Next BRCA Board Meeting - December 14, 2009
Location: Bridgeland-Riverside Community Centre, 917 Centre Ave NE (Corner of 9th St & Centre Ave NE), upstairs in the Lantern Room or downstairs in Room A. Time: 7-9 pm.
For more information, email: contact @brcacalgary.org

Cross-Cultural Parenting Program
Are you a parent new to Canada? Come to the Cross-Cultural Parenting Program!
We will discuss how immigrant parents can cope with the changes they face in a new country and culture.
Parents will have the opportunity to discuss and share their concerns and offer support and encouragement to each other.  Course and childminding are provided FREE of charge! More info.
To register, please call Hamda Umar at 403-263-4414 ext. 133

Calgary Police Service offers Safe Driving Seminar to Calgary Businesses
Each year nearly 400 people are killed and more than 27,000 injured in vehicle collisions in Alberta. These collisions impact families, communities and businesses alike and cost Albertans $4 billion annually. Sadly it is recognized that most of these collisions are preventable. The “Safe Driving to Save Lives” seminar is designed to educate and enhance individual awareness regarding the importance of safe driving habits and how such behaviours contribute to workplace safety. These interactive presentations normally take two hours and can be tailored to address specific areas of concern, and best of all they are free for Calgary-area businesses. Please call Constable Chisholm of Traffic Education Unit at 403-567-4042 to book a free seminar for your employees. More info.

Bridgeland Inter-Agency Group
The Bridgeland Inter-Agency group is a group of community service providers and interested community members, and we meet every couple months for information sharing, networking and coffee.
Next Meeting: To be announced
For more information, contact Christine Bennett, cbennett@calgary.ca or 403-221-3841.

Traffic and Parking Issues
No doubt you’ve noticed that there has been continuous change, in both the parking and traffic situations in Bridgeland, for the past few years. This will be an ongoing condition for quite some time yet, as our neighbourhood grows and develops. If you have a particular issue, problem, question, or even a commendation, you can contact Lori Losowy (pres@brcacalgary.org or 403-237-6765), with details, and our Traffic & Parking Sub-Committee will put it on our agenda. Happy trails!

Alberta Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act (SCAN)
SCAN – will improve community safety by targeting and, if necessary, closing residential and business buildings that are habitually used for illegal activities such as drugs, prostitution and gangs. Click here for more information or visit their website at: www.Scan.Alberta.ca.

Bridgeland-Riverside Playgroup - next playdate October 16
Parents and kids are welcome to join us for crafts, games and some active play every third Friday of the month. We will be meeting at the BRCA Community Hall located at 917 Centre Ave NE, upstairs in the Lantern Room (north entrance). The playgroup is best suited for kids under 5. Participation is free, but a current BRCA membership is required (memberships may be purchased at the playgroup). All interested parents and caregivers are welcome to contact us at playgroup@braccalgary.org.
The playgroup runs from 9:30-11am.
Dates: Jan 15, Feb 19, Mar 19, and Apr 16 at the Hall

Mosaic After School Program
The Mosaic After School Program provides after school care Monday - Friday from 3:30pm - 5:30pm for childern 6 to 12 years of age. For more information click here.