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Dungeons and Dragons for Beginners

If you’ve ever wanted to get introduced to tabletop role-playing games, here’s your chance. First Monday of the month, The Ship and Anchor hosts Entry Level Dungeons and Dragons from 5 to 10 p.m.

Get acquainted with DnD as well as other tabletop RPGs with a group of like-minded adventurers. Learn the basics about what the game is, how it works, and ways to play with hands-on experience. Not quite ready to jump into a role? Attendees are welcome to sit and watch the adventures unfold.

Dungeons and Dragons is more than just nerds reading lore and rolling dice. It is partly that, but it’s also enthralling and entertaining storytelling and game play that’s guaranteed to suck you in.

Check out the next session on February 4th at the Ship and Anchor. To sign up or if you’ve got questions, contact shipdandd@gmail.com

Get in Motion with Tot Yoga

Looking to get your toddler, ages 3 to 6, involved in a community driven motion and learning class? Look no further than Tot Yoga at the West Hillhurst Community Association.

This yoga program is composed of a series of classes intended to stimulate and educate your toddler through the practice of yoga. It covers an introduction to the basics of yoga, breathing exercises, and setting intentions aimed to foster community building. These classes are also geared towards empowerment in learning by reaching into the unique learning styles of each and every child through the integration of music, art, science, literacy, and much more!

Enrich your toddler with all the benefits of yoga and more. For more information about this program, call the health club @ 403.283.0464 ext. 1

Register for January Tot Yoga
Register for February Tot Yoga

 

WHCA is Serving Up Youth Volleyball

Know someone between the ages of 10 to 14 years who’s looking to learn the basics of volleyball or hone their existing skills this winter? West Hillhurst Community Association is offering a 7-week Youth Volleyball program from January 17 to February 28 that can help with that!

They will join a certified volleyball instructor for one hour from 4:30 to 5:30 pm, Thursdays throughout winter. Not only will they learn the rules and fundamentals of volleyball, but also take part in drills to acquire greater control and expertise when it comes to setting, serving, and spiking! Volleyball is a great way to practice coordination, team-play, and stay active.

Register today here 
For more information, contact programs@westhillhurst.com or call 403.283.0464 ext 4. We hope to see you there!

Get in the Christmas Spirit with Alberta Ballet

If you’re looking to get yourself and your family into the holiday spirit, get a direct injection of the season with Alberta Ballet’s The Nutcracker! Just up the hill at the Jubilee Auditorium, catch the matinee performances this weekend and get carried away to Christmas with the 10th anniversary performance of this holiday classic.

Between the sets, the performances, and the orchestra, there is something in The Nutcracker for everyone and all ages. With Christmas just days away, the weekend matinee shows are a great opportunity to raise the spirits of even the grinchiest grinch this season. Make sure you arrive a little early and leave time for all the great pre-show activities, such as a live reading of The Nutcracker and a photo booth featuring the Snow Tsarina and sleigh from the show!

The Nutcracker will be at the Jubilee Auditorium up until Christmas Eve, so get your tickets and take in the fantastic Christmas classic!

Everything you need to know and to purchase tickets, visit: https://www.albertaballet.com/nutcracker

 

 

Neighbourhood Baby Connections 2019

Are you a parent or parental support figure for a baby under 2 years old? Awesome! Let us help you make the most of this time in your lives with “Neighbourhood Baby Connections.”

This new WHCA program is geared towards meeting people in your neighbourhood and making those connections. Its a great way to meet other people with babies who are going through similar experiences, while educational guest speakers will come in to provide the educational/movement part of the class.

This is ideal for newborns and young babies, as well as all parental support (dads. moms, grandparents, sister, caregiver, etc) who are just looking for have fun, take in some quality bonding time, and get to know some of your neighbours!

This program is FREE with a WHCA membership, which you can purchase here. If you have a WHCA membership, you can register for the program here.

Class structure: The first 15 min will allow for baby time to get settled in (feed, change diapers etc). The following 45 mins will be the special guest of the day, it will be either educational or activity based. Followed by 15 min discussion of the day for the parents and for babies to explore and play. The last 15 min will be to mingle and to clean up the space. A week prior to the class start date a list of educational guests will be sent out.

Each week will be different and some of the educational guest could be but not limited to, the list of special guests will be confirmed a week before the class starts:
– Active classes (Parent and Baby Yoga, Baby Barre etc.)
– A visit from our local library
– Dental hygiene for babies
– WHCA preschool
– Post Natal Pelvic Floor & Core Physio
– Baby music and or dance
– Baby massage
– Our local pharmacist to answer Q & A’s

We hope to see you at the next session!

Come Skate with Saint Nick!

Don’t miss your chance to spend some ice-time with Santa before he takes off for his worldwide gift-giving tour! On Friday, December 21, we are hosting Mr. Claus from 4:30pm – 6pm on the ice to give WHCA members an opportunity to get some firsthand holiday spirit. This event is FREE with your WHCA membership and will be full of holiday cheer for the whole family. So bring your family down to the WHCA arena for a jolly afternoon of Christmas fun!

Don’t miss out! For more information, check out the events page or call 403.283.0464 extension 4. We would like to also thank Ross Aitken Re/Max Real Estate for proudly supporting Skate with Santa!

“Make It Calgary” Expo

Need some gift ideas or to wrap-up some holiday shopping? Check out “Make It Calgary.” This travelling expo will be visiting Deerfoot City with over 130 vendors from December 6th to the 9th and makes for a great opportunity to put a dent in a special someone’s wish-list. Strictly showcasing handmade goods, market vendors feature whatever gift ideas you’re looking for; from clothes, candles, home decor, jewelry, and much more.

The expo hours are:
Thursday and Friday – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The market can be found in Building N, around the corner from the Rec Room.

 

Sunday Opera Brunch

I love showcasing all the arts and culture within the city.  The artisan industry is alive and well and there is always something happening.   Have you ever attended an opera?  How about enjoyed a yummy brunch while taking in a performance?  If not, this is something you got to give a try!

As reported on the Downtown Calgary events page, “A fabulous combination of food and music, Sunday Opera Brunch offers an intimate setting to hear opera selections performed by cast members of upcoming productions. Enjoy a delicious buffet at Calgary Petroleum Club, while enjoying beautiful singing. It’s a great way to spend Sunday mornings with the entire family!

Tickets are $80.00

Tickets are discounted if you purchase a subscription for all three brunches!

Doors Open at 11:00 AM, Brunch Served at 11:30 AM”

Have a beautiful Sunday full of music, food and like-minded people.

The Market is Coming

The annual Holiday Market is back at your West Hillhurst Community Association.  Join us on Saturday November 24, 2018 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. for this FREE and family-friendly event.  Come check out the variety of different craft tables and start your holiday shopping early.  By doing so, you help support local artisans throughout our community.

We are proud to announce that all TABLES are sold out with 50 different displays for a variety of shopping needs.  Please join us and start shopping at the Holiday Market for such items as:

Baking, Sewing, Hand-painted Wood Ornaments
Soap, scrubs, Lotions, Bath Bombs
Indian food
Papercut Artwork, Greeting Cards, Magnets
Knitting
Photography
Victorian Decorations and Ornaments
Crystal Sun-Catchers, Stocking Stuffers
Christmas Wreaths
Custom Gemstone, Pearl and Jade Jewelry
Ornamental Woodwork
Mosaic+Marble Painted Coasters
Handcrafted Jewelry
Reclaimed Wood Artwork
Pickling, Canning
Food Magnets from Polymer Clay
ZooOriginals
Fabric Bags, Cushion Covers, Wallets
Handmade Baskets
Living Planters
Knitted Hats, Headbands, Ponchos
Wood Turned Bowls, Boxes, Pens, Vases
Mini Sleighs and Wreaths
Custom Art Work, Fantasy Creatures
Reclaimed Fabric Items, Peanut Brittle
Sock Monkeys
Brazen Beef Jerky
Children’s Book Author

For more information, please contact John @ 403 283 0464 ext 4 or by emailing him at programs@westhillhurst.com

Calgary European Film Festival

The multiculturalism in Calgary continues to grow and so does the support of art not just locally, but internationally as well.  Come be apart of the European film industry with the Calgary European Film Festival!

As reported on the Avenue Calgary website, “Order some popcorn and settle in to watch some European films at the Calgary European Film Festival. Now in its seventh year, the annual film festival features movies from 18 countries including France, Croatia, Moldova, Spain, Greece and more. All the movies featured during the festival are played in the original language they were shot in with English subtitles.”

Time:
Times vary

Cost

TBA

Location

Globe Cinema
617 8 Ave. S.W.
Calgary, AB
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For more information or to inquire about time and ticket pricing, please check out the Calgary European Film Festival website here.