About us.

Scarboro Community Association.

The Scarboro Community Association (SCA) was established in 1934 and is one of the oldest registered community associations in Calgary. The original objects of the society were filed in March 1934. Great emphasis was placed on building community by providing social and recreational activities (skating, tennis, bowling, swimming, dancing etc.). This remains a priority of the SCA today – connecting people through a variety of activities. It can be seen in our current vision, mission, values, actions, priorities and initiatives. These are found in our current Business Plan (2021-2026).

The SCA Board is comprised of eleven community members who, as volunteers, serve the community by overseeing the governance of activities, finances, priorities, responsibilities, and accountabilities of the community as a way of giving back to Scarboro. 

Our vision,
mission &
Values.

Our Vision 

A safe, neighbourly, and vibrant community – our inner city ‘little village’ – which preserves our rich history and the unique character of Scarboro as one of Calgary’s most desirable communities. 

Our Mission 

We create opportunities for connecting Scarboro residents that build community, support wellness, and enable the SCA to represent and advocate for the community’s needs and aspirations. 

Our Values

• Scarboro’s green spaces and all our parks / parklets

• Recreation, programs and events organized by the community for all ages

• The character and architecture of the neighbourhood and our streetscapes

• Caring for and helping neighbours

• Connections between neighbours and neighbourhoods

Key actions
& priorities.

Key actions – we do this by:

• Maintaining and enhancing a variety of activities and programs

• Managing our community hall

• Protecting and enhancing heritage and the character of Scarboro by supporting heritage initiatives

• Advocating for continuous and meaningful enhancements and development

• Establishing strong community networks and partnerships

• Being thoughtful and caring leaders and stewards of the community and its assets

Our priorities over the next 4-5 years are to: 

1. Maintain programs, activities, events and develop news ones that benefit all age groups

2. Enhance and promote the SCA Community Hall

3. Maintain and enhance park areas and green spaces

4. Further connect the Scarboro community with community and facilities nearby, local businesses, and surrounding communities and associations

5. Preserving and promoting the historic character of Scarboro

6. Enhance community communication, information, and engagement

7. Promote SCA community volunteers 

8. Enhance SCA Board governance and internal management 

board of
directors.

David Gates
President

Sharon Nettleton
Past-President

Kristen Clarke
Secretary

Karen Abernethy
Treasurer

Susan Anderson-Olney 
Director 

Pete Dennis 
Director 
Chair, Planning Committee

Ron Evans 
Director 

Karin Gashus
Director
Liaison, Heritage 
& Landscape 

Kristin Slana  
Director 

Peter Strickland
Director

Committees & Coordinators.

The following volunteer committees and coordinators plan, manage and operate various activities, programs and initiatives within the Scarboro community. They include: 

• SCA Planning Committee 

• SCA Preschool Parent Committee

• Heritage & Landscape Committee

• Royal Sunalta Playground Committee 

• Membership Coordinator

• Community Hall Rentals

• Community Hall Maintenance

• Annual BBQ

• Book Clubs (Women)

• Coffee Klatsch (Seniors)

• Communications (Website / E-blasts)

• Dinner Club

• Dudes Club

• Kid’s Day 

• Little Library 

• Men’s Book Club

• Movie Night 

• Neighbourhood Safety  

• Scarboro Newsletter / Editor /
  Layout / Delivery Team 

• Scarboro Wild Cats Soccer 

• Skating Rinks 

• Sunalta School Liaison