Spring is taking its own sweet time arriving, but believe it or not, a slow cool spring is beneficial to our gardens. Plants are putting their energy underground developing robust root systems that will feed beautiful flowers when the weather warms up. Some veggie crops prefer starting in cool weather – radishes, spinach, and peas, for example. To support all the good bugs that keep our plants and soil healthy, resist cleaning up flower beds until you see ladybugs and bees out and about. Consider sowing a few seeds in a planter instead of filling it with annual flowers. In my experience, lettuce, beans, and tomatoes do well in containers; place them against a south-facing wall of your house and they will thrive.
The SCA is helping to facilitate walking groups and is planning on the first walks for May. Please visit our website at www.scacalgary.ca to take a short survey to help us plan the walks.
On May 6, the SCA will host the annual Parade of Garage Sales. Register your household address with the SCA and you will be included on a map that is made available to shoppers. The SCA will also advertise this event across various media – it generates a lot of interest.
Wednesday, May 10 is the SCA Annual General Meeting. At this meeting, we recap the past year at the SCA, table the audited financial statements, and provide information regarding our future plans. It is also the perfect opportunity for you to stand for nomination to the SCA board of directors! If you are curious about what the SCA board is all about, come to this meeting and find out.
May 21 is the annual SCA Recycle and Garbage Day event. The City of Calgary provides garbage and compost trucks and there will be various other recycling opportunities – volunteers are required to make this event possible, so if you are able to help, contact the SCA office to sign up.
Also, on May 26, in partnership with Amica Aspen Woods, the SCA is hosting another seniors’ dance. These events are so much fun, and the music is always good. This time, Jana and Danny will be supplying the live dance music. Amica always supplies great snacks and there is a cash bar serving beer and wine. Tickets can be purchased from the SCA website, www.scacalgary.ca, or by contacting the SCA office at 403-249-1138.
You can check out the SCA’s selection of summer camps by visiting the website and registering early to guarantee a spot for your child.
We are blessed to live in Calgary, a safe and peaceful city. I know we had a long, cold, and very snowy winter, but all that snow eventually melts, and the sun warms us up and turns the city green again. Take a walk with us in May and enjoy the arrival of spring!
Maureen Smith – SCA President
