Ramsay Community Association in Calgary

Complete Streets

rca_president — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:17:51 +0000

I came across this great video about complete streets that I had to share. It’s about New York’s implementation of the Dutch bicycle life style. How do you give the car, bike and pedestrian equal rights on the streets? Check it out. They seem to be successful.

Join Us for an Ice Liner Folding Party, this Saturday at the Rink

rca_admin — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:44:57 +0000

You may have noticed that the Ramsay rink ice laster longer this last winter. The Recreation Committee installed a liner under the ice, which prevented melting and provided more skating time.

On Saturday May 11 at 1:00pm, we will put the ice liner away until the next skating season.

As you can imagine, the liner is not small, so we could use some help with the moving and folding. It shouldn’t take too long if we have enough people, and we will provide food and beverages.

Can you give us a hand? If you can help, please contact recreation@ramsaycalgary.ca

Kit and Kaboodle Circus Starts Tomorrow (Wed May 8)

rca_admin — Wed, 08 May 2013 02:41:38 +0000

Kit & Kaboodle Circus is a community based music and circus performance featuring original music, magicians, dancers, clowns, light spinners, acrobats, comedians, hoopers, story-tellers, and more!

The show follows the adventures of Independence, Rupert & Stilletta stepping in and out of a magical box that reflects their true selves. Circus-loving grown ups and quirky-awesome families will love it!

Showtimes:

7:30PM Wednesday May 8, 2013 (Pay What You Can – door sales only!)
7:30PM Thursday May 9, 2013
7:30PM Friday May 10, 2013
2:00PM Saturday May 11, 2013
7:30PM Saturday May 11, 2013
3:00PM Sunday May 12, 2013

Tickets and details at http://kitandkaboodlecalgary.com/

Ramsay Parade of Garage Sales on Saturday June 1st

rca_admin — Wed, 08 May 2013 01:49:04 +0000

It’s time to clean out your storage rooms, closets, and garages!

Joylaine Davis and Mark Graves are organizing this year’s Parade of Garage Sales on Saturday June 1st, from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Contact joylainedavis@hotmail.com to register.

Ramsay Inspiration Series #4: Leaf Ninjas and the Compost Kid, Saturday May 11

rca_admin — Thu, 02 May 2013 04:16:41 +0000

On May 11th, we’re very excited to have some local food and garden experts come out to talk to Ramsay:

The Leaf Ninjas are urban farmers who plant crops in Ramsay and Inglewood.
The Compost Kid, Mike Dorion, is a vermiculture expert who produces some of the best fertilizer in the city.

Come on out for food, beverages and great conversations!

* Saturday May 11th
* 6:00-9:00pm
* Ramsay Community Hall

Help a Conversation Group in Ramsay

rca_admin — Thu, 02 May 2013 03:49:10 +0000

Would you like to help a few newcomers practice their English and help them learn a little about Calgary, too?

Immigrant Services Calgary has organized an ESL Conversation group that meets every Tuesday morning from 9:30 am to 12:00pm at St. Anne’s Korean Catholic Church (910 21 Avenue SE).

The group has a teacher, and they are also looking for help from Ramsay residents. No experience necessary.

If you’d like to help the group with learning and practicing English, please contact Kirstin Blair at KirstinB@immigrantservicescalgary.ca or (403) 538-8379

Download the May 2013 Newsletter

rca_admin — Wed, 01 May 2013 04:49:44 +0000

You can now download the May newsletter.

The newsletter delivery team will be bringing the newsletter to your mailbox on the week-end of May 4-5.

(The newsletter is delivered on the week-end before the monthly General Meeting.)

If you have any questions or comments about newsletter delivery, please contact delivery@ramsaycalgary.ca

Enjoy the May issue!

Jane’s Walk in Inglewood on Saturday May 4

rca_admin — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 02:51:16 +0000

Andree Iffrig sends the following invitation:

Join us for a Jane’s Walk in Inglewood on Sat. May 4 from 10 am to noon.

Our theme is “What if we told stories about building community and everybody came?”

The walk will visit some of the places in Inglewood where history on the urban design front is being made by ordinary citizens doing extraordinary things to protect and preserve the diverse socio-economic character, history and environmental wellbeing of the ‘hood. Expect to hear some stories!

Meeting spot: 10 am at the Esker Foundation, 1011 9 Ave SE, Calgary. We’ll meet outside if the weather is fine, inside the lobby if it’s cold or rainy. Bite Groceteria is supplying hot coffee and tea to fortify everyone for the walk through the ‘hood.

Chris Turner: TEDx YYC

rca_president — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:17:27 +0000

RCA is proud to present Chris Turner this weekend at our 3rd instalment of ‘Ramsay Inspiration Series’. Watch Chris presenting at TEDxYYC.

Come on out and see Chris this weekend at the RCA Hall.

Saturday April 13th
6-9pm
food and beverages are provided

rsvp at eventbrite

Powerful Community Building!

rca_president — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 22:25:53 +0000

Jason Roberts is a powerful community builder, action taker and is bubbling with energy!

He did a TED talk about what he has been up to in Texas and the rest of the US. Creating a non-profit organization championing the idea of Building Better Blocks. This video is very motivating, so beware that you may want to do something after watching it.

click here to go to the video or click the image above.