Recreation
Closures:
Please be
aware of the following recreation facility closures:
1.
Bob
Bahan pool: August 24
– there will be upgrades made to the pool lights to increase energy efficiency
and decrease required maintenance.
2.
Sir
Winston Churchill pool: August
24-Sept 9 is a regularly scheduled facility shutdown. During this time the
following will be upgraded: resurfacing the fitness room floor, replacing
change room lockers, repairing tiles in the pool area, upgrading the plumbing
in the hot tub. Neighbouring facilities will accommodate pass holders of SWC
during this time.
3.
Southland
Leisure Centre: August
31-October 1: access to the 2nd floor will be closed for safety
reasons as lifecycle upgrades to the exterior stairs is done
4.
Beltline
Pool: work
started in June but will continue through until September: a new 30-35 foot
climbing wall is being installed in the courtyard of the facility
Recreation
summer programs:
Adventure Together!
The City of Calgary Community & Neighbourhood Services is extremely pleased to present an opportunity for you to
Adventure Together with us every summer!
We have a wide variety of exciting programs
and special events that cater to children, youth (including skateboarding
programs) and families, all led by qualified city staff. Join us all summer
long and experience games, crafts, theatre, swimming, skateboarding and in-line
skating.
Most of our programs are free, which enables
all Calgarians to experience the benefits of community recreation. Check
out this year's guide for an amazing adventure together by visiting
Calgary.ca and searching “Adventure Together”!
*If using this piece on
your website here are the relevant links:
Free Summer Kickoffs
Have an afternoon out with your kids and
learn about programs happening across Calgary this summer. Meet our great
summer staff, get your questions answered, and experience some of the
activities that will be going on all summer long.
North Area Summer Kickoff
Saturday, June 22 1 – 4 p.m.
Shouldice Activity Centre - 5303
Bowness Rd. N.W.
East Area Summer Kickoff
Sunday, June 23 noon – 3 p.m.
Prairie Winds Park - 223
Castleridge Blvd. N.E.
South Area Summer Kickoff
Thursday, June 20 6 – 8 p.m.
McKenzie Towne - 225
Prestwick Ave. S.E.
For more information specific to our free
children's drop-in community summer programs, search for Park 'n' Play and Stay 'n' Play on
Calgary.ca.
Community
& Neighbourhood Services:
Staples
for Education Program
The Staples
for Education program fills backpacks with school supplies for
children whose families struggle to meet the costs of back-to-school time.
Backpacks are filled with support from generous Calgarians. All 10 Staples
store locations in Calgary are accepting donations of cash.
The program believes that children need the right tools to
succeed when they start a new school year. Staples
stores collect the needed money and school supply donations to fill the need.
Supplies are then lovingly packed by Staples staff, community agency partners
and City of Calgary staff into backpacks and provided to the young students at
the beginning of the school year. A donation of $40 ensures a complete
backpack. Staples stores will be collecting donations from July 1 to September
13. This program is coordinated by Community & Neighbourhood Services at
The City of Calgary.
For more
information visit calgary.ca and search for “Staples for Education”.