December e-News from Coonie R. Communications Manager.

December eNewsletter

Unless otherwise specified, everything takes place at the Malmo Community Hall on 48 Ave near 116 Street.

Hello Malmo Community League Member,

In this DECEMBER eNewsletter, you'll find tons of info including details of events and programs for December and beyond.

In this issue

Sand and grit for your sidewalks
Recap and Resources: Radon Awareness Information Session
Infrastructure Redevelopment Committee (IRC) Survey
Help wanted: Programming Director / Mini-lights
Chess Club on Saturdays
Christmas Choir Concert on December 8 at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church
Craft Night on December 12
Holiday Themed Kids Craft Time and Holiday Pet Photos on December 13
Coffee and Conversation on December 15
Firepit and Hot Chocolate (and Chili) on December 19
Yoga in the new year
Shoutouts
Three Lines Free
Safety & Security Committee Update
Michener Park Update
Coming Soon

Sand and grit for your sidewalks

Don't let your sidewalk be a skating rink. If you need sand or grit for your walkway, the City is providing this at the Lendrum Community League parking lot at approximately 56 Ave and 113A Street. Look for the green sandbox; bring your own bucket/scoop.

The sandbox at the Malmo Community Hall is no longer being filled by the City and the grit there is for use around the league grounds.

Got elderly or mobility-challenged neighbours? Consider getting some extra sand/grit for them, too.

Recap and Resources: Radon Awareness Information Session

If you missed the informative session on November 15, you can watch the video (YouTube) or see the slides here:

Watch video / view slides

Malmo also has a new Radon Detector Borrowing Program:

Click to see all the details or email radon@malmoplains.com if you're interested in borrowing a detector.

Tip: If you have a direct page on your Squarespace site for the video/slides and the borrowing program, replace the two tracked links above with your own clean URLs.

Infrastructure Redevelopment Committee (IRC) Survey

You still have time to provide input about the community hall as this committee looks at improving it to best serve our community.

Click to weigh in

Community League Help Wanted

Programming Director (non-board role). Helps organize regular programming at the hall. Email president@malmoplains.com.
Donate working mini-lights or fairy lights to help make the hall festive. Email communications@malmoplains.com and pick-up can be arranged.

Chess Club

Saturdays 10:00 AM to Noon (hiatus from December 20 to January 3)

Free fun for Malmo residents and their friends of all ages, including kids.

Choir Concert for Christmas

Monday, December 8 — 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church (11223 51 Ave)

Get into the Christmas spirit with your friends and neighbours. Come and hear familiar and not-so-familiar Christmas songs, and join in too.

Craft Night

Friday, December 12 — 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Bring your own project and supplies and join others who are working on their own unfinished objects, or come to chat and get inspired.

Holiday Craft Time for Kids

Saturday, December 13 — 10:30 AM to Noon

Parents/Guardians: bring kids (10 and under) and do a simple craft together. Supplies are provided.

Holiday Pet Photos

Saturday, December 13 — 12:45 PM to 4:30 PM at the Malmo Community Hall

Bring your pets, treats, costumes, towel, and a thumb drive in a baggie with your name and contact info. Photos ready 7–10 days after the shoot.

Coffee and Conversation

Monday, December 15 — 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Note: This is on Monday (not the usual 4th Wednesday) due to the holidays.

Firepit and Hot Chocolate (and Chili)

Friday, December 19 — 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Bring an acoustic instrument if you like and enjoy some cozy time around the fire.

Yoga in the New Year

7-week sessions starting the week of January 4. For info and registration, call 780-975-7174.

Hatha Yoga — Mondays 7:00–8:00 PM (Jan 5 to Feb 16)
Sakalya Yoga — Wednesdays 7:00–8:15 PM (Jan 7 to Feb 18)
Chair Yoga — Thursdays 10:30–11:30 AM (Jan 8 to Feb 19)

Shoutouts

Photo finish! Thanks to Maureen for organizing and Ron for taking photos at the Halloween Pet Photo event.

Game on! Thanks to Peter for organizing another successful Pizza and Games Night.

Three Lines Free

Advertise, share a fun quote/poem, politely vent — email three lines to communications@malmoplains.com

Mobile medical foot care by nurse Kibbe Yoon | Call 780-399-8638 | Email nursekibbe@gmail.com

Thinking solar, geothermal, microCHP, or energy optimization? | Contact Chris | 780-887-1637

Order Christmas and other card/note packages now: photographybybaine.com

Safety & Security Committee Update

This committee has not been active due to members’ work commitments. If you are interested in leading or joining, contact president@malmoplains.com.

Michener Park Update

The strip mall on 122 Street is starting to come to life. Construction is moving rapidly on two large 6-storey apartment buildings. Additional towers are planned along 51 Avenue, with construction expected to start some time in 2026.

Coming Soon

Jazzy Jam Sessions — Sunday, January 4, 1:00–4:00 PM (planned as a regular first-Sunday event)

Exercise Classes — starting Friday, January 9 (8 weeks to Feb 27)

Pizza and Games Night — planned again for January

Pub Night — coming in March

Movie Night — coming in March

Volunteer: social@malmoplains.com