HappySeptember,AuburnBay! RESIDENT RELATIONS E-NEWSLETTER
WelcometotheSeptembereditionoftheResidentRelationseNewsletter!Assummerquicklyfades,wecanbegintoembracethe arrivaloffall Thismonth,I'mexcitedtoshareupdates,upcoming events,andimportantinformationtohelpyoutransitionsmoothly intothenewseason.Whetheryou'resettlingintoback-to-school routinesorlookingforwardtonewopportunities,wehaveplentyto keepyouconnectedandengaged Here’stoafantasticSeptember! BoathouseHoursUpdate:Ourboathousewillremainopenuntil watertemperaturesdropto10degrees,althoughpleasenoteour reducedboathousehours:10:00am-6:00pm Tostreamlineyour experience,youcanuseourwatercraftreservationsystemfor boatrentals
SavetheDate:The2024AnnualGeneralMeetingisscheduledfor October3rdat7:00pm
GatehouseNotice:TheGatehouseisnowclosedfortheseason It willreopenforourfireworkseventbutwillremainclosed afterward
KreativeKidsandSeniorsSocialDrop-In:We'rethrilledto announcethereturnofourKreativeKidsandSeniorsSocialDropIn!Checkouttheupcomingfalldates
NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation:September30thisthe NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation adaytoreflect,learn, andengageinmeaningfulconversationsaboutourshared history Let'scommittolisteningtoIndigenousvoices,supporting theirstories,andworkingtowardsreconciliation notjusttoday, buteveryday
UpcomingEvents:Don’tmissoneofourbiggesteventsofthe year!OurEndofSummerFireworksSpectaculariscomingup,and youcanfindallthedetailsyouneedbelow
Asalways,ifyouhaveanyquestionsorconcernsthatneedtobe addressed,pleasedonothesitatetoemailmeat rrcoordinator@auburnbay.org.
2024AnnualGeneralMeeting:October3rd,2024
RoofingProject:StartingSeptember9th
7TipstoHelpEaseKids’BacktoSchoolJitters CommunityNews:PetoftheMonth
ABRAFallProgramGuide&FallDrop-inPrograms NationalDayforTruth&Reconciliation UpcomingEvents:EndofSummerFireworksSpectacular
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
AdministrationHours:Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
ScantheQRCodelocatedattheboathouse Don’thaveaphone?Usethe iPadavailableatthefrontoftheboathousetocompleteareservation
OnceyouscantheQRcode,youwillberedirectedtothewatercraft waitlisthomepage.Ensureyoureadoverourboatrentalrulesand regulationsandchecktheboxtocontinue 1
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Ourwatercraftavailabilityallowsyoutoseewhatboatshaveline-ups andwhichboatsarecurrentlyavailabletoreserve Selectyour watercraftforthecorrectamountofpeopleandreviewthetime-limit foryourboatselection
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3 Finalizeyourbookingbyhittingsubmit Yourregistrationwillbe confirmedandyouwillreceiveatextmessagetothenumberyou enteredonceyourwatercraftisready
Fillintherequiredinformation Ifyouhaveatemporarymembership, youareabletoenteryourAuburnBayaddressbyclickingthebox
Pleasenote:ifyoudonotclaimyourboatwithinthe10minutetimeframeyour reservationwillautomaticallybecanceled
REDUCEDBOATHOUSEHOURSINEFFECT
As we transition into the fall season, the boathouse will be updating its hours Hours of operation will be 10:00am6:00pm Please note that the majority of our seasonal staff members have left for the year, so we are down to a limited number of boathouse attendants. We kindly request your patience and understanding as we operate with a reduced team
ABRAwatercraftcanonlybesignedoutby residentsaged16+withavalidmembershipcard
LifejacketsareMANDATORYonallABRAwatercraft. (ABRAhighlyrecommendsthatyoubringyourown lifejacketaswecannotguaranteetheavailability ofourlifejackets)
Boatscanbetakenoutfor90minutes
SUP'scanbetakenoutfor45minutes
RequeststosignoutABRAwatercraftcanonlybe madeforthecurrenttimeslot.Requestsforlater timeslotswillnotbegranted
Requestsaresubjecttoavailabilityandarenot guaranteed FailuretocomplywithABRArules®ulationsmay
Community Update: Lake Levels
We at the Auburn Bay Residents Association (ABRA) share our community’s concerns about the current lake level. Rest assured, we’ve been actively advocating on behalf
General Rules
Bicycles,liquor,andglassbottlesarenotpermittedinthepark.
Scooters,rollerblades,roller-skates,skateboardsarenotpermittedinthepark. Useofboogieboardsorothersuchtypesofequipmentwillonlybeallowedwhen nobodyisonthebeachorintheswimmingarea.
AllFlotation/SplashIslandtoysarenottoexceedfour(4)metersindiameter. Petsarenotpermittedinthepark,inthelakeoronanyABRAmanagedproperty andpetsarenotallowedontheiceinthewinter.LakeShore/LakeAccesshomes mustalsocomply.
Openfiresarenotpermittedinthepark.Onlycharcoalbriquettesaretobeusedin thebarbeques.
Smokingand/ore-cigaretteusageisnotpermittedinanyofthebuildingfacilities, park,pathways,andlakeaccessways.
Membersmustrefrainfromusingfoullanguageintheparkandrambunctiousand unsafebehaviorwillnotbetolerated
Theuseofmotorizedboats(includingbatteryoperatedmotors)orothervehicles isprohibited(exceptasrequiredbytheAssociationformaintenanceorsecurity purposes).
Motorizedremotecontroldrivenboats,planes,vehicles,andsucharenot permittedonABRAproperty.
JumpingordivingfromanydockownedbytheABRAorfromanyboatisstrictly prohibited.
NopersonispermittedonthelakewhileThinIcesignsareposted
Nopersonshallatanytimedischarge,deposit,throw,dump,orplaceanytrashor debrisofanykindwhatsoever(including,withoutlimitation,anytoxicor dangeroussubstanceormaterial)inthelake,allofwhicharestrictlyprohibitedat alltimes.
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
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP RULES
AllABRAmembershipcardholdersMUSTberespectfulofABRApropertyand staff.
Allmembersmustpresenttheirmembershipcardtogainentrancetothepark andfacility.
AllABRAhouseholds,ingoodstanding,arepermittedtohavefive(5)guestsper day
Propertyownersare100%responsiblefortheirguestswhileusingABRAamenities. ResidentsmustresidewiththeirguestswhenusingABRAamenities.
MembersarenotpermittedtosigninotherAuburnBayresidents–no exceptions.
AllABRAamenitiesandfacilitiesare“UseatYourOwnRisk”.
MembersmustadheretoABRArulesandregulationswhileusingABRAamenities andfacilities.
MembershipcardsremainthepropertyoftheAuburnBayResidentsAssociation. ABRAwillseizeandsuspendaccessiftheholderofthecardbreachestherules.
AllmembersaccessingtheAuburnBayamenitiesmustalwayscarrytheir membershipcardandpresentituponrequestoftheAuburnBayResidents Associationstaff.
Membershipcardsarenottransferable,includingbetweenmembersofthe samehousehold.
Lendingyourmembershipcardtoanotherpersonisprohibitedandwillresultin atemporarysuspensionofmembershipprivilegesasdeterminedbyABRA. Ifamembershipcardislostorstolen,residentswillbechargeda$10 replacementfee.
ShorttermrentalsandAirB&B’sarenotpermittedtoobtainABRAmembership.
Privatelakeshoreandlakeaccessdocksareprivatepropertyandnottobe accessedbyanyoneotherthantheresidentswhoresideintheseareas. Pleaseallowupto72hoursforallmembershipcardsrequeststobecompleted.
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!
2024ANNUALGENERAL
MEETING
7 Tips to Help Ease
Kids’ Back to School Jitters
Easingbacktoschooljittersforkidscanbe challenging,butwithsomethoughtful preparation,youcanmakethetransition smoother.
Start School Routines at Least a Week Before School Starts
Startadjustingbedtimeandmorningroutinesa weekortwobeforeschoolbegins Thishelps childrengetusedtotheschoolschedule,making thefirstdayslessoverwhelming
Attend School Open House Together
Manyschoolshostopenhousesintheweeks leadinguptothestartofschool Doesyourschool haveone?Findoutiftheydoandplantoattend Familiaritywiththeenvironment,classrooms,and playgroundcanreduceanxiety.
Help Your Child Focus On the Positive!
Remindingyourchildaboutthepositives like reunitingwitholdfriends,makingnewones,or wearingafavoriteoutfit canhelpeasetheirworries aboutreturningtoschool Focusingonthese excitingaspectscanmakethetransitionfeelmore positive
Involve Them in Decisions When Possible
Willyourchildbetakingthebus,walking,orgetting arideduringthefirstfewweeksofschool?Whatdo theyprefer hotlunchorcold?Letthemmake decisions,likechoosingtheirschoolsuppliesor pickingouttheirfirst-dayoutfit Involvingthemin thesechoicescanbuildexcitementandgivethema senseofcontrol
Read Books or Watch a Show With a Focus on School
Readingbooksorwatchingshowsaboutschoolcan helpyourchildrelatetocharacterswhoshare similarfeelingsaboutstartinganewyear Seeing othersfaceandovercomecommonschool challengescanreassureyourchildthattheir emotionsarenormalandmanageable
Encourage Open Communication
Letyourchildknowit’sokaytofeelnervousand encouragethemtotalkabouttheirfeelings Reassurethemthatotherkidsmayfeelthesame way
Model Positive Coping Skills by Managing Your Own Stress
Childrenlooktotheirparentsforcues,somanage yourownemotionsaboutbacktoschool Ifyou’re calmandpositive,itcanhelpyourchildfeelmore confident Reinforcethepositivebylettingyourchild knowhowproudyouareofthemandtheirgood choicesastheyreturntoschool
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 a family beach day, Auburn House offers rentals for a minimum of 2 hours and a maximum of 3 hours.
Planning to book? Head down to Auburn House to secure your rental Please note that picnic shelter rentals must be booked in-personatthemain 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
Click the link below to view all our rules and regulations for picnic shelter bookings.
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
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:
Upcoming Dates:
September 18th & October 2nd
SeniorsSocialDrop-in(55+)
11:00am-1:00pmWednesdays(Bi-Weekly)
SeniorsSocialDrop-inwillberunningbiweeklystartingSeptember18thon 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:
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&YouthBoardGameNight Drop-inProgram
JoinusatAuburnHouseforthisFREEdrop-in!Wewillhavea selectionofboardgamesavailable,oryoucanbringyourown! Thisdrop-inprogramrunsthefollowingMondaysfrom6:30to 8:30pm.
Dates: September16
October7 November18 December9
Regularguestrulesapply.Thereisa$2.00chargeforanygueststhatattend.
ABRASafetyRangersProgram
FREE Online Program: Ages (4-6) & (7-10)
Our Safety Ranger Program officially closes September 30th, 2024!
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 2025
THANKYOUTO THEABRACAMP COUNSELLORS
Thank you for an incredible, fun-filled summer! Your energy, creativity, and dedication turned each day into a new adventure for our campers. Every exciting week was thoughtfully curated by our camp coordinators, with diverse activities and events tailored to different themes. We hope all our campers had an amazing experience at ABRA Camps 2024.
See you next year!
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:
GYMNASIUMRULE
ANDREMINDERS
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.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
NATIONAL DAYFOR TRUTHAND RECONCILIATION
Every Child Matters
Eachyear,September30thmarkstheNationalDayforTruth andReconciliation Asacommunity,wecometogetheronthis daytostandinsolidaritywithIndigenouspeoples, rememberingthesurvivorsofresidentialschools,theirfamilies, andthechildrenwhoneverreturnedhome
Thisdayisacallforusalltoreflect,learn,andengagein meaningfulconversationsaboutoursharedhistory Asa community,let’sbecommittedtolisteningtoIndigenous voices,supportingtheirstories,andworkingtowards reconciliation notjusttoday,buteveryday
Educate Yourself:Learnaboutthehistoryandongoing impactsofcolonization,residentialschools,andIndigenous rights Readingbooks,watchingdocumentaries,andattending lecturescandeepenyourunderstanding
SupportIndigenousBusinessesandArtists:Purchasegoods fromIndigenous-ownedbusinessesandsupportIndigenous artists,musicians,andauthors
AttendCommunityEvents:Participateinlocalevents,suchas NationalDayforTruthandReconciliationgatherings, workshops,andculturalcelebrationshostedbyIndigenous communities.
AdvocateforChange:Supportpoliciesandinitiativesthat promoteIndigenousrights,landacknowledgments,and culturalpreservation Writetoyourlocalrepresentativesorjoin advocacygroups
Lookingformyinformation?Clickthelinkbelow & ORANGE SHIRT DAY
EngageinConversations:Discusstruthandreconciliationwith friends,family,andcoworkerstospreadawarenessandfoster abroaderunderstandingoftheseimportantissues
ReflectandAcknowledge:Taketimetoreflectonyourrolein reconciliation,acknowledgingthepast,andconsideringhow youcancontributetoabetterfuture
Letuswearorange,educateourselves,andtakestepstowards healingandunderstanding #EveryChildMatters #TruthAndReconciliation
UPCOMING Events
UPCOMINGEVENTS
EndofSummer FireworksSpectacular
Saturday,September7,2024
Funstarts@6:30pm|Fireworks@approx.9pm(after sunset)
AuburnBayResidentsONLY
Experiencethemagicofsummer’stwilightattheEndof SummerFireworksSpectacular,setagainstthebackdrop oftheserenewatersofAuburnBayLake.Beforethemain event,enjoybouncyhousesandrovingentertainment whileindulgingintreatsfromtheCalgaryMiniDonutfood truckandRedMountainKettleKorn Asnightfalls,sipona warmcupofVHFCoffeewhilewatchinginaweasthesky igniteswithadazzlingdisplayoffireworks Whetheronthe shoreorunderthestars,it’stheperfectfinaletoaseason ofsharedmemoriesandmoments.
PleaseNote:Theuseofpropanefueled,orotherwise, portablefirepitsarenotpermittedforuseinthepark.
*THISEVENTISFORAUBURNBAYRESIDENTSONLY*
MembershipcardsareMANDATORYforaccessandare requiredfromeveryone NOCARD,NOACCESS Livealone? Pleasecontactinquiries@auburnbayorg,inadvanceofthe eventdatetomakearrangements
Newfor2024! Experiencethefireworkslikeneverbeforeas aspectacularlyuniquepyromusical!Thisyear,you’llbe abletosyncthestunningdisplaywithperfectlytimed musicdirectlythroughyourphoneviaapyrocastapp.To downloadthePyrocastapp,scantheQRCodebelow.Then, entercode"JH99"intotheapptohearthemusicforthe fireworksonyourmobiledevice.Makesuretobringalonga Bluetoothspeakerorheadphones!
SPECIALEVENTFAMILYMUSTERPOINT:
Wewillbeimplementingthe‘SpecialEventFamilyMuster Point’forourEndofSummerFireworksevent Wehighly recommendtoallresidents,particularlythosewith children,tofamiliarizeyourselveswiththelocationandthe detailsoftheFamilyMusterPoint.Seemoreinformation below.
Event Advisory
Forsafetyreasons,thelakewillbeclosedpriorto andduringthisevent.TherewillbeNOboats,SUP’s, norwatercraftorinflatablesofanytypepermittedon thelake.Wealsoaskthateveryonestaysoutofthe waterduringthistime.Thisincludesthosewhohave lakeaccessorlakeshoreproperties.
Theboathousewillcloseforrentalsat7:00pm(or earlier,ifneeded)inpreparationforourevent.
Pleasealsokeepalldogsandpetssafelyindoors (preferablywithhumancompanionship)forthe durationofthefireworksshow.Whilefireworksare awesomeforhumans,theyarefrighteningand overwhelmingforpets.
Thankyouforyourcooperation!
Saturday,November16,2024 10:00am–3:00pm
The17thannualAuburnHouse ChristmasCraft&Marketplaceis comingthisFall! Thisenchantingeventshowcasesthe incredibletalentsoflocalartisans, crafters,andhome-basedbusiness entrepreneurs.
Ifyouareinterestedinshowcasing yourproductorserviceatthisyear's event,anExhibitorApplicationform willbeavailableonAuburnBayRA.ca inearly-midSeptember.The applicationformwillprovideallevent informationanddetailsforpotential exhibitors. Moreeventinformationforthisyear's marketisavailablenowon AuburnBayRA.ca
SPECIALEVENTFAMILY MUSTERPOINT
HeyAuburnBay!
Wewouldliketoremindallofourresidents andgueststhatsafetyisalwaysournumber onepriority.Thisyearagain,wewillbe implementingaSpecialEvent‘FamilyMuster Point’forallourofoutdoorfamilyevents, whichwillbelocatedinthesplashparkarea. Wehighlyrecommendtoallresidents, particularlythosewithchildren,tofamiliarize yourselveswiththelocationoftheFamily MusterPointuponarrivaltoanevent.Please speakwithyourchildrentoensureeveryone knows,shouldyoubeseparatedfromyour grouporfamily,tomeetupattheFamily MusterPoint.Wewillhavestaffstationed theretoquicklyhelpreuniteyourgroup. Shouldyouhaveamembergomissingfrom yourgroup,itisagoodideatoknowwhat everyoneiswearingforadescription.Itisof theutmostimportancethatallresidents knowwheretogo,andwhattodoincaseof anemergency.
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
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.
