Kindersley Seniors Group distributes funds to eight charities
By Joan Janzen
Although the Kindersley Seniors Group has disbanded, the group is going out in grand and glorious style, making donations all along the way. June Nargang noted that the decision to disband was made due to low membership numbers; however, the group had existing funds on hand. The seniors group quickly selected charities that would be the recipients of those funds, which came to a total of $9,000. “We didn’t know we had so much money,” June chuckled.
On October 24, nine of the group’s 27 members gathered together to decide where the funds would be distributed. “We needed to make some decisions,” June said. “We did it diplomatically. We had eight charities that we talked about, and we voted by secret ballot. We gave $1500 to the top three, $1000 to the next three, and one donation of $500.
Consequently, June, on behalf of the seniors, presented a donation of $1500 to Eatonia Oasis Living (EOL). Cora Knuttila, Administrator with EOL, gratefully accepted the contribution to their activity program. Cora, along with the board of directors, staff and residents thanked June for the group’s generosity.
Also receiving cheques for $1500 was the West Central Crisis & Family Support Centre. Another cheque was presented to Kindersley’s new Family Healing Centre, located near Walmart.
West Central Abilities in Kindersley also received a visit from June, when they were honoured to receive a $1000 from the seniors’ group. Regan Overand, Program Administrator at West Central Abilities, said they have numerous ongoing projects, the largest of which is their new building, which is under construction in downtown Kindersley. Although the donation will not be directed to one specific project, it is very much appreciated. June explained the seniors’ group had selected West Central Abilities as a charity to which they would contribute, as it continues to support people with disabilities in our community.
Kindersley & District Plains Museum and the Saskatchewan Seniors Association Inc. (SSAI) also received donations of $1000 each. While June was at the museum, the Cadets were conducting a parade, and she was able to present the Cadets with a donation of $1000. A final donation of $500 was given to the Kindersley Manor. “We chose them because a lot of our people are there,” June said.
As of December 3, 2021, the Kindersley seniors group has officially been disbanded. “We were happy to give the funds,” June said. “I think we made some good choices. It was a successful time.”
June Nargang from the Kindersley Seniors Group, presented a cheque for $1,000 to the West Central Abilities Inc. L-R: Margaret Suru, Kim Edmunds, June Nargang, Lorne Kelsey and Brooke Nargang.
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