Event Day Details
Save the date - Event Day is September 19, 2021!
We're excited to have you join us for Sherwood Care's Grand Parade fundraiser! Together we will fundraise and walk to further create and enhance the experiences and spaces of our residents living at Sherwood Care!
The Start/Finish Location will be located at the back parking lot/green space on the west end of Sherwood Care's property.
Full Schedule
This year we're excited to be hosting an in-person walk with you and your teams on September 19. If you are unable to join us in-person on this day, feel free to gather your team and walk on a designated route close to you.
- Welcome Desk Opens at 9:30 am
- Opening Ceremonies begin at 10:45 am
- Team-Walk Begins at 11:00 am
- Celebration Event begins at 11:45 am
- Performance by the Sherwood Park Highland Gathering Dancers at 12:30 pm
Make sure to stay after the walk for our celebration event where there will be a DJ, a bouncy castle, and food trucks!
Important Notes
- On Event Day: Check-in at the Welcome Desk before proceeding to the Starting location. As per the recent provincial guidelines, we ask that you maintain physical distancing while in line. Masks are not required, but if you wish to wear one you are more than welcome to do so. We ask that all attendees (kids included) register prior to the event to ensure a smoother process. We'll move through the check-in process cheerfully and quickly, celebrating your fundraising in the safest way possible.
- Parking: Parking is available in the front and back parking lots of Sherwood Care. Alternatively, participants can park at St. Theresa's Catholic School located at 2021 Brentwood Blvd Sherwood Park. Secondary overflow parking is available at Festival Place at 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park.
- Food: Bottled water will be available at the Starting Location. Pre-packaged snacks will be available at the Rest Stop for pick up. We are happy to have delicious food and drinks after the walk provided by Meat Street Pies, mini donuts by Jackie O's, and kettle corn by KGW Kettle Corn. Meat, vegetarian, and gluten free options are available from Meat Street Pies.
- If you are experiencing any COVID symptoms, we ask that you DO NOT attend. We will miss you, but wish that everyone stays healthy and safe!
- Physical Distancing: Given the recent announcements by the Province, we ask that while you are in any lineups, you maintain 2 metres of physical distancing. During the walk and while at the Celebration Event, please ensure that your Team physically distances from other teams.
TGP T-Shirts:
For those who raise $150 or more, we’ll be thanking you for your efforts with a sweet, super-soft TGP t-shirt that you’ll be proud to wear (and maybe even brag about)! T-shirts will be available for those who reach their fundraising minimums closer to the event as supplies last. Please connect with us if you haven't received your t-shirt.
Registration
All participants must register online to participate in the TGP Team Walk.
- Once registered, participants can solicit credit card donations through their TGP Fundhub page.
- Cheque donations made payable to The Grand Parade can be forwarded to The Grand Parade c/o Blue Sea Foundation, 260-659 King St. East, Kitchener, ON, N2G 2M4
- Cash donations should be paid by the participant in Fundhub - donors will be emailed a tax receipt for amounts $20+ immediately once paid.
- There is no registration fee to participate in The Grand Parade, but most walkers raise $250-300 or more in support of their charity.
Have questions? Visit our FAQ section!
Route Details
We will be starting and finishing our walk at the west end of Sherwood Care's property. The walk will take us along Oak Street and throughout the scenic area of Broadmoor Park. For any walkers who find this too long of a walk, Route Marshals will direct you through a short cut. For more specific details on the designated route, click HERE to see our Route map
The self-organized TGP Team Walk allows you to register a team and fundraise as always, but with the freedom on Event Day to:
- Walk the distance you want
If you are not able to join us on Event Day, but would still like to form a team and walk, consider creating a virtual teams. Virtual teams can chose to walk 1 km or 5 km distances, likely on a paved park pathway or equivalent. Many will end with a small Covid-friendly celebration afterward (lunch, tea, barbeque, etc.).
What to Bring
A few helpful suggestions:
- A cell phone for emergencies (recommended but not required)
- Warm layers dependent on the weather. It's looking like it will be a milder day of 17ºC. If there is any wind, this can be a bit breezy, so be sure to bring extra layers as required. Remember that you will be outside for the entire event. Keep an eye out on the forecast and dress appropriately.
About Sherwood Care
Sherwood Care is excited about hosting The Grand Parade on Sunday, September 19, 2021!
Sherwood Care is a continuing care facility providing care for individuals who can no longer care for themselves. We are a voluntary organization, owned and operated by Adventist Health Systems - Alberta, a health ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
While our residents and their needs have changed over the 50 years we have been providing care, our commitment to quality care has never wavered. We firmly believe that this is the resident’s home and we are their guests. This philosophy dictates our decisions regarding resident programming and needs. We work diligently to create as much of a homelike environment as we can.