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HappyApril,AuburnBay! RESIDENT RELATIONS E-NEWSLETTER

WelcometotheAprileditionofourResidentRelationse-Newsletter! Withthearrivalofspring,we'resayinggoodbyetothechillyweather andwelcomingtheseasonofrenewal Springholdsaspecialplacein myheartasitoffersachancetoresetandrejuvenate Whetherit's tacklingoverduespringcleaningtasksorsoakingupsomemuch neededsunshineoutdoors,thisseasonencouragesustocatchupon activitieswe'vepostponedduringthewintermonths Aswediveinto thismonth,Iamexcitedtobringyouthelatestupdatesand happeningsatAuburnHouse

AnnualfeesaredueApril1st,2024 Residentswillhavethemonth ofApriltopay InterestisappliedtoalloutstandingaccountsMay 1st Checkouttheannualfeesectionbelowforallfeeinformation includingmethodsofpayment

ABRAisexcitedtoannounceournewBeachPawPatrolProgram comingthisSpring!Wantyourpuptobeapartofthepawpatrol crew?Checkoutthelinkbelow

ThelittlethingsmatterwhenitcomestoprotectingourEarth!In communitynews,checkoutsomesimplebuteffectiveEarthDay tipstohelpyougetinvolvedforthisyear’sEarthDay OurFitnessProgramSurveygotsomeamazingfeedbackandwe sincerelyappreciateeveryonewhoparticipated Weareexcitedto incorporateyourthoughtsandideasinourupcomingfitness classeshereatAuburnHouse ReaduponABRA’snewfitness instructorwho’sexcitedtoworkwiththecommunityandhelpyou attainyourindividualfitnessobjectives.

FoodTruckFri-Yayisback!EveryotherFriday,startingApril12th stopbyAuburnHouseandenjoysomedeliciousfoodanddrinks fromselectedfoodtrucks

Asalways,ifyouhaveanyquestionsorconcernsthatneedtobe addressed,pleasedonothesitatetoemailmeat rrcoordinator@auburnbayorg

Annual Fees Due April 1, 2024

Commemorative Dates for April

ABRA Beach Paw Patrol Program

Auburn Bay Community News: Earth Day Tips

Upcoming Events: April 12th Food Truck Fri-Yay!

That

is one good thing about this world … there are always sure to be more springs

-LM Montgomery

Facility Hours

ParkHours:Monday-Sunday 9:00am-10:00pm

Ask a Manager

Hey Auburn Bay!

Has there ever been a question that you wanted to ask our managers about, whether it’s regarding events, programs, landscaping, procedures, policies and more? Well here is your chance. Each month our General Manager will select one question to answer from our residents, and our reply will be answered in the next newsletter. If you have a question that you have been pondering about, feel free to forward it to rrcoordinator@auburnbay.org

AskaManagerQuestion

Q: A:

Iamhavingadisputewithaneighbour,doesAuburnHouse assistwiththat?

AuburnHouserefrainsfrominterveninginneighborlydisputes Ifyourequireassistance,pleasecall3-1-1forinformation Alternatively,youcanconnectwithyourlocalCPSofficerat oneofourupcomingCoffeewithaUniformevents

Thelakeiceisnowclosedfortheseason!

Pleaseprioritizeyoursafetyandstayoffanyremainingice

AdministrationHours:Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

AnnualFeesDueApril1st

HomeownersAssociationFeesaredueApril1st,2024. FeeNoticeshavebeenemailedtotheprimaryemailon accounts Ifyoudonothaveanemailaddressonfile thenyourfeenoticehasbeensentviaregularmail PleaseadvisetheAdministrationOffice(403-537-2601) ifyoudonotreceiveaFeeNotice Feescanbepaid online,in-person,oroverthephone

InterestisappliedtoalloutstandingaccountsonMay 1st,2024.

Followinganextensiveandcomprehensivereviewof the2024/2025budget,theABRABoardofDirectorshas approvedtheannualfees:Pleasenotethereisa0% increasetothisyear’sfees.TheABRABoardof Directorsisattunedtotheeconomicchallenges confrontedbyourresidentsinthecurrentfinancial climate Thisdecisionreflectsacommitmentto supportingthecommunityduringdifficulttimesand fosteringasenseofunderstandingandcooperation amongresidentsandtheboard.

MethodsofPayment

DEBIT:9:00AM-10:00PMMondaytoSunday

CREDITCARD:9:00am–10:00pmMondaytoSundayinperson.Pleasenotethereisa$7.50 CreditCardProcessingFeeforallcreditcardpayments.

CHEQUE:Pleasemakeyourchequepayabletothe‘AuburnBayResidentsAssociation’.Dropoff ormailtoaddress(200AuburnBayBlvdSECalgary,ABT3M0A4)

PRE-AUTHORIZEDCREDITCARDFORM: Allresidentscanbypassthelineupsandfilloutthe creditcardauthorizationslip,alongwithotherdetails,andtheABRAstaffwillprocessyour paymentwithinfive(5)businessdays.Pleasenotethereisa$7.50CreditCardProcessingFee forallcreditcardpayments.Pleasenote,formscanbefoundonlineatwww.AuburnBayRA.ca andbedroppedoffinasealedenvelopetoAuburnHouseduringourhoursofoperation.

ONLINE:Visitwww.AuburnBayRA.caandclickon‘PayYourFees’locatedonthehomepage. *Pleasenotethereisa$7.50CreditCardProcessingFeetousetheonlinepaymentsystem. PaymentPlans Available

CreditCardProcessingFee

Last year, the ABRA Board of Directors introduced a $7.50 Credit Card Processing Fee to alleviate our expenses related to merchant fees. As of March 2024, ABRA has successfully saved nearly $50,000 in merchant expenses. In light of these savings, ABRA has decided to maintain the implementation of this fee exclusively for this year’s annual fees If you prefer not to bear this cost, alternative payment methods are available:

1. Debit – You can pay by debit in-person at Auburn House 9am-10pm Monday to Sunday.

2.Cheque– Please make your cheque payable to the ‘Auburn Bay Residents Association’ and drop it off or mail it to Auburn House.

3. Cash– You can pay with cash in-person at Auburn House 9am-5pm Monday to Friday ONLY.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

E-TransferPaymentsNotAccepted

Wegreatlyvalueconvenienceandsecurityforourresidentsinallfinancial transactions.However,atthistime,wedonotaccepte-transfersdueto ourcommitmenttoensuringtheaccuracyandintegrityofallpayments, particularlyinverifyingtransactionswiththecorrectAuburnBayproperty. Weapologizeforanyinconveniencethismaycauseandencourage alternativepaymentmethodstofacilitateasmoothandsecure transactionprocess.

Need your Membership?

Homeowners:Bringacopyofyour CertificateofTitle,aswellas government-issuedphotoI.D.withthe AuburnBayaddressonittoAuburn Housetoreceiveyourpermanent membershipcard.

Tenants:Ensureyourlandlordhas completedaTransferofPrivilegesform &sentintheirCertificateofTitle.Bringin yourtenancyagreement&photoID withtheAuburnBayAddress.Headshots &documentscanbeemailedinto csr@auburnbay.orgortaken/provided attheoffice.Ourofficeisopenfrom9 a.m.-10p.m.daily.

Youth Membership Cards (12+)

Didyouknowthatyouth12yearsandolderareeligibleforamembership card?

Howtoobtainayouthmembershipcard: Parents/Guardiansmustprovideabirthcertificateandmustfillouta Children’sWaiverForminorderforanychildren,aged12to15,toreceivetheir membershipcard Photoscanbetakenatourmainofficeorsentviaemail tocsr@auburnbay.org

Children’sWaiversareavailablethroughthelinkbelow

Youthwithoutamembershipcardarenotpermittedinthefacilityalone Childrenunder12willnotbeissuedcardsandareonlyallowedtousethe facilitieswhenaccompaniedbyanadult

ADDING YOUR LAKE MEMBERSHIP CARD TO YOUR PHONE THROUGH STOCARD

AuburnHouseisanocard,noaccessfacility.Havingyourlakecardonyourphoneisagreat waytoavoiddisappointmentatthegate.

Oncedownloaded,tap onthe+inthetop right,thenselect OTHERCARD

Onyourphone,goto theappstoreand downloadSTOCARD

Next,scanyouruniquebarcode locatedonthebackofyour membershipcardORenterthe6digits manually

Here'satip!Ifyouhavelostyourissued membershipcard,stopbyAuburn Houseandwecanhelpyou!

Laststep!Labelyourcardandhit save!

MonthlyDedications:

SikhHeritageMonth

In Canada, Sikh Heritage Month in April celebrates the significant contributions of Sikh Canadians to the country's multicultural fabric

It's a time to recognize their achievements in various fields and to honor their rich cultural heritage, fostering greater understanding and unity among all Canadians

GenocideRemembrance, CondemnationandPreventionMonth

Canadianscantakeamomenttorememberthe victimsofgenocide,honourthecourageand resilienceofallsurvivorsandtheirdescendants,and reflectonhowwecanpreventfutureatrocities

Currenteventsremindusthatwemustalwaysbe vigilantandstandunitedagainstprejudice,hateas wellasallformsofracismanddiscriminationthatcan leadtothetragiclossoflife Wehaveadutyasa countrytoreflectontherootcausesofhateand discriminationthatleadtotheseunspeakableactsof violenceandwemustdoourparttoensurethatthese actsneverhappenagain

Commemorative Days:April

Anothermonthfilledwithsignificantcommemorative datesandeventsthatcelebratevariousaspectsof culture,history,andawareness.Herearesome upcomingcommemorativedatestolookoutforin April.

April2,2024-WorldAutismAwarenessDay

WorldAutismAwarenessDay,observedannuallyonApril2nd,aimsto raiseawarenessaboutautismspectrumdisorder(ASD)andpromote acceptanceandinclusionofindividualswithautisminsocietyIt providesanopportunitytoeducatecommunitiesaboutthechallenges facedbyindividualswithautismandhighlighttheiruniquestrengths andabilitiesThedayalsoservesasaremindertoadvocateforequal rightsandopportunitiesforpeoplewithautism,fosteringamore inclusiveandunderstandingworldVariouseventsandactivitiesare organizedgloballytopromoteautismawarenessandcelebratethe diversityofindividualsontheautismspectrum.

April17,2024-EqualityDay

EqualityDaymarksthecomingintoforceoftheequalityprovisionsof theCanadianCharterofRightsandFreedomsonApril17,1985Sections 15and28expandedconstitutionallyprotectedrightsandwerebrought aboutbythelobbyingactionsofCanadianwomen.

April22,2024-EarthDay

EarthDayisanannualeventcelebratedworldwideonApril22ndto demonstratesupportforenvironmentalprotectionItwasfirst celebratedin1970andisnowcoordinatedgloballybytheEarthDay Network.EarthDayservesasareminderoftheimportanceof environmentalconservationandsustainability,aswellasacallto actionforindividuals,communities,andgovernmentstoaddress pressingenvironmentalissues

April27-28:YomHaShoah(HolocaustRemembranceDay) YomHaShoah,alsoknownasHolocaustRemembranceDay,isasolemn dayofreflectionandcommemorationobservedbyJewishcommunities worldwideWhileYomHaShoahisadayofmourning,itisalsoadayof resilienceandremembranceIthonorsthestrengthandcourageof survivors,theheroismofthosewhoriskedtheirlivestosaveothers,and theenduringcommitmenttoneverforget

Community Maintenance

InadditiontomaintainingAuburnHouse,theParkandtheLake,theAuburnBay ResidentsAssociation(ABRA)providesenhancedlandscapingandmaintenancein manyareaswithinthecommunity.

CommunityLandscapingMap

Yellow: ABRA Property

Red:City Property - ABRA Responsibility

Purple: City Property - ELM Agreement

LightBlue: City Property - Homeowner Responsibility

Green:City Property - City Responsibility

Navy: Calgary Board of Education Property

Orange:Calgary Catholic School District Property

Enhancedmaintenanceand landscapingincludes:

A contract with the City of Calgary to maintain certain community medians and boulevards throughout the community

Lake Access Ways Entryways and Decorative Corners

OtherQuestionsandConcerns:

maintenanceorsnowremovalpleaserefertothemap andcontacttheappropriateorganizationmaintainingthe area:

(403)537-2604

Advertisingsigns(non-ABRA)

Animals in the lake facility

Animals in the community (wild)

Animals loose in the community (domestic)

Condo parking permits

Docks

Garbage Removal Maintenance/Cleaning in Auburn House

Roadkill Removal 3-1-1

Presently,theCityofCalgaryfindsitselfinadryspell,withtheentire provinceexperiencingdroughtconditions.Forecastssuggestthat thisdroughtwillpersistintothesummermonths.Takingproactive measuressuchasinvestinginrainbarrelsavailablethroughGreen Calgary,transitioningtoxeriscapingbyincorporatingdroughttolerantplantsinyouryard,andrevisingannualplantingdesigns toconservewaterarerecommendedstrategiestomitigatethe impactofthedrought.

ABRA Maintenance Team

Community News

April2024

WANTTOSHARESOMECOMMUNITYNEWS?

Sharingnews,whateveritmaybe,withyourneighborsisawonderfulwaytofoster connectionsandcommemoratethemembersofourcommunity Whetherit'safantastic recipeyourecentlyexperimentedwithoravictoriousmomentforalocalsportsteam,I wanttohearfromyou!Emailyournewsintorrcoordinator@gmail.com

April22,2024

EARTH DAY TIPS

EarthDay,observedannuallyonApril22nd,remindsusofthevital importanceofenvironmentalconservationandsustainability ParticipatinginEarthDayactivitiescanbebothmeaningfuland enjoyable Herearesomefunwaystogetinvolved:

CleanUpYourCommunity:Gatheryourfriends,family,or neighborsandheadtoalocalpark,walkingtrail,orintoyour ownneighborhoodtocleanupanylitterordebrisyousee Make itafriendlycompetitionbyseeingwhocancollectthemost trash.Remembertorecyclewheneverpossible!

StartaGarden:TakeadvantageofSpring!Seizethesunnydays andembarkonagardenadventure.Notonlydoesgardening fostersustainabilitythroughhomegrownproduce,butitalso offersprofoundmentalandphysicalbenefits Beginwitha simpleplan:decidewhereandwhatyouwanttocultivate

Reduce,Reuse,Recycle:Youalreadyknowthisone,but challengeyourselftoadoptmoresustainablehabitsbeyond EarthDay Startbytryingtoreduceyourconsumptionofsingleuseplastics,reusingitemswheneverpossible,andrecycling materialssuchaspaper,glass,andaluminum.

CreateEco-FriendlyCrafts:GetcreativeonEarthDayby makingeco-friendlycraftsusingrecycledmaterials.Upcycle oldjarsintocandleholders,turncardboardtubesintoseedling pots,orrepurposescrapfabricintoreusableshoppingbags It’s afunwaytoseehowcreativeyoucangetwithmaterialsyou alreadyhave.

AttendEnvironmentalWorkshopsorWebinars:Many organizationshostworkshops,seminars,andwebinarsonEarth Daytoeducatethepublicaboutenvironmentalissuesand solutions.Attendtheseeventsonlineorin-persontolearnmore abouttopicssuchasrenewableenergy,sustainableliving,and conservationefforts Asimpleinternetsearchcanhelpyoufind somegreatCanadianenvironmentalinitiatives

EarthDayisnotjustaone-dayeventbutanopportunityto cultivatelastinghabitsthatbenefittheplanetyear-round.By participatinginfunandmeaningfulactivitiesonEarthDay,you cancontributetoahealthier,moresustainableworldforfuture generations

PROGRAMS ABRA

KREATIVE KIDS

STORYTIME

Get ready to get Kreative! Register for this free program online or by calling our main office (403) 537-2601 and join our staff on selected Fridays for a story and activity Drop-in spots are limited! Please email rrcoordinator@auburnbay.org for availability.

This free registered program runs from 10:00am - 10:30am

Please note that these dates are subject to change without notice at any time.

For Auburn Bay Residents Only Younger siblings are welcome!

April 12th & April 26th

SeniorsSocialDrop-in(55+) 11:00am-1:00pmWednesdays(Bi-Weekly) SeniorsSocialDrop-inwillberunningbiweeklyuntiltheendofMay2024on Wednesdaysfrom11:00am-1:00pm.

OurSeniors'AfternoonDrop-InProgram offersarelaxedandwelcoming environmentforyoutojoinatyour convenience,whetheryou'relookingto engageinactivitiesorsimplygatherwith friendsforacoffee.

Pleasenotethatthisdrop-inisfree forresidentsonly.A$2chargewill applytoallguests.

Parent&Tot Drop-inProgram (Ages0-4)

ComedowntoAuburnHousetoenjoygymnasiumdrop-infor parentsandtoddlers,aged0to4.Therewillbeaselectionoftoys andequipmentavailableforyouandyourlittleonestoenjoy! Childrenmustbeunderparentalsupervisionatalltimes.Parent& Totdrop-inwillrunthefollowingTuesday&Saturdaymornings:

Tuesday,March5toMay28,2024(excl.March26)from9:30a.m.to12:00p.m.

Saturday,March16toMay25,2024(excl.March23&May11)from9:30a.m.to12:00 p.m.

PleasenotethatParent&Totdrop-inwilltakeathroughthesummermonths. Parent&TotDrop-inisforresidentsandtheirguests.$2feeforallguests.

Summer programs & events coming soon!

ABRAPrograms

MeetYourInstructor

GreetingsAuburnBayResidents!

MynameisKenton,andI’mthrilledtowelcomeyouto ExPerformance!Asacertifiedpersonaltrainingspecialist, groupfitnessinstructor,andformermemberoftheAuburnBay ResidentsAssociationteam,I’mexcitedtoextendaninvitation tojoinmethissummerforaseriesofexhilaratingfitness classesattheABRAfacility

Theseclasses,heldthroughoutthesummer,willtakefull advantageofourbeautifulpark,includingthebeach, tobogganhill,andexpansivegreenspaces Designedina circuitstyleformat,eachsessionwillblendresistanceexercises withcardiovasculartraining,offeringapersonalizedtraining experiencewithinasupportivegroupsetting

Expecteachclasstopushyourlimitsandchallengeyourbody innewways,withadiverserangeofexercisestailoredtohelp youachieveyourfitnessgoals Frombeachrunstobattlerope intervals,calisthenicstopartnerworkouts,weightliftingto agilitydrills,thesesessionswillkeepyouengagedand motivatedasyouworktowardsyourbestself

Ourbodiescravemovementandthechallengetosurpass previouslimits Toensurealongandhealthylife,it’sessential toactivelynurtureandstrengthenourbodiesinthepresent.I holdthebeliefthattherearenolimitstowhatourbodiescan achieve,andIencourageyoutoadoptthesamemindset

Together,mygoalistohelpyouattainyourindividualobjectives,boostoverallconfidenceandmental strength,andundergoatransformativejourneytoachievethebestpossiblephysicalandemotional well-being.Let’sworktowardsenjoyingallthepleasureslifehastooffer!

StaytunedforourSummerProgram&EventsGuide,coming outattheendofApril,formoreinformationontheclassesthat Kentonwillbeofferinginourcommunity!

THEABRAISAKIDSPORTCALGARY SPORTCLUBCHAMPION

AsapartofourSafeSpaceInitiative,theABRAbecamea KidSportCalgarySportClubChampioninspring2022in ordertooffermoreinclusiveyouthsportprogram opportunitiestolow-incomefamilies.KidSportCalgaryoffers grantsofupto$500perchild/yeartohelpcoversports registrationfeesforyouthunder18yearsofage Toapplyfor agrant,visit:https://kidsportcanadaca/alberta/calgary/ Questions?Emailrecprograms@auburnbay.org

AuburnBaySafetyRangers

ThisFREEonlineprogramisforAuburnBayResidentswhowanttobecomean officialSafetyRangerfortheircommunity!Thisprogramisdesignedfor childrenaged4to10.

Studentswillworkthroughdifferentonlineworkbooksthroughoutthe summerthatarebothengagingandeducational!SafetyRangerswillexplore avarietyofdifferenttopicsandlearntheimportanceofpracticingsafety wherevertheygo!

RegistrationdateisTBDsokeepyoureyesonoursocialmediaandwebsite! Moreinformationregardingtheonlineworkbookswillbesentoutviaemail byourChiefSafetyRanger!

GYMSCHEDULE&INFO

Please be aware of the rules for our gymnasium: IndoorCourtsdonothaveareservationsystem. Allcourtsareona"firstcomefirstserve"basis However,allplayersmustabidebytherotation systemandtaketurnsalternating gameplaywhentherearemoregroupsthan courts

Onceamatchiscomplete,thenextavailable playerswillheadtoacourttostarttheirgame

*Pleasebecourteous,fair,andrespectfulofall users.AuburnHousestaffdonotdelegategame timesand/orrotations

ABRADOESNOTPROVIDEGYMSUPERVISION

OPEN GYM & SPLIT GYM

OpenGym(Non-Netted):Basketball,floor hockey,dodgeball...opengymisanall-ages opportunityforfamilyandyouthtousethe gymforsports!

SplitGym(HalfNetted,HalfNon-Netted):Half thegymaccommodatesnon-nettedsports andhalfaccommodatespickleballor badminton.

DROP-INPAYMENTSARENON-REFUNDABLE, NOEXCEPTIONS.

Drop-inFeesforGuests

Adult guest drop-in fee: $10

Youth guest drop-in fee: $5

ADULT DROP-IN REMINDER:

PleasenotethatourAdultdrop-intimesare16+only.Nochildrenare permittedinthegymnasiumduringthesetimes.Childrenunderthe ageof12areNOTtobeleftunattendedinthefacility. Noexceptions.

GAllusersmustcheck-inattheoffice beforeenteringthegymnasium.

Adultmembersarepermittedto bringupto5guests(perhousehold)

ResidentsMUSTremainwiththeir guestswhileusingABRAamenities. Guestsarenotpermittedintothe facilityuntiltheirresidentispresent.

Youthmembers(12-16years,with writtenparentalconsent)upto2 guests(perhousehold)

Indoorshoesaremandatoryforall users.

Thegymnasiumisnotamakeshift lockerroom.Allusersmustusethe designatedchangeroomsinthe bathrooms.

Nooutdoorhockeysticksorpucks permitted.

Nofoodordrink(exceptwater).

GymnasiumScheduleissubjectto changeatanytimewithoutnotice. Pleaserespectthedesignateddropintimes.

PleaseDONOTputtapeonthe gymnasiumfloortomakeyourown courtlines.

ABRAwillbemonitoringthisgoing forward.

Viewallourgymnasiumrulesatauburnbayra.ca

UPCOMING Events

FoodTruckFri-YayUpdate:

BecauseWinterhasdecidedtostickaroundalittlelongerthan planned,we’vehadtopostponeourfirstFoodTruckFri-Yay.FoodTruck Fri-YaywillbeginFriday,April12thinsteadofFriday,April5th.

Thegoodnews…notonlywillwehavefoodtrucksonsiteFriday,April12, buttheywillbebackagainthefollowingFriday,April19th!

Check the CA Website for Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities.

Ready to make a positive impact where you live? Volunteer with the Auburn Bay Community Association!

The Auburn Bay Community Association is 100% volunteer based with a number of ways to get involved.

Why Volunteer?

Connectwithneighbors: Meet and collaborate with fellow community members who share your passion for making the neighborhood thrive.

Keeptheeventsyoulove: Your presence as a volunteer ensures that events are well-organized, impactful, and enjoyable for all who attend.

These events can only continue to happen with the support of community volunteers!

Contact: info@auburnbayca.ca

SAFE SPACE INITIATIVE

Whatisit?

The ABRA Safe Space Initiative is committed to fostering an inclusive environment through ongoing education and outreach. We aim to recognize and respect the diversity of our community, promoting mutual respect and acceptance, free from biases Our policies hold everyone accountable to these values, creating a safe space where individuals feel represented and dignified

ZeroTolerancePolicy

Please be aware that the Auburn Bay Residents Association has a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination towards ABRA staff, contractors and other patrons due to their race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin marital status, source of income, family stats, or sexual orientation of that person or that class of person. Individuals who partake in discriminatory behaviour are subject to disciplinary action as per the recommendation of the ABRA Board of Directors Disciplinary Committee

ABRAconsistentlyseekswaystoimproveourfacilityandfoster aninclusiveenvironmentforeveryone.Youropinionsand suggestionsarehighlyvaluedinoureffortstoenhanceour services.Whetheryouhaveinquiries,suggestions,orinnovative ideas,don'thesitatetoreachoutviaemailat safespace@gmail.com.Let'scollaboratetomaintainasecure, inclusive,andnon-judgmentalenvironmentforeachindividual.