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Thank you for joining us! We're delighted to welcome you to our community website. Explore the wealth of information available here, and if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our dedicated volunteers who make up our board.
We encourage you to explore our site. You can find information on programming and upcoming events in our area, or learn more about the hall rentals in our neighbourhood. In addition, you can learn more about the community league, our fundraising projects, development plans and how you can get involved.
We value fresh ideas and feedback, so take a few minutes to check out what's happening in the community and let us know what you’d like to see.
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PAST EVENTS
Annual General Meeting
Save the date, the next Annual General Meeting for Lessard will take place on Wednesday April 15, 2026 at the Lessard Community League Hall at 7:00PM.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
This is a great opportunity to hear about what is happening in the Community League, elect new board members, and chat with your neighbours.
Current community league members should have received their AGM package in email at the start of April. If you did not receive it, please contact us.
We hope to see you there!
Indoor Pickleball Is Back!
We have rented space at Centennial gym on Monday’s in April to set up pickleball courts from 6:00-9:00PM.
Both courts will be bookable in 45 minute intervals for community members through our website; you must book a court as there will be no drop-in court space.
To book you must be logged in as a community league member. On the calendar, please select an upcoming Monday in April to see available times that evening.
To book a court, please click here and log into your membership account.
Courts can be accessed through the gym door closest to the parking lot at your booked time.
Paint Your Pal
“Paint your Pal”- No skills, No pressure, just pure fun!
Ready for a night of laughs, questionable artistic choices, and unforgettable memories? Grab your bestie, your partner, your sibling or neighbor…and join us for “Paint your Pal” night!
At paint night you’ll sit face to face and create your very own masterpiece…of each other! No experience necessary- this is all about fun and not fine art. You will sip, snack and embrace the process. At the end of the evening, you will reveal your portraits! Whether your painting ends up fridge-famous or hilariously abstract, you’ll leave with memories (and artwork) to treasure.
Spots are limited, so sign up and bring your “pal” along!
Note: registration is required for both you and your pal
This is an adults-only evening, all supplies are provided.
A selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and light snacks will be available to enjoy.
Indoor Pickleball Courts
We have rented space at Centennial gym on Wednesday's in March to set up pickleball courts from 4:45PM-7:20PM.
One court will be bookable in 45 minute intervals for community members through our website, the other one will be open court (drop-in). For the drop-in court, if there is another team waiting, teams will switch out after each game to ensure time for everyone to play.
To book you must be logged in as a community league member. On the calendar, please select either the 18th or 25th of March to see available times.
To book a court, please click here and log into your membership account.
Lessard Playschool Open House
Our preschool program in west Edmonton welcomes 3 & 4-year-olds and is a hidden gem in the Lessard Community League. We are located minutes from the Henday and Whitemud in our Lessard/Gariepy community next door to Centennial Elementary school.
Come to our open house to get more information on registering your child.
February 24, 2026 5:00-7:00PM
17404 - 57 Avenue NW
Playschool Gingerbread Fundraiser
We are once again selling freshly baked gingerbread house kits and men. They are baked by a retired professional baker.
The houses are large and include ample icing and candy! The gingerbread men include icing (no candy).
House Kits are $30 each
Gingerbread men are $20/dozen
Submit your order here.
Orders must be submitted no later than 6pm on November 26th. Payment must be made at the same time as you place your order. Please pay by EFT to [email protected]
Gingerbread house kits will be available for pickup at the Lessard Community Hall during the first week of December.
Kids Holiday Party
Join us for some festive fun!
We will be doing a Christmas craft, decorating a sweet treat, and listening to Christmas Carols.
Be sure to wear your most festive holiday sweater!
Sign up before November 20th as space is limited!
$5 per child to cover supplies
There are two slots to register so please ensure you pick either 12:00PM-1:00PM or from 1:00PM - 2:00PM when signing up.
Winter Plants
We know it seems early to be thinking about winter greenery, but it’s time if you want to secure your plants for the year! Orders must be placed by November 13, 2025 and will be available for pickup November 28th and 29th at the hall. Details will be sent out closer to pickup.
If you don’t have a student at playschool you are supporting, just enter ‘Lessard’ in the student name column.
We appreciate your support! Click here to order.
Youth Basketball Drop-in
We are excited to announce a new activity to help keep your kids active over the winter even if it is cold out.
Space has been booked monthly at Centennial school for youth (under 18) to play basketball From November - March (excluding December). Parents are welcome and encouraged to play with their kids.
Please Note: This is not a drop off activity, a parent/guardian must be present to supervise children under 14.
Signup is required for each date you plan on attending as is a valid Lessard Community League Membership.
Please click here to sign up and for more information on dates.
Holiday Cookie Exchange
Are you a baker who loves to make cookies but wants some variety? If you answered YES you might be interested in our first holiday cookie exchange.
Each participant will commit to baking 3-4 dozen cookies of the same variety and will leave the exchange with 1/2 a dozen (6) of between 5-7 varieties of cookies. (Enrolment dependent)
Final sign up date is November 23, 2025
Once the number of participants is established we will send out an email with final baking numbers. (As little as 3dozen and max 4dozen)
*Please note all cookies will be produced in home kitchens so exposure to nuts or other allergens is possible.
Pumpkin Carving Contest
We want to see your creative pumpkin designs!
Send a picture of your carved pumpkin to [email protected] to be entered
There will be three winners by random draw for all entries received by NOON November 1, 2025.
Free Movie Night - EPL
Over the summer at the Lois Hole branch of the Edmonton Public Library, they are hosting family movie nights. Additionally, the library is hosting a variety of events including a summer reading program for kids.
Check out their event calendar for all the details.
Family BINGO Night
On Friday October 24th dress up in a costume and join us for some fun, family BINGO from 6:00 - 8:00PM!
With a Community League Membership, the cost is $5.00 for a family of 4 (additional family members are $1). Make sure you sign in to get the discounted members price.
Cash concession for snacks & drinks!
Prizes for our BINGO winners!
Space is limited.
You must purchase tickets in advance, tickets are NOT available at the door.
A ticket is required for each person attending and you can purchase online.
Big Bin is Back
Construction in the area is ongoing, but we will still be out there September 20, 2025 10:00AM - 2:00PM or until the bin is full. Additionally this year there is a book swap table to find some new fall reads.
FREE Yoga In the Park
Join us the evening of August 14 for FREE Summer Yoga Class from Prana Yoga Studio. Get fit, have fun & connect with your community!
Enjoy energizing mixed level flow classes guided by Prana’s expert instructors in the great outdoors… deep breathing the fresh summer air. Enjoy live music and a kids yoga class.
All ages and abilities are welcome.
WHAT TO BRING: Yoga mat or beach towel, Water bottle, Sunscreen, Shade hat and Smiles!
In case of inclement weather, watch for updates on our website. If it’s raining we may need to postpone.
FREE but please register online: Events - Prana Yoga Studio Edmonton
Ravine Bridge Construction
Construction on the new ravine bridges has starts September 19, 2025 and will take approximately eight to ten weeks to complete. There will be no access through the ravines during this period.
The Green Shack is Back!
The Green Shack program has returned for the summer weekdays from 2:30-5:30PM at Gariepy Park. The program is run by the City of Edmonton and there is no cost to participants. There is a variety of activities including games, sports, crafts, card games and is a great way to break up those summer afternoons outside.
We have also signed up to be part of a pilot program that will host the Green Shack inside the community league hall on days when the air quality is 7 or higher.
Gariepy Renewal
Please note that work on Gariepy Park Landscaping project has begun and there are impacts to the playground by the hall. Construction will begin soon so the contractor has installed safety fencing on the south and west sides of the playground pod. Safety is their priority and the fence location has been reviewed with the City's playground inspectors who have confirmed the use of play equipment will remain safe and that the construction fencing will be located outside of the allowable fall zones from each play structure. The playground will remain open during construction with access available at the northwest corner near the Community League parking lot.
Removal of benches, tables and trash cans will start the week of June 16th, demolition and replacement of old pavement and will occur over the next 6 to 8 weeks. Any pavement and concrete outside the fenced areas will remain and is not being replaced. Please refer to the attached fencing plan for reference.
City of Edmonton Rec Centre Kid & Youth Summer Passes
We hope you are enjoying the warmer weather and outdoor soccer season! Summer is just around the corner which marks the return of the City of Edmonton Recreation Centres Child & Youth Summer Pass!
Help fight summer boredom with a $25 Monthly Pass for children 2-12 years old and a $35 Monthly Pass for youth aged 13-17 years. Available for purchase online or at your closest facility from June 10 - August 30, 2025. Children and youth will have unlimited access to all City of Edmonton Recreation Centres, outdoor pools (weather permitting) and instructor-led drop-in programs. Note: there are age restrictions for certain facility amenities and programs. For more information please click here.
For more information on this pass visit any City of Edmonton Recreation Centre or contact [email protected].
ATG Summer Camps are Back!
Athletic training ground camps are geared toward young athletes who would like to enhance their athleticism by training in a multi sport approach.
For all ages and skill levels!
Each day at camp will bring new sports, activities and training. Athletes will be exposed to everything from soccer to badminton to cross fit and much more!
Our objective is to give kids the confidence they can do anything and to give them the tools to be active for life!
Camps run in the fields by the Community Hall in July.
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