THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH 9TH, 2025!
Join your neighbours in celebrating winter! There will be sleigh rides, hot apple cider and of course, skating!
Memberships can be purchased from the EFCL here: https://efcl.org/membership-purchase/
Come join us as we celebrate our amazing community! We can’t wait to see you! Community league memberships will be available to purchase at the Holyrood Community League Membership table – a valid membership is required for the big bin event only (9am to 1pm, in the parking lot behind SEESA).
Family memberships are $25, singles are $15 and memberships for seniors are $5 per individual.
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.
Our annual big bin event is back, get rid of your junk from 9am – 1pm! There will be a 30cu yd bin available in the parking lot behind SEESA 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 curbside pickup.
Not Accepted: Appliances, electronics, commercial construction items, household hazardous materials (paint, fuels, propane cylinders), batteries, motors or tires.
Please consider volunteering for our 2023 fundraising casino. Casinos are the lifeblood of a non-profit organization and constitute the majority of our operating budget for the next 2 years. Without this casino we won’t be able to offer the programs and events that our community relies on. That means no community league day event, no rink in the winter, no sports or fitness programming or community swim times.
We have available shifts for the following times: Shifts – 10am-7pm; 6pm-4am; 10:30pm-3:30am. There are various positions to be filled in the Count Room, as the Banker, Cashier or a chip runner. Please email ‘megan at holyroodcommunity dot org’ for more information. Our casino dates are September 21 & 22, 2023, at the Starlight Casino (formerly the Palace Casino).
ONLINE IN YOUR LIVING ROOM!
ZOOM DETAILS
https://efcl-org.zoom.us/j/8507087878
Meeting ID: 850 708 7878
ANNUAL GENERAL REPORT
POSITION DETAILS
President: Would you like to make a significant contribution to your neighbourhood? Do you want to build board leadership skills? Are you keen to work with a team of like-minded individuals who care about our fabulous Holyrood community? Can you commit to an hour-long meeting online, once a month? If so, you might be the next President of the Holyrood Community League! The HCL Board is a high-functioning, well-organized, fun group of volunteers who are keen to welcome and support a new leader. If you think you might have the time, interest and skills to be a community league president, please consider this opportunity!
Some of the responsibilities of the President role include:
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.
Casino Coordinator: This role is vital to our board as this year is a casino year. The casinos are the lifeblood of a non-profit organization and constitute the majority of their operating budget. Our casino dates are September 21 & 22, 2023. We will be doing a call out for volunteers for the casino later on this year, but we absolutely need a casino coordinator to get us ready for this very important event.
Playgroup Coordinator: Oversees the weekly Community Caregiver Connection Playgroup, out of space rented from the Holyrood Community Church. 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.
Holyrood Development Committee Chair: This position reports to the civics director and is not required to attend board meetings, although there is a requirement to work with the civics director to create a monthly report with updates for the board. The HDC Chair will be joining our development committee, which is a very dedicated group that reviews the development proposals for upcoming developments in Holyrood. Some public speaking experience is required, as this individual may be asked to speak with reporters, the public, and in worst case scenarios, present to City Hall during a city council meeting.
Committee Members: We have 2 active and welcoming committees that some of our residents may be interested in participating with.
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.**
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
For more information:
Email programs@holyroodcommunity.org or barbayogaguide@gmail.com
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
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
ONLINE IN YOUR LIVING ROOM!
ZOOM DETAILS
https://efcl-org.zoom.us/j/8507087878
Meeting ID: 850 708 7878
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
