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National Volunteer Week April 16 to 22
The National Volunteer Week theme for 2023 is “Volunteering Weaves us Together.” Let’s celebrate our individual and collective actions in creating a strong, interconnected, and vibrant community! Volunteering weaves us together, strengthening the fabric of our community by sharing our time, talent, and energy to support one another.
Volunteers are at the core of every community and they definitely are the wheels that keep Riverbend Community Association rolling. We would like to thank all volunteers involved in our community, as well as welcome the new volunteers who joined the RCA Team:
Alina Cotovanu – Treasurer
Vladimir Ivanovv – Board Secretary
Samantha Moulds – Director, Memberships and Partnerships
Nichole Wyatt – Director at Large
Melodie Tang – Director at Large
Please see our website, https://www.riverbendcommunity.ca/about-us/our-team to find out more about the RCA volunteer team.
Upcoming Events
Spring Plant Fundraiser
Help support Riverbend community beautification with our first ever Spring Plant Fundraiser. By purchasing plants through this program, not only will you beautify your own space, but the proceeds from the fundraiser will support future community beautification projects.
Orders will be accepted between April 11 and May 10 until 3:00 pm.
Pick up at the RCA parking lot: Wednesday, May 24 between 5:00 and 7:30 pm*
*Pick-ups must be made by 7:30 pm. Any remaining flowers will be donated to the RCA and planted at the community centre.
If you are unable to collect your order yourself, please arrange to have a friend or neighbour pick up your order and designate them on the order form. Order online at https://www.riverbendcommunity.ca/events/spring-plant-fundraiser.
Good Food Box Program
The content varies weekly, due to seasonal availability. The boxes contain the maximum produce to ensure our clients are getting the most value for the price.
• $25 Small Box (20 to 25lbs)
• $30 Medium Box (30 to 35lbs)
• $35 Large Box (40 to 45lbs)
Order Deadline: Tuesday, April 25 by 6:00 pm
Pick-Up: Tuesday, May 4 between 5:00 and 7:00 pm at the community centre.
Order online at www.riverbendcommunity.ca/programs/community-programs/good-food-boxes-community-kitchen.
New Programs Starting April 2023
Your favourite community programs such as Tai Chi, Dance Fitness, Gentle Yoga, Pilates with Yoga, and Music for Littles will be starting again in April 2023.
Register online at www.riverbendcommunity.ca/programs.
Seniors’ Cards and Coffee!
Join us in the Elbow room every second and fourth Friday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00 pm for cards, coffee, treats, and friendship. $2 donation appreciated. No pre-registration necessary.
Upcoming Dates: April 14 and April 28
RCA Information Session – April 13
Riverbend Community Association (RCA) would like to invite residents to an open house on Thursday, April 13 at 7:15 pm at the community centre. We will be hosting presentations by:
• Calgary Police Services – Residential Traffic Safety Unit
• City of Calgary – Green Line LRT
• Ecco Recycling & Energy Corporation – Reclamation Project
Stayed connected by visiting our website, https://www.riverbendcommunity.ca/ or follow us on social media (Riverbend Community Calgary).
18 St SE Adaptive Bike Lane Pilot Update
Residents are invited to review the City of Calgary traffic data of the 18 St SE Adaptive Bike Pilot and message from the Ward 11 Office at www.riverbendcommunity.ca.
The Ward 11 Office will continue working with the Riverbend Community Association on 18 St SE traffic and safety issues; we are committed to helping the community to improve street safety for all users. We encourage community members to reach out to the RCA for further involvement in community-led traffic safety initiatives. https://www.riverbendcommunity.ca/contact-us.
Thank you to everyone for their engagement and feedback during the duration of the pilot, any outstanding thoughts may be sent to [email protected].
We Want You to Have Your Say!
RCA is establishing two new committees to address the concerns of all Riverbend residents.
1. The Traffic and Safety Committee: Contact Director Brenda Pereira at [email protected].
2. The Beautification Committee: Contact Director Pat Medhurst at [email protected].
