This will be the Moose Jaw Shrine Club’s second MOMentum Cruise, which they hope to continue as an annual tradition celebrating Mother’s Day.
“It really is a tribute to moms everywhere, but also just to all the ladies in our lives,” said Shriner Noble Aaron Ruston.
The drive is open to all makes, models, and years — anyone who wants to participate can do so.
The event will begin around noon on May 8 in the south parking lot of the Town ‘N Country Mall on Main Street. Shriners will be on hand to answer any questions and get all the drivers organized for the cruise around town.
The first car will leave the north parking lot onto Main Street at 1 p.m.
“Because of light situations and stuff, sometimes we get separated a bit,” Ruston said. “You know, when you get 150 cars going, it gets kind of backed up.”
Route directions are available on the Moose Jaw Shrine Club’s Facebook page. If anyone gets separated they can refer to those directions to continue moving.
The cruise started in 2021 as a way to show support on Mother’s Day without being able to visit in person. It was a huge hit, Ruston said, with people gathering on sidewalks, lawns, and porches to watch the cars roll by.
The Shrine Club has prepared the route to avoid the most potholed streets, as well as calling ahead to the retirement homes the cruise will pass.
We don’t want to disturb people with car noise, Ruston said, we just want to express appreciation on Mother’s Day.
“Last year was so well received,” he added. “It’s an incredible event for spectators and for the people driving the cars — we’re car-aholics, so it’s a great event for everyone, we hope.”
Raffle tickets will be sold in the parking lot before and after the cruise. There are two raffles: one for a car; the other is a standard 50/50 raffle.
The first prize in the car raffle, similar to last year, is the brand-new 2022 “Black Bow Tie” Camaro that will be leading the procession.
The second prize is $2,000 cash, and the third prize is $1,000.
Tickets will be one (1) ticket for $20; five (5) tickets for $50; or 20 tickets for $100. Tickets can be paid for with cash, debit, or credit, and delivery will be electronic this year rather than using hard copies.
All proceeds from the event will go to Moose Jaw Shrine Club charitable projects, such as paying for the travel of families to receive medical care for their children or supporting the International Shriners network of children’s hospitals.
