‘Petals and Pearls” themed Bridge Drive for charity
Four to five premier fundraising events are held each year by the club to raise money to supply the needs of the 40 charities.
THE women of the 31 Club are once again preparing to raise some much-needed funds for their numerous altruistic projects. This is an annual event highly anticipated by the ladies (and the odd brave man) who play bridge.
This year’s event is themed, ‘Petals and Pearls and is taking place on Tuesday, 14 November in the Sandpiper and Kingfisher rooms at Mount Edgecombe Country Club.
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The start time is 9 for 9.30am. There will be both Bone and Duplicate sections. The cost is R300 per player which includes tea, refreshments and a light lunch.
“So many people say, ‘what difference can I make when the needs are so overwhelming’, but everyone can make a difference, no matter how big or small, and it is so rewarding from seeing an elderly lady receiving a gift of toiletries or a toddler receiving a new toy through to a school receiving a fully-equipped library”, says Ann Osborne, co-chairlady of the club.
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The 31 Club is a registered non-profit organisation founded by Norma Rattray in 1962. The initial meeting consisted of 31 ladies, hence the name, and membership is limited to that number.At present there are 25 active members who all work on a completely voluntary basis, providing the décor, food, prizes, doing the ticket sales etc for the various functions.
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Four to five premier fundraising events are held each year to raise money to supply the needs of the 40 charities that the Club supports covering the elderly, youth, children, skills development, education, AIDS, cancer, physically and mentally impaired and animal care. Their next function is the “Petals and Pearls” themed Bridge Drive.
Tickets are available to anyone wanting to support this worthy cause. If you do not play bridge and would like to make a donation (or become a member) contact Ann on 083 289 3112 or theoz@mweb.co.za.
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