“Strings and Sings” and Giving back
On Friday, July 7th, our stroke survivors and caregivers were entertained by the delightful Berwick musical group ’Strings and Sings”, with Laurel Wright leading the band. The combined ukulele players and choir singers performed a lovely variety of familiar songs that had our members singing along with them. It was a very enjoyable afternoon. We look forward to future performances from this talented group!
But wait, there’s more! The Strings and Sings band sent a very generous donation the following week, to be used towards our therapy programs. Oceanside Stroke Recovery members are grateful for their kindness and support.
Speaking of being grateful, the OSRS Caregiver Group during the last couple meetings has been helping Junes Gems by making a big batch of new price tags during the weekly meeting! As many of you know, June Wood has been generously paying for our website for these last few years. It’s nice to be able to help lighten her load. Thanks MJ for supplying the materials, and taking this great picture (see below)!
ATTENTION CAREGIVERS: https://planinstitute.ca/learning-centre/caregivers-retreat/
Art in the Garden Event/Fundraiser! <3
July 3rd, 2023
Thanks to Sharon Busch and the organizers of the “Nanoose Bay Art in the Garden Event”, we will be able to showcase the beautiful quilt made by Gracie Lawrence and the elegant wooden bowl made by Garry Conner, donated by these two very talented artists for our Oceanside Stroke Recovery Raffle. Third prize will be a $25.00 Gift Certificate from Tim Horton’s.
Again, the amazing prizes include:
- Beautiful quilt (made by Gracie Lawrence)
- Elegant Wooden Bowl (made by Garry Conner)
- $25.00 Gift Certificate from Tim Hortons
Tickets will be on sale during this event, on July 7th, 8th and 9th, for $2 each, or 3 for $5, or 6 for $10 *wink wink nudge nudge*. Tickets also available from most OSRS members.
The draw will take place on July 27th. All proceeds from the raffle will go to Oceanside Stroke Recovery Society for our therapy programs.
See you at the event! (see below)
Fishing Forever, PQFG’s Amazing Annual Event!
June 1st, 2023
W O W! That was quite a fun fishing event hosted by the PQB Fishing and Game Club (www.pqfg.org)! The weather, the company, and the location… made for a splendidly beautiful day.
The Fishing Forever Event took place on Sunday, May 28, at Spider Lake. The event began at 10:00 a.m. and lasted until 1:00 p.m..
The event had some generous sponsors (Quality Foods, Fish and Game) who provided a delicious picnic lunch prepared by the event organizer, Jamie Sudyko, along with hot coffee, bottles of water, juice, fruit and cookies.
The B. C. Wildlife Federation are also sponsors of this event and gave participants hats with the Fishing Forever Logo on the front.
It is so kind of the Parksville /Qualicum Fish and Game Club and Jamie Sudyko (who organizes this event each year) to do this for our folks.
Special thanks to the Fishing Forever volunteers who provided lessons in baiting our hooks, casting, etc. (they were also a great help in untangling our lines when necessary), and to Wayne Duke for taking so many amazing pictures and sharing them with us (see below):
Many members are already looking forward to next years’ event!
Clay Shoot Event
April 23, 2023
Once again the Parksville Qualicum Fish and Game Club ran a AAA Clay Shoot event that had 40 participants! They also invited Oceanside Stroke Recovery to help prepare and serve lunch to their members (37 signed up for lunch). It was a cold and damp day and the menu provided some inner warmth.
Lunch time!
The OSRS members prepared scalloped potatoes, baked ham, Ceasar salad and a choice of dessert. For many years, the Fish and Game Club have provided OSR with fundraising opportunities which help cover the costs of our therapies. We appreciate their support, and are happy to help with their events.
OSRS’ Happy Helpers!
Special thanks to all the Fish and Game members who participated, to the OSRS helpers who prepared the delicious meal, and to MJ + Kathleen for helping write up this post.