The SCCA works closely with the City of Calgary to represent the concerns of the community residents. The Shawnessy Community Centre Association has the following objectives: 1) To provide for the recreation of the community and to promote and afford opportunity for friendly and social activities. 2) To provide a building or buildings for social and community purposes. 3) To provide a meeting place and a forum for the consideration and discussion of questions affecting the interests of the community, and for other various activities in the community. 4) To encourage, foster and develop among the membership a recognition of the community and its environment.