Happy Holidays!
2024 has been a busy year for the Somerset Bridlewood Community Association! We’ve held many events and programs for our members and the communities of Somerset and Bridlewood.
Highlights include:
• Hosting online and in-person educational programs from the Canada Revenue Agency for seniors and newcomers
• Monthly Crafter’s Circle sessions
• Seed swap
• Plant sale
• Hosting Energy Efficiency workshop from Green Calgary
• Parade of Garage Sales
• Community Cleanup
• Neighbour Day in the Garden
• South Calgary Wellness Fair booth
• Ward 13 Councillor Dan McLean’s Stampede Breakfast booth
• School supply drive
• Clothing giveaways (two of them!)
• Good Food Box program (not offered after 2024)
We were also successful in obtaining grants which enabled us to activate two spaces in our community! The utility box at the corner of Somervale Court SW and Shawville Gate SW was given an artistic makeover via the talents of local artist Faith Vavara. Check it out next time you walk or drive by on your way to the Somerset Bridlewood LRT station! The second grant allowed us to build two new garden beds in our community garden. These special raised beds are fully accessible and allow gardeners to sit or stand while using them. They will be available to rent in the spring.
Speaking of gardening, if you wish to be placed on the waiting list for a garden bed in 2025, please message Sheryl at [email protected]. Current gardeners will be able to renew their beds in January – watch for an email with all the details!
As we approach the new year, we’d like to encourage our current SBCA members to renew their membership for 2025 and welcome new members to join us! Your membership offers many perks, including deals and incentives from local businesses, the opportunity to attend all our events for free, and the chance to join our community garden. Head over to our website (www.mysbcalgary.wordpress.com) in January to take advantage of all our members benefits!
Click here to the Bridlewood Community News home page for the latest Bridlewood community updates.
Click here to the Somerset Community News home page for the latest Somerset community updates.
