In a show of support for the many volunteers who help make programming at the Moose Jaw and District Senior Citizen’s Association (MJDSCA) possible, the association’s administrator, Tanya Legare, is looking to bring back a volunteer appreciation dinner as a way to say thanks.
“Any of our volunteers that helped us with any of our functions… they can come enjoy a little pizza party for our appreciation to them for helping us out,” Legare said.
The volunteer appreciation dinner will take place on Saturday, Feb. 24 starting at 3 p.m., and is planned for the lunch hall at the Timothy Eaton Gardens building where the MJDSCA currently operates.
Volunteers will be served pizza, and although the exact ordering details have not yet been confirmed, Legare said the pizzas will most likely come from Family Pizza.
The event is meant to be a simple way for the association to show its appreciation for the countless hours contributed by these volunteers. Aside from a complementary meal and small commemorative gathering, no major events, live entertainment, or other surprises are being considered.
Legare has been with the local senior’s association for just over two years now and said similar appreciation dinners have been held in the past for volunteers.
“I’d like to bring that back, just to show our appreciation for them,” she said.
Although most events held at the MJDSCA are open to the public and everyone is welcome to attend, Legare said the upcoming volunteer appreciation dinner is intended to celebrate the contributions made by the association’s volunteers exclusively.
“We’re just doing it for our volunteers right at the moment, just because they do so much for us, and this is our way to thank our volunteers for helping us out.”
The association’s volunteers continue to help with a variety of programs including dinner events, teaching classes such as line dancing or fitness courses, and heading a variety of card games enjoyed by members of the association.
“There are no words to express the gratitude we have for our volunteers,” she said.
For any current or past volunteers interested in attending the dinner, MJDSCA operates out of the Timothy Eaton Gardens building located at 510 Main Street North. If you need to call ahead, the front desk can be reached at 306-694-4223.
All interested parties are asked to register before the deadline of Saturday, Feb. 17.
