Gilmore Park Community League

To celebrate the 10 th  anniversary of the Gilmore Park Playground Revitalization we have compiled 10 fun facts!! #1 The balance beam in Gilmore Park was incorporated in the playground design at the request of neighbourhood kids who wanted to play the game grounders! #2 The 'branch' under the slide in Gilmore Park feels like a branch! When the playground was designed 10 years ago it was intentional to incorporate features for the senses. #3 Shade in Gilmore Park was a priority identified by the community. This is why we have a gazebo, more trees, and tall structures that provide shaded places to play and gather! #4 Our community prioritized building a playground for a wider age range (previously equipment was only for ages 5-12). Strathcona County supported this request allowing us to add a toddler area! #5 Prior to selecting a playground supplier, Gilmore Park Community League board members and their fam...

Gilmore Park Community Gardens is having an event : (weather permitting) OPEN HOUSE from 2 - 4 pm on Saturday 22nd of July 2023.                  We wish to invite the neighbours in Gilmore Park and show them, and tell them about our gardens, we also want to show them the area where we have planted the cherry trees and the edible fruit bushes,  which are near the treed area,  available for picking once they are bearing more fruit. We have over 20 fruit bushes. and 2 trees. A small sample of seeds will be available for visitors while stock last.  Please stop by and talk to us, and of course our Garden club is open for all neighbours on a first come first serve basis. Thank you, Ann Jordan Gilmore Park Community Gardens Gilmore Park, Glen Allan

Come for free pizza and great community conversation on Wednesday June 7 from 5:30-7:30PM in Gilmore Park! Pizza & drinks will be first come first serve from 5:30-6:00PM, please bring a lawn chair. We will meet at the Community Garden. In the case of bad weather we will meet at Sherwood Pizza on Graham Road. The Gilmore Park Community League Annual General Meeting will take place from 6:00-6:30PM. Connection is what makes our community great! Please indicate on the form link below, what you think is important for Glen Allan and how you can contribute!   https://forms.gle/mY8WYG4m1BKy21yy9 To deepen community we will engage in 'Speed Neighbouring' with small group conversations from 6:30-7:30PM. Kids are welcome  to come play in the park during the gathering.  Join us!!

Saturday June 3 from 10AM-2PM come shop local at the Glen Allan Community Yard Sale! Follow the link below to sign-up to sell personal items, crafts or home business products. If you have household items to donate the Gilmore Park Community League will sell your items and the proceeds will go towards upcoming neighbourhood events and initiatives. Family-friendly activities will also be set up in Gilmore Park! Join us!!    https://forms.gle/UG9kqECMzH9LpPic7

The Gilmore Park Community League has joined Tru Earth, a place to shop for your eco-friendly essentials, while supporting your neighbourhood. Our goal is to bring more activities to you and your family all while making a difference on planet earth. Follow this LINK to learn more about Tru Earth and begin to shop with Gilmore Park!

The Gilmore Park Community League is pleased to offer free packages to Glen Allan residents who would like to welcome a new neighbour on their block or cul-de-sac.  Packages include: Strathcona County Recreation Pass - Donated by Ward 2 Councillor Dave Anderson Strathcona County Veggie Bag - Donated by Ward 8 Councillor Katie Berghofer Norwex Cleaning Product Samples - Donated by Norwex Consultant Karen Sickler Sherwood Park Soap - Donated by Re/Max Realtor Chris Greidanus Vegetable Seeds - Donated by Gilmore Park Community Garden Group Cleaning Cloth & 100 coupon towards eye glasses - Donated by Trendz Optical Welcome Letter with Neighbourhood Information & Blank 'reaching out' card for you to personalize a welcome - From Gilmore Park Community League . To request a welcome package please complete this FORM and a GPCL volunteer will connect with you to make arrangements for pick up.  "One key to a strong and satisfyin...

Throughout the month of February, keep an eye out for activities and messages on our social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram & Twitter) and at our little free libraries throughout Glen Allan. Also, please share your stories of self, family, neighbourhood and community love! Dates to Remember: Feb 1 Winter Walk Day Feb 4 Thank a mail carrier day Feb 14 Valentine's Day Feb 17 - 28 Decorate the tree beside the gazebo in Gilmore Park with messages of love and gratitude Feb 22 Pink Shirt Day Feb 28 Show your community spirit - wear your Glen Allan Shirt Activities To Do: Feb 1- 28 Bingo cards Feb 1- 17 Card Kits Feb 1 - 17 Scratch kits Feb 17 - 28 Gratitude chains Feb  17 - 28 - Make messages of love or gratitude to hang on a tree Crafts will be refreshed in the little free libraries on Fridays.