Raising a Glass for Hospice On Friday, October 20th, you and your friends have an opportunity to raise a glass of wine while raising money for Hospice of Elgin. The Lions Club of Port Stanley Lioness and the Optimist Club of Port Stanley are collaborating to host the Ladies Wine & Cheese Night at the Port Stanley Arena (332 Carlow Rd.). This is actually the 20th anniversary of the Wine & Cheese event for the Lionesses, but the first one since 2019. “We just think it’s time,” says Lioness Sue Nemett, one of the organizers. “We had 19 years of it, and then we just had to stop due to the pandemic restrictions. We are excited to bring it back because it’s always been a great community event.” Over those 19 years, the club raised and donated thousands of dollars to the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. “Women always loved the event,” says Marion Bishop, Optimists Vice-President, “I’ve gone before as a participant and really loved it. It is a great night where people get out of their chairs and are dancing and clapping.” While Sue says the actual formula for the event hasn’t changed, one of the big changes this year is the partnership with the Optimist Club of Port Stanley. The collaboration came about because of two factors. “We were down to half the numbers we used to have,” says Sue. “We just felt like we couldn’t do it on our own. So, the thought came – ‘I wonder if the Optimist will join with this?’ Secondly, the Optimists have also started working on projects with other groups and thought that this was a great opportunity to be a part of an event that could benefit the community.” Hoping to draw ladies from across the region, both groups are looking forward to donating as much as possible to Hospice of
Elgin so that soon it will become a reality in our county. Tickets are $30, available from any Lioness/Lion or Optimist member. Or you can contact Lioness/Lion Mary Lou MacKinnon at 519-933-3589, or email dwmlmackinnon@gmail.com. “Port is expanding, like all neighbourhoods,” says Dorothy Cook, President of the Lionesses. “With all these new neighbours coming into town, we’d like them to see what goes on in this village and where our money goes.” So, get your girlfriends together and get ready for a fun night out supporting an amazing cause! Lioness Dorothy Cook, Optimist Marion Bishop and Lioness Sue Nemett working together for the Ladies Wine & Cheese Night on October 20th.
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