Beverly Heights Community League

As we approach a full year of dealing with the changes COVID-19 has brought to our lives, it is even more important than ever to connect with friends, family and neighbours – even if it is in a new way. We hope you are finding resources you need to keep you and your family physically and mentally healthy, and are able to reach out for help. We hope you find balance and are able to find moments of peace. We never expected the impact of this virus to go on so long, but hopefully we can see the light at the end of a long year where so many things have challenged us and changed the world in which we live.

This month’s eNewsletter includes links and information about services in our area on our Community Partner Page. We encourage you to reach out to them if you need help, or if you would like to volunteer. Throughout the eNewletter, the links in bold, blue, underlined font take you directly to a website or Facebook link for more information.

Links to ideas to help you reach out to your neighbours through the Abundant Community initiative are on page 3. It’s as easy as dropping a note or friendly card in someone’s mail box! Maybe some Valentine’s cards to brighten a family’s day…

We are looking forward to resuming programs, events, and connecting in person as soon as we are able. In the mean time, enjoy this month’s eNewsletter! Other editions are under “About Us”, “Newsletters”. Stay safe, and lets keep connected.

~Tracey Hirtle, Communications Director

A few highlights from our August meeting:

• Our hall remains closed to both programs and rentals. We have a sub-committee working on a re-opening plan.
• Unfortunately, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we have decided to cancel the Christmas Craft & Gift Show, which is usually held in November.
• The pop-up garden near Rundle School is growing! Thank you to our Abundant Communities Coordinator, Rayna, for getting this up and running.
• The Rundle Heights Park Redevelopment Committee is hosting a bottle drive fundraiser on August 23 from 10:00 – 3:00. You may either drop off your bottles (location TBD) or we will pick up from your house. You may also drop your bottles off at the Beverly Bottle Depot and ask for the proceeds to go to the Rundle Heights Park Redevelopment.
• 2020/2021 Membership Sales:
  • In person at our AGM, where you can pay with debit, Visa, Mastercard, cheque, or cash.
  • Email Crystal Boyde at [email protected] if you wish to arrange for a membership card to be mailed to you. We must receive payment first, either via cheque, cash, or e-transfer to [email protected].
• Our AGM will be held on September 15 at 7:00 pm in the Main Hall. For a list of available positions, please see here. All social distancing measures will be in place. We hope to see you there!

The Rundle Heights Park Redevelopment Committee is hosting a fundraiser in August, in collaboration with the Beverly Bottle Depot.

Simply bring your bottles to the Beverly Bottle Depot and ask to donate to the Rundle Heights Park Redevelopment. Alternately, we will be out in the community on August 23, 2020 collecting bottles.

For more information on the Rundle Heights Park Redevelopment, please click here.

The City of Edmonton is moving to mandatory face coverings in all indoor public spaces and public vehicles effective Saturday, August 1, 2020. 

The Beverly Heights Community League has secured a limited number of non-medical, disposable face masks for community league members. Please contact our President, Jim Trudel, at 780-918-8177, to arrange for pick-up at his home.

After a brief hiatus due to COVID-19, your Beverly Heights Board met for our June meeting, adhering to social distancing protocols to ensure our safety.

Most of our discussion was around the potential re-opening of our community league and services. Community leagues are included in phase 2 of the province’s reopening plan. We agreed to create a sub-committee to focus on fulfilling the requirements for our league to reopen safely. We will revisit the discussion at our August meeting. For now, our hall will remain closed to all programs, and rentals.

Our 2020 Annual General Meeting has been rescheduled for September 15 at 7:00 pm. Please note that due to COVID-19, we will be following all social distancing requirements, as determined by Alberta Health Services. The meeting will be held in the Main Hall. All attendees will be required to wear a mask, as per the City of Edmonton face-covering bylaw.

We will elect the following term positions: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Facility Maintenance Director, Fundraising Director, Neighbourhood Watch Director, Programs/Social Director, and Publicity/Communications Director.

For information on the positions, please click here to read more.

Please come out and have your voice heard at our AGM!

Dear Community League Members:

It is with regret that in light of the recent announcements regarding the need for social distancing as outlined by the Alberta Government, all current social programming at the hall is now cancelled, and all future going forward postponed.

We will continue to monitor the situation going forward and make announcements regarding further events as they come closer in date.

Thank you for your understanding in this matter, please stay safe and healthy.

Sincerely;

Meighan Jones

Vice President, Beverly Heights Community League Board

*If you have concerns about your own health, please phone Health Link at 811.

*Alberta Health Services has published a number of resources regarding COVID-19 online. Access through their website here.

We are very sorry to inform everyone that the remainder of the Variety Show evenings are cancelled. This is due to the Alberta Health Services directive, issued at 3:30 pm today, March 12. All large gatherings of more than 250 people should be cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic. For more information on the coronavirus, please visit the AHS website or phone Health Link at 811.

The following shows are cancelled:

• March 13
• March 14
• March 20
• March 21
• March 27
• March 28

While we are, of course, disappointed to have this during our 50th year, the health, safety, and well-being of our volunteers, community members, and attendees is our top priority. We are grateful for your support and patience. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in 2021!

If you have any questions or wish to receive a refund for your tickets, please email [email protected] or phone 780-471-3600.

After a year of planning and hard work, tonight is the opening night of our 50th Annual Variety Show – Hindsight’s 2020!

Countless volunteer hours go into the production of the Variety Show, which is our community’s biggest fundraiser of the year. The funds raised through the Variety Show allow the community league to host programs and events throughout the year. We are always looking for more volunteers. If you would like to donate your time, please email us at [email protected] or submit a volunteer form.

Tickets are still available for many of our shows. You may purchase tickets online through Eventbrite or by phoning our ticket line at 780-461-3600. Please note this is an adult event (18+).

We offer a Ukrainian Dinner option on three evenings, catered by Paulina’s Catering. Tickets are $15 for a plated dinner, and tickets must be purchased in advance. Ukrainian Dinner nights are February 28, March 6, and March 13.

Mark your calendars – the 2020 Annual General Meeting of the Beverly Heights Community League will be held on Tuesday, April 14 at 7:00 pm.

Come to hear what your community league has accomplished over the past year. We will elect the following term positions:

• President
• Treasurer
• Facility/Maintenance Director
• Fundraising Director
• Neighbourhood Watch Director
• Programs/Social Director
• Publicity/Communications Director

If you are interested in joining the board, please read the position descriptions posted here.