Priddis News – Oct 2021 | High Country News

Halloween Event:
We are looking for volunteers to help plan a kids Halloween event at the Priddis Hall. Email pcayoungfamilies@gmail.com if you are interested in helping.

We are looking for parent and tot event ideas to enable working parents to attend/meet other young families. Feel free to drop any suggestions by emailing pcayoungfamilies@gmail.ca or our Facebook page, Priddis Families www.facebook.com/groups/614135582294212

Parent & Tot Playdate:
We would like to continue the monthly Parent and Tot playdates at the Priddis Hall but need a Co-ordinator to do so. Please contact pcayoungfamilies@gmail.com if you would like to get involved. This is a great way to meet other young families in the community. Check our website and social media for updates.

Anyone interested in donating boxes or bins to help organize our toys and equipment for storage would be appreciated. Please contact pcayoungfamilies@gmail.com if you wish to donate.

Membership Renewal:
It is that time of year again to get your PCA Membership for the 2021 – 2022 season. Please complete the membership form below. It can be mailed in or dropped off at the Priddis Store. Everyone should have a Priddis Community Membership when participating at events at the Hall and using PCA facilities. Thanks in advance.

Open Board Positions:
Help bring excitement back to the community!

The Priddis Community Association is looking for fresh faces to join the Board. A few terms are ending this fall, so we are looking to fill the following positions:

President, Secretary, Communications, Tennis, Memberships, Young Families, and Directors at Large.

Contact vp.priddis@gmail.com to find out more on any of these positions. Keep an eye out on social media and our website for a potential event to meet current Board Members and to find out more. Nominations can be made at the AGM on November 25th.

Our current Board is eager to continue to make Priddis the great community we all know it is. Join us!

Feel free to reach out to us through Facebook www.facebook.com/PriddisCommunityAssociation/

Priddis AGM:
The annual AGM is on Thursday, November 25th, 7:30 – 8:30 at the Priddis Hall. All members are invited to attend. Nominations will be accepted for open board positions. Watch for further details on our website and Facebook page as to whether this meeting will be in-person or virtual.

Priddis Early Learning Program – PELP:
There are still a few spots open for preschool classes for ages 3 and 4 years. For more information, email pelppreschool@gmail.com or check out our website: pelppreschool.wixsite.com/pelp/registration

Our fundraiser is ongoing: Mabel’s Labels – order labels to personalize your child’s clothing, shoes, etc. Once on the website, click “support a fundraiser” and select Priddis Early Learning Program (Foothills). Website: campaigns.mabelslabels.com

Priddis Panthers:
Priddis Panthers online registration started in September, accepting applications for ages 5 to 17 years old. We anticipate having a team at each category in the Alberta Recreation Hockey League. The format will be one weekday practice and one Saturday game per week per team. The season will run from early October until the weather is too warm in the spring, and we lose our outdoor ice. All players must have a Priddis Community Association membership.
For more info, please follow our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/people/Priddis-Panthers-Hockey/100013094406448/ or email priddishockey@gmail.com

Priddis Library:
The Priddis Library, located in the old schoolhouse, is open Tuesday and Thursdays from 3:00-5:00, and now every Saturday, 10:00am to noon. We are part of the Marigold Library System. Incoming books are quarantined for 72 hrs. Your donations are appreciated but we will not accept encyclopedias, textbooks, older cookbooks, readers digest condensed books, or any books more than 20 years old. Currently volunteering at the library are Arlene, Carole, Sonya, Barb, and Jeanie. Thanks Ladies, for volunteering your time to keep the library operational for the community.

Booking the Hall:
We are taking bookings for the Hall for the remainder of 2021 and into 2022. If we are unable to honour your contract due to COVID-19, your deposit will be returned. For your convenience, we are now able to take deposits and make payments online. To view or book the Hall, contact Mike, the Hall Rental Director at PCAhallrentals@ gmail.com. Check the website www.priddisalberta.com for availability, pricing, and updates.

Staying Connected:
Did you know that along with The Priddis Community Association’s webpage we have a few Local Facebook pages to keep the community connected? These are great resources for seeing what is going on in the community, asking questions, finding out about local businesses and so much more. Be sure to check out the following Facebook groups: