The Club is nearing its overall fundraising goal of $1.5 million for its target for an upcoming expansion project
UPDATE
SOUTH GATE CENTRE
In the noon hour of June 22, South Gate Centre hosted a barbecue for its membership to make an important announcement as the seniors activity centre has now raised 67% of its $1.5 million goal for its in-house fundraising for the expansion planned to begin in the new year.
The City budget for 2023 has designated just over $5 million for a much-needed expanded South Gate Centre at Old Wellington in Woodstock.
The South Gate website under the heading 'History' recalls the city's first seniors centre as introduced in 1955. By 1972, the club was located at 384 Dundas Street -- just west of Brock. Naturally, as membership grew so did the requirement for more activity space, so the group moved to 191 Old Wellington Street South.
As a member of City Council I attended the June 22 outdoor hot dog gala, along with acting mayor Connie Lauder and councillor Jerry Acchione. South Gate manager Chris Cunningham made the announcement of the fundraising update, along with a podium update by campaign chair Dave Hilderley.
I will be one to admit that I thought it odd Dave Hilderley would be a delegation at the July 14 city council meeting for a South Gate update. The agenda noted his appearance and not the exact details of his speech. On July 14, Hilderley again announced the $1 million level of support, which I tended to believe was old news.
South Gate does need to expand and it may be among the largest projects by the new council as it will formally need to be passed in the 2023 capital budget along with exact parameters on how to fund the expansion as development fund resources could be utilized, but additional thought must me taken to finish precise financing.
Visit the South Gate Centre website or its actual site to discover the countless activities inside -- Local Roots Catering, cards, woodworking, weekly bingo, dancing, slo-pitch teams, exercise, and darts. South Gate is also home to many groups which meet there including the Lions Club of Woodstock.
Mark Schadenberg
(519) 537-1553
www.marklivesinwoodstock.blogspot.com
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