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December 2020\/January 2021 CORE Newsletter<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

Executive News<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

To All CORE Outdoor Event Participants:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Social (Physical) Distancing for COVID 19<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The club executive recently met (virtually of course) and talked about the current COVID-19 situation in Alberta. The second wave we are in now has been far worse than the first wave, and more seriously. The highly contagious U.K. and South Africa variants have also reached Alberta, albeit presently in small numbers. <\/span><\/p>\n

All of this makes us now believe it would be prudent to put a stronger emphasis on physical distancing for the next few months at least. We are therefore requesting all trip participants to make a more concerted and conscious effort to physical distance from others, while xc skiing, snowshoeing or winter walking (and especially in the parking lots before – and after – the trips). <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Thank you for helping us to keep our club members safe.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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No January or February Members Monthly Meetings<\/span> <\/strong><\/h2>\n

2021 CORE Member Monthly Meeting<\/span> <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Starting 2021, CORE executive is planning member meetings. The present and future COVID-19 AHS regulations will determine if and when CORE can hold these monthly member meetings. Executive is hoping to be able to start in March of 2021. STAY TUNED.<\/strong> CORE will be sending out calendar email notifications to members and information will also be in the newsletter.<\/span><\/p>\n

There will be two changes. One the facility for meetings will now be held at the Bow Waters Canoe Club at 1975 – 26th street SE. Directions to facility below. The second change is that, for some of these monthly meetings, CORE will be holding Outdoor Adventure Films with free popcorn and beverages (wine) at these meetings.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Outdoor Adventure Film \u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n

and “a little wine” Fest<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n

(Free for members)<\/span><\/p>\n

Film list and times to follow<\/span><\/p>\n

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CORE’s new meeting Facility is Bow Waters Canoe Club<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Bow Waters Canoe Club is located just off Deerfoot Trail and 17th Ave SE.\u00a0 Address of the facility is 1975 – 26th Street SE.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Directions:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

From East or Westbound 17th Ave SE (see map below states 1A, which is 17th Ave)<\/span><\/p>\n

Turn South on 26th Street SE (there is a set of lights at this intersection),<\/span><\/p>\n

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BWCC Road turnoff<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Ensure you are in the right hand lane and immediately turn right where the City of Calgary Utilities\/Electrical station is (it is a small black building with LED lights on it, indicated by the red arrow below).<\/span><\/p>\n

Follow the road down to the parking lot. Take the stairs down to the club house building.<\/span><\/p>\n

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CORE, ACTIVITIES\/EVENTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC:<\/span>
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Thank you for your patience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the Alberta government has re-opened the provincial parks and has announced that groups of up to 50 people can gather in the outdoors (while maintaining such practices as social distancing), CORE\u00a0 re-started the club on June 15th.\u00a0 CORE executive has put in place guidelines and recommendations for trip coordinators, and COVID-19 guidelines for keeping members safe, when participating in CORE activities\/events. CORE executive would like to thank all CORE members that put on hikes, bike rides, urban walk’s for their club members during this unprecedented time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Winter is now with us. Many more activities are planned for the coming months. Continue to watch your emails and CORE calendar for activities\/events. Since restarting the club on June 15th, 2020 CORE has put on many activities\/events. Have a look at the Activity Scoreboard below and\/or go to CORE photo album .<\/span>
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Members are encouraged to read the Guidelines<\/span> “Hiking with CORE in the Time of COVID-19 pandemic.”<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n

If the province of Alberta mandates different requirements, the organization may have to make appropriate changes.\u00a0 If the situation changes a newsletter with the updated information will be sent to the members.<\/span><\/p>\n

CORE Photo Album<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

All CORE members participating in CORE activities are welcome and encouraged to post photos taken on your outings in the CORE website Photo Albums. There are Photo Management instructions on the CORE Guides<\/a> web page. If you have any trouble uploading your photos, please ask the event coordinator or other experienced CORE member. Some guidelines when posting\u00a0photos:<\/p>\n