This is the
VOICE OF SUNNYHILL
Submitted by Paola Bacaro
Name: Rikia Unit: 849
Prettiest place you’ve ever been to: Going to beautiful places is one of my favourite things. I can’t really name a prettiest. I would say they have all been in nature though.
Favourite thing to do on the weekend: Go on an adventure with Henry and Adrian
Favourite late-night snack: Oranges
Something others may not know about you: That’s something to tell over tea or a pint at the curling club :)
Submitted by Cindy Schnee
This recipe last appeared in the Sunnyhill Voice in 2001 (I’m joking! It did appear, I’m just not sure when it appeared).
Ingredients
You will need a candy thermometer for this recipe
1 c (250ml) honey
1⁄2 Tsp (2ml) pure vanilla extract
1⁄4 c (50ml) cashew, almond, or hazelnut butter (you can use peanut butter as well, or
sun butter for nut allergies)
1 Tbsp (15ml) unsalted butter
Directions
1. Boil the honey on low to medium-low heat in a medium sized pot for 18-20 minutes, or until it reaches 300F (150C) on a candy thermometer.
2. Turn off the stove, but keep the pot on the burner. Add the rest of the ingredientsand mix well.
3. Spread the honey mixture thinly onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Be careful! The mixture is very hot and will burn skin!
4. Cover with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, until completely hardened (I always put mine outside on the balcony if making in the winter.)
5. Separate the candy from the parchment paper and break into pieces.
6. Store the candy in the refrigerator to keep it crisp.
7. Share some with a neighbour!
Submitted by Belle Auld
Thanks to Kiarra Spenst for being the drop off location every month for our Good Food Boxes!
Submitted by Scottie Potter
Nesting Magpies
Black billed magpie nests may look a bit messy, but they’re actually carefully constructed, and can take up to seven weeks to complete. Both partners tend to the nest, with the female focusing on the internal structure while the male builds a large domed roof to protect against birds-of-prey. These nests are deceptively sturdy too, and are often used year after year.
Submitted by Marion Gauzer
The next Good Food Box delivery date is April 25. To place an order, please fill out and submit our online order form no later than noon on April 16. If for any reason you can’t submit your order online (or you have any questions), please email me (mgauzer@yahoo.ca) with your order information. Boxes come in three sizes (*weights are approximate):
Small Box: $30 15-20lbs* of fruits and vegetables
Medium Box: $35 25-30lbs* of fruits and vegetables
Large Box: $4035-40lbs* of fruits and vegetables
You can pay for your Good Food Box: with cash (in an envelope with your name on it) when you pick up your order OR by sending an email transfer to Belle Auld (belleauld@gmail.com) before April 25.
When: Sunday, April 14th 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Where: Calgary Curling Club
Members can vote on a spending motion for the design development phase of the project.
When: Friday, April 5th 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Where: Calgary Curling Club
What: This drop-in session will be about the design development phase of the proposed retrofit and new build. Members from the P & D Committee and Lee Provost from Boundary Design will be on hand to provide information and answer your questions.
When: Sunday, March 31, 2024, 10:00 AM
Where: Commons
Submitted by Eric Moschopedis
PASSING THE TORCH: A Webinar on Succession Planning
A presentation by Alberta Media Arts Alliance about their recent succession planning process.
When: Sunday, March 31, 2024, 10:00 AM
Where: Via Zoom link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/passing-the-torch-awebinar-on-succession-planning-tickets-858491700787
Submitted by Debbie Willis
The Grounds Committee will be trialing four types of ground cover this year, to discover if there are alternatives to grass that will better serve our co-op. We currently water the grass and pay for mowing; we are hoping that, after our retrofit and new building are complete, we can replace the grass with ground-cover that will be less expensive to maintain, less water-intensive, and that will support pollinators and biodiversity.
After doing research into various lawn covers, we are planning to trial four varieties:
A type of short-growing and drought-resistant grass called Eco-Lawn; we will be over-seeding existing grass near the circle garden with this variety.
The Alternative Lawn Mix Wildflower Seeds, which form a low-growing, dense ground cover composed of fine fescues, flowers, and clover species, from West Coast Seeds. Suitable for Zone 3 climates like our own, we will over-seed some of the grass in the space behind the units on 3rd Street.
The Easy Care Envirolawn Cover Crop Seeds, a mix of low maintenance grasses and drought-tolerant flowers, from West Coast Seeds. As above, this mix is suitable for Zone 3 climates; we will over-seed some of the grass in the space behind the units on 3rd Street.
Wildflower seeds from Wildflower Farm. We will remove the existing grass from a small portion of the grassy areas behind the units on 3rd street, and plant wildflower seeds in that area to trial a true wildflower meadow. There will be several months of no growth, as we prepare the ground for planting in the fall.
Please contact Debbie at debmwillis@gmail.com if you have questions or concerns about these plans.
Submitted by Kim
The Education Committee is looking for new members! Our committee organizes educational events for current and prospective members. We also support the co-op and committees with reviewing and updating our policies. If you’re interested in joining and would like more information, please get in touch with us at shceducation@shaw.ca
Submitted by Paola Bacaro
Name: Paola
Unit: 22
Prettiest place you’ve ever been to: Tapotupotu Bay, North Island New Zealand.
Favourite thing to do on the weekend: Read the Globe and Mail Saturday edition.
Favourite late-night snack: Cereal (like Jordan's Morning Crisp Wild About Berries).
Something others may not know about you: I recently joined the Communications Committee and may be coming to interview you soon!
by Scottie Potter
Urban Bobcats
Recent years have seen an influx of bobcat sightings in Calgary, including the areas around Sunnyhill. These athletic and adaptive cats are opportunistic predators, willing to hunt prey on the ground or in trees.
What to do if you encounter a bobcat? While they pose no danger to people, bobcats may see small pets as prey. Keeping cats indoors and small dogs leashed is a good way to avoid a bad bobcat encounter.
Bobcat on McHugh Bluff. Photo by Scottie Potter.
Nature Photo Submissions
L: Coyote and mallards at Prince’s Island Park. Photo by Teale Sargent. Submitted by Cindy Schnee.
R: Immature bald eagle and harassing magpies on McHugh Bluff. Submitted by Mia Rushton.
Submitted by Mia Rushton
Thank you to Belle, Marion and Kiarra for organizing and distributing the Good Food Box. I love being able to get fresh & affordable food without going to the grocery store. Your efforts are much appreciated!
L: Kiki & Shala, submitted by Cindy Schnee
R: Halloumi, submitted by Mia Rushton
When: March 24, 2024 3:00PM
Where: Calgary Curling Club
Included in the 2024 Sunnyhill Co-op Budget document is:
1) Background information outlining Sunnyhill’s financial position
2) Detailed budget compiled from committee requests.
3) Three separate budget scenarios that show the impact of what a 2%, 4% and a 6% increase in the Economic Housing Charge would have on Sunnyhill's net income and financial position. Please note the expenses are identical in each scenario on the detailed budget provided. The only change is the housing charge.
Please review in advance. There will be an opportunity at the meeting to address questions prior to the vote. We are only voting on the 2024 budget. Decisions made at the meeting will not bind Sunnyhill in future years.
When: March 21, 2024 6:30pm
Where: Calgary Curling Club
Agenda:
Welcome – 5 mins
Approval of agenda – 5 mins
Approval of minutes – 5 mins
Planning and Development update
Policies from Education
Present board goals – state of co-op
o Financials
o Conflicts
Close
When: Tuesday, March 5th at 6:30pm
Where: The Curling Club
We are still working our way through the Alberta Cooperatives Act. This week we will be learning about the Capital Structure of Cooperatives (whoop whoop). You don’t want to miss this one, it will be gripping! We promise a great time getting to know each other better over a few dry pages and a cold beer. The Cooperatives Act can be found here.
When: February 20, 2024 at 6:30pm
Where: The Calgary Curling Club
What: Read the Alberta Cooperatives Act pages 60-71 (Part 4: Directors and Officers of a Cooperative; Divisions 6-10). We will read for 30 minutes, then drink some beers and discuss. The Cooperatives Act can be found here.
Submitted by Marion Gauzer
Have you heard about the Good Food Box but aren’t sure what it is?
Good Food Box is a Community Kitchen program that allows Calgarians to buy a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables at an affordable price. The contents vary from month to month depending on seasonal availability. Orders can be picked up at our Sunnyhill Co-op “depot” which is unit 2.
The next Good Food Box delivery date is February 29. To place an order, please fill out and submit our online order form no late than noon on February 20. If for any reason you can’t submit your order online (or you have any questions), please email me (mgauzer@yahoo.ca) with your order information.
You can pay for your Good Food Box:
with cash (in an envelope with your name on it) when you pick up your order OR
by sending an email transfer to Belle Auld (belleauld@gmail.com) before February 29.
Boxes come in three sizes (*weights are approximate):
Small Box: $30 15-20lbs* of fruits and vegetables
Medium Box: $35 25-30lbs* of fruits and vegetables
Large Box: $40 35-40lbs* of fruits and vegetables
