South Cooking Lake Community League Newsletter May 2020

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We’re in This Together

Do you know someone in our community who may need help during these challenging times? Maybe it's someone who needs help with picking up groceries or someone who is lonely and could use a friendly message from people in our community? We have many community members who would be very happy to help spread some positivity during these difficult times. We also have help in our community for families in need of canned or dry foods. Please contact Heather at cromb@mcsnet.ca us if you know anyone having a difficult time because we want to help.

Helping to Support SCL Youth Groups and Local Businesses

Girl Guide cookies are now available at Roundabouts Store at South Cooking Lake. The cost is $5/box. The girls are not able to sell door to door so if you'd like to help support their activities, you can buy them in the store. Chocolate and vanilla icing ones available and there were some chocolate mint too the last time we heard. Roundabouts also has a variety of items available from local businesses, including artwork, mugs, coffee, hand sanitizer, handmade soap, Mother’s Day gifts, cookie decorating kits, etc. Thank you for supporting youth group fundraisers and small businesses in our community. A Special Thank You to a Very Special Person

We would like to give a huge THANK YOU to our community’s “Mask Fairy” who has been sewing face masks and bringing them to Roundabouts Store to give to people who would like them. Thank you so much for being so kind and helping to keep our community members safe and healthy. All Classes and Activities at the Hall Postponed

With all that is going on right now, all classes at the South Cooking Lake Hall have been postponed. Keeping our community safe is always our top priority. We look forward to resuming once it is safe to do so. Comedy Night Has a New Date

There is a new night for our comedy night at the South Cooking Lake Hall. It will be on Friday, September 11. The comedian will be Jimmy the Janitor. Check out his website at www.jimmythejanitor.com. He performs throughout Canada and was at Antler Lake a little while ago and the feedback was great so we’re excited to have him visit our Hall once it is safe to do so. Tickets are $30 and are available at Roundabouts Store. There will be a beef on a bun dinner included. For more information, contact Dave at 780-901-7260.

Upcoming SCL & Area Community League Meetings

Meetings are currently on hold for now. When it is safe to resume meetings, they will be held the 2nd Thursday of each month, except July and August when there are no meetings.

Strathcona County Library Bookmobile - No Bookmobile services at this time. But there is free Wifi in the hall parking lot for all community members

FREE Drop in Weekly Parent Link Playgroup – Playgroup postponed

Fitness Classes at the Hall - All classes postponed at this time

Jimmy the Janitor Comedy Night – Postponed to Friday, September 11

Good, clean humor. Beef on a bun and salad dinner. Open cash bar. Recommended for ages 14+. Doors open at 6 p.m., show at 7:40 p.m. For more info, contact Dave at 780-901-7260.

Trail Days – Cancelled. Details below.

South Cooking Lake Seniors Association

All activities postponed at this time

Have You Heard About the New Restaurant Opening Up at South Cooking Lake?

Nonnie’s Grill and Artisan Shop will be opening soon in the building where the Firehall Diner used to be. They are working hard with their plans for a takeout menu. Find them on Facebook for more details about what they will be offering or contact Rene at nonniesgrillartisanshop@gmail.com. We are very excited to have this new business in our community! Trail Days Will Not Go Ahead

We’re very sad to announce that our annual Trail Days celebration will not go ahead this summer. Thank you to all of our sponsors and regular participants for your continued support and we look forward to our next Trail Days event in August 2021! Stay safe and healthy everyone. Community League Memberships – Help Support Community Activities The cost for a Community League Membership is $20/year per family and the money raised from the memberships helps fund activities in our community such as the kids’ holiday parties and other events. It also gives you discounts on classes and events at the Hall and the opportunity to vote at league meetings. Please contact Heather at cromb@mcsnet.ca to sign up. Thanks for your support! Kids Spring Soccer Program

Our soccer program is currently on hold. We have not accepted any registrations or payments yet .... and we will keep you posted if we are able to move forward for May and June if it is safe to do so. Contact Heather at cromb@mcsnet.ca for more information.

Plans for 100th Anniversary Celebration 2023 marks the 100-year anniversary of the South Cooking Lake Community League - and plans have begun for how we should celebrate this important milestone! If you have suggestions for ways to mark the occasion, please let us know. Some suggestions have been a mural painted on the side of the Community Hall, community gardens, walking bridges added to the marshy areas of the lake, an airplane monument, etc. We want to hear from you! The more help we have, the more things we can do. Contact Heather at cromb@mcsnet.ca with your ideas and to find out how you can get involved. What Classes Would You Like to See at the Hall?

We are working on our calendar of classes and activities to resume as soon as it is safe to offer them. What types of classes/activities would you like to see offered? Please contact Heather at cromb@mcsnet.ca with your ideas.

Looking for Instructors

Would you or would someone you know be interested in teaching a class in our community once it is safe to do so? Some suggestions for classes have been gymnastics for kids, sewing, art, meditation, etc. Other suggestions for classes are always welcome. Please contact Heather at cromb@mcsnet.ca with your ideas.

Facebook Group Provides Updates on Classes and Events at the Hall

Have you joined our Facebook group to receive news about classes and events going on at the Hall? The group is called “South Cooking Lake Events and Classes at the Hall”. Also please “like” the South Cooking Lake Community League Facebook page as well. It’s a great way to stay connected with what’s going on in our community. Trail Days Coordinator Needed for 2021

Would you like to help organize Trail Days? As chair of the committee, you will work with a team of volunteers to oversee activities for the day (e.g. Kids Zone, Show and Shine Car Show, pancake breakfast, Country Market, parade, etc). If you are interested or if you know someone who might be, please contact Aila at 922-1653 or abeckmerritt@gmail.com.

Stay Connected!

Don’t forget to join the South Cooking Lake Community League Facebook page to receive updates about community news and events, and visit our website at www.southcookinglake.com. You can also receive this monthly newsletter by email. If you or someone you know would like to be added to our newsletter email list, contact Heather at cromb@mcsnet.ca.

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