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Holyrood Babysitter Registry

Holyrood has launched a baby-sitter’s registry in the community for babysitting needs. Sitters must be certified in a babysitter’s course, have proof of the course and have guardian permission to be added to the list.

Interested babysitters can register here APPLICATION FORM

Parents interested in being matched with a babysitter can email communications@holyroodcommunity.org to express your interest.

**We have to remind everyone to be as safe as possible during this uncertain time, and make sure that you stay home if you are sick. Please don’t contact any potential babysitters to care for a sick child, or if anyone in your household is sick.**

Yoga with Barb

Yoga in Holyrood!

Holyrood Community League is happy to continue to work with Yoga with Barb!

Cost: $15 Drop In or 5 class punch pass for $55

Winter 2025 Yoga Class Schedule

Thursdays 7-8:15pm
St Luke’s – 8424 95 Ave NW
Bring: Yoga mat, blanket, bug spray, belt and blocks

For more information:
Email programs@holyroodcommunity.org or barbayogaguide@gmail.com

Holyrood Güd Box

Get fresh produce straight from the farm while helping to support your community league!

Holyrood Community League has teamed up with The Güd Box to bring our community savings on fresh fruits and vegetables. The Güd Box is a large fresh, seasonal produce box that saves you approximately 35% on fruits and vegetables. The box is available for next day home delivery 7 days a week and includes always changing seasonal fruit and vegetables as well as some common staple items. A portion of the proceeds go towards the Holyrood Community League. thegudbox.ca/holyrood

Order any day of the week before 4 pm to get your box delivered the next day!

For a limited time, get FREE home delivery using the promo code freedeliveryHolyrood

Holyrood Spring Fling 2022

Join us on April 16th, from 2-4 pm in the park for our first ever Holyrood Spring Fling! Kids will have the opportunity to search for eggs, and trade them in for a treat bag filled with fun prizes. Or, paint a little pot and then plant some seeds, watch them grow, and beautify our neighbourhood. There will be food trucks available for additional treats! Questions? Email programs@holyroodcommunity.org

2022 AGM

ONLINE IN YOUR LIVING ROOM!

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, April 27th – 7 pm.
Zoom Link: https://efcl-org.zoom.us/j/8507087878
Peruse our fascinating literature:
- Our annual report
Tell your neighbours about the AGM and forward this page to anyone who is interested!
Consider joining one of our amazing committees, or filling one of our vacant board positions. Email Larissa at president@holyroodcommunity.org for more information (details for the positions are below).
Pop your popcorn, get your drinks & snacks ready early on April 27th.
Use the link on the agenda to register for your free membership!
Help elect our new board for 2022/23.
Log off before 9:00 pm, knowing you’ve supported your league and helped make Holyrood even better by your participation!

ZOOM DETAILS

https://efcl-org.zoom.us/j/8507087878

Meeting ID: 850 708 7878

Annual Report

Report-to-the-Membership-HCL-AGM-2022 Download

POSITION DETAILS

Facilities Director: Oversees the physical operation of the Holyrood Community Hall and Rink Building. The league is currently moving to a model of paid facility management, so the Facility Director will have a significantly different role from past years. They will act as the board’s liaison with our paid facility management contractor, who will be responsible for ongoing maintenance, repairs, and upgrades to our buildings. Because of the reduction in duties, the Facility Director will also oversee maintenance and upgrades to the league’s outdoor assets, including our skating rink, parking lot, and the grounds immediately surrounding our buildings (our “licensed area”). Estimated time commitment: three hours per week, plus approximately four hours per month to prepare for and attend monthly board meetings.

Sports Director: Oversees the sports and fitness programs offered by the league, including the Community Soccer program, skating & hockey, fitness classes, and community swim program. Helps recruit program coordinators, and acts as the board’s liaison with them. Organizes new sports and fitness classes according to community needs. Applying for grants, arranging registration and payment, keeping records, and organizing facility access are among the responsibilities of this position.

Casino Coordinator: Oversees the paperwork and volunteers for our fundraising casino. This can include applying for a gaming license, grants, and permits to run bingos, casinos, or 50/50 draws. Prepares written reports and liaises with the AGLC. Hires the independent casino advisors, schedules volunteers for all casino spots, and notifies volunteers of their shift information.

Playgroup Coordinator: Oversees the weekly Community Caregiver Connection Playgroup, out of space rented from the First Church of God. Creates a welcoming, healthy and inclusive environment for parents of children under 5 and their little ones to meet, play and connect! Opportunity exists within this position for scheduling informative or entertaining guests to enhance/educate parents or offer unique learning opportunities for the kids.

Committee Members: We have 2 active and welcoming committees that some of our residents may be interested in participating with.

Our Community Garden Committee is committed to growing Holyrood – join the committee and help plan our new community garden! If you like to get your hands dirty, this group is for you! Anyone with a love of gardening, permaculture, water conservation, arborism, native plants or even beneficial bugs – WOW! We would love to include you.
Our Holyrood Development Committee continues to deliver amazing results in consultation with neighbourhood partners expanding our community to new heights. Join their team and learn a ton about wholistinc community growth and sustainibility, and be heard!

Communications Director: Takes on regular posting to the Community League social media, website, and email newsletter, prepares articles and images for the Southeast Voice Monthly newspaper, and occasionally designs posters, postcards, and flyers. Adds messages to the corner sign. This position requires communication and design skills, which are used to promote community events, programs, civics, committees, sports, and fitness classes. Works closely with the Program, Sports, and Events Directors to execute communication plans. Promotes and shares content to create a welcoming and inclusive neighbourhood and to share Holyrood with the rest of the city!

Community League Day 2021

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Come join us as we celebrate 100 years of community leagues in Edmonton. We can’t wait to see you! Community league memberships will be available to purchase – a valid membership is required for the big bin event only.

Family memberships are $25, singles are $15 and memberships for seniors are $5 per individual.

Please be respectful and wear a mask, keep your distance whenever possible.

BIG BIN/HAUL AWAY – 10am – 2pm
- Valid membership required!
- Community League Parking Lot

Our annual big bin event is back, get rid of your junk from 10am – 2pm! There will be a 30cu yd bin available in the north parking lot at 9411 Holyrood Rd. for disposal of furniture and other large household items. Please wait your turn and remain in your car until you are flagged in by our volunteer. You are responsible for loading your items into the bin. Please stack items as neatly as possible in the bin; in order to help maximize space. Masks & gloves are recommended.

Accepted Items: furniture, couches, mattresses, chairs, sports equipment, yard waste and other household items too large for curb-side pickup.

Not Accepted: Appliances, electronics, commercial construction items, household hazardous materials (paint, fuels, propane cylinders), batteries, motors or tires.

OUTDOOR MOVIE – 3 – 5pm
- Raya and the Last Dragon
- Field Behind SEESA
- Bring a blanket or lawn chairs – If you’re bringing chairs, please sit toward the back and leave the front spaces for blankets.
- There will be giveaways!
- Free Cotton Candy for the first 100 people – sponsored by TELUS

This is an outdoor event, please dress for the weather and bring what you need. There is a port-a-potty available near the hall. Pack it in, pack it out, please take your garbage with you.

Please DO NOT attend any of these events if you have a cough, runny nose, fever, rashes, or any other COVID-19 symptoms. If you have been out of the country in the past 14 days, have had contact with any who has, or is suspected of having COVID-19, please stay at home. Masks & hand sanitizer are recommended.

SECLA launches GoFundMe to bring the Fulton Ravine South Park project to its final stages

The Fulton Ravine South Park is located along the Fulton Ravine in the heart of residential communities, near local businesses and the Capilano library, and is a unique park that incorporates the existing Capilano skatepark. The skatepark has an innovative design that is enjoyed by the community, including many families who bring their young children to use scooters here. Unfortunately, the skatepark is currently the only amenity in the park. There is nowhere to sit, and no shade or any other features. The South East Community Leagues Association (SECLA) conducted a formal community survey in 2016 to ask what would be needed in the park, and the design plan reflects what we heard from you. Some of the key features include:

A paved walking loop – the paved walkway connects all the features of the park and allows accessibility for all ages and abilities, as well as being a fitness feature in itself. The walkway also connects to the north edge of the park and leads to the Capilano library and 101 Avenue beyond.
A water fountain/water bottle filling station was also requested in the survey and while it was not financially feasible to place this next to the skatepark, SECLA funded the installation of the water fountain near the entrance to the Capilano library, a mere few steps away.
Adult/youth fitness equipment will be included in fitness pods along the walkway. The equipment will be multipurpose pieces that focus on balance and strength.
The benches which are included in the design will have arms to improve accessibility for sitting down and getting up, especially for those who are elderly or with mobility issues. Most of the benches are placed in groupings of two or more to make it easier to chat with your neighbor.
Tables for seating and to enjoy picnics in the park.
A half-basketball court.
Shade elements were strongly requested in the survey, and this is captured in the design by the inclusion of shade trees and a shade structure.
The community also asked for native planting and edible plantings and the plan is for future naturalized plantings along the north edge of the park. We will be working with Root for Trees to add native plants and edible plants in this area by community planting projects; however, the planting can only begin after a one to two-year period during which the area is undisturbed. This future planting area will be fenced off once construction begins on the rest of the park.

Now more than ever, we understand that small neighbourhood parks are essential for health and well-being. SECLA is working with the City on this project to add amenities in the park, but we need your help to get us over the finish line. We have launched a GoFundMe for this project.

The preliminary estimated cost for these improvements is $550,000. The good news is that SECLA has already raised $500,000+ thanks to hard-working volunteers and caring residents. We estimate that we have an additional possible $25,000 in funds we are likely to receive.

Could you please help us with the $25,000 shortfall? Donations of ANY size would be appreciated.

Construction is slated to begin this spring regardless of the shortfall. However, if we cannot make up the shortfall or if there are significant cost overruns, then we will have to remove some of the features from the concept plan.

Donations can be made through the GoFundMe or via cheque. Donations of $20 or more by cheque are eligible for a tax receipt. The donor’s complete name and mailing address must be provided, and the cheque should be made out to ‘The City of Edmonton’. Please let us know and we can arrange pickup and/or you can mail cheque to the SECLA address (PO Box 38025, RPO Capilano, Edmonton, Alberta T6A 3Y6) so we can ensure donations are allocated for this project. We will post periodic updates on cheque donations since they will not be included in the GoFundMe tracker. For more information or to assist with funding, feel free to contact us at: projects@secla.ca.

Thank you to the following donors who have already contributed to this project, we are so grateful for your support:

The following community leagues: Avonmore, Capilano, Forest Terrace Heights, Fulton Place, Gold Bar, Holyrood
Jim Hawkins & Sheila Thompson

Please stay tuned to SECLA’s website (secla.ca), Facebook page (@SECLAEdmonton) or Twitter (@SECLA_yeg) as new details will be posted as well as on the GoFundMe page. You are all welcome to the opening day celebration, hopefully planned for fall 2021!

Holyrood Playschool is Looking for a New Teacher

Holyrood Cooperative Playschool (HCPS) is a licensed, parent-run, non-profit, cooperative program of the Holyrood Community League (HCL). HCPS is looking to hire an enthusiastic and energetic preschool teacher for our program located at the bright and beautiful Strathearn Community Hall at 9511 90^th Street NW Edmonton, for the 2021-2022 school year. This position will be part-time, and hours of work are Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30-11:30am, with additional preparation hours each week. The position will run from September 2021 to June 2022, as well as some preparation time and attendance at our Annual General Meeting (AGM) in August 2021 will be required. With support from both the Holyrood and Strathearn communities we are beginning a new year in September 2021 and we are excited for new changes and new possibilities both in location and learning adventures.

The person hired for this position must be passionate about working with children, with a desire to support their curiosity, exploration, and discovery, through a variety of intellectual, creative, and physical methods. The ideal candidate will be energetic, innovative, resourceful, and have a love of the “learning through play” style environment. A passion for nature and the outdoors is an asset to this position as there is ample outdoor space surrounding the Strathearn Community Hall, which can be creatively incorporated into the regular learning routine of the program.

HCPS Teacher role includes:

Developing, planning, and leading indoor and outdoor activities that support and promote the development of student inquiry, creativity, learning, and curiosity
Actively supervising all children while providing a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment.
Ensuring the playschool complies with all licensing requirements.
Supervising and guiding the teacher’s assistant and parent volunteers.
Communicating regularly with parents and the parent committee in-person and through email.
Contributing to the monthly playschool newsletter.
Attending and participating in the August AGM and February open house.
Working with a parent volunteer to plan classroom events and in-school and out-of-school field trips.
Purchasing equipment, toys, and supplies as needed.
Operating within a budget provided by the parent committee.

Qualifications Required:

Child Development Worker certification (formerly Level 2), or Child Development Supervisor certification (formerly Level 3). Applicants with educational equivalencies can apply, but certification must be obtained before being hired
Standard First Aid and CPR (obtained before Sept 2021)
Criminal Record Check, including a vulnerable sector search (obtained before Sept 2021)

Note: Knowledge of French language is an asset, but not required.

For more information, or to apply with cover letter and resume, please email playschoolholyrood@gmail.com or visit our website at www.holyroodplayschool.ca

Soccer Director Urgently Required

Online registration is now open for the upcoming outdoor soccer season at https://emsasoccerportal.com/ui/
We are not quite sure about the format this season and will take our direction from Alberta Health and ASA to ensure that we have a healthy and safe return to play this spring.

That being said, at this time Holyrood is in urgent need of a Community Soccer Director. Unless a new soccer director is in place within the next month or so, community soccer will not be offered in Holyrood this season. Players will be assigned to play in other communities and may not have the ability to play alongside other Holyrood kids and friends.

The soccer director works alongside a small team of other community soccer coordinators to plan and manage the Holyrood soccer program. Duties include: attending ESESA meetings, forming teams, equipment and field management, and maintaining communication with parents and coaches throughout the season. It is an exciting opportunity to make a positive contribution to our community and help shape the direction of community minor soccer in Holyrood.

If anyone is interested in the positing please contact Jared, the outgoing director at holyrood@southeastsoccer.ca. He would be happy to stay on this season and help the new director learn the ropes. If no one assumes the director role Jared will not be continuing on and there will, unfortunately, be no soccer in Holyrood this outdoor season. We are optimistic, given the strong sense of community in Holyrood, that a person, or persons will come forward and ensure that the soccer program will continue and flourish in the upcoming season.

Registrations are open for Holyrood Playschool

Join our amazing playschool in a beautiful new location! Holyrood Cooperative Playschool Society is moving to the new Strathearn Community League Hall for the 2021/2022 school year. Fill out the registration form at www.holyroodplayschool.ca

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