Sunnyside’s Evolution
Submitted by Bob Bott (Sunnyside resident since 1990, SHC since 2002, before that, six years in Hillhurst)
An article that Gerald Wheatley and I put together for the two Jane’s Walks in Sunnyside May 2.
Board Update
Submitted by Buzz Viberg
Dear Sunnyhill Members, The June AGM is fast approaching and the Board will be losing Sean, who has served his two year term. Previous to our Board of eight, soon to be seven, Sean as Chair and now Director, has been integral in ensuring that sound Governance was sustained when the Board was meagre on members! We owe Sean a huge 'thank you', we will miss the energy, intelligence and wisdom you brought to the Board role. Wishing you every success in any new endeavours and a relaxing life moving forward!
The Board would like to encourage and welcome two new Board members at the June meeting. Ideally nine members on the Board would ensure continuity, collaboration and a great opportunity to learn the ropes while being in a supportive environment, where our present respectful, caring and responsible Board members would value your opinions and contributions.
Thank you for your consideration, Sunnyhill Board
Current board members: Anna Barrett (chair), Emma Thursby (vice chair), Jaime Muneoka (treasurer), Meagan Synnott (secretary), Sean Lindsay (outgoing), Rikia Novotny, Buzz Viberg, Rachel Rose
Electrical Panel Replacement
Submitted by Ximena Gonzalez
Electrical panel replacement coming later in May!
If you’ve taken a close look at the electrical panel in your home’s basement, you may have noticed that the breakers are a little bit loose, or that they trip often without rhyme or reason. Maybe your lights flicker more than they used to. The reason for this is that the panels are almost 50 years old, which is double the number of years as they typically last, so we’re long overdue to replace them. Because old electrical panels are a significant fire hazard, in our last general meeting members voted to get new ones, and the buildings committee is gearing up to begin replacing them by the end of May. The bulk of installations should take place in June. The process is pretty straightforward and takes about four hours in total. First, ENMAX turns down the power to your unit, so that the electrician can safely swap the old panel for a new one. After a City of Calgary inspector makes sure the new panel is safely installed, ENMAX turns the power back on. Food should keep fine in the fridge/freezer, as long as these appliances remain shut while the power is down. Sasha, the office coordinator, will send out the replacement calendar soon. If you aren’t home at the scheduled day/time, Sasha will let the technicians into your unit.
In the meantime, if you notice any of the following red flags, flip the breaker off and notify the office immediately: Smell of rotten eggs or fish, warm breakers
Spring News from Grounds!
Submitted by Debbie Willis
The bin is booked! Our spring dumpster will arrive on May 26th and stay for ten days. If you are getting rid of goods in usable condition, please put them beside the bin in case someone else finds your trash to be treasure. But please check back after a day or two to ensure that these goods go in the bin if they're not wanted by neighbours.
Please join us on for a Clean Up Your Yard and Common Spaces worker bee on June 7th at 10am. There will be weeding, pruning and mulching to do be done, and snacks to eaten!
We will be meeting with our arborist at the end of May. If you have any concerns about your trees, please email us with a description of the location and issues you hope will be addressed by May 22nd.
A reminder that our shed is here for you! Please make sure to put your name on the sign-out sheet in the shed if you're borrowing tools or other items that can be used multiple times. You do not need to sign out single-use items, like pest-control or paper yard bags.
If anyone would still like to sign the Water Not Coal petition regarding coal-mining in the Rocky Mountains, please reach out to Debbie Willis at debmwillis@gmail.com
Good Food Box Delivery
Submitted by Belle Auld
The next Good Food Box delivery date is May 28. To place an order, email Belle Auld (belleauld@gmail.com) or Marion Gauzer (mgauzer@yahoo.com) by noon on May 19.
Day of Protest
Submitted by Cindy Schnee
Neighbour Day Event
Submitted by Belle Auld
Neighbour Day 2026 is June 20, please see hsca.ca for more information.