Priddis Early Learning Program – PELP: Open House for new registrants for the 2020/2021 school year is on Thur, Feb 6th, 6:00 to 8:00pm. An overview of the program will be provided and open general registration. Please bring the personal information sheet and $50 registration fee to secure your spot. If there are more children than spaces available, a lottery will take place. Please check out the website or email for more information. pelppreschool@gmail.com or pelppreschool.wixsite.com/pelp/registration
Parent & Tot Playgroup: We are looking for someone to take over the coordination of this monthly event. There is not a huge commitment involved: opening up the hall, toys and play area setup and take down.
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 Feb 7th from 10:30 to 11:30am. 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. Please contact priddiyoungfamilies@gmail.com This event is also listed on the PCA website, www.priddisalberta.com.
Priddis Community Rink: Priddis Panther ice crews are working diligently to clear the snow and maintain the ice for everyone’s enjoyment.
Helmets are mandatory. For general skating check the Priddis website for weekly hockey practise times and shinny events.
At the Skate with Santa event on Dec 15th, Terry French, director of the Spruce Meadows Leg Up Foundation, presented a $20,000 cheque to the Priddis Community Association for the rink rebuild. Priddis area residents are one step closer to getting their rink rebuilt thanks to Spruce Meadows.
When using the rink, please show your appreciation of this great facility by putting garbage in the containers provided.
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. The ice is reserved weekday evenings for Priddis Pond Hockey practises between 6:00- 8:30pm. 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 due to the amazing parent volunteers. A big thank you goes to our hockey parents in supporting their child’s hockey participation and the re-building of the community rink this past summer.
Priddis Time Capsule: In July 1967, Priddis residents decided to commemorate Canada’s Centennial with a time capsule. Three young boys from the community were chosen as stewards, being 3rd generation residents of the Priddis area. On the 50th anniversary, an official ceremony was held at the 2017 Stampede Breakfast, and two of the three stewards were available to open the time capsule, Scott Stewart and Kevin Stanton. Close to 1,000 people were in attendance that day, including Lt.-Gov. Lois Mitchell.
The PCA will be holding another Time Capsule Ceremony at the 2020 Stampede Breakfast on July 5th. If you are interested in helping to coordinate details of the ceremony, selecting stewards, items to be placed in the capsule, etc. please contact priddissecretary@gmail.com
Renew your Membership: Don’t forget to renew your membership. Family and Business memberships were due Nov 1st. Renew by printing off the form(s) online from our website. Submit it with payment by mail or drop it off at the Priddis Store. 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
