Gilmore Park Community League

One of our board members, Christie Spence, created a video of her experience since we came together to revitalize our park.  Take a look!

The August 7 Gilmore Park Grand Opening was a success with over 250 people in attendance.  Participants of the official ribbon cutting ceremony included County Clothes Line Foundation Director Lynn Lavoie, MLA Cathy Olesen, Strathcona County Mayor Linda Osinchuk, Gilmore Park Community League President Tammy Greidanus, Ward 2 Councillor Roxanne Carr, Rotary Club Centennial President Lynda Walsh, and Gilmore Park Community League Board Members. Special thank you to Pasta Pantry, Nitza's Pizza on Graham Road, Happy Faces Daycare, Dave Anderson (Milt's Rootbeer), and Confetti Sweets for providing food and refreshments for the event.

Thank you Strathcona County Planning and Development Services for organizing a Hand Stamp Event in Gilmore Park on July 8!  Over 40 kids made their mark in the park by stamping their hands in the cement pad for the new picnic shelter.  Stay tuned for details of a Grand Opening Celebration set for Wednesday, August 7!

The Gilmore Park Community League received $86,250 from the provincial Community Facility Enhancement Program.  June 4 MLA Cathy Olesen presented a cheque to league members including Councillor Roxanne Carr.  The Gilmore Park Community League is looking forward to partnering with the Emmanuel Foundation and Rotary Club Centennial to re-locate the old equipment to a community in need.

Gilmore Park Community League President, Tammy Greidanus met with members of the Rotary Club Sherwood Park Centennial today.  The Rotary contribution to the Gilmore Park Revitalization has assisted the community in making their park upgrade dreams a reality this summer.

The Gilmore Park Revitalization project received a generous cheque today from the County Clothes Line Foundation.  This amazing foundation has given out 1.5 million dollars over the last 29 years.  The Gilmore Park Community League was honoured to be a grant recipient among 8 worthy organizations who are spearheading local projects, programs and events.

March 21, 2013 Pasta Pantry in Sherwood Park supported the Gilmore Park Revitalization Project by hosting 'Pasta for the Park'.  Our sincere appreciation goes to Pasta Pantry owner Nathan Satanove for his generous donation of $1,000.

Pasta Pantry, located at 101 Granada Blvd., is donating a portion of all sales to the Gilmore Park Revitalization Project between 4-8pm on Thursday, March 21.  Please join us for great food and free entertainment!

Hello Neighbours, Today a news release was issued by the federal government officially announcing that $52,850 has been allocated towards the   Gilmore  Park Re vitalization project, see below. I am pleased our application for funding through the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund was successful!  Thank you to everyone that took the time to email Minister Tim Uppal, he personally contacted me to share the good news and planning is underway to utilize those funds this summer. Have a great day!! Tammy Greidanus ===== Harper Government Invests in Improvements to Sherwood Park’s Community Infrastructure January 17, 2013 SHERWOOD PARK, AB – Today, the Honourable Tim Uppal, Minister of State for Democratic Reform and Member of Parliament for Edmonton—Sherwood Park, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for upgrades to Gilmore Park under the Harper Government’s Community Infras...

Buy a Brick!   We are selling engraved bricks for $50.  They will be placed in Gilmore Park under a new bench (or two).  Engrave your family name, kids names, company name it's up to you!!  Bricks can be purchased by completing this form and dropping it off with payment (cash or cheque - payable to the Gilmore Park Community League) to the locked mailbox at 29 Glenridge Road, or we will be selling bricks at a community 'FAN Club' potluck dinner on August, 22 from 5-7pm (details coming soon). Make a Donation!   We are also seeking park sponsors, please consider making a donation to be a Friend of Gilmore Park.  Donations over $25 (payable to Strathcona County) qualify for a tax receipt.  If you work for a company that is community-minded please considering sharing our sponsorship package with them, paper copies are available if needed.  All sponsors/supporters will be recognized on a permenant sponsor board in the park. All brick requests, do...

Strathcona County approved $30,000 of funding towards our revitalization project!  We are on our way!

June 2nd 9am-4pm Glenridge Road, Gilmore Avenue & Gilmore Park Tell your friends & family about our unique block party/garage sale fundraiser!  Each garage/driveway is a different 'department' come shop for home decor, toys, furniture etc. There are 12 houses participating on Glenridge Road and Gilmore Avenue, so please park your vehicles on other streets/roads to eliminate congestion. We are excited to announce that DQ on Baseline will be sponsoring food and drinks for our BBQ sales this Saturday at our Community Garage Sale.  $2 for Hamburgers & Hot dogs, $1 drinks, volunteers eat free! We are also pleased to tell you that Evergreen Ecological Services is sponsoring 2 bouncy castles for the kids.  In the park there will also be face painting, popcorn, lemonade and kids games.  Bring your toonies and loonies to the park for activity tickets! REMINDER - Donated item drop off is happening any time Thursday May 31 at 43 Glenridge Road contact Myck...

"Thank you!" to the individuals and businesses in our community who volunteered, donated, and/or attended our 1st Gilmore Park Community League Silent Auction on March 16.  It was a fun evening with neighbours and friends AND we raised $4326 for our park revitalization project! Donors: Overtime Broiler & Taproom Accountants - Eugene & Angel Zarowny Gilmore Park Resident - Councillor Roxanne Carr Gilmore Park Resident - Brad Emes Gilmore Park Residents - Katie Berghofer & Darryl Silakiewicz Gilmore Park Residents - John & Krystina Seymour Gilmore Park Resident - Mycki Wever - Discovery Toys Gilmore Park Resident - Nathan Satanove - Pasta Pantry Gilmore Park Resident - Chris Greidanus - Realtor, Remax Kyle Crawford - Broadmoor Golf Course Monika Grettum - Tupperware Canadian Recreation Solutions Scrapbook Memories & More Mayor Linda Osinchuk Councillor Bonnie Riddell Councillor Linton Delainey Councillor Peter Wloodarc...

A Silent Auction is being held Friday, March 16 starting at 7:30 pm at Overtime Broiler and Taproom on Granada Blvd. All funds raised will go towards the Gilmore Park revitalization.  $10 Tickets are nearly sold out for our private room, however Overtime patrons are welcome to come bid on items and enter to win a door prize for a donation.  There are many great auction items including a Oilers Jersey signed by Taylor Hall.  The few remaining tickets will be available for purchase at the AGM or email  gilmorepark@live.com to reserve your tickets today.

‎'Tis the season for a build-up of bottles in our houses. Residents around Gilmore Park in Glen Allan, we will come pick up your empties on Saturday, January 14. Leave your bagged bottles on your front step by noon to support the park revitalization project.