Brock’s Vesper Club welcomes visitors

By Joan Janzen

The Vesper Club in Brock is doing their part to keep the community spirit alive and well. The club has taken over the building which previously housed the Legion branch, as well as the Vesper Club. Built in the early 1980’s, the structure requires regular maintenance and repairs.

Helen Preston, a Vesper Club member, said the club has done some repairs ... fixed the roof, built a ramp, installed new flooring and replaced toilets. The clubs’ fundraisers help generate funds to cover the cost of repairs and upgrades, as well as paying the taxes on the building. This year, the club is hosting a soup and sandwich lunch as part of Brock’s community garage sale on the first Saturday in June.

“We’ve never had this before,” Helen said. “We’ll have some garage sale items, a bake sale, and you can get coffee and buns in the morning if you want.”

The club is currently raising funds for their latest project - repairing the outside staircase. Much of the supplies needed are donated, and volunteers faithfully come out to do the work; it’s a community effort.

The building can also be rented for showers and family gatherings. “It’s rented by donation. There’s no minimum amount,” Helen explained. The Al-Anon group also holds regular meetings in the building.

Helen estimated the club has approximately 25 members, and anyone is welcome to join. The club conducts a meeting once a month, with a potluck supper, as well as getting together to play cards every second Friday evening.

“The men started having coffee there every morning and the women started going one day a week on Thursdays,” Helen said. “Visitors are always welcome.”

Everyone is always welcome to the Brock’s Vesper Club! Be sure to stop by on Saturday, June 4th for their Bake Sale. They will also be particpating in Brock’s Community Graage Sale held the same day.

PHOTO BY KATE WINQUIST