Seasons, they are a changin’. While some would welcome a year-long summer, I personally enjoy the changing of seasons as it provides a benchmark for the passing of time and offers us different experiences. For example, as our Glendale tennis and pickleball season ends (thank you to all our hard-hitting members, by the way), we begin to gear up for ice skating and tobogganing season. Our dedicated rink flooding volunteers are awaiting the first blast of sustained cold to “get the ice going.” If you’d like to help, email [email protected].
Fall and winter also mean more indoor-based activities. Perhaps you’ve passed by the Glendale Hall and seen some of our user groups in the space – we have dance groups, book club, Fencing Calgary, and Girl Guides making great use of our hall, among others. If you have any ideas for our amazing facility that would benefit and bring together our community members, please email me at [email protected], or [email protected].
On November 11, we will honour our veterans on Remembrance Day, recognizing the sacrifices made by the Canadian Armed Forces.
As we head into cooler temperatures, I would be remiss not to mention the increasing visible population of people experiencing homelessness and poverty in our city. These upcoming months are incredibly challenging for this demographic. As a reminder of ways we can help, donations are always welcomed at the Food Bank, Trellis Society, Mustard Seed, Drop-in-Center, Inn from the Cold, and WINS, and you can call the Alpha House HELP Team (403-998-7388) if you see someone in need of support.
I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers who have dedicated their time and effort to make our events and facilities successful. Your contributions are invaluable and greatly appreciated. Let’s continue to support one another and make our community a place where everyone feels welcome and valued. If you have any suggestions or ideas, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Wishing you all a wonderful month ahead!
Warm regards,
Myles Trawick
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