopkins
When I first met George Hopkins, he was trying to convince me to direct a show for him. As soon as I met him,
I knew I would not be saying no. Between his disarming
charm, easy laugh and down to earth approach to life, I
was hooked. We all were. This was his magic.
George had an amazing way of bringing the bigness of
life, a perspective only a farm boy who loved the outdoors could have, into a day to day operating manual of
healthy and hopeful living for the future. He was a dedicated walker, exploring nature and finding out what it
meant to him, and sharing that discovery with others. He
understood that he was part of something bigger and
reminded us of that.
“Walking in the woods I learned a lot of useful lessons:
From the leaves of the aspen trees — you could feel
them talking to you. Along with the wind. From the birds
whose song is so beautiful that we humans try hard to
emulate it with little success. You know it’s a crazy thing
but there is no having in nature. There is just being. In
nature you question if having was the true job of being
human.”
“If I am a human being, what am I being? What am I being
for the family, the community, the country, the species, the
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planet? Whose needs take priority? And what is my job?” —
G.H., The Wise Journey
George was a tireless volunteer who gave to his family,
his friends, his community and this planet. He did this
not because it was socially expected, but because it
was the right thing to do. His way of being in the world
meant he had to give back. We all were taught lessons on
how to “give a damn” about the right things.
He was a man who we could go to when we weren’t sure
what move to make, whether in love, business or in life
because he’d done it before, he had tread that territory.
He had successes and failures but always learned from
his experiences. I remember sitting with him over a glass
of scotch and being regaled by stories of cattle flying out
east from Calgary, a feat he proved could be done but
never duplicated. He was always learning.
Life, for George, was a grand adventure, made better by
the people he carried with him. His lovely wife Margaret
by his side, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, who he proudly mentioned in every conversation. His friends and his community. We were all along
for the journey, we weren’t going to say no and we were
lucky to have been part of his orbit.
Thanks George. You have taught us well, we will try to
carry on in the footprints you have left for us.
“To be a wise Elder you need to think of the marathon, the
one beyond your lifetime,” George wrote. “The one that
placed mountains here millions of years ago and if we are
smart, will keep them here long into the future.”
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The children spent many playtimes outside, as the
weather was quite warm.
Kalanchoe
November brings a change to the snack policy. Children
will now bring their own snack each day. With a field
trip to Safeway, the kids will learn about nutritious food,
where it comes from and why it is good for them.
K. blossfeldiana: Is the most popular Kalanchoe, with
large flower heads in a variety of colors.
Several fundraising events have successfully occurred:
Parent’s Night Out and a FundSrip Blitz! Thanks to all
who participated.
Snow Day 2016 is eagerly being organized as winter
arrives. Stay tuned to the Thumper for more preschool
news and activities.
Kalanchoe (kal-un-KOH-ee) is a genus of about 125
species of tropical, succulent flowering plants in the
family Crassulaceae, mainly native to the Old World.
Kalanchoes are native to arid areas, and they are popular succulents, available in red, pink, yellow, or white.
They grow best in bright, sunny locations, especially in
the summer growing season. They prefer warmth. Do
not let fall below 55ºF. Water moderately throughout
the summer and reduce watering in the winter.
Kalanchoe plants do best in a well-draining potting mix
designed for cacti and succulents, or stir in plenty of
perlite or sand to improve drainage.
Kalanchoes are easy to propagate by stem or leaf cuttings. Some varieties will put out plantlets that can be
removed and potted.
It is not necessary to discard the plants after the bloom
is over. Simply cut off the flowering head, let the plant
rest with reduced water, and resume its normal care.
It should flower naturally in spring. You can force your
plant to bloom – here’s how:
• Kalanchoes bloom in response to the length of day. To
force your plant to set flower buds requires six weeks
of simulated winter lighting conditions.
• Water half as often, or even less, during the six weeks.
• For six weeks, put your plant in complete darkness for
14 hours a day, and in bright light for 10 hours a day.
After six weeks or so, when you see flower buds forming, you can bring your plant back out into normal
light conditions and resume watering.
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COUNCILLOR, WARD 6
MLA CALGARY CURRIE
PO Box 2100, Station “M”, Calgary, AB T2P 2M1
403-268-1035 • C: 403-660-6692
F: 403-268-8091 • E: Ward06@Calgary.ca
Communications & Community Liaison:
Eileen Badowich, CAward6@calgary.ca
www.calgary.ca/ward6 •
2108 B - 33 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB, Canada T2T 1Z6
Phone: (403) 246-4794; Fax: (403) 686-1543
calgary.currie@assembly.ab.ca
RICHARD POOTMANS
Happy Holidays from the Ward 6 Team!
We hoped you enjoyed reading our Ward 6 Report
that was delivered to Ward 6 residents in early November and can also be found at calgary.ca/ward6.
In that newsletter, we have set up four Councillor
Chat opportunities around Ward 6 in 2016. Please
join us on January 16, 2016 at Glendale Community Association (2405 Glenmount Drive SW) from
9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Our January Ward 6 Report will
highlight important issues from 2015 and look to the
year ahead. Due to anti-spam laws, if you are interested, you must specifically request email updates at
calgary.ca/ward6connect. You may withdraw your
consent at any time.
Did you know you can recycle your Christmas tree
and get free mulch for next season? Each January
the City collects real Christmas trees from homes
that receive black cart garbage collection. Temporary
drop-off locations are also available. Please remove
all decorations, tinsel, plastic and string before placing your tree out for collection. This program diverts
over 35,000 trees from going to the landfill! You can
leave your real Christmas tree next to your black cart
which will be chipped into mulch and made available
for residents for garden/yard use which can be picked
up for free from the East Calgary Landfill. For more
information visit calgary.ca and type in Christmas
tree recycling program.
Although weather forecasting is calling for one of
the warmest winters on record due to a strong El Nino
system, snow and ice clearing are important services
to ensure safe mobility for Calgarians. When a snow
event does occur, you can check calgary.ca/road
conditions for frequent updates on road conditions,
snow route parking bans, as well as which routes
have and have yet to be plowed. Visit calgary.ca for
winter driving tips including taking the time to winterize your vehicle and giving plenty of distance
when approaching cars in front of you. Stay safe and
enjoy the 2015 Holiday Season!
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BRIAN MALKINSON
As I sat in the Legislature this past month, I couldn’t help
but look around at other MLAs surrounding me on government benches and I couldn’t help but notice the impressive array of diversity our government caucus exhibits. On
my right, a renowned medical doctor, to my left a teacher
with 30 years of experience. There are social workers,
nurses and university students. There are people of different faiths, who come from different ethnic and economic
backgrounds. Never before have we seen this kind of diversity in a government in Alberta.
It actually reminded me a lot of the riding of Calgary Currie.
The diverse vibrancy I see is one of the things that make
this riding a great place.
I have been privileged to attend a myriad of different
groups, meetings and events in the riding. From an Arts
day at Shaganappi Village near Westbrook mall, to discussions around new facility initiatives in Glenbrook and
Spruce Cliff, and the Marda Loop Justice Film Festival. The
hallmark of these events is communities coming together.
I am proud of the communities I serve.
No matter where we came from, if we own the small business on the street corner, or if we shop there, how much
money we make, we are all part of a community. Our kids
go to school together, we ride the C-Train together, share
the same roads and ice rinks. We share so much together
that I feel humbled when I participate in the great events
this riding has to offer.
I am also proud of the Provincial Budget that passed recently. For the first time in a long time, we have a budget
whose prime focus is investment not cuts. Our government
will increase investment in schools, health care, and infrastructure. We will support families, jobs, and we will do it
the Alberta Way, by building up our future, and steering a
clear path for this province.
The meetings and events I have participated in, have given
me the perspective necessary to properly represent this
riding in the Legislature. I look forward to meeting each
and every one of you over the coming months and years
as we continue to blaze a trail for Alberta in the legislature,
and build our communities here in Calgary Currie.
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2016 Community
Membership
Application Form
Name________________________________________
Address______________________________________
Postal Code___________________________________
Telephone____________________________________
E-mail_ ______________________________________
Annual Membership Rates: $35 per family
Annual Tennis membership: Add $35 per family
NEW! Paypal accepted at glendalecommunity.ca
Membership period: Sept. 1 - Aug. 31
Residents are welcome to join anytime in the year.
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The Thumper
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Casino
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Other
Please enclose your cheque payable to:
Glendale Community Association
2405 Glenmount Drive S.W. T3E 4C1
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