Priddis News – Jan 2022 | High Country News

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Hope everyone had time to relax and get together with family and friends over the holidays.

Priddis Winterfest – January 16th
Lots of fun for everyone at this community family skating event. Join us on Sunday, January 16th from 4:00 to 7:00 at the Priddis Rink. Activities will include family skating, wagon rides, petting zoo, music, hot chocolate, and treats! A Priddis fire truck may be available to come over to the Hall. Check out our Facebook page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/PriddisCommunityAssociation/

Priddis Panthers:
With the cold snap in early December, the Priddis rink has been great. Everyone has been excited to ‘get on the ice.’ Panthers teams have been out practicing and have already hosted a game. The ice availability schedule for public skating for PCA members and Ladies and Mens Shinny is on the the home page of our new website: priddispantherhockeyassociation.teamsnapsites.com/

Thank you again to everyone who contributed to the construction of the Zamboni garage.

For more information, email priddishockey@gmail.com or follow our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/people/Priddis-Panthers-Hockey/100013094406448/

Priddis Early Learning Program – PELP:
PELP is back in full swing after a restful holiday break. Classes resume January 3rd for the 4yr class and Jan 4th for the 3yr class. We would like to send a huge thank you to the following local businesses for their donations and generosity making our modified preschool Christmas parties special – Water’s Edge Pub & Café, Treats + Eats, and T’s and Trees.

Please keep an eye on our website for information regarding our Open House and Registration Night for the 2022/2023 school year.Please email our program director for more information. pelppreschool@gmail.com

pelppreschool.wixsite.com/pelp/registration

Membership Renewal 2022:
Purchase your PCA Membership for the 2022 season. Please complete the membership form found on our website under Memberships. Payment can be made by e-transfer to: priddisassociationpayments@gmail.com In the description on your e-transfer, please state your name and which type of membership you are purchasing, e.g., Family. Paper copies of the form are available at the Priddis Store. If paying by cheque, mail your cheque and completed form to the PCA at the address on the bottom of the form.

Business Memberships are also due, and the form is online. E-transfers will also be accepted. Go to www.priddisalberta.com Fill out your business details and email it with your payment to: priddisassociationpayments@gmail.com

How easy is that! Everyone should have a Priddis Community Membership when participating in events at the Hall and using PCA facilities. Thanks in advance.

Red Deer Lake School Playground:
Red Deer Lake School Council is excited to be getting close to our fundraising goal for the Inclusive Playground Expansion. This fully accessible playground would not only benefit the students at Red Deer Lake School, but children in the surrounding communities as well. Please look at our website for tax deductible donation and sponsorship options. The inclusive playground expansion will promote healthy living, an active lifestyle and fun for all children. Being the recipient of your generousity would mean that we would be that much closer to making this dream a reality for the kids in our community.

Website: www.rdlschoolcouncil.ca

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 fantastic way to meet other young families in the community. Check our website and social media for updates.

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 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 the Hall Rental Director at PCAhallrentals@gmail.com Check our 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: