Epicurean Calgary

February 2023

February 10-12, 2023

14th Annual Kimmett Cup 3-on-3 Co-Ed Pond Hockey Tournament

Mitford Pond & Spray Lakes Sawmills Family Sports Centre, 800 Griffin Road East, Cochrane, Alberta

Game Schedule:
Friday: 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m. followed by banquet and trophy presentations
Sunday: Spirit Bear Tournament

Registration fee: $450.00
Each team must consist of 6-10 players with a minimum of 2-3 female players per team (depending on the size of the team). There are three divisions – competitive, recreational, and fun.

It’s time for the 14th Annual Kimmett Cup, a 3-on-3 Co-Ed pond hockey tournament. On February 10-11 at Mitford Pond & Spray Lakes Sawmills Family Sports Centre in Cochrane. They'll be lacing up thier skates and grabbing their hockey sticks in memory of Lindsay Kimmett. The weekend includes games on Friday evening and Saturday throughout the day, followed by a banquet including a live auction. A silent auction is set up throughout the day at the Spray Lake Sawmills Recreation Centre as well as at the banquet. Registration opens in October and is open to around 50 teams. This year, the goal is to raise $100,000 for The Children’s Wish Foundation. Registration is easy, and you too will be lacing up your skates for a good cause!
In 2017 they hosted the inaugural Spirit Bear Tournament in which 8 Cochrane minor hockey teams from Atom to Peewee competed on Mitford Ponds to raise money for Children’s Wish in memory of Lindsay’s late medical school classmate, Dr. Greg Roberts. Greg was an amazing father and friend, a compassionate physician and children’s book author. The team that raises the most money wins the “Spirit Bear Award”, named after Greg’s book S is for Spirit Bear: A British Columbia Alphabet. This year the Spirit Bear Tournament will be held on Sunday, February 2 in support of the Children’s Cottage Society.
Lindsay Kimmett was an athlete, a leader, a learner, and an aspiring doctor with all the skills and ambition to leave a big mark on the world. Since her tragic passing on February 17th, 2008, they carry on her legacy with the Kimmett Cup. The Kimmett Cup is a 3-on-3 pond hockey tournament held annually in January or February at Mitford Pond in Cochrane, Alberta. The tournament benefits the Lindsay Leigh Kimmett Memorial Foundation, a non-profit organization started by Lindsay’s family after her death.
To date, more than $2,000,000 has been invested into the community in Lindsay’s name, across an array of both local and global initiatives including Enduring Valedictorian Scholarships at all 3 Cochrane High Schools, The Dr. Lindsay Leigh Kimmett Prize in Emergency Medicine at the U of C Medical School, Lindsay’s Kids Minor Hockey & Ringette Sponsorships, Spray Lake Sawmills Recreation Centre twin arena addition, Start-up funding for the Cochrane Arts & Culture centre, Base funding for The LINDSAY Virtual Human Project at U of C School of Medicine, benches and picnic tables for Mitford Park, Marathon Quest 250 for Right to Play, Red Cross relief in Haiti, and 50 Children’s wishes through The Children’s Wish Foundation.

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February 11, 2023

2023 Polar Plunge

Arbour Lake, 12 Arbour Lake Dr. N.W.

Registration: 11:00 a.m.
Plunge: 12:00 p.m.
Virtual Plunge: January 29 to February 19

Registration: $50

The 2023 Polar Plunge is back in person this year as well as virtually! Come take the plunge in support of Special Olympics Alberta and help raise money for over 2,500 athletes. The plunge will be taking place in Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, Lethbridge and Medicine Hat. Let's all get freezin' for a reason this winter!
Each year, the Polar Plunge challenges hundreds of brave jumpers at numerous locations around the province. It’s a great way for everyone - individuals, organizations, and teams - to get involved in supporting Special Olympics Alberta. All funds raised go towards supporting programming for more than 2,500 athletes across the province.
Think you have what it takes? The concept is simple: each participant registers for $50, raises donations, and takes a dip in-person or virtually in a safe and creative way. A virtual plunge gives you an opportunity to bring the spirit of the Polar Plunge into your own home.
Similar to 2022, you can Plunge Your Way anytime between January 29 to February 19 – from taking a dip in an ice bath to hitting a backyard slip and slide, the opportunities are endless. We cannot wait to see what you come up with in 2023!  Go solo, grab some friends, get dunked, and register today.

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February 12, 2023

The Great Canadian Kilt Skate

Olympic Plaza, 228 8 Avenue S.E.

12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

This is a free event for the public and everyone is welcome to attend. Whether you skate or not or whether you decide to wear kilt or not, although it is very much encouraged, come on down and enjoy an afternoon of uniquely Canadian Scottish culture.

The Great Canadian Kilt Skate is back in Calgary. After two years of Covid cancellations, it's returning to Olympic Plaza as part of the final day celebrations of the Calgary Chinook Winter Blast festival. Kilted skaters will take to the ice this winter to honour Scottish heritage, and celebrate the 208th birthday of Canada’s first Prime Minister, Sir John A. MacDonald. To celebrate the bicentennial of Canada's first prime minister, the Scottish Society of Ottawa launched the first Sir John A's Great Canadian Kilt Skate on January 31, 2015. Other cities joined in. This year, they're expecting even more cities across Canada, in the United States and on the other side of the Atlantic to celebrate the contribution of the Scottish diaspora with bare knees and ice.
Come join in for free hot chocolate. Warm yourself by the outdoor fire. Enjoy the bagpipers, Scottish choir and highland dancers. And strap on your skates for a tour around the plaza.
Organized by the St. Andrews Caledonian Society of Calgary, which is hosting this year’s event, the skating will take place between noon and 4:00 p.m. on Sunday and free birthday cake and hot chocolate will be provided for everyone who attends. The Society’s Gaelic Choir will sing O’ Canada in English and Gaelic to kick off the festivities and then serenade the skaters with several traditional Scottish ballads. Pipers will provide traditional music, weather permitting, and Highland dancers will perform. Finally, a skate rental shack will be on the premises in case anyone wants to rent a pair of skates and join in the fun.

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February 25, 2023

Hypothermic Half Marathon 2023

Eau Claire Market, 200 Barclay Parade S.W.

Race Start Time: 10:00 a.m.
VIRTUAL Event: February 1 – March 1st

Registration Fees: $55
VIRTUAL Event Registration Fees: $50

The Annual Hypothermic Half Marathon is a winter half marathon event held in beautiful winter cities across Canada.
All Hypothermic Half participants will receive a Limited Edition Hydration Pack and Medal.

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February 25, 2023

Coldest Night of the Year

Calgary Inglewood: Inglewood Opportunity Hub, 1008 14 St. S.E.
Calgary Calgary Kensington: Riley Park, 800 12 Street N.W.

Route Options include:
2 km. walk
5 km. walk

Times:
4:00 p.m.- Registration opens
5:00 p.m.- Opening remarks + send-off
6:00 p.m.- Meal service begins
7:00 p.m.- Goodbye + Go Home

Registration:
No registration fee: CNOY is 100% free to join! Everyone is welcome to fundraise for their local CNOY charity.
Fundraising walkers who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a CNOY toque as a thank you on event day, while supplies last.

Walk on Saturday, February 25 in the Coldest Night of the Year, a super-fun, family-friendly fundraiser that raises money and awareness for local charities serving hungry, homeless and hurting families and youth in 120 communities across Canada.
Calgary has a homeless population of approximately 3,000 according to the Calgary Homeless Foundation. Many agencies work with Calgary’s homeless citizens tobprovide them with food and shelter, recovery from addictions, transitions to housing, employment and good health.
Programs that serve our homeless will be walking in solidarity with them on Saturday, February 25 by hosting and participating in Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY). Join in and experience a few hours of what it is like to be homeless on the streets of Calgary on a winter evening. By walking at dusk during a cold winter's night you'll feel a hint of the challenge faced by those experiencing homelessness during winter. And, by fundraising, you'll be contributing much-needed money to a charity in your town bringing hope and help to people in your community who need support. Since 2011 CNOY has raised over $57,000,000 cross Canada in 166 communities where 100% of net proceeds stay local to support our CNOY charity partners

About Wood's Homes Calgary: Inglewood Opportunity Hub
The first centre of its kind in Western Canada, Wood’s Homes’ Inglewood Opportunity Hub (the Hub) is a “one-stop-shop” of support for at-risk and vulnerable youth, providing a unique solution to the harmful cycle of homelessness by intervening at a time when young people are transitioning into adulthood.
The Hub is home to multiple programs that provide wraparound services for multi-barriered youth. It focuses on three main areas of support for at-risk young people:
- Wellness, Mental and Physical Health
- Specialized Employment Support
- Housing Services

By providing these services under one roof, they can best support struggling young people, who often find it challenging to access mainstream services, travelling to and keeping appointments, and retelling their story to a different person every time. At the Hub, over 400 youth find supportive, barrier-free, easy to access, wrap around support and hope for a brighter future every year.

About Emma Maternity House
Emma House is a safe and supportive transitional housing program for expectant mothers ages 12+ who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness within Calgary and surrounding area. It is dedicated to breaking the cycle of homelessness among pregnant women/youth and to equip our residents with the resources to build sustainable futures for themselves and their new babies.

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February 26, 2023

Ski For Heart

Glencoe Golf & Country Club, 31002 Elbow River Drive S.W.

Ski for Heart Weekend Schedule:
10:30 a.m.: Arrive at the Glencoe Golf & Country Club
11:00 a.m.: Brunch Buffet opens
11:45 a.m.: While you are enjoying your meal, you'll hear from our special guests, Dr. Kara Nerenberg from the University of Calgary and local Calgarian, Christina Stuwe, who are working to improve women's health in Canada.
12:15 p.m.: Go out and explore the winter wonderland nestled in the heart of the Foothills! Activities include cross-country skiing, skating, curling, or a snowshoe lead by the wonderful guide, Alan Keller.
2:00 p.m.: Join in for Après Ski happy hour!

Registration:
This year, there are no fundraising minimums. If you'd like to support Heart & Stroke, you can share your page link with family and friends after you register.

After a three-year hiatus, Ski For Heart is back in person and hope you'll join in to celebrate this next chapter of the event! ?
Ski for Heart 2023 will take place at the Glencoe Golf & Country Club on Sunday, February 26. This will be a one-day event at the gorgeous venue on the outskirts of Calgary. You'll start with a buffet brunch, gather with leaders in the Heart & Stroke community, and set you loose to ski, skate or snowshoe on the beautiful grounds in the Foothills. Ending off an exhilarating day with an Après Ski cocktail hour to warm your tummy and your toes!
New this year, there are no fundraising minimums. The focus is on celebrating with our wonderful community of supporters - spending a beautiful day unwinding and unplugging with friends.
Ski for Heart is grateful to everyone who will be joining in this year. As seen over the past four decades, when we beat as one, we can make a real difference in the lives of people affected by heart disease or stroke in Alberta, across Canada, and around the world!
For 45 years, Ski for Heart has been bringing together people with a passion for the outdoors and a commitment to support life-saving research. Ski for Heart participants are a vital part of our incredible community of supporters, working tirelessly to aid us in work to beat heart disease and stroke. By taking part, you'll help to continue to save lives and give more precious moments to people living with heart disease or stroke.
With $10.4 million invested in research in 2021, it is one of the leading forces supporting Canadian research in heart and brain health. This investment, made possible by Heart & Stroke donors like you, supports best-in-class researchers across the country – but there’s so much more that needs to be done.

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