Current Events, Fundraising and Projects

February 28, 2009
Hot Salsa Fiesta
CPC St. Albert 's newest event the "Hot Salsa Fiesta!" brings the food and culture of the Caribbean and Mexico to Alberta, with free salsa dance lesson, Caribbean food, margaritas an piñatas. Join us at the Platinum Centre on Feb 28 and help support children's charities in and around St. Albert.

This event was 95% sold out and the CPC St. Albert are happy to announce that they raised $45,000 for charities from this event!

 

March 19, 2009
Texas Hold ‘Em Tourney
Got game! Held at the Yellowhead Casino in lovely west end Edmonton these 88 player tourneys are sure to please the wannabe’s and the hotshots alike. Most of all a great time to come out and support children’s charities with a little adult fun. $100 buy-in, registration is at 6:30 in the poker room. Advance tickets are recommended to secure your seat!

For more information or to get tickets please email us at texasholdem@cpcstalbert.ca.

June 19, 2009
10th Annual Dawn to Dusk Golf Tournament
This year's tournament looks to be the best yet. Great prozes, food and beverages supplied all day and, oh yeah, all the golf you can get in for 12 hours! This is all taking place at the Sandpiper Golf & Country Club.

Use this Sponsor Information Form to collect the information of donors for tax receipts and special recognition.

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September 23, 2008
Texas Hold ‘Em Tourney
Got game! Held at the Yellowhead Casino in lovely west end Edmonton these 88 player tourneys are sure to please the wannabe’s and the hotshots alike. Most of all a great time to come out and support children’s charities with a little adult fun. $100 buy-in, registration is at 6:30 in the poker room. Advance tickets are recommended to secure your seat!

For more information or to get tickets please email us at texasholdem@cpcstalbert.ca.

 

October 9, 2008
Meet and Greet
Members are encouraged to bring out guests to learn more about the Canadian Progress Club, the charities we support and what is involved in being a member. To be held at Lexus of Edmonton located at 11204-170 Street on October 9, 2008.

For more information please contact meetandgreet@cpcstalbert.ca

 

October 18, 2008
Hallowfest
This year’s Hallowfest promises to hold up the grand tradition this event has built up over the past number of years. Danny Hooper will once again be providing the entertainment and MC’ing the live auction. As always, guests will be filled to the brim with an amazing dinner compliments of our hosts, The Italian Cultural Centre. Tickets or further information on this event can be obtained by emailing to hallowfest@cpcstalbert.ca

 

 

February 9, 2008 - Valentine's Dance
CPC St. Albert hosted its 32nd annual charity Valentines Dance at the Gold Dust Casino Platinum Room in St. Albert. This years venue included a silent and live auction with a spectacular meal. The music was presented by the “GARAGE GUYZ” with CPC member Daryl Flory on the drums. There were 187 guests who braved the -30 degree weather and contributed to the event which netted approximately $14,300.00. Great work done by the committee with chair Marc Regamey, and the tremendous efforts of members Ken Wilson, Quinn Olsen, Dan Jowett as well as Gord Heatley who ran the silent auction event. Thanks to all who attended!

The St. Albert club would like to thank all club members, individuals and businesses who donated the live and silent auction items which contributed to a successful evening.

 

 

May 8-15, 2008
Canstruction® combines the competitive spirit of a design/build competition with a unique way to help feed hungry people. Competing teams showcase their talents by designing giant sculptures made entirely out of canned foods. At the close of the exhibitions, all of the food used in the structures is donated to local food banks. For more information... www.canstructionedmonton.com

June 13, 2008
Dawn to Dusk Golf Tourney

This unique all day golf tourney requires skill, endurance, the will to win…just kidding but you do need to be able to eat, drink and golf from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm (or later if you want).

CPC St. Albert has the course booked for the entire day all to ourselves and our guests. Maximum number of golfers is 36 and funds equaling $2000 or more in support of Uncles at Large and our other children’s charities will gain you a spot. Includes carts, golf, food, beverages and great prizes. Come as an individual or put together a team. For more information please contact us at dawntodusk@cpcstalbert.ca.