Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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Volunteers greatly appreciated at SECC
LEAMINGTON – Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 24-30 and South Essex Community Council would like to take the time to thank every single volunteer for their dedication, empathy, and kindness. “SECC depends on volunteering to achieve its mission,” said Abby Neufeld Dick, Marketing & Communications Department Coordinator. “We are so grateful to the dedicated volunteers at SECC and across Windsor-Essex County for helping make our communities a better place!” With over 130 volunteers, SECC relies heavily on their volunteers to make a difference – and
without them, some of its programs would simply not exist. Sharon Bee and her husband Bob have been volunteering at South Essex Community Council since the fall of 2014 doing Meals on Wheels. “You certainly know what you do is worthwhile,” said Sharon. “Every time you deliver a meal you’re always greeted with a big smile.” Sharon and Bob always look forward to delivering their route and seeing the clients. This past year, SECC volunteers have volunteered over 3,000 hours, made over 8,000 security check calls and friendly visitation in-person visits,
Improvements continue at ball diamonds
LEAMINGTON – At its March 22 meeting, Leamington Council approved capital improvements to the Kinsmen Baseball Diamond facility, including the paving of the Kinsmen Baseball Diamond parking lot. Project features include: a new asphalt surface parking lot and laneway; curbing and parking islands; delineated parking stalls; traffic calming speed humps; and accessible parking. The project is slated to begin on April 27 and is expected to be completed, weather dependent, by May 27.
and handed out over 400 coats for Coats for Kids. When asked what sparked her interest in volunteering, Katie Ouellette, a SECC Income Tax volunteer, said, “I really love the community that we serve and how rewarding of an experience it is to help the clients in Leamington. SECC offers so many unique opportunities that you can’t get anywhere else. It’s a really rewarding feeling to be able to help people.” SECC offers a variety of volunteer opportunities to suit your schedule and interests while allowing you to give back to the community. For more information, visit secc.on.ca or call 519-326-8629.
MOSAIC TILES STILL AVAILABLE
LEAMINGTON — The Leamington Arts Centre’s Mosaic Mural Project is beginning to take shape as local artists — old and young — continue to contribute to the mural. As of press time, the Arts Centre has about 80 tiles remaining for people to paint and be a part of the lasting legacy of the mosaic mural project. Each participant gets to paint a 6” x 6” aluminum tile. Katherine Albuquerque, left, poses with one of the tiles she has painted, while Arts Centre Curator/Director Chad Riley shows some of the remaining tile kits. The kits are $29.95 each and can be picked up at the Arts Centre Wednesday to Friday 10 to 5, or Saturday and Sunday 11 to 4. Everything you need, including brushes, will be in your kit and participation is open to anyone 12 years of age or older. SUN photo
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