The beautiful weather is back, and
as we head into summer, it’s the perfect time to connect with your neighbours –
why not host a block party, a potluck, or a engage your neighbours in a project
you’ve been eager to try? If you have a passion, why not share it and show your
neighbours what makes it so great? Our Community Connector is here to help with
planning and can provide materials to make it easy and fun. Get in touch and let’s
bring the neighbourhood together!
Get in touch with Anya at [email protected].
SECA Events
Third Annual Picnic in the Park
June
20, 12:00 to 2:30 pm.
Plan to attend this family-friendly
event! Residents of Shawnee Slopes, Shawnee Park, Evergreen Estates—and their guests—are
invited to an afternoon of great food, music, and family fun. BBQ (beef and veggie
options) with frozen desserts. Enjoy the five-piece band, Youth Zone, 80’ inflatable
obstacle course and 20’ high target game, face painting, art projects, giant bubbles
and lots more. There’s something for everyone. Thanks to Servus Credit Union and
local businesses for their support. No charge—donations are welcome. We can’t wait
to celebrate summer together in the Rainbow Park at 1611 Evergreen Drive SW!
Community Cleanup
September 12,
9:00 am to 2:00 pm at South Gate Alliance Church.
Turn clutter into community impact!
Fill the city packer trucks with general waste, and bring electronics, tires, and
scrap metal for recycling. Please save your electronics—these items generate a rebate
that directly supports SECA community events.
Items in good condition will be collected
by Cerebral Palsy Alberta, and Youth en Route will accept bikes for reuse.
Clear out your home, support sustainability,
and help fund future events—one load at a time.
Programs:
Game and Gather
Game and Gather is all about building
connections and belonging for youth in our area – laughing overboard games, cheering
each other on, and giving teens a place where they feel safe, included, and supported.
Join us every second Monday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the classroom behind South Gate
Alliance Church (1436 James McKevitt Rd SW) – June 1 to 15 (summer pause). If you
are a young adult looking for a resume builder, we’d love to have you volunteer.
Reach out to [email protected] to learn about what’s coming up for our youth
programs.
55+ Happy and Healthy Program
Ours is a warm, welcoming and safe
space to connect, stay active, and try something new. Join us Thursday mornings
from 9:15 to 11:15 am at Peace Lutheran Church (14640 6 St SW). No registration
required—just drop in!
Zumba
Designed for seniors.
9:15 am
Crochet
10:15 am
Janice will share her expertise for
three weeks of crochet instruction – no prior experience required. Crochet supplies
are provided.
Monthly Presentation
June 25
Calgary Police Service (CPS) is returning
to encourage seniors to practice situational awareness. It’s about being aware,
present, and prepared.
Placekeeping: It’s Ours
to Care For
Over several years, we’ve talked
about placemaking – reimagining everyday spaces and seeing new potential in our
parks and gathering places. Just as important is placekeeping – the ongoing care
and stewardship of those spaces by the people who use them. Placekeeping is a simple
shift from the to our—not the libraries, but our libraries.
Last summer, we experienced some
challenge – intentional damage to community chairs, graffiti on fences, and on our
Little Free Libraries. While this is discouraging, it also highlights how much these
shared spaces matter, and how important it is that we care for them together.
Placekeeping shows up in small, everyday
actions:
·
Treating
shared items with respect
·
Picking
up litter, leaving spaces clean and welcoming
·
Reporting
or helping address damage
·
Pitching
in when something needs attention
It’s neighbours looking out for neighbours,
taking pride in the spaces, we all share. When we actively care for our community,
we build more than amenities—we build connection, belonging, and resilience. We
invite residents to become placekeepers and to encourage family members and neighbours
to do the same.
Community Garden and
Gathering Space Project
This multi-phase project in the Evergreen
Drive SW park will combine community gardens with an outdoor gathering space for
events, education, and connection. The pace and scope of this project will be determined
by the number of volunteers involved and the skills they bring. To help us plan
the next phases of this project, we’re creating a skills and interests register
of residents willing to contribute as the project evolves. If you’re open to sharing
your background, experience, or areas of interest, please complete a short survey
at https://forms.gle/8g26gvN7Hf7EcPHd6. Completing the survey does not commit you
to volunteering – it simply helps us understand the strengths within our community.
Volunteer with SECA!
Communications Team – Clear communication
nurtures connection and trust, creating a strong foundation for SECA’s important
community-building work. Through social media, posters in our community, our e-newsletter,
and our insert into the community print newsletter, you’ll help ensure residents
know what’s happening and feel invited to participate. Your voice can help strengthen
our community — and we would love to have you on the team. These tasks can be shared
amongst two or three contributors. Please email [email protected] to request a detailed
description of the tasks. Let’s talk!
More Volunteer Opportunities
Many roles are waiting to be filled.
Find a role to suit your skills, interests and available time via the QR code or
tell us how you would like to contribute.
Connection
Let’s Keep in Touch For the latest
SECA updates, visit yourseca.ca, subscribe to our e-newsletter, follow our social
media, and watch for posters at our message centres (Little Free Libraries and A-Frames
in local parks). We always enjoy hearing from residents—reach us anytime at [email protected].
Subscribe to our e-newsletters via the “Subscribe” QR code.
Together, we’re building a community
where everyone belongs. Be part of it!
Your SECA Board
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