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All Candidates Forum Oct 8th 7:30pm 1

The TCA is pleased to co-host an ALL-CANDIDATES FORUM for our new federal riding of CALGARY ROCKY RIDGE. The FORUM will be held Thursday, October 8th, 7:30 PM at the Tuscany Club: 212 Tuscany Way NW. Any residents in the riding are welcome to attend. For those who are unable to make it, the forum will be recorded and posted to YouTube, via a link from our website. A series of prepared questions will be posed to the candidates by the moderator. Questions for the candidates may be submitted via email to president@tuscanyca.org for consideration. There will be no questions from the floor, but campaign teams will be available afterward to provide information and engage on an individual basis. All of the candidates have confirmed their attendance. The Tuscany Community Association (TCA) is working together with the Tuscany Residents Association (TRA), and our neighbours Rocky Ridge Royal Oak Community Association (RRROCA) […]


Tuscany LRT Public Art Celebration!

The City of Calgary is pleased to host a community celebration of roger that – a new large-scale public artwork at the Tuscany LRT station, created by Canadian artist Bill Pechet. Bring the family. Bring a friend. Bring a neighbour you’ve yet to meet. Calgarians will delight in live local music, light refreshments and interactive art activities lead by mentee artists who were inspired by Bill Pechet’s creation. GO collaborative, the Community and Cultural Development artists for the Tuscany LRT project will also be present conducting community engagement for their upcoming project. roger that is a permanent public artwork comprised of two, 12 metre-high sculptures, situated on either side of Crowchild Trail. Like neighbours talking over a fence, the piece connects the communities of Tuscany on one side and Rocky Ridge and Royal Oak on the other. Friday, Sept. 18 7 to 9 p.m. Tuscany LRT Station on the Rocky […]


Bullying Ends Here is now available on Amazon!

Hi Everyone, Bullying Ends Here is now available on Amazon!  Proceeds from the book go to Bullying Ends Here which allows me to keep talking to you and their teachers in schools across Canada. I have a favour to ask.  Could you please purchase the book on Tuesday 30 June?  Of course your can purchase the book anytime but we are aiming to reach ‘best seller’ status on Amazon which will give the book, and especially the message that Bullying Ends Here, higher visibility. Here’s the link Lastly, if you could share this with anyone I may have missed, on social media or by any other means you can think of, I would truly appreciate it. Thank-you for all your support Have a great summer! Your friend, Tad


Tuscany Elementary School – Naming Survey

A School Naming Committee comprised of six Tuscany community representatives, Calgary Board of Education trustees and administration was convened to bring a recommendation for the name of the new elementary school being built in Tuscany to the Board of Trustees. The committee would like your input for naming this new school. The committee will only consider names that follow the Board of Trustees’ Guiding Principles (see survey). Please complete this survey prior to June 8, 2015. It is important to note that this is not a vote, but rather an opportunity for input. Learn more and submit your naming suggestions http://www.cbe.ab.ca/schools/building-and-modernizing-schools/Pages/tuscany-school.aspx


PARENT EDUCATION NIGHT: Bullying Ends Here

Bullying Ends Here Presented by Constable Tad Milmine and Dare to Care Parents will learn about what bullying is, the effects it can have, as well as what can we do to help our children. This free event is open to all community residents Tuesday, May 26, 2015 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Twelve Mile Coulee School 65 Tuscany Hills Road NW For more information see: http://www.bullyingendshere.ca/tad/tad-s-story and http://daretocare.ca/ FREE and Open to all Tuscany residents To register for this free event please click here


Notice of intent to Amend Bylaws

The Tuscany Community Association (TCA) is intending to amend the bylaws at the 2015 Annual General Meeting to be held 7pm on May 20, 2015 at the Tuscany Club. The latest bylaws are posted here for community review Click here to download the DRAFT Tuscany Community Association Bylaws V3.3 Please send any comments, feedback, change requests, or suggestions to president@tuscanyca.org


All-Candidate Forum Video 1

The TCA co-hosted two all-candidate forums with the Scenic Acres Community Association and the Rocky Ridge Royal Oak Community Association. Questions were different for each, so you may wish to run through both if you are interested in a specific issue. Both were recorded, and the video links are here: Monday, April 20th — not attended by Sandra Jansen (PC) or Karen Mills (NDP): https://t.co/2krdREtuaF Friday, April 24th — not attended by Karen Mills (NDP): https://vimeo.com/126012491


Parent Education Evening

You are invited to attend the 1st Parent Education Evening presented by the Tuscany Community Coalition Together, the Tuscany Community Association, Tuscany Residents Association, Tuscany School, St. Basil’s School and Twelve Mile Coulee School have sponsored Dr. Wayne Hammond, Co-CEO of MeritCore, to come and speak to our community regarding encouraging resiliency in our children. Find out more at: http://www.sbparenting.com February 25th @ 7:00pm at St. Basil’s School This presentation is open to residents of Tuscany FREE of charge For details and to sign up click here: http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/preparing-our-children-to-thrive-tickets-15408214384


Youth Movie & PJ night!

PJ Movie Party at the Tuscany Club! Thursday December 4th 8:15-10pm, all youth in grades 7-12 welcome! You do not need to be a Tuscany Club member to come hang out! Free event, includes popcorn and pop! Bring your Pj’s, bring your friends, and let’s get our cozy on!