A glance at volunteering in our region
Since April is designated as volunteer week each year, we’re going to take a glance at some of the incredible places that have volunteers working with them each week. This is only a very small list of all the incredible places that rely on volunteers. Numerous other organizations and events also have dedicated volunteers which allow them to function and succeed in their operations. If you’re looking for a place to volunteer, you’ll find many opportunities in the region. Reach out to an organization or event that piques your interest.
Fundraiser for La Maison Aubelumière palliative care center
Carie Nixon, a volunteer for the Maison Aube- Lumière Palliative Care Center in Sherbrooke holds an annual fundraiser in memory of her mother, Carol Nixon. Carol was fortunate to spend time in this caring and supportive home prior to her passing. This year, Carie is holding the third edition of the Create for Comfort Fundraiser. She is holding a silent auction online which will end of April 7. The creative day will take place April 20 at the community center in Richmond. It is for crafters of all kinds (Knitters, Writers, Painters, Jewelry Making, Card Making, & Scrapbooking, to name a few…) The entry cost is a minimum $30 donation, which you will get a tax receipt for. If you’d like to take part in either event, please contact Carie at carienixon3@ hotmail.com
Richmond United Church
rummage sale
Richmond United Church (247 Rue Principale Sud, Richmond) will be holding a rummage sale on April 6 from 9 a.m. to noon. Take a few moments to stop by and browse what they have available.
St. Francis Elementary School
babies and kids’ bazaar
Join Grade 6 students as they encourage reusing at the Babies and Kids Bazaar at St. Francis Elementary School (355 College Street South, Richmond) on April 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Residence & CHSLD Wales
With over two hundred volunteers, The Residence & CHSLD Wales is fortunate to have so many dedicated individuals to help them out in a variety of ways including through their Ladies Auxiliary which is currently seeking donations for the annual silent auction which will take place this year on May 25. Each week the Wales Home holds a variety of activities for its residents with the help of the volunteers who lend a hand to help to make the lives of the residents better. These activities include crafts, bingo, teas, birthday parties and more. We’ll share more about The Wales Home in
future articles so you can learn more about them.
4-H FUNDRAISING DANCE
Richmond 4-H will be holding a fundraising dance at Ferme Lussier Belgians in Cleveland on May 4 starting at 8 p.m. The Band Double or Nothing will be playing. The cost is $12 if you buy your ticket in advance or $15 at the door.
Contact us
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Next week
Be sure to come back next week to see the news that we’ll be featuring. Perhaps we can get an update on this year’s sugaring season and how the weather has affected it for our local producers.
Submitted by Richmond, Histoire et Coopération