Get a TASTE of West Hillhurst this September

Looking to have a fun, adults-only night out where you can drink some cocktails, sip some wine, and sample some of Calgary’s best food? Well, we’ll save you a seat for the WHCA’s annual premier fundraiser, TASTE of the Neighbourhood!

Some of the vendors we’ve lined up for this years event include Sunterra Market, Midtown Kitchen, Amato Gelato, Rig Hand Craft Distillery, The Barn, Village Brewery, Springbank Cheese Co, Burwood Distillery, Osteria Chef’s Table, Bravara Coffee, Apex Predator Brewing, Kensington Liquor Cellar, Vinestyles, Get Smoked Southern BBQ and more to be announced!

If sampling food and drink wasn’t enough to convince you, this year we’ll also have a fun-money casino courtesy of our friends at Aces R Wild! This is a great excuse to play some high-stakes, casino-style table games at no cost to you. At the end of the night, our chip leaders in various games will be taking home prizes, so bet big and play often!

We’ve also put together our best silent auction to date, with generous donations from Calgary businesses such as 9-Round Kickboxing, the Calgary Roughnecks, Bowtown Music, Calaway Park, and more!

For the first time ever, we’ll be hosting a Wine Survivor at TASTE. To join the pool, bring a bottle of win and $10 entrance fee and YOU could be the one to take home half of the total wine pool at the end of the night.

So join us Saturday, September 28th from 7pm to midnight for a wonderful evening of fun, friends, and food. We hope to see you there!

Get Garage Sale Maps Starting Today

The Neighbourhood Garage Sale maps for this weekend, June 15th (Calgary’s Neighbour Day) are now available online and in the facility!

We assembled a map of all the homes throughout West Hillhurst that registered for our Garage Sale day. If you missed your chance to get included, there’s always next year! Registration gets your home added to the map, as well as a bright yellow garage sale sign to post in your yard or on your street. Which, if you haven’t picked your sign up yet, you can find those in the office at the WHCA along with yard stakes.

You can find the garage sale map here, as well as the printable PDF. If you find yourself in the area, feel free to drop-in and grab a copy! We have lots to go around.

So take part in the garage sales this Saturday. Who knows, you might find some hidden treasures!

New & Returning External WHCA Programs

The West Hillhurst Community Association is a 70,000 square foot facility, which means we have room for a TON of activities. While we try to provide as much family-friendly programming as we can for the community, we also provide rental spaces for external programs to run within the facility (since it would be almost impossible for us to fill these rooms just ourselves!).

Some of our external renters have been with us fairly long-term. For more info on them, you can check out the External Programs page on our website. They include:

Go-Getters 50+
Pickleball
NCHL
Summit Kids
Balletiques
and more.

Be sure to check out their separate descriptions and websites, available on the External Programs page.

We are also always looking for new renters to run programs! For instance, right now we provide space for fencing, karate, dance, fitness, and more! If you’re ever looking for more information on a program, class, or course offered at the WHCA, stop by the facility or give us a call and we will be happy to assist you as best we can.

If you’ve got ideas for programming you’d like to see at the WHCA, let us know! We want to have something for everyone.

Green Shirt Day at the WHCA

Join the WHCA in support of Green Shirt Day 2019! On Sunday, April 7th, we will be having a free community event from 3 to 5 pm in conjunction with Green Shirt Day in order to raise awareness for organ & tissue donation in honour of the “Logan Boulet Effect.”

“On April 7, 2018, Humboldt Broncos defenceman, Logan Boulet succumbed to his injuries, his parents, Bernadine and Toby Boulet offered to donate his organs so that six lives could live on. They did so, because Logan told his parents, he was registering as an organ donor, and that he was inspired by his coach and mentor Ric Suggitt. Ric passed on June 27th, 2017 and was also an organ donor and saved 6 lives.

As news spread of the organ donation, by this young hockey player, over 100,000 people registered to become organ donors in the days and weeks that followed. To date this is the largest number of Canadians registering to become organ donors in Canadian History due to one event – one person.

Green Shirt Day, hopes to honour, remember, and recognize all the victims and families of that fatal crash, and to continue Logan’s legacy, by inspiring Canadians to talk to their families and register as organ donors.

In Canada, almost 90% of Canadians say they support organ donation, but only 23% have actually registered their intent to donate. Though donation rates have improved over the last ten years, there is more to be done as approximately 250 Canadians die annually waiting for an organ transplant.”
-GreenShirtDay Website

The WHCA’s Green Shirt Day event will feature free food and beverages supplied by our friends at the Barn Pub and Sunterra Market. Calgary Flames alumni Jamie Hislop will be in attendance and available for photos & autographs. We will wrap up the event with a free public skate in the WHCA Arena from 4 to 5 pm.

So rock a green shirt and come on by on April 7th and show your support for this great cause!

Join Us for the Kids Easter Party!

The WHCA has the perfect excuse to get you and the kids out of the house over Easter long weekend – the WHCA Kids Easter Party!

On Saturday, April 20th from 1 to 3 pm, we’ll be hosting Easter festivities at the community association for children of all ages. Activities include an Easter egg hunt, kid-friendly crafts, healthy treats, and other fun Easter games. This afternoon is guaranteed to be a lot of fun and engage your kids in the spirit of the Easter season! So come on by the association and take in the great spring weather while partaking in these great Easter activities.

Admission to the Easter Party is only $5 each with a valid WHCA Family Membership, and $10 for non-members. To get a WHCA Family Membership if you don’t already have one, swing by the office and we will be happy to help you with getting one. Family Memberships are only $36.75 a year and can be used by anyone within your household! Along with discounts on events such as these, you also receive exclusive discounts at local businesses.

For more info on the Easter Party, visit westhillhurst.com/whca-events

For more info about Family Memberships & benefits, visit westhillhurst.com/whca-membership

We hope to see you at the party!

Walk In Her Shoes with the WHCA

This Sunday, March 10th, join members of the WHCA staff as they participate in the Walk In Her Shoes Challenge from 12 to 3 pm at the Calgary zoo.

The Walk In Her Shoes Challenge was created to celebrate International Women’s Day which falls on March 8 this year. Women and girls in developing countries must walk an average of 10,000 steps every day to collect the basics their families need to survive. This challenge is to encourage Calgarians to walk in solidarity with these women and girls and raise awareness and funds to aid in breaking the cycle of poverty.

So please drop-in to this event on Sunday and join WHCA staff in raising awareness! The afternoon features a 5,000 step mapped walk around the zoo featuring prizes, games, crafts, and activities for the kids. Only $25 to cover your registration plus 3 guests, which grants you all admission into the Calgary Zoo.

For details and registration, visit care.ca/calgarywalks. Preregistration is required.

See you there!

WHCA Winter Carnival on Family Day Weekend

If you’re looking for a fun, family-friendly event for the Family Day long weekend, look no further than the West Hillhurst Community Association Winter Carnival!

Join us on Saturday, February 16th from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm for a day of winter fun & activities for the whole family. Some of the great activities we’ll be holding include:
Indoor Public Skating from 10:30 am to 12 noon
Sleigh Rides from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Maple Syrup Taffy Pull from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm
Hot Dogs & Hot Chocolate for sale at the Gazebo
And more TBA!

This is a public event, so whether you’ve got a Family Membership or not, feel free to join and bring along your friends and family. The weather should be in our favour for the long weekend, but be sure to dress in layers in preparation for typical Alberta winter weather.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Spring Programs are Right Around the Corner!

If you’re the type of person who likes to get outside to enjoy the nice spring weather and take part in a fun & competitive sport while you’re at it (which, let’s face it, is practically everyone!) then the WHCA can help you with that this coming spring! Registrations are now open for both the 2019 Spring Soccer & Tennis Lessons programming! Both of these programs are held outside at the WHCA and are accessible to a wide variety of age groups.

WHCA Soccer

Soccer at the WHCA kicks off April 23 for ages 3 to 12. Multiple programs available in the afternoons. For more information on what soccer programs are available, pricing, dates, and registration links, visit westhillhurst.com/whca-soccer. You can also contact soccer@westhillhurst.com if you have any questions, inquiries, or are looking to get involved.

Tennis Lessons

Spring Tennis lessons beginning April 29 are open for registration. With availability for ages 4 & up (including adult!), this is the perfect opportunity to get acquainted with the sport. Already on your way to being the next Wimbledon champion? Consider taking the intermediate & advanced lessons for adults. These lessons are taught by tennis pro Alicia Hampshire and you’re sure to leave the court a better player than when you stepped on. Visit westhillhurst.com/tennis for more information & registration.

New Music Programming for Babies & Toddlers

This February the WHCA is proud to introduce brand-new programming for babies & tots: WHCA Music with Nynne Collins of Hummingbird Music Therapy!

Instructor Nynne combines music and song in these sessions, catering to the appropriate ages. These classes help enhance motor development, body consciousness, concentration, and memory. Music classes by Hummingbird Music Therapy can encourage the development of language, movement, attention, and sharing with others, all while having a ton of fun with music, singing, and dance!

You will find that there is nothing more engaging than an hour of interactive singing & dance with your baby and/tot. These classes will not only enrich your child’s learning, but also your relationship you share together.

Movin’ & Groovin’ Baby Music for ages 6 months to 3 years is held Thursday mornings from 9:10 to 10:10 am in Upper Studio A beginning February 21st.

Register Here

Tot Music for ages 3 to 5 years is held Thursday mornings from 11:15 to 12:30pm in Upper Studio A beginning February 21st.

Register Here

Learn to Play Squash

Here’s your chance to get your foot in the squash-door before we kick off the 2019 WHCA Squash Championship. The WHCA is partnering with Sport Calgary to provide an introduction to squash for All Sport One City. Throughout all of Saturday, January 26th, we will have courts set aside in order to accommodate members of the public to stop by the Health Club and get their feet wet in the world of squash.

Learn the basics or brush up on your skills for this active quick-paced racquet sport

Played in an indoor court, the aim of squash is to make a small rubber ball bounce twice on the floor before the opponent is able to return it. You have to be extremely quick to get to the ball but you also have to have great endurance and recovery to keep getting that ball back time and time again, especially when it can travel as fast as 270kmh!

If you are a beginner, you will learn the rules and the game of squash. If you have some playing experience, but need to improve your skills, this class is for you. This is also a great class for people who have never tried squash before and want to give it a try in s safe and supportive environment.

Let’s start with the basics! It’s not as hard as it may look!

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
None, really. Just try it out and have fun!

ADAPTABILITY:
Call in advance to discuss needs .

EQUIPMENT / ATTIRE REQUIRED IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE:
Workout clothes, workout indoor shoes, water bottle. If you have your own gear, please bring it. Otherwise, equipment will be provided, including goggles.

CHECK IN:
At the entrance
Please arrive 15 min before session start

FAQs

For all other FREE sessions offered at All Sport One City, click HERE

WHO IS OFFERING THIS SESSION? West Hillhurst Community Association

DO I HAVE TO PRE-REGISTER OR CAN I JUST SHOW UP ON EVENT DAY?
The only way to guarantee a spot is to register in advance. Registrations will close one day prior to the event start. Drop-in is possible, although space cannot be guaranteed for drop in. (Best to contact the session provider before the session start)

MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENTS?
Adult, over 18 years of age

TRANSPORTATION/PARKING OPTIONS?
Parking available. There are a few bus options. Check CalgaryTransit.com for details.

WHEN SHOULD I ARRIVE?
At least 15 minutes prior to the start of the event.

FOOD & BEVERAGE AVAILABLE?
No, but pubs and restaurants nearby.

REGISTER HERE

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