At their monthly music jam held at the Athabasca Senior’s Drop-in Centre Dec. 1, the group gave donations to EPC for its band program, Theatre Athabasca to promote music and theatre, and the Athabasca Community Band for upkeep of their instruments.
Other recipients include the Golden Memories Choir for promoting seniors’ music and the Athabasca Community Handbell Ringers.
“We are pleased and excited about the generosity of the association,” said Monica Rosborough, minister of the Athabasca United Church and leader of the choir, in an e-mail. “Our group plans to invest in a set of hand chimes to use with our bells, and a workshop with a noted Edmonton educator. We continue to develop our music skills and perform for groups around town.”
Santas Anonymous in Athabasca also received a donation to help those in need, as did the Willowridge Community Association to help in its bid to become a heritage site and Pleasant Valley Lodge to help with building a walkway for residents.
“Thanks go to all those who assisted at the casino to make these donations possible,” said WHCMA secretary and acting treasurer Lorraine Gislason. “Gifts were donated and a draw was made with proceeds of $300 going to Santas Anonymous.”
At the Dec. 1 event, Christmas music was performed by the Handbell Ringers and regular country musicians with a potluck supper to wind down the day.
The WHCMA meets the first Sunday of every month at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre starting at 1 p.m. and everyone is welcome to come take part or sit back and enjoy the music.
