October 2023 | Issue 25

RESIDENT RELATIONS E-NEWSLETTER

Welcome to the October edition of the Resident Relations eNewsletter! I hope everyone has been enjoying the fall season, embracing cozy sweaters and getting ready for all the things this month has to offer. The weather is starting to get colder which means we should expect the lake to be closed for the season very soon

Want to be a part of the discussion? Our annual AGM Meeting is taking place in-person on November 2nd at Auburn House More information below

Coming this November, don't miss the opportunity to join the ABRA Operations Management Team for an informative session on constructing and maintaining ice rinks.

October holds significance for various reasons Check out our commemorative dates page to learn more about the dedications and important days this month You can stay updated by visiting our commemorative bulletin board inside the facility.

Stay in the loop with our upcoming events section Our annual Haunted House scheduled right on Halloween night is for our Auburn Bay residents and their guests You won’t want to miss it!

Looking for a special gift for Christmas? Our upcoming Christmas Craft and Marketplace is the perfect place to shop locally for the holiday season

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

2023 Annual AGM Meeting

Commemorative Days

YMCA Youth Membership Information

Lake Ice Rink Building Information Session

Upcoming ABRA Events: Annual ABRA Haunted House

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

CurrentLakeTemperature:

13

Whendoesthelakeclosefortheseason? Oncethetemperatureofthelakereaches10 degreesweclosethelakeforuse.

FacilityHours

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

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

MembershipCardReminder: MembersaccessingtheAuburnBay Amenitiesmustcarrytheirmembership cardatalltimes.AuburnHouseisaNo card,NoAccessfacility.

Membershipcardsarenon-transferable thereforeeveryhouseholdmembermust havetheirownmembershipcardfor access.Learnmoreofourmembership rulesbelow.

ADDING YOUR LAKE MEMBERSHIP CARD TO YOUR PHONE THROUGH STOCARD

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!

MONTHLYDEDICATIONS:

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

German Heritage Month

Canadian Islamic History Month

Latin American Heritage Month

Women’s History Month

ADHD Awareness Month

Commemorative Days:

Octoberisamonthfilledwithsignificant commemorativedatesandeventsthat celebratevariousaspectsofculture,history, andawareness.

Herearearesomeupcomingcommemorative datesforOctober:

October10th-WorldMentalHealthDay

Thisdayisobservedgloballytoraiseawarenessaboutmental healthissuesandtomobilizeeffortsinsupportofmentalhealth It'sanopportunitytoreducestigmaandpromoteunderstanding andsupportforindividualsfacingmentalhealthchallenges

October11th-InternationalDayoftheGirl Child

Adaydedicatedtocelebratingthevoicesandpowerofgirls, championingtheirrightsworldwide,andreflectingonthe challengestheycontinuetofacebecauseoftheirgender. Canadaledtheinternationalefforttoestablishthisdayinorder todrawattentiontothepersistentinequalitiesanddangersthat toomanygirlsfacearoundtheworld

October18th-PersonsDay

PersonsDaycommemoratesthehistoricdecisionin1929when Canadianwomenwererecognizedaspersonsunderthelaw, grantingthemtherighttoserveintheSenate It'sadayto celebratewomen'sachievementsandtheirongoingstrugglefor genderequality

CalgaryFlamesGrade6 YMCAMembership Helpingkidsgainindependence.

Every grade 6 student in Calgary is eligible to receive a free YMCA 13-month membership to the YMCA, thanks to the generous support of the Calgary Flames Foundation. The program supports youth as they transition/age out of traditional child care models, develop new interests and prepare for junior high It gives youth a safe place to practice independence, develop healthy habits, and establish a sense of belonging in a centre of community that promotes the values of respect, honesty, caring and responsibility The Grade 6 Membership Program is a great way for students to keep active and gain independence, as members can visit any YMCA locations on their own, without a parent/guardian

*Click the link below to visit ymcacalgary.org to see what’s included in the membership and how to sign up.

BoathouseClosingSoon...

Justafriendlyreminderthatonceour watertemperatureshitthe10degree markwewillraisetheredflagsandclose thelakeforuse.Ourboathousewillalso closedownfortheseason.Pleasekeep aneyeoutonoursocialmediafor updates.

ParkandLakeReminders

GUESTS GENERAL

Allresidents(ages12+)mustbring theirmembershipcardeachtime 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.

CommunityLandscapingMap

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

3-1-1

Advertisingsigns(non-ABRA)

Animalsinthelakefacility

Animalsinthecommunity(wild)

Animalslooseinthecommunity (domestic)

Condoparkingpermits

Docks

GarbageRemoval

Maintenance/Cleaningin

AuburnHouse

RoadkillRemoval

3-1-1

ABRA(403)537-2604

3-1-1

3-1-1

Yourcondoboard

ABRA(403)537-2604

3-1-1

ABRA(403)537-2604

3-1-1

ORANGESUBSTANCE UPDATE:

With the help of a local resident, who is an environmental microbiologist with Calgary based OSP Microcheck, the orange substance in Auburn Lake has been identified. It is a slime-forming bacterial genera known as Polyangium. ABRA is confident, based on the studies, that this does not pose a discernible health threat. Polyangium is naturally occurring, and has likely remained dormant for years, but the combination of increasingly hot temperatures and the City of Calgary water restrictions likely provided the ideal environment for these bacteria to grow.

Studies have also linked the Polyangium bacteria to animal fecal matter. This is why ABRA staff and management urge residents to keep all pets off the lake at all times, and please do not encourage wildlife animals to nest on or near the lake.

To the best of our knowledge, the orange substance will likely disappear as the lake temperatures drop. ABRA has reached out to the City of Calgary to ask for an exception to top up our lake in order to prevent future blooms. We will continue to update our community if we receive any new information.

TENNIS/PICKLEBALL RESERVATIONS

PleasereadBEFOREbookingyourtimeslot:

Pleaseselectthedate&timethatyouwould liketoreservefromthecalendar.(QRcode locatedbelow)

Pleasenotethatreservationsarelimitedto1 perhouseholdperday.

Reservationscanbemadeupto7daysin advance

Samedayreservationsarenotpossible.

Ifyoudonotshowupwithin15minutesofthe beginningofyourreservation,thespacewill openupfordrop-in

Pleasebeawareofyourreservationtimeand becourteoustootherreservationsanddropins.

Reservationsareforthecourt–youcan choosetoplayeitherTennisorPickleball.

PLEASEBECOURTEOUSANDRESPECTFULOFPATRONS/RESERVATIONS

STAFFDONOTDELEGATEGAMESORRESOLVECONFLICTSBETWEENPATRONS

ZeroTolerancePolicy

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

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 minimumof2hoursandamaximumof3 hours

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 $25.00perhour.

With a shelter booking, members receive a 25 person guest list

PleaseNote:

Starting September 6th a $200 damage/noncompliance deposit will be required for all picnic shelter bookings (non-compliance deposit can be given by post-dated cheque or credit card details).

PicnicShelterReservationInformation

NoSameDayBookings

Maximumnumberofguestspermittedis25.Parkguestlistformisrequiredtobesubmitted toAuburnHouseaminimumof48hourspriortothebooking.

Allrentalchargesmustbepaidinfullatthetimeofbooking(chequesmaybepostdatedup tosix(6)monthpriortothebooking).

Latexballoonsandconfettiarenotpermittedinthepark.Iftheyareusedtherewillbean extrachargeof$50ontheaccount.

Cancellationorreschedulingofabookingmustbedoneinwriting Youmaye‐mailyour requesttoadmin@auburnbay.org.

Thereisabsolutelynoliquorpermittedintheparkorparkinglot

TherenterMUSTbeinattendanceforentiredurationofevent

TherenterMUSTbe18yearsoroldertobook.

Uponarrivingforyourbooking,youmustcheckinforyourbookingatthemainoffice.Your guestswillnotbepermittedintheparkuntilthishasbeendone

COMMUNITY NEWS

Sharing news, whatever it may be, with your neighbours is an amazing way to connect and celebrate our community members. Whether it's an amazing recipe you just tried or a sports team win, we want to hear from you! Email your news in to rrcoordinator@gmail.com

PET OF THE MONTH:

Moki named after Mocha, her mom’s favourite coffee. She loves to go on walks with her best fur friend, Winston and shopping at Homesense and Marshalls. Her favourite treats are cucumbers and apples. She’s full of energy and loves getting cuddles from everyone!

DO YOU HAVE AN ADORABLE PET?

The Auburn Bay Community wants to meet them!

Email a picture and a brief description to: rrcoordinator@auburnbayorg to be featured in upcoming newsletters!

Halloween Safety Tips

Plancostumesthatarebrightand reflective.

Consider adding reflective tape or striping to costumes and trick-or-treat bags for greater visibility during the night.

Candycheckrule

Remind children not to eat their treats and goodies until they are examined by an adult at home Candy should not be eaten if the package is already opened.

Optforfacepaintinsteadofamask

Masks can be hazardous They create vision issues for children and make it harder for them to see when it’s already dark outside

Staywelllit

Encourage your trick-or-treaters to carry flashlights or glow sticks to light up the way while they hunt for candy This also helps cars see groups easily throughout the neighbourhood.

AmidstallthefunandfrightsduringHalloween,it'scrucial toprioritizesafetytoensurethatHalloweenremainsa delightfulandmemorableexperienceforeveryone,from kidstoadults Fromcostumeprecautionstotrick-ortreatingsafetymeasures,we'vegotyoucoveredfor Halloween2023withthesesimpletips

Forthoseoldenoughtogoalone:

Establishrulesandboundaries

Design a route that stays within the local area that the trick-or-treaters are familiar with, and set a time that unsupervised trickor-treater groups must return home by Remind trick-or-treaters to only visit homes that have the porch light on, and to only accept treats at the door.

RemainAlertWhileDrivingonHalloween

Make sure to drive extra slow around neighborhoods with children present and keep an eye out for distracted walkers that might dart out into the street. If you’re pulling out of a parking space, look behind you, check your blind spots, and roll down the windows to listen for children

Keepyourownhomesafefortrick-or-treaters

Keep your walkways clear by removing anything that could cause kids to trip or fall on. Make sure all decorations, including inflatables, are securely anchored to prevent them from blowing away and causing hazards.

WhatDoesaBlue HalloweenBucketMean?

Halloween doesn’t look the same for everyone. While you’re passing out candy to all the kids during trick-ortreating this year, keep an eye out for kids with a blue Halloween candy bucket. Recently, the blue Halloween bucket has become an unofficial signifier for kids with autism and autism awareness

We're quite accustomed to the typical Halloween traditions of trick-or-treating. Kids ring the doorbell, utter "trick or treat," and promptly receive a sugary reward However, it's crucial to recognize that some children with autism may be non-verbal

A small dose of information and compassion can make a significant difference for certain children during Halloween!

ABRASeptemberColouringContest Winner!

PumpkinChocolateChipBread

SubmittedbyAngela

INGREDIENTS

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

4 tsp pumpkin pie spice

2 cups canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)

2/3 cup brown sugar

2/3 cup granulated sugar

1 cup applesauce

3 eggs room temperature

1 tbsp vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350F. Grease two 8x4 in loaf pans and line with parchment paper. Set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and pumpkin pie spice. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk together pumpkin, brown sugar, granulated sugar, applesauce OR oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.

Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients, mixing just until moistened and combined.

1/2 cup mini semi sweet chocolate chips

1 1/2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips reserve a couple tablespoons for the top of the bread if desired

Fold in chocolate chips, reserving a small amount of mini chocolate chips for topping if desired. Pour half of the batter into each of the prepared loaf pans and bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean

Cool for 10 minutes in the pan before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

1.

2.

PROGRAMS ABRA

FREE ABRA PROGRAMS

KreativeKidsisBack!

Upcoming Dates: October 13 & November 10

We’rebackandreadytogetKreative!

KreativeKidsisreturningstartingSeptember 15th.Registeronlineorbycallingourmain office(403)537-2601andjoinourstaffon selectedFridaysforastoryandactivity. Thisfreeregisteredprogramrunsfrom 10:00am-10:30am.

*Drop-insarewelcomebutpleasebemindful suppliesmaybelimited!

Seeyousoon CampfireFriday...

Thankyoutoeveryonewhocameout onselectedFridaystoenjoyour CampfireFridays!Wewillresumethis freeoutdoorprogramonceour skatingrinksareupandrunningfor thewinter.Wehopetoseeeveryone backtomakesomememoriesduring thewinterwiththeirfriendsand family.

Registration also available through our Linktree on Instagram

Younger Siblings Welcome!

ParentandTotDrop-in

9:30am - 12:00pm

ComedowntoAuburnHouseto enjoygymnasiumdrop-infor parentsandtoddlers,ages0to4. Therewillbeaselectionoftoysand equipmentavailableforyouand yourlittleonestoenjoy!Children mustbeunderparentalsupervision atalltimes.

Tuesdays,September12to December19(excl.Oct.31)

Saturdays,September16to December16(excl.Oct.28, Nov.11&18,Dec.9)

ABRASafetyRangersProgramClosed!

FREE Online Program: Ages (4-6) & (7-10)

Our Safety Ranger Program officially CLOSED!

A huge thank you to all our participants who completed their workbooks. We hope you enjoyed this year‘s units!

Stay tuned for updates and information regarding graduation.

Safety Rangers is a free educational program offered by ABRA, aimed at providing valuable knowledge about practicing safety Safety Ranger participants explore a variety of different safety topics through digital workbooks designed for their specific age group

Don‘t miss out! Registration for next year opens in May 2024

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/

Questions? Email recprograms@auburnbay org

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

Drop-inFeesforGuests

Adult guest drop-in fee: $10

Youth guest drop-in fee: $5

ADULT DROP-IN REMINDER:

PleasenotethatourAdultdrop-intimesare18+only.No childrenarepermittedinthegymnasiumduringthesetimes. Noexceptions.

EVENTS UPCOMING

UPCOMINGEVENTS

HouseofHorrors: HauntedHouse

Tuesday,October31,2023

They’rehere....

TheHouseofHorrorsisfullofallthebest classichorrorslashers,andwhoknows whoelseyoumightruninto…orwho mightrunintoyou.

Chuckyandhisfriends,Jason,Michael, andFreddy,justtonameafew,willbe herewaitingforyou.It’llbeaslashing goodtime!

ForAuburnBaysoulsandtheirguests.

*Noflashphotography/Videography

*Noflashlights

*Notouchingofanypropsorliveactors

PleaseNote:TheAuburnHousehaunted houseisnotopentothepublic!

NOTsuitableforeveryone.Pleaseuse yourowndiscretion.

JointhiseventonFacebook!Clickthelink below

UPCOMINGVOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

AuburnBayParadeof Lights2023

Lookingforvolunteer opportunities?—getinvolved withyourCommunity 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.

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

UpcomingHolidayHours

December24-11:00am-5:00pm

December25-12:00pm-4:00pm

December26-11:00am-5:00pm

December31-11:00am-5:00pm

January1-11:00am-5:00pm

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