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Volunteer for Casino Night!

The WHCA will be hosting a Casino Night Fundraiser at Cowboy’s Casino the evenings of May 5th & 6th. In order for the casino to run smoothly and for us to make the most of our time there, we require a number of volunteers for supervising, running chips, cashiers, and more! There is a variety of shifts available for both the Sunday and the Monday nights, and at the time of this post we’ve managed to fill around half of the spots. If you’d like to see what positions and times are available, please stop by the office or the fitness club, give us a call, or send us an email and we will be happy to find you a role that fits your schedule!

We’ve tried to make the sign-up process as smooth as possible. All we’ll need is your name & phone number via either phone call, email, or form. You can also find a sign-up sheet in both the office and at the fitness club front desk. If there is a role/time taken that you had wanted, please feel free to sign-up as a backup. We understand that life happens and commitments fall through, so don’t sweat it!

Visit us at 1940 6th Ave NW, call 403.283.0464 or email admin@westhillhurst.com for more info.

Join Us on Pink Shirt Day 2019

Next Wednesday – February 27th – is Pink Shirt Day!

What is Pink Shirt Day? It’s a national day to support bullying prevention awareness, education, and programs. This years Pink Shirt Day theme is “Choose Kindness.”

If you’d like to join the WHCA in participating in Pink Shirt Day 2019, wear a pink shirt on Wednesday February 27th and join the conversation using the hashtags #ChooseKindness, #PinkShirtDay, #EndBullyingAB, and #StandTogether. Also, make a little extra effort to show some kindness and compassion to those around you! Join us in making this day a special and fun day for the West Hillhurst community!

If you’d like to learn more about Pink Shirt Day 2019 and other ways you can get involved & show your support, visit pinkshirtday.ca

Have Your Birthday at the WHCA!

Got a birthday coming up for a child between the ages of 1 to 12? Want to spare yourself the stress and anxiety of planning, organizing, decorating, and all the other headaches that come along with children’s birthday parties? Looking for a unique birthday experience that will leave a lasting impression on you, your child, and their friends? Well, you’re in luck! The WHCA is now offering all-inclusive birthday party packages starting at just $230(+gst)! Our spaces can fit your child and up to 14 of their friends for unique birthday experiences including inline skating and custom Sportball events.

More info about the packages below:

Inline Skating Birthday Package
Kindergarten to Grade 6

Get you skate on with instruction & gear provided by Alien Inline and leave the care & clean-up to us! This birthday package is perfect for the K to 6 student who wants a fun & memorable birthday celebration with up to 15 friends!

1.5 hrs of inline skating & 1 hr in the party room
Instruction & equipment provided courtesy of Alien Inline
Maximum Attendance: 15 kids
$400+gst || 10% off with a valid WHCA Family Membership

Sportball Birthday Package
Ages 1-3 (parented) | Ages 3-6 (unparented)

So here’s the scenario: you have a gang of 3 year olds at your door. They’re about to tear your house down. With energy to burn, they start screaming for cake. Don’t panic! We’ve got your back with awesome games and activities to bring structure to your chaos. Equipment and instruction on us!

1 hr of Sportball Instruction & 1 hr in the party room
Instruction & equipment provided courtesy of Sportball Calgary
Maximum Attendance: 15 kids
$280+gst || $230+gst with a valid WHCA Family Membership

These unique birthday party packages will leave you and your child with a birthday experience they will cherish for a long time. To learn more about what we’ve got to offer, check out the birthday page on our website or contact Susan – Phone: 403.283.0464 EXT 7. Email: bookings@westhillhurst.com

February Health Club Updates

Here’s your brief February update of some of the new additions and changes that have been made to the health club so far in 2019!

First and foremost, due to feedback from health club members, we will be opening the doors half an hour earlier during weekday mornings. This means you will be able to access the health club at 6:30 am instead of 7 am so you’ll have an opportunity to get your workout in to kick off your day! This is why feedback is so important from our members because it allows us to provide you with the services you want and makes us the best Community Association we can be! So thanks to all who spoke up!

There is now Black Knight squash equipment available for purchase/rental in the health club! Equipment includes 3 different racquets, eye guards, grips, wraps, and more! We want the health club to be your one-stop shop for all things squash, and with these new additions, we’re almost there. Stop by the front desk today and check out the new squash display for yourself, there’s some great stuff available.

We are now offering 45-minute squash training sessions for only $5! These group squash clinics are available Tuesday mornings at 9:30 and 10:30 am. Due to the nature of this program, it will have limited spots and it’s strictly first-come first-serve. For $5, you’ll certainly get your money’s worth as you’ll learn skills from our fantastic squash pros, hands-on! Must be a WHCA Member to participate.

Also, don’t forget that throughout 2019, group fitness classes will all have a $13 drop-in fee, no membership required. That means you don’t have to commit, you can bring a friend or family member along, or try something new for just $13! Also, members receive 10% off registration for group fitness classes. Keep these changes in mind and try something new this year!

The WHCA Squash Championship has ONE spot remaining for registration, so we are keeping registration open to give members a chance to fill it! If you or a squash-playing friend doesn’t want to miss their opportunity to be the next Squash Champ, register TODAY and don’t get stuck waiting around until next year!

For more info on the health club throughout 2019, check the health club page, swing by the front desk, follow us on social media, or give us a call!

See you on the court.

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!

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

Video Games at WHCA?

Have you got an interest in video games and e-sports? Would you like to see related events & programs held at the West Hillhurst Community Association?

Well for those of you who read our blog, we’ll let you in on a little secret: the WHCA is considering doing e-sports and video game related events and programming, pending feedback from the community members and potential partners.

Neat, huh?

We understand the increasing interest in video games and the passion community members have for the industry and want to provide activities at the facility to help foster that passion and interest. This can only be a reality, however, if we receive enough feedback and interest from the Calgary community.

In order to get an idea about community interest and potential involvement, we put together a very, very brief survey and would appreciate your feedback. Just click that link and fill out the survey. It should only take a minute or two depending on your answers.

Got comments and questions that weren’t addressed in the survey? Feel free to leave a comment on this post, down below.

20th Annual WHCA Squash Championships

Have you got what it takes to prove you’re this year’s WHCA Squash Champion? Register before February 1st and prove your squash superiority! This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Squash Championship and the 2019 tournament will be bigger and better than ever. The $50 entrance fee gets a place on the tournament roster, a WHCA squash t-shirt, and access to Friday night’s squash showcase; an exhibition match between Calgary Squash elites Ian Power and Jake Hooker. This is three days of squash that you will not want to miss.

The Championship will be help from February 28 to March 2, 2019 at the WHCA Squash and Fitness Club squash courts and is open to squash players of all skill levels with a WHCA & Health Club membership.

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

Start Your 2019 Right!

Looking for a fresh start in 2019? Or maybe you finished 2018 in strong spirits and want to carry that momentum with you into the new year? Well, we hear ya!

Nothing encourages well-being and positivity like practicing tai chi! For the new year, we’ve essentially doubled the tai chi offerings available at the WHCA by adding a Wednesday session, beginning January 9th. Our Saturday tai chi is still available and still free for WHCA members, but due to the success and positive feedback we received from this program, we were compelled to start a this second tai chi program for just $4 per session.

Not acquainted with tai chi? No worries! This unique martial art exercises both body and mind through movement and meditation. Our sessions are suitable for both practiced and new participants and can be as challenging as you wish to make it.

So start your 2019 with a healthy body AND mind! Register for our tai chi sessions TODAY: Saturday Tai Chi — Wednesday Tai Chi