The competition is tough for this year’s Halloween Door Decorating contest! Browse through these creative designs, and share your vote in the comment box. Stay tuned to our Facebook page for this year’s winner!
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The Inclusion Awards may be over for another year, but things are far from quiet at the DDRC! Here are 3 great ways to get involved in the coming months:
1. Come to our Christmas Craft Sale
For the third year in a row, we are opening up the doors of the DDRC gym for bakers, jewelers, crafters, and vendors of all kinds! This is a great opportunity to get started on your Christmas shopping, or even pick up a little something for yourself!
Date: Saturday, November 8
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: DDRC Gym (4646 Sarcee Road SW)
2. Volunteer at our Casino Fundraiser
The casino is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year, and it wouldn’t be possible without the help of many generous volunteers. Currently, there are still a number of important volunteer shifts to be filled. E-mail [email protected] if you are able to fill any of these much needed vacancies:
Friday, November 21, 11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, November 21, 7:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m.
Friday, November 21, 11:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m.
Saturday, November 22, 11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 22, 7:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m.
Saturday, November 22, 11:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m.
Location: Cash Casino, 4040 Blackfoot Trail SE
3. Drop by our Holiday Open House
Celebrate the season with tasty treats, fun activities, and a visit from Santa! This year’s theme is “Celebrations Around the World,” so come on out and tell us how you celebrate the holidays! As with like the Christmas Craft Fair, this free event is open to everyone!
Date: Thursday, December 4
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: DDRC Gym (4646 Sarcee Road SW)
For the second year in a row, we are pleased to present the free everyone belongs™ Movie in the Park series! Our first night this year was hosted outside of the Rutland Park Community Centre, and was a huge success with nearly 80 people coming out to enjoy “Up” by the moonlight.
Our second night will be hosted at the Bowness Community Centre at 7904 43 Ave NW, starting at 7:45 p.m. tomorrow! We’ll begin the evening with a short film from Picture This… Film Festival called “One Question,” and will then play our full-length feature – “Toy Story.” Bring your friends and family, some lawn chairs, and some snacks to enjoy (we’re fans of M&Ms…), and don’t forget to dress for the weather!
The DDRC’s social brand everyone belongs was launched in 2003, and has since become our agency’s vision. This is the belief that our communities are more vibrant, healthy, safe, strong, and satisfying when all people, regardless of ethno-cultural background, disability, age, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic class are included and welcome. Come help us celebrate!
Watching “Up” in Rutland Park.
The countdown is on … only one week remains until the 19th annual Inclusion Awards ceremony! In order to ensure that the evening runs as smoothly as possible, we’ve put together a list of some of the most frequently asked questions. Feel free to ask any other event-related questions in the comments box at the end!
What time does it start?
Guests are invited to arrive any time after 5:30 to enjoy our live entertainment. The program will begin at 6:45 p.m.; for this reason, we ask that you arrive no later than 6:30 p.m..
How long is the event?
The event runs an average of two and a half to three hours.
What should I wear?
The dress-code for this event is business-casual. Please, no jeans.
What is the theme this year?
This year’s theme is the circus!
Will there be food?
Yes! Guests are treated to a delicious three course meal.
What if I have an allergy?
If you have a food allergy, please notify us as soon as possible via e-mail.
Will there be alcohol?
Yes. There will be a cash bar if you desire a beverage with alcohol. Water, juice, coffee, and tea will be provided free of charge.
Are kids allowed?
The event is open to guests of all-ages, provided that they have reserved a ticket online.
I was nominated for an award. Do I have to do anything special?
We ask that all nominees (and their guests) choose a seat in the first three rows, to ensure quick access to the stage if they are chosen as an award winner.
Will there be a photo booth again this year?
Yes! We are pleased to provide a fun circus-themed photo booth for the event! There will also be a 50/50 draw, silent auction, and door prizes.
How do I get to the Glenmore Inn?
The Glenmore Inn is easily accessible by car at 2720 Glenmore Trail SE. If you will be arriving by transit, routes 73 and 302 will also bring you to the hotel. Click here to see the Glenmore Inn on Google Maps.
Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate with us, we had another great breakfast this year!
It was a beautiful morning in July. The aroma of fresh pancakes and coffee was irresistible to community members passing by the DDRC, and the sizzle of sausages on the griddle served as a welcoming howdy to all who attended the festivities. Nearly 800 guests, dressed to the nines in their finest cowboy boots and Stetsons, flooded our Sarcee Road parking lot to enjoy our rip-roarin’ Stampede Breakfast!
We had some fantastic entertainment and some very special guests show up this year to visit with our clients, employees, volunteers, and community breakfasters. These included Calgary-Currie MLA Christine Cusanelli, the 2014 Stampede Queen and Princesses (Danica Heath, Shannon Black and Stephanie Patterson), the 2014 Stampede Indian Princess (Carly Weasel Child), and Harry the Horse, who posed for photos and chatted with the crowd. We were also lucky enough to have members of the Stampede Promotion Committee making everyone feel welcome by greeting them as they came in, handing out wristbands, and branding our bravest breakfasters with a stamp!
In addition, our trusty friends Terry the Pony and his handler Diane Beaupre from Horses R Cool came by to delight guests of all ages! The line for a photo opportunity with Terry seemed never-ending, but who wouldn’t want to wait for a shot with such a handsome pony?
To everyone who came by to enjoy our Stampede Breakfast, please know that your presence was greatly appreciated. We can’t wait to see y’all again next year!
We want to say a special thank you to all of the businesses who helped out by donating something for the Stampede Breakfast:
Don’t forget to check out photos of the event here!