Braeside Community Association
Community Association Boundaries North: Southland Drive East: 14 Street South: Anderson Road West: 24 Street City Quadrant: SW Community Established go to top ^ 1965 Community Description go to top ^ Braeside is located in Calgary’s southwest. Annexed in 1956, the community began to develop in 1965. The community allows residents to easily access the recreational opportunities of Fish Creek Provincial Park and the Glenmore reservoir, and is also conveniently located nearby major roadways and the LRT system. The city’s bike path is also located close by. There is a public school in the area. The Braeside community association is extremely active, and offers a variety of programs for all ages. For children, jellybean dances, soccer, a before and after school program, and moms and tots groups have proved popular. The Braeside Community Childcare centre is also run out of the community centre, and puts on a variety of programs including “Sensational Summer” which offers field trips and events to keep kids entertained while school is out. The Girl Guides and the Boy Scouts also run out of the community centre. For teens, Braeside offers youth dances and Teen Garage Band Night. Adults and seniors can enjoy Tai Chi, take part in dog obedience classes, join the Trym Gym, or enjoy pub night, complete with special events such as “Name that Tune.” There are also a number of programs geared specifically toward seniors. The Southwest Seniors, a group run out of the community centre, plan social events including bowling, cards, dance classes, and potluck suppers. Braeside also puts on a number of special events each year, notably, the annual Halloween party, Stampede Breakfast, Fall Fair, Community Garage Sale, and Family Fun Skates. Schools go to top ^ Braeside Elementary – Public Demographics go to top ^ Information available online at the City of Calgary community profiles site. Community Association Information go to top ^ Provincial Society Registered Name: The Braeside Community Association Provincial Society Registered Date: August 23, 1967 Federal Charity Status-Registered: No Facility Located at: Facility Phone Number: Facility Fax Number: (403) 253-3528 Community Association Website: View Larger Map Please Call the Community Association directly to obtain information on availability, registration and costs. Community Association Facilities go to top ^ Main Hall Licensed Capacity: Meeting Rooms: Yes (Capacity: 25-75) Wheelchair Access: Yes Stage: Yes Gym: No Sound System: Yes Kitchen: Yes – Standard Outdoor BBQ: No Lounge: No Indoor Fireplace: No Games Room: No Recreation Amenities go to top ^ Operated by the Community Association. For other recreation offered by the City of Calgary visit Calgary Parks & Recreation Tennis Courts: No Skating Rink: Yes – Outdoor Swimming Pool: No Sports/Playfields: Yes Hockey Rink: Yes – Outdoor Other: Basketball Courts Programs go to top ^ Offered by the Community Association: Bingo: No Youth Justice: Yes Sports: No Seniors Program: Yes Fitness: No Child Care: Yes Dance: No Art Classes Yes go to top ^
