Rosslyn Newsletter Avenue, Edmonton AB. June On behalf of your Executive. Yours Sincerely!

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1 Rosslyn Newsletter Avenue, Edmonton AB June 2012 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Inside this issue: Executive Committee Fathers Day Fun Grow A Row Calder Library News Calder Seniors Drop-In Window & Balcony Safety Rosslyn Hall Rental Babysitters Earn Extra Cash Canvassers Needed Leaving A Legacy Rosslyn Memberships Deadline for next submission: August 15 info@rosslyncommunity.org Hello Folks, I hope all of you are enjoying the great weather we ve had & getting back to those gardening chores. You ll see we ve had our new Gazebo installed in the Park and Curtis and I will be starting on the construction of the East Park Development. We will need a lot of volunteers, to help with laying the paving stone and performing Landscape duties so we could finish this summer. Our plan is to have our Grand opening on Community League Day in September. Please call me at , if you are interested in any way, to help complete this Park for our Community. Food & drink is provided Tenders are currently being reviewed on the Parking Lot expansion project, which we hope to have completed this summer as well. We will need volunteers to take apart the large metal Garage, as we are moving it to the south end of the Rink Shack. There is still time get a family engraved paving stone, please fill out the enclosed form in the Newsletter and send it in to Melissa or myself. I would like to take this opportunity in thanking Brigit Schepian for stepping in & looking after the production & design of our Newsletters for the past year and being our Webmaster for the last few years. We at Rosslyn wish nothing but the best in your future endeavors and thanks so much for your contributions to our Community. We would like to know if there are members in our area that would like to receive the Newsletter/Current Events by . If anyone is interested in this approach or has any other ideas, please forward to myself at ghilker@paragon.ca or call On behalf of your Executive Yours Sincerely! Greg Hilker President, Rosslyn Community League Published & Distributed by the Rosslyn Community League info@rosslyncommunity.org

2 Rosslyn Community League - Executive Committee Avenue, Edmonton AB June 2012 Position Name Phone # (780) President Greg Hilker ghilker@paragon.ca Past President Donna Dixon N/A N/A 1 st Vice President Lynn Blommaert lynnb@telusplanet.net 2 nd Vice President Olive Sydor sydorolive@shaw.ca Secretary Cheryl Sydor dcsydor@telus.net Treasurer Lisa Takacs beckcall@shaw.ca Bingo Committee: Chairperson Kathy McIvor katetla@shaw.ca Building & Grounds Committee: Chairperson Curtis Zaychuk mrturf@ymail.com Cubs & Scouts (Liaison) Dave Choma mec1650@yahoo.com Social Committee: Chairperson Lynn Blommaert lynnb@telusplanet.net Facility Director Melissa Boe melissab58@msn.com Membership Committee: Chairperson Jade Sydor dcsydor@telus.net Program Committee: Director Dance Dance Program Coordinator Vacant Lynn Blommaert (interim) Linda Poles lynnb@telusplanet.net slpoles@telus.net Publicity Committee: Newsletter Editor Distribution Webmaster Brigit Schepian Lynette Steingard Brigit Schepian unlisted unlisted tekkigurl@gmail.com mlsteingard@shaw.ca tekkigurl@gmail.com Sports Committee: Sports Director Sports - Ball Director Sports - Hockey Director Sports - Soccer Director Vacant Vacant Vacant Vacant Neighbourhood Watch Zone Leader Olive Sydor sydorolive@shaw.ca Neighbourhood Patrol Leader Olive Sydor sydorolive@shaw.ca Rosslyn Community Hall Community Hall Community Rink Edmonton Police Service Calder/Kensington Londonderry Direct Line Direct Line Sgt Eric Wilde CASINO Lyle Waun N/A 2

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Calder Library News from Calder Library April 2012 What s happening at the library in May? submitted by: Christy Alyea Want to ace that interview? Come to our Interview Techniques workshop!

5 Calder Library News from Calder Library April 2012 What s happening at the library in May? submitted by: Christy Alyea Want to ace that interview? Come to our Interview Techniques workshop! This workshop, hosted by BGS Enterprises, will assist participants in gaining competence and confidence in implementing the following interview techniques: preparation and research, interview formats and process, question styles, intent of questions and appropriate responses. For more detailed information about this free workshop, visit and click on the "Our Programs" tab. To register, call or online at Free One-on-One Computer Training Did you know you can book a FREE one-on-one computer training session at the library? We can help you with the basics overcome your fear of using a mouse, set up an account, learn about Facebook, or learn to search the library catalogue. Call Jake at to book an appointment! Questions? Contact the Calder Library Ave (located in Kensington Mall) (780)

6 Calder Seniors Drop In submitted by: Olga Elizarova 6

7 Rosslyn Hall Rental submitted by: Melissa Boe Community Members deposit and for Friday and Saturday rentals. You need to have for 2 years in a row. Non- members it is deposit and for hall rental. Please call Melissa for any hall rentals at If community people need membership call Jade at Babysitters The following young people have completed the Babysitting course and may be able to assist you: Shayla Brittany Lindsay Jadyn Hannah Marlene Melissa Sahra Kyla Please note Rosslyn Community is not responsible for checking credentials info@rosslyncommunity.org to add or remove your name from the list Earn Extra Cash Call Lynette Steingard at to add your name to be put on a list for Rosslyn Community Newsletter deliverers. Community Swim Show your Community League membership for free swimming at: Grand Trunk: Street ( ) - Sponsored by Area 1 Aquasize - Wednesdays 8 am - 10 am Fridays 7 pm - 9 pm Sundays 4:15 pm -5:45 pm O Leary: Avenue ( ) (sponsored by AREA 2) Saturdays 3:45 pm 5:45 pm Contact Jade Sydor to get your membership for Canvassers Needed submitted by: Jade Sydor We are asking the communities help with memberships as we are in need of more canvassers. If you have not received a phone call concerning your route please phone Jade as she does not have your contact information. Also if you are interested in canvassing a route please give her a phone call as she has several routes that need to be covered. Those covering a route will receive their membership for FREE. We truly appreciate your help in this matter. Thanks to those who have volunteered their time. Jade Sydor (your new membership co-coordinator) Phone: dcsydor@telus.net Address: A Street, Edmonton, AB 7

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10 Rosslyn Memberships Rosslyn Community Memberships are available Family- $20/household Single- $10 Seniors- $5 Your community league membership offers you: Community League Wellness Program- up to 20% discounts at Cityowned recreational facilities with community league membership Community Swim- Free admission to selected City-owned swimming pools. See this newsletter for Family Swim times Sports Programs- eligibility to play in Rosslyn or affiliate community league soccer, ball or hockey program Skating rink- Free skating for members at Rosslyn rink weekends and weekday evenings in season Hall Rentals- 2-year members are eligible for a reduced rental rate Programs- eligibility for community programs. We currently run a children s dance program Special Events- Family Day Hayride, Summer Picnic, Fall membership Barbeque, News Year s Eve. Watch this newsletter for details. Volunteers also attend Volunteer Appreciation Night Half-price tickets to Area Council and Zone events Monthly league business meetings- An opportunity to hear and be heard in your community, followed by a short social. Maybe you missed our membership canvassers? It s not too late! Fill out this form and mail to: P.O. Box Northtown Mall Edmonton AB.T5E6J8 or call Jade and you ll receive your membership 10

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Rosslyn Newsletter Avenue, Edmonton AB. April MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Inside this issue: Hello Folks, On behalf of your Executive

Rosslyn Newsletter Avenue, Edmonton AB. April MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Inside this issue: Hello Folks, On behalf of your Executive Rosslyn Newsletter 11015 134 Avenue, Edmonton AB April 2012 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Inside this issue: Executive Committee Winter Fun Update Rosslyn Walks Update Bicycle Helmet Safety Permits Senior