MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Parent & Tot Playgroup: The drop-in playgroup meets the first Friday of each month at the Hall. Indoor activities include playing with tunnels, slides, an obstacle course, basketball, enjoying refreshments, etc. The next date is December 6th from 10:30 to 11:30 am. No fee is charged to attend. If you are new to our community with a young family, this is a great way to get to know your neighbours and find out what programs are available in the Priddis area. We are looking for someone to coordinate this monthly activity. Please contact priddiyoungfamilies@gmail.com. This event is also listed on the PCA website, www.priddisalberta.com.
Skate with Santa: The Priddis Early Learning Program invites you to Skate with Santa on December 15th from 1-3 pm at the Priddis Community Rink. Hot chocolate and festive baking will be available for purchase with all proceeds going to PELP. Spread the cheer and invite your friends!
Priddis Early Learning Program – PELP:
We had another fun Halloween party on October 31st. Thanks to all these local businesses for hosting the kids for neighborhood trick or treating: Jane’s Cafe, Meota Gas Co-Op, Priddis Business Connection, Priddis General Store and Priddis View & Brew. We are opening 2020- 2021 registration for existing students and their younger siblings on January 1st. The annual Open House for new registrants is on Thursday, February 6, 2020.
Priddis Hockey: Priddis Panthers Pond Hockey is in full force. The Panthers are thrilled to have 100 registered participants and welcome over 25 brand new players to the sport! In November, practises occurred each weeknight and games were played every Saturday on the Black Diamond Outdoor rink. It is anticipated that beginning December 1st, if Mother Nature cooperates, the ice will be put in and practices will begin weekday evenings. The ice will be reserved weekdays for Priddis Pond Hockey between 6-8:30 pm. We are planning to have tournament games hosted at the Priddis outdoor rink on January 3 – 5, so come out and cheer us on. For more information on joining this pond hockey league, contact Dave Thompson at 403.921.3640 or email priddishockey@ gmail.com.
The success of our community program is in many ways due to the amazing parent volunteers. A big thank you to countless hours our parents have sacrificed to support their child’s hockey participation and the re-building of the community rink this past summer.
Fall Supper: Community members of all ages came out for dinner and to socialize on November 8th. Harry from Hansel & Gretel Catering carved up his mouth- watering roast beef and all the fixin’s. Coffee was generously donated by Crickle Creek Coffee Roasters, Priddis. A special thank you goes out to our local 4-H Club. All these young people displayed their amazing talents: helping with table prep, bussing, dishes and kitchen clean-up. Also, thanks to our many volunteers who worked at checking people in, selling memberships, selling bar tickets, working the bar, and set- up and take-down. Without you, this event would not have been a huge success.
Annual General Meeting: The AGM was November 14th. Nominations for new directors were made and voting will take place at our next meeting on December 9th. If you would like to join our Board plan to attend our December meeting at 7pm. Come out and be an active part of your community.
Renew your Membership: New memberships were due November 1st. Renew your Priddis Community Association Membership by printing off the form online from our website. Submit it with payment by mail or drop if off at the Priddis Store. Business Memberships were also due November 1st. The Business Membership form is also online. Go to www.priddisalberta.com How easy is that!
Booking the Hall: 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:
Looking to volunteer in our community and meet new people? Many helping hands are always needed for PCA functions. Anyone interested in volunteering is requested to make their interest known to any Board Member listed on the website www.priddisalberta.com
