Coming Soon to Your WHCA

The West Hillhurst Community Association takes the lead to bring the most popular events, programs and presentations to the community of West Hillhurst and WHCA members. Organization and planning are the key ingredients in presenting the future products that come to your community association.

Check out the what’s coming to the association, plan appropriately and mark it in your calendars!

If further information is required or you want to find out more about what is coming to your West Hillhurst Community Association, contact us via phone or email!

We look forward to seeing yourself, family and friends at our 2018 events! Be sure to check out the events coming soon:

Stampede Breakfast – Join your WHCA on July 12, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. as we celebrate the Calgary Stampede. Come on down for a FREE pancake breakfast, enjoy the entertainment and come visit with your neighbours. The BatterBoys will be serving pancakes, sausage, juice and more! Don’t miss it!
Pride: A Conversation – Join your WHCA as we celebrate Calgary Pride Week from August 24 – September 3, 2018. The WHCA will be hosting a informational presentation with professionals, LGTBQ+ community members and more, during a panel discussion about: Education/ information about sexual health and LGTBQ+ community, information on local resources and support groups and building rapport & inclusion within West Hillhurst and the LGTBQ+ community.
Taste of the Neighbourhood – 18+ ADULT-ONLY evening. Sample some of Calgary’s best local food and beverage options, bid on silent auction items and get lost in the high-stake mock casino games. This year, Taste of the Neighbourhood is sport themed. Wear your favourite jersey. The WHCA has also partnered up with the Calgary Food Bank and will be accepting non-perishable food donations at the event and throughout the month of September.
Village Brewery Rebate Month – The WHCA is still collecting your Village Brewery receipts until the end of June. Village Brewery, in collaboration with Federation of Calgary Communities, will give a 15% rebate to non-profit community associations from their total of collected receipts. Remember to bring them in!

Happy Belated Father’s Day

To all the wonderful Father’s, Grandpa’s and Uncle’s out there – The WHCA wants to wish you all a happy belated Father’s Day! We hope this past Sunday brought you joy in the family, spending time with friends or out doing what Dad’s like to do.

Spruce Spring Festival

In collaboration with the Spruce Up the Neighbourhood event, the WHCA is having their family and kids Spring Festival. Not only will the community of West Hillhurst be sprucing up their community, but the WHCA will be offering:

BBQ & Beer Gardens ($)
Ice Cream Truck ($)
Carnival Games
Face Painting
Triple Meg Soccer Demos
Dunk-Tank
Bouncy House & more

After joining in on the clean up and the family friendly activities, stay to help celebrate the West Hillhurst Community Associaion 70th birthday celebrations. Enjoy the celebratory photo wall, special guest speakers and cake cutting that all starts at 1:00 p.m. sharp! Do you want to know more about the history of the WHCA? Check out our website here for the story of inception!

Thank you to our event sponsors!

Happy Mother’s Day

The special day that comes once a year. The day that we have the opportunity to truly show our mother’s the true importance of them in our lives. The day we get to spoil them and show appreciation for life. Mother’s day is about spending the day with mom, doing her favourite things and perhaps taking her out for dinner. We all know that mom’s don’t expect anything tangible for Mother’s Day, however, we know they love it even more when they do.

There are always the traditional chocolates, flowers or dinner, but have you ever wanted to try something different? Presented is a link of some unique and fun ideas for Mother’s Day gifts. Thanks to Country Living for compiling these awesome ideas. Do you have some of your own unique and original ideas that you love doing for you mom? Tell us about them and share what your mom loves about her day. To check out more fantastic ideas, check out Country Living, here.

From everyone at the WHCA, we wish all the mother’s out there the best and happiest Mother’s Day. We hope you feel the love, appreciation and are showered with gifts on your special day.

Happy Family Day from WHCA

Unfortunately, the WHCA community center will be closed today for Family Day. We hope that everyone will take some time to cherish the extra day with your family. Do something fun, whether outside or in, and enjoy bonding with the family.

Are you looking for Family Day activities in Calgary or area? There are lots of low-cost and free activities to take part in Calgary. Here are just some of my suggestions:

Glenbow Museum – Take some time out of your busy schedule and head to a museum. Enjoy the serene and quiet surroundings of Glenbow while browsing stunning art and displays.

Olympic Plaza Skating – Is it a beautiful day? Head outside for some fresh hair and hit the rink. Perfect for all ages, this fun event will get the kids outside, get their exercise and enjoy what the Calgary community has to offer.

Park & Trail Hike – There are extensive trails and paths within the city. No matter what location you reside in the city, wilderness isn’t far away. Get out for some relaxing exercise, fresh air and maybe even family snow ball fight.

Does your family have an annual Family Day Tradition? Tell us about it. What other activities are great for Family Day? Share with our readers and help them have the best day possible.

WHCA will open for regular programs and hours on Tuesday, February 19, 2018

Spread the Love

We, as people, should always showcase care, love, appreciation and respect to our partners, friends and strangers, but February 14 or St. Valentine Day is the annual traditional day when we show such emotions to our loved ones. It’s a special day where extended efforts are passed along, flower shops empty, chocolate & candy is given and often, a date night to a beautiful restaurant for dinner is had.

Growing up, Valentine’s Day was one of my favourite days in school as we all got to exchange Valentine’s cards, candy and often had a movie afternoon. I, as a child, did not have much knowledge of the day and sadly that continues today.

As reported on the History Channel website, “The history of Valentine’s Day–and the story of its patron saint–is shrouded in mystery. We do know that February has long been celebrated as a month of romance, and that St. Valentine’s Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition….”

DID YOU KNOW?! “Approximately 150 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged annually, making Valentine’s Day the second most popular card-sending holiday after Christmas.”

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Have you been procrastinating and still have no idea what to do for the evening? Here are some of my traditional and non-traditional gifts and date ideas.

Dinner date at a fine dining restaurant – Take a chance and try something different. Go to a restaurant that one wouldn’t normally go to. Experiment with the type of food that you would usually eat. Have fun with not only showing your love to your partner, but build a memory that is original to your life.

Stay-in, order-in and pretend it is the weekend – Why not create a romantic evening at home? Set out tea-lights or other candles. Getting a bouquet of flowers? Why not take a couple of the pedals and lay them around the house? Order in your favourite food, play some video or board games, throw on a movie and watch one’s favourite shows. This will be a relaxing but romantic way to just spend time together.

Take an evening walk – Bundle up and choose a favourite park, path or area in the city and go for a late night walk. The cool fresh air is the perfect excuse to cuddle up or hold hands. Enjoy the sights and sounds of wilderness, while appreciating the connection and presence of each other.

Head out for a treat – If you and your significant other decided to take it easy and just enjoy each other’s company, why not enjoy it with your favourite treat. Head out for ice cream or pick up your favourite snacks to share together on the couch.

Take a weekend vacation – Is Valentine’s Day too commercialized for you? Why not take the traditional ‘love’ day and make it a weekend event. Head of town to your favourite tourist destination and spend a weekend together. What about going ice fishing? There are so many non-traditional ways to have fun on Valentine’s Day, so have fun with it.

Of course, these are just a couple of simple ideas that I had. I try to do something different every year, so it’s important to let the readers know that they can too.

What do you do on Valentine’s Day? Do you celebrate more traditionally or do you like breaking the molds of it? Tell us what you do to celebrate the day.

Go Canada Go! The Winter Olympics are Here!

In just three days, the world comes together on the largest international sport stage. The opening ceremonies of the XXIII Olympic Winter Games takes place on February 9, 2018 in Pyeongchang, South Korea. It is expected that thousands of people will attend the event to cheer on their favourite athletes and country. There is 16 days of full winter sport action in events such as: curling, speed skating, skiing, hockey, figure skating and more. After the 16 days of fast paced action, the 2018 Paralympics will begin on Thursday, March 9, 2018 for ten exhilarating days of the best athletics.

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From all of us at WHCA, we wish all the Canadian athletes, coaches, families and attendees the safest travels and games. We all look forward to cheering on our country to victory. The best of luck to all who are competing. Bring home the gold and forever remember the experience.

Are you planning on binge watching the entire Olympics? Or do you have certain sports that you don’t want to miss? Check out the full schedule of events here. Be sure to check your local networks and television channels to find out when events take place. Do you want to find out more about the host city, events and festivities taking place or just more information on the International Olympic Committee (IOC)? Get more information here.

We look forward to watch and cheering on the Canadian team during this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Tell us what your favourite events are to watch and why!

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