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RESIDENT RELATIONS E-NEWSLETTER

HappyMarch,AuburnBay!

WelcometotheMarcheditionoftheResidentRelationseNewsletter Marchmarksatimeoftransition,notjustintheweather butintherhythmofourcommunitylife Asweanticipatethe arrivalofwarmerdays,Imexcitedtosharethelatestupdatesand informationforthismonth!Getreadyforsomefantasticevents thatyoudefinitelywon’twanttomiss!

Areyouonthelookoutforasummerjob?Looknofurther!Join theABRAteamandexploreourexcitingseasonalsummer positionsbyvisitingourwebsite

Excitingnews!ABRAhaslaunchedanewinitiativeforthe community–ourfreesportsequipmentlibraryisnowopen!

Whetheryou'relookingtodonateequipmentorneedsomegear forasportsgame,ourlibraryhasyoucovered MarchshinesaspotlightonEpilepsyAwarenessMonth!In collaborationwiththeEpilepsyFoundationofCalgary,ABRAis proudtosupporttheirinitiativetopaintourcitypurpleinhonor ofthe30,000individualslivingwithepilepsyinSouthernAlberta Findouthowyoucangetinvolvedbelow We'recommittedtotailoringourprogramexperiencesbasedon yourfeedback Shareyourthoughtsthroughourfitnessclass survey.Completethesurveyforanopportunitytowina$50gift cardtoTheBanquetinMahogany!

Don'tmissoutonourEasterEggstravaganzaEventandHippity HoppityScavengerHunt!RSVPtoourEasterEggstravaganza

EventonMarch23,2024foradayofEasterfunwithfamilyand friends

JoinusforourupcomingCommunityConversationsEventon Tuesday,March12th,from11:00amto1:00pm Meetyour CommunityResourceOfficerandothercommunityliaisons

Asalways,ifyouhaveanyquestionsorconcernsthatneedtobe addressed,pleasedonothesitatetoemailmeat rrcoordinator@auburnbayorg

We are Hiring! Browse our Seasonal Summer Positions

Community Committee Information Below

March Commemorative Dates: Epilepsy Awareness Month

Take the ABRA Fitness Class Survey

Community Conversations Event: Tuesday, March 12th

Auburn House Events: Easter Eggstravaganza

Despite the forecast, live like it’s spring!

-Lilly Pulitzer

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: Howmuchdidthebeachwallcost?Whywasitbuilt?

Thebeachwallwasbuiltduringthesummerof2020 followingasectionoftheasphalttrailsystemcollapsing ontothebeach Initiallyintendedasabarriertoaddressthe trailcollapse,theABRAmanagementandboarddecidedto expanditspurpose,consideringitavaluableadditionto ouramenities.Theoriginalwall,madeofsharprocks, begandeterioratingandposinghazardstoresidents. Moreover,thewallfacilitatedlightingofthetrailsystem, enhancingsafetyforeveningwalks Thetotalexpensefor constructinga560-footbeachwallamountedto$108,700

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

Hey Auburn Bay!

Calling all residents and community members!

Stay tuned for updates on the potential revitalization project for the ABRA Playground & Splash Park scheduled for 2025! We're excited to share news about this potential initiative, aiming to transform the area into a vibrant and enjoyable space for families.

Would you like to play a role in this endeavor? We're in the process of assembling a dedicated community committee to ensure that the renovation aligns with the needs and preferences of our neighborhood. Your input is crucial, and we encourage your participation!

If you ' re enthusiastic about improving our community spaces and wish to join the committee, simply clickthelinkbelow to provide your information. Let's collaborate to enhance the ABRA Playground & Splash Park, making it the best it can be for everyone!

SPORTSEQUIPTMENT LIBRARY

ABRAisthrilledtoannouncethelaunchofits newestinitiative-theSportsEquipmentLibrary. Withamissiontopromotephysicalactivityand healthylivingforallmembersofour community,Ourequipmentlibraryis completelyfree-becausewebelievethat everyonedeservesthechancetoplay. Feelfreetodonateanyusedsportsequipment tothelibraryandtakewhatyouneed!

Thelibraryislocatedunderthedeck!

Need your Membership?

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

Tenants:Ensureyourlandlordhas completedaTransferofPrivilegesform &sentintheirCertificateofTitle.Bring inyourtenancyagreement&photoID withtheAuburnBayAddress.

Headshots&documentscanbe emailedintocsr@auburnbay.orgor taken/providedattheoffice.Ouroffice isopenfrom9a.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!

MonthlyDedications:

IrishHeritageMonth Irish Heritage Month celebrates Irish Canadians' contributions to Canada's story and serves as an opportunity to learn more about Irish-Canadian history.

EpilepsyAwarenessMonth

March is Epilepsy Awareness Month in Canada and every March 26th marks Purple Day. This day encourages people to light their homes purple to unite in support of the 30,000 individuals living with epilepsy in Southern Alberta.

Commemorative Days:March

Anothermonthfilledwithsignificantcommemorative datesandeventsthatcelebratevariousaspectsof culture,history,andawareness.Herearearesome upcomingcommemorativedatestolookoutforin March.

March8,2024-InternationalWomen’sDay

March8thisInternationalWomen'sDayIt’saglobaldayto recognizeandcelebratewomenandgirlssocial,economic, cultural,andpoliticalachievementsIt’salsoatimetoraise awarenessoftheprogressmadetowardsachievinggender equalityandtheworkremainingtobedone

March10toApril9:Ramadan RamadanistheninthmonthoftheIslamiclunarcalendar, observedbyMuslimsworldwideasamonthoffasting,prayer, reflection,andcommunityItisconsideredoneoftheFivePillarsof Islam,fundamentalactsthatareobligatoryforallMuslims.

March15,2024-InternationalDaytoCombatIslamophobia AdaytostandinsolidaritywithMuslimcommunitiesacross CanadaandaroundtheworldWereaffirmourcommitmentto takeactiontodenounceandtackleIslamophobia,hate-fuelled violence,andsystemicdiscriminationwheneverandwhereverit occurs

March21,2024-InternationalDayfortheEliminationofRacial Discrimination

TheInternationalDayfortheEliminationofRacialDiscrimination callsforactionagainstinjusticesfueledbyracialdiscrimination It'sareminderforeveryonetoworktogethertoeliminateallforms ofdiscriminationandensureequalaccessandopportunityforall.

March31,2024-InternationalTransgenderDayofVisibility

Adaytohonourtheresilienceandunbreakablespiritof transgender,Two-Spiritandnon-binarypeopleandcelebrate theirdiversityandmanycontributions.Asweworktowardbuilding aninclusiveCanada,wealsocommittospeakingoutagainstthe harmfulimpactsoftransphobia,discriminationonthebasisof genderidentityandexpression,andintersectingformsof discrimination.

ABRAFitnessClassSurvey

Filloutourfitnessprogramsurveytohelpustailor experiencesforresidents.Yourvaluableinputwillguideusin craftingprogramsthatalignswithpreferencesandgoalsin thecommunity.

Uponcompletion,you'llautomaticallybeenteredintoadraw fora$50giftcardtoTheBanquetinMahogany!

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Event:Tuesday,March12th 11:00am-1:00pm

YourCommunityResourceOfficerand othercommunityliaisonswillbein attendancetoansweryourquestions, listentoyourconcernsanddiscuss safetyandcrimepreventiontopics relevanttotheareawhileenjoyinga cupofcomplimentarycoffee.

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:

Forquestionsorconcernsregardinglandscape maintenanceorsnowremovalpleaserefertothemap andcontacttheappropriateorganizationmaintainingthe area:

Advertisingsigns(non-ABRA)

Animals in the lake facility

Animals in the community (wild)

Animals loose in the community (domestic)

Condo parking permits

Garbage

Seefullmaponourwebsitebyclickingthelinkbelow

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

ABRA Maintenance Team

Community News

PROGRAMS ABRA

FREE ABRA PROGRAMS

KreativeKidsStorytime

Upcoming Dates: March 8th & March 15th

GetreadytogetKreative!Registeronlineor bycallingourmainoffice(403)537-2601and joinourstaffonselectedFridaysforastory andactivity.Drop-inspotsarelimited!Please emailrrcoordinator@auburnbay.orgfor availability.

Thisfreeregisteredprogramrunsfrom 10:00am-10:30am.

*Pleasenotethatthesedatesaresubjecttochange withoutnoticeatanytime. ForAuburnBayResidentsOnly

SeniorsSocialDrop-in(55+)

11:00am-1:00pmWednesdays(Bi-Weekly)

UpcomingDates: March 6TH & March 20th

SeniorsSocialDrop-inwillberunning bi-weeklyuntiltheendofMay2024on Wednesdaysfrom11:00am-1:00pm. OurSeniors'AfternoonDrop-In Programoffersarelaxedand welcomingenvironmentforyoutojoin atyourconvenience,whetheryou're lookingtoengageinactivitiesor simplygatherwithfriendsforacoffee.

*Pleasenotethatthisdrop-inisfree forresidentsonly.A$2chargewill applytoallguests.

Younger Siblings Welcome!

Parent&Tot

Drop-inProgram (Ages0-4)

ComedowntoAuburnHousetoenjoygymnasiumdrop-infor parentsandtoddlers,aged0to4.Therewillbeaselectionoftoys andequipmentavailableforyouandyourlittleonestoenjoy!

Childrenmustbeunderparentalsupervisionatalltimes.Parent& Totdrop-inwillrunthefollowingTuesday&Saturdaymornings:

Tuesday,January9toFebruary27,2023from9:30a.m.to12:00p.m.

Saturday,January13toFebruary24(excl.February10)from9:30a.m.to 12:00p.m.

Parent&TotDrop-inisforresidentsandtheirguests.$2feeforallguests.

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!

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.

GYMSCHEDULE&INFO

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.

Drop-inFeesforGuests

Adult guest drop-in fee: $10

Youth guest drop-in fee: $5

Allusersmustcheck-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

Events

UPCOMINGEVENTS

Easter

Eggstravaganza

Saturday,March232024

12:00pm-2:00pm

AdvanceRSVP’sarerequiredasspaceislimited, andthiseventisforAuburnBayRESIDENTSONLY (mustpermanentlyresideinthehome).RSVP’s andyourFamilyBookingFee*mustbe submittedthroughEventbritevia AuburnBayRA.ca.Membershipcardsare mandatorytobepresenteduponcheck-inwith yourEventbriteticket.

Bringtheentirefamilyforanafternoonoffun filledwithcraftsandgames,anoutdoorHippity HoppityScavengerHunt,eggdecorating,anda visitfromtheEasterBunny!

FOODTRUCK!

We’vegotatastyfoodtruckonsiteforourEaster event!

FamilyCheesedwillbehereonMarch23rdfrom 12pmto3pmintheparkinglot.Thefoodtruckwill beavailableforallresidents,regardlessof whetheryou’llbeattendingtheEasterevent *Duetothelargenumberofno-showsandlast minutecancellationsweencounterforourpopular holidayevents,thuseffectingouroverallallowance forguestnumbers,anominalflatratefamily bookingfee($10.00+GST+Eventbritefee**)has beenincorporatedtohelpalleviatethisissue.

HippityHoppityEaster ScavengerHunt

March23toMarch30,2024

9:00am–9:00pm

AuburnHousePark

Comeandjoinusforourdigital*Easter

ScavengerHunttosearchtheAuburn HouseparkfordigitalEasterclues.But don’tbefooled…therearealsodecoy cluesamongsttherealclues!Plus,one(1)

goldeneggperdaywillbehiddenforthe chancetowinaspecialprize!

Scheduledoverthespanofoneweek, chooseadayandtimethatbestworksfor you!We’llbeheredailyfrom9:00amto 9:00pm.

Membershipcardsaremandatoryfor accesstothepark.

AuburnBayRESIDENTSONLY.

HowtoStartTheScavengerHunt:

UponarrivalatAuburnHouse,checkin withourCustomerServiceteamto registerforthescavengerhunt.

*smartphonerequiredtoscanQR codesofdigitalclues

Goldeneggwinnersareonlyeligible foragoldeneggprizeonce.

Check the CA Website for Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities.

LOOKINGFORVOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES?—GET INVOLVEDWITHYOUR COMMUNITYASSOCIATION.

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 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.

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

Letusknowhowwecanimprove!

ABRAconsistentlyseekswaystoimproveourfacilityandfoster aninclusiveenvironmentforeveryone.Youropinionsand suggestionsarehighlyvaluedinoureffortstoenhanceour services.Whetheryouhaveinquiries,suggestions,orinnovative ideas,don'thesitatetoreachoutviaemailat

safespace@gmail.com.Let'scollaboratetomaintainasecure, inclusive,andnon-judgmentalenvironmentforeachindividual.