Penbrooke Meadows Community Association
Community Association Boundaries North: Memorial Drive East: 68 Street South: 17 Avenue West: 52 Street City Quadrant: SE Community Established go to top ^ 1969 Community Description go to top ^ Penbrooke Meadows is located in the southeast quadrant of the city. It is bordered on the north by Memorial Drive and on the south by 17th Avenue. Penbrooke Meadows was annexed by Calgary in 1961 and developed in 1969. The area has good access to major traffic routes, and there are employment opportunities in nearby industrial parks. There are a number of parks in the area. There are both public and separate schools in the area. <!– The Penbrooke Meadows community association is quite active. The community centre is home to a variety of groups and programs including Girl Guides. Brownies, Scouts, moms timeout and the Youth Action Project. The Youth Action Project is a Safer Communities initiative that prevents kids and youth from becoming involved in crime by promoting recreational opportunities, engaging in self esteem building and addressing bullying and harassment issues. The community also houses a dart league and hosts the popular Wednesday night wing night. Along with the main hall, the community also contains a smaller hall that is used by the Boys and Girls club and houses a teen drop-in center. The community center also facilitates sports programs with the neighboring community of Applewood. Special events such as entertainment evenings and dances are also held. –> Schools go to top ^ G.W. Skene Elementary – Public James Short Memorial Elementary – Public Penbrooke Meadows Elementary – Public St. Peter Elementary School – Separate Demographics go to top ^ Information available online at the City of Calgary community profiles site. Community Association Information go to top ^ Provincial Society Registered Name: Penbrooke Meadows Community Association Provincial Society Registered Date: June 14, 1972 Federal Charity Status-Registered: No Facility Located at: Facility Phone Number: Community Email View Larger Map Please Call the Community Association directly to obtain information on availability, registration and costs. Community Association Facilities go to top ^ Main Hall Licensed Capacity: Meeting Rooms: Yes Wheelchair Access: Yes – Main Hall ramp Stage: Yes Gym: No Sound System: No Kitchen: Yes – Commercial Outdoor BBQ: No Lounge: Yes Indoor Fireplace: No Games Room: Yes The facility has many different sized rooms available to rent. For information or to book, please call the hall rentals coordinator at (587) 899-6120 or email pmcahallrentals@gmail.com Recreation Amenities go to top ^ Operated by the Community Association. For other recreation offered by the City of Calgary visit Calgary Parks & Recreation Tennis Courts: No Skating Rink: No Swimming Pool: No Sports/Playfields: Yes Hockey Rink: No Other: Programs go to top ^ Offered by the Community Association Bingo: No Youth Justice: No Sports: Yes Seniors Program: No Fitness: No Child Care: No Dance: No Girl Guides Yes
