Kindersley Royal Purple raises funds at Braingo Tango

By Joan Janzen

KINDERSLEY — The Kindersley Royal Purple hosted its seventh annual Braingo Tango on Saturday evening, Nov. 1, at the Kindersley Inn. The 42 guests enjoyed an evening filled with good food, plenty of fun and community fundraising.

Members of the Kindersley Royal Purple, Sandi Loughead (left) and Darlene May (right), presented a donation of $2,500 to Mona Graham from the Kindersley Food Bank. Donations of $1,000 each were also presented to Westberry Elementary School and Elizabeth Middle School at the seventh annual Braingo Tango held in Kindersley on Saturday, Nov. 1. Submitted photo

Darlene May, president of the Kindersley Royal Purple, presented a donation of $2,500 to Michelle Weber, executive director of the West Central Crisis Centre. Submitted photo

Darlene May, president of the Kindersley lodge, was pleased to see some new faces attending, as well as members of the Saskatchewan Royal Purple Board. “Guests attended from 10 out of the 12 Saskatchewan lodges,” she said.

May and Sandi Loughead, national charity initiative chair, presented donations of $2,500 to the West Central Crisis Centre, $2,500 to the Kindersley Food Bank, and $1,000 each to Westberry Elementary School and Elizabeth Middle School. The evening’s silent auction garnered about $3,000, and two loonie auctions raised $300 each.

Guests enjoyed listening to guest speaker Michelle Weber, executive director of the West Central Crisis and Family Support Centre. She reviewed the services they provide and the extensive area they cover. Weber also expressed appreciation for the care bags the Royal Purple delivered on Purple Thursday.

The evening also featured cocktails, a delicious meal and dancing to the classic rock band 1 Cent Melon.

The eight members of the Kindersley Royal Purple meet on the third Thursday of each month as they continue to contribute to the community.