Hi, Ward 14!
It’s August. It’s a little slower in Calgary with people enjoying the summer weather. I won’t keep you long, with just one, quick topic to bring up.
In 1999, The City and partners created a time-capsule and friendship quilt to celebrate the International Year of Older Persons. After 25 years, it is the perfect time to open the time capsule and reflect on the friendship quilt. On October 1, 2024, the International Day of Older Persons, we’re preparing to commemorate this significant milestone.
As we prepare, one of the goals is to reconnect with those who played a vital role in 1999, particularly in the creation of the time capsule and the friendship quilt. The City is on a mission to ensure those who contributed their time and creativity to these important pieces 25 years ago have an opportunity to take part in the October 1 celebration.
If you were involved in any capacity with the time capsule or friendship quilt in 1999, we want to hear from you! Your stories, memories, and reflections are invaluable as we revisit and celebrate the legacy of that extraordinary year. If you know someone who was involved, please let them know we are looking for them.
Join this journey of remembrance, gratitude, and celebration by emailing [email protected].
Feel free to contact me any time, and don’t forget to visit calgary.ca/ward14 for the full version of this column. The best way to contact me is by visiting calgary.ca/contactward14 or calling 403-268-1653.
Sincerely,
Councillor Peter Demong
Ward 14 – Councillor Peter Demong proudly serves the following Communities: Bonavista Downs, Chaparral, Deer Ridge, Deer Run, Diamond Cove, Lake Bonavista, Legacy, McKenzie Lake, Midnapore , Mountain Park, Parkland, Queensland , Sundance, Walden, Wolf Willow
