If you’ve heard of a local senior’s band called ‘The Jammers,’ then you know the upcoming Old-Fashioned Country Music fundraiser is something you won’t want to miss.
The Jammers will perform at the Moose Jaw and District Senior Citizen’s Association’s (MJDSCA) XYZ Auditorium on Sunday, Nov. 19, and doors are scheduled to open at 1 p.m.
“It’s the Old-Fashioned Country Music (fundraiser),” confirmed Tanya Legare, the association’s administrator. “The band will probably start playing at 1:30 p.m., go for a couple hours, (and) there will be refreshments available. The cash bar will (also) be open.”
The fundraiser event will feature songs from the country music genre.
“They’ll play some Johnny Cash… and (it’s) a wide assortment of (classic) country music (songs and artists) that they play and it’s awesome,” Legare said. The classic country music genre includes such names as Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, George Jones, Willie Nelson, and Kenny Rogers, among others.
“It’s our Jammers. We have jam sessions every Friday morning,” she said. “They come here Fridays, and you’ll catch them elsewhere during the week and yeah, they enjoy going out and playing (around town).
The idea for a fundraiser was brought up by the local musicians.
“They came to us and asked if it was OK if they put on a fundraiser for us. We said yes, for sure. So, we have Pure Country coming, Krissy’s Country Band, Dusty Old Farmers, and Gary and the Boys.
“We jumped on the opportunity (for a fundraiser),” Legare said, noting that additional funds will help with programs put on by the association geared to local residents over the age of 55.
The goal of the fundraiser is to help support the association’s programming, to purchase and maintain equipment, and to help pay bills at a time when inflation is a serious concern.
“(The proceeds support) new equipment for the activities that are here, like if we need more cards, easels, or paints (for the arts and crafts room) – things like that,” Legare explained.
The entry fee for the fundraiser show is $10.
“That includes your name going in the draw for the door prize, which is a lovely gift basket donated to us by one of our members,” said Legare.
The gift basket was purchased from a local shop named ‘Gift Baskets with Style.’ The shop is run by Rhonda Smuk and her daughter, and their belief is that gift-giving should take thought and come from the heart.
“They make some wonderful baskets. We’ve had a couple of their baskets come through here,” Legare said, noting the popularity of the locally produced gift arrangements.
The MJDSCA operates with the mission of keeping Moose Jaw’s seniors active, and a multitude of activities and events are organized with the aim of improving every member’s quality of life. Still, guests of all age groups are invited to attend the upcoming fundraiser, enjoy some classical country tunes, and help support the community.
MJDSCA is based out of Timothy Eaton Garden’s, located at 510 Main Street North. To contact the association, they can be reached at 306-694-4223.
More information including upcoming programs and the association’s restaurant menu can be found online at MooseJawSeniors.ca.
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