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FALL PROGRAMMING UPDATE
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Suzette O’Byrne Recreation Manager sobyrne@glencoe.org 403-287-4180 F all is typically a time for moving from the spontaneous and dynamic joys of summer to slowing down, setting goals, and settling into routine. This year, we are all looking forward to reconnecting with some of the routines of the past and incorporating innovations that have been developed over the last couple of years. The Recreation team has been working hard to develop an exceptional lineup of Fall 2021 programming and is excited to welcome you back.
Aquatics Aquatics has been building back their group classes over the summer. We are pleased to re-offer Preschool Swim Lessons where there is no requirement for a caregiver to be in the water with your child. The Aquatic Leadership courses are back, with valuable opportunities for you to get certified and inspire the next generation of swimmers. We are excited to re-start our popular Guppies program, which is the best way for little ones to prepare for the Gators Swim Club. Gators is excited to be able to bring back Junior Gators, Recreational Gators and Masters Gators and to re-introduce competition opportunities.
During the pandemic, you (our members) developed a preference for private and semi-private swim lessons. We’ll continue to offer increased opportunities to join these sessions throughout the week. We also tried and received positive support for new Aquafitness classes and are excited to offer Aqua Zumba on Thursday evenings and Water Walk and Strength on Monday mornings.
Bridge Bridge has enjoyed uninterrupted play through Bridge Base Online and we achieved such great success with our online bridge lessons that we’ve grown the program to three levels instead of just one! This fall, we’re excited to welcome back on-site play at the Club (as well as online). We will move the Beginner Bridge lessons to on-site, but intermediate and advanced lessons will be online with a valuable in-person component where you apply lessons learned during play in a supervised setting.
Climbing In addition to KinderClimb, Climbing Clubs and Climbing Team programming, the Climbing Centre is looking forward to welcoming back birthday parties, special events and corporate bookings. Our popular outdoor programming Birding Walks and Walking Club will continue with new locations, new sites to explore and wildlife to spot.
Fitness The Fitness department has experienced great success with its online group fitness classes and our members have let us know how much they enjoy the flexibility, ease, variety, and quality that this program has provided. We’ll continue to offer hybrid classes and build our on-demand classes as we move forward. There are many new classes for this fall’s programming to enjoy including Restorative Yoga, Myofascial Stretch & Release, Yoga Nidra/Relaxation, Barre Fit, LIFT Weight Training, POUND and more.
Youth & Teen The Youth & Teen department is very excited to welcome back to their Fall 2021 lineup MiniPreneurs (entrepreneur program), Safe Kids, The Reading Foundation Discover ABC’s program, face-to-face tutoring and music lessons (virtual still available) and much more. New programs include art classes (with the talented Ms. Tess), Mini Music Corner (with Playzone and Camps’ Miss Madison), and a physical literacy program (with Preschool’s Ms. Lili).
Beyond the weekly programs, we are excited to start facilitating birthday parties, workshops and special events, again… especially the Club-Wide Halloween Party!
So let’s slow down to ramp-up goal setting, re-establish routines and, most of all, have some fun together, again!
ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
We are so excited to welcome you all back to regular programming for Fall 2021! Over the past 16 months, we have been unable to run our leagues and programs “normally,” and are looking forward to having you all back on the courts, lanes, sims and ice.
Across the board, you will see a return to regular league play, along with socials and events for our members to enjoy and connect, which we have all been missing. Some highlights to look forward to: Our Ice Show (that we run every two years where our skaters get to showcase their talents to the membership), the Badminton Family Fun Day in September, the Club-Wide Halloween Party, Christmas socials and many more opportunities for members to socialize and enjoy the sports that have been missed so dearly during the pandemic.
Not only are we looking forward to getting back to regular programming and fun events, we are excited to once again run and attend tournaments to bring back competition across the board. All areas will be running Club championships and will look to have our competitive members attend tournaments. If that’s you, there will be opportunities to work with our highly-skilled Sports Professionals to sharpen your skills before competing. Keep an eye out for our Sports Brochure to see what programs are available for all ages, or contact your Sports Professional directly to learn about more opportunities.
Some highlights we are looking forward to adding or bringing back: Cardio Tennis, a Junior Bowling League, Squash Thirsty Thursday and Wednesday Doubles, Curling Turkey Shoots and Getting Started in Curling, Golf Sim Leagues, Tennis Leagues, the Badminton Ladder and getting to see friendly faces training and competing every day in our second home.
We cannot thank you enough (members and staff) for sticking together through these difficult times. We look forward to creating exceptional experiences for all members and are excited to see you all back at the Club! A
Connor Rodewald Athletic Manager crodewald@glencoe.org 403-287-4112 It's been a long road, but we are happy to welcome our members home. To celebrate, the fitness department is pleased to present:
EXPERT PERSONAL TRAINING SESSIONS TO REACH YOUR GOALS!
WELCOME HOME!
PROGRAM INCLUDES:
3 Personal Training Sessions
(55 minutes each) + 1 Goal Setting and Wellness Session
(55 minutes) + 10 Drop in Group Exercise Classes + 1 Body Composition Analysis All for only $249 + GST
PLEASE NOTE: The Kickstarter Program is available only to members who have not accessed personal training in the last 2 years. Limit one package per member
(additional packages may be purchased as gifts for other members). Purchased sessions do not expire.
To register or for full program details, please contact: sreynolds@glencoe.org
Scott Davis Skating Director sdavis@glencoe.org 403-287-4118 The past 16 months have been challenging for Glencoe’s Skating department. We‘ve had lockdowns, protocols and procedures. Many events had to be cancelled. These included the Glencoe Ice Show, competitions and recreational family skates. All of this negatively affected everyone — skaters, parents, members, and coaches. It’s an understatement to say: “We’re looking forward to bringing back all the events for all of you to enjoy!”
One positive outcome from the lockdowns was that we had extra time to reflect on the Skating department, decide which areas of focus make sense for the future and excitedly plan the best ways to help all skaters get back onto the ice.
Starting in September, we will relaunch our CanSkate beginner classes for energetic future skaters of all ages. Looking to improve basic figure skating, hockey, ringette or speed skating skills? This program is for you. CanSkate will also get you there if you just want to improve your skating for recreation, fitness or fun!
Conducted in a fun, friendly environment, the CanSkate program teaches a comprehensive set of balance, control and agility skills. It uses a nationally tested and proven curriculum that supports skater success by developing stronger basic skills on the ice.
Millions of Canadians, including World and Olympic figure skating champions and National Hockey League stars, have taken their first steps on the ice with the CanSkate program.
Delivered by our highly-ranked National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) coaches, it will help you realize your skating goals.
Watch for upcoming skating events for all members. These include FunSkates, Hockey Day in Canada, and the annual Glencoe Ice Show. We are excited to offer these events again and look forward to creating amazing moments for all members.
Also re-starting this fall: Local, provincial, national and international figure skating competitions. Our talented and motivated skaters will showcase their routines and training as they compete against others in their groups. We are excited to watch our skaters compete once again!
The Skating department is thrilled to be BACK! Check out the Sports Brochure at glencoe.org for all available classes and please reach out to ask any questions you may have on anything to do with skating. See you on the ice! A
NEED TO RE-STRING YOUR RACQUET?
We now string racquets on-site!
Stop by the Pro Shop today and speak to our team.
We also o er re-gripping service at no extra cost! *See in store for details.
Elbow Park Tennis Club
2020 and 2021 have been interesting years, to say the least. One positive for both summers is that the Elbow Park Tennis Club (EPTC) has been able to stay open.
Throughout the pandemic, we’ve continued to play tennis on five of the best clay courts in the city! Our superintendent, Radu, spent many hours preparing the courts and kept them in optimal condition for us all summer long.
Sean Bahry EPTC Supervisor 403-287-4145 sbahry@glencoe.org
For the first time in EPTC history, we sold out our membership before the end of summer in 2020. Then, in great Glencoe fashion, we exceeded that record by selling out the 2021 memberships before the courts even opened for the new season this year. The demand was so high we had to close our waitlist in June.
This season was filled with challenges and changes. We had at least three different sets of modified restrictions. We had Calgary’s hottest-ever heatwave, which many of our members braved to ensure they played all their tennis matches for the week. We also had some insane prairie storms that ripped the wind screens off the courts and hammered the grounds with hail the size of golf balls.
We’re lucky to be able to enjoy an unmatched tennis experience here on the clay courts at EPTC. We’ve had an outstanding season and we look forward to 2022 and beyond! A
XXIV Olympic Winter Games
(Beijing 2022): More Glencoe Gold?
With the 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing a few short months away, a number of teams and athletes are getting ready to represent Canada. The list includes some key athletes and staff from The Glencoe Club. Here’s a look at curling.
At the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea, the Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Team consisted of John Morris (Glencoe) and Kaitlyn Lawes (Winnipeg), led by Coach Paul Webster. They brought home the gold medal for us in the inaugural Olympics for Mixed Doubles. It was the first-ever Olympic gold for The Glencoe Club in any sport.
We also had the entire 2018 Canadian Olympic Men’s Team playing out of The Glencoe Club, with Webster as Assistant Coach. In 2018, they placed fourth and are looking to get on the podium in 2022. In what might be described as the most hotly contested Olympic sport in Canada, our Glencoe Men’s Team Kevin Koe is re-tooled and already qualified for the Canadian Olympic Trials, November 20 to 28, 2021, in Saskatoon.
With two-time Olympic gold medalist John Morris joining Team Koe this past season, they’re ready to go. Having pre-qualified for the Trials, they’ll be focused on winning that event with hopes of getting to the 2022 Olympics. With multiple World Championship wins and three Olympic gold medals, Team Koe goes in, representing Canada, as one of the three favourites.
Morris will also be playing in the Mixed Doubles Olympic Trials as well with his new partner, Rachel Homan. They, too, go in as one of the favourites. A
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Coach Paul Webster
Our Glencoe Curling Director, Paul Webster, has been the Olympic Team Leader for Curling Canada since 2014. As a national coach, Webster works with several of Canada’s top Women’s, Men’s and Mixed Doubles curling teams as they prepare for annual national and world events. In Olympic years, he is Olympic Team Leader, managing the full team and key contact with the Canadian Olympic Team. The 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing will be Webster’s fifth Olympic Games as a Team Canada Coach (and third as part of Team Glencoe).
KEY CURLING DATES
September 13 Ice will be in and ready to use September 23 Programs start (Adults & Juniors) October 4 Leagues and opening socials begin November 18-21 Mixed Doubles Club Championship December 16 - January 2 Holiday League Break December 27 Doubles Bonspiel January 3 Leagues resume January 15 Outdoor Bonspiel at the Golf Club January 27-30 Senior Club Championships February 10-13 Mixed Club Championships March 7-13 Men’s & Ladies’ Club Championships
CURLING LEAGUES
Monday Men’s League 6:30 pm Tuesday Men’s League 6:30 pm Wednesday Ladies League 6:30 pm Thursday Drop-in Doubles League 1 pm (no commitment; just show up and we put you on a team) Friday Morning Drop-in 10 am (show up and we put you on a team when you want to play) Friday Mixed League 6:30 pm
Ready to Rock Down After the Lockdown?
Glencoe Curling is certainly ready for you!
by Paul Webster, Curling Director
As we’ve all been cooped up for way too long, you’re probably sitting at home saying, “I really wish I could find a sport at the Glencoe that would allow me to play on a team and meet a lot of new people.” Well, guess what? There is one. It’s curling!
As the only team sport here at the Club that goes beyond just “partners,” curling provides you the opportunity to spread your wings and really get involved. What is more Canadian than curling?
With multiple leagues and programs, it’s easy to begin your curling experience here by simply making the decision to jump in and sign up. We have an amazing beginner program called Getting Started in Curling that is available to sign up online. The six-week program begins on Thursday, September 23 (at 6 pm) this Fall. With room for only 24 people, we strongly encourage you to sign up early. Your extremely talented instructors will have you sliding, sweeping and tossing rocks at houses in no time!
The goal for the Getting Started program is to get you comfortable enough to join a league. League? Oh yes, a curling league, replete with the possibility of matching uniforms (your choice), teams of four and, of course, post-game socials. Did we mention we are the only sport with a bar in our Lounge? Well, it is true. Our Curling Lounge is one of the most comfortable and inviting social spaces here in your Club. What better way to get to know more people here at the Glencoe than to enjoy some curling and then sit around a table of eight and really get to know the people you have played. This engineered serendipity will ensure you get to know a lot of new Club members you have yet to meet. This is one of the main reasons curling has exploded here at the Glencoe (think live music for your curling league – we have a few acts already booked for the upcoming season).
Our curling socials are so good that, if everyone knew, there’s a solid chance we’d sell out just because of them. Let’s just say that plenty of other sports have borrowed our past event ideas because they were so good. Trust us when we tell you the group of Glencoe members that has decided to curl is a welcoming and patient bunch. We all want you to come and join the greatest team sport at the Glencoe.
Only have one friend who is keen to curl and/or don’t know where to start? Then email our Curling Director, Paul Webster, at curling@glencoe.org and he’ll weave some magic and find you a team. See our league options in the sidebar (left) — some with full season (October to March, one night a week) and others with no commitment at all. The nice thing is you can field whoever you want on your team. Many of our curling teams are made up of six to eight people (think of it like you have a franchise) and they decide who plays each week. A
Badminton Blast from the Past
The Badminton department at the Glencoe has a storied history of excellence in the sport across the decades. There have been numerous National Champions and National Team Members who have competed throughout Canada and around the world and who have have made the Glencoe proud!
by Beth Richardson, Badminton Professional
Photos of the most recent champions hang in the Badminton Lounge, behind the draw-desk. Before the renovation that saw us change how the photos were organized, photos were spread throughout the lounge. Unfortunately, we were running out of space to showcase all of the amazing talent, so a large number of the older photos were digitized and placed in rotation in an electronic display. We are looking forward to showcasing more of the archived photos in the months ahead but with a bit more depth. The following athletes have graciously answered a few questions to allow us to get a bit more information about the athletes behind the photos from across the decades.
Andrew Muir
• 1987 Canadian Junior Boys Singles,
Boys Doubles & Mixed Doubles Champion • 1990 Canadian National Mixed
Doubles Champion
Age at which I began playing badminton and my first coach:
9 years; Channarong Ratanaseangsuang (Chan)
Main coaches over the years: Chan and Billy Gilliland
Favourite racquet: Brown Carbonex 3 with rainbow synthetic gut string when I was 11 years old.
Favourite place to play:
MAAA because it was downtown Montreal, so close to so much great food like the Bar B Barn (ribs and chicken) and Dunn’s Smoked meat.
Mark Johnston
• 2005 Canadian U14 Boys Singles,
Boys Doubles & Mixed Doubles Champion
Age at which I began playing badminton and my first coach:
8 years; Chan
Main coaches over the years: Chan, Ken Poole, Beth, Ardy
Favourite racquet: Muscle Power 99
Fondest badminton memory:
Spending hours and hours every weekend on the courts playing all kinds of pick-up games with anyone and everyone. Many of the older players allowed me to play and practice with them, which helped me become a better player. Lifelong memories and many friendships were made in the badminton lounge!
Fondest badminton memory:
Being in Thailand with Chan and getting to spend a day with him showing me around Bangkok.
Biggest match/competition: Winning the 1991 Canadian National Mixed Doubles title in Saskatoon. Only match my grandmother ever saw me play.
Superstitions/rituals before/during
competitions: Eat pancakes for breakfast every day.
come from within. The extra hours you put in behind the scenes, on your own time, where no one is watching and you’d rather be doing anything else, will help you become an even greater player. That effort will allow you to achieve your ultimate goals!
Greatest rivalry: Jonathan Wong from the Royal Glenora Club.
EVONNE WHELAN & CLAIRE ALLISON • 2003 Canadian Masters 35+
Doubles Champions • 2003 US Masters 35+
Doubles Champions • 2004 Canadian Masters 35+
Doubles Champions • 2005 Canadian Masters 35+
Doubles Champions • 2005 US Masters 35+
Doubles Champions
• 1976 Canadian Junior
Singles Champion • 1977 Canadian Junior
Singles Champion • 1995 Canadian Masters 35+
Women’s Singles Champion
Evonne Cote Whelan
Age at which I began playing badminton and my first coach: 5 years; Chan and Vara Sukanake
Main coaches over the years:
Chan, Beth and Bryan
Favourite racquet: Yonex Cab 8
Favourite place to play: Manhattan Beach Badminton Club, California. Junior Pan Am Games. My first international tournament and California was so impressive. The beach was four blocks away and everyone who lived there was super cool. We went to a Dodgers game and to Disneyland – pretty fun tournament for a 14 year old!
Biggest match/competition:
Playing Chinese Taipei in final of World Masters Women’s Doubles with Claire Alison – didn’t win but it was sure special.
Fondest badminton memory: Playing Masters Tournaments and reconnecting with old friends and rivals! So much fun when you are older!
Words of wisdom to the new young
players: Play to play your best game, not to win. Winning isn’t as important as playing your best.
Greatest rivalry: Karen Torstensen and Joanne Gillette. Darn they were hard to beat but when we did beat them, it felt so good.
Superstitions/rituals before/during
competitions: Telling myself not to swear under my breath when I missed a shot. It never worked…
Sharon Crawford
Age at which I began playing badminton and my first coach:
6 or 7 years; Chan primarily and then he was joined by Raphi Kanchanaraphi.
Main coaches over the years:
Chan, Raphi, then Paul Whetnall who was the National Badminton Coach after Chan.
Favourite racquet: Yonex of course!
Favourite place to play:
The Glencoe Club because we had a great team and camaraderie with everyone who played, from the kids on the badminton ladders, to the 6 pm competitive league (T,W,R evenings at 6 pm) to the competitive players.
Fondest badminton memory:
“Wow, so many!” Playing with Chan in our lessons, going to the Kelowna badminton camp when I was 13 years old, training over the summer in Ottawa when I was 14 or 15, competing in the provincial, national and open events, and later in the Clarkson Cup, Uber Cup, 1978 Commonwealth Games, Mexico, Denmark, Sweden, All Englands… and playing in the Seniors events in my 30s… such great memories.
Words of wisdom to the new young
players: If you want to be good, you are going to have to focus yourself, work hard physically, mentally and technically, and have good coaches and support on your side. You will have to be disciplined, and miss out on many other activities, but that’s ok, there’s lots of time once you retire to enjoy other pursuits.
Superstitions/rituals before/during
competitions: I had a favourite pair of shorts, a Yonex cotton t-shirt and Nike runners that I liked to wear. I warmed up for about 45 minutes off court, stretching, lunging, etc… A
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
ATHLETE MEET THE
CONNOR MOTHERWELL
Sport: Tennis Age: 17 Coaches: Dietmar Rautenbach, Greg Mitchell
What age did you start participating in your sport? I started playing tennis when I was about six years old, and started in the Glencoe Tennis program in 2010
What got you interested in your sport? Since I started playing tennis at such a young age, it was really my parents’ idea to put me in it. What got me to stay in tennis is how it’s a fun, individual sport that really allows you to be competitive and social at the same time.
How long have you been training at The Glencoe Club? I started playing at The Glencoe Club tennis program in the fall of 2010. I joined the Excel program (the one I’m in now) in the fall of 2014. How often do you train? When COVID is not affecting the training hours, I usually play 11 hours per week. That includes getting up twice a week at 5:15 am and playing from 6:00 to 8:00 am before we go to school, which is grueling (especially for me). The Excel program also has a fitness program that is mandatory twice a week after our practices. It lasts 45 minutes.
What do you value the most about training at the Glencoe? What really makes the Glencoe Tennis program special is the fantastic team of coaches. They are very devoted. All of the Club’s coaches bring something to the table and are great to work with. I have built great relationships with staff over the years, and that’s something I greatly value. I also value how the program is able to offer a lot of court time, and the unique carpet courts we have. Also, I value the friends and relationships I’ve built through tennis.
How has COVID affected your training and competing? Covid had a huge impact on my training and competing in tennis. Tennis Alberta didn’t allow for any tournament play for 15 months. During the second week of July 2021, I played my first tennis since March 2020. Training was also majorly impacted since Covid began. There was no training from March 2020 until the next fall. During the next year, training really was on and off. There were two periods where we couldn’t even play tennis since the Club was shut down. Our training hours were also reduced throughout the year, and at times we only played a maximum of four hours a week. Also, having no tournaments was huge, because I really didn’t have the greatest motivation to train and work so hard.
What’s your fondest memory in your sport? I’ve made many memories over the years. The Stanley Park tournament definitely sticks out. It takes place in July every year, and I was lucky enough to go to the event two years in a row. What makes this event special is that you are able to watch and hang out with your teammates. The tournament takes place close to downtown Vancouver, and it’s really cool to play right in front of the ocean. At one of the tournaments, it was entertaining to watch our coach Dani play, and get into an argument with her opponent.
What other sports/activities do you enjoy? I still play club hockey for Glenlake, and next year I will be going into my last year of midget and junior hockey. I also love golfing during the spring and summer at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club. When I’m not busy during the weekends, I love skiing with my friends at Lake Louise. Other activities I enjoy are mountain biking, boating and wake surfing.
What do you enjoy doing when you are not training or competing? I love playing hockey and golf when I have time off from tennis. I also like going to my cabin in Windermere, British Columbia, where we go boating and mountain biking frequently. I love driving up to Lake Louise on weekends with my friends. I did it quite often last year, especially with Covid affecting my tennis and hockey games. Other things I enjoy are playing video games, going to the outdoor hockey rink and hanging with friends.
What’s something about you that people wouldn’t expect? Any hidden talents? I play tennis with my left hand, which is uncommon in tennis for some reason. A hidden talent could be my ability to survive sharing a bathroom with my older sister.
What’s your favourite quote? “You have to believe in the long-term plan you have but you need the short-term goals to motivate and inspire you.” ~ Roger Federer A FALL FASHION TRENDS FOR
Fall 2021 fashion for children includes combining casual, comfortable basics with fun, yet, practical pieces. Layering up is essential for Calgary’s hourly weather changes, so why not have fun with it!
Why Water Workouts? Why Not!
Water fitness workouts are a great and fun way to improve or maintain your overall fitness. They also provide good cross-training opportunities for activities such as walking, running, biking and cross-country skiing.
The unique properties of water challenge your body in ways that cannot be replicated on land. These properties include buoyancy, turbulence and natural resistance. All these factors work together to provide a full-body workout that surprises many people in its effectiveness.
Buoyancy has the opposite effect of gravity on your body. It suspends you in the water, reducing the impact on your joints. Different body types will have more or less natural buoyancy. Shallow water workouts require you to work against the buoyancy to stay upright and connected to the pool floor. In deep water workouts you wear flotation belts to maintain buoyancy, so you are fully suspended with no joint impact.
Turbulence is generated by individuals and the collective movements of a class. This creates a multi-directional force against your body. Your core muscles must continually engage to maintain vertical alignment and balance, and keep you on the spot. A tethered workout provides stability against the turbulence. This allows you to focus more on muscle technique and cardio intensity, while working with the resistance of the tether.
Water’s viscosity creates a natural resistance for all of your muscle groups as they move through the water. The multi-directional resistance requires muscle groups such as biceps and triceps to balance the workload more than on land. This resistance reduces the speed of a move, but also increases the strength of the muscles you use.
The water environment allows the same workout to be easily adapted to different fitness levels. Beginners to advanced can exercise together and not distract each other. Some of the adaptive techniques are: using long or short levers (arms and legs); increasing/decreasing the range of motion; and changing the tempo of the moves.
Michelle Swaile Aquafit Instructor The Glencoe pool is kept at a comfortable 28.5°C, ideal for water fitness without getting chilled.
To compare, pools for swim meets are an average of 26°C. Chlorine is used to maintain cleanliness. The pool can be accessed by hopping in off the edge or using the pool steps at either end. For those with mobility issues, there are mobile stairs at the shallow end or the PAL pool lift to assist getting in and out of the pool.
Are you interested in trying a water fitness class? Come to the pool and have some fun getting wet and fit. There are a variety of drop-in classes available. If you are not sure which class is right for you, contact Freya Sloane, Aquatics Director at fsloane@glencoe.org. A
The Walking Group
by Jury Nam, Director of Climbing & Outdoor Programming
Our group takes a slow and steady approach! We walk with intention, enjoying each other’s company and exploring the amazing parks of our city. We’ve just had a great year, with wonderful, inspiring members coming once a week to stretch their legs and socialize. We have explored many natural areas within the city, slowing down time while enjoying the views. Going to new spots in the city, and seeing the amenities that Calgary has to offer has been a real treat for all of us. While out on walks, many of our members have seen new opportunities for activities with their children and grandchildren in these parks. There are beautiful green spaces to share and enjoy, playgrounds offering non-stop fun for kids, pathways for fitness and educational centres for learning. We have visited parks with bike pump tracks, skating rinks and man-made areas designed specifically for birds. And while some of our walks were cancelled due to extreme cold and lockdowns, every week enough dedicated members showed up (enthusiastically) to easily support such a wonderful program and keep it going. Glencoe’s Walking Group gets me off my computer and out into the natural world. For that, I am so grateful. Thank you to all the members who joined me during the past few months! I hope to keep seeing your smiling faces (and maybe even a couple of new ones) in the future. Happy walking! A
Come join us as we walk the city!
We will be enjoying different parks in Calgary while getting our steps in. This will be a low impact, easy and fun way to connect with members, nature and the history in our city. We will be meeting at the walk’s location parking lot every Thursday at 1 pm for a walk. An email will be sent out with the exact meeting place closer to the date. This will be a 60- to 90-minute walk, depending on the destination.
Participants must be able to walk on unpaved, uneven ground and also be able to go up and down hills with ease. A drop-in fee is $10 per walk or $30 for the whole year, resetting every January. If you have any questions please contact Jury Nam at jnam@glencoe.org
WALKING GROUP AGES 18+
September 30 Shannon Terrace (CL-371) October 7 Inglewood Bird Sanctuary (CL-372) October 14 Hulls Wood (CL-373) October 21 Beaver Dam Flats (CL-374) October 28 Glenbow Ranch (CL-375) November 4 Mallard Point (CL-376) November 18 Bebo Grove (CL-377) November 25 Marshall Springs (CL-378) December 2 Wolf Willow (CL-379) December 9 Griffith Woods (CL-380) December 16 Bowmont Park (CL-381)
