Gilmore Park Community League

This holiday season please consider shopping locally and supporting the ongoing initiatives of the Gilmore Park Community League! In partnership with The Soup Company, GPCL is hosting a Soup Fundraiser. To receive your soup before Christmas, orders must be received before December 8, 2020. There is a variety of soups to choose from and bags of soup range from $8-12. The perfect gift for a neighbour, teacher, friend or family member!! Complete this FORM to submit your order. Questions and e-transfers can be sent to gilmorepark@live.com

Join Glen Allan neighbours & Amanda Schultz from Triple A Artistry for a fun evening of painting. From the comfort of your home, using the Zoom platform, Amanda will guide participants through step by step instructions to create a northern lights painting. This is a free event and BYOPS (bring your own painting supplies).  Plus have your favourite munchies and beverage(s) on hand for a night of connecting, learning and laughing!! Supplies needed: paint canvas ( 9x12" or any size you choose), paint brushes, acrylic paints (black, white, purple, blue, turquoise or any colours you would prefer), cup of water, paper towels.  The first 10 people to register will receive a free painting kit! Further details will be emailed to registered participants. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-paint-party-tickets-128373116447

Help light up the path in Gilmore Park (15 Gilmore Avenue) by bringing a carved pumpkin with a battery tea light on   Saturday, October 24 ! Jack-o-lanterns should be placed along the middle of the path by 5PM and picked up at 9PM.  Please label your pumpkin with your name and email. PRIZES will be awarded for the most bootiful and spooktacular jack-o-lanterns!!   What are your plans on October 31, 2020? We encourage you to share your plans for a safe and fun Halloween through conversation with neighbours or on our social media pages. Visit  https://www.alberta.ca/halloween-during-covid19.aspx  for guidelines, tips and posters from Alberta Health.

The Gilmore Park Community League is happy to announce that artwork from our Community Art Contest has been converted into asphalt art decals.  Most of the decals are now on pathways throughout Glen Allan so let the hunt begin!!  Find the art decals and answer the corresponding questions to WIN!! Walk, bike, run or scooter around the neighbourhood to find the decals and tune in to our social media pages ( Facebook , Twitter and Instagram ) for location clues. Plus please share your own clues using #communityartproject Special thank you to all of our project supporters including Strathcona County , Chris Greidanus - Re/Max  and Strathcona County Museum & Archives.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Glen Allan  Community  Art Contest!! Soon you will see all of the wonderful artwork on pathways throughout Glen Allan! We were incredibly fortunate to have professional artist  Crystal Driedger  and Danielle Klatchuk from the  Strathcona County Museum & Archives  assist in evaluating the artwork submissions. 8 artists were awarded a gift card to Michael's thanks to Ward 2 Councillor Dave Anderson!

The Gilmore Park Community League is seeking the following artwork for a Community Art Project. Artists may choose to create one or more of the following items but please only submit one picture per item: Local Flower(s) Tree(s) in the neighbourhood Bird(s) seen in the area Alberta Rose Duck(s) Cow(s) Turkey(s) Butterfly(s) Artwork selected will be printed on a decal and placed on pathways around the Glen Allan neighbourhood, plus artisits will qualify for a Michaels Gift Card.  Submission deadline is July 5, 2020 by emailing gilmorepark@live.com

Wednesday, June 10 from 7:00-7:30PM  join the Gilmore Park Community League Annual General Meeting. From 7:30-8:00PM we will be discussing ideas for incorporating temporary art, inspirational messages and activities on pathways in Glen Allan.  Follow this link or call to join the meeting via Zoom online or by phone:  Online:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87344179727 By Phone: +1 587 328 1099 Canada  (Meeting ID 873 4417 9727) Come shape your community by participating in the meeting and sharing ideas, time and/or talents!

Saturday, May 30th starting at 11AM   a group of Hot Rod cars will be driving an outside and inside track around Glen Allan! We encourage neighbours to wave from your front step or on the sidewalk while maintaining a physical distance. The parade route will first travel an outside loop down Graham Road, Galaxy Way, Gatewood Blvd., Georgian Way past the backside of the Mall, Granada Blvd., Georgian Way past GARC, Glencoe Blvd., and Galloway Drive. Then an inside loop down Glenbrook Blvd., and around Georgian Way first past the backside of the Mall and then past GARC and Jean Vanier and Glen Allan Schools. The parade will end with a loop around Gilmore Park travelling down Glenridge Road, Graham Road, Grant Avenue and Gilmore Avenue. Thank you to our neighbour Bob Gillies and his friends for arranging this drive by as a fun opportunity for us to enjoy the cars and stay connected!!

In a time of physical distancing it is more important than ever to stay socially connected. Join Glen Allan neighbours for a weekly virtual coffee chat Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m. via Zoom  https://us04web.zoom.us/j/102932261 If you have trouble connecting email gilmorepark@live.com

When you are outside getting fresh air see if you can locate all of the items on the Bingo card for a 'blackout'. Write where you saw the item on the card and email a photo of your completed card to  gilmorepark@live.com  by April 30th. Click HERE   to download the Neighbourhood Bingo Card. All completed cards will be entered in a draw to win a 3 month subscription to Netflix. Thank you to Realtor Chris Greidanus  for sponsoring this contest! *Do not participate if you have been directed to stay on your property under mandatory self-isolation. If participating please maintain a safe 6 feet physical distance.

Glen Allan Neighbours,   Our ability to manage and recover from the Coronavirus pandemic relies on our connections with others. While we must be physically distanced, we can still safely stay socially connected to support one another. Here are a few ways to connect with your neighbours: Check on neighbours you know by phone, email or a physically distanced hello on the street; Connect with neighbours you don't know to offer support by dropping off a connection card ; Join the Gilmore Park Community League Facebook Group   and/or Nextdoor App ; Reach out i f you are isolated and need help by  emailing gilmorepark@live.com neighbours are here for you. Together we can overcome this challenging time, Gilmore Park Community League