THE DELIA GAZETTE: Drop In Centre raising funds for repairs and renovations
By Lonni Ped
September is half over ... already! The first day of Autumn is this Saturday Sept 23rd. It feels like the first day of summer was just last week! But you have to agree that fall is the prettiest season to experience, providing the weather stays nice!
Last week saw Delia as the hub of activities and excitement! This week we seem to be taking a well-deserved breather as volunteers catch their breath for a moment! Kudos to everyone who volunteered to make the Wine & Charcuterie Social and the Village Community Celebration BBQ happen and to everyone who came out and participated in the fun! It was wonderful to see visitors from surrounding communities come to visit Delia as well – you’re all welcome anytime!
There is an update regarding the winners during the Wine & Charcuterie Social folks! Last week we told you Bill Wulff of Drumheller won the oil change door prize donated by Drumheller Jiffy Lube. He donated the prize back to the Delia Senior Citizens but before he did, he did the honours of drawing for the replacement winner and that lucky winner is Lil Morrison of Delia! Carol Sisley donated her 50/50 winnings back to add to the Drop In Centre’s fundraising efforts.
The Delia Drop In Centre is raising funds to repair and renovate the community’s Drop In Centre. Some of the plans include a handicap friendly front entrance, replacing the flooring and updating the kitchen area. The project comes with a hefty price tag which forces the Drop In Centre to fundraise and hope for donations. For those who aren’t aware, the Drop In Centre hosts events and provides activities for the seniors in Delia and surrounding communities but the venue is also available for the gathering needs of all community members, not only the seniors.
Here’s a sneak peek of an upcoming event happening at the Drop In Center. There will be a Creepy Crib Tournament on Oct 31 starting at 10 am. Not to worry, you will be out in time to go trick-or-treating. So it’s time to start planning your Halloween costume but I highly recommend you make it something comfortable. Registration is required to participate in the Creepy Crib Tournament and the deadline for registration is Oct 17 but don’t hesitate because there is only space for 32 people. Lunch is included. Contact Carol Sisley at 403-821-1048 to register but hurry as registration fills up quickly.
Regular event reminders:
Cards and Coffee every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 am at Delia Drop In Centre
Cards and Pool every Wednesday night at 7 pm at Delia Drop In Centre
Bingo night is Tues Sept 26th at the Delia Community Hall
Pickleball every Thursday at 6:30 pm in the Delia School Gym.
Don’t forget, the Delia Library has the Travelling Art Exhibit (TREX) Patch Portraits on display for public viewing in the library. The exhibit is free to everyone during library hours but only until Sept 30th.
On Sept 25, the Ag Society will meet at 7:30 pm at the Delia Curling Rink.
On Sept 30, at 7:30 pm Elton Lammie will be performing at the Delia Community Hall’s fundraiser. There will be a dessert auction and a silent auction and everyone is invited to attend.
If you have any news or shareable tidbits about people, places or events in our community please send me an email. Until next time, stay well and enjoy life!