This is the web site of the Abbeydale Community Association in Calgary, Alberta, Canada – Click “Contact Us” in the heading above to get in touch with us; or just click around and enjoy the site.
Keep reading for a summary of what we’re doing and news about upcoming events, or click “Events” in the heading above to see a quick summary.
Elections will take place at the Abbeydale AGM to fill vacant positions. Your association depends on your participation regarding important decisions in your community. All residents are invited to attend and are invited to fill the volunteer vacancies.
There will be discussions on the potential impact on the community as a result of Council’s amendments to the Land Use Bylaw as it pertains to Secondary Suites. This is a very important issue for many resident of Abbeydale and it is important for residents to understand the implications and also the requirements to comply with the Land Use Bylaw.
First Vice President – attends monthly/executive meetings, assists with decisions of day to day business, assists the President and the second Vice-President in the discharge of their duties.
Secretary – attends all meetings, keeps accurate minutes, correspondence and documents under the direction of the president, filing the Association’s annual return.
Abbey Director (Pub/Members Lounge) – manages supply, inventory, volunteer bartenders for members lounge.
Bingo Director – oversees bingo volunteers, manages bingo credits and payment
Casino Director– ensure submission of Casino application and solicits for volunteers every 18-24 months
Membership Director – participating in promotion of and sale of membership, maintains member records
Newsletter Director – creates monthly newsletter including community and paid advertisements, and arranges printing
Social Director – organizes member and community social events (community clean up, crafts fairs, stampede, appreciation dinner, breakfast with Santa, etc.)
Sports Director – organizes sports registrations, coordinates youth wind up gatherings
Maintenance Director – performs handyman duties, ensure safety of facilities, makes recommendations to board regarding upkeep of facilities and grounds
Residents of Abbeydale with a valid membership purchased by 2:00 PM November 18, 2011 are eligible to vote. To purchase an annual membership ($25.00) please contact 403-248-2229.
The Jelly Bean Dance on December 9th is open to children in grades 1 through 6 – admission is $5.00 per child. The concession stand will be open for pizza, nachos, beverages and candy. Music provided by DJ Froggie. Doors open at 6:30.
Please pick your children up by 9:30 PM.
Community Association Members are invited to attend Breakfast with Santa. Your invitation includes
2 adults and your children or grandchildren who are 12 years of age and under. There will be a buffet
breakfast and eligible children will receive a gift and will have their picture taken with
Santa.
Members and eligible children who reside in Abbeydale attend for free. Members who reside outside of
Abbeydale a fee of $8.00 per eligible child will be charged in advance. When registering please include
your membership number, guest names, gender and age of eligible children. Additional guests for
breakfast will be charged $5.00 when registering, however gift and photo is not included.
Please RSVP with your membership number by November 18th, 2011 as seating is limited. Email
social@abbeydaleca.com or phone 403-681-5397 Mon-Fri. Gifts for children who are registered and
do not attend will be donated to a children’s charity. Memberships must be purchased by Nov 18, 2011
to attend this event. To purchase a membership call 403-248-2229.All children attending must be
accompanied by at least one parent or legal guardian.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year when Abbeydale Community Association holds their annual
Christmas Craft Sale. This event boosts some very talented and crafty individuals and has been a
growing success. Pick up some unique gifts and some stocking stuffers for the kids and pets too. Fair will
be held Saturday, Nov 19, 2011 from 9 AM – 3 PM. Our concession will be open for breakfast & lunch.
Charity guests will be The Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) of Alberta who will be bringing crafts and
some adoptable pups. For more info email social@abbeydaleca.com or call Teresa at 403-681-5397.
Come join us at 821 Abbeydale Drive NE.
The Jelly Bean Dance on April 15th is open to children in grades 1 through 6 – admission is $5.00 per child. The concession stand will be open for pizza, nachos, beverages and candy. Music provided by DJ Froggie. Doors open at 6:30.
Please pick your children up by 9:30 PM.
This is the new Internet home of the Abbeydale community Association. Over the next few days, this web site will grow to include everything that was on the old site. And, over the next months and years, it will become the best place to go for information on what’s going on in the best community in Calgary.
Enjoy!
