The West Springs Cougar Ridge Community Association (WSCRCA) hosted its annual Santa Claus event on December 7, 2024, at West Springs Church, drawing a fantastic crowd of around 400 community members. Thanks to beautiful weather, attendees were treated to horse-drawn wagon rides and had the chance to interact with adorable animals from Butterfield Acres, including the ever-popular miniature piglets!
Children enjoyed lively, interactive performances by the Christmas elves, who shared stories, songs, and dances throughout the afternoon. They also had the pleasure of listening to live piano music by the talented Leabeth Quinn, which added a magical touch to the festivities. In addition, Code Ninjas West Springs provided engaging, hands-on activities for the kids.
Guests also had fun making Christmas crafts, indulged in delicious holiday cookies, and sipped on hot chocolate to warm up. Of course, one of the highlights of the day was the opportunity for families to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus and capture the special moment with a professional photo.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to our generous sponsors for their support: West Springs Church, Lara Mitchell Real Estate, Code Ninjas West Springs, and Strathcona Sobeys.
We also want to express our deep appreciation to the WSCRCA Santa Claus Event Committee—Eileen Teasdale, Bonnie Kadwell, Julie Beally, and Karla Gibson— and also a special thanks to the Calgary French International School and their students for their dedicated volunteer efforts, along with the many community volunteers who contributed their time and energy. Without your enthusiasm and hard work, this event wouldn’t have been possible!
A warm thank you as well to our wonderful vendors: Strathcona Sobeys, YYC Princess/Sky Castle Events, Meet the Clauses (Keith and Elaine Viklund), Inspired by A&A Photography (Alayna Burn), Horse Drawn Rides for All Occasions (Connie Challice), and Butterfield Acres.
Mark your calendars and save the date— we look forward to seeing you all at the 2025 WSCRCA Santa Claus event. Stay tuned for more details coming this fall!
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