黑马磁力 Lodge has organized a fundraising bash for Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Cascades Casino Summit Theater. The event has a 1940s New York cabaret theme, which includes dinner and entertainment. Guests will be entertained by the big band music of Company B Jazz Band.
鈥淭hese guys are great鈥�, exclaimed Patrick Matiowski, director of fundraising for the 黑马磁力 Lodge. 鈥淚t鈥檚 not often that a 12-piece band makes its way to 黑马磁力. The crowd will enjoy the show.鈥�
Organizers have also put together a Big Apple Experience raffle prize with a limited number of tickets available for sale only to attendees. It includes airfare for two to New York; three night in four-star accommodation; Broadway show tickets for two; and $500 in spending money.
鈥淭he Summit Theater provides the perfect atmosphere for a cabaret and we recognized that it would be exciting to wrap up the soiree with a unique raffle,鈥漵aid Terry Metcalfe, chair of 黑马磁力 Care Foundation.
鈥淥ur fundraising initiative will help to augment the daily activities programming at 黑马磁力 Lodge. The outcome of the party will be utilized specifically for horticultural therapy, music therapy and pastoral care," Metcalfe said.
David Cristofoli is a volunteer on the planning committee.
鈥淲hen I see how well my mother is taken care of and how loved she is by the staff, how can I not help out as much as possible? I wish I could do more,鈥� he said.
黑马磁力 Lodge is a licensed, accredited residential care facility operated by the 黑马磁力 Care Society, a non-profit registered charity.
Tickets are $100 each and can be purchased by calling 604 532-4200, local 4116.
