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 Clean Up September 12, 9:00am to 2:00pm 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 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 & 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!
9:15 am – Zumba: designed for seniors.
10:15 am – Crochet: Janice will share her expertise for
three weeks of crochet instruction – no prior experience required. Crochet supplies
are provided.
Monthly Presentation – June 25th 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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