NEWS
Grovenor Annual General Meeting - December 4, 2018
The Grovenor Community League will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday evening December 4 at the Grovenor Community League Hall starting at 7:00 pm. All residents in the Grovenor community are invited to attend.
At the meeting, there will be presentations by the current Vice Presidents Gerry O’Donnell and Kersh Naidoo to summarize activities over the past year and by Treasurer Peggy Ward, including the tabling of the 2017-18 fiscal year financial statements and report.
Elections for the 2019 Board of Directors operating year will be held for the positions of President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer as well as Director of Programs, Membership, Newsletter, Sports, Facilities, Social, Neighbourhood Watch and Civics. There will also be six Directors - at -Large elected.
There will be vacancies available to fill. If you are interested in supporting your community league, please consider volunteering for one of these many roles.
Descriptions of the duties for these various roles are posted on the Grovenor website, so if you’re interested in volunteering for next year, please refer to these details prior to the meeting.
It should be noted that only those who have active community league membership status would be eligible to either run or vote in the elections. Refreshments will be available, so please join us for the meeting from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at the Grovenor Community League Hall.
The Grovenor Community League will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday evening December 4 at the Grovenor Community League Hall starting at 7:00 pm. All residents in the Grovenor community are invited to attend.
At the meeting, there will be presentations by the current Vice Presidents Gerry O’Donnell and Kersh Naidoo to summarize activities over the past year and by Treasurer Peggy Ward, including the tabling of the 2017-18 fiscal year financial statements and report.
Elections for the 2019 Board of Directors operating year will be held for the positions of President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer as well as Director of Programs, Membership, Newsletter, Sports, Facilities, Social, Neighbourhood Watch and Civics. There will also be six Directors - at -Large elected.
There will be vacancies available to fill. If you are interested in supporting your community league, please consider volunteering for one of these many roles.
Descriptions of the duties for these various roles are posted on the Grovenor website, so if you’re interested in volunteering for next year, please refer to these details prior to the meeting.
It should be noted that only those who have active community league membership status would be eligible to either run or vote in the elections. Refreshments will be available, so please join us for the meeting from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at the Grovenor Community League Hall.
Celebrate Halloween with Minister Sarah Hoffman
MLA Sarah Hoffman invites members of the community to her annual Meet & Treat Block Party. The event runs Friday October 26th from 5pm - 7pm in front of the constituency office at 10996 - 124 Street. There will be plenty of free activities and candy for the kids, so feel free to dress up in your favorite costumes!
For More Information Click Here
MLA Sarah Hoffman invites members of the community to her annual Meet & Treat Block Party. The event runs Friday October 26th from 5pm - 7pm in front of the constituency office at 10996 - 124 Street. There will be plenty of free activities and candy for the kids, so feel free to dress up in your favorite costumes!
For More Information Click Here
Minister Sarah Hoffman Visits Grovenor!
Minister Sarah Hoffman has agreed to join us again at our November Community League Board meeting (November 6, 2018). She will say a few words and then participate in open dialogue with Grovenor residents in a town hall setting from 7:00 to 8:00 pm.
This will be followed by an abbreviated board meeting, as usual, from 8:00 - 9:00 pm.
Minister Sarah Hoffman has agreed to join us again at our November Community League Board meeting (November 6, 2018). She will say a few words and then participate in open dialogue with Grovenor residents in a town hall setting from 7:00 to 8:00 pm.
This will be followed by an abbreviated board meeting, as usual, from 8:00 - 9:00 pm.
Grovenor Craft & Sewing Night
Are you looking for time to get started on your fall craft and sewing projects? Want to meet some fellow community members?
Grovenor has a Craft and Sewing Night planned for Friday, October 19, 2018 at Grovenor Community Hall (14325 - 104 Avenue) from 6:30 to 10:30 pm.
Bring your craft or sewing projects to work on and the supplies needed to work on them. An ironing board and iron will be available for those that might need one.
No cost, but please bring a snack to share with everyone and indoor shoes/slippers are a good idea as well!
If interested, please email Heather to confirm space availability. Or, if you're interested in future craft nights, let us know as well.
Are you looking for time to get started on your fall craft and sewing projects? Want to meet some fellow community members?
Grovenor has a Craft and Sewing Night planned for Friday, October 19, 2018 at Grovenor Community Hall (14325 - 104 Avenue) from 6:30 to 10:30 pm.
Bring your craft or sewing projects to work on and the supplies needed to work on them. An ironing board and iron will be available for those that might need one.
No cost, but please bring a snack to share with everyone and indoor shoes/slippers are a good idea as well!
If interested, please email Heather to confirm space availability. Or, if you're interested in future craft nights, let us know as well.
Grovenor 2018 Fall Fest CANCELLED
Due to the unexpected winter conditions for the remainder of the week, notably during Grovenor's Saturday September 15, 2018 Fall Festival, the Community League Board has decided to cancel our annual event.
While we are saddened by the decision, to ensure the comfort and well being of our many volunteers, vendors, suppliers, attendees and all that make the event a success, we are cancelling festivities planned for the day. Unseasonably cold temperatures, rain and a possibility of snow is expected.
The board and the organizing commitee continue to consider dates and options regarding a reschedule of Fall Fest 2018 thus please check back soon to get further details.
We thank everyone who has contributed time and effort towards the planning and coordination of this years event and to our suppliers whom have graciously offered us refunds/rainchecks. We look forward to working with you all in the near future.
Regards,
Fall Fest Organizing Committee
Due to the unexpected winter conditions for the remainder of the week, notably during Grovenor's Saturday September 15, 2018 Fall Festival, the Community League Board has decided to cancel our annual event.
While we are saddened by the decision, to ensure the comfort and well being of our many volunteers, vendors, suppliers, attendees and all that make the event a success, we are cancelling festivities planned for the day. Unseasonably cold temperatures, rain and a possibility of snow is expected.
The board and the organizing commitee continue to consider dates and options regarding a reschedule of Fall Fest 2018 thus please check back soon to get further details.
We thank everyone who has contributed time and effort towards the planning and coordination of this years event and to our suppliers whom have graciously offered us refunds/rainchecks. We look forward to working with you all in the near future.
Regards,
Fall Fest Organizing Committee
Grovenor New Playground Opening Ceremony
The official opening of our new community playground will be Thursday, June 28, 2018 from 11:15 am to 12:30 pm. The event is open to all Grovenor residents and includes a free BBQ picnic starting at 11:15 am. The official playground opening ceremony will be at 12:15pm.
Official Playground Opening Ceremony: - 12:15 PM:
1) Introductions
2) Acknowledgement of Project Leaders, Major Donors & Politicians with Brief Speeches
3) Official Ribbon and Cake Cutting Ceremony
The official opening of our new community playground will be Thursday, June 28, 2018 from 11:15 am to 12:30 pm. The event is open to all Grovenor residents and includes a free BBQ picnic starting at 11:15 am. The official playground opening ceremony will be at 12:15pm.
Official Playground Opening Ceremony: - 12:15 PM:
1) Introductions
2) Acknowledgement of Project Leaders, Major Donors & Politicians with Brief Speeches
3) Official Ribbon and Cake Cutting Ceremony
Grovenor Day Camp
Once again, the City of Edmonton is offering a community day camp at Grovenor Hall the week of July 3rd. The theme is Heros in Training. For more information, check out this poster.
Once again, the City of Edmonton is offering a community day camp at Grovenor Hall the week of July 3rd. The theme is Heros in Training. For more information, check out this poster.
The City of Edmonton Green Shack Returns to Grovenor
The City of Edmonton has confirmed that the Green Shack program will return to Grovenor again this year. The program will run Monday to Friday, 2:30pm to 6:00pm, from July 3 to August 23.
The Green Shack program is a free neighborhood drop in program with games, crafts and activities hosted by a Green Shack leader. The program is targeted for kids 6 - 12, but younger children accompanied by an adult are welcome to attend too! For more information, visit edmonton.ca/greenshacks or call 311.
The City of Edmonton has confirmed that the Green Shack program will return to Grovenor again this year. The program will run Monday to Friday, 2:30pm to 6:00pm, from July 3 to August 23.
The Green Shack program is a free neighborhood drop in program with games, crafts and activities hosted by a Green Shack leader. The program is targeted for kids 6 - 12, but younger children accompanied by an adult are welcome to attend too! For more information, visit edmonton.ca/greenshacks or call 311.
2018 Fall Fest Date and a Call for Volunteers
We welcome all residents of Grovenor to join us for this family event which will include a BBQ, salads, dessert and non-alcoholic drinks at a very reasonable price! Kids will enjoy face painting, bouncy castles, spray-park and other activities. Adults can look forward to live music, wine & beer gardens and 50/50 raffle! And weather permitting, we can all look forward to ending the night with spectacular fireworks!
We therefore reach out to all within the Grovenor Community in seek of your help! Without volunteers, we can’t make this event a success and the more volunteers we have, the more enjoyable an event this can be for all! Needless to say, many hands also make for light work.
This year we are seeking a lead coordinator (or two?) along with 45 volunteers for the day event. Shifts are typically 3-4 hours and start at varying times through the day. Based on your availability, we’d be happy to see where we can best fit you in. The online signup is now up and running and can be accessed via the website below. We look forward to your help!
This years' event will be on Saturday September 15, 2018 from 4pm to 9:30pm. The sign up for volunteers has been posted. Please consider signing up for a shift - you can even share it with your neighbor if that works! Here is the link: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/4090C48ADAE2CA2F49-fall2
The community is also accepting donations from local businesses and residents for door prizes and give aways to be held at the event. If you are interested in contributing, please contact Kersh at the email address below. All donations will be recognized at the event, in our newsletter and on our website. A donation request letter can be provided if required.
Questions to Kersh at: kershran@gmail.com
We welcome all residents of Grovenor to join us for this family event which will include a BBQ, salads, dessert and non-alcoholic drinks at a very reasonable price! Kids will enjoy face painting, bouncy castles, spray-park and other activities. Adults can look forward to live music, wine & beer gardens and 50/50 raffle! And weather permitting, we can all look forward to ending the night with spectacular fireworks!
We therefore reach out to all within the Grovenor Community in seek of your help! Without volunteers, we can’t make this event a success and the more volunteers we have, the more enjoyable an event this can be for all! Needless to say, many hands also make for light work.
This year we are seeking a lead coordinator (or two?) along with 45 volunteers for the day event. Shifts are typically 3-4 hours and start at varying times through the day. Based on your availability, we’d be happy to see where we can best fit you in. The online signup is now up and running and can be accessed via the website below. We look forward to your help!
This years' event will be on Saturday September 15, 2018 from 4pm to 9:30pm. The sign up for volunteers has been posted. Please consider signing up for a shift - you can even share it with your neighbor if that works! Here is the link: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/4090C48ADAE2CA2F49-fall2
The community is also accepting donations from local businesses and residents for door prizes and give aways to be held at the event. If you are interested in contributing, please contact Kersh at the email address below. All donations will be recognized at the event, in our newsletter and on our website. A donation request letter can be provided if required.
Questions to Kersh at: kershran@gmail.com
Community Spray Amenities Open for the Season
The Grovenor Spraypark is open for the season on May 25, 2018 (weather dependent). Hours for all spray park sites will have consistent hours, seven days a week 9am to 9pm.
If there are any questions regarding water amenity operations, please contact the City of Edmonton at 311.
The anticipated date of water turn off is September 17, 2018 (weather dependent).
The Grovenor Spraypark is open for the season on May 25, 2018 (weather dependent). Hours for all spray park sites will have consistent hours, seven days a week 9am to 9pm.
If there are any questions regarding water amenity operations, please contact the City of Edmonton at 311.
The anticipated date of water turn off is September 17, 2018 (weather dependent).
Free Afternoon Yoga Event
Oilers Entertainment Group along with the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation invite participants to enjoy an afternoon yoga event, specifically developed for youth that combines the SATTVA yoga practice with various styles of music and visuals to help lighten your body and mind.
Date: Sunday, May 27, 2018
Location: Ford Hall, Rogers Place
Doors Open and Arrivals: 2:00 pm
Warm up: 2:30 – 2:45
Yoga: 2:45 – 3:30
Depart: 4:00 pm
Register HERE
SATTVA Yoga brings equal attention to physical postures, breathing and meditation, creating a balanced, holistic approach to the practice. This class is for all levels. Whether it’s your first time trying yoga or you consider yourself a yogi, this class will give you tools and techniques to help you create and connect to a quality of space within the body and mind.
Join us for a fun and friendly afternoon together!
Parking
Oilers Entertainment Group along with the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation invite participants to enjoy an afternoon yoga event, specifically developed for youth that combines the SATTVA yoga practice with various styles of music and visuals to help lighten your body and mind.
Date: Sunday, May 27, 2018
Location: Ford Hall, Rogers Place
Doors Open and Arrivals: 2:00 pm
Warm up: 2:30 – 2:45
Yoga: 2:45 – 3:30
Depart: 4:00 pm
Register HERE
- Please arrive in comfortable workout clothes that you are able to move in.
- Bring a water bottle, as we will have filling stations.
- Bring a yoga mat if you have one. We will provide mats for anyone who needs one. Please let us know if you if you need a yoga mat when you register.
- Light refreshments will be provided after the session.
SATTVA Yoga brings equal attention to physical postures, breathing and meditation, creating a balanced, holistic approach to the practice. This class is for all levels. Whether it’s your first time trying yoga or you consider yourself a yogi, this class will give you tools and techniques to help you create and connect to a quality of space within the body and mind.
Join us for a fun and friendly afternoon together!
Parking
- As this event is on a Sunday and on a non-major event day, free street parking will be available in the surrounding areas.
- There are also many parking lots near Rogers Place that will be available for parking.
- Please enter Rogers Place through either the southeast entrance on 104 Avenue or on the north side of the arena by the MacEwan Station, then continue to Ford Hall.
Rezoning Information Session
The City of Edmonton has delivered a notice to our community in regards to a public information session on Tuesday May 15, 2018 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm for a rezoning at 10345 - 144 Street.
The proposed rezoning application from (RF3) Small Scale Infill Development Zone to (DC2) Site Specific Development Control Provision will allow for the development of low-density housing, with the opportunity to put in a future Garden Suite on a separate title through subdivision. There is no Plan in effect for the Grovenor neighborhood.
The application is intended to guide the future subdivision to separate the Garden Suite from the rest of the site, with rules regulating the scale of the Garden Suite remaining in alignment with what is already allowed under the zoning bylaw.
If you are interested in sharing your views on this topic, the meeting is at Grovenor School Gymnasium from 6:00pm to 8:00 pm on May 15, 2018.
For more information, visit edmonton.ca/planningapplications.
The City of Edmonton has delivered a notice to our community in regards to a public information session on Tuesday May 15, 2018 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm for a rezoning at 10345 - 144 Street.
The proposed rezoning application from (RF3) Small Scale Infill Development Zone to (DC2) Site Specific Development Control Provision will allow for the development of low-density housing, with the opportunity to put in a future Garden Suite on a separate title through subdivision. There is no Plan in effect for the Grovenor neighborhood.
The application is intended to guide the future subdivision to separate the Garden Suite from the rest of the site, with rules regulating the scale of the Garden Suite remaining in alignment with what is already allowed under the zoning bylaw.
If you are interested in sharing your views on this topic, the meeting is at Grovenor School Gymnasium from 6:00pm to 8:00 pm on May 15, 2018.
For more information, visit edmonton.ca/planningapplications.
Playground Closure
Our new playground is going to be closed on Monday, April 30th to begin the work required to finalize the project. It is anticipated that the playground will be closed to the public for 3 - 4 weeks.
Why do we have another closure? The weather last fall mean the City and contractor were unable to fully finish the rubber surfacing. The contractor will be back, starting April 30th, to clean the site of loose rubber and any damaged portions. Following that, new rubber will be installed and then the final top coat. There will then be some clean-up and landscaping repair before the playground can reopen.
It is expected that the playground will be closed for the month of May.
The City and the contractor appreciate the disruption this offers, but as the project is currently unfinished this is work that must be done to achieve completion and finalize the project.
Our new playground is going to be closed on Monday, April 30th to begin the work required to finalize the project. It is anticipated that the playground will be closed to the public for 3 - 4 weeks.
Why do we have another closure? The weather last fall mean the City and contractor were unable to fully finish the rubber surfacing. The contractor will be back, starting April 30th, to clean the site of loose rubber and any damaged portions. Following that, new rubber will be installed and then the final top coat. There will then be some clean-up and landscaping repair before the playground can reopen.
It is expected that the playground will be closed for the month of May.
The City and the contractor appreciate the disruption this offers, but as the project is currently unfinished this is work that must be done to achieve completion and finalize the project.
Big Bin Event is Back! May 5, 2018
The popular annual spring clean up event will be back again this year to help keep our community looking good all year round. The event will run on Saturday May 5, 2018 from 9am until full and is on a first come first serve basis.
As always, no hazardous materials will be accepted and we ask that all of these items be taken to the Eco Station. A list is below or you can visit the City of Edmonton’s website at https://www.edmonton.ca/programs_services/garbage_waste/eco-stations.aspx.
We will NOT ACCEPT chemical, biological, pathological, biomedical or hazardous materials or containers, hot waste (ashes eg. fireplace or firepit), liquids or containers with liquids photocopiers, printers railway ties, tires, batteries, computer equipment, TV’s, other electronic items, food waste dirt, rock, sod, cement fridges, freezers or shingles, paint, chemicals of any sort.
With the help of volunteers from St. Paul's Anglican item pick up and drop off help for this years big bin and swap event is available on first come first served basis on the day of the event.
We can always use a few more volunteers! If you can help out, please contact Kersh.
The popular annual spring clean up event will be back again this year to help keep our community looking good all year round. The event will run on Saturday May 5, 2018 from 9am until full and is on a first come first serve basis.
As always, no hazardous materials will be accepted and we ask that all of these items be taken to the Eco Station. A list is below or you can visit the City of Edmonton’s website at https://www.edmonton.ca/programs_services/garbage_waste/eco-stations.aspx.
We will NOT ACCEPT chemical, biological, pathological, biomedical or hazardous materials or containers, hot waste (ashes eg. fireplace or firepit), liquids or containers with liquids photocopiers, printers railway ties, tires, batteries, computer equipment, TV’s, other electronic items, food waste dirt, rock, sod, cement fridges, freezers or shingles, paint, chemicals of any sort.
With the help of volunteers from St. Paul's Anglican item pick up and drop off help for this years big bin and swap event is available on first come first served basis on the day of the event.
We can always use a few more volunteers! If you can help out, please contact Kersh.
Grovenor School Food Drive Thank You
To the Grovenor Community:
In the month of December, the Grade 3 students at Grovenor Elementary began their annual initiative to turn their classroom into a Food Bank. The original goal was to collect 500 pounds of food for people in need over the holiday season in Edmonton. The Grade 3s began by advertising to fellow students and their families, followed by reaching out to the wider Grovenor community. The 17 students worked hard each day, collecting and sorting food donations from each classroom, as well as from the community hamper in the front entrance of our school.
After three weeks, our small class had collected, sorted, and transported 1,122 pounds of food to the Edmonton Food Bank. I would like to express our gratitude to the wider Grovenor community for the generosity demonstrated over the holiday season. It is incredibly valuable for the students to engage in volunteerism and observe members of our community giving back in such a meaningful way. We could not have accomplished our goal if it wasn’t for the people of Grovenor. On behalf of myself and the Grade 3 students of Grovenor Elementary, thank you kindly.
Kendra Steedsman
Grade 3 Teacher
To the Grovenor Community:
In the month of December, the Grade 3 students at Grovenor Elementary began their annual initiative to turn their classroom into a Food Bank. The original goal was to collect 500 pounds of food for people in need over the holiday season in Edmonton. The Grade 3s began by advertising to fellow students and their families, followed by reaching out to the wider Grovenor community. The 17 students worked hard each day, collecting and sorting food donations from each classroom, as well as from the community hamper in the front entrance of our school.
After three weeks, our small class had collected, sorted, and transported 1,122 pounds of food to the Edmonton Food Bank. I would like to express our gratitude to the wider Grovenor community for the generosity demonstrated over the holiday season. It is incredibly valuable for the students to engage in volunteerism and observe members of our community giving back in such a meaningful way. We could not have accomplished our goal if it wasn’t for the people of Grovenor. On behalf of myself and the Grade 3 students of Grovenor Elementary, thank you kindly.
Kendra Steedsman
Grade 3 Teacher
Outdoor Soccer
Registration for Outdoor Soccer, offered by EWZSA (Edmonton West Zone Soccer Association), is offered by West Zone Communities starting in February of each year. Registration is for U4 to U19 (Born 2014 to 1999) and begins February 1, 2018.
Please see the Grovenor Sports and Recreation page for complete information about registration.
For information on the programs offered and the age grids, please view this page on the EWZSA website.
For any further information, please contact Rosa at grovenorsoccer@gmail.com
Registration for Outdoor Soccer, offered by EWZSA (Edmonton West Zone Soccer Association), is offered by West Zone Communities starting in February of each year. Registration is for U4 to U19 (Born 2014 to 1999) and begins February 1, 2018.
Please see the Grovenor Sports and Recreation page for complete information about registration.
For information on the programs offered and the age grids, please view this page on the EWZSA website.
For any further information, please contact Rosa at grovenorsoccer@gmail.com
Grovenor Community Ice Rinks - 2017-2018 Season
The Grovenor Ice Rinks are open for the 2017 - 2018 season. The season is expected to last until February 28, 2018 (weather permitting) and weekly hours are as follows:
Monday to Friday - 4pm to 9pm
Saturday and Sunday - 1pm to 9pm
The rink will close when the temperature (with windchill) reaches -20. We have a Hockey Rink and a General Skating Rink. An attendant will be on-site daily in the Rec Centre change area, which is heated and has access to a washroom and refeshment stand.
If you or anyone you know has interest in being an attendant at our skating rinks and are 18 years or older, please contact Allan Bly at allanbly@outlook.com
Drop-In Hockey
Every Saturday 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
No checking and no slap shots allowed
Power Skating Lessons
Wednesdays, 4:30pm - 5:30pm, January 10 - February 21
Free of Charge! Everyone is welcome to participate, must wear helmet at all times
The Grovenor Ice Rinks are open for the 2017 - 2018 season. The season is expected to last until February 28, 2018 (weather permitting) and weekly hours are as follows:
Monday to Friday - 4pm to 9pm
Saturday and Sunday - 1pm to 9pm
The rink will close when the temperature (with windchill) reaches -20. We have a Hockey Rink and a General Skating Rink. An attendant will be on-site daily in the Rec Centre change area, which is heated and has access to a washroom and refeshment stand.
If you or anyone you know has interest in being an attendant at our skating rinks and are 18 years or older, please contact Allan Bly at allanbly@outlook.com
Drop-In Hockey
Every Saturday 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
No checking and no slap shots allowed
Power Skating Lessons
Wednesdays, 4:30pm - 5:30pm, January 10 - February 21
Free of Charge! Everyone is welcome to participate, must wear helmet at all times