Rocky Ridge Ranch Homeowners Association

Our annual Holiday Market is happening on Saturday, November 24th from 10-2pm. Come out and support local vendors and artisans!

If you are looking for unique gifts for the holiday season, be sure to check out our Holiday Market! There will be a variety of local vendors selling an array of handmade items, as well as some community favorites.

Fall programs start today, with Yan/Yin yin yoga at 9:30-10:45am and Pilates at 7:30-8:20pm. We also have Yoga for Children at 1:15-2:30 for preschool/kinder aged children.
If you are interested in trying out a class, feel free to use a drop-in pass! Yan/yin - $20*; Pilates - $15*; Yoga for Children - $10*.
*if you wish to register for the class after purchasing a drop-in pass, the remainder of the session will be pro-rated to the advertised rate.

Fall programs start next week! If you haven't seen our full list of programs, be sure to visit our website at www.rrrha.ca for more details. We have more yoga classes (adult and children), pilates, art classes, and an introduction to music for pre-k/kinder kids.
You can register online, in person, or over the phone during regular business hours.

RRRHA is hiring! We are looking for energetic individuals to add to our seasonal crew (May - August, with the option of extending into September) that display a willingness to work with a team as well as possess the capacity to work with limited supervision. Duties will include (but may not be limited to):
• General landscaping and Grounds maintenance (including grass cutting, weeding, pruning, planting, etc.) • Park and Lake Equipment supervision • Facilities maintenance (ja...nitorial duties and general upkeep) • Customer Service (including answering phone calls, processing payments)
Hours: 30-40 hours/week, rotating shifts Monday-Sunday between the hours of 7:00am – 9:00pm. Candidates must be available to work varying shifts.
Hourly rate of pay: $16.00 per hour.
Job requirements:
• Physically fit and able to lift up to 60 lbs. • Valid Alberta class 5 driver’s license or GDL (minimum of one year) is an asset. • Bondable and able to obtain valid CPS security clearance. • Valid CPR and First Aid Training certification *training is available upon hire
Submit a resume and cover letter to officeadmin@rrrha.ca. Applications will be accepted until such time as positions are no longer available.
RRRHA thanks all applicants in advance however only those selected will be contacted.
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Happy New Year to all of our members!
The Winter session programs that were scheduled to start this week have been delayed until next week to allow more time for registration. If you are interested in Yoga, Pilates, Zumba or Sewing, we have classes for you. Please visit our website at www.rrrha.ca to register online or contact the office.

Good morning members. Snow clearing on the approved pathways will begin today. Please visit the website to view a map of the areas that will be cleared. RRRHA appreciates your patience over the past year as we have navigated through the snow and ice removal agreement with the City of Calgary.

RRRHA update: Holiday Market
Bakers, crafters, knitters, sewers, and makers and creators of unique handmade items - Our annual Holiday Market is being held on Saturday November 25th from 10-2pm. If any of our members or neighbours are interested in, or know of anyone interested in having a vendor stall, please contact the office at 403-547-6633.

RRRHA programs update:
The date of the babysitter's course has been changed to November 4th due to changes in instructor availability. If you have an 11-15 year old that is interested in babysitting and would benefit from this terrific program, consider signing them up. Register online or through the office.
The second session for Zumba, Pilates, and Yoga begins next month and registration is ongoing online. Drop in passes are still available through the office for this session if you want to try a class.

RRRHA is looking for casual seasonal staff for snow removal. Please see the attached job advertisement if you or someone you know may be interested in applying.

Fall progam registration is available online and in person at the Ranch. This session the Ranch is offering a varied assortment of Yoga classes, Pilates, Zumba, and Young Rembrandts. Please visit our website at www.rrrha.ca for a details and complete listing of programs.
A number of private programs such as Deb Laxton School of Dance, Yogart, Sportball, and Pound Fitness are also being hosted at the Ranch. Websites for these activities are available on the RRRHA website.

The following email was received from Eric Lowther regarding the Stoney Trail Aggregate (gravel) pit. In light of numerous complaints about noise and hours of operations, please see the details provided below.
I am the Rocky View County Councillor for the areas adjacent to your communities. I am writing concerning the Stoney Trail Aggregate pit, just east of Rocky Ridge Road, which is operated by the Province of Alberta.
The Pit runs 24 hours a day – as authorized by the ...Provincial Government.Contractors there are authorized and directed by the province to mine and crush gravel 24 hours a day.The late evening and night noise of the 24 hour operation is louder than ever this year, even up to a kilometer away and certainly is disrupting a number of local residents. (Please see letter to Province attached)*.
On Wednesday, August 30th at 7:00 pm, local residents are meeting to find out more and see what can be done to change the operating hours of the extraction operation from these Provincially operated lands.
All local residents are invited to attend this meeting at 7:00 pm August 30th at the Bearspaw Community Centre. (map*) 253220 Bearspaw Rd
I request you pass this invite along to community leaders and any concerned residents you may have in Rocky Ridge or Royal Oak. All are welcome attend this information/action session.
Please let me know if your communities share these concerns.
Respectfully,
Eric Lowther - Councillor, Rocky View County elowther@rockyview.ca Cell: 403.815.4999 www.ericlowther.ca www.rockyview.ca
*If you wish to receive a copy of the letter map, please email officeadmi@rrrha.ca prior to 4:00pm on the 30th.
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The Fall Program guide has been uploaded and online registration is now available. Pilates, zumba, several yoga options, and young rembrandts are all being offered at the Ranch. In addition, there are several new and returning activities being hosted by independant groups such as Scouts, YogArt, sportball, pound fitness, Deb Laxton's school of dance and Karate. Please visit our website at www.rrrha.ca for details of RRRHA programs and links for further information about the independent programs.
To register online for RRRHA programs visit https://central.ivrnet.com/rrrha/programs

UPDATE:
Due to weather conditions, there is no RRRHA staff in the park and boats are unavailable today (May 24th). The office will close at 4:00pm.

Hello Members! *SPLASHPOOL UPDATE**
With the long weekend in sight, RRRHA is excited to open the splash pool tomorrow, May 19th! The fence will be taken down by mid-day tomorrow and the pool will be officially opened.
The staff and Board would like to remind our members and guests of the following guidelines:
... • The Park is open to Members and guests (maximum of 6 guests per member household) from 9:00am to 9:00pm daily. • Children under the age of 11 must be supervised in the park at all times. • There is no lifeguard on duty. • No rollerblading, skate boarding or bicycling allowed in the park • Children up to 36 months are required to wear a plastic diaper/little swimmers when in the pool. (Little swimmers available for purchase in the office for $2.00) • Lake equipment will be available for use in 30 minute time slots between the hours of 11:00am – 8:00pm daily beginning May 20th until September 4th. • A waiver must be filled out and signed by a parent or guardian (16 years or older) each time lake equipment is used. A piece of ID, park access card, keys (or similar) will be held in the office until the waiver is returned to the office. • Children under the age of 12 are not permitted to use lake equipment unattended. • The games room will be open on weekends only, from 12:00pm-8:00pm from May 20th – June 25th. From June 26th – September 4th the games room hours will be 11:00am-8:00pm daily. • Tennis court use is first come, first served.
We know how much the park, playground and pool are enjoyed by our Members and guests, and want to ensure that the amenities are enjoyed by all. We ask that respectful behaviour be shown towards our staff as it will be shown to our members.
Have a safe and happy Victoria Day long weekend :)
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Are you looking to buy some gently used children's clothing, toys, books or electronics? Or are you looking to sell some gently used items? Join us at our Children's Used Toy and Clothing Sale on May 27th from 10am - 2pm. Admission is free!
If you would like to be a vendor tables are $20 for members and $25 for non-members.Call us at 403-547-6633 or stop by to register.Spots are filling up quickly so register soon!

A notice to all Members: PARK CLOSURE - MAY 10th, 2017
Please note that the engineering firm hired to conduct testing at the lower tennis court site will be in the park on May 10th. Excavation and partial deconstruction of the retaining walls will be taking place, and for safety reasons the park will be closed until the work is completed. We apologize for the inconvenience and will communicate further updates as they are available.
... Updates will be posted on our website as well.
~RRRHA Board and Staff
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Learn something new this Spring! Register now for Tennis lessons starting this week at the Ranch. We are offering 6-week sessions for adults, U8 and U12 on Friday nights and Saturday mornings from May 5th - June 17th. $90 for members, and $105 fo rnon-members.
If you are interested in registering please register online at https://central.ivrnet.com/rrrha/searches … or call the office at 403-547-6633.