August 2023 | Issue 23

RESIDENT RELATIONS E-NEWSLETTER

Welcome to the August edition of the Resident Relations e-Newsletter! I hope you ' re all doing well as we dive into the final month of summer

Our balcony construction is in its final stages and we ' re excited for this new addition Stay informed on our social media for an official opening date Looking for a snack or cold treat during your visit to the lake? Visit our Gatehouse entrance to purchase a variety of concession items Keep an eye out for our concession cart in-park on selected days as well.

Our fall program guide is now available! Make sure to check out the information I have included below about all the new additions happening this fall season

We have some awesome summer events right around the corner. Please note our upcoming park notices on the selected days below

As always, If you have any questions or concerns that need to be addressed, please do not hesitate to email me at rrcoordinator@auburnbayorg

Upcoming Park Notices for Events

Balcony Update

Concession Items Available at Gatehouse

Meet Our Pet of the Month!

Upcoming Events: Movie in the Park & Band 'N Brews

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

Ask a Manager Question:

Q: A:

FacilityHours

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

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

What'sthecurrentlaketemperature? Thetemperatureofthelakewaslasttaken onJuly25,2023anditwasat23.1degrees.

RESIDENTS RELATIONS E-NEWSLETTER

UpcomingPark Notices

Hey Auburn Bay!

Just a friendly reminder that due to upcomingResident-Only events, please make note that there will be NOGUESTS permitted in the park on the following dates:

Friday, August 11, 2023

Saturday, September 9, 2023

Thank you for your cooperation!

Live alone? Please contact inquiries@auburnbay.org in advance of the event date to make arrangements. Guest passes will be only be issued to individuals who live alone with no other household members.

MembershipCardReminder:

MembersaccessingtheAuburnBay Amenitiesmustcarrytheirmembership cardatalltimes.AuburnHouseisaNo card,NoAccessfacility.

Membershipcardsarenon-transferable thereforeeveryhouseholdmembermust havetheirownmembershipcardfor access.Learnmoreofourmembership rulesbelow.

ADDING YOUR LAKE MEMBERSHIP CARD TO YOUR PHONE

AuburnHouseisanocard,noaccessfacility.Havingyourlakecardonyourphoneisagreat waytoavoiddisappointmentatthegate.

Onyourphone,goto theappstoreand downloadSTOCARD

Oncedownloaded,tap onthe+inthetop right,thenselect OTHERCARD

Next,scanyouruniquebarcode locatedonthebackofyour membershipcardORenterthe6digits manually

Here'satip!Ifyouhavelostyourissued membershipcard,stopbyAuburn Houseandwecanhelpyou!

Laststep!Labelyourcardandhit save!

ComingSoon...

AuburnBay,weareextremelyhappytoannouncethatournewlyrenovateddeck willbeopenverysoonforourresidents'enjoyment.Wewanttothankeveryonefor theircooperationandunderstandingduringthisconstructionprocess.Construction tooklongerthanexpected,butwearebeyondhappywiththefinishedproduct.This newdeckwillprovideyearsofenjoymentforourvaluedresidents.

Staytunedfortheofficialopeningdatethatwillbeannouncedonalloursocial mediaplatforms!

GatehouseEntranceOpen!

Didyouknowthereisan expressentryintotheparkand beach?

Thegatehouseentrancewillbe openeverydayduringJulyand Augustfrom11:00am-7:00pm.

Gate+8listsareacceptedat thisentrybutpleasenotepicnic shelterrentalsmustcheck-inat themainoffice.

ParkandLakeReminders

GUESTS GENERAL

theywishtoaccessthefacility. Nochildunder12ispermittedinthe park/facilitywithoutadult supervision.

Noanimalsofanytypeare permittedinthepark. Noglass,smoking,vaping,or alcoholispermittedinthepark.

Nobicycles,scooters,rollerblades, skateboards,etc.arepermittedin thepark.

Openfiresarenotpermitted.Only charcoalbriquettesmaybeused inthebarbeques.

Residentsandguestsmustnotuse foullanguageinthepark. Rambunctious/unsafebehaviour willnotbetolerated.

TheAuburnBayResidents Associationdoesnotprovide supervisionorlifeguardsfor park/lake Guardiansare responsiblefortheirchildrenatall times.Membersandguestswill enterandusetheparkfacilitiesat theirownrisk.

Residentsassumefullresponsibilityfor theirguest'sactions.Residentsmustbe presentatalltimeswhiletheirguestsuse thefacility.

Adultresidentsmaybringuptofive(5) guestsperhousehold.Youthresidents (aged12-15)maybringuptotwo(2) guestsperhousehold(withsigned parentalconsent) Allguestsmustbe signedinbeforeenteringthefacility. ParkGuestLists(upto25people)areonly availablewithPicnicShelterbookings. TheABRAhastherighttodeclineanylarge group.

Formorethanfive(5)guests,aGate+8 ListmustbesubmittedtoAuburnHouseat least48hourspriortoyoureventfor approval.Theselistsareacceptedona firstcome,firstservedbasis.TheABRA acceptsamaximumof10Gate+8lists Mon-Thurs,and5Gate+8ListsFri-Sun (andallstat/civicholidays)

Themaximumnumberofguestswitha Gate+8listis8(includingchildrenand mobileinfants)

Gate+8listsareavailableon AuburnBayRA.caandatAuburnHouse.

COMMUNITY MAINTENANCE

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

Community Landscaping Map

Greenareas = City of Calgary or School Board Responsibility

Blueareas = Homeowner responsibility

Yellowareas = ABRA responsibility

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:

Forquestionsorconcernsregardingandlandscapemaintenance orsnowremovalpleaserefertothemapandcontactthe appropriateorganizationmaintainingthearea:

ABRAMaintenance (403)537-2604

CityofCalgary

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Advertisingsigns(non-ABRA)

Animalsinthelakefacility

Animalsinthecommunity(wild)

Animalslooseinthecommunity (domestic)

Condoparkingpermits

Docks

GarbageRemoval

Maintenance/Cleaningin

AuburnHouse

RoadkillRemoval

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ABRA(403)537-2604

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Yard and Perimeter Maintenance

InformationthroughCityofCalgary

Did you know?

In accordance with the City of Calgary Bylaws, property owners are held responsible for the regular maintenance and upkeep of the grass adjacent to their property. This generally includes all adjacent areas such as boulevards, sidewalks, walkways, lanes and to the centre of the back alley.

ClickHEREtoviewTheCityofCalgary'sguidetoto responsibleyardandperimetermaintenance aroundyourhome.

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The ABRA is currently in the process of updating its website in order to make it more user friendly. It may take some time to complete while we add the finishing touches, such as hyperlinks, etc. so we would like to thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.

FertilizerInformation From the ABRA Maintenance Team

TheABRAiscommittedtomaintainingourwaterqualityandaquaticecosystemswithinour beautifullake Partofourcommitmenttothisishelpingtoeducateourresidentsabouthow theiryard/lawncareroutinescanimpactlake.

Thelakeaccesswayshaveswaleswhichruntotheendoftheaccessways,withasplash padrightbeforetheshorelinetreatment.Fertilizers,pesticides,etc.,thatareputonprivate lotscananddorunoffintothelakeandnegativelyimpactonwaterquality.Commercial applicatorsshouldbeawareofthisastherearenumerousrulesandregulationsregarding pesticideusenearbodiesofwater.Thisrunoffendsupinthewaterwhereyou,yourfamilies andfriendsplayinthewater,andcanalsonegativelyimpactthefish.

Fertilizingyourlawnmaybeusefultomakealawnhealthyandgreen,butitalsohasa negativeimpactonthefish,andaquaticecosystems.Thebiggestissuewithlawnfertilizeris phosphorusrunoffasithasaharmfuleffectonthefish.

Phosphorusinfertilizersalsostimulategrowth Itsgenerallyusedtostimulatenewgrowthin lawnshoweverwhenitendsupinthewaterithasthesameeffect;itencouragesalgaeand weedgrowthintheaquaticenvironment Whentoomuchfertilizerentersthewater,itcan expeditethealgaegrowth.Algaetypicallyhaveaveryfastlifecycleandwhenthislifecycle isaccelerateditcancauseproblemsforwaterqualityandaquaticlife,primarilyby depletingoxygenfromthewater.Thisphenomenonisknownashypoxiawhichresultsin oxygenlevelsbecomingsolowthatwatercannolongersupportaquaticlife.

Furthermore,exposuretohighlevelsofnitratescanleadtogastricissuesinanimalsand humans.

Lawnfertilizersarenottheonlyproblemthough,anytypeoffertilizercancauseanalgae bloom.Organic,orinorganic,compost,manure,bonemealappliedtolawnsorgardenbeds canleachintotheaquaticsystem.Justlikeanything,toomuchofagoodthingcanbecome aproblem.Excessnutrientsinthewaterandresultinalgaeblooms. Weaskthateveryoneismindfulofthelakewhilemaintainingtheiryards.

Assessthenecessityforextensivefertilization.Optforlowtonophosphatefertilizers.

ExtendedGrassLength:Allowthegrasstogrowslightlylongerthanthetypical length.Thispracticepromoteslong-termhealthandminimizesrunoffintothelake.

ReducedFertilizationFrequency:Considerdecreasingthefrequencyoffertilization, particularlyavoidinglatefallfertilization.

MulchingGrassClippings:Mulchthegrassclippingsandincorporatethembackinto thelawn

ToleranceforNon-NoxiousWeeds:Developahighertolerancefornon-noxious weedssuchasdandelions.

ManualWeedRemoval:Engageinhand-pullingweedsasameansofweedcontrol.

BOATHOUSEINFORMATION

PleasetakenoteoftheWatercraftWaitlist SystemusedtorentoutABRAWatercraft.

Send a text message to: (403)-390-3620

Containingthefollowing:

First and Last Name. Membership Card # (or Auburn Bay Address if you have a Temporary Membership Card) Which watercraft you would like to take out.

Your rental is ready for you when you receive the following text message*: Yourboat/SUPrentalis ready!Pleaseproceedtotheboathousewhere anattendantwillassistyou.Yourboat/SUPwill beheldfor10minutes.

Watercraftcannotbereservedaheadoftimeand arerentedoutonafirst-comefirst-servebasis. Thebookingsystemacceptsonlytextmessages,it willnotreceivephonecalls.

Ifyoudon'thaveadevice,pleasespeaktoourboathouseattendeesinpersonwithyourmembershipcardtoreserveawatercraft

Boat&StandUpPaddleBoard (SUP)Rules

ABRAwatercraftcanonlybesignedoutby residentsaged16+withavalidmembership card

LifejacketsareMANDATORYonallABRA watercraft (ABRAhighlyrecommendsthatyou bringyourownlifejacketaswecannot guaranteetheavailabilityofourlifejackets)

Boatscanbetakenoutfor90minutes SUP'scanbetakenoutfor45minutes RequeststosignoutABRAwatercraftcanonly bemadeforthecurrenttimeslot.Requestsfor latertimeslotswillnotbegranted Requestsaresubjecttoavailabilityandare notguaranteed

1. 2. 3.

FailuretocomplywithABRArules&regulationsmayresultin suspensionofwatercraftrentalprivileges

Let's prioritize water safety during your visit to the lake!

Lifejackets are available at our lifejacket loaner stations, at the entrances to the beach, and at the boathouse. They are available free of charge and for all patrons to use

Lifejackets are mandatory when using any ABRA watercraft and are strongly recommended for other water activities

Parents and guardians - please keep your children within arms reach at all times and remember to use active supervision

Auburn House has a large park and it only takes a second for a child to dart off.

The swim area is defined by the buoys, however please be mindful that the water levels vary within the swim area.

For your safety, please do not swim past the buoys, and be cautious when approaching the area as there is a significant drop and it gets very deep.

Always swim with a buddy

If you see someone in distress, there are red rescue tubes located along the beach wall and at the boathouse, throw bags at each lake accessway, reaching poles at the boathouse and fishing dock and rescue life rings on the floating docks.

Remember that many ABRA staff members are trained first aiders. All staff working in the park will have on staff attire.

There are AEDs located in the Zamboni room and in the main lobby of Auburn House. Don't forget that ABRA

staff are not trained

lifeguards Use the facilities at your own risk

Please be mindful when you are sending your small children out on inflatables. The winds can vary and change very suddenly

Know and be confident in your swimming abilities.

Please educate your guests on ABRA policies, procedures and rules, especially surrounding water safety. Many close calls that we experience at Auburn House are with guests of residents as they are not familiar with water safety expectations.

TENNIS/PICKLEBALL RESERVATIONS

PleasereadBEFOREbookingyourtimeslot:

Pleaseselectthedate&timethatyouwouldlike toreservefromthecalendar (QRcodelocated below)

Pleasenotethatreservationsarelimitedto1per householdperday.

Reservationscanbemadeupto7daysin advance.

Samedayreservationsarenotpossible Ifyoudonotshowupwithin15minutesofthe beginningofyourreservation,thespacewill openupfordrop-in

Pleasebeawareofyourreservationtimeandbe courteoustootherreservationsanddrop-ins. Reservationspermityoutheuseof1court/1net, regardlessofwhetheryouareplayingpickleball orTennis.

PLEASEBECOURTEOUSOFRESERVATIONS

STAFFDONOTDELEGATEORNOTIFYPLAYERSDURINGTIMESLOTS

STAFFDONOTGETINVOLVEDINCONFLICTORDISPUTESBETWEENPATRONS

ZeroTolerancePolicy

PleasebeawarethattheAuburnBayResidentsAssociationhasazero-tolerancepolicyfor discriminationtowardsABRAstaff,contractorsandotherpatronsduetotheirrace,religious beliefs,colour,gender,genderidentity,genderexpression,physicaldisability,mentaldisability, age,ancestry,placeoforiginmaritalstatus,sourceofincome,familystats,orsexualorientation ofthatpersonorthatclassofperson.Individualswhopartakeindiscriminatorybehaviourare subjecttodisciplinaryactionaspertherecommendationoftheABRABoardofDirectors DisciplinaryCommittee

RESERVEYOURCOURTHERE

PleasenotethattheSouthCourts arereservedforSummerCamps from9amto2pmthefollowingweek:

August21to25,2023

SouthCourtsarealsoreservedfor lessonsWednesdayeveningsfrom 6pmto8:30pmbeginningJuly5, 2023.

Lookingforasnack atthebeach?

VisitourGatehousetopurchase concessionitems!

Openfrom11:00am-7:00pm

Keepaneyeoutforourconcession cartin-parkonselecteddays!

*weatherdependent

ABRASUMMERCAMPS CHECKLIST

ABRA Summer Camps Started July 4th!

Here is your Summer Camp Checklist:

Hat

Sunscreen

Running Shoes

Comfortable Play Clothes

A nut-free lunch and snack (nothing that requires refrigeration or heating)

Water and/or juice in non-breakable container

A change of clothing, in case of accidents or spills

Swimsuit (ABRA Camps only)

Towel

Raincoat, sweater, etc., for cooler days

Enjoy your week at camp everyone!

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ? — GET INVOLVED WITH YOUR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION.

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.

WhyVolunteer?

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

RENTAPICNICSHELTER!

Did you know you can rent one of our six picnic shelters in our park? Whether it's for an upcoming birthday party or just for a family beach day, Auburn House offers rentals for a minimumof2hoursandamaximumof3hours Planning to book? Head down to Auburn House to secure your rental. Please note picnic shelter rentals must be bookedin-personat the main office.

Requirementstobook:

Homeowners or Tenants Insurancemustbe provided at time of booking. (Policy Number, Expiration Date and name of insurer)

Valid Membership Card

The picnic shelter may be rented for private functions only, at a rate of $25.00 per hour. With a shelter booking, members receive a 25 person guest list.

PicnicShelterReservationInformation

NoSameDayBookings

Maximumnumberofguestspermittedis25.Parkguestlistformisrequiredtobe submittedtoAuburnHouseaminimumof48hourspriortothebooking.

Allrentalchargesmustbepaidinfullatthetimeofbooking(chequesmaybe postdateduptosix(6)monthpriortothebooking).

Latexballoonsandconfettiarenotpermittedinthepark.Iftheyareusedtherewillbe anextrachargeof$50ontheaccount.

Cancellationorreschedulingofabookingmustbedoneinwriting.Youmaye‐mail yourrequesttoadmin@auburnbay.org.

Thereisabsolutelynoliquorpermittedintheparkorparkinglot

TherenterMUSTbeinattendanceforentiredurationofevent

TherenterMUSTbe18yearsoroldertobook.

Uponarrivingforyourbooking,youmustcheckinforyourbookingatthemainoffice. Yourguestswillnotbepermittedintheparkuntilthishasbeendone.

PROGRAMS ABRA

FREE ABRA PROGRAMS

SeeyousoonKreativeKids!

Returning in the Fall...

Wehopeyouenjoyedourfreereading programforkidsasmuchasweenjoyed runningit!Thankyoutoeveryonewho attendedKreativeKidsthisseason!Kreative Kidshastakenashortsummerbreakfor July&August.Don'tworry,wewillbeback inthefallwithmorestoriesandactivitiesto share.Stayupdatedonoursocialmedia platforms.

CampfireFridays

6:00pm - 8:00pm

JoinourstaffforCampfireFridays!

Makesomesummermemorieswith friendsandfamilyonselectedFridays byroastingmarshmallowsoverthe firepit!Allsuppliesincluding marshmallowsandroastingstickswill beprovidedbyAuburnHouse.Please beadvisedCampfireFridaysare weatherdependentandregularguest rulesapply.

WEEKLY DROP-IN

PROGRAMS

SENIORS'AFTERNOON(55+)

IMPORTANTINFORMATION!

August 15th at 1:30PM - 3:30PM

Due to our busy summer season, the last weekly seniors' drop-in took place on June 20, 2023.

We will host an outdoor seniors' drop-in at the gatehouse picnic shelter from 1:30 - 3:30pm on August15th.

See you there!

RegularGuestRulesApply!

THE ABRA IS A KIDSPORT CALGARY SPORT CLUB CHAMPION

As a part of our Safe Space Initiative, the ABRA became a KidSport Calgary Sport Club Champion in spring 2022 in order to offer more inclusive youth sport program opportunities to low-income families. KidSport Calgary offers grants of up to $500 per child/year to help cover sports registration fees for youth under 18 years of age. To apply for a grant, visit: https://kidsportcanada.ca/alberta/calgary/

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.

UPCOMINGGYMSCHEDULE

Please be aware of the rules for our gymnasium

IndoorCourtsdonothaveareservationsystem.All courtsareona"firstcomefirstserve"basis However,allplayersmustabidebytherotation systemandtaketurnsalternating gameplaywhentherearemoregroupsthan courts.

Onceamatchiscomplete,thenextavailable playerswillheadtoacourttostarttheirgame

Pleasebecourteous,fair,andrespectfulofallusers AuburnHousestaffdonotdelegategametimes and/orrotations

StartingSeptember1,2023

Adult guest drop-in fee: $10

Youth guest drop-in fee: $5

NEW DROP-IN RATES:

ThisisafriendlyheadsupthatABRAwillbeincreasingourDrop-In Ratesfornon-residentseffectiveSeptember1st,2023.Thisprice increasewillassistABRAwiththegrowingdemandsofourequipment usage.Weappreciateyourcooperationandunderstanding.

GYMNASIUM REMINDERS

Allusersmustcheck-inatthe officebeforeenteringthe gymnasium.

Adultmembersarepermittedto bringupto5guests(per household)

ResidentsMUSTremainwiththeir guestswhileusingABRAamenities. Guestsarenotpermittedintothe facilityuntiltheirresidentis present.

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

Indoorshoesaremandatoryforall users.

Nooutdoorhockeysticksorpucks permitted.

Nofoodordrink(exceptwater).

GymnasiumScheduleissubjectto changeatanytimewithoutnotice. Pleaserespectthedesignated drop-intimes.

PleaseDONOTputtapeonthe gymnasiumfloortomakeyourown courtlines.

ABRAwillbemonitoringthisgoing forward.

NewAdult SportsLeague Information:

TheABRAisexcitedtointroduceour newadultsportsleaguescomingthis fall!

Thefollowingleagueswillbe:

Dodgeball

Basketball

BallHockey

Badminton

Pickleball

Volleyball

Theleagueswillrunatthebeginning ofeachseasonandeachsportwill beonadesignatednight.Ifyouwish toparticipate,youmustsignupasa fullteam.Eachteamwilldesignatea teamcaptainorprimarycontactthat theProgramCoordinatorcansend allcommunicationto,including gamedates,timesandstandings. Eachleaguewillrunforaspecified numberofweeks(dependingonthe numberofteamsthatsignup)with playoffsoccurringafterwards. Moreinformationtocomeinour upcomingFallProgramGuideatthe endofthemonth.

recprograms@auburnbay.org

UPCOMINGEVENTS

UPCOMINGEVENTS

MovieUndertheStars

Friday,August11,2023

Funstartsat7:00pm|Movieatapprox. 9:30pm(sunset)

Whatcouldbebetterthanagreat movieonthebigscreenoutdoors?

Headondownearlyandenjoyavariety offunactivities!Pleasebringyourown chairsandblankets.Freshpopcornand cottoncandywillbeavailablefor purchasein-park,andVHFCoffeewill alsobeonsitewithhotdrinkstohelp keepyouwarm.We’vealsogotroving entertainment,mascots,andYYCFoam Warsallhereforourpre-moviefun. Thevotesarein!Ourfeaturefilmthis summerisBeetlejuice!

PleaseNote:Theuseofportablefirepits (propanefueled,orotherwise)arenot permittedforuseinthepark.

ThiseventisforAuburnBayRESIDENTSONLY*

MembershipcardsareMANDATORYforaccessandare requiredfromeveryonetobepresenteduponarrival.No Card,NoAccess.

Livealone?Pleasecontactinquiries@auburnbay.org,in advanceoftheeventdatetomakearrangements

UPCOMINGEVENTS

UPCOMINGEVENTS

Band'NBrews(18+)

ABEERGARDENANDLIVEBANDEVENT

Saturday,August19,20233:00–7:00pm

*Gatesopenat2:30pm

Thetimehascome,AuburnBay!

Thisexhilaratingeventisreturningto AuburnHousethissummerandis exclusivelyforouradultAuburnBay residentsandtheirguests.Thisyear we’reexcitedtoannounceourfirst double-billperformancewith PlaygroundZonefeaturing BrokenToyz!Getreadyforan entertainingafternooninthepark whereyoucansinganddanceto themusicofalivebandwhile enjoyingthetastesoflocalbrews andcider.Foodwillalsobeavailable onsiteforpurchase.Thiswillbean epiclivemusiceventyouwon’twant tomiss!

FAMILYMUSTERPOINT FORSPECIALEVENTS

Hey Auburn Bay,

Wewouldliketoremindallofourresidentsand gueststhatsafetyisalwaysournumberone priority.Thisyearagainwewillbeimplementinga SpecialEvent‘FamilyMusterPoint’forallourof outdoorfamilyevents,whichwillbelocatedinthe splashparkarea.Wehighlyrecommendtoall residents,particularlythosewithchildren,to familiarizeyourselveswiththelocationofthe FamilyMusterPointuponarrivaltoanevent.Please speakwithyourchildrentoensureeveryone knows,shouldyoubeseparatedfromyourgroup orfamily,tomeetupattheFamilyMusterPoint.We willhavestaffstationedtheretoquicklyhelp reuniteyourgroup.Shouldyouhaveamembergo missingfromyourgroup,itisagoodideatoknow whateveryoneiswearingforadescription.Itisof theutmostimportancethatallresidentsknow wheretogo,andwhattodoincaseofan emergency.

InconjunctionwiththeSpecialEventFamilyMuster Point,wewillalsoagainbeproviding‘ParentID Wristbands’forkidsatspecialeventsinorderto safelyandquicklyreuniteachildwhohasbeen separatedfromtheirfamily Wehighly recommendtoallparentsattendingouroutdoor eventswithchildrentoutilizethesewristbands.You willfindthesewristbandsforyourchild(ren)atthe parkentranceaswellasattheFamilyMusterPoint. Thankyouforthinkingofsafetyfirst!

SAFE SPACE INITIATIVE

The ABRA Safe Space Initiative is dedicated to creating a welcoming environment, while recognizing the diversity of our residents, guests, staff and community. Through ongoing education, awareness, and outreach, this initiative aims to build a framework for recognizing the rights of all individuals to mutual respect and acceptance of others, regardless of differences, and without biases. Our policies and conduct are signed to hold our residents, patrons and staff accountable to the values of this initiative. This initiative is focused on fostering an inclusive safe space that promotes a sense of belonging in the community where individuals feel represented and dignified.

ABRAisalwayslookingforthewaystoenhanceourfacilityand createaninclusiveenvironmentforall Wevalueopinionsand suggestionsfromyoutohelpusimproveourfacility.Whetheryou haveaquestion,suggestion,oridea,Pleasefeelfreetoemailusat safespace@gmail.com.Let'scontinueourworktogethertocreatea safe,inclusive,andacceptingenvironmentfreeofjudgementfor everyindividual.