Annual Garage Sale

SSSC garage sale volunteers enjoying a break

club would accept unwanted items for its sale.

As such, the club accepts just about everything that the public wishes to offer, with a few exceptions of course. Clothing and large old-style televisions are two examples that the sale organizers avoid. They also discourage items that are broken or un-repairable, as these have no retail value.

Part of the success of the sale is the fact that weather has not been an overriding factor. The very first year the sale was held, it literally poured rain most of the weekend. At first the team was discouraged given the inclement weather, but it proved a blessing as most other individuals holding private sales abandoned their efforts leaving all potential customers the sole option of attending the SSSC’S indoor event.

In recent years, a large marquee tent has been erected to house large bulky items and those of less value. The addition of the tent has enabled a greater sales space as well as protection from adverse weather conditions.

One of the attractions of the sale is the canteen set up near

the clubhouse entrance. From the very first sale, the canteen has drawn people onto the grounds enticed by the aroma of food cooking on the grill and the excitement generated by the beehive of activity. Besides the usual array of hamburgers and hot dogs throughout the day, the canteen also offers a breakfast special known affectionately as ‘Mary muffins’, an eggbased sandwich, which rivals in quality any breakfast fare offered by the large food chains in the area.

With a wide assortment of items available for sale, including appliances, furniture, dishware, sporting goods, hardware and much more, the event is a bargain hunter’s delight. Now, one of the largest garage sales in the city, the organizers cordially invite one and all to see for themselves what all the excitement is about.

Join us on the 25th and 26th of May! If you can’t make it, stop by the following weekend, June 1 and 2. All the leftovers will be up for sale at bargain prices!

Submitted by Steve Moore SSSC Secretary