Do you ever sit back and look at the world around you and ask yourself how a civilized society gets itself in such predicaments as we’ve seen over the last little while?
I was doing just that the other day when I came across an “insight” from Margaret Mead, a highly regarded anthropologist. To her, evidence of the earliest true civilization was a healed femur, a leg bone. She explained that such healings were never found in the remains of competitive, savage societies. There, clues of violence abounded: temples pierced by arrows, skulls crushed by clubs. But the healed femur showed that someone must have cared for the injured person—hunted on his behalf, brought him food, and served him at personal sacrifice. Here at the ECA, I believe we are a good example of a group of people who would step up to help those who need help! That is part of what volunteering is all about.
Early in May, we celebrated our volunteers at a supper held in their honour. Without volunteers, we would not be able to run the programs we do or manage the community centre. A big thank you to those who answered the call for help. For those in the community who have been thinking about stepping up, don’t hesitate. We always have room for more, and it is a great way to make a difference while getting to know your neighbours.
On June 28, we will be hosting our annual Stampede Breakfast and Nordic Rodeo. It’s a fun event to kick off “Stampede season.” The event takes place at the community centre, and it is free. That said, you must register so we can have a good estimate of the supplies to have on hand. Those who have registered will be served first, and we cannot guarantee service to anyone who did not register. Go to the Edgemont Community Association website (https://www.edgemont.ab.ca) for additional information and the registration form.
Over the summer, the community centre is a busy place with children’s programs and camps. These fill up very quickly, but you can check availability on our website or by calling the office (403-239-1211). The meeting rooms are booked for weddings and special celebrations. We are a hub of activity!
Generally, the Board does not meet in July, but we are on “standby” should a time-sensitive matter arise. In those instances, we meet by Zoom so that business decisions don’t languish until August. By the time the next President’s message is being prepared, we will be able to publish the results of our election at the AGM. From what I know now, I expect that there may be a few fresh faces around the Board table.
Please stop by the ECC to enjoy the Elaine Scobie Memorial Garden. The garden is in front and slightly to the side of the building. We couldn’t think of a more fitting way to honour Elaine and her commitment to building Edgemont. Stop and smell the flowers and get inspired to follow Elaine’s path in volunteering and community building.
Have a happy and safe summer, and may I be the first to shout “Yahoo!”.
Pamela Wilson
President
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