The Community of Lendrum Place
a vibrant, diverse community where neighbours share & connect
Handcrafted unique pieces created by the Lendrum Pottery Group.
December 1 @ 7:00 PM and December 2 @2:00 PM Te Deum Singers - Deo Gloria: Lendrum Mennonite Church More details.
December 6 from 6:00 - 7 00 PM @ Edmonton Public Library - Riverbend
An opportunity to get to know your bylaw officer and ask questions about the Community Standards Bylaw.
Lendrum Spray Park - Legacy Bricks
Headlines & Happenings
The Christmas Bureau of Edmonton offers a one-stop application process for three Christmas services:
- food hamper or food gift card from the Christmas Bureau of Edmonton food program
- toys for children aged 0 to 12 years through 630 CHED Santas Anonymous
- gift cards for teens aged 13 to 17 through the Christmas Bureau of Edmonton’s Edmonton Sun Adopt-A-Teen program
Complete the application form and submit the signed application and copies of all necessary documentation to the Christmas Bureau of Edmonton. Applications for down load will be available until November 30 and must be received by the Christmas Bureau by December 7, 2018.
Starting November 5, 2018, you can call Intake Phone Line – 780.414.7695. Intake Workers will assist with the application process until December 11, 2018.
Full details are available at Need Help
Just One World - an ethical global marketplace, offers the
opportunity to buy gifts that help to make the world a better place.
The market has been part of Edmonton for over 30 years.
This year it will be held November 24 and November 25 at the
St. Basil's Cultural Centre at 10819 - 71 Ave NW.
For more information on past events please visit Just One World Market
The December LCL meeting will be held on Monday, December 3rd. Everyone is Welcome!
Please send Agenda items to secretary@lendrum.org
Legalization is a federal decision. Provinces
and municipalities are responsible for setting rules with respect to cannabis
consumption.
Edmonton's Cannabis Rules :: City of Edmonton summarizes the rules set by both the Province of Alberta
and by Edmonton City Council for cannabis smoking and vaping within the City of Edmonton.
Take transit to and from your New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Free ETS service starts at 5pm on December 31 until 3:30am on January 1.
DATS is free from 5pm on December 31 until 2am on January 1.
New Year's Eve Downtown Festival & Fireworks! :: City of Edmonton has all the details about the fireworks and transit.
Caregiver Phone Support Group - 3rd Monday of the Month from 7:00 - 8:00 PM
This phone support group is perfect for busy caregivers who find
it difficult to get out of the house to attend education sessions or who have limited respite options.
The free sessions
will provide information and tips along with supportive discussions.
You will be provided with the phone-in details when you register.
Contact Caregivers Alberta at 780-453-5088 or debbie@caregiversalberta.ca
Sponsored by Caregivers Alberta and Seniors' Centre Without Walls
Share your story and help us improve how we care for patients
The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine is seeking volunteers to meet with medical
students and share their experiences of life with a chronic medical condition.
As a volunteer mentor, you have a unique opportunity to participate in and influence
medical education. Your contribution will help future doctors better understand the experience
of living with a chronic condition and improve patient care.
Contact: Martin Marshall, Undergraduate Medical Education
Email: yourstory@ualberta.ca
Tel: (780) 492-6234
Volunteer in your community.
- Casino Coordinator
- Members at Large are always welcome.
Contact Gary Goulden, LCL President at 780.450.0927 or president@lendrum.org
For a complete listing of all positions visit: Lendrum Community League - Executive & Coordinators
Catherine Rostron, who coordinated the volunteers & paperwork
for 2014, 2016 & 2018 will be stepping down from this position after the quarter for the
2020 casino has been announced & the necessary paperwork started.
The person filling this role should be well connected in the community to access volunteers, & well
organized to complete the paperwork & the volunteer scheduling. The professional casino
advisors we have worked with in the past will continue to provide their services to keep
everything on task. Catherine will happily brief her replacement(s), & pass on the resources &
contact lists that have been developed over the years.
Catherine Rostron casino@lendrum.org
EFCL E-News is a bi-weekly newsletter filled with local community league content.
Each month in the Park Bench E-News you will find information that celebrates and highlights City activities, events, programs and services for neighbourhoods in Edmonton.
A variety of unique opportunities await you in educational
or ambassador roles as a volunteer staff member at TELUS World of Science – Edmonton (TWOSE)!
Intake for volunteers is ongoing. A three month committment is requested.
Information on Volunteer positions and shift times is available at
Volunteer | Telus World of Science - Edmonton
After selecting a position, please complete the TELUS World of Science - Edmonton Volunteer Application Form
For more details call 780.452.9100 or email vr@twose.ca
The next stage of transportation, the automated shuttle!
The University of Alberta's Centre for Smart Transportation invites
you to take a ride on an autonomous (driverless!) vehicle.
November 27 to 29 @ 11 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm and 1:30 pm each day.
Ride starting point: 116th Street just below 60th Ave
Places are free but limited, so please book to ensure a spot!
Eventbrite - Ride the autonomous shuttle!
For details about the project visit South Campus - Driverless-Shuttle-Test-Rides.pdf on Lendrum's Google Drive
Edmonton Bus Route are Changing.
The City has scheduled 13 Drop-in Workshops in various locations where you can see videos, information boards, large maps and visit table stations where you will be helped to share your feedback.
You can view the revised Bus Network Maps and Routes
If you are unable to attend a community workshop, provide your feedback on the new bus network through the Online Survey from October 25 through to December 9, 2018
Edmonton Lab Hub | Together 4 Health
If you missed the Public Open House held at the Lendrum Hall on October 30, the above link provides you with information about the project.
Protect Your Home - Edmonton Police
It is worth your time to review the information in the following links to make yourself aware of what is happening in the area, to look out for your personal safety and to check that your home is protected. Crimes can happen in the middle of the day, when you are at home or away.
Edmonton Police Service - Neighbourhood Crime Map
Protecting Your Home - Edmonton Police Service
The sidebar menu contains a wealth of info to review with your family including:
When a Stranger Comes Knocking - Edmonton Police Service
