Planning and Development Presentation - Intro to MODA

Submitted by Planning and Development

Planning and Development is inviting members to:


AN INTRODUCTION TO MODA

June 18th, 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Zoom (link: https://bit.ly/2AeyZVJ)

Modern Office of Design + Architecture (MODA) is the Calgary-based architecture and interior design firm that Urban Matters is working with to envision what our aging-in-place, accessible housing might look like. MODA is the same firm that did the design work for our 2 and 3 bedroom in the fall. They offer a collaborative, team-oriented approach to all projects, big or small. MODA’s work ranges from single family residences to institutional projects such as libraries, schools, art galleries and fire halls to multifamily and mid-scale office, retail and commercial buildings.

MODA will provide an introduction to the memberships about how they work and the process they will lead the membership through as we work to design a new building.


To facilitate the discussion, we are asking members to send questions to Planning and Development sunnyhill.planning.development@gmail.com by SUNDAY JUNE 14TH. We will collate the question and send them off to MODA. They will work them into their presentation.

MODA website: http://moda.ca/

Email if you need the phone number to join the meeting.
sunnyhill.planning.development@gmail.com

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

P and D

Calgary Aging in Place Cooperative (CAIP)

Information submitted by Belle Auld on behalf of the Education Committee

Some of us senior Sunnyhill residents may be interested in the services that this (relatively) new co-op – the Calgary Aging in Place Cooperative – offers.

Here is information from their website (http://www.calgaryaginginplace.ca):

“Essentially, our role at CAIP is to find services needed to stay in your own home. Whether it is house cleaning, handy persons, snow removal, lawn-care, a plumber or an electrician, we find the services for you. Then, we negotiate the best rate possible.”

CAIP services that Sunnyhill residents may be interested in include:

• House cleaning service
• Yard work and landscaping
• Home maintenance or renovations such as carpentry work, painting and flooring
• Junk removal
• Home safety evaluations and upgrades.

Services are then billed to you by CAIP - not directly from the service provider.

Membership with the Calgary Aging in Place Cooperative is $60.00/year.

Here is a link to the membership form:
http://www.calgaryaginginplace.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/CAIP-Membership-Application-Form.pdf

Their phone number is 403-774-7247.

Another service offered through CAIP is the Personal Injury Prevention for Seniors. Information on their website says:

“It is a FREE educational and interactive offering, featuring information for seniors on stretching for longevity, how to safely enter or exit a tub or shower, standing defensively, and carrying items without strain or injury. Book now by email pips@calgaryaginginplace.ca

The 60 or 90 minute program is free of charge to groups of 20 or more. For information about CAIP or to book your program contact us by phone 403-774- 7247 ext 1 or by email at pips@calgaryaginginplace.ca.”

SACHA FALL EDUCATION EVENT

Submitted  by Herta Fidler

The SACHA Fall Education event held November 18 was a great success judging from the number of people attending. Attending from Sunnyhill Co-op were David Broadhead, Herta Fidler and Jacky Durrie. The following are minutes of the workshops attended by Dave and Herta.

Workshop - Aging in Place

Presentation by the Kerby Centre

The Kerby Centre offers many services including consultation about the availability of housing that meet individual needs.  Other services offered include volunteer lawyers, help with guardianship, help with filing taxes, and shelter for abused seniors.

Presentation by the Calgary Aging In Place (CAIP) – A Co-op Organization

This organization offers help to members who wish to construct secondary suites (Granny Suites). Other help includes finding services such as plumbers, housekeepers, property managers, and contractors etc. all of whom are members of and have been vetted by CAIP. At present CAIP has helped with seven applications for this type of housing. All have been approved by the city.

Presentation by the HMC Lawyer

A presentation of the legal implication for a Co-op when a member has physical difficulties staying in their unit or presents a safety concern was presented. First and foremost Human Rights (rights of the individual versus rights of the group) is the essential underpinning in any intervention. It is the responsibility of a Co-op to provide aids (i.e. handrails, ramps) within its financial ability, to help members remain in their units. However a co-op is liable for any injuries caused by such installations.

When a member becomes a danger to themselves and/or others a co-op needs to take steps to assess the situation. The fire department can intervene in cases of fire hazards or hoarding, police can be called upon to take the individual to hospital under the mental health act and the Alberta mental health response team can also help assess a situation.

Workshop - Co-op Finances

A thorough review of ‘Everything You Need To Know About Your Co-op’s Finances’ was presented. The most important highlights for the sake of this report are what to look for.

INCOME STATEMENT: Look for large budget variances, unusual trends, unexpected items, negative numbers, declining maintenance, large vacancies and projected surplus or loss.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: Look for changes in balance sheet accounts, accounts receivable (members’ arrears), accounts payable, cash flow (reserve funding, share funding, idle cash), and accumulated surplus/deficit.