This spring and summer, the McCauley Community League organized activities for all ages at our community rink area from May through August. Our objectives included implementing consistent programming which emphasized sports and gardening. You might have noticed the sweet herb spiral we made in the green space at the community rink. We planted herbs and mint which we later served at the community teas. 

We have been trying to improve the community space’s existing infrastructure. Certain things still need attention, such as the removal or repair of damaged equipment and heavier yard work. If you are interested in helping please contact the League. 

A highlight of our summer endeavours included bannock and jam on August 21st to acknowledge the signing of Treaty No. 6 on August 21st, 1877 at Fort Edmonton. The initiative proved to be a valuable community outreach initiative.

Throughout the spring and summer months, the League organized an array of events and gatherings that brought residents together, including ukulele nights, monthly cafés, and community teas. These types of events will continue and we hope our collective efforts will transform the space into a hub of engagement and connectivity. Our hope is that we can continue to be a gentle presence and to offer an ongoing cheerful corner of connection.

We collaborated with Sustainable Food Edmonton and Cultivate McCauley. There will be a forest nursery overwintered at the community site so that more trees will hopefully be distributed to neighbours to plant as a part of the Cultivate McCauley project. Sustainable Food Edmonton’s McCauley Orchard will be active until the end of October. 

The rink will soon be transformed for the winter season into the wonderland that Rink Manager Dan Glugosh creates every year. Before that happens, we will look forward to the Safe Halloween party that former resident Shelley Hollingsworth has organized for 30 years. She is seeking volunteers. Donations are welcome for food, prizes, and candy. Contact the League to be put in touch with Shelley.

Our community café conversations on the last Monday of the month resulted in the establishment of a small lending library resource. This was enhanced by local business Paper Birch Books. 

This summer saw long-time neighbour and volunteer Mike Siek leave the city. This may contribute to future challenges for the League including filling gaps that are left from the closing of the e4c programming at McCauley Apartments, such as the annual Community Clean-Up.

Please contact us with any questions or feedback. If you are not already a member,  the link is on the website. Membership is free. Your involvement and investment is important to our local initiatives.

Website: mccauleycl.com
Email: league@mccauleycl.com
Facebook: @mccauleycommunityleague

Ruth Sorochan lives in McCauley with her family and is the Communications Director with the McCauley Community League.