Alzheimer Society Grey-Bruce receives donation from 100 People Who Share
The 100 People Who Share Bruce County group held its first meeting of 2024, Monday night (April 29), at Ainsdale Golf Course.
A superb chicken dinner, with all the fixings, was enjoyed by a solid crowd, as they perused the plethora of silent auction items. There were 10 draw items and 21 silent auction items to win. These will be available for all three meetings this year, said organizer Bill Pike.
The first order of business was a thank you from the Kincardine Christmas Hamper Program committee which received a donation of $8,100 back in October. This donation helped the program provide hampers to more than 600 600 families.
Bill Pike (right) of 100 People Who Share Bruce County formally presents a cheque for $8,100 to the Kincardine Christmas Hamper Program, represented by Anita Heikkila (left) and Heather Finnie
Next up, were the three nominees for the April donation: Huron Heights Public School, Kincardine, outside classroom; Alzheimer Society Grey-Bruce; and Habitat for Humanity.
Proponents of the Huron Heights outside classroom spoke first, describing their project in great details.
The Alzheimer Society Grey-Bruce representatives spoke of a new initiative starting in Kincardine.
And the speakers for Habitat for Humanity relayed how much the homes, built by volunteers, enhance the quality of life for dozens of needy local families.
In the final vote, the Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce won the donation, with members of 100 People Who Share Bruce County reminded to each write out a cheque for $100. Those who were unable to attend the meeting, but voted on-line, can forward their $100 cheque to Alzheimer Society Grey Bruce, 753 2nd Ave East, Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K 2G9 or E-transfer it to Pike at
billpike3@gmail.com, and he will forward the total to the Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce. Make sure to note 100peoplewhoshare in the memo line.
The group’s next meeting is Monday, July 29 at 7 p.m., at Ainsdale Golf Course.
Written ByBill Pike is a retired elementary school principal. He and his wife, Sharon, have lived in Kincardine for 47 years, enjoying fulfilling careers, rural life, three wonderful children, and four outstanding grandchildren. Golf in the summer (poorly), pickleball, guitar-playing, long leisurely walks, the sunny south and family all fill his time. This project is as an effort by him to share his interest about the topics affecting seniors and how they can advocate for their issues. The statement, “Getting old isn’t for the faint of heart,” is real! The rewards of retirement can sometimes be accompanied by aches, pains, medical concerns, and general wellness issues. In this column, Pike takes a look at the good, the bad, and the ugly of senior living. Don’t laugh at age, pray to make it!
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