On Friday September 23rd, the annual volunteer appreciation luncheon took place in the beautifully decorated lunchroom. Huge thanks to the decorating committee and especially to Sylvia Hockley and Alison Kowalewski for organizing the whole event.
Emily prepared a delicious buffet with the help of volunteers of course. Viktor and Mark ensured everyone had bevvies and the Duke of Earles (our newest volunteers) provided lovely music throughout and fun was had by all. Sally Watson highlighted the challenges of the last few years and volunteers learned more about the board members with Eric’s unique questions. Thanks to Gourmet Girl for providing gift certificates, and Friends of the Library for book faire gift certificates and a wine prize from Board member Val Galat.
In these times of rising costs, the Centre is affordable and accessible because of all the time dedicated by volunteers. The Button Program is back. If you can pay a bit forward, please do so. If you’re in need of a bit of help, please talk to Eric in the office.
Progress is being made on the dishwasher acquisition. Thanks to the Sunshine Coast Community Foundation, and a generous donation from RBC’s volunteer program (thanks Sahra Hailey!), we are halfway towards funding the dishwasher. Another $5,000 is required, and we’ll be fundraising to ensure the dishwasher is ordered and installed by the funding deadline. Ideally, it could be completed by the end of the year. Tax receipts are available for donations of $30 or more.
More fun is on the way. We have a new Special Entertainment Committee consisting of Jay Alexov, Collene Sand, and board liason, Ken Legge. This hardworking group already has 3 monthly events lined up for the Centre. The first is a Hallowe’en Hoedown for October 29th (see poster on page 7 for details). Tickets are available and should be a lot of fun. Costumes are not required, but “hay” why not?
Our manager, Eric, has been working hard to bring in new activities and coordinate facility rentals. Latin Cardio is starting on Sunday October 2nd at 10am. Even better than Zumba I’ve heard. Let’s give it a try! Enter the auditorium through the back. If you have ideas for activities you would like to lead, please talk to Eric in the office Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm.
The Tech Committee headed by Fred Baines is working on the portable A/V equipment we received the generous grant from Sunshine Coast Community Forest. This will make the Centre even more attractive to organizations and individuals wanted to rent space, ensuring that the facility is well used, with activities and lunches having priority of course.
The General Fall Membership meeting is back! On Wednesday October 26th at 1:30 in the auditorium. All members are welcome, but only members 50 and older may vote.
