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Get Your Table for the Holiday Market!

Are you a local artist, baker, artisan, craftsman, etc.? Have you got a collection of your own creations that you know your fellow community members and neighbours would enjoy? Book a table for our annual Holiday Market and get ready to set up shop!

The Holiday Market is not until December, but we’ve opened up tables for reservations and they are going fast! With about half of the tables already claimed, do not hesitate to book yours – they tend to sell out well before the holiday season and we are on-track to sell out before fall. So whether you’ve got some homemade Holiday baking, decor, crafts, clothes, or whatever, reserve your Market table before it’s too late!

If you want to book a table, contact John, our Events Manager, by emailing him, giving him a call at 403.283.0464 ext. 4, or stop by his office at the west-end of the arena hallway.

For more information on the holiday market and to download the application form, visit our events page.

Bye 2018, Hello 2019

2018 was a stellar year for the West Hillhurst Community Association. We saw success with new programs and old, had great engagement with community members, and hosted some fantastic events. All of those great accomplishments were thanks to WHCA members and community members like you, so from all of us at the WHCA, THANK YOU!

We hope to carry our success onward throughout 2019 by making our New Years Resolution to continue to provide great family-friendly programming and events, as well as some other great changes we will be announcing throughout the coming year. So stay tuned and be sure to follow our social media for the most up-to-the-date news and announcements!

So what’s your Resolution for 2019? Want to get in shape this year? Achieve a better work/life balance? Find inner peace? Whatever it may be, chances are we can help you achieve it! Be sure to check out the 2019 Health Club programs, WHCA Membership benefits, and the free member programs available in the coming year. All this info and more can be found on our website.

We hope you have a fantastic New Year and hope to see you around the facility in 2019!

 

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

 

 

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!

Celebrate the Holidays with WHCA

This December, the WHCA is excited to bring you some great holiday-centric events for you and your family to enjoy.

Kicking it off, we’ve got the ongoing Letters to Santa from November 19th to December 21st. Swing by the WHCA and let us help you get your Christmas wish-list on its way to the North Pole!

Nothing puts us in the holiday spirit quite like Christmas lights! Join us for Show Us Your Lights on December 14th from 5 – 8 pm. For more info, check out the poster below, visit our events page, or contact John on ext. 4.

Here’s your chance to hit the ice with Santa himself! Skate with Santa is free for WHCA members and lets you get close to the big guy just days before he embarks on his global Christmas journey. Check it out December 21, 4:30 pm to 6 pm.

Stay up-to-date with these great events by following us on social media and we hope to get you as excited for the holidays as we are!

December Health Club Classes

Our heath and fitness isn’t always our top priority during the busy holiday season. The Health Club at the WHCA has a great line-up of classes this December to help you work off those Christmas-calories. Keep yourself and your family healthy these holidays with a little a little help from us.

Get an early start on your New Years Resolution with these great programs:
Weight Room InterVALS – Tuesday & Thursday, 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Cardio, Dance, and Barre – Wednesday, 9:30 am – 10:25 am
BootcampX – Thursday, 5:40 pm – 6:25 pm
Tot Yoga – Friday, 3 pm – 4 pm.

This December, the health club has a little something for everyone. Register today by visiting us online, stopping by the Health Club, or give us a call at 403.283.0464 ext. 1

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

WHCA ADMIN OFFICES CLOSED

A QUICK REMINDER:  THE WHCA OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED TODAY FOR VICTORIA DAY.   THE WHCA OFFICES WILL REOPEN FOR THEIR REGULAR HOURS ON TUESDAY MAY 22, 2018.

WE ARE SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE THAT MAY OCCUR.

Victoria Day – WHCA Admin Office CLOSED

Please note that your WHCA Administration office will be closed on Monday May 21, 2018 for Victoria Day.  There will be reduced operating hours at the community association at this time.

FACILITY REDUCED HOURS:

HEALTH CLUB REDUCED HOURS:  Saturday, Sunday & Monday – 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
FACILITY AND ARENA:  Saturday – Monday – 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
THE BARN PUBLIC HOUSE:  CLOSED FRIDAY THRU MONDAY

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.