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INTACT PLACE NEWS & VIEWS FALL 2017 UPCOMING EVENTS Jamieson Place Winter Market November 28, 2017 Page 4 Jacket Racket Drive October 9 20, 2017 Page 4 Veterans Food Bank Drive November 6 November

From October 16 to November 30, all tenants in our QuadReal downtown buildings will have an exciting opportunity to participate in a contest that gives them a chance at three trips for two in

Tenants will receive a gaming card to be used when making a purchase from any of the participating retailers in any of our buildings, and once you have five stamps from purchases made, you can drop

Recycling for a cleaner, greener, and more enjoyable workplace The protection and preservation of the environment in our buildings and the community is a core value at Intact Place.

help make your workplace a clean, green and more enjoyable space to work.

1 INTACT PLACE NEWS & VIEWS FALL 2017 UPCOMING EVENTS Jamieson Place Winter Market November 28, 2017 Page 4 Jacket Racket Drive October 9 20, 2017 Page 4 Veterans Food Bank Drive November 6 November 24, 2017 Page 5 Annual Children s Halloween Party October 28, 2017 Page 7 Upcoming contest a win-win for tenants and retailers! From October 16 to November 30, all tenants in our QuadReal downtown buildings will have an exciting opportunity to participate in a contest that gives them a chance at three trips for two in celebration of Canada 150 while supporting our building retailers. Each trip will be to a different major city in Canada and the three winners will be selected in a draw on December 5. Tenants will receive a gaming card to be used when making a purchase from any of the participating retailers in any of our buildings, and once you have five stamps from purchases made, you can drop the card off in the ballot box at your building Security Desk.Hmm sound good? Stay tuned for more information! Recycling for a cleaner, greener, and more enjoyable workplace The protection and preservation of the environment in our buildings and the community is a core value at Intact Place. We are focused on fi nding and implementing recycling best practices, creating sustainable resources, familiarizing tenants with our sustainability program, and demonstrating ways in which you can help make your workplace a clean, green and more enjoyable space to work. We would like to remind you about recycling procedures in your building that you can help us with: Mixed Materials Our base building program includes individual desk side boxes supplied for mixed materials and large bins to be placed in central areas. Each employee is responsible for emptying their desk side box into a central large blue bin, which the janitorial staff will empty nightly (or when over half full). What goes to mixed recycling? All paper (accounted for 36% of the waste breakdown) Newspaper Flyers and mail Magazines Cardboard (all cardboard must be fl attened) Coffee cups and lids (separated) Plastics (#1-7) Tin cans (empty) Glass containers (empty) DO NOT INCLUDE: Food and liquids, polystyrene foam (sytrofoam), broken glass, plastic bowls, cutlery and straws with no # 1-7 and used facial tissue....continued on next page

AROUND Recycling for a cleaner, greener, and more enjoyable workplace (continued) Pop Cans and Bottles Program We can provide blue bins for can and bottle recycling, which will be emptied as required.

All proceeds from can and bottle recycling are donated to the Children s Wish Foundation which is a charitable organization dedicated to granting wishes to Canadian children between the ages of 3 and

00 since the beginning of this year thanks to your participation in this program. All Tenants are welcome to arrange their own can and bottle recycling program.

2 AROUND Recycling for a cleaner, greener, and more enjoyable workplace (continued) Pop Cans and Bottles Program We can provide blue bins for can and bottle recycling, which will be emptied as required. Rinsed plastic and cardboard milk containers can also be disposed of in these bins. All proceeds from can and bottle recycling are donated to the Children s Wish Foundation which is a charitable organization dedicated to granting wishes to Canadian children between the ages of 3 and 17 who are diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. It costs $10, to support a wish and we have raised over $11, since the beginning of this year thanks to your participation in this program. All Tenants are welcome to arrange their own can and bottle recycling program. The following items are refundable: Plastic bottles (water and juice) Aluminum cans (0-1 litre) Plastic containers (PET & HDPE) Glass containers (must be clear) Gable top cartons Tetra paks Drink boxes and pouches Compost/Organics Compost bins are provided for each kitchen to collect coffee grounds and all food waste. Food waste that can be composted: Produce (fruits and vegetables) Bakery and dry goods (beans, rice, bread and cereal) Pasta Meats (all cooked and raw meat products including bones, shells, fish, beef and chicken) Dairy Floral (plants and flowers) Compostable food-ware (wooden utensils, paper plates and cups, coffee cups and lids (separate lid from the cup) Soiled paper goods (coffee grounds, tea bags, paper towels, napkins, uncoated takeout containers, cellulose films and salt, pepper and sugar paper packages) DO NOT INCLUDE: Glass, plastic packaging (plastic bowls, cutlery and straws with no #), polystyrene foam (styrofoam) and metal (including tin foil). Paper towel recycling: A paper towel recycling bin is provided in all base building washrooms. Please ensure that only clean paper towels are disposed of to prevent contamination. Clean paper towels are the towels used to dry your hands, wipe the counters and/or touch door handles. Waste Items that go to the waste bin: Plastic packaging Plastic utensils Soiled styrofoam Soiled facial tissues Extended Recycling Program A Recycling Centre is located on the main floor, in the hallway leading to the loading dock. Tenants are invited to bring down their recyclable items and place them in the appropriate labeled containers/bins. Acceptable materials include the following: Electronics: These include computers, printers, cell phones, cell phone chargers, monitors, and small personal electronics. Do not include: printer cartridges, cables and CDs (please dispose of them in the garbage compactor or include them with in the regular waste), or items that are larger than a microwave. Toner cartridges are only accepted if your supplier will not recycle for you. Polystyrene (commonly known as styrofoam): All clean, white polystyrene with the #6 marking is accepted. Put the polystyrene in a clear bag take it to the freight elevator lobby, and our janitorial service provider will place it in the dedicated Recycling Centre. For more information on our base building program, please contact Tony Mackey, Tenant Services Manager at

AROUND INTACT PLACE COOKS Canada Day Festivities On June 28, we invited all our

Pipe Band performed for us both making a wonderful contribution to our milestone

Canada Day themed cupcakes were available to all those in attendance and also

who were unable to attend the Winter Garden festivities.

sugar 2 eggs, beaten ½ teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons butter, softened ½ cup milk ½

tablespoons butter, softened ½ cup chopped pecans Directions: 1.

Put sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan with water to cover.

In a large bowl, mix together the sweet potatoes, white sugar, eggs, salt, butter,

3 AROUND INTACT PLACE COOKS Canada Day Festivities On June 28, we invited all our tenants to join us at noon, in the Jamieson Place Winter Garden to help us celebrate Canada Day 150. We had a great turnout! Calgarian Annie Pattison sang our national anthem and the Calgary Police Services Pipe Band performed for us both making a wonderful contribution to our milestone celebration. Canada Day themed cupcakes were available to all those in attendance and also available in the lobbies of Livingston Place, BP Centre and Intact Place for those who were unable to attend the Winter Garden festivities. Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Casserole Ingredients: 4 cups sweet potatoes ½ cup white sugar 2 eggs, beaten ½ teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons butter, softened ½ cup milk ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup all purpose flour 3 tablespoons butter, softened ½ cup chopped pecans Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Put sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan with water to cover. Cook over medium high heat until tender; drain and mash. 2. In a large bowl, mix together the sweet potatoes, white sugar, eggs, salt, butter, milk and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Transfer to a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. 3. In medium bowl, mix the brown sugar and flour. Cut in the butter until the mixture is coarse. Stir in the pecans. Sprinkle the mixture over the sweet potato mixture. 4. Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until the topping is lightly brown. Recipe from Allrecipes.com 3

AROUND Jacket Racket Drive Jacket Racket is a Calgary program that has been providing clean, gently used winter jackets to Calgary children since 1988.

Coats, snow pants, hats and mittens are collected, sorted and distributed by a group of dedicated volunteers.

We have scheduled a Jacket Racket Drive from October 9 to October 20.

shelters. Tenant Stampede Breakfast This year s Tenant Stampede Breakfast took place on July 13 in the park adjacent to the building.

More than $1,200 was raised during our Stampede events and QuadReal Property Group LP was pleased to donate the funds raised to Children s Cottage Society, an

4 AROUND Jacket Racket Drive Jacket Racket is a Calgary program that has been providing clean, gently used winter jackets to Calgary children since The project runs every year from mid-october to mid-november. Coats, snow pants, hats and mittens are collected, sorted and distributed by a group of dedicated volunteers. The distribution is done through the Calgary Board of Education and the Calgary Catholic School District. We have scheduled a Jacket Racket Drive from October 9 to October 20. Please bring in your jackets, ski pants, hats and mitts in good clean condition and we will donate them for distribution throughout the school system and emergency shelters. Tenant Stampede Breakfast This year s Tenant Stampede Breakfast took place on July 13 in the park adjacent to the building. Everyone enjoyed delicious food, great entertainment and the western atmosphere! More than $1,200 was raised during our Stampede events and QuadReal Property Group LP was pleased to donate the funds raised to Children s Cottage Society, an organization that is committed to preventing harm and neglect to all children and building strong families through support services, respite programs and crisis nurseries. Thank you all for your continuous support and generosity! As always, the event was a Zero Waste event, using compostable plates, cups, and utensils. 4 Don t miss the Winter Market at Jamieson Place Our next Winter Market will take place on November 28, from 10 am to 2 pm in the Jamieson Place Winter Garden, Second Level, Ave SW. A variety of vendors will provide an early start to your holiday shopping with art, crafts, desserts, meats, and much more available for purchase.

AROUND 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Veterans Food Bank Drive 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Across 4. What the pot calls the kettle 7. house 10. or treat 12. Frightening 13.

Evil or mischevious creature 27. stories Halloween Crossword What do you know about Halloween? Read the clues and see how fast you can complete the crossword puzzle. Answers are on page 6.

5 AROUND Veterans Food Bank Drive Across 4. What the pot calls the kettle 7. house 10. or treat 12. Frightening 13. He hates garlic 14. Where a vampire sleeps 18. Playground for Ghosts 20. What a spider spins 21. Disguise 23. She swallowed the canary 24. Witch modes of travel 25. Frankenstein was one 26. Evil or mischevious creature 27. stories Halloween Crossword What do you know about Halloween? Read the clues and see how fast you can complete the crossword puzzle. Answers are on page 6. The Veterans Food Bank Drive is always a very successful event and thanks to your generosity, hundreds and hundreds of pounds of food are collected from every drive. The next Veterans Food Bank Drive will take place from November 6 through November 24, Please drop off your food donations in the red donation box located adjacent to the Security Desk. The most needed items are: Canned fish Meat Canned fruit Canned vegetables Down 1. Whoo? 2. A skeleton is essentially these 3. Mr 0 Lantern 5. When something makes our skin crawl, it s this 6. Itsy Bitsy is one of these 8. The Count 9. Samantha is an example 11. Fire burn, and bubble 15. When ghosts come out to play 16. Comes out on full moon nites 17. Lives in a belfry or sometimes a barn 19. Makes a popular pie 22. Found in Egypt Beans Stew or hearty soup Coffee Tea Macaroni and cheese Pasta and sauce Rice Powdered or canned milk Cheese spread Peanut butter Thank you in advance for supporting this drive with your contribution! 5

AROUND Security & Life Safety Fire Alarm

Below is a brief summary of the building fi re

When the fi re alarm is activated, listen to

A slow tone and stand by announcement indicate

attention in case further steps, possibly

A fast tone and evacuate the building now

to the ground fl oor and exit moving toward

Muster Points Locations: a) East Tower - Bow

First Canadian Centre Courtyard Once the fi re

Department, Security will attend the above

Wardens and Floor Captains they have been

Jack 4. Black 5. Creepy 6. Spiders 7. Haunted 8.

Scary 13. Vampire 14. Coffin 15. Nightime 16.

Ghost Annual Children s Halloween Party Please

6 AROUND Security & Life Safety Fire Alarm Response What do you do when the alarms sound in your building? How will you know and where do you go? Below is a brief summary of the building fi re emergency procedures. When the fi re alarm is activated, listen to the tones and automated messages: 1. A slow tone and stand by announcement indicate that something has triggered the building fi re alarm. You should stop what you are doing and pay attention in case further steps, possibly including an evacuation, are required. 2. A fast tone and evacuate the building now announcement indicate you need to leave the building. Using the emergency exit stairwells, traverse to the ground fl oor and exit moving toward your designated Muster Point Intact Place Muster Points Locations: a) East Tower - Bow Valley Square +15 Food Court b) West Tower - First Canadian Centre Courtyard Once the fi re alarm has been cleared by the Calgary Fire Department, Security will attend the above muster locations to announce that you may return to your offi ces. Special Note: Listen to the directions of Fire Wardens and Floor Captains they have been trained on the building emergency evacuation response procedures. Halloween Crossword Answers 1. Whoo? 2. Bones 3. Jack 4. Black 5. Creepy 6. Spiders 7. Haunted 8. Dracula 9. Witch 10. Trick 11. Cauldron 12. Scary 13. Vampire 14. Coffin 15. Nightime 16. Werewolf 17. Bat 18. Graveyard 19. Pumpkin 20. Web 21. Costume 22. Mummies 23. Cat 24. Broom 25. Monster 26. Goblin 27. Ghost Annual Children s Halloween Party Please join us for the 7th annual Children s Halloween Party on Saturday, October 28, from 10 am to 12 noon in the Winter Garden at Jamieson Place. Festivities will include a magic show, light refreshments, pumpkin decorating, balloons, arts & crafts, Halloween photos, and lots of fun! Space is limited so please keep an eye on the upcoming tenant notifications regarding this event. You will receive an invitation in the near future and we look forward to seeing you there. This newsletter is produced quarterly by QuadReal Property Group LP for tenants, service providers, and employees at Intact Place. Articles from this newsletter may be copied or reproduced by citing the source. If you have questions/suggestions, please contact Property Manager Brenda McManus at Brenda.McManus@quadreal.com or

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