This September, your WHCA will be hosting a six week program full of fun, learning and games! Saturday sports will help kids engage in physical activity, learn techniques, rules and get out of the house on Saturday mornings.
Registration is required and you may do so in the office . Don’t want to come in? Email programs@westhillhurst.com or 403.283.0464 ext 4
As of September 1, 2018, the West Hillhurst Community Association will NOW be COMPLETELY CLOSED on statuary holidays. Please note these changes as they will continue into 2019.
We will be closed on Monday September 3, 2018 and will reopen regular scheduled hours on Tuesday September 4, 2018
We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause!
As found on the Calgary Pride website, “It’s the most colourful event of the year!
“2018 brings forth the 28th iteration of the annual Calgary Pride Parade – the signature event that colours all of downtown Calgary with rainbows and smiles! Originally a small march of LGBT Calgarians, some of whom wore masks and bags over their faces to protect from persecution, the event has grown in leaps and bounds to become the second biggest parade in Calgary.
“Today, Calgary Pride welcomes non profit organizations, businesses big and small, politicians, political parties, churches, unions, and more, all to come together and celebrate Calgary’s diversity. This incredible gathering of inclusive and diverse organizations draws tens of thousands of spectators each year, and showcases the diversity of Calgary’s community.”
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PARADE START TIME HAS CHANGED TO 11:00AM
A quick and friendly reminder that registration closes tomorrow, August 29, 2018 @ noon.
Come join your WHCA for an evening of education, information and Q&A from our diverse panel of the LGTBQ+ Calgarians! Learn about the community and and inclusion that WHCA wants to build on in our community.
Our Goals:
– Build community and increase inclusion within West Hillhurst.
– Increase awareness and understanding about:
– Sexuality and gender issues
– Calgary’s LGTBQ+ community
– Provide attendees with local LGTBQ+ resources / services*
Come on down to this family-friendly event and be part of the change that we hope to see in our community! The West Hillhurst Community Association provides a safe place for all!
Please be sure to register as only registered guests will have the opportunity to win a door prize. You can register online here.
WHCA wants to thank the following sponsors and donations:
Calgary Pride Week officially runs August 24 – September 3, 2018. This is a week to show the cultural diversity, inclusion and support from companies and people across southern Alberta. Through out the week, there are many adult-only events taking place, but more importantly, over the weekend, there will be tons of family-friendly, age appropriate activities taking place. Found on the Calgary Pride and Visit Calgary website, here is the general information about the Pride Parade and Pride in the Park:
Free
The signature Calgary Pride Parade is one of the most colourful celebrations of the year! This family friendly parade sees upwards of 60,000 spectators as over 150 entries from community groups, corporations, politicians, churches and public services roll through the heart of downtown, and celebrates the tremendous diversity of Calgary’s community.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE START TIME HAS CHANGED TO 11:00AM
Free
Join us for one of Calgary’s largest FREE outdoor cultural celebrations, immediately following the Pride Parade. Enjoy live music on the main stage, activities for youth and children in the family zone, a cold beer or refreshing cocktail in the Village Brewery Beer Gardens, or get better acquainted with the local community as your browse the marketplace.
Thu, August 23, 2018
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM MDT
Immigrant Services Calgary
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Organizer of ISC Power Breakfast August 2018
Since 1977, Immigrant Services Calgary has been providing a wide range of settlement services to immigrants and refugees looking to begin a new chapter of their lives in Canada. We employ a client focused, integrated approach when working with individuals and their families to help them settle in Calgary.
Our aim is to reach newcomers in a timely and responsive manner to facilitate a smooth transition, proper settlement and successful integration into the Calgary community. We work hard to ensure our clients have access to programs and services that can help them overcome the challenges that come with immigrating to a new country, thus setting them up to succeed in their new life in Canada.
Our Vision: Immigrants and their families participate fully in an integrated and cohesive Canadian society.
Our Mission: Immigrant Services Calgary is committed to being a comprehensive settlement agency working together with immigrants and their families to make Canada home.
Our Values: We are passionate, collaborative, accountable, and ethical leaders in settlement services. We believe that people come first. We are committed to quality services for a diverse Canadian community.
As per usual, the summer flew by. Kids are already getting ready or preparing to head back to school and classes for another year. It tends to be a very busy and stressful time for parents, who are in fact rushing to get the kids ready for the start of the year. Below, a short list of suggested tips that will make the transition easier on you, the parent, but also the kids. Thank you to Suburban Pediatrics for the great suggestions:
It’s important to know what classes your child has and on what days. That way, you can stay informed on what they’re doing in school and ask specific questions such as: “What did you do in English today?”
Shopping before getting a school supplies list can result in overspending. Some teachers are specific about the folders, pens and other supplies students use. Once you know exactly what supplies your child needs, make a list and keep track of the supplies throughout the year.
Organize all school forms as they come in. After filling them out completely, make copies and store them somewhere safe for the future.
Start putting your child to bed ten minutes earlier each night to slowly adjust from the lax, summer sleep schedule.
Different schools have different restrictions when it comes to dropping children off at school and picking them up. Make sure you ask the school if there are any rules before the first day. If your child is riding the bus, make sure you review the stops with them so they are prepared.
We want to wish all students and parents an educational and fun 2018 – 2019 school year!
Coming in September, two workout classes will be included in your membership. Take some time for yourself and learn he beautiful techniques of Tai Chi and Yuan Gong. Experience a zen-like approach to your workout and help relax and settle your mind. Starting in September, WHCA members can register for these FREE classes!
To register, please contact programs@westhillhurst.com or 403.283.0464 ext 4
Need to purchase your WHCA membership? You can do so by seeing us in the office, by calling 403.283.0464 or online.
During Calgary Pride celebrations, the WHCA is hosting an informational session and Q&A with a panel of seven (7) interesting LGTBQ+ Calgarians. This discussion is open to everyone.
Our Goals:
– Build community and increase inclusion within West Hillhurst.
– Increase awareness and understanding about:
– Sexuality and gender issues
– Calgary’s LGTBQ+ community
– Provide attendees with local LGTBQ+ resources / services*
Join us on August 29, 2018 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at West Hillhurst Community Association. Registration is required by noon on August 29, however, we will be accepting drop-ins. Registers will have a chance to win a door price. If registration limits are not reached, this program will NOT run.
For more information, contact marketing@westhillhurst.com or 403.283.0464 ext 3
Discover Calgary’s global cuisines from a mix of unique restaurants and beverage companies. Plus get a taste of Calgary’s great musicians.
And, shop at some of the most interesting marketplace vendors in the city.
Open daily from 11 am to 9 pm – Thursday, August 9 to Sunday, August 12, 2018.
Buy sampling tickets for $1 each right at the festival and use them to sample any of the food or beverage menu items. And. . . . Visit a variety of artisans, entrepreneurs, and interactive activities to add to the fun of the festival. Admission to the festival is free and includes a taste of Calgary’s best musical acts.
For more information, please check out the Taste of Calgary or To Do Canada website. Please note that this is NOT a WHCA program and we cannot provide you further information.