Oyen FCSS celebrates volunteers with pop-up events
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To celebrate National Volunteer Week (April 19-25), Oyen Family Community Support Services held a Volunteer Appreciation Pop-Up Celebration in the Empress Community Hall on April 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. and in Oyen at the FCSS Community Room on April 21 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Participating in the celebration at Empress: from left, Bev Swanston, Lorraine Kuhn, Barry and Gwen Gustafson. Photo submitted
Some of the Oyen event attendees: from left, Bev Haag, Elaine Zeer, Myrna Smigelski and Heather Norris. Photo submitted
Kim Saguil-Stief, Program and Literacy Manager - Adult Education, Pam Stark (Volunteer Co-ordinator), Maryann Oliver (Executive Director), Chris Wilkinson (Project Co-ordinator). Photo by Diana Walker
People were invited to join in the fun to celebrate and thank our amazing volunteers for the important contributions they make to our communities.
The staff prepared yummy ice cream floats and visited with the attendees. Their partner, Big Country Adult Learning, joined in the fun with some interactive games.
"We are extremely grateful for all our volunteers who make our communities a great place to live, work, and play," said Maryann Oliver, FCSS.
The weather didn't cooperate for the event in Cereal, so we'll schedule another date.