HappyOctober,AuburnBay! RESIDENT RELATIONS E-NEWSLETTER
WelcometotheOctobereditionoftheResidentRelationseNewsletter!Fallisofficiallyhere,andthechangingleaveshave transformedourparkintoabeautifulautumnlandscape I encourageeveryonetotakeaquickwalkaroundtheparkbeforeall theleaveshavefallen Octoberinvitesustoslowdownandembrace thebeautyoftheseason,andwiththelovelyweatherwevebeen experiencing,Ihopeitcontinuesintothemonth Fromfestivefalleventstonewworkshopsforallages,there’s somethingforeveryonethismonth Whetheryou'reenjoyingacozy outdoorwalkorattendinganABRAeventorprogram,we’rethrilled tosharethisseasonwithyou
JointheconversationatourAnnualGeneralMeetingonOctober 3rdat7:00pm
Fluseasonishere!GetyourflushotatAuburnHouseduringour fluclinic,hostedbySaveonFoods Checkthedatesbelowfor clinicavailability
CelebrateAutumnintheBaywiththeCommunityAssociation! Enjoyapiebakingcontest,liveentertainment,wagonrides,and more.
Thismonthispackedwithimportantdatesandobservances Visit ourcommemorativedayspagetostayupdatedonwhat's cominginOctober
Haveyoucheckedyoursmokealarmsrecently?FirePrevention WeekisfromOctober6th-12th,andthisyear'sfocusfromthe CalgaryFireDepartmentisensuringyoursmokealarmsare working
Lookingforafallprogram?Exploreourprogramguideforawide varietyofoptions Don'tforgettocheckoutourfreedrop-in programs!
Spookyseasonishere!JoinusonOctober31stforourannual HauntedHouse EntertheCryptofCreatures ifyoudare! Asalways,ifyouhaveanyquestionsorconcernsthatneedtobe addressed,pleasedonothesitatetoemailmeat rrcoordinator@auburnbayorg
2024AnnualGeneralMeeting:October3rd,2024
AuburnHouseFluClinicCourtesyofSaveonFoods AutumnintheBay:CA’sFamilyCommunityEvent CityofCalgary:FirePreventionWeek
ABRAPrograms:Drop-inPrograms&UpcomingWorkshops UpcomingEvents:HauntedHouse&ChristmasCraft&Marketplace
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
Let’s share the road safely and look out for each other.
October’s traffic safety focus isPedestrianSafety.
Most pedestrian collisions happen when we’re rushing to get to work, school, an activity or home.
RoadSafetyTips:
Never pass a stopped vehicle at a crosswalk
Pay attention to pedestrians when turning.
Watch for children. Drive cautiously through areas where children could be walking or playing.
Be patient – especially with seniors or pedestrians with disabilities who need time to cross the road.
Pedestrians: Don’t assume drivers see you When waiting to cross a road, make sure cars have come to a complete stop before proceeding. Make eye contact and wave.
Don’t walk distracted. Keep your head up.
Walk on sidewalks. If there’s no sidewalk, walk facing traffic
When walking to train stations, look both ways when crossing the tracks and obey traffic signals. Use point, pause, proceed to let drivers know you’re entering a crosswalk.
It’s important to teach children how to safely cross the street!
Practicesafecrossingskillstohelpthemlearnhowtonavigateourstreetssafely. Remindkidsnottorunintothestreetorcrossbetweenparkedcars. Helpkidstoidentifyandunderstandcarturnsignalsandbackuplightsandtobe alertforcarsturningorbackingup. Teachkidstoputphones,headphones,anddevicesdownwhencrossingthe street.
General Rules
Bicycles,liquor,andglassbottlesarenotpermittedinthepark.
Scooters,rollerblades,roller-skates,skateboardsarenotpermittedinthepark. Useofboogieboardsorothersuchtypesofequipmentwillonlybeallowedwhen nobodyisonthebeachorintheswimmingarea.
AllFlotation/SplashIslandtoysarenottoexceedfour(4)metersindiameter.
Petsarenotpermittedinthepark,inthelakeoronanyABRAmanagedproperty andpetsarenotallowedontheiceinthewinter.LakeShore/LakeAccesshomes mustalsocomply.
Openfiresarenotpermittedinthepark.Onlycharcoalbriquettesaretobeused inthebarbeques.
Smokingand/ore-cigaretteusageisnotpermittedinanyofthebuilding facilities,park,pathways,andlakeaccessways.
Membersmustrefrainfromusingfoullanguageintheparkandrambunctious andunsafebehaviorwillnotbetolerated.
Theuseofmotorizedboats(includingbatteryoperatedmotors)orothervehicles isprohibited(exceptasrequiredbytheAssociationformaintenanceorsecurity purposes).
Motorizedremotecontroldrivenboats,planes,vehicles,andsucharenot permittedonABRAproperty.
JumpingordivingfromanydockownedbytheABRAorfromanyboatisstrictly prohibited.
NopersonispermittedonthelakewhileThinIcesignsareposted.
Nopersonshallatanytimedischarge,deposit,throw,dump,orplaceanytrash ordebrisofanykindwhatsoever(including,withoutlimitation,anytoxicor dangeroussubstanceormaterial)inthelake,allofwhicharestrictlyprohibited atalltimes.
TheAuburnBayResidentsAssociationdoesnotprovidesupervisionorlifeguards forpark/lake.Guardiansareresponsiblefortheirchildrenatalltimes.Members andguestswillenterandusetheparkfacilitiesattheirownrisk.
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+)
Didyouknowthatyouth12yearsandolderareeligibleforamembershipcard?
Howtoobtainayouthmembershipcard:
Parents/Guardiansmustprovideabirthcertificateandmustfillouta Children’sWaiverForminorderforanychildren,aged12to15,toreceivetheir membershipcard.Photoscanbetakenatourmainofficeorsentviaemailto csr@auburnbay.org
Children’sWaiversmustbefilledouttoreceiveayouthcard.Theformis availablethroughthelinkbelow.
Childrenunder12willnotreceivecardsandmayonlyutilizethefacilities whenaccompaniedbyanadult. Youthwithoutamembershipcardarenotpermittedinthefacilityalone.
Membership Rules
AllABRAmembershipcardholdersMUSTberespectfulofABRApropertyand staff.
Allmembersmustpresenttheirmembershipcardtogainentrancetothepark andfacility.
AllABRAhouseholds,ingoodstanding,arepermittedtohavefive(5)guestsper day.
Propertyownersare100%responsiblefortheirguestswhileusingABRA amenities.
ResidentsmustresidewiththeirguestswhenusingABRAamenities. MembersarenotpermittedtosigninotherAuburnBayresidents–no exceptions.
AllABRAamenitiesandfacilitiesare“UseatYourOwnRisk”.
MembersmustadheretoABRArulesandregulationswhileusingABRA amenitiesandfacilities.
MembershipcardsremainthepropertyoftheAuburnBayResidents Association.ABRAwillseizeandsuspendaccessiftheholderofthecard breachestherules.
AllmembersaccessingtheAuburnBayamenitiesmustalwayscarrytheir membershipcardandpresentituponrequestoftheAuburnBayResidents Associationstaff.
Membershipcardsarenottransferable,includingbetweenmembersofthe samehousehold.
Lendingyourmembershipcardtoanotherpersonisprohibitedandwillresultin atemporarysuspensionofmembershipprivilegesasdeterminedbyABRA. Ifamembershipcardislostorstolen,residentswillbechargeda$10 replacementfee
ShorttermrentalsandAirB&B’sarenotpermittedtoobtainABRAmembership. Privatelakeshoreandlakeaccessdocksareprivatepropertyandnottobe accessedbyanyoneotherthantheresidentswhoresideintheseareas. Pleaseallowupto72hoursforallmembershipcardsrequeststobecompleted.
MONTHLYDEDICATIONS:
German Heritage Month
Breast Cancer Awareness 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-NationalDayofActionforMissingand MurderedIndigenousWomenandGirls
October4becameadayinwhichelevenCanadiancommunitiesheldsimultaneous vigilstoraiseawarenessandhonourthememoryofmissingandmurderedIndigenous womenandgirlsacrossCanadain2006 Sincethen,October4hascontinuedtoserve asadaytoholdvigilsandcontinuetoraiseawareness
October10th-WorldMentalHealthDay
Thisdayisobservedgloballytoraiseawarenessaboutmentalhealthissuesandto mobilizeeffortsinsupportofmentalhealth Itsanopportunitytoreducestigmaand promoteunderstandingandsupportforindividualsfacingmentalhealthchallenges
October11th-InternationalDayoftheGirlChild
Adaydedicatedtocelebratingthevoicesandpowerofgirls,championingtheirrights worldwide,andreflectingonthechallengestheycontinuetofacebecauseoftheir gender Canadaledtheinternationalefforttoestablishthisdayinordertodraw attentiontothepersistentinequalitiesanddangersthattoomanygirlsfacearound theworld
October11th-NationalComingOutDay
October11ismarkedasNationalComingOutDay Itservesasadayofawarenessfor 2SLGBTQ+awarenessandencouragesthosewhoarereadyto,andsafelyabletodo so,tocomeout
October18th-PersonsDay
PersonsDaycommemoratesthehistoricdecisionin1929whenCanadianwomenwere recognizedaspersonsunderthelaw grantingthemtherighttoserveintheSenate Its adaytocelebratewomensachievementsandtheirongoingstruggleforgender equality
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!
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
AreYourSmokeAlarmsReadytoSaveLives?
FirePreventionWeekisOctober6th-12thandthisyear,theCalgaryFire Department(CFD)isfocusingononeofthemostvitaltoolsinhomefiresafety: workingsmokealarmsTheCFDisurgingeveryonetomakesuretheirsmokealarms areuptothetaskofprotectingtheirhomesandlovedones.
Smokealarmsaremorethanjustdevices;they’relifesavers.
Statisticsshowthattheriskofdyinginahomefireisreducedbyover50percent whenworkingsmokealarmsarepresent.Despitethis,manytragichomefiredeaths occurinresidenceswithoutsmokealarmsorwithalarmsthataren’tfunctioning. That’swhythisyear’sFirePreventionWeekthemeisSmokealarms:Makethemwork foryou!
Here’s what you can do right now to ensure your smoke alarms are ready:
Fire prevention starts withyou!
Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of your home, including the basement.
Make sure your smoke alarms meet the needs of everyone in your household, including those with sensory or physical disabilities
Test your smoke alarms at least once a month by pressing the test button.
If your smoke alarms are 10 years old or don’t respond when tested, it’s time to replace them.
TENNIS/PICKLEBALL COURTRESERVATIONS
OutdoorCourtreservationsarenowopen, howeverpleasebeawareofthefollowing:
Wehaveimplementedanewreservation systemthisseason Inordertousethis systemyouwillneedtocreateanaccount throughthe“Createmyaccount”button locatedonthepagelinkedbelow.
Thisnewsystemwillallowindividual Pickleballcourtstobebooked(currently onlyavailableontheNorthCourts)
Pleasetakenoteofthemapandwhich courtyouarebooking.Therearecurrently nosignsoutatthecourtstodesignate pickleballcourts,howevertheywillbe installedsoon!
ZeroTolerancePolicy
PleasebeawarethattheAuburnBayResidentsAssociationhasazero-tolerancepolicyfordiscrimination towardsABRAstaff,contractorsandotherpatronsduetotheirrace,religiousbeliefs,colour,gender,gender identity,genderexpression,physicaldisability,mentaldisability,age,ancestry,placeoforiginmarital status,sourceofincome,familystats,orsexualorientationofthatpersonorthatclassofperson. Individualswhopartakeindiscriminatorybehaviouraresubjecttodisciplinaryactionasperthe recommendationoftheABRABoardofDirectorsDisciplinaryCommittee.
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:
ABRAMaintenance (403)537-2604
CityofCalgary
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
Submittedby:Kimberly
PROGRAMS ABRA
KREATIVE KIDS
STORYTIME
ABRA PROGRAM
Kreative Kids is back! 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!
Upcoming Dates:
October 2nd & 16
Upcoming Dates:
SeniorsSocialDrop-in(55+)
11:00am-1:00pmWednesdays(Bi-Weekly)
SeniorsSocialDrop-inwillberunningbiweeklystartingSeptember18thon Wednesdaysfrom11:00am-1:00pm. OurSeniorsDrop-InProgramoffersa relaxedandwelcomingenvironmentfor youtojoinatyourconvenience,whether you 'relookingtoengageinactivitiesor simplygatherwithfriendsforacoffee.
Pleasenotethatthisdrop-inisfree forresidentsonly.A$2chargewill applytoallguests.
MoreDrop-inPrograms
Parent&Tot(Ages0-4)
ComedowntoAuburnHousetoenjoygymnasiumdrop-infor parentsandtoddlers,aged0to4.Therewillbeaselectionoftoys andequipmentavailableforyouandyourlittleonestoenjoy! Childrenmustbeunderparentalsupervisionatalltimes.Parent& Totdrop-inwillrunthefollowingTuesday&Saturdaymornings:
Tuesdays,September10toDecember17(excl.Oct.29)
Saturdays,September14t0December14(excl.Oct.12,Nov.16&Dec.7)
9:30a.m.to12:00p.m.
Regularguestrulesapply.NotethatregistrationisnotrequiredforParent&Tot. Thereisa$2.00chargeperchildforanyguests.Allnon-residentsMUSTbe accompaniedbyaresident.
Family & Youth Board Game Night!
JoinusatAuburnHouseforthisFREEdrop-in!Wewillhave aselectionofboardgamesavailable,oryoucanbringyour own!Thisdrop-inprogramrunsthefollowingMondays from6:30to8:30pm.
Dates: October7 November18 December9
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. Allcourtsareona"firstcomefirstserve"basis However,allplayersmustabidebytherotation systemandtaketurnsalternating gameplaywhentherearemoregroupsthan courts
Onceamatchiscomplete,thenextavailable playerswillheadtoacourttostarttheirgame
*Pleasebecourteous,fair,andrespectfulofall users.AuburnHousestaffdonotdelegategame timesand/orrotations
Drop-inFeesforGuests
ADULT DROP-IN REMINDER:
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
ABRAwillbemonitoringthisgoing forward.
UPCOMINGEvents
UPCOMINGEVENTS
HauntedHouse:Crypt ofCreatures
Thursday,Octobe
6:00pm–8:30pm
EnterifyoudareintotheCryptof Creatures,wheretwistedexperimentsand ancienthorrorshaveunleashedahordeof terrors.Wanderthroughdarkenedhalls andeeriechambers,whereeverycorner hidesalurkingmenace.Facetheundead, monstrouscreations,andbloodthirsty beingsasyoujourneythroughthelairof classicnightmares.Beware,foronceyou enter,theremaybenoescapefromthe creaturesthathauntthiscrypt.Areyou braveenoughtoconfrontyourdarkest fears?
ForAuburnBaysoulsandtheirguestsonly. Membershipcardsaremandatoryfor access. NOTopentothepublic.
UPCOMINGEVENTS
AProudPartnerof: TheGrandSouthChristmasMarkets
Saturday,November16,2024
10:00am–3:00pm
Stepintoamerrywonderlandandfindthe perfectholidaygiftsatour17thannualChristmas Craft&Marketplace.Thisenchantingevent showcasestheincredibletalentsoflocalartisans, crafters,andhome-basedbusinessowners Exploreadiverseselectionofunique,handcrafted itemsandpopularproductsfrommulti-level marketingvendors.
Fromcustom-madecraftstoyourfavourite home-basedgoodsandservices,there’s somethingforeveryoneonyourholidayshopping list.Immerseyourselfinthefestiveatmosphere, supportlocalcreators,andbringhomespecial giftsthatwillbecherishedbyyourlovedones.
AdmissiontothepublicisFREE!However,weare requestingfooddonations,whichwillbecollected onbehalfoftheVeteransFoodBankofCalgary Notetoshoppers:Duetospacelimitations, strollerswillnotbepermittedintheupper-level banquetroom.
*Pleasebringcashforpurchasesassome exhibitorsmaynothavecredit/debitterminals. ThereisNOATMonsite.
Informationforpotentialexhibitorsandallevent detailscanbefoundonAuburnBayRA.ca.
ThankyoutoNaiadIrrigationSystemsLtd.fortheircontinued supportoftheAuburnBayResidentsAssociationandforagain beingoneofourtopspecialeventsponsorsin2024!
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 LOOKINGFORVOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES?—GETINVOLVED
SAFE SPACE INITIATIVE
What is our Safe Space Initiative?
The ABRA Safe space initiative is dedicated to creating a welcoming environment, while recognizing the diversity if 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.
ABRAconsistentlyseekswaystoimproveourfacilityandfoster aninclusiveenvironmentforeveryone Youropinionsand suggestionsarehighlyvaluedinoureffortstoenhanceour services.Whetheryouhaveinquiries,suggestions,orinnovative ideas,don'thesitatetoreachoutviaemailat safespace@gmail.com.Let'scollaboratetomaintainasecure, inclusive,andnon-judgmentalenvironmentforeachindividual.
Inthespiritofreconciliation,weacknowledgethatwelive,workandplayonthetraditionalterritoriesof theBlackfootConfederacy(Siksika,Kainai,Piikani),theTsuut’ina,theÎyâxeNakodaNations,theMétis Nation(Region3)andallpeoplewhomaketheirhomesintheTreaty7regionofSouthernAlberta We wanttoexpressdeepgratitudeforthepeopleofthesenations,forcaringforthelandandallthe sacrificestheyhavemadedoingit.
