Headlines & Happenings
Summer Staff Training for Ages 13 and Up
Learn a number of different fun activities at Concordia University on Tuesday, June 27.
To Register call 311 for go to eReg.edmonton.ca
Click to see all the fun courses that are available to you: Summer Programming Training
Advancing Age Friendly Edmonton and Edmonton Seniors Centres Strategy Public Drop-In Sessions
The Advancing Age Friendly Edmonton and Edmonton Seniors Centres Strategy projects are opportunities to address age friendly priorities and support healthy aging in Edmonton. Several drop in sessions are being held to allow your input on how the City can best support aging citizens now and in the future.
For information visit:
If you were unable to attend a drop-in session, provide input through the:
Submit your completed Activity Sheets or Survey by : Email to seniors@edmonton.ca or to Ingrid Hoogenboom via FAX at 780.577.3525
Participate in the Advancing Age Friendly Edmonton online survey
NEWSLETTER LINKS
EFCL ENews - JUNE 16
THE PARK BENCH SW - May 30, 2017 Edition
The City of Edmonton creates a monthly neighbourhood newsletter filled with recreational programs & events, parks/green space initiatives, & social services available across the city.
Subscribe to: The Park Bench Southwest
LENDRUM LIVING on GOOGLE DRIVE
LENDRUM ENERGY COMMITTEE (LEC)
Join the Lendrum Energy Committee (LEC), wherein we research & discuss ideas for the future of Lendrum’s energy sustainability.
If you are interested, contact Pam Smith at pam@zaw.com
This is a casual discussion group, no experience necessary. Come to listen, learn, or instruct. Come to share the dream. It’s green!
BIG BIN EVENTS::CITY OF EDMONTON
Big Bin Events allow residents to dispose of household items too large for regular collection at no charge. Twelve Big Bin weekend events are held in various locations throughout the City. Starting May 6 through to September 24, 2017. All events run from 9 AM - 5 PM
Find the complete listing of events at: BIG BIN EVENTS::CITY OF EDMONTON
The two weekend events closest to Lendrum are:
Saturday, Sept 9 & Sunday, Sept 10 at Terwillegar Recreation Centre on 2051 Leger Road
Saturday, Sept 16 & Sunday, Sept 17 at SW District Yard on 6609 Gateway Blvd
Apply to Become a Master Composter Recycler!
This is a "learn and serve" volunteer program. Complete 40 hours of FREE training Learn about recycling, composting and waste reduction in Edmonton. Tour the Edmonton Waste Management Centre. Meet other like-minded Edmontonians. Volunteer at least 35 hours. Teach friends and neighbours how to reduce waste.
The application period has ended for 2017. Apply now to volunteer in 2018.
HOUSING PROGRAM:: CITY OF EDMONTON
The purpose of the Lendrum Panel pilot is to provide an impartial, transparent forum to discuss and share perspectives on Capital Region Housing Corporation’s (CRHC) proposed Lendrum Manor and Lendrum Villa affordable housing redevelopment.
Visit Housing Program::City Of Edmonton
as well as CHR - Lendrum Redevelopment
TOWARDS A COMMON LANGUAGE FOR SENIORS HOUSING
Alberta Seniors Communities & Housing Association (ASCHA) is working towards developing a common language for seniors housing that all Albertans understand and feel comfortable using. You can help by completing the Common Terminology Public Survey which will assess how terms used within the seniors' housing industry are understood by Albertans.
RECREATION & WELLNESS DIRECTORY FOR OLDER ADULTS GUIDE 2016 - 2017
The Recreation and Wellness Directory for Older Adults provides an overview of arts, fitness, technology, health and recreational activities for adults 55+ in the Edmonton area. With more than 1200 group programs, clubs, courses and events listed, the directory is a valuable resource for older adults and those who support older adults. The directory is produced by the Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council (ESCC) with contributions this year from 47 organizations.
BLOCK PARTIES :: CITY OF EDMONTON
A neighbourhood block party is an opportunity for people to meet and get to know each other. Edmonton City Council has waived the $100 fee for Block Parties.
A permit (free) is still required from the City when a block party is held on a location where there is traffic (streets, back alleys, or cul-de-sacs). The permit is required to block off the street.
Signatures from all your neighbours in the block party zone are required on the permit to show support for the event, whether or not they plan to attend.
The permit must be submitted at least 2 weeks before the event. The permit includes pick up and delivery of road barriers. Alcohol consumption is not permitted on city roads or public property.
NEIGHBOURHOOD BLOCK PARTY KIT.PDF and BLOCK PARTY PERMIT APPLICATION.PDF
FIND MORE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES ON LENDRUM - ABUNDANT COMMUNITY INITIATIVE
EDMONTON POLICE SERVICE - NEIGHBOURHOOD CRIME MAP
Select a neighbourhood of interest by 'clicking' on the city map, select a date range, & then select one, some or all of 8 crime type groups to plot on the map.
PROTECTING YOUR HOME
Take the EPS Home Security Quiz to give you an indication of the level of security in and around your home
Use a Home Security Checklist to help you protect your home.
Here are some tips to help you keep your home safe.
U OF A, ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM LOOKING FOR FAMILIES TO HOST VISITING STUDENTS
MAY 25, 2017 - The University of Alberta, English Language Program is looking for families to host visiting students from a number of universities overseas. Most of these groups will arrive at various times throughout August & stay for a few weeks to a month.
Families will be compensated with a fee of $850 per month or $28 per night. Our international students are at least 18 years old & will be using public transportation to get to campus. Students will attend classes Monday to Friday.
To receive more information on becoming a host family, please contact Trudy Stevens, Homestay Coordinator, at 780.492.0071 or by email at trudy.stevens@ualberta.ca