Gilmore Park Community League

Join Glen Allan Neighbours Saturday mornings to exercise your mind and body at FREE virtual Wellness Gatherings in the month of February. Follow this  LINK   to participate on Zoom: February 6 from 9:30-10:00AM Mindful Meditation! February 13 from 9:30-10:30AM All Ages Fitness! February 20 from 9:30-10:30AM Yoga! February 27 from 9:30-10:30AM Sherwood Park Trivia! Love One Another Stay tuned to our Facebook and Instagram accounts for more details. Remember to share with us the ways you choose to love those in your life, by posting on our FB and Instagram accounts.  Feb 14-28 Suggestions and reminders to Love One Another Feb 14-28 Pipe cleaner heart kits will be available in our little free library Feb 27 & 28 Come to the Gilmore Park Gazebo to make a message of love or gratitude to hang on a tree in the park

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!