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2019 Gardens Update

The 2019 gardening season is upon us at West Hillhurst Community Association! The garden plots along the front of the facility are now available to community members. We opened plot sales up to previous members around mid-March to allow participants to snag their past-plots and maintain their same gardens they had in prior seasons, but we still have many beds available! By purchasing a 2019 garden plot, you will have 24/7 access to your planter and will be able to grow whatever your heart desires (as long as it’s suitable for the weather conditions)! Plots are available for only $40 and are 5.5′ in diameter.

The front of West Hillhurst Community Association has a beautiful patio consisting of garden beds, benches, a library, and a picnic table for community use. Let’s work together, grow together, learn together! We celebrate individuality and inclusiveness with gardeners of all ages. If you love to grow vegetables but don’t know how or have no space, we can help! We also have a full schedule of gardening seminars to help all levels of gardeners.

All participants must sign up for a volunteer position with the gardens in addition to properly maintaining their own plot all season.

To learn more or to get your plot for 2019, visit westhillhurst.com/gardens, call us at 403.283.0464 ext. 6, or stop by the office.

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!

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

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

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.

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