A Final Note...

After making our Let Them Be Kids announcement on February 1^st 2011 the Asphodel-Norwood Playground and Parks Committee has been in a whirlwind of emotions (happiness being number one of course)! Our first fundraising event on Family Day (Feb 21) brought more than 300 people in attendance to enjoy games, crafts and fun. From this beginning, all of our events were well received and the commitment from the community to help make this possible has been indescribable.

Through the hard times you must stay focused, remember why you’re here and "Create a Community that Can". Trust the process and everything that comes with it. Norwood has a population of 1300 residents and we raised over $205,000 in 5 months (not kidding). If we can do it, anyone can.

Thank You Let Them Be Kids, for helping us make a positive impact on our community, allowing us to believe in ourselves to inspire hope in others…. Oh, and let’s not forget the beautiful new playground we now have for the kids.

Thanks everyone!

Thank you Bigga Joes!

And the donations keep coming in! Last week Bigga Joes made a contribution to the Playground and Parks Committee! Thank you for helping our initiative!!

Words on the Community Project from Reeve Doug Pearcy...

http://www.emcnorthwest.ca/20110630/news/Pearcy+proud+to+be+reeve

More Media Coverage of Build Day!!

http://www.communitypress.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3193411

Build Day in the News

http://www.emcnorthwest.ca/20110630/news/Playground+build+unites+community

Thank You IODE

The IODE presented a cheque to Valerie Przybilla on Monday for the new playground. They were the first to get their picture taken in front of the big structure! Thanks again!

Thank You Burtt Excavating!!!

Burtt Excavating helped out with the playground build by loading and dumping all the screenings for the 4570 sq ft area! Thank you for your amazing in-kind contribution to our playground!!!

WE DID IT!!!

Wow what an amazing day!! We did it Asphodel-Norwood., we "created a community that DID"!! Words cannot express the events of the past few days, the support recieved, the volunteers that came out, the work that was completed, the memories that were made!!!! There are a million pictures that will be posted soon.
Thank you does not seem like enough for all the donations that were recieved, both monetary and in-kind. Our small community has was again completed a huge task, that will benefit our children for many years. I have never been more proud to be a Norwoodian then today!!! THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR THE AMAZING SUPPORT THAT HAS BEEN SHOWN OVER THE PAST SIX MONTHS!!! It has been an amazing experience for all involved!!!!

So Close!!!!! Only 3 days

The Build day is so close, and we are getting VERY excited! Zenner Concrete Pumping is on its way as we speak to load up our new playground equipment and bring it home. A HUGE thank you to them for doing this!!! Some preparation work will take place tomorrow and Friday, but the big build will be Saturday. If you volunteered to bring some of the tools we need for the build, they can be dropped of at the Community Centre starting today. If you drop them off before Saturday, please pre-label them yourself. Some of the tools will be needed Thursday and Friday, so if you can drop them off , that would be fantastic!!!

Another donation!

The Playground and Parks Committee would like to thank J.J Stewart Motors for their generous donation!

From left: Mark Stewart, Stacy Gerow, Jon Stewart and Dave Stewart

Thank you Oakland Greens!

Thank you Oakland Greens Golf and Country Club for your donation!

From left: Kendra Sedgwick, Stacy Gerow, Bruce Wharram and Marilyn Wharram

One Step Closer!

The Lioness Donate again.

A surprise donation from the Lioness Club was made during the Summer Carnival yesterday. This is the second donation that the Lioness have made to the park, as well as helping out with the summer carnival and our brunch. Thank you ladies, your support is much appreciated. Accepting the cheque on behalf of the committee is Jill Cassibo.

United Church Sunday School Children Donate to the park.

On May 29, the United Church Sunday School Children hosted a pancake breakfast to raise money for the park. They were able to raise an AMAZING $1000. They made a presentation to the park committee yesterday. On hand to accept the cheque was Sherry Stewart.

Summer Carnival

Despite having to change the date due to the rain, there was still an amazing turn out yesterday for the Carnival!! Everyone looked to be having a great time!! Just over $3400 was raised for the park. Many thanks to all the service clubs that took part, Lions, Lioness, IODE, Youth Committee, Christ Anglican Church, Wild about Farms, Pentecostal Church, Knights of Columbus, Norwood Agricultural Society, Wholi Granoli, Gwen Carter and the A-N Playground and Park Committee. Also a big thanks to Rob n' Roy for their great entertainment, Marilynn Wharrem, Marion Kelly, Dan Heffernan, Jeremy Heffernan, Maureen Heffernan and Clayton Heffernan for their assistance in running some events. There were also items donated by Wrap it up and Go, JJ Steward Motors, NDHS Manufacturing class, Dave & Helen Wilford, Three Days Grace, Joan Vansvield and Andy Calder Excavating. And last but certainly not least, the members of the community who came out and supported the cause! Once again you have reminded us all of your generosity, and the importance of this project!!

Knights of Columbus Donation!

Al Goodin was in the office to present a cheque to the new playground and parks revitalization project today! In the photo is (from left) Kendra Sedgwick, Al Goodin, Stacy Gerow and Reeve Doug Pearcy

Another Donation!

Thank you to the Norwood Lodge AF & AM #223 for their donation!

In the photo is Stacy Gerow, Doug Fleming, Kendra Sedgwick and Reeve Doug Pearcy

GROUND BREAKING!

Play Structure = Ground Breaking News!

  The official area of the children's future playground!!!

The week has started with the official ground breaking of the new 4570 sq.ft playground area! I had to stop by and see it for myself and look at the beautiful location! With 24 days to go, we are getting ready!

Thank you Hydro One Inc!

Kent Trolley from Hydro One Inc. stopped by to personally deliver a cheque for $5000 from the Hydro One PowerPlay Program on Tuesday! Stacy accepted the cheque on behalf of the Township for the proposal she had written. Thanks again for your generosity Hydro One Inc.!!

Only 1 month to go!!!

We are only 31 days away from the building of our new park!! We are all so excited, but are trying hard to get all of the details finalized. If you haven't done so already, please register to volunteer to help us build our playground. If you have already registered, please click on the "Join the Effort" bubble again to tell us exactly what you would like to help do on Build day. There are different areas to help out, and we need to know where to put you and your family. This will also help us know how much food to get, and how many children will be in the Children's area.

Build Day: June 25th 2011 8 am - 3pm
Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre

Build Day will actually start on Thursday!! We need 6-7 Volunteers on both Thursday and Friday, to do some preparation work for the BIG Build on Saturday. If you can help out either of those days from 8-4, please let a committee member know!!
We are also in need of several tools starting Thursday June 23. All tools will be Labelled and returned back to you after the build!!
The following is what we are still in need of.....
3 tape measures
2 boxes 7018 welding rod 3/16"
1 gas powered 200amp welder
2-2' torpedo levels
2-4' levels
4-impact drivers
2-cordless drills
3-4 sets of Ratchets or wrenches (3/4", 1/2, 9/16" and 1/4")
2each- 12/64", 5/32", 1/4" and 1/8" drill bits
1- Heavy duty grinder and or Chop saw with blades
8- hard tooth rakes
1- string line or marking paint
torx bits- t45, t30, t55, t40, t27
1- sledge hammer
2- 8'-10' step ladders
9-wheel barrows

sono tube- enough for 20- 12" holes 36" deep.

Post hole auger- thursday only

If you can help us out by providing any of the above items, please contact Stacy at (705) 639 5343 ext. 214 or email at sgerow@asphodelnorwood.com

SUMMER CARNIVAL

Come out to our last fundraising event before the park is built!! This will be a GREAT family night with something for everyone!! The local service clubs are all joining in the effort to make this an spectacular evening!! Taking part in this event is the Lions Club, Lionesss Club, IODE, Knights of Colombus, Norwood Agricultural Society, Youth Committee and the Park Committee.

Saturday June 4 from 4pm-9pm at the Norwood Fair Grounds.

There will be face painting, a BBQ, Bake Table, 50/50 Draw, Bouncy Castle and Maze, Homemade Fudge, Golfing Contest, Silent Auction and Raffle table, Live Entertainment and much much more.

There will also be an antique car/ truck and tractor display. Please feel free to bring out your prize possession

You won't want to miss out on this family fun evening!!