Derwent Golden Age Club Announces Beef Raffle Winners

Lorna Hamilton Reporter

Derwent Golden Age Club recently held its highly anticipated Beef Raffle ticket draw on June 30. The draw saw numerous participants vying for the chance to win prizes as there were 999 tickets sold. The raffle aimed to support the club’s activities and engage its members in a thrilling fundraising endeavor.

The first-place prize included a half of beef, expertly cut and wrapped, along with a spacious 5 cubic foot deep freeze. This coveted reward ultimately went to Steven Dance.

Florence Pinder secured the second-place prize, which featured a quarter beef, cut and wrapped, accompanied by a practical 3.5 cubic foot deep freezer. Meanwhile, Pat Lawrence emerged as the recipient of the third-place prize, entitling him to a quarter beef cut and wrapped.

Expressing her gratitude, Sue Bykowsky, President of the Derwent Golden Age Club, took a moment to acknowledge the individuals and businesses that made the raffle possible. Bykowsky extended her heartfelt appreciation to Ken and Josie Pashulka for their generous $926 donation towards the beef purchase, as well as Don and Debbie Gulayec for sponsoring the freezers. Tony Neilson was also recognized for his contribution, which involved printing the tickets for the draw. Bykowsky further extended her thanks to everyone who donated, sold tickets, and purchased them, emphasizing that their collective efforts resulted in a highly successful fundraiser for the club. She expressed hope for the possibility of organizing the event next year.

After facing a hiatus in event activities for a couple of years, the Derwent Golden Age Club is excited that they have now return to their cherished gatherings such as suppers, bake sales, Friday night game nights, floor curling, and the use of the club’s exercise equipment, among other activities. Additionally, the club continues to offer venue rentals, providing a welcoming space for the community to come together.