Gilmore Park Community League

MAY THE FOURTH be with us as we Pitch In and clean up our neighbourhood. You pick up the garbage at a time and location that works for you (Greengrove Park, Garland Park, Gilmore Park, Granville Park or other areas that need attention). Click HERE to sign up! https://forms.gle/4wL1ejjESdfAU7PQ8 NEW this year there will also be a Bike Repair Café on May 4th from 10- Noon! Glen Allan resident Bob Gillies will be stationed in Gilmore Park to assist with bike repairs and to teach youth bike repair skills. Coffee and juice will be served, bring a chair, bring your bike if it needs a tune up and connect with your neighbours! Dressing as Star Wars characters is optional (but encouraged!)

Without knowing our neighbours, we miss out on all sorts of ways in which they could enrich our lives -- from borrowing a cup of sugar to benefitting from their special skills -- according to journalist Peter Lovenheim  neighbourhoods matter. Glen Allan matters to the volunteers who form the Gilmore Park Community League. Please take a few minutes to complete a NEIGHBOURHOOD SURVEY  and help shape the health, safety and connectivity of our Sherwood Park neighbourhood!

Newsletter Project Coordinator The Gilmore Park Community League (GPCL) is looking for a Glen Allan resident to assist with a neighbourhood newsletter project. The Newsletter Project Coordinator, will be responsible for compiling content, seeking business support, layout design, printing, and delivery of newsletters.  This is a one-month project to be completed by May 1, 2024. The Coordinator will be compensated with an honorarium of up to $500. The time commitment is 15-20 hours. Youth ages 16-24 are welcome and encouraged to apply. Responsibilities: Plan a timeline for completion of project tasks  Communication with contacts (businesses, volunteers, suppliers & neighbours) Draft and deliver letters to potential business supporters Research printing and delivery costs within budget Compile newsletter content with the help of volunteers  Create an engaging and visually appealing newsletter layout Bundle newsletters for Can

This year the Gilmore Park Community League would like to celebrate the month of February by hosting a number of community Dates. Connect with each other over the month by meeting a new neighbour over coffee or tea, going for a walk with a friend, making a card for a loved one or neighbour, enjoying the story of Bob Marley at Movie Night or joining in on a free skate at GARC. Join us for one, a couple or all of the activities to find connection during this month of love and kindness.  Feb 1  - Communitea Date 7:00-8:00pm @ Baseline Second Cup Feb 7  - Winter Walk Day 12:30 - 1:00pm @ Gilmore Park Sign Feb 9  - Valentine crafts in the  Glen Allan Little Libraries Feb 17  - Movie Date Meet in the lobby at 1:00pm, move starts at 1:40pm Bob Marley One Love @ Sherwood Park Cineplex   Feb 25  - Free Skate 3:00 - 4:00pm @ Glen Allan Recreation Complex