Kinsmen & KEC Throw a Party for Seniors
Helping seniors has always been part of the Kinsmen mandate. In addition to helping seniors with a fixed income find somewhere to live, this year the Kinsmen with the help of KEC we’re able to give some local seniors a Christmas party they will cherish forever. The night included a nice meal, singing carols, and a chance to meet some of the faces of Kinsmen.
Here are some of the pictures of tonight’s festivities:
Bravo!
The curtains have closed; The Wizard of Oz was a great success. Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make it happen.
“Sheer Wizard-ry”
The Wizard of Oz Production just got a glowing review in the Kingston Whig Standard. Please take a moment to read it.
Still Tickets Left
The Wizard of Oz
Friday, November 6, to Saturday, November 21, 2009
Venue
Grand Theatre, Regina Rosen Auditorium, 218 Princess Street.
Show Dates & Times
Friday, November 6, 07:30 PM
Saturday, November 7, 07:30 PM
Wednesday, November 11, 07:30 PM
Thursday, November 12, 07:30 PM
Friday, November 13, 07:30 PM
Saturday, November 14, 02:00 PM
Saturday, November 14, 07:30 PM
Wednesday, November 18, 07:30 PM
Thursday, November 19, 07:30 PM
Friday, November 20, 07:30 PM
Saturday, November 21, 02:00 PM
Saturday, November 21, 07:30 PM
Ticket Availability
Tickets for this production went on sale Thursday, October 1
About The Wizard of Oz
Written by L. Frank Baum
Directed by Moira Davies
Dorothy and her dog Toto are caught in a tornado’s path and somehow end up in the Land of Oz. Here she meets some memorable friends and foes in her journey to meet the Wizard of Oz who everyone says can help her return home and possibly grant her new friends their goals of a brain, heart and courage.
Get your tickets now!
$30,000 Donated to Local YMCA
Kingston YMCA
Your local Kinsmen have donated $30,000 to the Kingston Family YMCA to help send kids to summer day camp at J.G. Simcoe School.
The YMCA is one of the leading charities in Kingston, serving the needs of all the community – young or old, rich or poor. Last year, the Kingston YMCA waived more that $77,000 in fees for membership, child care and summer day camps. This enabled them to deliver over 1,300 assisted camper days to those children who would not otherwise be able to attend. Here is what one family has said:
My granddaughter Andrea has had some of the best times in her memory at the YMCA summer camp. Andrea has a disability and is delayed. The staff at the camp placed her in an appropriate age group and managed her needs beyond anything I expected. She looked forward to going daily. It’s hard to find a suitable placement for Andrea and the Staff has been great with me also. I raise Andrea and finances are tight. I can’t thank the YMCA enough for all the help they have given us. – Barbara
Although YMCA asks each family to contribute something to offset the camp fee, it still costs the YMCA about $100 per child per week to have some of the neediest children attend their camp.
April 2010 Dream Home Draw Details
We are working hard on next year’s draw. This year we have an amazing house being built by MacAdam just west of the city. We are aiming to have tickets on sale by Dec 2009. I’ll provide more details once the draw kicks off, in the mean time check out this website:
Off To See the Wizard?
This fall, the Kinsmen Club of Kingston will be putting on another amazing show at the Grand Theatre. The Wizard of Oz.
More details will be avaliable soon!
First General Meeting
The Kingston Elderly Citizens (KEC) are hosting a Fish Fry BBQ in conjunction with our First General Meeting for this Kin-year Thursday Sept 3rd.
On Sept 17th 2009 we will be having our first formal General Meeting. If you are interested to see the kind of work we do, or would like to present an idea / request for funding to the club, feel free to contact questions@kinsmenclubofkingston.com for an invitation.
Kinsmen National Report
This past weekend I was fortunate enough to attend the Annual Kinsmen National KINvention. This event is a great opportunity to communicate with like minded volunteers from across our organization. The weekend was filled with exceptional keynote speakers, grand receptions and information packed seminars.
Two main themes were discussed. First, the National 20/20 initiative. This is a two pronged approach for both establishing awareness of all things “Green” as pertaining to Kin, as well as looking forward to try to recruit newer younger members. The second theme involved looking at how technology can improve communication for a volunteer organization. The Kinsmen have opened up a Facebook form and would like you to join!