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May 2016
Gilmore Park News
Pizza Party in the Park - June 15
Jim Diers author of Neighbour Power once said 'Why have a meeting when you can have a party'
What: Pizza Party in the Park
When: June 15 from 6-7:30pm (GPCL AGM from 6:30-7:30pm)
Where: Gilmore Park Gazebo
Why: Take the night off from cooking dinner and grab a pizza at Nitza's on Graham Road. Nitza's is donating 25% of sales to GPCL!
& Parent Link will be at the park with children's activities as part of their Park Passport program.
Pitchin Cleanup
On May 14, 20 neighbours gathered in the park to clean-up garbage at GPCL's 7th annual Pitch-in Cleanup event. Thank you to everyone who helped make our community a cleaner place to live!
Clean Air Project
Between May 3 and 12 canvassers went door to door in our neighbourhood as part of a household air pollution awareness project entitled "Help Clean Air Please." An informal survey of those who were home discovered that at least one home per half block reported respiratory health problems or concerns to do with one or more of these three matters:
- Neighbourhood wood smoke
- Fragranced dryer vent emissions
- Pesticides spread on lawns by weed companies
These three household pollutants have something in common: they are disseminated into the air, spread to other properties, get inside others' homes, and cannot be contained on the property where they where they originate. For those individuals in our community with chemical sensitivities and health concerns this is an issue.
If you would like copies of their flyers including one on chemical fragrance free laundry products, please visit this site: http://helpcleanair.weebly.com
Parent Link in the Park
June 2, 2016 - Play it Forward Popsicle Party. Join the Strathcona County Parent Link Centre in Gilmore Park on Thursday, June 2nd from 1-4pm for the launch of their Play it Forward program. Each year playground toys are left at our park for children and families to use, toys can be added by community members to enjoy throughout the summer. Toys will be collected August 30th.
June 15, 2016 - Park Passport. Gilmore Park has been selected as one of 9 parks to be visited as part of the Parent Link Park Passport play based program. Join the fun Wednesday, June 15 from 6-7:30pm. Check out the Parent Link Program Guide for more information.
Summer Sport Mini Camp
Run by award winning teacher and Physical Education specialist, Scott Hebert.
Two - 1 week sessions
July 4th - 8th - $100 - 1:00-3:00PM
July 18th - 22nd - $100 - 1:00-3:00PM
Drop ins welcome at $20 / day
Held in Gilmore Park
Looking for a minimum of 20 participants to ensure well rounded, fun and exciting activities.
Open to all ages!
Please send all inquires to scotth@eics.ab.ca
These are the people in your neighbourhood
This month we are featuring Chris Greidanus. By association he has been heavily involved in the activities of the Gilmore Park Community League for the past 6 years. Chris is a Realtor with Re/Max Elite with an interest in green homes and sustainable living. Check out his website at www.greendoorrealestate.ca
Q&A with Chris
Q: How long have you lived in Glen Allan? 8 years.
Q: What do you like about your community? Good neighbours, it's very green with big trees and close enough to walk to many amenities.
Q: What is your favourite neighbourhood memory? Sleeping bag drive-in movies in the park.
Q: What quote inspires you? 'Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans.' John Lennon
Hope to see you June 15,
Gilmore Park Community League
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