Fundraising kickoff was held March 23
South Gate Centre (www.southgatectr.com) in Woodstock is 'bursting at the seams'.
They now require 'all hands on deck' as they want to expand their walls and grow.
'Back to the drawing board' was exactly what the South Gate Centre board did in creating a project and a plan for its future.
The price tag, however, is to raise $1.5 million ($1 million for construction; $500,000 for furnishings) within the community as the City of Woodstock capital budget for 2023 has penciled in a further $5.3 million for construction next year. The caveat here is that 2022 is an election year. The City would have several directions to pay its share, including debenture (loan) and using development fees.
It's exciting times. It's an expansion that has been on the architect's table for a few years and after a few modifications is now seeing reality a short reach away.
South Gate Centre hosted a fundraising (campaign kickoff is what GM Chris Cunningham said in her podium time) introduction open house on Wednesday, March 23 to release details depicting drawings, fundraising goals, a hopeful overall timetable, and to describe the promise of tomorrow for the Woodstock seniors club, which invites anyone over the age of 50 to join.
You may also check out their website for activities ranging from fitness, woodworking, card tournaments, dance lessons, luncheons, slo-pitch teams, pickle ball, crafts, snooker, seminars, art lessons, and special events such as the Chilly Charlie Groundhog Day breakfast and the Twelve Days Of Christmas lottery.
Many outside associations call South Gate home, including the Lions Club with 2 meetings every month plus a Bingo night every Thursday.
More details can be found on this Rogers TV video and this Podium show: https://www.facebook.com/RogersTVOxford/videos/539235800858556
Compiled By: Mark Schadenberg
Woodstock City Councillor
(519) 532-2068
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