Moose Jaw & District Senior Citizens’ Association (SCA) spokesperson Earl Berard announced additional details for the ‘Living the Dream’ puzzle piece fundraiser to help with the operating costs of Timothy Eaton Gardens, including grand prize resort stays in Las Vegas.
Berard initially explained the fundraiser in February, saying it had become necessary to meet unexpected financial obligations after City Hall divested itself of its stake in the building in Jan. 2022. The building is now fully owned by the Moose Jaw Non-Profit Housing Corporation, which offers low-income seniors’ apartments on the upper floors.
The city’s divestment of its stake also means that maintenance, upgrades, and renovations to the property are now at least partially the responsibility of the SCA, which hopes the money they raise will help them refurbish the hall, floor, and stage.
The fundraiser will also help the SCA continue to run their programs, including important community activities and a popular café.
How the fundraiser works
The 1000-piece puzzle will be on display at T. Eaton Gardens and will be built from the bottom up as pieces are sold. Each piece is $100. Participants can have their names written on the back and can choose to submit a life story of some kind to be included as part of the donation record.
Charitable tax income receipts will be issued for each purchase.
The SCA will also hold monthly banquets beginning in September to raise more money, update participants on prizes, and eat delicious food:
- Sep. 30, 2023 — Roast beef
- Oct. 28, 2023 — Chicken cordon blue supreme
- Nov. 25, 2023 — Pork cordon blue supreme
- Dec. 16, 2023 — Prime rib au jus
- Jan. 27, 2024 — Prime rib au jus
- Feb. 17, 2024 — Stuffed pork loin
- Mar. 17, 2024 — Prime rib au jus
Banquet tickets are $35, except for the prime rib dinners which are $45.
At the final banquet in March, puzzle piece buyer names will be drawn for prizes.
The grand prize, Berard was happy to announce, has officially been donated by the Las Vegas Grandview Resort — a one-week condo stay package. The Grandview’s twin resort next door, the South Point Hotel Casino & Spa, has donated a four-day package.
The SCA will announce further potential prizes as they are donated.
