Paint the basketball court.
The new net is up, and the court is next. We are painting fresh lines, the key, the three-point arc, and the free-throw line, so it plays like a proper court. It is a hands-on job that goes faster and is a lot more fun with a few extra hands. No experience needed.
Questions? [email protected]
Built by these neighbours.
SHCA runs on volunteer time, every event, every season. Names below are this year's crews, from the sign-up sheets. Helped and not here yet? Log your hours, or tell us and we'll add you.
Rink Crew
Floods the outdoor rink Nov–Feb so the neighbourhood has a winter living room.
- Jeff G. — rink lead
- Craig G. — rink lead
Lawn & Grounds
Keeps SHCA's fields, signage, and the entrance plantings tidy through the growing season.
- Gord V. — grass
- Brian L. — grass
Casino Crew
Two days of AGLC shifts, day, night and count room, that fund the next two years of SHCA programs. This cycle: August 9–10, 2026 at Cowboys Casino. Next casino: 2028.
- Alan L.
- Alice L.
- Andrea L.
- Barb C.
- Brandon H.
- Brian L.
- Carol L.
- Catherine T.
- David I.
- Gord V. — casino chair
- John G.
- Kyra B.
- Linda V.
- Lois F.
- Monalisa P.
- Param S.
- Pauline P.
- Sanjoy M.
- Star L.
- Susan I.
- Terrence M.
- Tracy M.
- TracyLyn M.
- Vern M.
- Ward C.
- Wendy W.
- Wesley F.
January 2025 crew, Ace Casino Airport (36)
- Alan L.
- Alice L.
- Alla X.
- Andrea L.
- Barb C.
- Brenda B.
- Brian L.
- Carol L.
- Catherine T.
- Dan B.
- David I.
- Deb K.
- Douglas H.
- Gerry L.
- Gord V.
- Inam T.
- Janet P.
- Jim C.
- John G.
- Jun H.
- June P.
- Kyra B.
- Laurel M.
- Linda V.
- Lois F.
- Lu H.
- Mary D.
- Maureen M.
- Pauline P.
- Peter W.
- Susan I.
- Terry M.
- Tracy M.
- TracyLyn M.
- Vern M.
- Ward C.
Event Day Crew
Set-up, stations, kids zone, food and tear-down. Rob L. coordinates the volunteers.
Community Cleanup · Jun 13
- Alan L.
- Alice L.
- Behrokh A. — station lead
- Christopher D.
- Corey H.
- Dan B.
- Denise A.
- Elena M.
- Emily G.
- Ezenwa E.
- Fiona C.
- Gerry L.
- Gillian T.
- Harsha M.
- Jacob J.
- Janet P.
- Jayne C.
- Jennifer E.
- Jim G.
- John G.
- Juan F.
- Judy R.
- Judy W.
- Justin W.
- Karen H.
- Kathy C.
- Keil D. — station lead
- Laura B.
- Lillian V.
- Lois F.
- Long T.
- Lorene M.
- Mark B.
- Mehran P.
- Michael B.
- Michael C.
- Peter S.
- Raymond Y.
- Rob L. — coordinator
- Robin M.
- Sadia A.
- Sandra M.
- Sean N.
- Sheilagh H.
- Shelly S.
- Terry M.
Neighbour Day · Jun 20
- Alan L.
- Aroop R.
- Carol L.
- Chen D.
- Emily G.
- Hamza B.
- Jenny B.
- Terry M.
- Wesley F.
Program Leads
Anyone who runs a recurring program or keeps the community informed, Pickleball, Seniors Sewing, movie nights, fitness, kids classes, social media.
- Iman B. — Communications & social
Board of Directors
The volunteer board that meets monthly to keep SHCA accountable, funded, and moving. Full bios on the About page →
- Ronald W. — President
- Chen D. — Vice President
- Rachelle K. — Treasurer
- Aroop R. — Social Director & Secretary
- Terry M. — Property & Facilities
- John L. — Development
Six hours, on us
Volunteer 6 hours a year, get a free membership.
Board policy since January 2019: any neighbour who gives six or more hours in a year gets their SHCA membership free. That means a casino shift, a few rink floods or a couple of event days. We count hours from shift sign-ups and crew lists, and you can see your hours and log any we missed. Board members are not included; this one is for the volunteers.
The neighbours who make this work.
Short profiles of the people quietly keeping the building, the rink, the gardens, and the events running. Click a card to read their story.
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Got a neighbour we should profile? Email [email protected].
Every event needs people.
Pick what fits your schedule. Most shifts are 2–4 hours; several of these are 18+ only for safety or regulatory reasons. Six hours in a year earns you a free membership.
Community Cleanup
Thank you to everyone who directed traffic, unloaded, and helped City workers and vendors at the tri-community cleanup.
- Wrapped Saturday, June 13 at Westside King's Church
- Happy residents, volunteers, vendors, and a last-minute metals recycler
- Returns in June 2027, date TBD
Neighbour Day
Over 500 neighbours came out for the biggest day of the year. Thank you to our setup, kids zone, food line, and teardown crews.
- Three inflatables, face painting, World Cup games, the sensory bus
- Free hot dogs for members and a Calgary fire truck visit
- Returns in 2027, date TBD
Casino Night, the big one
Biennial AGLC fundraiser at Cowboys Casino. Funds the next two years of everything.
- 36 shifts across two days: cashier, banker, chip runner, count-room
- 18+ only (AGLC requirement)
- Cowboys provides meals + paid parking + on-site training
- Names must be submitted to AGLC ahead, early sign-up matters
Paint the Zambonis
Our outdoor rink Zambonis need a fresh look before next winter. Weekend paint party, coffee, snacks, music.
- 1–2 Saturday sessions in July/August, 3–4 hours each
- Artists and enthusiastic amateurs both welcome
- Paint + brushes + drop-cloths provided
- Family-friendly, bring the kids
Rink Flooding Crew
The outdoor rink is the neighbourhood's winter living room. Keeps it running from November to February.
- Evening flood shifts, 30–45 min, 2–3 times per week
- Training provided; no experience needed
- Pair up with a regular to learn the ropes
- Shift scheduling via a simple group chat
Programs & one-offs
Seniors Sewing Club, Skate Night, Easter Hunt, movie nights, seasonal programs. A few hours here and there.
- Program leads (run an activity you're passionate about)
- Event-day helpers (setup, registration, hospitality)
- Photographers / social-media helpers
- Outreach, hand out flyers, table at the library
Half-day jobs around the rink & gazebo.
Terry McGuire (our property maintenance lead) has a short list of tasks that need a few hands. Date is likely the week of June 24, 2026, pick what you can help with, and Terry will reach out with the exact day. Snacks, gloves, and good company included.
Repair rink board
Patch and shore up sections of the outdoor rink board before it's needed in the fall.
- Half-day commitment, weekday morning likely
- Basic carpentry helps, but not required
- Tools and materials provided
Rink crack filling
Filling concrete cracks in the rink slab so it freezes flat in November.
- Half-day commitment
- Easy, hands-on work, anyone can do it
- Filler and tools provided
Paint the basketball court
The new net is up. Next we paint fresh lines, the key, the three-point arc, and the free-throw line, so it plays like a proper court.
- Half-day, more fun with a few hands
- No experience needed, we'll show you
- Paint and tools provided
Stain the wood gazebo
The hexagonal gazebo in the park needs a fresh coat of stain, full-day project, social atmosphere.
- Full day (likely a Saturday)
- Best with 3–4 people working together
- Stain, brushes, and lunch provided
Property maintenance · Week of June 24
Sign up to help
Pick at least one task. Terry will email you with the date once it's pinned down.
Seats around the table.
Three board roles are currently open. Treasurer and Social Director are already filled, if any of these sound like you, email us. The job description is a starting point, not a test.
Membership Coordinator
Owns the member experience, new sign-ups, renewals, and turning residents into members.
- Track member sign-ups and renewals in our member directory
- Coordinate member-only events, perks, and welcome materials
- Monthly report to the board on member growth
- Partner with Events + Business Liaison on member-value initiatives
Business Liaison
B2B role, grow the sponsor base that funds SHCA programs. Works hand-in-hand with the board.
- Build relationships with Signal Hill and west-side businesses
- Package and sell sponsorship tiers for events and year-round partnerships
- Keep the partners map fresh and promote partner discounts to members
- Grow the partner-funded portion of SHCA's annual budget
Administrative / Secretary
Keeps the board organized, meeting records, agendas, the business calendar, and regulatory filings.
- Take and distribute board meeting minutes
- Send agendas in advance and track follow-ups
- Maintain the business calendar + AGM/regulatory deadlines
- Attention to detail + organizational instincts matter most
Sign up for the next event.
Big-day shifts are the easiest way in, Community Cleanup, Neighbour Day, Casino Night, Skate Night. Pick one, work two hours, meet your neighbours. Right now we are looking for a few hands to paint the basketball court lines, and Casino Night sign-ups open for August. We'll email the rest out as they open.