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The TGCA Community News Page
Our community news page includes information about the centre and its upcoming events and programs, updates about hours and restrictions, volunteer opportunities, blog posts and announcements from The City, our community partners, and other non-profits offering programs and events relevant to the members and residents that we serve. To publish something here, send an email to Vanessa, v.gillard@tgcacalgary.com.
Updates at-a-glance:
- Holiday hours: The TGCA will be closed Monday, May 23 for the Victoria Day long weekend and The 56 will be closed Sunday & Monday. Have a great long weekend!
- Good Food Box Program: Hours for pickup days are now 2 pm – 6 pm going forward. More info
- Bowling: The TGCA kindly requests that members and guests book their bowling online or call 403-274-6840, Mon-Fri, 9 – 4:30 pm with inquiries. The TGCA is no longer reserving lanes without payment so please have a look at lane availability on the bowling info page to see when you can book or walk in.
- Skate Shop: The Forbes Innes Arena Skate Shop will close on April 15 and reopen in the fall. During this time, you can call Larry, 587-999-2397, to make an appointment to get skates sharpened.
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Community News; In Your Inbox Not Your Mailbox
That newsletter you get in your mailbox isn’t The TGCA newsletter. The last issue of …
Check out these awesome playoff specials at The 56
Click here for more info on The TGCA’s hangout spot, The 56 Restaurant & Lounge …
City of Calgary Free Summer Program Guide
2022 Free, Fun Summer Activities – Join the fun!
If you’re looking for something to do with …
Greenview Industrial BIA “Eye on Greenview” Meeting
More info on their site: https://www.greenviewindustrial.com/ …
Hatha Yoga session 4 registration now open
The known physical and mental benefits of yoga practice are many. Here are just a …
Now closed to applicants- The TGCA is seeking vendors for outdoor market, Neighbour Day 2022
Applications for this market are no longer being accepted. The TGCA will contact all applicants …
Community Safety Meeting with Area Constable, May 16
Monday, May 16 at 6:30 pm in the Thorncliffe Room. Open to all residents in …
New business member, Heartland Agency & Educational Services
The Heartland Agency is a great option for childcare in the area. They offer community …
Clean-up Day 2022 volunteers needed
We are looking for volunteers for The TGCA Clean-up Day on May 28th, 2022. The …
Wanna play slo-pitch this summer? Registration now open!
Come to the TGCA ball diamond in the bowl and play some Slo-pitch this summer! …
TGCA Gardening Talk and Perennial Exchange, May 28
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or as green as they come, there’s something for you …
TGCA Recycle & Clean-up Day 2022
The TGCA in association with the City of Calgary will be hosting a Community Cleanup …
News from the Friends of Nose Hill by Anne Burke
April 2022
We read about and see firefighters and grass fire units respond to fires on …
TGCA Parade of Garage Sales 2022
Have you been accumulating more and more and more things in the past 2 years? …
Mother’s Day Tea presented by The TGWL
Thanks so much to everyone who came to the TGWL Mother’s Day Tea on Saturday. …
58th Thorncliffe Scouts Bottle Drive, April 30th
Please include ready-to-drink beverage containers including pop, beer, wine, liquor, tea, water, juice and milk …
The Team Special is back at The 56!
This offer not redeemable in combination with any other offers. …
New Calgary Police Service-District 3 social media pages
Message from CPS:Members of the Calgary Police Service in District 3 have created a Facebook …
McKnight Blvd. Pedestrian Bridge Project – via City of Calgary
This month, Roads will begin preparation work for the removal and rehabilitation of the McKnight …
Thornhill Baptist Church’s Community Litter Clean Up
To register, visit Thornhill Baptist Church’s website: https://thornhillbaptistchurch.com/special-events/ …
Book the TGCA gymnasium for $60/hr
Is it a crumby day outside? Smoky, windy, rainy? Rent the gymnasium and all 10,000 …
Street Sweeping in Thorncliffe Greenview postponed until June
UPDATE
On Thursday April 21, 2022 The City will postpone some previously scheduled residential street sweeping …
Increased Vandalism at Calgary Bus Shelters – via Calgary Transit
This message is from Calgary Transit officals:During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was an increase in …
Book a pickleball court at The TGCA
Book up to 4 pickleball courts Monday, Wednesday or Thursday at the TGCA all spring …
Live music at The 56 | Saturday, April 23 | WD and The 40s
More info about The 56 Restaurant & Lounge here …
Update on 5504 Centre Street
Thank you to all who reached out regarding the “For Rent” sign that appeared this …
$60 Pizza & Bowling Deal, April 18-22
Why not bring the kids to bowl while they’re on Easter break? We’re offering the …
Corpus Christi Parish Clothing Drive, May 9 – 16
Message via Corpus Christi:We are once again holding our Clothing / Textile Drive May 9-16, …
City of Calgary Compost Giveaway
Green Cart Compost GiveawayThe City of Calgary is offering complimentary compost for residents to use …
Sit and Be Fit, Session 2 Registration Closed
Drop in at any class!Great fitness option for seniors and those with limited mobility in …
Tuesday Pizza & Bowling Deal at The 56
Looking for a night out that won’t break the bank? We’ve got you covered!This deal …
TGCA Business Member Feature: General Auto Detailing
Looking to refresh your vehicle this spring? Let General Auto Detailing handle it from top …
North Haven Learning Grounds Project, Spring 2022
North Haven School is planning a schoolyard naturalization project called the North Haven Learning Grounds. …
MP Michelle Rempel Garner’s April 2022 report to constituents
I recently hosted a virtual town hall with our community. I was pleased to have …
NEW!! TGCA Spring Art Classes for seniors, adults, kids & youth
Great new art classes starting the first week of April!
Whether you’re pushing 90 or …
Weekly Green Cart Pickup Returns the End of April
Weekly green cart pickup returns the last week of April. Check your schedule at calgary.ca/collection and sign …
Want to start a club or league in the community?
What are you passionate about? Knitting? Dungeons and dragons? Gardening? Kids’ activities? The TGCA is …
We need bingo volunteers!
Can you spare a couple of evenings a month?
At the TGCA our mission is to …
The TGCA 2022 Casino Fundraiser
Come and help out at our casino fundraiser at Pure Casino Calgary! It’ll be fun …
Interested in crime stats in our area?
As the pandemic has worn on (and on and on) concerns from residents about the …
New Business Member Alert! Pawsitive Solutions
This puppy and dog training company runs classes at the TGCA! We love having Kris …
Looking for a daycare in the area?
Looking for a daycare program in the area? Check out Educentre Early Learning in Thorncliffe. …
Your TGCA membership account has some handy features
It’s fair to say that when the TGCA’s current site went live in March of …
Pickleball is back at The TGCA!
NEW!! Friday Drop-in Pickleball at The TGCA! We’re so happy to bring our drop-in pickleball …
Learn about being a police officer, online youth program from City and CPS
Ever wonder what it’s like to be a Police Officer? Our very own Community Resource …
New Speed Limit Coming on Greenview Drive
Greenview residents will soon see a decrease in the posted speed limit on Greenview Drive …
Daylighting Confederation Creek, article by The Friends of Confederation Creek
Pictured: Confederation Creek flowing through Confederation Park, a happier vision of what could be for …
Build Community and Build Yourself Up Too
In the summer of 2019, when I came on at the centre as the programming …
UPDATE: See What We Heard Report from City re: 40 Avenue N.E. Park & Area Improvements
Read the engagement report regarding the park design from The City here: https://engage.calgary.ca/40aveNEpark
Published Aug. 2021Overview …
Uncovering Confederation Creek, article from Friends of Confederation Creek
Pictured: Confederation Creek beneath the Highland Park Valley. A pipe is no place for a …
Closer to Home Community Services, online classes in January 2022
CTH has a couple of great online activities and learning opportunities coming up this month. …
Meter Exchanges in Ward 4
The following is a notice from the City of Calgary, Water Services and may affect …
Report your concerns about crime in the area, we’re listening, so is Constable Lower
We have created an email account communitysafety@tgcacalgary.com where you can forward concerns you would like the …
Community Safety Meeting Recap
Thank you to all who attended our meeting on September 13, it was an informative …
The Thorncliffe Greenview Asset Map, a beautiful addition to our community by Mary Haasdyk
Have you seen the transformation the electrical box on 56 Ave has undertaken? Thanks to …
58th Scouts at Thorncliffe Greenview, September 2021
58th has survived this last year of meeting outdoors and virtual. We are very happy to …
TGCA’s 2000 Likes Contest
You like us!! Now win some prizes!We’ve got 2000 likes on our Facebook page! To …
Corpus Christie Spring 2021 Clothing/Textile Drive Recap
“Honorary CWL member” Corbin poses with the 2,000+ pounds of textiles he helped load and …
MP Michelle Rempel Garner’s July 2021 report to consituents
I want to wish everyone in our community a happy Canada Day and a safe …
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