The wearin’ o’ the green raises funds for hospice

Green was the order of the day on Friday, March 17 as the Lucky Rock and Roll fundraiser for the Hospice at Erie Shores was held at the Roma Club in Leamington.

The main hall was decked out in green accents as about 300 people gathered for the party.

Event host Linda Enns and Event Chair Don St. Denis were at the front door to greet every attendee as they arrived, putting a personal touch to the evening.

Emcee Joe Oswald, member of the Hogs for Hospice Board, spoke to the crowd about the importance of being involved in the community and how Linda Enns has gone above and beyond in her personal quest to raise money for hospice.

Linda and Don took the podium and thanked everyone for coming, saying they were amazed and overwhelmed by the turnout.

“It’s a cause that everybody supports,” she said. “When I went into that big room and saw all those people, I was overwhelmed.”

After a delicious Roma Club meal, the British Beat 66 Band took the stage and the dance floor filled up quickly.

The presenting sponsor was Local Home Team Century 21, with the dinner sponsor being Windsor Honda and the band sponsors were Reid Funeral Home and Piroli Developments. Several other local companies pitched in with varying sponsorships.

Kalee Wright and Cheryl Issell were in the spirit of the evening. SUN photos

Event host Linda Enns and event chair Don St. Denis greeted participants at the front door of the Roma Club.

Melanie and Ronan Oliver came ready for the party.

British Beat 66 performing their rendition of Doo-Wah-Diddy-Diddy.

Ready to celebrate were Sherry Fleming, Lynda Walker, Jim Fleming and Wendy Parsons. The Flemings came all the way from Fergus, Ontario to be part of the event.

As the dancing began, these four were toasting the evening. From left are Gary Hillier, Nancy Hillier, Al Matthews and Sue Matthews.

Local celebrity Al Antoniuk caught up with Leprechaun Ronan Oliver in this photo.

The Roma Club was decked out in green and filled with ticket-buyers who were ready to support the Hospice at Erie Shores.

The Leamington Roma Club was the setting for a St. Patrick’s Day party the likes of which Leamington has seldom seen as the Lucky Rock and Roll fundraiser for the Hospice at Erie Shores took place on Friday, March 17. About 300 people gathered in honour of hospice, enjoying a 50-50 raffle, great food and drink, and dancing to the British Beat 66 band. The event was the brainchild of Linda Enns, who has been raising money for Hospice for thr past few years. Here, the evening’s MC Joe Oswald, left, pauses for a photo with Ester Mastronardi and Dave Hodare. More photos and details are on Page 13. SUN photo