Priddis News – Nov 2021 | High Country News

REMEMBERANCE DAY NOV 11TH
A time to give thanks and reflect on those who gave so much for us!

Priddis 2021 AGM:
Prize Giveaways! Join our Board!

All community members are more than welcome to join us. Attend the Annual General Meeting on Thursday, November 25th, 7:30 – 8:30. Due to COVID, the AGM will be a Zoom meeting. To obtain the Zoom link, register by emailing priddiscommunityassociation@gmail.com Foothills County will make a short presentation. Nominations will be accepted for 2022 board positions. A draw for prizes will be held at the end of the meeting for those in attendance. Join us!

For your information, board descriptions and duties are now posted on our website. Watch for updates and further details on our website www.priddisalberta.com and Facebook page, www.facebook.com/PriddisCommunityAssociation/

Let’s continue to make Priddis the great community we all know it is!

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 generosity 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

Membership Renewal 2022:
Purchase your PCA Membership for the 2021 – 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, eg. 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. How easy is that!

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

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.

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.

Priddis Early Learning Program – PELP:
Back for a second year….PHOTOS WITH SANTA … in support of the Priddis Early Learning Program. This special event will take place outdoors at the Priddis Community Hall on Saturday November 20. Take as many pictures as you would like during your time slot. Hot chocolate will also be available by cash donation. Be sure to book early as this event sold out last year!

www.treatsandeats.ca/christmas

The Priddis Early Learning Program has space for new students wishing to join our classes in January 2022. Please email our program director for more information. pelppreschool@gmail.com

pelppreschool.wixsite.com/pelp/registration

Priddis Panthers:
The PCA and Priddis Panthers are excited to announce the start of construction on the new Zamboni garage. We were able to get the concrete foundation and slab poured early October, just in time to avoid doing this in the winter months. Framing of the building was started mid-October and substantial completion of the project will be expected for the start of our outdoor hockey season. This new building will allow us to remove the infamous shipping container. We hope this will please local businesses and residents alike. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this building a possibility for us.

Priddis Panthers online hockey registration started in September. 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: